Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Everyone is welcome here! Our Mission is to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ by sharing God s grace, love, and forgiveness. Because we love Christ we worship. Because we believe in His grace we disciple. Because we follow His commandments we serve. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018 Please enter into a spirit of prayer and meditation as the Prelude begins. Prelude The Lord is My Light (Allitsen) Mary Huber, Organist Carmen Halley, Pianist Chiming of the Hour Greetings & Welcome Song of Celebration How Firm A Foundation #408 God s solid foundation stands firm; The Lord knows those who are His. --2 Timothy 2:19 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? Text: Rippon s Selection of Hymns, 1787; Music: Traditional American melody In the Public Domain Call to Worship L: Sing to the Lord a new song. Praise God in the assembly of the faithful. P: Let all God s children rejoice in their king. L: Rejoice in our God! Give glory to God s holy name. P: Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. All: Come, let us worship the Lord! Hymn of Praise For the Beauty of the Earth #182 Invocation and Lord s Prayer Glory Be To The Father (Gloria Patri) Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. Mission Moment Gathering Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory I d Rather Have Jesus (Hayes) Doxology Unison Offertory Prayer: Heavenly Father, you are the owner and we are the managers of all that you entrust to us. Help us to live for you each day and to generously share the time, talents, and treasures you have given us. We pray this in the name of Jesus, who gave us life eternal, Amen. The L.A.M.B.S. Club *Hymn of Devotion Glory to His Name #493 Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer & Response Choral Anthem Chancel Choir Scripture Lesson Acts 4:1-13 (Pew Bible Pg. 772 May the Lord bless this reading of His Holy Word: And to His name be honor and glory. Amen! Sermon Where Have You Been? Rev. Halley Sermon Series: A Firm Foundation Hymn of Commitment Room at the Cross for You #487 Benediction Choral Benediction Postlude Magnify the Lord (Tunny) Mary Huber, Organist When the postlude begins, please greet the worshipers around you. *Please stand as you are able The Flowers on the Altar are in Loving Memory of Mary Opal Baker and S. A. (Pinky) Baker given by Gail and Vernon Taylor, Susannah and Jessica Welcome to! 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: Bennett McBride, Stephanie Remy Claudia Salmon, Vickie Wilson Acolyte: Nathan Wilson Deacons Delivering CDs: Kenny Martin Early Worship Deacon: Charlie Henderson Sound Technicians: Jonathan Martin, Edie Matthews, Tom Arthur Jim Goben Ushers: Rob Abernathy, Joey Briggs, Robert Whitmore William Bailey, Kenny Martin Substitutes: Bob James, P. J. Fowler, Jimmy Fanny Jim Goben, Kenny Griffin, Calvin Jones House of Worship Duty: Robert Boyce (Today); Johnnie Winslow (Next Week) Counters: Tom Arthur, Tom Savage Sanctuary Guild: Sharon Fanny, Herbert Briggs Care/Concern Volunteer: Kitty Martin (377.6552) (This week) Jessica Rogge (Next week) Beginners Workers: Claudia Salmon Nursery Workers: Julia McBride Greeters After Worship: Rev. Halley - North exit Brenda & Mack Wright - Side exit Pat Bristow - Front exit Worship on the Lord s Day Sunday, July 22, 2018 8:45 a.m. Stewardship Report We Are Walking By Faith Through Commitment Dimes for Missions...$377.70 Monthly Mission for June - Scripture Memory Mountain $295.00 Monthly Mission for July - Supply & Multiply $220.00 January-July 2018 income - $193,732.12 January-July 2018 expenses -$189,133.74 Sunday, July 15, 2018 Sunday School...49 8:45 am Worship Service...13 11 am Worship Service...109 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Website: www.suffolkchristian.org Pat Hawn (webmaster@suffolkchristian.org) 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 Sunday 8:45am Early Worship Service July 22 Monday 7:00pm The Praying Church - Sanctuary July 23 Tuesday 2:00pm Saints Alive July 24 (Carmen Halley, 539.3922) 3-5pm Food Ministry Distribution (Stephanie Remy, 285.5708; Pat & Jim Mann, 539.1751) Wednesday 7:00pm House of Worship (Jim Judkins, 803.1465) July 25 7:30pm Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Thursday 9:30am Thursday Crafters (Priscilla Bunch, 539.8930) July 26 Friday 11:30am Suffolk Meals on Wheels Delivery July 27 Deliverers: Carrie Cobbs (Kitty Martin, 377.6552) 6:30-8:30pm Yard sale donations received at church Saturday 10-1:00pm Yard sale donations received at church July 28 3:30pm Indoor/Outdoor Party at the home of Gary & Deb Munn (539.7414) Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday July 29 8:45am Early Worship Service 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 Sunday 8:45am Early Worship Service July 22 Monday 7:00pm The Praying Church - Sanctuary July 23 Tuesday 2:00pm Saints Alive July 24 (Carmen Halley, 539.3922) 3-5pm Food Ministry Distribution (Stephanie Remy, 285.5708; Pat & Jim Mann, 539.1751) Wednesday 7:00pm House of Worship (Jim Judkins, 803.1465) July 25 7:30pm Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Thursday 9:30am Thursday Crafters (Priscilla Bunch, 539.8930) July 26 Friday 11:30am Suffolk Meals on Wheels Delivery July 27 Deliverers: Carrie Cobbs (Kitty Martin, 377.6552) 6:30-8:30pm Yard sale donations received at church Saturday 10-1:00pm Yard sale donations received at church July 28 3:30pm Indoor/Outdoor Party at the home of Gary & Deb Munn (539.7414) Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday July 29 8:45am Early Worship Service Coming Events August 4 8am-2pm Yard Sale (Fundraiser for Haiti Missions) August 5 8:45 am Early Worship 11:00am Worship Service followed by Covered Dish Luncheon and Retirement Celebration Fried chicken, dessert and beverage provided. Bring your favorite side dish to share. In need of flowers for the following Sunday for the Altar and the Pedestal (July 29). If you would like to place flowers on this date, please call Cheryl Ashcraft at 934.1646. Coming Events August 4 8am-2pm Yard Sale (Fundraiser for Haiti Missions) August 5 8:45 am Early Worship 11:00am Worship Service followed by Covered Dish Luncheon and Retirement Celebration Fried chicken, dessert and beverage provided. Bring your favorite side dish to share. In need of flowers for the following Sunday for the Altar and the Pedestal (July 29). If you would like to place flowers on this date, please call Cheryl Ashcraft at 934.1646.
#182 For the Beauty of the Earth Give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds. -- Psalm 107:8 For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies, For the wonder of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flower, Sun and moon, and stars of light, For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth, and friends above, For all gentle thoughts and mild, Text: Folliott S. Pierpont (altered); Music: Conrad Kocher, arr by William H. Monk In the Public Domain # 493 Glory To His Name Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. --Hebrews 9:22 Down at the cross where my Savior died, Down here for cleansing from sin I cried, There to my heart was the blood applied. I am so wondrously saved from sin; Jesus so sweetly abides within. There at the cross where He took me in! O precious fountain that saves from sin! I am so glad I have entered in! There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean. Come to this fountain so rich and sweet; Cast Thy poor soul at the Savior's feet; Plunge in today and be made complete. Text: Elisha A. Hoffman, Music: John H. Stockton; In the Public Domain
Acts 4:1-13 New International Version (NIV) The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. They seized Peter and John and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. But many who heard the message believed; so the number of men who believed grew to about five thousand. The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and others of the high priest s family. They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: By what power or what name did you do this? Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Jesus is #487 Room at the Cross for You There is still room. --Luke 14:22 The cross upon which Jesus died Is a shelter in which we can hide; And its grace so free is sufficient for me, And deep is its fountain as wide as the sea. Refrain Tho millions have found Him a friend And have turned from the sins they have sinned, The Savior still waits to open the gates And welcome a sinner before it s too late. Refrain The hand of my Savior is strong, And the love of my Savior is long; Through sunshine or rain, through loss or in gain, The blood flows from Cal-v ry to cleanse every stain. Refrain Refrain: There s room at the cross for you; There s room at the cross for you. Tho millions have come, There s still room for one. Yes, there s room at the cross for you. Text & Music: Ira F. Stanphill Copyright 1946 by Singspiration Music; CCLI licence #563168 the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. May the Lord bless this reading of His Holy Word: And to His name be honor and glory. Amen!