Elim Covenant Church July 23, 2017 Elim Covenant Church 5201 18 th Avenue Moline, IL. 61265 (309) 764-6920
WORSHIP CELEBRATION July 23, 2017 Elim s mission statement. To develop leaders who will impact the world for Christ. GATHERING BEFORE GOD We are invited into the presence of God! * Please turn your cell phones off* Please sign the register book & pass it on. PRELUDE WELCOME SONG SONG Victoria & Scott Fowler Worship Facilitator Songs of Majesty GREETING ONE ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Orlin Johnson MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CONGREGATIONAL SINGING Majesty Set HEARING FROM GOD We give our attention to God by opening our lives to His Word! We invite God s Spirit to take this Word into our lives that we might be formed into the image and likeness of Jesus! CHILDREN S SERMON (Children dismissed for Children s Church, please for ages 3 thru 5 th grade only). WORDS FROM GOD Mark 9:1-13 Scripture Reader, Elizabeth Peterson (Red Bibles p. 1000 or p. 1055)
MESSAGE A Glimpse of His Majesty Pastor Steve Peterson RESPONDING TO GOD Now that God has spoken to us, it is time for us to speak to Him! PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY Pastor Steve & Jean Peterson OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD BEING SENT BY GOD God sends us out into the world that he desperately loves. His presence goes with us. We leave as God s agents of grace and mercy. SONG Revelation Song BENEDICTION Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday Jude 1:24-25 Monday Psalms 86:5 Tuesday Isaiah 41:17 Wednesday Psalms 149:4 Thursday Colossians 3:4 Friday Psalms 31:23 Saturday 1 John 1:5 TODAY S GREETERS HEAD USHER USHERS SOUND SYSTEM POWER POINT Carolyn & Cecil Grimes Mike Hermann Chris Carsell, Tom Dang, Jim Nelson Orlin Johnson Tom Dang
A Glimpse of His Majesty Mark 9:1-13 Key Text: we were eyewitnesses of his majesty (2 Peter 1:16) Key Thought: In Jesus transfiguration, the three disciples beheld Christ s true nature and it is glorious! 1) Intro & Context 2) Jesus core (cf. Mk. 5:37; 14:33) 3) Jesus before them a. Similar (but essentially different!) to that of Moses (cf. Ex. 34:29-35; 2 Cor. 3:13) b. Jesus true nature (cf. Jn. 1:1-2,9; 17:5; Php. 2:6-8). c. His exalted nature (cf. Rev. 1:12-16) 4) Envoys of (cf. Lk. 9:31; 1 Ths. 4:13-18; 5:11; Heb. 3:13) 5) Words spoken in (cf. Pr. 19:2; 29:20; Eccl. 5:1-2; Mt. 12:36) do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God (Eccl. 5:2) 6) God s of His Son (cf. Ps. 2:7; Mt. 3:17; Acts 3:22-23) 7) Elijah s return (cf. Mal. 3:1; 4:5-6; Mk. 6:16; Lk. 1:17) 8) The transfiguration (cf. Jn. 17:22; 1 Cor. 15:35-55; 2 Cor. 5:1-5,17) 9) Conclusion QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION: In times of crisis, have you felt God s strong support? Has God brought alongside of you people to encourage and support you? Has your personal identity and calling been affirmed and validated by God? Do you profoundly know that God loves you, and that He strongly supports you? Has your life been transfigured by Jesus?
PRAYER CONCERNS Praises: The majesty of our Lord!! Prayer Concerns: Extreme heat dangerous for elderly, young children & pets. Those in Need of God s Strength and Healing: Arlene Miller, Margaret Hasty, Anna Swanson, Jay & Judie Stanley, John & Linda Hutchison, Ann Seyller, Jonnie McDermand, Margaret Crandall, Tasha Munger, Claudine Patton, Belva Van Norman, Pennie Knary, Rollie Potts, families that have lost loved ones, military families, and unspoken concerns. Prayer Notes: Prayer Following Worship Please feel free to take your burden or praise to one of the Elim Prayer Team members available to pray with you. Team members include: Julie, Linda, Carolyn, Juanita, & Tasha and can be easily found at the back of the sanctuary in the northwest classroom behind the sound system booth. Prayer Gatherings Each Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. there is a prayer gathering held at Elim. Also, there is a Wednesday morning prayer group meeting in Pastor s office @ 7:00 a.m. You are encouraged to come and pray with the team members and share your requests/praises. Prayer Chain The prayer network is used when special needs arise during the week. Call Judy at the church 764-6920 Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. otherwise call or text Tasha Munger @ (309) 281-8784 with your request. If no answer, you may leave your concern on the answer machine and it will be relayed ASAP.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY There will be a congregational meeting TODAY July 23 rd following worship. June Financial Report Current Expenses Building Other Totals Balance 6/1 $59,084 $6,317 $17,208 $82,609 Receipts $11,736 $ 785 $ 1,690 $14,211 Disbursements $13,651 $ 306 $ 1,993 $15,950 Balance 6/30 $57,170 $6,796 $16,905 $80,871 2 nd Qurater Financial Report Current Expenses Building Other Totals Balance 4/1 $58,813 $4,796 $15,107 $78,716 Receipts $40,870 $2,306 $ 9,004 $52,180 Disbursements $42,514 $ 306 $ 7,207 $50,027 Balance 6/30 $57,170 $6,796 $16,905 $80,871 Please join us to celebrate Pastor Steve turning 50! We will be serving birthday cake right after the congregational meeting today.
SPECIAL - FREE July 25 th, 2017 Doors open @ 11:00 a.m. Game starts @ 11:30 a.m. Bring a sack lunch & bring lots of friends. It s free!!
LOOKING AHEAD Sun. July 23 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration 11:45 a.m. Congregational Meeting 12 Noon Serving cake for Pastor Steve s 50 th birthday Mon. July 24 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team Gathering 6:30 p.m. CIU RIC Prayer Meeting Tues. July 25 11:30 a.m. Special Daytime Trivia (doors open @ 11:00 a.m.) Wed. July 26 7:00 a.m. Amped Prayer Gathering 5:30 p.m. Dollar Dinner 6:00-7:30p.m. SPARK & AXIS 7:30-9:00p.m. Fusion Fri.. July 28 6:00-9:00p.m. Family Camping Conference @ Scott County Park Sat. July 29 7:30 a-7:30p Family Camping Conference @ Scott County Park Sun. July 30 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Mon. July 31 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team Gathering Tues. Aug. 1 9:00a-4:00p. CIU China Painting Ladies Seminar Wed. Aug. 2 7:00 a.m. Amped Prayer Meeting 5:30 p.m. Dollar Dinner 6:00-7:30p.m. SPARK AXIS @ River Bandits Game 7:30-9:00p.m. Fusion July Birthdays 23 Arlene Miller 31 Gary Hansen 31 Pastor Steve Peterson August Birthdays 1 Linda Gilmour 3 Brandon Dang 5 Pastor Dwayne Brothers 6 Leah Hermann 6 Thao Luong 8 Curt Jackson 8 Shannon Pirmann August Anniversaries 6 Bill & Cindy Minard 10 Marc & Leonna Ellis 15 L.J. & Rachel Cunningham 21 Jim & Carolyn Carsell Church website elimqc.org Pastor s e-mail pastor@elimqc.org Church office office@elimqc.org Church Office Phone # 309-764-6920 Attendance Last Week Sunday School = 43 Worship = 107 CHILD CARE SCHEDULE TODAY July 23 Sunday Spark Victoria Fowler (Sandy Parrott) Sunday Spark Jr. Dora Beth Christy (Mary Parrott) Nursery Rachel Peterson NEXT WEEK July 30 Sunday Spark Victoria Fowler ( ) Sunday Spark Jr. Dora Beth Christy (Natalie Hermann) Nursery Karen Johnson & Diana Wood MOWING SCHEDULE July 29 Tom Lancial & Don Yoeckel Aug. 5 Tom Dang & Giao