United Methodist Church of Cadillac

                     1020 East Division Street, Cadillac, Michigan

                                    775-5362  •  Fax 775-6475

 

                                            January 26, 2003

                                  Third 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:            The Voice calling long ago.

People:            The Voice calling today.

Leader:            The Voice compelling Jonah to go.

People:            The Voice compelling us to go.

Leader:            The Voice calling to Jonah compelling him to share

             the good news of God’s redemptive love.

People:            The Voice calling to us compelling us to share

            the good news of God’s redemptive love.

Leader:            With those who would be enemies.

People:            With those who would be enemies.

Leader:            The people of Nineveh, beloved of God.

People:            The people of Iraq, beloved of God.

Leader:            The Voice calling long ago.

People:            The Voice calling today.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                      #111

                                “How Can We Name a Love”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

                          THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                            #437

                                         “This Is My Song”

 

            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 await your message, God of all places and times.  Sometimes we do not like what we hear, but we know we need to listen.  Your message is inclusive and fair, while we like to make distinctions that favor us and our friends.  You call us out of our comfort zones to do new things and try better ways.  You direct us to reach out to people with whom we seem to have little in common.  Speak your truth to us in this service so we can carry it to the places where you want us to go, to the people you are eager to reach.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                 #895

 

            READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                        Chancel Choir

                     “Here Am I, Lord, Send Me”   Lani Smith

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE LESSON                                                       N.T. pg. 860

                                              Jonah 3:1-10

 

MESSAGE                                                               Pastor Dale Ostema

                                “A Whale of a Tale of Grace”

 

                             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 steadfast love, we pray that you will love the world through the moneys we dedicate today.  We pray that your work of transformation will be carried forward by our gifts.  As a church, we seek to follow where Jesus leads.  As individuals, we heed the call to discipleship.  Bless our efforts to fish for people—for their sakes, not our own.  Amen.

                            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                         #2175

                                       “Together We Serve”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING

 

*CHORAL RESPONSE                                                   Chancel Choir

                                      “Make Me a Servant”

 

*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!

The “Loose Plate” offering for next Sunday is designated for VIM (Volunteers In Mission) for the Bolivia trip taking place in May.  Funds are needed for construction materials, medicines and financial support for the Evangelical Methodist Church of Bolivia.

 

First Sunday donations of staple foods and paper products next week will be given to the King’s Storehouse Food Pantry at the First Baptist Church.

 

 

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.

 

 

Reminder Next Sunday, February 2

Nursery: Kristin Smith and Sarah Wightman

Sermontime: Joyce Cinco

 

 

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 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

3:30 - 5:00 pm - Junior Disciples Meeting

4:00 - 6:00 pm - Senior High Youth meet at church

Monday, January 27

6:00 pm - FIA Group

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts 

7:00 pm - Bible Study

Tuesday, January 28

7:00 - 9:30 pm - Visioning Meeting

Wednesday, January 29

1:30 pm - Bible Study

6:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice

7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, January 30

7:00 am - Promise Keepers

Sunday, February 2, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Holy Communion at both worship services

8:30 am - Contemporary Worship Service

9:30 am - Orientation for New Members

9:30 am - Church School for all ages

11:00 am - Celebration Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

2:00 - 4:00 pm - Sleigh Ride at White Pine Stables

 

 

                          For Changes in Activities for the Week

                         Info Source 775-4636 - Message # 3152

 

 

 

 

            Membership Orientation Time and Membership Classes.

 

Pastor Ostema will host an Orientation Session for those new to our congregation on Sunday morning, February 2 at 9:30 a.m.  If you are interested in learning more about the congregation and its ministry, please feel welcomed to attend. For those desiring to join the church as members in ministry, additional sessions will be held on Sundays, February 9, 16, and 23 at 9:30 a.m. A reception Sunday is tentatively planned for February 23 during  morning worship.

 

 

Wesley Fellowship will meet Thursday, February 6 at 6:00 pm for Potluck Dinner followed by a program.  Dr. Richard Westmaas will speak about the Eradication of Polio world-wide.  Bring a dish to pass and your own table service.

 

 

 

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

 

 

We would like to invite any people in the church that are single, divorced, widowed or never married to the United Singles Group that has been started at the South Community United Methodist Church.  The church is located at the corner of M-115 and 47 Road.  We meet on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. and also one Saturday a month for breakfast.  We also have other fun activities.  For more information call 775-3067, 743-2253 or 829-3455.

 

 

A Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center of Cadillac will be held Tuesday, February 11, 5-8 p.m. at St. Ann’s Church.  Cost is: Adults $6, Children 6-10 $3, Ages 5 and under are free.

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists:  8:30 - Ken Ruppert

              11:00 - Laurie Kinney

Pianist/Organist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes: Kara Wilson and Erika Olson

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Sue Smith

Ushers: Becky Dorrell, Harold Gekeler, Paul Helton, Hazel Jarvis

Nursery: Jack and Sue Simcock

Sermontime: Katy Huckle

Coffee Hour: Missions Committee

 

 

The flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are presented to the glory of God in celebration of the birthday of Donna Crance on January 27.

 

 

           

Beginning February 3rd a new Bible Study is being offered: The Early Church: From Christ to Constantine - The Trial and Testimony of The Early Church.  This study will look at the trials and triumphs of the early church in its first three centuries.  While this is a follow-up study to the just completed Grand Sweep, it is open and accessible to all who are interested.  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.  Come and participate in this very special evening.  Refreshments will be served.                               Your Vision Team

 

 

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 775-7299.

 

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.