Order of Worship – August 10^th

 Opening Video
Opening Song: Give Me Faith
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 121:5-8 – Hillary VanDerMolen  
Song:  The Way (New Horizons)
Song: Everything is Grace
Law of God
Mutual Greeting (252 Kids Dismissed to Class)
Announcements & Congregational Prayer
Offertory – Whom Shall I Fear
Message: “Stay Focused” Isaiah 26: 1-4,10 – Rev. David Lyman (Rockpoint Community Church)
Closing Song – All The Way My Savior Leads Me
Benediction
Doxology - All The Way My Savior Leads Me

After the worship service concludes, all are welcome to join us in the church Lobby for a time of fellowship and refreshment.

August Second Offering Schedule:

• 10^th – Christ Health Care Ministry
• 17^th – Faith Promise
• 24^th – Goshen Christian Preschool
• 31^st – Benevolence

A Huge Thank You to Our VBS Volunteers! We are so grateful for each and every one of you who gave your time, energy, and heart to make this year’s Vacation Bible School a success! With 89 children registered, our church was filled with laughter, learning, and the joy of God’s Word. From setting up and decorating, to leading games, teaching lessons, serving snacks, and loving on the kids—your dedication and joy shone brightly. Because of you, these children experienced God’s love in a powerful way. Thank you for making an eternal difference!

GEMS & Cadets are in great need of a few more counselors this coming season. If you have a passion for this ministry and would like to join us to be a blessing to the future generations, kindly see Shayna Kostenbader, Amanda Lundgren or Lenore Knapp for GEMS; and Dave or David Knapp for CADETS to find out more.

Please join us on Wednesday, August 27^th at 7pm for our next Congregational Meeting.  This will be a valuable time to hear ministry updates, discuss future plans, and make decisions together as a church family. Your presence and participation are vital as we seek God’s direction and work together to further His mission in our community.

Next Steps Catechism (Grades 6-9): Catechism is an old word for the new challenge of teaching kids about faith, foundation and Christ. Catechism classes will be resuming on Sunday, September 21^st from 10:50-11:15am in the church basement (classroom under the stairs) for 25 minutes of instruction and discussion. (Parents, you can download some of the teaching notes at http://newcitycatechism.com)

Would you like to join us and be a part of the ministry at the Goshen Christian Preschool? We are seeking (2) part time aides (9am-12:30pm) and a Mommy & Me Instructor for the upcoming school year! If interested, please email [email protected] or see Henry Vogel. 

The Deacons gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the following collections for the month of July 2025:

• General Fund: $46,645.66
• Harmony Christian School: $25.00
• Faith Promise: $1,648.00
• Chapel Field Christian School: $675.00
• Debt Reduction: $2,241.00
• Benevolence: $25.00

For the seven months ended July 31, 2025, general fund collections are behind budgeted amounts by $1,653 (a decrease in the shortfall by $17,639 from June) and Faith Promise are ahead of pledged amounts by $3,146 (an decline in the excess of $629 from June).

This Week:

• Monday, August 11^th – 7pm Women’s Stitch or Chat
• Thursday, August 14^th – 7pm Prayer Meeting / Elders to Follow
• Thursday, August 14^th – 7:30pm Youth Group (Grades 8-12)
• Friday, August 15^th – 6:30pm Spanish Bible Study

Upcoming Events:

• August 17^th – Pastor Willie Vaughan (Outa the Box Ministries) Preaching
• August 14^th – 7pm Prayer Meeting / Elders to Follow
• August 14^th – 7:30pm Youth Group (Grades 8-12)
• August 25^th – 7pm Deacon’s Meeting
• August 27^th – 7pm Congregational Meeting
• August 28^th – 7:30pm Youth Group (Grades 8-12)
  
  

Nursery Staff:
August 10^th - Gencina Vitoulis, Marci Wade & Sara Esquivel
August 17^th - Kim DeVries & Taylor DiMartino
August 24^th - Rebecca Finnegan & Sawyer Vellenga
August 31^st - Jolene Larsen & Girls

Coffee Hour:
August 10^th - Chuck & Jo Rowe
August 17^th - Rusty & Amanda Lundgren
August 24^th - Justin & Britanni Gaucher
August 31^st - Marty & Ginny VDH