United Methodist Church of Cadillac
1020 East Division Street ·
Cadillac, Michigan
775-5362
· Fax 775-6475
October 17, 2004
Twentieth 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
MISSION MINUTE Junior
Disciples
SHINING LIGHT & SPECIAL MISSION
RECOGNITION
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We have
been called together as the body of Christ.
People: We are one
body, though we have many members.
Leader: Each part gets
its meaning from the body as a whole,
and
not the other way around.
People: But not
all members have the same function;
we
have different gifts.
Leader: God calls
us to use these gifts generously, maturely
and
cheerfully to build up the body of Christ.
People: Together
we present ourselves in service to God and each other.
Leader: Let us
worship God!
*HYMN OF PRAISE #114
“Many
Gifts, One Spirit”
*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 #500
“Spirit
of God, Descend Upon My Heart” Vs. 1, 2
& 3
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Creator God, we confess that we do
not give our lives over to the transforming power of your Spirit to call out
the gifts of each one of us and to build up the life of the whole Church for
mission and ministry in this world.
Today, as we wonder at the beauty of your creation in the world around
us, may we also open ourselves to the new creation you seek to bring about
within and among us, through the grace of Jesus Christ. Amen.
WORDS OF PROMISE
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE
READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“Be
the One” Arr. John Coates
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING N.T.
pg. 161
Romans
12:1-8
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“Use
My Gifts”
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)
Giving God, teach us to be more
generous with the abundant gifts you have given us so we will be rich in
serving you. Use these offerings as earthly reminders of your love for all.
Through Jesus Christ we pray. 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.
Belle Oakes Living Center at
Sunday Volunteer
Ministry, October 24
Acolytes:
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Don and Pat Lakin
Greeters 11:00: Rick, Mary, Nicholas and
Grace Myers
Ushers 11:00: Bob Huff, Peggy Kirvan,
Angie Ferris
Jacob Farmer, Tom Hunt
Nursery: Jeff and Tonja Hinkston
Sermontime: Katy Huckle
Coffee Hour: Membership 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 Diana
Van Antwerp
Custodial Staff Dee
Piltz and NOC Work Crew
Snow Removal Paul
Helton
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . .
.
Sunday, October 17,
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
U.M.W. Shining Light
& Special
8:30
am - Worship Service
9:30 am -
9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice
11:00 am - Worship Service
Coffee Hour Follows each worship service
Monday, October 18
9:30 am - Philharmonic Practice in Corbin Room
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts
7:30 pm - Church and Society Committee
Tuesday, October 19
***Newsletter Deadline***
7:15 am - Daybreak Prayer Group in Wesley Room
7:00 pm - Trustees Committee
Wednesday,
October 20
9:00 - 10:00 am - TOPS in Corbin Room
7:30
pm - Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, October 21
7:00 am - Promise Keepers Meet
9:30 am - Susannah Wesley Circle
Noon Prayer Group in Wesley Room
6:00 pm - FIA Parents & Children in Education Wing
7:00 pm - Naomi Circle
7:00 pm - Scout Roundtable
Sunday, October 24,
Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost
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
5:00 pm - Youth Groups meet
6:00 pm - Staff Parish meets with District
Superintendent
7:00 pm - Church Conference
For Changes in
Activities - Call Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152
Please note: Our church’s audiotape duplicating machine is
being serviced for the next two weeks.
We regret that sermon tapes will not be available during this time.
Gifts: The Joy of
Serving of God study is up and running.
If you would like to share in a group, here are leaders and days &
times.
Sunday: 9:30 am - Lynn Cummings at church
Sunday: 6:30 pm - Dorothy Dean home
(1841 E. Lk. Mitchell Dr.)
Monday: 10:00 am -Clara Handy at church
Tuesday: 6:00
pm - (Soup & Group) Dee Piltz’s
home
(3888 Driftwood Dr.)
Wednesday: 7:00
pm - home of Joan and Jerry Deer
(1009
First Ave.)
All are welcome. Books are available on the
table in the narthex.
Our Church Conference
will be held next Sunday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. District Superintendent, Lynn
Pier-Fitzgerald, will be leading. We
will share reports lift up the life and vision of our congregation and elect
leadership for 2005. Holy Communion will
be served. All members have voice and
vote. Plan to be there.
A Hallelujah Party
has been scheduled for Saturday, October 30, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the
church. Come in costume and enjoy games,
crafts, a light soup meal, and candy!
Check the information/sign-up sheet in fellowship hall for ways you can
help. For more information, contact
Debbie Ostema or Shelley DeCoeur.
United Methodist Men will meet Thursday,
October 28 at 6:00 p.m. at church
Following our “diversified” potluck, we will hear a presentation on the
Civil Air Patrol by our own Captain Dumont.
Ron Foster and Paul Helton are our hosts for the evening.
Dan Kinney, Financial
Secretary, has your Statement of Financial Giving through the
third quarter of this year available in Fellowship Hall this morning. You are invited to pick yours up. Thank you.
Thank you for
participating in the “Baby Bottle Boomerang” Fund-raiser for the Pregnancy
Resource Center. Please turn in your
bottles by next Sunday, October 24.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgists: 8:30 - Bedonna Davis
11:00 - Jerry Seward
Organist/Pianist: Ann
Hunt
Acolytes: Jacob Farmer
Greeters/Ushers
8:30: Michael and Alysha Elmore
Greeters 11:00: Dan and Karen Zenner
Ushers 11:00: Sherm
Martin, Bob Huff, Bill George,
Cliff and Chris Redes,
Jane Wightman
Nursery: Lisa Weaver
Sermontime: Bill and Sue Allen
Coffee Hour: Missions Committee
Our Chancel Flowers
this morning are given in Glory to God and in honor of Alice Moore from Kay and
family.
Over the next several
weeks, Pastor Dale will be preaching on themes from the Study Guide, “Gifts:
The Joy of Serving God”. Even if you
are not in one of the study groups, these sermons will encourage you in your
daily walk with God. Today’s message: “Use
my Gifts.” Next week’s sermon:
“Walking into Weakness”.
A reminder that the CROP
Walkers are still collecting the pledges you made for the Walk. Thank you so much for your sponsorship!!
The Junior Disciples
will begin taking orders for Sub Sandwiches and Carmel Apples after worship
today. Orders may be picked up at the
Bazaar or following worship on November 7.
Proceeds will go towards the groups admission to the Rock Your World
Junior High retreat at Center Lake Bible Camp in November.
Need a fall or
Thanksgiving decoration for your home or for a gift? The United Methodist Women have some
Pre-Bazaar items available for sale this morning following each worship
service. Several neat decorating and
gift items are for sale; take a look.
Proceeds go to missions.
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.