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WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS Pastor David Wallis April 6, 2014 10:30 a.m. Welcome and Announcements Please sign our attendance pads; pass it down the pew, take time to note with whom you are sitting, so that you can greet them later. Green Prayer Cards may be filled out with your joys/prayer concerns. Ushers will collect them during prayer time. * Call to Worship Psalm 51:10-13 pg. 562 Debbie Moore, Liturgist *Hymn #440 “O for a Heart to Praise My God” *Prayer of Confession Dear God, help us to throw pride aside so we can live in the strength of humility. You are God and we are your willing servant, in Jesus’ name, Amen! *Gloria Patri #623 First Scripture Reading pg. 923 Micah 6:6-8 Time with the Children *Affirmation of Faith through Song #195 “Nothing But the Blood” Sharing our Joys and Concerns Silent Prayer and Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Giving our Tithes and Offerings Offertory #625 *Prayer of Dedication Second Scripture Reading pg. 1034 Luke 14:1-14 Sermon “Humility’s Strength vs. Pride’s Weakness!” Communion A Passover Reading! *Hymn “Cleanse Me” #439 *Benediction How to become a Christian 1. Admit to God that you have done things that oppose His desires for you. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 2. Acknowledge Jesus Christ as God’s only solution to your condition. “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 3. Ask God to forgive your sins and invite Jesus into your life. “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12 What to Pray “Lord Jesus, I need you. Thank you for coming to earth, living an unblemished life, and dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive you as Savior and Lord of everything I do. Make me the kind of person you want me to be.” * Stand if able; Bold = congregational response
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The Mission of The Church of the StraitsTo worship God faithfully
To grow together spirituallyTo serve Jesus Christ and
our neighbor joyfully… in the power of God’s Spirit.
WELCOME TOTHE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS
Pastor David Wallis
April 6, 2014 10:30 a.m.
Welcome and Announcements Please sign our attendance pads; pass it
down the pew, take time to note with whom you are sitting, so that you can greet them later.
Green Prayer Cards may be filled out with your joys/prayer concerns. Ushers will collect them during prayer time.
* Call to Worship Psalm 51:10-13 pg. 562 Debbie Moore, Liturgist
*Hymn #440“O for a Heart to Praise My God”
*Prayer of Confession Dear God, help us to throw pride aside so we can live in the strength of humility. You are God and we are your willing servant, in Jesus’ name, Amen!
*Gloria Patri #623
First Scripture Reading pg. 923Micah 6:6-8
Time with the Children
*Affirmation of Faith through Song #195“Nothing But the Blood”
Sharing our Joys and ConcernsSilent Prayer and Pastoral PrayerThe Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Giving our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory #625*Prayer of Dedication
Second Scripture Reading pg. 1034 Luke 14:1-14
Sermon“Humility’s Strength vs. Pride’s Weakness!”
Communion A Passover Reading!
*Hymn “Cleanse Me” #439
*Benediction
How to become a Christian1. Admit to God that you have done
things that oppose His desires for you.“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
2. Acknowledge Jesus Christ as God’s only solution to your condition.“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:63. Ask God to forgive your sins and
invite Jesus into your life. “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”
John 1:12
What to Pray“Lord Jesus, I need you. Thank you for coming to earth, living an unblemished life, and dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive you as Savior and Lord of everything I do. Make me the kind of person you want me to be.”
What to DoGo to God in prayer daily. Read God’s word daily. Open your life to other Christian friends.
If God is speaking to you this morning and you desire to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, or desire prayer for a particular matter, we invite you to the front of the sanctuary at the close of the service where Pastor Dave and/or others will be glad to pray and talk with you.
THE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS STAFF307 N. Huron Street • P.O. Box 430
Mackinaw City, MI 49701231-436-8682 Office • 231-436-5765 Fax
231-436-5484 Parsonagewww.thechurchofthestraits.com
[email protected] Pastor David WallisHead Usher Cless Hurlburt Organists Wayne Clemens/ Loretta MartinekChoir Director Accompanist Cidney RothPraise Team Elizabeth Clemens Christian Education Anne VieauTreasurer Janet SchaeferFinancial Secretary Jean HuntSecretary Judy Churchill
In the Nursery: Today – Ken & Kristi Laninga Next Week – Jean Hunt
Liturgists In Coming Weeks: 4/13 Ariel Durant 4/20 Dawn Edwards
**Nursery is for 2nd grade and younger, thanks
Sunday Worship Attendance 3/30/14 10:30 am 100 3/31/13 10:30 am 157 (Easter)
Flowers: If you wish to have flowers on the Altar for any occasion, please contact the church office at 436-8682, or Deb Downing.Hearing Devices are available from the sound booth. Please turn the device off and return it to the sound booth after the service.
* Stand if able; Bold = congregational response
CHURCH CALENDARApril 6 - 13, 2014
SUN 4/06 3:00 pm AA * 6:00 pm Lenten Book Study*
MON 4/07 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study * THR 4/10 5:00 pm SARM Swiss Streak
(at Audie’s)
FRI 4/11 11:00 am Tom Limberg Memorial
SAT 4/12 9:00 am Men’s Promise Keepers 11:00 am Easter Bunny Lunch
SUN 4/13 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun. School 10:30 am Traditional Worship
3:00 pm AA * 6:00 pm Lenten Book Study*
* Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please, please, please!! If you can serve by being an usher/greeter, liturgist or nursery helper, sign-up sheets are in Fellowship Hall.
Easter Flower Order Forms are available in Fellowship Hall. Orders are due to the church by today! Choose from Lilies, Tulips, Daffodils or Hyacinths, $10 each, or Hydrangeas and Azaleas, $17.50 each.
Women’s Bible Study with Jolene Rogala started Wednesday, March 26th, 7:00 pm at Jolene’s home. The book they are reading is “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” by Joanna Weaver. If you are interested, please call Jolene at 231-818-5743.
SARM Annual Swiss Steak Dinner will be held at Audie’s Restaurant, Thursday, April 10th, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the SARM Mission Trip in June. For tickets, please contact
Kristi Laninga at 597-0353. Tickets are $10.00 each.
In the Coming Weeks:
Lunch with the Easter Bunny – Saturday, April 12th from 11am – 1pm. There will be a “Cake Walk” again this year. It has been in the past, the highlight of the lunch! If you could bake a good cake, cupcakes, or fancy cookies we could use the donations. Thank you, Anne Vieau 436-7482.
Maundy Thursday Service will be held at Church of the Straits on Thursday, April 17st at 6:00 p.m. There will be a ‘soup bowl’ gathering (not a dinner) and communion will be served. Please sign up in the Fellowship Hall if you plan to attend so we have enough soup for all. We also need 4 people to make a crock-pot of soup. Chicken & Rice, Chicken Noodle, Vegetarian and Bean or Lentil, thanks.
April 18th, Good Friday, services will be held at St. Anthony’s, 1:00 p.m. The Church of the Straits will be open from 3-7 p.m. for prayer and quiet reflection.
Easter Breakfast – come for breakfast and fellowship at 9 a.m. on Easter morning. Bring a dish to pass. Sign-up sheet is in Fellowship Hall, or contact Debbie Moore at 436-5141.
New Member Class – all those interested in becoming a member of The Church of the Straits are encouraged to participate in a new member class on May 4 and 11 at 9:30am (during the Sunday school hour). You can join the class whether you become a member or not. If you are just interested in the unique nature of this congregation you are welcome to join us. Also, those who want to retain membership at another church have the option of also becoming associate members at this church. Questions, call the church office or Pastor Dave! Pastor Dave can meet one-on-one if you are unable to attend on the scheduled dates. A sign-up sheet will be in the fellowship hall.
Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering here at COS! Saturday, April 26th. “Coming in from the Cold; Gaining Strength to Serve” Chris Wolf, Leader. Registration at 9 am, the program runs from 9:30am – 3pm. Cost is only $7 (includes lunch) due by Friday, April 18. Registration forms on bulletin board. Guest Speaker: Melissa Gabbard It’s a pleasant time of fellowship & good information.
The Memorial Service for Tom Limberg will be Friday, April 11th. Visitation at 10am followed by the service at 11am. There will be a luncheon after the service. Please contact Florence Tracy if you can assist with food, 436-8766.
PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: the family of Tom Limberg, Sheri Poole, Jon Strom, Kaley Cerrudo, Bruce Reavill, Lynne Carb, Mike Canales, Don Bell, Stephanie, Susan, Merritt Cole, Sophie Hampton, Sherryl Myers Bell, Heather Gwilt, Jolene Rogala, Henrietta Seavitt, David Dankert, Krystal Mallory, Carol Tschirhart, Gloria Whipple, Jean Paquet, Tara Steele, Laura Wilkey, Gregg Miller, Jodi Boyce, Andy Altman, Carl Cooper, Rose LaPointe, Brad Atkins, Ken Kube, Chris Bovée, Joan Pepper, Corey Robertson, Sheryl Myers, Phil Parkin, Jack Keck, Tillie Frazier, Cheryl Lalond, Dolores Hawkinson, Linda Irwin, John Rednour, Beverly Hingston, Linda Moore, Linda Ruthrauff, Frank Weitz, Karen Paquet, Pastor Leon Bovee, Anna Bennett, Zach Barber, Nick & Eric Moore, David Canales, Joel Thies, Dave Edwards, Bob Neill and family, Ken Laninga Sr., Janet Schaefer, Uncle Royce Rader, Mary Fran Sarto, Jeff Straub, Carter & Mindy Quinn, Ron Wallin, Bud Dexel, David and Beverly Miller, Chuck McKinnon, Evelyn Kapp, Dave Dodson, Dick Dunn, Jane Haupt, Pastor Bob Jones, Eve Pichel, Matt Wallis, Suzanne Darrow, Kate Walugembe, Ellen Hicks, and our Military.
The Church of the StraitsPresbyterian (U.S.A.)
andUnited Methodist
Federated
