United Methodist Church of Cadillac
1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan
775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
April 25, 2004 Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME PARISH
NOTES
A CAMPING MOMENT
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Jesus
asked: Do you love me more than
these? Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.
Feed my lambs.
People: Coming to
church on Sunday
Teaching,
cleaning, planning
Making
church happen
But
do we love Jesus?
Leader: Jesus
asked again: Do you love me?
Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.
Tend
my sheep.
People: Glancing
over the newspaper
Blood
spilled in Kosovo and Denver
Shudders,
tears, silence
How
can we take care of the sheep?
Leader: Still
Jesus asks: Do you love me more than these?
Lord,
you know everything; you know that I love you.
Feed
my lambs.
People: Follow me
Such
simple words
Challenge
and invitation
Leader: Loving
Jesus means following him to the sheep.
*HYMN OF PRAISE On
insert
“Alleluia! Sing to 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.
PRAYER HYMN #572
“Pass It On”
UNISON PRAYER
O God, like fishers who toil all night in vain over a sea brimming with
fish, sometimes we live unaware of joy, possibility and blessing. The abundant harvest eludes our grasp. In this hour, help us to recognize Jesus’
presence, to accept his gifts and to join with Christ in tending the sheep and
feeding the lambs. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“The Resurrection Proclamation” Arr. Jon Paige
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE LESSON N.T.
pg 115
John 21:1-19
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“From Fishing to Following: Part Two”
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY INVITATION
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
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)
We bring our offerings to feed your lambs and tend
your sheep, gracious God. May these
gifts extend love in the form of food, pure water, shelter and acceptance. Let them provide outreach to the world and
opportunities for growth within this congregation. Help us to focus on what is important that we
may work together to make a difference in the world. Amen.
THE
SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #261
“Lord of the Dance”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgist: 8:30 -
11:00 - Jerry Seward
Pianist/Organist: Virginia Pulford
Acolytes:
Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Jim and Laura Hodges
Greeters 11:00: Joe and Doris Brenneman
Ushers: Don and Marie Rennie, Dan and Karen Zenner
Julia Perrin and Neil Sheridan
Nursery: Randy and Carolyn Mitchell
Sermontime: Julia Perrin
Coffee Hour: Confirmation Class
Our Chancel Flowers are presented this morning in celebration of the birthday of Katie
Larkins.
A small prayer group meets on Wednesdays at noon. If you feel God prompting you to be a part of
this ministry, please join us in the Education Wing. Depending upon interest, we hope to form
several groups. Please see Bedonna Davis
or Debbie Ostema if you have questions or prayer requests.
Reminder Next Sunday, May 2nd
Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green
Sermontime: Scott and Lisa Kassuba
Coffee Hour: Endowment 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 Open
Custodial Staff Dee
Piltz and NOC Work Crew
Snow Removal Paul
Helton
God calls us to live in harmony with one another: The Special Sunday offering for Native
American Ministries is today,
Sunday, April 25. This offering enriches the United Methodist
Church in many ways. An offering
envelope was included with your April Newsletter or you may use a pew envelope.
U.M.W. District Events, Day Apart on May 1 at Kalkaska
Opportunities for
Ministry This Week . . .
Sunday, April 25, Third Sunday of Easter, Camp Sunday
Native American Ministries Sunday
8:30 am - Worship Service
9:30 am - Church School all
ages
9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice
11:00 am - Worship Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows worship
1:30 pm - Wedding Shower
4:00 - 5:15 pm - Confirmation
Class
5:15 pm - Junior Disciples
Monday, April 26
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts
Tuesday, April 27
Noon - 9:00 pm - Set-up and OASIS Volunteer Dinner
In Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, April 28
11:00 am - Friendship Chain
7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, April 29
7:00 am -
Promise Keepers
6:00 pm - FIA
Parents and Children
Saturday, May 1
Noon - 3:00 p.m - Jim and Marge Tossey
50th
Wedding Anniversary in Fellowship Hall
Sunday, May 2, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Holy Communion at both services
8:30 am -
Worship Service
9:30 am -
Church School all ages
9:30 am -
Bell Choir Practice
11:00 am -
Worship Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows worship
For Changes in Activities for the Week
Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152
>The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is seeking to
fill the position of Nursery Care Provider for Sunday morning worship
services and to also the position of Church Treasurer. These are paid positions. Job descriptions and applications are
available at the church office. Refer questions to Pastor Dale Ostema or Pat
Schroeder, Chairperson of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee.
“Let’s Get
Moving - Cadillac” Program kicks off May 14.
More information
to follow.
Day Apart
on May 4 at Crystal Valley
See or call
Clara Handy if interested.
>Next Sunday, the first Sunday of the Month, donations of staple food and paper products
are designated to go to OASIS, the local shelter for women and children. Our “Loose Plate” is designated for
the Grand Rapids Community Ministries.
>Equal Exchange Coffee will be on sale next Sunday, May 2.
>The Northern Michigan Community Prayer
Breakfast will be held on Friday, May 7 beginning at 7:00 a.m. at the
Timber Wolf Lake Camp. Tickets are $5.00
per person or $10 for a family. See Judy
Coffey for your tickets today.
>Wesley Fellowship will meet for their potluck and program on Thursday,
May 6, at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome
to attend. Marilyn Truax will present a
video entitled, “The Story of Holy Week.”
It is an Easter Cantata by Kristine Stout, a handbell soloist and has
had great reviews.
>Join in the LifeWalk to support the
Pregnancy Resource Center of Cadillac, Saturday, May 8 at 8:30 a.m. For information or to pick up a pledge, see
Marie Rennie or Sue Bendelow in Fellowship Hall after worship services today or
next Sunday.
>The United Methodist Women Mother/Daughter
Banquet is Friday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m.
The program to be presented by Mary Lewis is entitled “Ringing In
Spring”. The menu includes: Roasted
Chicken, BBQ Meatballs, Au Gratin Potatoes, Corn and Green Beans, Applesauce,
Coleslaw, rolls and butter, dessert, punch coffee and tea. Tickets are available after both worship
services today and next Sunday. Adults
are $6.50, children between three and twelve are $3.00, children under 3 are
free.
>The theme for the Mother Daughter Banquet is “Bells”. If you have a bell or bells that are special
to you, would you bring them to the church by the morning of the banquet on May
7. The Susannah Wesley Circle would like
to use them as part of the decorations.
Please enclose a note about your bell or bells and sign your name. We want to be sure bells are returned to the
rightful owner. Happy Ringing! Susannah Wesley Circle.