Suffolk Christian Church First Sunday After The Epiphany Our Mission is to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ by sharing God s grace, love, and forgiveness. Our Vision: We Worship. We Disciple. We Serve. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday, January 11, 2015 Please enter into a spirit of prayer and meditation as the Prelude begins. Prelude Great Is the Lord (arr. Bock) Mary Huber, Organist Carmen Halley, Pianist Chiming of the Hour Greetings and Welcome *Congregational Introit What Can I Give Him? #263 What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb; If I were a wise-man I would do my part; Yet what can I give Him? Give Him my heart. *Call to Worship Leader: I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. People: He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Leader: Happy are those who make the Lord their trust, who do not turn to the proud. People: You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you. Leader: Do not, O Lord, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever. All: Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me; O Lord, make haste to help me. (Psalm 40) *Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing #11 (With optional last stanza setting) *Invocation and Lord s Prayer *Gloria Patri Mission Moment Gathering Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory *Doxology *Unison Offertory Prayer: As we present these offerings to You, O God, teach us how to Mission: Haiti Love Was When (Bock) glorify Your name in all that we are and all that we do. May we be Your stewards to enrich the life of our world with the overflow of goodness from the cup of blessing which You have filled so bountifully. This we ask in Jesus name. Amen. Time With the Children Faith Over Fear *Hymn Take The Name of Jesus With You #235 Instrumental Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer and Response Choral Anthem You Are My Hiding Place Chancel Choir Scripture Lesson Romans 11:33-36 (Pew Bible pg. 803) Response: Thanks be to God! Sermon God is God and We are Not Rev. Halley Seven Laws For Spiritual Living: An Epiphany Series *Hymn of Dedication No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus #496 *Benediction * Choral Benediction *Postlude Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus (W ebb) When the postlude begins, please greet the worshippers around you *Please stand if you are able The Flowers on the Altar are in Loving Memory of Bud and Mary Jane Writtenberry Jobie and Marie Jones given by Calvin and Evelyn and Family The Flowers on the Pedestal are in Loving Memory of Richard E. Saunders given by Margaret Saunders and Family Welcome to Suffolk Christian Church! May the love of God bless you in this time with us. We invite you to worship with us again next week. If you are a guest today, please fill out a guest card and place in the offering plate. Care and Concern Outreach Ministry - Please complete a card, located in pew holder, to identify any needs of our members and place it in the offering plate.
***Serving This Sunday*** Deacons Greeting: Cheryl Ashcraft, Linda Culliton, Tom Savage Jim Topping, Billy Wyatt Deacons Delivering CDs: Cheryl Griffin, Sara Heuberger Acolyte: Howie Harris Early Worship Deacon: Cheryl Ashcraft Audio Technician: Jim Goben Ushers: Rob Abernathy, Joey Briggs, Robert Whitmore Bill Bailey, Joe Jones, Bryce Jones Substitutes: Bob James, P.J. Fowler, Jimmy Fanny Jim Goben, Kenny Griffin, Calvin Jones House of Worship: Johnnie Winslow (today) James Shank (next week) Counters: Debra Carr, Kim Krzemien Sanctuary Guild: Nancy Pichel Care/Concern Volunteer: Debra Carr (647-8754) Children s Church: Kim Parr, Abigail Bilby Beginners Worker: Claudia Salmon, Sarah Rhodes Nursery Worker: Julia McBride Greeters After Worship: Rev. Halley - Front exit Cheryl & Tommy Ashcraft - Side exit Kim & Bob James - North exit Worship on the Lord s Day Sunday, January 11, 2015 11:00 a.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ General Fund Stewardship Report January - November income - $326,820.18 January - November expenses - $329,448.79 November income - $34,272.27 November expenses - $30,381.64 Dimes for Missions - $798.40 November Missions - Haiti Ministry $590.00 December Missions - Suffolk Night Stay $455.00 January Missions - Coats for the Community Sunday, January 4, 2015 Sunday School...62 8:45 am Worship Service...18 11 am Worship Service...152 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Website: www.suffolkchristian.org Pat Hawn (webmaster@suffolkchristian.org) Suffolk Christian Church Rev. Michael D. Halley, Pastor 216 North Main Street Suffolk, Virginia 23434 757-539-9182
You are welcome to participate in any of the following activities at Suffolk Christian. Please call the contact person or the church office if you need more information. This week at Suffolk Christian Church Sunday 12 noon Youth s parents meeting in the Jan. 11 youth room (Erin Kessinger, 934.2325) 6:00 pm Deacons Dinner - Fellowship Hall (Jim McCrary, 539.7791) Monday Jan. 12 Newsletter Deadline for February Newsletter Tuesday 2:00 pm Saints Alive (Carmen Halley, 539.3922) Jan. 13 3-5 pm Food Distribution (Pat & Jim Mann, 539.1751, Stephanie Remy, 285.5708) 7:00 pm Young Adult Fellowship Group, Go and Tell - Saints Alive Center (Neal Davis, 434.637.3520; Douglas Parr, 539.1384 Jes, 757.235.6905) Wednesday 6pm- 7am Suffolk Night Stay Jan. 14 (Cheryl Griffin, 934.1724) 7:00 pm Board of Deacons (Jim McCrary, 539.7791) 7:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Thursday 6pm- 7am Suffolk Night Stay (Cheryl Griffin, 934.1724) Jan. 15 6:45 pm Chancel Handbells (Sean Bilby, 539.6485) 7:00 pm Men s Chorus (Bob Crute, 757.771.4044) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir (Janet Rock, 925.5777) Friday 11:30 am Suffolk Meals on Wheels Delivery Jan 16 Deliverers: Kim Parr, Sue Parr, Ed Britt (Cheryl Griffin, 934.1724) 6pm - 7am Suffolk Night Stay (Cheryl Griffin, 934.1724) Saturday 9-11 am CPR Class at Liberty Spring Jan. 17 Christian Church (Sign up sheet located on bulletin board outside the church office. (Priscilla Bunch, 539.8930) 6pm - 7am Suffolk Night Stay (Cheryl Griffin, 934.1724) Sunday Second Sunday After Epiphany Jan. 18 Laity Sunday 8:45 am Early Worship 9:30 am Church-wide Fellowship Meeting 9:30 am Coffee Social - South Foyer 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 6pm - 7am Suffolk Night Stay (Cheryl Griffin, 934.1724) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Coming Events Jan. 19-21 6 pm - 7 pm Suffolk Night Stay (Cheryl Griffin, 934.1724) January 20 1:00 pm Saints Alive Potluck January 20 7:00 pm Praying With Power Bible study led by Shirley Talbert - Conference Room - Sign up sheet located on bulletin board (Shirley Talbert, 539.2770) January 22 10 am Praying With Power Bible study led by Shirley Talbert - Conference Room - Sign up sheet located on the bulletin board (Shirley Talbert, 539.2770) January 25 12 noon Baked Potato and Chili Lunch (Sponsored by Church-wide Fellowship) (Cheryl Ashcraft, 934.1646) January 28 11:30 am Seniors Lunch and Bingo (Sign up sheet located on bulletin board) - Cost for the meal $7) (Evelyn Jones, 539.7264) January 28 7:00 pm Care & Concern Meeting (Priscilla Bunch, 539.8930)
January 11, 2015 In the Hospital (CHKD) infant Landyn Begley (son of Destiny Begley) Prayer Concerns Terry McGahee... Eddie Hawn... Julie Masters... David Parker... Samantha Bright (granddaughter of Becky and Jimmy Bradshaw)... Anne Potter... Kevin Beale... Jenny Smith... Robin Riddick Blanchard (wife of Randell Blanchard)... Dae Nixon... Steve Redd...Debbie Spivey... Joan Cones... Margaret Smith... Pray for peace... Haywood & Annie Briggs... David & Dot Darden On Going Prayer Forrest Cathey Milton Liverman (friend of Jim Thorsen) Deployed CPL Spencer Best, USMC (husband of Lindsay Goben Best) LCPL Brandon Conklin, USMC (grandson of Jack & Eloise Byrd) Travis Hoffman, USN (Cheryl Ashcraft s co-worker s husband) Codie Newberry (nephew of co-worker of Cheryl Ashcraft) Extended Family & Friends Prayer Concerns Brenda Adkins (cousin of Wanda Thorsen)... Luke Purser (grand nephew of Tommy Arthur) Eugene (website submission January 5, 2015)... Denese (website submission January 4, 2015)... Jett (website submission January 3, 2015)... Molly & Mandy Zgraggen (children of Pat Hawn s friend)... Joel Rivera (website submission 12/31/2014)... Joey Wise (great-nephew of Margaret Saunders)... Nancy Marie Carter (website submission 12/29/14)... The Marcus Family (family of Carman Goben)... Nancy Williams (mother of Gary Williams)... Sue Gardner (mother of Wendy James)... Louise Winslow (mother of Johnnie Winslow) - moved to Lake Prince Woods... Jackson Greene (former football & baseball teammate of Howie Harris)....Judy Burris (friend of Janet Rock)...Nikki Burris (friend of Janet Rock)... The Baker Family (family friend of the Worrell s)... Rick Pearce (son of Riddick Pearce and nephew of Judy Eure)... Joe Duke (former member of church staff)... Paul Robinson (friend of Pat Hawn)... Reid Huffman... Jeff Beasley (relative of Kimberly & Jeff Krzemien)... Michael Mr. Mad Maddox (veteran friend of M ichael Halley)...Jahquita Ramsey (mother of Kim Comer)... F. J. Brinkley (friend of Eloise & Jack Byrd)... Jacob Sprinkle 10 years old (son of best friend of Sara Heuberger s daughter)... Brad Hemstreet (husband of Karen Hemstreet & father of Jessica Rogge)... Hannah (five year old friend of Janet Rock)...Lyndsey Hawn & Tim (submitted by Pat Hawn)...Valerie Winborne (friend of M argaret Herring)... Jimmy Hope (friend of Gary Williams)...Gary Wieck (father of Ryan Wieck)...Jeannie Arado (friend of Nita Wyatt)... Susan and Dick Chandler (friends of M ike and Susanne Reid)... The Flagler Family (friends of Pat Hawn)...The Walker Family (friend of Jim & Carman Goben)... Fritz Frizell (friend of Pat Hawn)... Dora Aston (aunt of Kathy Parker, Beverly McGahee)... Sharon Rock (sister-in-law of Billy and Nita Wyatt)... Phil Gibbs (father of Gretchen Jones and brother of Joyce Ralph)... Elizabeth Stephens, Brooklyn, NY (granddaughter of the late June Looney)... Harvey Lee Parker (brother of Margaret Herring and Sarah Burford)... Conrad Upright (grandfather of Brandon Upright)...Connie Warren Efird (Aunt of Wendy James)... Dean Bridger (neighbor of Nita & Billy Wyatt)... Brian Ringgold (Terry M cgahee s niece s husband)...danny McIntire (friend of Tommy & Cheryl Ashcraft)... Connie Walker (sister-in-law of Judy Eure) Skilled Care (Nansemond Pointe) Doris Gardner (aunt of Priscilla Bunch) (Autumn Care) -- Patricia Griggs (Lake Prince Woods) Randolph Copeland, Louise Boone, Alice Grieder (mother of Diane Grieder) (Consulate Health Care, Windsor) S. A. Pylan Home Bound Lonnie Cones, Nancy Fulgham, Dorothy Judkins, Margaret Ramsey, Rita Redfern, Vernon Taylor, Margaret Herring Assisted Living (Hillcrest) Marjorie Wilkinson (Lake Prince Woods) Howard Boone (Village at Woods Edge) Pete Kidd (Chesapeake Place) Millie Strickland In Sympathy Our Christian love and sympathy to the following: Pat Bristow and family on the death of her sister-in-law, Louise Bristow Dowling, on December 18, 2014. Forrest Cathey and family on the death of his cousin, Rogers Dey R.D. Cathey, Jr., on December 16, 2014. Pat Bristow and family on the death of her brother-in-law, James Hurley Arrington, on January 2, 2015. Zack and Linda Deal on the death of his father, Rev. Zach Jeremiah Deal, Jr. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.
Romans 11:33-36 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor? Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them? For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen. The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God! Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Come, Thou fount of ev'ry blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above; Praise His name--i'm fixed upon it Name of God s redeeming love. Hither-to Thy love has blest me; Thou hast bro t me to this place; And I know Thy hand will bring me Safely home by Thy good grace. Jesus sought me when a strange, Wand'ring from the fold of God; He,to rescue me from danger, Bo t me with His precious blood. O to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be! Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, Bind my wand'ring heart to Thee: Prone to wander,lord,i feel it, Prone to leave the God I love; Here's my heart, O take and seal it; Seal it for Thy courts above. John Wyeth Robert Robinson Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain
Take the Name of Jesus with You Chorus: Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heaven; Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heaven. Take the name of Jesus with you, Child of sorrow and of woe; It will joy and comfort give you Take it, then, where'er you go. Take the name of Jesus ever, As a shield from every snare; If temptations round you gather, Breathe that holy name in prayer. O the precious name of Jesus! How it thrills our souls with joy, When His loving arms receive us And His songs our tongues employ! At the name of Jesus bowing, Falling prostrate at His feet; King of kings in heaven we'll crown Him When our journey is complete. Lydia Odell Baxter William Howard Doane Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain No One Ever Cared for Me like Jesus I would love to tell you What I think of Jesus Since I found in Him A friend so strong and true; I would tell you how He changed my life completely He did something That no other friend could do. Chorus No one ever cared for me like Jesus, There's no other friend so kind as He; No one else could take the sin and darkness from me O how much He cared for me! All my life was full of sin When Jesus found me, All my heart was full Of misery and woe; Jesus placed His strong And loving arms around me, And He led me in the way I ought to go. Ev'ry day He comes to me With new assurance, More and more I understand His words of love; But I'll never know Just why He came to save me, Till someday I see His blessed face above. Charles Frederick Weigle 1932 New Spring (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)