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

December 4, 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 Psalm 24:7-10 pg. 544Ron Schulz, Liturgist

Lighting of the Advent Candle The Dankert Family

Jesse, Serenity, Christopher & Nickolas

*Hymn #124“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”

*Prayer of Confession Dear God, the Israelites proclaimed the King is coming. He came! Do we know it? Do we acknowledge Him? Jesus our Messiah is King! We are servants in His Kingdom, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 683Isaiah 9:6-7

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen “Adore Him”

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. 987 Matthew 27:11-14

Sermon “Everyone Expected a King!”

Communion see insert

*Hymn #133“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”

*Benediction

Please join us for “Hanging of the Greens”, decorating the church immediately following worship. A light lunch will be served for all

the workers. 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.

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 UsherOrganist/Pianist Loretta Martinek Treasurer Janet SchaeferFinancial Secretary Jean HuntSecretary Judy Churchill

In the Nursery:

Today – need someone Next Week – need someone**Nursery is for 1st grade and younger, thanks

Liturgists in Coming Weeks:

Dec. 11 10:30 am – Ron Schulz Dec. 18 10:30 am – Ginny Brew

Sunday Worship Attendance

11/27/16 10:30 am – 107 11/29/15 10:30 am – 94

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

Second Sunday of Advent

CHURCH CALENDARDecember 4 –11, 2016

SUN 12-4 12:00 pm Hanging of the Greens 3:00 pm AA

5:00 pm Prayer Meeting 6:00 pm Disciple II

MON 12-5 No Women’s Bible Study in Dec. 6:00 pm Cantata Rehearsal

TUE 12-6 noon AA 6:30 pm PPRC Meeting

WED 12-7 10-noon Food Pantry

THR 12-8 2:00 pm Disciple IV

FRI 12-9 Poinsettia Orders Due

SAT 12-10 9:00 am Men’s Group 6-8 pm Wallis Open House

SUN 12-11 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun.School 10:00 am Children’s Bell Choir 10:30 am Traditional Worship 2:00 pm Cantata at St. Anthony’s

3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Meeting 6:00 pm Disciple II Class

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our new Federation is with A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians or ECO for short. ECO’s mission is to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ. For more information, please see their website at: http://eco-pres.org/

This Christmas Season, let us remember how blessed we are because of Jesus. In the Fellowship Hall is a poster where you can sign your Christmas greetings to our Church Family instead of sending them a Christmas card. Next to it is a box to place your stamp money or contribution, with the donation going towards helping someone heat their home this winter. Love in Christ, Your Mission Committee

Thank you to those who made the Thanksgiving dinner a success. To those who came early to assist the chef; to those who brought mouth-watering food; to those who ate from a bountiful table; and to those who lingered to help with clean-up. The annual event is a success when many selflessly join in. Thank you. Doug & Ann Fouty

Coming Up: Poinsettia Orders Due – Friday, December 9 Wallis Open House, Sat., December 10, 6-8 pm Cantata – Sunday, December 11, 2 pm (held at St. Anthony’s Church) Annual Potluck – Sunday, December 18

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards: Betty Ruby, Heather Cook, Jim Hogerl, Dave & Ruth Morse, Chris Harwick, Beth Gibbons, Lana Jaggi , Josh Julian, Mary Genera, Bob Bach, Gretta Brooks, Patricia Pinneri, Ed Bullard, Jeff Miller, Jim Irwin, Bill Szubielak, Mary Beth Barnett, Sally Raible, Darlene Krueger, Emma Luttrull, Jackie, Phil Schmalzried, Jesse Hughes, Eric Moore, Sean Slumka, Janet Esper, Kelly Reynolds, Arloa Jurries, Julie Mallory, Ken Laninga Sr, Bronx, Matt, Bill Burnett, Riley Proctor, Linda Kapsa, Amy Norris, Linda Kresge, Ted Slenk, Tillie Frazier, Aunt Judy, Chuck Palmer, Kayla, Amy Grieger, Angie, Janet Schaefer, Herb Plaunt, Abe Canales, Doris Rottschalk, Charles Palmer, Carol Baluk, Pam Vogel, Naomi Comstock, Alex McCready, Gail Selvala, Lois Nast, Jerry Prior, Laura Culbert, Sarah Pearlman, Bart Middlebush, Mary Beth Smith, Carl Cooper, Mary Wunsch, Ron Wallin, Janice Wallis, Mickey Woiderski, Doug Bonter, Carol Longyear, Lindsay McGrath, Teresa Gonzales, Susan Janeczek, Kay Williams, Brad Atkins, Paul Spenceley, Mary Barrett, Jackson Wallin, Diane Ellman, Lucas Collette, Braylan Blackwell, David Barlow, Jean Keiser, Arvella Tenbrink, Marilyn Cole, Ernie George, Jim Archer, Lisa Emelander, Marty Mol, Mason Brey, Arlene Shanley, Jon Strom, Mike Canales, Dolores Hawkinson, Mary Fran Sarto, Kate Walugembe, and our Military.

Welcome to Our ServiceThe Church of the StraitsCovenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians

andUnited Methodist

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The Food Pantry Crew is looking for new or gently used adult sized boots, coats, cold-weather clothing.