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WELCOME TO THE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS Pastor David Wallis

August 26, 2012 9 & 11 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.

* Call to Worship Psalm 40:1-5 pg. 555 Hannah Flemming, Liturgist 9 a.m. Elizabeth Clemens, Liturgist 11 a.m.

*Hymn “Stand Up and Bless the Lord” #21 *Prayer of Confession Dear God, I realize the soil of my heart is not always ready for the seed of your Word. Make it ready to receive your truth, in Jesus’ name, Amen! *Gloria Patri #623 First Scripture Reading pg. 735 Isaiah 57:14-21 Time with the Children *Affirmation of Faith through Song #358 “I Am Thine, O Lord”

Sharing our Joys and Concerns Silent Prayer and Pastoral Prayer The 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 Offerings * Stand if able; Bold = congregational response Offertory #625 “Yet to all who received him, to those Secretary Judy Churchill *Prayer of Dedication who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” In the Nursery this week: Volunteer Choir #563 John 1:12 (9 am) “Count Your Blessings” In the Nursery next week: What to Pray (9am) Second Scripture Reading pg. 968 nd “ Lord Jesus, I need you. Thank you for **Nursery is for 2 grade and younger, Matthew 13:18-23 coming to earth, living an unblemished life, thank you. Sermon and dying on the cross for my sins. I open the Sunday Worship Attendance “Maybe We Need to Transplant or Add Topsoil!” door of my life and receive you as Savior and 08/19/12 9 a.m. – 57 11 a.m. – 100 Lord of everything I do. Make me the kind of 08/21/11 9 a.m. – 76 11 a.m. – 81 *Hymn #354 person you want me to be.” “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” Flowers: If you wish to have flowers on the What to Do Altar for any occasion, please contact the *Benediction Go to God in prayer daily. church office at 436-8682, or Deb Downing. Read God’s word daily. Open your life to other Christian friends. Hearing Devices are available from the sound booth. Please turn the device off and return it to the sound booth after the service.

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 430 Mackinaw City, MI 49701 How to become a Christian 231-436-8682 Office • 231-436-5765 Fax 1. Admit to God that you have done 231-436-5484 Parsonage things that oppose His desires for www.churchofthestraits.com you. [email protected] “For all have sinned and fall short of Minister Pastor David Wallis the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 Head Ushers Cless Hurlburt / 2. Acknowledge Jesus Christ as God’s Tom Limberg only solution to your condition. Organists Wayne Clemens/ “Jesus answered, “I am the way and Loretta Martinek the truth and the life. No one comes to Choir Director the Father except through me.” Accompanist Cidney Roth John 14:6 Hospitality Chair Jerry Prior 3. Ask God to forgive your sins and Coffee Hour invite Jesus into your life. Christian Education Anne Vieau Treasurer Janet Schaefer Financial Secretary Sheryl Childs CHURCH CALENDAR August 26 – September 2, 2012

SUN 3:00 p.m. AA * Aug. 26 8:00 p.m. Vesper Cruise

TUE 8:30 a.m. Women’s Emmaus Aug. 28 7:00 p.m. BOG Meeting

THR 6-8 p.m. Praise Team Practice Aug. 30

SUN 9:00 a.m. Traditional Service Sept. 2 10:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service-park 3:00 p.m. AA * 8:00 p.m. Vesper Cruise

*Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome ANNOUNCEMENTS

Operation Christmas Child – August is scissors, rulers and sm. measuring tapes month. The collection box in the Fellowship Hall.

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

Special Music for Summer: If you or one of your summer guests would like to provide special music (instrumental, vocal, solo, duet, etc.) please contact the church office to set up a date and what you would like to do. You may sing/play for either one or both services.

If you would like to be “Choir Director” for the day, 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. You can use the same hymn for the 9 & 11 a.m. service… you can direct one or both services!

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

Vesper Cruises last 2 weeks!!! The boat leaves from the Arnold Line Dock at 8:00 p.m. sharp! There is one boat each Sunday, with the exception of Labor Day Sunday (Sept. 2) with boats at 6 and 8. Come and enjoy God’s beautiful sunset while cruising the Straits! Questions, call Kristi Laninga at 597-0353.

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.

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! Next Sunday, Labor Day Sunday, the 2nd service will be at the band-shell in Conkling Park, with special musical guests, Living Truth 2, a husband and wife music ministry team from Caro, MI. In case of rain, the 2nd service will be here at the church.

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.

→ Labor Day Sunday - → 8 Volunteers are needed to help pass out →bulletins and take the collection at the 11 a.m. →service at Conkling Park. Please sign → up in Fellowship Hall, thank you! The Church of the Straits Presbyterian (U.S.A.) and United Methodist Federated

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