United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

October 30, 2005  ·  All Saints Sunday

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

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:     For all the saints, O God, who from their labors rest,

People:     We glorify your name!

Leader:     Vast has been the number of your saints, some

famous, most of them unrecorded, except in your

Book of Life.

People:     From every people and nation, from every race and

tongue, you have gathered them into your kingdom.

Leader:     They were human, surely, but with the aid of your

Spirit, they wrought great deeds of mercy and

offered eloquent witness to your power and love.

People:     We dedicate this service to the celebration of their witness and of their deeds.

Leader:     For all your saints, O God, and especially for those

who loved and served you within the fellowship of

this congregation,

All:            We magnify your holy name!  Amen.

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                           #711

            “For All the Saints”

 

*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                                                                               #2283

            “For All the Saints”

 

UNISON PRAYER

Most loving God, you have given us a great multitude of witnesses whose lives have testified to the amazing power of your Son's resurrection.  By your presence among us, teach us the truth of life everlasting.  Through this day for remembrance of those who have gone before us, grant us inspiration to run with perseverance the race that is set before us.  Keep us on the way of truth until we, too, join in endless celebration with all your saints in splendor.  In the name of Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

            NAMING,  REMEMBERING AND RECEIVING THE SAINTS

 

MINISTRY OF THE BELLS                                                        Bell Choir

            “When the Saints Go Marching In”

 

NAMING AND REMEMBERING THE SAINTS

 

THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT                                                            #33

            Membership Reception into the Church

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

            “Soon and Very Soon”   Arr.   Jack Schrader          

 

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                 NT pg. 122 & 130

            Acts 4:32-37 and Acts 11:19-26

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Encourage One Another”

 

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERING INVITATION                                                     OFFERTORY

 

THE OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

 

*SONG OF DEDICATION      Step by Step                     Arr. Rich Mullins

 

Oh God, You are my God And I will ever praise You

Oh God, You are my God And I will ever praise You

I will seek You in the morning & I will learn to walk in Your ways

And step by step You'll lead me & I will follow You all of my days

Oh God, You are my God And I will ever praise You

Oh God, You are my God And I will ever praise You

I will seek You in the morning & I will learn to walk in Your ways

And step by step You'll lead me & I will follow You all of my days

 

And I will follow You all of my days

And I will follow You all of my days

And step by step You'll lead me & I will follow You all of my days.

 

*PRAYER OF CONSECRATION   (In unison)

For every gift we have received including the gift of faith, we give youthanks.  For every gift we can give you, we give thanks.  Not as we ought, but as we are able, O God, we return.  Grant us faith and confidence in things both large and small, and open our hearts to what it means to be generous.  Amen.

 

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

*HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                                  #701

            “When We All Get to Heaven”

 

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                          *POSTLUDE

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

Renovation Update:  During this coming week, the support beams for the roof will be set in place in our church sanctuary.  These are necessary in order to support the new steeple which is in transit to Cadillac.  Things are moving along!!

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, November 6

Ushers/Greeters: 8:30 - Susan & Dennis Hyzer

Greeters: 11:00 am - Sue & Fred Kloepfer

Ushers: Peg Kirvan, Becky Dorrell, Harold Geckeler, Judy Murdoch

             And Helen Quinn

Acolytes: Kelli Cummings and Chloe Ostema

Nursery: Katie Janway

Sermontime: Lisa & Scott Kassuba

Coffee Hour: Worship & Music Committee

 

 

 

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, October 30 - Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost

All Saints Sunday

Coffee Hour follows each Worship Service

   8:30 am - Sunday Worship

   9:30 am - Church School for all ages

 11:00 am - Sunday Worship

Children’s Choir meets following the 11:00 a.m. worship service

Monday, October 31  

    7:00 pm - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, November 1

  7:15 am - Daybreak Prayer Group

Wednesday, November 2

  9:00 am - TOPS

  9:30 am - 2:30 pm - UMW Workshop

  6:30 pm - Lay Leadership Development

Thursday, November 3

  7:00 am - Promise Keepers

  6:00 pm - Wesley Fellowship

  6:00 pm - FIA

  7:00 pm - Education Committee

Friday, November 4

10:00 am - Dorcas Circle

 All Day - Bazaar Set-up

Saturday, November 5

  9:00 am - 2:00 pm - BAZAAR

Sunday, November 6  - Twenty-fifth Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Communion Both Services

Loose-Plate Offering

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

   8:30 am - Sunday Worship

   9:30 am - Church School for all ages

 11:00 am - Sunday Worship

Children’s Choir meets following the 11:00 a.m. worship service

 

 

 

The United Methodist Committee on Relief & ecumenical partner agencies are continuing to respond to the many recent disasters worldwide and in our country.  Please indicate on your offering envelope which disaster you are repsonding to and place it in the offering plate.

 

 

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 24th Annual All Church Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m..  The Patriot Choir will share in our time of Praise and Thanksgiving following the Dinner.  Always a marvelous evening - invite your family and friends.

 

 

If you were unable to be photographed for the new Church Directory, please see Judy Coffey following worship to have a picture taken.  We are still photographing.

 

 

Bazaar Jewelry Boutique and Treasure Boutique items are still being received.  Please bring them to the church this week.  Thanks!

 

 

The Durable Medical Equipment Ministry of Love, Inc. is in need of non-motorized wheelchairs.  There is currently a waiting list of clients who need one. If you are able to donate one, please contact Love, Inc. office at 779-1888 or JoJo Lucas, coordinator of the Durable Medical Equipment Ministry at 779-5238.

 

 

NEEDED:  There continues to be a shortage of twin and full size mattresses and bed frames in Love, INC’s Furniture Ministry.  If you have one to donate, please call their office at 779-1888.

                                   

 

The 60-member Metropolitan Choir of Praise from Grand Rapids, MI will be performing a concert on November12 at 7:00 pm at NMCS in McBain to benefit Love, Inc. and NMCS jointly.  The choir began performing concerts of sacred music 47 years ago, and is devoted to singing music which will praise, glorify and honor God.  Drawn from all professions and churches through West Michigan, the choir members are untied in their dedication of sharing their ministry in music.  They have performed in Europe, Canada and coast to coast in the US, singing in various churches and concert halls.  Bring the entire family to enjoy this evening of wonderful music.  No admission charge - Love offering will be taken.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist:   Judy Coffey

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Ushers/Greeters: 8:30 am - Don ad Pat Lakin

Greeters: 11:00 am - Chris, Michelle, Megan, Charlie & Jodie Payne

Ushers: Randy & Carolyn Mitchell, Bill & Sue Allen, Frank Weikel and Jane Whitney

Acolytes: Chloe Ostema and Jessica Weaver

Nursery: Laura George and Alison Ostema

Sermontime: Diana VanAntwerp

Coffee Hour: Junior Disciples

Power Point:  8:30 - Laurie Kinney       11:00 - Clara Handy

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in honor of Laurie Kinney’s birthday on October 31.

 

 

If you would like to fill a Blessing Bag for a needy Cadillac family, they are available in the Fellowship Hall.  Please return your bag to the church by Friday, November 18, so that it can be delivered to the Salvation Army on time.

 

The Junior Disciples invite you to fill a Shoe Box as part of Operation Christmas Child.  Boxes are available this morning in the Fellowship Hall.  As you take your box, please take a minute to watch the short video detailing how to fill your box.  Boxes will be delivered around to needy children around the world.  Your finished box should be returned to the church by Sunday, November 20.

We really need some strong arms to help with Clean-up and Resetting the entire church following the Holiday Bazaar on Saturday beginning at 2:00 p.m..  If you can help, please indicate below and place this slip in the offering plate.  You are needed!!

 

_____ Yes, I am able to help clean-up and reset the church.

 

Signed_________________________________________