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 27, 2013 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.

*Introit

* Call to Worship Psalm 19 pg. 541 Elizabeth Clemens, Liturgist

*Hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus” #88

*Prayer of Confession Loving God, we praise you for having called us your children, your people, your Church. We thank you for setting us apart to be the Body of Christ, his friends, his disciples. Once we were strangers from you and one another, but now we are a holy nation, a royal priesthood, chosen by and precious to you. Unite us in love and equip us for service in Jesus’ name. Amen. (The Church of Scotland, 2013)

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 479Nehemiah 8:1-10

Time with the Children

*Hymn “Blessed Assurance” #345

Sharing our Joys and ConcernsChoral PrayerSilent 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.

Choral Amen

Giving our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory #625*Prayer of Dedication

Anthem “His River, His Peace”

Second Scripture Reading pg. 1018Luke 4:14-21

Sermon “A Living Sermon”

*Hymn “Abide with Me” #419

*Benediction

*Benediction Response“Lord Bless You and Keep You”

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.thechurchofthestraits.com office@churchofthestraits.com

Minister Pastor David WallisHead Ushers Cless Hurlburt /

Tom LimbergOrganists Wayne Clemens/ Loretta MartinekChoir Director Gerry Lou KaniaAccompanist Cidney RothPraise Team Elizabeth ClemensHospitality Chair Jerry PriorChristian Education Anne VieauTreasurer Janet SchaeferFinancial Secretary Sheryl ChildsSecretary Judy Churchill

In the Nursery this week: Colleen and Ariel Durant In the Nursery next week: Need Help!!**Nursery is for 2nd grade and younger, thank you.

Sunday Worship Attendance

1/20/13 10:30 a.m. – 73 1/15/12 10:30 a.m. – 108

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 CALENDARJanuary 27 – February 3, 2013

SUN 3:00 pm AA *Jan. 27

MON 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study* Jan. 28 TUE 9:00 am Women’s EmmausJan. 29

WED 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice*Jan. 30

THR 1:00 pm Disciple IIJan. 31 6-7:30 pm Praise Team Practice *

SAT 9:00 am Men’s EmmausFeb. 2 6:00 pm Couple’s Study *

SUN 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun SchoolFeb. 3 9:30 am Confirmation Class 10:30 am Traditional Worship 3:00 pm AA *

*Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please help! We need volunteers for the nursery and liturgists. Sign-up sheets are in Fellowship Hall. Thank you!

Chancel Choir is back! Rehearsals each Wed. at 6:30 pm. We sing at all services except the 3rd Sunday of the month. If Wednesday night is not possible, you can come Sunday morning at 9:30am in the choir loft. Questions -Gerry Lou 627-7243.

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: Amy Modd, Dwain Sidwell, Scott Harmon, Tia Vassilakos, Mayra Perry, Shannon Cooley, Larry Dodson, Robert Heilman, Suzanna Swart, Annette Deardurff, Wyatt Cameron, Dave Edwards, Betty Kellogg, Sheryl Childs, Bob Neill and family, J.C. Stillwell, Randy Kube, Mary Margaret Cosens, Audrey Nicoloff, Bill Bassett, Sarah Garcia, Ariel Durant, Jamey Jutson, JoAnn Rinehart, Henrietta Seavitt, Lynn Grimes, Ken Laninga, Sr., Chris Harwick, Steven Sprague, Lynn Kania, Donna Keene, Chris Ann Nelson, Rosemary Archer, John Hayes, Kim & Olivia Cerrudo, Gary Keiser, Janet Schaefer, Chuck Sommer, Uncle Royce, Duane Nyboer, Mary Fran Sarto, Lucretia Thomas, Merritt Cole, Glen Bell, Louis Conguy, Jeff Straub, Nick & Eric Moore, Carter & Mindy Quinn, Jessica Schertz, Ron Wallin, Bud Dexel, David and Beverly Miller, Henry Vieau, Danna Marvin, Bob Lampi, Chuck McKinnon, Mike & Peg Morse, 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.

The Church of the StraitsPresbyterian (U.S.A.)

andUnited Methodist

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