Fedbruary 19, 2012
Rev. Barbara Boss, Pastor
(231)
652-6500
Come, let us worship . . .
*Songs of Praise
Glorify Thy Name #19 Praise (all three verses)
Psalm of Praise: Psalm 50:1-6
Majesty #73 Praise
CONFESSING
Lord Jesus Christ, today I
want to live as an expression of your love rather than as an effort to earn or
deserve your love. Like the Apostle
Paul, I have tried about everything to prove my worth. Nothing satisfies. I am weary of doing the right thing because
of guilt and not grace. Thank you for the limitless power of your love which
sets me free from a guilted cage to fly and soar to new heights of joyous
praise today. Amen.
Words of
Assurance:
* Song of Assurance: What a
Wonderful Savior, verses 1,2,3
Sharing the
Peace of Christ
LISTENING
Children’s Time… (children are dismissed to
the Worship Center then rejoin with us during fellowship time)
Prayer for
Illumination
Old Testament
Lesson: II Kings 2:1-12
Leader:
This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
New Testament Lesson: Mark 9:2-9
Leader:
This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon: TRANSFORMING
POWER !
Song of
Blessing: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus #218
Praise
RESPONDING
Sharing our
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the
People
Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Prayer of Dedication
*Closing
Song: Change My Heart, O God #195 Praise
*Blessing
*Blessing
Song: “The Family of God”
Serving in the Family of
God—today/next week:
Nursery: Lois
& Bill Moon / Sandy Clark
Powerpoint/Media:
Brian
Janke / Matt Painter & Rick Boss
Hosts:
Ray & Debbie Hoag/Ray
& Debbie Hoag
Snacks/Juice: Tammi Kolski / Vicki & Jennifer Sherwood
Cleaning the Church:
This week: (for Feb. 26): Peg Sherwood, Pam Hawley, Brian Janke
Next week: (for Mar. 4): Rick & Barb Boss, Jeff & Amy Wharton
Birthdays this week:
TODAY, WE BEGIN “regular”
C.A.R.E. (children
and adult religious education..a.k.a. Sunday School) CLASSES FOR ALL! CARE only
lasts about 30 minutes...we dismiss at 12 noon.
Won’t you make sure that you and your family participates in this
important part of our faith journey?
Please ask—we will share where each class meets! Classes for all ages!
Adults—you have two classes to choose from:
Jeff Wharton will lead a discussion called “What’s up with the Church Down the
Street”? We will take a look at
different denominations—their history, worship styles and traditions. Come, let’s learn together... Matt Painter facilitates a class
that will continue to use short, faith-challenging dvd’s produced by Rob Bell
(former preacher at Mars Hill). Topics
are different each week—and there is great discussion!
LENT BEGINS THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY! To help us get started on
this important season of the Church Year, we will gather for an Ash Wednesday
Worship service—beginning at 7 p.m.
Worship will be family friendly..and casual! Please come!
If you are in 4th through 12th grade, we hope to see you tonight for youth group! We will be meeting here at the church at 5:30pm for dinner and then will have all sorts of fun with some wild and crazy games. We wrap things up around 8pm. If you have any questions, please see Melissa, Matt, Denise, or Mike.
Are you collecting "BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION" and have nowhere to go with
them? How about bringing them to church? Melissa Painter would be
happy to turn these in to the elementary school to help fundraise for new
technology. See Melissa for details or drop them in the Youth Box in the
copy room."
Women's
Bible Study
continues to meet on Monday mornings and it is never too late to join us. Our
next gatherings will be Feb. 27 and Mar. 5. We start at 10 a.m. and finish at
11:30 a.m. Hope you will be with us for this time of fellowship, learning
and joy.
EDUCATION TEAM meets on
Feb. 27 at 4 p.m.! If
you have ideas or concerns for us, please speak with Pastor Barb!
The Outreach Team will meet on Monday, Mar. 5—this is a week earlier than our regular scheduled meeting! Would you join us? We could use a couple of new members interested in helping us reach out to our community! Please speak with Co-Chairs: Judy Bowen and Kathy Maatman!!
Would you
join Pastor Barb
and others for THREE CONVERSATIONS concerning membership at
FOGCC?? If you are interested, please
speak with Barb today! We will meet on
Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, Mar. 6 and Mar. 13. This is a great time to get to know some
others that worship with you, as well as have the time to discuss the goals and
ministry of FOGCC. Interested? Please talk with Barb today!
WE need you
to put MARCH 18 on your calendars! The Leadership Team invites
you to a SOUP SUPPER—FOLLWED BY A “STATE OF THE CHURCH” MEETING! There are some exciting things being planned
for FOGCC and we hope to share them with you!
Please attend! Dinner starts at
5:30 p.m.!
WHO WANTS TO GO TO A TIGERS GAME??!! That’s right! FOGCC is making plans to attend HOME-PLATE 2012 on April 21. Hear Christian athletes (former and present
Tigers) speak about their faith and their careers. Ticket is $27 for the game, program, lunch
coupons and souvenirs! Tickets are limited...sign up will
begin next week! Check your calendars...invite friends!
CHECK IT OUT!
Did you
know there are new books on the FOGCC library cart?? Check out new picture books for children; an
excellent new “Sisters In Time” historical fiction series for youth; and many
more interesting new books for adults!
DID YOU KNOW
THAT FOGCC WORKS AT LOVE’S FOOD PANTRY? Once a month (second
Friday) we need workers to help at the food pantry—a rewarding way to spend a
few hours on one Friday a month! Can you
help? Please see Judy Bowen!
FOGCC
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7pm: ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
Monday, Feb. 27, 7 pm: Education Team Meeting
Lenten Soups On—starts Feb.
29--Wed., 12 noon. First Soups
On is at St. Barts—meets every Wed. during Lent.