First Congregational United Church of Christ Sunday, August 29, 2021 Noisy Offering - "Then Peter said, 'Silver or gold I do not have, but what I ...

First Congregational United Church of Christ
                       Sunday, August 29, 2021
                            Noisy Offering

“Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give to
           you. In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, walk.’”
                                - Acts 3:6

Welcome to our church family!

Gathering Music
Tolling of the Bell
Prelude – “John Kenaka” – a Sea Shanty Sing-Along
Welcome
Opening Hymn: 329 “Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us”
1st Reading: Acts 1:8
Music for Reflection
2nd Reading: Acts 3:1-10
Morning Message: “The Power of the Holy Spirit: Greater Things”
Sermon Hymn: 331 “Filled with the Spirit’s Power”
Morning Offering
    Offertory Music – “Shanty Man” – a Sea Shanty Sing-Along
    The Doxology
Morning Prayers & The Lord’s Prayer
Final Hymn: 74 “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” (vs 1-3)
Charge & Benediction
Postlude- “You Raise Me Up” by Rolf Lovland and Brendan Graham,
arr. By Larry Shackley. offered by Shelley Fisher

Congratulations, Leah!
We are thrilled for you but
 super sad to see you go!

From Your Board of Trustees

July was a tough month for our church financially. Income was significantly down
and expenses were significantly up. Long story short, we find ourselves heading
for about a $14,000 budget shortfall for the current year. What could really help us
get out of this situation is if any of you who have not yet paid your pledge for the
current year could do so in the next few weeks. Even a partial payment would be
greatly appreciated at this time. If for some reason you are not going to be able to
honor your 2021 pledged amount, please let Alice Pletz-Miller or Chris Gengle
know as soon as possible. Such information is always kept confidential. Thank
you!

We thank everyone for your investment in our wonderful faith community and for
inviting family, guests, neighbors, and friends to our in-person services or to share
in our streaming events. Your trustees will provide another quarterly update in
October.

Sunday                  Mon                Tues            Wed          Thurs            Fri     Sat     Sunday
    08/29                  08/30              08/31           09/01         09/02           09/03   09/04    09/05

       8:45a            Toby works from        10:00a          9:00a      11:00a-2:00p                          LAST
First Light Service          Home          “Outdoing Jesus”   Gardening    CMA Hours                           8:45a
                                                Study                                                        First Light
      10:30a                6:00p         Zoom & In-person                Leah’s Last Day                      Service
   In-Person &            Products &
  live-streamed          Diaper Pantry     11:00a-2:00p                                                         10:30a
      Worship                               CMA Hours                                                        In-Person &
                                                                                                            live-streamed
   Coffee Hour                                                                                                  Worship

 Songs of the Sea                                                                                             11:30a
                                                                                                            Coffee Hour

    Reminder: Please be sure to wear a facemask when you are inside the church. Thank you for loving your neighbor!

                              Nancy Schairbaum, Phil & Ginnie’s
                              sister-in-law, was diagnosed with
                              breast cancer and is in treatment.

                              Bill Picotte’s colon cancer has                     To submit a
                              returned. He had surgery at TC
 Prayer Requests:
                              Munson on 8/19.                                   Prayer Request
                              Clark Hull passed away on 08/09.             please visit our website at
                              Please pray for Kay and him friends
                              and family.                                      chxucc.org or call
                                                                                 231-547-9122

                               FirstLight Service at 8:45 am
                                  Michigan Beach Gazebo
 This group will meet down at Michigan Beach every Sunday morning between Memorial Day
                                       and Labor Day

 Check out our Weekly Newsletter published on our website every Thursday! Not
on our email list? Email or call the church office and we will be happy to add you!
                      231-547-9122 or office@chxucc.org

                      Virtual worship is available on our website anytime at www.chxucc.org