SUMMER SCHEDULE

SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30 AM Worship Service 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Sunday School 10:10 AM Worship Service

WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES Morning Prayer Time .............................. 11:00 AM Adult Small Group (offsite as scheduled) .. 6:30 PM Youth Group Activities (offsite) ................. 6:30 PM

Cherry Tree Alliance Church

640 Cherry Tree Lane Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 437-6850

email: ctallch@verizon.net website: www.cherrytreealliance.org

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Today’s Message:

“Loving and Serving God” Series

When We Truly Serve the Lord

Really Following the Lord Jesus and Serving Him

A Message from John 12 and I Kings 19

Speaker: Rev. Jack Herman

Cherry Tree Alliance Church

Exalting Jesus Christ!

August 19, 2012 8:30 AM 10:10 AM

GIVING

Operating Fund Giving for August: $11,815 (Amount needed monthly: $26,293)

Last Weeks’s Great Commission Giving: $1,080

LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCE 8:30 AM Worship Service: 89

8:30 AM Children’s Classes: 26 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM Sunday School: 106

10:10 AM Worship Service: 93

Wednesday Evening

Jesus Christ is our Savior, Sanctifier, Healer and Coming King.

Thank you for joining us today to seek and worship the Lord!

We are delighted that you are here at our church and hope that you truly encounter the Risen Christ while you are here! If you are a visitor, we hope you will let us know that you have been with us by writing out your

address on the pad that is passed down the pew. We want to send you information about our church, and we hope to get to know you better! If you have any questions about our church, please ask! We want to

serve you and see the Lord Jesus Christ bless your life.

Today’s Worship Service

Exalting Christ

Call to Worship Song of Praise

Enjoying Christ Friendship Greeting

Announcements / Songs of Praise

Extending Christ’s Kingdom Offering and Offertory

Prayer Time

Song-10:10 AM Service

Experiencing Christ

Message:

When We Truly Serve the Lord

Encountering Christ Closing Song Benediction

Prayer of the Day

Pray for your neighbors and your friends to come to know the Lord Jesus in truth. Ask God to give you divine

appointments to share the good news of Jesus this week.

COMING EVENTS

THIS WEEK

Today 1:00 PM Annual Church Picnic Mon. 6:30 PM Ladies’ Meeting at Eat’n Park Tues. 7:30 AM Men’s Breakfast at Eat’n Park Wed. 11:00 AM Morning Prayer Time 6:30 PM Youth Group at the Shoaf’s Thurs. 8:30 AM Women’s Breakfast at Denny’s 8:30 AM Men’s Breakfast at Denny’s Fri. 8:45 AM Seniors’ Gateway Clipper Luncheon/Cruise Sat. 3:00 PM Lift Up U University Conference at Abundant Life Church 6:30 PM Laura Kaczor and Band Concert at Abundant Life Church

Aug. 26 Bible Quizzing Resumes Aug. 28 7:30 AM Men’s Breakfast at Eat’n Park 7:00 PM Trustee Meeting Aug. 29 11:00 AM Morning Prayer Time 6:30 PM Youth Cookout at Benner’s Campground

The Youth will be meeting at 6:30 PM at the Shoaf’s home this Wednesday, August 22nd, to play softball.

Beware of a Religious Spirit “Whatever is not from faith is sin.” – Romans 14:23

Isn’t morality a good thing? Morality when it is expressed out of true faith in Jesus Christ is a very important dimension of our walk with Christ, but, sadly, many people make the terrible error of thinking that being a Christian is simply a matter of being moral. Morality, as expressed in human righteousness, can be a terrible trap of the evil one.

The Word of God tells us that all of our self-righteousness is as filthy rags in the sight of God (Isa. 64:6). The problem is that manmade religion focuses on human righteousness, rather than the righteousness that comes by faith and is through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 1:17). Self-righteousness is particularly a great and deep trap of the devil. The Pharisees were extremely righteous from a human point of view, but they ended up crucifying the Lord of glory, who is God who came in human form, because their righteousness was not God’s true righteousness. As a result, they didn’t have God’s heart in their view of the world and while they were deeply religious, they really did not know the Father at all. Paul, in Philippians 3, tells us that he practiced the Pharisees’ way of righteousness and it led him deeply astray from true righteousness that comes from God alone through the Lord Jesus. It led him to even oppose the early church and be a persecutor of those who were the true followers of God. Tragically, a religious spirit can greatly hinder the advance of the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Beware of a religious spirit that misleads far too many professing Christians. Dr. John Piper, who is an excellent Bible teacher, author and pastor, tells us the following about this trap of the evil one:

“Among churchgoers, Satan is primarily in the business of replacing vital faith with mere morality. He loves to take a life flowing from happy confidence in God and turn it into a perfunctory religious regimen. Don't let him do it! For ‘whatever is not from faith is sin,’ including religion. “One of Satan's most successful lies is that sin can be limited to a manageable list of dos and don'ts. The reason this is so satanic is that it causes thousands of churchgoers to think that things are OK between them and God because they avoid one list of don'ts and practice another (much shorter) list of dos; but in fact may be sinning all day long, incurring the wrath of God, because their attitudes and actions do not come from faith in the promises of God.”

The Lord Jesus gives us His righteousness, that comes from God alone, on the basis of a real faith relationship with Him (Rom. 1:16-17, 10:9, 10). Have you truly turned from your sin and even your own righteousness and asked the Lord to forgive you for going your own way? Are you truly living daily in relationship with Him, listening for His voice through His Word and prayer, or are you following a religious spirit that says, “A little religion is enough.” Friend, don’t be deceived. So much religion is in truth odious to God because it keeps multitudes from truly coming to Him by faith. Come to Him in faith, turning from your own righteousness, and ask Him to forgive you for trusting in your own righteousness. Trust in Jesus alone for His righteousness (Phil. 3:8, 9) and enter into a relationship of knowing Him, not just knowing about Him. It will transform your life! His joy, peace and love will come in greater and greater measure as you follow His voice diligently, and you will build His church with Him, and the gates of hell will not prevail in your life as it is joined with His true church.

Walking in the Spirit moment by moment, Pastor Jack

SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP Below is the upcoming schedule of those providing the

refreshments for our Sunday morning fellowship time. If you would like to volunteer on the open dates, please sign up next to the church office. Please also sign up if you are willing to help with

set up and clean up. We appreciate everyone’s help!

August 26—ABF Led by Sharon Genovese September 2—Volunteers Needed September 9—ABF Led by Bryan and Dan September 16—Youth and Young Adult Classes

New Photo Directory for Our Church Family We are in the process of developing a new church

directory with photos of everyone who regularly attends our church. Please be sure to sign up on our church

bulletin board (next to the office) to have your photo taken by Mark Krueger or Amanda Tolbert as either a

family or a single today or next Sunday. We are thankful for Mark’s and Amanda’s help and excited to be getting a new directory at minimal cost. We are getting close to wrapping up the photo

directory. If you still need your picture taken, be sure to schedule it on the church bulletin board by the

end of this month. Thank you!

PowerPoint Workers Needed!!! Would you be interested in volunteering to run

PowerPoint during our 10:10 AM service? If so, please write your name & number on the sign-up sheet on the

bulletin board this morning.

Girls’ Drama Team Starting This Fall! Do you have a dramatic daughter who would enjoy the opportunity to participate in theater that is honoring to the Lord? Andrea Lough will be starting a drama team for girls ages 7-14 that will meet weekly on Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM, throughout the fall semester.

The girls will be learning skits and a sign language song, plus participating in devotional times and fun theater games!

The team will be performing when appropriate in Sunday morning services or at Wednesday evening AWANA meetings. If your

daughter would like to participate or would just like to attend the first meeting (date to be announced; first or second Thursday in

September) to see if it’s a good fit for her, please sign up this morning on the bulletin board. Feel free to contact Andrea at

the church office if you have any questions.

Seniors’ Gateway Clipper Cruise For those who signed up for the Seniors’ Luncheon/Cruise

on the Gateway Clipper this Friday, August 24th, this is a friendly reminder to please be here at the church at 8:45 AM so that

the bus can leave promptly at 9:00 AM. It’s sure to be a wonderful time!

Remember: Church Picnic is today at 1:00 PM at Flatwoods Pavilion #5. Please bring a 2-liter bottle of pop and a side dish

to share, money for swimming (optional), and any outdoor games/activities you have (sports gear, cornhole, etc).

Join us for a great time!

Silent Auction Ends Today! Be sure to check out the table in the foyer and bid on the great items and services offered by

our youth to benefit their trip to LIFE 2013! The auction ends today, August 19th, during

the church picnic, so if you do not plan to attend the picnic, please be sure to bid this morning!!! Thank you for your

support of this valuable CTAC youth event!

LIFE 2013

Laura Kaczor Conference and Concert This Saturday, August 25th, Abundant Life Church will be hosting a special day of music and learning

together. At 3:00 PM, Christian recording artist Laura Kaczor will be joined by local pastors to

present Lift Up U University. While this free conference will appeal to youth, all ages are welcome!

From 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, there will be a concert by Laura Kaczor and Band. Admission is free, but a love offering will be accepted. Food and drinks will be provided for those attending both the conference and the

concert. If you are interested in attending one or both of these events, please sign up on the bulletin board today!

Cherry Tree Alliance Church is proud to announce the scholarship recipients for the 2012-2013 school year!

The following students were awarded a $300 scholarship from the Student Fund:

Breanna Berkshire Danielle Dennis Deana Dennis Paul Herman Abigail Ruth

The following students were awarded a $100 scholarship from the E. Thurby Memorial Fund:

Christine Glisan Tia Schaefer

Bethany Thomas

Thank-You Note from the Ellenbergers “Dear Pastor Jack, Seniors in Service, & Church Family:

Thank you for the wonderful dinner prepared in our honor. There are no cooks better than CTAC cooks. Thank you for the generous gift money. We appreciate

your kindness & support. Even though we aren't on staff, we will be back as often as possible. Lovingly, Flo & Pastor E.”

Youth Praise Band - Sign Up Today! Are you interested in joining the CTAC Youth

Praise Band? Please see the sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board near the church office.

Even returning members should sign up so our contact information is up-to-date. Thanks!

Women’s Ministry Ladies...last chance to sign up for the ROUND TABLE discussion

to brainstorm for our new women’s group!

PLEASE join us: Monday, August 20th, from 6:30 PM-?

Eat-n-Park / Appetizers Included! (You will be able to order your own meal

from the menu, if desired.)

We MUST ask you to sign up on the bulletin board or call the church to RSVP no later than today, August 19th. Understand that

attending this ROUND TABLE discussion does NOT commit you to anything! We just want your ideas, thoughts, suggestions, and input! For more information you can contact: Joy Herman, Jen Genovese,

Sarah Jones, or Wendy Gaither.

Youth Parents Meeting We are planning a meeting for youth parents for next Sunday,

August 26th, in the sanctuary immediately following the 10:10 AM service. ALL youth group parents are asked to attend for 10 or

15 minutes to discuss upcoming activities. Parents of youth going to LIFE 2013 are asked to stay for an additional 15 minutes to discuss

the Calendar Party. Thank you, and we’ll see you there!