Sunday, July 9, 2017, Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

A Peek At The Sunday Sermon

Psalm 42 is a beautiful song of yearning. The author has had an
encounter with a deer and this moment reminds him of his own
spiritual thirst.

On Sunday, why not join us as we take a closer look at this thirst

quenching Psalm, with the idea that there is a cure for spiritual
dryness.

Psalm 42 (NLT)
1 As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. 2 I
thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him?
3 Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies

continually taunt me, saying, Where is this God of yours? 4 My heart

is breaking as I remember how it used to be: I walked among the
crowds of worshipers, leading a great procession to the house of God,
singing for joy and giving thanks amid the sound of a great celebration!
5 Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in

God! I will praise him again my Savior and 6 my God! Now I am

deeply discouraged, but I will remember you even from distant
Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan, from the land of Mount
Mizar. 7 I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging
tides sweep over me. 8 But each day the LORD pours his unfailing love
upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who
gives me life. 9 O God my rock, I cry, Why have you forgotten me?
Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?
10 Their taunts break my bones. They scoff, Where is this God of

yours? 11 Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put

my hope in God! I will praise him again my Savior and my God!

Beginning June 11th (Trinity Sunday) and until

November 19th the altar Colors are green,
symbolizing the renewal of vegetation and generally
of lving things and the promise of new life!

Our suggested Scripture reading from the 2017 UCC Church Calendar, is
found in Romans 7:15-25.
Romans 7:15-25 (NLT)
15 Idont really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I
dont do it. Instead, I do what I hate. 16 But if I know that what I am
doing is wrong, this shows that I agree that the law is good. 17 So I am
not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it. 18 And I
know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. [d] I
want to do what is right, but I cant. 19 I want to do what is good, but I
dont. I dont want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. 20 But if I do
what I dont want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin
living in me that does it. 21 I have discovered this principle of life
that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. 22 I
love Gods law with all my heart. 23 But there is another power within
me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the
sin that is still within me. 24 Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who
will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? 25 Thank
God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my
mind I really want to obey Gods law, but because of my sinful nature I
am a slave to sin.

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Prayer Requests
Lois Clickner. Recovering from a serious fall.
Rev. Norman Kirsch. Serious medical concerns.
Edith Schwartz. Now home and in hospice care.
Irene Moxon. Serious medical problems.
Marilyn Beardsley. Continuing medical concerns.
Pat Stacho. Continuing medical concerns.
Shirley Fedraw. Medical concerns.
Phyllis Preston. Medical concerns.
Pauline Gourlay. Medical concerns.
David Allen. Medical concerns.
Grant MacKenzie. Continuing medical concerns.
Gail Waggoner. Health issues.
Jane Haling. Health issues.
Something New and Exciting!
THIS SATURDAY! Coming to Dearborn Congregational
something new and exciting! You can help the Church and our
new fundraiser. Just spread the word about the DCC Farmers
Market starting July 8th. Consider volunteering for a few hours
on a Saturday that works with your schedule. And, support the
local growers with your purchase!

Helping the Needy

We are now collecting non-perishable food
donations that will be delivered to the Fish &
Loaves food pantry, in Taylor. This organization
was first launched by an ecumenical group of
churches, led by St. Paul United Church of Christ
in Taylor and their Pastor, Rev. Geoff Drutchas.
Fish & Loaves offers needy families and individuals a wide range of canned
goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, dairy products, and seasonal produce
at no cost to clients. Since opening its doors in 2008, the Fish & Loaves
Pantry has assisted more than 9100 households and over 13,000 men,
women, and children. They distribute over two million pounds of food
annually.

BLOGGING ALONG!
Blog (noun) A regularly updated website or web page, typically one
run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or
conversational style.
Since arriving at Dearborn Congregational. Ive been
blogging about church work and my life in the
ministry. You can learn more about the Pastor and how
he thinks, by clicking on the link (picture) to the right!

The Buck Stops Here - or - What The Bible Says About

President Harry Trumans famous plaque on his Oval Office desk read,
The Buck Stops Here. In other words, whatever the blame or
responsibility that passed from one person to another, it ended with him!

Similarly, the Bible represents our final authority for knowing Gods will for
our lives. From the Book of Isaiah to St. Pauls Letter to the Colossians
this is going to be an exciting adventure.

Each week - a different topic for study. Are you ready to discover what the
Bible says about the many issues of importance in your life?

See you Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00 PM!

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On July 30 its SINGING SERMON SUNDAY!

In preparation for this day of worship, this form is now available so

that you can request your favorite hymn(s). Well try to sing as many
of the hymns as possible and share a little history on each song.
Watch your Sunday bulletin for additional information.

Blessings,

Pastor Bill