July 12, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                                 Love the Lord                                            -Brewster

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids

The Word of God

Song                                                     I Surrender                                               -Crocker

Scripture:                                       Exodus 13:17-14:31

Message:                     "Between:  Learning to Stand Firm and be Still"

                                                       Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Communion Hymn                     

Celebrate the Lord’s Supper

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

 “You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                All Creatures of Our God and King                          -No. 347   

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, July 12, at 10am.  To view the service on Facebook, please click on the following link provided.  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

Communion this Sunday:  Communion will be served during the worship service this coming Sunday, July12. Individually wrapped communion kits will be used for the outdoor, in-person service. If you plan to worship with us virtually and desire to take part in communion please have elements ready for partaking following the message.

July Calling Team:  Please call Rick H or Julie L with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Judson’s Love Clothing Center provides clothing for school aged children. We have an opportunity to be a part of this great effort by collecting new and gently used clothing during the month of July. All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed is, new socks and underwear.  There will be a box for donations just inside of the church entryway on the bench Sunday mornings during the Outdoor Worship Service time. You may also make a monetary donation towards this very worthy cause.

Consistory Update:  The consistory met this week and covered several items of business. Here is what we want to pass along to you at this time:

1) Sunday, 10am Outdoor Worship will Continue for a Few More Weeks! We have been pleased with the positive response to meeting together outdoors on Sunday mornings in an attempt to create the safest environment for the well-being of all people. People have expressed their delight in worshiping outdoors as the weather has been nice. This past week we added tent canopies to create some shade and relief from the hot sun. Others have beat the heat by sitting in their cars and listening to the service on 1630 AM radio! Special thanks to all who have helped to make these services possible.

In case of rain, outdoor services will be cancelled and shown live on Facebook starting at 10am. Consistory will make the decision by 8am so there is time to contact each of you before you leave for church. 

We are keeping a running list of volunteers to help on Sunday mornings when we move indoors. We still need several more to safely worship inside. Please contact the church office (office@icrclansing.org) to let us know of your availability. 

2) God Dreams Meeting to Review Quarterly Goals Will Take Place on Tuesday, July 21, at 6:30pm. Weather permitting this meeting will take place outdoors and by Zoom for all who cannot or choose not to meet in person. A formal report will follow during worship on July 26. 

Search Team Update:  The search team continues to meet each Wednesday and is working diligently to develop an ICRC Church Profile Form, which is an important document for the overall pastoral search process. We are in the midst of writing content and gathering photos of our life together, that will be included in it and be used to update the ICRC website. If you have any concerns about appearing in potential photos, please let Michelle C know by July 19.  After this date, we will assume that it is OK to use pictures of you for these purposes.

Independent Youth Summer Program: From now until September 1st, students can earn points by completing posted tasks such as attending an Immanuel drive-in service, doing acts of service, memorizing scripture, watching and responding to videos, and more.  As they accumulate points, they will earn a variety of prizes. Parents this is an excellent opportunity for your kids to grow spiritually, so please encourage them to get started by clicking on the link provided below:

http://www.icrclansing.org/youth-summer-program?fbclid=IwAR1phwvN80dePTm3J1g5nkUVrPl_qc_dvoTod6z_7VP2D4qNAuJqoRl6xlQ

Annual Rummage Sale: (Date TBD) If you have items to contribute to this sale, you may drop them off Mon-Wed during office hours, or on Sunday mornings before or after the service.  We will be storing items in the garage at the Parsonage. If you plan to come during the week, please call the office first so that Stacia can meet you over there to open the garage.  If you are not able to make it during these specified times, please contact Joey S to work out other arrangements.  We will also be accepting returnable pop/beer cans for this youth group fundraiser so if you have any of those just sitting around, please bring them too!

Shade is in Short Supply Outside of the Church Building: We will be setting up pop- up canopies to sit under if you prefer to worship outside of your car. If you have a pop-up tent/ canopy that you would be willing to let us use on Sundays, please let us know, drop it off (labeled please), or bring it with you, as shade will be a relief on these warm summer days!

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Summer Trip: Alger August 12-16:  After much consideration, we have decided that we are going to have our Alger Trip from Wednesday August 12th to Sunday August 16th (note that we have extended the trip by one day). The trip will, once again, be to Liz and Cecil Stanton’s property in Alger, MI (about 2 hours Northeast of Lansing). Liz and Cecil have a cabin on the property but it will mostly be a camping situation where we will be sleeping in tents.

Covid-19 Precautions

We determined that it is not going to be feasible to stay distanced from each other or to require masks on the whole trip. We will however, keep everybody separated from anybody who is not in our group. Only a select few adult leaders will be going to the store, gas station, etc. and will be required to wear masks and stay at least six feet away from strangers. Furthermore, Alger is a rural area that has not had many cases of Covid-19. Participants will also be temperature checked prior to departure.

Who can go?

This trip is open to the entire church with activities and devotions being geared towards youth and young adults (any kids in 4th grade and younger will need to be accompanied by a parent).

Parents

If you do not feel comfortable sending your student(s) on this trip, we completely understand. If you are on the fence and there are other precautions you would like us to take that would help you feel better about it, please contact me so we can talk about it.

Cost and Details

The cost of the trip is $50 per person.

Response

Please sign up by emailing Joey jrsouth16@yahoo.com. The deadline to sign up is 7/17.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers,

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

July 5, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                                     Enough                                       -Tomlin/ Giglio

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

 Kids

 The Word of God

Song                                     What a Friend We Have in Jesus           -Scriven/ Converse

Scripture:                                           Romans 7:15-25

Message:                             "Stepping off the Hamster Wheel"

                                                     Rev. Andrew Bossardet

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                                Sing, Sing, Sing                                          -Tomlin

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Worship: We Will Again Offer Both Online and Outdoor Worship this Sunday, July 5, at 10am. The Reverend Andy Bossardet will be preaching the word to us. Andy is a good friend of Pastor Tom's and also the Coordinator for equipping thriving congregations in the RCA.

July Calling Team:  Please call Rick H or Julie L with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Judson’s Love Clothing Center provides clothing for school aged children, serving over 800 children during the months of August and September! We have the opportunity to be a part of that great effort by collecting new and gently used clothing during the month of July. All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed is: new socks and underwear, and new or like new school uniforms. Judson’s goal is to provide a week’s worth of socks and underwear for each child.  There will be a box for donations just inside of the church entryway on the bench, on Sunday mornings during the Outdoor Worship Service time. You may also make a monetary donation towards this very worthy cause.

Search Team Update:  The search team continues to meet each Wednesday and is working diligently to develop an ICRC Church Profile Form, which is an important document for the overall pastoral search process. We are in the midst of writing content and gathering photos of our life together, that will be included in it and be used to update the ICRC website. If you have any concerns about appearing in potential photos, please let Michelle C. know promptly. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for the search team.

Sunday Outdoor Worship:  It was a great service last Sunday as many gathered outdoors at Immanuel to worship together. Some stayed in their cars listening to the service on 1630 AM radio, and others brought pocket chairs and sat in the parking lot. The sun was bright, the sky was blue, and a light breeze brought comfort from the direct sun! The service lasted about 50 minutes and we were on our way!

We also had a mostly successful recording live on Facebook for online viewing! The only glitch we know of was a sideways picture and we have figured out a solution for this so that all of our online worshippers can continue to stay at home where it is safe and join in Immanuel worship!

Shade is in Short Supply Outside of the Church Building: We will be setting up pop- up canopies to sit under if you prefer to worship outside of your car. If you have a pop-up tent/ canopy that you would be willing to let us use on Sundays, please let us know, drop it off (labeled please), or bring it with you as shade will be a relief on these warm summer days!

Thanks to All of You that Have Volunteered to Help on Sundays in Order to Keep us all Safe!

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906

page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

 Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

June 28, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                        Standing on the Promises                     -Carter/ Johnson

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids Video                                         “Loneliness”

The Word of God

Song                                                  Revelation Song                                           -Riddle

Scripture:                                               Exodus 13

Message:                           "Between: The Story that grounds you"

                                                       Pastor Tom Grabill

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Moment for Ministry

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                                 Days of Elijah                                               -Mark

Benediction 

Postlude                     

* Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page at 10 a.m. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

June Calling Team:  Please call Marcia J or Jennifer B with any special concerns or requests.

June Mission of the Month: Forgotten Man Ministries, today is the last day to contribute to this very worthy cause. 

New Keys to be Distributed:  The locks here at ICRC will be changed soon.  If you currently have a key and are eligible to receive a new one, you will have to sign for it and check it out with Gary A. Gary will have a table set up inside of the pole barn after the service today.  If you will be needing a new key, please be sure to see him before you leave.  You will not need to return your old key, please just hold on to it for the time being.  The locks will not be changed until everybody that is eligible has received their key.  You are also responsible to return the key back to Gary and sign it back in if you happen to leave your position.

Search Team Update:  The pastoral search team continues to meet weekly. In partnership with the Consistory, the Search Team reviewed and summarized the Congregational Pastoral Survey results. These results were sent to you via email last week on Tuesday and have also been included and attached to the email for the bulletin this week. Please take a moment to look this over and if you have any questions, feel free to contact the church office.

Kids Videos/ Activities:  This Sunday we will talk about Loneliness.  Jesus wants to be a friend to everyone, and he wants us to show that love to others too so that they won't feel alone.   This video along with an activity and some trivia questions will be posted to our website after the service.  You can access them by clicking the link below.  http://www.icrclansing.org/kids-lessons. 

General Announcements:  We will need additional assistance with greeting, ushering, and cleaning on Sunday mornings as we prepare for re-opening the sanctuary for indoor worship. If you can assist in one of these areas

on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly basis until all safety measures have been lifted, please let us know so we can schedule a brief training.

1.      Greeting - offering a warm welcome to members and guests and helping to keep traffic moving into and out of the sanctuary.

2.      Ushering - directing people to seating that is 6 ft from others. Ushers will also dismiss people at the end of the service in a manner that is consistent with proper social distancing.

3.      Cleaning - All surfaces will need to be wiped down with disinfectant following the worship service in preparation for our sister congregation, Siloam, to gather in the shared space. (Siloam will make sure surfaces are cleaned following the second service).

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906

page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

June 21, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                             Faith of our Fathers                                         -Faber

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids Video                            “Moving on After Messing Up”

The Word of God

 Song                                                    Giants Fall                                           -Battistelli

                                                    What Faith Can Do                                          -Kutless

 Scripture:                                            Luke 15:11-32

Message:                                     "The Prodigal Father"

Chaplin Cal Alderink

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month Offering Received

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                                  The Blessing                                      -Carnes/Jobe

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page at 10 a.m. Youcan get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

June Calling Team:  Please call Marcia J or Jennifer B with any special concerns or requests.

June Mission of the Month: Forgotten Man Ministries: Believes in the redemption, rehabilitation and restoration of inmates through Jesus Christ.  They empower chaplains and volunteers to share hope and salvation with the “forgotten” men and women incarcerated in Michigan’s county jails. 

Consistory Updates:

1)      The most recent update on reopening was emailed to you on Monday. If you did not receive a copy of this important update please let us know and we will mail one to you ASAP.

2)      This week expect another update that spells out our plan for outdoor worship services beginning June 28 at 10am. As soon as we have the appropriate safety measures put in place for moving indoors, we will open the doors to the building and begin worshipping in our sanctuary once again. Services will continue to be posted on Facebook Sunday mornings at 10am.

3)      The elders are preparing a Pastoral job description to be added to the Church Profile that is being worked on by the Search Team. This profile will be posted on search sites and sent to prospective candidates. A finished copy will be shared with you before posting.

General Announcements: Volunteers Needed, Sunday mornings:

We will need additional assistance with greeting, ushering, and cleaning on Sunday mornings as we prepare for re-opening the sanctuary for indoor worship. Consider serving in one of the following areas on a weekly, monthly, bi-monthly basis until all safety measures have been lifted:

1)      Greeting - offering a warm welcome to members and guests and helping to keep traffic moving into and out of the sanctuary.

2)      Ushering - directing people to seating that is 6 ft from others. Ushers will also dismiss people at the end of the service in a manner that is consistent with proper social distancing.

3)      Cleaning - All surfaces will need to be wiped down with disinfectant following the worship service in preparation for our sister congregation, Siloam, to gather in the shared space. (Siloam will make sure surfaces are cleaned following the second service).

If you can assist in one of these areas please let us know so we can schedule a brief training.

Kids Videos/ Activities:  This Sunday we will talk about moving on after messing up.  Most people are afraid of failure. But we can bounce back from problems—even problems that we created—when we remember that Jesus loves us, no matter what. This video along with an activity and some trivia questions will be posted to our website after the service.  You can access them by clicking the link below.  http://www.icrclansing.org/kids-lessons.  Currently we have 2 lessons posted, “Worry-Warts” and “Storms, Spiders, and Scary Movies.”

Painting Classes with Sandi- Painting classes will begin again in the choir room here at ICRC, this Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30 pm.  If you enjoy painting and are interested in participating, please feel free to just show up and join in the fun! The choir room will be well ventilated with the windows open, social distancing requirements of 6 feet apart will be exercised, masks are strongly recommended.

New Keys to be Distributed:  The locks here at ICRC will be changed soon.  If you currently have a key and are eligible to receive a new one, you will have to sign for it and check it out with Gary Atkins.  On June 28th, after the outdoor service, Gary will have a table set up inside of the pole barn for you to sign for and check out your key.  You will not need to return your old key, please just hold on to it for the time being.  The locks will not be changed until everybody that is eligible has received their key.  You are also responsible to return the key back to Gary and sign it back in if you happen to leave your position and no longer need it. 

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906

page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

June 14, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                              Build My Life                                                 -Barrett

                                                     Praise to the Lord                                         -Neander Greeting                                                                                                                 

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids Video                         Storms, Spiders, and Scary Movies                                                                                                              

The Word of God

 Song                                                        Promises                                      -Sanctus Real

 Scripture:                                          Exodus 33:12-23

Message:                                       "Responding to God"

                                                   Rev. Scott Lokers       

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

 *Song                                              God is in Control                                              -Paris

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page at 10 a.m. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.

June Calling Team:  Please call Marcia J or Jennifer B with any special concerns or requests.

June Mission of the Month: Forgotten Man Ministries believes in the redemption, rehabilitation and restoration of inmates through Jesus Christ.  They empower chaplains and volunteers to share hope and salvation with the “forgotten” men and women incarcerated in Michigan’s county jails. 

Re-opening ICRC:  Thank you for taking a moment to complete the survey letting us know where you are with reopening the church. Based on the results of the survey the elders have begun discussions about opening safely as soon as we can. Since gathering back together means planning for two different congregations to restart in the same building, our startup plan must be discussed with both leadership bodies and a formal plan put in place. Please be patient with this process and pray for both consistories to have God's wisdom and a spirit of unity.

Search Team Updates:  We're happy to share the Pastoral Search Team has met three times via Zoom. Currently, we are developing the Church Profile Form; content & format and analyzing the Congregational Survey (Pastor) results. We look forward to sharing this information with the congregation soon. Stay tuned!

Prayers:  Please be praying for Wayne K as he recovers from back surgery.

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906

page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

 Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

June 7, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                          This is Amazing Grace                                  -Wickham    

Celebration of Our Graduates

Greeting                                                                                                                 

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Kids Video                                    “Glow in the Dark”                                          

 The Word of God

Song                                                 Tell the World                                          -Bilbrough

Scripture:                                          Luke 24:33-35

Message                        “Alone Together: Courageously Obedient”  

                                                        Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                         Wonderful Grace of Jesus                                -Lillenas

Benediction 

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Calling Team:  Please call Marcia J or Jennifer B with any special concerns or requests.

June Mission of the Month: Forgotten Man Ministries believes in the redemption, rehabilitation and restoration of inmates through Jesus Christ.  They empower chaplains and volunteers to share hope and salvation with the “forgotten” men and women incarcerated in Michigan’s county jails. 

Consistory Updates:  Congratulations to the new Elders and Deacons that were prayerfully selected after the service last Sunday:  Elders:  Eric C, and Sandy C.  Deacons:  Mike J, and Sue F.

We will give you an opportunity to respond to the 2020/2021 budget at a later date. In the meantime, please look it over and contact Brian Williams, Jennifer B, Carrie B or Julie L with any questions or concerns. 

Re-opening ICRC:  Thank you for taking a moment last week to complete the survey letting us know where you are with reopening the church. Based on the results of the survey the elders have begun discussions about opening safely as soon as we can. Since gathering back together means planning for two different congregations to restart in the same building, our startup plan must be discussed with both leadership bodies and a formal plan put in place. Please be patient with this process and pray for both consistories to have God's wisdom and a spirit of unity. ICRC Consistory will be meeting again on Tuesday to further the discussion and development of a plan. We will share it with you as soon as we can. We look forward to meeting together again soon. If you have any questions please contact one of the current elders or Pastor Tom.

 ICRC Pastor Job Description:  The Consistory will be writing a job description for the pastoral vacancy based on congregational input from the recent survey, attention to Mission, Vision and Values, as well as the God Dreams report. This important document will be added to the work of the Search Team as they develop a Church Profile to send to potential candidates.

Search Team Updates:  We're happy to share the Pastoral Search Team has met three times via Zoom. Currently, we are developing the Church Profile Form; content & format and analyzing the Congregational Survey (Pastor) results. We look forward to sharing this information with the congregation soon. Stay tuned!

Prayers:  Please be praying for Wayne K as he recovers from back surgery.

Attention Kids:  A video called, “Glow in the Dark”, will be shown just for you during our live streaming of church today! Stay tuned after the video to find out how you can get lots of fun activities to do at home that go along with this video lesson!

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

 Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, their families who miss them terribly, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine or any help to curtail this virus, people who are being arrested and jailed for wanting to work, our divided governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions and our constitutional republic to stand strong.

 Immanuel Response to Social Distancing Requirements:

 In light of recent government regulations and CDC recommendations to cancel gatherings of 50 or more and discouraging groups of 10 or more, Immanuel is committed to honoring the intent of these measures by canceling all church gatherings and closing the church building until at least June 12, 2020. This moratorium may be extended, based on government regulations.

 However, our mission remains our focus and our ministry will still happen in new and creative ways. Here are ways for us to stay connected while physically apart:

 Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

The service will start streaming at 10am Sunday mornings. Casual attire is encouraged and singing along is applauded. A sermon outline is included as an attachment if you still want to take notes as you follow along.

The live video remains on our page after the service, so no worries if you need to sign on later. You can watch it at any time. To help spread the word about our worship at Immanuel, “like” or “share” the link and FB viewers will be able to see the service.

An audio recording of the sermon is also available on the website. This is accessible beginning on Monday mornings.

May 31, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                               Holy, Holy, Holy  

Greeting                                                                                                                 

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

Song                                      Breathe On Me, Breath of God                         -Hatch

                                                           Fill Me Now                          -Hansen/Peppin

Scripture:                                           Luke 24:30-35

Message                       “Alone Together: Discerning the Spirit”  

                                                        Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                         Hello, My Name Is                                       -West      

Benediction 

Postlude                      

* Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 May Calling Team:  Please call David S or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Michigan Missions, located in Alger, Mi, supported by our very own Cecile and Liz S.  Today is the last day to contribute to this very worthy cause.

Consistory Updates:  Annual Congregational Meeting - In light of our current circumstances related to Covid-19 we will not be holding a typical Congregational Meeting this Sunday, May 31. We will be selecting new Elders and Deacons at the end of the worship service and providing you timely updates as decisions are being made. We will give you an opportunity to respond to the 2020/2021 budget at a later date. In the meantime, please look it over and contact Brian Williams, Jennifer Blanck, Carrie Blanch or Julie Lewis with any questions or concerns. 

Re-opening ICRC:  The Elders will be meeting Tuesday evening to discuss feedback from the recent congregational survey and forming policies and procedures for re-opening safely immediately following. You will receive regular and timely updates here. 

ICRC Pastor Job Description:  The Consistory will be writing a job description for the pastoral vacancy based on congregational input from the recent survey, attention to Mission, Vision and Values, as well as the God Dreams report. This important document will be added to the work of the Search Team as they develop a Church Profile to send to potential candidates.

Search Team Updates:  Chair: Michelle C, Mike J, Emily W, Joey S, Jennifer B, Wayne K, Karla T and Liaison: Tom Grabill.  Please be in prayer for this team as they develop a church profile and prepare to interview candidates.

Attention Kids: Next Sunday, June 7, a new and exciting Children’s Ministry will begin! A video called, “Glow in the Dark”, will be shown just for you during our live streaming of church. After the video Pastor Tom will tell you how you can get lots of fun activities that go along with this video lesson. Be sure to watch church with your parents on June 7 to find out more. You won’t want to miss this new adventure! 

It is a Difficult Season We are All Going Through:  Because of this, we find it even more important to remember the teachers of Cumberland Elementary school. To show our appreciation, we have given the teachers and staff a small gift to let them know that we support them and the hard work they have done this school year. Please keep them in your prayers.

Transition Sunday:  Next Sunday, June 7, we would like to recognize all of our children and young adults that will be either graduating or transitioning into another phase of their lives. This includes:  College graduates, high school Graduates, transition from middle school to high school, elementary school to middle school, and Children and Worship graduates.  We are currently compiling a list of  youth that we would like to recognize, but just to be sure that we don’t miss anybody, please email Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com if you have a student that fits into any of these categories.’

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted by email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

 Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, their families who miss them terribly, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine or any help to curtail this virus, people who are being arrested and jailed for wanting to work, our divided governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions and our constitutional republic to stand strong.

 Immanuel Response to Social Distancing Requirements:

 In light of recent government regulations and CDC recommendations to cancel gatherings of 50 or more and discouraging groups of 10 or more, Immanuel is committed to honoring the intent of these measures by canceling all church gatherings and closing the church building until at least June 12, 2020. This moratorium may be extended, based on government regulations.

 However, our mission remains our focus and our ministry will still happen in new and creative ways. Here are ways for us to stay connected while physically apart:

 Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

The service will start streaming at 10am Sunday mornings. Casual attire is encouraged and singing along is applauded. A sermon outline is included as an attachment if you still want to take notes as you follow along.

The live video remains on our page after the service, so no worries if you need to sign on later. You can watch it at any time. To help spread the word about our worship at Immanuel, “like” or “share” the link and FB viewers will be able to see the service.

An audio recording of the sermon is also available on the website. This is accessible beginning on Monday mornings.

May 24, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music      

Songs                                                  This I Believe                             -Fielding/Crocker

Build My Life -Younker/Martin, Kaple, Redman, /Barett

Greeting                                                                                                                

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

Song                                                 Jesus Loves Me                            -Warner/Bradbury

                                                  Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Scripture:                                            Luke 24:13-35

Message               “Alone Together: The Nature of the Spiritual Journey”  

                                                        Pastor Tom Grabill       

Commissioning of the Pastoral Search Team

Prayer for Blessing                           

 The Response to the Word

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

Moment for Ministry

*Song                                                All My Hope                                    -Crowder/Cash

Benediction 

Postlude                      

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 May Calling Team:  Please call David S or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Michigan Missions, located in Alger, Mi, supported by our very own Cecile and Liz S. 

Join Us from Home via Facebook Live at 10:00am.: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

Commissioning of the Pastoral Search Team:  After the message today, we will be commissioning the members of our Pastoral Search Team:

Chair: Michelle C, Mike J, Emily W, Joey S, Jennifer B, Wayne K, Bruce T, and Liaison: Tom Grabill.

Please be praying for this team as they begin their search.  Pray for unity, spiritual strength, wisdom, and endurance.

Proposed Budget for the 2020/2021 Fiscal Year:  Please take a moment to look over the proposed budget and become familiar with it, we will be voting on it at our Congregational Meeting Sunday, May 31.

Gathering Timely and Important Information:  On Thursday, May 21, 2 surveys were sent out to the congregation either by email or regular mail asking for your valuable feedback regarding:

1) Reopening Safely

2) What are We Looking for in a New Pastor.

The first survey will guide leadership in the planning of when and how we will begin to transition back to meeting together in this season of Covid-19.

The second survey helps the consistory develop a job description for the next Pastor, and the Search Team understand important characteristics and strengths to watch for as they interview potential candidates.

You have two formats by which you can take the survey.  You can either fill it out online by simply clicking on the links above and follow the instructions, or you can print the attachments, fill out with pencil or pen, and mail them back to the church office.

Anyone in your household who wishes to complete the surveys may do so. If all members share the same sentiments only one survey for all needs to be filled out or each individual can complete their own. So that we can do our work in a timely fashion we ask that you complete the surveys and return them by next Thursday, May 28.

Attention Kids: Sunday, June 7 a new exciting Children’s Ministry will begin. A video “Glow in the Dark” will be shown just for you during our live streaming of church. After the video Pastor Tom will tell you how you can get lots of fun activities that go along with this video lesson. Be sure to watch church with your parents on June 7 to find out more. You won’t want to miss this new adventure! 

It is a Difficult Season We are All Going Through:  Because of this, we find it even more important to remember the teachers of Cumberland Elementary school. To show our appreciation, we have given the teachers and staff a small gift to let them know that we support them and the hard work they have done this school year. Please keep them in your prayers.

Transition Sunday:  On Sunday, June 7, we would like to recognize all of our children and young adults that will be either graduating, or transitioning into another phase of their lives. This includes:  College graduates, high school Graduates, transition from middle school to high school, elementary school to middle school, and Children and Worship graduates.  We are currently compiling a list of  youth that we would like to recognize, but just to be sure that we don’t miss anybody, please email Joey South if you have a student that fits into any of these categories.

The Following Names Have Been Approved by Consistory:  after prayerful consideration of the nominations submitted for the offices of Elder and Deacon: 

 For Elder - Mike Johnson, Sue F and Joe C

For Deacon - Fred H, Eric C and Sandy C

 On Sunday, May 31, we will draw names to see which two elders and which two deacons will replace those whose term is ending. Please be in prayer over this process and for these candidates as they are considered for office.

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted either by phone call or text at (616) 610-7454.  You may also reach him via email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

 Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. They and your staff and Consistory continue to work toward safe ways of possible worship in the near future, keeping up with the most recent developments and continually making sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

May 17, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                              

Songs                                         How Firm a Foundation                       -a True Believer

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

 Song                                                All My Hope                                      -Crowder/Cash

 Scripture:                                         Luke 24:13-33 

Message                         “Alone Together: The Power of Presence”  

                                                     Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                            

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

*Song                                          My Hope is in You                                               -Shust

Benediction                                    

Postlude                     

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

May Calling Team:  Please call David S or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Michigan Missions (We Walk by Faith Not by Site), is a site that has slowly evolved for adults and youth in outreach mission work and a place to fellowship.  It is located in Alger, Mi, right in the heart of a community in need.  This mission is supported by our very own Cecile and Liz S.  For more detailed information, please see the Mission of the Month Page in our May 2020 newsletter.

Join Us from Home via Facebook Live at 10:00 am.: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

Transition Sunday:  On Sunday, June 7, we would like to recognize all of our children and young adults that will be either graduating, or transitioning into another phase of their lives. This includes:  College graduates, high school Graduates, transition from middle school to high school, elementary school to middle school, and Children and Worship graduates.  We are currently compiling a list of  youth that we would like to recognize, but just to be sure that we don’t miss anybody, please email Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com if you have a student that fits into any of these categories.

The Following Names Have Been Approved by Consistory:  after prayerful consideration of the nominations submitted for the offices of Elder and Deacon: 

For Elder - Mike Johnson, Sue Feenstra and Joe Chahine

For Deacon - Fred Hannula, Eric Carlson and Sandy Carey

On Sunday, May 31, we will draw names to see which two elders and which two deacons will replace those whose term is ending. Please be in prayer over this process and for these candidates as they are considered for office. 

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted either by phone call or text at (616) 610-7454.  You may also reach him via email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

The Following Names Have Been Approved by Consistory:  after prayerful consideration of the nominations submitted for the offices of Elder and Deacon: 

 For Elder - Mike Johnson, Sue F and Joe C

For Deacon - Fred H, Eric C and Sandy C

 On Sunday, May 31, we will draw names to see which two elders and which two deacons will replace those whose term is ending. Please be in prayer over this process and for these candidates as they are considered for office. 

 Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted by email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

May 10, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                    

Songs                                                 God is In Control                            -Paris

                                         Holy Spirit, You are Welcome Here   -K.W.Smith                   

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

Songs                                      Hello, My Name Is                          -West

                                                    Reach out and Touch                    -No. 655

Scripture:                                          Luke 24:13-33  

Message                            “Alone Together: Radical hospitality”  

                                                     Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

Communion Hymn                               Table of Grace               -Hutto/Harrington               

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

 *Song                                        This is Amazing Grace                -Wickham

Benediction                                   

 Postlude                                   

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 May Calling Team:  Please call David S or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Michigan Missions (We Walk by Faith Not by Site), is a site that has slowly evolved for adults and youth in outreach mission work and a place to fellowship.  It is located in Alger, Mi, right in the heart of a community in need.  This mission is supported by our very own Cecil and Liz S.  For more detailed information, please see the Mission of the Month Page in our May 2020 newsletter.

Join Us from Home via Facebook Live at 10:00 am.: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

The Following Names Have Been Approved by Consistory:  after prayerful consideration of the nominations submitted for the offices of Elder and Deacon: 

 For Elder - Mike Johnson, Sue F and Joe C

For Deacon - Fred H, Eric C and Sandy C

On Sunday, May 31, we will draw names to see which two elders and which two deacons will replace those whose term is ending. Please be in prayer over this process and for these candidates as they are considered for office. 

 Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted by email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

May 3, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                    

Songs                                                 Joyful, Joyful                                               -Dykes

                                            God of Grace and God of Glory                             -Fosdick

Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

 Songs                                      Standing on the Promises                               -R.K.Carter

                                                         Promises                                             -Sanctus Real

Scripture:                                          Genesis 9:12-16

Message                          “From Rainbows to Resurrection ”  

                                                     Pastor Mike Gafa       

Prayer for Blessing                            

The Response to the Word

 (Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead!” R. Alcorn

Mission of the Month                   

*Song                                        Standing on the Promises                             -R.K.Carter

                                                           (vs. 4-5)

Benediction                                    

 Postlude                                    

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May Calling Team:  Please call David S or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Michigan Missions (We Walk by Faith Not by Site), is a site that has slowly evolved for adults and youth in outreach mission work and a place to fellowship.  It is located in Alger, Mi, right in the heart of a community in need.  This mission is supported by our very own Cecil and Liz S.  For more detailed information, please see the Mission of the Month Page in our May 2020 newsletter.

Join Us from Home via Facebook Live at 10:00 am.: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted either by email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

             Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

April 26, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music       (Hope you are enjoying Bill’s recordings!)

 Songs                    Jesus is the Answer (chorus)/Holy, Holy, Holy            -Crouch/#323

Pastor’s Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

Song                                  Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord                             -Baloche

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

Songs                                               God is in Control                                             -Paris 

                                                  Just a Closer Walk with Thee                      -Traditional

Scripture:                                          Luke 24:13-14

Message                  “Alone Together: Choosing to Walk Together”

                                                         Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                          

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

*Song                                                 The Same Love                                         -Baloche

Benediction 

Postlude                                   

* Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 April Calling Team:  Please call Tod V or Brian W with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: “Words of Hope”, an international media ministry working to build the church throughout the world. They focus on areas that are hard to reach with the gospel, either because of poverty, geography, or social antagonism toward Christianity.  You can send this month’s Mission gift to the office, or donate via our website, www.icrclansing.org, under “Giving”.

Join Us From Home via Facebook Live at 10:00 am.:https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

A Need for Lightweight Summer Dresses, sizes 12-18 Months- Ann H niece, Nora L, who is currently serving at an orphanage/maternity center in Haiti, has a need for lightweight summer dresses size 12-18 months.  There are no thrift stores open, so we'll have to make our own. Simple patterns will work best, as these will be no closure affairs. Haitian moms do little with diapers, so the little matching panties that we might use will not be needed. Also, If anyone who doesn't sew can donate lightweight fabrics, that would be appreciated as well. Laundry is done by hand in the rivers, so cotton, or easy to wash and dry material is important. Anyone interested in helping out can contact Ann H, or Carol C.

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted by phone email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie Band Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

                          Friends with Health Concerns

Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

April 12, 2020 (Easter)

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                    

Songs                                           O Praise the Name        -Hastings/Ussher/Sampson

                                                         Christ Arose                                         -Lowry

Pastor’s Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

The Word of God

 Songs                                                  Sing Hosanna                             -Blakesley

                                                 Christ The Lord is Risen Today               -Wesley

Scripture:                                          Mark 16:1-7

Message                                   “God Still Moves Stones”

                                                      Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

*Song                                             Praise to the Lord

Benediction                                    

 Postlude                                   

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 April Calling Team:  Please call Tod V or Brian W with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: “Words of Hope”, an international media ministry working to build the church throughout the world. They focus on areas that are hard to reach with the gospel, either because of poverty, geography, or social antagonism toward Christianity.  You can send this month’s Mission gift to the office, or donate via our website, www.icrclansing.org, under “Giving”.

Easter Sunday: Two options to worship:

 Option No. 1:  Join us in the church parking lot at 10:00 am.  There will only be one entrance and one exit at this time.  (Please enter the parking lot from Morningside Drive and exit on Delta River Drive when leaving.)  Choose a parking spot when arriving and park your car, but do not exit your vehicles.  (You may however smile and wave joyously at your church family and friends!)  Tune your radio station to 1620 AM to hear the service broadcast. 

Option No. 2-   Join us from home via Facebook live at 10:00 am.    

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted via email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

Your Leaders covet your fervent Prayer especially in these uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie B, Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

              Friends with Health Concerns

                 Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Ronda H, Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

April 19, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                    

Songs                                                 Victor’s Crown        -Zshech/Jobe/Houghton                                                    The Resurrection                                   -Townsend Pastor’s Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

“Hi Kids”

The Word of God

Songs                                            Sweet, Sweet Spirit                                      -No. 159

                                                            Holy Spirit                                         -Battistelli

Scripture:                                               John 14

Message               “Before I Leave: A Few More Important Things”  

                                                      Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                           

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

*Song                                           Victor’s Crown (reprise)

Benediction                                    

 Postlude                                   

* Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 April Calling Team:  Please call Tod V or Brian W with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: “Words of Hope”, an international media ministry working to build the church throughout the world. They focus on areas that are hard to reach with the gospel, either because of poverty, geography, or social antagonism toward Christianity.  You can send this month’s Mission gift to the office, or donate via our website, www.icrclansing.org, under “Giving”.

Join Us From Home via Facebook Live at 10:00 am.: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

Please Stay Tuned into Facebook Live After the Service Today:  Pastor Tom will be sharing a very important message/ update after the service is over, so please do not log off right away.

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted via email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers, especially in these continuing uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom G, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie B, Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

              Friends with Health Concerns

                 Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

       Ronda H, Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Jim P, Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

April 5, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                    

Songs                                       Hosanna, Loud Hosanna                                     -No.248

                                           (Hosanna Video) Blessed is He                                  - Smith

Pastor’s Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

The Word of God

Songs                                              Let Them See You                                           -Weeks

Scripture:                                           Luke 18:29-40

Message                                          “Crying Stones”

                                                      Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                            

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

*Song                                                Sing Hosanna                                          -Blakesley  

Benediction                                    

Postlude                                    

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

April Calling Team:  Please call Tod V or Brian W with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: “Words of Hope”, an international media ministry working to build the church throughout the world. They focus on areas that are hard to reach with the gospel, either because of poverty, geography, or social antagonism toward Christianity.  You can send this month’s Mission gift to the office, or donate via our website, www.icrclansing.org, under “Giving”.

Leadership Team Meeting:  This Wednesday, April 8.  If you are part of a leadership team, please watch for an email from Pastor Tom regarding this meeting.  There will be a link in that email to click on to join the meeting via Zoom.

Maundy Thursday Communion Service:  Will stream live on Facebook Thursday, April 9, at 7:00 pm.  Please have bread available as well as something to drink that resembles the blood of Jesus (grape juice for example) so that we can celebrate a virtual communion together.

Good Friday, April 10:  Please make a commit to pray for at least a half hour on this day.  Pray for your church, your communities, and the world.

Summer Camp Grants:  Like many things in our life right now, summer camps are currently in question. Both Camp Geneva and Cranhill Ranch are actively monitoring the evolving situation, while accepting applications for summer camp. Assuming the camps can be held, Immanuel will be offering camp grants again this year to children and youth in the congregation who go to one of these camps. Please reach out to Kelly J if you have a child who will be attending camp and are interested in a camp grant.

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

Your Leaders covet your fervent Prayer especially in these uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom Grabill, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian W, Julie L, Carrie B and Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

              Friends with Health Concerns

           Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

        Ronda H, Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

                      Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

Immanuel Response to Social Distancing Requirements: 

In light of recent government regulations and CDC recommendations to cancel gatherings of 50 or more and discouraging groups of 10 or more, Immanuel is committed to honoring the intent of these measures by canceling all church gatherings and closing the church building until at least April 6, 2020. This moratorium may be extended, based on government regulations. However, our mission remains our focus and our ministry will still happen in new and creative ways. Here are ways for us to stay connected while physically apart:

Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

The service will start streaming at 10am Sunday mornings. Casual attire is encouraged and singing along is applauded. A sermon outline is included as an attachment if you still want to take notes as you follow along. It is recommended to gather some stones that you can use as a response to the message, as we have been doing during our series, A Journey of Stones. You will be given a chance to respond as you have been previously.

The live video remains on our page after the service so no worries if you need to sign on later. You can watch it at any time. To help spread the word about our worship at Immanuel, “like” or “share” the link and FB viewers will be able to see the service.

An audio recording of the sermon is also available on the website. This is accessible beginning on Monday mornings.

Pastoral Care and Connection: To substitute for our regular face-to-face contact and fellowship, we are working on developing a team of Care Callers who will check up on the members and friends of ICRC weekly. The purpose of the call will be to check-in, offer support and encouragement and respond to needs. If you are comfortable on the phone and would like to serve as a Care Caller, please contact us at the church office: office@icrclansing.org and we will get you started.

In addition to the Care Callers, we would like to develop a Care Response Team, prepared and ready to respond to needs that come up in our congregation and community, especially among the elderly and disabled. If you would be available and willing to provide a ride or gather items of need for drop off, you also can let us know your willingness and availability by contacting the church office: office@icrclansing.org.

If you aren’t comfortable calling or can’t provide services but would be willing to coordinate care efforts, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the church office: office@icrclansing.org.

Next Generation opportunities:

We have passionate and creative staff and leaders who are working diligently to dream and develop innovative strategies to keep faith development progressing from a distance. Technology is our friend in times like this and we will be taking full advantage of email, Facebook, Facetime, Zoom and other electronic platforms to connect with children and youth until the church doors are able to open again. Keep checking your emails and our Facebook page to keep up with these developing activities. We encourage families to participate together and have fun! Don’t be surprised if we even utilized USPS as a means of creative programming!

Have fun and keep growing!

March 29, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                    

Songs                                           Grace Greater than Our Sin                            -No.105

                                                                Above All                             -LeBlanc/Baloche

Pastor’s Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

 The Word of God

Songs                                                I Will Praise Him Still                                  -Ortega

Scripture:                                              Matthew 16:13-20

Message                                               “Upon This Rock”

                                                              Pastor Tom Grabill       

Prayer for Blessing                            

The Response to the Word

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS)

*Song                                                      O Church Arise                        -Getty/Townend

Benediction                                    

 Postlude                                    

 * Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 March Calling Team:  Please call Rick H. or Julie L. with any special concerns or requests.

 March Mission of the Month: “The Gideons International”. There needs are still very real, so you can send this month’s Mission gift to the office. 

Sunday Services:  Until further notice, our weekly Sunday services will be streamed live on our ICRC Facebook page at 10 am.  You do not need a Facebook account to watch because it is a public page. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided:  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.  The live video remains on our page after the service as well, so no worries if you have to sign on later, you can watch it at any time.

Summer Camp Grants:  Like many things in our life right now, summer camps are currently in question. Both Camp Geneva and Cranhill Ranch are actively monitoring the evolving situation, while accepting applications for summer camp. Assuming the camps can be held, Immanuel will be offering camp grants again this year to children and youth in the congregation who go to one of these camps. Please reach out to Kelly J if you have a child who will be attending camp and are interested in a camp grant.

Attention Parents:  Because kids love to get mail, we will be sending a Children’s Bulletin to your address weekly addressed directly to your child/children for them to work on and enhance their spiritual growth during this time that we are unable to meet with them at church for either Sunday School or CONNECT.  We will also be including a self-addressed, stamped envelope with these bulletins so that after the kids have completed them, they can send them back to us here at the church. We will then keep track of how the kids are doing and after we have received 3 back from each individual child, they will earn an award!  Please be watching for these to come in the mail, and if for some reason your child has not received one, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can get them on the mailing list.

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

Your Leaders covet your fervent Prayer especially in these uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven-year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom Grabill, Joey S, Darla L, Stacia W

Consistory: Dave S, Marcia J, Rick H, Tod V, Brian Wi, Julie L, Carrie B and Jennifer B, and our ministry teams

              Friends with Health Concerns

           Gary A, Mark and June B, John B, Joe C,

                              Howard J. C, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

        Ronda H, Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

                      Marian P, James S, Sandi S, and Joy V for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

Immanuel Response to Social Distancing Requirements: 

In light of recent government regulations and CDC recommendations to cancel gatherings of 50 or more and discouraging groups of 10 or more, Immanuel is committed to honoring the intent of these measures by canceling all church gatherings and closing the church building until at least April 6, 2020. This moratorium may be extended, based on government regulations. However, our mission remains our focus and our ministry will still happen in new and creative ways. Here are ways for us to stay connected while physically apart:

Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

The service will start streaming at 10am Sunday mornings. Casual attire is encouraged and singing along is applauded. A sermon outline is included as an attachment if you still want to take notes as you follow along. It is recommended to gather some stones that you can use as a response to the message, as we have been doing during our series, A Journey of Stones. You will be given a chance to respond as you have been previously.

The live video remains on our page after the service so no worries if you need to sign on later. You can watch it at any time. To help spread the word about our worship at Immanuel, “like” or “share” the link and FB viewers will be able to see the service.

An audio recording of the sermon is also available on the website. This is accessible beginning on Monday mornings.

Pastoral Care and Connection: To substitute for our regular face-to-face contact and fellowship, we are working on developing a team of Care Callers who will check up on the members and friends of ICRC weekly. The purpose of the call will be to check-in, offer support and encouragement and respond to needs. If you are comfortable on the phone and would like to serve as a Care Caller, please contact us at the church office: office@icrclansing.org and we will get you started.

In addition to the Care Callers, we would like to develop a Care Response Team, prepared and ready to respond to needs that come up in our congregation and community, especially among the elderly and disabled. If you would be available and willing to provide a ride or gather items of need for drop off, you also can let us know your willingness and availability by contacting the church office: office@icrclansing.org.

If you aren’t comfortable calling or can’t provide services but would be willing to coordinate care efforts, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the church office: office@icrclansing.org.

Next Generation opportunities:

We have passionate and creative staff and leaders who are working diligently to dream and develop innovative strategies to keep faith development progressing from a distance. Technology is our friend in times like this and we will be taking full advantage of email, Facebook, Facetime, Zoom and other electronic platforms to connect with children and youth until the church doors are able to open again. Keep checking your emails and our Facebook page to keep up with these developing activities. We encourage families to participate together and have fun! Don’t be surprised if we even utilized USPS as a means of creative programming!

Have fun and keep growing!

March 22, 2020

The Approach to God 

Pre-Service Music                                 Holy Ground                                 -Hammerly          

Songs                                             Open up the Heavens                           -Andrews     

                                                       Old Church Choir                      -Williams

Pastor’s Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God  

The Word of God 

Songs                                                        I Will Rise                                          -Tomlin

                                                           Love Lifted Me                        - Rowe/Smith 

Scripture:                                              Matthew 13:1-23

Message                                               “Hearts of Stone”

                                                            Pastor Tom Grabill        

Prayer for Blessing                            

The Response to the Word 

(Since we are separated, offerings can be sent through our website or USPS) 

*Song                                     All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name                -Perronet

                                                 with  O Praise Him   Chorus                 -Crowder

Benediction                                    

 Postlude

Immanuel: Social Distancing Requirements

 In light of recent government regulations and CDC recommendations to cancel gatherings of 50 or more and discouraging groups of 10 or more, Immanuel is committed to honoring the intent of these measures by canceling all church gatherings and closing the church building until at least April 6, 2020. This moratorium may be extended, based on government regulations.

 However, our mission remains our focus and our ministry will still happen in new and creative ways. Here are ways for us to stay connected while physically apart:

Sunday Worship: Services will be recorded and streamed on our public Facebook page. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/

The service will start streaming at 10am Sunday mornings. Casual attire is encouraged and singing along is applauded. A sermon outline is included as an attachment if you still want to take notes as you follow along. It is recommended to gather some stones that you can use as a response to the message, as we have been doing during our series, A Journey of Stones. You will be given a chance to respond as you have been previously.

The live video remains on our page after the service so no worries if you need to sign on later. You can watch it at any time. To help spread the word about our worship at Immanuel, “like” or “share” the link and FB viewers will be able to see the service.

Audio recordings of the sermon are available on the website. This is accessible beginning on Mondays.

 Pastoral Care and Connection: To substitute for our regular face-to-face contact and fellowship, we are working on developing a team of Care Callers who will check up on the members and friends of ICRC weekly. The purpose of the call will be to check-in, offer support and encouragement and respond to needs. If you are comfortable on the phone and would like to serve as a Care Caller, please contact us at the church office: office@icrclansing.org and we will get you started.

In addition to the Care Callers, we would like to develop a Care Response Team, prepared and ready to respond to needs that come up in our congregation and community, especially among the elderly and disabled. If you would be available and willing to provide a ride or gather items of need for drop off, you also can let us know your willingness and availability by contacting the church office: office@icrclansing.org.

If you aren’t comfortable calling or can’t provide services but would be willing to coordinate care efforts, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the church office: office@icrclansing.org.

Next Generation opportunities: We have passionate and creative staff and leaders who are working diligently to dream and develop innovative strategies to keep faith development progressing from a distance. Technology is our friend in times like this and we will be taking full advantage of email, Facebook, Facetime, Zoom and other electronic platforms to connect with children and youth until the church doors are able to open again. Keep checking your emails and our Facebook page to keep up with these developing activities. We encourage families to participate together and have fun! Don’t be surprised if we even utilized USPS as a means of creative programming!

Have fun and keep growing!

Your Leaders covet your fervent Prayer especially in these uncertain times. The staff and Consistory continue to keep up with the most recent developments and are making decisions continually to make sure we stay connected and on pace to accomplish our seven year vision.

Staff: Pastor Tom Grabill, Joey South, Darla Lucero, Stacia Wojnaroski

Consistory: Dave South, Marcia Jackson, Rick Harrison, Tod VanWieren, Brian Williams, Julie Lewis, Carrie Blanck and Jennifer Blanck, and our ministry teams

                     Friends with Health Concerns

                     Gary Atkins, Mark and June Black, John Blanck, Joe Chahine,

                              Howard J. Church, Sandy Farnum, Carol Geer,

       Ronda Holleman, Roland Hubbert and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

                      Marian Peterson, James Shepard, Sandi Shults,

                        and Joy Vander Kolk for continued healing.

Please keep praying for the world’s medical people and first responders in the midst of treating others, those in research who are working tirelessly to find a vaccine and the governmental leaders for wisdom as they make decisions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 March Calling Team:  Please call Rick Harrison (503-290-9779) or Julie Lewis (881-1665) with any special concerns or requests.

March Mission of the Month: “The Gideons International”. Their needs are still very real, so you can send this month’s Mission gift to the office.  

Sunday Services:  Until further notice, our weekly Sunday services will be streamed live on our ICRC Facebook page at 10 am.  You do not need a Facebook account to watch because it is a public page. You can get to our page by clicking on the link provided:  https://www.facebook.com/ICRCLansing/.  The live video remains on our page after the service as well, so no worries if you have to sign on later, you can watch it at any time.

Summer Camp Grants:  Like many things in our life right now, summer camps are currently in question. Both Camp Geneva and Cranhill Ranch are actively monitoring the evolving situation, while accepting applications for summer camp. Assuming the camps can be held, Immanuel will be offering camp grants again this year to children and youth in the congregation who go to one of these camps. Please reach out to Kelly Johnson if you have a child who will be attending camp and are interested in a camp grant.

Attention Parents:  Because kids love to get mail, we will be sending a Children’s Bulletin to your address weekly addressed directly to your child/children for them to work on and enhance their spiritual growth during this time that we are unable to meet with them at church for either Sunday School or CONNECT.  We will also be including a self-addressed, stamped envelope with these bulletins so that after the kids have completed them, they can send them back to us here at the church. We will then keep track of how the kids are doing and after we have received 3 back from each individual child, they will earn an award!  Please be watching for these to come in the mail, and if for some reason your child has not received one, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can get them on the mailing list.

Thank You for Your Continued Tithes and Offerings:  The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Even though we won’t be gathering at the church building you may submit your tithes and offerings online via our website at, www.icrclansing.org, and then click on “Giving” at the top of the page, or you may mail them directly to our office at 3200 Delta River Dr., Lansing MI, 48906.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office at (517) 321-2495.

If You Need to Speak with Pastor Tom:  He can be contacted either by phone call or text at (616) 610-7454.  You may also reach him via email at tom.grabill@gmail.com.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for our partner church as they too adjust to remote ministry and that their ministry to the local Nepali community will continue growing!

March 15, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music

*Songs                                               Cornerstone                                       -Mote/Morgan

                                                      Holy, Holy, Holy                                     -Dykes/Heber

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

CONNECT Kids “Armor of God” March

(Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)

 The Word of God

*Songs                                        What Mercy did for Me         -Brumley/Emerging Sound

                                                       His Mercy is More                                 -Boswell/Papa

Scripture:                                             John 8:1-12   

Message                                          “Casting Stones”

Prayer for Blessing                       Pastor Tom Grabill        

 The Response to the Word

Offering 

M.O.M. Offering Received                                        

*Doxology                      Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow                  -No. 382

Offertory Prayers

*Song                                              Prince of Peace                               -Imboden/Rhoton     Benediction                           

Postlude                                   

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

March Calling Team:  Please call Rick H or Julie L with any special concerns or requests.

March Mission of the Month: “The Gideons International”.

The Flowers Today:  Have been placed by Carrie B in celebration of Fred B birthday!

Backpack Ministry:  We will be packing backpacks for Cumberland after the service today.  Please come downstairs after the service if you can help.

Basketball Mini-Clinic- This Wednesday, March 18, Coach V from the Michigan Titans, along with some of his prized players, will be facilitating a basketball mini-clinic for our CONNECT Kids!  If your kids love basketball, please be sure bring them, along with their basketball loving friends too!  Please also make sure that they wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.  CONNECT dinner begins at 5:30 pm, and the clinic will follow at 6:15 pm. 

Soup Luncheon:  Please join us after the service next Sunday, March 22, for our Annual Soup Luncheon.  This is a fundraiser put on by our youth groups to support our 2020 mission trips.  There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the FLC if you would like to make a soup or a dessert to share.  There will be no Sunday School this day.

Easter Garden:  The last day to order flowers is next Sunday, March 22. The order forms are located on the bulletin board in the Family Life Center. 

Tuesday, March 24:  There will be no Men’s Study or painting classes on this date due to the Leadership Team Meeting that evening.  Painting with Sandi has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m.

Library Hours: Our Library here at ICRC is open and available to you during our office hours, Mon-Wed, 9 am-1 pm.  Please take advantage of this opportunity to come in and check out a book or two to enhance your spiritual growth.  You are also welcome to stay and read a book on our comfortable couch.  It is a nice quiet place to relax and spend time with God.



Our Leaders Covet Your Fervent Prayer

Pastor Tom Grabill, Immanuel leadership, and our ministry teams

   Friends with Health Concerns

  Gary A, Mark B, John B, Joe C,

    Howard J. C, Sandy F, Carol G,

    Ronda , Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Julie L, Marian P, Sandi S,

and Joy V for continued healing.

Save the Dates

 March 17- Spiritual Growth Meeting

                                 March 18- Backpack Deliveries to Cumberland

                             March 18- CONNECT Kids Basketball Mini-Clinic

                                                  March 18- Choir Practice

                                              March 22- No Sunday School

                                                 March 22- Soup Luncheon

                                       March 24- Leadership Team Meeting

                                                  March 25- Choir Practice

                                        March 26- Outreach Team Meeting

                                              March 26- Painting with Sandi

                                       March 28- Rachel S. Bridal Brunch

March 8, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music

*Songs     All Creatures of our God and King/Sing Alleluia  -No. 347/ Byrd/ Hildalong

                                                   How Great is our God                  -Tomlin/ Reeves/ Cash

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

(Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)

 The Word of God

*Songs                                                  Agnus Dei                                          -Smith

Scripture:                                           Mark 12:1-12

Message                                       “Rejected Stones”

Prayer for Blessing                       Pastor Tom Grabill        

The Response to the Word

Communion Hymn                Let Us Break Bread Together                                 -No. 564

Celebrate the Lord’s Supper

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

Offering                                          

*Doxology                      Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow                  -No. 382

Offertory Prayers

*Song                                             Those Who Trust                                             -Chaffer

Benediction                           

 Postlude                                   

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

March Calling Team:  Please call Rick H or Julie L with any special concerns or requests.

March Mission of the Month: “The Gideons International” exists as an advocate for the lost, to bring them the saving knowledge of the Word through not only placing and distributing Scriptures, but also through personal witnessing and by associating together for service.

There Will Be No Painting Classes with Sandi S this Tuesday, March 10:  Please keep Sandi and Carroll in your prayers as they travel to Duke for Sandi’s check-up.

Basketball Mini-Clinic- Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 18!  On this day, Coach Vasquez from the Michigan Titans, along with some of his prized players, will be facilitating a basketball mini-clinic for our CONNECT Kids! If your kids love basketball, please be sure bring them here that evening along with their basketball loving friends!  Please also make sure that they wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.  CONNECT dinner begins at 5:30 pm, the clinic will follow at 6:15 pm. 

Easter Garden:  If you would like to order flowers for the Easter Garden this year, please fill out one of the order forms located on the bulletin board in the Family Life Center and then put it in the colored envelope provided along with your payment. You may then place your envelope in one of the offering plates passed during the service over the next 3 weeks. You may also turn your envelopes into the church office if you would like.  The last day to order is Sunday, March 22.

Easter Egg Candy Donations:  On Saturday, April 11, we will be hosting a community Easter Egg Hunt here at ICRC.  We are asking for candy donations to fill about 1,000 plastic eggs for this event.  If you are able to donate a bag or two of wrapped candy, please bring it to the choir room at your earliest convenience and place it in the box labeled “Candy Donations”.  We will be accepting donations until Sunday, April 5.

Our Leaders Covet Your Fervent Prayer

Pastor Tom Grabill, Immanuel leadership, and our ministry teams

   Friends with Health Concerns

  Gary A, Mark B, John B, Joe C,

    Howard J. C, Sandy F, Carol G,

    Ronda , Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Julie L, Marian P, Sandi S,

and Joy V for continued healing.

Save the Dates

 March 17- Spiritual Growth Meeting

                                 March 18- Backpack Deliveries to Cumberland

                             March 18- CONNECT Kids Basketball Mini-Clinic

                                                  March 18- Choir Practice

                                             March 22- No Sunday School

                                                 March 22- Soup Luncheon

                                       March 24- Leadership Team Meeting

                                      March 24- Men’s Study

                                                  March 25- Choir Practice

                                              March 26- Painting with Sandi

March 1, 2020

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music                                 

*Songs                                        What a Friend We have in Jesus                        -No. 466

                                                         One True God                                                  -Harris

*Congregational Greeting

Prayer of Confession

Words of Assurance and Law of God

(Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)

 The Word of God

*Songs                                               All of Creation                                          -MercyMe           

                                                       My Hope is in You                                 -Geesbreght

Scripture:                                          Luke 22:39-46

Message                                   “Confused Expectations”

Prayer for Blessing                       Pastor John Messer        

 The Response to the Word

Mission of the Month

Offering                                          

*Doxology                      Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow                  -No. 382

Offertory Prayers

*Song                                            Build Your Kingdom Here                  -Rend Collective

Benediction                           

 Postlude                                   

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pray for Our Pastor:  Please join us in room seven 10 minutes before each service to pray for our pastor and for his message to touch the hearts of those listening.

March Calling Team:  Please call Rick H or Julie L with any special concerns or requests.

March Mission of the Month: “The Gideons International” exists as an advocate for the lost, to bring them the saving knowledge of the Word through not only placing and distributing Scriptures, but also through personal witnessing and by associating together for service.

Family Game Night:  Bring your favorite game, a snack to share, and come join in the fun, this Saturday, March 7, at 6:30 pm. This event is for ages 12 and up please.

Easter Garden:  If you would like to order flowers for the Easter Garden this year, please fill out an order form and then put it in the colored envelope provided along with your payment. You may then place your envelope in one of the offering plates passed during the service over the next 4 weeks. You may also turn your envelopes into the church office if you would like.  The last day to order is Sunday, March 22.

Easter Egg Candy Donations:  On Saturday, April 11, we will be hosting a community Easter Egg Hunt here at ICRC.  We are asking for candy donations to fill about 1,000 plastic eggs for this event.  If you are able to donate a bag or two of wrapped candy, please bring it to the choir room at your earliest convenience and place it in the box labeled “Candy Donations”.  We will be accepting donations until Sunday, April 5.

Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry to continue growing!

Our Leaders Covet Your Fervent Prayer

Pastor Tom Grabill, Immanuel leadership, and our ministry teams

   Friends with Health Concerns

  Gary A, Mark B, John B, Joe C,

    Howard J. C, Sandy F, Carol G,

    Ronda , Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,

Julie L, Marian P, Sandi S,

and Joy V for continued healing.

Save the Dates

 March 10- Men’s Study

                                                 March 11- Choir Practice

                                          March 13-15- Sr. High Genesis

                              March 15- Packing Backpacks after Service

                                       March 17- Spiritual Growth Meeting

                                 March 18- Backpack Deliveries to Cumberland

                                                  March 18- Choir Practice

                                              March 22- No Sunday School

                                                 March 22- Soup Luncheon

                                       March 24- Leadership Team Meeting

                                March 24- Painting with Sandi

                                                   March 24- Men’s Study

                                                  March 25- Choir Practice