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 www.covchurch.org. Our People We are ordinary people, united by our mission, our values, and our desire to serve others. Here are the people serving you today: Senior Pastor: Becky Poor pastorbecky@saranacchurch.org Associate Pastor: Jeff Kahl pastorjeff@saranacchurch.org Secretary: Kathy Hawkins churchoffice@saranacchurch.org This Week at SCC Monday: Boy Scouts Tuesday: Joint Council/Commission Meeting Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study Sewing and Knitting Thursday: Food Pantry 7:00pm 6:30pm 9:30am 11:00am 2-4pm Save the Date: Annual Meeting Jan. 25 Pastor Becky will be away visiting family Jan. 11-17 Saranac Community Church 125 S. Bridge Street, PO Box 47 Saranac, MI 48881 616-642-6322 Fax: 616-642-9659 Saranac Community Church January 11, 2015 Missed a Sermon? Sermons are available on our website. www.saranacchurch.org
Prelude Welcome and Announcements Moment of Silence *Call to Worship * Stronger * Revelation Song * Invocation First Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 Pew Bible Pg. 884 Offertory Offertory Music *Doxology and Offertory Prayer *Hymn of Response - It is Well with My Soul Prayers for Our Life Together CH#451, vs1,3,4 Second Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 Pew Bible Pg. 1074 Sermon - Seeking God s Peace through Prayers of Pain and Provision Prayer for Healing and Anointing, Reminder of Baptism * Into the Night *Going Out to Seek, Connect, and Care *Congregation please stand if you are able January 11, 2015 10:00am Worship Service Baptism of Our Lord Pastor Becky Poor Prayer Concerns Garrett Willis, Doug Trumbull, DeAnn Eddy, Jeff Farr, Ila Livingston, Barbara Barry, David Talcott Senior Citizens of the Week: Joyce Hamp, Bob Hardy SCC Leaders of the Week: Cathy Merrifield, Council Secretary Church of the Week: West Berlin Wesleyan Church Mission of the Week: Paul and Sheryl Noren - Cameroon Covenant Leader of the Week: Evelyn Johnson, interim executive vice-president of the Covenant Community Group of the Week: Saranac Elementary School for their donations of food and toys for the Christmas Care Center Military Friends around the World THIS WEEK: January 11 THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Lay Leader: Ojars Smits Readers: Sue Zoodsma, Ruth Patton Ushers: Terry & Kittie Goucher, Nora Kauffman, Harvey Flanagan Praise Team: Sharon Darby, Chris Roberts, Dean Gage Sr. Instrumentalists: Bob Krieger, Nancy Downs, Ken Poor, Joel Fritsma PreK-1 Teachers: Deb Tribbett 2nd-6th Grade Teacher: Dave & Delaney Washburn Nursery: Cami Gillette, Tyler Tribbett Greeters: Jan Renwick, Dave Washburn Snack: Sue Zoodsma Coffee Sharon Pratt Projector: Beth Simpson Soundboard: Brien Simpson Lock-Up: Mark Gillette NEXT WEEK: January 18 Lay Leader: Teresa McCarty Readers: Tricia Lóser, Mike Vatter Ushers: Terry & Kittie Goucher, Nora Kauffman, Harvey Flanagan Praise Team: Sharon Darby, Chris Roberts, Dean Gage Sr. Instrumentalists: Bob Krieger, Nancy Downs, Ken Poor, Joel Fritsma PreK-1 Teachers: Ginger & Kenzie Roberts 2nd-6th Grade Teacher: Virgil Biggs, Sydney Gage Nursery: Deb Tribbett, Kelsey Merrifield Greeters: Jan Renwick, Dave Washburn Snack: Lisa Hill Coffee: Beth VanProoyen Projector: Beth Simpson Soundboard: Brien Simpson Lock-Up: Mark Gillette
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. Save the Dates Jan. 13: Commission/Council Joint Meeting Jan 18: Installation of New Church Leaders Rev. Mike Haefner will be our Guest Preacher Jan. 25: Annual Meeting and Potluck after the Worship Service. Please Note change of date - Reports are available in the Narthex Thanks to the Capital Campaign Committee and our Rising with the Promises contributions, we now have a new roof over the offices and narthex! If you have any information on the missing candle globes that were in the sanctuary aisles before Christmas please let Jan Renwick, Shirley Jackson, or the church office know. 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. Save the Dates Jan. 13: Commission/Council Joint Meeting Jan 18: Installation of New Church Leaders Rev. Mike Haefner will be our Guest Preacher Jan. 25: Annual Meeting and Potluck after the Worship Service. Please Note change of date - Reports are available in the Narthex Thanks to the Capital Campaign Committee and our Rising with the Promises contributions, we now have a new roof over the offices and narthex! If you have any information on the missing candle globes that were in the sanctuary aisles before Christmas please let Jan Renwick, Shirley Jackson, Due date for our next scrip gift card order is TODAY, which will be available Thursday, January 15th. You may wait and pick them up at church on the following Sunday if you prefer. You can bring your order to church or order online by visiting www.shopwithscrip.com and selecting Saranac Community Church with the enrollment code of C632F5C52395L. It is very easy to do this and your order is automatically sent to our church scrip coordinator. You may also bring your payment to church or pay online for a small 15 fee. Remember, you can reload many cards at any time during the month. If you have any questions on how this program works please contact Mark Fritsma (MarkF@wowway.com). Due date for our next scrip gift card order is TODAY, which will be available Thursday, January 15th. You may wait and pick them up at church on the following Sunday if you prefer. You can bring your order to church or order online by visiting www.shopwithscrip.com and selecting Saranac Community Church with the enrollment code of C632F5C52395L. It is very easy to do this and your order is automatically sent to our church scrip coordinator. You may also bring your payment to church or pay online for a small 15 fee. Remember, you can reload many cards at any time during the month. If you have any questions on how this program works please contact Mark Fritsma (MarkF@wowway.com). 16 - Nancy Downs 16 - Nancy Downs
Be sure to pick up a Prayer Devotional from the Narthex - you can use it at any time. Adult Sunday School - we will focus on PRAYER on Jan. 11 & 18 2014 Contribution Statements are in the Narthex Be sure to pick up a Prayer Devotional from the Narthex - you can use it at any time. Adult Sunday School - we will focus on PRAYER on Jan. 11 & 18 2014 Contribution Statements are in the Narthex Please save your aluminum pie pans for Wreath Making. Any pans that you collect this year can be brought to church and recycled for wreath making next Advent season. Just bring them to the office any time in the next year. Please save your aluminum pie pans for Wreath Making. Any pans that you collect this year can be brought to church and recycled for wreath making next Advent season. Just bring them to the office any time in the next year. Please be sure to let the office know of any vacation plans. This makes it much easier to set up the monthly volunteer schedules. Thank you! Please be sure to let the office know of any vacation plans. This makes it much easier to set up the monthly volunteer schedules. Thank you! Congratulations to Jacob and Ruth Hendrick (parents) and Tim and Sue (grandparents) on the birth of Joel Andrew, born on December 29. Congratulations to Jacob and Ruth Hendrick (parents) and Tim and Sue (grandparents) on the birth of Joel Andrew, born on December 29. Jerry Zoet, the father-in-law of our GLC Superintendent, Garth McGrath, passed away on Sunday. Please sign the card in the narthex and please keep the McGrath family in your prayers. Jerry Zoet, the father-in-law of our GLC Superintendent, Garth McGrath, passed away on Sunday. Please sign the card in the narthex and please keep the McGrath family in your prayers. Hello, Just wanted to thank your church community for putting up such a lovely nativity scene. I heard many favorable comments about it and wanted to let you know that many people enjoyed seeing. Sincerely, a Saranac Resident Hello, Just wanted to thank your church community for putting up such a lovely nativity scene. I heard many favorable comments about it and wanted to let you know that many people enjoyed seeing. Sincerely, a Saranac Resident
THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT SMALL GROUPS! In an effort to better understand the needs and interests of our congregation, the Christian Formation Commission asks all adult members to participate in this brief survey concerning small groups. Please read this side, and then answer the questions on the back. We appreciate your open and honest responses! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SMALL GROUPS: 1. What would be required of me if I join a small group? Nothing except showing up! We wish to be sensitive to the comfort levels of each participant. You determine your level of involvement! 2. Exactly what do we do in a small group? Small groups build Christian friendships through informal fellowship, Bible study, prayer, and mutual care. Some focus more on detailed Bible study, while others are more conversational in nature. Most meet on a weekly basis for approximately one hour. 3. Do I have to be knowledgeable about the Bible? No. Small groups are for people at all stages of spiritual growth to come together and mutually encourage each other! 4. How long do most small groups last? Some small groups stay together for years and build close friendships. Some meet only during the school year, and some only for one specific time period. 5. What is the average number of people in a small group? Small groups generally consist of 6-12 people. 6. What if I decide to leave my small group? Our life situations often change, and our time commitments must change with them. There are many good reasons why you may decide to stop attending a small group. If you decide to leave, we encourage you to discuss it openly with your group and allow them to bless you and affirm your value to them. 7. Who do I talk to about joining a small group? See Pastor Becky, Pastor Jeff, or Teresa Krieger (CF Chair) THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT SMALL GROUPS! In an effort to better understand the needs and interests of our congregation, the Christian Formation Commission asks all adult members to participate in this brief survey concerning small groups. Please read this side, and then answer the questions on the back. We appreciate your open and honest responses! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SMALL GROUPS: 1. What would be required of me if I join a small group? Nothing except showing up! We wish to be sensitive to the comfort levels of each participant. You determine your level of involvement! 2. Exactly what do we do in a small group? Small groups build Christian friendships through informal fellowship, Bible study, prayer, and mutual care. Some focus more on detailed Bible study, while others are more conversational in nature. Most meet on a weekly basis for approximately one hour. 3. Do I have to be knowledgeable about the Bible? No. Small groups are for people at all stages of spiritual growth to come together and mutually encourage each other! 4. How long do most small groups last? Some small groups stay together for years and build close friendships. Some meet only during the school year, and some only for one specific time period. 5. What is the average number of people in a small group? Small groups generally consist of 6-12 people. 6. What if I decide to leave my small group? Our life situations often change, and our time commitments must change with them. There are many good reasons why you may decide to stop attending a small group. If you decide to leave, we encourage you to discuss it openly with your group and allow them to bless you and affirm your value to them. 7. Who do I talk to about joining a small group? See Pastor Becky, Pastor Jeff, or Teresa Krieger (CF Chair)
SMALL GROUP SURVEY 1. Are you currently participating in a small group? Yes No If you answered yes, what made you decide to join? Personal Invitation Friends in the group Desired fellowship Want spiritual growth _ If you answered no, what were your reasons? Full schedule Unsure what to expect I feel that I don t know enough about the Bible Times/days of existing groups don t work for me I m uncomfortable talking about my faith with others I am not interested in participating in a small group 2. What type of small group topics would appeal to you? Traditional Bible study Grief/Loss Finances Men s Issues Women s Issues Young Adult Spiritual Growth/Discipleship Health Intergenerational Marriage support Parenting support 3. What do you think can be done to better promote our small group ministry here at SCC? Personal testimonies Personal invitations 4. Please feel free to share any additional comments or ideas: SMALL GROUP SURVEY 1. Are you currently participating in a small group? Yes No If you answered yes, what made you decide to join? Personal Invitation Friends in the group Desired fellowship Want spiritual growth _ If you answered no, what were your reasons? Full schedule Unsure what to expect I feel that I don t know enough about the Bible Times/days of existing groups don t work for me I m uncomfortable talking about my faith with others I am not interested in participating in a small group 2. What type of small group topics would appeal to you? Traditional Bible study Grief/Loss Finances Men s Issues Women s Issues Young Adult Spiritual Growth/Discipleship Health Intergenerational Marriage support Parenting support 3. What do you think can be done to better promote our small group ministry here at SCC? Personal testimonies Personal invitations 4. Please feel free to share any additional comments or ideas: