July 25, 2010

“So He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’” Luke 11:2

Prelude—Be Thou My Vision – Bonnie Mouw

Scriptural Call to Worship—I John 3:1-3

Hymn #10 – O Worship the King

Scripture—Psalm 72

Offertory – Moriah Davis

Mission Seminar² Dedication

Choir – Prayer and Alleluia

Hymn #358 – I Am Thine, O Lord

Scripture—Luke 11:1-4

Sermon – We Pray to “Our Father”

Hymn #44 – Children of the Heavenly Father

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Troy Dueck has been an invaluable asset to us this summer and last. He has carefully and prayerfully carried out his duties as our Summer Youth Worker, and this summer he has also fulfilled his internship requirements for the Moody Bible Institute.

Troy will be preaching tonight, and I am happy to give him the opportunity and for us to have the opportunity to learn from him as well. Troy takes time and gives thought to curriculum for our students and also does so as he approaches a preaching assignment. I ask you to encourage him tonight.

Some of you will wonder: Is this Troy’s last day here? No. He will be with us until mid-August, but this is the only Sunday night that was possible for him to preach.

We will again meet downstairs because of the heat.

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The 2009 Anniversary Offering was for hymnal replacement. Those monies are now in place, and progress is being made for this significant expense and ministry addition.

Our hymnals are about 25 years old, and they are “tired.” Over the years, some have disappeared for a variety of reasons. It is time to both update and replace.

Plans are to have this completed by late fall, at which time we’ll have a grand song service, joining together in praise!

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Our children warned me about something. They said, “Papa, when you get a Facebook account and never confirm any friends, you’ll get in trouble.”

I do have a Facebook account. I use it for family, and that is all. I’m on track for having the largest number of unconfirmed “friends.” So there you have it.

Facebook is a family website for me, and your being “quietly ignored” as Facebook puts it so marvelously euphemistically, is not personal–it’s extremely general.

Grace and peace,

Nathan Joy James

Thank you!—The funds needed for Mission Seminar have all been supplied. Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity to this vital ministry. The following is a list of students and staff that will be heading to Canada on Friday. Please keep these folks in your prayers.

Mission Seminar²

Caleb Caucutt

Hannah Christensen

Rebecca Christensen

Timothy Christensen

Tyler Czernicki

April Dhennin

Sam Erickson

Bethany Faulk

David Gauthier

Cassy Maurer

Elisa Seidl

Robert Sorenson

Staff

Brad Bliss

Pastor Ethan Davis

Jan Wahlen

Lend-a-Hand Deborahs—Ladies, join us this Tue, July 27, at 6 p.m. at Olive Garden. After dinner we will go grocery shopping for Harvest Outreach. If you have questions or plan to attend, please call Joyce Larsen at 886.5966.

Evidence is hosting a campfire on August 1 after the evening service (7:30 p.m.) at the Seymours’ house on 439 Newman Road. All church families are invited. S’mores will be provided. Please call Troy at the church office or contact him by e-mail if you plan to come. (And bring bug spray!)

Ladies’ Fall Retreat—We have exciting plans for our Fall Ladies’ Retreat on September 25: Special speaker, wonderful workshops, and fabulous food! Sign-up will begin soon.

CEF Good News Tent—CEF needs volunteers to assist at their Good News Tent at the Racine County Fair, Wed, July 28 thru Sun, Aug 1. Brochures are available at the Information Center, or call Sandy Gravunder at 554.9095.

Care Net Walk for Life—Please plan to join us on Sept 25 at Racine Christian School. You can participate as an individual or as a team. Contact the church office for a sponsor sheet with all the details, or call Dave at 633-2177. The Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction begin at 6:30 a.m. Walk registration begins at 8:30, and the Walk kicks off at 9:00 a.m. Help is needed with the Silent Auction and the Breakfast.

Greeters Needed—We are looking for couples who are willing to be door greeters on Sunday mornings on a rotating basis. If you would like an opportunity to meet and greet the people of CMC, please call Rachel Riley at 878-0824.

Campers!—Aug 6-8 will be CMC’s weekend at Meadowlark Acres in Burlington. If you plan to join us, you must call or email the campground directly to reserve your site. Contact Becky at 262.763.7200 or info@meadowlarkacres.org to let her know you are with the CMC Group from Racine, and what type of site you prefer. If you have any questions, please call the Friesemas at 884.8787.

Prayer and Alleluia (Choir Anthem)

Create in me a clean heart, renew my spirit as from the start.

And keep me close, right by Your side,

Take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

Alleluia, alleluia. Amen.

Join us this evening at 6 p.m. – Troy Dueck preaching

Holy Smoke

Leviticus 10:1-3

This week at Calvary Memorial Church

Sun, July 25 Prayer Time – Room 203 – 8:00 a.m.

Sunday School– 9:00 a.m.

Morning Service – Pastor James – 10:30 a.m.

Evening Service – Troy Dueck – 6:00 p.m.

Mon, July 26 Men’s Softball

CMC I @ CS SW – 7:00 p.m.

CMC II @ CS NE – 6:00 p.m.

CMC III @ CS NE – 8:00 p.m.

Tue, July 27 Lend-a-Hand Deborahs – 6:00 p.m.

Wed, July 28 Evidence – 6:15 p.m.

Pastor’s Bible Study & Prayer – 7:00 p.m.

Fri, July 30 Mission Seminar^sLeaves for Canada

Upcoming Events

Aug 6-8 CMC Camping Weekend

Aug 9 Life Line Screening

Aug 10 Facilities Committee

Aug 19 Senior Christian Fellowship

Please remember that all bulletin announcements must be in the office by NOON on Wednesdays. Thank you.

Beneath the Cross

Beneath the cross of Jesus I find a place to stand,

And wonder at such mercy that calls me as I am.

For hands that should discard me

Hold wounds which tell me come.

Beneath the cross of Jesus my unworthy soul is won.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, His fam’ly is my own.

Once strangers chasing selfish dreams;

Now one through grace alone.

How could I now dishonor the ones that You have loved?

Beneath the cross of Jesus, see the children called by God.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, the path before the crown,

We follow in His footsteps where promised hope is found.

How great the joy before us to be His perfect bride.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, we will gladly live our lives.

Chosen Generation (I Peter 2:9)

For you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood,

A holy nation, a peculiar people,

That you should show forth the praises of Him

Who has called you out of darkness, out of darkness,

Out of darkness into His marvelous light,

Into His marvelous light. (Repeat)