WELCOME TO
THE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS
Pastor David Wallis
November 1, 2015 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 16:1-11 pg. 538
Hannah Flemming, Liturgist
*Hymn #380
“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
*Prayer of Confession
Dear God, we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. What do they see? We want to hear you say to us when this life is over, “Well done thou good and faithful servant”. There are many today that have already heard that call, in Jesus’ name, Amen!
*Gloria Patri #623
First Scripture Reading pg. 496
Job 1:6-12
Time with Children
*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen
“I Can Only Imagine”
A Litany of Remembrance see insert
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. 1160
Ephesians 6:10-13
Sermon “The Anatomy of a Saint!”
*Hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee” #364
*Benediction
Please join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall following Worship.
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 Cless Hurlburt
Organist/Pianist Loretta Martinek
Treasurer Janet Schaefer
Financial Secretary Jean Hunt
Secretary Judy Churchill
In the Nursery:
Today – Jean Hunt
Next Week – Jamey and Kim Jutson
**Nursery is for 1st grade and younger, thanks
Liturgists in Coming Weeks:
Nov. 8st 10:30 am – Deb Moore
Nov. 15th 10:30 am – Danna Marvin
Sunday Worship Attendance
10/25/15 10:30 am 101
10/26/14 10:30 am 127
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.
CHURCH CALENDAR
November 1- 8, 2015
SUN 11-1 Bake Sale!!!
2:00 pm Cantata Rehearsal
3:00 pm AA*
5:00 pm Prayer Meeting*
6:00 pm Disciple II
MON 11-2 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study
TUE 11-3 6:00 pm PPRC Meeting
WED 11-4 10am-noon Food Pantry
THR 11-5 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast
2:00 pm Disciple IV
FRI 11-6 2:00 pm Shoebox Packing Party
SUN 11-8 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun. Sch*
10:30 am Traditional Worship
2:00 pm Cantata Rehearsal
3:00 pm AA *
5:00 pm Prayer Meeting*
6:00 pm Disciple II
* Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome
ANNOUNCEMENTS
It’s Shoe Box Time! There will be a shoe box packing party Friday November 6 at 2:00 pm – everyone is welcome to help!! Empty Shoe Boxes are in Fellowship Hall if you want to do your own, but remember they need to be returned by Wed., Nov. 18th. Questions, call Judy, 436-8682.
Our SuperHero – Benefit for Jackson Wallin
Please join us Sunday, November 8th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm – Audie’s Restaurant Spaghetti Dinner
Adults - $7 * Kids 5 & under - $2 * Kids 6-10 - $5
Live Auction ~ 50/50 drawing ~ Pick a card raffle
Jackson, the son of Justin & Allison, is 6 years old and was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. He is receiving treatment at Devos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. All funds raised help the family with medical bills and travel expenses.
Donations accepted at any Citizens National Bank Locations under “Jackson Wallin”.
The Food Pantry will open for the 2015-2016 season on November 4th from 10am - noon. The Pantry will continue this schedule for the winter months. Donations can be dropped off at the church M-F, 9am-2pm. Cash donations can be made to The Church of the Straits c/o the food pantry. Questions, call Rose LaPointe at 436-5307.
St. Anthony’s Annual Holiday Expo – Saturday, November 14th, 11am – 3pm. Free admission, bake sale, door prizes, lunch available.
My wife and I would like to say thank you from the depths of our soul for your generosity, love and care for us and our family. We have always felt blessed to be here and you have always supported us as we walk our journey in Christ together. I believe we may be heading to Florida again sometime this Spring because of your benevolence. Thank you again and know that you are soooooo loved!!! ~Pastor Dave
The First Aid Box and Heart Monitor have been moved from the kitchen to the nook near the acolyte candle sticks and name tags.
Doug and Ann Fouty have graciously agreed to host the Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Sign-up in Fellowship Hall to attend and/or help out. Call Doug at 231-420-2518 with questions.