United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

May 21, 2006

Sixth 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

 

MUSICAL INTROIT                                                                    Bell Choir

            “Here I Am To Worship”   Arr. Hughes and Bettcher

 

    *CALL TO WORSHIP

One:    Chapters end,

All:       New ones begin -

One:    More school or new work or something completely

            different.

All:       Endings carry the seeds of new possibility.

One:    Endings are never the last word in God's eyes.

All:       There is grace surprising us,

One:    Resurrections freeing us,

All:       Hope reviving us,

One:    Life calling us,

All:       Music lifting us.

One:    Praise God for endings and beginnings!   

 

*HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                         #2051

            “I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry”

 

    *SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 

RECOGNITION OF THE GRADUATES                             Jane Wightman

 

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                                                                               #2167

            “More Like You”

 

UNISON PRAYER

Gracious God, the excitement and joy of this day surrounds us.  How long we have prepared for this hour!  Help us remember that it is not our own doing that brings us here, but only your grace and love.  Your love has surrounded us from our birth even when we have not seen it.  Your love has been present in your Word and in the words and acts of others.  For this we give you thanks.  Teach us to walk gently in your path of love, seeking justice, making peace, cherishing the earth and one another.  Enliven our imaginations that we may see future newness.  Embolden us with your love that we may live now as if the new had already come.  In joy, we offer you our praise.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

           

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                             Chancel Choir

            “Testify to Love”   Arr. Chinn

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                           N.T. pg.213

            II Timothy 3:14 - 4:5

 

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Smart Pills and Wise Living”

 

 

 

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)

Gracious God, Source of all goodness, power and strength, we come with gifts in response to your love. You pour out your goodness; we bring you thanksgiving. You infuse us with power; we offer the fruits of our labor.  You sustain us with strength; all that we do we dedicate to your glory.  Honor us and bless those endeavors which are a testimony to your abiding grace.  Amen.

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                              #601

            “Thy Word”

 

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                          

 

       *POSTLUDE

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

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 28, 2006

Acolytes: Jessica Weaver & Kelly Cummings

Nursery: Doug & Amy Gullekson

Sermontime: Lynn Cummings

Coffee Hour: United Methodist Men

 

 

 

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 21, 2006 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

Graduation Sunday

Coffee Hour Follows Worship Service

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Graduation Breakfast

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

 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 

Monday, May 22                                                                                       

  7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

Tuesday - May 23

  7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

  4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Mercy Hospice Service

Wednesday - May 24

11:00 a.m. - Friendship Chain

 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir practice

Thursday, May 25

  7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

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

  6:00 p.m. - FIA

 

Sunday, May 28, 2006 - Seventh Sunday of Easter

Education Celebration

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 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

 

 

Let’s Get Moving Cadillac Area official start date is May 26.  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 today following each worship service.  For more information, contact Judy Peterson.

 

 

Boy Scout Troop 125 will be hosting its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Monday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m.  Please bring your old flags to Bill Allen.  Everyone welcome!

 

 

Thanks to all who given to the Debt Reduction Offering. You may still give a gift or make a commitment 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!!

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson        

             11:00 - Bill Allen

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Ron & Linda Hamilton  

Greeters: 11:00 - Jeff & Tonja Hinkston

Ushers: 11:00 - Joyce Cinco, Hazel Jarvis, Dee Piltz,

              Harold Gekeler & Bill George

Acolytes: Drew Marion

Nursery:   Lisa, Jennifer and Jessica Weaver

Sermontime: Dalene Wilkinson and Julie Vanderheide

Coffee Hour:  Education Committee

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Power Point:  8:30 - Laurie Kinney

                  11:00 - Jeff Hinkston

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in memory of Susan Himes and in memory of Bob Lamphere from Jeanne and family.

 

 

The following Seniors from our church are graduating

from High School.  We share your joy 2006 Graduates!

 

Lee Bilyea

Amanda Engler

Laura George

Rebecca Janway

Kyle Johnson

Ryan Olson

Rachel Simcock

Kristin Smith

Matthew Stump

Sarah Wightman

 

A special Coffee Hour in honor of the graduates will be held following the 11:00 worship service.  Congratulations!!!

 

 

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!

 

 

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.