WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — Dr. Brian Anderson

GOD’S PEOPLE PREPARE TO WORSHIP CHIMES PRELUDE “Poeme Mystique (Manna)” — R. Purvis Guest Organist: Marg Burg

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP — Bill O’Neill

Leader: May God be gracious to us and bless us,

People: May He make His face to shine upon us.

Leader: Make your ways known on earth O God,

People: Your salvation known among all nations.

Leader: May the people praise you, O God;

People: May all the people praise you.

HYMN OF PRAISE “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” No. 405 GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY

OPENING PRAYER (In unison)

Today, O God, we are grateful for the faith that sustains us,

for the hope that inspires us, for the light that guides us, for

the love that comforts us, for the forgiveness that frees us.

Above all, O God, we are grateful for your only Son who by

his life, death, and resurrection made faith, hope, light, love

and forgiveness a living reality. Amen.

SILENT PRAYER

PASTORAL PRAYER followed by

LORD’S PRAYER [debts / debtors] — ORGAN AMEN

GOD’S PEOPLE WORSHIP WITH THEIR GIFTS

Please sign and pass pew registration books at this time. OFFERTORY “Go Rest High On That Mountain” — V. Gill Solo: Barry Blackstone DOXOLOGY “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 34

PASTORAL PRAYER OF DEDICATION GOD’S PEOPLE HEAR HIS WORD SCRIPTURE 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 [NIV Page No. 1794] Pew Bible

Pastor: THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD. Congregation: THANKS BE TO GOD.

HYMN OF PREPARATION “When Peace Like a River” No. 428 SERMON “A Love Letter Straight From The Heart” — Dr. Brian Anderson HYMN OF DEDICATION “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” No. 344 PASTORAL BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Let There Be Peace on Earth” No. 614

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me; let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our Creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: to take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.

POSTLUDE “Fanfare” — N. Lemmens, arr. D. Bish Guest Organist: Marg Burg

= Those who are able, please stand.

FOR THE NOTE TAKERS:

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ORDER OF WORSHIP June 25, 2017 - 9:30AM

Welcome to our worship and fellowship; we are delighted you are here. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to consider membership in our church family of Faith, Freedom, and Fellowship.

Please call the church office for more information. Our pastor will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning the Congregational Way.

Hearing Implements are available from the sound technician at the back of the sanctuary.

Page Magnifiers are available at the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.

SHARING OUR FAITH THROUGH MUSIC

Go Rest High On That Mountain Written By: Vince Gill

Solo: Barry Blackstone

I know your life on earth was troubled

And only you could know the pain

You weren’t afraid to face the devil

You were no stranger to the rain

CHORUS

So go rest high on that mountain

‘Cause son your work on earth is done

Go to Heaven a shoutin’

Love for the Father and the Son

Oh how we cried that day you left us

We gathered ‘round your grave to grieve

Wish I could see the angels faces

When they hear your sweet voice sing

REPEAT CHORUS TWICE

Tag

Go to Heaven a shoutin’

Love for the Father and the Son

Attendance last Sunday: 145

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Church Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 8:00AM — 1:00PM

Ph: 623-977-4241 ● Fax: 623-977-0008

E-mail: admin@ccscaz.org

Web Address: www.ccscaz.org

GREETERS: Sandie Roderick, Ruth Banker

USHERS:

Lowell Roderick (Head Usher), Annie Hall, Peggy Stanley, Ron Stanley, Bob Harloff, Chris Palmer

SOUND: Ken Signor

FELLOWSHIPHOSTS:

Nancy Gustafson, Shary Harris, Dottie Massey

9Day Date Time Church Activities — this week Location

Sun 6/25 9:30a Worship Service Join us for fellowship, coffee, and a snack after worship service in Alexander Hall

Sanctuary

Mon 6/26 8:30a Sweat Shop Sorority Choir Room

Tues 6/27 9:00a Flower Committee Flower Room

Wed 6/28

Thurs 6/29 9:00a Bulletin Folders Conference Room

Fri 6/30 Church office is closed

The Congregational Church of Sun City

Worshiping God through Faith, Freedom and Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICE

June 25, 2017

18401 N. 99th Avenue, Sun City, Arizona 85373

Worship Service Helpers

The Congregational Church of Sun City is a member of the

National Association of Congregational Christian Churches.

• OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: We lost two church members this week. Fay Moynihan died last Thursday, June 15th at her home at Freedom Plaza. Bill Potter died last week in Bettendorf, Iowa, where he and Lori spent their summers. Let us remember to pray for God’s comfort and peace for Fay and Bill’s family and friends in their time of bereavement and loss.

• NEW CARE MINISTRY COORDINATOR: We are delighted to announce that John Lozano will be our new Care Ministry coordinator, so thank you John for stepping up the plate and volunteering to take on this important role in our church.

• 4th of JULY PICNIC: Tickets are now on sale for our Patriotic Picnic and Sing-Along, an indoor church picnic on Tuesday, July 4th in Alexander Hall at 2 PM. Join us for hot dogs, all the fixins, and dessert. Following the food, we will be having a patriotic sing-along with the very talented Christine and Peter Kyhn. Tickets are only $5.00 and available after service in Alexander Hall.

• FLOWER SIGN UPS: There are still several openings remaining this year to sign up for flower dedications. Please consider signing up! The sign up calendar and information is located on the bulletin board outside of Alexander Hall.

• DEADLINE FOR AUGUST/SEPTEMBER ROADRUNNER ARTICLES: Please remember to submit articles, photos, etc. for the August/September combined issue of the Roadrunner by July 15th to Terri King in the church office.

Please see our bulletin board for those needing our prayers.

Flowers given by Norma & Bill

Sandvig in celebration of

their 90th Birthdays & 68th

Wedding Anniversary!