Next Sunday: Annual Meeting and Potluck

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1 About Saranac Community Church Our Mission We are committed to being a fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ who glorify our Triune God and practice positive Christian living by growing in God s Word, caring for each other, and reaching out with God s love by responding to the physical and spiritual needs of others. Our Values As members of the Evangelical Covenant Church, we gladly affirm the following as essential to who we are as a community: * The centrality of the Word of God * The necessity of New Birth * A commitment to the whole mission of the Church * The Church as a fellowship of believers * A conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit * The reality of freedom in Christ Please visit the denominational website at This Week at SCC Sunday: No Youth Groups Monday: Boy Scouts Tuesday: Pastor Planning Day Joint Council/Commission Meeting Wednesday: No Ladies Bible Study until Feb. 10 No Choir No Praise Team Practice Thursday: Food Pantry Friday: AA 7:00pm 6:30pm 2-4pm 8:00pm Pastor Jeff will be at Mid-Winter Conference from Jan Next Sunday: Annual Meeting and Potluck Saranac Community Church Pastor Becky Poor Pastor Jeff Kahl 125 S. Bridge Street, PO Box 47 Saranac, MI Fax: I study the Bible to know God and his truth and to find direction for my daily life. Saranac Community Church January 17, 2016

2 Prelude Today s Theme/Announcements Moment of Silence *Call to Worship * Our Great God * Ancient Words Invocation January 17, :30am Worship Service Second Sunday after the Epiphany First Reading Psalm 119:9-16, 24 Pew Bible Pg. 561 Interactive: Sword Drills! Children Grades Pre-K through 2 Go and Grow Response - Jesus Loves Me Prayers for Our Life Together Second Reading - John 14:15-27 Pew Bible Pg. 984 Sermon - Words of Life Offertory Offertory Music - Thy Word Doxology Offertory Prayer * Holiness Pastor Becky Poor CH#524 *Blessing and Going Out to Grow: Seek, Connect & Care *congregation please stand if you are able Prayer Concerns Amy Miles, Mary Pryde, Sharon Pratt, Eleanor Williams George and Rosalie DeYoung Peace for Our World Senior Citizens of the Week: Dean and Connie Gage SCC Leaders of the Week: Pastor Jeff and Cherith, Associate Pastor Church of the Week: The Bridge Church Mission of the Week: RAVE (helping prevent and heal spouse abuse) Covenant Leader of the Week: David Nesburg, PLCBC Executive Director Community Group of the Week: Saranac High School for collecting food items for our Christmas Care Center Military Friends around the World *George and Rosalie are living with their daughters temporarily. If you would like to send a card, the address is: 4069 Widgeon Way, Hudsonville MI THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS THIS WEEK: January 17 Lay Leader: Bruce Chadwick Readers: Jim Lóser, Marcia Culver Ushers: Sharon Blanchard, Carolyn Westbrook, Tina Hooper, Rae-Ann Oakley Praise Team: Sharon Darby, Dean Gage Instrumentalists: Nancy Downs, Ken Poor Nursery: Shelly Gregory, Jillian Merrifield Group 1: Teresa Krieger, Aaron Fritsma Group 2: Ed Culver, Cami Gillette, Hope Helminski, Kenzie Roberts Greeters: June Seiler, Karen Haskins Projector: Beth Simpson Sound Board: Brien Simpson NEXT WEEK: January 24 - Annual Meeting and Potluck Readers: Ruth Patton, Bob Hemmingsen Ushers: Sharon Blanchard, Tina Hooper, Rae-Ann Oakley, Kyle Tribbett Praise Team: Ken and Becky Poor Instrumentalists: Joyce Hamp Nursery: Rachel Klahn, Logan Gillette Group 1: No Growth Groups Group 2: No Growth Groups Greeters: June Seiler, Karen Haskins Projector: D. Washburn Sound Board: Luke Brogger

3 Announcements & Events Welcome Visitors Are you new to Saranac Community Church? We're so glad that you're here! Please stop by the Welcome Center today to receive a small gift and learn how you can get connected with God and others in our faith community. We hope this will be a place where you will feel welcomed, loved and encouraged in your walk with the Lord. Congratulations Congratulations to Jochy and Tammi Hernandez Biggs on the birth of their son, Arthur Isaac on January 7. Proud grandparents are Virgil and Connie Biggs. Congratulations to Mike and Liz McMahon on the birth of their son Declan Thomas on January 13. Proud grandmother is Kathy Griffin. Announcements & Events Welcome Visitors Are you new to Saranac Community Church? We're so glad that you're here! Please stop by the Welcome Center today to receive a small gift and learn how you can get connected with God and others in our faith community. We hope this will be a place where you will feel welcomed, loved and encouraged in your walk with the Lord. Congratulations Congratulations to Jochy and Tammi Hernandez Biggs on the birth of their son, Arthur Isaac on January 7. Proud grandparents are Virgil and Connie Biggs. Congratulations to Mike and Liz McMahon on the birth of their son Declan Thomas on January 13. Proud grandmother is Kathy Griffin. Monday, January 25 12:30-6:15pm at SCC Help is needed to set-up and tear down See Delaney Washburn if you can help Monday, January 25 12:30-6:15pm at SCC Help is needed to set-up and tear down See Delaney Washburn if you can help Worship Volunteers are needed in the New Year. If you would like to help, there are sign-up sheets in the lobby. Worship Volunteers are needed in the New Year. If you would like to help, there are sign-up sheets in the lobby Mary Jo Smits 19 - Crystal Wells 20 - Cathy Merrifield 23 - Catherine Cove, Jordan Johnson, Rob Bush 24 - Terri McCready, Mike Vatter 18 - Mary Jo Smits 19 - Crystal Wells 20 - Cathy Merrifield 23 - Catherine Cove, Jordan Johnson, Rob Bush 24 - Terri McCready, Mike Vatter

4 Adult Growth Groups: Today s Focus: Bible Study Key Idea: I study the Bible to know God and his truth and to find direction for my daily life. Key Verse: Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Next weeks Focus: Single-Mindedness Key Idea: I focus on God and his priorities for my life. Key Verse: Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. Benefit Gala for Hope House Saturday, January 23, :30pm-8:30pm The Lake House (Beautiful View on Muskegon Lake) 730 Terrace Point Muskegon, Michigan Live Auction Hearty Hors d oeuvres Live Music by Leaving Lovell Cash Bar Tickets: $35 or Table for 10: $300 See Tina Hooper for tickets or questions Adult Growth Groups: Today s Focus: Bible Study Key Idea: I study the Bible to know God and his truth and to find direction for my daily life. Key Verse: Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Next weeks Focus: Single-Mindedness Key Idea: I focus on God and his priorities for my life. Key Verse: Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. Benefit Gala for Hope House Saturday, January 23, :30pm-8:30pm The Lake House (Beautiful View on Muskegon Lake) 730 Terrace Point Muskegon, Michigan Live Auction Hearty Hors d oeuvres Live Music by Leaving Lovell Cash Bar Tickets: $35 or Table for 10: $300 See Tina Hooper for tickets or questions SCC Annual Meeting and Potluck January 24 - next Sunday (Bring a dish to share) Meeting AGENDA s in Narthex January 31, 9:30am Worship Service Welcome Back: Jennifer Shaw Guest Speaker/Worship Leader SCC Annual Meeting and Potluck January 24 - next Sunday (Bring a dish to share) Meeting AGENDA s in Narthex January 31, 9:30am Worship Service Welcome Back: Jennifer Shaw Guest Speaker/Worship Leader

5 Financial Peace University Approximately 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, regardless of their income. This means that broke has become the new normal in our nation. At the end of the month, many individuals simply have nothing left because of debt and expenses. If this is you, I ve got good news. You are not alone. You may be sitting there wishing you could get more financial margin in your life. If you d like to take control of your money, then listen carefully. As a church, we want to share a practical plan that can help you discover God s way of handling money. We want to empower you to get on a budget, get out of debt, save for the future, and take control of your money. Financial Peace University is that plan. This 9-week class taught by money expert Dave Ramsey can change your financial story in a matter of weeks and your family tree for generations to come. Class start date: Feb. 1, 2016 time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Saranac Community Church Free Child Care provided Taught by: Julie Gage Please sign up by January 25 at Call the church office at with questions Financial Peace University Approximately 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, regardless of their income. This means that broke has become the new normal in our nation. At the end of the month, many individuals simply have nothing left because of debt and expenses. If this is you, I ve got good news. You are not alone. You may be sitting there wishing you could get more financial margin in your life. If you d like to take control of your money, then listen carefully. As a church, we want to share a practical plan that can help you discover God s way of handling money. We want to empower you to get on a budget, get out of debt, save for the future, and take control of your money. Financial Peace University is that plan. This 9-week class taught by money expert Dave Ramsey can change your financial story in a matter of weeks and your family tree for generations to come. Class start date: Feb. 1, 2016 time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Saranac Community Church Free Child Care provided Taught by: Julie Gage Please sign up by January 25 at Call the church office at with questions