CARLISLE FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 705 Glendale Street Carlisle, PA 17013 April 3, 2016 www.carlislecog.org Rev. Michael R. Poe Rev. Greg L. Hench Senior Pastor Pastor/Youth Director 462-6281 243-2257 PastorMichael@gmail.com w1m@comcast.net MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Please remember to put cell phones on silence or turn off electronic devices while in the sanctuary. Thank you. The Announcements and Words of Welcome The Prelude Higher Ground arranged by Thompson *The Call to Worship Psalm 119:145-152 Pastor: I call with all my heart, answer me, O Lord, and I will obey your decrees. Congregation: I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes. Pastor: I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. Congregation: My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. Pastor: Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O Lord, according to your laws. Congregation: Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law. Pastor: Yet you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true. Congregation: Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever. *The Invocation *The Gloria Patri #813 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 CCLI 176590 *The Hymns Praise Him, All Ye Little Children #188 Alleluia #189 The Prayer Requests The Morning Prayer The Presentation of Tithes and Offering The Offertory Sweet Peace by Sewell The Offering *The Doxology # 815 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! *The Offertory Prayer
The Message BLAST Presentation I Peter 1:8; Col. 3:15; John 14:27 by Clara Dellinger I ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart Romans 8:38-39; I John 4:19 by Ella Robinson Object Lesson on Faith by the Sin Blaster s Class I m in the Lord s Army Matthew 7:24-29 by Garrett Parsons Wise Man Skit The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock Object Lesson on Miracles by Jedi Class The Closing Prayer by Bradyn Sober *The Closing Hymn Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart #169 *The Benediction ] *The Postlude *Those who are able please stand. The altar flowers are presented by George and Barbara Lupfer to the glory of God. VISITORS Welcome to Carlisle First Church of God. We are glad you visited with us and would love for you to be a part of our church family. Before you leave our church today, please stop by the Visitors Center in the lobby. We would like to give you a mug and a pen to take home. Also we have information and maps about our church. The staff at the Visitors Center can answer your questions. Thank you for your visit today. TODAY IN OUR CHURCH Greeters: Mrs. Connie Calaman and Mrs. Fay Hock Muggers: Mr. Bill Hench and grandson Mat Head Usher: Mr. Ron Stevens Ushers: Mr. Shane Britcher Mr. Art Bittinger Mr. Ray Kunkel Mr. Joel Black 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with BLAST program ---Junior Church children age 4 through Grade 4 will sit with their parents or participate with the BLAST. Nursery 10:40 a.m.--sunday School hour -Nursery -Rotation Sunday School for age 4 thru Grade 5 -Youth and Adult classes THIS WEEK (April 4-9)) Monday - 9:00 a.m.--patches of Love - 9:30 a.m.--strong Women - 12:30 p.m.--ladies Bible Study - 6:00 p.m.--pairs/spares Committee meeting - 7:00 p.m.--council meeting Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.--cgwm meeting: All ladies are invited. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m.--all Church skating party at Midway Free to get in and $2 for skate rental or bring your own skates. There will be lots of prize give aways for children. If anyone would like to donate any prizes for the event, it is our desire that every child will leave the party with a prize. Also snack items may be brought
to the event to share. - 6:30 p.m.--adult Choir practice Thursday Fri./Sat. - 9:30 a.m.--strong Women - 6:00 p.m.--ladies Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. (Fri.) and 9:00 a.m.--(sat.) Pro-Life NEXT SUNDAY, April 10, 2016 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service. - Junior Church for children age 4 through Grade 4 - Nursery 10:40 a.m. - Sunday School hour - Nursery - Rotation Sunday School for age 4 to Grade 5 - Youth and Adult classes PLEASE NOTE: AN ALTAR FLOWER SPONSOR IS NEEDED LOOKING AHEAD April 12-6:30 p.m.--ushers meeting April 15 - The Senior Life Fellowship of The Eastern Regional Conference is holding its annual "Spring Fling #1" on at the Mount Pleasant Church of God, 146 S. York Rd, Dillsburg. Registration at the church begins at 10:00 a.m. The noon meal and program by the Williamsons Gospel Quartet" from Oklahoma will be included. The charge for the event is $15.00. Preregistration, along with the money, is required no later than Sunday, April 3rd. Please sign up on the sheet on the Jolly Old Timers bulletin board and pay Glenn Crum in order to guarantee your registration. Membership to Senior Life Fellowship is free this year. So, see Glenn Crum for your membership card, if you desire to be a part of the Eastern Regional Conference Fellowship. Again, DEADLINE is TODAY. April 16 April 19-5:00 p.m.--spring Fellowship Covered Dish Dinner so save the date! The CGWM will provide the meat and each family will be asked to bring a covered dish. Watch for further details in future bulletins. - 5:30 p.m.--tickets are on sale now for the Carlisle C.A.R.E.S. banquet (to help provide for the homeless). The event is at the St. Patrick Church Activity Center. You may purchase tickets by calling 249-1009 or going to www.carlislecares.org. The cost is $30 per seat or you may pay $210 for a table of 8. April 21 - The Jolly Olde Timers plan to go to the Rainbow Comedy Playhouse for the "Lighten-up Luncheon" and play Catch Me If You Can. The cost is $35 per person (includes meal, play and transportation). Deadline to sign-up and pay is April 3. Make checks payable to Glenn Crum. April 24 - The annual Cumberland Valley Missions Rally is at the Chambersburg First Church of God. At 5 p.m. is a light meal with the celebration service following. Carlisle First has set a goal of raising $8,000 for missions this year. April 30 May 1 May 21-9:00 a.m.--shot at Life --see info on bulletin board. - 10:00 a.m.--mrs. Judith McNamara will be offering a Chinese cooking class at the church. If you are interested in learning more about this hands-on method of preparing food, please sign up on the bulletin board. - 9:30 a.m.--thank OFFERING SUNDAY: Remember to bring your thank offering barrels to church as the CGWM observes Thank Offering Sunday. This year, the funds collected in these barrels are used to support ministries within the Churches of God General Conference with the greatest amounts going to Cross-Cultural Ministries, Winebrenner Theological Seminary and Transformational Ministries. -LADIES DAY OUT--You didn t miss it! Our Ladies Day Out has previously been held in March, but the CGWM has moved the date to May 21 this year. Mark your calendar now to join us as we spend a day learning how to Bloom for God.
July 10-14 - VBS 2016--You may be thinking about those summer plans to bring some warmth for your winter days. As you plan for your family vacations, please reserve on your calendar the dates of July 10-14 for Vacation Bible School. You may not be making a trip to Brazil for the 2016 Summer Olympics, but you can be part of God s Olympics! right here at Carlisle First Church of God. Children from the age of three through fifth grade are invited to participate. Don t forget to tell your family, neighbors and friends. MISSION MOMENT--Remember the Hato Mayor Church in the Dominican Republic as they use their internet café to evangelize and raise support. PRAYER REQUESTS To have a prayer request put on the telephone prayer chain, you should call Shirley McConnell (249-4095) and Sariann Worley (243-3611). To have a prayer request placed on the email prayer chain, you may email Pastor Mike and he will include the request on Hey! It s Tuesday! These are not mutually exclusive prayer opportunities you are welcome to avail yourself of any or all. IF YOU THINK you would might be interested in helping with VBS this year and you are over the age of 18, you will need to have the required state clearances completed before that time. Please plan ahead so you have time to get them done. If you need help with that procedure, please contact Rebecca Sober or Janet Kunkel. PEAS FOR PROJECT SHARE - CANS of peas will be collected through Sunday, April 24. Please place your cans in the blue barrel in the Narthex. NEEDED: Camp YoliJwa information person (know as CIA). Do you love Camp? Do you like talking about Camp? This is the job for you! Amanda Peters is graduating and is no longer able to be the church s CIA. It is not very involved as all you need do is send our newsletter editor what the Camp sends you bimonthly and also present the people who attended Camp over the summer with their Camp attendance certificates which is usually done the last Sunday in August. If you are interested in becoming our next CIA person, please contact Amanda at apeters0107@gmail.com. THE PATHFINDERS Sunday School Class will be starting a new series on TODAY. If you are looking for a Sunday School class, you are welcome to join them. THANK YOU MESSAGE George and Barbara Lupfer--Thanks be to God and this caring congregation for supporting those of us needing your prayers and concerns. We feel the love of this church. God bless you. HEARING ASSISTED DEVICES are available for your use while worshiping in the Sanctuary. If you have such a need to assist you in hearing the Service. Please contact the sound technician or the head usher. SHARE THE WORD--If you are blessed by the Morning Worship Service, you may spread the blessing by sharing a CD recording of the service with someone who was not present. This is a wonderful opportunity to minister to shut-ins. Order from Chris Campbell at the Sound Control Desk in the rear of the sanctuary after the service. SPECIAL DAYS--Several of our shut ins recently celebrated or will soon celebrate birthdays. You may wish to send cards to these folks even if several will be belated wishes as shut ins always enjoy receiving cards. March 21 March 29 Mrs. Isabel Franklin Mrs. Edith Morrison Church of God Home Todd Nursing Home 825 N. Hanover Street 1000 W. South Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Carlisle, PA 17013 April 1 April 4 Mrs. Anna Mae Raudabaugh Mrs. June Day Thornwald Home 235 Altars Road 442 Walnut Bottom Road Carlisle, PA 17015 Carlisle, PA 17013 SUSAN DUNCAN HALLIDAY S mother-in-law passed away March 28 here in Carlisle. To send a condolence card to the family, you may address it to Pastor and Mrs. Mark Halliday at 508 E. Main Street, Roaring Spring, PA 16673. (You may remember that Susan is the daughter of the late Margie Duncan
and was involved in our Bible quizzing program and played the piano for the Sunday School opening.) NEEDED: Camp YoliJwa information person (know as CIA). Do you love Camp? Do you like talking about Camp? This is the job for you! Amanda Peters is graduating and is no longer able to be the church s CIA. It is not very involved as all you need do is send our newsletter editor what the Camp sends you bimonthly and also present the people who attended Camp over the summer with their Camp attendance certificates which is usually done the last Sunday in August. If you are interested in becoming our next CIA person, please contact Amanda at apeters0107@gmail.com. APRIL 10 INFORMATION Greeters: Mr. Bill Hench and Mr. Wayne Peffer Muggers: Mrs. Doris Paxton and Mrs. Joan Wagner Head Usher: Mr. Ron Stevens Ushers: Mr. Rick Thomas Mr. Brian Barrick Mr. Gary Prosser Mr. Larry Bigham MARCH 27 ATTENDANCE FIGURES Worship 279 Sunday School 70 Nursery 4 MARCH 30 ATTENDANCE FIGURES EDGE 45 Adult Bible Study 32 BLAST (practicing for Sunday and attendance not taken) To provide information for next Sunday s bulletin, please contact Nancy Rea no later than Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. by phone at 258-3363 or email at nancycog@yahoo.com Director of Music/Organist: Mr. Michael Minnich Pianist: Mrs. Elaine Shughart Junior Church Director: Mrs. Sally Bigham Assistant Jr. Ch. Director: Mrs. Cathie Burkholder