United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475

December 14, 2003

Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

PRE-SERVICE MUSIC Shirley Petersen and Ron Kendzierski

PRELUDE

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY

FOR JANUARY, CHRISTMAS EVE,

NURSERY AND SERMONTIME VOLUNTEERS

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Rejoice with song, all people, for God’s singing fills the heavens and earth!

People: Let it be know in all the nations, God is our strength and song and salvation!

Leader: God gathers us together for joy on this third Sunday in Advent, to renew us in love. Let us rejoice with God in song!

*HYMN OF PRAISE #203

“Hail to the Lord’s Anointed”

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

MINISTRY OF THE BELLS Bell Choir

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH CANDLE OF JOY

Don and Marie Rennie

PRAYER

Dear God,

In the height of our Advent walk,

grant us the courage to experience joy.

Joy in the face of apathy,

Joy in the face of sorrow,

Joy in the face of uncertainty.

Amen.

THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

PRAYER HYMN #211

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Vs. 1 and 2

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 OF CONFESSION

O God, where is the stillness and the silent night? We long to be ready for your coming, but we are pinched by time, badgered by ads, hounded by guilt. As the nights grow longer, our patience grows shorter. Teach us, holy God, the way to wait. Ready our hearts to receive you. Still our anxious worry, and let us see clearly what can be accomplished in the precious minutes that are really a gift from you. Hover near us and speak of eternal hope, a lasting peace and a deep joy. Amen.

WORDS OF PROMISE

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER #895

REPRISE #211

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Vs. 3 and 4

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel Choir

“Comfort Ye” Arr. Michael Barrett

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

SCRIPTURE LESSON NT p. 198

Philippians 4:4-8

MESSAGE Pastor Dale Ostema

“Don’t Worry, Be . . . ”

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

OFFERTORY INVITATION

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

OFFERTORY Shirley Petersen and Ron Kendierzski

“Do You Hear the Christmas Bells”

Arr. Shirley Petersen

ADVENT DOXOLOGY Tune: Old 100^th

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)

Holy One of Israel, Christ of the church, we gather here as sons and daughters of the faithful, to make our deeds known in the community where we live, and to declare that your name is supreme. We depart to take our cup of joy to share with others, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

*HYMN OF DEDICATION On insert

“O Thou Joyful, O Thou Wonderful”

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING

*POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand.

American Red Cross Blood Drives

Monday, December 15 - 1:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, December 16 - 11:00 - 4:45 p.m.

Temple Hill Baptist Church • 1601 West Division • Cadillac

Reminder Next Sunday, December 21

Acolytes: Ethan Hinkston and Jenny McKibben

Nursery: Jack and Sue Simcock

Sermontime: Bill and Sue Allen

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Dave and Sally Bassett

Greeters 11:00 - Gale and Charlotte Butterfield

Ushers 11:00 - Gary and Karen Elenbaas,

Jeff and Laura Marion, Terry and Barb Tatarchuk

Coffee Hour: Education Committee

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, December 14, Third Sunday of Advent

8:30 am - Sunday Worship Service

9:30 am - Church School all ages

9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

Parish Nurse Clinic between Worship Services

11:00 am - Sunday Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

4:00 - 6:00 pm - Caroling Party

4:00 - 6:00 pm - Junior Disciples Meet

5:00 - 7:00 pm - Senior High Youth Christmas Party

Monday, December 15 ***Newsletter Deadline***

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, December 16

7:00 pm - Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, December 17

11:00 am - Friendship Chain

7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice and Gathering

Thursday, December 18

7:00 am - Promise Keepers

Noon - Susannah Wesley Circle at Hazel Jarvis’ home

6:00 pm - United Methodist Men

7:00 pm - Jack Boyd in sanctuary

7:00 pm - Naomi Circle

Friday, December 19

9:00 am -2:00 pm - Health Department in Fellowship Hall

Saturday, December 20

1:00 - 3:00 pm - Christmas Program Practice

Sunday, December 21, Fourth Sunday of Advent

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 & Christmas Program

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

The Chancel Choir Christmas Gathering and Practice will be on Wednesday -- Gather at 7:30 with practice at 8:15 p.m..

For Changes in Activities for the Week

Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

The United Methodist Women will have a selection of gifts and knives available for sale following the 11:00 a.m. worship today. Pick up those last minute gifts and stocking stuffers.

The Methodist Men will be holding their annual Christmas meeting on Thursday, December 18, in the Fellowship Hall. This is “spouse/friend” night, so do your best. Following our traditional potluck at 6:00 p.m., we will either play board games or have other activities selected by our hosts, Dave Fuller and Tom Dean.

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.

Center Lake Bible Camp presents the 5^th Annual “Follow the Star” live nativity program on December 14. The approximate length of the program is 30 minutes and starts on the quarter of the hour (example 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, etc.) This is an outdoor presentation that requires walking. However, 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 call 231-829-3441or log on to www.centerlake.org.

Christmas Program Practice will be held this Saturday, December 20^th from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Please plan to attend.

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 am - Ruth Peterson

11:00 am - Jeff Hinkston

Organist / Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes: Jessica Weaver and Hannah Amlott

Greeters/Ushers: 8:30 - Matt and Sue Bendelow

Greeters: 11:00 - Ann Fackler and Helen Vivian

Ushers: 11:00 - Kevin Bruner, Bill George, Dee Piltz,

Hazel Jarvis, Peggy Kirvan, Jane Wightman

Nursery: Marian Fuller

Sermontime: Clara Handy

Coffee Hour: Friendship One

The flowers on the Lord’s Table today are presented in honor of the 25^th wedding anniversary on December 16 of Dan and Laurie Kinney.

You still have an opportunity to make your Commitment to Christ and the Church for 2004. Commitment cards are located in the pew pockets. They can be filled out and placed in the offering plates. Your commitment and generous response will make a difference as we share together in mission and ministry. Thank you!

Come Caroling and Enjoy a Soup Supper

TODAY 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 have a Soup Supper, soup, breads and desserts, following the Caroling. Invite your friends & family. 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.

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