United Methodist Church of Cadillac
1020 East Division Street •
Cadillac, Michigan
775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
February 15, 2004
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME
PARISH NOTES
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come,
all who are poor in spirit;
Come, all who mourn;
Come all who are meek;
Come all who hunger
and thirst after righteousness,
People: Come, all
who would be merciful;
Come, all who would be
pure in heart;
Come, all who would be
peacemakers.
Leader: Let
us come together – the weak, the powerless,
the foolish;
People; Let us
confess that the source of our life is Christ Jesus. Let us worship the God of every blessing.
*HYMN OF PRAISE #57
“O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING
PRAYER HYMNS
“O Lord, You’re Beautiful” #2064
“More Precious Than Silver” #2065
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 Hymns.
UNISON PRAYER
Hope of the poor, friend of the persecuted, advocate
of the suffering, O God, we praise you, for you have been our help. Turn our tears to laughter and give us what
we need to live. Then keep us faithful,
that we may never be satisfied until all have what they need. May all people receive your blessings,
through Jesus Christ, who died, and rose again, and in whom we find life. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE THE
LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir and Congregation
“We Are Singing for the Lord is Our Light” Arr. Hal Hopson
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE LESSON NT
pg. 64
Luke 6:17-26
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“Blessed Are the .... What?”
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY INVITATION
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY #94
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison)
Loving God, through Christ Jesus, you bestow soundness of mind, clarity
of vision, wholeness of bodies and wisdom for each day. You bless us richly and call us to be a
blessing. Receive now the work of our
hands and the fruits of Christ's labor in us.
May what we give be used to make known your healing and saving presence.
Amen.
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #581
“Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
Reminder Next Sunday, February 22
Acolytes: Jacob Perrin and
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Jack Boyd and Bedonna Davis
Greeters 11:00: Rick and Mary Myers
Ushers: Peggy Kirvan and Helen Quinn
Nursery: Lisa Weaver
Sermontime: Clara Handy
Coffee Hour: Missions 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 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
Our Chancel Flowers are presented this morning
in loving memory of son and brother, Paul, and in honor of the birthday of
sister-in-law, Renee Everitt, from Mary and Anne Everitt.
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .
Sunday, February 15, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
8:30 am - Worship Service
9:30 am -
9:30 am -
11:00 am - Worship Service
11:00 am - Student Bible Class
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each worship service
Monday, February 16
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts
Wednesday, February 18
***Newsletter Deadline***
7:30 pm - Chancel Choir
Practice
Thursday, February 19
7:00 am - Promise Keepers
9:30 am -
7:00 pm -
7:00 pm - Jack Boyd in
Sanctuary
7:00 pm - Worship and Music
Committee
7:00 pm - Scout Roundtable
Saturday, February 21
7:00 pm - Talent Show
Sunday, February 22, Transfiguration of our Lord
8:30 am - Worship Service
9:30 am -
9:30 am -
11:00 am - Worship Service
11:00 am - Student Bible Class
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each worship service
4:00 pm - Confirmation Class
5:15 pm - Junior Disciples Meet
Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152
The Meijer Community Rewards
program is now available. If you are a
Meijer shopper and would like to help the United Methodist Women, get an application
form in fellowship hall or from the Meijer courtesy desk or register online at
Meijer.com/rewards. Our church number is
#670223. You will receive a Meijer Guest
Card in two to three weeks.
We so appreciate your generous
donations of food for a funeral luncheon 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.
American
Red Cross Blood Drives
are
scheduled to be held at the
Monday,
February 16 from 1:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Tuesday,
February 17 from 11:00 am - 4:45 pm
Volunteers will hold three Yard
Sales again this 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 keep
Love INC in mind, as your donations are needed to make this effort a
success. Call the Love INC office at
779-1888 or 877-633-0556 for drop off or pick up information.
Center Lake Bible Camp at 15204 20
Mile Road in Tustin is having a Winter Sports Family Night Open House. It will be held on Thursday, February 19 from
6 - 8 p.m. A meal will be provided,
skates, skis, tubes and ice climbing equipment are also provided. The evening includes horse drawn sleigh
rides. There is no cost but donations
will be accepted. For more information, call 829-3441 or clbcprogram"at"centerlake.org.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgist: 8:30 - Gary Box
Pianist/Organist: Ann Hunt
Acolytes: Jon Blake and Jacob Farmer
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Pete and Mary Buehler
Ushers: Helen Quinn, Ron and Marilyn Truax
Nursery: Kyle and Lori Smith
Sermontime: Debbie Ostema
Coffee Hour: Church and Society Committee
The Membership Committee invites you to attend a Church
Talent Show, Saturday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy some wonderful entertainment
from your very own church family.
Refreshments will follow the program.
The Senior High Youth Group will be taking part in the
“30 Hour Famine” again this year.
They will meet at the church Friday, February 27 after school until
Saturday evening to fight world hunger and to begin to decorate the new youth
lounge. They will be looking for
sponsors.
Have you ever wondered who is this John Wesley character United
Methodists keep mentioning? The Seekers
Sunday School Class is having a short series on Wesley and the jolt he gave
to the religion of his day - and ours. Please join us at 9:30 a.m. in the last
classroom on the right in the education wing.