United Methodist Church of Cadillac

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

 

November 2, 2003

Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost

All Saints Sunday

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST                          by the Acolytes

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR DECEMBER

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Response:You (point to others with both index fingers)

            And me (point to self with both thumbs)

            We are all (sweep arms upward & out)God’s saints!

Leader:                              We are called to be God’s people.  (Response)

            We are called to follow Jesus.  (Response)

            We are called to love and serve others.  (Response)

            We are called to live in God’s way.  (Response)

            When we try to do these things, we are God’s saints, God’s holy ones. 

(Response)

            Come, let us worship God.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                           #66

“Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven”

 

*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

 

MUSICAL REFLECTIONS                                                   Marilyn Ham

 

THE CORPORATE CONFESSION AND WORDS OF PROMISE

Leader:                                                           God, you send us saints . . .

People: And we imprison them or nail them on crosses.

            Have mercy

Leader:                                                         God, you send us saints . . . .

People: And we persuade ourselves they are fools or meddlers or incompetents.  Have mercy.

Leader:                                                         God, you send us saints . . . .

People; And we hate them for reminding us that our comfort requires the poverty of others and self-sacrifice.

            Have mercy.

Leader:                                                         God, you send us saints . . . .

People  And we ignore them.  Have mercy.

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

NAMING AND REMEMBERING THE SAINTS

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                           Chancel Choir

“Great, Great Morning”

by J. Paul Williams / Joseph M. Martin

 

CHILDREN’S TIME

 

THE MESSAGE                                                          Pastor Dale Ostema

“Shaped for Serving God”

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION

 

PRESENTING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES TO GOD

 

PIANO OFFERTORY                                                           Marilyn Ham

 

*DOXOLOGY                                                                                     #94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise God, all creatures here below:  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts!

Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up lifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

 

 

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION   (In unison)

O God, we have received untold blessings from your hand.  You set before us the vision of a new heaven and a new earth and invite us to share in its formation.  May the love of Jesus be expressed to others by our sharing of gifts, both person-to-person and through the investment of dollars to support the ministries of others.  Make this offering of service and sacrifice be the high point of our worship.  Amen.

 

*COMMUNION HYMN                                                                  #2269

“Come, Share the Lord”

 

THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE

 

THE GREAT 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.

 

PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE

 

*CLOSING HYMN                                                                           #711

“For All the Saints”   Vss. 1, 2, 4 and 6

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING

 

*POSTLUDE

 

                                                                                                                                                           

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

The Church and Society Committee is hosting a program on November 3 at 7:30 pm by  Diane Dykstra of the United Way.  Her topic will be the CANA Survey.  The results of this survey target the needs of the area residents and also the assets our community provides.  This survey would be a great tool for committees in our church to use in planning outreach programs.  The presentation will last about one hour.  Everyone is welcome.

 

 

Cadillac High School Vocal Music Department presents “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Auditorium November 6, 7 & 8. Tickets - $7.00.

 

 

Northland Community Church will hold its 3rd annual Quilt Show on November 14, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm and November 15, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; admission is $2.00.  A silent auction, vendors, demonstrations & lunch will be available from 11:00 am - 2:00 p.m.  NCC is located on M-66 just south of the golf course.

 

Reminder Next Sunday, November 9

Acolytes: Erika Olson and Jacob Farmer

Nursery: Kevin and Patricia Bruner

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Evangelism

 

 

 

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor                                                                               Dale Ostema

Parish Assistant                                                               Judy Coffey

Coordinator-Children & Youth Ministries              Debbie Ostema

Church Secretary                                                             Carol Sharp

Assistant Secretary                                                  Karen Elenbaas

Treasurer                                                                      Tara McKibben

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                                                     Wendy Garzon

Custodial Staff                                Dee Piltz and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal                                                                 Paul Helton

 

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, November 2, Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

All Saint’s Sunday /  Holy Communion at both Services

“Loose Plate” and Food and Paper Products for local pantries

  8:30 am - Sunday Worship Service

  9:30 am - Church School for all ages

  9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

11:00 am - Sunday Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

Monday, November 3

  9:30 am - UMW Executive Board

  9:30 - 11:00 am - Philharmonic Practice in Corbin Room

  6:30 pm - Church & Society Committee

  7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

  7:30 pm - Special Presentation on CANA Survey

  7:30 pm - Evangelism Committee

Tuesday, November 4

  7:00 pm - Finance Committee

  7:00 pm - Missions Committee

Wednesday, November 5

  5:30 pm - Hospice Program - Grief for the Holidays

  6:30 pm - Staff Parish/Relations Committee

  7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, November 6

  7:00 am - Promise Keepers

  6:00 pm - Wesley Fellowship

  7:00 pm - Education Committee

Sunday, November 9, Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

  8:30 am - Sunday Worship Service

  9:30 am - Church School all ages

  9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

Parish Nurse Clinic between services

11:00 am - Sunday Worship Service

Student Bible Class

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

   5:00 pm - Junior Disciples Meet

   5:00 pm - Senior High Youth Group

 

For Changes in Activities for the Week

Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

 

 

Annual Church Conference and Administrative Council

 

The Annual Church Conference of the United Methodist Church of Cadillac will be on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 pm  Our District Superintendent, Rev. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald, will preside at the meeting and lead us in a time of Worship and Holy Communion. Lynn asks that we come with celebrations to be shared of  “How God has been working among us.”

 

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee, along with Membership and Missions reports will be given.  Also, our leadership slate will be voted on for 2004.  The Staff-Parish Relations Committee will meet with the District Superintendent at 6:00 p.m. prior to the conference which begins at 7:00 p.m..  

 

Because Church Conference will be held on the monthly meeting night of the Administrative Council, there will be no full meeting of the Administrative Council this month.  However, a few important items of Administrative Council business will be cared for briefly at the close of the Church Conference.  The Finance Committee’s proposed budget for 2004 will be distributed to Council members at that time.

 

The Junior Disciples have your Sub Orders ready.  Pick them up this morning at church.  Thanks for your support!!

 

Help the Junior Disciples fill boxes for Operation Christmas Child:  Small toys: cars, balls, dolls, yo yo’s, slinkys, small stuffed animals, hard candy, school supplies: pens, pencils, sharpeners, crayons, markers, small coloring books, pads of paper, Hygiene items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, wash-cloths, hair accessories.  Please bring your donations by November 9.  

 

The 40 Days of Purpose Spiritual Life Campaign is being  broadcast daily on thru November 22. Daily devotions are aired at 6:30-6:45am and 10:15-10:30 pm.  Sermons will air Sundays at 11 am- noon & 6:30-7:30pm. Small Group Videos will be broadcast Monday-Saturday 6:30-7:00 pm.

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 - Gary Box

            11:00 - Judy Coffey

Organist/Pianist: Darlene Ressler

Acolytes: Jennifer McKibben and Jessica Weaver

Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green

Sermontime: Jerri Hubbell

Coffee Hour: Worship and Music

 

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented to the glory of God and in honor of Ona Greenman for her faithful service over so many years.

                                                                                                                                   

Prayers and Squares Prayer Quilt Ministry:  Today we have the opportunity to pray for Hattie Coffell and Gerald Linn.  You are invited to come, tie a knot and offer a prayer for Hattie and Gerry.  This is an important ministry in our congregation as we minister to each other through prayer.  Come and share.

 

We welcome Marilynn Ham, musician, recording artist and arranger,  to our 11:00 worship service today.  Marilynn will be offering several selections during worship.  Blessings, Marilynn!

 

 

40 Days of Purpose Prayer Focus: MINISTRY

v     Pray that every person involved in 40 Days of Purpose will be refreshed, renewed and revitalized for the ministry to which God has called them and discover and use their spiritual gifts and abilities for God’s eternal purposes

v     Pray for each person to have a servant’s heart and serve wherever needed.

 

“…but serve the Lord with all your heart.”  1 Samuel 12:20b (niv)

 

 

Equal Exchange Coffee will be available on Sunday, December 7.

Stock up then for the Holiday Season.

 

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.  You can even get your own e-mail address off the site.  The Sunday bulletin is posted.  There is the online Cokesbury bookstore and CBD bookstore - check it out!! 

 

The Prayer Tree for those serving in the military continues in the narthex for you to place a heart on with the name and service of a member of the armed forces that you would like remembered in prayer during these precarious days.  We invite you to remember these military personnel in prayer.

 

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 LARGE PRINT BULLETINS.

 

We still have several people who would benefit from having a “Special Friend.”  This would be someone who would call and visit on a regular basis and generally take a special interest in one of our older members who is maybe a shut-in or has difficulty getting out and about.  If you would like to help with this program or need more information contact Parish Nurse Donna Freeland. 

 

The 40 Days of Purpose Spiritual Life Campaign is being  broadcast daily on thru November 22. Daily devotions are aired at 6:30-6:45am

and 10:15-10:30 pm.  Sermons will air Sundays at 11 am- noon & 6:30-7:30pm. Videos will be broadcast Monday-Saturday 6:30-7:00pm

 

 

Often when the church has a funeral luncheon or other function, we are left with many extra serving dishes and pans.  If some of yours are missing, please check in the kitchen.

 

The “Learning to Use My Bible” class is for all interested Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade students.  This class will meet on the second and fourth Sunday of each month during the 11:00 service.  Look for Mrs. Silvers’ BIG sign in the Education Wing.