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

January 29, 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 126:1-6 pg. 613

Ginny Brew, Liturgist

*Hymn #1“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

*Prayer of Confession #717The Nicene Creed

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 733

Isaiah 55:1-11

Time with Children

*Affirmation of Faith through Song screen “He Is Exalted”

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. 1209

1 John 4:7-11

Sermon “God’s Checks Don’t Bounce,But You Have to Cash Them!”

*Hymn “Love Lifted Me” #505

*Benediction

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.

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:

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

Liturgists in Coming Weeks:

Feb. 05 10:30 am – Deb Moore Feb. 12 10:30 am – Ron Schulz

Sunday Worship Attendance

1/22/17 10:30 am – 113 1/24/16 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

The Mission of The Church of the StraitsTo worship God faithfully

To grow together spirituallyTo serve Jesus Christ and

our neighbor joyfully

CHURCH CALENDARJanuary 29 – February 5, 2017

SUN 1-29 3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Meeting

6:00 pm Disciple II

MON 1-30 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study

TUE 1-31 noon AA WED 2-1 10-noon Food Pantry

THR 2-2 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast 10:00 am ‘Peace’ Makers 2:00 pm Disciple IV

SUN 2-5 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun Sch. 10:30 am Traditional Worship

3:00 pm AA 5:00 pm Prayer Meeting

6:00 pm Disciple II

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our new Federation is with A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians or ECO for short. ECO’s mission is to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ. For more information, please see their website at: http://eco-pres.org/ or inquire in the office.

Please update the church email address to: cotsofffice@yahoo.com

The Annual Congregational Meeting is today immediately following worship. Rev. Elbert Dulworth, the UMC Marquette District Superintendent and Dr. Laura Smit from the Good Shepherd ECO Church of Grand Rapids will be in attendance. Lunch will be served following the meeting.

For Operation Shoebox – the February items are:crayons, pencils, markers, erasers – or anything you see on sale that would fit in a box! Thanks

Next Sunday is Scout Sunday.

New ‘Peace’ Makers Group – women interested in making Prayer Shawls, Chemo Caps, Dolls for Uganda, etc. will meet on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. Lots of patterns to share. Come and join in the fun!

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards: Mary Marquis, Dick Alexander, Jim Bleakley, Susan Elzinga, Bruce & Elaine Bernard, Trever Herm, Thomas Keith, Kathy King, Nicole Harrison, Jacob Harrison, Ronnie Vieau, Jen Cole, Linda Veitch, Pam Knaffle, The Nelson Thompson Family, Gregory Swanson, Sarah Kohs, Koltyn Baker, Ann Craven, Julie Burnett, Bill, Mary Murphy, Chip Finnel, Janice, Betty Ruby, Emma Luttrell, Heather Cook, Jim Hogerl, Dave & Ruth Morse, Patricia Pinneri, Bill Szubielak, Darlene Krueger, Phil Schmalzried, Eric Moore, Sean Slumka, Janet Esper, Kelly Reynolds, Julie Mallory, Ken Laninga Sr, Bill Burnett, Riley Proctor, Linda Kapsa, Amy Norris, Tillie Frazier, Aunt Judy, Chuck Palmer, Kayla, Angie, Janet Schaefer, Abe Canales, Doris Rottschalk, Charles Palmer, Carol Baluk, Pam Vogel, Alex McCready, Gail Selvala, Lois Nast, Jerry Prior, Laura Culbert, Bart Middlebush, Mary Beth Smith, Carl Cooper, Mary Wunsch, Ron Wallin, Janice Wallis, Mickey Woiderski, Doug Bonter, Carol Longyear, Lindsay McGrath, Teresa Gonzales, Susan Janeczek, Brad Atkins, Mary Barrett, Jackson Wallin, Diane Ellman, Lucas Collette, Braylan Blackwell, David Barlow, Jean Keiser, Arvella Tenbrink, Marilyn Cole, Ernie George, Jim Archer, Lisa Emelander, Marty Mol, Mason Brey, Arlene Shanley, Jon Strom, Mike Canales, Mary Fran Sarto, Kate Walugembe, and our Military.

Welcome to Our Service

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

andUnited Methodist

Federated