WELCOME TOTHE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS

Pastor David Wallis

June 17, 2018 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.

Clink for Kate’s Kids. Today we ‘clink’ to raise funds for “Kate Walugembe’s Kids” and her mission efforts in Uganda. All donations provide for the children’s basic and personal needs. Please reflect on the comfortable life we enjoy and try to extend that comfort to these needy children by giving generously.

*Call to Worship Psalm 68:1-6 pg. 570

Teri Bach, Liturgist

*Hymn #536“Happy the Home When God is There”

*Prayer of Confession There is no Daddy like you, O God! Thank you for your eternal love. Thank you for your discipline, your pruning of our hearts. We are far better when we follow and obey you, in Jesus’ name, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 625

Proverbs 1:1-7

Clink for Kate’s Kids

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song on screen

“I Can Only Imagine”

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

Volunteer Choir #356

“Under His Wings” Second Scripture Reading pg. 1068

John 15:1-8

Sermon “I Hate to Prune and Be Pruned!”

*Hymn “He Lives” #220

*Benediction

*Postlude in unisonGod be with you till we meet again; By His counsels guide, up-hold you,

With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.

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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 June 17 need someone June 24 need someone

Liturgists in Coming Weeks: June 24 9:00 am – need someone 11:00 am – need someone July 1 9:00 am – need someone 11:00 am – need someone

Sunday Worship Attendance

6/10/18 10:30 am – 1346/11/17 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.

* Stand if able; Bold = congregational response

Happy Father’s Day!

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.

Hearing Devices are available from the sound booth. Please turn the device off and return it to the sound booth after the service.

CHURCH CALENDARJune 17 – June 24, 2018

SUN 6-17 3:00 pm AA 6:00 pm Prayer Group

MON 6-18 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study TUE 6-19 2:00 pm Pinecrest Fellowship

SAT 6-23 9:00 am Men’s Accountability

SUN 6-24 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:15 am Adult Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 3:00 pm AA 6:00 pm Prayer Group

ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Operation Shoebox –June items are: glue sticks, coloring books, toys and yo-yos.- or anything fun!

At Long Last…… The Directories are HERE!!!If you had your picture taken for the directory or submitted a picture, your directory is in Fellowship Hall. Please take only yours. If you did not have your picture taken or submit a picture, there are directories available in the office. Donations are appreciated.

There are free cards titled, “ABSTINENCE says…” available in the Fellowship Hall. The card advocates sexual abstinence. Its message rings truth and dignity. May this card assist you in guiding your youth to seek His plan and walk in His Spirit. Perfect as an insert with a graduation card for male and female. Love in Christ Jesus, Ann McClue

Worship goes to two services NEXT WEEK. This means we need ushers/greeters and liturgists for both the 9am and 11am services. Coffee Hour will be held between the two services. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall, thanks!

Art Tour of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Sunday, June 24th at 2 pm. Meet the local artists and explore the artwork of the church, guided by Sr. Chris. A reception will follow. Sponsored by the Mackinaw City Area Arts Council.

Altar Flowers this morning are in loving memory of our father Don Pepper from Dawn Pepper, Andrea Pepper and Jim Hardeman.

Join us for Fellowship Hour at Pinecrest Village, Tuesday from 2-3 pm. Short devotional, prayer and refreshments. Everyone is welcome to come and visit with the residents.

There will be a Memorial Service for Jean Keiser on Wednesday, June 27 at 2:00 pm. A light lunch will follow.

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards: Mary Springer, MaryAnn Moore, Gregg Kolaski, Carol Fischer, Jeanne Ryan, Roberta Perisho, Harlan Jurries, Bob & Mary Barrett, Staci Borths, Dorothy Darrow, Mary Sarto, RJ Creary, Florence Tracy, Hailey Williams, Mark Tossey, Sean Salas, Sam Clark, Alvina Williams, Ken McGuire, Larry Dodson, Mike Rousseau, Mary Margaret Cosens, Fred Vandergeest, Ann Hayes, Laurel Birk, Mary Lou Peters, Valerie Witte, Marianne Murray, Jack Keck, Debbie Bakke, Kris Watson, Donna & Bob Clark, Adam Cripps, Sarah & Allen, Linda Valentine, Judy Knight, Paige Cater, Midge Tillman, Randy Kube’s parents, Fritz Jackson, Garrett Schlossberg, Jim Marks, Tanya Sturteyant, JoAnn Wallin,, Mary Madigan, Tillie Frazier, Pat Myers, Leona Spencer, Sandy Huskey, Don Mier family, Denice Hansen, Ben VanAllen, Jolene Rogala, Nathan Raboin, Dave Bryers, Autumn Mier, Jimmy Wilkins, Jessica Petrowski, Kip Grimes, Bob Ulrich, Marilyn Cole, Barb Lewis, Janelle Bancroft, Phyllis Paquet, Mary Marquis, Dawn Vickers, Cindy Cotway, Dan Clark, Jim Marks, Gregory Swanson, Julie Burnett, Chip Finnel, Bill Szubielak, Sean Slumka, Kelly Reynolds, Julie Mallory, Janet Schaefer, Doris Rottschalk, Mary Beth Smith, Janice Wallis, Mickey Woiderski, Doug Bonter, Teresa Gonzales, Brad Atkins, Mary Barrett, Jackson Wallin, Diane Ellman, Lucas Collette, Braylan Blackwell, David Barlow, Arvella Tenbrink, Lisa Emelander, Marty Mol, Mason Brey, Kate Walugembe, and our Military.

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