July 19, 2009, 10:00 AM

WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
*Call to Worship
All who thirst, come to the water.
Come, all who are weary;
come, all who yearn for forgiveness.
The Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ has washed over us,
and our gracious and holy God beckons and blesses us.
Drink deeply of these living waters.
Glory to you, O Lord, glory to you.
*Opening Praise – 244:1,3 “God Himself Is with Us”
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Each Other
*Continuing Praise
           “I Worship You, Almighty God”
           “The Heart of Worship”
           “Speak, O Lord”
Call to Confession – I John 1:5-7
Prayer of Confession
You, O God, are pure light; shine your light and the light of your Word into the dark corners of our mind, heart and life.  Too often we walk in the darkness while pretending we are walking with you.  Forgive our self-delusion when we lie to ourselves and try to deceive others.  You, O Lord, are truth.  Take away the lies from our mouths and from our lives.  We need the purifying blood of Jesus to restore us to wholeness within, to harmony with our sisters and brothers, and above all to fellowship with you.  Amen.
Assurance of Pardon – I John 1:9
*Song of Assurance – 276:1,3,4 “Teach Me, O Lord, Your Way of Truth”
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer of Preparation
Scripture Reading – Acts 17:1-15
Message – “Learning from Early Churches:  Berea”
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song of Thanksgiving – 279 “O Word of God Incarnate”
The Offering - General Fund
Offertory Prayer
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE DISMISSED TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*We Profess Our Shared Faith – Apostles’ Creed
*Closing Song – 291:1,2 “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”
*God Blesses Us
*Song of Commitment– 291:5 “May We Run the Race before Us”
Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Plan to be in church on Sunday, August 2, when we will be hosting the Van Dam family, our missionaries in Haiti.  There will be a dinner at church that day so we can get better acquainted and give them our blessing before they return to Haiti.  Two weeks later, Sunday, August 16 we will welcome the Lapian family, as they share their ministry with the Indonesian community in New Hampshire.  This is also the date for our annual church picnic following the morning service.  More details will follow.

Wednesday, 6:00 AM Men’s Breakfast and Bible study at the Spot
                   11:30 AM Women’s luncheon at Applebee’s on Front St.

The Gelders are leaving Saturday for two weeks of vacation, which includes a week with their whole family in Virginia and time in Michigan while Betsy attends Camp Sunshine.  Pray for a re-energizing time with family and for safety as they travel, returning to Binghamton August 7.  If you need assistance or counsel during their absence, please contact one of the elders.

Have you noticed the cross migrating to several positions on the church grounds?  After several placements, you will be able to see pictures of each spot and then you will be able to give feedback to the facilities team and council as to which placement best accents our vision of “Shining Christ’s Light in Our Valley”.


NEXT SUNDAY, July 26, 2009

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  There are no Sunday School classes until September.

MORNING WORSHIP:  10:00 AM  We welcome Mr. John Aukema as he brings us God’s Word this morning.