United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

March 20, 2005  · Passion / Palm Sunday

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

            THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP                                                       

 

ORGAN AND PIANO PRELUDE

            “The Palms”                                                                                

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN                                                                  #280

            “All Glory, Laud and Honor”

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP

One:    Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!  Lo, your king comes to you.

All:       Ride on, King Jesus, no one can hinder you!

One:    Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

All:      Ride on, King Jesus, no one can hinder you!

One:    See the crowd coming into the city!

Join the glad procession with songs of praise.

All:       Ride on, King Jesus, no one can hinder you!

One:    We come, lifting our palm branches shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!"

All:      Ride on, King Jesus, no one can hinder you!

One:    On this holy day, we come with lifted hands, waving palms, and raised voices to proclaim that you are the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords!

All:      Ride on, King Jesus, no one can hinder you!

 

*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.

 

MINISTRY OF THE BELLS                                                                              Bell Choir

            “In the Cross of Christ I Glory”

 

UNISON PRAYER

Eternal and Everloving God,

All over this world we, your children,

Are waving palm branches.

The palm is to help us remember a parade,

A procession into Jerusalem two thousand years ago,

And a lonely leader who rejected fame and wealth

To finish a painful job that he had already begun.

Help us to keep our own priorities in order:

Not to get sidetracked by more money,

Or power, or things that crowds admire.

Help us to know our jobs and do them

Like your son Jesus did, so that we, too, may become bearers of the love of Jesus poured out for the world.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

PRAYER RESPONSE                                                                                      #2108

            “O How He Loves You and Me”                                                 

 

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                              Chancel and Bell Choirs

“Palm Branches”   Arr. Douglas Nolan

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                            N.T. pg. 23

            Matthew 21:1-11

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Christ Bearers”

            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)

Gifts, clothes strewn in his path, a carpet of palm branches, tokens of loyalty, tokens of enthusiasm -- these gifts, tokens of thanksgiving and commitment, instruments of compassion and service.  As you blessed your Holy One, O God, bless these gifts now, for they are given in honor and remembrance of Jesus.  Amen.

 

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                                #2111

            “We Sang Our Glad Hosannas”   vs. 1 - 4

 

*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 27

Acolytes: Jacob Farmer

Ushers/Greeters 8:30: Gary and Yvonne Bandelow

Greeters 11:00: Jeff and Laura Marion

Head Usher: Dee Piltz

Ushers: Peg Kirvan, Marie Rennie, Dan and Karen Zenner,

              Sherm Martin

Nursery: Debbie Ferris

Sermontime: Joyce Cinco

Coffee Hour: Worship and Music 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, 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

Coffee Hour follows each worship service

Monday, March 21

***Newsletter Deadline***

   7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, March 22

   7:15 am - Daybreak Prayer Group

   3:00- 4:30 pm - Farewell Coffee for Carol Sharp

Wednesday, March 23

   7:00 am - Lenten Breakfast - at Revival Center

   9:00 am - TOPS

 11:00 am - Friendship Chain

   7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, March 24

   7:00 am - Promise Keepers

   9:30 am - Susannah Wesley Circle

Noon Prayer Group in Wesley Room

***United Methodist Men will meet March 31***

   7:00 pm - Holy Thursday Worship Service

Friday, March 25

12:30 pm - Good Friday Services at First Presbyterian Church

Sunday, March 27, Easter Sunday

   8:30 am - Worship Service

   9:30 am - Church School all ages

   9:30 am - Continental Breakfast

 11:00 am - Worship Service

Coffee Hour follows each worship service

 

 

 

You are cordially invited to a Farewell Coffee for Carol Sharp on Tuesday, March 22 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the church.  Carol has been our Church Secretary for the past 13+ years. Come & greet her as she retires from this position and begins a new chapter in her life.  All are invited.

 

            Easter Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

 

Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord at the First Service of Easter or at the Celebration Worship when the Chancel Choir will sing.  A Continental Easter Breakfast with a variety of rolls, muffins & breads, fresh fruit, juices, coffee and milk will be served beginning at 9:30 a.m..  Christ is risen; Alleluia!!

 

 

United Methodist Men will be meeting on Thursday, March 31, for their monthly meeting.  (Please note the date change)   As usual, our evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with our “Always Outstanding” Potluck Dinner.  Following will be a program presented by Sgt. 12st Class Jeff Berndt of the Cadillac National Guard Armory who will tell us about local recruiting efforts and programs available to deployed guardsmen and their families.  This should be of interest to all.  Gerald Deer and Sherm Martin are the hosts.  Come and join us.

 

 

A time for meeting Bishop Jonathan Keaton will be held TODAY at Traverse City: Central UMC on Cass Street at 4:00 p.m.

 

 

Linens are needed for the Love INC’s Linen Pantry at the First Christian Church.  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.

 

 

            Susannah Wesley Circle meets March 24th at 9:30 a.m.

 

 

 

A Benefit Spaghetti Dinner for our own, Jack Boyd, will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 5:00 pm. - 7:00 pm. at Harborview on South Street.  Cost is only $4.00. per person.  Jack was injured and required extensive repair surgery on his ankle.  Proceeds will help with the uninsured expenses as a result of this injury.  All are invited to attend.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist:  8:30 - Ruth Peterson

              11:00 - Jackie Soltman

Pianist: Virginia Pulford

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

Power Point: Jeff Hinkston

 

 

Our flower arrangement on the Lord’s Table this morning, is presented by Peg Kirvan in loving memory of her daughter, Ronda Swanberg.

 

 

The last of the Community Lenten Breakfasts will be held  Wednesday, March 23 from 7:00 to 7:50 a.m. at the Cadillac Revival Center on Plett Road.  The speaker will be Dave McMahon, pastor of the First Baptist Church.  All are invited to attend.

 

 

Maundy Thursday Worship is on March 24 at 7:00 p.m.  Come, gather around the cross-shaped, candlelit tables in Fellowship Hall as we remember together the last night of the life of Christ.  Holy Communion, reflections, a choral anthem and scripture readings will be included in this lovely and inspirational time of worship.  Always a lovely and meaningful service.

 

 

 

 

Community Good Friday Services will be on Friday, March 25 at 12:30 p.m at the First Presbyterian Church.  The services theme is “The Seven Last Words of Christ.”  Sit at the foot of the cross and reflect on God’s wondrous love for each of us.  The service will offer reflections, scripture, special music and singing.  An offering will be received for the CAMA Chaplain at Mercy Hospital.

 

 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Temple Hill Baptist Church

1601 West Division, Cadillac

Monday, April 11th 1:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12th 11:00 am - 4:45 p.m.