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WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS Pastor David Wallis January 1, 2017 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 96:1-9 pg. 592 Ron Schulz, Liturgist *Hymn “One Day” #170 *Prayer of Confession Dear God you gave us new birth, new life, another chance. You forgive over and over again. Help us start this year by praising and thanking you for salvation in Jesus. Amen! *Gloria Patri #623 First Scripture Reading pg. 637 Proverbs 13:1-3 Time with Children *Affirmation of Faith through Song screen “Here I Am to Worship” 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. 1197 James 3:7-12 Sermon “Social Media is Your Frenemy” Communion *Hymn “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” #138 *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.” * Stand if able; Bold = congregational response Happy New Year!
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The Mission of The Church of the StraitsTo worship God faithfully
To grow together spirituallyTo serve Jesus Christ and
our neighbor joyfully… in the power of God’s Spirit.
WELCOME TOTHE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS
Pastor David Wallis
January 1, 2017 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 96:1-9 pg. 592
Ron Schulz, Liturgist
*Hymn “One Day” #170
*Prayer of Confession Dear God you gave us new birth, new life, another chance. You forgive over and over again. Help us start this year by praising and thanking you for salvation in Jesus. Amen!
*Gloria Patri #623
First Scripture Reading pg. 637
Proverbs 13:1-3
Time with Children
*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen “Here I Am to Worship”
Sharing our Joys and ConcernsSilent Prayer and Pastoral PrayerThe 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 OfferingsOffertory Doxology #625*Prayer of Dedication
Second Scripture Reading pg. 1197 James 3:7-12
Sermon “Social Media is Your Frenemy”
Communion
*Hymn “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” #138
*Benediction
How to become a Christian1. 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 14:63. 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 DoGo 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 STAFF307 N. Huron Street • P.O. Box 430
Mackinaw City, MI 49701231-436-8682 Office • 231-436-5765 Fax
231-436-5484 Parsonagewww.thechurchofthestraits.com
[email protected] Minister Pastor David WallisHead Ushers Todd Kohs and
Greg PietrowskiOrganist/Pianist Loretta Martinek Treasurer Janet SchaeferFinancial Secretary Jean HuntSecretary Judy Churchill
In the Nursery:
Today – need someone Next Week – need someone**Nursery is for 1st grade and younger, thanks
Liturgists in Coming Weeks:
Jan. 8 10:30 am – Deb Moore Jan. 15 10:30 am – need someone
Sunday Worship Attendance
12/25/16 10:30 am – 12/27/15 10:30 am – 101
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.
* Stand if able; Bold = congregational response
Happy New Year!
The Mission of The Church of the StraitsTo worship God faithfully
To grow together spirituallyTo serve Jesus Christ and
our neighbor joyfully… in the power of God’s Spirit.
CHURCH CALENDARJanuary 1 - 8, 2017
SUN 1-1 3:00 pm AA
TUE 1-3 noon AA 6:30 pm PPRC Meeting WED 1-4 10-noon Food Pantry
THR 1-5 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 2:00 pm Disciple IV
SUN 1-8 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun Sch. 10:30 am Traditional Worship
3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Meeting
6:00 pm Disciple II
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our new Federation is with A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians or ECO for short. ECO’s mission is to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ. For more information, please see their website at: http://eco-pres.org/ or inquire in the office.
This Christmas Season, 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
Please update the church email address to: [email protected]
No Adult Sunday School the month of December!
Youth Sunday School will resume January 8th at 9:30 am.
Communion ServersDeb Downing Rose LaPointeKen McGuire Pastor Dave Wallis
Women’s Bible Study will resume January 9th at 3:00 pm.
PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards : Ann Craven, Julie Barnett, Cory Leach, Paige Sidwell, Marjorie Censoni, Bill, Mary Murphy, Chip Finnel, Janice, Betty Ruby, Emma Luttrell, Heather Cook, Jim Hogerl, Dave & Ruth Morse, Gretta Brooks, Patricia Pinneri, Jeff Miller, Bill Szubielak, Darlene Krueger, Phil Schmalzried, Eric Moore, Sean Slumka, Janet Esper, Kelly Reynolds, Julie Mallory, Ken Laninga Sr, Matt, Bill Burnett, Riley Proctor, Linda Kapsa, Amy Norris, Linda Kresge, Ted Slenk, Tillie Frazier, Aunt Judy, Chuck Palmer, Kayla, Angie, Janet Schaefer, Abe Canales, Doris Rottschalk, Charles Palmer, Carol Baluk, Pam Vogel, Naomi Comstock, Alex McCready, Gail Selvala, Lois Nast, Jerry Prior, Laura Culbert, Bart Middlebush, Mary Beth Smith, Carl Cooper, Mary Wunsch, Ron Wallin, Janice Wallis, Mickey Woiderski, Doug Bonter, Carol Longyear, Lindsay McGrath, Teresa Gonzales, Susan Janeczek, Brad Atkins, Mary Barrett, Jackson Wallin, Diane Ellman, Lucas Collette, Braylan Blackwell, David Barlow, Jean Keiser, Arvella Tenbrink, Marilyn Cole, Ernie George, Jim Archer, Lisa Emelander, Marty Mol, Mason Brey, Arlene Shanley, Jon Strom, Mike Canales, Mary Fran Sarto, Kate Walugembe, and our Military.
Welcome to Our ServiceThe Church of the Straits
Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) and
United MethodistFederated
The Food Pantry Crew is looking for new or gently used adult sized boots, coats, cold-weather clothing.
