United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

July 16, 2006

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost  

Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

INFORMAL TIME OF HYMN SINGING

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

       *CALL TO WORSHIP

One:    It is God who draws us here.

All:       A yearning to praise

One:    That which is bigger than us.

All:       A desire to give thanks

One:    For the bountiful gifts of life.

All:       It is God who draws us here

One:    For comfort in a bruising world,

All:       To challenge our half‑hearted efforts.

One:    It is God who draws us here

All:       To sing and pray, to experience the risen Christ.

 

   *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                        #539

            “O Spirit  of the Living God”

 

    *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 HYMN                                                                               #2188

            “The Family Prayer Song”

 

UNISON PRAYER OR CONFESSION

Patient God, we come again to admit that we have honored you with our lips while our hearts were far away.  We have taught doctrines from our own limited understanding and held fast to our human traditions as if they embodied your will.   We have hidden in our hearts attitudes that produce deceit and violation of our promises to you and to one another.  We ask for your forgiveness and the opportunity for new beginnings.  In Christ’s name, we pray.  Amen.

 

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESSPRAYER OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER  #895

 

            A TIME OF COMMISSIONING

 

A LITANY FOR COMMISSIONING AND SENDING FORTH

 

COMMISSIONING SONG                                                                #2241

            “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”   Vs. 1, 3 & 4

           

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READINGS                                                                          

            Exodus 20:12  ·  Matthew 15:1-9

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Honor Each Other”

 

 

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERTORY INVITATION

 

OFFERING 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)

Loving and giving God -- accept these offerings from our hands and the offerings we make to you now from our hearts. Sanctify them and us in your service so that all that we say and do may be more than words and rituals. We ask it in Jesus' name. Amen.

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                              #695

            “O Lord May Church and Home Combine”

 

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                                

 

    *POSTLUDE

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your help is still needed for this year’s Vacation Bible School.  Current needs include: actors and actresses for daily dramas and a photographer.  Please check with Clara Handy if you can fill one of these needs.  Most immediately, we are in need of persons willing to help put up VBS publicity posters.  Please speak with Laura Bachman if you can help with this need.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, July 23, 2006

Acolytes: Chloe Ostema

Nursery: Gary & Alice Silvers

Sermontime: Darlene Fowler

Coffee Hour: Board of Trustees

 

 

 

 

CHURCH STAFF                                                                                      

Pastor                                                                                    Dale Ostema

Parish Assistant                                                                      Judy Coffey

Director of Youth Ministry                                                               OPEN

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, July 16 - 6th Sunday After Pentecost

Commissioning of Our Youth Mission Teams at both services

Summer Worship Schedule

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 

Monday, July 17

  7:00 p.m. - Building Committee

 

Tuesday -July 18

  7:00 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

  9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Sewing Bee

  7:00 p.m. - Board of Trustees

 

Wednesday - July 19

11:00 a.m. - Friendship Chain

 6:30 p.m. - Annual Audit Meeting

 

Thursday, July 20

  9:00 a.m. - Susannah-Wesley @ Blue Heron

  9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Sewing Bee

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

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

  6:00 p.m. - FIA

  7:00 p.m. - Naomi Circle

Group Mission Trip Overnight

 

Friday, July 21

 5:00 p.m. - George Wedding Rehearsal

 

Saturday, July 22

 4:00 p.m. - George Wedding

 

Sunday, July 23 - 7th Sunday After Pentecost

V.B.S Staff Service of Dedication at both services

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 

 

 

 

 

Vacation Bible School will be held here Monday, July 24 through Thursday, July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon each day.  All children age three through sixth grade are invited to attend.

 

 

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 .

 

 

Vacation Bible School is in need of any old shower curtains, vinyl tablecloths, aluminum pie tins and salt & pepper shakers (clear ones, if possible) in their craft area.  These donated items may be dropped off in the designated box at Church.  Thanks for your help!

 

 

Mark your calendar now for the “End of Summer Get-Together” at Camp Torenta on Sunday, August 27.  Swimming, Volleyball Tournament, Basketball, Games for All, Lunch Together.  Yes!!

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities at CARE NET of Cadillac: Client Assistant - one day/week, 3 ½ hours each week; Custodian - one day/month, about 2-3 hours each time; Materials Room - one day/week, 3 ½ hours each week.  If you have a desire to touch the lives of those in difficult situations, if you have a heart for the Lord and a desire to serve, we will provide you the training and a place to use your gifts.  Call LuAnn Graf at 775-1545 for more information.

 

 

Northern Michigan Christian School is taking applications for coaches for the 7th & 8th grade girls’ basketball teams for 2006/07.  If you are a committed Christian who would like to teach basketball skills & coach Jr High girls, call Harold Dodde at 826-0121 or call the school office at 825-2492.

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists 8:30 - Ruth Peterson                                                                       

            10:00 - Andrea Hillard     

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Acolytes: Rebekka Green

Nursery: Jeff & Laura Marion

Sermontime: Dee Williams

Coffee Hour: United Methodist Women

Power Point:   8:30 - Jack Boyd                                                                

                   10:00 - Jackie Soltman

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given in loving memory of Ruth Cinco by Steve and Joyce Cinco.       

  

 

At Church Camp this week we have Roy Farmer at Lake Louise Sr. High Camp, Garrick Fuller at What If Camp and Jesse Farmer and Jay Duncan at Pioneer Camp.  Please keep them in your prayers this week.

 

 

 Attention!  Looking for 10 - 12 ladies who can sew.  The Cadillac High School Band is in need of 75 - 100 new skirts. If you would like to help sew them, please meet at the Church on Tuesday, July 18 and/or Thursday, July 20 from 9:30 a.m. until about 3:00 p.m.  Bring a sack lunch and sewing machine (if you have one).  All else will be provided.  For additional information, contact Inga Fuller or Marian Fuller.

 

 

Christ or Caricature? A Seminar with Dr. Paul Maier will be held on July 30 at 7:00 pm Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Cadillac. This seminar will delve into the topic of The DaVinci Code and gaining a better understanding of the genuine portrait of Christ. The seminar will be one hour and followed by a Q/A time and refreshments. Cost is only $5 and will be collected at the door. Please contact our office at 775-3261 with any questions.