United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street    775-5362 • Fax 775-6475

June 30, 2002

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Celebration Worship at 10:00 a.m.

          THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP 

TIME OF INFORMAL HYMN SINGING

PARISH NOTES

ORGAN PRELUDE                                                                                                                            

*CALL TO WORSHIP

One:     Come, holy and gracious God,

All:      Place your story of love next to the worn fabric of our lives.

One:     Come, enter our hearts and bring peace.

All:      Bring restored hope, renewed energy and revived joy.

One:     Come to our troubled world.

All:      Lift the fallen, feed the children, set us to doing the things that make for peace.

One:     Teach us to sing and serve, to care and rejoice, to live in your peace.

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                         #185

                              “When Morning Gilds The Skies”

*OFFERING SIGNS OF PEACE AND LOVE

THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

PRAYER HYMN                                                                      (On Insert)

                                            “Perfect Peace”

If you have a prayer joy or concern, you are invited

to fill out a prayer card and hand it to the usher at this time.

UNISON PRAYER

So often, God of wholeness, we are a torn people.  We set ourselves apart based on differences, distinctions, judgments, and opinions.  We tear ourselves from within as we strive for independence and unique individuality.  We do  not recognize our common longings for peace, for healing and deep meaning within life.  Emerging from the heart of Christ, you come to us in reassuring love.  The power of your Spirit blesses our living with hope, feeds us in joy, and bathes us in peace.  Refresh us now as we open who we are to who we may yet become.  Amen.

SILENT PRAYER                                                   PASTORAL PRAYER                                                     

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                     #895

               READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

SCRIPTURE LESSON                                                            N.T. pg.109

John 14:23-29

THE MESSAGE                                                          Pastor Dale Ostema

                                                 “The Fruit of Peace”

                                       RESPONDING TO THE WORD

OFFERTORY INVITATION

OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES TO GOD

ORGAN OFFERTORY                                                                                                                       

*DOXOLOGY                                                                                     #94

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison)

For your witness to humankind in Jesus of Nazareth we give thanks.  For the peace your Holy Spirit brings we rejoice.  For your truth that persists and will not let us live comfortably in our deceit we are grateful.  For your compassion that bids us share the bounty you provide we pledge our loving care and concern.  Walk with us day by day.  Amen.

                              THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                               #377

      “It Is Well With My Soul”                  

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING     

*POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, July 8    2:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9    11:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Temple Hill Baptist Church

1601 W. Division St.

Cadillac, Michigan

Reminder Next Sunday - July 7

Acolytes: Justin and Trevor Bruner

Ushers/Greeters 8:30: Jack and Gloria Fountain

Greeters 10:00: Mike, Lynda, Scott and Mckenzie Coy

Head Usher: Ron Truax

Users 10:00: Bob and Jackie Huff, Irma Eidins,

                    Clark and Helen Sill, Rubedene Hill

Nursery: Jon and Wendy Fulton

Sermontime: Jerri Hubbell

Coffee Hour: Evangelism Committee

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor                                                                                     Dale Ostema

Parish Assistant                                                                      Judy Coffey

Coordinator-Children & Youth Ministries                          Debbie Ostema

Secretary                                                                                 Carol Sharp

Assistant Secretary                                                            Karen Elenbaas

Treasurer                                                                       Beverly Campbell

Chancel Choir Director                                                            Walt Stump

Bell Choir Director                                                                  Lisa Wilson

Organists                                                         Virginia Pulford, Ann Hunt

Pianist                                                                               Darlene Ressler

Choir Accompanist                                                                    Ann Hunt

Nursery Care Giver                                                                 Lisa Wilson

Custodial Staff                                          Dee Piltz and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal                                                                        Paul Helton

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, June 30, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service

10:00 am - Celebration Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship after each Worship Service

Monday, July 1

9:30 am - United Methodist Women Executive Board

6:00 pm - FIA Group

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

7:00 pm - Grand Sweep Bible Study

Tuesday, July2

7:00 pm - Evangelism Committee

7:00 pm - Finance Committee

7:00 pm - Missions Committee

Wednesday, July 3

1:30 pm - Grand Sweep Bible Study

No Staff Parish Relations Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 4

Church Office Closed

Sunday, July 7, Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Communion at both worship services

8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service

10:00 am - Celebration Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship after each Worship Service

                               For Changes in Activities for the Week

                 Info Source 775-4636 - Message No. 3152 or the Church Website

Check Out Our Vision Wall Today!

Check out the Vision Wall this morning on your way to coffee after the service.  Be sure to answer the question posted using the yellow answer cards located at the wall or on the tables in Fellowship Hall.  This week’s question is:

What can we do better as God’s Church to proclaim

and teach the gospel?

Your Vision Team would like to know what You think.

The United Methodist Church of Cadillac is:

Growing In God’s Grace, Sharing Christ’s Love - Together.

The Baby Boomers Sunday School Class is planning to camp out together July 12th - 14th at Camp Cadillac.  If you would like to join them, make your reservation with the campground at 775-9724.  Ask for a site number between 62 and 73 so you can be close to the group.  There is lots to do for the whole family, so pack your gear and join the fun.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee is seeking a qualified person for the position of Bell Choir Director.  Please speak to Pastor Dale (775-5362) or Wendy Fulton (876-0318).

If you were photographed for our latest pictorial directory and have not received your copy, check on the table in Fellowship Hall.  There are still a few directories left; they are labeled with your name on the back.

Please note the church has hearing assistance devices for use during worship.  These can be used by persons with or without hearing aids.  Also available are LARGE PRINT HYMNALS and, if needed, we can make large print bulletins.  

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist:  10:00 - Jane Wightman

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Acolytes: Paul Wightman and Garrick Fuller

Ushers/Greeters 8:30: Jim and Marge Tossey

Greeters 10:00 Service: Fred and Sue Kloepfer

Head Usher: Karen Zenner

Users 10:00: Dan and Karen Zenner, Dave Fuller,

                    Dick Onan, Don and Marie Rennie

Nursery: Steve and Lisa Myers

Sermontime: Joyce Cinco

Coffee Hour: Dee Piltz

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented in loving memory of Floyd Stewart by Rachel Stewart.

                                               Next Sunday

The July “Loose Plate” is earmarked for badly needed school supplies for Afghan Children.  This project is called “Gift of the Heart” and Church World Service will use the gift where there is the greatest need; whether it be for school supply kits or study desks and chairs.

                                            Summer Outing

A fun day is planned for the United Methodist Women’s Annual Summer Outing on Thursday, July 11 starting  at 9:00 a.m..  This year we will be touring This Old Farm near Buckley.  The owners have a marvelous collection of old farm implements and gadgets.  It is a very interesting place to see.  Following the tour, we will have lunch together at a local eatery.  Sign-up now on the sheet on the Fellowship Hall bulletin board.