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

July 9, 2017 9 & 11 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 1 pg. 532

Teri Bach, Liturgist 9 a.m.Ann Hayes, Liturgist 11 a.m.

*Hymn #409“I Know Whom I Have Believed”

*Prayer of Confession Freedom is costly. Why do we choose slavery to sin instead of freedom in Christ, like the Israelites wanted slavery in Egypt instead of the Promised Land? Thank you God for paying the price for us, in Jesus’ name, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 739Isaiah 61:1-3

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen

“Worthy is the Lamb”

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. 1151

Galatians 2:1-5

Sermon “Freedom, It’s All a Matter of Perspective!”

*Hymn “It Took a Miracle” #524

*Benediction

Please join us for refreshments after the 9:00 service in Fellowship Hall.

Everyone is welcome!

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

cotsoffice@yahoo.com Minister Pastor David WallisHead Ushers Todd Kohs and

Greg PietrowskiOrganist/Pianist Loretta Martinek Treasurer Janet SchaeferFinancial Secretary Jean HuntSecretary Judy Churchill

In the Nursery:

**Nursery is for 1st grade and younger, thanks

Liturgists in Coming Weeks:

July 16 9:00 am – Les Jackson July 16 11:00 am – Deb Moore July 23 9:00 am – Calvarymen July 23 11:00 am – Calvarymen

Sunday Worship Attendance

7/02/17 9am – 76 11am – 1157/03/16 9am – 101 11am – 74

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

CHURCH CALENDARJuly 9 – July 16, 2017

SUN 7-9 2:00 pm Peg Smith Memorial 3:00 pm AA 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting

MON 7-10 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study

TUE 7-11 10:00 am VBS Meeting noon AA 6:30 pm PPRC Meeting SAT 7-15 9:00 am Men’s Accountability

SUN 7-16 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:15 am Adult Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 3:00 pm AA 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you have not scheduled your appointment for the new Church Directory, please call the church office! We want everyone in the directory – even if you are only here in the summer or occasionally. You do not have to be a member.

We have set the date for VBS – August 7-11. Anyone wishing to volunteer please call Judy in the office. The theme this year will be Rainforest! Please, please, please save paper towel tubes, aluminum foil tubes, wrapping paper and plastic wrap tubes for one of the crafts, thanks!

There is a list of ‘needed items’ in Fellowship Hall that you can sign up to bring. Easier than the ‘grocery style list’ that I passed out last year – this way we won’t get doubles/triples of some things and none of others! There are also little green slips that you can take with you, so you remember what you signed up to bring! Thank you in advance for supporting VBS! ~ Judy

Summer Services at 9 & 11 am! This means we need ushers/greeters and liturgists for both services. Coffee Hour will be held between the two services. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall, thanks!

For Operation Shoebox –July items are pencil sharpeners, small calculators, kazoos or anything you see on sale that would fit in a box!

July 23rd we welcome back the Calvarymen Quartet at both services. Following is the Annual Church Picnic, here at the church. Everyone is welcome – just bring your appetite!

"I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made."  Psalm 139:14

There are free cards titled, "ABSTINENCE says.. " available in the fellowship hall. The card advocates sexual abstinence.  Its message rings truth and dignity.  May this card assist you in guiding your youth to seek His plan and walk in His Spirit. ~Ann McClue

Next Week is Clink for Kate’s Kids!

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards: Lila, Eleanor Crisp, Nancy Shauger, Bill Burnett, Brendan Zabik, Mary Sikkens, Robb & Jacob HarrisonMarilyn Cole, Dean Bennett, Mary Lee Anderson, Barb Lewis, Jean Keiser, Janelle Bancroft, Pastor Mitchell, Jane Bell, Phyllis Paquet, Linda Irwin, Bill (brother-in-law of Tim Zabik), Mary Marquis, Dawn Vickers, Ann Churchill, Desiree Colyer and friend Ashley, Cindy Cotway, Dan Clark, Jerry Prior, Jim Marks, Bill Nowaske, Dick Alexander, Carolyn Kohs, Bruce & Elaine Bernard, Jen Cole, Gregory Swanson, Julie Burnett, Chip Finnel, Jim Hogerl, Ruth Morse, Bill Szubielak, Sean Slumka, Janet Esper, Kelly Reynolds, Julie Mallory, Riley Proctor, Linda Kapsa, Amy Norris, Tillie Frazier, Chuck Palmer, Kayla, Janet Schaefer, Doris Rottschalk, Charles Palmer, Pam Vogel, Bart Middlebush, Mary Beth Smith, Ron Wallin, Janice Wallis, Mickey Woiderski, Doug Bonter, Carol Longyear, Teresa Gonzales, Brad Atkins, Mary Barrett, Jackson Wallin, Diane Ellman, Lucas Collette, Braylan Blackwell, David Barlow, Arvella Tenbrink, Ernie George, Lisa Emelander, Marty Mol, Mason Brey, Jon Strom, Mike Canales, Mary Fran Sarto, Kate Walugembe, and our Military.

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