United Methodist Church of Cadillac
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January 8, 2006
First Sunday After Epiphany
Baptism of Our Lord
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 FEBRUARY
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: We are the people of God,
All: Marked by water,
One: Claimed by the Spirit,
All: Precious and honored in God's sight.
One: We are the body of Christ,
All: Gathered around the table,
One: Fed by the Bread of Life,
All: Filled with the cup of joy,
One: Strengthened for the new year.
All: We are the community of faith,
One: Following God's star,
All: Bringing our gifts,
One: Seeing the Holy in the ordinary,
All: And being made new as we travel new roads.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“Down By the Jordan”
Tune: Lobe den herren (#139)
Down by the Jordan, a prohphet
named John was baptizing,
preaching a message the people found bold
and surprising.
"God will forgive! Show
that you’ll change how you live!
Surely God’s new day is
rising!"
There by the river, the crowd came
with great expectation:
"Are you God’s Chosen One,
sent here to rescue our nation?"
"No!" John
replied. "He who is mightier than I
judges and offers salvation."
Jesus, you went to be baptized
along with the others,
taking your place among sinners, God’s
lost sons and daughters.
Then with great love, God’s Spirit
came as a dove!
Your work began in those waters.
Here in the Church, we are baptized
and filled with God’s Spirit. Freed and forgiven we’re welcomed with
joy! Can you hear it?
This is God’s sign! This is
how God says, "You’re mine!"
Let’s take the good news and share
it!
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
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 #2025
“As
the Deer”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
At Jesus’ baptism the Spirit broke
through Earth’s boundaries; eternity gushed into the world of time to tell us
again that God was with us: that the shepherd had come to gather his sheep in
his arms. Spirit, tear open the heavens. Break through our set-in-stone boundaries
and descend right into the depths of our hearts. Pour new life into us with
your free rivers of grace. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
MINISTRY OF THE BELLS Bell
Choir
“Go,
Tell It On the Mountain” Arr. Bill Ingram
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE READING N.T.
pg. 34
Mark
1:4-11
MINISTRY OF MUSIC Chancel
Choir
“Here
is Water, Lord” Arr. Joseph M. Martin
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“The
Mark of Mud”
OFFERTORY INVITATION OFFERTORY
PRESENTING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES
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, bless these gifts and our
lives, we pray. May they witness to the
way being prepared anew for your glory to be revealed so that every eye shall
clearly see it.
This we pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation to the Table
The Great Thanksgiving for The Baptism of Our Lord
Let us lift up our hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our
God. .
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right to give you our
thanks and praise, O God, for you rule over the mighty waters and baptize us
into your life. When your voice first thundered over the seas your brooding
Spirit brought forth the earth from the void and breathed life into all your
creatures. You called your people to follow your ways, and sent your servant,
John the Baptizer, to proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness
of sins. John pointed to the one who was to come— your beloved child, Jesus the
Christ —who came among us, strengthening us and blessing us with your peace.
When he was baptized in the fearful waters of death you raised him to life and
tore open the heavens so that all might be baptized with your Holy Spirit and
enter into your presence confident of being declared to be the children who
please you. Therefore, with our hearts lifted high, we offer you thanks and
praise at all times
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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.
Bowls of water will be available at
the chancel for Renewal
of Baptism, interact with the water
as you feel comfortable.
PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S
PRESENCE
*CLOSING HYMN #2251
“We
Were Baptized in Christ Jesus”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING *POSTLUDE
*All
who are able, please stand.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgists: 8:30 - Gary Box
Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford
Acolytes: Conner Kassuba and Drew
Marion
Nursery: Kevin and Patricia Bruner
Sermontime: Tom Hunt
Coffee Hour: Open
Power Point: Bob Campbell
There will be a UMW Workshop on Wednesday,
January 11 at 9:30 a.m. to tie a quilt.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, January
15,2006
Acolytes: Ethan Hinkston and Nick Myers
Nursery: Laura George and Alison Ostema
Sermontime: Diana VanAntwerp
Coffee Hour: Administrative Council
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
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 hymn, Down By the Jordan, was written by Carolyn Winfrey
Gillette. Published by The General Board of Discipleship
of the
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.
Our new Church Pictorial Directory is now in
the production stage. The proof book was examined and returned during the
week following Christmas. We are hoping to have the new Directories here
by late January or early February. If you were photographed for the
Directory, submitted a picture or had your picture taken by Judy, you will
receive a directory. When they arrive, your copy will be labeled and
available for pick-up in Fellowship Hall. If you are heading south and
would like it mailed to you, please leave a note in the Church Office or call
the office at 775-5362.
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .
Sunday, January 8 - First Sunday After Epiphany
Baptism of Our Lord
Holy Communion both Services
Coffee Hour follows each Worship
Service
8:30 a.m. -
Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m. -
11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
Following worship, Children’s Choir practice
2:00 p.m. -
7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Ski Trip
5:00 p.m. -
6:30 p.m. - JD’s
6:30 p.m. -
Meeting with Confirmands & Parents
Monday, January 9
7:00 p.m. -
Boy Scouts
7:00 p.m. -
Finance Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. -
Church & Society Committee Meeting
Tuesday - January 10
7:15 a.m.
Daybreak Prayer Group
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Sr. Vol. Program
11:30 a.m. - Dorcas Circle Lunch Out
7:00 p.m. -
Administrative Council Meeting
Wednesday - January 11
9:30 a.m. -
Quilt Tying
7:30 p.m. -
Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, January 12
7:00 am -
Promise Keepers
11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group
7:00 p.m. -
Education Committee Meeting
Friday - January 13
Adrian Ski Group
Saturday - January 14
Adrian Ski Group
Sunday, January 15, 2006 - Human
Relations Day
Second Sunday After
Epiphany
Coffee Hour Follows Worship Service
8:30 am - Sunday Worship
9:30 am -
11:00 am - Sunday Worship