Weekly Bulletin 06/07/2015 - FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 7, 2015
Pastor
Rev. Raymond Dekker
(home & cell phone)231-670-3438
(e-mail) raydekker@fremontfcc.org
Organist
Jackson Brooks
924-3617
Creative Ministries
Mat Emerick
924-9558
Facilitator
(e-mail) matemerick@fremontfcc.org
Music Facilitator
Deb Emerick
924-9558
Secretary
Lorene Witte
924-4710
Website: www.fremontfcc.org
Email: congo@fremontfcc.org
Church: 231-924-4710
714 Hillcrest Drive
Fax:
231-928-1210
Fremont, MI 49412
CCLI: 1401200
10:00 a.m.
* those who are able, please stand
As you enter the sanctuary, please be mindful of those already
seated who want a quiet place to pray.
The Order of Worship
Prelude
Jack Brooks
Irmelin Prelude
Fredrick Delius
How Rich I Am
arr. Larry Mayfield
Happiness Is the Lord
arr. Larry Mayfield
Chimes
Call to the Special Congregational Meeting
Shirley Brooks, Clerk
Call to Worship
The First Congregational Church
Welcome
United Church of Christ
Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn
“Rise Up, O Church of God”
Blue Hymnal #433
Story Bell
Judy Clapp, Rick St. Peter, Mat Emerick
“Old Joe & The Carpenter” (Appalachian Folktale)
(Children are encouraged to come to the front of church for the Story Bell ~
Following the Story Bell children are invited to Sunday School)
Hymn of Preparation (please remain seated)
“Spirit of the Living”
Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me.
Soul of heaven, heart of God, wash over me.
Soul of heaven, heart of God, wash over me.
Cleanse me, teach me, hold me, reach me.
Soul of heaven, heart of God, wash over me.
Blue Hymnal #389
us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we
forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the
glory forever. Amen
Holy presence, love divine, cast out my fear.
Holy presence, love divine, cast out my fear.
Shield me, free me, call me, lead me.
Holy presence, love divine, cast out my fear.
.
Scripture Reading
John 17
111 N.T.
Message
Tied Together
Pastor Ray Dekker
*Hymn
“Come, Share the Lord” (verses 1 & 2)
Blue Hymnal #462
Sacrament of Holy Communion
*Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Welcome to New Members
Prayers of the People and Silent Prayers
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy
kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give
Offertory
Jack Brooks
Let Your Love Flow Through Me
arr. Larry Mayfield
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
.
*Prayer of Dedication
*Closing Response
Blue Hymnal #808
“They’ll Know We are Christians By Our Love”
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love.
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
*Benediction
*Pastor: The Peace of Christ be with you. Congregation: And also
with you.
*Postlude
Postlude
Jack Brooks
Wm. Faulkes
We gather in the name of our Savior, Jesus Crist. What a beautiful
blessing to be able to praise your name, God. Welcome to worship!
In Our Prayers:
*Visitors ~ Welcome! There is a Welcome Packet in the pew rack for you.
Please fill out the Guest Information insert, place it in the offering plate and
take the packet home for review of the other information. We are thankful you
are here and hope that your time here is a special blessing to you and your
family. Please let us know how we can best serve you.
*Large print Bibles, bulletins, and Children’s bulletins are available from
the ushers. Quiet bags for children to use while they are in the worship service
are available on the table in the narthex.
*Families with young nursery age children are welcome to use the “Family
Room” in the balcony located on the 2nd floor.
*Our sanctuary is equipped with a T-Coil Hearing Loop. Please turn your
hearing aid to the T-Coil position to access this feature. Other hearing devices
are available at the sound booth upon request.
Prayer Requests ~
Margie Ekkel - knee surgery
Jane (Helen) Carbine - moved to Poppen House - dealing with
the pain of liver cancer
Jim Morse
Donna Smith
Following the worship service you are invited to join us in Fellowship
Hall. Come meet new friends and have some refreshments. We look
forward to meeting you.
Serving Us:
Altar Rep:
Bev Wiliams
Altar Flowers:
David & Margie Ekkel(today)
Jack & Mary Butterick(next week)
Greeter:
Beth Hooker(today)
Dean Morehouse(next week)
Ushers: Bev Williams,Marc Miller,Marjorie Salata,Jim Rynberg(today)
Mike, Michelle &Maggie Sweet, Ann Werner(next week)
Compassion:
Clair Shively & Beth Hooker
Organist:
Jack Brooks
Sound System:
Rick St. Peter
Coffee Hosts:
Georgia Paxton & Shirley Brooks(today)
Jack & Rosemary Tittle(next week))
The flowers on the altar this morning are given by David & Margie Ekkel
in honor and love for our family and friends.
Celebrating this week:
Happy Birthday to ~
Samuel Sweet (10), Frank Blain (12), Janice Stone (13)
Happy Anniversary to ~
Deb & Mat Emerick (8)
(Prayer requests will be printed for two weeks. The person or family requesting prayer must call the
church office or Pastor Ray in order to have the request printed.)
This Week’s Schedule
Sunday, June 7 - New Member Recognition & Welcome
10:00 a.m. Worship with communion & Sunday
School
11:15 a.m. Fellowship Time - Fellowship Hall
11:20 a.m. Adult Sunday School w/ Pastor Ray library (Revelation)
The After Worship Gospel of John Bible
Study with Mat, has been postponed
until the fall. Please join us then!
Monday, June 8
Tuesday, June 9
10:00 a.m.
Fellowship Hall reserved
3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Violin Lessons - Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, June 10
7:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - choir loft
Thursday, June 11
9:00 a..m. Woodshop Open
10:00 a.m. Christmas Crafters -Fellowship Hall
Friday, June 12
Saturday, June 13
9:00 a.m. Woodshop Open
9:00 a.m. Church Clean-up
Sunday, June 14
10:00 a.m. Worship & Sunday School
11:15 a.m. Fellowship Time - Fellowship Hall
Congregational Meeting
11:20 a.m. Adult Sunday School w/ Pastor Ray library (Revelation)
Our Church News
All members of the First Congregational Church of Fremont,
Michigan are called to come together following worship on Sunday, June
14, for a special congregational meeting, as presented by the Executive
Council to approve the motion for consideration to read, "Move to amend
the First Congregational Church UCC of Fremont's Constitution so that
it dissolves its relationship with the UCC denomination". Shirley
Brooks, Clerk
The UCC Education Committee's document is available after church as
a hard copy on the tables in the narthex. It has been mailed to the e-mail
membership directory and is available in the secure member only portion
of our web-site. May God's will be done Members requesting an
absentee ballot can request one at any time. These requests should be
made to Lorene, church Secretary, Shirley Brooks, Clerk or any member
of the Council. The eligibility of those who requested an absentee ballot
will be determined and those members that qualify will receive a ballot.
Deadline to return the ballots will be noon, Monday, June 8th. Voters can
return their ballots to the church secretary, Lorene by June 8th. Once
again let me emphasize the importance of everyone picking up a copy
of our report and thoroughly reading it over.
Today we have the joy of receiving our new members into the family of
God here at the First Congregational Church. We welcome and recognize
Barb Clark, Arnold & Betty Dougan, Gwen Hoffman, Jill Sondeen and
V. Carol Stark. Please join us in Fellowship Hall following worship to
welcome these new members and enjoy fellowship together over a cup of
coffee and a piece of cake.
Attention Choir - We will have rehearsal Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30
p.m., with Jack, and we are scheduled to sing in the worship service on
Sunday, June 14, with rehearsal at 8:45 a.m.
The Trustees are asking for volunteers to assist in a spring landscaping
maintenance project on Saturday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m. We will be
working to remove the existing woodchips allowing us to put a ground
cloth down to prevent weed and grass growth. We will then replace the
woodchips and add more as needed. Please let Roger Tuuk know if you
are able to hlp by email (rtuuk@sbcglobal.net) or phone (924-6069).
Thanks for your willingness to help and remember, many hands make
light work
Board of Trustees
Book Circle - Our next get together will be Tuesday, June 16 at NOON
(12:00) at the home of Bev Williams. If you need directions to Bev’s or
a ride call Ann Werner (924-0192). Everyone is asked to bring a salad of
any kind (greens, dessert kind, jello or any type. No table service is
necessary. Please note the time (12:00 Noon). There will be no book
review - just a social gathering.
Volunteers are needed to setup/take down at the 8th Annual Chris Caris
Memorial Fishing for Kids event, on June 23. The event is held at the east
end of Fremont Lake Park. Setup begins around 6 a.m. and finished
before the children arrive, at 8 a.m. Take down begins around 1:30 pm.
And finished within an hour or so. Volunteers don’t have to remain on
site between setup/take down. A large truck will be needed to pick up
items stored at our church. The Sweets are unable to attend this year’s
event (Setup/Take down Captains - Mike has a video/report of what needs
to be done). Please contact Jeannie Caris cell 616-634-2654 or home 9245924. Thank You!
We’re counting on you! Summer is just around the corner, and with it
come holidays, weddings, and trips. Please consider purchasing SCRIP
from the table in Fellowship Hall to use when buying wedding gifts,
birthday presents for family and friends, gas and restaurant cards for use
on trips or in town, etc. If you don’t know about our program, please stop
by our table to learn about it. Sales have dropped off in 2015. Please help
us to raise $2,500 so that we can pay our pledge to the church.
Requested Announcements
Jason Gray will be live in concert on Sunday, June 21 at the Fremont
Wesleyan Church, 918 Garden Street. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Concert
states at 6:00 p.m. Free Admission!! Also featuring local artist: Mick
Hanna.
Announcing “ConGo Enjoy-Meant” Events
We are “ConGo” (Christians on the Go) and meant to go and enjoy
good food and fun activities together!
“Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those
who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve,
for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Neh. 8:10
“Go and enjoy”:
Tuesday, June 23- Campfire and Pool Party at the
Nadeaus- Van and Judy's fire pit was made for big
groups so let's make one as we gather for fun,
fellowship and food (campfire treats)! If its hot out
and you want to cool off the pool will be open. Time
is 6:30-8:00pm.
Saturday, July 11- Tailgate Party and Whitecaps Baseball GameCome to one or both! Tailgate Party starts at 4:00pm in the church parking
lot and lawn. Hot dogs, brats, chips and water provided for a contribution.
Bring your own softdrinks if you'd like. Please also bring a dish to pass.
Congo Caravan will depart at 5:30 for the 7:00pm game. Rides provided
for any who need one. Game ticket is $10.00.
NEW!!! Thursday, August 6- Vaudeville Show and Bake Sale to
Benefit Team Keegan!- 7:00pm at the Veterans Memorial Park Stage.
More details TBA. For information on Team Keegan ("Putting smiles on
cancer kids faces") visit www.team-keegan.com.
Fri-Sun, August 14-16, Congo Church Campout at Henning Park in
Newaygo- Includes a Pot Luck Dinner on Sat that all are invited to. More
details to come!
Please RSVP ASAP, for any event, with the Congo Enjoy-Meant
Committee (Mat Emerick, Karla Johnson, Becky Tuuk)!