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

September 16, 2012 10:30 a.m.

Welcome and Announcements Please sign our attendance pads; pass it

down the pew and back, take time to note with whom you are sitting, so that you can greet them later.

Please fill out the green Prayer Cards with your joys or prayer concerns. The cards will be collected as we share our Joys and Concerns.

Clink for Kate’s Kids. On the 3rd Sunday of each month we ‘clink’ to raise funds to help “Kate Walugembe’s Kids” and her mission efforts in Uganda. All donations are used to provide for the children’s basic and personal needs. Please reflect on the comfortable life we enjoy and try to extend that comfort to these needy children by giving generously.

* Call to Worship Psalm 47:1-9 pg. 559 Jack Keck, Liturgist

*Congregational Song “Lord Most High”

*Prayer of Confession Dear God, help us to imitate you rather than the world, in Jesus’ name, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 3381 Kings 9:1-9

Service of Baptism for Carter Michael Wallis

Time with the Children

*Congregational Song“The Wonderful Cross”

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 #625*Prayer of Dedication

Special Music Elizabeth Clemens“The Warrior is a Child”

Second Scripture Reading pg. 1169 1Thessalonians 1:4-10

Sermon “Are You Jesus?”

*Congregational Song “You are Holy/Prince of Peace”

*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 STAFF

307 N. Huron Street • P.O. Box 430Mackinaw City, MI 49701

231-436-8682 Office • 231-436-5765 Fax231-436-5484 Parsonage

www.churchofthestraits.com office@churchofthestraits.com

Minister Pastor David WallisHead Ushers Cless Hurlburt /

Tom LimbergOrganists Wayne Clemens/ Loretta MartinekChoir DirectorAccompanist Cidney RothHospitality Chair Jerry PriorCoffee HourChristian Education Anne VieauTreasurer Janet SchaeferFinancial Secretary Sheryl ChildsSecretary Judy Churchill

In the Nursery this week:

In the Nursery next week: **Nursery is for 2nd grade and younger, thank you.

Sunday Worship Attendance09/09/12 10:30 a.m. – 121 09/11/12 10:30 a.m. – 133

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.

* Stand if able; Bold = congregational response

CHURCH CALENDARSeptember 16 – September 23, 2012

SUN 2:00 p.m. MCAAC RecitalSept. 16 3:00 p.m. AA *

TUE 8:30 a.m. Women’s EmmausSept. 18

WED 6-7:30 p.m. Praise Team PracticeSept. 19

SUN 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday SchoolSept. 23 10:30 a.m. Traditional Service

3:00 p.m. AA * *Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Operation Christmas Child – September is hair clips, hair bands & toy jewelry month. The collection box in the Fellowship Hall.

Liturgist, Ushers & Nursery Volunteers needed! Please sign-up in Fellowship Hall… Thanks!

The Monday Women’s Bible Study will be taking a few weeks off. Watch the bulletin for start dates and a new study.

Confirmation Class – Pastor Dave will be having Confirmation Class for all those entering 7th grade and above this school year. Classes will begin on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.! The actual start date has yet to be determined but will be early October and will last through till May of next year. Contact Pastor Dave if you’re interested.

The Mackinaw City Area Arts Council is sponsoring a free recital by local musicians on this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Church of the Straits. Musicians will include both adults and high school student who received excellent ratings at last spring’s Solo and Ensemble Festivals. We hope you will attend and that you will bring your music-loving friends and neighbors.

New Member Class – all those interested in becoming a member of The Church of the Straits are encouraged to participate in a new member class beginning September 23rd at 9:30 am. We will meet for three weeks during the Sunday school hour. You can join the class whether you become a member or not. If you are just interested in the unique nature of this congregation you are welcome to join us. Also, those who want to retain membership at another church have the option of also becoming associate members at this church. Question, call the church office or Pastor Dave!

Three Lakes Academy Fall Classes will begin September 13th. A schedule of classes, times and information can be found on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 906-643-7870 or see the lay academy link at www.presbymac.org.

Presbyterian Women’s Retreat – “A Time for Us” – Rest & Rejuvenation both spiritually and physically will be held September 28-30 at Cedar Campus. If anyone is interested, there is a flier on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Scholarships are available. Registration due by 9-10-12. Contact Jennifer Haskell at 231 599-2946 or by e-mail at torchmjm@gmail.com.

Praise Team Schedule Change: Due to a schedule conflict, Praise Team rehearsals will be held Wednesday nights 6-7:30 p.m. beginning September 12 through October 24 (no rehearsal October 31). Any questions, please call Elizabeth Clemens 231-290-0369. Thank you and my apologies for the last minute change.

Rehearsal for the 2012 Community Christmas Cantata begins Sunday, October 14th, 2:30-4:30 p.m. All voices welcome! This year, the Cantata is “There Is a Rose” and will be performed, Sunday afternoon, December 9th at 2:00 p.m.

Worship and Music Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26 at the church.

Looking for Volunteer Choir Directors! As you know, where there is not a Chancel Choir, we have Volunteer Choir, but we need someone to direct. Or we would love to have someone perform ‘Special Music’. There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall along with a list of suggested hymns. Please let the organist/office know one week in advance of your selection. Thank you!

"Calling All Singers" We are gathering information to see if we can continue our tradition of having a Chancel Choir to support our worship services. There is an "information gathering" survey in the Fellowship Hall. If you enjoy singing please consider sharing with us in this special way. Signing the survey does not commit you to anything yet. It simply gives us a place to start!

The Church of the Straits Presbyterian (U.S.A.)

and United Methodist

Federated

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: Elaine Censoni, Jessica Schertz, Brian McGuire, Sharon Bonter, Sally Raible, Jamie Hingston, Marilyn Young, Jim & Jo Sauter, Tom Limberg, Lydia Sheridan, Ron Wallin, Mike Krueger, Stephanie Dates, Cris Bayersdorfer, Calvin Charboneau, Bob Heilman, Karen DeLong, Jackie Langridge, Bud Dexel, Mike Hernandez, David and Beverly Miller, Jerry Archer, Duane Darrow, Fred Provost, Chuck Jewell, Kurt Kapp, Ella Malace, Lana Lane, Henry Vieau, John Benefiel, Phyllis Dale, Lynn Dobrolewski, Megan Dombrowski, Danna Marvin, Bob Lampi, Chuck McKinnon, Mike & Peg Morse, David Boyer, Polli, Karen Paquet, Colleen Durant, Nancy Sheldon, James Nachman, Rich Hawkins, James Petrimoulx, Pam Snow, Rachel Kwiatkowski, Evelyn Kapp, Sandi Wall, Connie Chevalier, Dave Dodson, Dick Dunn, Andy Radle, Fran Sarto, Jane Haupt, Pastor Bob Jones, Eve Pichel, Bud Darrow, Doug Boyce, Carolynn Kohs, Chris Bovée, Joyce Hall, Matt Wallis, Suzanne Darrow, Kate Walugembe, Ellen Hicks, and our Military.

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