United
March 2, 2003
Last Sunday after Epiphany
Transfiguration of Our Lord
Celebration Worship at 11:00 a.m.
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST by the Acolytes
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
CLIP BOARD MINISTRY
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Just a taste of something wonderful,
People: Only a glimpse of something magnificent,
Leader: Just a glimmer of something holy in
something so ordinary.
People: Yet, enough to know we are in the presence of
God,
Leader: Enough to cause us to stop and stare in
awe,
People: Enough to stir our hearts in wonder,
Leader: Enough to set our feet to dancing
People: And to prompt our voices to tell the story and
to offer our praise
*HYMN OF PRAISE #258
“O
Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair” Alternate
Tune:
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
If
you have a prayer joy or concern, you are invited to fill out a prayer card and
hand it to the usher during the Prayer Hymn.
PRAYER HYMN #451
“Be
Thou My Vision”
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Radiant God, Source of Light, as you surrounded Jesus
with your glory, so you come to us in a penetrating brightness. You catch us
off guard and expose our weaknesses. We choose the limelight while you call us
to explore the shadows and brighten the darkness. We seek the spectacular while
you bind up the broken in countless acts of mercy. We seek to stay on the
mountain or in the comfortable pew while you walk the valleys of need.
Radiant God, fill us with the light of Jesus and the
courage to carry Good News into all the corners of the world and to bring back
the joy of your presence. Amen.
WORDS OF PARDON
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“Lord
of the Dance” Arr. Don Hart
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE READING N.T.
Pg 44
Mark
9:2-9
THE MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“A
Tale of Two Transfigurations”
OFFERTORY INVITATION
PRESENTING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES TO GOD
PIANO OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY Tune:
Old 100th
O God, may we who bear your name
by gentle love your grace proclaim,
Christ’s
gift of peace on earth declare
and your anointing Spirit share. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
(In unison)
Use our gifts, mighty God, to bring light where there
is gloom hope where there is despair, peace where there is turmoil. May Jesus Christ be proclaimed among us and
around your world.
May righteousness and justice prevail in spite of differences. May the guidance of your Spirit enable us to
discern clearly the ways you would have us go. We dedicate ourselves and our offering to
these ends. Amen.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION AND ANOINTING FOR HEALING
THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP
Communion will be served by intinction.
Please come by the center aisle and return by the side
aisle.
If
you desire to receive anointing,
please go to Pastor Dale after receiving the
Sacrament.
PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE
*CLOSING HYMN #2186
“Song
of Hope”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please
stand.
The Chancel Choir could use
some additional voices. Some of our
regular members will be away for a few weeks during Lent. Practice is Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in
the sanctuary. Come and join us for a
season; we would love to have you. Need
additional information, call Walt Stump, Director, at 775-1691.
The Staff/Parish Relations
Committee is currently seeking a qualified person for the position of Church
Treasurer. Application and job description are available in the church
office or speak with Pastor Dale.
March is Red Cross Month.
A list of classes being offered this month is posted on the bulletin
board across from the church office.
Reminder Next Sunday, March 9
Acolytes: Hailey Amlott and Alison Ostema
Nursery: Kevin and Patricia Bruner
Sermontime: Jane Wightman
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor Dale
Ostema
Parish Assistant Judy
Coffey
Coordinator-Children & Youth Ministries Debbie Ostema
Church Secretary Carol
Sharp
Assistant Secretary Karen
Elenbaas
Treasurer Beverly
Campbell
Chancel Choir Director Walt Stump
Bell Choir Director Tonja Hinkston
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 & Carpet Maintenance Paul Helton
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .
Sunday, March 2, Last Sunday after
Epiphany
Transfiguration of Our Lord /
Prayer Quilts
Holy Communion at both worship
services
8:30 am - Contemporary Worship
Service
9:30 am -
11:00 am
- Celebration Worship Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows
each service
Monday, March 3
6:00 pm - FIA Group
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts /
Endowment Committee
7:30 pm - Church and Society
Committee
Tuesday, March 4
6:30 pm - Membership Committee
7:00 pm - Missions Committee /
Finance Committee
7:30 pm - Evangelism Committee
Wednesday, March 5
7:00 am -
Lenten Breakfast-
7:00 pm - Ash Wednesday Service
6:30 pm -
Chancel Choir Practice follows the
worship
Thursday, March 6
7:00 am - Promise Keepers
6:00 pm - Wesley Fellowship
6:30 pm - Staff/Parish Relations
Committee
7:30 pm - Education Committee
Friday, March 7
6:00 pm until
??? - Scrapbooking at Church
Saturday, March 8
9 - Noon - Krafty
Kids
Sunday, March 9, First Sunday in
Lent
8:30 am - Contemporary Worship
Service
9:30 am -
Parish Nurse Clinic between
worship services
11:00 am
- Celebration Worship Service
11:00 am
- Student Bible Class
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows
each service
2:00 - 4:00 pm - Pizza &
Bowling at the Pines
Senior High Youth meet at the
George home
For Changes in Activities for the Week
Info Source 775-4636 - Message # 3152
Wesley Fellowship
As sexual assault continues to
permeate the media, it is important for us to familiarize ourselves with the
surrounding issues. Lorrie Brenneman from DuPage Women Against Rape (DWAR) in the Chicagoland
area will present an informative and relevant perspective on this topic that
often seems misunderstood and can potentially touch each of our lives. Please join us on March 6 at 6:00 p.m. for a
Potluck Dinner followed by the program.
Hosts are Ron and Marilyn Truax, Joe and Doris
Brenneman and Evelyn Peterson.
Love to Scrapbook?? Tonja Hinkston
invites you to gather at the church on Friday, March 7 beginning at 6:00 p.m. until ??? to catch up on your scrap
booking projects. Come and share in a
time of working together, conversation and of course, some refreshments.
The Prayer Tree for those
serving in the military is available in Fellowship Hall for you to place a heart
on it with the name and service of a member of the armed forces that you would
like remembered in prayer during these precarious days.
The Flower Calendar for 2003
is posted in the hall outside the church office. You may place flowers in honor or memory of a
friend or loved one, in honor of a special occasion or to the Glory of
God. The cost is still $15.After use on
Sunday, the flowers are available for your enjoyment.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgist: Judy Coffey
Pianist/Organist: Darlene Ressler
Acolytes: Justin and Trevor Bruner
Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green
Sermontime: Jerri Hubbell
Coffee Hour: Open
The flowers on the Lord’s Table
this morning are presented in loving memory of Dale Maxwell by family and
friends.
This morning, we will be tying two
Prayers Quilts in the Fellowship Hall by the piano. They are for Catharine German and Lois Powell
both at Lakeview Lutheran Manor. The quilts
will be available following both worship services for prayer and tying.
Cadillac Area Lenten Breakfasts
will begin Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 a.m. at
Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5. You are especially invited to the Ash
Wednesday Service at 7:00 p.m.. Come and share in this quiet, meaningful worship which will
include hymns, scripture, readings, the imposition of
ashes, a choral anthem, Holy Communion and reflective moments. Let us begin our Lenten journey together.
The “Loose Plate” offering
this morning will go to the Transitional House Ministry of the Henderson
Settlement in
Our church Website has a new look
– take a peek at www.umccadillac.org. Our Webmaster,
Dan Kinney, has updated the site. Lots
of good information and many links are available. You can even get you own e-mail address off
the site also the Sunday bulletin is posted.
A brand NEW feature is the online Cokesbury
bookstore and CBD bookstore - check it out!!. If you need to know about an event or a
meeting time, check it out there.
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.
Attention Junior and Senior High
Youth
The HUB is open to all Middle
School Youth on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. It is open for
all Senior High Youth on the 4th Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The HUB is located in the old Motor Mall at
the corner of M 55 and M 66. For more
information you can call 775-5291
Bowling & Pizza Party
Sunday, March 9th
2 - 4 p.m.
The Pines Bowling Lanes
M-55
Cost $3.00 for 13 & under and $4.00 for adults.
Cost will include 2 games pizza & pop and shoe
rental.
Need more info call Tara McKibben.
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