United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 · Fax 775-6475

August 29, 2004 · Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 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

One: With a heart as soft as a baby's skin,

All: With wonder as holy as the depth of an infant's eyes,

One: We come to worship.

All: With joy as abundant as a toddler's giggle,

One: With excitement as contagious as a child's first steps,

All: We gather for worship.

One: With hope as wondrous as a child's first words,

All: With praise as awesome as a youth choir,

One: We come to sing and pray. We gather to be blessed and encouraged.

*HYMN OF PRAISE #2271

“Come! Come! Everybody Worship”

*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 REFLECTIONS Shirley Petersen

UNISON PRAYER

Loving God, whose will is broader than out best traditions and whose mercy runs deeper than our finest sympathies, speak your Word to set us free from attitudes that cripple, habits that are hurtful and dispositions that divide. Enlist us as willing disciples so others may meet Jesus Christ through us. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER #895

THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT

BAPTISMAL HYMN #611

“Child of Blessing, Child of Promise”

SACRAMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAPTISM #39

William Robert Gullekson

son of Doug and Amy Gullekson

REPRISE #611 verse 1

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

WORK MISSION PROJECT REFLECTIONS Mission Team

Song: “Every Move I Make”

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

SCRIPTURE READING N.T. #76

Luke 13:10-17

MESSAGE Pastor Dale Ostema

“Love’s Law”

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)

Gracious God, you breathe your life and love into us through the gift of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. This empowers us to loosen our resistance to love others. We express our gratitude by offering these gifts and the service of our lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

*HYMN OF DEDICATION #273

“Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands”

During the singing of the last verse of the hymn,

all students, teachers, support staff and administrators

are invited to come forward for the time of blessing.

*PRAYER OF BLESSING

At the beginning of a new school year, O God of wisdom, we offer thanks and praise for the gift of new beginnings and for the opportunity to learn and wonder. We pray for teachers, students, support staff and administrators that this year might be rewarding for all. Be with each of them as they face the challenge of new tasks, the fear of failure, the expectations of parent, friends, community and self. In our learning and our teaching, may all grow in service to others and in love for your world, through Christ we pray. Amen.

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING *POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand.

Wesley Fellowship will meet in the Corbin Room on Thursday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a dish to share and your own tableware for our Potluck. Pastor Dale will be speaking about similarities and differences in Christian and Jewish beliefs. All are welcome.

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, September 5

Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green

Sermontime: Jerri Hubbell

Coffee Hour: Open

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 29, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

8:30 am - Worship Service

10:00 am - Worship Service and Baptism

Coffee Time Fellowship follows each service

Monday, August 30

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Cadillac Area Public Schools Resume Classes

Tuesday, August 31

7:15 am - Early Prayer Group meets in Wesley Room

Wednesday, September 1

Carpet Cleaning in halls

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

9:30 am - United Methodist Women Executive Board

10:00 - Noon - Distribution of Love, INC office supplies

6:30 pm - Staff Parish Relations Committee

7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice Resumes

Thursday, September 2

Carpet Cleaning continues

7:30 am - Habitat For Humanity Board Meets

Noon Prayer Group meets in Wesley Room

6:00 pm - FIA Parents & Children CPR Training

6:00 pm - Wesley Fellowship

7:00 pm - Education Committee

Saturday, September 4

Senior High Summer Cool Down at Center Lake

Sunday, September 5, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Communion Served at both services

8:30 am - Worship Service

10:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

For Changes in Activities for the Week

Info Source 775-4636 - Message #3152

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, September 1 - noon - 5:45 pm

Zion Lutheran Church · 350 Pearl Street · Cadillac

Adopt A Highway Clean-up

September 14 at 9:00 a.m.

Our School Supply Pantry began fall distributions on August 4 and continues to distribute supplies to those in need. To date, over 70 children have received new school supplies. We are especially in need of back packs and scientific calculators. Your contributions may be dropped off in the supply box in the narthex. Thanks!

Sermontime Helpers Needed for 2004-2005: Do you enjoy working with children? If so, perhaps you would consider helping with our Sermontime program. Each Sunday during the 11:00 service, the K-3rd graders are dismissed to attend Sermontime. Our church has just begun using the Kid’s Own Worship program. As a Sermontime leader you will be mailed a 20-30 minute lesson plan to follow when it is your turn. Usually, you will be called upon to lead about 3 or 4 times per year. If you have questions about being a Sermontime leader or if you would like to volunteer, please see Marian Fuller or Debbie Ostema (775-5362)

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 (775-5362) or Pat Schroeder if you have questions or wish to apply for the position.

If you are planning on attending this year’s Cadillac Area Parade of Homes, September 10-19, tickets may be purchased at the church office for $5.00. The proceeds from tickets purchased through the church will go to Wexford County Habitat for Humanity.

Fall Worship Schedule resumes on Sunday, September 12. Worship will be at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with Church School at 9:30 a.m..

A Rally Sunday Potluck will be held following the Coffee Hour after the 11:00 a.m. worship service.

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Pianist/Organist: Ann Hunt

Acolyte: Jon Blake

Greeters/Ushers 8:30: Ray and Betty Mayer

Ushers 10:00: Clark and Helen Sill, Ron Truax

Nursery: Randy and Carolyn Mitchell

Sermontime: Steve and Lisa Myers

Coffee Hour: United Methodist Women

Acolyte: Logan Kassuba and Nick Myers

Our Chancel Flowers this morning are presented in loving memory of family members from Donna Welsh.

We are celebrating Dora Kidder’s 95^th Birthday this morning during Coffee Hour following the 10:00 a.m. worship service.

We welcome into the family of Christ through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism William Robert Gullekson son of Doug and Amy Gullekson and brother of Emma.

We welcome Shirley Petersen this morning who is sharing her Ministry of Music with us in worship. Shirley is a composer, arranger and recording artist. Her music is on CD and can be obtained through her Website: www.happyheartsmusic.com.

If you would like to contribute for the relief efforts of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Charley, you can designate a donation for “Church wide Appeal for USA Domestic Disasters” UM #901670. Mark a pew envelope or place a check in the offering plate designated for this Appeal.

Update on Stella VanDorn: she continues to be at Kent Community Long-Term Acute care and is looking toward the middle of September to be discharged. She really appreciates your cards which can be sent to her at Spectrum Health - Kent Community Campus·750 Fuller NE·Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Two Small Prayer Groups meet each week: Tuesday at 7:15 am and at noon Thursday. Join us as your schedule allows. See Bedonna Davis or Debbie Ostema with questions or prayer requests.

Your grocery receipts from Carter’s Food Stores in Cadillac or Lake City may still be turned in at the church to obtain funds used for projects by the United Methodist Women. A box for them is located in Fellowship Hall.

Please note the church has hearing assistance devices for use during worship. These can be used by persons with or without hearing aids. Also available are LARGE PRINT HYMNALS and LARGE PRINT BULLETINS.

Check out our church Website – take a peek at www.umccadillac.org. Lots of good information and many links. You can get your own e-mail address off the site. The Sunday bulletin is also posted.

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!

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.