United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

January 23, 2005

Third Sunday after Epiphany

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:                    “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

People; Humbly we bow before you, O Lord, confessing our past, and trusting your grace to bring us into your kingdom.

Leader:                           “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people,” 

Jesus told us.

People: With your praise on our lips, and your love in our hearts, we joyfully accept your call, O Lord.

 

*HYMNS OF PRAISE                                                                                

            “O How I Love Jesus”   #170

            “There’s Something About That Name”   #171

 

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

            THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAYING

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                                 #347

            “Spirit Song”

 

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.

 

 

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God, our many fears keep us distant from you and from one another.  We hear Jesus inviting us to follow and become fishers of people, yet we do not understand what this means for our lives.  We do not easily leave behind the things that seem important to our own welfare.  We do not easily reach out to people whom we think are different from us.  We do not easily embrace the One who does not promise material or social rewards.  Have mercy upon us.  Empower us by your Spirit to turn from our ways and walk with Jesus wherever he leads.  Amen.

 

WORDS OF PROMISE

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                 Chancel Choir and Congregation

            “Come Now Follow Me”   Arr. Besig

            Neil Sheridan – Trumpet

Please join the choir on the last chours of the anthem as directed.

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                              N.T. pg. 3

            Matthew 4:12-23

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Time For Fishing”

 

            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)

Christ, you invite us to follow and become fishers of others.  You equip us with talents and gifts for our venture.  We humbly respond to your gracious invitation and place our gifts at your disposal.  As we go out to serve, receive the results of our efforts in your name.  Turn them to good where we have erred.  Shed light on our path as we seek to abide in your way.  Amen.

 

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                                  #398

            “Jesus Call Us”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                              

 

*POSTLUDE

 

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

           

A workshop entitled “Helping Those Who Grieve” is planned for Monday, January 31 from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Lake City Christian Reformed Church at 1657 S. Morey Road.  There is no admission cost.  The presenters are a husband and wife team who have both experienced the loss of a spouse.  A flyer and background information on the presenters in posted in Fellowship Hall.

 

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. Contact Wanda Hamel at 775-9781 - Northwest Human Services between 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. .

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, January 30

Acolytes: Ethan Hinkston

Head Usher: Angie Ferris

Ushers & Greeters: Junior Disciples

Nursery: Kristin Smith and Sarah Wightman

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Junior Disciples

 

 

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 23, Third Sunday after Epiphany

   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

   5:00 pm - Junior Disciples Meet

Monday, January 24

   7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, January 25

   7:15 am - Daybreak Prayer Group in Wesley Room

Wednesday, January 26

   9:00 am - TOPS

   7:30 pm - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, January 27

   7:00 am - Promise Keepers

Noon Prayer Group in Wesley Room

   6:00 pm - United Methodist Men

Friday, January 28 - First UMC Jackson Ski Group 9:30 pm

Saturday, January 29  -  Ski Group leaves 9:00 am

Sunday, January 30, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

   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

 

 

United Methodist Men will be meeting at the usual location in the Corbin Room (after a two month re-location project failed) on Thursday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m..  Following a 2005 type Potluck Dinner we will hear a program of music and humor by Rev. Ed Gilbert.  Bring a friend and join us.  We will have elections.  Hosts are Abraham and Isaac.

 

 

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.

 

 

Wesley Fellowship will meet for our Potluck and Program on Thursday, February 3 at 6:00 p.m.  Our program will be the history and services of the Michigan State University Extension Services.

 

 

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

 

 

It is not too early!  Adult Hiking Camp!  Spend a week in the Adirondacks this August.  For more information, contact Jack or Elaine Buege at (616) 887-9821, or email: jackbuege@aol.com.  See brochures in our literature rack in Fellowship Hall.

 

 

The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries is recruiting young adults for its Mission Intern and US-2 programs in 2005.  Application deadline for both programs is February 1.   The age range is 20 to 30 years old.

 

For more than 50 years, the US 2 Program has offered young adults the opportunity to serve in mission in the United States. US 2 missionaries live out their faith while doing ministries that focus on social justice and work with people in communities pushed to the margins during a two-year commitment.  The mission intern program offers young adults the opportunity to serve in an overseas assignment and an assignment in their home country for a total of three years.  Such assignments deal with issues of conflict resolution, community development, education and youth development. Both programs emphasize leadership development and focus on spirituality as it relates to social justice in today's society.  Young adults live with and learn from communities that struggle with injustice

 

 

More information at http://gbgm-umc.org/who_we_are/mp, the Board's mission personnel Website. Applications are available online or by contacting the Young Adult Program Office at (212) 870 3660 or sending an e-mail MIRYAP1@gbgm-umc.org.

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists:   8:30 - Gary Box

                11:00 - Clara Handy

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Acolytes: Hannah Amlott and Jessica Weaver

Ushers & Greeters 8:30: Dennis and Sue Hyzer

Greeters 11:00: Randy, Carolyn, Caleb & Carissa Mitchell

Head Usher: Dee Piltz

Ushers: Jerry & Joan Deer, Bill & Sue Allen, Virginia Major

Nursery: Katie Janway

Sermontime: Steve and Lisa Myers

Coffee Hour: Membership Committee

Power Point: Bob Campbell

 

 

The flowers on the chancel this morning are from the Memorial Service held here on Wednesday, January 19 for Paul Homminga.

The Grand Traverse District of the UMC has asked that January 18 through 25 be designated for Prayers for Peace.  Please set aside a few minutes each day to pray for peace throughout the world.  You are welcome to join either the Daybreak prayer group, Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. or the Thursday noon group.  Both meet in the Wesley Room, if you wish to join a community prayer service.

Get out your “mumus”, grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts!  Take a Polynesian dinner cruise with the Senior High Youth Group during the Annual Gourmet Dinner.  Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 26 and join us for an evening of good food and fun.

 

 

The Grand Traverse District is having the District Conference and Leadership Training Day  here on Saturday, February 5 beginning at 9 a.m..  Clergy and all church leaders are encouraged to attend. The theme is “Remembering our Purpose: Making and Growing Disciples.”  There will be two workshops times with a choice of workshops, lunch, business meeting, laity recognition and a closing Communion Service.  Brochures are available in the church office.

 

 

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!