First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Traverse City, Michigan
February 16, 2014
Welcome to our visitors and guests!
We hope and trust that all will experience God
this morning as we worship.
We welcome Pastor Ron Folkersma to the pulpit today. Pastor Ron is a former member of this church.
He is a retired pastor of the Wayside Chapel.
Worship Servants for Feb. 16
Worship Leader: Ed Scarbrough
Elders: John Darrow, Val Stone
Diaconate: * Jackie Wyatt, Nancy Watson
Dawn VanAntwerp, Roy VanAntwerp
Greeters: Ed & Sandy Scarbrough
Scripture Readings for Sunday, February 23, 2014
Psalm 19:7-14, Romans 12:14-21, Matthew 5:38-47
Readers: Rocky Stone, Ed Scarbrough
Children’s Message: Diana Dumouchelle
*** Please stand during these times of worship if you are able.
Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Passing of the Peace
**Opening Song “10,000 Reasons”
First Reading John 14:15-21
Brandon Barth
Cross references:
A. Psalm 29:1 : ver 2; 1Ch 16:28
B. Psalm 29:1 : S 2Sa 1:19; Ps 103:20; Isa 10:13
C. Psalm 29:1 : Ps 8:1
D. Psalm 29:2 : S 1Ch 16:29; Ps 96:7-9
E. Psalm 29:3 : Job 37:5
F. Psalm 29:3 : S Ps 24:7; Ac 7:2
G. Psalm 29:3 : S 1Sa 2:10; Ps 18:13; 46:6; 68:33; 77:17; Jer 10:13; 25:30; Joel 2:11; Am 1:2
H. Psalm 29:3 : S Ex 15:10
I. Psalm 29:4 : Ps 68:33
J. Psalm 29:5 : S Jdg 9:15
K. Psalm 29:6 : Ps 114:4
L. Psalm 29:6 : Dt 3:9
M. Psalm 29:6 : S Nu 23:22; Job 39:9; Ps 92:10
N. Psalm 29:7 : Eze 1:14; Rev 8:5
O. Psalm 29:8 : Nu 13:26; S 20:1
P. Psalm 29:9 : Isa 2:13; Eze 27:6; Am 2:9
Q. Psalm 29:9 : Ps 26:8
R. Psalm 29:10 : Ge 6:17
S. Psalm 29:10 : S Ex 15:18
T. Psalm 29:11 : S Ps 18:1; 28:8; 68:35
U. Psalm 29:11 : S Lev 26:6; S Nu 6:26
Invocation
** Praise Song “Everlasting God”
Second Reading Romans 8:18-27 Dave Barth
Offering Meditation
Offertory
Offertory Music “Thank You for Your Blessings On Me”
“Lead Me, Guide Me”
Pastor Ron Folkersma
** Doxology
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.
A Time for Children
With Ed Scarbrough
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Song of Preparation
“Communion”
Communion Meditation
The Lords Supper at First Christian Church is an open table; all who believe and confess that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior are encouraged to partake.
**Please partake of the bread as you are served; hold the cup –we will drink it together following a Communion prayer.
Communion Prayer
Prayer for Illumination
May God through His Holy Spirit open the hearts and minds
of both congregation and pastor to the preaching and understanding of His Holy Scripture.
Scripture Psalm 103
Message Pastor Ron Folkersma
“The Benefits”
Invitation
**Closing Song “I Am Free”
** Benediction
Postlude
Happy Birthday!
2/16 Brent Harshman, Dee Geer
2/19 Alex Scott
2/22 Ross Williams
2/24 Janet Hintz
2/26 Pat Barnes
2/27 Betty Dunham, Kathy Esman
Happy Anniversary! 2/22 John & Pat Bristol
2/28 John & Ann Darrow
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Fitness Ministry
Join us at 5:30 each Wednesday.
Newcomers are welcome!
Discover this fun way to gain strength, become more agile and improve your overall health.
Join Ed Scarbrough or Tamera Olin
Financial Report
Week 32 (January 29 – February 14)
General Income $ 104,473.71
Actual Expenses 90,421.70
Difference $ 14,052.01
Needed to Meet Budget $ 116,544.00 ($3,642.00 weekly)
Over/Under Budget $ 12,070.29
Roof Capital Account – Goal by 2015 - $50,000.00
Current amount in RCA 60,765.57
A new Bible Study is about to begin!
A ‘Foundational Bible Study’ is being offered by Derrick and Mary Lou Scacciaferro.
The group will meet Tuesday evenings - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm for the next 6-8 weeks, depending on how much discussion occurs. There is assigned homework, but not more than an hour's worth every week.
Are you interested? Call Mary Lou at (231) 269-3789.
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Let the FUN begin!
Next Sunday, after worship
all youth – and their families – are invited for lunch and then to participate in some snow activities.
Come prepared with warm outer wear and sleds, tubes, shovels, snow scoops or any other fun tool!
We will team up for some friendly competition in the snow.
Parents are encouraged to join the fun.
In addition to lunch and snow activities, we will meet inside to talk about planning a summer mission trip!
Call your hosts, Tim or Diana at 938-2837 with any questions.
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March 9 – Desserts Galore – Sponsored by our Youth!
Dear Family of God at Frist Christian Church,
It is with affection and appreciation that I say ‘thank you’ for your gracious hospitality for my mother’s funeral and luncheon.
While I have been caring for my mom, Pastor Brett has made numerous adjustments to my schedule, allowing me time for appointments or to respond to an emergency call.
Thank you, Board of Trustees, for allowing me to continue serving here at First Christian while making adjustments to my work week. I will be forever grateful to have been given the opportunity to do both.
Thank you, Diana Dumouchelle and Cindy Walters (and others) for all your work setting up and serving the luncheon – and all the work tearing down and cleaning. Thank you, Pastor Brett for working along side the ladies and delivering the left-over food; and especially for your warm welcome to my Pastor.
Thank you, Bill Augustine for operating the sound system, to Jim Watson for making coffee and all his other help.
Thank you, Sandy, for covering the front desk during my absence.
Thank you, all, for your love and support during this time.
I am SO glad to be a part of this FAMILY OF GOD!
Love, Barbara
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Valentines were truly appreciated by local Nursing Home Residents!
Smiles galore came over the men and women who received a cute card on their dinner tray.
So…thank you for taking the extra time, effort and expense to share these cards. Your effort was appreciated!
This Week at First Christian Church
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Mon. 17 Presidents’ Day / Office Closed
6:30 pm Study & Fellowship
at home of Barbara Adkins
Tues.18 6:45 am Men’s Bible Study
4:30 pm Cheerleaders in the gym
Wed. 19 5:30 pm Fitness Ministry
Thurs. 20 9:30 am Bible Study
4:30 pm Cheerleaders in the gym
6:30 pm Praise Team
Sun.23 9:30 am Christian Education Hour
10:30 am Family Worship
Snow Event!
Youth (with their families) are invited to lunch
and snow activities following worship.
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Pastor…………………………………….Brett Spalding
Accompanist………………………….Emilee Syrewicze
Secretary...... Barbara Lautner
Telephone………………………. …….. (231) 946-4074
Fax……………………………………….(231) 946-5490
Email: Website: http://firstchristianchurchtc.com/
Let us remember those in need of specific prayer:
Those in our local church:
Ethel Adams
Barbara Adkins
Pat Barnes
Bill Candey
Madelyn Chappel
Jim Chereskin
Allie Derouin
Sunrise Goss
Jane Hansknecht
Letha Harshman
Wayne Hintz
Glenn Neihardt
Rocky Stone
Mike Thayer
Maggie Velazquez
Keith Watson
Family of Betty Hadley
Family of Veronica Pokoj (Barbara Lautner’s mom)
Others we know and care about:
Pastor Saeed Abedini
Tim Brown, Norma’s son-in-law
Stacey, VanAntwerp’s daughter
Trish, Carolyn & Mike’s dtr-in-law
David, Rocky’s nephew
Terry, Barbara’s brother-in-law
Diana Sparks, Vera’s daughter
Karen Peabody, friend of Spaldings
Dave Barth’s mother
Emily, friend of Scarbroughs
Ray Conkling, Friend of Chereskins
Lent is coming soon!
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5th and ends at Easter.
During this time of preparation, the worship committee has many activities planned to help us slow down and reach out to God in worship, praise, meditation and prayer.
In addition to the worship services listed below the worship committee invites you to join in the following:
Read the Bible Aloud in the Sanctuary: Together as a congregation we will read the entire Bible aloud in the quiet of the sanctuary during lent. Come in anytime and begin reading where the previous person left off. Our goal will be to read the entire Bible aloud during the season of Lent.
Lent and Holy Week Devotional: The Elders at First Christian Church have written a short devotional for Lent and Holy Week. There is a devotion you can share and discuss with your family and friends during each week of Lent and then there is a devotion to share for each day of Holy Week.
Ash Wednesday: In addition to morning worship the sanctuary will be open until at least 7pm in the evening for those who wish to partake of communion and receive the ashes.
Choir: The choir will be singing for worship during the season of Lent. The choir will practice on Thursday’s at pm. Please come out and join this group to worship and praise God during this Holy Season of Lent.
Worship Services:
· Ash Wednesday Morning Worship Service 7am
· Maundy Thursday Sedar Supper Celebration
· Maundy Thursday Worship Service 7pm
· Good Friday Morning Worship 6:45am
· Easter Sunday Worship 10:30am
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