United Methodist Church of Cadillac
1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan
775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
January 25, 2004
Third Sunday after Epiphany Sunday
Worship at 11:00 a.m.
THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: For people in darkness,
All: Jesus is the light.
One: For people in despair,
All: Jesus is the hope.
One: For people grieving,
All: Jesus is a comfort.
One: For people burdened,
All: Jesus is a friend to share the load.
One: For people anxious,
All: Jesus is calm assurance.
One: For all people gathered here,
All: Jesus is for you.
One: For everyone gathered here,
All: Hear the call to follow Jesus and be
Christ to others.
One: For all in this place,
All: Let your praise arise.
*HYMN OF PRAISE #596
“Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING
PRAYER HYMN #2119
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is”
Sing through twice
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.
UNISON PRAYER AND WORDS OF PROMISE
As Ezra reminded the returning exiles of their
identity as the people of God, they were deeply moved and wept, because they
had forgotten about the mighty acts of God which had shaped them and their
history.
We
confess, O God, that we also forget our identity as your
people
and so fail to witness to your activity in our lives,
in Jesus
and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
(silent reflection)
Ezra called on the people not to grieve their
shortcomings but to celebrate their calling and their strength as the people of
God.
We
confess that there are times when we concentrate on
our
weaknesses rather than rejoicing over our strengths.
(silent reflection)
Jesus also reminded the people of his day of their
responsibilities as the people of God and then told them "Today the
scriptures have been fulfilled in your hearing".
Today
can be a confronting word when we tend to postpone
until
tomorrow what Jesus may be calling us to do today.
(silent reflection)
Jesus makes it very clear what his purpose is, as he
spells out, and then radically reveals in his life and death the true meaning
of loving one's neighbor. Let us
pray:
Merciful God, anoint us with your Spirit so that the
words of Scripture proclaimed by Jesus are heard by us - today - and acted upon
by us - today
- and
fulfilled through our worship, witness and service
- today - and
in all the days that lie ahead.
This we pray in Jesus' name. Amen
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE THE
LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT
REAFFIRMATION OF FAITH AND RECEPTION
INTO THE CONGREGATION #33
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE LESSON NT
pg. 61
Luke 4:14-21
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“Good News”
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY INVITATION
OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY #94
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in
unison)
In the Spirit of Christ, we give our best for the world. We share what you have allowed us to use,
giving thanks for the joy of helping others and entering into partnership with
them. May our gifts help the Good News
of Jesus to be spread throughout the world.
Amen.
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #2241
“Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*CHORAL BENEDICTION “Song
of Hope” Chancel Choir
*POSTLUDE
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
Today’s Worship
Ministry . . .
Liturgists: 8:30 - Ken Ruppert
11:00 - Jackie
Soltman
Organist / Pianist: Virginia Pulford
Acolytes: Collin Christensen and Ethan Hinkston
Ushers/Greeters 8:30 - Dan and Laurie Kinney
Greeters 11:00 - Angie Ferris, Jacob and Jesse Farmer
Ushers: Don and Marie Rennie, Judy Murdoch,
Bill and Joan Irvine,
Tonja Hinkston
Nursery: Kevin and Patricia Bruner
Sermontime: Jane Wightman
Coffee Hour: Membership Committee
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .
Sunday, January 25, Third Sunday after Epiphany
Reception of New Members at both services
8:30 am - Worship Service
9:30 am -
9:30 am -
11:00 am - Worship Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service
2:00 pm - Historical Society
Meeting
4:00 pm - Confirmation Class
5:15 - 6:30 pm - Junior
Disciples Meeting
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Senior High
Youth Group
Monday, January 26
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts
Wednesday, January 28
7:30 pm - Chancel Choir
Practice
11:00 am - Friendship Chain
Thursday, January 29
7:00 am - Promise Keepers
Saturday, January 31
Scout Troop 125 Ski Weekend
Sunday, February 1, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Holy Communion at both worship services
8:30 am - Worship Service
9:30 am -
9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice
11:00 am - Worship Service
Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service
Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152
Reminder Next Sunday, February 1
Acolytes: Erika Olson and Jessica Weaver
Nursery: Randy and Carolyn Mitchell
Sermontime: Darlene Fowler
Coffee Hour: Trustees Committee
“Bringing Up Boys” a study for parents will be offered each Sunday beginning this
morning. Lynn Cummings will lead this
video presentation. All interested
persons are invited and welcomed to attend.
The Meijer Community Rewards program is now available to reward
shoppers. If you are a Meijer shopper
and would like to help the United Methodist Women, get an application form from
a UMW member in fellowship hall or from the Meijer courtesy desk. You can also register online at
Meijer.com/rewards. Our church number is
670223. You will receive a Meijer Guest
Card in two to three weeks. A monthly purchase of $100 - 399.00 will earn
1%, $400.00 - 799.00 earns 2.5% and $800,00 plus 4%. Credit is received for almost all purchases:
groceries, toys, home fashions and over 150,000 products.
Quite often when the church has had a funeral luncheon or other
function, we are left with many extra serving dishes and pans. If some of yours are missing, please check in
the kitchen.
Kirtland Terrace Apartments is hosting a quilt show open house on Friday, January
30 from 2 until 8 p.m. North Star
Quilters will be displaying over 50 quilts throughout the building. The event will show off the new lounge,
dining facility, exercise room and the carports being built. Kirtland provides low income apartment living
for seniors. Refreshments will be
served. Call 775-9491 for more
information.
Touch a life with love! Hospice of Michigan is seeking volunteers in this area to help provide
companionship to patients. Especially
needed are male volunteers due to
specific requests for them. Training is
February 9, 10, and 11. Call Cindy at
779-9570 for more information.
Love In the Name of Christ Prayer Requests
Families who need money to pay their heating bills
Love
INC board member has requested prayers for ill mother
A couple who need help in paying for prescriptions
Our Chancel Flowers are presented this morning in celebration of the
birthday of Erika Olson from her family.
We welcome to the Congregation today:
Joining at the 8:30 a.m. worship service
Dan and Shelly DeCoeur
• Cadillac, Michigan 49601
Dennis and Susan Hyzer
• Marion, Michigan 49665
Lois Miller
• Lake City, Michigan 49651
Joining at 11:00 a.m. worship service
Bill, Betty and Beth Dumont
• Cadillac, Michigan 49601
Angie Ferris
• Cadillac, Michigan 49601
Tom and Suzanne Johnson
• Cadillac, Michigan 49601