United Methodist Church of Cadillac
1020 East Division Street • 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
December 7, 2003
Second Sunday of Advent
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 CHRISTMAS EVE AND JANUARY
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The day foretold is come.
People: When our deafened ears will hear a choir,
a heavenly host proclaiming peace!
Leader: The one foretold is coming–
People: Whose cry will pierce the deepest gloom: a newborn’s wail in the silent night!
Leader: The day is at hand!
People: World, listen!
Leaders: The Savior draws near!
People: Praise the Lord!
*HYMN OF PRAISE #209
“Blessed
Be the God of Israel”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
SONG #2171
“Make
Me a Channel of Your Peace” vs. 1
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH CANDLE OF PEACE
Scott, Lisa, Logan and Conner Kassuba
PRAYER
Dear God,
As we journey down this Advent road,
grant us the courage to make peace.
Peace in our hearts,
Peace in our homes,
Peace in our communities.
Amen.
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
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel Choir
“In Silence We Wait” Arr. Lloyd Larson
PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND WORDS OF PROMISE
God of the Past, in the wilderness of Jordan you sent a messenger to prepare human hearts for the coming of the Christ. We rejoice that throughout the centuries that message of hope has brought peace and joy to people.
God of the Present, even now you are among us. Forgive us that often we have failed to discern your presence with us and have felt deserted and alone. Make strong in our hearts the faith that enables us to live serenely and triumphantly.
God of the Future, you have promised that Christ’s reign is coming. Teach us to live in expectation that what we are and do today may be anchored in the certainty of your tomorrow. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
ADVENT SONG #196
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
CHILDREN’S TIME
THE MESSAGE Pastor Dale Ostema
“The Message of Advent”
OFFERTORY INVITATION
PRESENTING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES TO GOD
PIANO OFFERTORY
*ADVENT DOXOLOGY Tune: Old 100th
Praise God, for prophets’ voice of old;
Praise God, for angels’ message told;
Praise God, for shepherds in the night
With them we greet the heavenly light. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In unison)
Searcher of hearts, you know our thoughts before they are spoken. You refine our impure acts so they conform to your will. May what we say reflect your purpose for creation and what we do be consistent with your intent. Shape what we give so that the world may know your hope and peace and fashion us to fit your design. Amen.
THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
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 #2089
“Wild
and Lone the Prophet’s Voice”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
Come
Caroling and Enjoy a Soup Supper
Sunday,
December 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Come, join together in sharing the spirit of Christmas by caroling at the homes of our shut-ins and at care sites in the community. We will be having a Soup Supper, soup, breads and desserts, following the Caroling. Invite your friends & family to come. A special door prize will be awarded - sign-up on the clip board in the narthex or below for a reservation & an opportunity to win. Make your Soup Supper Reservation - place in offering plate
Name
____________________________ # of
people ___________
American Red Cross Blood Drives
Monday, December 15 - 1:00 - 6:45
p.m.
Tuesday, December 16 - 11:00 -
4:45 p.m.
1601 West Division, Cadillac
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
Today’s Worship
Ministry . . .
Liturgist: Judy Coffey
Organist / Pianist: Darlene Ressler
Acolytes: Nick Myers and Seth Myers
Greeters/Ushers: 8:30 - Ray and Betty Mayer
Greeters: 11:00 - The Bruner Family
Ushers: 11:00 - Jeff and Laura
Marion, Kevin Bruner
Barb and Terry
Tatarchuk
Nursery: Lisa Weaver
Sermontime: Scott and Lisa Kassuba
Coffee Hour:
Opportunities for
Ministry This Week . . .
Sunday, December 7, Second Sunday of Advent
Holy Communion at both Services
8:30 am - Sunday Worship
Service
9:30 am -
9:30 am -
11:00 am - Sunday Worship Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service
Monday, December 8
9:30 am - Philharmonic and
Woman’s Club Tea
6:00 pm - Staff Christmas
Dinner
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts
Tuesday, December 9
11:30 am -
6:00 pm - Membership Committee
7:00 pm - Administrative
Council
Wednesday, December 10
9:00 am-2:00 pm - NOC Christmas
Party in Fellowship Hall
7:30 pm - Chancel Choir
Practice
Thursday, December 11
7:00 am - Promise Keepers
1:30 pm - UMW General Meeting
5:30 pm - Sanctuary Decorating
Sunday, December 14, Third Sunday of Advent
8:30 am - Sunday Worship
Service
9:30 am -
9:30 am -
Parish Nurse Clinic between worship services
11:00 am - Sunday Worship Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service
Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152
Staff / Parish Relations Committee is seeking applicants for the
position of Church Nursery Care Giver.
This is a paid position for our Sunday morning nursery. The weekly
hours are approximately 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Interested persons may obtain an application from the church office.
The 2004 Flower Chart is now available. You may place flowers in the chancel in honor
or memory of a person or occasion or to the glory of God. The cost is $15.00. Sign-up now to get your desired Sunday for
flowers.
Reminder
Next Sunday, December 14
Acolytes: Jessica Weaver and Hannah Amlott
Sermontime: Clara Handy
Coffee Hour: Friendship One
Project Christmas
Your response for helping at Project Christmas on Saturday,
December 13 has been wonderful. All the
slots for the gift-wrapping area are filled.
We still need help setting up the Gift Wrapping area and Food
Distribution area on Friday and help with Food Distribution and Door Greeters
on Saturday. Thank you, in advance, for
your support of this collaborative community project. Questions, contact Judy (775-5362) or Jackie
or Food Distribution, Bonnie Stephan.
Center Lake Bible Camp presents the 5th Annual “Follow
the Star” live nativity program on December 6-7 and December 13-14. The approximate length of the program is 30
minutes and the program starts on the quarter of the hour (example 6:15, 6:30,
6:45, etc.) This is an outdoor
presentation that requires walking.
However, each night from 6:00-7:00 pm there will be wagon rides to take
those who are unable to walk. Admission is free and refreshments are
served. Center Lake Bible Camp is
located at 15204 20 Mile Road in Tustin.
For more information or directions call 231-829-3441 or use their
website www.centerlake.org
December UMW General Meeting will be on Thursday, December 11, at 1:30
pm. Come enjoy something good to eat and
an old-fashion Christmas sing along. All
women are cordially invited to attend.
There are a limited number
of “Purpose Driven Life” books available for sale in the Fellowship
Hall. Cost is $7.00 per book.
The flowers on the Lord’s Table today are presented in loving memory of
Vera Moore by the Moore Family and in honor of the 56th wedding
anniversary of Walt and Jean Stump.
Equal Exchange Coffee is available for purchase today. Stock up for the Holiday Season.
Our First Sunday “Loose Plate” will go to help start up costs for WAIR, a new
Christian radio station for the Cadillac area.
Your donations of non-perishable food products and paper goods
will be given to the food pantry, King’s Storehouse at the First Baptist Church
in Cadillac.