Bulletin for Sunday, September 7 Copy

Opening of the Word
John & Eli Calvert & Noah Hepburn

Call to Worship: "Guide My Feet"

Greeting & Welcome
Pastor Greg

Fellowship Song: #393 "The Family of God" & "We Are His Hands"

Children's Sermon
Pastor Greg

Hymn Medley: #557 "More Precious Than Silver"

Offertory Prayer
Pastor Connie

Offertory: "Here Am I, Send Me"
Sanctuary Choir & Susan Matney 

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Mark

Scripture Reading: Psalm 1:1-3
Benjamin Kasinga 

Sermon: "What's Really In Your Wallet? An Reward"
Pastor Mark

Ordination of Deacons

Announcements
Pastor Greg 

Sending Song: #480 "Step By Step"

Benediction
Pastor Mark

Postlude
Teresa Wallace

“Look! A messenger is coming over the mountains with good news! He is bringing a message of peace..”
- Nahum 1:7

This Sunday: Creatives Night
This Sunday at 5 PM is Creatives Night and the activity for the night is we will be making faith bracelets. Based off the viral friendship bracelet trend, these fun stretchy bracelets are a creative way to showcase your faith while also wearing reminders of God's love and providence. This event is free, open to all, all supplies will be provided.

In order to prepare for the evening, we are requesting that you please RSVP by signing up online HERE or by letting Blair know via text or email that you will be coming.

Next Tuesday: LAAF
Those 50 and older are invited to this month's LAAF gathering on Tuesday, September 16 at 10 AM in the church Fellowship Hall. This month's program will be provided by local Christian vocalist and ministry leader, Rev. Christy Krispin. Lunch will follow the meeting at Famous Anthony's on Williamson Rd.

This month's mission action project is a collection of needed items for local schools. Please bring donations of the following with you to the gathering:

• Pads, tampons, and panty liners (all sizes)
• Black leggings for women
• Cough drops and peppermints 
• Men's and women's mini deodorant
• Individual packs of tissues 
• Chapstick

Upcoming: Sunday School Appreciation Dinner
The Sunday School Directors wish to invite Sunday School teachers, co-teachers, substitutes, outreach leaders, and their spouse to a dinner in appreciation of their hard work and dedication on Sunday, September 21 at 5 PM in the Fellowship Hall. No RSVP is required and casual dress is appropriate.

Save the Date: Youth Group Reunion
Those who have been part of the Melrose Youth Group from various years at invited to a reunion on Saturday, October 4 from 11 AM- 4 PM. Lunch will be served at 1 PM with a group picture being planned at 3 PM. Any questions? Please reach out to Pam Wheeling.