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

October 8, 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.

Green Prayer Cards may be filled out with your joys/prayer concerns. Ushers will collect them during prayer time.

*Call to Worship Psalm 37:1-6 pg. 552

Ann Hayes, Liturgist

*Hymn “Trusting Jesus” #355 *Prayer of Confession Wesley’s Prayer Lord, make me what you will. I put myself fully into your hands:

put me to doing, put me to suffering, let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you, let me be full, let me be empty, let me have all things, let me have nothing.

I freely and with a willing heart give it all to your pleasure and disposal.

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 3481 Kings 17:7-24

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen

“Breathe”

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. 1175

1 Timothy 4:9-10

Sermon “Lessons From a Widow!”

*Hymn “This Is My Father’s World” #58

*Benediction

Please join us for refreshments after the 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. Worship God weekly at church.

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:

Oct. 15 10:30 am – Don Hawver Oct. 22 10:30 am – Ross Bell

Sunday Worship Attendance

10/1/17 10:30 am - 118 10/2/16 10:30 am - 134

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 CALENDAROct. 8 – 15, 2017

SUN 10-8 2:00 pm Cantata Practice 3:00 pm AA 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting

MON 10-9 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study

THR 10-12 1:00 pm Missions Committee

SAT 10-14 9:00 am Men’s Accountability 9:00 am WCA Simulcast 9:00 am Cantata Workshop (at St. Anthony’s)

SUN 10-15 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun School 10:30 am Traditional Worship 2:00 am Cantata Practice 3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Group 6:00 pm Disciple III

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Buildings and Grounds Committee has proposed and the Board of Governors is recommending to the congregation that we replace the flooring in the Fellowship Hall, kitchen and upstairs bathrooms. Other updates may be needed as well. The proposed cost will not exceed $25,000. If approved, funds will come from undesignated savings, which will need to be replenished with a capital campaign. A special congregational meeting will be held following worship today. Please plan to attend.

Sincere apologies to Mike & Connie Ware. I accidently left their names off the Stewardship Campaign bulletin.

For Operation Shoebox –October items are anything fun that would fit in a box!

Ann Churchill is stable and the cancer has not returned at this time. But she isn’t gaining back as much physical ability as she hoped. That is challenging, as she needs a wheelchair to get around. She loves hearing from people and getting cards. The love and prayers hold her up. 5919 Centerville Rd. Hearth – Apt 186 North Oaks, MN 55127

Celebration Sunday is October 22nd – stay for lunch!

Remembrance Sunday is October 29th – we will also celebrate Pastor Appreciation that day – stay for cake!!

Next Week is Clink for Kate’s Kids!

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards: Vicky Crosby, Bonnie Henderson, Jerry Jeffrey, Dick Moster, Sharon Franz, Florence Tracy, Elysia McKinnon, Mable McDougail, Kathy Thompson, Anna Bennett, Kip GrimesJoy Martinek, Heather, David Untracht, Leigh, Bob Ulrich Shari Coffman, Carol Harper, Keith Legsta, Ron Schulz, Nancy Sheldon, Steve Clink, Miranda Zabik, Denice Hansen, Mary Sikkens, Marilyn Cole, Dean Bennett, Barb Lewis, Jean Keiser, Janelle Bancroft, Pastor Mitchell, Jane Bell, Phyllis Paquet, Mary Marquis, Dawn Vickers, Ann Churchill, Desiree Colyer and friend Ashley, Cindy Cotway, Dan Clark, Jim Marks, Bruce & Elaine Bernard, Gregory Swanson, Julie Burnett, Chip Finnel, Jim Hogerl, Bill Szubielak, Sean Slumka, Janet Esper, Kelly Reynolds, Julie Mallory, Riley Proctor, Linda Kapsa, Kayla, Janet Schaefer, Doris Rottschalk, 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.

Welcome to Our ServiceThe Church of the StraitsCovenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO)

andUnited Methodist

Federated

NEW Member Class- If you wish to join the church or have questions about what it means to be a member of the Church of the Straits, Pastor Dave will be holding a new member class soon during the Sunday School hour (9:30 am). Let Pastor Dave know if you are interested or call the office. If you are unable to attend and still want to join Pastor Dave can meet with you one on one when it is convenient for you.