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August 9, 2009
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Gathering
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Prelude
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Welcome and Announcements
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Call to Worship
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Leader
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Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me."
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People
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We bring our children to the Lord.
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Leader
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Jesus said, "Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God
as a child will never enter it."
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People
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We humbly present ourselves before our Savior.
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Leader
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Let all generations give thanks to God.
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People
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Young and old, we sing God's praises.
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Hymns
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WB # 90
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For the fruit of all
creation
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WB # 56
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Awake, arise, O sing
a new song
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Hearing the Word
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Children's Story
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Wanda Stauffer
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(younger children are dismissed to the
nursery)
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Scripture
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Luke 2:22-40
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Sermon
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Responding to
the Word
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Hymn
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WB # 481
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O God, Your constant
care
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Parent Child Dedication
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Congregational
Response
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You have offered your children to the strong and tender
providence of God. We rejoice with
you and give thanks for the gift of your children. We promise, with humility and seriousness, to share in their
nurture and well-being. We will
support, by our example and words, your efforts to provide loving and caring
homes, where trust in God grows and Christ's way is chosen. Our prayers will be with you and for
you. May our shared life and witness
help make your task both joyful and fruitful.
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Birthday and Anniversary Offering
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Tithes and Offerings
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Sharing and Prayer
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Hymn
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WB # 423
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May the grace of
Christ our Savior
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Benediction
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Assisted listening devices
are available at the audiovisual desk.
Please stand and use a
microphone during announcements and sharing
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Worship Leader: Jolene
Boshart
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Music Leader:
David Breckbill
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Offertory Pianist:
Anita Breckbill
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Greeters: Jerry & Sue Burkey
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Children's Story Next Sunday: Sue Burkey
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Nursery Today: Derek
& Terah Stewart
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Nursery Next Sunday: Wade & Lisa Thiessen
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Parents-Child
Consecration Congregational Response - adapted from Hymnal:
A Worship Book #791
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Calendar
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Thurs. Aug. 13, 7:00 pm
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Outreach Comm. - Crescent Moon
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Sun. Aug. 16, 12:00 pm
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Potluck Meal
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Birthdays
and Anniversaries
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Monday, August 10 - Kyley Burkey
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Monday, August 10 - Dave & Sheri Nitzsche Anniversary
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Tuesday, August 11 - Craig & Brenda McLey Anniversary
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Wednesday, August 12 - Auren Burkey
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Wednesday, August 12 - Stan & Jeanette Harder
Anniversary
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Thursday, August 13 - Steve & Lynette Ratzlaff
Anniversary
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Record
for August 2
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Attendance: 84
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Offering $2,870
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August Budget $10,705
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August Offerings $2,870
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YTD Budget $66,371
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YTD Offerings $66,733
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Announcements
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WECOME BACK, DAVID - A warm welcome back to our pastor,
David Orr, who has been on sabbatical since May. We missed you!
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PARENT-CHILD DEDICATION - This morning we celebrate
parent-child dedication. Britton
Michael was born to Doug and Michelle on April 30. Zachary Curtis was born to Bill and
Katie on May 22.
OUTREACH COMMISSION - We will meet at Crescent Moon
Coffee, 816 P St., this Thursday, August 13, at 7:00 p.m.
6 PERCENT - Six percent of most Amazon.com purchases go to
First Mennonite Church each time you link to the site through our website: www.fmclincoln.org/Commercial_Links.htm. Keep it in mind for textbooks, DVDs,
electronics, or any online purchases.
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POTLUCK NEXT
SUNDAY - Join us next Sunday for a potluck meal right after the worship service. These monthly meals are a wonderful time
to fellowship with each other. Please
bring a main dish and a salad or dessert to share.
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TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES - New opportunities are coming
this fall for Sunday School teachers. Be thinking about how you might help out.
LEARNING TOGETHER - The women of FMC will have the
opportunity to study the Bible together this fall. We will meet on Saturday mornings at 6:30 a.m. at church
beginning September 12. The 12-week
study will follow Beth Moore's video series, "Believing in God". All women are welcome! Please let Barb or Wanda know soon if you
can come so that they can order you a book.
BIRTHDAY OFFERING TODAY - We will celebrate all the August
birthdays and anniversaries today with a special offering during the worship
service. All the money is used to
help with the education of three Indian students. You are invited to contribute if your celebration is in August.
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