First Christian Church of Stow - Sunday Bulletin Page

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH of STOW

February 5, 2012 10:45 a.m.

CHRISTIAN GREETINGS

Rev. Jonathan Rumburg

PRELUDE

Organist

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN of PRAISE*

“Great Is the Lord”

CP#15

INVOCATION *

Mary Ellen Neitz, Elder

SHARING OF THE PEACE *

(Please share spiritual greetings with those around you.)

CHILDREN’S TIME

(Children may go to Junior Church or return to their families.)

PRAYER HYMN

“Change My Heart, O God”

CP#86

PASTORAL PRAYER & THE 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 debts,

as we also have forgiven our debtors; 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 OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Stewardship Challenge

Lay Leader

The Offertory

Organist

Offering Hymn *

“Take, O Take Me as I Am”

CP#139

Prayer of Dedication *

THE MESSAGE IN MUSIC

Chancel Choir

Kum Ba Ya ~ African folk song, arr. Ken Neufeld

SCRIPTURE

Numbers 13:1-3, 17- 14:12

THE MESSAGE IN WORD

Rev. Rumburg

We Are Well Able

COMMUNION HYMN

“I Come with Joy” vs. 1-4

#420

COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

(All who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, regardless of

church affiliation, are invited to share in this commemoration.)

Call to Communion

Rev. Rumburg

Words of Institution

Prayers of Consecration

John Fauvie, Mary Ellen Neitz, Elders

Communion

INVITATION & CONSECRATION HYMN *

“Lead On, O Cloud of Presence”

#633

(If you desire to confess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior or

to transfer your membership here, please come forward.)

BENEDICTION *

SENDING FORTH HYMN *

“I Come with Joy” vs. 5

#420

Together met, together bound by all that God has done,

we’ll go with joy, to give the world the love that makes us one,

the love that makes us one.

POSTLUDE *

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(*) Please stand as you are able.

Please join us at Coffee Fellowship

honoring the Boy Scouts following this service

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MISSION STATEMENT

We believe and proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.

We strive as a community of believers to share the

love of God with others, as taught by the scriptures

and illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please silence your cell phones as you enter this sanctuary.

Boy Scout Sunday Today

We thank the Boy Scouts for serving as greeters and handing out bulletins today. Wednesday, Feb. 8th is the 102nd birthday of the Boy Scouts of America. This year is the 99th Boy Scout Sunday observance, and the 100th anniversary of the first Eagle Scout. We appreciate the young men and leaders of Boy Scout Troop 169, who meet here every Tuesday night, and all they do for the community and the church. Please thank them in person, downstairs in Fellowship Hall after the 10:45 worship service, for living out their oath to serve God and their country, and to help others. Today's coffee fellowship hour with a special cake is being held in their honor.

Super Bowl Subs

Don’t forget to pick up your super bowl subs after worship today. We will have extras if you didn’t get a chance to order. Thank you for supporting our youth!

Loaves and Fishes

It is once again time to sign up for the Loaves and Fishes meal. It will take place on Sunday, February 18^th from 4 pm to 6pm. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Last month was our first time to put out the donated clothes for our guests. We served 49 people - 42 pieces of clothing were taken, as well as, 5 pairs of shoes.

God Bless you in your efforts to help others – the sign up sheets are in the Gathering Area outside the Sanctuary.

Sketti and Skits

Attention all singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, poets, and anyone else who wants to stand up and entertain. We are looking for acts for our Sketti and Skits dinner and we want you! If you are interesting in being a part of the program please see Cheryl Delaney so we can get your name on the list. If you are interested in having a great spaghetti dinner and being entertained by some great talent and love to laugh, come join us for this fun filled event!

Sketti and Skits is on Sunday, February 26^th at 5:00 in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children over 3 years. All proceeds will go toward our summer mission trip.

Mission Trip Meeting

We are having a Mission Trip information meeting on Sunday February 12^th at 5:00 in Fellowship Hall. Any youth, going into high school in the fall and any post-high adults who are interested in going on the mission trip please plan on attending this meeting and getting all the information. We need to have commitments soon in order to reserve a spot. The week we are planning on going is the week of July 15^th. If you have any questions please talk to Cheryl Delaney or Amber Bowers.

Laity Sunday: February 12^th

Laity Sunday will be held next Sunday, February 12^th during both services. Anyone wishing to participate in that service can contact Mary Ellen Neitz.