United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

February 19, 2006  · Seventh Sunday After Epiphany

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

MUSICAL INTROIT                                                                    Bell Choir

            “Glorious Majesty”   Arr. Dan R. Edwards

 

    *CALL TO WORSHIP

One:    Praise, abundant praise,

All:       Flowing like a mighty stream,

One:    Chanted by a chorus of thousands,

All:       Echoing from mountain to shoreline.

One:    Praise God

All:       Forever and ever.

One:    Glory, God's glory,

All:       Shining like the noonday sun,

One:    Sparkling like the new fallen snow,

All:       Sometimes spoken, forever sung.

One:    Sing praise, sing glory to God!

 

    *HYMNS OF PRAISE                                                                     #139

            “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

 

    *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 Hymns

 

PRAYER SONGS                                                                                            

            “Cares Chorus”  #2215 (sing twice)

            “In His Time”   #2203

 

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Gracious and loving Spirit, who moves freely and gracefully through this world, transforming and mending the broken pieces, we confess that we stumble through life, trying to survive on our own power.  We feel paralyzed—numbed by fear, by old habits, by the effort we expend in trying to impress others.  We try to earn your grace through our own awkward endeavors, forgetting that all that we are comes from you.  In your mercy, forgive us. Fill us with your liberating Spirit, that our souls might run, leap, and praise you, so that all the world would know your grace and truth.  Amen.

 

WORDS OF PROMISE

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                           Chancel Choir

            “People Need the Lord”  Arr. Winnie Swaim

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

 SCRIPTURE LESSON                                                            N.T. pg.36

            Mark 2:1-12

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “The Compassion Syndrome”

 

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)

Living God, you have graced our lives with gifts beyond our imagining - especially the gift of Jesus through whom we experience healing and wholeness.  In Christ’s name and in the power of the Holy Spirit, we offer these gifts and the service of our lives as our commitment to proclaim "Yes!" as we glorify you in all we do and say.  This we pray in Jesus' name.  Amen.

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                            #2222

            “The Servant Song”

 

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                          

 

       *POSTLUDE

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

The King’s Storehouse Food Pantry at First Baptist Church is looking for a few volunteer workers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  If anyone is interested, please contact Reta Roberts at 775-8247 after February 22.

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, February 26, 2006

8:30 Greeters/Ushers: Larry & Bonnie Campbell

11:00 Greeters: Jack & Sue Simcock & Family

11:00 Ushers: Peggy Kirvan, Nelson & Margaret Himes

Acolytes: Jon Blake & Ethan Hinkston

Nursery: Kyle & Lori Smith

Sermontime: Dee Williams

Coffee Hour: Memorial Committee

 

 

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                                                                  Gale Butterfield

 

 

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, February 19 - Seventh Sunday After Epiphany 

Coffee Hour follows each Worship Service

    8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

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

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

   3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - District Youth Council

 

Monday, February 20

   6:30 p.m. - Building Committee

   7:00 p.m. - Church & Society Committee

   7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

 Tuesday - February 21

   7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

Wednesday - February 22

11:00 a.m. - Friendship Chain

  7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, February 23

  7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

  6:00 p.m. - United Methodist Men

Friday - February 24

Sr. High 30 Hour Famine

Saturday, February 25

Sr. High 30 Hour Famine continues

2:00 p.m. - Baby Shower (Corbin Room)

 6:30 pm - All Church Game Night

 

Sunday, February 26, 2006 - Eighth Sunday After Epiphany

Coffee Hour Follows Worship Service

 8:30 am - Sunday Worship

 9:30 am - Church School For All Ages

11:00 am - Sunday Worship

Children’s Choir practice follows 11:00 worship

 

 

United Methodist Men will be meeting on Thursday, February 23, in the Corbin Room.  Following our usual mixed cuisine Potluck at 6:00 p.m., we will hear a program about the work of the Wonderland Humane Society presented by Sue Egelus.  A short business meeting and devotions will follow.  Paul Helton and Ron Truax are hosts.  Come join us!

 

 

Wheelchairs, Lift Chairs and Mattresses/Foundations Needed!  If you have a wheelchair or lift chair that is no longer being used, or a mattress or foundation, any size but king, would you consider donating it to Love INC’s Durable Medical Equipment or Furniture Ministry?  There is a waiting list for these items.  Please call the Love INC office at 779-1888 for pickup or drop off arrangements.  Your donation will be greatly appreciated.

 

Do you know of someone looking for an opportunity to buy a simple, decent home?  Encourage them to attend the Wexford Habitat for Humanity Application Orientation at Baker College on Saturday, February 18 at 10:00 a.m. OR Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m.  Two families will be selected for the 2006-2007 build.  Please bring proof of income, SS#, driver’s license and  credit references.  For more information, call 231-775-7561.

 

The Alma College Choir will be performing today, February 19 at 2:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac. The cost of tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for students; with children 5 and under free. Tickets are available at the door.

 

The 8th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center of Cadillac will be on Thursday, February 23 from 5pm-8pm. at St. Ann Church, 800 W. 13th St  Tickets are $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 6-10 and children 5 and under eat free.  Call the PRC at 231-775-1545 for tickets or pay at the door.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. - Bedonna Davis  

  11:00 a.m. - Jerry Seward

8:30 Greeters/Ushers:  Ron and Linda Hamilton

11:00 Greeters:  Chris, Michelle Payne & Family

Organist/Pianist:  Ann Hunt

Acolytes:  Conner Kassuba and Logan Kassuba

Nursery:  Jeff and Tonja Hinkston

Sermontime:  Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour:  Church & Society

Power Point: 8:30 -  Laurie Kinney  

                 11:00 - Jeff Hinkston

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in honor of Walter Dumont’s 14th birthday.

 

 

On February 24 and 25, the Senior High Youth will be participating in a 30 Hour Famine here at our church.  This morning the Youth will be available at a table in the Fellowship Hall for those wishing to sponsor one or more of them through their 30 hour fast.  All money raised will go to alleviate hunger in our community and world.  Please support our youth.

 

Mark your calendars for the All-Church Game Night on Saturday, February 25, from 6:30-8:30.  Bring a game and a snack to share.  It will be fun for all ages.  A ping pong tournament is planned for the youth. 

 

Watch for your Lenten Devotional Guide - You are Called, You are Chosen - in the mail in the near future.  Ash Wednesday Worship is March 1 at 7:00 p.m.  Always a wonderful worship.

 

A reminder to pick-up your new Church Pictorial Directory in the Fellowship Hall this morning. 

 

 

The 2006 Flower Calendar is available on the bulletin board by the church office.  You may place flowers in the chancel in honor or memory of a person or occasion or to the glory of God.  Our flowers are supplied by Janis’ Flowers.  The cost is $15.  Sign-up now to get your desired Sunday for flowers.

 

 

Traverse City Christ UMC is taking a group of adults and youth who will be going to Mississippi over spring break to help with the efforts of the National Relief Network.  The cost is $499 which includes all your transportation, daily needs and overnights will be cared for. The cost can be raised by soliciting donations to the National Relief Network.  If you have any questions, call Jill Haney at the District Office 231-947-5281 or Lou Grettenberger 231-883-9806.