"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Revelation 2:7 The Message Translation.
As we saw in our previous series through Revelation, Revelation was not written to predict how the world will one day end, but to strengthen Christian's to endure in faithfulness to Christ’s mission in the midst of uncertain and threatening times. Having seen this throughout the book of Revelation, we now turn our attention to the messages Jesus gives the 7 churches the letter was originally written to. These words may not have been originally written to us, but we will see they were certainly written for us as we learn from the messages Jesus gives them. In this series we will seek to listen to and learn from Jesus’ words of commendation, confrontation, and exhortation as we seek to learn what the church looks like when the wind of the Spirit blows through.
Today’s Worship
Holding Onto You
Build My Life
The Solid Rock
Scripture
Revelation 2:1-7
Message
“Wind Words on Love.”
Everywhere That I Go
ANNOUNCEMENTS
April Mission of the Month: The Gideons International is an association of Christian men and women dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments. Immanuel supports this mission in loving memory of Paul Moerdyk.
Life Groups: Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.
The April - June Greeter Schedule is Posted in the Family Life Center: There are still many openings available. Sign up as a single (we will find you a partner) or a duo. The only requirement is being able to say hello and be a friendly face. If you have any questions please contact Sheryl P via her contact info in the directory.
Mobile Food Bank: We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here on Saturday, May 4, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website. Volunteers, please plan on arriving about 30 minutes early to help set up.
Giving:
The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.
Local Needs:
Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of All Purpose cleaners, bleach, and bar soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.
Calling Team Assignments:
In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.
Last Name A-D
Elder Janet V
Deacon Fred H
Last Name E-H
Elder Harold S
Deacon Sally K
Last Name J-P
Elder Dave S
Deacon Kerri Mi
Last Name R-W
Elder Matt O
Deacon Jessi F
CONNECT Wednesdays (September 13 - May 8)
5:30 pm.- CONNECT Dinner. A free meal that the whole family can participate in.
6:15-7:00 pm.- CONNECT Kids (Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade) join together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!
6:15- 7:30pm.- Jr. High Youth Group. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
Sr. High Youth Group ( 9th-12th Grade)-
Sundays, September 17 - May 12
6:30-8:00 pm- Youth Group Meets
For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.
Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:
Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.
Friends with Health Concerns
Mark B, June B, John B, David C,
Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G
Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.
Prayer Requests
Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org
You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia Jackson, the leader of our prayer team directly.
If you would like become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.
Save the Dates:
4/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
4/24- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm
4/28- Worship, 10:00 am, Todd Jones
5/01- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm
5/04- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am
5/05- Hudson Boruta Baptism, 10:00 am
5/05- Sr. High Youth Group, End of the Year Party, 6:30 pm
5/07- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm
5/07- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm
5/07- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm
5/08- Quilting (Morningside Rm), 2:00 pm
5/08- Last CONNECT Dinner for the School Year, 5:30 pm
5/08- CONNECT Kids End of the Year Party, 6:15pm
5/08- Jr. High Youth Group End of the Year Party, 6:15pm
5/12- Worship/ Communion, 10:00 am
5/14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm
5/16- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm