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775-5362 ·
Fax 775-6475
July 23, 2006
Seventh Sunday After
Pentecost
Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.
THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP
INFORMAL TIME OF HYMN SINGING
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Come, all people, and join all creation in praising God.
All: With the stars and planets, with the hills and waters,
we praise the Lord!
One: Come and join all peoples who sing to God’s glory
All: With the powerful and meek, men and
women, young and old together, we praise the Lord!
One: Come and praise, and speak the most basic language of faith.
All: For when we truly praise the Lord, we learn to love one
another.
*HYMN OF PRAISE #92
“For
the Beauty of the Earth”
vs. 1-2 all · vs. 3
women · vs. 4 men · vs. 5-6 all
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING
If you have a prayer joy or concern
you would like shared during the Prayer of the People, please hand it to an
usher during the Prayer Song.
PRAYER HYMN
“Change
My Heart, O God” #2152
“Cry
of My Heart” #2165
UNISON PRAYER OR CONFESSION
God of unbounded love, w e are a people who long to be loving and who often fail. Forgive us when our actions hurt ourselves
and others. Forgive us when we do not
choose our word with care, lest they hurt our family, friends or
neighbors. Help us to go the second mile
in loving and giving of ourselves. Make
us strong and wise in our love. Teach us what it means to love our enemies. Hear us now as we pray for healing in our
relationships.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESSPRAYER OF
THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
A
TIME OF DEDICATION
THE
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE
Exodus
20:7 · Matthew 5:21-26, 38-48
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“The
Big Shalt Not”
RESPONDING
TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY INVITATION
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
ORGAN OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY #94
Praise God, from whom all blessings
flow;
Praise God, all creatures here
below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our
gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power
uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy
Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison)
Bless, O God, these gifts - which we
offer in obedience to your most holy law and in thankfulness for your most
gracious love. May their use bring praise unto your glorious name.
We ask it in Jesus' name. Amen.
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #437
“This
is My Song”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who
are able, please stand.
Vacation Bible School will be held here Monday, July 24
through Thursday, July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon each day. All children age three through sixth grade
are invited to attend.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, July 30,
2006
Acolytes: Jessica Weaver
Nursery: Lisa Weaver & Girls
Sermontime: Scott & Lisa Kassuba
Coffee Hour: Evangelism Committee
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor Dale
Ostema
Parish Assistant Judy
Coffey
Director of Youth Ministry OPEN
Church Office Manager Patty Anderson
Treasurer Karen
Klinker
Chancel Choir Director Walt
Stump
Bell Choir Director Tonja Hinkston
Organists Virginia
Pulford, Ann Hunt
Pianist Darlene
Ressler
Choir Accompanist Ann
Hunt
Nursery Care Giver Darlene
Ressler
First Sunday Nursery Care Giver Diana Van
Antwerp
Custodial Staff Dee
Piltz and NOC Work Crew
Snow Removal Gale
Butterfield
Opportunities for Ministry This
Week . . .
Sunday, July 23 - 7th Sunday
After Pentecost
VBS Staff Service of Dedication at
both services
Summer Worship Schedule
8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship
10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship
Service
Monday, July 24
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -
Tuesday -July 25
7:00 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -
Wednesday - July 26
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -
Thursday, July 27
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -
11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. - V.B.S. Dinner & Program (UMM Grilling)
6:00 p.m. - F.I.A. Meeting
Sunday, July 30 - 8th Sunday
After Pentecost
8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship
10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship
Service
The Staff Parish Relations
Committee is seeking immediate applications for a Director of Youth Ministry
for grades 6-12. This is a part-time (20
hours per week) salaried position. The
Director’s primary role will be to coordinate church activities for youth which
develop and nurture their Christian faith.
A complete job description, along with qualifications, salary and job
applications are available through the Church Office. Questions may be directed to Pastor Ostema (775-5362) or SPRC chairs, Sue Allen and Laurie
Kinney.
Christ or Caricature? A Seminar
with Dr. Paul Maier will be held on July 30 at 7:00 p.m. at
“Becoming A Love And Logic Parent”, a parent training program
designed by the Cline/Fay Institute will be held on Saturday, August 5th
from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Wexford County MSU Extension, 401 Lake
Street, Cadillac. This course in parent
training is designed to help parents find the right answers and actions for
some of those difficult moments during child-rearing. Parents can sign up for $15 reimbursement to
help cover the cost of child care in their home. Registration required. Bring a sack lunch and beverages. For information and registration, call YMCA
at 231-775-3369.
Northern Michigan Christian School is taking applications for coaches
for the 7th & 8th grade girls’ basketball teams for
2006/07. If you are a committed
Christian who would like to teach basketball skills & coach
Jr High girls, call Harold Dodde
at 826-0121 or call the school office at 825-2492.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgists 8:30 -
10:00 -
Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford
Acolytes: Chloe Ostema
Nursery: Gary &
Sermontime: Darlene Fowler
Coffee Hour: Trustees
Power Point: 8:30 - Laurie Kinney
10:00 - Clara Handy
The Chancel Flowers on the
Lord’s Table today are given in loving memory of Clara Hunemorder
by Norris Hunemorder.
The School Supply Pantry
will open its doors once again on August 2 and on subsequent Wednesday
afternoons for the month of August and early in September. If you would like to donate supplies, they
can be dropped off at the church office or in the box located outside the
sanctuary. Supplies needed are Backpacks
(especially larger ones), Scientific Calculators, Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks,
Pocket Folders, Erasers, Small Pencil Sharpeners, Pencil Boxes, Scissors,
Paperback Dictionaries, Loose-leaf Lined Paper, Primary Writing Tablets,
Colored Construction Paper, Rulers and Highlighters.
Your continued prayers are invited
for our two Youth Mission Teams this week as they serve in
Mark your calendar now for the “End
of Summer Get-Together” at
Pastor: Adventure of the
Psalm 12:6 says
that the Lord is true to the promises in the Word. These persons before you now are dedicating
themselves to teaching our children about God’s promises and how special each
of us is to God. Will you seek to help
the learners discover God’s promises?
Staff: We will encourage the students to rejoice in
the promises of God and to see themselves as special to our loving God. We ask you to pray for us as we seek God’s
help and to pray for all whose lives will be touched. We ask you to help extend an invitation to
others to join us at the Adventure of the Treasure Seekers.
Pastor: Will you, the congregation, support the work of
these
Congregation: We will joyfully encourage them and will
support them in whatever ways we are able as we seek to invite others.
Pastor: On behalf of the congregation, I wish to thank
you for the vital role you are playing in the ministry to the children of our
church and community. We give thanks
that God has given you such talent and the desire to share your gifts with others. May God guide you in your teaching and
learning, inspiring in you a richer understanding of God’s promises. Let us pray:
All: Gracious God, we thank you for these
persons you have called to your service.
Help them be a blessing to all who take part in our