United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 49601

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475

 

May 9, 2004

Festival of the Christian Home  •  Mother’s Day

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME

 

PARISH NOTES

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: We gather here at this time as family, the family of God,

People: We are here: members, friends and visitors guiding young people in God’s way.

Leader: We are here: children, youth and young adults, with hope and enthusiasm for our future.

People: We are here: parents, aunts and uncles, grandparents and senior members of our congregation, who are connected with many generations of family.

Leader: Today we all gather as children of God to be open to God's message to us.

All:      Let our eyes and ears be open to God's word that lives from generation to generation.

 

 

*HYMNS OF PRAISE

            ”Lord I Lift Your Name On High”                              #2088

Please sing through twice

            “He Is Lord”                                                                      #177

            “All Hail the Power”                                                         #154

Vss. 1,4,& 6

 

*SHARE THE PEACE OF CHRIST WITH ONE ANOTHER

THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

 

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.

 

PRAYER HYMN

“Down To The River To Pray”

            First Verse:  Jennifer Weaver

            Second Verse:  Jennifer and Youth Choir

            Third through Fifth Verses: Jennifer, Youth Choir and Congregation

            Last Verse:  Jennifer Weaver

 

UNISON PRAYER

We have many things to be thankful for, God, and sometimes we remember them and at times we forget. When something large or small goes wrong, it fills our mind. And we forget those things that you have showered upon us.

So God, we thank you for the birds that sing and the family that we love.

We ask you to shower blessings on every sick and needy person, and free us from the bondage of fear.

God, we especially pray for all of your people who are using their gifts for others.

Help us to remember the good things, God. To name them, to savor them, and to be thankful to you. Amen.

            Joseph Gathia, 2001

 

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Liturgist:  Prayer for the World

All:  Hear our Prayer, Oh Lord.

Liturgist Prayer for the Nation

All:  Hear our Prayer, Oh Lord.

Liturgist:  Prayer for the Community

All:  Hear our Prayer, Oh Lord.

Liturgist:  Prayer for our Church family

All:  Hear our Prayer, Oh Lord.

Liturgist:  Prayer for the family

All:  Hear our Prayer, Oh Lord.

Liturgist:  Oh Lord, In Jesus’ name hear our prayers.

All:  Amen

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER

 

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHOIR ANTHEM                                                         Chancel Choir

“Praise God for Every Gift”

 

CHILDREN’S TIME

 

SCRIPTURE READING                              New Living Translation

Proverbs 31: 10-31

 

MESSAGE

 Mothers Day Skit: Mom’s Day Off?

 

BLESSING OF OUR FAMILIES                                     (See Insert)

 

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

 

*DOXOLOGY

            O Lord now bless our family;

            And keep us all in unity!

            Give us your peace and endless love;

            Let faith and hope prevail in us!

                                                                                                                                    (Lyrics by Julia Perrin )

 

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison)

We bring our offerings to you Lord to help extend your grace throughout the world.  We pray that our gifts of time, talent and treasure can make a difference within our world family, our Church family and even our own family.  Lord, Help us to become “Difference Makers” instead of “Space Takers” in this great world of ours.  Amen

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*CLOSING HYMN                              Youth Choir & Congregation

“Big House”

Youth Choir Will Sing The Verses,

Congregation Sings Along On The Chorus

*COMMISSION

 

*POSTLUDE

 

*All who are able, please stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blessing of Our Families

 

(Congregation please stand, if able.  All join hands including across the aisles.)

 

Leader:                                              Loving Creator, we praise you.

All:      We, your people, praise you.

Leader: Thank you for creating families of many configurations.

All:      Thank you for loving us as we are.

Leader:                             We pray for all families and their needs,

All:      God, we pray for mercy.

Leader:                                      For hungry and homeless families,

All:      God, help us to offer them food and shelter.

Leader:                           For families that are oppressed by others.

All:      God, help us to fight oppression with them.

Leader:                                             For families that are separated,

All:      God, help us to minister to them.

Leader:              For families affected by alcohol and drug abuse,

All:      God, help us to find guidance for them.

Leader:                                            For families who are mourning,

All:      God, help us to mourn with them.

Leader:                                For families who are experiencing joy,

All:      God, help us rejoice with them.

Leader:                                              For families looking to belong,

All:      God, help us to offer them our congregation.

Leader:                                For those who are looking for a family,

All:      God help us to accept them into our family.

Leader:                       For those who are seeking love and peace,

All:      God, help us to offer them Christ.

All:      For all of these precious families we pray in the name of Jesus.  Amen.

 

 

 

 

Boersma’s Greenhouse which supplies our wonderful poinsettias and Easter flowers is having another Plant Sale in our church parking lot on Saturday, May 22, with flats of annuals.  All items will be reasonably priced.  Our church will receive a percentage of sales from persons purchasing from our congregation.

 

 

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

A fun way to promote activity and a healthy lifestyle.

See Barb Wild or Lisa Kassuba for more information.

 

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

 

 

Reminder Next Sunday, May 16th

Acolytes: Logan Kassuba and Ethan Hinkston

Nursery: Lisa Weaver

Sermontime: Joyce Cinco

Coffee Hour: Lay Leadership

 

 

 

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 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

   9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

 11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

Senior High Youth Group meets

Monday, May 10

   4:30 - 5:45 pm - Confirmation Class

   7:00 pm - Linda Rice Concert 

   7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, May 11

   1:30 pm - Dorcas Circle at the home of Bev Campbell

   6:00 pm - Membership Committee

   7:00 pm - Administrative Council

Wednesday, May 12

   Noon - Prayer Group in Education Wing

   6:30 pm - Youth Mentoring

   6:30 pm - Leadership Development

   7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, May 13

   7:00 am - Promise Keepers

   9:30 am - United Methodist Women Workshop

   7:00 pm - Hospice of Michigan

Friday, May 14

   6:00 pm - Wedding Rehearsal

   7:30 pm - 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades Sleepover

Saturday, May 15

  10:00 am - Sleepover ends

    4:00 pm - Vanderheide & Skodak Wedding

Sunday, May 16th, Sixth Sunday of Easter

Recognition of Christian Education Leaders

   8:30 am - Worship Service

   9:30 am - Church School all ages

   9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

  11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Time Fellowship follows each worship service

 

For Changes in Activities for the Week

Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

 

 

 

 

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is seeking to fill the position of Nursery Care Provider for Sunday morning worship services.  This is a paid position @ $8.50 per hour or $34.00 for the morning.  It is possible to consider splitting the time and sharing the position.  Job description and application are available at the church office. Refer questions to Pastor Dale or Pat Schroeder, Chairperson of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee.

 

 

Boy Scout Troop 125 again will retire flags on Memorial Day.  Everyone is welcome to bring in their old flags and attend this meaningful ceremony on Monday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the fire bowl on the south side of the church yard.

 

 

The 7th Annual Dale Nathan Maxwell Walk for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis will be Saturday, May 22 at the Rotary Arts Pavilion on Lake Cadillac from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the event.  For more information contact Tom Maxwell.

 

 

The 4th and 5th Grade Sunday School class have extended their Bible Drive through May 9.  New and used Bibles will be given to Linda and Willis Rice who will distribute the Bibles to prison inmates through Linda’s prison harp concerts.

 

 

A small prayer group meets on Wednesdays at noon you are invited 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Pianist/Organist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes: Jacob Perrin and Collin Christensen

Ushers/Greeters: Youth

Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green

Sermontime: Scott and Lisa Kassuba

Coffee Hour: Worship and Music Committee

 

 

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented in loving memory of Ernie Wohlfield from family and in honor of Jennifer Maxwell from family.

 

Thanks to all of our young people for  their hard work in writing and leading us in worship this morning.

 

 

The Worship and Music Committee has a “sweet remembrance” for each woman present in today’s worship service.  Happy Mother’s Day to all the special women in our lives!!

 

 

A committee has been formed to help keep our Peace Garden in front of the church beautiful.  If you would like to share in this rewarding task, call Joan Irvine 775-9669.

 

 

The Krafty Kids in the preschool class have made some lovely gifts for our shut-in moms.  If you would like to help deliver one, they are on the piano in the fellowship hall.

 

 

Sundays Coming Up: Next Sunday, May 16, we will be honoring our Christian Education Leaders during worship.  Our Bell Choir will be ringing in both services.  On May 23, we will celebrate Secret Saint’s Sunday.