United Methodist Church of Cadillac
1020 East Division Street • 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
April 6, 2003
Fifth Sunday in Lent
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: In this season of Lent, we remember Jesus’
journey
to
Jerusalem. We follow him.
People: We follow
with our minds the stories of scripture;
Leader: We follow with our hearts the passion of
Christ and the passions of our brothers and sisters;
People: We follow with hands and feet through
recommitment to justice and reconciliation;
‘Leader: We follow with the wings of the spirit in
prayer and meditation.
People: May our minds be open;
Leader: May our hands be strong;
People: May our hearts be gentle and may our spirits
sing.
Leader: May this worship so transform us that in
the week to come we will, indeed, share with others our Jerusalem journeys and
follow Jesus in the way of life. Amen.
*HYMN OF PRAISE #163
“Ask
Ye What Great Thing I Know”
*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 #292
“What
Wondrous Love Is This” Vs. 1 & 2
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Reconciling God, compassionate Christ, we realize that
we have often resembled enemy agents more than ministers of
reconciliation. With angry words and
vindictive actions we have harmed our brothers and sisters. We have dehumanized those we do not wish to
understand. We distance ourselves from
those who disappoint us or remind us of our own human frailty. Forgive us, O God; lift us to a higher,
holier purpose. Help us to draw as close
to each other as you drew to us in Christ.
Help us to regard persons no longer from a human point of view but from
the vantage point of the cross where all hostility was conquered, all
forgiveness assured. Amen.
WORDS OF PARDON
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“When
I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
CHILDREN’S TIME
CHURCH SCHOOL CHILDREN’S CHOIR
“Lord
I Lift Your Name on High”
Guitar Accompaniment: Mike Elmore
and Debbie Ostema
SCRIPTURE READING N.T.
Pg 181
2
Corinthians 5:16-21
THE MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“Like
Cures Like”
OFFERTORY INVITATION
PRESENTING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES TO GOD
PIANO OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY Tune:
Old 100th
Were
the whole realm of nature mine
That
were an offering far too small
Love
so amazing so divine
Demands
my soul, my life, my all. Amen
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
(In unison)
How grateful we are, O God, that you have claimed us
and provided for us, even when we have been unfaithful. In thanksgiving for your compassion, and in
recognition of needs among your children that you call us to address, we bring
our best in these offerings. Make us
useful in your service. Amen.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE
“Come
To The Table” #2264
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (On
Insert)
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 #2186
“This
Is My Song”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
Monday, April 21 - 1:00 pm - 6:45
pm
Tuesday, April 22 - 11:00 am -
4:45 pm
The First Sunday collection
of non-perishable food products and paper goods will be given to the King’s
Storehouse Food Pantry at the
Reminder Next Sunday, April 13
Acolytes: Erika Olson and Kara Wilson
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Bedonna Davis and Jack Boyd
Greeters 11:00 - Mike and Lynda Coy Family
Head Usher: Dave Fuller
Ushers 11:00 - Dick and Carol Jones, Bill and Sue
Allen,
Frank Weikel and Judy Murdoch
Nursery: Jeff and Tonja Hinkston
Sermontime: Julia Perrin
Coffee Hour: Church and Society Committee
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 Lisa
Wilson
Custodial Staff Dee
Piltz and NOC Work Crew
Snow Removal & Carpet Maintenance Paul
Helton
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .
Sunday, April 6, Fifth Sunday in
Lent
Daylight Savings Time Begins
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
5:30 pm - Junior Disciples Meet
Monday, April 7
9:30 am - United Methodist Women
Executive Board
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts /
Church and Society Committee
7:00 pm - Lenten Study at the
Ostema’s -
Tuesday, April 8
9:30 am - 2:30 pm - United
Methodist Women Workshop
7:00 pm - Administrative Council
Wednesday, April 9
7:00 am - Lenten Breakfast - Cadillac
Christian Reformed
1:30 pm - Lenten Study - Judy
Coffey
6:30 pm -
7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, April 10
Promise Keepers will not meet
until Thursday, April 24
1:30 pm - UMW General Meeting
7:00 pm - Lenten Study - Laurie
Kinney
7:00 pm -
Friday, April 11
6:00 pm - Scrapbooking Evening
Saturday, April 12
8:30 - 5:00 pm - MSU Extension in
Fellowship Hall
11:00 am - Krafty Kids
JD Mission Trip to
Sunday, April 13, Passion/Palm
Sunday
Parish Nurse Clinic between
services
8:30 am - Contemporary Worship
Service
9:30 am -
11:00 am - Celebration Worship
Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows
each service
JD Mission Trip
5:00 pm - Senior High Youth Group
Meets
for
Changes in Activities for the Week
InfoSource
775-4636 - Message # 3152
The Community Lenten Breakfasts continue this week on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 a.m.
at the Cadillac Christian Reformed Church.
Pastor Will Markham of the
United Methodist Women will be meeting on Thursday,
April 10 at 1:30 p.m. Becky, from Mercy
Rehabilitation Services, will be our guest speaker. She will talk about exercise, why we should
exercise, and its benefits. She will
also put us through some exercises. So
be prepared!
Our Sanctuary will be opened
for prayer each day this week during the Lunch Hour (noon to 1:00 p.m.) to
the community for all who would like to come and be in prayer for our world,
the situation in Iraq, for those in the military and for peace.
Love INC is looking for Budget
Counselors to work with a person or family to help them with financial
difficulties. Training and support are provided
contact the Love INC office at 779-1888 for more details of this rewarding
program.
The Chancel Choir could use
some additional voices. Some of our
regular members are away for a few weeks during Lent. Practice is Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in
the sanctuary. Come, join us for a
season; we would love to have you. Need
additional information, call Walt Stump, Director.
The Augustana Lutheran Church in
Tustin is holding a Potluck Dinner on Wednesday, April 16, at 6:00 p.m. Following the dinner, a program will be
presented by Kristine Stout who is a handbell soloist. She will be performing a Lenten Journey
concert with the bells. Everyone is
invited to attend.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgist: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson
11:00 - Tara McKibben
Pianist/Organist: Darlene Ressler
Acolytes: Jennifer and Kristin McKibben
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Betty and Karen Klinker
Greeters 11:00 - Mike, Lynda,
Scott and Mckenzie Coy
Head Usher: Tom Maxwell
Ushers 11:00 - Jim and Shirley Petersen,
Inga Fuller,
Becky Dorrell, Margaret
Benninger
Nursery: Jim and Lisa Weaver
Sermontime: Darlene Fowler
Coffee Hour: Endowment Committee
The flowers on the Lord’s Table this
morning are presented to the glory of God and in celebration of the 13th
Wedding Anniversary of Rick and Mary Myers.
The Prayer Tree for those
serving in the military continues to be available 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 of Operation
Iraqi Freedom. We invite you to remember
these military personnel in prayer daily.
The Flower Calendar for 2003
has some openings for April. 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.
Holy Week begins next Sunday, Palm/Passion
Sunday with services at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.; on Maundy Thursday, April 17 at
7:00 p.m. and Community Good Friday Services at 12:30 p.m. at the First Baptist
Church on Stimson street. Mark you calendar.
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