United Methodist Church of Cadillac

                     1020 East Division Street, Cadillac, Michigan

                                    775-5362  •  Fax 775-6475

 

                                            January 19, 2003

                                Second Sunday after Epiphany

                                     Human Relations Sunday

                              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:                       God is calling.  Do you hear?

            You are being called by name, for a purpose.

People: God, you have searched us and know us.

            You discern our thoughts from far away.

Leader: Do not confuse the siren calls of the world for God’s call.  Do not confuse the values of this world for God’s values.  Come, let us worship together.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                           #61

                                “Come, Thou Almighty King”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

                            THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                #2071 & 2064

 

Jesus, name above all names, beautiful Savior, glorious Lord.  Emmanuel, God is with us, blessed Redeemer, living Word.

 

O Lord, you’re beautiful, your face is all I seek;  and when you eyes are on this child, your grace abounds to me.

 

O Lord, you’re wonderful, your touch is all I need; and when your hand is on this child, your healing I receive.

 

Jesus, name above all names, beautiful Savior, glorious Lord.  Emmanuel, God is with us, blessed Redeemer, living Word.

           

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

We have come together, listening God, because you have spoken your word of summons and welcome.  We are drawn irresistibly to the promise of your presence and by the persistence of your call.  Speak to your servants here in ways we can understand.  We want to hear the message you intend for us.  We want to listen, not because someone else needs to have it told to them, but because we ourselves are needy sinners. Your expectations of us are high and holy.  We tremble before you, eager for the heavens to be opened in our midst for our transformation.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                     #895

 

               READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                           Chancel Choir

                         “I Will Follow”   Arr. Douglas Wagner

              The choral anthem this morning is offered to the glory

                      of God and dedicated to the men and women

                        serving in the armed forces of our country

                                  during these precarious days.

                         The inspiring words of this anthem based

                         on the 23rd Psalm is our prayer for them.

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE LESSON                                                             N.T. pg. 92

                                              John 1:35-52

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

                                            “Come and See”

 

 

                              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)

We have heard you calling us, loving God, in the cries of your children —cries for bread, for justice, for relief.  We have seen you beckoning to us amid the corporate greed and social distortions of our day.  We want to help and we believe your church can be Christ’s healing presence.  Show us the way to be messengers of your gentle judgment and powerful good news.  May our offerings be used for the transformation of church and society, individuals and groups.  Amen.

 

                              THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                             #2130

                                            “The Summons”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING

 

*POSTLUDE

 

 

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

Mark your calendars for the Sleigh Ride on Sunday, February 2 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Meet at the White Pine Stables.  The cost is $3.00 per person.  See you there!

 

 

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 26

Acolytes: Kara Wilson and Erika Olson

Greeters/Ushers 8:30-

Greeters 11:00:

Head Usher:

Ushers 11:00: Becky Dorrell

Nursery: Jack and Sue Simcock

Sermontime: Katy Huckle

Coffee Hour: Missions 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                                                                       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 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

 

Monday, January 20

***Newsletter Deadline***

6:00 pm - FIA Group

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts 

7:00 pm - Grand Sweep Bible Study

Tuesday, January 21

7:00 pm - Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, January 22

11:00 am - Friendship Chain

1:30 pm - Grand Sweep Bible Study

6:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice

7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, January 23

7:00 am - Promise Keepers

6:00 pm - United Methodist Men

Friday, January 24

Monroe UMC Ski Group Overnight

Saturday, January 25

Monroe UMC Ski Group Overnight

Sunday, January 26, Third 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

Junior Disciples Meet

 

 

                           For Changes in Activities for the Week

                         Info Source 775-4636 - Message # 3152

 

 

Please mark your calendar now for the fabulous extravaganza, the annual Senior High Youth Group Dinner on February 22. Our theme this year is “Southwestern”, (not necessarily Mexican).  Be sure to wear your Stetson and cowboy boots.

 

 

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.

 

 

Cadillac Area O.A.S.I.S. & Family Resource Center is in need of the following: Cleaning supplies, Plastic to cover windows, also a television.  Your contribution can be dropped off at the office at 601 Chestnut Street.  For more information call the office at 775-7299.

 

Methodist Men will meet Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Corbin room.  Following our usual “outstanding” potluck, we will hear a program on the City of Cadillac’s latest project designed to improve the quality of life and provide a means for future development.  Larry Campbell, Cadillac Director of Utilities, will present a program on the “East Side Interceptor Sewer.”  Paul Helton and Ron Truax are hosts.  Please join us.

 

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists:  8:30 - Gary Box

              11:00 - Jerry Seward

Pianist/Organist: Ann Hunt

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

 

 

The flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are presented in loving memory of Clarence E. Sims from wife, Doris, and sister-in-law Lois Miller.

The additional flowers on the chancel are from the funeral service for John McClinchey

 

 

Beginning the week of January 26 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 groups 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 and 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 25, 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

 

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.