United Methodist Church of Cadillac
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March 13, 2005 ·
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
THE
GATHERING TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We come,
knowing that we are living in the midst of dead relationships.
People: Lord, Raise
Us Up!
Leader: We come
troubled by dead ends in our lives.
People: Lord, Raise
Us Up!
Leader: We come with
hopes and dreams that have died.
People: Lord, Raise
Us Up!
Leader: We come,
Lord, to be revived in your presence.
People: Lord, Raise
us up, and breathe new life into our spirits!
*HYMNS OF PRAISE #364
“Because
He Lives”
*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 #420
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God”
UNISON PRAYER
O God of the weeping Christ, you
know the heartache of your children. You
know the emptiness that death brings.
You know the hopelessness of being alone. You know the futility of life with no
meaning. As you gave life to Lazarus,
so, too, remove the grave clothes of self-indulgence, self-importance and
self-satisfaction from us. Help us to
know the joy of your resurrection victory, the energizing power of your daily
presence and the peace that comes from doing your will. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE
READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“What a Friend” Arr. Don Besig
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING N.T.
pg. 104
John
11:1-45
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“From
Death to Resurrection”
RESPONDING
TO THE WORD
OFFERING INVITATION
GIVING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO
GOD
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY Tune:
Old 100th
Were the whole
realm of nature
mine,
that were a present far too small;
love so amazing, so divine
demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In unison)
Bring life, O God, to the program
and mission of this church, which we support through out tithes and
offerings. May our giving bring life,
hope and resurrection.
As Christ sacrificed life for us, so may each of us commit ourselves to
carrying forward the work to which we are called in our own day. Bless us and all the gifts we bring. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
THE
SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #292
“What
Wondrous Love”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All
who are able, please stand.
A Request From
Our Kids .
. .
Our children in the 5th/6th grade
Sunday School want to sing and would like to know if there is anyone in the
congregation willing to lead a Children’s Choir. If you enjoy children, like to lead upbeat
children’s music and a praise chorus, and would like to try this opportunity,
speak with Debbie Ostema. There are many great accompaniment CD’s
available so playing an instrument is optional.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, March 20
Acolytes: Nick Myers and Logan Kassuba
Ushers/Greeters 8:30: Ron and Ann Vaughan
Greeters 11:00: Chris and Michelle Payne
Head Usher: Ron Truax
Ushers: Bill and Sue Allen, Helen Quinn, Paul
Helton,
Jane Wightman
Nursery: Lisa Weaver
Sermontime: Dee Williams
Coffee Hour: Naomi Circle
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, March 13, Fifth Sunday in
Lent
8:30 am -
Worship Service
Parish Nurse Clinic between worship services
9:30 am -
Church School all ages
9:30 am -
Bell Choir Practice
11:00 am - Worship Service
Orientation Meeting Follows 11o’clock service
5:00 pm -
Senior High Youth Group Meets
5:00 pm -
Junior Disciples Meet
5:30 pm -
Lenten Study with Imam Mohammad Mardini,
a Muslim cleric
speaking. Potluck Supper served.
Monday, March 14
7:00 pm -
Boy Scouts
Tuesday, March 15
7:15 am -
Daybreak Prayer Group
6:30 pm -
Trustees Committee (Note Time Change)
Wednesday, March 16
7:00 am - Lenten Breakfast - Cadillac Christian
Reformed Church
8:00 am -
12:30 pm - United Way Meetings
9:00 am -
TOPS
7:30 pm -
Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, March 17
7:00 am -
Promise Keepers
Noon Prayer Group in Wesley Room
7:00 pm -
Naomi Circle
7:00 pm -
Worship and Music Committee
Sunday, March 20, Passion/Palm
Sunday
Holy Week begins
8:30 am - Worship Service
9:30 am -
Church School all ages
9:30 am -
Bell Choir Practice
11:00 am - Worship Service
One of our Parish Nurses, Helen Quinn, will
be in the workroom this morning between worship services for monthly Blood
Pressure Clinic. If you have a
health concern, stop in and talk with Helen.
Today, Pastor Dale is hosting a brief Church
Orientation Session for anyone who is new to our church and would like to
learn more about our ministry. This
Session will be held following the 11:00 worship service this morning. Nursery care will be made available Those unable to attend this session are welcomed to schedule
another date with the Pastor at your convenience.
Reminder from the Membership
Committee . . .
If you deliver the Sunday Worship
Service tapes to our shut-ins, please pick up previously used tapes. Tapes are reused up to three times. Thanks for your help in this service to
shut-ins.
Be there.
“You are with me; your rod and
your staff - they comfort me.” Ps 23
One Great Hour of Sharing which is celebrated today is when
you can join United Methodists worldwide by making a special offering to
support UMCOR. When a catastrophe
strikes, relief is rushed to disaster areas all over the world; then, we stay
long term to assist survivors in rebuilding their lives. A brochure envelope was included with your
March Newsletter.
Linens are needed for the Love INC’s
Linen Pantry at the First Christian Church.
They supply linens to clients who have been screened and referred by
Love In the Name of Christ. They currently need the following items: Both
king and queen size fitted sheets and blankets, bath towels and wash cloths,
dish towels, dish
cloths and pot holders. If you have any
of these items in good condition to donate, please call Wanda, the coordinator
of the Linen Ministry at 779-1316. Your
donation will be a blessing to someone less fortunate.
Susannah Wesley Circle March meeting has been postponed
to Thursday, March 24 at 9:30 a.m.
A time for meeting Bishop
Jonathan Keaton will be held at Traverse City: Central UMC next Sunday,
March 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgist: 8:30 - Laurie Kinney
11:00 - Clara Handy
Pianist: Virginia Pulford
Acolytes: Hannah Amlott and Jessica Weaver
Ushers/Greeters 8:30: Karen and
Betty Klinker
Greeters 11:00: Karen Kassuba and Bill Rickard
Head Usher: Jeff Hinkston
Ushers: Becky Dorrell,
Ethel Foster, Harold Gekeler, Tonja
Hinkston
Nursery: Kyle and Lori Smith
Sermontime: Katy Huckle
Coffee Hour: Staff/Parish Relations
Committee
Our flower arrangement on
the Lord’s Table this morning, is presented in honor
of the birthday of Alice Wernert from Mike and
Bonnie Stephan.
Our four week Lenten Study ~
Christianity and Islam~ concludes this evening at 5:30 p.m. Imam Mohammad Mardini,
a Muslim cleric from the Detroit area, will offer a presentation followed
by a question-and-answer session. We
will begin with a Potluck Supper. Please
bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Beverage will be provided. All are invited.
The sixth in a series of Community
Lenten Breakfasts will be held Wednesday, March 16 from 7:00 to 7:50
a.m. at the Cadillac Christian Reformed Church.
The speaker will be Bryan McConnell, pastor of the Church of
Discovery. All are invited to attend.
Next Sunday, March 20, is Palm/Passion
Sunday and begins our journey through Holy Week. The Bell Choir will play for both service and
the Chancel Choir will sing at 11:00 worship.
Palm Crosses will be distributed at both service. Come, share in this
special time of worship as we celebrate Jesus entry into
Maundy Thursday Worship is on March 24 at 7:00 p.m.