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.
THE PEALING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PREPARING OURSELVES FOR WORSHIP
“Christ Ascends!” Roger Moorpark
*SONGS OF CELEBRATION
“There’s Within My Heart a Melody” # 346 “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus” # 73
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
GRADUATE RECOGNITION – Presented by Elders
SPECIAL MUSIC “One of Us” Dwight & Margaret Lewis; Shawna Barhorst
PRAYER CONCERNS AND PRAISES
OFFERTORY “Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott (If You Will Only Let God Guide You)” George Neumark, 1657
*DOXOLOGY
*BLESSING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
SCRIPTURE Luke 13:10-17 page # 903
MESSAGE “Sabbath Rest or Not?” Pastor Ed Rinehart
*HYMN “A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord” # 337
*BENEDICTION
*TAKING OUR LIGHT TO THE WORLD
POSTLUDE “Go Therefore” Robert F. Smith
(*Indicate 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
Greeters Rex Maurer and Rachel Maurer
If you have trouble hearing please let a Deacon know and they will assist you in getting a Hearing Device.
C.U.P. - First Church is responsible to bring in Cereal for the month of June. Please remember those in need, it is greatly appreciated.
Shut-in of the Week: Charles Fox is this week’s Shut-in of the week. Please take time to send him a card and to pray for him this week.
His Address is: 807 Mumaugh Rd.
Apt. 92, Building D
Lima, OH 45804
Bible Trivia: Heaven is in the shape of a perfect ______?
(Hint: Revelation 21:16)
Pondering: Knowing the will of God comes through a day-by-day walk with Him and a willingness to be led by Him.
CHURCH CALENDAR
TODAY: The flowers on the altar today were donated by Rex Maurer in Loving memory of his wife, Jeanne.
THURSDAY: Women’s Bible Study @ 6:30 pm
NEXT SUNDAY: Sunday Morning Prayer in Chapel @ 8:30 am
June 12, 2011 Sunday School at 9:00 am
Morning Worship @ 10:15 am
Pentecost – Communion
Greeters: Art and Irene Brutzer
Flowers: Sue Jamison
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:1-10
Sermon: “Prayer”
Financial Statement and Distribution
May 29, 2011 / Total Attendance @ 99
Weekly Budget / Account / Sunday Offering / YTD / BudgetDifference
$ 192.31 / Benevolent Fund / 305.50 / 4,179.00 / (51.82)
$ 708.65 / Building Fund / 375.00 / 5,934.06 / (9,656.24)
$2,620.96 / Current Fund / 2,626.11 / 64,380.66 / 6,719.54
$3,521.92 / Running Total of Budget / 3,306.61 / 74,493.72 / (2,988.52)
Memorials / 25.00 / 975.00
Unbudgeted Specified / 1,338.00 / 6,461.50
Total Giving / $ 4,669.61 / $81,930.22
PRAYERS and PRAISES
HEALTH: Terry Lewis, Grant Lewis, Larry Blunden, Greg Horstman, Rosemary Offenbacher, Mark Offenbacher, Tom Offenbacher, Jamie & Dorothe, Kaitlin Blackburn, Tiffany Ward, Brian LaRue, Rodney Lutz, Kermit & Virginia Heidt, Jerry Lucke, John & Marsha, Hershell Hudson, David Dellifield, John Smith, Ralph Nusbaum, Debbie Williams, Randall Allen, Jr., Jerry Hertzog, Unspoken and the Shut-ins.
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
Monthly Newsletters may be picked up in the foyer for those of you who do not have email. We ask the consistory to take their people in order to make contact with them and to save on postage.
Women’s Bible Study – Thursday, June 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
LIMA RESCUE MISSION – So many lives are blessed by your giving. The Current items that are used as part of their ministry each day is as follows:
· Gallon jugs of Bleach
· 4 or 5 lb. bags of sugar
· Jars of instant coffee
· T-Shirts in Men’s sizes, (Used or New)
· Men’s Underwear
· Men’s 2-blade disposable razors
· Deodorant
· Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Items may be placed on Mission Shelf in entryway. Thank you!
2011 FIRST CHURCH GRADUATES!
Emily Coon - Allen East High School
Proud Parents: Ted & Kim Coon
Grandparents: Roy & Sue Coon; Jack & Becky Gross
Future Plans: Attend Ohio State University for Zoology, then go on to Vet school to become a zoo veterinarian.
Julie Dawn Coon - Ohio State University - BS Degree
Proud Parents: Ted & Kim Coon
Grandparents: Roy & Sue Coon; Jack & Becky Gross
Future Plans: Elementary School Teacher - PreK -Third graders.
Haley Gladfelter - University of Findlay "Cumlaude" with Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy.
Proud Parents: Dennis & Cathy Gladfelter
Future Plans: Complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree.
Andrew Maurer - Ohio State University
Proud Parents: Steve & Sherri Maurer
Grandparents: Rex Maurer; Wayne & Regina Bailey
Future Plans: Get a Master's Degree at OSU-Lima; Married in June & living in Findlay.
Rachel Maurer - Shawnee High School
Proud Parents: Steve & Sherri Maurer
Grandparents: Rex Maurer; Wayne & Regina Bailey
Future Plans: Starting College in June at OSU-Lima.
Jamie Moor - University of Nebraska with Masters Degree
Proud Parents: John & Alicia Moor
Future Plans: Continuing as Physician Assistant to Spine Surgeon in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Nicole Shoemaker - Rhodes State College- Physical Therapy Assistant. Proud Parents: Steve Shoemaker and Sue Butler
Future Plans: Take the State Boards and marry my best friend, Joe Moor in July of 2011. From there I plan to begin job searching and possibly continue my education in the fall to obtain my bachelors degree.