United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

October 10, 2004

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

            THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP                                                       

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

 

Leader:   We are God's work of art,

People:   Each one a precious gem, a marvelous tapestry,

a potter's delight.

Leader:   We are God's handiwork, reborn in Christ Jesus to be

a blessing,

People:   Every one of us, woven together in love, shaped with

infinite compassion, painted with incredible beauty.

Leader:   We are God's creation,

People:   All of us, touched by grace, saved by faith and

beckoned to praise.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                             #98

 

            “To God Be the Glory”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

            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 MEDLEY

           

            “Amazing Grace”   # 378  vss. 1 & 2

            “Grace, Greater Than All Our Sin”   # 365  vs. 1

            “Freely, Freely”   #389  vs. 1

 

UNISON PRAYER

 

Surprising and persistent God, you never give up on us. You seek us, follow us, call us. We cannot escape from your yearning for us, and only when we turn to you, do we find the sweetness of life, the reason for living and the joy of your salvation.  Thank you for your amazing grace that surprises us,

comforts us and renews us. Give us hearts of gratitude forever singing your praise as we seek to serve you in this world.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

            THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT

 

RECEPTION INTO MEMBERSHIP                                                      #38

 

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

 

            “Family of Faith”   Arr. Valerie MacKenzie

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                           N.T. pg.192

 

            Ephesians 2:1-10

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

 

            “Created for Good Works”

 

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION

 

OFFERTORY

 

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD

 

*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, you restore our strength through faith in your goodness.  You look with favor upon us and through Christ redeem us.  You have given us the gift of your Spirit.  You come from behind to push us, and go before us as our guide.  Accept now what we bring you in response to your encompassing grace and care of us.  Amen.

 

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                                #2149

 

            “Living for Jesus” vss. 1, 2 & 3

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                              

 

*POSTLUDE

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, October 17

Acolytes: Jacob Farmer

Greeters/Ushers 8:30:  Michael and Alysha Elmore

Greeters 11:00:  Rick, Mary, Nicholas and Grace Myers

Ushers 11:00: Sherm Martin, Bob Huff, Bill George,

                       Cliff and Chris Redes, Jane Wightman

Nursery:  Lisa Weaver

Sermontime:  Bill and Sue Allen

Coffee Hour:  Missions 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                                      Diana Van Antwerp

Custodial Staff                                               Dee Piltz and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal                                                                         Paul Helton

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

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

  5:00 pm - Junior Disciples

  5:00 pm - Senior High Youth Group

 

Monday, October 11

  9:30 am - Philharmonic Practice in Corbin Room

  7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, October 12

  7:15 am - Daybreak Prayer Group in Wesley Room

  1:30 pm - Dorcas Circle  

  6:30 pm - Membership Committee

  7:00 pm - Administrative Council

 Wednesday, October 13

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

  9:00 am - 2:30 pm - Foster Grandparents in fellowship hall 

  7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, October 14

  7:00 am - Promise Keepers Meet

  9:30 am - United Methodist Women Bazaar Workshop

Noon Prayer Group in Wesley Room

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

 

Sunday, October 17, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

United Methodist Women Shining Light & Special Mission Recognition

  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

 

            For Changes in Activities

             Call Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

 

 

 

The Junior Disciples will be participating in Operation Christmas Child again this year. You may help with this project by donating small toys, school supplies and hygiene items which will then be sent to needy children around the world.  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, call Inga Fuller.

 

 

 

Church Conference will be held Sunday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m.  District Superintendent, Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald, will be leading.  We will share reports lift up the life and vision of our congregation and elect leadership for 2005.  Holy Communion will be served.  All members have voice and vote.  Plan to be there.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Dan Kinney, Financial Secretary, has your Statement of Financial Giving through the third quarter of this year available in Fellowship Hall this morning.  You are invited to pick yours up.  Thank you.

 

 

 

Baby Bottle Boomerang continues!  You may still pick up a baby bottle for the ministry of the Pregnancy Resource Center. Take the bottle home and fill it with a check, cash or coins and return it before October 24.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists:   8:30 - Ruth Peterson

                11:00 - Lynn Cummings

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

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, Richard Onan

Nursery: Kyle and Lori Smith

Sermontime: Clara Handy

Coffee Hour: The Coffey Family

 

 

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are given in Glory to God and in celebration of the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Tim and Judy Coffey today.

 

 

You are especially invited to share this morning in the Coffee Hour following the 11:00 worship service which is held in honor of Tim and Judy Coffey’s 40th wedding anniversary.

 

 

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: “Created for Good Works”.  Next week’s sermon: “Use my Gifts”.

 

 

Fifteen persons from our congregation walked and/or rode in the 20th Annual CROP Walk last Sunday.  We are still seeking sponsors.  If you had not yet pledged to one of the Walkers, catch up with one of them today.  Also, you may donate online: 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.  This is a secure, quick & easy way to make a donation/pledge.  You may also link in through our church website.  We walk because they walk.