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775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
February 9, 2003
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Celebration Worship at 11:00 a.m.
THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP
ORGAN PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
MUSICAL
INTROIT
“Celebration”
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Gather round,
All: Young, older and in between,
One: Gather together.
All: Come from near and far,
One: Come open and expectant,
All: Create a symphony of praise,
One: A bouquet of joy,
All: And pray that God
One: Will weave us into:
All: A people of compassion,
One: A community of prayer,
All: A family of care.
One: Come, gather round.
All: Hear God's Word,
One: Be challenged to serve,
All: And raise a voice in song.
*HYMN OF PRAISE #89
“Joyful, Joyful, We
Adore Thee”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING
PRAYER HYMN #2171
“Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”
If you have a prayer joy or concern, please fill out a prayer card and hand it to an usher during the singing of the hymn.
UNISON PRAYER
O God, you are always close to us:
Help us to draw close to you in prayer.
O God, you are always willing to hear from us:
Help us to listen for your Word.
O God, you are always loving us:
Help us so to pray and so to hear your Word that we may learn to live for you.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel Choir
“What a Friend” - Arr. Besig
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE LESSON N.T. pg. 35
Mark 1:29-39
MESSAGE Pastor Dale Ostema
“Priority
of Prayer”
RESPONDING TO THE
WORD
OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD
OFFERTORY INVITATION
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 CONSECRATION (In unison)
Most merciful and gracious God, the good that we do we owe to your righteousness. Whatever honor we receive is due to your redeeming love in Christ Jesus. All that we have is a gift of your grace. You call us, you name us, you watch over us with care. We bring now our gifts in response to your goodness. Use them and us to further the work of your eternal benevolence, through Jesus Christ, whom we seek to obey. Amen.
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #428
“For the Healing of the Nations”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
We are looking for a few ringers. The Bell Choir is in need of some additional ringers. The ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. Practice is held each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Corbin Room. Questions, contact the Bell Choir Director, Tonja Hinkston.
Also, the Chancel Choir could use some additional voices. Some of our regular members are away or will be away for a few weeks in the near future. Practice is on 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, Chancel Choir Director.
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..
Reminder Next Sunday, February 16
Acolytes: Erika Olson and Justin Bruner
Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Dan and Laurie Kinney
Greeters 11:00 - Betty Closson and Dora Kidder
Ushers: Harold Gekeler, Jack Fitzgerald, Frank Weikel
Nursery: Randy and Julia Perrin
Sermontime: Becky Dorrell
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, February 9, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service
Parish Nurse Clinic between worship services
9:30 am
- Membership Class /
11:00 am - Celebration Worship Service
11:00 am - Student Bible Class
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service
5:00 pm - Senior High Youth at the home of Jordan Smith
5:30 - 7:00 pm - Junior Disciples at the church
Monday,
February 10
6:00 pm - FIA Group
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts / Bible Study
7:30 pm - Church and Society
7:30 pm - Evangelism Committee
Tuesday, February 11
11:30 am
-
7:00 pm - Administrative Council
Wednesday,
February 12
9:15 am
- Foster Grandparents in Fellowship Hall
1:30 pm - Bible Study
6:30 pm
-
7:00 pm - Finance Committee
7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, February 13
7:00 am - Promise Keepers
12:00 noon - UMW Soup Lunch & General Meeting
Sunday, February 16, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service
9:30 am
-
11:00 am - Celebration Worship Service
Sacrament of Baptism
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service
Fremont UMC Youth Group Ski Trip overnight
For Changes in
Activities for the Week
Info Source 775-4636 - Message # 3152
Dorcas Circle meets on Tuesday, February 11 at the Hillcrest Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. If you have any questions, please call Joan Deer.
United
Singles Group has been started at the
A Spaghetti
Dinner to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center of Cadillac will be held
Tuesday, February 11, 5-8 p.m. at
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. Several upcoming Sundays are open for flowers.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgist: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson
11:00 - Tara McKibben
Pianist/Organist: Virginia Pulford
Acolytes: Kristin and Jenny McKibben
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Pete and Mary Buehler
Greeters 11:00: Jeff, Tonja, Ethan, Collin and
Braden Hinkston
Head Usher: Bill George
Ushers: Harold Gekeler, Jack Fitzgerald, Judy Murdoch,
Donna Welsh
Nursery: Amy Gullekson
Sermontime: Katie Larkin, Barb Wild, and Rene Steinhour
Coffee Hour: Open
The flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are presented in celebration of the birthday of Grant Kinney from Dan, Laurie and Brandon Kinney.
Flowers are also presented in honor of the birthdays of Karen Klinker and Amanda Anderson from mother and grandmother, Betty Klinker.
Membership Classes.
Pastor Ostema will host a Membership Session at 9:30 am today. If you are interested in learning more about the congregation and its ministry, please feel welcome to attend. For those desiring to join the church, additional sessions will be held on Sundays, February 16 and 23, at 9:30 a.m. Reception for new members is tentatively planned for February 23 during morning worship.
We welcome the music ministry of Ron Kendzierski on violin this morning and appreciate his willingness to share his musical gift.
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
All 3rd through 5th graders are invited to the “Learning to Use My Bible Class.” The classes are on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, concluding on May 25, 2003. Start time is 11:00 a.m. so please come to class before the 11:00 worship service begins. Class ends at noon. The classroom is in the Education Wing, 3rd door on the left. If you are a 3rd through 5th grader who attended these classes last year, please come again to review and continue learning!
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