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.

WELCOME TOTHE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS

Pastor David Wallis

April 7, 2013 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.

*Introit

* Call to Worship Psalm 18:1-3 pg. 539 Betsy Garber, Liturgist

*Hymn #211“O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”

*Prayer of Confession If our sins are forgiven, dear Lord, then why do we live as if we are slaves. Free us for joyful, righteous living in Jesus’ name, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 187Deuteronomy 15:7-11

Time with the Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song #184“In the Cross of Christ I Glory”

Sharing our Joys and ConcernsChoral PrayerSilent 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.

Choral Amen

Giving our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory Doxology #625*Prayer of Dedication

Anthem

Second Scripture Reading pg. 1081Acts 4:32 – 5:4

Sermon “The Perfect Church – ooops!”

Communion

*Hymn “Rock of Ages” #204

*Benediction

*Benediction Response vs 1, #602“God Be With You”

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.

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 430Mackinaw City, MI 49701

231-436-8682 Office • 231-436-5765 Fax231-436-5484 Parsonage

www.thechurchofthestraits.com office@churchofthestraits.com

Minister Pastor David WallisHead Ushers Cless Hurlburt /

Tom LimbergOrganists Wayne Clemens/ Loretta MartinekChoir Director Gerry Lou KaniaAccompanist Cidney RothPraise Team Elizabeth ClemensHospitality Chair Jerry PriorChristian Education Anne VieauTreasurer Janet SchaeferFinancial Secretary Sheryl ChildsSecretary Judy Churchill

In the Nursery this week: Need Help Please!In the Nursery next week: Kathy Pietrowski**Nursery is for 2nd grade and younger, thanks

Sunday Worship Attendance

3/31/13 10:30 a.m. – 157 Easter 4/01/12 10:30 a.m. – 834/08/12 10:30 a.m. – 157 Easter

Flowers: If you wish to have flowers on the Altar for any occasion, please contact the church office at 436-8682, or Deb Downing.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

CHURCH CALENDARApril 7 – 14, 2013

SUN 3:00 pm AA *Apr. 7 6:00 pm Lenten Study *

MON 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study* Apr. 8 TUE 9:00 am Women’s EmmausApr. 9 THR 6:00 pm Praise Team PracticeApr. 11

SAT 9:00 am Men’s EmmausApr. 13 7-9 pm Art Show

SUN 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun SchoolApr. 14 9:30 am Confirmation Class 10:30 am Traditional Worship 3:00 pm AA 6:00 pm Lenten Study *

*Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please help! We need volunteers for the nursery and liturgists. Sign-up sheets in Fellowship Hall.

We need to raise $30,000 to maintain the beauty of this church. Pledge cards are in Fellowship Hall. Remember that for every dollar you give, it will be matched up to $20,000! Together we can do it!

SARM Swiss Steak Dinner, April 15 at Audie’s.5 – 6:30 p.m. Tickets $10 each. Proceeds to benefit the Mission Trip to Holland in June. For tickets see Pastor Dave, Elizabeth Clemens or the church office.

Cans for Bricks!Collecting any deposit cans and bottles all of April and May to raise money for bricks. The container for cans and bottles is in Fellowship Hall. Contact Betty Kellogg with any questions 537-2767.

Communion Servers Sheryl Childs Ken McGuire Richard Phillips Andrea Sarto

Lenten Study – will meet tonight at 6 p.m. This year’s study is “Grace” by Max Lucado. Couples and individuals are welcome.

You’re invited to an art show – a Spring Showcase of Watercolor Paintings! Come and celebrate new works of artists Judy Churchill, Shannon Cooley, Sally LaHaie, MaryAnn Moore, Lisa Pallagi, Lana Qualey, Katy Stone, and Debbie Zagurny. Meet the artists and talk with them and instructor Mary Lou Peters about their recently-created work in Watercolor I and II classes. Paintings are on display at Church of the Straits Fellowship Hall, Saturday, April 13th, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Upcoming Events:

1st Picnic of the Summer – Hosted by Rose & Nelson LaPointe and Lana & Dennis Qualey, Sunday, May 5th, immediately following worship. Hot dogs, chili dogs, chips, baked beans, desserts.Cost of the lunch by donation. All proceeds will go to the Brick Project.

Spaghetti Dinner – hosted by the Emmaus groups, Wednesday, May 15th, from 5 – 7 pm. Cost is $8 for individuals or $25 per family. Tickets available from an Emmaus member or in the church office. All proceeds will go to the Brick project.

Altar Flowers this morning are placed in loving memory of our father, Donald Pepper by Dawn and Andrea Pepper.

There will be a Congregational Meeting to discuss the Brick Project, immediately following worship this morning. Lunch will be provided after the meeting.

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: Eric Jorgenson, Ryan Martinek, Marty, Shannon Cooley’s grandma, Joel Thies, Suzanne, Joan Pepper, Brett Yzquierdo, Bob Branch, Karen Jacobson, Chris Harwick, Helen Bennett, Nic and Sarah Garcia, Keegan Steele, Roxanne Fulsome, Charles McCumby, Brittney Zenk, Amy Modd, Scott Harmon, Tia Vassilakos, Mayra Perry, Larry Dodson, Robert Heilman, Suzanna Swart, Annette Deardurff, Dave Edwards, Bob Neill and family, Audrey Nicoloff, Bill Bassett, Ariel Durant, Henrietta Seavitt, Lynn Grimes, Ken Laninga, Sr., Steven Sprague, Lynn Kania, Donna Keene, Rosemary Archer, John Hayes, Kim & Olivia Cerrudo, Janet Schaefer, Uncle Royce, Duane Nyboer, Mary Fran Sarto, Lucretia Thomas, Louis Conguy, Jeff Straub, Nick & Eric Moore, Carter & Mindy Quinn, Jessica Schertz, Ron Wallin, Bud Dexel, David and Beverly Miller, Chuck McKinnon, Polli, Evelyn Kapp, Connie Chevalier, Dave Dodson, Dick Dunn, Fran Sarto, Jane Haupt, Pastor Bob Jones, Eve Pichel, Bud Darrow, Doug Boyce, Carolynn Kohs, Chris Bovée, Joyce Hall, Matt Wallis, Suzanne Darrow, Kate Walugembe, Ellen Hicks, and our Military.

Preserving God’s HouseBrick by Brick

Brick Project Pie AuctionApril 21, 2013

Church of the Straits12 Noon

All pies made by Kim Flemming100% of the proceeds

from the pie auction go to the brick restoration project!

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andUnited Methodist

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