United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

Phone 775-5362   ·   Fax 775-6475

 

August 6, 2006

Ninth 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 SEPTEMBER

 

    *CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:  Come let us worship the Lord.

People:  God longs to give us the desires of our heart.

Leader:  Let us bow down amid our preconceived, irreverent ideals.

People:  “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul “

Leader:  For God seeks to enter into covenant with the children of all creation.

People:  Fill us, O Lord, with a sense of respect and awe, asyou touch each of us this morning. . . just as we are, where we are.

All:         Praise be to your holy name.

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                       #170

            “O How I Love I 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                                                                                 #405

            “Seek Ye First”

 

 

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Compassionate God, whose riches have been poured out among us in unrecognized abundance, help us today to reexamine our stewardship over the things and the relationships you have entrusted to us.  Confront our greed, our covetousness, let it destroy us and rob our sister and brothers of the good you intend for them.  Amen.

 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                                                                      

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC                           Arlo Peterson and Marty Modene

 

CHILDREN’S TIME

 

SCRIPTURE READINGS                                                                          

            Exodus 20:15. 17-19   ·   Matthew 6:19-21

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “True Contentment”

 

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)

O God - Our Shield and Defender, You have taught us how to trust your goodness and lay up treasure in heaven.  We offer you our gifts in response to your word.  We bring a portion what our labor has gained in thankful praise for the abundance we have. We give you our service in humble obedience, for in Christ we inherit eternal life. Be pleased with our offerings, for they are signs of your mercy and grace that we have received through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

 

    *Communion Hymn                                                                      #2254

“In Remembrance of Me”

 

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

 

Communion will be served by intinction.

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

Pastor Dale will be available at the chancel for Healing Prayer

with anointing oil during Holy Communion.

 

PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE

 

    *CLOSING HYMN                                                                          #666

            “Shalom to You”

           

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                          

 

    *POSTLUDE

 

 

            *All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOST: The long, safety strap from the table cart.  If you know where it is or spot it somewhere, please leave it in the church office.  Thanks!!                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, August 13, 2006

8:30 Ushers/Greeters - Don and Pat Lakin

10:00 Greeters - Ron and Marilyn Truax

10:00 - Ushers - Don and Marie Rennie, Gladys Foster,

    Barb Wild, Margaret Himes, Hazel Jarvis

Acolytes: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson

  10:00 - Conner & Logan Kassuba

Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green

Sermontime: Diana Van Antwerp

Coffee Hour: Memorials

 

 

CHURCH STAFF                                                                                      

Pastor                                                                                    Dale Ostema

Parish Assistant                                                                      Judy Coffey

Church Office Manager                                                     Patty Anderson

Treasurer                                                                              Karen Klinker

Director of Youth Ministry                                                             Pending

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 - August 6 - 9th 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

 

Monday - August 7

 9:30 a.m. - UMW Executive Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Administrative Council  ®  Note Date Change

 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Church and Society

 

Tuesday - August 8

 1:30 p.m. - Dorcas Circle meets in City Park

 

Wednesday - August 9

 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - School Supply Pantry opens

 

Sunday - August 13 - 10th Sunday After Pentecost

Jo Brown speaking at both services

Blood Pressure Clinic between both services

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

           

The School Supply Pantry will open its doors on August 9.  The Pantry will be opened on  Wednesday afternoons for the month of August and early in September.  If you would like to donate supplies, they can be dropped off in the box located outside the sanctuary.  Supplies needed are Pocket Folders, Erasers, Backpacks (especially larger ones), Scientific Calculators, Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks, Small Pencil Sharpeners, Pencil Boxes, Scissors, Paperback Dictionaries, Loose-leaf Lined Paper, Primary Writing Tablets, Colored Construction Paper, Rulers and Highlighters.  Call Barbara Tatarchuk if you can help staff the Pantry or if you have any questions.  Thank you for your generous donations to date!!

 

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at St. Ann’s Church on 13th Street on Monday, August 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. & Tuesday, August 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m..  You must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health to donate.  Donating blood is safe, it is simple and it saves lives.

A Need from Love, INC: A cancer patient is in need of a lift chair.  If you have one that you would be willing to share, please contact Love In the Name of Christ at 779-1888.  Thanks!

 

 

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

 

 

Check out the Adult and Children/Youth Book Carts this morning for some Summer Reading.  Also available are several fine devotional magazines in the literature racks.

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 - Bedonna Davis                                                                                   

Pianist - Darlene Ressler

8:30 Ushers/Greeters - Karen & Betty Klinker

    Amanda Anderson

Acolytes -  8:30 - Amanda Anderson

     10:00 - Rebekka Green

10:00 Greeters - Dan and Karen Zenner

10:00 Ushers - Don and Marie Rennie, Gladys Foster,

  Judy Murdoch, Donna Welsh

Nursery: Doug and Amy Gullekson

Sermontime: Clara Handy

Coffee Hour: Worship and Music Committee

Power Point: 8:30 - Laurie Kinney 

                 10:00 - Chris Huckle

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given in loving memory of Bill Benninger by Margaret and her family.

 

 

We welcome Marty Modene and the Rev. Arlo Peterson this morning as they share their Ministry of Music in worship.  They are the daughter and son of Ruth Peterson.  Blessings and many thanks!

 

 

Today's Loose Plate Offering will go to Renovation of Church Buildings in Latvia (Advance #12009N).  The money we collect for this project will help restore and renovate church buildings damaged or taken over during the Soviet occupation of Latvia. Local youth and congregation members are working along side Volunteer in Mission teams on this three to five year project to rebuild seven church buildings that have suffered many years of neglect.  We know the benefit of having a beautifully maintained house of worship.  Let's reach out to help others in need. Please give generously today.

 

 

Sunday August 27

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

at Camp Torenta on Lake Mitchell

 

The United Methodist Men will be grilling hamburgers

and hot dogs for Lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Please bring a dish to share such as chips, salads,

beans or dessert - beverage provided.

 

Swimming will begin at 1:30 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.

 

A Volleyball Tournament led by Jeff Hinkston

 

Basketball under the leadership of Garrick Fuller & Dan Fisk

 

Games for all Ages

organized by the Education Committee

 

Or Just sit and enjoy Lake Mitchell and chat with friends

 

Guests are welcome. Bring the whole family.

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Reservation Form

_____ Yes, I/we are planning to attend  ·  # of people ______

Preference:  _____ Hot Dogs   _____ Hamburgers _____ Veggie

Name: _____________________________________________

Please place in the offering plate or leave in the Church Office.