United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

May 29, 2005  · Second Sunday after Trinity

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 BRIGHTER FUTURE OF GROWTH

 

     *CALL TO WORSHIP

One:    New every morning is God's love,

All:       Poured out upon us,

One:    Washing away the past,

All:       Shining hope upon our path,

One:    Awakening joy deep within,

All:       Renewing the earth.

One:    Great is God's faithfulness;

All:       God's mercy never ends.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                           #100

            “God Whose Love Is Reigning O’er Us”

 

     *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                                                                                 #368

            “My Hope is Built”

            All - v. 1     Women - vs. 2     Men - vs. 3     All - vs. 4

UNISON PRAYER

Know us, Jesus,

We are too likely to build our houses on the sand.

Ground us in you way,

when our worlds are rootless and our behavior shallow.

Claim us when other will not have us.

Teach us when we are closed to instruction.

Be our rock, Jesus.

Help us build our houses on your solid instruction.

Know us, Jesus.  Today and forever.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                         THE LORD’S PRAYER   #895

 

HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR NATION

           

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

            “How Wonderful Your Name”   Arr. Williams/Harlan

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                               On insert

            Matthew 7:21-29

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “God’s Building Plan”

 

            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)

Receive and bless these gifts and our lives, O God, which we offer in response to your love revealed so clearly in Jesus.  As he transformed people's lives with the healing power of his love, so may lives continue to be transformed through these gifts, our love and our witness.  In Jesus' name we pray. 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, June 5

Nursery: Kyle and Lori Smith 

Sermontime: Darlene Fowler

Coffee Hour: Education

 

 

 

 

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 29 - Second 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

 

Monday, May 30

    Memorial Day - Office Closed

    7:00 pm - Scout Flag Retirement / Ice Cream Social

 

Tuesday, May 31

    7:15 am - Prayer Group

 

 Wednesday, June 1

   9:00 am - TOPS

   6:30 pm - SPRC Meeting

 

 Thursday, June 2

Annual Conference (June 2 - June 5)

   6:00 pm - FIA Group

   7:00 pm - Education Meeting

   7:00 pm - Habitat Meeting

 

Sunday, June 5-Third Sunday After Trinity

Graduation Sunday

Coffee Hour follows each worship service

   8:30 am - Sunday Worship

   9:30 am - Graduation Breakfast

   9:30 am - Church school for All Ages

   9:30 am - Bell Choir practice

 11:00 am - Sunday Worship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coming on Saturday, June 11 is the Miracle Sunday Prayer Vigil from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m..  Sign-up begins today.

 

 

Our Summer Worship Schedule begins on June 12 with worship at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. each Sunday through September 4. 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

The Wesley Fellowship friends will meet Thursday, June  2 at 6:00 p.m. for a Potluck Dinner and Program.  Kathy Petoskey from the Cadillac Wexford library will be our featured speaker.  She will tell about the origin of libraries, lending libraries and changes made along the way.  All are welcome to attend.

 

 

Thanks to all for the prayers and cards sent due to the passing of Gordon.  Special thanks to Rev. Dale Ostema for his visits and for the wonderful service.  To the people of the church for their cards and prayers; to the Dorcas Circle; to the UMW for the luncheon served. Also, a special heart felt thank you to my wonderful neighbors, Jerry & Joyce Seward and Jack & Gloria Fountain for being there whenever I needed a friend.

Isabelle Cole

           

 

 

You can still volunteer to help serve the children and youth in our church.  Interest inserts are available on the table in the church narthex.  Please place in the offering plate.  Thanks! Today’s

 

Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 am - Lynn Cummings

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Ushers/Greeters - 8:30: JD’s

Greeters: J.D.’s

Head Usher: Angie Farmer

Ushers: 11:00 am - J.D.’s

Acolyte: Nick Myers

Nursery: Jeff and Laura Marion

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Open                                                                               

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in honor of Beth Dumont’s 16th birthday by Mom, Dad & Walter.  Happy Birthday, Beth!

 

 

Our Loose Plate Offering for June 5 will go to Afghanistan Emergency.  Afghanistan is a nation in crisis.  Twenty-four years of wars, ethnic conflict, repressive regimes, drought, famine and earthquakes have all combined to force millions of people to seek refuge in neighboring countries.  UMCOR established an office in the capital, Kabul, in May 2002 which seeks to implement relief and development programs in Kabul and Parwan provinces.  UMCOR is focused on housing reconstruction, infrastructure rehabilitation and economic revitalization assistance and looking to begin medical assistance programs.  We will also be receiving non-perishable food items and paper products next week.

 

 

Next Sunday, June 5 we will be celebrating Graduation Sunday and honoring our graduating High School Seniors at the 11:00 a.m. worship service.  The Coffee Hour following will be in their honor.

 

 

 

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!