Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

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1 8th Sunday after Pentecost July 19, 2015 Meditation before Worship 'Tis the human touch in this world that counts, The touch of your hands and mine, Which means far more to the fainting heart Than shelter and bread and wine; For shelter is gone when the night is o'er, And bread lasts only a day, But the touch of the hand, the sound of the voice Sing on in the soul always.- - Spencer Michael Free Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

2 Gathering the Community PRELUDE WELCOME Ray Staroscik Organist Dr. Bob Agnew CALL TO WORSHIP (Bold print indicates congregation s participation) Rise up, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; do not forget the oppressed. (Psalm 10:12) God surrounds us with steadfast love, and touches our lives with new possibilities. As we look to God in Christ for renewed health and wholeness, let us also pray for the courage to reach out to others with the touch of our love and care. Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands. (Psalm 90:17a) *HYMN # 853 (GTG) We are Marching in the Light of God (Vs. 1,3 & 4) We are marching We are praying We are singing This morning all hymns and songs can be found in the purple Glory to God (GTG) hymnals. We have limited copies of Glory to God, so they are given to worshippers as they enter the sanctuary. If you did not receive one, please contact an usher. We would also appreciate if you would return this hymnal (GTG) to the Narthex as you leave worship. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. We have not loved you in heart and mind and strength as you command; and we have not always loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy, forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be. Touch us into hope as we commit ourselves to you. May we delight in your will, and reach out to others with the comfort and compassion we have experienced through faith, and through the touch of human care. *SILENT CONFESSION *THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON *RESPONSE SONG # 447 (GTG) We Are Forgiven We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God. We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God. 2

3 *SHARING THE PEACE The Peace of the Living Christ be with you. And also with you. THE WORD SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM John George Sakkab Parents: Lisa and Bob Sakkab RESPONSE SONG # 486 (GTG) Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (Vs.1 & 4) SPECIAL TIME WITH THE CHILDREN SONG FOR ILLUMINATION # 695 (GTG) Change My Heart, O God Change my heart, O God; make it ever true. Change my heart, O God; may I be like you. You are the Potter; I am the clay. Mold me and make me; this is what I pray. OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Isaiah 42:1-7 (p.630 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God ANTHEM How Beautiful Are the Feet Handel From Messiah Rebekah Awood, Soprano NEW TESTAMENT LESSONS: Mark 1:40-45; 6:53-56 (pp.33-34, & 39 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God SERMON THE TOUCH OF LOVE Dr. Bob Agnew SERMON TEXT: Mark 6:56 And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed. THE RESPONSE *HYMN # 727 (GTG) Will You Let Me Be Your Servant (Vs.1-3) *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (From A Brief Statement of Faith ) We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, 3

4 healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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 forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. OFFERING OF THE GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY. *DOXOLOGY # 606 (GTG) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Ray Staroscik *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN # 767 (GTG) Together We Serve *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE (If you wish to do so, we invite you to sit quietly and enjoy the postlude as part of your worship.) Organist *Please rise in body, mind, or spirit. 4 Ray Staroscik Thank you for gathering with us for worship this morning. Following worship, there will be a coffee hour in the small dining area. Please join us!

5 Liturgist Sound Technician Videographer Worship Coordinator Open Door Representative Valerie Edwards Randy Commissaris Beth Brown Elizabeth Kershaw New Church Hours Fort Street has new church hours. The church offices will be open on Mondays from 8-3, Tues and Thursdays 8-5:00pm, Wednesday 8-7:00 p.m. Church offices will be closed on Fridays. Ushers are available to provide assistance with particular needs: Large Print Blue Hymnals Hearing Assist System Wheelchair Access Ramp Wheelchair Seating--locations available in the sanctuary Handicap Restroom--using elevator to second floor We are delighted that you are here! Visit the information and display tables in the narthex. Capable and loving nursery attendants are ready to care for little ones through age 4 during the service. Ask an usher for directions. A tape recording and CDs of today s service and/or previous services may be ordered in the Reception Office after $3.00 each. You may add to the beauty of our weekly worship by contributing a floral donation. Flowers are usually given in memory of or in honor of persons or events. Contact Pam Sharrow at Sharrow13@gmail.com. The church office will contact you for your floral dedication. Prayer List for the month of July 2015 Gabrielle Abrego, Don/Lois Bardwell, Lynne Bieniek, Derek/Maxine Bloodworth, Bettie Burton, Lorraine/Harrison Coleman family, Jason Drakeford, Donald Gibb, Ben Henderson, Shannon Howard, Melanie Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, Valerie Kimbrough, Lemus family, Karen Marcil, Marilyn Moore, Cheryl Myers, Mary Jo/Jerry Naragon, Kathy Payne/family, Easter Ponder, Linda Throm, Ozi Uduma, and Nancy Wooke. Prayers for Military loved ones. CPL Christopher Whittaker-Bonner USMC, Lt. Harrison L Coleman USN, Jonathan Heyler USN, SSGT Shanell Howard USAF, Sgt. Christopher King, Maj. Michael Kurtti, USAF, Lt. Theo Moran USAF, Alta Morrison, Lt. Jon Palmer USA, Lt. Marty Palmer USA, Charles Andrew Parsons II USN, Major Michelle Ruehl AF, USMC Major Katy Spicer, USMC, Alexander Szelestey, USMC, Lt. Mark Webster. 5

6 FORT STREET STAFF: Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; Ben Ogden, Director of Open Door; Edward Kingins, Music Director; Ray Staroscik, Organist; Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Kenneth McCoy, Building Engineer; Jerry Johnson, Aaron Nimmons, Building Support Staff, Donna Bryant, Greg Howell, Parking Security; Marilyn Moore, Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff; Stacey Kershaw, Johnnie Hester, Cheryl Tarpley, Elizabeth Kershaw, Open Door Staff. Temporary Stated Supply Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Robert Agnew Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Web Site: Sun Mon Tue Wed 1 1:30 Staff mtg 7:00 Session mtg July 2015 Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 5:30 p.m. AA 5 1:30-3:30 Peace / Justice Event 6:30 p.m. NA 6 for Holiday 7 8 1:30 Staff mtg No Meetings scheduled 9 11:30 Open Dr. Mtg 10 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal 11 10/3:00 Wedding 5:30 pm AA 12 6:30 p.m. NA 13 Church Open 8-3 Starts :30 Staff mtg 6:00 Fiscal Op :00 Wedding Rehearsal 18 4:00 Wedding 5:30 p.m. AA 19 11:45 Worship Arts mtg :30 p.m. NA 20 Church Open :30Staff mtg 6:00 Personnel 7:00 Deacons mtg :30 p.m. AA 26 6:30 p.m. NA 27 Church Open :00 Wedding Rehearsal 4 6

7 Fort Street News Week of July 19, 2015 MISSION STATEMENT Fort Street Presbyterian Church is an oasis in an urban environment, building a caring Christian community where diversity is celebrated and developing programs that minister to metropolitan Detroit and the world beyond. We do this in response to the grace of God through Jesus Christ, recognizing the truth of the Gospel: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of us are one in Christ Jesus. MEMBER DIRECTORY UPDATES PLEASE! Has your address, cell phone number, address or family unit changed? The secretary is asking for updated personal information from our members and visitors. Please get any changes to the secretary at secretary@forstreet.org or place information on pew cards circling the new info. Thank you! The Lew Rockwell Scholarship Fund The Lew Rockwell Scholarship Fund was established by the family of Lew Rockwell to benefit members of Fort Street Presbyterian Church who are enrolled at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The endowment fund, which originated in 2010, has benefited "Fort Streeters" who are Wayne State University students and were awarded scholarships through this fund. Fort Street continues to be grateful to the Rockwell family for this generous initiative. To be eligible, applicants must be either presently attending Wayne State University or plan to in the near future please contact Lorraine Manos to learn about the Rockwell Memorial Scholarship Fund. Applications are due July 31st and will be awarded in August. Career Closet Need women's dress clothes, sizes 18 & up. Also need men s extra large dress clothes, shirts, size 18 and up, men s belts, men s cuff links, men s shoes, size 11 and all sizes. Women s Retreat July 31 August 2 It just wouldn t be summer without a relaxing weekend on the shore of Lake Huron! Join other women of Fort Street for a weekend away at the Jacksons cottages. The Port Austin farmer s market on Saturday morning, sunset walks to the big rock, campfire conversations, shared meals, the sun and the water are the best ways to relieve summer stress. Join us for good conversation and meaningful study. We want to hear from you Can you come? Can you help with some of the planning? Do you have questions? Call Nancy Jackson ( cell) ( work) ( home) Or nancymottershawjackson@gmail.com All this ice will definitely be melted off the beach by July 31 so join us for a dip in the lake!! THURSDAYS OPEN DOOR MEAL PROGRAM 9AM-11AM This program is open to the public. Between 8am and 9m, woman and elderly guests may shower. They may also receive a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank once a month. Between 9 and 11am, men may shower. They may also get a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank monthly. Guest seeking clothing and hygiene kits must present valid identification. Between 9 and 11am, a full hot meal is served. Guests may get a haircut, and consult with a social worker. Volunteers are welcome. Attendance for: July 12, 2015: 66 July 13, 2014: 56 MARRIAGE ANYONE, 2015/2016? Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton s cell phone number, The deadline for next week s bulletin is Tuesday, July 21 at 12:00 pm. 1 Flowers Reminder Contact the Worship and Arts Committee to purchase flowers for the sanctuary in honor of birthday celebrations, anniversaries, or in memory of a loved one the list is endless for God s grace. Pam Sharrow is the liaison, pamsharrow13@gmail.com. Tell her which Sunday in the year and what you want printed in the bulletin. You pick the color! Write a check for $50 and indicate worship and arts. We ll do the rest!