WELCOME TO
THE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS
Pastor David Wallis
November 27, 2016 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 2:1-8 pg. 532
Bill Marvin, Liturgist
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Ron & Ann McClue,
Mike, Michelle & George Karll
*Hymn #135
“While Shepherd Watched Their Flocks”
*Prayer of Confession
Advent is upon us, O God! What did we expect? What do we expect? What have you given? It’s Jesus, and we rejoice in the unveiling of the Incarnate One, Amen!
*Gloria Patri #623
First Scripture Reading pg. 717
Isaiah 42:1-9
Service of Baptism
Time with Children
*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen
“Messiah’s Song”
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
Doxology #625
*Prayer of Dedication
Second Scripture Reading pg. 1018
Luke 4:14-21
Sermon “What Did They Expect?”
*Hymn #120
“The Advent of Our God”
*Benediction
Please join us for refreshments after the service in Fellowship Hall.
Everyone is welcome!
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.”
What to Do
Go 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 STAFF
307 N. Huron Street • P.O. Box 430
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
231-436-8682 Office • 231-436-5765 Fax
231-436-5484 Parsonage
www.thechurchofthestraits.com
Minister Pastor David Wallis
Head Usher
Organist/Pianist Loretta Martinek
Treasurer Janet Schaefer
Financial Secretary Jean Hunt
Secretary Judy Churchill
In the Nursery:
Today – need someone
Next Week – need someone
**Nursery is for 1st grade and younger, thanks
Liturgists in Coming Weeks:
Dec. 4 10:30 am – Ron Schulz
Dec. 11 10:30 am – need someone
Sunday Worship Attendance
11/20/16 10:30 am – 95
11/22/15 10:30 am – 108
Flowers: If you wish to have flowers on the Altar for any occasion, please contact the church office at 436-8682.
Hearing Devices are available from the sound booth. Please turn the device off and return it to the sound booth after the service.
CHURCH CALENDAR
November 27 – December 4, 2016
SUN 11-27 3:00 pm AA
5:00 pm Prayer Meeting
6:00 pm Disciple II
MON 11-28 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study
TUE 11-29 noon AA
7:00 pm BOG Meeting
WED 11-30 10-noon Food Pantry
THR 12-01 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast
2:00 pm Disciple IV
SAT 12-03 9:00 am Men’s Group
10:00 am Cantata Rehearsal
SUN 12-04 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun.School
10:00 am Children’s Bell Choir
10:30 am Traditional Worship
12:00 pm Hanging of the Greens
3:00 pm AA
5:00 pm Prayer Meeting
6:00 pm Disciple II Class
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Donations from the Thanksgiving Envelopes will benefit the Food Pantry.
Calling all Children ages 4 and up… We’ve started a Children’s Bell Choir. Practice is each Sunday at 10:00 am. Children need not attend Sunday School to play the bells.
The Food Pantry Crew is looking for new or gently used adult sized boots, coats, cold-weather clothing.
Starting today, let us remember how blessed we are because of Jesus. In the Fellowship Hall is a poster where you can sign your Christmas greetings to our Church Family instead of sending them a Christmas card. Next to it is a box to place your stamp money or contribution, with the donation going towards helping someone heat their home this winter.
Love in Christ, Your Mission Committee
WANTED: knitted/crocheted/store bought hats & mittens for K-3rd grade kids in the Mackinaw City School. Bring to the church or office marked Attn: Marita Archer. Let’s keep the children warm ♥♥
Hanging of the Greens immediately following worship next Sunday. There will be a light lunch served for all the workers. Stay after church and help decorate for Christmas!
Coming Up:
Poinsettia Orders Due – Friday, December 9
Wallis Open House, Sat., December 10, 6-8 pm
Cantata – Sunday, December 11, 2 pm
Annual Potluck – Sunday, December 18