FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH of STOW
July 5, 2015
10:00 a.m.
CHRISTIAN GREETINGS
PRELUDE
Rev. Jonathan Rumburg
VBS Musical Slideshow
CALL to WORSHIP *
GATHERING HYMN *
“God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand”
#725
INVOCATION *
Mary Ann Wolf, Elder
SHARING of the PEACE *
MESSAGE in MUSIC
O, America ~ Joseph, Graham
Ann Halpin
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we
also have forgiven 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.
COMMUNION HYMN
“Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”
COMMEMORATION of the LORD’S SUPPER
#422
(All who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, regardless of
church affiliation, are invited to share in this commemoration.
Please place your used cup in the center rings of the tray.)
Call to Communion and Words of Institution
Prayer of Consecration
Rev. Rumburg
Elder
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
(Children may return to their families.)
Jesus Loves Me! vs. 1
#113
GIVING of our TITHES and OFFERINGS
Stewardship Challenge
Offering Hymn *
“From All That Dwell Below the Skies”
Prayer of Dedication *
SCRIPTURE
MESSAGE in WORD
Elder
#49
Mark 6:1-13
Rev. Rumburg
Baggage
INVITATION HYMN *
“This Is My Song”
#722
(If you desire to confess Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior or
to transfer your membership here, please come forward.)
BENEDICTION *
SENDING HYMN *
“God Bless America”
God bless America, land that I love.
Stand beside her, and guide her
through the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
to the oceans, white with foam,
God bless America, my home sweet home.
Words & Music by Irving Berlin© 1938, 1966.
Used by permission. CCLI License #2712895
PASTORAL PRAYER and 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.
POSTLUDE
THIS WEEK
Sun Jul 05, 2015
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Mon Jul 06, 2015
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Tue Jul 07, 2015
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Wed Jul 08, 2015
06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Thu Jul 09, 2015
12:00 PM – 02:00 PM
06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
08:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Sun Jul 12, 2015
08:30 AM – 09:30 AM
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Show Rehearsal
Office Closed
Christian Education Mtg.
Sanctuary
Worship Ministry Team
Choir Room
Show Rehearsal
Sanctuary
Dorcas-Rebekah Guild
Show Rehearsal
AA
Fellowship Hall
Sanctuary
Fellowship Hall
Worship Service
Coffee Fellowship
Worship Service
Show Rehearsal
Chapel
Library
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Galilee
SENIOR PASTOR:
Rev. Jonathan Rumburg
DIRECTOR of MUSIC & DRAMA MINISTRIES:
Cheryl Neff Lorenz
DIRECTOR of CHORAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC:
Ralph Lorenz
OFFICE MANAGER:
Kathy Gustafson
BUILDING MANAGER:
Tony Falcione
NURSERY DIRECTOR:
Anna Lloyd
ORGANIST:
Andrea Drews
CHILDREN’S CHOIR DIRECTORS:
Cora Dowey, Lee Ann Veatch
JOYFUL NOISE DIRECTOR:
Barb Eppley
TREASURER:
Julie Knox
FINANCIAL SECRETARY:
Lisa Roseman
Please join us for Coffee Fellowship
in the library before this service.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH of STOW
(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
3493 Darrow Road, Stow, Ohio 44224
Office: 330-688-4450
330-688-1773 Infoline & Devotion
Homepage: www.firstchristianstow.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please silence your cell phones as you enter this sanctuary.
(Use vibrate if you have a child in the nursery.)
Share your Prayer Request
by placing in the Prayer Box located in the Gathering area.
CYF Conference
Camp Christian is often referred to as a little slice of heaven on
earth, and is the highlight of the summer for hundreds of youth
across the state, and even from out of state. It is a week of rekindling
old friendships, creating new ones, Bible study, deep and engaging
discussions, fun, and drawing closer to God.
This year several from our church will be attending camps at
Camp Christian. Two young men, Christopher Falcione and Pete
Fletcher, along with Jack Veatch who will serve as a counselor, will
be at CYF Conference #2 this week. Please hold them in your
prayers, praying that God’s presence will be seen and felt in a new
and profound way, that they deepen their relationship with God their
Creator and Christ their Savior, that they build relationships that give
them the assurance that they are not the only ones who live lives of
faith in a world that seems to implore them to live otherwise. May
these be our prayers for them all, and may their time in that little slice
of heaven be life changing.
And while holding them in your prayers, why not drop them a
quick little “snail-mail” note while they are at Camp. Getting mail
while at camp is kind of a big deal and a fun thrill. Be sure to mail
early! The address is:
Camper’s Name
Camp Christian
10335 Maple Dell Road
Marysville, OH 43040
Spoon River Cast News
On Sunday, July 12, the cast of Spoon River Anthology will
provide summer music at Bailey Road Christian Church. We were
invited by Kim (Eppley) Medellin, who is choir director there. We’re
excited to share some music from our summer show with our friends
there!
The following Sunday, July 19, the cast of Spoon River will
lead worship here at FCC Stow, with music and monologues that
speak of caring for each other, giving and blessing, acceptance, and
the church. Both 8:30 and 10:00 worship will take place in the
Sanctuary on July 19.
Costuming the Cast
We could use a variety of items for costuming and props. Items
we are looking for are hankies, vests, bowties, brooches, medical
bag or black bag, parasol, suspenders, silk flowers, lengths or scraps
of lace and feathers or similar items. We need these items by next
Sunday, July 12. Please see Cathy Vanik or Kathy Gustafson if you
can help, or call the church office at 330-688-4450. Thank you!
BACK TO SCHOOL TIME IS ALMOST HERE!
That is hard to believe, isn’t it? But it’s true. Shortly, all the stores
will have large displays of back to school necessities. World
Outreach would like to encourage you to pick up extra supplies to
share with children helped through Good Neighbors. Pens, pencils,
paper, notebooks, rulers, crayons, markers are just a few of the
items. Check the display stand for a full list. Thank you for your
support helping the children,
Your World Outreach Team
Office Closed Monday
The church office will be closed on Monday, July 6 in observation
of Independence Day. Please leave any messages for staff on their
voicemail (330-688-4450). In an emergency you may call any staff
member or elder.