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October 19, 2003
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
CALL TO WORSHIP
I arrive
breathless and jangled
all helter-skelter.
Greeting, greeted and ushered
I drop gracelessly,
into the pew.
A prayer comes to mind:
I made it!
Thank God, I’m not late.
Too, too aware, that only my body is present,
I struggle to get-it-together,
to move
from world
. .
. to Worship
Breath gasped and sighed then a familiar face
two rows ahead and to the left
(smile and nod)
and another and another
focus on sanctuary . . . bodies . . . faces
subtle barrage of the familiar . . .
The Body.
Known people
in place
belonging one to another
at peace in the bosom of family.
Spirit without becomes Spirit within.
Another prayer:
Once again, O God, you come to me through others.
Thank you.
*HYMNS OF PRAISE
“I Sing Praises to Your Name” #2037
“Give Thanks”
#2036
“Father, I Adore You”
#2038
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING
PRAYER HYMN #2224
“Make Us One”
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
Loving God, who has included all persons in your
invitation to new life through your Son, Jesus: Increase our love which we
express through Christian fellowship and witness. Bind us together in true love and
appreciation for one another that we may each contribute to a growing faith in
all who join our fellowship. We pray
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
#895
THE
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“Family of Faith”
Arr. Valerie MacKenzie
Abounding in hope, rooted in love, assured by
the gifts of God’s marvelous grace, believing in One that was sent from above,
we stand as a family of faith
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“Formed for God’s Family”
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)
Loving God, may our sense of belonging within a
community of faith nurture the longing to be your faithful servants. Teach us to build a partnership with your
Spirit that advances the ways of generosity and grace. Accept our giving and receive our gifts. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #408
“The Gift of Love”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
Pastor Dale will hold a “Welcome Session” for
anyone interested in learning more about the United Methodist Church. This informal meeting will take place next Sunday,
October 26 at 9:30 a.m. between worship services in Pastor’s study.
Methodist Men
will meet Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 p.m. at church for our “outstanding”
potluck and program. Ron Foster and
Jerry Seward will be hosts. All men are
invited and welcomed.
Goodwill Industries is seeking help and donations for a much needed transition home in
Cadillac. They hope to have the
residence on Stimson Street ready by November 2003. See the list of items and help needed on the
Bulletin Board outside the Church Office or talk with Pastor Dale.
Reminder Next Sunday, October 26
Acolytes: Seth Myers and Nick Myers
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Pete and Mary Buehler
Greeters 11:00: Joe and Doris Brenneman
Head Usher: Gloria Fountain
Ushers: Randy and Deb Myers, Clark and Helen Sill,
Jim
and Shirley Petersen
Nursery :Laura George and Alison Ostema
Sermontime: Steve and Lisa Myers
Coffee Hour: Membership 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, October 19, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows both services
Monday, October 20
***Newsletter Deadline***
7:00 pm - Boy
Scouts
Tuesday, October 21
7:00 pm -
Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, October 22
11:00 am - Friendship Chain
5:30 pm - 7:30
pm - Living with Grief Program
Thursday, October 23
7:00 am -
Promise Keepers
9:30 am -
Tentative UMW Workshop
6:00 pm -
United Methodist Men
Saturday, October 25
8:00 am - 1:00
pm - Boy Scout Leader Training
Sunday, October 26, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 am -
Sunday Worship Service
9:30 am -
9:30 am -
9:30 am -
Welcome Session in Pastor’s Study
11:00 am - Sunday Worship Service
11:00 am - Student Learning to Use my Bible Class
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows both services
5:00 - 6:30 pm
- Junior Disciples
5:00 - 7:00 pm
- Senior High Youth Group
For Changes in Activities for the Week
Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152
On Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m., Marilyn Ham,
a noted pianist, recording artist and arranger, will be in concert at
the Cadillac Christian Reformed Church - 1110 East Division. Refreshments will be served and a Love Offering
will be taken. All are invited to
attend; invite your family and friends to come.
Marilyn will also be sharing in our worship on
November 2.
The JD’s are taking orders for SUB SANDWICHES
which will be ready for pickup Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November
2. See Becky Dorrell, Jane Wightman or a
JD after Worship.
Also, the JD’s are now accepting your donations for
Operation Christmas Child; shoe
boxes will be filled & shipped to
children around the world. Please bring
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, school supplies, hard candy, gum,
socks, hygiene items such as toothbrushes, soap, combs. Place items in the box in the fellowship
hall.
On October 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cadillac Christian
Reformed Church, Love INC will host Steve Reid who has been doing drama for the
past 25 years. Steve will present “Thru
the Eyes of Peter” as a fund raiser for Love INC. There is no charge for
admission but a Love offering will be taken. There will also be several special
musical performances. All are welcome.
The 40 Days of Purpose Spiritual Life Campaign
will be broadcast on the local cable Channel 2 October 12 - November 22. Daily devotions from the Purpose Driven
Life are aired at 6:30-6:45 am and 10:15-10:30 pm. Sermons will air Sunday at 11 am- noon &
6:30-7:30 pm. The small group videos
will be broadcast Monday-Saturday 6:30-7:00 pm.
Counselor Training will be held October 27, 30, November 3, 6 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at
the First Church of the Nazarene for peer counselors interested in working with
women in unplanned pregnancies. If you
are interested, call LuAnn Graf at 775-1545.
Hospice of Michigan is seeking volunteers in our area to provide companionship, grief
support and fund raising. Training is
October 27 - 29 at the Cadillac office.
Call Cindy at 779-9570.
Noon - 5:45 p.m. •
Today’s
Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgist: 8:30 -
11:00
- Jackie Soltman
Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt
Acolytes: Ethan Hinkston and Jacob Perrin
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Peggy Kirvan and Cathy Lilly
Greeters 11:00: Matt and Sue Bendelow
Head Usher: Gloria Fountain
Ushers:
Ethel Foster, Dale and Ona Greenman,
Barb Wild
Mike
and Lynda Coy
Nursery: Doug and Amy Gullekson
Sermontime: Joyce Cinco
Coffee Hour: Missions Committee
Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented in celebration of the birthday of Laurie
Olson.
Prayers and Squares Prayer Quilt Ministry: Today
we have the opportunity to pray for and tie a quilt for Marvel Gekeler. You are invited to come and tie a knot and
offer a prayer for Marvel.
Next Sunday, we will have quilts for Gerald Linn and
Max Gladding. This is an important
ministry in our congregation as we minister to each other through prayer. Come and share.
40
Days of Purpose Prayer Focus: FELLOWSHIP
˜ Pray that
the 40 Days of Purpose Spiritual Life Campaign will encourage many to
become committed to Christ and to take steps of membership to become part of
our church family.
˜ Pray for
unity and harmony in the new small groups and Sunday School classes.
˜ Pray that
those who visit our church will be warmly welcomed and want to return and get connected
into long- lasting relationships within this fellowship.
“You are members of God’s very own family…and
you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” Ephesians
2:19 (lb)