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

May 7, 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 33:6-11 pg. 549

Ross Bell, Liturgist

*Hymn #108“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”

*Prayer of Confession We acknowledge and confess that this wonderful union between the Godhead and the humanity in Christ Jesus did arise from the eternal and immutable decree of God from which all our salvation springs and depends, Amen!

(taken from Scotts Confession of 1560, chapter 7)

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 779Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen

“You Are My All in All”

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. 1198 James 4:13-17

Sermon “Do You Know Your Life Plan!”

Communion see insert

*Hymn “Victory in Jesus” #473

*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.

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:

Today – need someone Next Week – need someone**Nursery is for 1st grade and younger, thanks

Liturgists in Coming Weeks:

May 14 10:30 am – Deb Moore May 21 10:30 am – Tim Zabik

Sunday Worship Attendance

4/30/17 10:30 am – 94 5/01/16 10:30 am – 117

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 CALENDARMay 7 – May 14, 2017

SUN 5-7 3:00 pm AA

MON 5-8 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study 7:00 pm Choristers Free Concert

TUE 5-9 noon AA 6:30 pm PPRC Meeting

SAT 5-13 9:00 am Men’s Accountability

SUN 5-14 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun. Sch. 10:30 am Traditional Worship

3:00 pm AA 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Operation Shoebox –May items are small toothpaste, individual Kleenex, lip balm - or anything you see on sale that would fit in a box!

Please fill out the yellow information sheet for the New Church Directory. There is a box for completed forms in Fellowship Hall, thank you!

Note: Last Day of Youth Sunday School is next Sunday, May 14th. We will celebrate with a trip to the Mackinaw Bakery. Please have the children here by 9:00 am so we can be back in time for worship. Recognition of Sunday School and Disciple Classes will be during worship.

Free Concert – Monday May 8th, 7:00 pm, here at Church of the Straits – The Choristers from St. John Lutheran School in Fraser, MI.

Ann Churchill is at inpatient rehab and would love cards and encouragement. Her address is:Ann Churchill  C/O Mayo Clinic Hospital Patient Care Unit - Mary Brigh 3C St. Mary's Campus 1216 Second St SW Rochester, MN 55905 You can follow Ann Churchill’s progress on Caring Bridge at: www.caringbridge.org/visit/annchurchill

This is an excerpt from several posts this week:“My strength is returning while last week I didn't feel I had any!  My coordination is coming back slowly but surely. I'm working on my pincher grasp so I can hold the wool for rug hooking. My concentration is much better and they even had me try to tie my shoes today!…Today was a red letter day. I hooked two or three loops for a rug. It was a real challenge. More walking and balance practice… I love all your comments, they really keep my spirits up when all this work is tough. Kisses and hugs to you all. ~Ann

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards: Mary Marquis, Sharon Franz, Dawn Akers, Dawn Vickers, Denny Duhr, Jessie Hughs, Emily Hinsman, Dean, Pat Myers, Eliana Walugembe, Ann Churchill, Desiree Colyer and friend Ashley, Dean Bennett, Jo Ann Wallin, Shirley, Cindy Cotway, Mike, Dan Clark, Jerry Prior, Jim Marks, Bill Nowaske, Dorothy, Dick Alexander, Carolyn Kohs, Bruce & Elaine Bernard, Thomas Keith, Jen Cole, Gregory Swanson, Julie Burnett, Bill, Chip Finnel, Heather Cook, Jim Hogerl, Ruth Morse, Bill Szubielak, Eric Moore, Sean Slumka, Janet Esper, Kelly Reynolds, Julie Mallory, Riley Proctor, Linda Kapsa, Amy Norris, Tillie Frazier, Aunt Judy, Chuck Palmer, Kayla, Angie, Janet Schaefer, Doris Rottschalk, Charles Palmer, Carol Baluk, Pam Vogel, Alex McCready,Bart Middlebush, Mary Beth Smith, Ron Wallin, Janice Wallis, Mickey Woiderski, Doug Bonter, Carol Longyear, Lindsay McGrath, Teresa Gonzales, 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.

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