United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  •  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  •  Fax 775-6475

 

November 9, 2003

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

                                                                                                                                                           

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST                                                 

                                                                                                                       

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

GIFTS TO MISSIONS PRESENTATION                               Clara Handy

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

One:     A word spoken,

All:      A voice heard,

One:     A dream revealed,

All:      A mission received.

One:     God calls

All:      Again and again.

One:     God beckons us

All:      To follow,

One:     To love,

All:      To serve,

One:     To give.

All:      Again and again

One:     God invites us

All:      To embrace the lonely,

One:     To feed the hungry,

All:      To tell the Good News of Jesus,

One:     To sing songs of praise.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                         #170

“O How I Love Jesus”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                               #593

“Here I Am, Lord”

If you have a prayer joy or concern to be shared, please fill out

a prayer card and hand it to an usher during the Prayer Hymn.

 

UNISON PRAYER

 

In the name of Jesus Christ who came to serve and to give life itself for us, we have come to worship.  We live in different times but in the same world in which Jesus ate and drank, lived and died.  We share the same baptism and have the same opportunity to know your love and serve you.  Help us dare to believe, trust and live our days returning your love through the neighbors near and far who need to know your care.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                     #895

 

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

A DRAMA                                              Kevin Bruner and Randy Myers

“Mystery Ministry”

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                       Chancel Choir and Children’s Chorus

“This Little Light of Mine”   Arr. Joel Raney

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN                                                                

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

“You Were Made For a Mission”

 

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION

 

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD                                                           

 

OFFERTORY                                                                                           

 

*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 CONSECRATION   (In unison)

Thank you, God, for choosing us to speak for you and to act on your behalf. It is an honor to share with others what you have entrusted to us.  Our offerings represent our selves and the depth of our commitment.  We rededicate to you the talents, abilities and resources you have place in our hands.  May we be faithful in our mutual ministry and mission.  Amen.

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                             #2243

“We All Are One In Mission”    Tune: Lancashire

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                           

 

*POSTLUDE

 

 

*All who are able, please stand.

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

 

The 2003 CROP Walk totals are finalized.  Our church raised $1,693.  This is more than last year.  Special recognition to Judy Coffey who raised the most money from our church.   Many thanks to all the walkers and all the contributors.  Total contributions for the 2003 CROP Walk are $7,960.

 

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.

 

 

Whoever who put flowers on the altar in my honor last Sunday, I want you to know it was very much appreciated.

Thank you, Ona Greenman

 

Reminder Next Sunday, November 16

Acolytes: Seth Myers and Nick Myers

Nursery: Randy and Carolyn Mitchell

Sermontime: Dee Williams

Coffee Hour: Susannah Wesley Circle

 

 

 

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 9, Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

  8:30 am - Sunday Worship Service

  9:30 am - Church School for 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

Monday, November 10

  7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, November 11

  6:00 pm - Staff Parish meets with District Superintendent

  7:00 pm - Church Conference / Administrative Council follows

Wednesday, November 12

  9:00 am - UMW Work Bee

  7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, November 13

  7:00 am - Promise Keepers

Friday, November 14

  5:00 - 7:00 pm - Superhero Spaghetti Supper

Sunday, November 16, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

  8:30 am - Sunday Worship Service

  9:30 am - Church School all ages

  9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

11:00 am - Sunday Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

  2:00 pm  - Citizens for Peaceful Solutions Program

 

 

For Changes in Activities for the Week

Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

 

 

Super Hero Spaghetti Supper will be here Friday, November 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  This is to benefit the United Way of Wexford County Community Care Fund. The cost is a freewill donation.  Bring your family and friends.  Everyone is invited!

 

 

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.

                                                                                                                                   

Biblical Pacifism - A Quaker Perspective presented by Donald Ruswick and sponsored by the “Citizens for Peaceful Solutions” will be held next Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

 

The 40 Days of Purpose Spiritual Life Campaign is being  broadcast daily on local channel 2 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 & 6:30-7:30 pm. Small Group Videos will be broadcast Monday-Saturday 6:30-7:00 pm.

 

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 - 12:30 p.m.  Interested persons may obtain an application from the church office.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist:  11:00 - Jeff Hinkston

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes: Erika Olson and Jacob Farmer

Nursery: Kevin and Patricia Bruner

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Evangelism Committee

 

40 Days of Purpose Prayer Focus: MISSION

 

˜        Pray for God’s Great Commission to be proclaimed and fulfilled powerfully through the 40 Days of Purpose .

˜        Pray that our church will be inspired to work hard to reach out to our community with the Good News and that people would do their part to fulfill the Great Commission in their generation.

 

And God has given us the privilege of urging everyone to come into His favor and be reconciled to Him. This is the wonderful message He has given us to tell others.  We are Christ’s ambassadors.   2 Corinthians 5:18- 20

 

 

A great big “Thank You” to everyone who helped with the 2003 Holiday Bazaar.  We took in $9,133.02!  Expenses have not been figured yet.  We will let everyone know the final total soon.  A special thank you to Patty Wallenstein for all the afghans, quilts and crafts that she made.  Also to Bonnie Stephan for her help including letting us use the store window to advertise and show our Christmas ornaments and quilts.  She also helped Judy Coffey get the Shoe Shoppe set up.  They did very well for a first year and will need more shoes next year especially men’s and children’s shoes.  We had a very nice Bazaar and thank all who made it possible!!  

Carol Jones and Jean Stump

 

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.

 

Your next opportunity to purchase Equal Exchange Coffee will be Sunday, December 7.  Stock up for the Holiday Season.

 

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.