WELCOME TO
THE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS
Pastor David Wallis
November 10, 2013 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..
Next Sunday is ‘Clink for Kate’
* Call to Worship Psalm 98:1-3 pg. 592
Ray Roth, Liturgist
*Hymn “We Will Glorify” #72
*Prayer of Confession
Lord, ministry should be a privilege yet we make it a burden. Fill our hearts with your desires and may we be in abundant ministry, through Christ our Lord, Amen!
*Gloria Patri #623
First Scripture Reading pg. 733
Isaiah 55:1-6
Time with the Children
*Affirmation of Faith through Song #438
“Cleanse Me”
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
Volunteer Choir #345
“Blessed Assurance”
Second Scripture Reading pg. 1083
Acts 6:1-7
Sermon
“Getting Broader Through Ministry”
*Hymn “Love Lifted Me #505
*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.”
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
Organists Wayne Clemens/
Loretta Martinek
Choir Director
Accompanist Cidney Roth
Praise Team Elizabeth Clemens Christian Education Anne Vieau
Treasurer Janet Schaefer
Financial Secretary Sheryl Childs
Secretary Judy Churchill
In the Nursery this week Next Week
Need someone Need someone
Liturgists In Coming Weeks:
11/17 Hannah Flemming
11/24 Need someone
**Nursery is for 2nd grade and younger, thanks
Sunday Worship Attendance
11/03/13 10:30 am 127
11/04/12 10:30 am 115
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 10 – 17, 2013
SUN. 11/10 3:00 pm AA *
6:00 pm Disciple I Class
MON. 11/11 No Women’s Bible Study
TUE. 11/12 9:00 am Women’s Emmaus
5:30 pm PPRC Meeting
THR. 11/14 2:00pm Disciple III
SAT. 11/16 9:00 am Men’s Emmaus/Promise Keepers Meeting
SUN. 11/17 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun School
10:30 am Traditional Worship
11:30 am Mission Lunch *
3:00 pm AA *
6:00 pm Disciple I Class
*Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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We need volunteers!! If you would like to serve by being an usher/greeter, liturgist or nursery helper, sign-up sheets are in Fellowship Hall.
The Schaefers, Durants and Coles have graciously agreed to host the Community Thanksgiving Dinner here at COS, Thursday, November 28th. Dinner will be served at 1pm. Please bring a dish to pass and your table service. There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall or for more information, call Janet Schaefer 436-5180
The 25th Anniversary of the Cheboygan Crisis Pregnancy Center will be celebrated with its annual Banquet and Silent Auction, Thursday, November 21st at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cheboygan. Keynote Speaker, Joy Barrow, the first director of the CPC. Doors open at 5:00 for silent auction, Dinner at 6:00 (Homemade turkey sit-down dinner with all the trimmings!) Advance Tickets Only - available through Judy Churchill in the church office, $20.00. Anyone interested in making a dessert for the dinner is so appreciated!!!
Altar Flowers this morning are in loving memory of Hugh Murray on his 90th birthday, from Marianne.
Altar Flowers this morning in patriotic red, white, and blue are placed by Joan Pepper to commemorate Veterans Day. We are all indebted to those men and women who serve or have served our country in our armed forces.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes are now in Fellowship Hall, and are due back by Tuesday, November 19th. Donations for boxes are welcome as well as monetary donations to help with shipping. If you have any questions, call Judy 436-8682.
The Missions Committee will be hosting a “Safe Travels” luncheon for the Walugembes as they prepare to return to Uganda. A picnic style lunch will be served after church November 17th. Hot dogs and all the fixin’s by donation. Come and wish Kate, Peter and the boys goodbye and safe travels!
Any children wanting to participate in the Harvest Processional please meet downstairs after the Time with Children today and next Sunday. The event is Sunday, November 24th (the Sunday before Thanksgiving).
St. Anthony’s Annual Holiday Gift Expo, Saturday, November 16th, 11am – 3pm at the Parish Life Center. Free Admission, Door Prizes, Bake Sale, Money Raffle, Lunch. Several New Venders this Year - Something for Everyone!!
A Fundraiser to defray the medical cost of Charles “Chuck” McCumby’s battle with cancer. Chuck is a veteran and a lifelong resident of the Mackinaw, Carp Lake area. Benefit will be held Monday, November 11th at the Pancake Chef, from 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Spaghetti with meat sauce, Fettuccine Alfredo, Salad, Rolls & Dessert. Donation - $10. Donations can be made out and sent to the Pancake Chef, noted “C. McCumby”.
**Anyone who would like to donate a dessert, call BJ at 436-5578.
It’s Not Too Late to Make a Pledge for 2014!!
Stewardship Forms are in Fellowship Hall.
The Food Pantry will be open every Tuesday from 2-4 pm and Thursday from 10am – noon.
Hanging of the Greens will be held on Saturday, November 30th from 1-2:30 pm. There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall if you can help. Questions, call Dawn Edwards at 231-420-2979.
Wishing a Very ,Very Happy 90th Birthday
to Florence Tracy this Tuesday, November 13th!!!