The Mission of The Church of the StraitsTo worship God faithfully

To grow together spirituallyTo serve Jesus Christ and

our neighbor joyfully

WELCOME TOTHE CHURCH OF THE STRAITS

Pastor David Wallis

December 3, 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 147:7-11 pg. 623

Ross Bell, Liturgist

Lighting of the Advent Candle Mike and Connie Ware

*Hymn “We Will Glorify #72 *Prayer of Confession Dear God, you are our Hope! Our hope is grounded in faith, that is faith in the resurrected Christ, Amen! *Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 648

Proverbs 23:18

Children’s Time “Chrismons” Deb Moore

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen

“Messiah’s Song”

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. 1208

1 John 3:1-3

Sermon “Misplaced Hope Has a Shelf Life!”

Communion see insert

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

*Benediction

*Postlude in unisonGod be with you till we meet again; By His counsels guide, up-hold you, With His sheep securely fold you;

God be with you till we meet again.

***************Communion Servers Today

Rose LaPointe Dennis Flemming

Ken McGuire Bill Marvin

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 Dec. 3 Kellie Downing Dec. 10 Jutsons

Liturgists in Coming Weeks:

Dec. 10 10:30 am – Bill Marvin Dec. 17 10:30 am – Rose LaPointe Dec. 24 10:30 am – Jennifer Cole

Sunday Worship Attendance

11/26/17 10:30 am - 95 11/27/16 10:30 am - 107

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

First Sunday of

The Mission of The Church of the StraitsTo worship God faithfully

To grow together spirituallyTo serve Jesus Christ and

our neighbor joyfully

CHURCH CALENDARDec 3 – 10, 2017

SUN 12-3 2:00 pm Cantata Practice 3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Group 6:00 pm Disciple III

MON 12-4 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study

TUE 12-5 6:30 pm PPRC Meeting

THR 12-7 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 3:30 pm TASK

SAT 12-9 9:00 am Men’s Accountability

SUN 12-10 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun. Sch. 9:30 am New Members Class 10:30 am Traditional Worship

2:00 pm Community Cantata 3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Group 6:00 pm Disciple III

ANNOUNCEMENTSTASK – Teaching After School Kids from 3:30 – 4:30 pm every Thurs. for M.C. students. Volunteers can listen to reading, help with spelling words, or do more involved lessons such as math. We need snacks, servers, helpers & tutors. Sign up in Fellowship Hall.

Please note – there will be NO Sunday School on December 24th or December 31st.

Poinsettia Orders due to the office by Dec. 8 th . Order forms are in Fellowship Hall.

Restoring His Gathering Place captial campaign will end in early 2018. The proposed cost for Fellowship Hall, kitchen and upstairs bathrooms will not exceed $25,000. Donation envelopes are in Fellowship Hall or the church office. Each $20 gift will be marked on the donation board.

Lunch with Santa Claus – today, December 3 from noon-2pm at American Legion, Mackinaw CityHot dogs, chips, juice & cookies

Christmas Wreaths for sale - $10, all proceeds benefit Close Up school group.

The Poinsettia this week is in loving memory of Roy Prillwitz from his wife Georgia.

Still accepting Christmas items for dads at the school. Leave any items here in c/o Marita Archer.

Mark your calendars for coming events: * Little Traverse Choral Society “Winter Scapes” Sun. Dec. 3 at 3:00 pm at Petoskey UMC. Adults $15, Students $5, children under 12 are free. Tickets at the door. * 35th Annual Ecumenical Cantata at St. Anthony’s, Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 pm. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the 2018 Cantata and the Food Pantry * Wallis Holiday Open House at the Parsonage, Sat. Dec. 9th 6-8 pm. Lots of yummy desserts!! * Annual Christmas Potluck Sunday, Dec.17th following worship. Bring a dish to pass and your table service.

Pastor Dave will hold New Members Class the firsttwo Sundays in December (3rd & 10th) at 9:30 am. If interested, please let him know.

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards: Denice Hansen, Ben VanAllen, Fred Thompson Sr, Jim & John, Sandy, Sarah & Allan, Jolene Rogala, Susan Homan, Nathan Raboin, Dave Bryers, Tim Zabik, Carol Selby, Sandy Hughes, Maynard Weatherwax, John Schroeder, Todd Williams, Carmen Long, Autumn Mier, Jimmy Wilkins, Jessica Petrowski, Bill Cox, Kip Grimes, Bob Ulrich, Carol Harper, Ron Schulz, Marilyn Cole, Dean Bennett, Barb Lewis, Jean Keiser, Janelle Bancroft, Phyllis Paquet, Mary Marquis, Dawn Vickers, Ann Churchill, Cindy Cotway, Dan Clark, Jim Marks, Gregory Swanson, Julie Burnett, Chip Finnel, Jim Hogerl, Bill Szubielak, Sean Slumka, Janet Esper, Kelly Reynolds, Julie Mallory, Riley Proctor, Linda Kapsa, 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, Kate Walugembe, and our Military.

Welcome to Our Service

The Church of the StraitsCovenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO)

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Jolene Rogala sends her thanks for cards and prayers. The prayers are holding her up. Her address is: 9730 US 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701