Order of Worship
May 10, 2015
A covenant that is forever
Prelude
*Congregation please stand if able
* The Call to Worship Canticle of Love Pg. 646
*Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty No. 139
*Entrance of the Light of Christ
Joy and Prayer Concerns
Silent Prayer – Pastoral Prayer- Lord’s Prayer
Choral Prayer Response He Is Exalted No. 2070 TFWS*
He is exalted, the King is exalted on high; I will praise him.
He is exalted, forever exalted and I will praise his name!
He is the Lord, forever his truth shall reign;
Heaven and earth rejoice in his holy name.
He is exalted, the King is exalted on high
Sunday School Children Sing
Children’s Message
Special Music I Will Call Upon the Lord
Abigail & Daniel Snow, Trumpet
The Offering of Our Gifts
Offertory
* Doxology (No. 95), Blessing
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
Chancel Choir (11:00) A Mother’s Love Boyd Bacon
*Hymn Lord, Speak to Me No. 463
Scripture Lesson Ruth 1: 1-18
Message “Love that lasts” Rev. Evans C.Bentley
*Hymn Christ is Alive No. 318
The light of Christ leads us into the World
Benediction
Choral Response Let There Be Peace on Earth
Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.
With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow:
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
Postlude
St. Paul’s Staff
Pastor: Evans C. Bentley
Office Manager: Susan Paterson
Director of Music: John C. Tyner
Organist: Inger Oswald
Director of Children’s Choirs: John Fedosky
Christian Education Director: Alisha Cooley
Youth Leaders: Jon Oswald & Kelly Vergowven
Liturgists:
9:00 – Rhonda Schmidt
11:00 – Julie Balk
Ushers:
9:00 a.m. – Leon Burchette, Todd Favreau, Rick Reicherd,
Bob Servis, Janet Volker
11:00 a.m. – Pascale Clevinger, Karen Zeestraten, Gordon Doster
Greeters:
9:00 a.m. – Paula Massengill
11:00 a.m. – Carol and Dan Hartong
Acolytes:
9:00 a.m. – Olivia Gladieux and Jacob Gladieux
11:00 a.m. – Evelyn Short and Robert Mort
Worship attendance last Sunday–254
Budget Information:
Expenditures: $ 116,939
Income 109.024
Endowment Income and
2014 Carryover used: 7,915
Announcements
Please keep Susan Servis in your thoughts and prayers this week. Susan is recovering from knee surgery. Also, Dorothy Mortiboy who is at PromedicaMonroe Regional Hospital in ICU and Jeanne Woods who is undergoing cancer treatment.
The St. Paul’s congregation extends its Christian sympathy to the family of Don Burkett who passed away on May 1, 2015. Flowers on the altar are in memory of Don.
Thank You to our church family for your thoughts, prayers, cards, words of comfort and contributions to Cayman’s Trust Fund. Your support during this difficult time has been wonderful and so appreciated.
Marc & Cayman Herrera; Susan Paterson
Mark your calendars for Church Conference Meeting, 1:00 p.m. October 4, 2015. Pastor Parish Committee will meet with District Superintendent at 12:20 p.m.
It’s almost time! Items for our Trash to TreasuresSale which will be held on May 15th may be brought to the church on Wednesday, May 13th or Thursday, May 14th during regular church office hours. The gym is not available until those days because of God Works meals. Remember – NO CLOTHING. Thanks for your help.
Planting Day Is Back! The weather is finally getting warmer and it’s time to beautify the church grounds. Don’t forget that Saturday, May 16th, is the day, at 9:00 a.m. to come down and help with the job. “Many hands make light work” and we’re usually done by 11:00 a.m.
A security camera system has been installed covering the parking lot and main hallway /offices. We are presently using a very large, old monitor. If anyone has a flat screen monitor they wish to donate, it would be appreciated. Contact the office or Jerry Johnson for information.
Club 2015 - It is that time again and we need some help from the congregation. We will be selling Club tickets soon and could use some help with this. Dates we are selling are May 20th – 27th during the lunch hours at school. We also are selling during the senior breakfast and then before and after graduation. If you can help us out at all, please contact Holly Thompson at 734-755-7416. Thank you in advance for any help you can give us.
I am pleased to announce that our organist, Inger Oswald, has been accepted into the Master’s Program at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. This is a five year summer program for a Master of Arts in Church Music, which requires the student to spend three weeks each summer at the School in addition to other Course work during the year. The Church Finance Committee voted to offer financial support for tuition during this period but, of course, there are a number of other expenses. If one would feel inclined to offer financial support, a gift can be made payable to the church and earmarked for Inger. Thank you for your consideration.
St. Paul’s Finance Committee: Jerry Johnson, Chairperson
Oaks of Righteousnessis a homeless shelter on E. Second St. in Monroe. It housed 30-45 people per night this past winter and feeds up to 100 people/day. This ministry included transitional housing, warming shelter, food pantry, job and housing placement, dress for success closet, life skills training, and addiction and resource referrals. They are in need of toilet, paper, paper towels, and laundry soap. They also need men’s clothes especially (gently used) shoes. Please put anything you are willing to donate in the container in our Fellowship Hall. If you wish to make a financial donation please put it in an offering envelope labeled “Oaks of Righteousness.” Checks can be made payable to St. Paul’s. Cindy Miller
This Week at St. Paul’s
Sunday, May 10, 2015 - Mother’s Day
9:00 a.m. – Worship
10:00 a.m. – Sunday school classes for all ages
11:00 a.m. – Worship
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
6:00 p.m. – Community dinner
7:00 p.m. –Worship Committee
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Trash to Treasures Sale Set-up
Friday, May 15, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Trash to Treasures Sale- gym
6:00 p.m. – U Care
Saturday, May 16, 2015
9:00 a.m. – Planting day
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Private birthday party
Sunday, May 17, 2015
9:00 a.m. – Worship & Teacher Appreciation
10:00 a.m. – Sunday school classes for all ages
11:00 a.m. – Worship
2:00 p.m. – Bridal shower