WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — Dr. Brian Anderson

GOD’S PEOPLE PREPARE TO WORSHIP CHIMES PRELUDE “Majesty” — arr. Douglas Wagner

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP — Bill O’Neill

Leader: Our Lord and Father, come as light to enlighten our minds.

People: Our Lord and Father, come as holy truth to teach us your way.

Leader: Our Lord and Father, come as holy wind to blow afresh upon us.

People: Our Lord and Father, come as holy power to inspire our

minds.

Leader: Our Lord and Father, come as holy fire to send us forth in your

name.

People: Our Lord and Father, inspire us to worship you this day as we

should.

HYMN OF PRAISE “Come, Thou Almighty King” No. 148 GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY

OPENING PRAYER (In unison)

O Lord, our Lord, you are the Creator and Sustainer of us all.

Today we want to worship you with gladness and come into

your presence with singing. We invoke your presence among

us today so that none who leave this church will leave

without the deep assurance of your love, with the strong

confidence of your mercy and faithfulness, and with a fresh

and full commitment to live by your power and live for your

glory. In the name of Jesus we pray. 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 “Blessed Be the Name” — arr. Amy Tate Williams Solo: Jane Higgs DOXOLOGY “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 34

PASTORAL PRAYER OF DEDICATION GOD’S PEOPLE HEAR HIS WORD SCRIPTURE Genesis 18:1-15 [NIV Page No. 24] Pew Bible Ephesians 3:14-21 [NIV Page No. 1817]

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

HYMN OF PREPARATION “I Love to Tell the Story” No. 560 SERMON “The Amazing Ability of the Almighty” — Dr. Brian Anderson HYMN OF DEDICATION “A Charge to Keep I Have” No. 588 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 “Hail to the King!” — by David Paxton

= Those who are able, please stand.

SHARING OUR FAITH THROUGH MUSIC

Blessed Be The Name

Arr. Amy Tate Williams Solo: Jane Higgs

There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing it’s worth. It sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth. A name that tells of One whose loving heart can feel my deepest woe, and Who in each and every sorrow bears a part that none can hear below. And it’s a name that tells me of a Savior’s love Who died to set me free! And of His precious blood, the sinner’s perfect plea. Blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name of the Lord! Blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name of the Lord! Blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name of the Lord! Oh, blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name, blessed be the Name of the Lord! Blessed be the Name of the Lord! Blessed be the Name of the Lord!

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ORDER OF WORSHIP August 27, 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.

Please see our bulletin board for those needing our prayers.

Attendance last Sunday: 132

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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: Ann Zabler, Jean Brenn

USHERS:

Bev Eilken [head usher], Russ Wood, Julie Wood, Ken Signor, Jan Carter, Judy Fleming

SOUND: Mike Rush

FELLOWSHIPHOSTS:

Shary Harris, Nancy Gustafson, Dottie Massey

9Day Date Time Church Activities — this week Location

Sun 8/27 9:30a Worship Service Join us for fellowship, coffee, and a snack after worship service in Alexander Hall

Sanctuary

Mon 8/28 8:30a Sweat Shop Sorority Choir Room

Tues 8/29 9:00a Flower Committee Flower Room

Wed 8/30 9:00a Summer Bible Study Alexander Hall

Thurs 8/31 8:30a Communion Prep Sanctuary

9:00a Bulletin Folders Conference Room

Fri 9/1 Church office is closed

Sat 9/2 10:00a Memorial Service for Charles Droege Sanctuary

The Congregational Church of Sun City

Worshiping God through Faith, Freedom and Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICE

August 27, 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: Charles Droege passed away on August 20, 2017. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10 AM. Let us remember to pray for God’s comfort and peace for Phyllis and his family in this time of bereavement and loss.

• SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: This will be the final week of Pastor Brian’s Bible Study series on Wednesday, August 30th at 9 AM in Alexander Hall.

• OCTOBER ROADRUNNER DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES: Please send any articles, photos, or information to Terri King in the church office by September 15th for inclusion in the October Roadrunner.

• PROJECTOR TRAINING SEPTEMBER 5TH: The projector system returns in September. We are still looking for volunteers to be trained. The first training session will be September 5th at 9 AM in the church sanctuary. This will be a group session and all are welcome to attend that can help with the project system. If you are interested, please contact Pepper at 623-210-3355.

• MEMBERSHIP BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 6TH: There is a membership board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th at 8:30 AM in the conference room.

• CHOIR PRACTICE RESUMES SEPTEMBER 7TH: Choir rehearsals resume September 7th at 2:30 PM in the choir room. All voices are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Higgs at 623-910-6355 or ccscchoirdirector@me.com.

• OUR DAILY BREAD: The September/October/November issue of Our Daily Bread is now available on the counter in the Narthex.

• FROM NANCY ASENDORF: “Thank you to everyone who prayed for my successful surgery and who sent me cards and emails wishing me a speedy recovery. I am blessed to be part of such a caring church family. My recovery is coming along well, and I hope to be at church in worship soon.” Sincerely, Nancy Asendorf

• SCHOOL SUPPLIES: “Your school supply donations have been delivered to our teachers. The teachers again are amazed by your generosity and are excited by the number of students that will benefit from your donations. We appreciate YOU and THANK YOU!” - Anita Kratzer, Glendale High School and Thunderbird High School