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October 26, 2003
Twentieth 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: We are
here because we have heard the call of Jesus in our lives.
People: We are here to challenge and support one another to rise up and follow.
Leader: We
are here because we want to be God’s people.
People: We want to
learn more about what it means to be the people of God.
Leader: We
come, seeking to be moved, challenged and made
whole
by the Spirit of the living God.
All: Let
us open our hearts to the moving of the Spirit
and prepare to leave this place as true disciples of Christ.
*HYMN OF PRAISE #185
“When Morning Gilds the Skies”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING
PRAYER HYMN #2167
“More Like You”
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
O God, we realize you do not call us to be successful
in the marketplace; you call us to be faithful as disciples of Jesus. You do not call us to achievement in work but
to responsible living. You do not call
us to make a great fortune, but to labor for your reign. Guide us into greater understanding of your
priorities and purposes for our lives.
Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT
INVITATION TO BAPTISM #2252
“Come, Be Baptized”
The Chancel Choir will sing the verses;
please join in on the chorus.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM #39
Madison Marie Kovach
daughter of Kevin and Michelle Kovach
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“All That I Am”
Arr. William Himes
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“Created to Become Like Christ”
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)
With joyous praise, we dedicate this offering
acknowledging our responsibility as disciples to share your word and love all
your people. In gratitude for the gospel
of salvation, we pledge our first loyalty and highest faithfulness as disciples
of Jesus Christ. Thank you for the
wisdom and insight we have received.
Help us now to live according to the best we know, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #415
“Take Up Thy Cross”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
Reminder Next Sunday, November 2
Acolytes: Jenny McKibben and Jessica Weaver
Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green
Sermontime: Jerri Hubbell
Coffee Hour: Worship and Music
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 26, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 am - Sunday Worship Service
9:30 am - Church School for all
ages
9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice
9:30 am - Welcome Session in
Pastor’s Study
11:00 am - Sunday Worship Service / Sacrament of Baptism
11:00 am - Students Learning to Use my Bible Class
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows both services
5:00 - 6:30 pm - Junior
Disciples meet at church
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Senior High Youth Group meets
Monday, October 27
9:30 - 11:00 am - Philharmonic
Practice in Corbin Room
1:00 pm - Quilt Tying in
Fellowship Hall - Help Wanted!!!!
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts
Tuesday, October 28
6:30 pm - Membership Committee
7:00 pm - Leadership Development
Wednesday, October 29
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Living with
Grief Program
6:30 pm - Youth Mentoring Group
7:00 pm - Parsonage Committee
meets at the Parsonage
7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, October 30
7:00 am - Promise Keepers
Friday, October 31 ***Set up for Holiday Bazaar***
1:00 pm - Dorcas Circle to meet
at church
Saturday, November 1 *** Church Holiday Bazaar ***
7:30 pm - Marilyn Ham Concert - Christian Reformed Church
Sunday, November 2, All Saint’s Sunday
Holy Communion at both services
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
First Sunday offerings of “Loose Plate” and staple
Food and Paper Products for local pantries.
For Changes in Activities for the Week
Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152
Pastor Dale will hold a “Welcome Session” for anyone interested
in learning more about the United Methodist Church. This informal meeting will take place this
morning at 9:30 a.m. between worship services in Pastor’s Study.
Cadillac High School Vocal Music Department presents “Fiddler on the
Roof” November 6, 7, and 8. Tickets
are $7.00. See the poster on bulletin
board across from the church office.
UMW Note -
We will be tying quilts on Monday, October 27 in Fellowship Hall at 1:00
pm. Help is always needed.
The Dorcas Circle will meet at the church on Friday, October 31
at 1:00 p.m.
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
at 11:00 a.m. on November 2.
The Junior Disciples are still taking orders for SUB
SANDWICHES. Order them today and
pick them up this Saturday at the Bazaar or next Sunday at church.
Help the Junior Disciples spread Christmas cheer and
the love of Christ to children ages 2-14 around the world. We are in need of the following items to fill
shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child: Small toys: cars, balls, dolls, yo yo’s, slinkys,
small stuffed animals, hard candy, School supplies: pens, pencils, sharpeners,
crayons, markers, small coloring books, pads of paper, Hygiene items:
toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, wash-cloths, hair accessories. Please bring your donations to church by
November 9. Thank you.
The Church and Society Committee is hosting a
program on November 3 at 7:30 p.m.. A
special presentation by Diane Dykstra of the
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 Sundays at 11 am- noon &
6:30-7:30 pm. The small group videos
will be broadcast Monday-Saturday 6:30-7:00 pm.
Today’s
Worship Ministry . . .
Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt
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
Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented to the glory of God and in honor of the
birthday of Laurie Kinney from Dan, Grant and Brandon Kinney.
Prayers and Squares Prayer Quilt Ministry: Today
we have the opportunity to pray for Max Gladding. You are invited to come and tie a knot and
offer a prayer for Max. Next Sunday, we will
have quilts for Gerald Linn and Hattie Coffell.
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: DISCIPLESHIP
v Pray that participants in the 40
Days Campaign and our congregation will have a renewed desire to pursue
spiritual habits in their lives that they might grow in spiritual maturity and
godly character.
v Pray for the personal desire of each
person to grow in the knowledge of God through His word.
“And
this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and
depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be
pure and blameless until the day of Christ.”
Philippians 1:9-11 (niv)