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

March 31, 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 “The Stone is Rolled Away”

* Call to Worship Psalm 16:5-11 pg. 538 Liz Limberg, Liturgist

*Hymns “Alleluia! Alleluia!” #215 “Christ Arose” #216

“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” #217 (During the singing of these hymns,

we will flower the cross.)

*Prayer of ConfessionChrist the Lord is Risen Today! Allelujah! May your life be seen in our lives, in Jesus’ name, Amen!

*Gloria Patri #623

First Scripture Reading pg. 989Matthew 28:1-7

Time with the Children

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

Second Scripture Reading pg. 1074 John 20:3-9

Anthem “How Majestic Is Your Name”

Sermon “Three Days With Peter!”

*Hymn “He Lives” #220

*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:Kathy PietrowskiIn the Nursery next week: Need Help Please!**Nursery is for 2nd grade and younger, thank you.

Sunday Worship Attendance

3/24/13 10:30 a.m. – 124 3/25/12 10:30 a.m. – 117

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

He Is Risen!

CHURCH CALENDARMarch 31 – April 7, 2013

SUN 3:00 pm AA *Mar. 31

MON 3:00 pm Women’s Bible Study* Apr. 1 TUE 9:00 am Women’s EmmausApr. 2 THR 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast *Apr. 4 6:00 pm Praise Team Practice

SAT 9:00 am Men’s EmmausApr. 6

SUN 9:30 am Adult/Youth Sun SchoolApr. 7 9:30 am Confirmation Class 10:30 am Traditional Worship 3:00 pm AA 6:00 pm Lenten Study *

*Participation Open – Walk-ins are welcome

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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!

SARM Swiss Steak Dinner, April 15 at Audie’s.5 – 6:30 p.m. Tickets $10 each. Proceeds to benefit the Mission Trip to Holland in June. For tickets call Kristi Laninga at 597-0353.

Lenten Study – will not meet tonight, but will meet April 7th and 14th at 6 p.m. This year’s study is “Grace” by Max Lucado. Couples and individuals are welcome.

PRAYER REQUESTSPlease pray for the following persons from our prayer cards and events of the past: the family of Mary Vieau, Ryan Martinek, Marty, Shannon Cooley’s grandma, Joel Thies, Suzanne, Joan Pepper, Brett Yzquierdo, Bob Branch, Karen Jacobson, Chris Harwick, Helen Bennett, Nic and Sarah Garcia, Keegan Steele, Roxanne Fulsome, Charles McCumby, Brittney Zenk, Amy Modd, Scott Harmon, Tia Vassilakos, Mayra Perry, Larry Dodson, Robert Heilman, Suzanna Swart, Annette Deardurff, Dave Edwards, Bob Neill and family, Audrey Nicoloff, Bill Bassett, Ariel Durant, 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 Nyboer, Mary Fran Sarto, Lucretia Thomas, Louis Conguy, Jeff Straub, Nick & Eric Moore, Carter & Mindy Quinn, Jessica Schertz, Ron Wallin, Bud Dexel, David and Beverly Miller, Henry Vieau, Chuck McKinnon, Polli, Karen Paquet, Rachel Kwiatkowski, Evelyn Kapp, Connie Chevalier, Dave Dodson, Dick Dunn, Andy Radle, 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

Brick RestorationPie Auction

April 21, 2013Church of the Straits

12 NoonAll pies made by Kim Flemming

100% of the proceedsfrom the pie auction go to the

brick restoration project!

You’re invited to an art show – a Spring Showcase of Watercolor Paintings! Come and celebrate new works of artists Judy Churchill, Shannon Cooley, Sally LaHaie, MaryAnn Moore, Lisa Pallagi, Lana Qualey, Katy Stone, and Debbie Zagurny. Meet the artists and talk with them and instructor Mary Lou Peters about their recently-created work in Watercolor I and II classes. Paintings are on display at Church of the Straits Fellowship Hall, Saturday, April 13th, from 7 to 9 p.m.

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

andUnited Methodist

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