United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

September 12, 2004  · Fifteenth 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:      O God, as your children, we return to you this day.

People:      We come in anticipation of your welcome home.

Leader:      As a parent you open yourself to us.

                  As children we come running.

People:      Our trust and our confidence are placed in you. Receive us in your love.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                           #400

 

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

DEDICATION OF THE NEW YAHAMA CLAVINOVA

 

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.

 

 

 

UNISON PRAYER

 

Gracious God, we ask your blessing presence among us.  We gather today after we have been scattered to many places and we begin a new church year full of excitement, even if wistful for summer relaxation.  Bless this church family – bless singers and pray-ers and workers and teachers and servers of so many kinds that all worship and ministry might be to your greater glory and that our gifts of the Spirit might build up the body of Christ.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

PRAYER RESPONSE                                                                        #367

 

“He Touched Me”

 

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

 

“Lead Me Back”    Arr. Pepper Choplin

           

SCRIPTURE READING                                 as told by Jesus of Nazareth

 

Luke 15:1-3; 16-32

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

 

“Prodigal Love”

 

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)

God of grace and truth, you touch our lives with extravagant mercy and we offer these gifts in response to such generosity. We pray that we may be bearers of a like mercy and grace in all our dealings with people. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. 

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                                #2162

 

“Grace Alone”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                              

 

*POSTLUDE

 

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

Love to sing??  Join one of the greatest choirs around - we practice each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.  No auditions necessary.  Questions, call Walt Stump.

 

Want to ring??  Bell Choir practice is resuming this morning at 9:30 a.m. in the choir room.  Interested, come along. 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, September 19

Acolyte: Nick Myers

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

Greeters 11:00: Lisa Weaver and Family

Ushers 11:00: Ron and Ethel Foster, Bill and Joan Irvine

                        Kevin and Patricia Bruner

Nursery: Katie Janway

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Church and Society 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                                                         OPEN

Custodial Staff                                               Dee Piltz and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal                                                                         Paul Helton

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, September 12, Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

  8:30 am - Worship Service

  9:30 am - Sunday School - Rally Day Sunday

  9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

Parish Nurse Clinic between Services

11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

Following Coffee Hour - Rally Sunday School Potluck

  4:00 - 6:00 pm - Visitation for Bruce McDonald at the church

Monday, September 13

11:00 am - Memorial Service for Bruce McDonald

  7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

  7:30 pm - Church and Society Committee

Tuesday, September 14

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

  9:00 am - Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up

 10:00 am - Dorcas Circle meets to go to Houghton Lake

  6:00 pm - Membership Committee

  7:00 pm - Administrative Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 15

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

  9:30 am - 2:30 pm - United Methodist Women Workshop

  6:30 pm - Staff Parish Relations Committee

  7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, September 16

  7:00 am - Promise Keepers Meet

Noon Prayer Group meets in Wesley Room

  9:30 am - Susannah Wesley Circle 

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

  7:00 pm - Worship and Music Committee

  7:00 pm - Naomi Circle

Friday, September 17 - Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, September 18 - Wedding Lake and Sluiter

Sunday, September 19, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Secret Saint Sign up after 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

  5:30 pm - Junior Disciples & Parents Cook-Out and Planning Meeting

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

 

Adopt A Highway Clean-up

September 14 at 9:00 a.m.

 

 

CROP Walk October 3:  Sign-up Packets can be picked up this morning after each service.  They will also be in the office.  Any questions, call Barb Wild or Judy Coffey at 775-5362.

 

 

 

Single Adult Retreat September 24-26 at Albright Camp in Reed City sponsored by the Single Adult Committee of the West Michigan Conference.  The weekend includes a speaker/facilitator; free time for walks, campfire, games and a Saturday evening hayride.  Register by September 17.  Registration forms are in the office.

 

 

 

All Junior Disciples, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth graders and their parents are invited to a Cook-out and Planning Meeting, Sunday, September 19th at 5:30 p.m.  We will meet at the campfire area on the church grounds, weather permitting, or in fellowship hall.  Bring your ideas, a dish to pass and something to grill for your family.

 

 

 

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is seeking a substitute Nursery Care Giver for the first Sunday of each month.  This is a paid position.  Please contact Pastor Dale Ostema (775-5362) or Pat Schroeder for more information.

 

 

Total Wellness Miles “Let’s Get Moving Cadillac”

United Methodist Church of Cadillac - 6340

Great Work!

 

 

Stella VanDorn continues to be at Kent Community Long-Term Acute care.  Your cards can be sent to her at Spectrum Health - Kent Community Campus·750 Fuller NE·Grand Rapids, MI  49503.

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: Judy Coffey

Organist: Virginia Pulford

Acolyte:  Nick Myers

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Ruth Peterson and Barb Wild

Greeters 11:00: Jeff and Laura Marion

Ushers 11:00:  Hazel Jarvis, Pat and Donna McCormick,

                        Dan and Karen Zenner, Kevin Bruner

Nursery: Kevin and Patricia Bruner

Sermontime: Debbie Ostema

Coffee Hour: Naomi Circle

 

 

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented in loving memory of Mona and Bruce Wells from Chet Wells and the family.

 

The roses on the Lord’s Table this morning are presented by Tim and Judy Coffey to the glory of God and in celebration of the birth of their new granddaughter, Megan Mary Coffey, on August 31.

 

 

Fall Worship Schedule resumes today with worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.  A Rally Sunday Potluck will be held following the Coffee Hour after the 11:00 a.m. worship service.   All are welcome.

 

 

Next Sunday following both worship service, you will have an opportunity to sign-up to be a Secret Saint.  We will need about 30 Secret Saints for this school year.  Questions, call Barb.

 

 

If you would like to contribute for the relief efforts caused by Hurricane Charley/Frances, you can designate a donation for “Church wide Appeal for USA Domestic Disasters” UM #901670.  Mark a pew envelope or place a check in the offering plate.

 

 

Equal Exchange Coffee is available for gift giving or your own use after worship this morning in Fellowship Hall.

 

Sermontime Helpers Needed for 2004-2005:  Each Sunday during the 11:00 service, the K-3rd graders are dismissed to attend Sermontime.  If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please see Marian Fuller or Debbie Ostema (775-5362)

 

Our School Supply Pantry began fall distributions on August 4 and continues to distribute supplies to those in need. To date, over 70 children have received new school supplies.  We are especially in need of back packs and scientific calculators.  Your contributions may be dropped off in the supply box in the narthex.  Thanks!

 

Two Small Prayer Groups meet each week: Tuesday at 7:15 am  and at noon Thursday.  Join us as your schedule allows.

See Bedonna Davis or Debbie Ostema with questions or prayer requests.

 

Your grocery receipts from Carter’s Food Stores in Cadillac or Lake City may still be turned in at the church to obtain funds used for projects by the United Methodist Women.  A box for them is located in Fellowship Hall.

 

Please note the church has hearing assistance devices for use during worship.  These can be used by persons with or without hearing aids.  Also available are LARGE PRINT HYMNALS and LARGE PRINT BULLETINS.

 

Check out our church Website – take a peek at www.umccadillac.org.   Lots of good information and many links.  You can get your own e-mail address off the site.  The Sunday bulletin is also posted.

 

We so appreciate your generous donations of food for funeral luncheons or other functions, however, we find that there are many extra serving dishes and pans left in the church kitchen.  Please check in the kitchen for yours.  Thank you!