United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

November 14, 2004

Twenty Fourth 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

One:    Open wide the doors,

All:       Let the people in.

One:    Open wide the doors,

All:       God is found within.

One:    Open up your hearts,

All:       See what love can do.

One:    Open up your hearts,

All:       Let God work through you.

One:    Open up your minds,

All:       See a better world.

One:    Open up your minds,

All:       God dreams through you.

One:    Open up your voices,

All:       Sing your praise to God.

One:    Open up your voices,

All:       Sing of God’s love for all.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                           #126

            “Sing Praise to God”

 

*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 HYMN                                                                                 #496

            “Sweet Hour of Prayer”

 

UNISON PRAYER

Lord, even when our faith is weak and small, we sometimes puff up with spiritual arrogance, expecting thanks for everything we do.  When we sweep the floor, we want thanks; when we teach Sunday School, we want recognition; when we prepare a meal, serve the poor, visit the sick, give clothes to the naked and shelter to the homeless, we sometimes secretly want our good works known.  We know it is only our duty as Christians, but we sometimes want to earn our way into heaven in the eyes of our sisters and brothers.  We confess our spiritual pride and know that only you can weigh and measure our souls.  Forgive us, we are your faithful servant people.  Amen.

 

PROMISE OF FORGIVENESS

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

            “Bless God”   Arr. Joseph Linn

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                            N.T. pg. 80

            Luke 17:1-10

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Servanthood’s Bell-Shaped Curve”

 

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

           

OFFERTORY INVITATION                                                                       

 

GIVE UNTIL IT HEALS                                                        Bob Campbell

 

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)

We are grateful to you, O God, for the faith we have inherited.  We give thanks for the courage and faithfulness of ancestors who suffered for the gospel that we might know your love.  We join with them in putting our trust in you.  May we match their generosity and self-discipline, seeking above all else to know your will and do it.  To that end, we dedicate our offerings.  Amen.

 

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                                #2196

            “We Walk By Faith”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                              

 

*POSTLUDE

 

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to sing in the Community Church Choir for the Thanksgiving Eve Service November 24, please come at  6:30 p.m. for the rehearsal in the sanctuary at St. Ann Church.  All voices are welcome - it is a wonderful time of singing!!

 

The monthly Blood Pressure Clinic will be held today between the worship services.  One of the Parish Nurses will be on hand to take your pressure and answer any health questions you have.

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, November 21

Acolytes: Logan Kassuba

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Sherman and Ruth Ann McMahon

Greeters 11:00: Dan and Karen Zenner

Ushers 11:00: Bob Huff, Eben and Ruth Smith

Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green

Sermontime: Steve and Lisa Myers

Coffee Hour: Susannah Wesley Circle

 

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, November 14, Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

  8:30 am - Worship Service

  9:30 am - Church School For All Ages

  9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice                                                                                     

Parish Nurse Clinic between Services

11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Follows each worship service

 

Monday, November 15

  9:30 am - United Methodist Women Executive Board

  9:30 am - Philharmonic Practice in Corbin Room

  7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, November 16

  7:15 am - Daybreak Prayer Group in Wesley Room

  7:00 pm - Trustees Meet

 Wednesday, November 17

***Newsletter Deadline***

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

 11:00 am - Friendship Chain

  7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, November 18

  7:00 am - Promise Keepers Meet

  9:30 am - Susannah Wesley Circle

Noon Prayer Group in Wesley Room

 6:00 pm - United Methodist Men   (Note Date Change)

 7:00 pm - Naomi Circle

 7:00 pm - Worship and Music Committee

 7:00 pm - Scout Roundtable

 

Sunday, November 21, Commitment Sunday

Christ the King Sunday - Thanksgiving Sunday

  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

 6:00 pm - Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Service

 

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

The United Methodist Men will meet on Thursday, November 18 (Note date change) at 6:00 p.m. for our usual outstanding potluck.  Following a short business meeting and devotions, we will view the video, “Roaring Waters,” The Forces of God’s Creation.  Frank Weikel and Jerry Deer are hosts.

 

 

You may still give to the Tools of Hope which includes the Blanket Ministry.  From tents, blankets, and other emergency supplies for survivors of the earthquake that devastated Bam, Iran, to emergency food rations, blankets, candles and matches and plastic sheeting in the wake of monsoon flooding in parts of India, shelter needs come in all shapes and sizes.  We can help these people with our “Loose Plate”  offering.  A warm blanket costs just $5 but can make a big difference between health and sickness. 

 

Needing a Thanksgiving gift for a loved one??  Give a gift to the Tools of Hope and Blanket project.  We will provide a card for gift giving.  Cards will be available on the table in the Narthex.

 

 

If you are “flying” to a warmer climate this winter, please call the church office at 775-5362.  We can forward your mail or hold it for you.  Your notice to us helps to keep expenses for returned mail at a minimum. 

 

 

Our thank you in the November Newsletter omitted the names of Marilyn Truax, Clara Handy, Gloria Fountain and June Peterson who also worked on the Peace Garden this summer.  Thank You again to all who generously give of their time at the church!!

 

 

Again, thank you to all who helped at our Annual Holiday Bazaar the Early Estimate is $8,215.80.  How wonderful!!

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist:: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson

               11:00 - Jackie Soltman

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes: Nick Myers and Jacob Farmer

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Fred and Rochelle Carroll

Greeters 11:00: Evadean Mattison and Dalene Wilkinson

Ushers 11:00: Betty Closson, Hazel Jarvis, Bob Huff, Donna Welsh

Nursery: Kristin Smith and Sarah Wightman

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Evangelism Committee

 

 

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are given in memory of Jack Cinco from his family.

 

 

The Community Thanksgiving Eve Service will be on Wednesday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m., at St. Ann Church on Thirteenth Street in Cadillac.  The Rev. Paul Tomlinson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will be the speaker.  The service will include music by two choirs: St. Ann’ Mixed Parts Choir and the Community Church Choir.  A monetary offering will be received for the Workplace Chaplains and the Shepherd’s Table.  An offering of non-perishable food will be received for the King’s Storehouse Food Pantry.  This is always a wonderful time of worship.  Plan to attend and invite family and friends to share with you. 

 

 

Can you fill a Blessing Bag?  Bags (complete with a shopping list)  are available in the Fellowship Hall and will help provide a Thanksgiving meal to a needy Cadillac family.  Please return your bag to the church by next Friday, November 19.

 

 

You are invited to join Harold Gekeler and his family next Sunday, November 21, as they celebrate Harold’s 90th birthday at the Coffee Hour following the 11:00 o’clock service.  Harold will be 90 on November 19.

 

 

 

 

Flowers for 11/21/04 (2 arrangements - one for Gekelers to read)

The flowers on the Lord’s Table are presented to the glory of God and in celebration of the birthdays of Robbie (18th), Harold (19th) Mary (20th) and Harold and Marvel’s 63rd Wedding Anniversary on November 22.  Harold celebrated his 90th Birthday November 19.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.