United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

June 18, 2006

Second Sunday After Pentecost  · Father’s Day

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

 

HONORING DEBBIE OSTEMA

 

       *CALL TO WORSHIP

One:    People of God, we are united as one body.

All:       Let us present this body for the worship of God.

One:    People of God, we are inspired by one Spirit.

All:       Let us welcome this Spirit in praising the Lord.

One:    People of God, we are made as one and inspired as one, yet we have many gifts.

All:       Let us offer these gifts to the Lord in the service of love.

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                         #66

            “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”

 

    *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                                                                               #2202

            “Come Away With Me”

UNISON PRAYER

In this sanctuary set aside for your worship, we pause to contemplate your greatness, O God.  Out of the thick clouds that lime our vision, we hear you whisper our names and call us into community.  The mountains and the seas tremble before you; all living things announce your presence.  You claim us as your own and quip us to be holy people.  Help us to accept that role without misusing it, that your name may be honored in all we do, and your way be lifted up among all people.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER  #895

           

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                           O.T. pg. 65

            Exodus 19:1-9, 20:1-3

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Why the Commandments Matter”

 

            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)

We delight once more in the opportunity to give for the cause of Christ.  May we contribute generously and give aid, with zeal.  Along with our money, we also offer ourselves, as living sacrifices for the world’s transformation.  Amen.

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                              #577

            “God of Grace and God of Glory”

 

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                          

 

    *POSTLUDE

 

 

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

Your help is needed for this year’s Vacation Bible School.  Current needs include: a 3 & 4 year teacher, a preschool teacher (for two days only), 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, June 25, 2006

Acolytes: Chloe Ostema and Rebekka Green

Nursery: Katie Janway

Sermontime: Sue Allen

Coffee Hour: Missions Committee

 

 

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, June 18 - 2nd Sunday After Pentecost · Father’s Day

Summer Worship Schedule

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

  9:35 a.m. - Gardening Meeting by Peace Garden

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Coffee Hour Follows the Worship Service In the Tent

 

Monday, June 19

 6:30 p.m. - Building Committee

  

Tuesday -June 20

  7:00 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

  7:00 p.m. - Board of Trustees

 

Wednesday - June 21

   7:00 p.m. - CROP Organizational Meeting 

 

Thursday, June 22

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

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

  6:00 p.m. - FIA

  6:00 p.m. - United Methodist Men Potluck and Program

 

Friday, June 23

 5:00 p.m. - Bihlmeyer Wedding Rehearsal

 

Saturday, June 24

 4:00 p.m. - Bihlmeyer Wedding

 

Sunday, June 25 - 3rd  Sunday After Pentecost

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship  

  9:35 a.m. - Bazaar Meeting

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Coffee Hour Follows the Worship Service

 

There will be a Fall Bazaar meeting immediately following the 8:30 worship service on June 25.  Anyone with ideas or comments are welcome to come!

 

United Methodist Men are hosting a very interesting and timely program on Thursday, June 22.  Mr. Jim Keysor, a meteorologist with the Gaylord office of the National Weather Service will be presenting a program on Weather Hazards and safety and climate issues (such as global warming). We meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Corbin Room for Our Famous Potluck with a program and a short business meeting/devotions following.  We would hope anyone in the church interested in this subject would join us on June 22.  Don Rennie is the host.

 

 

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.

 

 

This week we have a number of campers attending both the mini and elementary camps at the Lake Michigan UMC Camp at Pentwater.  Please keep them in your prayers: Jonathan Blake, Kelli Cummings, Collin Hinkston, Chloe Ostema, Gregory Green, Becky Green, Lucas Marion and Caleb Mitchell.  Also at camp as adult leaders are Amy Fuller, Lynn Cummings and Roy Farmer.

 

 

Fox 33 and the National Prostate Cancer Coalition have teamed up to provide a FREE confidential Prostate Cancer screening on Thursday, June 22 in the Cadillac Wal Mart Super Center parking lot located on Boon Road from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment necessary. Screening only takes 10 minutes.  Prostate cancer hits one in six men.  Men should begin annual testing no later than ages 40 - 50, depending on race and family history.  Early detection can save your life!

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Pianist/Organist: Ann Hunt

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Pat Schroeder   

Head Usher 10:00 - Dave Fuller

Greeters: 10:00 - Adrian and Donna Slachter

Ushers: 10:00 - Joyce Cinco, Angie Ferris, Judy Murdoch,

   Stella VanDorn, Dan & Karen Zenner

Acolytes:  Jessica Weaver

Nursery:  Laura George and Alison Ostema

Sermontime:  Clara Handy

Coffee Hour:  Dorcas Circle

Power Point:  8:30 - Laurie Kinney      10:00 - Jackie Soltman

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in memory of Richard Clift by Dan, Karen, Anne, Todd and Kirk.

 

 

Today, Pastor Dale begins a Summer Sermon Series entitled: ”Reflecting on the Ten Commandments Today” which will look at these foundational laws of God in light of the Christian faith and today’s culture.

 

 

Calling all Gardeners!  Wanted: Weeders & Dead headers!  We are looking for people who can spare 2 - 3 hours twice during the summer to help maintain the Peace Garden.  Please meet at the Garden at 9:35 a.m. (Between Services) today, or contact Mary Buehler for additional information.

 

 

Liking riding a lawn tractor?  We need your help in keeping our church lawn mowed.  Talk with Pastor Dale 775-5362 or Bonnie Stephan to join the team---you are needed!!

 

 

Help promote V.B.S.!  Please join us in participating in the Cadillac 4th of July Parade on Sunday, July 2 at 5:00 p.m.  The line-up is at 4:15 p.m. and the theme is “Support the Red, White & Blue”.  If interested, please contact Laura Bachman.