United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475

January 11, 2004

The Baptism of our Lord

First Sunday after Epiphany

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

One: Come to the fountain of life.

All: Come to the streams of mercy.

One: Come, dip in the reservoir of forgiveness,

All: Immerse yourself in the waters of healing.

One: Come, be renewed by the eternal springs,

All: Be filled with overflowing blessing.

One: Come, walk beside still waters,

All: Be empowered by the rivers of justice.

One: Come, all you yearning for meaning, hoping for truth,

thirsting for God.

All: Here, find your thirst quenched and your joy expanded.

*HYMN OF PRAISE #674

“See the Morning Sun Ascending”

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

PRAYER HYMN #2251

“We Were Baptized in Christ Jesus”

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.

UNISON PRAYER

Baptizing God,

open up your heavens.

Send your Spirit upon us.

Let us again hear your voice saying,

“These are my beloved children.”

As Jesus pleased you well,

may our hymns and prayers gratify your ears,

may our daily thoughts and actions gladden your heart,

may our daily lives please you always.

We pray to you in the name of Jesus,

who entered the waters to join himself to us,

and produce our transformation for your pleasure. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER #895

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel Choir

“Here is Water, Lord” Arr. Joseph M. Martin

SCRIPTURE LESSON NT pg. 60

Luke 3:15-17; 21-22

MESSAGE Pastor Dale Ostema

“The Spirit Has Landed”

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

OFFERTORY INVITATION

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD OFFERTORY

*DOXOLOGY Tune: Old 100th

Praise God of whom all nature sings,

Praise God on earth, the glory rings;

Praise God for Christ who comes to bring

Salvation to each living thing. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison)

Source of all we have and are, you have sent Christ to save us. We commit our lives to serve him. Your Spirit abides with us as counselor and guide. We offer our actions to be led by the Spirit’s wisdom. The waters of baptism are signs of your forgiveness. We dedicate our talents as symbols of faithfulness. May what we bring prove worthy of your benevolence to us. Amen.

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

*HYMN OF DEDICATION #252

“When Jesus Came to Jordan”

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING

*POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand.

A Game Night will be held Saturday, January 24 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Plan to bring a favorite game and some munchies. Have the children bring games also. Activities are in the works for a youth Ping Pong Tournament. We hope to provide child care for the very young.

Reminder Next Sunday, January 18

Acolytes: Jon Blake and Seth Myers

Ushers/Greeters 8:30 - Betty and Karen Klinker and

Amanda Anderson

Greeters 11:00 - Adrian and Donna Slachter

Ushers: Don and Marie Rennie, Judy Murdoch, Bill George,

Jane Wightman and Tonja Hinkston

Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green

Sermontime: Steve and Lisa Myers

Coffee Hour: Open

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 Dee Williams

Custodial Staff Dee Piltz and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal Paul Helton

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, January 11, First Sunday after Epiphany

Parish Nurse Clinic between worship services

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

8:30 am - Worship Service

9:30 am - Church School for all ages

9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

9:30 am - Membership Class

11:00 am - Worship Service

2:00 - 4:00 pm - Boy Scout Eagle Court of Honor

4:00 pm - Confirmation Class

5:00 - 7:00 pm - Senior High at the home of Laura George

**Please note the change of time and location. **

5:15 pm - Junior Disciples Meet at the Church

Monday, January 12

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, January 13

11:30 am - Dorcas Circle meets for lunch at China One

6:00 pm - Membership Committee

7:00 pm - Administrative Council

Wednesday, January 14

7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, January 15

7:00 am - Promise Keepers

7:00 pm - Worship and Music Committee

7:00 pm - Scout Roundtable

Friday, January 16

Jackson UMC Ski Group overnight

Saturday, January 17

Parma UMC Ski Group overnight

Sunday, January 18, Second Sunday after Epiphany

Human Relations Sunday

8:30 am - Worship Service

9:30 am - Church School all ages

9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

9:30 am - Membership Class

11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

For Changes in Activities for the Week

Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

The Meijer Community Rewards program is now available to reward shoppers. If you are a Meijer shopper and would like to help the United Methodist Women, get an application form from a UMW member in fellowship hall or from the Meijer courtesy desk. You can also register online at Meijer.com/rewards. Our church number is 670223. You will receive a Meijer Guest Card in two to three weeks. A monthly purchase of $100 - 399.00 will earn 1%, $400.00 - 799.00 earns 2.5% and $800,00 plus 4%. Credit is received for almost all purchases: groceries, toys, home fashions and over 150,000 products.

Our Church Finance Secretary, Dan Kinney has prepared the 2003 Statements of Giving and they are available in Fellowship Hall. Be sure to stop and get yours.

For you, O God, are my hope, my trust, O God, from my youth.

Included with your January Newsletter is a leaflet with an envelope attached which gives information on Human Relations Day which is celebrated next Sunday, January 18. This is one of the United Methodist Special Sundays.

Your Gift Makes a World of Difference.

Looking for something “new” for the New Year?? Both the Bell Choir and Chancel Choirs could use a few more ringers and singers. The Bell Choir Practice is on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Chancel Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Questions, call Tonja Hinkston, Bell Choir Director or Walt Stump, Chancel Choir Director.

A woman’s watch was found imbedded in the ice in our church parking lot. It is still running and appears to be unharmed. If you lost a watch, contact Ona Greenman at 775-5354 to claim.

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: Judy Coffey

Organist / Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes: Logan Kassuba and Jacob Perrin

Ushers/Greeters 8:30 - Ray and Betty Mayer

Greeters 11:00 - Dick and Carol Jones

Ushers: Dan and Karen Zenner, Chris and Cliff Redes,

Frank Weikel, Tonja Hinkston

Nursery: Laura George and Alison Ostema

Sermontime: Jerri Hubbell

Coffee Hour: Doris Brenneman and Ona Greenman

New Members Class

A number of persons have indicated an interest in church membership. We are planning a New Member Reception for Sunday, January 25. Today and Sunday, January 18, Pastor Dale will hold membership classes for those who desire to make a commitment to faithful membership. These classes will be held between the worship services at 9:30 a.m. If you would like to attend speak to Pastor Dale.

Dreams for a Youth Room

All youth from 6^th grade through 12^th grade are invited to gather in the Education Wing immediately after the 11:00 worship service today to discuss “dreams” for the Youth Room. Come and share your ideas!!

Confirmation Begins Today

The 2004 Confirmation Class will begin meeting this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. We ask for your prayers as the youth, Confirmation leaders, parents and mentors journey together in faith over the next few months.