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 3, 2016 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.

* Call to Worship John 11:25-27 pg. 1063Deb Moore, Liturgist

*Hymn “Our God Reigns” #229

*Prayer of ConfessionLord, do you ever tire of hearing our confession of failure and sin? We are indeed lost without you and we repent of our sin and ask your generous forgiveness as we seek to forgive others as well, in Jesus’ name we pray, Amen!*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 11391 Corinthians 15:1-10

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen“Amazing Grace”

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. 1139 1 Corinthians 15:11-22

Message “What if Christ Was Not Raised?”

*Hymn “Because He Lives” #213

*Benediction

How to become a Christian

1. 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 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

office@churchofthestraits.comMinister Pastor David WallisHead Usher Cless Hurlburt Organist/Pianist Loretta Martinek Treasurer Janet SchaeferFinancial Secretary Jean HuntSecretary Judy Churchill

In the Nursery: Today – Nelson & Denise Thompson Next Week – need someone**Nursery is for 1st grade and younger, thanks

Liturgists in Coming Weeks: April 10th 10:30 am – need someone April 17th 10:30 am – need someone

Sunday Worship Attendance

3/27/16 10:30 am 182 Easter Easter 2015 207 3/29/15 10:30 am 118

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 3 - 10, 2016

SUN 4-03 3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Meeting

MON 4-04 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study

TUE 4-05 noon AA

WED 4-06 10-noon Food Pantry

THR 4-07 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 2:00 pm Disciple IV

SUN 4-10 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun. Sch. 10:30 am Traditional Worship

3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Communion will be served next week.

Interested in helping with VBS this year? There will be a meeting on Wednesday, April 13th, 10 am to start planning VBS. All are welcome!!!

WinSome Women Spring 2016 - Do you have questions about God? Do you have a problem understanding your man? Do you know how to put on the garment of praise? WinSome Women retreat presents Philip Yancey, Shaunti Feldhahn and Robin Mark who will encourage you on your journey through these questions. Come with your friends and experience enriching speakers, uplifting worship and the ambiance of Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. May 17-18, 18-19, 19-20. Registration info on the bulletin board.

Scholarship Time! High School applicants must be a regular attendee of The Church of the Straits. The Missions Committee evaluates each applicant based on a set of criteria previously adopted by the committee. Applications due to COS by May 1 st to qualify. For an application contact the office.

Operation Shoe Box Collection – April is stuffed dolls/toys, balls, little cars and jump rope month.The collection box is in the Fellowship Hall.

Thank you to Roger Moore for filling the pulpit this morning while Pastor Dave and his family are on a much deserved vacation!

April is Baby Bottle Blessings Month –baby bottles are in a Bassinet in Fellowship Hall. Please prayerfully take a bottle home, fill it with change and return it to the church by May 1st. Money collected will be sent to the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Cheboygan.

Update on Jerry Prior- all his tests came back with flying colors, he is a candidate for surgery. But the surgery has been postponed and they don’t have a new date yet. Sandy and Jerry thank everyone for their continued prayers. ♥

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: Caitie Mallory, Cassidy Moore, Ken Laninga Sr., Jason Smith, Mary Stanley, Kirt Nathan, Jolene Rogala, Mary Beth Smith, Betty Teysen, Gerry Mol, Lorinda Ostman, Bev Hingston, Kelly Bur, Carl Cooper, Nathaniel Lewis, Bob Heilman, Len Oliver, Mary Wunsch, Margaret Sippy, Scott Friedl, Diane Dann, Carl Censoni, Ron Wallin, Ron Valentine, Bill Marvin, Melissa Long, Connor Robertson, Janice Wallis, Ron Schultz, Amy Rogala, Mickey Woiderski, Dorothy Krueger, Elva Voliva, Jerry Prior, Doug Bonter, Carol Longyear, Josh Canales, Joe Ostman, Amber Wallis, Lindsay McGrath, Cathy VanAllen, Teresa Gonzales, Susan Janeczek, Jay Lloyd, Mary Margaret Cosens, Kay Williams, Margie, Jesse Roggni, Brad Atkins, Florence Tracy, Dolores Muzzillo, Paul Spenceley, David Miller, Terry Schmitz, Mary McCready, Rebecca, Mary Barrett, Jackson Wallin, Diane Ellman, Lucas Collette, Braylan Blackwell, Mike Brown, David Barlow, Jean Keiser, Florence Lovegrove, Arvella Tenbrink, Marilyn Cole, Ernie George, Jim Archer, Lisa Emelander, Betty Vieau, Marty Mol, Pete VanDenBerge, Mason Brey, Arlene Shanley, Ember Hahn, Jon Strom, Mike Canales, Corey Robertson, Dolores Hawkinson, Linda Irwin, Mary Fran Sarto, Kate Walugembe, and our Military.

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