United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street, Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  •  Fax 775-6475

 

March 9, 2003

First Sunday in Lent

Celebration Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

ORGAN PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

 

One:     A new day to treasure,

All:      Another chance to be healed.

One:     Though we have known problems,

All:      God will see us through.

One:     Though we have been down,

All:      God will lift us up.

One:     Though we have been surrounded by doubts,

All:      God will restore our faith.

One:     This is a new day

All:      To love one another,

One:     To be made whole,

All:      To sing praise to God.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                         #159

                                       “Lift High the Cross”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

                            THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                             #2105

                                “Jesus, Tempted in the Desert”

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 OF CONFESSION

We confess, O God, that though you have borne us through barren deserts we remain unchanged.  We erase the tracks of our pilgrimage and blot our the memory of our trials.  As your angels ministered to Jesus in the wilderness, you have also sustained us.  But we have forgotten your providence.  Jesus emerged from the wilderness afire, urgently proclaiming your presence, but we have emerged with indifference to your demands.  God have mercy upon us, who are complacent in the face of divine miracle and divine demand.  Amen.

 

WORDS OF PROMISE

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                     #895

 

               READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

MINISTRY OF THE BELLS                                                      Bell Choir

                          “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE LESSON                                                             N.T. pg. 34

                                               Mark 1:9-15

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

                                    “The Gift of Temptation”

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                           Chancel Choir

                   “This Lonesome Valley”   Arr. Price and Besig

                                     Flautist: Sarah Wightman

 

                              RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION           

 

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 CONSECRATION   (In unison)

Thank you, God, for the signs and wonders that reveal your presence.  Thank you for the covenant fulfilled in Jesus Christ.  We want to do our part to share your love with the world.  Use our offerings and our lives to bring a realization of your reign among us.  Extend your realm by re-creating the church as a true  representation of Jesus Christ.  May we be humble, teachable, and faithful as we seek to lead others into covenant community.  Amen.

 

                              THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                               #269

                     “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days”

 

*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.  If you would like additional information, call Walt Stump, Director.

 

 

 

March is Red Cross Month.  A list of classes being offered this month is posted on the bulletin board across from the office.

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Reminder Next Sunday, March 16

Acolytes: Mckenzie Coy and Erika Olson

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: David and Judy Peterson

Greeters 11:00: Dan and Karen Zenner

Head Usher: Frank Weikel

Ushers: Bill and Laura George, Tom Maxwell,

            Don and Marie Rennie,

Nursery: Randy and Carolyn Mitchell

Sermontime: Alice Silvers

Coffee Hour: Open

 

 

 

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 9, First Sunday in Lent

8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service

9:30 am - Church School for all ages

Parish Nurse Clinic between worship services

9:30 am - Lenten Study - Dee Piltz

11:00 am - Celebration Worship Service

11:00 am - Student Bible Class

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

1:30 pm - Junior Disciples at the Pines

2:00- 4:00 pm - Bowling and Pizza at the Pines

5:00 pm - Sr High Youth meet at the Laura and Betsy George’s

Monday, March 10

6:00 pm - FIA Group

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

7:00 pm - Lenten Study at the Ostema’s - 114 Barbara Street

Tuesday, March 11

9:30 am - 2:30 pm - United Methodist Women Workshop

10:00 am - Lenten Study - Ruth Peterson

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm -  Philharmonic Auditions

7:00 pm - Administrative Council

Wednesday, March 12

7:00 am - Lenten Breakfast

8:00 am - noon - United Way Allocation Panels

1:30 pm - Lenten Study - Judy Coffey

6:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice

7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, March 13

7:00 am - Promise Keepers

7:00 pm - Lenten Study - Laurie Kinney

Saturday, March 15

9:30 am - United Methodist Women Lenten Breakfast

Sunday, March 16, Second Sunday in Lent

8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service

9:30 am - Church School all ages

11:00 am - Celebration Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

 

 

For Changes in Activities for the Week

Info Source 775-4636 - Message # 3152

 

The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit trip has been scheduled for Saturday, April 5.  We will be leaving the church as a group around 8:00 a.m..  This is an incredible opportunity to see this exhibit.  We will also be visiting the Planetarium as part of the tour; lunch will be on your own in the Museum.  Tickets are $14.50.  We reserved 26 slots. Please see Judy or call her at 775-5362 for your reservation.

 

You still have time to join one of the Lenten Study groups.  Five different times are available.  Please sign one of the yellow sheets today so that we may know who is participating.  Remember, if you are unable to attend all the sessions that is fine.  Come, share and grow with others during this season of Lent as we prepare our hearts and minds for celebrating Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday.

 

The Prayer Tree for those serving in the military is available in Fellowship Hall 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.

 

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:   8:30 - Lynn Cummings     11:00 - Jeff Hinkston

Pianist/Organist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes:  Hailey Amlott and Alison Ostema

Greeters/Ushers 8:30:  Ron and Ann Vaughan

Greeters:  Lisa Weaver and Jane Wightman

Head Usher:  Frank Weikel

Ushers:  Peggy Kirvan, Judy Murdoch, Julia Perrin, Dee Piltz, and Jane Wightman

Nursery: Kevin and Patricia Bruner

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Open

The flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are presented to the glory of God  and in honor of the 80th birthday of Alice Wernert by her family.

 

 

Three Prayer Quilts will be available this morning for praying and tying.  Quilts have been made for Thomas Lane, Paul Homminga and Bruce McDonald - all that is needed is your prayers.  We ask that in the area of the praying that you hold silence as prayers are being offered.  The quilts will be available following both services.

 

 

Cadillac Area Lenten Breakfast will be Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 a.m. at First Covenant Church.  Tom Reinertson, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, will be the speaker.  ALL (men, women and youth) are invited to attend.   Breakfast, singing and a mediation are included and you will be on your way by 7:50 a.m..  Come and enjoy this time with fellow Christians in our community.

 

 

The Lenten Breakfast hosted by the United Methodist Women will be Saturday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m..  Sally Kahly from Tustin will be the speaker.  Darlene Ressler and Erika Hillard will offer special music.  Evadean Mattison will lead the time of remembrance.  All women and their guests are invited.

 

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 755-5291