United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

May 14, 2006

Fifth Sunday of Easter

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: The vine emerges from the earth,

         Nourished and nourishing.

All:    Rises without visible connection;

         roots hidden, promise unknown.

One: Strong to withstand storms,

         fragile when plucked too soon.

All:    So it is that we grow¼

         nourished by invisible connections to the living God,

         called to nourish that which is seen and that which

         is yet buried within.

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                     #2042

            “How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely”

 

    *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 Prayer Song.

 

PRAYER SONG                                                                               #2076

            “O Blessed Spring”

 

UNISON PRAYER

You nourish us with your love and grace every day. When we live in you, Your love flows out from us Into every relationship, Every word, Every thought, Every action. Help us to use your love as a guide for others, so that all will come to blossom in your creative and forgiving love. Help us also to live out your love At home, At work, At school, On the highway,

In our families, And with friends, Neighbors, And even strangers. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Who is our foundation and our peace. Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER  #895

           

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                             Chancel Choir

            “Through the Eyes of a Child”   Arr. Grier/Everson

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                          N.T. pg. 109

            John 15;1-8                                                                                 

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “The Christ Code”

 

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION

 

GIVING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS TO GOD

 

ORGAN OFFERTORY

    *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)

We bring these gifts as symbols of our love - our love for God - our love for Jesus - our love for one another.  We pray God's blessing on these gifts, and pray that we may be blessed and strengthened by the Holy Spirit to be fruitful and loving witnesses of the gospel.  In Jesus' name we pray. Amen

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                              #318

            “Christ Is Alive”

 

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                          

 

       *POSTLUDE

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

The Susannah Wesley Circle will meet at the home of Ruth Peterson on Thursday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m.  Please RSVP to Ruth.

 

 

We have a request from Love, Inc for (40 total) hair brushes for both boys & girls so they can have them for summer camp this year. They are needed by June 2, 2006 for the camping season.

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, May 21, 2006

Acolytes: Drew Marion

Nursery: Lisa, Jennifer and Jessica Weaver

Sermontime: Jackie Soltman

Coffee Hour: Education Committee

 

 

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor                                                                                     Dale Ostema

Parish Assistant                                                                        Judy Coffey

Coordinator-Children/Youth Ministries                                    Debbie Ostema

Church Office Manager                                                         Patty Anderson

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                                                                     Gale Butterfield

 

 

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, May 14, 2006 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

Festival of the Christian Home - Mother’s Day

Coffee Hour Follows Worship Service

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship - Sacrament of Holy Baptism

  9:30 a.m. - Church School For All Ages

  9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 

Monday, May 15                                                                                       

  4:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class

  6:30 p.m. - Building Committee

  7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

Tuesday - May 16

  7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

  7:00 p.m. - Board of Trustees

Wednesday - May 17

 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. UMW Workshop

 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir practice

Thursday, May 18

  7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

10:00 a.m. - Susannah Wesley meets at Ruth Peterson’s home

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

  2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Patriot Choir

  6:00 p.m. - FIA

  7:00 p.m. - Naomi Circle

  7:00 p.m. - Boy Scout Roundtable

Saturday, May 20

  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -  Mission Trip Plant Sale/Car Wash

  9:30 a.m. - Elementary Camp Staff Meeting

10:00 a.m. - District Trip Mission Meeting

 

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

Graduation Sunday

Coffee Hour Follows Worship Service

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship  

  9:30 a.m. - Church School For All Ages

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in honor of Elizabeth Dumont’s 17th birthday.

We welcome into the family of Christ

through the sacrament of Holy Baptism

Michael Maze Stephan

son of Mari and Mazie Stephan

 

Blessings to Michael and his family on this special occasion.

 

Thanks to all who gave to last Sunday’s Debt Reduction Offering. We received approximately $20,800 in gifts and pledges which will go toward reducing the amount of our Building Renovation Loan. You may still give to this offering. Gift/pledge cards are available in the pews and may be placed in the offering plate.  Information on the Building Renovation Project is available through the church office.  Thank you for your support of this project!

 

The Krafty Kids in the Kindergarten/Preschool class have made some beautiful Mother’s Day gifts for some of our shut-in members.  If you would like to help deliver them, they will be in the Fellowship Hall following today’s 11:00 worship service.

 

Come & get your car/van/truck washed next Saturday, May 20, and take a look at our Plant Sale for our Youth Mission Trips.  We will have flats and containers of flowers available.  We will be here from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the church parking lot to serve you.  Cost of the Car Wash is your donation; thanks!

 

Let’s Get Moving Cadillac Area official start date is May 26, 2006.  Cost to participate is $1.00 or a canned good.  Earn miles for healthy activities: walk, run, bike, garden, basketball...

whatever it takes to get moving!  Sign-up May 21 following each worship service.  For more information, contact Judy Peterson.

 

Baker College is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, May 18 from 12:00 noon - 5:45 pm. at Baker College of Cadillac located at 9600 E. 13th Street (Student Center—enter by the Lighthouse).  To make an appointment to donate (pre-registration is recommended) please call Diana Winkelmann at Baker College at 876-3154.

 

Thank you for all the wonderful help from the congregation on the Youth Mission Trip Rummage Sale.  We couldn’t have done it without all the volunteers and donations.  We were able to raise $1,000.  Thanks for your support!

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists: 8:30 - Judy Coffey            11:00 - Jeff Hinkston

Greeters/Ushers:  8:30 - Betty Klinker and Karen Klinker

Greeters: 11:00 - Ron & Marilyn Truax

Ushers: 11:00 - Judy Murdoch, Gale & Charlotte Butterfield,

     Margaret Himes and Hazel Jarvis

Acolytes: Nick Myers and Ethan Hinkston

Nursery: Kyle and Lori Smith

Sermontime: Darlene Fowler

Coffee Hour: Church and Society

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Power Point:  8:30 & 11:00 - Bob Campbell

 

The Staff Parish Relations Committee is seeking immediate applications for a Director of Youth Ministry for grades 6-12.  This is a part-time (20 hours per week) salaried position.  The Director’s primary role will be to coordinate church activities for youth which develop and nurture their Christian faith.  A complete job description, along with qualifications, salary and job applications are available through the Church Office.  Questions may be directed to Pastor Ostema (775-5362) or SPRC chairs, Sue Allen and Laurie Kinney

 

 

The Education Committee invites you to visit the Vacation Bible School information center in the Fellowship Hall.  It contains all the  information you need to be a participant or a helper.  We need many volunteers.  See Debbie Ostema if you have questions or would like to be a volunteer.

 

Camp Registrations are now being received!  Our church offers a ½ scholarship for each child and youth attending a UM Church Camp.  A listing of camps available and  registration forms are on the table in the church narthex.  Need additional information, contact Marian Fuller.

 

The Junior and Senior High Mission Teams are having a Spring Fund-raiser.  Visit the table in the Fellowship Hall today following both services to place your order for flats of flowers, containers and baskets with delivery on May 20 in conjunction with a Car Wash.