United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 · Fax 775-6475

April 23, 2006 · Second 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: Be full of joy!

All: Christ is risen!

One: Praise out loud!,

All: Christ is risen!

One: Shout hosanna,

All: Clap your hands,

One: Stomp your feet,

All: Celebrate the continuing joy of Easter!

*HYMN OF PRAISE #2114

“At the Font We Start Our Journey”

*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 #2196

“We Walk By Faith”

UNISON PRAYER

Joyful and giving God, we continue to walk the path of resurrection, encountering you on the journey to Pentecost. It is easy to forget the celebration of Easter Day, yet we are an Easter people forever. In these fifty days of Eastertide, may we daily live the resurrection in our spirits and show the joy of resurrection to all around us. When the joy is elusive, remind us, O God, that your plan for each of us and all of us in Christ's community is larger than our own desires, our own hurts, our own plans. Keep us connected to your energy of love, so that we cannot help but share it with the world. As we await the day of the Holy Spirit, may you keep us alive in your hope. We ask it in the name of the Risen One. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER #895

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel Choir

“Our Savior Is Alive!” Arr. Price and Besig

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Acts 4:32-35 · I Corinthians 15:1-11

MESSAGE Pastor Dale Ostema

“Easter People”

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 and loving God, you raised Jesus from the dead, disclosing forever your great love for the world. We respond to such love with these gifts and our lives and pray that you will bless them. Send us out in the power of the Holy Spirit to reveal your love in all we do and say. We pray in the name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

*HYMN OF DEDICATION #304

“Easter People, Raise Your Voices”

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING

*POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand.

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.

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, April 30, 2006

Acolytes: Conner Kassuba

Nursery: Jeff & Laura Marion

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Junior Disciples

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, April 23, 2006 - Second Sunday of Easter

Coffee Hour Follows Worship Service

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

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

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Children’s Choir Practice after the 11:00 worship service

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Sr. High “Game Time”

4:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class

5:15 p.m. - JD’s Destination Unknown

Monday, April 24

7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

Tuesday - April 25

7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

Wednesday - April 26

11:00 a.m. - Friendship Chain

6:30 p.m. - Staff Parish Relations Committee

7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir practice

Thursday, April 27

7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

5:30 p.m. - United Methodist Men at Johnson Center

6:00 p.m. - FIA

Saturday, April 29

10:00 a.m. - Adopt-A-Highway Pick-up

Sunday, April 30, 2006 - Camp Sunday

Coffee Hour Follows Worship Service

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

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

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship (Children’s Choir Sing)

New Membership Reception

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 two Spring Fund-raisers. A Hanging Basket Plant Sale will be held through April 30 with delivery on May 13, just in time for Mother’s Day. Visit the table in the Fellowship Hall on April 23 and April 30 following both services to place your order. The second phase of the sale will continue through May 10 and include flats of flowers, containers and baskets with delivery on May 20 in conjunction with a Car Wash.

The Mother and Daughter Banquet will be held on May 12 at 6:30 p.m.. This event will be catered by Hillcrest Family Restaurant. Tickets will be on sale April 23, April 30 & May 7 following each worship service. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 3-12.

The Church Rummage Sale is scheduled for May 5 and May 6. As you do your spring cleaning, please bring all the items you are parting with to the Church to be included in the sale. Please remember we cannot use items that are broken or soiled. We can begin receiving items for the Sale beginning on Monday, May 1. Thanks for your support!

If you are planning on attending this year’s Spring Parade of Homes event, please see Jackie Soltman or Dale Ostema for tickets. Tickets are $5 each and proceeds go to Love, INC.

Budget Helpers and Payee’s Urgently Needed. We are looking for people who can help with basic budgeting and/or becoming a payee for Love, INC clients. You will be trained by the Director of the program and your commitment will be only an hour or two a week assisting a person assigned to you. You will meet at a time convenient for you at a church or library---not in your home or your client’s. Currently, there are 17 families in the program but more are waiting. Please contact the Love, INC office for more information.

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson 11:00 - Jackie Soltman

Acolytes: Jessica Weaver and Kelly Cummings

Nursery: Jackie Bailey

Sermontime: Katy Huckle

Coffee Hour: Membership Committee

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

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

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in honor of Family by Ruth Peterson.

This morning, we welcome into the family of Christ

through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism

Kade Gabrielle Weaver

Keagan Charles Weaver

sons of Klint and Amy Weaver

Blessings to the family on this very special occasion

The United Methodist Men invite all men of the Church to join us for an evening of fellowship and an opportunity to experience the latest in hunting and fishing simulators. We will meet at the Church for a 5:30 p.m. Potluck this Thursday, April 27. We should leave for the Johnson Hunting and Fishing Museum by about 6:15 p.m, have a short business meeting and devotions and then Ranger Rick Torres will take us through the activities available at the Museum. If you cannot make the Potluck, join us for the rest of the evening at the Museum.

The first Adopt-A-Highway pick-up for the 2006 season will be on this Saturday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. Meet in the church parking lot. Anyone over age 12 is welcome. More information, see Paul Helton. Many hands make light work! Come along!

The 5th Annual Curtis Rexford Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Tuesday, June 13 at the Eldorado.  The registration - with a free driving range and putting green -  will begin at 12 noon; the shot gun start happens at 1 p.m.  This outing is designed to raise funds to help kids in the tri-county area with the expense of attending Christ centered events. If you have a student (7-21 years) that would like to attend a Christian event/camp, mission trip but needs some financial assistance in order to do so, please call Bob or Ev Rexford for more information

If you were photographed for the New Church Directory, your complimentary copy is available for you in Fellowship Hall.

Brochures which tell of all the services available from the Cadillac-Wexford Transit Authority are available on the table in Fellowship Hall. Feel free to pick one up.

Attention Moms! Please join the Moms In Touch groups in this area as we pray this month that our children will have a spirit of obedience. “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother—which is the first commandment with a promise—that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth” (Ephesians 6:1-3). There is opportunity to become part of a Moms in Touch group in this area. Please call Ellie Poll for more information.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) has regretfully accepted the resignation of the Coordinator of Children and Youth Ministries, Debbie Ostema. Debbie has provided leadership in children's ministry for 20 years and she is hoping to use her gifts and talents in new and exciting ways in the future. Debbie will continue in her role through the rest of the church school year. The SPRC is working with the Education Committee to evaluate the staffing needs for children and youth ministries in our church. Please keep both committees in your prayers as they move forward through this process.