United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

August 15, 2004

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

A TIME OF INFORMAL HYMN SINGING

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:  We enter into this sacred space and look  around for a trace of the Holy, hopeful of a divine meeting, yet cautious, too, for God's call can be surprising.

People: We bring world weariness and hidden hungers,

               yet music soothes our fractured spirits and the

               community prays with us to a deeper truth.

Leader:  Into this sacred moment we enter.

People: The Holy One is here. Alleluia!

Leader:  God is waiting for us. Alleluia!  Amen!

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                     #158

“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH FOR JO BROWN

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                                                                           #503

“Let It Breathe on Me”

Sing through twice

           

UNISON PRAYER

Touch us, O God, through the ministry of melody,

through the sounds and senses of song, through the wordless wonder which fills our souls with heaven, that we might be absorbed in the mystery and wonder of music, and that in this moment of oneness our lives will be bonded to each other and to you.  Amen!

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                               #895

 

            OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION

 

OFFERTORY

 

*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, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive our offering as sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another and generous toward your world.  Amen.

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN                         (10:00 a.m. worship)

 

MESSAGE                                                                Dr. Calvin Taylor

“Holy Scriptures - Alive with the Sounds of Music”

 

            A Love Gift will be received for the ministry

            of Dr. Calvin Taylor

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                           #671

“Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                       

 

*POSTLUDE                                                                                                                                    

 

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

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!

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, August 22

Acolyte:  Logan Kassuba and Nick Myers

Ushers 10:00: Ron Truax, Judy Murdoch

Nursery:  Kristin Smith and Sarah Wightman

Sermontime:  Jackie Soltman

Coffee Hour:  Worship and Music and Membership

 

 

 

Our 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, August 15th, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Calvin Taylor presenting at both worship services

   8:30 am - Worship Service

 10:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each worship service

 

Monday, August 16

   6:00 pm - Boy Scout Court of Honor

  Tuesday, August 17

   7:15 am - Early Prayer Group in Wesley Room

   7:00 pm - Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, August 18

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

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

   7:00 pm - Administrative Council

Thursday, August 19

   9:15 am - Naomi Circle meet at church to go Clara Handy’s for Breakfast

   9:30 am - Susannah Wesley Circle meet at Bob Evans

   Noon Prayer Group in Education Wing

   6:00 - 7:00 pm  - FIA Parents & Children in Education Wing

   7:00 pm - Worship and Music Committee

 

Sunday, August 22nd, Twelfth, Sunday after Pentecost

   8:30 am - Worship Service

 10:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Time Fellowship follows each service

   6:30 pm  - 10th Annual Summer Hymn Sing

 

            For Changes in Activities for the Week

            Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

 

 

American Red Cross

Cadillac Community Blood Drive

Monday, August 16 - 1:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17 - 11:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

St. Ann’s Church  ·  800 West 13th Street  ·  Cadillac

 

The United Methodist Men will meet Thursday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. for their Potluck and Program.  The Civilian Conservation  Corp was a short-term conservation program created during the Depression; thousands of  men were trained and put to work to recover land devastated by the harvest of timber.  The CCC planted trees, built firebreaks, etc..  Pete Buehler who is a solid historian of many events in the area will talk about the many camps and activities.  Bring your son or daughter.  Also, bring a dish to pass,  your own table service and a friend.  The Potluck is always great; you will be glad you attended!!

 

 

The Cadillac Christian Reformed Church is hosting a Financial Peace University Course this fall.  It is biblically based and presented in a small group setting by author/radio host Dave Ramsey.  An informational orientation will be held on Sunday, August 22 at 12:15 pm or Tuesday August 31 at 7:00 pm.  Questions, call 775-5291.

 

 

Friendship Family Home invites everyone to an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 22 from 2 to 4 pm.  Tour the home and meet residents and caregivers.  The home is located at 215 Hughston Street in McBain across from Autumnwood.

 

 

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is seeking a permanent substitute Nursery Care Giver for the first Sunday of each month.  This is a paid position.  Please contact Pastor Dale Ostema or Pat Schroeder if you have questions.

 

 

The pastors and congregation of the Revival Center of Cadillac has invited the community to their 9th Annual Camp Meeting which will be held from August 15 - August 22.  The theme is “There is Hope!” which deals with healing.  Rev. James Roe will be the speaker Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m.  Dr. Roger Sapp from Texas will be preaching & offering healing prayer each evening Monday - Sunday at 7:00 p.m.  The opening service is August 15 at 7:00 p.m.  Revival Center is just south of 13th Street up the hill at 984 Plett Rd.

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: Dale Ostema

Pianist/Organist: Virginia Pulford

Acolyte: Jessica Weaver

Nursery: Debbie Ferris

Sermontime: Joyce Cinco

Coffee Hour: Staff Parish Relations Committee

 

 

 

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented in loving memory of Bill Benninger from wife, Margaret, and Family.

 

 

Jo Brown is leaving on August 22 to return to China; this time under the auspices of Mission to Unreached People.   See Jo in Fellowship Hall following worship to hear more about this ministry.

 

 

            Special Celebration Next Sunday

 

Next Sunday, we will be honoring persons who have belonged to this congregation and the church of Jesus Christ for more than 50 years.  Five persons have belonged to this congregation for more than 50 years, they include Ona Greenman, Ruth and Roger Johnson, Tom Huckle and Russell Wiles.

 

In addition, we know there are many who are members of this congregation who have been confirmed members of  the Church both here and other places for 50 or more continuous years.  We will be recognizing those persons with a Certificate of Recognition.  A Special Coffee Hour will be hosted following the 10:00 a.m. worship for the honorees.  Plan to attend!!

           

 

Stella Van Dorn continues to be at Kent Community Long-Term Acute care.  She really appreciates your cards -- Spectrum Health - Kent Community Campus·750 Fuller NE·Grand Rapids, MI  49503.