United Methodist Church of Cadillac

                     1020 East Division Street, Cadillac, Michigan

                                    775-5362  •  Fax 775-6475

                                           February 16, 2003

                                  Sixth 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

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:      Deep calls to deep.

People:      Beneath the stormy rapids of my days,

            there is God.

Leader:      Beneath the waves of demands and expectations, there is God.

People:      Beneath the surface of distractions and errands, there is God.

Leader:      A consistent wellspring,

People:      A nourishing river,

Leader:      God is always there.

People:      And God is here, hidden in our depths, full of promise.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                      #139

                            “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

                          THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                            #472

                                  “Near to the Heart of God”

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

Divine Companion, you meet us every day, in the ordinary moments of encounter, in the common hungers of life.  Yet, how often we miss you, failing to look deep enough, failing to stay long enough, failing to hear clear enough.  We confess to setting up narrow boundaries, maintaining established prejudices, refusing to shift perceptions and thus miss the new thing you are doing.  Send your living water to wear away our rock-like defenses.  Let our thirst for truth take us to the heart of God, to the healing river. In the name of Jesus.  Amen.

WORDS OF PROMISE

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                 #895

 

            READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                        Chancel Choir

                         “River in Judea”  -   Arr. John Leavitt

There is a river in Judea that I heard of long ago.

And it’s a singing, ringing river that my soul cries out to know.  Late at night I hear it singing then again when I wake at dawn.  And it fills me up with hope and goodwill, the will to go on . . .

When I’m weary and downhearted, how I long for the song it sings, for the calm within its gentle blue, the peace that it brings

There is a river in Judea that I heard of long ago . . .

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE LESSON                                                       O.T. pg. 336

                                             2 Kings 5:1-14

 

MESSAGE                                                               Pastor Dale Ostema

                                          “A True Miracle”

 

                             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)

God of all grace and goodness, throughout the ages you have looked after the needs of your children; we thank you for your mercy.  Bless the words we speak, that they may proclaim your greatness.  Look with favor on those acts we perform, that we may show others your tender love and healing touch.  Make us responsive to the high calling of Jesus, as we offer you gifts in his name.  Amen.

                            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                           #435

               “O God of Every Nation”   Alt Tune: Merle’s Tune

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING

 

*POSTLUDE

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

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.

 

Reminder Next Sunday, February 23

Acolytes: Jennifer Weaver and Hailey Amlott

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Sue Smith and Linda Lancaster

Greeters 11:00 - Jack and Sue Simcock and Family

Head Usher: Bill George

Ushers: Jeff & Tonja Hinkston, Jack Fitzgerald,

            Bill & Sue Allen, Judy Murdoch

Nursery: Betsy and Laura George

Sermontime: Lynda Coy

 

 

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 16, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service

9:30 am - Membership Class / Church School all ages

11:00 am - Celebration Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

Fremont UMC Youth Group Ski Trip overnight

Monday, February 17

6:00 pm - FIA Group

6:30 pm - Memorials Committee

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts / Bible Study

Tuesday, February 18

7:00 pm - Trustees

***Newsletter Deadline***

Wednesday, February 19

1:30 pm - Bible Study

6:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice

7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, February 20

7:00 am - Promise Keepers

9:00 am - Strong Families/Safe Children

9:30 am - Susannah Wesley Circle

7:00 pm - Naomi Circle

7:00 pm - Worship and Music

7:00 pm - Boy Scout Roundtable

Saturday, February 22

6:00 pm - Sr. High Youth Annual Gourmet Dinner

Sunday, February 23, Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service

9:30 am - Church School all ages / Membership Class

11:00 am - Celebration Worship Service

                New Members Reception

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

JD’s Ski Trip to Caberfae following lunch after 11:00 worship

 

 

                           For Changes in Activities for the Week

                         Info Source 775-4636 - Message # 3152

 

 

 

 

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.  We have some wonderful new music for the upcoming months.  Questions, call Tonja Hinkston, Bell Choir Director.

 

 

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.

 

 

Attention Naomi Circle Members

 

The February 20 meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Corbin Room at church as usual.  The Big Boy restaurant was booked with another group.  See you on Thursday!!

 

 

The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Temple Hill Baptist Church, West Division Street in Cadillac.

 

Monday, February 24 - 1:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

 Tuesday, February 25 - 11:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 11:00 - Jon Fulton

Pianist/Organist: Ann Hunt

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

Coffee Hour:  Open

At our recent Grand Traverse District Conference, Bob and Bev Campbell were honored during the Celebration of the Laity.  Each year local churches nominate persons for this annual recognition; we chose Bob and Bev.  Congratulations Bev and Bob!!

 

Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5.  With the coming of this season of renewal are many opportunities for spiritual growth.  A Lenten Study based on a book entitled, “The Sacred Romance - Drawing Closer to the Heart of God,” written by John Eldredge and Brent Curtis will be offered.  Sign-up for the study will begin next Sunday.  We hope to have at least seven different study times from which to choose.  The Evangelism Committee

 

The Prayer Tree for those serving in the military is available in Fellowship Hall for you to place a heart on it with the name and service of a member of the armed forces that you would like remembered in prayer during these precarious days.

 

 

 

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