United
775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
September 21, 2003
Fifteenth 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
Leader: The
first shall be last.
People: We
come to worship as we are.
Leader: The
last shall be first.
People: We
come with confidence.
Leader: The
first shall be last.
People: We
come with questions.
Leader: The
last shall be first.
People: We
come burdened by failure.
Leader: The
first shall be last.
People: We
come celebrating success.
Leader: The
last shall be first.
People: We
come fearful of the future.
Leader: The
first shall be last
and
the last shall be first
and a
little child shall lead them.
*HYMN OF PRAISE #98
“To God Be the Glory”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING
PRAYER HYMN #358
“Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”
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
Forgive us, God, for our complacent attitudes and
self-serving comforts. We do not relish
the thought of sacrificing for some larger good we cannot see, for people with
whom we find it difficult to identify.
We compare ourselves favorably against many who seem less attuned to
your purposes than we, forgetting that our true standard is Christ Jesus. We ask that you remove from us all
bitterness, envy and anger that stands in the way of your reign. May all we ask of you be for the common good
of all your children. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
#895
READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE LESSON N.T.
pg. 45
Mark 9:30-37
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“It Takes a Child to Build a Church”
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)
We offer sacrifices of joy and thanksgiving, for you,
God, have blessed us in mercy and wisdom, opening us to reason, gentleness and
purposeful service. May our works for
you bear good fruit and these offerings help to accomplish the tasks for which
you have called us. Amen.
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #2149
“Living for Jesus”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
Country Store Work Bee: Come on October 4 and/or October 18 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
(You may come anytime during these hours) to Tonja Hinkston’s home for a Work
Bee. Items needed include
quart/pint mason jars, ziplock sandwich bags, baby food jars, fabric, mason jar
lids and LOTS of baskets. A box will be
in the Narthex. Thanks for your help and donations!!
Often when the church has a funeral luncheon or other
function, we are left with many extra serving dishes and pans. If some of yours are missing, please check in
the kitchen.
Reminder Next Sunday, September 28
Acolytes: Jacob Perrin and Jessie Farmer
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Pat and Donna McCormick
Greeters 11:00: Bill and Joan Irvine
Head Usher: Kevin Bruner
Ushers: Barb Wild, Helen Quinn, Julia Perrin, Bill
George,
Robert Huff and Patricia Bruner
Nursery: Jon and Wendy Fulton
Sermontime: Clara Handy
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, September 21, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 am -
Sunday Worship Service
9:30 am -
11:00 am - Sunday
Worship Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service
12:15 -
Orientation for 40 Days of Purpose Home Hosts
5:00 pm - JD’s
meet at home of Paul Wightman
Monday, September 22
7:00 pm - Boy
Scouts
7:00 pm-
Orientation for 40 Days of Purpose Home Hosts
Tuesday, September 23
6:30 pm -
Leadership Development Committee
Wednesday, September 24
11:00 am -
Friendship Chain Program and Lunch
5:30 pm - 7:30
pm - Living with Grief
6:30 pm -
Staff Parish Relations Committee
7:30 pm -
Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, September 25
7:00 am -
Promise Keepers
9:30 - 2:30 pm
- United Methodist Women Workshop
6:00 pm -
United Methodist Men Potluck and Program
Friday, September 26
6:00 pm -
Wedding Rehearsal
Saturday, September 27
1:00 pm - Wedding
Foster and Bajtka
Sunday, September 28, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Third Grade Students Receive Bibles / Sacrament of
Baptism
8:30 am -
Sunday Worship Service
9:30 am -
9:30 am -
11:00 am -
Sunday Worship Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows both services
2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Hay Ride at White Pine Stables
5:00 - 7:00 pm
- Senior High Youth Group Meets
For Changes in Activities for the Week
Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152
Junior Disciples will meet this evening from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. at the home of Paul
Wightman, 5965 East 26 Road, Cadillac.
If you need directions call Jane at 779-0380. Be thinking about what it means to be a
disciple of Jesus.
Methodist Men
will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00
p.m. in the
Love INC. September Prayer Requests: Æ Ex-convicts who need employment Æ People living in sub-standard housing with
high energy bills Æ A gentleman
(double amputee) needs a van to continue to function.
The Bell Choir will resume practice on Sunday,
September 28 at 9:30 a.m. in the Choir Room.
All are welcome to join the Bell Choir; there are no auditions. Come and see what it’s all about.
Dave Bassett, Chaplain at
Today’s
Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgist: 8:30 - Kari Elenbaas
11:00
- Jane Wightman
Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt
Acolytes: Mckenzie Coy and Jenny McKibben
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Don and Pat Lakin
Greeters 11:00: Kevin and Patricia Bruner
Head Usher: Kevin Bruner
Ushers:
Justin Bruner, Patricia Bruner, Harold Gekeler,
Richard Onan, Eben Smith
Nursery: Jim and Lisa Weaver
Sermontime: Scott and Lisa Kassuba
Coffee Hour: Church and Society Committee
Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented in loving memory of Mona and Bruce Wells
from the family.
Today is a special day in the history of our
congregation. It was on September 21, 1873 that the first Methodist
worship service was held in
v Pray for all the preparations and logistics for the Rally including our Team’s preparation for the event.
v Pray that the Rally will be one of God’s catalysts that will ignite enthusiasm, participation and commitment during the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign.
But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever,
the purposes of His heart through all generations. Psalm 33:11 (niv)
The Education Committee invites
everyone
to a “Fall Hayride”
We will meet at the White Pine Stables
located at 9754 South 33 Road
across from
Date: Sunday, September 28
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00
Cider and donuts will be provided.
Please fill out the RSVP below and
place it in the offering plate or return to the church office.
Hay Ride R.S.V.P.
_____ Yes, we are planning to
attend.
_____ Number of people
Name ___________________________________________