Sunday, October 13, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

Today’s Worship

You Are Good

Build My Life

Revelation Song 

Scripture

Galatians 2:1-10

Message

 "Interspersed: A Community Shaped and Sent by the Gospel." 

Those Who Trust

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October Mission of the Month: Words of Hope shares the gospel in nearly 60 languages from Africa to The Middle East, and South Asia. They seek to empower, equip, and encourage indigenous Christians to share the good news in the heart languages of people with the least access to the gospel. For more information, please visit www.woh.org.

CONNECT this Wednesday, 10/16: We will be serving egg casserole, French toast, fruit, sausage, and donut holes for dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

Corps of Dreaming: Next Sunday, October 20th, we are going to be having another listening session for the Corps of Dreaming team's latest discernment of the values and mission of Immanuel. This will be after the worship service, in the Family Life Center.

Thanksgiving Baskets: Payments are due in 2 weeks on Sunday, October 27th.  Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope and then place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary. You may also drop it off to the church office.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on Saturday, November 2 from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Generation Spark: Beginning in January we will be starting an initiative called Generation Spark. A representative from Generation Spark will be working with us to develop a strategy to help us foster a culture of intergenerational discipleship through mentoring youth and young adults. We are excited to see the fruit that God brings to the life of Immanuel and the lives of young adults through Generation Spark, and we ask that you be in prayer for its launch. If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in this initiative, please talk with our Director of Youth and Digital Ministries, Joey S.”

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and toothpaste. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Worldwide Communion Sunday, October 6, 2024 (Combined Worship with Siloam)

Call to Worship: Revelation 7:9-12 Pastors Matt and Chandra

Opening Prayers: Pastors Matt and Chandra 

Songs: Immanuel’s Praise Team

All Creatures/Sing Alleluia

How Great Thou Art 

Prayer for the Global Church: Rev. Greg Brower 

Songs: Siloam’s Praise Team

Prasastai

Waymaker 

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Message: “Encouragement for the Journey.” Rev. Eddy Alemán 

Prayer of Blessing for the Message: Rev. Alemán 

Communion: Pastors Matt and Chandra 

Closing Song: Doxology Immanuel’s Praise Team

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

New Members' Class: If you are interested in learning more about Immanual, please join us in the Morningside Room, after the service today. The Morningside room is located downstairs on the right just as you exit the glass double doors.

Welcome Potluck: The Burcham Life Group meets in the library, after the services on Sunday mornings, at 11:30 am. We will be participating in the All church, “Seeing Jesus Together” campaign, and will be having a Welcome potluck this morning to kick things off! If you are not presently in a life group, please come to the potluck and check us out. We are a diverse group who loves to study, pray, and have fun together.~ Linda B.

Thanksgiving Baskets: Today is the last day to purchase a basket for a family in need. To do so, please sign up via our website, or in the Church Center App. The cost of each basket is $50. Payments are due by Sunday, October 27th.  Please place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary, or you may drop it off to the church office. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot this Tuesday, October 1st, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

CONNECT this Wednesday, October 2nd: We will be serving lasagna, garlic bread, salad, and smores pie for dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

Worldwide Communion Sunday: Next Sunday, October 6th, at 10:30 am, we will have a combined service with the Siloam congregation and celebrate communion together. The General Secretary of the RCA, Eddy Aleman, will be preaching the message. There will also be a potluck after the service. Please bring a dish to pass with a label telling what you made.

Corps of Dreaming: On Sunday, October 20th, we are going to be having another listening session for the Corps of Dreaming team's latest discernment of the values and mission of Immanuel. This will be after the worship service, in the Morningside room.

The 4th Quarter Greeter Schedule is Posted in the Family Life Center: This is a great way to welcome members and visitors.  Please consider signing up for one or more Sundays.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and toothpaste. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

Today’s Worship

Everywhere that I Go

Holy Forever

Anna O. Profession of Faith

Breathe

Scripture

Philippians 1:1-11; 4:14-16

Message

 "Interdependent Community." 

All to You

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

Introduction to “Seeing Jesus Together” Journals: Please join us in the Morningside room after the worship service today. The journals will be available for purchase.

CONNECT Wednesday: This Wednesday we will be serving grilled cheese, tomato soup, chips, and dump cake for dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

Welcome Potluck: The Burcham Life Group will be participating in the All church, “Seeing Jesus Together” campaign. We will begin our time with a Welcome potluck next Sunday, September 29th, at 11:30 am. If you are not presently in a life group, please come to the potluck and check us out. We are a diverse group who loves to study, pray, and have fun together. ~ Linda B

New Members' Class: If you are interested in learning more about Immanual, please join us in the Morningside Room, next Sunday, September 29, at 11:15 am.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on Tuesday, October 1st, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Thanksgiving Baskets: If you would like to purchase a basket for a family in need, please sign up via our website, or in the Church Center App. The cost of each basket is $50. We will need a final commitment by next Sunday, September 29th.  Payments are due by Sunday, October 27th.  Please place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary, or you may drop it off to the church office. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope.

Worldwide Communion Sunday: On Sunday, October 6th, at 10:30 am, we will have a combined service with the Siloam congregation, celebrating communion together. The General Secretary of the RCA, Eddy Aleman, will be preaching the message. There will also be a potluck after the service. Please bring a dish to pass.

Corps of Dreaming: On Sunday, October 20th, we are going to be having another listening session for the Corps of Dreaming team's latest discernment of the values and mission of Immanuel. This will be after the worship service, in the Morningside room.

The 4th Quarter Greeter Schedule is Posted in the Family Life Center: This is a great way to welcome members and visitors.  Please consider signing up for one or more Sundays.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

Today’s Worship

He Reigns

Christ is Mine Forevermore

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Scripture

1 John 1:1-7

Message

“Interwoven in Fellowship.”

Hosanna

September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

CONNECT Wednesdays: We begin with a free family meal at 5:30pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

Introduction to “Seeing Jesus Together” Journals: If you are interested in learning more, please join us in the Morningside room, next Sunday, September 22nd, after the worship service. The journals will be available for purchase at that time.

Welcome Potluck: The Burcham Life Group will be participating in the All church, “Seeing Jesus Together” campaign. We will begin our time with a Welcome potluck on Sunday, September 29th, after the service/ coffee time, at 11:30 am. If you are not presently in a life group, please come to the potluck and check our life group out. We are a diverse group who loves to study, pray, and have fun together.~ Linda B

New Members' Class: In the Morningside Room, Sunday, September 29, at 11:15 am. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel are encouraged to attend.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on Tuesday, October 1st, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org.

Thanksgiving Baskets: We will be providing Thanksgiving baskets to families in need again this year.  The cost of each basket is $50, and will include the following items: turkey, stuffing, potatoes, rolls, pie, and more. If you would like to purchase a basket for a family, please sign up via our website at www.icrclansing.org. We will need a final commitment by Sunday, September 29th.  Payments are due by Sunday, October 27th.  You may place your payment in the collection plate at the front of the sanctuary, or you may drop it off to the church office. Please write “Thanksgiving Baskets” on your check or envelope.

Worldwide Communion Sunday: On Sunday, October 6th, at 10:30 am, we will have a combined service with the Siloam congregation, celebrating communion together. The General Secretary of the RCA, Eddy Aleman, will be preaching the message. There will also be a potluck after the service. Please bring a dish to pass.

Corps of Dreaming: On Sunday, October 20th, we are going to be having another listening session for the Corps of Dreaming team's latest discernment of the values and mission of Immanuel. This will be after the worship service, in the Morningside room.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and dish soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

(Begins September 11, 2024)

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Community is an integral part of our lives. God made us to be in community with one another and as a church we deeply value the gift of community. Yet, if you were to do a word study of the pages of Scripture, you would not find the word community used all that often. Instead, in the New Testament, especially in Acts, and the New Testament letters, a different word is used to describe the community of the early church, fellowship.

Fellowship is a word that we don't use all that often in our everyday lives, so in this series, we will be exploring what the early church meant by fellowship and discover how the gift of fellowship makes the community that we share together as a church unique and powerful. Through the fellowship of the early church, we will discover what it means that the church is, as Dietrich Bonhoeffer once described the church to be, "Christ existing as community."

Today’s Worship

O Praise Him

Hungry

How He Loves

Scripture

John 15:1-8;

1 Corinthians 10:14-17

Message

"Our Abiding, Christ’s Existing." 

Communion

Not to Us

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

Life Group Informational Meeting: If you  are interested in or are currently leading a Life Group, please join us in the Morningside Room, after the worship service today.

CONNECT Wednesdays: We are excited to begin our CONNECT Wednesday night program once again this Wednesday, September 11! We will begin with a free family meal at 5:30pm. After dinner the CONNECT Kids and the Jr. & Sr. High youth groups will meet. There will also be a class for adults. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of meeting times.

If You Would Like to help serve food for the Wednesday Night CONNECT Dinners, or help clean up afterwards, please contact Jessi F, her information is in the church directory.

We also need help with the CONNECT Kids (Ages 3yrs old-5th grade) on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:30 pm.  If you love kids and are willing to help give them the building blocks that they need today for their faith tomorrow, please contact Katie S or the church office.

Introduction to “Seeing Jesus Together” Journals: If you are interested in learning more, please join us in the Morningside room, after the worship service, on Sunday, September 22nd. The journals will be available for purchase at that time.

New Members' Class: In the Morningside Room, Sunday, September 29, at 11:15 am. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel are encouraged to attend.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on Tuesday, October 1st, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Worldwide Communion Sunday: On Sunday, October 6th, at 10:30 am, ICRC will be having a combined service with the Siloam congregation. We will celebrate communion together and the General Secretary of the RCA, Eddy Aleman will be preaching the message. There will also be a combined potluck after the service in the Family Life Center. Please plan on bringing a dish to pass and join us that day to celebrate unity and the practice of breaking bread together in remembrance of Christ’s sacrificial love and His victory over sin and death.

Giving:

 The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

 Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of laundry soap/pods, All Purpose Cleaner, and dish soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

(Begins September 11, 2024)

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Amnesia is a serious medical condition involving significant memory loss. It is a disorienting and disheartening condition that causes confusion and forgetfulness. Amnesia can cause a person to forget who they are and where they are.

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Days of Elijah

Take My Life and Let it Be

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Scripture

Malachi 3:13-4:6

Message

 "The Final Word." 

Jesus is Alive

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September Mission of the Month: The City Rescue Mission of Lansing is a Christian ministry that serves Michigan's capital area, meeting the physical needs of food and shelter, and bringing those with spiritual needs the Hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot this Saturday, September 7th, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

CONNECT Wednesdays: We are excited to begin our CONNECT Wednesday night program once again next Wednesday, September 11! We will begin with dinner at 5:30 pm, and then the CONNECT Kids and Jr. & Sr. High Youth groups will meet after dinner. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of youth group meeting times.

Opportunities to Serve:

If You Would Like to help serve food for the Wednesday Night CONNECT Dinners, or help clean up afterwards, please contact Jessi F, her information is in the church directory.

We also need help with the CONNECT Kids (Ages 3yrs old-5th grade) on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:15 pm.  If you love kids and are willing to help give them the building blocks that they need today for their faith tomorrow, please contact Katie S or the church office.

Adult Class: During our Wednesday night activities there will be a class offered for adults using the video series Practicing the Way. This series is led by John Mark Comer and will teach participants how to engage with various spiritual practices as well as live a rhythm of practices that works for them through helping each participant craft their unique rule of life. This class will begin on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30 pm.

Discipleship and Spiritual Formation Opportunities:

There will be an informational meeting about leading a Life Group next Sunday, September 8th, following the worship service, in the Morningside Room. All who are interested in or currently leading a Life Group are encouraged to attend.

A daily scripture reading, and prayer journal called, “Seeing Jesus Together”, will be available for purchase. This journal is designed to be a tool to help encourage the practice of daily Scripture reading as well as spiritual growth through prayer and journaling through intentional times of solitude, communal fellowship, and transformative worship. If you are interested in learning more there will be an introduction to the journals offered in the Morningside room on Sunday, September 22nd following the worship service.

New Members' Class: In the Morningside Room, Sunday, September 29, at 11:15 am. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel are encouraged to attend.

Giving:

 The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

 Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

(Begins September 11, 2024)

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Bruce T

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Nate E

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, August 25, 2024

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

You Are Good

How Great Thou Art 

Ordination and Installation of:

New Elder Bruce Ter Haar, and

Deacon Nate Erber

Be Thou My Vision

Scripture

Haggai 2:15-19;

Zechariah 8:1-13, 20-23

Message

"The Seeds We Plant."  

Today

August Mission of the Month: The Judson’s Love Clothing Center is open throughout the year to help provide clothing for school-aged children. For a referral, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank in the parking lot on September 7th, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

CONNECT Wednesdays: We are excited to begin our CONNECT Wednesday night program once again on Wednesday, September 11! We will begin with dinner at 5:30 pm, and then the CONNECT Kids and Jr. & Sr. High Youth groups will meet after dinner. Please see the back of the bulletin for a complete schedule of youth group meeting times.

Opportunity to Serve: If You Would Like to help serve food for the Wednesday Night CONNECT Dinners, or help clean up afterwards, please contact the church office, or Jessi F, her information is in the church directory.

Upcoming at Immanuel: This Fall, there will be a number of discipleship and spiritual formation opportunities. The first is encouragement to participate in our small group ministry by finding a Life Group to be a part of or forming a new group if you would like. There will be an informational meeting about leading a Life Group on Sunday, September 8th following the worship service in the Morningside Room. All who are interested in or currently leading a Life Group are encouraged to attend.

Secondly, a daily scripture reading, and prayer journal called, “Seeing Jesus Together”, will be available for purchase. This journal is designed to be a tool to help encourage the practice of daily Scripture reading as well as spiritual growth through prayer and journaling. The journals are designed to encourage growth through intentional times of solitude, communal fellowship, and transformative worship. If you are interested in learning more there will be an introduction to the journals offered in the Morningside room on Sunday, September 22nd following the worship service.

During our Wednesday night activities there will be a class offered for adults using the video series Practicing the Way. This series is led by John Mark Comer and will teach participants how to engage with various spiritual practices as well as live a rhythm of practices that works for them through helping each participant craft their unique rule of life. This class will begin on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30 pm.

Are you interested in joining the Immanuel community: There will be a New Members' Class in the Morningside room, following the worship service, on Sunday, September 29th. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel Community Reformed Church are encouraged to attend.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

CONNECT Wednesdays

(Begins September 11, 2024)

CONNECT Dinner – 5:30 pm.

A free meal for the whole family  

Connect Kids - 6:15-7:00 pm.

3 Yrs. Old-5th Grade

They will learn about Jesus, sing songs, read bible stories, do arts and crafts, play games, and more! 

Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30pm.

6th- 8th Grade 

Sr. High Youth- 7:00-9:00 pm

9th-12th Grade

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Heart of Worship

Rescue 

In Christ Alone

Scripture

Nahum 1:1-8

Message

"An Angry God: The Hope of the Universe."  

Those Who Trust

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

Back-to-School Carnival: Immanuel, in partnership with Jus Us Kidz Childcare, will be hosting a “Back-to-School Carnival this Wednesday, August 14th. We will start dinner at 5:30 pm. We will be serving hot dogs, chips, salad, and an ice cream bar with toppings for dessert. The carnival will start at 6:00 pm. There will be games to play, a bounce house, balloons, popcorn, and an opportunity for each child that attends to receive a bag of school supplies and more! Please plan on joining us that evening for a great time with the kids, and an opportunity to take home some much needed supplies before school starts in the fall!

Back-to-School Carnival Volunteers: We will need help with set up before the carnival, check-ins, serving dinner, clean-up after dinner, running the games, making popcorn, watching the bounce house, handing out school supplies, and cleaning up after the event. If you would like to volunteer to serve at this event, please sign up on the Bulletin Board tab via our website, or in the Church Center App. Please note that the signup sheet is a general one. Jobs will be assigned to you when you arrive. Please plan on arriving about an hour early if you are able.

Filling Bags after the Service Today: We will be filling 100 bags with school supplies after the service today. If you would like to help with this, please come to Morningside Room, the first room on your right after you exit the sanctuary and go down the stairs.

New Elders and Deacons: Please look forward to the ordination and installation of our new Elder, Bruce T, and Deacon, Nate E, during the service on Sunday, August 25th. Let’s also thank God for His work through Harold S who will be rotating off from the Elders, and for Jessi F who will be rotating off from the Deacons.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on September 7th, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

Are you interested in joining the Immanuel Community: There will be a New Members' Class in the Morningside room, following the worship service, on Sunday, September 29th. All who are interested in learning more about Immanuel Community Reformed Church are encouraged to attend.

Roof Update: The consistory has decided on a path forward regarding our need to reroof the church building. We have chosen the bid of a reputable company whose bid is $104,959. This project will significantly deplete our building fund which will be needed for further repairs and future projects. If you feel led to support this project and our ongoing building remodeling needs, we ask you to prayerfully consider giving to the building fund.

Upcoming at Immanuel:  This Fall, there will be a number of discipleship and spiritual formation opportunities. 

The first is encouragement to participate in our small group ministry by finding a Life Group to be a part of or forming a new group if you would like. There will be an informational meeting about leading a Life Group on Sunday, September 8th following the worship service in the Morningside Room. All who are interested in or currently leading a Life Group are encouraged to attend.

Secondly, a daily scripture reading, and prayer journal called, “Seeing Jesus Together”, will be available for purchase. This journal is designed to be a tool to help encourage the practice of daily Scripture reading as well as spiritual growth through prayer and journaling. The journals are designed to encourage growth through intentional times of solitude, communal fellowship, and transformative worship. If you are interested in learning more there will be an introduction to the journals offered in the Morningside room on Sunday, September 22nd following the worship service.

Last but not least during our Wednesday night activities there will be a class offered for adults using the video series Practicing the Way. This series is led by John Mark Comer and will teach participants how to engage with various spiritual practices as well as live a rhythm of practices that works for them through helping each participant craft their unique rule of life. This class will begin on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30 pm.

 Giving: 

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner, bar soap, tampons, paper towels, and toilet paper. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

8/25- Installation of New Elder & Deacon during the service, 10:00 am

8/27- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/27- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

9/01- No Nursery/ No C&W

9/03- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

9/03- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

9/03- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

9/07- Leadership Training, 9:00 am

9/07- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

9/08- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

9/08- Life Group Informational Meeting, 11:15am

9/10- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

9/10- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

9/11- CONNECT Wednesday, 5:30 pm

9/11- “Practicing the Way” Class, 6:30pm (Morningside Room )

Sunday, August 4, 2024

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.

Please welcome Pastor Tom Grabill who is here to give the message today. Tom currently serves as the Regional Executive for the Great Lakes Region of the RCA and has a growing counseling practice in Holland, MI.

Tom and his wife Michelle reside in Zeeland, MI, and have three grown children that live in St Louis, MO, Kalamazoo, MI and Chicago, IL.

Tom is an avid Michigan fan and is excited to be with all of you today!

Today’s Worship

I Thank God

I Raise a Hallelujah

Speak O Lord

Scripture

Titus 2:1-15

Message

 “You in 5 Years.”

Graves into Gardens

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Mission of the Month: The Greater Lansing Food Bank has led the fight against hunger since 1981, by serving Lansing’s seven-county, 4,000 square-mile service area, ensuring families in need have nutritious food to support their health and well-being, and to weather financial stress or unforeseen life events. The mission of the GLFB is to alleviate hunger one meal at a time and to create a future where everyone has access to nourishing food. Immanuel partners with the GLFB each month to provide a mobile food bank right here in our parking lot, providing opportunities to serve and to meet the needs of those in the community that surrounds us.

Back-to-School Carnival: Immanuel, in partnership with Jus Us Kidz Childcare, will be hosting a “Back-to-School Carnival on Wednesday, August 14th, starting at 5:30 pm. We will be serving hot dogs, chips, fruit cups, and cookies for dinner at 5:30 pm, and then the carnival will start at 6:00 pm.  There will be games to play, a bounce house, a dunk tank, balloons, popcorn, an ice cream bar with toppings, and an opportunity for each child that attends to receive a bag of school supplies and a bag of either socks, T-shirts, or underwear. We will also have backpacks for children going into preschool, and gift cards for those who are in high school. Please plan on joining us that evening for a great time with the kids, and an opportunity to take home some much needed school supplies!

Back-to-School Carnival Volunteers: We will need help with set up before the carnival, check-ins, serving dinner, clean-up after dinner, running the games, making popcorn, watching the bounce house, handing out school supplies, and clean up after the event. If you would like to volunteer to serve at this event, please sign up on the Bulletin Board tab via our website, or in the Church Center App. Please note that the signup sheet is a general one. Jobs will be assigned to you when you arrive. Please plan on arriving about an hour early if you are able.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on September 7th, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner and bar soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

8/13- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/13- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/14- Back-to-School Carnival, 5:30pm

8/27- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/27- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

9/01- No Nursery/ No C&W

9/3- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

9/3- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

9/3- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

9/7- Mobile Food Bank, 9-11 am

Sunday, July 28, 2024

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

Please welcome Pastor Todd Jones who is here to give the message today. Todd is the Professor of Christian Ministry at Great Lakes Christian College here in Lansing, MI. Todd graduated from Great Lakes Christian College in 2011 with majors in Christian Ministries, Bible/Theology, and a minor in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication. He then graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2013 with a Master of Arts in Theology. Currently, Todd is working on a Doctor of Ministry degree at Emmanuel Christian Seminary. Before transitioning to teaching, Todd served in vocational ministry for 10 years, 6 years in Michigan and 4 years in Kansas.

Todd has been Married to Valerie for 5 years, and they have a 2-year-old son named Oliver.

Today’s Worship

Sing, Sing, Sing

Lord I Need You

Revelation Song 

Scripture

Numbers 16

Message

"The Weight of God’s Instructions.” 

Hosanna

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Mission of the Month: The Greater Lansing Food Bank has led the fight against hunger since 1981, by serving Lansing’s seven-county, 4,000 square-mile service area, ensuring families in need have nutritious food to support their health and well-being, and to weather financial stress or unforeseen life events. The mission of the GLFB is to alleviate hunger one meal at a time and to create a future where everyone has access to nourishing food. Immanuel partners with the GLFB each month to provide a mobile food bank right here in our parking lot, providing opportunities to serve and to meet the needs of those in the community that surrounds us.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on August 3rd, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner and bar soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

8/13- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/13- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/14- Back-to-School Carnival, 5:30pm

8/27- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/27- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

9/01- No Nursery/ No C&W

9/3- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

9/3- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

9/3- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Amnesia is a serious medical condition involving significant memory loss. It is a disorienting and disheartening condition that causes confusion and forgetfulness. Amnesia can cause a person to forget who they are and where they are.

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

O Praise Him

Always

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Scripture

Micah 6:1-8

Message

 "What the Lord Requires of You.”

Lifesong

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Mission of the Month: The Greater Lansing Food Bank has led the fight against hunger since 1981, by serving Lansing’s seven-county, 4,000 square-mile service area, ensuring families in need have nutritious food to support their health and well-being, and to weather financial stress or unforeseen life events. The mission of the GLFB is to alleviate hunger one meal at a time and to create a future where everyone has access to nourishing food. Immanuel partners with the GLFB each month to provide a mobile food bank right here in our parking lot, providing opportunities to serve and to meet the needs of those in the community that surrounds us.

Ice Cream Social: Summertime is here! Please come and enjoy some ice cream and fellowship in the Family Life Center, after the service, next Sunday, July 21st.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on August 3rd, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

 Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner and bar soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

8/4- Worship/ Tom Grabill, 10:00 am

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

8/13- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/13- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/14- Back-to-School Carnival

8/27- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/27- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

9/01- No Nursery/ No C&W

9/3- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

9/3- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

9/3- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

Sunday, July 14, 2024

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

You Are Good

Holy, Holy, Holy

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Scripture

Jonah 3:10-4:11

Message

"God’s Great Compassion for the Least Deserving.”

Communion

Bigger Table

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Mission of the Month: The Greater Lansing Food Bank has led the fight against hunger since 1981, by serving Lansing’s seven-county, 4,000 square-mile service area, ensuring families in need have nutritious food to support their health and well-being, and to weather financial stress or unforeseen life events. The mission of the GLFB is to alleviate hunger one meal at a time and to create a future where everyone has access to nourishing food. Immanuel partners with the GLFB each month to provide a mobile food bank right here in our parking lot, providing opportunities to serve and to meet the needs of those in the community that surrounds us.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

Ice Cream Social: Summertime is here! Please come and enjoy some ice cream and fellowship in the Family Life Center, after the service, next Sunday, July 21st.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner and bar soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

8/13- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/13- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/14- Back-to-School Carnival

8/27- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/27- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

9/01- No Nursery/ No C&W

9/3- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

9/3- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

9/3- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

Sunday, July 7, 2024

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Ancient of Days

All Who Are Thirsty

This is My Father's World

Scripture

Obadiah 15-21

Message

"God is the Ruler Yet." 

The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July Mission of the Month: The Greater Lansing Food Bank has led the fight against hunger since 1981, by serving Lansing’s seven-county, 4,000 square-mile service area, ensuring families in need have nutritious food to support their health and well-being, and to weather financial stress or unforeseen life events. The mission of the GLFB is to alleviate hunger one meal at a time and to create a future where everyone has access to nourishing food. Immanuel partners with the GLFB each month to provide a mobile food bank right here in our parking lot, providing opportunities to serve and to meet the needs of those in the community that surrounds us.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, this week, July 8-11: 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. There will also be forms available to fill out when the campers arrive.

On the Last Day of Basketball Camp: There will be a celebration in the parking lot, and an Adults vs. Kids basketball game, so come on out and eat, meet some new families, and watch some basketball!

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

Ice Cream Social: Summertime is here! Please come and enjoy some ice cream and fellowship in the Family Life Center, after the service, on Sunday, July 21st.

Giving: 

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of shampoo & conditioner, toothpaste, and laundry soap. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/18- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

7/21- Ice Cream after church,11:15am

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

8/13- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

8/13- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

Sunday June 30, 2024

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

Please welcome Traci Parker this morning who will be giving the message from Mark 4:35-41, teaching us to “Be Still.”

Pastor Traci Parker has been ministering in the Grand Rapids area for over 10 years. She is the former pastor of the Woodland Drive-In RCA Church in Grand Rapids, and she currently works as the associate pastor of Hudsonville UCC.

Traci loves to pray. She and her family spend a lot of time outside. Her husband John grew up at Lansing FBC and knows some of you well. Pastor Traci and John have 4 grown children, the youngest is currently in the marching band at MSU. 

Today’s Worship

Everywhere That I Go

Above Al

It Is Well (With My Soul) 

Scripture

Mark 4:35-41

Message

"Be Still." 

Those Who Trust

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Mission of the Month: Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). These are 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

Thank you: Thank you for all of the cards, thoughts, and prayers after the passing of my dad. Your support has been a great source of comfort to our family and is greatly appreciated. ~ Mike J

The July - Sept Greeter Schedule has been posted in the Family Life Center: There are many openings available. Thanks to everyone who has participated in the program, we are always happy to have new faces at the door, and at the top of the stairs.  You may sign up as a couple or a single.  If you have any questions, please contact Sheryl P. via phone, email or text.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 8-11 : 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. There will also be forms available to fill out when the campers arrive.

On Thursday, July 11, the Last Day of Basketball Camp: There will be a celebration in the parking lot, and an Adults vs. Kids basketball game, so come on out

and eat, meet some new families, and watch some basketball!

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed:

There are still opportunities to serve at this camp. We need help with:

 ·         Clean-up After Dinner- 7:30 pm.

·         Working with the Kids- 5:00-8:30 pm. This does not require coaching skills, just a heart for the game, and a willingness to help the kids follow the coaches directions and stay focused.

Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab, or you may sign up in the Church Center App. Please indicate what days you are available to help when signing up.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org. 

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo and conditioner, men’s and women’s deodorant, and toothpaste. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Bible Donations:

We are collecting new or gently used bibles to pass out during Basketball Camp. If you have bibles to donate, please place them in the box under the mailboxes, just outside of the sanctuary, or you may bring them to the church office.

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like to become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

7/09- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/09- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/14- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/18- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

7/21- Ice Cream Sundaes after church, 11:15am

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

Sunday, June 23, 2024

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Power of Your Love

Your Name

Build My Life

Scripture

Amos 5:18-27

Message

"Let Justice Roll."

It Was Finished Upon That Cross

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Mission of the Month: Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). These are 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

The July - Sept Greeter Schedule has been posted in the Family Life Center: There are many openings available. Thanks to everyone who has participated in the program, we are always happy to have new faces at the door, and at the top of the stairs.  You may sign up as a couple or a single.  If you have any questions, please contact Sheryl P. via phone, email or text.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 8-11 : 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. There will also be forms available to fill out when the campers arrive.

On Thursday, July 11, the Last Day of Basketball Camp: There will be a celebration in the parking lot, and an Adults vs. Kids basketball game, so come on out and eat, meet some new families, and watch some basketball!

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed: There are several opportunities to serve at this camp. We will need help with:

·         Dinner Prep- 5:30-6:30 pm.

·         Serving dinner- 6:30-7:30 pm

·         Clean-up After Dinner- 7:30 pm.

·         Help Coaching Kids- 5:00-8:30 pm. This does not require coaching skills, just a heart for the game, and a willingness to help the kids follow the coaches directions and stay focused.

 Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab, or you may sign up in the Church Center App. Please indicate what days you are available to help when signing up.

Bible Donations: We are collecting new or gently used bibles to pass out during Basketball Camp. If you have bibles to donate, please place them in the box under the mailboxes, just outside of the sanctuary, or you may bring them to the church office.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shampoo and conditioner, men’s and women’s deodorant, and toothpaste. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

7/09- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/09- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/14- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/18- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

7/21- Volunteer Appreciation, Ice Cream Sundaes after church, 11:15am

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

Sunday, June 16, 2024

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Everlasting God

Holy Forever 

Baptism- Daniella S

 Rescue

Scripture

Habakkuk 2:2-5

Message

"Questioning Faith" 

Overcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Mission of the Month: Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). These are 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

New Elder and Deacon: Bruce T was chosen to be the new elder and Nate E was chosen to be deacon during the congregational meeting last Sunday.  Please keep them both in your prayers as they prepare to faithfully serve here at Immanuel. 

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here in the parking lot on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website, or in the Church Center App.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 8-11 : 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. There will also be forms available to fill out when the campers arrive.

On Thursday, July 11, the Last Day of Basketball Camp: There will be a celebration in the parking lot with food, a bounce house, and the Kona Ice truck! We encourage all of you to come and eat, meet some new families, and watch some basketball.

We will also have an Adults vs. Kids basketball game that evening, so adults, if you are able to play, please come ready with your basketball shoes on!

Basketball Camp Volunteers Needed: There are several opportunities to serve at this camp. We will need help with:

Dinner Prep- 5:30-6:30 pm.

Serving dinner- 6:30-7:30 pm

Clean-up After Dinner- 7:30 pm.

Help Coaching Kids- 5:00-8:30 pm. This does not require coaching skills, just a heart for the game, and a willingness to help the kids follow the coaches directions and stay focused.

Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. You may also sign up in the Church Center App. Please indicate what days you are available to help when signing up.

Giving:

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org. 

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shaving cream, tampons, men’s deodorant, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Bible Donations:

We are collecting new or gently used bibles to pass out during Basketball Camp. If you have bibles to donate, please place them in the box under the mailboxes, just outside of the sanctuary.

 

Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

6/25- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

7/09- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/09- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/14- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/18- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

7/21- Volunteer Appreciation, Ice Cream Sundaes after church, 11:15am

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

8/6- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

8/6- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

8/6- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

8/9-8/10- Jr. High Youth Group Backyard Mission Trip.

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Amnesia is a serious medical condition involving significant memory loss. It is a disorienting and disheartening condition that causes confusion and forgetfulness. Amnesia can cause a person to forget who they are and where they are.

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Not to Us

Lord I Need You 

Good Good Father

Scripture

Joel 2:12-32

Message

"True Repentance, New Life." 

Life of Praise

June Mission of the Month: Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). These are 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

Congregational Meeting: Our annual Congregational meeting will be held after the service today.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new elder, and one new deacon. Joe Chahine and Bruce Ter Haar have been nominated for Elder. David Boruta and Nate Erber have been nominated for Deacon.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 8-11 : 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:

·         Registrations- 4:30-5:30 pm

·         Dinner Prep- 5:30-6:30 pm.

·         Serving dinner- 6:30-7:30 pm

·         Clean-up After Dinner- 7:30 pm.

·         Help with the kids- 5:00-8:30 pm.

Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. You may also sign up in the Church Center App. Please indicate what days you are available to help when signing up.

 Giving: 

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shaving cream, laundry soap, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

6/20- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

6/25- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

7/09- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/09- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/14- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Amnesia is a serious medical condition involving significant memory loss. It is a disorienting and disheartening condition that causes confusion and forgetfulness. Amnesia can cause a person to forget who they are and where they are.

As we read through the Minor Prophets this summer, we will see that the main problem they are plagued with is the problem of identity amnesia. They forget who they are as God's people, and where they are in God's promised land. In short, they lose the plot to the story. They forget who they are and where they are in God's Story, and as a result, they turn to two common forms of sin: idolatry and injustice. They worship the wrong things, they wrong others, and in all of this, they betray God's covenant. Yet, God's faithfulness perseveres and calls them back to be the people He has called them to be.

In this series we will explore how God's redemptive story continues despite the corruption of our sin and the chaos of our world.

Today’s Worship

Bigger Table

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

How He Loves

Scripture

Hosea 3:1-5

Message

"A Not So Beautiful, Beautiful Love Story." 

Because of Your Love 

Chicquita Cargor- St. Vincent Catholic Charities

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June Mission of the Month: Family Life Radio (99.9 FM), Smile FM (88.1), and Shine FM (95.3). These are 3 Christian music stations in Lansing, MI, that connect your heart to God’s and encourage your walk with Him. Contributions to this mission will be split equally between them.

Congregational Meeting: Our annual Congregational meeting will be held after the service next Sunday, June 9th.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new elder, and one new deacon. Joe C and Bruce T have been nominated for Elder. David B and Nate E have been nominated for Deacon.

Christian Services Love Clothing Center is in Need of Used Jeans for Girls and Boys Sizes 5-16: We provide each child with 2 pair of new and 2 pair of used pants and, while we purchase new clothing, we rely on donations for all used items.  We have a good supply of used adult jeans for older teens but are very low on children's sizes.  If you are garage sale-ing please keep an eye out.  I will put a box under the mailboxes this summer for donations.  Thank you, Sheryl P.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here on Tuesday, July 16, from 4-6 pm. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, July 8-11 : 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:

·         Registrations- 4:30-5:30 pm

·         Dinner Prep- 5:30-6:30 pm.

·         Serving dinner- 6:30-7:30 pm

·         Clean-up After Dinner- 7:30 pm.

·         Help with the kids- 5:00-8:30 pm. 

Please sign up to volunteer by visiting our website at www.icrclansing.org, and then click on the “Bulletin Board” tab. You may also sign up in the Church Center App. Please indicate what days you are available to help (Monday-Thursday) when signing up.

Giving: 

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org.

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of women’s shaving cream, laundry soap, and bleach. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

6/11- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/11- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

6/12- Quilting, 2:30 pm

6/12- Children’s Ministry Team Meeting, 5:30 pm

6/16- Father’s Day

6/20- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

6/25- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm

7/09- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/09- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/14- Worship/ Communion, 10:00am

7/16- Mobile Food Bank, 4-6 pm

7/23- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

7/23- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

Sunday, May 26, 2024

"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Revelation 2:7 The Message Translation.

As we saw in our previous series through Revelation, Revelation was not written to predict how the world will one day end, but to strengthen Christians to endure in faithfulness to Christ’s mission in the midst of uncertain and threatening times. Having seen this throughout the book of Revelation, we now turn our attention to the messages Jesus gives the 7 churches the letter was originally written to. These words may not have been originally written to us, but we will see they were certainly written for us as we learn from the messages Jesus gives them. In this series we will seek to listen to and learn from Jesus’ words of commendation, confrontation, and exhortation as we seek to learn what the church looks like when the wind of the Spirit blows through.

Today’s Worship

Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me

How Great Thou Art 

Revelation Song

Scripture

Revelation 3:14-22

Message 

“Are You Hot or Cold?”

Graves Into Gardens

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May Mission of the Month: Lansing Christian Services is a central location where the needs of families can be heard, verified, and then referred to churches with the appropriate resources. They also offer churches the opportunity to avoid duplication of services ensuring that benevolence funds are used effectively, and they help by providing church leadership with tools to mobilize church members in serving others.

Mobile Food Bank: We will host another Mobile Food Bank here this Saturday, June 1, from 9-11 am. If you would like to help sort and put food into cars, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Congregational Meeting: Our annual Congregational meeting will be held after the service, on Sunday, June 9th.  On the agenda will be a proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, and the selection of one new elder, and one new deacon. Joe C and Bruce T have been nominated for Elder. David B and Nate E have been nominated for Deacon.

Christian Services Love Clothing Center is in Need of Used Jeans for Girls and Boys Sizes 5-16: We provide each child with 2 pair of new and 2 pair of used pants and, while we purchase new clothing, we rely on donations for all used items.  We have a good supply of used adult jeans for older teens but are very low on children's sizes.  If you are garage sale-ing please keep an eye out.  I will put a box under the mailboxes this summer for donations.  Thank you, Sheryl Page.

Children & Worship: There will be no Children & Worship on Sunday, June 2nd, or on Sunday, June 9th. There are activity bags and snacks for the kids at the back of the sanctuary.

Giving: 

The offering plate is located at the front of the sanctuary. You may also submit an offering online at www.icrclansing.org. 

Local Needs:

Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. We are currently in need of dish soap, bar soap, bleach, and sanitary pads. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary. If you are in need of help, please call Christian Services at (517) 394-5411.

 Calling Team Assignments:

In an effort to offer more personalized care to our church members, we have divided each member into smaller groups with one Elder and one Deacon as a resource and contact person. If you need prayer or have a question or concern, please call the Elder or Deacon that you are assigned to according to your last name.

Last Name A-D

Elder Janet V

Deacon Fred H

Last Name E-H

Elder Harold S

Deacon Sally K

Last Name J-P

Elder Dave S

Deacon Kerri Mi

Last Name R-W

Elder Matt O

Deacon Jessi F

Your Leaders are so thankful for your fervent prayers:

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

 Friends with Health Concerns

Mark B, June B, John B, David C, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G

Kathy G, Roland H, Emily J, Barb K, Dianne K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, and Wayne S.

If you are in need of meals or if you would like to help prepare meals, please contact.

Kerri M.

Prayer Requests

Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org

You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box”, located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, you can call and talk to Stacia, our church secretary, or you may reach out to Marcia J, the leader of our prayer team directly. 

If you would like become a part of the ICRC Prayer Chain, please sign up on the “Bulletin Board” tab via our website.

Save the Dates:

6/04- Deacon’s Meeting, 6:00 pm

6/04- Elder’s Meeting, 6:30 pm

6/04- Consistory Meeting, 7:30 pm

6/09- No Children & Worship

6/09- Congregational Meeting1130am

6/11- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/11- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

6/12- Quilting, 2:30 pm

6/12- Children’s Ministry Team Meeting, 5:30 pm

6/16- Father’s Day

6/20- Prayer Team Meeting, 6:00 pm

6/25- Afternoon Life Group, 2:30 pm

6/25- Men’s Study, 7:00 pm

7/8-7/11- 16th Annual Community Basketball Camp, 5-8:30 pm