United Methodist Church of Cadillac
775-5362 ·
Fax 775-6475
January 1, 2006 ·
New Year’s Day
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
One: Celebrations continue!
Christ is born among us, full of
light and love and joy.
All: Amen! Joy to the world, our Lord has come.
One: “God, now your servants may go in peace,
just as your word has promised;
All: for our own eyes have seen your salvation
made ready with everyone looking on,
a revealing light for outsiders,
and a glory for all your faithful
people.”
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“Joy to the World” #246 vs. 1 and 4
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You”
Joyful, joyful, we adore You, God
of glory, Lord of Light
Angels lifting praise before You,
Sing thro’out this holy night.
In a manager lies a Baby - Child of Mary, Son of God.
Voices joined in joyful chorus
Praise You for Your gift of love.
All Your works declare Your glory; All creation joins to sing.
Praise re-sounds as earth rejoices In the birth of Christ, the king.
Shepherds kneel before the infant.
Trumpets sound & anthems raise
As with joy our hearts are lifted, Joined in wonder, love and praise.
*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 Advent Carol.
PRAYER CAROL “Love Has Come! On insert
UNISON PRAYER
Holy God, we come before you in the
early hours of a new year, as fresh with possibility as the new baby we come to
worship as our Savior. Overwhelm us with hope and gladness today. Open us to a
brand-new reality, to the way things might yet be. Transform us into vibrant
witnesses as we proclaim your good news that is ancient, yet always and ever
new. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE
WORD
SONGS
“There’s Something
About That Name” #171
Jesus, Name Above All Names” (Sing
Twice) #2071
SCRIPTURE READING NT
pg. 58
Luke 2:15-21
REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“Born!”
Arr. Don Hart
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
*HYMN #226
“My Master, See, The
Time Has Come”
SCRIPTURE LESSON
N.T. pg. 59
Luke 2:21-40
REFLECTIONS ON THE WORD
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY INVITATION
GIVING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO
GOD
ORGAN OFFERTORY
*CHRISTMAS DOXOLOGY Tune: Old 100th
Praise God whose dawn transfigures
night,
Whose Daystar shines for us on high,
Whose Spirit brings into our sight
The hope which to
our world draws nigh. Amen
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison)
Loving God, out of your great love for
the world, you have given us so much. We respond by offering these gifts and
our lives to spread the Good News of Jesus' birth. We pray that you will
empower us with your Spirit to be faithful witnesses like Simeon and Anna,
praising your name now and forever. Amen
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #224
“Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING *POSTLUDE
*All who
are able, please stand.
The Love, INC. Children’s Coat
Pantry at Temple Hill Baptist Church is in desperate need of Boys jackets,
sizes 8 through 12 and children snow pants (all sizes) and warm children’s
mittens/gloves. Used items, in good,
clean condition are very acceptable.
Donations may be dropped off at Temple Hill,
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, January
8,2006
Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner
Sermontime: Tom Hunt
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, January 1 - New Year’s Day
& 1st Sunday of Christmas
Coffee Hour follows each Worship
Service
Epiphany Festival follows each
Worship Service
No Bell Choir Practice
11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
Monday, January 2 – Church Office
Closed
6:15 p.m. - Bell Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts
Tuesday - January 3
7:15 a.m. Daybreak Prayer Group
7:00 p.m. - Evangelism Committee
Wednesday - January 4
6:30 pm - Staff Parish Relations Committee
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, January 5
7:00 am - Promise Keepers
11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. - Wesley Fellowship
Sunday, January 8, 2006 - Baptism
of Our Lord
First Sunday After
Epiphany
Holy Communion Both Services
Coffee Hour Follows Worship Service
8:30 am - Sunday Worship
9:30 am -
11:00 am - Sunday Worship
5:00 pm - Sr. High Youth Meet
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - JD’s
6:30 pm - Meeting with Confirmands & Parents
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgists: 8:30 - Laurie
Kinney
11:00 - Jackie Soltman
Nursery: Greg & Kathy Green
Sermontime: Joyce Cinco
Coffee Hour: Open
Power Point: Bob Campbell
An Epiphany Festival
complete with King’s Cake and Prizes will be held during the Coffee Hour
this morning which follows each service.
Come and share in the fun!
Sign up for Chancel Flowers for
the Lord’s Table in memory of your loved ones or to honor a special occasion.
The 2006 Flower Calendar is located on the bulletin board next to the Church
Office.
The Grand Traverse District
Conference will be
held on Saturday, January 21 at the Traverse City Central UMC, 222 Cass Street,
Traverse City from 9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Child care will be provided. Workshops include: Conflict Resolution, Spice
Up Workshop, Recruiting and Growing Leaders, Secular Media and the Church, The
Health Church, On Fire for Missions, Reaching Kids for Christ, Youth Ministry
that Works & Older Adult Ministry.
For a complete outline of the workshops available and for registration forms, please see the brochures located on the table in the
fellowship hall. Registration forms must
be turned in no later than January 13 with your check for $6.00 per person per
lunch.
Wesley Fellowship will meet Thursday, January 5
at 6:00 p.m. Fred Kaspriak will tell his story about the work he and other
students from the Physician Assistant’s program at CMU did in Louisiana
following Hurricane Katrina. Bring a
dish to pass and your own table service.
All are invited to attend!