Online Worship - August 2, 2020

Prayer Pastor Janet Zimmerman

Worship Songs How Great Thou Art; Death Was ArrestedGreeting Pastor Jared Priset

Special Music Sing Out Your Joy to God; Mixed Vocal Ensemble G.F. Handel/arr.Hal Hopson

Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth #92

Scripture Genesis 1:1-13 Angela Schneider

Video Children's Bible Celebration

Sermon Outline

Text: Genesis 1:1-13, Psalm 19:1-6, John 1:1-14, Revelation 21:3Focus: The findings of science instead of destroying Biblical truth offer more depth to the mystery and majesty of a Creator who designs the world for a purpose. As bearers of the image of God, we are called to use our creativity to repair a broken worldI) A hike down to Natural Rock Bridge and a stroll through Lakeside Is this all an accident or the work of something much more powerful? John Polkinghorne "Modern physics leaves us with a choice: either the universe was created by an Intelligent Designer, or it is a massive and incredible coincidence the likes of which we can hardly imagine."II) Science and Religion: Two lenses to the same universe Science asks “How did life form?” Religion asks “Why did life form?” Trying to compare: A vacuum cleaner with an organ: Both push air for different purposes The Hubble Telescope and Van Gogh’s Starry NightIII) Genesis 1: “God created the heavens and the earth” Out of a “formless void” Tohu wa-bohu, God “creates” Bara Everything (time, weather, food, animals, and people) created for a purpose IV) The central focus of God’s creative energy in Genesis 1 Life is more than a random arrangement of cosmic dust (vs. 1-2) Humans are created in God’s image (vs. 26-27) Humans are to attend to God’s garden (vs. 28) The earth is designed to be God’s dwelling place where God rests (2:3)V) The Challenge and the Hope of Genesis 1 The earth is the place where God dwells and in which God delights (Genesis 1) Even after humans messed up, God did not abandon them (Genesis 3) God became the "Word made flesh" that dwelt among us in Jesus Christ (John 1) God will dwell with us again (Revelation 21) “Creativity is God's gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God.”

Message "Is the Universe and Accident?" Pastor Bryan GeorgeFinding God in the Questions

Benediction

Communion

Keep in your prayers: Jackie, sister of Ken Spangler; Deborah, daughter of Valerie Miller; Ken Spangler; Doreen Durigg; Kay, daughter of Sharan Reisinger, Kai, son of Amber and Danny Pierson; Julie Poston. To submit prayer requests call 330-499-8972 ext. 203 or email: prayer@churchofthelakes.org.

Submit your news, information or announcements to betsi@churchofthelakes.org.

The church office will be open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, for phone calls, mail and deliveries. If you have prayer concerns or other questions call 330-499-8972.

Today’s Altar Flowers Given in Celebration of Jim and Kathy Armstrong’s 50th Anniversary~Congratulations!

Volunteers Needed

Women’s Bible Study - Summer Schedule Mondays, 1:00 or 6:30 pm August 3rd - 31st - Colossians study - In the midst of struggles against false teachers and cultural pressures to abandon the gospel, Paul reminds us of God’s all sufficient grace and provides substantial evidence of Jesus’ divinity.No study books to purchase, just use your favorite Bible translation. For information about these studies, or to sign up, please contact Pastor Janet, 330-685-4882.

Blood DriveChurch of the Lakes will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, September 5th, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Activity Center. The American Red Cross is in critical need of blood donations. Precautions are taken to keep you and the workers safe. To signup for an appointment visit redcrossblood.org.

Women's Ministries

Habitat Snack/Lunch Volunteers NeededIf you would like to schedule a day to send a morning snack or lunch for workers at our Habitat House build, BEFORE registering online contact Deb Whitmer, 330-837-9412.

BOTTLED WATERWe also need donations of bottled water for the worksite. These can be dropped off under the coat rack just outside the activity center during office hours.

Stud SigningWe will have a Stud Signing at the church on Sunday, August 9th. However, we want to include our entire church family no matter where they are. If you will not be at church on August 9th you can submit your well wishes for the Moyer home, and a volunteer will write it on one of the studs on your behalf. To virtually "sign-a-stud" that will be used to build the Moyer's home,visit our website www.churchofthelakes.org and click on Habitat for Humanity.

Church News

Online: www.churchofthelakes.org/online-giving Text: 733090 to 715-803-4772

EFT: for instructions contact Stephanie Strock, stephanie@churchofthelakes.org

Use the above instructions to volunteer for building, or to provide devotions, snack or lunch. The building projects are listed by date, while the other needs are all towards the bottom, and you can select the date(s) you want.

Lil' Lambs ClosetFall/Winter Sale

Friday, August 7th9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday, August 8th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Visit cotl-lillambscloset.com to register as a volunteer