United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street · Cadillac, Michigan

231 · 775-5362 · Fax 775-6475

November 7, 2004

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

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 DECEMBER

MISSION MOMENT

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Ripples of praise flowing to the four corners of the earth,

People: Echoes of blessings ringing through canyons,

Leader: O God, our God, how glorious is your name in all the

earth.

People: Bushels of love ripening in every home,

Leader: Handfuls of honor pouring from every life,

People: O God, our God, how glorious is your creation!

How wondrous is your name, spoken by little ones,

shouted by wise ones, sung by humble ones!

*HYMN OF PRAISE #97

“For the Fruits of the Creation”

Tune: Ar Hyd Y Nos

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

PRAYER HYMN #641

“Fill My Cup”

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND WORDS OF PROMISE

Glorious God of power and majesty, you bow down to hear our every sigh; deliver us from arrogance and empty vanities. Present us from trying to raise ourselves by lowering the position of others. Cast down our pride that we may grown in humility. Take away the barriers of self-defense; grant us the firm security that comes from trust in you and is built with neighborly cooperation and mutual respect. Lead us in the lowly steps of Jesus until we attain the end of a pure joy and eternal victory through Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CHILDREN’S TIME

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 18:14 · Acts 6:1-7

MESSAGE Pastor Dale Ostema

“Ministry of the Mundane”

OFFERTORY INVITATION

PRESENTING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES TO GOD

“GIVE UNTIL IT HEALS”

*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)

God of grace and truth, receive and bless these gifts which we offer in response to the blessings you bestow on our lives and our world. How easily we forget these blessings and the depth of your care for us. We therefore dedicate ourselves anew to care passionately for this world, to dream dreams of the world as you see it, and to live lives which bear witness to the humility and servanthood of Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen

*COMMUNION HYMN #2258

“Sing Alleluia to the Lord” Vs. 1, 3, 4 & 5

THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE

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 #2222

“The Servant Song”

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING

*POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand.

Our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held November 21 at 6:00 p.m.. Pastor Ed Gilbert will be here to share in our Service of Praise and thanksgivng following dinner. Mark your calendar now for this wonderful time of food and fellowship.

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, November 14

Acolytes: Nick Myers and Jacob Farmer

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Fred and Rochelle Carroll

Greeters 11:00: Evadean Mattison and Dalene Wilkinson

Ushers 11:00: Betty Closson, Hazel Jarvis, Bob Huff, and Donna Welsh

Nursery: Kristin Smith and Sarah Wightman

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Evangelism

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

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist:: 11:00 - Jeff Hinkston

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Acolytes: Ethan Hinkston

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Pete and Mary Buehler

Greeters 11:00: Jeff, Tonja, Ethan, Collin, & Braden Hinkston

Ushers 11:00: Ethel Foster, Bob Huff, Hazel Jarvis,

Helen Quinn, Donna Welsh

Nursery: Katie Janway

Sermontime: Clara Handy

Coffee Hour: Worship and Music

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, November 7, Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Communion during both Worship 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

5:00-7:00 pm - Senior High Youth meets at the home

of Kristin Smith, 413 Prospect Street

Monday, November 8

9:30 am - Philharmonic Practice in Corbin Room

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, November 9

7:15 am - Daybreak Prayer Group in Wesley Room

7:00 pm - Administrative Council

Wednesday, November 10

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

7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, November 11

7:00 am - Promise Keepers Meet

Noon Prayer Group in Wesley Room

6:00 pm - Wesley Fellowship

Sunday, November 14, Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

8:30 am - Worship Service

9:30 am - Church School For All Ages

9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

Parish Nurse Clinic between Services

11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Follows each worship service

For Changes - Call Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

Today’s “Loose Plate” offering will go for the Tools of Hope which includes the Blanket Ministry. Like the Holy family two thousand years ago, more than 35 million people today need a safe place to lay their head. That is why helping to meet the need for shelter is a major part of the Church World Service Tools of Hope & Blanket Program.

From tents, blankets, and other emergency supplies for survivors of the earthquake that devastated Bam, Iran, to emergency food rations, blankets, candles and matches and plastic sheeting in the wake of monsoon flooding in parts of India, shelter needs come in all shapes and sizes. We can help these people with our “Loose Plate” offering. A warm blanket costs just $5 but can make a big difference between health and sickness.

Needing a Thanksgiving gift for a loved one?? Give a gift to the Tools of Hope and Blanket project. We will provide a card for gift giving. Cards will be available on the table in the Narthex.

This month our gifts of staple food products and paper products will go to OASIS/Family Resource Center.

A BIG Thank You for each person who worked on the Holiday Bazaar, donated items, ate lunch, cleaned up or in any way helped or supported this large mission project. You are deeply appreciated. Thanks ever so much!!

If you are “flying” to a warmer climate this winter, please call the church office at 775-5362. We can forward your mail or hold it for you. Your notice to us helps to keep expenses for returned mail at a minimum. Thanks so much!

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are given in honor of Kelli Cummings “half” birthday (8½ ) from her family.

Over the next several weeks, Pastor Dale will be preaching on themes from the Study Guide, “Gifts: The Joy of Serving God.” Even if you are not in one of the study groups, these sermons will encourage you in your daily walk with God. Today’s message: “The Ministry of the Mundane.” Next week’s sermon: “Servanthood’s Bell-Shaped Curve.”

If you ordered Sub Sandwiches and/or Caramel Apples from the JD’s and have not yet received them, please pick up your order after the worship service today.

Please note: Our church’s audiotape duplicating machine is back from being serviced. Tapes will be available.

Flowers for 11/21/04 (2 arrangements - one for Gekelers to read)

The flowers on the Lord’s Table are presented to the glory of God and in celebration of the birthdays of Robbie (18^th), Harold (19^th) Mary (20^th) and Harold and Marvel’s 63^rd Wedding Anniversary on November 22. Harold celebrated his 90^th Birthday November 19.

Our sincere thanks to Pastor Dale and the congregation for your prayers during Gordon’s health problems. He appreciated Pastor’s visits, and Gordon is especially pleased with the prayer quilt. He’s making good use of it as he recuperates at home from a serious infection.

With love, Gordon and Isabelle Cole

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.

Interested in ringing?? Our Bell Choir, under the very capable leadership of director, Tonja Hinkston, is looking for another ringers or two. Reading music is NOT essential. Bell Choir practice is at 9:30 a.m. today in the choir room. Come along and give it a try.

You are cordially invited to attend our

23^rd Annual All Church Thanksgiving Dinner

Sunday, November 21 at 6:00 p.m.

We will provide the turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce and beverages. Please bring a dish with 10-12 servings

to complete the menu and your own table service.

The following dishes are needed according

to the first letter of your last name.

A - G - Potatoes

H - P - Vegetables

(Corn, peas, green beans, etc.)

R - Z - Desserts

After dinner, we will share in a Service of Praise and Thanksgiving featuring guitarist/singer, Pastor Ed Gilbert. Ed is the pastor

of the Foursquare Gospel Lighthouse Church. He has performed

for the past three years in our community at “First Night.”

Ed brings humor and his life of faith to his music.

In order to have enough places set, we need to know

how many will be coming in your party.

Friends, family and neighbors are most welcome.

Please fill out the reservation form and send it to the church by mail (Box 37), fax (775-6475) or place it in the offering plate or

reserve on our church website umccadillac.org

Reservation Form

Thanksgiving Dinner, November 21, 2004

Name ______________________________ # of people ___________