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Twelfth Sunday After Trinity Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m. THE GATHERING TO
WORSHIP PRELUDE INFORMAL
TIME OF HYMN SINGING MUSICAL
INTERLUDE BRINGING
IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST WELCOME
AND PARISH NOTES CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION MOMENT 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 Parish Notes. *GATHERING WORDS One: Early in the morning, Jesus walked the
stormy water to join his terrified disciples.
“Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid,” he told them. All: Storms rage around us this morning,
Lord of Sea and Wind. Come again and
comfort our fears with your words. One: Peter left the boat to walk the water with
Jesus, but seeing the strong wind, he grew
frightened and began to sink. All: Strong winds blow against us, Author of
Faith and Courage. Our fears will sink
us without you to save. One: Jesus immediately reached out to Peter and
caught his hand. “You of little faith,
why did you doubt?” Jesus asked him. When they got into the boat, the wind
ceased. All: Catch us too, before we sink, O
Jesus. Our faith is not enough, we need your strong hand. *HYMN OF PRAISE #156 “I
Love to Tell the Story”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST THE
PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING PRAYER HYMN #177 “He is Lord” Sing Twice UNISON PRAYER Sometimes, O God, we feel battered by the
waves. We feel the wind against us and
wonder if you will reach us in time.
Yet you always do. Not even
death, nor grief, nor illness, nor despair, nor the waves crashing into the
boat, nor our sinking feet, can change this assurance: that you are with us,
you are for us, you are among and within us. Please give to us that faith which does not
panic when things go wrong, but dares go forward with humble commitment to
the next few steps to which Christ calls us.
We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER #895 THE
TIME WITH THE
CHILDREN SCRIPTURE READING N.T.
pg. 16 Matthew
14:22-33 MESSAGE Rev.
Thomas E. Ball “Walking
on the Water” RESPONDING
TO THE WORD OFFERING INVITATION OFFERING OURSELVES
AND OUR GIFTS 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 CONSECRATION (in unison) O God, we go forth to
serve you wherever Christ calls us.
Bless our endeavors to make Jesus’ name known. May all that we do be unto your glory; the
talents that we offer are the gifts of your love. Use what is of value to further his
teachings; and what is inadequate, enhance with your grace. Amen. THE
SCATTERING TO SERVE *HYMN OF DEDICATION #139 “Praise
to the Lord, the Almighty” *BENEDICTION AND BLESSING *POSTLUDE *All who are
able, please stand. Sunday Volunteer
Ministry, August 26 Acolyte: 8:30 a.m. - Amanda
Anderson 10:00 a.m. - Ethan Myers Nursery: Gary & Sermontime: Katy Huckle Coffee Hour: Staff-Parish
Relations Committee Greeters & Ushers 8:30
a.m.- Jack & Gloria Fountain 10:00
a.m.- Bernadean Gregg, Andrea Hillard,
Paul Helton, Don & Marie Rennie, Donna &
Adrian Slachter Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, August 19 - Twelfth Sunday After Trinity Coffee Hour will follow each Worship Service 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Youth & Parents Softball Game at
CHS Monday, August 20 - ❊❊ Newsletter Deadline ❊❊ 11:00 a.m. - Funeral service for Marvel Gekeler 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee 7:00 p.m. - Church & Society Committee Tuesday, August 21 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 3:30 p.m. - Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Trustees Wednesday, August 22 11:00 a.m. - Friendship Chain Thursday, August 23 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Patriot Choir 6:00 p.m. - United Methodist
Men 6:30 p.m. FIA Group Sunday, August 26 - Thirteenth
Sunday After Trinity Coffee Hour will follow each
Worship Service 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Sr.
High Bonfire @ Pant Residence Next Sunday, August 26 Jo Brown, our own missionary to
A reminder that the September
Newsletter deadline is August 20. You may email, fax, call in or
leave your article in the Church Office. Thanks so much!! United Methodist Men will
be meeting at the Church on Thursday, August 23 for their regular meeting.
Following their always outstanding Potluck Dinner at 6:00 p.m., they will
hear about a local program called Workplace Ministry, presented by Rev. Ron Klimp. This program has been a success in the Cadillac
area for some time now. Ron Truax is the host.
Bring a buddy and join us on August 23. Mark you calendar now for the Fall
Hymn Sing which will be held on Sunday, September 16 beginning with the
Prelude at 6:30 p.m. and the Sing at 7:00 p.m.. Dr.
Glenn Verbrugge will be on the organ and Dr.
Saundra Blanchard on the piano. Invite your family, neighbors and friends to
attend this wonderful evening of music. An edgy, in your face Christian
Rock Band, S t a y n l i s, will be at the The Chancel Choir
rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.
A variety of anthems have been selected to begin the fall season of singing
including a couple of new ones. We will be singing through several at the
opening practice. The choir is open to anyone who has a desire to help
lead in worship through song as we offer our praises to God. We sing
four-part (SATB) music. No auditions are necessary -- just a willing spirit.
Ann Hunt is returning as our Chancel Choir Director with Suzanne Johnson as
our accompanist. We have a place and a robe waiting for you - come on along
as we begin the fall season. Let’s fill the choir loft!! Today’s Worship Ministry . . . Liturgists: 8:30 a.m. - Acolyte: 8:30 a.m. - Amanda
Anderson 10:00 a.m. - Conner Kassuba & Caleb Mitchell Greeter/Ushers 8:30 a.m.- Dan
& Laurie Kinney Greeters: 10:00 a.m. - Donna
McCormick Ushers: 10:00 a.m. - Don &
Marie Rennie, Bill & Sue Allen, Barb
Wild and Hazel Jarvis Nursery: Jackie Bailey Sermontime: Sue
Allen Coffee Hour: Power Point: Create/8:30 - Jeff
Hinkston 10:00 - Judy Coffey The flowers on the
Lord’s Table this morning are given in honor of Chuck Crance’s
birthday. There will be a JD’s &
Sr. High Youth & Parent Softball Game at the Cadillac High School
Baseball Field (next to the Jr. High) TODAY beginning at 5:00 p.m. Bring your
favorite bat, ball & mitt and join in the fun! The School Supply Pantry
has now opened for the season. Needed: Backpacks (new), 3-Ring Binders,
Colored Markers, Pencil Sharpeners (small size), Rulers, Drawing Paper,
Construction Paper, Pocket Folders, Pencil boxes or Pouches, Primary Pads of
Paper (K-2), Dictionaries, Scientific Calculators, (Trigonometry Functions,
etc.), Novels/Non-Fiction Books for Ages 3-17 (These can be used, but the
titles should be fairly current.) Dictionaries & working calculators can
be used as long as they are current. Monetary donations are also welcomed.
Call Barb Tatarchuk if you have any questions or
would like to help. Visitation for Marvel Gekeler will be held on Sunday from 1:00 - 3:00 and 5:00
- 7:00 p.m. at the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home.
Her Funeral Service will be at the church on Monday at 11:00 a.m.. |