The Mission of The Church of the StraitsTo worship God faithfully

To grow together spirituallyTo serve Jesus Christ and

our neighbor joyfully

WELCOME TOTHE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS

Pastor David Wallis

November 12, 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.

A Salute to our Military

*Call to Worship Psalm 33:20-22 pg. 550

Don Hawver, Liturgist

*Hymn #574“If My People’s Hearts Are Humbled”

*Prayer of Confession #717

“The Nicene Creed” *Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 575

Psalm 73:1-14

Children’s Bell Choir “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen

“Days of Elijah”

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. 576

Psalm 73:15-28

Sermon “Sometimes It’s Hard to Stand!”

*Hymn “America, the Beautiful” #572

*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.

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 Nov. 12 Laura Janeczek Nov. 19 Lisa Wallis

Liturgists in Coming Weeks:

Nov. 19 10:30 am – Deb Moore Nov. 26 10:30 am – Julie Burnett

Sunday Worship Attendance

11/05/17 10:30 am - 118 11/0616 10:30 am - 133

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

Next Week is Clink for Kate’s Kids

The Mission of The Church of the StraitsTo worship God faithfully

To grow together spirituallyTo serve Jesus Christ and

our neighbor joyfully

CHURCH CALENDARNov. 12 - 19, 2017

SUN 11-12 2:00 pm Cantata Practice 3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Group 6:00 pm Disciple III

MON 11-13 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study 6:30 pm PPRC Meeting

WED 11-15 SHOE BOXES DUE!!

THR 11-16 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 3:30 pm TASK

SAT 11-18 9:00 am Men’s Accountability

SUN 11-19 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun School 10:30 am Traditional Worship

2:00 pm Cantata Practice 3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Group 6:00 pm Disciple III

ANNOUNCEMENTSNelson Thompson and family have offered to host the Community Thanksgiving Dinner this year – thank you SO much!!! There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall. Call the office if you have any questions.

TASK – Teaching After School Kids from 3:30 – 4:30 pm every Thurs. for Mackinaw City students. Volunteers needed to listen to reading, help with spelling words, or more involved lessons such as math. We need snacks, servers, helpers and tutors. Sign up in Fellowship Hall.

Please note – there will be NO Sunday School on November 26th, December 24th or December 31st.

Thank you so much to our church family for your generous gift during Pastor Appreciation Month. We can’t wait to see the new addition to our family in March. God Bless you and thank you for making pastoring such a joy. ♥ Pastor Dave and Lisa

Most senior centers prepare income tax returns for seniors & low-income people. It’s a volunteer job Feb – April 15, 2-3 days a week. The Friendship Center in Petoskey needs volunteers. Training is provided, tax returns are usually simple and the people so appreciate the help. No need to be here the full tax season. They will work around your schedule. To volunteer call Jean Hunt at 537-2312.

The congregation voted to appove the upgrading of Fellowship Hall, kitchen & upstairs bathrooms, and other updates as needed. The proposed cost will not exceed $25,000. Funds will come from undesignated savings which will then need to be replenished with a capital campaign. The campaign “Restoring His Gathering Place” begins today and will end in early 2018. Donation envelopes will be in Fellowship Hall or the church office. Each $20 gift will be colored in on the donation board.

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards: Tim Zabik, Carol Selby, Sandy Hughes, Maynard Weatherwax, John Schroeder, Todd Williams, Carol Fischer, Carmen Long, Autumn Mier, Jimmy Wilkins, Jessica Petrowski, Chuck Sommer, Mary Shutt, Kelsey, Nick Vieau, Vaughn Johnson, Bill Cox, Vicky Crosby, Jerry Jeffrey, Elysia McKinnon, Mabel McDougail, Kathy Thompson, Anna Bennett, Kip Grimes, Bob Ulrich, Shari Coffman, Carol Harper, Keith Legsta, Ron Schulz, Nancy Sheldon, Steve Clink, Denice Hansen, Mary Sikkens, Marilyn Cole, Dean Bennett, Barb Lewis, Jean Keiser, Janelle Bancroft, Phyllis Paquet, Mary Marquis, Dawn Vickers, Ann Churchill, Cindy Cotway, Dan Clark, Jim Marks, Gregory Swanson, Julie Burnett, Chip Finnel, Jim Hogerl, Bill Szubielak, Sean Slumka, Janet Esper, Kelly Reynolds, Julie Mallory, Riley Proctor, Linda Kapsa, Janet Schaefer, Doris Rottschalk, Pam Vogel, Bart Middlebush, Mary Beth Smith, Ron Wallin, Janice Wallis, Mickey Woiderski, Doug Bonter, Carol Longyear, Teresa Gonzales, Brad Atkins, Mary Barrett, Jackson Wallin, Diane Ellman, Lucas Collette, Braylan Blackwell, David Barlow, Arvella Tenbrink, Ernie George, Lisa Emelander, Marty Mol, Mason Brey, Jon Strom, Mike Canales, Mary Fran Sarto, Kate Walugembe, and our Military. Welcome to Our Service

The Church of the StraitsCovenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO)

andUnited Methodist

Federated

AA Crisis Pregnancy Center Annual Dinner, Thursday, Nov. 16 at K of C Hall, Cheboygan. Sit down turkey dinner at 6pm. Guest Speaker Stephanie Chatfield. Tickets must be purchased ahead, $20 each. 627-2626.