United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

231 · 775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

July 3, 2005

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

INFORMAL TIME OF HYMN SINGING

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST                             by the Acolytes

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR AUGUST

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

 

Leader:   Jesus says:  “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”

People:   We have come together in the name of Jesus the Christ to worship the God who loves us and sing with the Spirit who fills us.

Leader:   It is good that we are here.

People:   It is good that we are here by Christ’s invitation,

for his yoke is easy and his burden is light.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                  (On insert)

 

            “Give Christ Glory”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                        (On insert)

 

            “Come Unto Me”

           

 

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND WORDS OF PROMISE

 

Jesus invited us to come, bringing our heavy burdens with us, to find rest and to learn his ways. We have tried to find rest and peace so many ways without success. We have tried to keep up with the Joneses, only to find ourselves heavy in debt.

We have tried to work our way to excessive wealth,                                

only to earn a date with exhaustion.

We have sought to find rest and relief through things and

activities that do not satisfy our deepest longings;                                   

but they have all failed. Help us to take your yoke upon us and to learn from you.    
Help us find rest for our souls by accepting your easier yoke.
It is in Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE                                                                    

 

CHILDREN’S TIME

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                            N.T. pg. 11

            Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Fellowship of the Yoke Bearers”

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION                                                                       

 

OFFERTORY

 

PRESENTING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES TO GOD

 

*DOXOLOGY                                                                                       #94

Praise God, from whom all blessings 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)

God of Promise, many of us have trouble discerning the Living Christ in our lives.  Use these gifts to quiet the traffic and turmoil of life's stresses.  Enable us through our faithful giving to discover a deeper reverence for Jesus' gentle and humble message.  Lift our heavy burdens, so we can prayerfully respond to the peace and the calm repose that you provide for us today and forever.  In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

 

     *COMMUNION HYMN                                                                #2265

            “Time Now to Gather”

 

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE                                                      

PRAYER OF BLESSING OVER THE BREAD AND CUP

Communion Prayer 

Let us lift up our hearts.........We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. ........It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise, O God, for with the passion of a lover you have delivered us from slavery to sin and death. You are the Creator and Lord of heaven and earth, and it is your Word that brings life into bloom. You sent among us your child, Jesus the Christ, and in him you revealed yourself to us. We give you thanks that though we were burdened

and wearied by sin and unable to dance to your song,in gentleness and humility your Son Jesus lifted our burdens and showed us the way of wisdom. When he was killed, you raised him to life,rescuing us from our bodies of death and giving us rest for our souls. Therefore, with our hearts lifted high, we offer you thanks and praise at all times through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Words of Institution 

The Lord*s Prayer 

Sharing of the Bread and Cup 

Prayer of Thanks for the Presence of Christ

 

Communion will be served by intinction.

Please come by the center aisle and return by the side aisle.

 

PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE

 

*CLOSING HYMN                                                                            #2126

            “All Who Hunger”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                              

 

*POSTLUDE

 

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

Pennies for a Purpose: If you would like a container for our Pennies for a Purpose campaign, you may pick one up in the church narthex. 


Sunday Volunteer Ministry, July 10

Ushers/Greeters: 8:30 am - Don & Pat Lakin

Greeters: 10:00 am - Homer & Forrest Hendricks

Head Usher: Dan DeCoeur

Ushers: Pat & Donna McCormick and Dick & Carol Jones

Acolytes: Conner Kassuba

Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner

Sermontime: Katy Huckle

Coffee Hour: Finance Committee 

 
CHURCH STAFF

Pastor                                                                               Dale Ostema

Parish Assistant                                                               Judy Coffey

Coordinator-Children & Youth Ministries              Debbie Ostema

Church Office Manager                                                    Patty Holst

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, July 3-Seventh Sunday After Pentecost - Holy Communion

Coffee Hour follows each Worship Service

8:30 am - Sunday Worship

10:00 am - Sunday Worship 

Monday, July 4

7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Office Closed

Tuesday, July 5

7:00 am - Daybreak Prayer Group

9:30 am - UMW Executive Board

Wednesday, July 6

9:00 am - TOPS

Thursday, July 7

7:30 am - Habitat Meeting

11:30 am - Prayer Group

6:00 pm - FIA Group

7:00 pm - Education Committee Meeting

Saturday, July 9

7:00 pm - Veggie Tale Family Fun Night 

Sunday, July 10 - Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

Coffee Hour follows each Worship Service

8:30 am - Sunday Worship

10:00 am - Sunday Worship 

 
Come march in the 4th of July Parade TODAY, July 3. We have our truck, trailer, scenery and now we just need YOU to walk or ride as part of our church Vacation Bible School float. The line-up begins at the Junior High School at 4:15p.m.. You need to be there no later than 4:45 p.m.. The parade begins at 5:00 p.m.. Those walking will be passing out VBS flyers. We ask that children come with a parent who will stay with them until the parade is over. Kids will receive a cowboy hat to wear. Adults are invited to wear their western wear too.  

 
Come, join in the fun at our Veggie Tales Family Fun Night on this Saturday night, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. You will learn about Larry*s better way to deal with bullies and also be one of the first to watch "Minnesota Cuke and the Search of Samson*s Hairbrush". Movie treats and lots of Veggie Tales surprises to take home with you. 

 

Adopt-a-Highway Clean-Up: The second clean-up of the season will be held on Saturday, July 16 at 9:00 a.m.. Anyone over 12 is welcomed and invited to help pick-up the highway. Questions or more information, see Paul Helton. 

Sr. High Camp scholarships are available through our District for any youth attending this year*s Senior High Camp at Lake Louise from July 24 - 30. These are $275 scholarships! Interested youth should speak with Pastor Ostema. 

Youth camping opportunity. "For Pete*s Sake, the Crazy Adventures of Peter the Disciple!" at Lake Louise Middle School Camp from August 7-13 for those Entering Grades 7th through 9th. Additional information is on the table in the Fellowship Hall. 

Naomi Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 21 for lunch at Lakeside Charlie*s. Please call either Donna Welsh or Donna Slachter by July 17 for reservations. 

 

Like to camp & hike? Adults needed to take youth in foster care and/or juvenile justice system on short camping trip. Dept. of Human Services (formerly FIA) with Love INC*s help is looking for a few volunteers who would be willing to take a small group of 3 or 4 youth on a weekend camping experience. All supplies and associated costs would be covered by DHS. Lead volunteer should have first aid/CPR training as well as camping/hiking experience and the desire to work with youth. If you are at all interested in learning more, contact Bedonna Davis at the DHS office at 779-4559. You could make a tremendous contribution to the life of a child! 

Today*s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: Judy Coffey

Pianist: Darlene Ressler

Ushers/Greeters - 8:30: Pat & Donna McCormick

Greeters- 10:00: Bob & Jackie Huff

Head Usher: Dan DeCoeur

Ushers: 10:00 am- Judy Murdoch, Randy, Deb & Amy Myers

Acolytes: Jessica Weaver & Kelly Cummings

Nursery: Greg & Kathy Green

Sermontime: Bill & Sue Allen

Coffee Hour: Open

Power Point: Laurie Kinney 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord*s Table this morning are given by Gary and Yvonne Bandelow in memory of Gary*s parents, Art and Marge Bandelow. 

Our Loose Plate Offering, today, will go to The Appalachia Service Project (ASP) which is a grass roots ministry that repairs homes in America*s most destitute area. ASP has a back to basics earthy style, as well as their desire to accept people how they are and where they are. ASP gives as much to their communities as humanly possible, operates with a very small paid staff and a generous amount of unpaid volunteers. Opulence is not their style. Please take a moment and look at the display board in the narthex. Thank you! We are also receiving non-perishable food products and paper products for the needy this morning. 

Craft Leader, Helen Quinn needs your stuff for Vacation Bible School. Needed: aluminum pie pans-new or used, bandanas (any color or age) & small Pringles or peanut cans. Put your donations in the box by the VBS information area in the Fellowship Hall.  

Following the Parade today, stay down in the park for the first of a Summer Concert Series presented by Temple Hill. Sojourn, a folk-pop-rock breezy guitar, and a generous portion of religious imagery with some patriotism thrown in, will perform at 6:00 p.m.