First Evangelical and Reformed Church
320 W. Wayne St. Lima, OH 45801
We are a Bible based Church that presents God’s relevant word
of caring and sharing for all people.
Rev. Edward Rinehart, Pastor
Pastor’s E-Mail:
Church Office: (419) 222-6700
Pastor’s Study: (419) 222-6200
Parsonage: (419) 225-8592
PLEASE SIGN THE BLACK ATTENDANCE BOOK AND PASS DOWN.
Visitors are invited to take the Welcome Packet found inside the cover.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
THE PEALING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT Acolytes
PREPARING OURSELVES FOR WORSHIP
“Now Let Us With One Accord” Edward Broughton
HYMN “To God Be The Glory” # 35 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” # 69
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Jennifer Hawk
PRAYER CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
CHOIR
OFFERTORY “Chorale” J. S. Bach
* DOXOLOGY
*BLESSING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
SCRIPTURE Romans 15:1-13 page # 985
MESSAGE “Lordship of Christ” Rev. Ed Rinehart
*HYMN “How Great Thou Art” # 1
*BENEDICTION
*TAKING OUR LIGHT TO THE WORLD
POSTLUDE “Praise the Lord of Lords” Mark Williams
(*Indicates Congregation Standing / (For Those Who Are Able)
Serving You This Week
Elder Ted Coon
Pastor Rev. Ed Rinehart
Secretary Gloria Moening
Organist Charles Cheuvront
Director of Music Margaret Lewis
Nursery Director Joan Haines
Junior Church Don Snook
Greeters Dave & Holly Hall
Videographer Grant Coon
Annual Congregational Meeting: Will be held on January 17th with lunch following the meeting. Meat dish, beverage and table service provided. Please bring a Covered dish to share. If inclement weather it will be held on January 24th.
Men’s Brotherhood Breakfast – Saturday, January 16th, at 8:30 am. in the fellowship hall. All men of the church are welcome. Planning for the bean supper will be discussed.
Women’s Guild Breakfast - Saturday, Jan. 23rd at 9 a.m. We will be painting brick doorstops! The doorstops we are able to choose from will be on the podium in the Adult Sunday School today yet. We need you to sign your name and which one you would like to make, so all supplies will be ready for us on 23rd. Any questions please contact Sherri Maurer 419-234-7332.
Shut-in of the Week: Isabelle Rothe is this week’s Shut-in. Please take a few minutes of your time to send her a card and to pray for her this week.
Her Address is: Fairhaven Community #206
850 Marseilles St.
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Ph: 419-294-2303
CHURCH CALENDAR
TODAY: The Flowers on the altar are donated by Ralph Nusbaum in loving memory of his wife, Mary.
MONDAY: Elder’s Meeting @ 6:00 pm
Trustees’ Meeting @ 6:30 pm
Consistory Meeting @ 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY: Choir Practice @ 6:30 pm
NEXT SUNDAY: Sunday School @ 9 am. – Come Join Us!
Jan. 17th, 2010 Morning Worship @ 10:15 am
Greeters: Naomi Clark and Sue Striff
Scripture: Acts 9:1-22
Sermon: “Committed to Christ”
Annual Congregational Meeting after Service
Financial Statement and Distribution
January 3, 2010 / Attendance @ 109
Weekly Budget / Account / Sunday Offering / Year to DateBenevolent Fund / 203.00 / 203.00
Building Fund / 308.50 / 308.50
Current Fund / 1,940.50 / 1,940.50
Memorials / 50.00 / 50.00
Miscellaneous / 25.00 / 25.00
Total Giving / 2,527.00 / 2,527.00
If you have trouble hearing please let a Deacon know and they will assist you in getting a Hearing Device.
PRAYER and PRASIES:
HEALTH: Sharon Montague, Brian LaRue, Dan Warner, Sandy Lucke, Tiffany Ward, Carolyn Arnett, Diane Bishop, Greg & Theresa Hawk, Jack Gross, Terry Lewis, Mark Offenbacher, Greg, Sarah & Ty Horstman, Rudy, Aaron Koogler, Doris Welker, Kayla, Kerry Snyder and Colleen Staver, Mark Nusbaum, Sasha & family and those that have had Loved ones pass away these past few weeks.
SHUT-INS: Isabelle Rothe, Leah JaneYates and others in Nursing Homes.
UNSPOKEN REQUESTS:
Additions:
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“And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:15 & 16
Bible Trivia: What is Christ’s food, according to John 4:34?
a. Manna b. Doing God’s will & work
c. Serving Others d. Prayer
Ponder: Prayer is the greatest way that we can cooperate with God.
2010 Souper Bowl of Caring & Sharing – On Sunday, February 7th, our Annual Souper Bowl collection of canned soup will be celebrated at the 10:15 am Worship service. Donations are now being accepted which will be dedicated and divided with C.U.P. (Churches United Pantry) and the Lima Rescue Mission.
Feeding kitchens, food pantries and other community service agencies are now reporting a serious food shortage due to fewer state and local donations and the increasing demand of people needing assistance. In this struggling economy and higher unemployment, many families are suffering and live with hunger every day.
Last year our collection resulted in 5314 cans of soup and again your generous support is needed. This is a good opportunity to let your purchases be an important part of your Missions and Benevolent giving. Cans of soup may be taken to the church office or placed on the altar in the sanctuary. Please do not put them on the missions rack.
Special thanks and blessings to all of you for your continued help to feed the hungry in our Lima community. The need is great!
God Bless,
Paul Kreher
Nominating Committee Members
Melissa Offenbacher (chairperson)
Chris Few Beverly Snook
Shannon Rapp Paul Kreher
The following names are up for re-election and have said that they will run again for the following terms:
Elders:
Alvin Grapner
Paul Offenbacher
Trustees:
Tom Clutter
Lloyd Few
Russell Kaufman
Deacons:
Karen Kaufman Joe Moor
Carol Nusbaum Ted Nusbaum
Elaine Offenbacher Patricia Offenbacher
Beverly Snook
The following 2 positions are the ones that needed to be replaced and the following people have said that they will run for the positions.
Deacon:
Shawna Barhorst
Scholarship Committee:
Nicole Shoemaker
Deacon’s Meeting held January 24th following the service.
Contact Pastor Ed to schedule baptism or membership.
Contribution Statements ready – pick up from table in foyer.
THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST
Opening Scripture
Romans 15:1-13
Key Verses 5 and 6 NKJV
5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Together we ______God.
Who are the we? vs. 7-9
1. Those of the promise. ______
2. Those not of the promise. ______
(Jews, Gentiles)
What was the role of Jesus? vs. 8-9
Jesus has become a ______of the ______of God for
the ______and the ______.
(Jew, Gentile, Truth, Servant)
Philippians 2:5-11
1. Jesus came as a ______.
2. Jesus became ______to the point of death, even death on a ______.
3. Jesus did this with ______.
4. ______, God exalted Him and gave Him a Name above every other name.
(Therefore, servant, humility, obedient, cross)
FACT: Jesus Christ is Lord with or without your acceptance. God has placed Him in this position of honor.
As we have our Identity in Christ then how should we live and show the Lordship of Christ in our life?
1. Colossians 3:17 – Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of Christ.
2. Proverbs 3: 5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
3. Colossians 1:10 – Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects.
As we Respect, Love, Trust, Obey and place Him with Honor, high above all else in our life, His Lordship is shown.
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