ALLEN PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Service for the Lord’s Day - June 11, 2017 - Trinity Sunday

Welcome! All are welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Whether you are a member or a visitor, we hope you feel at home here.

Please join us immediately following this service for a picnic.

PRE-SERVICE MUSIC “Start a Fire” Unspoken The Thrive Band

WELCOME

PRELUDE “Love (Okwagala Kwe)” Tomlin and others

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 8) Leader: O Lord, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. People: When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; Leader: what are human beings that you are mindful of us, mortals that you care for us? People: You have given us dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under our feet, Leader: the sheep and oxen, and the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea. People: O Lord, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

*HYMN “Morning Has Broken” Words by Higham Traditional melody

Morning has broken like the first morning; Blackbird has spoken like the first bird.

Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning! Praise for them springing fresh from the Word!

Sweet the rain's new fall sunlit from heaven; Like the first dewfall on the first grass.

Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden; Sprung in completeness where His feet pass.

Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning Born of the one light Eden saw play!

Praise with elation, praise every morning; God's recreation of the new day!

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of grace, love, and communion, we confess that we have failed to love you with all our hearts, souls, and minds; and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We ignore your commandments, stray from your way, and follow other gods. Have mercy on us. Forgive our sins and raise us to new life that we may serve you faithfully and give honor to your holy name.

A time of silent, personal prayer.

RESPONSE (“Follow Me” by John Denver)

Follow me where I go, what I do and who I know. Make it part of you to be a part of Me. Follow Me up and down, all the way and all around. Take my hand and say you’ll follow Me.

(repeat)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

PASSING OF THE PEACE Leader: May the peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.

CHILDREN’S SERMON Recognition of Church School Teachers and Staff

PREPARING FOR THE WORD “Ancient Words” DeShazo Words of life, words of hope, give us strength, help us cope. In this world where e’er we roam, ancient words will guide us home. Ancient words, ever true, changing me and changing you,

We have come with open hearts. O let the ancient words impart.

READING FROM THE SCRIPTURES Matthew 28:16-20

SERMON “1,2,3” Rev. Jim Faile

*HYMN “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” Lyte

Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven; To His feet thy tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Who like me, His praise should sing?

Come and worship, come and worship, Praise the everlasting King!

Praise Him for his grace and favor. To our fathers in distress; Praise him, still the same forever, Slow to chide and swift to bless.

Come and worship, come and worship. Glorious in his faithfulness.

God our father tends and spares us, Well our feeble frame he knows In his hands he gently bears us. Rescues us from all our foes.

Come and worship, come and worship. Widely as his mercy goes

Angels, help us to adore Him, Ye behold Him face to face; Sun and moon, bow down before Him; Dwellers all in time and space,

Come and worship, come and worship. Praise with us the God of grace!

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (from the Brief Statement of Faith) We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by

grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us to-gether with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

OFFERING OF OUR TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE

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OFFERTORY “Glorious Day” Casting Crowns PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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.

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH ADVISORS

COMMISSIONING MISSION TRIP PARTICIPANTS

Max Alvarez, Steven Augustyniak, Ben Church, Kate Dmitruchina, Lily Doherty, Annie James, Gabriel Keys, Nolan Keys, John Klein, McKenna Martin, Jack O'Riley,

Luc Prisby, Denise Church, Michelle James, Madison Keys, Sheri Keys, Randall Nicholls, Jeff O'Riley, Kerri Van, Ryan VanWallaghen

ANTHEM “To a Farm in Stony Point” Beethoven 7101 (lyrics by Margo Davis) BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “First Love” Jeremy Horn (Chorus)

Every morning when the sun comes up. And every evening when the day is done. You will be my first love, be my first love. Even when You fill my heart’s desires,

Even when You are consuming fire, You will be my first love, be my first love.

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The officiants for this worship service are Jim Faile and Michelle James.

THE THRIVE BAND

Amy Bowerman, Emily Braun, Michael “Mick” Dinneweth, David Ficken,

Brandon Martin, Neal Petty, Eric Prater, Randall Nicholls, Alex VanWallaghen

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Amy Bowerman, Margo Davis, Susan Ingersoll, Randall Nicholls, Dick Obert

(Special guest: Emily Braun)

Please stay for food, fun and fellowship

Annual Picnic hosted by the Deacons

Allen Park Presbyterian Church ….in the Heart of Allen Park

It’s Summertime!

by Interim Pastor Jim Faile

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Or so we are promised. June brings graduations and baccalaureates, end of the regular school year from preschool to grade 12. Also Father’s Day, the High School Mission Trip to Stony Point NY. July brings camps at Wakanda, August brings Hero Central, a new version of Vacation Bible School in the evenings.

Summer brings a more casual worship and fewer church meetings (yay!). Not to mention vacations, weekends up north, family reunions and other opportunities to get away from it all.

Life at Allen Park Presbyterian Church goes on as well. Sunday services continue each week at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel, a brief service and communion followed by an earlier start to the Sabbath day.

Worship in the Sanctuary remains scheduled for 10 a.m. The Third Service and the Thrive Band will take a break until the fall. I invite and encourage all to attend any of these lively services throughout the year and experience all that God is doing and the different ways of giving thanks and praise. Please

remember that expenses continue through the summer months; the church counts on your faithful giving all year round.

The life of the church will continue this summer – much needed repairs and maintenance are underway, thanks to the faithful efforts of the Trustees. The Worship Committee continues the search for an interim choir director. There will be a full financial audit of the church accounts, and the Mission Self-Study team will be continuing their work including the results of the New Beginnings Study in preparing a document that accurately describes the life mission and ministry of this church. When approved by Session and the Presbytery’s Committee on Ministry, the next phase of the search process for a called pastor can begin.

And Deacons, Session, Trustees and committees will be getting ready for the new program year starting in the fall.

My family and I will be away on vacation from June 27 through July 12. Pastoral coverage will be available with Michelle and other area Presbyterian clergy.

I wish you all a most pleasant summer of refreshment and renewal in body, mind, and spirit!

“Equip and Empower”

by Michelle James, Associate Pastor

And now summer’s upon us! How did that happen? School’s will close for the summer, families will head out for vacation, cottages up north will be inhabited and the sun will be shining! That’s what summer does for us. Summer’s arrival doesn’t mean summer will enjoy all those things. We will, but summer enables it all to happen!

Your church staff is much like summer. We’re not the ones who “do church” for you, but instead we’re the ones who enable you to get out and “be the church.” While we don’t teach classes, we can help you get the word out. While we don’t run committee meetings, we can help with set up if you need it. While we don’t fix the meals for ChristNet or Fifth Sundays, we can reserve the kitchen or the bus for you, and even find a driver if you’re not a trained APPC bus driver.

Our job as your church staff is to help you be the best disciple, the most faithful follower of Christ that you can be! Our job is to equip you for your work and empower you to get it done. How? Just call, text or email! You can even meet us face-to-face if you prefer. All you need to ask, and we’ll be happy to help.

Be sure to send us your meeting dates, room or vehicle reservation requests, or equipment needs, and we’ll get them where they need to go and see that you’re all set. Need a pastoral visit? Be sure to let us know and we’re happy to visit, but we can’t if we aren’t aware of the need. Just like you, we’re here to serve! Just let us know how we can best equip you for your work and empower you in your ministry!

PS – We’ve put an online reservation form up on our website to equip you to make your reservations! Check it out at: appc.us/forms

Prayer Shawl Ministry Sandra Sourbeck - sandysour@aol.com

313-386-9135

The Prayer Shawl/Baptismal Wash Cloth ministry is off and running. The meetings will take place in the

fall on the fourth Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the parlor. If you would like to be “working” this

summer, please contact leader, Sandra Sourbeck for details. You can bring your work to the first meeting

on September 25th.

Canned Baked Beans Canned Spaghetti Sauce Cereal Bagged/Boxed Potatoes Oatmeal Bagged/boxed noodle & sauce Boxed/bagged stuffing mix Pancake mix Canned meat (chicken, pork, beef) Jelly and Jam

Peanut Butter Canned Fruit Brownie and Cookie Boxed Mix Syrup Macaroni and cheese Noodles Boxed or powered milk Soup (including cream of

mushroom soup, etc.) Chili

Canned Vegetables Canned meals Canned beans Hamburger Helper Type Boxed

meals Juice boxes Canned tomato products Canned pork and beans Paper grocery bags Empty Copier Paper Boxes

Helping Hands Food Pantry — Ongoing Needs

High School Mission Trip to Stony Point Retreat Center - June 18-24 Thank you for your support.

Please pray for our success!

Shipmates Camp - July 6-9 (Directors: Guy and Joanne Taylor) Cost: $100 per adult, $50 for 6 to 27 years old (under 5 is free) or $265 for family with

same address

Youth Camps are for those entering these grades during the 2017-18 school year

5th-6th Grade Camp - July 9-14 (Director: Carrie

O’Riley) Cost: 280

7th/8th Grade Camp - July 16-21 (Directors: Denise Church, Sheri Keys, Ryan VanWallaghen) Cost: 280

3rd/4th Grade Camp - July 23-26 (Directors:

Madison Keys and Kerri Van) Cost: 170

Waverunners/Family Camp - July 27-30 (Director: Kerri Van) Cost: $100 per adult, $50 for 6 to 27 years

old (under 5 is free) or $265 for family with same address

Friendship Group Camp - August 6-9

(Leader: Carol Webb) Cost: $100

Choir Camp - August 10-13 (Director: Susan Ingersoll) Cost: $100 per adult, $50

for 6 to 27 years old (under 5 is free) or $265 for family with same address

Young Adult Closing Camp - August 17-20

(Leaders: Kerri Van and Madison Keys)

“In life and death, we belong to God. We trust in God alone, who loves us and

enriches us with abundant gifts.”

SCAN TO GIVE TO APPC

Did you know? We now accept credit cards in the office!??

For our 2017 Mission Team as the travel to Stony Point Retreat Center in New York—June 18-24

FOR THE FAMILES OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Alanna Gehringer - May 12 (Friend of Stella Migliore) Wally Bach - May 7 (father of Roger (Laura) Bach and Linda (Julius) Roberts Tami Bruce - May 1 (friend of Sue Maxey)

FOR THOSE FACING SURGERY Neal Petty (June 12) Paula Skiba (June 18) Norma Bentley (June 20) Judie Cheff Diane Gadigian (Daughter-in-law of Louella Gadigian)

RECOVERING - SURGERY/HOSPITALIZATION Margaret Hollowell Mary Ann Grenke Marian VandenBergh Rose Harris (Mother of Julius (Jennifer) Jones) and the congregation of New Braunfels Baptist Church in Texas Esther Boughner (Mother of Joel (Cheryl) Boughner)

HAVING TESTS/PROCEDURES/TREATMENT Austin Tomlinson (Son of coworker of Robin Mettes) Madison Keys Lisa Shea (Friend of Eric Prater) Sophia Fisette (Toddler - Granddaughter of Norma Bentley’s friend Jan Kohler) Susan Johnson (Sister of Carol Johnson) William Torode (3-year-old son of co-worker of Cheryl Laemmel) Conrad Kozlo (Karin Kozlo’s father-in-law) Dale Condon (Uncle of Eric Prater) Denny Backhus (cousin of McGowans/Alleys) Allan Ingalls (Brother-in-law of Evelyn L. Smith) Eric Prater Patricia Morton (Sister-in-law of Bob & Janet Morton) Ivan Stebbins (Father of Patrick (Ellen) Stebbins) Ralph Kaczmarczyk (Friend of J. Michael Hill) Larry Goullette (Friend of Robin Mettes) Deanna Jones (Friend of Robin Mettes) Tracy Wagle (Nephew of Louella Gadigian) Linda Zara (Friend of Robin Mettes) Jim Buckingham (Friend-Keith & Mary Lou Provost) April MacDonald (Friend of Sue Theeck) Roger Chalmers (friends of Cuthberts)

FOR EMOTIONAL STRENGTH & HEALING Beverly Milotz Lorie Hawkins Jane Hilyer Helen Dimpsey Jim Cameron Jane Marchand Marion Kelleman Tom Riggs Angie Taylor Ceil Pretty Catherine Kirby Doug Goddard

Carolyn Krizanovic Jim Kinard Margaret Green David Long Valerie Hilyer Leo Kozuh Jonathan King Ken Lush Judy Martin Joan Reckinger Mary Ann Froehlich Susan Theeck Pauline Doubek Michele Dam Megan Melling Betty Paisley Joyce Poole Gloria Welch Don Shanley Dick Sample Jennifer Hilyer-Jones Vivian Brooks Richard Henig Tim Marchand Dick Hershberger Norma Ross Ruth Beattie Maxine Masterson Richard Welch Chris and Karin Kozlo Dorothy Foucher Dorothy Adams Nancy Lehecka Leonard Saenz Alana Miller Sandra Jane Greenhill Valarie Bernard (Niece of Irene Barazsu) Angie Bernard (Friend of Bill and Val Bernard) Katherine Beck (Friends of Craig & Karen McGowan) Ashley Wiens Havens (High Risk Pregnancy) Jan Kahler (Friend of Norma Bentley) Dr. Sue Cabadas (friend of Amanda Wiens) Carole Hayward (Sister of Susan (Mike) Hill) Steven McAfee (Nephew of Kathy Wiens) Beth Gilles (Friend of Sandy Sourbeck) Connie Halter (Friend of David & Paula Long) Bruce McGowan (Brother: Craig & Karen McGowan) Amanda Brockmiller (Friend of Andrea Carlson) Sheila Leverton (Friend of Judy Martin) Bill Kennedy (Friend of Sue Theeck) Bill Milot (Friend Patty Allen’s family) Aaron Kittredge (Dorothy Lock’s grandson) Sandra Collins (Sister of Patti Johnson) Jeffrey Welch (Gloria Welch’s son) Kathy Moy (Sister of Margaret Fischer) Elaine Cote (Friend of Louella Gadigian) Rick Roy (Friend of Sue Theeck) Gavin Frew (Parents Rob & Erica) (Friends Cuthberts) Kate Patterson (Friend of Amy Bowerman) Laura Krajewski (Friend of Rita Javorski) Leslie Hibbler (Friend of Phil & Nancy Atkinson) Holly Ryan (Granddaughter of Angie Taylor) Greg Fanfalone (Friend of Ronnie Beebe) Brandon Law (Brother of Michael Law, Jr.) Wendy Loomis (Niece of Wendy and Steve Reimers)

A NOTE OF APPRECIATION

The family of Alanna Gehringer have been grateful and appreciative of our concern and prayers for Alanna. She lost her battle with cancer on May. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Stella Migliore

2017 Memorial Ministry Scholarships

The Memorial Ministry of Allen Park Presbyterian Church will award a limited number of scholarships. Applicants must be: A. A member of Allen Park Presbyterian Church. B. Accepted to a college, university, state accredited technical school, state accredited business school

or participating in a continuing education program. C. Accreditation by North Central Association or by the State of Michigan is required.

Application Procedure: ► Completion of application in total. ► Attach all relevant transcripts. ► Provide three recommendations (including name

and phone number).

Applications are available from the Church Office Administrator, Rita Javorski beginning May 15, 2017 at 9 a.m.

Applications are due to Rita Javorski by 4 p.m. on June 15, 2017.

Our Birthdays

June 11 Brandon Whitney

June 12 Carin Maki, Ian Ferguson

June 13 Jill Kleinsmith, Jean Dias, Kathleen Couvreur, Jodi Ramirez, John Nasea, Jr.

June 14 Zackary Cruts, Gerald Sarkozi, Jr.

June 15 Georgia Smith, Connor Cannon

June 16 Morgan Buffa, Mar Juan Dixon, Al Laemmel, Kevin Vaughan, Richard Waun

June 17 Cheryl Kaiser, Reed Huber, Molly Schryer

June 18 Michelle Platek, Kenneth Woods

June 19 James Cameron, Douglas Balsis, Don Temple

June 20 Jennifer Lafferty, Gabrielle Scott, Michelle Donigian, Gabe Keys, Samuel Stros,

Barbara Shutte

June 14 - Pulled Pork and Roasted Potatoes

June 21 - Burger Bar, Salad and Sides

June 28 Last Dinner Until Sept. 13

Taco/Nacho Bar with sides

Special Thanks

Special thanks to the following people who donated their time, talent, treasure and muscles for cleaning, weeding, mulching, planting geraniums and landscaping around the church:

Judy Martin Alice Lieber Karen Seelbach Irene Barazsu Margaret Pagnucco Carol Webb Mary Lou Provost Ryan VanWallaghen Tim Martin Art & Susan Hughes Jack O’Riley Randall Nicholls Olivia Hall Gabriel Keys Nolan Keys Stephen Augustyniak Phil Atkinson Nancy Atkinson It looks beautiful—thanks for the hard work!

SCAN and select the type of emails that you would like to

receive from APPC! Contact Kerri Van

kvan@appc.us if you need assistance!

Speaking of emails: We increased our spam filter on the church emails after the recent global attack. We have heard that we have not responded to some of your emails. Oh no! If you think we are not responding, please call the front desk and leave your name and who you were trying to email! Thanks — we will add you to our safe sender list!

Sunday, June 11 - Trinity Sunday Sexton: Gabe Keys

Worship 8:30 a.m. (Chapel) 9:30 am Blood Pressure Clinic (Parlor)

Worship 10 a.m./ (North lawn) Front Desk: Shirley Slotka

Ushering 2 /Counting 1/Van Driver: Bob Ammon 11 am – Picnic on the North Lawn

12 pm NEW MEMBER’S CLASS (Parlor) 2:30 pm – SESSION MEETS WITH NEW MEMBER’S (Parlor)

6 pm – Venturing Crew (Art Room) No youth choir or youth group

Monday, June 12 6 pm – Girl Scout Cadette/Senior Troop (AR) 6:30 pm – Camp Committee Meeting (Parlor)

6:30 pm – Cub Scout Den Meetings (Fellowship Hall Bldg.) 6:30 pm – Boy Scout Troop Meeting (DR)

6:45 pm – Endowment Meeting (Tower Room) 7pm – Card Making Class (Parlor)

6 pm – Budget & Finance Meeting (Choir Room)

Tuesday, June 13 6 pm - Worship Committee (Adult Choir Room)

6:30 pm – SESSION MINISTRIES (Misc. Rooms) 7:30 pm – SESSION (Parlor)

7:30 pm – AA-Foxhall (Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, June 14 6 pm – VBS Meeting (Oasis Room) - everyone welcome for

fellowship and to “craft” and “plan” with us! 6 pm – SHARE Dinner/Pulled Pork (F.H.) 7 pm – Elisabeth Circle (Member’s Home)

8 pm - AA (Dining Room)

Thursday, June 15 7:30 pm – AA (Fellowship Hall) 7:30 pm – Alanon (Social Room)

Friday, June 16 10:30 am – AA (Dining Room)

Saturday, June 17 8 am –Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Off Site) 3 pm – Merry Mates (Magdaleno Rest.)

8 pm – AA (Dining Room) 9 pm—Mission Trip Lock in

Sunday, June 18 5:15 a.m. Gather to depart on Mission Trip

Worship 8:30 a.m. (Chapel)

10 am- Toddler Care in the Toddler Room

Worship 10 a.m./ (Sanctuary)

Front Desk: Diane Anderson

Ushering 3 /Counting 2 / Van Driver: Steve Stapleton

11 am – TOWN HALL MEETING (Sanctuary)

6 pm – Venturing Crew (Art Room)

VBS at APPC This August APPC Hero Central

“Do Good,

Seek Peace,

And GO after It!”

Psalm 34:14b