United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street    Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362    Fax 775-6475

 

August 17, 2003  • Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

PRELUDE

 

A TIME OF SINGING

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST                                                 

                                                                                                                 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

One:     It is God who draws us here.

All:      A yearning to praise

One:     That which is bigger than us.

All:      A desire to give thanks

One:     For the bountiful gifts of life.

All:      It is God who draws us here

One:     For comfort in a bruising world,

All:      To challenge our half_hearted efforts.

One:     It is God who draws us here

All:      To sing and pray, to experience the risen Christ.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                           #98

“To God Be the Glory”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

 

PRAYER HYMNS

O Lord, You’re Beautiful”   #2064

“More Precious Than Silver”   #2065

 

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.

INVOCATION   (In Unison)

 

You are great in every way, O God, and greatly to be praised. Your mighty power and generosity are unfathomable for mere humans to understand. Even so, we know that you are present at all times and in all places. We dare to ask for whatever power we may need to live the best lives that may glorify you. In Jesus’ name.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE             

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                     #895

 

READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC

 

Julia Perrin - vocal, Ron Kundzierski - violin

Virginia Pulford - piano

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE LESSONS

           

Matthew   6:25-34      1 Timothy 6:6-10

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

 

 “Having Everything You Need”

 

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)

Cheerfully and joyously, we lift up these offerings to you, O Lord. You have poured out your generosity upon us without restraint. You not only have given us life but also have given us Christ our Savior whose way leads to eternal life. Thank you, blessed Lord, for your love, for the gift of inner peace and for the availability of your constant guidance. Thank you for our being able to make a difference in the church and in the world by the offering of our time, talent, gifts and service.  Amen.

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                             #2173

“Shine, Jesus Shine”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING  

 

*POSTLUDE

 

 

*All who are able, please stand.

                                                                                                                                                           

 

The United Methodist Women are collecting socks for the Underwear Pantry at Zion Lutheran Church.  Socks for men, women and children are needed.  A “sock” for your donations is available in the church narthex.

 

 

The 9th Annual Charity Auction at Northern Michigan Christian School will take place Saturday,  August 23.  Over 300 items will be auctioned off.

 

 

Reminder Next Sunday, August 24

Acolytes: Open

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Betty and Karen Klinker

Greeter 10:00: United Methodist Women

Head Usher: United Methodist Women

Ushers: Bill and Sue Allen, Inga and Garrick Fuller,

            Judy Murdoch, and Hazel Jarvis

Nursery: Kevin and Patricia Bruner

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Simcock Family

 

 

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, August 17, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

  8:30 am - Sunday Worship

10:00 am - Sunday Worship

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

 

Monday, August 18

6:30 pm - Memorial Committee

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, August 19

7:00 pm - Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, August 20

***Newsletter Deadline***

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

Thursday, August 21

9:30 am - Susannah Wesley Circle Breakfast at Bob Evans

9:30 am - Naomi Circle at the Hillcrest

5:30 - 7:00 pm - Hospice Butterfly Release

7:00 pm - Worship and Music Committee

 

Sunday, August 24, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

United Methodist Women Sunday

  8:30 am - Sunday Worship

10:00 am - Sunday Worship

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

2:00 - 4:00 pm - 50th Wedding Anniversary Reception for

                          Don and Marie Rennie in Fellowship Hall

7:00 pm - Annual Summer Hymn Sing - Prelude begins at 6:30

 

 

For Changes in Activities for the Week

Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

                                                                                                                       

 

 

Please share the enclosed flyer about the Hymn Sing as an invitation to a friend or neighbor.  We invite you to bring a dessert to share for our time of refreshment.  Thanks!!

 

 

The School Supply Pantry is an important mission for our church.  Each year school supplies are given to over 100 children.  This year because of the generosity of the Welcome Club our shelves were well stocked when we opened on August 6.  Thirty-four back packs, 100 pencils, over 12 scientific calculators and a wide-variety of school supplies were given out the first day.  We will be open on Wednesdays in the month of August.  If you would like to donate some supplies, please leave them at the Church Office or in the box in the narthex.  At this time we need large back packs, scientific calculators, pencil boxes, paperback dictionaries, primary writing tablets, colored construction paper, pencils, small pencil sharpeners, erasers, glue stick, and folders.  Any questions, please call Barb Tatarchuk.  Thanks!

 

 

Items are still needed for the Love, In The Name of Christ Final Summer Yard Sale.  It will be held August 29 & 30th in Tustin in the lot at the Covenant Presbyterian Church.  Call the Love, INC., office at 779-1888 or 877-633-0556 for drop off location or if you need items picked up.

 

 

Love, INC Prayer Requests

 

            ! A victim of sexual abuse

            ! The Reed City area as they lose so many jobs

! Praise for Love, Inc new office space.

 

 

Godstock 2003  The Marion United Methodist Church is hosting an area-wide youth outreach concert called Godstock 2003.  The concert features the band “Daniel’s Window” and guest speaker Terry Prisk, a well-known speaker/minister.  This event is being held on August 23, rain or shine, at the Marion Fairgrounds.  Admission is $5.00.  The grounds open at 4:00 pm; the concert begins at 6:00 pm.   If you would like to attend, please let your youth group leaders know.  Rides can be arranged if needed.

 

 

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 - Gary Box

            10:00 - Jane Wightman

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes: Erika Olson and Jacob Perrin                                                          

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Clara Handy

Greeter 10:00: Helen Vivian

Head Usher: Dave Fuller

Ushers: Harold Gekeler, Dale and Ona Greenman,

            Richard Onan, Bill and Joan Irvine

Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green

Sermontime: Joyce Cinco

Coffee Hour: Staff/Parish Relations Committee

 

 

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented in celebration of the 45th Wedding Anniversary of Ron and Ann Vaughan.

 

Flowers are also presented in honor of the birthday of Dan Kinney from his family, Laurie, Grant and Brandon.

 

 

Don and Marie Rennie will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on August 29.  We hope you will celebrate with them during the Coffee Hour after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, August 24.

 

 

40 Days of Purpose Prayer Focus

 

1.                  Pray that the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign will be a defining moment in the journey of our church.

2.   Pray that this spiritual growth Campaign will deepen our church’s faith and prayer life.

3.         Pray that our prayers will touch the fuse of God’s power and  we will see spectacular things happen during the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign.

“Whenever God determines to do a great work, God first sets his people to pray.” 

 

 

 

Summer Hymn Sing

August 24 at 7:00 p.m

 

A Special Prelude will begin at 6:30 p.m.

 

Dr. Glenn Verbrugge on the organ

Dr. Saundra Blanchard playing the piano

with Randy Myers leading lots of great singing

 

A time of refreshment will follow.

 

United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division

(just 2 blocks west of the U.S. 131 freeway at Exit 180)

 

All are invited to attend