Sunday, July 3 2011
From his headquarters as Commander-in-Chief, George Washington directed the following prayer to the governors and states of the new nation on June 8, 1783. His reference to the recipients has been replaced by the words “United States.” Otherwise the words and spelling are those of George Washington.
I now make it my earnest prayer, that God would have the United States in his holy protection, that he would incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to Government, to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow Citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the Fields, and final, that he would most graciously be pleased to dispose us all, to do Justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with the Charity, humility and pacific temper of mind, which were the Characteristicks of the Divine Author of our blessed Religion, and without an humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation. Amen
That instruction from our first president would serve our nation well today. Beyond that, such a prayer made to our Heavenly Father would serve our church and individual families too. As we meet God in worship this morning, let’s pray together for this kind of humility before Him.
JULY SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS – Join us this Wednesday night as we resume our normal schedule with a meal at 6pm followed by prayer meeting, Student Impact, and Kid’s Club at 7pm. To aid in our preparation, please sign up in the lobby if you plan to attend the meal.
SACRED MUSIC CONCERT – Join us next week when Seth and Moriah Custer present vocal and instrumental music during the morning service and a concert during the evening service.
MEN’S MINISTRY BREAKFAST – At First Calvary, we gather our men together every other month on a Saturday morning for breakfast and work around the buildings and property. Our third ministry breakfast for 2011 is this Saturday, July 9 from 7:30am—10:30am To aid in planning, please sign up in the lobby.
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY – Mark your calendars as we make plans to begin our Small Group Ministry the week of August 21. Pastor VerWay will explain details and interacting in a Q/A format for the next two weeks in Sunday School. All adult classes meet in the auditorium.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH – Our final Children’s Church for the summer will be next Sunday, July 10. Beginning, July 17, all children above nursery age will remain in the auditorium during the morning service.
CONGRATULATIONS – Congratulations to Bruce and Holly Zschokke on the birth of their first grandchild! Katharine Elisabeth Zschokke, 6 lbs. 13 oz. and 21 inches was born on June 27. Congratulations also to Uncle Dan, Aunt Kendra, and Aunt Tara on their new niece!
DIRECTORY PICTURES – Mark your calendars for August 11-13. We have set aside those days to take pictures for our new church pictorial directory. Look for bulletin information in the next few weeks to make your appointment.
SUMMER CAMP – Just a reminder to pray for the Lord to work in the lives of the kids going to summer camp at Northland, July 11-16.
CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC – Today after the morning service will be our annual church-wide picnic for the July 4th weekend. There will be no afternoon or evening service tonight.
BRIDAL SHOWER – A bridal shower for Katie Stevens Harris will be held here at church this Friday, July 8 at 6:30pm. She is registered at Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s, and Home Depot.
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