United Methodist Church of Cadillac

                     1020 East Division Street, Cadillac, Michigan

                                    775-5362  •  Fax 775-6475

 

                                            January 12, 2003

              First Sunday after Epiphany  p  Baptism of Our Lord

                              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

 

Leader:   We are a people of the water!

People: We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Leader:   Love, like a rain shower, awakens the sleeping seed within the soul and lures it to blossom.

People: We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Leader:   Love, like new fallen snow, inspires the delight of children, making snow angels, shivering with cold, wet joy.

People: We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Leader:   Love, like a hot shower after a long day’s work, cleanses us, reawakens us.

People: We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Leader:   Love, like little drops, drips from fingertips to forehead

Through baptism, the family of faith always makes room for one more.   Sing chorus.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                         #173

                 “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”   Tune: Dix

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

                            THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                               #334

                                        “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”

 

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

God in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into Jesus’ Name keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirt lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                     #895

 

               READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                           Chancel Choir

                  “Here Is Water, Lord”   Arr. Joseph M. Martin

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE LESSON                                                             N.T. pg. 34

                                               Mark 1:4-11

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

                                           “God’s Beloved”

 

                              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)

Sovereign God, we have signed on to be your people, so we bring gifts that represent our best, that you might bless them and multiply their effectiveness among us and in global ministries in Christ’s name.  We thank you for times of renewal and blessing, which equip us to give ourselves more fully in the tasks you set before us.  Amen.

 

                              THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                               #252

                                “When Jesus Came to Jordan”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING

 

*POSTLUDE

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

                                            Tree of Kindness

 

Has someone done something special for you?  Have you done something special for someone else?  Let’s share these acts of kindness by filling out a card and hanging it on our tree.  Please do not include any names. This will allow all of us to enjoy each others’ good fortunes.  It may even entice us to do something nice for someone else.          Church & Society Committee

           

 

We are always looking for a few more good voices.  Some of the members of the Chancel Choir leave for a time during the winter.  Perhaps, you have wanted to sing but only can for a “season.”  This is the time to join us.  Practice is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.                                                

Walt Stump, Chancel Choir Director 

 

 

Reminder Next Sunday, January 19

Acolytes: Hailey Amlott and Janie Silvers

Greeters/Ushers 8:30- Ken and Pam Ruppert

Greeters 11:00: Cliff, Chris and Katie Redes

Ushers 11:00: Jeff and Laura Marion, Kevin Bruner

Nursery: Jim and Lisa Weaver

Sermontime: Bill and Sue Allen

Coffee Hour: Church and Society

 

 

 

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, January 12,  First Sunday after Epiphany

8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service

9:30 am - Church School for all ages

11:00 am - Celebration Worship Service

11:00 am - Student Bible Class

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each worship service

4:00-6:30 pm - JD’s meet at the Redes’ home

5:00 pm - Senior High Youth at home of Emily Campbell

Monday, January 13

6:00 pm - FIA Group

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts 

7:00 pm - Grand Sweep Bible Study

Tuesday, January 14

11:30 am - Dorcas Circle Lunch at Kodiak’s

7:00 pm - Administrative Council

Wednesday, January 15

1:30 pm - Grand Sweep Bible Study

6:00 pm - Staff/Parish Relations

6:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice

7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, January 16

7:00 am - Promise Keepers

7:00 pm - Scout Roundtable

7:00 pm - Worship and Music

Friday, January 17

Jackson Ski Group Overnight

Saturday, January 18

6:30 - 8:30 pm - Church Game Night

Sunday, January 19, Second Sunday after Epiphany

Human Relations Day

8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service

9:30 am - Church School for all ages

11:00 am - Celebration Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each worship service

 

 

                           For Changes in Activities for the Week

                         Info Source 775-4636 - Message # 3152

 

 

 

The Staff/Parish Relations Committee is currently seeking a qualified person for the position of Church Treasurer.  Both an application and the job description are available in the church office.

 

 

Thanks for sending all the wonderful cards of encouragement, prayer and love.  Mail time was the highlight for Bruce’s day, and we appreciated hearing from so many dear friends.  Bruce will continue to have therapy here in Cadillac and we are happy to be back home. Most sincerely,

Bruce and Waive McDonald

 

Still looking for two prize winners!!  If you enjoyed a piece of the King’s Cake last Sunday during the Coffee Hour following the 11:00 worship and found/ate an almond in it, please come and claim your prize.  Two prizes remain; see Judy after worship.

 

 

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 of loved one, in honor of a special occasion or to the Glory of God.  The cost is still $15.  Sign-up now.  After use on the Chancel on Sunday, the flowers are available for your enjoyment.

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists:  8:30 - Lynn Cummings

              11:00 - Andrea Hillard

Pianist/Organist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes:  Erika Olson and McKenzie Coy

Greeters/Ushers 8:30- Peggy Kirvan and Dee Piltz

Greeters 11:00: Virginia Major

Ushers 11:00: Hazel Jarvis, Jane Wightman, Dick & Carol Jones

Nursery: Jon and Wendy Fulton

Sermontime: Debbie and Alison Ostema

Coffee Hour: Evangelism Committee

 

 

Next Saturday, January 18, from 6:30 - 8:30, a Game Night will be held in the Fellowship Hall.  Bring your favorite game and a snack or finger food to share.  We hope to have games for all ages.  Invite your friends, turn off the TV and come enjoy the fellowship of your church family.

           

 

Beginning the week of January 26th a new Bible Study is being offered: The Early Church: From Christ to Constantine - The Trial and Testimony of The Early Church.  This new study will look at the trials and triumphs of the early church in its first three centuries.  While this study is a follow-up study to the just completed Grand Sweep, it is open and accessible to all who are interested in attending.  The groups will meet on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Corbin Room. If you have questions you may contact Pastor Ostema.

 

The Vision Team invites you to an Information & Planning Session Tuesday, January 28, from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  This session is intended for all members of the congregation (especially Chairs and members of committees and leaders of the various group’s in the life of the church)  interested in hearing more about our Vision, Mission and the Process that we have outlined for bridging the gap between where we are today as a Church and where we want to be in three to five years.  Mark your calendar; come, participate in this very special evening.  Refreshments will be served.                     Your Vision Team

 

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 25th, 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!

 

Gary and Alice Silvers