July 20, 2008, 10:00 AM

WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
*Invocation –
O God, you pour out the spirit of grace and love.
Deliver us from cold hearts and wandering thoughts,
that with steady minds and burning zeal
we may worship you in spirit and truth.  Amen.
*Opening Song – 424 “Spirit of the Living God”
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Each Other
*Continuing Praise –
                       “The Heart of Worship”
                       “That’s Why We Praise Him”
                       “His Name Is Wonderful”
God’s Law for Our Life – Exodus 20
           Now let us confess our sin before God and one another.
Prayer of Confession
Lord, we are like sheep, and we get lost.  We forget the needs of our neighbors and do not love you above all else.  We need a Savior, so we long for Jesus.  Come, fill our lives, Jesus.   Amen.          
*Song of Assurance – 490 “Blessed Assurance:  Jesus Is Mine”
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer of Preparation
Scripture Reading – Luke 12:13-21
Message – “Whose Kingdom Are You Working For?”
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song of Thanksgiving – 412:1,4,5 “Jesus Shall Reign”
The Offering – General Fund
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE DISMISSED TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*God Blesses Us
*Closing Song – 547 “Fill Thou My Life, O Lord, My God”
Postlude

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The second offering next Sunday is for the international ministry of the Back to God Hour.  Broadcasting in nine languages, this ministry of media and print is providing encouragement and training for Christians around the world.  Your generous gifts are both needed and appreciated.

Wednesday, 11:30 AM Women’s luncheon at Edele Thompson’s cottage.

Mabel Benedict has returned to her room at Elizabeth Church Manor after spending a couple days at Wilson Hospital for tests.  She is very weak.  Pray that she will have the strength she needs for each day and that she will experience the love and care of her Lord in these trying times.

The annual summer church picnic is this Sunday after morning worship.  All are welcome to stay and enjoy the meal that will be served as well as the good Christian fellowship that happens when God’s people are together.  Thank you to the fellowship team for their work in planning and preparing this event.

As we continue to offer a modified children’s worship time during July and August, we need your help.  We need two people each Sunday (perhaps one adult and one teen) to supervise.  Thanks to those who signed up.  There are still opportunities for you to take part.  See the sign up sheet on the table in the entry.

The Sea to Sea Bike Tour continues to make its way across the country, raising awareness and money to help end the cycle of poverty.  You can follow the tour on-line at www.SeatoSea.org.  Also, check your mail slot for the weekly report we are distributing there.  And pray for a big outpouring of support for CHOW locally as the tour approaches Binghamton in late August.  Plans for our hosting of the tour on Wednesday, August 27 are moving along nicely. 

Youth Announcements: 


NEXT SUNDAY, July 27, 2008

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  There are NO Sunday School classes until September 7.
 
MORNING WORSHIP:     10:00 AM  Pastor Gelder will be with us, continuing the summer series on the Lord’s Prayers.  The message is “I Want ______ Way”, based on Matthew 6:10b.