United Methodist Church of Cadillac
775-5362
· Fax 775-6475
April 10, 2005 ·
Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
THE
GATHERING TO WORSHIP
ORGAN PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
CLIPBOARD MINISTRY FOR MAY
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Chancel Choir
“Come,
Christian Join to Sing” Arr.
Mark Hayes
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Astonishing Good News,
Easter People
All: A surprise beyond
expectation.
One: Christ is alive!
All: Christ is risen indeed!
One: Easter is God’s light
shining in our dankness.
All: Easter is hope washing
over despair.
One: Easter is joy brimming
over,
All: Flowing into each day
and setting alleluias loose.
One: Astonishing Good News
All: That follows us each
moment and causes hearts to sing.
*OPENING HYMN #304
“Easter
People Raise Your Voices”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
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 HYMNS
“Lord,
I Lift Your Name on High” #2088
“Open
Our Eyes” #2086
UNISON PRAYER
O Risen Christ, we are grateful
that you walk among us one earth, bringing life and hope. Help us to recognize you; help us to be aware
of your presence in our time of worship.
Enable us to stand alongside you in your ministry of healing on the
crowded roads of our world, through the gift of the Holy Sprit. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE
READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING N.T.
pg. 90
Luke
24:13-35
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“Walking
Toward Easter”
RESPONDING
TO THE WORD
OFFERING INVITATION
GIVING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO
GOD
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY Tune:
Old 100th
Praise God for this great gift of
life,
In Christ is ended death and
strife,
We praise the Spirit for this day;
And seek to follow Christ’s true
way. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In
unison)
To share the peace of Christ, to confront
the doubts that we face on every hand, to feed our bodies and our spirits, we
offer these tokens of thanksgiving. May
our church make a powerful witness in this place, wherever we scatter during
the week, and in situations where others must go for
us. Strengthen our witness here and everywhere, we pray. Amen.
THE
SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #318
“Christ
Is Alive”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All
who are able, please stand.
There will be a Bazaar
Brainstorming Session following the 11:00 o’clock service today in the
Wesley Room. Bring any ideas for new or
improved Bazaar activities. All are
welcome to attend.
The Grand
Traverse District will host a Service of Repentance and Reconciliation
& Workshops Sunday, April 17 beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Traverse Bay UMC
(Asbury Church.) This event will include
a time of gathering, experiential and informational workshops, a time of
worship and healing and refreshments.
Keynote speakers and workshop presenters are the Rev. Tom John, Kewadin Indian Mission and the Rev. Tom Robinson, former
District Superintendent of the Saginaw Bay District of the Detroit Conference.
Sunday Volunteer
Ministry, April 17
Acolytes: Logan Kassuba
Nursery: Kristin Smith & Sarah Wightman
Sermontime: Scott & Lisa Kassuba
Coffee Hour: Open
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, April 10 - Third Sunday of
Easter
Coffee Hour follows each worship
service
Parish Nurse Blood Pressure Clinic
beginning at 9:30 am
8:30 am -
Sunday Worship
9:30 am -
Church school for All Ages
9:30 am -
Bell Choir practice
11:00 am -
Sunday Worship
Immediately following worship, Bazaar Brainstorming-
Wesley Rm
5:00 pm -
Senior High Youth meet
5:00 pm -
Mission Trip Team meeting
6:00 pm - Worship @ 6:00 in the Evening
Monday, April 11
9:30 am -
2:30 pm - UMW Workshop
7:00 pm -
Boy Scouts
7:00 pm -
Finance Committee
Tuesday, April 12
7:15 am -
Daybreak Prayer Group
11:30am - Dorcas Circle Lunch Out
6:00 pm -
Membership Committee
7:00 pm -
Administrative Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 13
Rummage Sale Set-Up
9:00 am -
TOPS
7:30 pm -
Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, April 14
Rummage Sale Set-Up
7:00 am -
Promise Keepers
11:30 am -
Prayer Group
1:30 pm -
UMW General Meeting
Friday, April 15
9:00am -
4:00pm Rummage Sale
Saturday, April 16
9:00am - 12:00 Noon Rummage
Sunday, April 17 - Fourth Sunday of
Easter
Coffee Hour follows each worship
service
8:30 am -
Sunday Worship
9:30 am -
Church school for All Ages
9:30 am -
Bell Choir practice
11:00 am -
Sunday Worship
UMW General Meeting will be held Thursday, April 14 at
1:30 PM. The Dorcas Circle will host Rev. Dave Basset
who will speak on his work as Prison Chaplain.
Our Thursday, Noon Prayer Group is now meeting at 11:30 a.m. each
week. All are welcome.
“Songs of the
Shepherds” in concert
featuring local pastors singing selections from their newly cut CD.
Our own Parish Assistant, Judy Coffey, sings on the CD. Proceeds to Love INC.
Join us for the
Songs of the Shepherds in Concert
Friday, April 15 at 7:00 pm
Admission: $6.00 per family (this
includes a CD)
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Temple Hill Baptist Church · 1601
West Division · Cadillac
Monday, April 11
from 1:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12
from 11:00 am - 4:45 p.m.
Yard Sale to Benefit Love, INC
will be held May 26 & 27 at the Department of Human Services location on E.
M-55. Love INC will partner with the DHS
in this endeavor. Donations may be
dropped off at the trailer at St. Ann Church · 800 W. 13th St. May 7
& 8 and May 14 & 15. If you have
larger items for pick-up or need a tax receipt, call Love, INC at 779-1888 or
877-633-0556.
Cadillac Head Start will celebrate their “Special Readers” April 12
at 5:30pm where a ceremony to honor the readers (along with other guests) and a
light dinner will be served. This
invitation is open to readers who have come to the Marty Paul Head Start and
the 13th Street Head Start sites.
Please RSVP to Rachel at 231-775-9781 no later than Monday, April 11(we
want to make sure there is enough food for everyone). Thank you for your
continued commitment to the Head Start Program.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgists: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson
11:00 - Jeff Hinkston
Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford
Acolytes: Ethan Hinkston
and Nick Myers
Nursery: Katie Janway
Sermontime: Jane Wightman
Coffee Hour: Susannah Wesley Circle
Power Point: 8:30 am -Laurie Kinney
11:00 - Clara Handy
Sunday, April 10
Worship @ 6:00 in the Evening
with our Praise Team,
message - What Do You Do With Wet Hair and
discussion,
scripture and prayer.
Snacks served!!
Designed for youth and young adults
but open to ALL!!
On Sunday, April 24, Kristine
Stout, solo Bell Ringer, will be sharing her Ministry of Music at both
worship services including the Prelude, Offertory, Postlude and Special
Music. A Love Offering will be received
for Kristine. A special Coffee Hour
follows each worship hour. A great time to invite someone to worship with you. Plan to attend!
Kathryn McClinchey
is making a
Reaffirmation of Membership Vows this morning.
Blessings, Kate, on this special day!
Items for the Rummage Sale
maybe brought to the church starting tomorrow.
Please place them in the north alcove of the Fellowship Hall. All clean usable clothing, household
goods, collectibles and antiques are needed and welcomed. Your support is appreciated!