July 3, 2022

The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christ-likeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.  

Today as we look at Galatians 5:22-23, and Proverbs 4:13-18, we will see that the Christian life is to be marked primarily by the presence and pursuit of peace.  We will also see that by His Spirit, God makes us peaceable people.

Today’s Worship

 Song of Love

 Help Me Find It

It Is Well With My Soul

Scripture

Gal. 5:22-23, Proverbs 4:13-18

Message

“Fruit of the Spirit: Peace”

Seminarian Michael Ellis 

Prince of Peace

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

July Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.  

July Mission of the Month: The King’s Garden of Valley, Nebraska, is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the community of King Lake since 2012.  It was also the destination of our youth group’s mission trip last summer, where they helped with flood restoration after a massive flood in the area destroyed many homes in 2019. For more information, please visit www.kingsgarden.org.  

CONNECT “Wacky Water Night”: We still need at least:

3 volunteers to serve food ·        

2 more volunteers to help supervise and facilitate activities.

We will also need volunteers to come early for set -up. (Before 5:30pm.)

And we will need volunteers for clean-up afterwards. (After7:00 pm.)

Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary.

14th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 25-28: This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls, ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm.  They will begin with drills at 5 pm.  There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games.  Please stop by the Welcome table in the lobby for a registration form. Completed forms may be returned to the church office. 

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed, July 25–28: There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary with various tasks to sign up for. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities to serve as it is only through the faithfulness of our Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this camp for the kids in our community. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Bronwyn Steiner.   Vacations:  Pastor Matt is currently on vacation and will return to the office on Tuesday, July 5.  Stacia will be on vacation July 5-6, and will return to the office on Thursday, July 7. Thank you for your understanding.  

Summer Office Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00am -1:00pm, and Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm.            

Giving To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.  

Local  Needs: We are Looking for Bible Donations Geared Towards Children Ages 8-15 yrs. old to Give to Our Basketball Camp Students this Year. If you have a bible that you would like to donate to help share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the kids that will be joining us for camp the last week of July, please bring it to the church and place it in the box labeled “Bibles”, located underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. You may also drop them off to the church office.  Thank you!

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

July 12- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

July 13- CONNECT Dinner/ Water Fun Night, 5:30 pm

July 14- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 17- 23-  Mission Trip to Blue Knob, PA

July 25-28- Basketball Camp, 5-8 pm

August 9- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

August 10- CONNECT Back to School Carnival, 5:30 pm

June 26, 2022

Today as we look at Gal. 5:22 and John 15:9-17, we will see that the risk of preaching on joy is offering false expectations - as soon as I decide to follow Jesus all of my problems will disappear. The trouble is that we often experience some intensely wonderful moments, but eventually these wear off, and we wonder what is wrong. We may then walk away from our faith, or we may react critically toward others who we hold responsible for our pain.

To experience the Joy that Paul talks about, we must walk in the Spirit. This is risky, uncomfortable, and hard, but it produces deep satisfying joy! Can we shatter the myths and come to a deeper understanding of this subject? Only if we tell the truth about the spiritual journey!

Today’s Worship

 He Reigns

Shout to The Lord

 Rescue

Scripture

Gal. 5:22, John 15:9-17

Message

“Joy: A Risky Subject”

Pastor Tom Grabill

 How Can I Keep From Singing

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 June Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.

June Mission of the Month: Your gift to Youth Haven Ranch helps to provide a safe place where kids who have been hurt in the past can discover the love and hope of Jesus. For more information, please visit www.youthhaven.org.

Flowers Provided By:  Carrie B in celebration of Jennifer B’s birthday, June 25.  Jennifer may God bless you with His guiding light, and may His love and care embrace you every day of your life.  Happy birthday!

New Greeter Schedule posted.  The new schedule for July - Sept is posted so please sign up early to get the week(s) of your choice. All volunteers are welcome! This is a great way to meet/greet both our church family and visitors and an important part of our goal to be a welcoming church.

Vacations:  Pastor Matt is currently on vacation and will return to the office on Tuesday, July 5.  Stacia will be on vacation July 5-6, and will return to the office on Thursday, July 7. Thank you for your understanding.

Summer Office Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00am -1:00pm, and Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm.

Sundaes on Wednesday June 29, 6:30 – 7:30 pm: “I scream. You scream. Let’s all eat some ice cream.  Find a parking space for your vehicle and come check out our ice cream sundae bar!  Please bring your appetites and your smiling faces and enjoy a night of delicious frozen treats”  This is a community event – invite your friends and neighbors!

14th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 25-28: This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls, ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm.  They will begin with drills at 5 pm.  There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games.  Please stop by the Welcome table in the lobby for a registration form. Completed forms may be returned to the church office. 

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed, July 25–28: There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary with various tasks to sign up for. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities to serve as it is only through the faithfulness of our Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this camp for the kids in our community. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Bronwyn S.

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

We are Looking for Bible Donations Geared Towards Children Ages 8-15 yrs. old to Share with Our Basketball Camp Students this Year. If you have a bible that you would like to donate to help share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the kids that will be joining us for camp the last week of July, please bring it to the church and place it in the box labeled “Bibles”, located underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. You may also drop them off to the church office.  Thank you!

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

July 5-6- Stacia on Vacation, Office Closed

July 5- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 7- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 10- Communion Service, 10:00 am

July 12- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

July 13- CONNECT Dinner/ Water Fun Night, 5:30 pm

July 14- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 17- 23-  Mission Trip to Blue Knob, PA

July 25-28- Basketball Camp, 5-8 pm

June 19, 2022

The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christ likeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

 Today as we look at Proverbs 10:12, we will see that love heals what sin destroys. By His Spirit, God is making us agents of His love in this world.

Today’s Worship

 Let It Rise

I Will Offer Up My Life

 Baptism

Aria Joann South

Thy Word

Scripture

Proverbs 10:12

Message

“The Fruit of the Spirit is Love”

 Today

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.

June Mission of the Month: Your gift to Youth Haven Ranch helps to provide a safe place where kids who have been hurt in the past can discover the love and hope of Jesus. For more information, please visit www.youthhaven.org.

New Greeter Schedule posted.  The new schedule for July - Sept is posted so please sign up early to get the week(s) of your choice. All volunteers are welcome! This is a great way to meet/greet both our church family and visitors and an important part of our goal to be a welcoming church.

New Elder/ Deacon- Congratulations to Janet V who was selected as the new Elder to take Rick H place when he rotates off, and to Fred H, who will take Carrie B place when she rotates off from the Deacons.  Please also congratulate Jessi F who was selected as a new Deacon to take over for Liz S.  Please keep them all in your prayers as they prepare for their new roles here at Immanuel. 

Summer Office Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00am -1:00pm, and Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm. We will return to the regular office hours Monday- Wednesday, 9 am-1pm, on Monday, September 5.

Sundaes on Wednesday: Wednesday, June 29 - 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

“I scream. You scream. Let’s all eat some ice cream.  Find a parking space for your vehicle and come check out our ice cream sundae bar!  Please bring your appetites and your smiling faces and enjoy a night of delicious frozen treats”  This is a community event – invite your friends and neighbors!

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed, July 25–28:

There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary with various tasks to sign up for. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities to serve as it is only through the faithfulness of our Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this camp for the kids in our community. If you have any questions, please contact Bronwyn S.

14th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 25-28: 

This is a free camp held here at Immanuel for boys and girls, ages 8-15 years old. Check-in time is at 4:45 pm.  They will begin with drills at 5 pm.  There will be a guest speaker each evening at 6 pm, and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. After dinner, the kids will split into groups according to their age for more instruction and games.  Please stop by the Welcome table in the lobby for a registration form. Completed forms may be returned to the church office.  

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of, bar soap, men & women’s deodorant, men’s shampoo, tissues, baby wipes and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

June 27- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 28- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

June 29- Sundaes on Wednesday, 6:30 pm

July 5- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 10- Communion Service, 10:00 am

July 12- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

July 13- CONNECT Dinner/ Water Fun Night, 5:30 pm

July 14- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 12, 2022

The Christian life is not about a list of do’s and don’ts, but is about God working in our hearts, by His Spirit, to bring us to faith in Jesus Christ. As we continue to live out our faith, God continues to work in our hearts by His Spirit to produce Christ-likeness, or the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.

Today as we look at Galatians 5:13-25, we will see that the fruit of the Spirit is evidence of God’s work in our hearts.  

Today’s Worship

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

 O Praise Him

How Great is Our God

 Revelation Song

Scripture

Galatians 5:13-25

Message

 “Keeping Step”

Those Who Trust

Trumpet Tune

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

June Calling Team: Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.

June Mission of the Month: Youth Haven Ranch is committed to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of disadvantaged children.  This is a place where children learn that they are loved and valued, and most importantly, they discover that God loves them and created them for a purpose.

Congregational Meeting Today After the Service: On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and one new elder.  Bruce T and Janet V have been nominated for the Elders.  Kerri M, Fred H, and Jessi F have been nominated for the Deacons.

Summer Office Hours: Starting Monday, June 20, you can reach Stacia in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00am -1:00pm, and on Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm. We will return to the regular office hours Monday- Wednesday, 9 am-1pm, on Monday, September 5.

Sundaes on Wednesday: Join us here in the parking lot on Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 pm, for a free ice cream sundae! This is a community event.

Congratulations to Our 2022 High School Graduates!

Keely H - Grand Ledge

 Saige L- Waverly

 Anna O- Eastern

 Oscar V- Grand Ledge

Dear Lord,

We lift these graduates up to You and ask for Your mighty blessings to rain down upon them. Show these young adults success in life and allow them to be respected and appreciated in all that they do. Please allow them to feel the joy of accomplishment after hard work, but also keep them focused on knowing that You are the reason for all successes in life. Please give them courage, unbending faith, strong values, and a generous heart. Please also keep their Christian foundation a part of all decisions made and bless them with bountiful opportunities. We ask these things in Jesus’s name.

Amen.

 Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of dish soap, bar soap, men & women’s deodorant, men’s shampoo, tissues, baby wipes and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

June 23- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 26- Pastor Tom Grabill, 10:00 am

June 27- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 28- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

June 29- Sundaes on Wednesday, 6:30 pm

July 5- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm

July 10- Communion Service, 10:00 am

Basketball Camp, July 25 – 28

 Once again, we need your help:

There are 2 sign-up sheets posted on the bulletin

Board outside of the sanctuary with various

tasks you can sign up for:

 Set up on Monday, July 25th, before camp.

 Registrations Mon- Thurs, 4:45 pm.

 Help in the kitchen preparing the dinner, Mon-Thurs, 5:30 pm.

 Take down on Thursday evening, July 28th.

 Please prayerfully consider volunteering.

It is only through the faithfulness of our

Immanuel Church Family that we can provide this

opportunity to the kids in our community.

 Questions: Please Call Bronwyn S.

June 5, 2022

The resurrection informs our mission as a church, giving us a message to share in word and in deed.

Today as we look at Matthew 25:31-46, we will see that “feeding body and soul” is to seek to meet the needs of others as Christ has served us.  As followers of Christ, we are called to look on a world in deep need and respond with humble service.  

Today’s Worship

Forever

All Who Are Thirsty

 What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Scripture

Matthew 25:31-46

Message

“Feeding Body and Soul”

 Because of Your Love

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 June Calling Team: Please call Harold S. or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Youth Haven Ranch is committed to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of disadvantaged children.  This is a place where children learn that they are loved, valued, and have the potential to do great things with their lives. Most importantly, they discover that God loves them, created them for a purpose, and will never leave them.

Flowers Provided By: Tod and Janet V. in celebration of their wedding anniversary on June 8.  Tod and Janet, congratulations on 37 years of togetherness and still counting! May God continue to bless the two of you and the love you share.

Youth Group Lock-In (Ages 6th-12th Grade): This Friday, June 10- Saturday June 11, 8 pm-7am.

Congregational Meeting: The annual Congregational meeting will be held next Sunday, June 12, after the service.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and one new elder.  Bruce T and Janet V have been nominated for the Elders.  Kerri M, Fred H, and Jessi F have been nominated for the Deacons. 

Today is the Deadline to Sign Up for the Lugnuts Game on Friday, June 17, at 7pm:  Ticket Price is $11 each.  Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary.  If you have questions, please call Eric Carlson at (517) 886-1027.

Summer Office Hours: The office hours will be changing temporarily during the summer months. Starting June 20, you can reach Stacia in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00am -1:00pm, and on Thursdays from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm. We will return to the regular office hours Monday- Wednesday, 9 am-1pm, on September 1, 2022.  

 Summer Mission Trips

Blue, Knob Pennsylvania July 17-23:

The cost of this trip is $150 per person. We are partnering with an organization called Team Effort.

Back Yard Mission Trip August 11- 14 The cost of this trip is $50 per person.  This will take place right here at church. We will work in the community on Thursday and Friday during the day and will have games, activities, worship, and devotions in the evening. On Saturday we will be going to Michigan's Adventure. Incoming 6th graders are welcome and encouraged to attend.

*If you will be attending one or both of these trips, please contact Joey S at jrsouth16@yahoo.com, and if cost is an issue, please let Joey know as we do have some additional fundraising opportunities and can work with you on the price.*

 Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of paper towel, dish soap, bar soap, men & women’s deodorant, men’s shampoo, tissues, and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

June 13- 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting (Leaders & Staff), 6:30 pm

June 14- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

June 17- Lugnuts Game, 7:00 pm

June 23- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm

June 27- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm

May 29, 2022

The resurrection informs our mission as a church, giving us a message to share in word and in deed.

 Today as we look at 1 John 2:6, we will see that imitating Christ is seeking to live as Jesus did.  We will also see that the primary focus of our lives must be to embody and emulate the character and convictions of Christ Himself.

Today’s Worship

You Are Good

Prince of Peace

Christ Be Magnified

Scripture

1 John 2:6

Message

“Imitating Christ”

 Let My Life Be Like a Love Song

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 May Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and CranHill Ranch are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Youth Group Lock-in Next Friday, June 10, 8pm- Saturday June 11, 7am (Ages 6th-12th Grade) :  Jr. & Sr. High youth, please look forward to joining us for an overnight stay here at Immanuel with a night full of fun, games, and excitement. This is also a great opportunity to invite a friend! Incoming 6th graders are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Congregational Meeting: The annual Congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, June 12, after the service.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and one new elder.  Bruce T and Janet V have been nominated for the Elders.  Kerri M, Fred H, and Jessi F have been nominated for the Deacons. 

Lugnuts Game:  Join us for a ballgame at Jackson Field Friday, June 17, at 7pm.  Ticket Price is $11 each.  Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary by Sunday, June 5.  If you have questions, please call Eric C.

Sundaes on Wednesday: Join us here in the parking lot on Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 pm, for a free ice cream sundae! This is a community event.

Please Mark the Following Dates on Your Calendar for Our Summer Kid’s CONNECT Events: A free family dinner will be served at 5:30 pm., the kids meet afterwards at 6:15 pm. for planned activities.

Wed, 7/13 – Water Night

Wed, 8/10 – Back to School Carnival

Wed, 9/14 – Fall CONNECT Kick Off

 Summer Mission Trips

 Blue, Knob Pennsylvania July 17-23:

The cost of this trip is $150 per person. We are partnering with an organization called Team Effort.

Back Yard Mission Trip August 11- 14 The cost of this trip is $50 per person.  This will take place right here at church. We will work in the community on Thursday and Friday during the day and will have games, activities, worship, and devotions in the evening. On Saturday we will be going to Michigan's Adventure. Incoming 6th graders are welcome and encouraged to attend.

*If you will be attending one or both of these trips, please contact Joey S at jrsouth16@yahoo.com, and if cost is an issue, please let Joey know as we do have some additional fundraising opportunities and can work with you on the price.*

 Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of paper towel, laundry soap, bleach, men’s & women’s body wash, baby wipes, and children’s toothbrushes. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

 July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

June 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.

June 8- Fellowship Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

June 9- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 10-11- Youth Group Lock-in

June 12- Congregational Meeting, 11:30 am.

June 13- 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting (Leaders & Staff), 6:30 pm.

June 14- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

June 17- Ballgame @ Jackson Field, 7:00 pm.

May 22, 2022

The resurrection informs our mission as a church, giving us a message to share in word and in deed.

Today as we look at John 20:21, we will see that just as Jesus was sent by the Father into the world, Jesus sends His followers, and as followers of Christ, our mindset must be that we incarnate (give flesh to) the mission of God through the Spirit.

Today’s Worship

 Power of Your Love- Geoff Bullock

Build My Life- Pat Barrett

 So Send I You

 Scripture

John 20:21

Message

“Going”

Everywhere That I Go

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

May Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and CranHill Ranch are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Youth Group Lock-in Friday, June 10, 8pm- Saturday June 11, 7am (Ages 6th-12th Grade) :  Jr. & Sr. High youth, please look forward to joining us for an overnight stay here at Immanuel with a night full of fun, games, and excitement. This is also a great opportunity to invite a friend! 

Congregational Meeting: The annual Congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, June 12, immediately following the service.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and one new elder.  Bruce T and Janet V have been nominated for the Elders.  Kerri M, Fred H, and Jessi F have been nominated for the Deacons. 

Lugnuts Game:  Join us for a ballgame at Jackson Field Friday, June 17, at 7pm.  Ticket Price is $11 each.  Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary by Sunday, June 5.  If you have questions, please call Eric C.

Save the Date: On Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 pm., we will host a community event, “Sundaes onWednesday”.  Please look forward to driving through the church parking lot that evening for a free ice cream sundae!

Please Mark the Following Dates on Your Calendar for Our Summer Kid’s CONNECT Events: A free family dinner will be served at 5:30 pm., the kids meet afterwards at 6:15 pm. for planned activities.

Wed, 7/13 – Water Night

Wed, 8/10 – Back to School Carnival

Wed, 9/14 – Fall CONNECT Kick Off

 Summer Mission Trips

Blue, Knob Pennsylvania July 17-23:

The cost of this trip is $150 per person. We are partnering with an organization called Team Effort.

Back Yard Mission Trip August 11- 14 The cost of this trip is $50 per person.  This will take place right here at church. We will work in the community on Thursday and Friday during the day and will have games, activities, worship, and devotions in the evening. On Saturday we will be going to Michigan's Adventure for the day. Incoming 6th graders are welcome and encouraged to attend.

*If you will be attending one or both of these trips, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com, and if cost is an issue, please let Joey know as we do have some additional fundraising opportunities and can work with you on the price.*

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of paper towel, laundry soap, bleach, men’s & women’s body wash, baby wipes, and children’s toothbrushes. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

June 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.

June 8- Fellowship Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

June 9- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 11-12- Youth Group Lock-in

June 12- Congregational Meeting, 11:30 am.

June 13- 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting (Leaders & Staff), 6:30 pm.

June 14- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

June 17- Ballgame @ Jackson Field, 7:00 pm.

May 15, 2022

All change serves the purpose of the church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. Today as we look at Colossians 1:21-29, we will see that we may not agree on the what or how, but we must all agree on the why.

 When we agree on the why, we see that the how and the what serves not our agenda, but the mission of the church.

Today’s Worship

 Live With Abandon

Above All

 10,000 Reasons

 Scripture

Colossians 1:21-29

Message

“Change is Not Without Purpose”

 I Give You My Heart

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 May Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and Cran-Hill Ranch are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Save the Date: On Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 pm., we will host a community event, “Sundaes on Wednesday”.  Please look forward to driving through the church parking lots that evening for a free ice cream sundae!

Rummage Sale:  A big thank you to all who donated and/or purchased items from our rummage sale last weekend.  With your help, the youth group was able to raise $1,300 to put towards their summer mission trips and activities.

Join Us for a Ballgame at Jackson Field: June 18, at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $11 each. Please call the church office (517) 321-2495 to sign up, or you can send an email to office@icrclansing.org. If you have any questions, please contact Eric C.

The Prayer Team is Ready to Pray for You:  If you have a prayer request, please write it down on one of the Connection Cards located in the back of the pews and place it in the Prayer Box at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit a prayer request by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, or you may call the church office at (517) 321-2495.

Giving: To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please you may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry soap, bleach, and adult & children’s toothbrushes. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

Summer CONNECT Dates:

July 13- Water Fun Night

August 10- Back to School Carnival

September 14- Fall Kickoff to Weekly Program

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade join together after dinner to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates
May 24- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

May 26- Prayer Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

June 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.

June 9- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 12- Congregational Meeting, 11:30 am.

June 13- 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting (Leaders & Staff), 6:30 pm.

June 14- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

June 17- Ballgame @ Jackson Field, 7:00 pm.

May 8, 2022

The resurrection shows us that change is natural because through it we become new creations, and when we consider creation around us, we see that it is natural for healthy life to grow, and in order to grow, change is necessary.

This morning we will be looking at 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, to see that if we want to grow, we must be willing to see change as a natural condition for growth. Nothing can stay the same and grow.

Today’s Worship

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

 Days of Elijah

Hungry

 Sanctuary

 Scripture

2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Message

“Change is Natural”

Communion

 New Life

 Allegro maestoso/Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry soap, bleach, and both adult & children’s toothbrushes. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. Families in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411 for a referral.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

May Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and CranHill Ranch are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Flowers Provided By: Carrie Blanck, in celebration of Lilly B’s birthday.  Lilly, you are one of God’s brightest creations, may His awesome blessings be upon you today.  Happy Birthday!

Thank You to All Who Sent Birthday Cards to My Mother on Her 105th  Birthday: She got 20 cards that  she really enjoyed reading and she is already planning for her 106th birthday next year!

~ Pat W

The Prayer Team is Ready to Pray for You:  If you have a prayer request, please write it down on one of the Connection Cards located in the back of the pews and place it in the Prayer Box at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit a prayer request by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, or you may call the church office at (517) 321-2495.

CONNECT this Wednesday, May 11: Please join us for a free family dinner starting at 5:30 pm.  Afterwards, the CONNECT Kids will be celebrating and End-of-the-Year party, with lots of fun and games planned for outside, and the Jr & Sr. High Youth Group will enjoy a bonfire!

Please Mark the Following Dates on Your Calendar for Our Summer Kid’s CONNECT Events:

• Wed, 7/13 – Water Night

• Wed, 8/10 – Back to School Carnival

• Wed, 9/14 – Fall CONNECT Kick Off

A free family dinner will be served at 5:30 pm., the kids meet afterwards at 6:15 pm. for planned activities.

RightNow Media: Immanuel has recently purchased an account with RightNow Media, and we are encouraging everyone to sign up to take advantage of this great resource. (https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/join/icrclansing

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS (September- May 11, 2022)

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

Meet after dinner at 6:15 pm., to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey S. at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

May 24- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.   

May 26- Prayer Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

         June 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.

    June 9- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

 June 12- Congregational Meeting, 11:30 am.

June 13- 90-Day Goals God Dreams Meeting (Leaders & Staff), 6:30 pm.

June 14- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 14- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

June 23- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

May 1, 2022

Our focus in this series, “Newness of Life” is on how the resurrection informs us and comforts us in seasons of change.  We will see how the resurrection shows change to be necessary, natural, and not without purpose.

This morning we will be looking at Romans 6:4 to see that the resurrection is a necessary part of our new life in Christ.New life doesn’t just happen out of thin air. New life comes through the resurrection which is a process of the old dying away and the new being raised.

Today’s Worship

 I Wanna be Washed

Help Me Find It

Revelation Song

 Today’s Message

“Change is Necessary”

Romans 6:4

Lifesong

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Immanuel Community Resource Closet: Immanuel partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry needs your support. Currently we are in need of Laundry soap, bleach, dish soap, paper towel, and women’s deodorant. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you know of a family in need, or if you are in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

May Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: Camp Geneva and CranHill are both devoted to being ministries through which God transforms lives into the image of Christ through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Flowers Provided By: Chris and Sheryl P in appreciation of our Immanuel church family.

CONNECT this Wednesday, May 4: Dinner is served in the Family Life Center at 5:30pm.  The CONNECT Kids meet after dinner at 6:15. They will be building something, but we can't tell you what is because it is a surprise.  Mr. Tod has something special up his sleeve!

Rummage Sale Donations:  Due to limited storage space, we are asking that all donations for the rummage sale be delivered to the Family Life Center (Gym) on Friday, May 6th, between the hours of 12-6pm.

Youth Group Rummage Sale Fundraiser, Saturday May 7th from 10am-2pm: Come do a little shopping here in our Family Life Center and find some hidden treasures! The profits from this sale will help support our youth group activities and summer mission trips.

RightNow Media: Immanuel has recently purchased an account with RightNow Media, and we are encouraging everyone to sign up to take advantage of this great resource. (https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/join/icrclansing.)

Life Groups: Fred H’s life group is currently looking for new members.  If you would like more information, please email Fred at fredhannula@gmail.com, and for more information about all of our Life Groups, please visit our website at www.icrclansing.org. 

Thank You for Your Support:  Thank you for supporting Immanuel’s community resource closet with all of your donations and by bringing in All-purpose cleaners for the drive last Sunday. We are so grateful for your help in replenishing our supply of personal need items and household cleaning supplies for our community.  Today we celebrate serving a total of 8 families during the month of April, including 14 adults and 23 children.

Mobile Food Bank Volunteers:Thank you to all volunteers who showed up to serve during the mobile food drive that was here in our parking lot on Tuesday, April 26. With your help, the Greater Lansing Food Bank was able to serve 100 families with boxes of food.Praise God!

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS (September- May 11, 2022)

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

Meet after dinner at 6:15 pm., to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey S. at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

May 10- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.   

          May 11- CONNECT, 5:30 pm.                  

      May 11- Jr. & Sr. High Youth, 5:30 pm

     May 12- Prayer Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

            May 24- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.   

May 26- Prayer Team Meeting, 5:30 pm.

         June 7- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00 pm.

 June 12- Congregational Meeting, 11:30 am.

April 24, 2022

Our focus in this series, “Newness of Life” is on how the resurrection informs us and comforts us in seasons of change.  We will see how the resurrection shows change to be necessary, natural, and not without purpose.

This morning we will be looking at 1 Corinthians 15: 1-22 to see that the resurrection of Jesus is not just a story that we read about and believe in, but a lens through which we see our lives in this world. If the resurrection of Jesus is false then it changes nothing, but if it is true, it changes everything.

Today’s Worship

Sing to the King

All of Creation

Worthy, Worthy

 Message

"This Changes Everything”

1 Corinthians 15: 1-22

Today

Giving

 To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

 Tuesday, 4/26, from 4-7 pm.:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank is hosting a Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC.  Thank you to all volunteers who signed up to help out with this event.

 Immanuel Community Resource Closet Currently Needs: shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, and men and women’s shaving cream. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

April Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: Immanuel Community Resource Closet. Immanuel  partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets provided outside of the sanctuary, or you may make a monetary donation by placing it in one of the offering plates. Please write “Personal Needs” on your check or envelope.

Homeless Angels: The staff at Homeless Angels work hard to place families in forever homes.  When the families leave the shelter for their new homes, they have been giving a handmade quilt from other charities. We would like to start making twin size quilts for the children.  It will be a big job because some families have many children, so what we are asking of you is your time and talents to help us sew quilt pieces together. This can be done at your home, in your own time.  We will then put them together and tie them here at the church.  Please call Vivienne M, or Carol C, if you are interested in sewing pieces together.  We will let you know at a later date when we will be tying and putting them together. 

CONNECT this Wednesday, April 27: Dinner is served in the Family Life Center at 5:30pm.  We will be having pizza, salad, and dessert.  The CONNECT Kids meet after dinner at 6:15. This week they will learn about how God used clay and how we use clay. It might be a messy night! You won't want to miss this adventure!

Rummage Sale Donations:  Due to limited storage space, we are asking that all donations for the rummage sale be delivered to the Family Life Center (Gym) on Friday, May 6th, between the hours of 12-6pm. Please see the bulletin insert for a list of items that we can and cannot accept.

Youth Group Rummage Sale Fundraiser, Saturday May 7th from 10am-2pm: Come do a little shopping here in our Family Life Center and find some hidden treasures! The profits from this sale will help support our youth group activities and summer mission trips.

Nominees for Consistory: One new Elder and two new Deacons will be chosen during the Congregational Meeting after the service on Sunday, June 12. Bruce T and Janet V have been nominated for the Elders. Kerri M, Fred H, and Jessi F have been nominated for the Deacons.

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

Meet after dinner at 6:15 pm., to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade, Sept- May)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey S. at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H at rick4944@live.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

5/02- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/03- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/04- CONNECT, 5:30 pm. 

5/04- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30 pm.

5/04- Fellowship Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/06- Rummage Sale Donations, 12-6 pm.

5/07- Rummage Sale, 10 am- 2 pm.

5/08- Communion Worship, 10 am

5/10- Men’s Study, 7 pm.

April 17, 2022 Easter Sunday

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life that He calls us to live.

This morning Jesus invites us to see in

Mark 16:1-8, how central the cross is to who He is, and the life that He calls us to live in Him.

Today’s Worship

Crown Him with Many Crowns

 He Reigns

How Great Thou Art/How Great is Our God

Jesus Paid it All

 Today’s Message

“A Startling New Beginning”

Mark 16:1-8

 Cardboard Testimonies

Graves into Gardens

 Overcome

 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local  Needs:

Volunteers Needed Tuesday, 4/26, from 4-7 pm.:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank is hosting a Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC and would like at least 25 volunteers to help out.  If you are able, please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary.

Immanuel Community Resource Closet Currently Needs: shampoo, conditioner, bleach, and men’s and women’s deodorant. Please place donations in the baskets provided underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

April Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: Immanuel Community Resource Closet. Immanuel  partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets provided outside of the sanctuary, or you may make a monetary donation by placing it in one of the offering plates. Please write “Personal Needs” on your check or envelope.

God Dreams Meeting:  Team leaders and staff, please join us in the choir room this Thursday, April 19, at 6:30 pm., for our 90-Day Goals God Dream’s meeting.

Part of Our God Dreams Vision is to be a Praying Church: Please consider joining the Prayer team on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.  We meet here at Immanuel, in the choir room, at 6:30  pm.

CONNECT Next Wednesday, April 20:

Dinner is served in the Family Life Center at 5:30pm.  Afterwards, the kids will learn what a missionary is, and they will enjoy making ice cream.

All Purpose Cleaner Drive Sunday, April 24: We need your help replenishing our supply of All-Purpose cleaners for the community.  If you are able to, please bring in an All-Purpose Cleaner (ex: Lysol, Fabuloso, Spic n Span, Mr. Clean, or an All-Purpose Spray) on this date, to donate to the Personal Needs Closet. 

Youth Group Rummage Sale Fundraiser, Saturday May 7th from 10am-2pm:  Due to limited storage space, we are asking that all donations for the sale be delivered to the Family Life Center (Gym) on Friday, May 6th ,from 12-6pm.

Nominees for Consistory: One new Elder and two new Deacons will be chosen during the Congregational Meeting after the service on Sunday, June 12.  Bruce Ter Haar and Janet Van Wieren have been nominated for the Elders.  Kerri Miller, Fred Hannula, and Jessi Fritzler have been nominated for the Deacons. 

Homeless Angels: The staff at Homeless Angels work hard to place families in forever homes.  When the families leave the shelter for their new homes, they have been giving a handmade quilt from other charities. We would like to start making twin size quilts for the children.  It will be a big job because some families have many children, so what we are asking of you is your time and talents to help us sew quilt pieces together. This can be done at your home, in your own time.  We will then put them together and tie them here at the church.  Please call Vivienne Merriott at 517-388-0647, or Carol Carlson at 517 886-1027, if you are interested in sewing pieces together.  We will let you know at a later date when we will be tying and putting them together. 

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

join together after dinner to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade, Sept- May)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Sara E-A (Pregnancy), Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

4/26- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

4/26- Mobile Food Bank, 4-7 pm.

4/27- CONNECT, 5:30 pm. 

4/27- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30 pm.

4/28- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/02- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/03- Consistory Meeting, 6:30 pm.

5/04- CONNECT, 5:30 pm. 

5/04- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30 pm.

5/04- Fellowship Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

April 14, 2022 Maundy Thursday

Tonight, as we hear from God's Word and celebrate Communion together we are reminded of how our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ humbled Himself to serve us and save us on the cross. As the Apostle Paul tells us of Christ in Philippians 2:7-8, "He made Himself nothing," and became obedient to the point of death on the cross.

 On this Thursday night before the cross, traditionally called Maundy Thursday, we reflect on what Christ has done for us and how He calls us to witness to the good news of His redeeming work

The Approach to God

What Wondrous Love Is This

 Let Us Break Bread Together

Nothing but the Blood

 Message:  “Love and Betrayal”

 Celebrate the Lord’s Supper

Responsive Communion Thanksgiving

  *Benediction                   

Dismiss Quietly

Mark 14:12-52 NIV

The Last Supper

 12 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”

13 So he sent two of his disciples, telling them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him. 14 Say to the owner of the house he enters, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 15 He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished, and ready. Make preparations for us there.”

16 The disciples left, went into the city, and found things just as Jesus had told them. So, they prepared the Passover.

17 When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve. 18 While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me.”

19 They were saddened, and one by one they said to him, “Surely you don’t mean me?”

20 “It is one of the Twelve,” he replied, “one who dips bread into the bowl with me. 21 The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.”

23 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.

24 “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them. 25 “Truly I tell you; I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”

26 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

 Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

 27 “You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written:

“‘I will strike the shepherd,
    and the sheep will be scattered.

28 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

29 Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.”

30 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times.”

31 But Peter insisted emphatically, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the others said the same.

 Gethsemane

 32 They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took Peter, James, and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34 “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.”

35 Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. 36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

37 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? 38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

39 Once more he went away and prayed the same thing. 40 When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him.

41 Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!”

Jesus Arrested

43 Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders.

44 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” 45 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. 46 The men seized Jesus and arrested him. 47 Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

48 “Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? 49 Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.” 50 Then everyone deserted him and fled.

51 A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, 52 he fled naked, leaving his garment behind.

April 10, 2022

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life that He calls us to live.

 This morning Jesus invites us to see in

Mark 10:46-52, how central the cross is to who He is, and the life that He calls us to live in Him.

Today’s Worship

The Palms

 O Praise Him

Blessed Be

In Christ Alone

 Solo

 Today’s Message

“A Clear Picture”

Mark 10:46-52

 Hosanna

 Ride On, King Jesus

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Volunteers Needed Tuesday, 4/26, from 4-7 pm.:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank is hosting a Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC and would like at least 25 volunteers to help out.  If you are able, please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary.

 Immanuel Community Resource Closet: This ongoing ministry needs your support.  Currently we need shampoo, conditioner, all-purpose cleaner, and men’s and women’s deodorant. Please place donations in the baskets provided underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

April Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: Immanuel Community Resource Closet. Immanuel partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets provided underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, or to make a monetary donation, please place your check in one of the offering plates with “Personal Needs” written in the memo line.

Please Come to the Family Life Center After the Service today: To help fill Easter eggs with candy, and to enjoy an enhanced coffee hour provided by the Fellowship team.

Community Easter Egg Hunt this Wednesday, April 13, During CONNECT: Dinner will be served outside, at 5:30 pm. The Easter egg hunt will follow at 6:00 pm, and then there will be fun activities for the kids afterwards! The Easter Bunny will also be here, so please share this exciting news with your friends and family and we look forward to seeing you here!

Maundy Thursday Service: Please join us this Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 pm., for a special service reflecting on the great sacrifice of Jesus and His commandment for us to love and serve others.

Easter Lilies: We have 10 Easter lilies left to purchase in memory of or in celebration of somebody special. The cost is $16. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board just outside of the sanctuary. Please place your payment in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary with “Easter Flowers” written on it. Your special person’s name will be shared in the bulletin on Easter Sunday.

All Purpose Cleaner Drive: On Sunday, April 24, we would like to collect donations of All Purpose Cleaners only for the Personal Needs Closet.  The reason being is that these items are limited as to how much one person can buy in the stores at this time, so if we can get everybody to come together and bring at least one, then we can quickly replenish our supply for the community. Thank you in advance for your help.

Announcements: If you have an announcement that you would like in the Sunday bulletin, please let Stacia know by the Tuesday before. If you have an announcement that you would like to make during the service, please let Pastor Matt know by the Thursday before. If you have a social media announcement, please contact Joey South.

Marcia Jackson is Ready to Pray for You Today: If you are in need of prayer, please come to the back of the sanctuary during dismissal time. You may also submit a prayer request by filling out the back of one of the connection cards located in the pews and placing it in the Prayer Box at the front of the sanctuary.

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

join together after dinner to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade, Sept- May)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Sara E-A (Pregnancy), Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

4/19- Team Leaders & Staff 90 Day Goals/ God Dreams Meeting, 6:30 pm.

4/20- CONNECT, 5:30 pm. 

4/20- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group                                            

4/24- All-Purpose Cleaner Drive                      

4/26- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

4/26- Mobile Food Bank, 4-7 pm.

4/27- CONNECT, 5:30 pm.

April 3, 2022

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life that He calls us to live.

This morning Jesus invites us to see in Mark 10:32-45, how central the cross is to who He is, and the life that He calls us to live in Him.

Today’s Worship

 Sing, Sing, Sing

Let My Life Be Like a Love song

How Deep the Father's Love for Us

 Message

“A Slice of Humble Pie”

Mark 10:32-45

I Give You My Heart

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates located at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Mobile Food Bank Volunteers Needed, Tuesday, April 26, from 4-7 pm.:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank is hosting a Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC and would like at least 25 volunteers to help out.  If you are able to sort food and put boxes into people's cars, please sign up on the bulletin board located outside of the sanctuary.

 Immanuel Community Resource Closet: This ongoing ministry needs your support.  Currently we are in need of bleach, laundry soap, toilet Paper, and all-purpose cleaner. Please place donations in the baskets provided underneath the mailboxes just outside of the sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

April Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Carrie B with any special concerns or requests.

April Mission of the Month: Immanuel Community Resource Closet. Immanuel partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets provided underneath the mailboxes just outside of the sanctuary, or to make a monetary donation, please place your check in one of the offering plates with “Personal Needs” written in the memo line.

Easter Lilies: If you would like to purchase Easter lilies or Tulips in memory of or in celebration of somebody special, please sign-up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary. The lilies are $16 each, the Tulips are $7.50. Please place your payment in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary with “Easter Flowers” written on it. Your special person’s name will be shared in the bulletin on Easter Sunday.

CONNECT this Wednesday, April 6: Join us at 5:30 pm. for a free family dinner served in the Family Life Center. The CONNECT Kids will then meet at 6:15 pm. to learn about Jesus feeding the 5,000.  They will also be making paper airplanes with Mr. Chuck and playing memory games.    

Please Come to the Family Life Center After the Service Next Sunday, April 10: To help fill Easter eggs with candy, and to enjoy an enhanced coffee hour provided by the Fellowship team.

Community Easter Egg Hunt Wednesday, April 13, During CONNECT: Dinner will be served outside, at 5:30 pm. The Easter egg hunt will follow at 6:00 pm. The CONNECT Kids will then resume their regular activities after hunt. The Easter Bunny will also be here, so please share this exciting news with your friends and family and we look forward to seeing you here!

Maundy Thursday Service: Please join us next Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 pm., for a special service reflecting on the great sacrifice of Jesus and His commandment for us to love and serve others.

Announcements: If you have an announcement that you would like in the Sunday bulletin, please let Stacia know by Tuesday of that week. If you have an announcement that you would like to make during the service, please let Pastor Matt know by Thursday of that week. 

Ann Harvey and Sheryl Eytcheson are Ready to Pray for You: If you are in need of prayer, please come to the back of the sanctuary during dismissal time. You may also submit a prayer request by filling out the back of one of the connection cards located in the pews and placing it in the Prayer Box at the front of the sanctuary.

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

join together after dinner to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade, Sept- May)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

 Life Groups

We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Rick H.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Sara E-A (Pregnancy), Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

4/11- Cardboard Testimonies Class,7:00 pm

4/12- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

4/13- CONNECT Dinner/ Easter Egg Hunt/ CONNECT Kids, 5:30 pm.

4/14- Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 pm.

4/17- Easter Service, 10:00 am

4/19- Team Leaders & Staff 90 Day Goals/ God Dreams Meeting, 6:30 pm.

March 27, 2022

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life that He calls us to live.

 This morning Jesus invites us to see in Mark 9:30-37, how central the cross is to who He is, and the life that He calls us to live in Him.

Today’s Worship

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

All Creatures/Sing Alleluia

Above All

Build My Life

  Message

“The G.O.A.T. is a Lamb.”

Mark 9:30-37

 Hosanna

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates located at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

March Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.

March Mission of the Month, The Gideons International: Immanuel supports this mission in loving memory of Paul M.

Prayer Request:  Please pray traveling mercies over Mark and June B as they prepare to travel to Mayo Clinic once again for Mark’s check-up.  Please also pray for Marks continued healing and strength in Jesus name, trusting in His healing power.   

New Members Class: If you are thinking about becoming a new member, please come to the choir room after the service today.  Exit the sanctuary, go down the stairs, and then immediately turn right after going through the double glass doors.

Easter Lilies: If you would like to purchase Easter lilies or Tulips in memory of or in celebration of somebody special, please sign-up on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary. The lilies are $16 each, the Tulips are $7.50. Please place your payment in one of the offering plates at the front of the sanctuary with “Easter Flowers” written on your check or envelope. Your special person’s name will be shared in the bulletin on Easter Sunday, April 17th

Easter Egg Candy Donations: We are collecting small pieces of candy that will fit inside of plastic eggs, for our Community Easter Egg Hunt. If you will be donating candy for this event, please place it in the tub provided outside of the sanctuary. 

We Will be Filling Plastic Easter Eggs with Candy on Sunday, April 10: Please come to the Family Life Center after the service that morning if you can help.

Community Easter Egg Hunt Wednesday, April 13, During CONNECT: Dinner will be served outside, at 5:30 pm. The Easter egg hunt will follow at 6:00 pm. The CONNECT Kids will then resume their regular activities after hunt. The Easter Bunny will also be here, so please share this exciting news with your friends and family and we look forward to seeing you here!

Mobile Food Bank Volunteers Needed, Tuesday, April 26, from 4-7 pm.:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank is hosting a Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC and would like at least 25 volunteers to help out.  If you are able to sort food and put boxes into people's cars, please sign up on the bulletin board located outside of the sanctuary.

These Prayer Team Members are Ready to Pray for You: June B and Sheryl E will be at the front of the sanctuary ready to pray for you. If you are in need of prayer, please come to the foot of the cross during dismissal time. You may also submit a prayer request by filling out the back of one of the connection cards located in the pews and placing it in the Prayer Box at the front of the sanctuary.

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS:

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade join together after dinner to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

 Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade, Sept- May)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Sara E-A (Pregnancy), Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

4/04- Cardboard Testimonies, 7:00pm

4/05- Deacon’s Meeting 6:30pm

4/05- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00pm

4/06- CONNECT, 5:30pm

4/06- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30pm

4/10- Filling Easter Eggs, after the service, in the Family Life Center, 11:15 am

March 20, 2022

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life that He calls us to live.

 This morning Jesus invites us to see in Mark 8:22-38, how central the cross is to who He is, and the life that He calls us to live in Him.

Today’s Worship

I Know Whom I Have Believed

 Life of Praise

Not to Us

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

 Message

 Those Who Trust

 Now Thank We All Our God

Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in one of the offering plates located at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

March Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.

March Mission of the Month: The Gideons International is an Association of Christian men and women dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments.  Immanuel supports this mission in loving memory of Paul M.

CONNECT this Wed, March 23: We will be serving chicken tender wraps, or chicken salad, mac n cheese, and jello at 5:30 pm. CONNECT Kids meet at 6:15pm to learn about the story of the Three Trees, and they will enjoy doing craft nail art.

New Members Class: Next Sunday, March 27, after the service, in the choir room. Please sign up by filling out the back of the connection card located in the pew and dropping it in the offering plate located at the front of the sanctuary.

These Prayer Team Members are Ready to Pray for You:  June B and Ann H will be at the front of the sanctuary ready to pray for you after the service today. If you are in need of prayer, please come to the foot of the cross during dismissal time.  You may also submit a prayer request by filling out the back of one of the connection cards located in the pews and placing it in the Prayer Box at the front of the sanctuary.

Easter Egg Candy Donations: We are collecting small pieces of candy that will fit inside of plastic eggs, for our Community Easter Egg Hunt. If you would like to donate candy for this event, please place it in the tub provided just outside of the sanctuary. 

We Will be Filling Plastic Easter Eggs with Candy on Sunday, April 10: Please come to the Family Life Center after the service that morning if you can help.

Community Easter Egg Hunt Wednesday, April 13, During CONNECT: Dinner will be served outside, at 5:30 pm, and the Easter egg hunt will follow at 6:00 pm. The CONNECT Kids will then resume their regular activities after the egg hunt.  The Easter Bunny will also be joining us, so please share this exciting news with your friends and family and we look forward to seeing you here!

Mobile Food Bank Volunteers Needed, Monday, April 18, from 4-7 pm.:  The Greater Lansing Food Bank will be hosting a Mobile Food Bank here at ICRC, and they would like our help. We would like at least 25 volunteers to help sort food and put boxes of food into people's cars. If this is something that you are able to do, please write your name down on the sign-up sheet that is on the bulletin board located just outside of the sanctuary. You may also call the church office to let Stacia know. Please note that you do not have to be available for the entire 3 hours. You may leave earlier or come later.

Local  Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Immanuel partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry needs your support.  Currently we are in need of bleach, laundry soap, paper towels, toilet Paper, and all-purpose cleaner. Please place donations in the baskets provided underneath the mailboxes just outside of the sanctuary. If you know of a family in need, or if you are in need, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT WEDNESDAYS:

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm.

 CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

join together after dinner to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, games, and more.

 Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

(6th- 12th grade, Sept- May)

5:30- 8pm. For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Sara E-A (Pregnancy), Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

3/28- Cardboard Testimonies, 7:00pm

3/29- Spiritual Growth Meeting, 6:30pm

3/30- SPRING BREAK (No CONNECT)

3/30- SPRING BREAK (No Youth Group)

4/04- Cardboard Testimonies, 7:00pm

4/05- Deacon’s Meeting 6:30pm

4/05- Elder’s Meeting, 7:00pm

4/06- CONNECT, 5:30pm

4/06- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30pm

March 13, 2022

March 13, 2022

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life that He calls us to live.

 Today in the story of Mark 4:35-41, we come to understand who Jesus is and what it means to live by faith in Him.

Today’s Worship

 Christians, We Have Met to Worship

My Hope Is In You

How Great Thou Art/ How Great is Our God

 Lord I Need You

 Message

Communion

 Holding Onto You

 God of Grace and God of Glory

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

March Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.

March Mission of the Month: The Gideons International is an Association of Christian men and women dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments.  Immanuel supports this mission in loving memory of Paul M.

Flowers Provided By: Carrie B, in celebration of Fred B’s birthday.  Fred may God bless your special day with more love than your heart can hold.  

CONNECT this Wed, March 16:  Dinner we will be nachos, taco salad, deconstructed Mexican corn casserole, and cookies for dessert. CONNECT Kids will meet at 6:15pm to learn about fishing with Jesus in John 21, and they will enjoy racing their boats that they made last Wednesday.

Jacquie and Rick H and all H Family Wish to Thank the Members of ICRC: for the wonderful cards, flowers, and well wishes in our time of bereavement of the passing of  Rick’s mom, Thelma Marie H.

Thank You for All of Your Wonderful Prayers and Good Thoughts: for our recent trip to Duke.  Everything went very well, God Bless you all.~ Sandi S

New Members Class: Sunday, March 27, after the service, in the choir room. Please sign up by filling out the back of the connection card located in the pew and dropping it in the offering plate located at the front of the sanctuary.

Prayer Team Members are Ready to Pray for You:  Each Sunday during Lent, there will be 2 members from the Prayer Team at the front of the sanctuary ready to pray for you. If you are in need of prayer, please come to the front of the sanctuary during dismissal time.

2022 Mission Trips:  If you are interested in one or both of these trips, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Blue Knob, PA (7/17-7/23): Open to Youth Group Students and Young Adults.

The "Backyard" Mission Trip (8/11-8/14): For our in-state trip this year, will be staying right here at Immanuel and doing mission work in our own community.

 Giving

To support the ongoing ministry of Immanuel, please place your offering in the basket at the front of the sanctuary.  You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local  Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Immanuel partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need. This ongoing ministry needs your support.  Currently we are in need of bleach, laundry soap, paper towels, and Toilet Paper. Please place donations in the baskets provided underneath the mailboxes just outside of the sanctuary. If you know of a family in need, please have them call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders

 Friends with Health Concerns

Sara E-A (Pregnancy), Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed,

please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

3/14- Cardboard Testimonies, 7:00pm

3/16- CONNECT, 5:30pm

3/16- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30pm

3/16- Fellowship Team Meeting, 6:30pm

3/21- Cardboard Testimonies, 7:00pm

3/22- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

3/23- CONNECT, 5:30pm

3/23- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30pm

3/24- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30pm                                                                  

March 6, 2022

Welcome

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life that He calls us to live.  Today in the story of

Mark 3:1-6, we see how Jesus rescues us from the selfishness of sin to live a better story in Him.

Today’s Worship

 Prelude:  Great is Thy Faithfulness  

Live With Abandon

Forever

How He Loves

 Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Message: “Heart of the Problem”

Power of Your Love

 *Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502

First Time Visitors

If you’re here for the first time, we would love to connect with you! Please stop by the Welcome Table after the service for more information about Immanuel and receive a free gift as our way of saying thank you for being our guest.

Children & Worship- K-5th grade

Children are invited to join their parents in the sanctuary and will be dismissed to C&W during the service. Our C&W room is located upstairs, across from the Sanctuary. The children will sing songs, learn Bible stories, have a snack, and participate in activities until a parent or guardian picks them up after the Service.

 Nursery

There is a nursery available on the first floor for children ages 0-3 yrs. old.  (As you enter the church, turn right down hallway, and the nursery is the 4th door on the left.)

CONNECT Wednesdays

Connect is our Wednesday night children’s program for children kindergarten -5th grade. Our Connect program exists to provide a place where kids can learn about Jesus in a fun, safe environment.

 We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm. After dinner, at 6:15, the CONNECT Kids will enjoy singing, Bible, stories, arts and crafts, and games.

No need to sign up in advance, simply bring your student!

CONNECT this Wed, March 9: Please join us for dinner in the Family Life Center at 5:30 pm.Dinner will be Sloppy Joes, chips, jello, salad, coleslaw, cookies, and brownies. Kid’s CONNECT, and Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group will follow at 6:15 pm.

Announcements

March Calling Team: Please call Rick H or Sandy C with any special concerns or requests.

March Mission of the Month: The Gideons International,  an Association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments.

Cardboard Testimonies Class: Mondays, March 7- April 11, at 7:00 pm., in the sanctuary.

New Members Class: Sunday, March 27, after the service, in the choir room. Please sign up by filling out the back of the connection card in your bulletin and dropping it in the offering plate located at the front of the sanctuary.

These Prayer Team Members are Ready to Pray for You: Each Sunday during Lent, there will be 2 members from the Prayer Team at the front of the sanctuary ready to pray for you. If you are in need of prayer, please come see us at the front of the sanctuary during dismissal time. The Prayer Team members will be taking turns each week, today it will be Marcia Jackson and  Stacia Wojnaroski.

Life Groups: We have several Life Group options for adults. Our Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray together, serve together, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, email Fred H.

2022 Mission Trips:

Blue Knob, PA

(7/17-7/23)

 - Open to Youth Group Students and Young Adults

 - We would be driving 7 hours according to google maps.

 - We will stay in dorms at a local college apartment (only our group).

 - The nightly worship sessions would have about 70-100 people attending.

The "Backyard" Mission Trip

(8/11-8/14)

 For our in-state trip this year, will be staying right here at Immanuel and doing mission work in our own community.

 - Saturday will be a "fun day"

 If you are interested in one or both of these trips, please contact Joey South at: jrsouth16@yahoo.com

Giving

The ongoing ministry of the church relies on the generous giving of its members. Please place your offering in the basket provided at the front of the sanctuary.You may also submit an offering on our website, www.icrclansing.org,, and choose the “Giving” tab.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Sara E-A (Pregnancy), Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed, please contact Kerri M.

Save the Dates

3/14- Cardboard Testimonies Class, 7:00pm

3/16- CONNECT, 5:30pm

3/16- Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30pm

3/16- Fellowship Team Meeting, 6:30pm

February 27, 2022

“Greetings from all of us at Immanuel”

As we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark, we do so with the focus that as we discover more about Jesus, we discover more about the life that He calls us to live. Today we see Jesus Christ call someone unexpected to be His disciple, a tax collector named Levi. This morning in Mark 2:13-17 we see the scandalous grace of Jesus Christ at work in the unexpected to change the lives of those in need of His grace.

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music    

 Call to Worship

 You Are Good -Houghton               

 Words of Assurance

 The Word of God

Rescue      -Newsong                                    

Amazing Grace  -Newton

 Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Message: “The Scandal of Grace”

Pastor Matt Lee

 Prayer for Blessing

 The Response to the Word

Your Grace Is Enough -Maher

 *Benediction

 Postlude

 M.O.M. Offering Received

Offering

*Please join us the Family Life Center after the Service for Coffee and Fellowship.*

*Songs used by permission of CCLI #95502

ANNOUNCEMENTS

February Calling Team:  Please call Harold S or Eric C with any special concerns or requests.

February Mission of the Month: Words of Hope shares the gospel in nearly 60 languages from Africa to The Middle East, and South Asia. They seek to empower, equip, and encourage indigenous Christians to share the good news in the heart languages of people with the least access to the gospel. So, Words of Hope is not just a devotional ministry nor just a missions agency.  Now, more than ever, our world needs the living hope that only the resurrection of Jesus brings. For more information, please visit www.woh.org.

Prayer Team: These prayer team members are ready to pray for you:  June B, Sheryl E, Ann H, Marcia J, Deb M, and Stacia W.  Requests may be received by calling the church office at 321-2495, or you may speak to a member directly.  You are also invited to attend prayer meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, at 6:30 pm., in the choir room.

Flowers Provided By: Marcia J, celebrating the memory of Jayne W, Marcia’s sister, who is singing “Safe Am I” in heaven.(3/27/57-2/26/2019)

Prayer Request:  Please pray traveling mercies over Carroll and Sandi S as they travel to and from Duke for Sandi’s lung checkup this weekend.  Please also pray for Sandi’s test results as she will be having some extra testing done after having Covid. 

CONNECT this Wed, March 2: Please join us for dinner in the Family Life Center at 5:30 pm.  Dinner will be French toast sticks, sausage links, hash brown patties, berries, and fruit with cool whip.   Kid’s CONNECT will follow at 6:00 pm. 

Cardboard Testimonies Class: Mondays, March 7- April 11, at 7:00 pm., in the sanctuary. Sign-up on the bulletin board located just outside the sanctuary, or you may email Pastor Matt at pastormattICRC@gmail.com.

New Members Class: Sunday, March 27, after the service, in the choir room, from 11:15am to 12:00 pm. If you are interested, please sign up by filling out the back of the connection card that is in your bulletin and dropping it in the offering plate located at the front of the sanctuary. 

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

              Thank you for praying for the ICRC staff and ministry team leaders.

 Prayers for RCA Missionaries- Hannah Kummer, Europe

Hannah works with Mediterranean Hope, a ministry program of the Federation of Protestant Churches in Italy that mobilizes the church and community to welcome sojourners in their midst. Please pray for safe travels, legal avenues of entry, and successful integration of refugees who are settling in Italy. Please also pray for displaced people and migrants who live and work in unsafe conditions; pray for the reforming of labor laws and increased legal pathways to citizenship

 If you have a personal prayer request, please visit our website at www.icrclansing.org, or you may place a written request in the prayer box located at the front of the sanctuary.

 Friends with Health Concerns

Sara E-A (Pregnancy), Mark B, June B, John B,

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

Kathy G, Roland H, Lon H, Barb K, Wayne K,

Marcia N, Wayne S, and Sandi S

 If you are in need of meals, or if you are willing to provide meals when needed, please contact Kerri M.

 Save the Dates

                March 7- Cardboard Testimonies Class, 7:00 pm (In the Sanctuary)

                                        March 8- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

                   March 9- CONNECT/ Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30 pm.

                                   March 10- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:30 pm.

                            March 13- Communion Service, 10:00 am.

                          March 14- Cardboard Testimonies Class, 7:00 pm.

                  March 16- CONNECT/ Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, 5:30 pm.