Welcome!
Blue Rock Church
The Lord’s Day, September 12, 2021
Prelude of Praise
Welcome and Announcements
*Sing Praise One Thing Remains
Testimony Praise
+ Children dismissed to Junior Church
*Sing Praise O Come To The Altar
Tithes and Offerings with *Doxology
*Hymn Just As I Am 488
Prayer
Scripture Luke 15:1-10
Message: “Preparing For Company”
*Sing Praise Oceans (Where Feet May Fall)
*Benediction
* Please stand. (Feel free to sit or kneel)
You are dismissed to serve Jesus and live by faith in His love for you.
Please fill out a blue guest card if you don’t attend Blue Rock Church regularly and place it in the offering instead of money.
We just want to get to know you better while you experience worship.
September 12, 2021 Luke 15:1-10
Preparing For Company
I. ___________ lost people to _________ from Jesus.
Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to
hear Him. Luke 15:1
But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man
welcomes sinners and eats with them." Luke 15:2
II. _______________ the ___________ for lost people.
Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred
sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the
open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he
finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls
his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have
found my lost sheep.' Luke 15:3-6
I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over
one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do
not need to repent. Luke 15:7
III. __________ lost people with your ____________.
"Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says,
'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.' Luke 15:8-9
In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels
of God over one sinner who repents." Luke 15:10
NEXT STEPS
1. Pray for, ask and pray regularly for the lost people
that God wants you to invite especially to Back To
Church Sunday. Learn to love the lost like Jesus. Don’t let fear or criticism detour what God desires.
2. Adjust your calendar to prioritize reaching the lost. Without Him, they are in danger of harm and some extremely negative consequences. Be an active part
of causing great rejoicing throughout all of heaven.
3. Allow God to use your maximum efforts in helping
lost people to have a chance to know Jesus as their
LORD and Savior. Prepare any area inside or out of
His house that needs attention. Volunteer to help.
Women's Small Group will meet on Tuesday, September 14th this week, due to the Board Meeting on Wednesday.
The excitement is building. Be a part of the excitement while we create a whole new look for the foyer!
Please pardon our appearance during this transformation.
Junior Church Leaders Meeting on TODAY in the sanctuary after church. If you are interested in helping with Junior Church, you are welcome to attend.
Topics for discussion: Rotations
Teaching suggestions
September Youth Event
Uprise Festival-Friday & Saturday September 17-18, 2021
Shippensburg Fairgrounds
10131 Possum Hollow Rd
Shippensburg, PA 17257
- -Tickets can be purchased online at uprisefest.com. Show Paul proof of purchase for 50% reimbursement.
- -Bring money for food or bring your own.
- -Need a ride? Talk to Paul by September 12th
- -Buy tickets, see lineup, and details on their website: uprisefest.com
Reminder:
-Nursery is for age 3 and under only. Children over 3 are welcome to attend Jr Church. Those 7th grade and older can remain in sanctuary.
-Secretary’s office is closed Sunday. Only admittance is to staff and board members. This allows for a quiet area for those who are counting offering.
Senior Citizens Group will meet Tuesday, September 21st at 11:30 am at the Parlor House.
Budget & 1st quarter General Fund are available in the foyer.
We are looking for Greeters for Sunday mornings starting September 19th for Back to Church Sunday. Greeters will look a little different then in the past.
A Greeter's description is:
1. Create a welcoming environment.
2. Offer coffee and make connections.
Greeters offer guests coffee and make connections.
3. Make introductions.
Greeters introduce the guests to the teacher/leader of small groups and Sunday School Classes. It’s helpful if the greeter and group members are wearing name tags.
4. Provide Welcome packet materials.
These are located on the Welcome Center stand along with a bulletin
5. Introduce the pastor.
Before or after the worship service the greeter introduces the guests to the pastor and other staff members as appropriate. Our pastor and staff really appreciate this because it makes follow-up on their part much easier as they can now place a name and face. Greeters can be some of the most important people to Blue Rock!!
See Stephanie Doell if interested-bluerockstephanie@gmail.com.
There is a sign-up sheet on bulletin board outside office.
Church
Picnic
September 19th – 12:00 pm
Outside under the tents
Join us for a great time with our church family.
Make some great memories as we share great food and play games.
Who will win the watermelon? It could be you!
Please register on the clipboard located on the Welcome Center in the foyer or on our website.
Upcoming Events
September
12th Junior Church Meeting - TODAY
15th 5:00 Executive Leadership Board
6:30 Congregation Welcome
17th-18th Uprise Music Festival
19th Back to Church Sunday & Picnic
21st Senior Citizen’s Meeting
October
20th 5:00 Executive Leadership Board
6:30 Congregation Welcome
31st Fall Festival 4-6 pm
Prayer Requests
Who are YOU praying for this week?
Harold Rosenberger Larry Shifflett
Margaret Cole Andrea Morrow
Debbie Rohrer Debbie Knepper
Gina Daywalt John & Diane Henning
David Hinkle Arnold Barnes
Noah McCampbell Winnie Staley
George Walls Bastian Family
Noreen Selby Shirley Dill
Shawn Daywalt
Attendance
Sunday School………………………………………….………..18
Sunday Worship Service………………………………………. 42
Jr. Church…………………………………………………………..7
Nursery……………………………………………………….…….0
Blue Rock Kidz…………………………………………………… 0
Sunday Evening Youth Group…………………..……………….0
Women’s Small Group - Wednesday………………………….. 7
Financial Stewardship
Offerings Last Week…………………….……………….$2287.00
Weekly 2021 Average…………….……….…………… $2614.00
Property Maintenance………………………….……..…. $362.00
Missions/Spiritual Care……………………………….……...… $0
Ministry Opportunities
Today: Receiver: Nick Papoutsis
Next Week: Receiver: Dirk Goertz
Nursery Today: Kay Bream
Next Week: Eileen Rook
Building Strong Relationships with Jesus, Family, Community & the World
Pastor – Greg Helman 717-762-7392
bluerockchurchpg@gmail.com
7885 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268
