United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

January 9, 2005

First Sunday after Epiphany   ·   Baptism of our Lord

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

            THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP                                                       

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES                      CLIP BOARD MINISTRY

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

 

People Singing:  Wade in the water, wade in the water, children,

Wade in the water, God’s a-gonna trouble the water.

 

Leader:     We are a people of the water!

People:     We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Leader:     Love, like a rain shower, awakens the sleeping seed within the soul and lures it to blossom.

People:     We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Leader:     Love, like new fallen snow, inspires the delight

of children, making snow angels.

People:     We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Leader:     Love, like a hot shower after a long day’s work,

cleanses us, reawakens us.

People:     We worship a God whose love flows through water.

Leader:     Love, like little drops, drips from fingertips to forehead.

Through baptism, the family of faith makes room for one

more.

Repeat Chorus.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                           #252

            “When Jesus Came to Jordan”

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

            THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

 

If you have a prayer joy or concern you would like shared during the Prayer        of the People, please hand it to an usher during the Prayer Hymn.

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                               #2193

            “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”                                  

 

UNISON PRAYER

Living God, when the Spirit descended on Jesus at his baptism

in Jordan’s water you revealed him as your own beloved Son.

You anointed him with the Holy Spirit.

Grant that all who are baptized into Christ’s name

may keep the covenant they have made,

and boldly confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

now and forever.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

            THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

            “Here Is Water, Lord”   Arr. Joseph M. Martin

 

SACRAMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAPTISM                                            #33

            Amiee Cannedy  · Steven Cannedy  · Kayla Marie Cannedy

            Brenna Jo Silvers

 

REMEMBERING OUR BAPTISM

           

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                              N.T. pg. 3

            Matthew 3:13-17

 

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “The Waters of Life”

 

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERING INVITATION

 

GIVING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD

           

OFFERTORY

 

*DOXOLOGY                                                                     Tune: Old 100th

            O God, may we who bear your name

            by gentle love your grace proclaim,

Christ’s gift of peace on earth declare

and your anointing Spirit share.  Amen.

 

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION   (In unison)

We acknowledge our baptism, O God, and the call to become members of Christ’s body.  Accept our gifts, that others may be led into your way.  Help us so to arrange our priorities that we may seek first the reign of God on earth.  Amen.

 

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                                  #206

            “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                              

 

*POSTLUDE

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

You are invited to attend A Taste of Mentoring sponsored by the Wexford Missaukee Mentoring Coalition.  It will be held at Baker College in Cadillac  on January 18 from 8:30 until 10:00 am.  There will be many speakers from the area mentoring organizations to get a taste of the various opportunities available in need of adult mentors.  If you have questions, please call 779-9480 or 779-4500.

 

The Meals on Wheels Program is looking for volunteers to deliver meals in the Lake City and Cadillac area.  Drivers are needed Monday through Friday.  For more information, contact Wanda Hamel at 775-9781 - Northwest Human Services between 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or leave a message.

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, January 16

Acolytes: Jacob Farmer

Nursery: Debbie Ferris

Sermontime: Joyce Cinco

Coffee Hour: Missions 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, January 9, First Sunday after Epiphany

   8:30 am - Worship Service

   9:30 am - Church School for all ages

   9:30 am - Bell Choir Practice

Parish Nurse Clinic between worship services

  11:00 am - Worship Service  – Sacrament of Holy Baptism

Coffee Hour Fellowship follows each service

5:00 pm - Junior Disciples meet at the church

5:00 pm -Senior High Youth gather here for Destination Unknown

Monday, January 10

   9:30 am - United Methodist Women Executive Board Meeting

   7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, January 11

   7:15 am - Daybreak Prayer Group in Wesley Room

 11:30 am - Dorcas Circle meets at Ponderosa

   6:00 - 8:00 pm - Red Cross Meeting

   6:00 pm - Membership Committee

   7:00 pm - Administrative Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 12

   9:00 am - TOPS

   7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, January 13

   7:00 am - Promise Keepers

 Noon Prayer Group in Wesley Room

Saturday, January 15

  10:00 am - Group in the Wesley Room

   1:00 - 5:00 pm - Group in Fellowship Hall

Sunday, January 16

Second Sunday after Epiphany, Human Relations Day

   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 each service

 

Finance Secretary, Dan Kinney, has your final Statement of Giving for the 2004 year available in Fellowship Hall.  If you have any questions, contact Dan.

 

 

Two-On-the-Town

 

Several members of the church have commented recently that they have Two-on-the-Town cards and would like to gather some people to share an evening together from time to time.  This is a group that would encompass couples and singles. 

 

The new cards begin in January of 2005.  This group (or maybe even two groups) could do lunch and/or dinners depending on the needs of those who want to share this experience.  We will gather the interested people in a couple of weeks.

 

If you would be interested in being part of a group, please indicate below your name, phone and preferences.  Questions, please contact Judy Coffey at 775-5362,  speak to her directly or email her at jcoffeyumc"at"yahoo.com

 

 

            Name ______________________ Phone # ____________

 

Time of Day Preference (circle)    Lunch      Dinner     No preference

 

 

 

            Book Club to Begin

 

Would you like to share in a Book Club??  One is being started in the near future.  The intent is to read the same book and then gather to have some discussion around it.  This is not meant to be a “study” but a time of discussion around a book of a spiritual nature.  We would meet every other month in order to give time for people to read the chosen book.  Monday evenings are the most open presently.  Interested?  Sign-up below. Contact Judy with additional questions at 775-5362.

 

 

Name _________________________   Phone # _____________

 

            Please place in the offering plate or leave in the Church Office.

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists   8:30 - Laurie Kinney

               11:00 - Jackie Soltman

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes: Nick Myers

Nursery: Jeff and Tonja Hinkston

Sermontime: Dee Williams

Coffee Hour: Open

Power Point: Bob Campbell

 

 

 

 

 

We welcome into the Family of Christ through Christian Baptism

 

            Amiee Cannedy and Steven Cannedy

            Kayla Marie Cannedy

            daughter of Steven and Aimee Cannedy

 

            Brenna Jo Silvers

            daughter of Gary and Alice Silvers

 

 

The new Adult Library Cart is now ready and available in Fellowship Hall for those who would like a good book to read.  Just sign the card in the pocket and place it in the file box.  Enjoy!

 

 

Dates are still available on the 2005 Flower Calendar is available this morning in the narthex.  You may sign up for flowers in memory or in honor of a person or special occasion. The flowers are $15,

are used for Sunday worship; then may be taken for your enjoyment

 

 

Financial commitments for 2005 are still being received.  Commitment cards are available in the pew pockets or on the table in the narthex.  We are appreciative of those who have who participated in our “Give Until It Heals”  campaign.  Please prayerfully consider your  financial commitment toward the mission and ministry of our church.  Thank you!!

 

 

Please note the church has hearing assistance devices, LARGE PRINT HYMNALS and BULLETINS for use during worship.

 

If you are “flying” to a warmer climate this winter, please call the church office at 775-5362.  Mail can be forwarded or held for you.  Your notice helps us to keep expenses for returned mail to a minimum. 

 

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 often find that there are many extra serving dishes and pans left in the church kitchen.  Please check in the kitchen for yours.  Thank 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.