United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475

May 2, 2004

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

PRELUDE

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST by the Acolytes

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR JUNE

*CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Sing out a song of joy;

All: Let the melody ring through the trees and bounce on the waves.

One: Sing for joy,

All: For Christ is risen,

One: Love is persistent,

All: Joy is contagious.

One: Sing your praise,

All: For the water that brings refreshment,

One: For the bread of new life,

All: For the cup of blessing.

One: Sing, all you family of God,

All: Sing with joy!

*HYMN OF PRAISE #303

“The Day of Resurrection”

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

PRAYER HYMN #707

“Hymn of Promise”

If you have a prayer joy or concern, you are invited to fill out a prayer card and hand it to the usher during the Prayer Hymn

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION & WORDS OF PROMISE

Dear God, we withdraw from change because change interrupts what we are used to. We wince at the uncertain. We hold back, troubled about where we will gain enough energy for the journey. Remind us that our strength comes from you, O God, who offers life-giving water from a life-giving stream. Remind us that you have a vison of a new earth. Through Christ. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel Choir

“Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him” with “Be Magnified”

Arr. Marty Parks

CHILDREN’S TIME

SCRIPTURE READING #259

Revelation 21:1-8

MESSAGE Pastor Dale Ostema

“Strength for Today: Bright Hope for Tomorrow”

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)

Thank you, gracious God, for making your home with us and claiming us as your own people. We dedicate ourselves and our gifts toward the new world you are creating among us – a world where peace emerges from mutual respect and honest encounters. May your love be reflected in our attitudes and actions when we are together and when we are scattered to serve. Amen.

*COMMUNION HYMN #617

“I Come with Joy” Vs. 1, 3 & 4

THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

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 #723

“Shall We Gather at the River” Vs. 1 & 4

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING

*POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand.

The greenhouse which supplies our wonderful poinsettias and Easter flowers is having a Plant Sale in our church lot. The first sale will be on Saturday, May 8 with hanging baskets, novelty gifts, potted plants and hearty annuals flats. Then on May 22, they will come with flats of annuals. All of these items will be reasonably priced. Our church will receive a percentage of sales from persons purchasing from our congregation.

The Northern Michigan Community Prayer Breakfast on Friday, May 7 beginning at 7:00 a.m. at the Timber Wolf Lake Camp. Tickets are $5.00 per person or $10 for a family. See Judy Coffey for your tickets today.

Reminder Next Sunday, May 9th

Acolytes: Jacob Perrin and Collin Christensen

Ushers/Greeters: Youth

Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green

Sermontime: Scott and Lisa Kassuba

Coffee Hour: Endowment 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 Open

Custodial Staff Dee Piltz and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal Paul Helton

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, May 2, Fourth Sunday of Easter

Holy Communion at both services

8:30 am - Worship Service

9:30 am - Church School all ages

9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each worship service

Monday, May 3

9:30 am - United Methodist Women Executive Board

7:00 pm - Scout Dedication of new building / Court of Honor

7:30 pm - Church and Society Committee

Tuesday, May 4

11:00 am - Memorial Service Jarvis Kraatz

7:00 pm - Missions Committee

7:00 pm - Finance Committee

7:00 pm - Evangelism Committee

7:00 pm - Youth Leaders at Parsonage

Wednesday, May 5

9:30 am - United Methodist Women Workshop

Noon - Prayer Group in Education Wing

6:30 pm - Staff/Parish Relations Committee

7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, May 6

7:30 am - Habitat For Humanity Board

6:00 pm - Wesley Fellowship

6:00 pm - FIA Parents and Children

7:00 pm - Education Committee

Friday, May 7, 6:30 pm - Mother Daughter Banquet

Saturday, May 8

9:00 am - Outdoor Church Clean-up

10:00 am - Noon Camp Counselors Meeting

Plant Sale in Church Parking Lot

Sunday, May 9, Fifth Sunday of Easter, Youth Worship Service

8:30 am - Worship Service

Parish Nurse Clinic between services

9:30 am - Church School all ages

11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

Senior High Youth Group meets

For Changes in Activities for the Week

Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

A Memorial Service for Jarvis Kraatz will be led by Pastor Dale Tuesday morning, May 4 at 11:00 a.m. Jarvis died last April 25. He had been living in Texas with his daughter, Judy Johnson.

“Let’s Get Moving - Cadillac” Program kicks off May 14.

See Barb Wild or Lisa Kassuba in the hall for more information.

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is seeking to fill the position of Nursery Care Provider for Sunday morning worship services and to also the position of Church Treasurer. These are paid positions. Job descriptions and applications are available at the church office. Refer questions to Pastor Dale Ostema or Pat Schroeder, Chairperson of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee.

This morning, the first Sunday of the Month, donations of staple food and paper products are designated to go to OASIS, the local shelter for women and children. Our “Loose Plate” is designated for the Grand Rapids Community Ministries.

Equal Exchange Coffee is on sale today.

Wesley Fellowship will meet for their potluck and program on Thursday, May 6, at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Marilyn Truax will present a video entitled, “The Story of Holy Week.” It is an Easter Cantata by Kristine Stout, a handbell soloist and has had great reviews.

The Fourth and Fifth Grade Sunday School class will extend their Bible Drive through May 9. New and used Bibles may be added to the box labeled “Bibles” in the Education Wing. Linda and Willis Rice will distribute the Bibles to prison inmates through Linda’s prison harp concerts.

There is still time to participate in the Pregnancy Resource Center LifeWalk, on May 8 at 8:30 a.m. at the Rotary Pavilion. If you are unable to take part in the walk, you may sponsor someone.

See Sue Bendelow or Marie Rennie after worship services today.

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 - Ken Ruppert

11:00 - Jeff Hinkston

Pianist/Organist: Darlene Ressler

Acolytes: Logan Kassuba and Ethan Hinkston

Ushers/Greeters 8:30: Ron and Ann Vaughan

Gary and Yvonne Bandelow

Greeters 11:00: Jerry and Joan Deer

Ushers 11:00: Peggy Kirvan, Dee Piltz, Dave and Marian Fuller,

Jane Wightman

Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green

Sermontime: Scott and Lisa Kassuba

Coffee Hour: Endowment Committee

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented in celebration of the wedding of Grant and Robin Kinney. Chancel Flowers are also presented in loving memory of Karen Wernert Hotchkiss by her family.

The United Methodist Women Mother/Daughter Banquet is this Friday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. The program by Mary Lewis is entitled “Ringing In Spring”. Tickets are available after both worship services and today is the last day to get them. All women are welcome. Adults are $6.50, children between three and twelve are $3.00, children under 3 are free.

The theme is “Bells”. If you have a bell or bells that are special to you, would you bring them to the church by the morning of the banquet on May 7. The Susannah Wesley Circle would like to use them as part of the decorations. Enclose a note and sign your name so we can make sure they are returned.

A committee has been formed to keep our Peace Garden in front of the church beautiful. If you would like to share in this rewarding task, contact Joan Irvine.

U.M.W. District Event Day Apart on May 4 at Crystal Valley

See or call Clara Handy if interested.

Your grocery receipts from Carter’s Food Stores in Cadillac or Lake City may still be turned in at the church to obtain funds used for projects by the United Methodist Women. A box for them is located in Fellowship Hall.

Volunteers will hold three Yard Sales again this spring/summer to benefit the work of Love In the Name of Christ. Although the snow is still flying, many of you are eager to start cleaning closets, basements and garages at the first sign of spring. Please remember Love INC, as your donations are needed to make this a success. Call the Love INC office at 779-1888 for drop off or pick up information.

We so appreciate your generous donations of food for a funeral luncheon 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.

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. You can get your own e-mail address off the site. The Sunday bulletin is posted.

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 LARGE PRINT BULLETINS.

A small prayer group meets on Wednesdays at noon. If you feel God prompting you to be a part of this ministry, please join us in the Education Wing. Depending upon interest, we hope to form several groups. Please see Bedonna Davis or Debbie Ostema if you have questions or prayer requests.

Camp Brochures are available in the Fellowship Hall. If you have questions, see or call Marian Fuller, camp coordinator.