United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

Phone 775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

October 1, 2006

World Communion Sunday

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST                             by the Acolytes

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR NOVEMBER

 

STEP UP & MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH

 

    *ENTRY INTO CELEBRATION

One:    Throughout God’s world this day Christian churches are celebration the Eucharist as one family dining together in one room under one roof.

All:       This very day, this very hour from Quanzhou to Rome,from Budapest to Cadillac and in all lands and countries,

            our brothers and sisters join us in lifting the bread of life

            and the cup of salvation.

One:    Neither powers nor principalities shall stop us nor deter our purpose, our sense of mission, or our challenge to go forth as disciples into every town, village, and crossroad proclaiming the love of Christ for all creation.

All:       In Christ’s love there is no East, no West, no North, no South, but only one Spirit of hope, love and peace for all.

One:    Let us praise Christ!  May this holy meal empower each of us to be agents of hope and peace in a time of uncertainty and strife.

All:       The bread and wine are not for us alone, but are symbols of a universal message that surpasses the might of injustice and the walls of oppression.

One:    May Christ bless the worldwide communion of the church this day!

All:       Praise be to God the giver of this bountiful feast!  Amen!

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                       #139

            “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

 

    *SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

            If you have a prayer joy or concern to be shared during the Prayer of

            the People, please hand it to an usher during the Prayer Hymn.

 

PRAYER HYMN                                                                               #2193

            “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”   Sing Twice

 

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God, we do live in the joy and wonder of your love. However, we find it so easy to be in disagreement.  We take each other for granted.  So often we are tempted to cut the ropes of love that bind us together.  We tend to turn away from those with whom we have disagreements.  Help us, Lord, here today in this time of remembrance and celebration to start fresh and new, filled with your holy and redeeming love.  Amen.

 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                                                                      

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

 

CHILDREN’S TIME

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                          O.T. pg.448

            Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Everyday Heroes”

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION                                                  OFFERTORY

 

PRESENTING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

 

    *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)

Lord, we thank you for the many ways in which you have blessed our lives.  Help us to reach up to you in prayer, praise and thanksgiving, and to reach out to one another in loving, healing service.  These gifts we offer from our abundance.  Take these gifts and use them for hope and healing in this struggling and war-torn world.  Amen.

 

    *COMMUNION ANTHEM                                                Chancel Choir

“Come, This Share Feast of Love”   Arr. Beall / Larson

 

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION                                                   

Invitation to the Table

The Great Thanksgiving                                                                           

The Lord’s Prayer                                                                              #895

Breaking the Bread

Giving the Bread and the Cup

 

Holy Communion will be served by intinction.

Please come by the center aisle and return by the side aisle.

 

PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE

 

    *CLOSING HYMN                                                                          #548

            “In Christ There is No East or West”

           

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                          

 

    *POSTLUDE

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

A seminar: “Healing Private Wounds” ministering to victims and families traumatized by sexual abuse will be held here Saturday, October 7 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  The Deadline for registration is TODAY.  Registration forms are on the table in the narthex.

 

 

Wesley Fellowship meets on Thursday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. for a Potluck Supper and a Program.  This month a DVD of Horizon Camp will be shown.  Bring a dish to pass & your table service.

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, October 8, 2006

Acolyte: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson

            11:00 - Drew Marion      

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Don & Pat Lakin

Greeters/Ushers 11:00 - Bernadean Gregg, Bill George, Helen Quinn,

  Dick & Carol Jones, Tom Maxwell 

Nursery: Lisa Weaver & Girls

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Endowment Committee

 

 

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor                                                                                     Dale Ostema

Parish Assistant                                                                        Judy Coffey

Church Office Manager                                                         Patty Anderson

Treasurer                                                                                 Karen Klinker

Director, Youth Ministries                                                          Debbie Pant

Chancel Choir Director                                                                   Ann Hunt

Bell Choir Director                                                                 Tonja Hinkston

Organists                                                             Virginia Pulford, Ann Hunt

Pianist                                                                                 Darlene Ressler

Choir Accompanist                                                            Suzanne Johnson

Nursery Care Giver                                                               Darlene Ressler

First Sunday Nursery Care Giver                                      Diana Van Antwerp

Custodial Staff                                            Dee Brinks and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal                                                                     Gale Butterfield

 

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, October 1 - 17th Sunday After Pentecost

World Communion Sunday

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

Loose Plate Offering and Collection of Non-perishable Food Products

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Bell Choir Practice in the Choir Room

 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Children’s Choir practice follows the late worship service

 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - JD’s and Sr. High Youth meet

 6:30 p.m. - Youth Mission Trip Worship Planning Meeting

Monday, October 2

 9:30 a.m. - UMW Executive Board

 6:30 p.m. - Membership Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study

 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, October 3

 7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

 7:00 p.m. - Missions Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Evangelism Committee 

Wednesday, October 4

 7:30 a.m. - Habitat Board Meeting

 1:30 p.m. - Bible Study

 6:30 p.m. - Staff-Parish Relations Committee

 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir

Thursday, October 5

 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

 2:30 p.m. - Patriot Choir Practice

 6:00 p.m. - Wesley Fellowship

 6:00 p.m. - FIA Group

 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Roundtable

Saturday, October 7

 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Healing Private Wounds Seminar

Sunday, October 8  - 18th Sunday After Pentecost

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Membership Session with Pastor Ostema

 9:30 a.m. - Bell Choir Practice in the Choir Room

 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

 9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic in Library

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Children’s Choir practice follows the late worship service

  5:00 p.m.  - 7:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth Meet

 

 

Equal Exchange Coffee Sale will be held today following each worship service.  Tea will also be available.

 

Hospitality needed:  Our church is hosting the West Michigan Chapter of the Fellowship for Worship, Music and the Other Arts on October 13 and 14.  They have asked if there are some people in our congregation who would open their homes on the night of October 13 for a person(s) to be housed overnight.  A bed, shower and some hospitality are all that is needed.  Please call (775-5362) or talk with Judy Coffey if you can help.  Thanks so very much!

 

Next Sunday, October 8th, is the kick-off day for the 3rd Annual Baby Bottle Boomerang Fund-raiser for Care Net (formerly the Pregnancy Resource Center).  We will be distributing baby bottles for this event next Sunday after each worship service.  With our help, Care Net is able to minister to families experiencing crisis pregnancies, provide maternity clothing, baby formula and diapers, baby clothing, educational materials and also offer counseling and post-abortion Bible studies for those who are looking for healing.

 

Children’s coats, gloves and mittens needed — The Coat Ministry at Temple Hill Baptist Church is in need of good, clean coats--infant thru teen sizes--and gloves and mittens to meet the many referrals from Love, INC.  Your donations can be dropped off at the church located at 1601 West Division daily between 10:00 am & 3:00 pm.

 

Arby’s Restaurant helps Love, INC — Enjoy dinner at the Cadillac Arby’s on Tuesday, October 3 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm and you will help support Love, INC.  15% of Arby’s sales will go to benefit Love, INC.

 

Temple Hill Baptist Church is hosting a Blood Drive On Monday, October 9 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:45 pm and on Tuesday, October 10 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:45 pm.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists: 8:30 - Bedonna Davis      11:00 - Judy Coffey

Pianist - Darlene Ressler

Acolytes:  8:30 - Amanda Anderson  

              11:00 - Kelly Cummings & Rebekka Green

  8:30 Greeters/Ushers: Betty &  Karen Klinker & Amanda Anderson

11:00 Greeters: Adrian & Donna Slachter

11:00 Ushers: Jeff & Tonja Hinkston, Helen Quinn, Tom Maxwell

Nursery: Gary & Alice Silvers

Sermontime: Sue Allen

Coffee Hour:  Mike & Dee Brinks 

Power Point: 8:30 - Laurie Kinney  11:00 - Jackie Soltman

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given by Rachel Stewart in memory of her parents.

 

 

The Coffee Hour following the 11:00 worship service is being hosted by Mike and Dee Brinks in honor of their recent marriage.  Join them in Fellowship Hall for coffee, cookies & congratulations!

 

 

Pastor Ostema will be offering Membership Sessions for those interested in joining this congregation through faithful membership.  The sessions will meet on Sunday mornings, October 8, 15 & 22 between the worship services.  A reception date is tentatively planned for October 29.  Please contact Pastor Ostema through the church office 775-5362, if interested.

 

 

There will be a Survivor Weekend Challenge for Sr. High Youth held at the Ludington United Methodist Church (rain or shine) beginning Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. and ending Sunday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m.  Build your own shelter and sleep in the woods–if you are brave enough!  There will be mystery food contests and survivor games.  Cost is $15.00 if registered by October 6.  Contact Debbie Pant for more details and to register. 

 

 

FOUND: A class ring was found in the kitchen area this past Wednesday.  Owner may claim it at the Church Office.

 

 

The Love, INC office is busy and additional volunteers are needed to answer the phone calls of those needing help.  Only one day a week of your time can make a huge difference in the effectiveness of this ministry.  You’ll be trained, inspired and blessed as you bring hope and encouragement to those who call.  Call Diane at the Love, INC office at 779-1888 for more information.

 

 

Susan Hyzer of the Finance Committee would like to borrow any pictures the Jr. or Sr. High Youth may have taken on their Mission Trips.  Pictures should be placed in an envelope with your name on it, marked to the attention of Susan Hyzer and left in the church office.  The photos will be returned in about a month.  Thanks!

 

 

Belle Oakes residents would like to have a Bible Study.  If anyone is interested in leading them, please contact Marianne at Belle Oakes at 779-4671.  Belle Oakes is an assisted living residence located between Cadillac and Lake City.

 

 

The Monday night Friendship Bible Class for developmentally disabled youth and adults needs teachers.  For more information, please call Barb George.

 

 

The Christian Education Committee is still looking for some enthusiastic persons willing to co-teach the 5th-6th grade, Junior High or Senior High Sunday School classes.  Please call Andrea Hillard or Pastor Ostema (775-5362), if interested.

 

 

All are invited to join one of the Prayer Groups.  Daybreak group meets at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and the Thursday prayer group meets at 11:30 a.m.  Come to either group to find the power and unity of group prayer.