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

October 22, 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.

*Call to Worship Psalm 73:24-28 pg. 576

Ross Bell, Liturgist

*Hymn “Here I Am Lord” screen During the hymn, please bring your Stewardship Pledge envelopes forward and place them in the basket.*Celebration of Pledges *Prayer of Confession Wesley’s Prayer Lord, make me what you will. I put myself fully into your hands:

put me to doing, put me to suffering, let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you, let me be full, let me be empty, let me have all things, let me have nothing.

I freely and with a willing heart give it all to your pleasure and disposal.

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 633Proverbs 10:2-3

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen

“Shine Jesus Shine”

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

Special Music “Open My Eyes”

Second Scripture Reading pg. 960 Matthew 6:19-21

Sermon “The Currency Exchange”

*Hymn “Blessed Assurance” #345

*Benediction

Thank you to “Common Grace” Choir from Grand Blanc UMC for worshiping with us

and bringing their gift of music!

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

Liturgists in Coming Weeks:

Oct. 29 10:30 am – Ron Cooper Nov. 5 10:30 am – Annie Beehler

Sunday Worship Attendance

10/15/17 10:30 am - 89 10/16/16 10:30 am - 113

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

CHURCH CALENDAROct. 22 – 29, 2017

SUN 10-22 2:00 pm Cantata Practice 3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Group 6:00 pm Disciple III

MON 10-23 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study

TUE 10-24 7:00 pm BOG Meeting

THR 10-26 3:30 pm TASK

SAT 10-28 9:00 am Men’s Accountability

SUN 10-29 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun School 10:30 am Traditional Worship

NO Cantata Practice 3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Group 6:00 pm Disciple III

ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Operation Shoebox –Plan to join us Wed. Nov. 8th, at 2 pm for a packing party!

Remembrance Sunday is October 29th – we will also celebrate Pastor Appreciation that day – stay for cake!!

Doug & Ann Fouty hosted the Community Thanksgiving Dinner the past 2 years and we sincerely thank them! This year, however, they will be out of town. Anyone interested in taking over the hosting, please contact the church office.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month This year we will celebrate Sunday, October 29th, which is also Remembrance Sunday.

Join us for cake following Worship!Matt & Megan are expecting, so Pastor Dave and Lisa will be welcoming a new Granddaughter in March. They plan to travel to FL to meet her as soon as she arrives! If you would like to make a donation to help with their travel, you can drop it off at the office, put it in the Sunday Offering plate or send it directly to the church. Please mark as “Pastor Appreciation”.

TASK – Teaching After School Kids will begin Thursday, October 26th here from 3:30 – 4:30 pm for Mackinaw City students. This may be as simple as just listening to reading, helping with spelling words, or more involved lessons such as math. We need snacks, servers, helpers and tutors. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall.

There are 5 – 8’ foot tables for sale - $10 each or by donation. 2 in Fellowship Hall and 3 in the boiler room. Put your $$ in the box on the office door. Let’s get them out of here!

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards: Sandy Hughes, Chuck Sommer, Mary Shutt, Kelsey, Nick Vieau, Vaughn Johnson, Bill Cox, Vicky Crosby, Bonnie Henderson, Jerry Jeffrey, Sharon Franz, Elysia McKinnon, Mabel McDougail, Kathy Thompson, Anna Bennett, Kip Grimes, Joy Martinek, Heather, Leigh, 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, Pastor Mitchell, Phyllis Paquet, Mary Marquis, Dawn Vickers, Ann Churchill, Desiree Colyer and friend Ashley, Cindy Cotway, Dan Clark, Jim Marks, Bruce & Elaine Bernard, Gregory Swanson, Julie Burnett, Chip Finnel, Jim Hogerl, Bill Szubielak, Sean Slumka, Janet Esper, Kelly Reynolds, Julie Mallory, Riley Proctor, Linda Kapsa, Kayla, 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.

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