Lansing Adventist Church Bulletin
April 27, 2024
Sunset this Sabbath evening: 8:34 PM
Sunset next Friday: 8:41 PM
P R A I S E | 9 : 3 0 A M
Come enjoy singing hymns in the sanctuary!
S T U D Y | 1 0 : 0 0 A M
Adult Classes:Sanctuary Left Back – Rose Nyakundi GLAS Classroom #4 – Aaron Christenson Church Library – Brett Hahn Fellowship Hall – Rod Dunneback |
Youth Classes:Cradle Roll (0-4) – Karen Cheeseman Kindergarten (4-7) – LeAnn Austin Primary (7-10) – Megan Allen Junior/Earliteen (10-14) – Amy Campbell Youth (15+) – Enoch & Judy Ringstaff |
W O R S H I P | 1 1 : 0 5 A M
Prelude: Justine Klein
Welcome: Elder Alex Fitzpatrick
Adventurer & Pathfinder Processional: Onward Christian Soldiers
Adventurer Pledge, Law, & Song
Pathfinder Pledge, Law, & Song
Song Service: Adventurer Praise Team
Opening Hymn*: 330 – Take My Life and Let It Be
Faith in Action: Slideshows
Children’s Story+: Jonas Allen
Offering: Michael Jacokes – Local Conference Advance
Offertory: Jessica Klein
Call to Prayer: Keola & Tatenda Majee
Scripture: Matthew Jacokes – Ephesians 3:20
Special Music: The Adventurers
Sermon: Pastor Craig Harris – “God is Amazing”
Adventurer & Pathfinder Investiture Pinning
Closing Hymn*: 499 – What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Benediction*: Pastor Craig Harris
Postlude: Justine Klein
* Please stand with us
** Please kneel if you’re able
+ Children will collect offering for worthy student fund
A N N O U N C E M E N T S:
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH TODAY – All church potluck in the school gym! Bring a dish or two to share, ready to serve. All are invited!
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY – It’s never been easier to give a Bible study than it is right now! Join us for potluck in the school gym and stay after at 2:00 pm to learn the easiest way to give a Bible study!
YOUTH RALLY – Sabbath, May 4. Dive into “Chemistry in Bonds” at our Lansing-based Youth Rally! Explore how God’s love shapes our connections with others. Enjoy talks, games, and activities! After sunset, join us in the school gym for more fun. Don’t miss out on this exciting experience with youth from churches in Detroit and Grand Rapids!
DINNER WITH THE DOCTORS – Sun, May 5, in the school gym. Have you ever wished you could get straight answers to your health questions? Here is your opportunity! Enjoy a delicious plant-based dinner, listen to an informational health discussion, and get straight forward answers to your questions. Register online and invite your friends to this free community event!
WOMEN’S MINISTRY EVENT- “Let’s Talk About It” – May 11, 6-8 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Drop your questions/topics asap in the prayer box in the lobby so we can be prepared. Child care and light snacks provided. See you and a friend there!
PRAYER MEETING – New family prayer meeting format continues Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary. Kids, you are invited too!
CAMPMEETING VOLUNTEERS! JUNE 16 – 21 – Join the Revive Clinic team give 300+ hydrotherapy, fitness, dietician, physician and spiritual care consults! Volunteers of all types and lengths of shifts are needed. Call or text Dr. Kim for more info.
CONSTITUENCY MEETING – Greater Lansing Adventist School will be holding their annual Constituency Meeting on Thurs, May 9, at 5:30 pm in the school gymnasium. All are welcome to attend.
TIME WELL INVESTED – GLAS respects the significant trust parents place in us when they enroll their children. Valuable time is spent on campus, so our teachers and volunteers go above and beyond to ensure a student’s success, well-being, and character development. Do you know someone you can share our outstanding school with? If so, please connect them directly with Melinda Widdicombe / [email protected] / (517) 321-5565.
IN LOVING MEMORY – Lois Briggs, a long time member here at our church, passed away on April 16. She will be remembered for being SS Secretary for many years. No services have been made at this time.
A MESSAGE OF THANKS – It is with deep gratitude that the Collins Family offers thanks for the many prayers, visits, phone calls and the outstanding plant from the Church. You have warmed our hearts and soothed our souls. May God bless each of you greatly.
COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER – Open every Wednesday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Call Snowrene Mitchell: 517-321-8238. All are encouraged to take a slip of paper from the offering plate to bring a food item to the Community Service Center box in the lobby.
HOMELESS MINISTRY – Bring donated items to the boxes in foyer.
MARRIAGE RETREAT – Rekindle your love at our annual marriage retreat at Camp Au Sable from May 3-5. Visit misdafamily.org to register!
TRIATHLON – This summer, our church is looking to gather as many members as possible to participate in the Hawk Island Sprint Triathlon consisting of a 500m swim, 10 mile bike-ride, and a 5k run. If you are interested, please contact Pastor JC at 470-399-6496.
SHAREHIM TRIP – This year, our church is looking to sponsor 1 young adult that would like to preach the gospel overseas in south or central America for 12 days. For more information, please contact Pastor JC at 470-399-6496.
PRAYER TIME – Come and join together with Clinton Hansen and others as we seek the Lord together in prayer at 5:30 am daily in the sanctuary.
STRONG TOWER RADIO – Tune in at 104.7 in Lansing, via Apple & Android apps, or at www.STR.fm and be blessed!
ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE – Wednesdays by 9:00 am for the one call & bulletin to [email protected]. Announcements must be in the bulletin in order to be featured from the front by the elder on Sabbath.
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Lansing Church Leadership
- Senior Pastor: Phil Mills
- Assistant Pastor: Juan Carlos Grajales
- Church Secretary: Melissa Sharley
- Head Elder: Tom Owiti
- Finance Committee Chair: Mitch Bane
- Treasurer: Jeff Allen
- Communications Director: Rachel Cabose
- Head Deacon: Ken Meese
- Head Deaconess: Zamantha Hampton
- Sabbath School: Bonnie Oetman
- Clerk (Membership Transfers): Deanna Hutchins
- Community Service Center: Snowrene Mitchell
Greater Lansing Adventist School
- Principal: Melinda Widdicombe
- Secretary: Rowena DeWitt
- School Board Chair: Bonnie Oetman
- Treasurer: Jeff Cheeseman
