For the seasons of Lent and Easter we will be journeying through Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). In this series we will be highlighting the Sermon as the narrow path and firm foundation for true flourishing and wholeness. Through our series in the Beatitudes last Fall, we saw that Jesus invites us to live counter-culturally—pursuing, among other things, humility, mercy, and righteousness. As we turn our attention to the rest of Jesus’ teachings, we will discover that He reveals the path of integrity, peace, and purity.
This series will emphasize two ways in which Jesus summarizes His teachings in the Sermon: the narrow path and the firm foundation. In a world that offers us fulfillment in fleeting things and momentary flourishing, Jesus' teachings provide the path and solid rock on which lasting joy and purpose are found. This series will take us through both the seasons of Lent and Easter because it is the Sermon on the Mount which shows us both our need for the cross of Christ and the resurrected life the Spirit of God enables us to live in Christ.
Today’s Worship
Hosanna
This Is My Father’s World
Jesus Way
Scripture
Matthew 5:38-48
“The Wisdom and Strength of the Cross”
Communion
Plead the Blood
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holy Week Services:
Maundy Thursday Communion Service, Thursday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday Prayer Service, Friday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. Both Services will not be streamed online.
Children's Ministry:
During the Season of Lent, we are pausing Children and Worship during the service on Sundays and welcome your children to worship with us. Nursery is available for children ages 0-3. We are also pausing our Wednesday night activities and offering our children's discipleship opportunities following the worship service on Sundays for children ages 3-5th grade.
Children’s Discipleship:
There will be no Discipleship following the service today or Easter Sunday. We will be extending our Children’s Discipleship after the service to coincide with the completion of the intergenerational Practicing the Way Cohort. The final Sunday for both will be Sunday, May 11. The Children’s Discipleship classes will resume on Sunday, April 27.
Intergenerational Discipleship:
We resume the intergenerational cohort of the Practicing the Way course on April 27. We will meet in the youth room downstairs, following the service at 11:15 am.
Easter Activities:
Everyone is invited to join us after the worship service for coffee and treats as we gather around the tables to fill the Easter Eggs.
You and your family are invited to our Easter Egg Hunt on Easter (4/20) at 11:15am.
LOCAL NEEDS
The April Mission of the Month is the American Red Cross.
Mobile Food Bank: We will have another mobile food bank here on Saturday, May 3, from 9 – 11 am. If you would like to help out, please sign up via our website.
Personal Needs Closet: Provides personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies to families in need. Please place donations in the baskets under the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary.
Friends with Health Concerns:
Mark B, June B, John B, Joe C, Howard J. C, Don F, Sandy F, Nancy F, John F, Carol G, Kathy G, Roland H, Diane K, Barb K, Dave N, Yvonne N, Marcia N, Wayne S.
Life Groups:
Life Groups get together to grow in their faith, pray, serve, and support one another. If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please email Bruce at bterhaar@comcast.net.
Wednesday Night:
Discipleship
Jr. High Youth - 6:15- 7:30 pm
6th- 8th Grade
Prayer Requests:
Prayer Chain: icrcprayer@icrclansing.org
You may also submit requests via our “Prayer Box” located near the mailboxes outside of the sanctuary, call the church office, or reach out to Marcia J., the leader of our prayer team directly.
If you would like become a part of the Prayer Chain, please contact the church office.