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

August 7, 2016 9 & 11 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 108:1-5 pg. 601Danna Marvin, Liturgist 9 a.m.

Ed Weiss, Liturgist 11 a.m.

*Hymn #292 “God of Grace and God of Glory”

*Prayer of Confession Dear God, you alone are righteous! You call us “to be holy because you are holy.” Thank you for filling the gap in Jesus Christ, and help us to walk more closely with you, in Jesus’ name, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 816Lamentations 3:19-24

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen “God Will Make a Way”

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 Ed and Joyce Weiss

Second Scripture Reading pg. 1059 John 8:1-11

Sermon “The Gentle Nudge Toward Holiness!”

Communion see insert

*Hymn “Whiter Than Snow” #436

*Benediction

Please join us for refreshments between services in the 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.

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

Nursery care is provided at both services. **Nursery is for 1st grade and younger, thanks

Liturgists in Coming Weeks:

Aug. 14 9:00 am – need someone 11:00 am – need someone

Aug. 21 9:00 am – need someone

11:00 am – need someone

Sunday Worship Attendance

7/31/16 9am – 68 11am – 86 8/02/15 9am – 80 11am – 88

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 CALENDARAugust 7 – 14, 2016

SUN 8-07 3:00 pm AA 6:00 pm Congregational Meeting

MON 8-08 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study

TUE 8-09 noon AA

WED 8-10 10:00 am Missions Meeting

SAT 8-13 9:00 am Men’s Group

SUN 8-14 9:00 am Traditional Worship 10:15 am Adult Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship

3:00 pm AA 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS

A Special Meeting is being called on August 7, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss and vote on the proposed terms of dismissal from the Presbyterian Church USA to the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians as negotiated by the Board of Governors and the Administrative Commission on behalf of the Presbytery of Mackinac, with the final approval pending an affirmative vote of Presbytery on Friday, September 16, 2016 (this is a new date per Presbytery).

Choir Director for a Day! We need someone to direct the volunteer choir at each service. You can do one or both services.. Sign up week by week. Not a commitment for the whole summer. Pick a hymn and sign up in Fellowship Hall. On Sunday, announce the hymn then invite folks to come up to sing. Questions- call the church office. OR … Special Music - If you or one of your summer guests could provide special music (instrumental, vocal, solo, duet, etc.) for one or both services, sign-up in Fellowship Hall.

Operation Shoe Box Collection – August is scissors, rulers and sm. measuring tapes!!The collection box is in the Fellowship Hall.

Communion Servers9:00 am

Bill Marvin Dennis FlemmingRoger Moore Diane Robbins

11:00 amDeb Downing Ken McGuireDiane Robbins Pastor Dave Wallis

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: Jennifer Antkoveak, Kayla, Devon Devereaux, Brandon Plaza, Bob Bach, Theresa Mason, Amy Grieger, Angie, Bob Bach,Cless Hurlburt, Brianna & baby, Janet Schaefer, Jesse, Herb Plaunt, Rita Duncan, Andrea Mening, Abe Canales, Gay Schoenknecht, Doris Rottschalk, Charles Palmer, Carol Baluk, Elva Voliva, Jordan & Erin Genzink, Pam Vogel, Terry Walsh, Naomi Comstock, Nancy Marks, Geri Kolatski, Alex McCready, Gail Selvala, Dave Hall, Lois Nast, Mike & Colleen Merlin, Jerry Prior, Laura Culbert, Sarah Pearlman, Bart Middlebush, Debbie Holbein, Linda Mesnard, Kirt Nathan, Mary Beth Smith, Bev Hingston, Kelly Bur, Carl Cooper, Mary Wunsch, Margaret Sippy, Scott Friedl, Diane Dann, Ron Wallin, Janice Wallis, Mickey Woiderski, Doug Bonter, Carol Longyear, Josh Canales, Lindsay McGrath, Teresa Gonzales, Susan Janeczek, Jay Lloyd, Kay Williams, Jesse Roggni, Brad Atkins, Paul Spenceley, David Miller, Mary McCready, Rebecca, Mary Barrett, Jackson Wallin, Diane Ellman, Lucas Collette, Braylan Blackwell, David Barlow, Jean Keiser, Arvella Tenbrink, Marilyn Cole, Ernie George, Jim Archer, Lisa Emelander, Betty Vieau, Marty Mol, Mason Brey, Arlene Shanley, Jon Strom, Mike Canales, Corey Robertson, Dolores Hawkinson, Linda Irwin, Mary Fran Sarto, Kate Walugembe, and our Military.

Welcome to Our ServiceThe Church of the Straits

Presbyterian (U.S.A.)and

United MethodistFederated

“If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first

to throw a stone…”John 8:7