United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

May 22, 2005  ·  Trinity Sunday

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

            THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP                                                       

 

PRELUDE                                                                                                 

 

     *BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

LOOKING TOWARD A BRIGHT FUTURE OF GROWTH

 

     *CALL TO WORSHIP

One:    Come Holy Trinity of power

All:       Touch our hearts and our imaginations.

One:    Come Holy Trinity of love

All:       Touch our hearts and our relationships.

One:    Come Holy Trinity of life

All:       Touch our hearts and our world.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                             #88

            “Maker, In Whom We Live”

 

     *SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

SECRET SAINT RECOGNITION - WELCOMING THE STUDENTS

            Barbara Tatarchuk

 

            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                                                                               #2167

            “More Like You”

 

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

You were the faithful God of Hagar, Sarah, and Abraham and

you have guided your people from generation to generation,

Yet we confess that we laugh at your promises and we ignore the stirrings of your Spirit.  When you act, bringing new life, we smile with surprise.

Accept us in our unbelief

And continue to fulfill your promise in us,Through Christ, in whom we find true life.  Amen.

 

WORDS OF PROMISE

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

 THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                     #895

 

            THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT

 

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS                                                      #38

            Chris and Michelle Payne

           

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

            “Revelation 19”   Arr. Jack Schrader

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                            N.T. pg. 34

            Matthew 28:16-20

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “The Great Empowerment”

 

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERING INVITATION

 

GIVING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD

 

OFFERTORY                                                                                           

 

 

     *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)

Almighty God, we gather in the name of the one to whom all authority is given - Jesus Christ.  As we offer you these gifts, you ask us to renew our commitment to be your faith-filled disciples.  May our   lifestyles reflect a desire to be in mission for others.  We pray in the love of Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit.   Amen.

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

     *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                             #571

            “Go, Make of All Disciples”

 

     *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                         

 

     *POSTLUDE                                                                                                                      

 

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

Boy Scout Troop 125 will be having their annual Flag Retirement on Monday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m behind the Church.  If you have a flag you want retired, please bring it to the Church Office.  All are invited to attend; an Ice Cream Social follows the ceremony.

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, May 29

Acolytes: Nick Myers

Nursery: Jeff and Laura Marion

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

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, May 22 - Trinity Sunday 

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

Monday, May 23

    7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

    7:00 pm - CROP Meeting                                                                                  

Tuesday, May 24

    7:15 am - Prayer Group

    Amicare Hospice Service

 Wednesday, May 25

   9:00 am - TOPS

 11:00 am - Friendship Chain

 Thursday, May 26

   7:00 am - Promise Keepers

   9:30 am - 2:30 pm UMW Workshop with Pizza Luncheon

 11:30 am - Midday Prayer Group

   6:00 pm - UMM Meeting/Potluck

   7:00 pm - Naomi Circle

Sunday, May 29 - First Sunday After Trinity

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

 

 

The Education Committee is always looking for volunteers to help serve the children and youth in our church family.  Please take a minute to look over the bulletin insert page for a list of ways you can serve our children and youth.  Place your completed page in the offering plate and someone will contact you soon.  Thanks for helping!

 

The Naomi Circle will meet Thursday, May 26, at 7:00 p.m.  for their May meeting.

 

The Methodist Men will hold their May meeting on Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m..  We will begin with a Potluck Dinner; bring a dish to pass and your own table service.  A program will be presented by Clark Sill who brings 36 years+ of railroad experience to our organization.  Come and enjoy a historical talk on railroads.  All men are invited and welcomed.

 

The Adult Library Cart has several new additions.  Check it our this morning in Fellowship Hall.  Just sign the card in the pocket and place it in the file box.  Enjoy!             

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Greeters: Dan and Karen Zenner

Head Usher: Dave Fuller

Ushers: 11:00 am - Jeff and Laura Marion, Peggy Kirvan,

          Marie Rennie and Harold Gekeler

Acolyte: Logan Kassuba

Nursery: Randy and Carolyn Mitchell

Sermontime: Steve and Lisa Myers

Coffee Hour: Higher Education                                                         

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in honor of Mike and Carolyn Brines 50th Wedding Anniversary and in honor of Nezalyn Hyzus 22nd Birthday by family and friends.

 

We welcome Chris and Michelle Payne into the membership of the church this morning.  Blessings to you both!

 

 

The Songs of the Shepherds CD is available for purchase this morning following worship.  All proceeds go to Love INC.

 

 

Today is Secret Saint Sunday.  We will be celebrating our Secret Saints at 11:00 a.m..  Many of our college students will be present to meet and greet their Secret Saints for this past school year.  A special Coffee Hour in their honor follows the 11:00 worship.