United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

231 · 775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

October 3, 2004

World Communion Sunday

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST                             by the Acolytes

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR NOVEMBER

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Throughout God’s world this day Christian churches are celebrating the Eucharist as one family dining together in one room under one roof.

People: Our sisters and brothers in Quanzhou, Budapest, Bagdad, Athens and in all lands and countries join us in lifting the bread of life and the cup of salvation.

Leader: Neither powers nor principalities shall stop us nor deter our purpose, our sens of mission or our chal;lenge to go forth as disciples into every town, village and crossroad proclaiming the love of Christ for all creation.

People: In Christ’s love there is no East, no West, no North, no South, but only one Spirit of hope, love and peace for all

Leader: Let us praise Christ!  May this holy meal empower each of us to be agents of hope and peace in a time of uncertainty and strife.

People: The bread and wine are not for us alone, but are symbols of a universal message that surpasses the might of injustice and the walls of oppression.

Leader: May Christ bless the worldwide communion of the church this day.  Amen.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                           #140

            “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                               #2211

            “Faith is Patience in the Night”

 

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Redeeming God, you bring life out of dead ends and hope in the midst of despair. Forgive us for doubting that you are still at work even in the darkest hour, even in the most painful moments. Forgive us for our cautious compassion and our too‑frequent reluctance.

Redeeming God, teach us a stillness that leads to acts of kindness and clarity of vision. Shape in us a trust that leads to faithful witness and bold compassion. Form us in your love that loosens our worry  Make us true disciples, filled with love, acting with justice and living out hope. Amen.

 

WORDS OF PROMISE

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

CHILDREN’S TIME

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                         O.T. pg. 736

            Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “When Life Gives You a Red Light”

 

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)

Loving God, as we lift high the cup and the bread in acts of dedication, we now lift up these evidences of our love and sacrifice.  May these offerings bring healing and hope to the world.  In the name of Jesus, we pray.  Amen.

 

COMMUNION ANTHEM                                                      Chancel choir

            “Come Share This Feast of Love”   Arr. Lloyd Larson

 

THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE                                                           

 

STATEMENT OF FAITH                                                                    #883

 

PRAYER OF 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                                                                            #2197

            “Lord of All Hopefulness”

           

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                           *POSTLUDE

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You are needed to ring!!!  Our Bell Choir, under the very capable leadership of director, Tonja Hinkston, is looking for at least three more ringers.  Reading music is NOT essential.  Bell Choir practice is at 9:30 a.m. today in the choir room.  Interested, come along and give it a try.

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, October 10

Acolytes: Nick Myers

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Jack Boyd and Bedonna Davis

Greeters 11:00: Carol Whitt and Virginia Major

Ushers 11:00: Hazel Jarvis, Ethel Foster, Bill George,

                       Don and Marie Rennie

Nursery: Kyle and Lori Smith

Sermontime: Clara Handy

Coffee Hour: The Coffey Family

 

 

 

 

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                                      Diana Van Antwerp

Custodial Staff                                               Dee Piltz and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal                                                                         Paul Helton

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, October 3, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

World Communion Sunday, Holy Communion at both services

  8:30 am - Worship Service

  9:30 am - Church School For All Ages

  9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Follows each worship service

CROP Walk - 1:30 Registration · 2:00 pm Walk

 

Monday, October 4

  7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, October 5

  7:15 am - Early Prayer Group meets in Wesley Room

  7:00 pm - Finance Committee

  7:30 pm - Evangelism Committee

 Wednesday, October 6

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

  6:30 pm - Staff-Parish Relations Committee 

  7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, October 7

  7:00 am - Promise Keepers Meet

Noon Prayer Group meets in Wesley Room

  6:00 pm - Wesley Fellowship 

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

  7:00 pm - Education Committee

 

Sunday, October 10, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

  8:30 am - Worship Service

Parish Nurse Clinic between worship services

  9:30 am - Church School For All Ages

  9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Follows each worship service

 

            For Changes in Activities

             Call Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

 

If your church group is planing to meet and has special set-up needs, please communicate that to custodian, Dee Piltz, by placing the request in her church office mail box.  Plan to notify Dee well enough in advance so she can schedule a set up time.  Thank you.

“Loose Plate” offering today will be going to U.S. Disaster Relief Advance #901670 to help those devastated by the recent hurricanes. 

 

Staple Food & Paper Product this month

will go to the King’s Storehouse Food Pantry located at the First Baptist Church. 

 

 

World Communion Sunday is observed today.  An Offering Envelope/Brochure with more information was sent  in your October Newsletter.  Gifts nurture members of our family in faith.

 

 

The Junior Disciples will be participating in Operation Christmas Child again this year.  They hope to fill empty shoe boxes with small toys, school supplies and hygiene items which will then be sent to needy children around the world.  You may help with this project by donating needed items.  A large box is in the fellowship hall.  If you would like to make a cash donation, put your check in a pew envelope in the offering plate and label it Operation Christmas Child.  For more information, contact Inga Fuller.

 

 

A Hallelujah Party has been scheduled for Saturday, October 30, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the church.  Come in costume and enjoy games, crafts, a light soup meal, and candy!  Check out the information/sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall for ways you can help with this event.  For more information, contact Debbie Ostema or Shelley DeCoeur.

 

 

Today is the kick-off of the Baby Bottle Boomerang!  Following worship today, we will distribute baby bottles for the Ministry of the Pregnancy Resource Center.  You are asked to take the bottle home and fill them with a check, cash or coins and return them between October 10 and 24.

 

 

The church as a new phone system which makes it possible to leave voice mail messages for the staff.  If you call during the day and wish to leave a voice mail, just tell the secretary.  If you call after business hours, the message will direct you.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 -

             11:00 -

Organist/Pianist: Darlene Ressler

Acolytes: Ethan Hinkston

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Betty and Karen Klinker, Amanda Anderson

Greeters 11:00: Jack and Sue Simcock and Family

Ushers 11:00: Hazel Jarvis, Sherm Martin, Bob Huff,

                       Judy Murdoch, Don and Marie Rennie

Nursery: Jeff and Laura Marion

Sermontime: Scott and Lisa Kassuba

Coffee Hour: Endowment Committee

 

 

 

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are given in Glory to God for gifts of family and friends. The McKibben Family

 

 

CROP Walk Today!  Sponsors, Walkers and Rockers are still needed for the 20th Annual CROP Walk.  Persons will be in Fellowship Hall following each service for you to sponsor or pick-up a sponsor form for yourself.  Register at the Pavilion at 1:30 and with at 2:00 p.m.  CROP t-shirts and hats are available for $10.

 

Note:  Some of our Walkers are registered on-line to receive pledges.  Log-on  to CROP Walk.org, then, click on the CROP logo.  Our Walk is the Greater Cadillac Area CROP Walk.  Our church team is listed on the right side of the page.  Secure, quick & easy way to make a donation/pledge.  You may also link in through our church website.  We walk because they walk.

 

 

Wesley Fellowship will meet Thursday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the Corbin Room.  Bring a dish to share and your own tableware for  the Potluck Supper.  Cherry Grove Township Fire Chief, Gary Pullen is the speaker.  Everyone is welcome.