United Methodist Church of Cadillac
1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan
775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
March 14, 2004
Third Sunday in Lent
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME
PARISH NOTES
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: There is
something more,
All: Or
something missing,
One: That
sends us searching in the dark,
All: Looking
for answers,
One: Risking
a question.
All: We are
drawn here
One: Because
God touched us,
All: Gave us
hope,
One: Whispered
our name.
All: Here in
this place,
One: We
journey toward grace
All: And
know the "something more"
One: Is
revealed in the love of Jesus' face.
*HYMN OF PRAISE #170
“O, How I Love Jesus”
*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.
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, when we compare our lives to the
potential we believe you have in mind for us, we realize anew that our thoughts
are unfortunately not your thoughts and our ways are sadly very different from
your ways. And yet your mercy is so great that you keep giving us another
chance to cultivate our identity as people shaped by your thoughts and your
ways.
Lord, have mercy
We confess that there are times when we so lower our standards that we fail to take sin and its consequences seriously.
Christ, have mercy
Silent confession
We confess that there are times when we find it more comfortable to
adapt to the standards of the world rather than responding to the challenges of
true Christian discipleship
Lord, have mercy
Silent confession
Merciful and gracious God, strengthen us with your
Spirit so that we willingly turn towards you, thinking your thoughts and
following your way. Help us to bring
forth fruit worthy of our calling as followers of Jesus Christ. This we pray in
Jesus’ name. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
PRAYER HYMN #389
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE THE
LORD’S PRAYER #895
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“Kyrie Eleison”
Arr. Carl J. Nygard, Jr.
Lord, have mercy
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE LESSON N.T.
pg 76
Luke
13:1-9
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“Gracious Gardening”
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY INVITATION
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
Tune: Old 100th
Were the whole realm
of nature mine
That were a present
far too small;
Love so amazing, so
divine,
Demands my soul, my
life, my all. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in
unison)
We worship you, O God, through these gifts and our lives. May they be used to nourish lives with grace
and mercy. May the fruit of your Spirit
be evident in all we do and say as followers of Jesus Christ, in whose name we
pray. Amen
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #2162
“Grace Alone”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
Our
Chancel Flowers are presented this morning in honor of this church family,
friends and family from Dee Piltz.
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We welcome this morning to the family of Christ
through Christian Baptism
McKenna
Jo Lee Gilde
Daughter
of Adam and Jennifer Gilde
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One Great Hour of Sharing is celebrated next Sunday, March 21. Your offering combined with many others does wonderful things. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is able to feed people with food and hope, wrap babies in warmth and love, and empower communities with skills and support. Gifts renew the giver, too, in spirt and strength. An envelope was included with your recent Newsletter or you may use a pew envelope. Thank you for your generosity.
Reminder Next Sunday, March 21
Acolytes: Jenny McKibben and Jessica Weaver
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Don and Katie Larkin
Greeters 11:00: Jane Wightman Family
Ushers: Matt Estes, Tom Maxwell, Bill and Carol George
Lepha and Vince Engler
Nursery: Doug and Amy Gullekson
Sermontime: Joyce Cinco
Coffee Hour: Staff/Parish Relations Committee
7:00
a.m. to 7:50 a.m. each Wednesday
The time together will include breakfast, special
music, singing and a meditation. Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends
promptly at 7:50 a.m. A freewill offering is received. The ENTIRE community (men, women and youth)
is invited to attend. This week’s
Lenten Breakfast will be held here at the
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, March 14, Third Sunday of Lent
8:30 am - Worship Service •
Sacrament of Baptism
Parish Nurse Clinic between worship services
9:30 am - Church School all
ages
9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice
11:00 am - Worship Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each worship service
4:00 pm - Confirmation Class
5:00 pm - Senior High Youth meet
5:15 pm - Junior Disciples
meet at the Church
Monday, March 15
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts
Tuesday, March 16
7:00 pm - Trustees Committee
Wednesday, March 17
7:00 am -
Lenten Breakfast - United Methodist Church
9:30 am -
Foster Grandparent Meeting
7:30 pm -
Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, March 18
No Promise Keepers meeting
9:30 am -
Susannah Wesley Circle
6:00 pm - FIA
Parent and Children Group
7:00 pm -
Naomi Circle
7:00 pm -
Scout Roundtable
7:00 pm -
Worship and Music Committee
Friday, March 19 ***Newsletter Deadline***
Saturday, March 20
8:30 - 3:00
pm - General Conference Delegation Meeting
Sunday, March 21, Fourth Sunday in Lent
One Great Hour of Sharing
8:30 am -
Worship Service
9:30 am -
Church School all ages
9:30 am -
Bell Choir Practice
11:00 am -
Worship Service
Chili Cook off and Silent Auction follows 11:00 am
Worship
Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152
Cadillac
Area Lenten Breakfasts
Sponsored by the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association
Hosted
by the Junior Disciples
March 21 following the 11:00 Worship Service
The Junior Disciples are
sponsoring a Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction. Chili, crackers & beverages
will be provided.
Vote for your favorite chili while you help the JD’s raise funds for their Mission Trip to Missouri this July. Wonderful gifts baskets will be available by Silent Auction.
Please support our youth on March 21. All money raised will help send them on their Mission Trip where they will put God's love in action!
Volunteers
will hold three Yard Sales again this spring/summer to benefit the work
of Love In the Name of Christ. Although
the snow is still flying, many of you are eager to start cleaning closets,
basements and garages at the first sign of spring. Please remember Love INC, as your donations
are needed to make this a success. Call
the Love INC office at 779-1888 for drop off or pick up information.
Today’s Worship
Ministry . . .
Liturgist: 8:30 - Ken Ruppert
11:00 - Lynn Cummings
Pianist/Organist: Virginia Pulford
Acolytes: Jacob Farmer and Nick Myers
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Matt and Sue Bendelow
Greeters 11:00: Eben and Ruth Smith
Ushers: Bill and Laura George, Frank Weikel,
Hazel Jarvis, Judy Murdoch, Jane Wightman
Nursery: Kristin Smith and Sarah Wightman
Sermontime: Katy Huckle
Coffee Hour: Naomi Circle