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 27, 2015 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 118:25-29 pg. 606Ariel Durant, Liturgist

*Hymn “We Three Kings” #166

*Prayer of Confession It was the star that led the Magi to you! It is your Word and your Spirit that leads us to you! May we find you in our hearts not in a manger, in Jesus’ name, Amen!*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 922Micah 5:1-5

Service of Baptism for Julia Annette Short

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen“You are Holy (Prince of Peace)”

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. 956 Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11

Sermon “Stumbling Toward a Star!”

*Hymn “O Worship the King” #10

*Benediction

Please join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall following Worship.

Everyone is welcome!

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

Liturgists in Coming Weeks: Jan. 3rd 10:30 am – Jennifer Cole Jan. 10th 10:30 am – Deb Moore

Sunday Worship Attendance

12/20/15 10:30 am 115 12/2114 10:30 am 97

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 CALENDARDecember 27 – January 3, 2016

SUN 12-27 3:00 pm AA* 5:00 pm Prayer Meeting*

TUE 12-29 noon AA*

WED 12-30 10-noon Food Pantry

FRI 1-01 Happy New Year!

SUN 1-03 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun. Sch. 10:30 am Traditional Worship

3:00 pm AA *** No Prayer Group or Disciple this week

* Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NO Women’s Bible Study in December, but will resume with a new study January 11 th at 3:00 pm.

There will be no Disciple II tonight. We will resume on Sunday, January 3rd at 6:00 pm.

Three Lakes Lay Academy – Winter 2016 Classes Forming. Classes run January 14-March 17Each class is $10 for the semester. Scholarships are available. Students will be required to purchase books. For more information, see the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall or contact the church office.

Missing – a dark navy-blue trench coat. If you took it by mistake, please return it and just hang it up in Fellowship Hall, thanks!

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: Carol Longyear, Josh Canales, Joe Ostman, Amber Wallis, Al Robbins, Hendershot family, Eric Klose, Cathy VanAllen, Ben Strittmatter, Tanner Sunday, Teresa Gonzales, Linda Gwilt, Susan Janeczek, Nancy Hinsman, Jay Lloyd, Mary Margaret Cosens, Kay Williams, Mike Morse, John Schroeder, Margie, Jesse Roggni, Brad Atkins, Florence Tracy, Dolores Muzzillo, Paul Spenceley, David Miller, Terry Schmitz, Jolene Rogala, Mary McCready, Rebecca, Mary Barrett, Rev. Bob Moody, Jackson Wallin, Diane Ellman, Susan Homan, Lucas Collette, Braylan Blackwell, Mike Brown, David Barlow, Hadley Brooks, Dick Moehl, Jean Keiser, Florence Lovegrove, Arvella Tenbrink, Marilyn Cole, Ernie George, Joan Pepper, Jim Archer, Meredith Cole, Lisa Emelander, Betty Vieau, Marty Mol, Pete VanDenBerge, Rev. Frank Rupnick III, Mason Brey, Arlene Shanley, Ember Hahn, Jon Strom, Mike Canales, Carl Cooper, Corey Robertson, Dolores Hawkinson, Linda Irwin, Mary Fran Sarto, Kate Walugembe, and our Military.

Welcome to Our ServiceThe Church of the StraitsPresbyterian (U.S.A.)

andUnited Methodist

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