Service of Worship
February 28, 2016

“O Lord, our Lord,
how majestic is your name
in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.”
Psalm 8:1

Welcome to Huron Shores Fellowship!
We are glad that you are here.

GATHERING TO WORSHIP GOD
Words of Welcome and Fellowship Greeting
(Everyone, Please sign the Worship Registration Book.)

Invitation to Worship

Prelude (Please use this time to quiet our hearts and prepare
to worship together in the name of Jesus Christ).

Opening Prayer – Prayer Requests

“We Have Come Into His House” (224 –vs.1 )
“Jesus Messiah”

“The Family of God” (419)

Choir Anthem

Scripture Reading: I Chronicles 28:9 Carol Wyers
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Tithes and Offerings
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” (391) (Ushers come forward)
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,
And I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord.
There are sweet expressions on each face,
And I know they feel the presence of the Lord.

Sweet Holy Spirit; sweet heavenly Dove,
Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love.
And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise.
Without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived
When we shall leave this place.

Offertory

Morning Prayer
Message: “A Hearing Heart”
Proverbs 20:27

Closing Hymn

“Majesty” (10)

Closing Prayer and Benediction

“Create in me a pure heart,
O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 NIV

Interim Pastor: Jack Williams
Worship Leader: Marlon Smith
Pianist: Helen Timm
Organist: Becky Sommerfield

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As guests of Huron Shores Fellowship, we extend a warm welcome to you! If you’d like to learn more about our Fellowship, please take a guest information packet with you today.

We encourage you to join us next week at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday Bible Study. We have classes for all ages.
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“PRAYER CHAIN”
There are times when we have all needed immediate prayer for our family, loved ones and friends. Huron Shores Fellowship now has a PRAYER CHAIN to help in those circumstances. If you would like to request prayer, please contact Cheryl Herman at 989-884-0388 and .. if she can’t be reached call Becky Sommerfield at 517-481-6720. She will pass it on to the prayer chain.

PASTORAL CARE OPPORTUNITY
If you have a need for pastoral care, Pastor Jack Williams will be available at the church on Thursdays from 12pm – 4pm. Please call ahead to verify that he is available.

AT HURON SHORES FELLOWSHIP
TODAY, February 28
9:00 a.m. Prayer Time in the prayer room
9:00 a.m. Coffee and fellowship in Gathering Room
for everyone.
9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Study for all ages
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Infant and Toddler nurseries are available
12:00 Immediately following Worship Service –
Members Voting on Pastor Jack Williams as our Senior Pastor.

5:00 p.m. “Lighthouse”- (Ends March 6)

TUESDAY, March 1
6:30 p.m. Finance Team
Facilities Team
Christian Life and Growth Team

WEDNESDAY, March 2
4:30 p.m. Search Team
5:30 p.m. Choir Practice
5:45 p.m. Potluck Dinner
6:30 p.m. Kid’s and Youth Groups
Adult Bible Study with Pastor Jack –Join Us!

NEXT SUNDAY
There will be Observance of the Lord’s Supper, March 6.

CARE AND OUTREACH PROJECT
Today is the last day to bring items for the Kitchen Shower for the Women’s Shelter.

March 24 – Maundy Thursday Service at 6:30 p.m. with Communion. (We need 6 more people to help read scripture, please see Evelyn Avery.)

March 25 – Community Good Friday Service being held
at Alpena Free Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m.

March 27 – Easter Sunday – He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! We are planning a Breakfast Brunch at 9:15 a.m. followed by 10:45 Worship –(Our regular Sunday school classes will not be meeting that day.) If you can contribute to the Brunch, see Becky Sommerfield).

Our Daily Bread Devotional
The devotional Our Daily Bread is available on the table in the Narthex for March, April and May. Please leave a donation for this ministry. Thank You.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
We extend our Christian sympathy to Edith McGirr in the passing of her husband Orville McGirr on Monday, February 22. Edith and Orville would have been married 60 years this July. Please remember Edith and family in prayer during this difficult time.

ATTENTION
This announcement is for parents, grandparents and friends of children ages 3-8. We’re inviting you to bring your little ones to the Huron Shores Fellowship gym for a really neat time of fun, games, Bible stories and snacks. These “gym nights” are Friday evenings from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. on the following dates:
March 11 and 18
April 8 and 22
Please come and bring the children and their friends. Permission slips will be available when you arrive at the church. (P.S. Parents are free to stay or free to leave to enjoy an hour and fifteen minutes of relaxation!)

2016 OFFERING ENVELOPES
If you did not see a pack of envelopes with your name and would like one, sign the available sheet or call the church office, 358-0047. If you want an accounting for tax purposes next year, you need to use a numbered envelope for recording purposes.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Ushers Needed – This opportunity is available for both men and women. If you are interested, please contact Ron Chatfield at 595-8861

Finance Team – Is in need of one more person to join the Team. You will need to take a turn at counting.

YEAR-END GIVING STATEMENTS FOR 2015
Please pick up your year-end statements – available in Narthex.

BRING YOUR BOTTLES AND CANS
The Buffalo, New York Mission Team is collecting empty cans/bottles in order to raise money for the trip. Bring your cans/bottles at the Sunday School entrance. If you would like us to come to your house and pick up your empties, please call Shannon Sherwin 590-2206

Just A Thought
Did you note that it is almost the time change again? I’m sure you’ve seen the sun is shining a little later each day – yea! But just preparing for the Spring Ahead time change when Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 13.