Sunday August 27, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

Heart of Worship

Thy Word

As The Deer

Scripture

1 Samuel 4:1-11; Psalm 1

Message

“The Practice of Savoring Scripture” 

Blessed Be

ANNOUNCEMENTS

August Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Jessi F with any special concerns or requests.

August Mission of the Month: The Judson’s “Love Clothing Center” helps provide clothing for school-aged children. Judson’s serves an average of 30 families each month except for August and September where nearly 200 families are scheduled and approximately 450 children receive back to school clothing! You can make a monetary donation to this very important mission, please just write August M.O.M on your check or envelope, or you can make a clothing donation by placing items in the tub labeled “Love Clothing Center”, located underneath the mailboxes just outside of the sanctuary.

All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed are new socks and underwear, especially boxer briefs in all boy’s and men’s sizes.

Clothing is also needed in sizes 4T to adult sizes for Teens.

New: socks, briefs, boxer briefs, cotton panties, girls camisoles, bras, sports bras. 

New or Gently Used: jeans, joggers, leggings, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pajamas, athletic shoes, other clothing. 

Winter Coats:  Kids sizes 4T-16, clean with working zippers.

We Are Excited to CONNECT With You:  Please look forward to joining us for our CONNECT Kickoff in two weeks, on Wednesday, September 13, at 5:30 pm! Please refer to the “Connect Wednesdays” section on the back of this bulletin for more information.  We look forward to seeing you here at that time and hope that you might invite a friend or two to come along!  

Sr. High Youth Group (9th-12th Grade):  Will resume once again on Sunday, September 17th, from 6-8 pm. For more information, please contact Joey South, at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, September 19, from 4-7 pm.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry pods, dryer sheets, women’s deodorant, children’s toothbrushes, and tampons. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

(September 13 - May) 

CONNECT Kickoff!

Wednesday, September 13  

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

CONNECT Kids

Children Ages 3 yrs.-5th Grade

Meet from 6:00-7:00 pm.,

joining together to learn about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. They will enjoy singing, bible stories, arts and crafts, games, and more!

Jr. High Youth Group

(6th- 8th Grade, Sept 13 - May)

6:00- 7:30pm.

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group

(9th-12th Grade, September 17 - May)

Sundays from 6:00-8:00 pm.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K, Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

Sunday August 20, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

O Praise Him!

Holy, Holy, Holy

I Need Thee Every Hour

Scripture

Psalm 95

Message

 “The Practice of Worship”

Lord I Need You

ANNOUNCEMENTS

August Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Jessi F with any special concerns or requests.

August Mission of the Month: The Judson’s “Love Clothing Center” helps provide clothing for school-aged children. Judson’s serves an average of 30 families each month except for August and September where nearly 200 families are scheduled and approximately 450 children receive back to school clothing! You can make a monetary donation to this very important mission, please just write August M.O.M on your check or envelope, or you can make a clothing donation by placing items in the tub labeled “Love Clothing Center”, located underneath the mailboxes just outside of the sanctuary.

All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed are new socks and underwear, especially boxer briefs in all boy’s and men’s sizes.

Clothing is also needed in sizes 4T to adult sizes for Teens.

New: socks, briefs, boxer briefs, cotton panties, girls camisoles, bras, sports bras. 

New or Gently Used: jeans, joggers, leggings, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pajamas, athletic shoes, other clothing. 

Winter Coats:  Kids sizes 4T-16, clean with working zippers.

CONNECT “Back to School” Carnival this Wednesday, August 23, from 5-6:30 pm: We are excited to host a “Back to School” carnival during Cumberland Elementary School’s Family Fun Night. The kids will receive a passport when they arrive, and a stamp on their passport for each carnival game that they play.  When their passports are full, they will win a free backpack full of school supplies!  There will also be food trucks there with a portion of the proceeds going back to the school, so come hungry and bring the kids ready to play!  Cumberland is located at 2801 Cumberland Rd., in Lansing MI. This event is for all children, not just Cumberland students.

Volunteers Needed:  Volunteers are needed to help set up and run the games during the carnival.  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, September 19, from 4-7 pm.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of All Purpose Cleaners, toilet paper, adult and children’s toothbrushes, tampons, and sanitary pads.. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT

Back to School Carnival

August 23, 5-6:30 pm   

Join us for a “Back to School” Carnival at Cumberland Elementary School located at 2801 Cumberland Rd. in Lansing MI.   

The kids will have the opportunity to play games and win a free backpack full of school supplies!  There will also be food trucks there with a portion of the proceeds going back to the school, so come hungry and bring the kids ready to play!

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K, Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

August 13, 2023- Ben Ingebretson

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

Let it Rise 

Let My Life Be Like a Love song

Take My Life and Let it Be

Scripture

1 Peter 4:7-11

Message

“CHRISTIAN MINDFULNESS: Simple Practices for Stormy Times.”

(Ben Ingebretson)

Lifesong

ANNOUNCEMENTS

August Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Jessi F with any special concerns or requests.

August Mission of the Month: The Judson’s “Love Clothing Center” helps provide clothing for school-aged children. Judson’s serves an average of 30 families each month except for August and September where nearly 200 families are scheduled and approximately 450 children receive back to school clothing! You can make a monetary donation to this very important mission, please just write August M.O.M on your check or envelope, or you can make a clothing donation by placing items in the tub labeled “Love Clothing Center”, located underneath the mailboxes just outside of the sanctuary.

All children’s clothing is helpful, but especially needed are new socks and underwear, especially boxer briefs in all boy’s and men’s sizes.

Clothing is also needed in sizes 4T to adult sizes for Teens.

New: socks, briefs, boxer briefs, cotton panties, girls camisoles, bras, sports bras. 

New or Gently Used: jeans, joggers, leggings, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pajamas, athletic shoes, other clothing. 

Winter Coats:  Kids sizes 4T-16, clean with working zippers.

We Will be Resurfacing the Parking Lot this Month: The project will include some sidewalk repair, milling two inches of asphalt from the current surface, and reapplying two inches of asphalt. While our Building fund has the money to pay for this project, we know that we have some

additional capital projects in the future including the floor repair in the Family Life Center and new roofing. To allow our Building fund to stay at a level that allows us to continue maintenance repairs as needed in our church and our parsonage, we are inviting you to prayerfully consider contributing a special offering to our Building fund. You may do so through your weekly Building fund tithe envelope, or a plain envelope with your tithe number and "Parking Lot" written on it. Thank you for your consideration. ~ Your consistory

Sundae on Sunday Storytelling, Next Sunday, August 20th at 3:00 pm.: You are invited to share your stories about what drew you to Immanuel and what makes Immanuel special to you. We will have ice cream and a full sundae bar to enjoy as we gather around tables in the Family Life Center to share stories with each other. Please RSVP on the “Bulletin Board” at www.icrclansing.org.

CONNECT “Back to School” Carnival Wednesday, August 23, from 5-6:30 pm: We are excited to host a “Back to School” carnival during Cumberland Elementary School’s Family Fun Night. The kids will receive a passport when they arrive, and a stamp on their passport for each carnival game that they play.  When their passports are full, they will win a free backpack full of school supplies!  There will also be food trucks there with a portion of the proceeds going back to the school, so come hungry and bring the kids ready to play!  Cumberland is located at 2801 Cumberland Rd., in Lansing MI. This event is for all children, not just Cumberland students.

Volunteers Needed:  Volunteers are needed to help set up and run the games during the carnival.  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Carnival Prep Night August 16th, 5:30-7:00 pm: We will be stuffing backpacks and doing early game prep.  If you are able to help with this, please come to the church at this time and join us in the Choir room.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of All Purpose Cleaners, bleach, laundry soap/ pods, and paper towel. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT

Back to School Carnival

August 23, 5-6:30 pm   

Join us for a “Back to School” Carnival at Cumberland Elementary School located at 2801 Cumberland Rd. in Lansing MI.   

The kids will have the opportunity to play games and win a free backpack full of school supplies!  There will also be food trucks there with a portion of the proceeds going back to the school, so come hungry and bring the kids ready to play!

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K, Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

August 6, 2023- Rev. Andrea DeWard

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

Power of Your Love

Rescue

Hungry

Scripture

Matthew 25:34-40

Message

“I See You” - The Practice of

 Radical Hospitality

(Rev. Andrea DeWard)

Those Who Trust

August Calling Team: Please call Sue F or Jessi F with any special concerns or requests.

August Mission of the Month: The Judson’s Love Clothing Center is open on scheduled Saturdays throughout the year to help provide clothing for school-aged children. Judson’s serves an average of 30 families each month except for August and September where nearly 200 families are scheduled and approximately 450 children receive back to school clothing! For a referral, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Flowers Provided By: Jennifer B in celebration of her mom, Carrie B’s birthday last Saturday, July 29th.  “My momma is my rock and best friend, my biggest supporter and cheerleader!” “There aren’t enough words or time to express my love and appreciation for all she is and does for us.” “God truly blessed me with an amazing momma!” 

Thank You from June B: "Many thanks for all of the cards and prayers." "Thank you to Pastor Matt and all of my visitors while I was at Rehab, each of you brightened my day." "I feel so blessed to have such a caring and loving church family." ~ June

We Will be Resurfacing the Parking Lot this Month: The project will include some sidewalk repair, milling two inches of asphalt from the current surface, and reapplying two inches of asphalt. While our Building fund has the money to pay for this project, we know that we have some additional capital projects in the future including the floor repair in the Family Life Center and new roofing. To allow our Building fund to stay at a level that allows us to continue maintenance repairs as needed in our church and our parsonage, we are inviting you to prayerfully consider contributing a special offering to our Building fund. You may do so through your weekly Building fund tithe envelope, or a plain envelope with your tithe number and "Parking Lot" written on it. Thank you for your consideration. ~ Your consistory

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot this Saturday, August 12, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

Sundae on Sunday Storytelling, Sunday, August 20th at 3:00 pm.: You are invited to share your stories about what drew you to Immanuel and what makes Immanuel special to you. We will have ice cream and a full sundae bar to enjoy as we gather around tables in the Family Life Center to share stories with each other. Please RSVP on the “Bulletin Board” at www.icrclansing.org.

CONNECT “Back to School” Carnival Wednesday, August 23, from 5-6:30 pm: We are excited to host a “Back to School” carnival during Cumberland Elementary School’s Family Fun Night. The kids will receive a passport when they arrive, and a stamp on their passport for each carnival game that they play.  When their passports are full, they will win a free backpack full of school supplies!  There will also be food trucks there with a portion of the proceeds going back to the school, so come hungry and bring the kids ready to play!  Cumberland is located at 2801 Cumberland Rd., in Lansing MI. This event is for all children, not just Cumberland students.

Carnival Prep Night August 16th, 5:30-7:00 pm: We will be stuffing backpacks and doing early game prep.  If you are able to help with this, please come to the church at this time and join us in the Choir room.

Volunteers Needed:  Volunteers are needed to help set up and run the games during the carnival.  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Donations Needed for Backpacks: Please place donations in the tub labeled “School Supplies” located underneath the mailboxes just outside of the sanctuary.  The deadline for donations is next Sunday, August 13th.

§  Wide ruled spiral notebooks

§  1 inch 3 ring binders

§  Heavy duty or plastic folders

§  Pencil boxes, pencil pouches, pencils, pens, and highlighters.

§  Eraser caps, BIG erasers

§  Crayons, colored pencils, markers

§  Glue sticks

§  Scissors

§  Pencil sharpeners

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of All Purpose Cleaners, bleach, paper towel. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT

Back to School Carnival

August 23, 5-6:30 pm   

Join us for a “Back to School” Carnival at Cumberland Elementary School located at 2801 Cumberland Rd. in Lansing MI.   

The kids will have the opportunity to play games and win a free backpack full of school supplies!  There will also be food trucks there with a portion of the proceeds going back to the school, so come hungry and bring the kids ready to play!

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K, Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

July 30, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

Sing, Sing, Sing

Revelation Song

In The Garden

Scripture

Luke 5:15-16

Message

“Withdraw” 

Everywhere That I Go

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Calling Team: Please call Sandy C or Janet V with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services’ mission is to mobilize and equip local churches to be a blessing to people in need in our community. Some of the ways they serve the church are by providing church leadership with tools to mobilize church members in serving others, providing support and assistance to churches starting new ministries, and being a central location where the needs of families can be heard, verified, and referred to churches with the appropriate resources.

Happy Birthday Marcia K: Please join us in the family life center for birthday cake to celebrate Marcia turning 83 today!

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Saturday, August 12, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

Sundae on Sunday Storytelling, Sunday, August 20th at 3:00 pm.: You are invited to share your stories about what drew you to Immanuel and what makes Immanuel special to you. We will have ice cream and a full sundae bar to enjoy as we gather around tables in the Family Life Center to share stories with each other. Please RSVP on the “Bulletin Board” at www.icrclansing.org.

CONNECT “Back to School” Carnival Wednesday, August 23, from 5-6:30 pm: We are excited to host a “Back to School” carnival during Cumberland Elementary School’s Family Fun Night. The kids will have the opportunity to play games and they will win a free backpack full of school supplies!  There will also be food trucks there so come hungry and ready to play!  Cumberland Elementary is located at 2801 Cumberland Rd., in Lansing MI. This event is for all children, not just Cumberland students.

Volunteers Needed:  Volunteers are needed to help set up and run the games during the carnival.  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Donations Needed for Backpacks: Please place donations in the tub labeled “School Supplies” located underneath the mailboxes just outside of the sanctuary.

§  Wide ruled spiral notebooks

§  1 inch 3 ring binders

§  Heavy duty or plastic folders

§  Pencil boxes, pencil pouches, pencils.

§  Eraser caps, BIG erasers

§  Crayons, colored pencils, markers

§  Glue sticks

§  Scissors

§  Pencil sharpeners

§  Pens, highlighters

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of All Purpose Cleaners, bleach, paper towel. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT

Back to School Carnival

August 23, 5-6:30 pm   

Join us for a “Back to School” Carnival at Cumberland Elementary School located at 2801 Cumberland Rd. in Lansing MI.   

The kids will have the opportunity to play games and win a free backpack full of school supplies!  There will also be food trucks there so come hungry and ready to play!

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K, Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

July 23, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship 

The God of Abraham Praise  

We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer              

Near to the Heart of God

Scripture

Exodus 20:8-11;

Mark 2:23-27

Message

"Resting in a Doing World" 

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms        

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Calling Team: Please call Sandy C or Janet V with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services’ mission is to mobilize and equip local churches to be a blessing to people in need in our community. Some of the ways they serve the church are by providing church leadership with tools to mobilize church members in serving others, providing support and assistance to churches starting new ministries, and being a central location where the needs of families can be heard, verified, and referred to churches with the appropriate resources.

“Backyard” Mission Trip: Our Junior High Youth Group will be doing a “Backyard” Mission Trip again this year August 11- August 12th. They will gather Friday morning at church at 10:00 am to do work in the community. They will then enjoy a trip to Michigan's Adventure on Saturday. The cost is $50 per person. If you have a 6th-8th grader that would like to participate in this mission, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Saturday, August 12, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

Attention Members of the Immanuel Community: Whether you are new or have been a part of Immanuel for decades, you are invited to a Sundae Sunday Storytelling event on Sunday, August 20th at 3:00 p.m. The newly formed Corps of Dreaming is in a process of discerning who we uniquely are as a church and what God is calling us to. As a part of this process, we want to invite everyone who is a part of the Immanuel community whether you are a long-time member or a returning visitor, to share your stories about what drew you to Immanuel and what makes Immanuel special to you. We will have ice cream and a full sundae bar to enjoy as we gather around tables in the Family Life Center to share stories with each other. The storytelling will take place in small groups with at least one member of the Corps of Dreaming present. Come enjoy some ice cream and a time of fellowship as we learn from each other about what makes Immanuel special. Please RSVP on the bulletin board page of our church website at www.icrclansing.org so that we know how many people to prepare for.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of All Purpose Cleaners, bleach, women’s shampoo & conditioner, and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 6:00 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:30 pm. 

Back to School Carnival in August!   

Please look forward to more information to come.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K, Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

July 16, 2023

July 16, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

O Praise Him

How Great Thou Art

Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call

Scripture

Psalm 42

Message

Pastor Tom Grabill

Hosanna

July Calling Team: Please call Sandy C. or Janet V. with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services’ mission is to mobilize and equip local churches to be a blessing to people in need in our community. Some of the ways they serve the church are by providing church leadership with tools to mobilize church members in serving others, providing support and assistance to churches starting new ministries, and being a central location where the needs of families can be heard, verified, and referred to churches with the appropriate resources.

15th Annual Community Basketball Camp, this Week, July 17-20 : 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 will be 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, or you may register your child upon arrival the first day of camp.

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Saturday, July 22nd, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

Prayers:  Please keep those who are preparing to leave for the mission trip to Alaska this Saturday, July 22, in your prayers, asking God for traveling mercies on their way there and on their way home Saturday, July 29.  Please also pray for protection, joy, spiritual growth, and opportunities to serve and share the good news of the Gospel.

Attention Members of the Immanuel Community: Whether you are new or have been a part of Immanuel for decades, you are invited to a Sundae Sunday Storytelling event on Sunday, August 20th at 3:00 p.m. The newly formed Corps of Dreaming is in a process of discerning who we uniquely are as a church and what God is calling us to. As a part of this process, we want to invite everyone who is a part of the Immanuel community whether you are a long time member or a  returning visitor, to share your stories about what drew you to Immanuel and what makes Immanuel special to you. We will have ice cream and a full sundae bar to enjoy as we gather around tables in the Family Life Center to share stories with each other. The storytelling will take place in small groups with at least one member of the Corps of Dreaming present. Come enjoy some ice cream and a time of fellowship as we learn from each other about what makes Immanuel special. Please RSVP on the bulletin board page of our church website at www.icrclansing.org so that we know how many people to prepare for.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of All Purpose Cleaners, bleach, women’s shampoo & conditioner, and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 6:00 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:30 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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

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

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

July 9, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

All Creatures/Sing Alleluia 

Strong Tower

10,000 Reasons 

Scripture

Genesis 11:1-9;

1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Message

Communion 

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me 

O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Calling Team: Please call Sandy C. or Janet V. with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services’ mission is to mobilize and equip local churches to be a blessing to people in need in our community. Some of the ways they serve the church are by providing church leadership with tools to mobilize church members in serving others, providing support and assistance to churches starting new ministries, and being a central location where the needs of families can be heard, verified, and referred to churches with the appropriate resources.

CONNECT Wacky Water Night: Join us to beat the heat this Wednesday, July 12, at 6:00 pm.  We will be serving hot dogs and chips outside for dinner. After dinner, we will have a splash pad for the kids to play on, slip n slides, kiddie pools, a dunk tank, and water balloons! This is a community event on our Facebook page, please share it with your friends and invite your neighbors.

15th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 17-20 : 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 will be 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.

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Saturday, July 22nd, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

Attention Members of the Immanuel Community: Whether you are new or have been a part of Immanuel for decades, you are invited to a Sundae Sunday Storytelling event on Sunday, August 20th at 3:00 p.m. The newly formed Corps of Dreaming is in a process of discerning who we uniquely are as a church and what God is calling us to. As a part of this process, we want to invite everyone who is a part of the Immanuel community whether you are a long time member or a  returning visitor, to share your stories about what drew you to Immanuel and what makes Immanuel special to you. We will have ice cream and a full sundae bar to enjoy as we gather around tables in the Family Life Center to share stories with each other. The storytelling will take place in small groups with at least one member of the Corps of Dreaming present. Come enjoy some ice cream and a time of fellowship as we learn from each other about what makes Immanuel special. Please RSVP on the bulletin board page of our church website at www.icrclansing.org so that we know how many people to prepare for.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of All Purpose Cleaners, bleach, women’s shampoo & conditioner, and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 6:00 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:30 pm. 

Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

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

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

July 2, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

Everywhere That I Go 

Here I am to Worship

Sanctuary

Scripture

Romans 12:1-8 ESV

Message

“What’s in Your Wallet?”

Rev. Traci Parker 

I Wanna Be Washed

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Calling Team: Please call Sandy C or Janet V with any special concerns or requests.

July Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services mission is to mobilize and equip local churches to be a blessing to people in need in our community. Some of the ways they serve the church are by:

• Providing church leadership with tools to mobilize church members in serving others.

• Assisting churches as they start new ministries by providing support.

• Offering churches, the opportunity to avoid duplication of services and ensure benevolence funds are used as effectively as possible.

• Being a central location where the needs of families can be heard, verified, and referred to churches with the appropriate resources.

Flowers Provided By: Fred and Kandy H. in celebration of Independence Day. Today we celebrate freedom thanks to those who came before, those brave men and women who fought and died in every war.  More than words can say, your courage, your dedication, your patriotism is appreciated each and every day.

CONNECT Wacky Water Night: Join us to beat the heat next Wednesday, July 12, at 6:00 pm.  We will be serving hot dogs and chips for dinner. After dinner, we will have a splash pad for the kids to play on, slip n slides, kiddie pools, a dunk tank, and water balloons! This is a community event on our Facebook page, please share it with your friends and invite your neighbors.

Volunteers Needed for Wacky Water Night:  Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve food, run games, and clean up afterwards.  Please sign up to volunteer by visiting www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab.

15th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 17-20 : 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 will be 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: There are several opportunities to serve at this camp. We will need help with set up on Monday July 17, and take down on Thursday, July 20. We also need help with registrations when the kids arrive, and help preparing and serving dinner. Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab.

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Saturday, July 22nd, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of All Purpose Cleaners, bleach, women’s shampoo & conditioner, and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 6:00 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:30 pm. 

Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

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

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

June 25, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

Everlasting God

Be Thou My Vision

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Scripture

Psalm 90

Message

“28, 835”

Christ is Mine Forevermore/ Glory to the King

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

June Mission of the Month, Compassion International: A child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally and release them from poverty in Jesus’ name.

Flowers Provided By: Carrie Blanck in celebration of Jennifer B’s birthday today! Jennifer, nothing is more beautiful than a woman who is brave, strong, and emboldened because of who Christ is in her. May the Lord Jesus shine His light on you as He showers you with blessings and grace to take you throughout the year. Happy Birthday!

The July - Sept Greeter Schedule is Posted in the Family Life Center: This is an important part of our mission to be a welcoming church. Everyone is invited to sign up. It was so great to see new faces greeting last quarter. If you have any questions please contact Sheryl P.

CONNECT Wacky Water Night: Join us to beat the heat Wednesday, July 12, at 6:00 pm.  We will be serving hot dogs and chips for dinner. After dinner, we will have a splash pad for the kids to play on, slip n slides, kiddie pools, a dunk tank, and water balloons! This is a community event on our Facebook page, please share it with your friends and invite your neighbors!

Volunteers Needed for Wacky Water Night:  Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve food, run games, and clean up afterwards.  Please sign up to volunteer by visiting www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab.

15th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 17-20 : 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 will be 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:

There are several opportunities to serve at this camp. We will need help with set up on Monday July 17, and take down on Thursday, July 20. We also need help with registrations when the kids arrive, and help preparing and serving dinner. Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab.

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Saturday, July 22nd, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of All Purpose Cleaners, Kleenex, men’s deodorant, tampons, and adult toothbrushes. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 6:00 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:30 pm. 

Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

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

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

June 18, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

You Are Good 

How Deep the Father's Love for Us

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 

Scripture

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Message

 “Giving is Gaining”

Good Good Father

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

June Mission of the Month, Compassion International: A child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally and release them from poverty in Jesus’ name. For more information, please visit www.compassion.com.

Camp Grant Request Forms: There are funds available for students wanting to go to Cran-Hill Ranch or Camp Geneva this summer.  To request a from, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

The July - Sept Greeter Schedule is Posted in the Family Life Center: This is an important part of our mission to be a welcoming church. Everyone is invited to sign up. It was so great to see new faces greeting last quarter. If you have any questions please contact Sheryl P.

Drivers Needed: Our Senior High Youth Group will be leaving for the Alaska mission trip on Saturday, July 22. We are looking for drivers to be at the church at 2:45 am., to take them to the Detroit Metro Airport.  We will also need drivers to pick them up from the airport when they return at 6:45 pm., on Saturday, July 29. If you are able to help, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

CONNECT Water Fun Night: Join us to beat the heat Wednesday, July 12, from 5:30- 7:00 pm.  We will be serving hot dogs and chips for dinner. After dinner, we will have a splash pad for the kids to play on, slip n slides, kiddie pools, a dunk tank, and water balloons! This is a community event on our Facebook page, please share it with your friends and invite your neighbors! 

Volunteers Needed for Water Fun Night:  Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve food, run games, and clean up afterwards.  Please sign up to volunteer by visiting www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab.

15th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 17-20 : 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 will be 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:

There are several opportunities to serve at this camp. We will need help with set up on Monday July 17, and take down on Thursday, July 20. We also need help with registrations when the kids arrive, and help preparing and serving dinner. Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab.

Save the Dates:

July 2- No Children & Worship

July 2- No Nursery

July 3-5- Office Closed for Holiday                                                                  

  July 6-7- Office Open 9:00am- 1:00pm

July 12- CONNECT Water Night, 5:30 pm

July 17-20- Basketball Camp

July 22- Mobile Food Bank, 9:00-11:00 am

July 22- 29- Alaska Mission Trip

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of All Purpose Cleaners, Kleenex, men’s deodorant, tampons, and adult toothbrushes. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT

Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:00 pm. 

Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

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

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

June 11, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

God With Us 

Lord I Need You

Take My Life and Let it Be 

Scripture

Malachi 3:6-12

Message

Good and Faithful Giving

Glorious

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

June Mission of the Month, Compassion International: This is a child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally and release them from poverty in Jesus’ name. For more information, please visit www.compassion.com.

New Member’s Class Today: If you are interested in becoming a member of ICRC, or if you would just like more information, please plan on coming to the choir room for a “New Member’s” class after the service today. The choir room is the first room on your right after you exit the sanctuary and go down the stairs.

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Saturday, June 17th, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

Camp Grant Request Forms: There are funds available for students wanting to go to Cran-Hill Ranch or Camp Geneva this summer.  To request a from, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com

Congratulations 2023 Graduates:

High School:

Aiden D

Daisy W

Lukas R

Higher Education Graduates:

Jenny F- University of Michigan

Ben O- Michigan State University

Cole J- MBA, Central Michigan University

Please join us after the service for cake in the Family Life Center as we offer congratulations and celebrate their success!

Two New Deacons and Two New Elders: Were selected during the Congregational Meeting last Sunday. Matt O and Dave S were selected for Elders.  Sally K and Kerri M were selected for Deacons.  Please keep them in your prayers as they look forward to installation in the fall.

Drivers Needed: Our Senior High Youth Group will be leaving for the Alaska mission trip on Saturday, July 22. We are looking for drivers to take them to the Detroit Metro Airport that morning at 3 am.  We will also need drivers to pick them up from the airport when they return on Saturday, July 29, at 1:30pm. If you are able to help, please let Joey South know if you would like to do the first and/or last leg of the trip, and how many people your vehicle can seat.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of bleach, laundry soap or laundry pods, men’s shampoo & conditioner, women’s deodorant, women’s shaving cream, and paper towels. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411

Summer CONNECT

Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:00 pm. 

Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K,

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

June 4, 2023

The word stewardship means, "The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care." As Christians we are to recognize that we are stewards of all that God has entrusted to us. We are not creators, and we are not to be consumers, we are stewards. Everything from our children, our money, and even our lives are gifts that God has entrusted to us. In this new summer series, we will be exploring what it looks like for us to be good and faithful stewards of our time, talents, and treasures.

In the first half of the series, we will look at what it means to be good and faithful stewards of our lives, money, and technology. In the second half, we will look at various spiritual practices such as sabbath keeping, scripture reading, meditation, and prayer, that will help us grow as good and faithful stewards.

Today’s Worship

Sing, Sing, Sing 

Build My Life

They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love 

Scripture

Matthew 25:14-30

Message

“Good and Faithful Stewardship”

Today

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

June Mission of the Month, Compassion International: This is a child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization that aims to positively influence the long-term development of children globally and release them from poverty in Jesus’ name. For more information, please visit www.compassion.com.

Congregational Meeting: Please stay in the sanctuary after the service this morning for a congregational meeting.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons and two new elders. Matt O, Dave S, and Bruce T have been nominated for Elders. Joe C, Sally K, and Kerri M have been nominated for Deacons.

New Member’s Class Next Sunday, June 11: If you are interested in becoming a member of ICRC, or if you would just like more information, please plan on coming to the choir room for a “New Member’s” class after the service this day. The choir room is the first room on your right after you exit the sanctuary and go down the stairs. Please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then clicking on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner.  You may also call the church office at (517) 321-2495 or send an email to office@icrclansing.org

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Wednesday, June 17th, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

Save the Dates:

 June 13- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

June 14- Quilting in the Choir Room, 2 pm.

June 17- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am.

June 27- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

July 2- No Children & Worship

July 2- Nursery Closed

July 3-5- Office Closed (Stacia’s Vacation)

July 6-7- Office Open, 9:00 am.-1:00 pm.

July 9- Worship/ Communion, 10:00 am.

July 11- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

July 12- Quilting in the Choir Room, 2 pm.

July 12- CONNECT Dinner/ Water Fun Night, 5:30 pm.

July 13- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm.

July 17-20- Community Basketball Camp, Mon-Thurs, 5-8:30 pm.

July 22- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am.

July 25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm.

July 22-July 29- Mission Trip to Alaska

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry soap or laundry pods, men’s shampoo & conditioner, toilet paper, and paper towels. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT

Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:00 pm. 

Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K,

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

May 28, 2023

Thank you for joining us at Immanuel Community Reformed Church where our mission is, “Going into our community, imitating Christ, by feeding body and soul.

Our 4 core values are: Nurturing children and youth, doing acts of service, responding to real needs in the community, and welcoming the stranger.

Please welcome Rev. John Messer this morning who will be preaching to us from Luke 10:25-37, teaching us about the Good Samaritan, and the other side of the coin.

Today’s Worship

Not To Us 

10,000 Reasons

In Christ Alone 

Scripture

Luke 10:25-37

Message

Those Who Trust

May Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Fred H. with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: RCA Church Camps, CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Congregational Meeting Next Sunday, June 4: This meeting will take place after the service, in the sanctuary.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and two new elders. Matt O, Dave S, and Bruce T have been nominated for Elders. Joe C, Sally K, and Kerri M have been nominated for Deacons.

New Member’s Class, Sunday, June 11: If you are interested in becoming a member of ICRC, or if you would just like more information, please plan on coming to the choir room for a “New Member’s” class after the service this day. The choir room is the first room on your right after you exit the sanctuary and go down the stairs. Please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then clicking on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner.  You may also call the church office at (517) 321-2495 or send an email to office@icrclansing.org

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Wednesday, June 17th, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

Save the Dates:

June 5- 90-Day Goals Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 10- Daisy Williams’ Open House, 1-4

June 11- New Member’s Class, 11:15 am.

June 14- Quilting in the Choir Room, 2 pm.

June 17- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am.

July 2- No Children & Worship this Day

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry soap or laundry pods, men’s shampoo & conditioner, toilet paper, and paper towels. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT

Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:00 pm. 

Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K,

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

May 21, 2023

In our culture we are tempted to find our identities in everything from the number of likes we get on Instagram to the expression of our sexuality. At best it has become confusing and at worst it has become damaging. Who am I? Where do I belong? And what is my purpose?

These are questions that we are going to attempt to answer in this new series as we explore why the resurrection of Jesus matters and how through it we are freed to live a better story in Him.

Today’s Worship

Days of Elijah 

Revelation Song

It Was Finished Upon That Cross 

Scripture

2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Message

Prince of Peace

ANNOUNCEMENT: May Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Fred H with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: RCA Church Camps, CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot this Tuesday, May 23, from 5-7 pm.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early to help set up.

Children & Worship:  There will be no Children and Worship during the service on the following dates: Sunday, May 28th, Sunday, June 4th, and Sunday July 2nd. 

Congregational Meeting Sunday, June 4: This meeting will take place after the service, in the sanctuary.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and two new elders. Matt Oudsema, Dave South, and Bruce Ter Haar have been nominated for Elders. Joe Chahine, Sally Kapenga, and Kerri Miller have been nominated for Deacons.

New Member’s Class, Sunday, June 11: If you are interested in becoming a member of ICRC, or if you would just like more information, please plan on coming to the choir room for a “New Member’s” class after the service this day. The choir room is the first room on your right after you exit the sanctuary and go down the stairs. Please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then clicking on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner.  You may also call the church office at (517) 321-2495 or send an email to office@icrclansing.org

Save the Dates:

June 4- No Children & Worship Today

June 4- Congregational Meeting, 11:15 am.

June 5- 90-Day Goals God Dream’s Meeting, 6:30 pm. (Leadership & Staff.)

June 11- New Member’s Class, 11:15 am.

June 14- Quilting in the Choir Room, 2 pm.

June 17- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry soap or laundry pods, toilet paper, and paper towels. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes located outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT

Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:00 pm. 

Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K,

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

May 14, 2023

In our culture we are tempted to find our identities in everything from the number of likes we get on Instagram to the expression of our sexuality. At best it has become confusing and at worst it has become damaging. Who am I? Where do I belong? And what is my purpose?

These are questions that we are going to attempt to answer in this new series as we explore why the resurrection of Jesus matters and how through it we are freed to live a better story in Him.

Today’s Worship

Everlasting God 

How Great Thou Art/ How Great is Our God

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing 

Scripture

Acts 2:42-47

Message

“Gathered & Scattered ” 

Communion

Bigger Table

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Fred H with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: RCA Church Camps, CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Prayers for Mark and June B:  Please pray for Mark and June once again as they head to Mayo Clinic.  Please pray that they are in the Lord’s watchful care while they are away from home and safely protected in His sheltering arms. 

Mobile Food Bank:  We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in our parking lot next Tuesday, May 23, from 5-7 pm.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner.

Congregational Meeting: Our annual Congregational meeting will be held in the sanctuary, after the service, on Sunday, June 4.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and two new elders. Matt O, Dave S, and Bruce T have been nominated for Elders. Joe C, Sally K, and Kerri M have been nominated for Deacons.

Today We Celebrate All of the Beautiful Women in Our World Who Have Mother Hearts: This day is for you, and we wish you love and peace.  Happy Mother’s Day!

Children & Worship:  There will be no Children and Worship during the service on the following dates: Sunday, May 28th, Sunday, June 4th, and Sunday July 2nd.   

Save the Dates:

May 23- Mobile Food Bank, 5-7 pm.

May 23- Men’s Study. 7:00 pm.

May 25- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm.

June 3- Chalk of the Town, 1:00 pm (All Church Invited By the Burcham Life Group)

June 4- Congregational Meeting, 11:15 am.

June 5- 90-Day Goals God Dream’s Meeting, 6:30 pm.

June 14- Quilting in the Choir Room, 2 pm.

June 17- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am.

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry soap, or laundry pods, and paper towel. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT

Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:00 pm. 

Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K,

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

May 7, 2023

In our culture we are tempted to find our identities in everything from the number of likes we get on Instagram to the expression of our sexuality. At best it has become confusing and at worst it has become damaging. Who am I? Where do I belong? And what is my purpose?

These are questions that we are going to attempt to answer in this new series as we explore why the resurrection of Jesus matters and how through it we are freed to live a better story in Him.

Today’s Worship

Song of Love 

Rescue

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

Scripture

1 John 3:1; Romans 8:14-17

Message

Cardboard Testimonies

(My Jesus) 

Hosanna

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

May Calling Team: Please call Mike J or Fred H with any special concerns or requests.

May Mission of the Month: RCA Church Camps: CranHill & Camp Geneva. Both of these camps are ministries through which God transforms lives through Youth Camps, Family Camping, Retreats and Adventure Experiences.

Flowers Provided By:  Carrie B in celebration of her granddaughter Lilly B’s birthday on May 8.  Lilly may God bless this day with more love than your heart can hold.  Happy birthday beautiful girl. 

Rummage Sale: Today is the last day to purchase items from the rummage sale, in the Family Life Center, from 12-2 pm.

Digital Members Directory and Church App:  Immanuel will soon be offering a digital members directory and church app that will allow you to update your information for the church directory in real time. Please plan on staying in the sanctuary after the service today for a demonstration on how to download and use this app.

The ChurchPulse Assessment Survey: The deadline for completion is Next Sunday, May 14, at 11:59 p.m.  If you did not receive the survey, please contact the church office at 517 321-2495.

Cumberland Game Night: Immanuel would like to come alongside Cumberland Elementary School teachers and staff to help out with a family game night on Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm.  This event will be at Cumberland Elementary School, located at 2801 Cumberland Rd, Lansing MI, 48906.

 There are 2 volunteer opportunities for this event:

1. This Wednesday, May 10, at 6:30 pm., here at the church.  If you would like to help us prepare and put games together, please come to the church during this time.

2. Next Friday, May 19, from 5:30-7:30 pm.,  20-25 Volunteers are needed to help organize and run the games at the school.

To Sign up, please visit our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab.

Mobile Food Bank:  We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in our parking lot on Tuesday, May 23, from 5-7 pm.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner.

Congregational Meeting: Our annual Congregational meeting will be held in the sanctuary, after the service, on Sunday, June 4.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and the selection of two new deacons, and two new elders. 

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry soap/pods, toilet paper, paper towel, and Kleenex. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Summer CONNECT

Meets once a month during the summer. 

We begin with a meal that the whole family can participate in at 5:30 pm., and the kids activities begin at 6:00 pm. 

Wednesday, July 12- Water Fun Slip n Slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, sprinklers, a dunk tank, and there may be a fire truck here as well from the Lansing Fire Department.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K,

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

April 30, 2023

In our culture we are tempted to find our identities in everything from the number of likes we get on Instagram to the expression of our sexuality. At best it has become confusing and at worst it has become damaging. Who am I? Where do I belong? And what is my purpose?

These are questions that we are going to attempt to answer in this new series as we explore why the resurrection of Jesus matters and how through it we are freed to live a better story in Him.

Today’s Worship

You Are Good

Jesus Is Alive 

In Christ Alone

Scripture

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Message

I Wanna Be Washed

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

April Mission of the Month: The Gideons International is an association of Christian men and women dedicated to telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles and New Testaments. 

Flowers Provided By:  Tod & Janet V in celebration of Janet’s birthday on 4/29.  Janet may God bless you with His boundless love, calming peace, and heavenly joy throughout the coming year.

Rummage Sale: This Saturday, May 6th from 8am-1pm, and Sunday, May 7th, from 12-2pm. All proceeds will benefit our Senior High Youth Group summer mission trip to Sutton, Alaska.  We will be collecting donations for the sale this Friday May 5th, from 3-7 pm.  Please bring any items that you would like to donate at that time.

Digital Members Directory and Church App:  Immanuel will soon be offering a digital members directory and church app that will allow you to update your information for the church directory in real time. There will be a demonstration on how to download and use this app in the sanctuary, after the service, next Sunday, May 7. 

Mobile Food Bank:  We will be hosting another Mobile Food Bank here in our parking lot on Tuesday, May 23, from 5-7 pm.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner.

Cumberland Game Night: Immanuel would like to come alongside Cumberland Elementary School teachers and staff to help out with a family game night on Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm.  This event will be at Cumberland Elementary School, located at 2801 Cumberland Rd, Lansing MI, 48906.

 There are 2 volunteer opportunities for this event, you may sign up for one or both of them.

1. Wednesday, May 10, at 6:30 pm., here at the church.  If you would like to help us prepare and put games together, please come to the church during this time.

2. Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm.,  Volunteers are needed to help organize and run the games at the school.

To sign up please visit our website  at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the ”Bulletin Board” tab.

The ChurchPulse Assessment Survey: Please remember to complete the survey that was sent to your email on Wednesday, April 12.  The deadline for completion is Sunday, May 14, at 11:59 p.m.  If you did not receive the survey, please contact the church office at (517) 321-2495, or you may send an email to office@icrclansing.org, and we will be happy to send it to you.

 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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry pods, toilet paper, paper towel, and women’s shampoo & conditioner. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, 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

6:00-7:30pm.

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

 Jr. High Youth Group

(6th- 8th Grade, Sept- May)

6:00- 7:30pm.

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group

(9th-12th Grade, Sept- May)

Sundays from 6:00-8:00 pm.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K,

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

April 23, 2023

In our culture we are tempted to find our identities in everything from the number of likes we get on Instagram to the expression of our sexuality. At best it has become confusing and at worst it has become damaging. Who am I? Where do I belong? And what is my purpose?

These are questions that we are going to attempt to answer in this new series as we explore why the resurrection of Jesus matters and how through it we are freed to live a better story in Him.

Today’s Worship

Open the Eyes of My Heart

Breathe

Jesus Paid It All

Scripture

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Message

Build My Life

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

Flowers:  The flowers were placed today in celebration of Marian P’s birthday.  Marian may God bless you with gladness and peace as you celebrate this special day. 

Rummage Sale: Our annual youth rummage sale fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 6th from 8am-1pm, and Sunday, May 7th, from 12-2pm. All proceeds will benefit our Senior High Youth Group summer mission trip to Sutton, Alaska.

We will be collecting donations Friday May 5th, from 3-7 pm.  Please bring any items that you would like to donate for the sale at that time.

Digital Members Directory and Church App:  Immanuel will soon be offering a Digital Members Directory and church app that will allow you to update your information in the church directory in real time and have the contact information for your church family right at your fingertips, no matter where you’re at. There will be a demonstration on how to download and use this Planning Center app in the sanctuary, after the service, on Sunday, May 7.  Please plan on staying a little bit later that morning if you would like more information.

Cumberland Game Night: Immanuel would like to come alongside Cumberland Elementary School teachers and staff to help out with a family game night on Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm.  This event will be at Cumberland Elementary School, located at 2801 Cumberland Rd, Lansing MI, 48906.

There are 2 volunteer opportunities for this event, you may sign up for one or both of them.

1. Wednesday, May 10, at 6:30 pm., here at the church.  If you would like to help us prepare and put games together, please come to the church during this time.

2. Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm.,  Volunteers are needed to help organize and run the games at the school.

To sign up please visit our website  at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the ”Bulletin Board” tab.

The ChurchPulse Assessment Survey: Please remember to complete the survey that was sent to your email on Wednesday, April 12.  The deadline for completion is Sunday, May 14, at 11:59 p.m.  If you did not receive the survey, please contact the church office at (517) 321-2495, or you may send an email to office@icrclansing.org, and we will be happy to send it to you. 

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of laundry pods, bleach, paper towel, and Kleenex. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, 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

6:00-7:30pm.

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

 Jr. High Youth Group

(6th- 8th Grade, Sept- May)

6:00- 7:30pm.

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group

(9th-12th Grade, Sept- May)

Sundays from 6:00-8:00 pm.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K,

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.

April 16, 2023

In our culture we are tempted to find our identities in everything from the number of likes we get on Instagram to the expression of our sexuality. At best it has become confusing and at worst it has become damaging. Who am I? Where do I belong? And what is my purpose?

These are questions that we are going to attempt to answer in this new series as we explore why the resurrection of Jesus matters and how through it we are freed to live a better story in Him.

Today’s Worship

He Reigns

Jesus is Alive

Be Thou My Vision 

Scripture

Philippians 3:1-14

Message

“A Better Aim” 

Karissa K- CranHill 

Every Move

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

Mobile Food Bank:  We are hosting another Mobile Food Bank this Saturday, April 22, from 9-11 am.  If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right hand corner.

Rummage Sale: Our annual youth rummage sale fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 6th from 8am-1pm, and Sunday, May 7th, from 12-2pm.

We will be collecting donations the day before, Friday May 5th, from 3-7 pm.

Since we will be donating any remaining items to Volunteers of America, we are only able to accept items from the list provided in the bulletin.

All proceeds will benefit our Senior High Youth Group summer mission trip to Sutton, Alaska.

Cumberland Game Night: Immanuel is going to come alongside Cumberland Elementary School teachers and staff to help out with a family game night on Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm.  This event will be at Cumberland Elementary School, located at 2801 Cumberland Rd, Lansing MI, 48906.

 There will be giant lawn games, such as: a Kerplunk, Sorry, Tic Tac Toe, and Chutes and Ladders.

There are 2 volunteer opportunities for this event, you may sign up for one or both of them.

1. Wednesday, May 10, at 6:00 pm., here at the church.  We are going to need help getting prepared and building the giant games. 

2. Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm., at Cumberland.  Volunteers are needed to help organize and run the games. 

To sign up please visit our website  at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the ”Bulletin Board” tab in the upper right corner.

 New Sermon Series Schedule:

4/23 A Better Sexuality 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

4/30 A Better Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

5/7 A Better Identity 1 John 3:1; Romans 8:14-16

5/14 A Better Community Acts 2:42-47

5/21 A Better Mission 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

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 partners with Lansing Christian Services to provide personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies to families in need right here in the community that surrounds Immanuel. This ongoing ministry is currently in need of men’s deodorant, paper towel, All-Purpose Cleaners, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets underneath the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, 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

6:00-7:30pm.

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

 Jr. High Youth Group

(6th- 8th Grade, Sept- May)

6:00- 7:30pm.

For more information, please contact Joey South at jrsouth16@yahoo.com.

Sr. High Youth Group

(9th-12th Grade, Sept- May)

Sundays from 6:00-8:00 pm.

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 Bruce T at bterhaar@comcast.net.

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, Don F, Sandy F, John F, Carol G,

Kathy G, Roland H, Barb K,

Jack N, Marcia N, Dave N, Yvonne 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.