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

May 12, 2013 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.

*Introit “Do Lord, Remember Me”

* Call to Worship Psalm 113:1-9 pg. 604 Betty Kellogg, Liturgist

*Hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus” #88

*Prayer of Confession Dear God, you created mothers to take care of your children. Thank you for mothers. Thank you for their patience and sacrifice. There is only one other that has sacrificed more – your son! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 1086Acts 8:9-21

Service of Confirmation and Reception

Time with the Children

*Affirmation of Faith Through Song #425 “In the Garden”

Sharing our Joys and ConcernsChoral PrayerSilent 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.

Choral Amen

Giving our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory Doxology #625*Prayer of Dedication

Anthem "Back to the Church in the Wildwood"

Second Scripture Reading pg. 1086Acts 8:26-40

Sermon “Are You Seeking Christ or His Benefits?”

*Hymn “Love Lifted Me” #505

*Benediction

*Benediction Response“The Lord Bless You and Keep You”

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 Ushers Cless Hurlburt /

Tom LimbergOrganists Wayne Clemens/ Loretta MartinekChoir Director Gerry Lou KaniaAccompanist Cidney RothPraise Team Elizabeth ClemensHospitality Chair Jerry PriorChristian Education Anne VieauTreasurer Janet SchaeferFinancial Secretary Sheryl ChildsSecretary Judy Churchill

In the Nursery this week Jolene RogalaIn the Nursery next week: Melissa and Kathryn Kube

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

Sunday Worship Attendance

5/05/13 10:30 a.m. – 122 5/06/12 10:30 a.m. – 138

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

Happy Mother’s Day

CHURCH CALENDARMay 12 – 19, 2013

SUN 3:00 pm AA * May 12

MON 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study* May 13 TUE 9:00 am Women’s EmmausMay 14

WED 5-7 pm Spaghetti DinnerMay 15 THR 6:00 pm Praise Team Practice May 16 SAT 9:00 am Men’s EmmausMay 18

SUN 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun SchoolMay 19 10:30 am Praise Team Worship 3:00 pm AA

*Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please help! We need volunteers for the nursery and liturgists. Sign-up sheets in Fellowship Hall.

VBS is set for the week of June 17-21, 9 am–noon. Open for age 4 to those going into 8th grade. We’ll need teachers, helpers and a Craft Coordinator. If you would like to teach, help or register your child, please contact Christina Hartman at 231.818.1119.

Please keep Rev. Sandy Shaw and his wife in your prayers. He has advanced prostate cancer and will be receiving radiation therapy at Mayo Clinic every day starting the beginning of June through the middle of August. Cards and notes may be sent to Sandy at PO Box 258, Trout Lake, MI 49793 or via email at sandyrshaw@gmail.com

We need to raise $30,000 to maintain the beauty of this church. Pledge cards are in Fellowship Hall. Remember that for every dollar you give, it will be matched up to $20,000! Together we can do it!

Upcoming Brick Events:

Spaghetti Dinner – hosted by the Emmaus groups, Wednesday, May 15th, from 5 – 7 pm. Cost is $8 for individuals or $25 per family. Tickets available from an Emmaus member or in the church office. Tickets will be available at the door!! All proceeds will go to the Brick project.

Cans for Bricks!Collecting any deposit cans and bottles all of April and May to raise money for bricks. The container for cans and bottles is in Fellowship Hall. Contact Betty Kellogg with any questions 537-2767.

Crafts for Bricks – There is a craft table in Fellowship Hall. Anyone who would like to donate a craft they’ve made is welcome. Stop by and see what is being offered. All proceeds will go towards the brick project!

Happy Birthday and Happy Mother’s Day to Joan Pepper with love and gratitude from Andrea and Dawn. Altar flowers this morning are in honor of you!

Margaret Carman passed away Sunday, May 5th. She was 93. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 5:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Coldwater with Rev. Renee Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow at the church columbarium. Condolences may be sent to her son: David Carman 354 Fox Rd. Coldwater, MI 49036

You are invited to attend a Baccalaureate Service in honor of Mackinaw City’s 2013 High School Graduates on Thursday, May 30th at 7p.m. Cookies and/or finger foods for the reception would be appreciated!

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: the family of Margaret Carmen, Henry Vieau, Ana McGuire, Pearl Bulthais, James Jutson, Zeke, Purl Burthuis, Nick & Eric Moore, Bill Bassett, Ted Stone, David Canales, Carl Cooper, Brayden Miller, Eric Jorgenson, Ryan Martinek, Joel Thies, Bob Branch, Karen Jacobson, Chris Harwick, Keegan Steele, Roxanne Fulsome, Charles McCumby, Brittney Zenk, Scott Harmon, Mayra Perry, Larry Dodson, Suzanna Swart, Annette Deardurff, Dave Edwards, Bob Neill and family, Audrey Nicoloff, Henrietta Seavitt, Lynn Grimes, Ken Laninga, Sr., Steven Sprague, Lynn Kania, Donna Keene, Rosemary Archer, John Hayes, Kim & Olivia Cerrudo, Janet Schaefer, Uncle Royce, Duane & Anita Nyboer, Mary Fran Sarto, Lucretia Thomas, Jeff Straub, Carter & Mindy Quinn, Jessica Schertz, Ron Wallin, Bud Dexel, David and Beverly Miller, Chuck McKinnon, Polli, Evelyn Kapp, Connie Chevalier, Dave Dodson, Dick Dunn, Fran Sarto, Jane Haupt, Pastor Bob Jones, Eve Pichel, Bud Darrow, Doug Boyce, Carolynn Kohs, Chris Bovée, Joyce Hall, Matt Wallis, Suzanne Darrow, Kate Walugembe, Ellen Hicks, and our Military.

Preserving God’s HouseBrick by Brick

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

andUnited Methodist

Federated

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PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: the family of Margaret Carmen, Henry Vieau, Ana McGuire, Pearl Bulthais, James Jutson, Zeke, Purl Burthuis, Nick & Eric Moore, Bill Bassett, Ted Stone, David Canales, Carl Cooper, Brayden Miller, Eric Jorgenson, Ryan Martinek, Joel Thies, Bob Branch, Karen Jacobson, Chris Harwick, Keegan Steele, Roxanne Fulsome, Charles McCumby, Brittney Zenk, Scott Harmon, Mayra Perry, Larry Dodson, Suzanna Swart, Annette Deardurff, Dave Edwards, Bob Neill and family, Audrey Nicoloff, Henrietta Seavitt, Lynn Grimes, Ken Laninga, Sr., Steven Sprague, Lynn Kania, Donna Keene, Rosemary Archer, John Hayes, Kim & Olivia Cerrudo, Janet Schaefer, Uncle Royce, Duane & Anita Nyboer, Mary Fran Sarto, Lucretia Thomas, Jeff Straub, Carter & Mindy Quinn, Jessica Schertz, Ron Wallin, Bud Dexel, David and Beverly Miller, Chuck McKinnon, Polli, Evelyn Kapp, Connie Chevalier, Dave Dodson, Dick Dunn, Fran Sarto, Jane Haupt, Pastor Bob Jones, Eve Pichel, Bud Darrow, Doug Boyce, Carolynn Kohs, Chris Bovée, Joyce Hall, Matt Wallis, Suzanne Darrow, Kate Walugembe, Ellen Hicks, and our Military.