United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

231 · 775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

August 1, 2004

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

PRELUDE

 

INFORMAL TIME OF HYMN SINGING

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST                             by the Acolytes

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR SEPTEMBER                                            

 

    *CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Jesus has sown the Word of God’s kingdom in the world.

People: We have heard your Word, Sower of Truth.

Let it grow in our hearts.

Leader: Many who hear the Word never bear fruit.

People: Heavenly Sower, let us go beyond hearing. 

Give us understanding, depth and single-mindedness,

so that our lives bear the fruit that gives you joy.

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                         #89

            “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

 

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                                                                #884

 

*GLORIA PATRI                                                                                  #70

 

     *SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                                 #472

            “Near to the Heart of God”

 

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND WORDS OF PROMISE

Loving God, Sower and Reaper of amazing grace, we admit to you that we are like stony fields, capable of growing goodness and sharing it around but also prone to allow goodness to wither and weeds to flourish.  Your mercy has taken root in us but we do not share enough of it, your justice has inspired us but we have inadequately implemented it, your inclusive love has brought us together but we indulge the things that separate. 

 

Loving God, please open the furrows of our lives to receive again the seeds of your Gospel. Rain your mercy upon us, shine your warmth and light into every dark place and bring forth in us the harvest that in your glorious love you have purposed for us. Through Christ Jesus our Savior.  Amen!

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

CHILDREN’S TIME

 

SCRIPTURE READINGS                                                                          

            Psalm 78:1-4   ·   Matthew 13:1-17

 

MESSAGE                                                             Pastor Allen McCreedy

            “Anybody Listening?”

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION

 

PRESENTING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES TO GOD

 

PIANO OFFERTORY                                                                                

 

     *DOXOLOGY                                                                                  #94

Praise God, from whom all blessing flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below:  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts!

Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

 

    *PRAYER OF DEDICATION   (In unison)

Accept our offering of praise and our offering of ourselves, O God,. Along with our tithes and gifts toward our church’s mission.  You have given us life and guidance for living.  You have made us partakers of your own Spirit.  We rejoice in the opportunity to receive and share your Word.  May the ministry in which all of us have a share bear much fruit, bringing in an abundant harvest for your realms.  Amen.

 

  THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE                                                         

 

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                       #9 & 10

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

 

SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP

 

Communion will be served by intinction.

Please come by the center aisle and return by the side aisle.

 

PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE

 

    *CLOSING HYMN                                                                          #560

            “Help Us Accept Each Other”

           

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING

 

    *POSTLUDE

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

We so appreciate your generous donations of food for funeral luncheons or other functions, however, we find that there are many extra serving dishes and pans left in the church kitchen.  Please check in the kitchen for yours.

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, August 8

Acolytes:

Usher/Greeters 8:30

Greeters 10:00

Head Usher:

Ushers 10:00:

Nursery: Katie and Rachel Janway

Sermontime: Katy Huckle

Coffee Hour: Finance 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                                                                              Karen Klinker

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                                                          Darlene Ressler

First Sunday Nursery Care Giver - 10:00 a.m.                Dalene Wilkinson

Custodial Staff                                           Dee Piltz and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal                                                                         Paul Helton

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, August 1, Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Communion will be served

   8:30 am - Worship Service

 10:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each worship service

 

Monday, August 2

   7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, August 3

   7:15 am - Early Prayer Group in Wesley Room

   6:00 pm - Finance Picnic

Wednesday, August 4

   9:00 - 10:00 am - TOPS in Corbin Room

   9:30 - 2:30 pm - United Methodist Women Workshop

No Staff/Parish Relations Committee Meeting

Thursday, August 5

   7:30 am - Habitat for Humanity Board Meeting

Noon Prayer Group in Education Wing

   6:00 - 7:00 pm  - FIA Parents & Children in Education Wing

No Wesley Fellowship in August

 

Sunday, August, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Parish Nurse Clinic between services

   8:30 am - Worship Service

  10:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Time Fellowship follows each service

 

 

            For Changes in Activities for the Week

            Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

 

 

Please note that the church has a new email address.  We have changed our service provider. Our new address is umccadillac@sbcglobal.net

 

One of the real joys at Horizons Senior Adult Camp at Lake Louise, is the presence all week of the musical duo, “Living Truth2".  You can experience the music of Tammy and Elroy tonight at an outdoor concert at the Lake City Evangelical Presbyterian Church.  It starts at 6 o’clock.  The church is located at 5804 West Houghton Lake Road in Lake City.

Two Small Prayer Groups meet each week: Tuesday at 7:15 am  and noon Thursdays.  Join as your schedule allows.  See Bedonna Davis or Debbie Ostema with questions or prayer requests.

 

 

 

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is seeking a permanent substitute Nursery Care Giver for the first Sunday of each month.  This is a paid position.  Please contact Pastor Dale Ostema or Pat Schroeder if you have questions.

 

 

 

Wesley Fellowship will not be meeting in August.  However, mark your calendar now for Thursday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. for Potluck Supper and Program.  All are invited and welcomed.

 

 

 

American Red Cross

Cadillac Community Blood Drive

Monday, August 16 - 1 - 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17 - 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

St. Ann’s Church  ·  800 West 13th Street  ·  Cadillac

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 - Ken Ruppert

             10:00 - Garrick Fuller and

Pianist/Organist: Darlene Ressler

Acolyte:

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 -

Greeters 10:00 -

Ushers 10:00 -

Nursery: Lisa Weaver

Sermontime: Bill and Sue Allen

Coffee Hour: Trustees Committee

 

 

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented to the glory of God and in celebration of the 42nd Wedding Anniversary of Gary and Yvonne Bandelow.

 

 

This morning we will have the First Sunday of the Month “Loose Change” Offering which will go to .  Staple Food and Paper Product Donations will be given to the King’s Storehouse Pantry at the First Baptist Church.

 

 

Stella Van Dorn is now at Kent Community Long-Term Acute care as she is recovering from a recent automobile accident.  You may send her a card at Spectrum Health - Kent Community Campus · 750 Fuller NE · Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

           

 

            Sermontime for August

 

During our 10:00 worship service, we invite interested Kindergarten through 3rd graders to enjoy their own special time.  This month, we will be learning about “The Miracles of Jesus.”  If your child would like to be part of this program, just have them follow the rest of the children after Time With the Children.  The Sermontime leader will lead them to the fun.  After worship, you may pick your child up in the Kindergarten -1st Grade Sunday School classroom.