United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

Phone 775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

September 3, 2006

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST                             by the Acolytes

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR OCTOBER

 

    *ENTRY INTO CELEBRATION

One:    Come into this sacred space.

            Come in bringing all of who you are.

            Rest and quiet your weak-worn spirit,

            for you are here to touch again

            eternal springs of hope and renewal.

All:       Let us worship God!

            Let us celebrate life!

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                 On insert

            “Alleluia!  Sing to Jesus”

 

    *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                                                                                 #641

            “Fill My Cup, Lord”   Sing Twice

 

 

 

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Merciful God, we confess that we have been hardhearted.  We have not given bread to children who ask, unless they are our own.  We have eaten second helpings as we passed by the one on the street corner with the sign, “Will work for food.”  And yet, we call you the bread of life, and we know that we are created in your image.  Teach us to be better at nourishing others and less worried about our own next meal.  Give us the grace to share and the courage to pursue your justice for all your children.  Help us to be fed in every way by your Son, in whose name we pray.  Amen.

 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                                                                      

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

CHILDREN’S TIME

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                            N.T. pg. 98

            John 6:35, 41-59

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Soul Food”

 

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)

Eternal God, who gave us Jesus Christ, the Bread of Love, we respond to your goodness by offering ourselves as dough to be made alive by the leaven of the gospel.  Knead us and mold us to fit your will for us.  Flavor us with the richness of Christ’s teaching, shape us by his sacrificial love on our behalf, infuse us with your Spirit, and send us forth to be bread for the world.  Amen.

 

    *Communion Hymn                                                                      #2126

“All Who Hunger”

 

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                                                                        #2260

            “Let Us Be Bread”   Sing Twice

           

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                          

 

    *POSTLUDE

 

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

A new season of singing has begun for our Chancel Choir.  The invitation is open to come share your musical talents in the Music Ministry of our congregation as we seek to praise God through song and lead musically in worship.  There are no auditions; the only requirement is a willingness to serve Christ and the Church through music.  We have a place and a robe waiting for you.                                                                                        _

 

 

Equal Exchange Coffee and Tea will be available TODAY following both services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, September 10, 2006

Acolyte: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson 11:00 - Kelly Cummings

Nursery: Randy & Carolyn Mitchell

Sermontime: Darlene Fowler                                                                          

Coffee Hour: Membership Committee

 

 

CHURCH STAFF                                                                                      

Pastor                                                                                    Dale Ostema

Parish Assistant                                                                      Judy Coffey

Church Office Manager                                                     Patty Anderson

Treasurer                                                                              Karen Klinker

Director of Youth Ministry                                                       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 Piltz and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal                                                                  Gale Butterfield

 

 

 

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, September 3 - 13th Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Communion served at both worship services

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

           Calling All Junior Disciples and Senior High Youth

There will be a brief “brainstorming” session following each worship service TODAY to help select activities & make plans.

Monday, September 4 - Labor Day - Church Office will be closed

Tuesday, September 5 - School Begins

 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Group

 9:30 a.m. - U.M.W. Executive Board

 2:00 p.m. - Staff Meeting

 6:00 p.m .- Membership Committee 

 7:00 p.m. - Evangelism Committee

Wednesday, September 6

 6:30 a.m. to Midnight - Concert of Prayer and Hope

 7:30 a.m. - Habitat for Humanity

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

 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir

Thursday, September 7

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

 4:00 p.m. - Board of Ministry (Wesley Room)

 6:00 p.m. - Wesley Fellowship

 6:30 p.m. - BSA Roundtable

Saturday, September 9

10:00 a.m. - Our last Adopt-a-Highway clean up for the 2006

     beginning at 10:00 a.m..  Come and lend a hand.

Sunday, September 10 - 14th Sunday After Pentecost

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

Blood Pressure Clinic between services today                                               

Fall Schedule Resumes

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Senior High Youth Meet to begin new year

 

 

 

The Fall Worship Schedule resumes next Sunday, September 10 with worship at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.  Sunday School will begin for the season at 9:30 a.m. with a Continental Breakfast.

Also, the Senior High Youth will meet from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

 

The September Loose Plate Offering will go to help fund our congregation’s Head Start Reading Program.  Our church buys books suitable for preschool children and readers representing our congregation read to the children on their birthdays in the classroom at the two Head Start buildings in Cadillac.  The children take the book home as our gift.  This is a great outreach of our church; we are sharing the love of Christ and promoting a love of reading.  Please support this valuable program on September 3.

 

 

The Christian Education Committee is still looking for some additional enthusiastic persons willing to teach children’s Sunday School this fall.  The current need is “co-teachers” for the classes. Please contact Andrea Hillard or Pastor Ostema (775-5362), if interested.

 

 

The School Supply Pantry is open.  Supplies still needed are Backpacks (especially larger ones); you may leave your donations in the box in the narthex.  Thanks so much!

 

 

Mark your calendar now for the Fall Hymn Sing  Sunday, September 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a special Prelude followed by the Sing at 7:00 pm.

 

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is pleased to announce the hiring of Debbie Pant as our new Director of Youth Ministries.  Debbie, her husband Tim, and their two sons, Zach and Josh, have been attending our church for two years having previously lived in Manistee.  Debbie brings previous youth ministry experience and new enthusiasm to our youth ministry program. When you have an opportunity, please welcome Debbie to this new position.

 

Love, INC’s Durable Medical Goods Ministry at Church of Discovery is in need of extra large wheelchairs and shower chairs.  They have recently had to turn away several clients due to lack of these items.  If you have either of these items you would like to donate, please call Love, INC at 779-1888.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist:                                               10:00 - Jackie Soltman

Pianist - Darlene Ressler

8:30 Ushers/Greeters - Bob & Betty Hecker

10:00 - Ushers - Dee Piltz

Acolytes: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson     10:00 - Chloe Ostema

Nursery: Katie Janway

Sermontime: Dee Williams

Coffee Hour: Memorial Committee

Power Point: 8:30 - Laurie Kinney    

                 10:00 - Chris Huckle

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given in memory of Warren by Gloria Warner and in celebration of Jim and Laura Hodges 12th wedding anniversary.

  

 

You are invited join with the churches of Cadillac in “A Concert of Prayer and Hope” – praying on behalf of our children, youth, school staffs, administration and Board of Education  Wednesday, September 6 from 6:00 a.m. to Midnight.  The following churches will be open for prayer.

 

Downtown:  First Presbyterian Church

221 East Harris Street

 

North-End:  First Christian Church

North of Carter Lumber on Business 131

 

East-End:  United Methodist Church

1020 East Division Street

 

West-End:  St. Ann Catholic Church

800 West 13th Street

9:00 a.m. Mass · Prayer Vigil from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

You may sign-up for a 30 minute time period for any one of the four locations at our church.  Come and pray so that this school year may be filled with hope and peace for all persons involved in our area schools.  This “Concert of Hope and Prayer” is sponsored by your Cadillac Area Ministerial Association.