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

June 29, 2014 9 and 11 a.m.

Welcome and Announcements Please sign our attendance pad; pass it down,

and note with whom you are sitting, so that you can greet them.

Green Prayer Cards may be filled out with your joys/prayer concerns. The ushers will collect them.

* Call to Worship Psalm 107:1-9 pg. 600 Ariel Durant, Liturgist 9 a.m

Elizabeth Clemens, Liturgist 11 a.m.

*Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” #43

*Prayer of Confession Dear God, your Word says to “rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, rejoice.” It also says, “if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” When in a rut, help us to do as you direct us, in Christ’s name, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 56Exodus 2:23-25

Time with the Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song #289“There Shall Be Showers of Blessing”

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 #625*Prayer of Dedication

Special Music 9 a.m. service Ed and Joyce Weiss

Volunteer Choir 11 a.m. service“He Lives” #220

Second Scripture Reading pg. 1003 Mark 10:46-52

Sermon “How to Get Out of a Rut!”

*Hymn “He Keeps Me Singing” #488

*Benediction

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 Organists Wayne Clemens/ Loretta MartinekAccompanist Cidney RothChristian Education Anne VieauTreasurer Janet SchaeferFinancial Secretary Jean HuntSecretary Judy Churchill

In the Nursery: Today – Deb Moore Next Week – we need someone!Liturgists Next Week: 7/06 9am

11am

**Nursery is for 2nd grade and younger, thanks

Sunday Worship Attendance 6/22/14 9am – 63 11am - 96 6/23/13 9am – 54 11am - 77

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

We need 2 people!

CHURCH CALENDARJune 29 – July 6, 2014

SUN 6/29 12:30 pm Annual Picnic * 3:00 pm AA * 6:00 pm Prayer Meeting *

MON 6/30 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study *

SUN 7/06 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 *

* Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer is here! Thru Labor Day Sunday, we need ushers/greeters & liturgists at both the 9am & 11am services. Also needed are nursery volunteers! Sign-up sheets are in Fellowship Hall.

The Annual Church Picnic is today, Sunday, June 29th immediately following the 2nd service (12:30 pm). This year, the picnic will be held at Heritage Village. Everything will be provided – just bring your appetite. Members, visitors, ALL are welcome for food and fellowship!

**Men’s Breakfast will be Thursday, July 10th instead of the July 3rd.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! What an awesome giving church we have – we collected $849 for the Imagine No Malaria campaign.

The Church of the StraitsPresbyterian (U.S.A.)

andUnited Methodist

Federated

Welcome to Our Service

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: Herb Plaunt, Liz Limberg, Wes Martinek, Jen & Scott Kirkby, Bev Hingston, Shirley Schneider, premature baby Mason, Jim DiNicola, Jim Hyatt, Theora Bosley, Michael Clack, Ernie George, Marty Mol, Mary Margaret Cosens, Denny Qualey, Dave Edwards, Bill Marvin, Sarah & Nick Garcia, Linda Eby, Suzanne Swart, Marilyn Finkleimer, Chuck McCready, Jackie Henderson, Nancy Campbell, Steve Brown, Sheri Poole, Jon Strom, Bruce Reavill, Mike Canales, Sherryl Myers Bell, Heather Gwilt, Jodi Boyce, Andy Altman, Carl Cooper, Brad Atkins, Chris Bovée, Corey Robertson, Sheryl Myers, Phil Parkin, Dolores Hawkinson, Linda Irwin, John Rednour, Linda Ruthrauff, Anna Bennett, David Canales, Joel Thies, Mary Fran Sarto, Jeff Straub, Bud Dexel, David and Beverly Miller, Chuck McKinnon, Evelyn Kapp, Eve Pichel, Kate Walugembe, Ellen Hicks, and our Military.

DIRECTOR FOR A DAY! It's summer and time for our Volunteer Choir to sing. It is a long time summer tradition at The Church of the Straits and folks look forward to it.   We need someone to direct the choir at each of the morning services.  It can be the same person at both services or someone different.  You can sign up week by week.  It is not a commitment for the whole summer.  Choose a hymn, give it to the organist/pianist for that Sunday, turn it in to the office.  On Sunday, announce the hymn and invite folks to come up and sing.  Direct the choir and have fun. There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall.  Questions?  Ask Gussie Williams.

Directions to the Picnic!Take Central Avenue to the west through town, under the bridge, past the high school. The drive is just past Doc’s Plumbing on the left, before the large horse pasture.