United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

June 25, 2006

Third 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:    God's love, strong and true,

All:       Beckons us to walk on with hope in each step,

            Lures us home, to the place just right.

One:    God's love, everlasting and bold,

All:       Sustains us when fear closes in and worry overwhelms,

            Surprises us with glimpses of wonder and bursts of joy.

One:    God's love, gentle yet persistent,

All:       Graces us with rest in the midst of busyness,

            Hounds us to follow the good path.

One:    God's love, forever leading us to sing and pray,

            serve and praise.

 

   *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                        #100

            “God’s Whose Love in Reigning O’er Us”

 

    *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                                                                                 #472

            “Near to the Heart of God”

 

UNISON PRAYER

Gracious God, our Holy Friend, remind us each morning that we are trustees of everything we have.  Remind us each evening of the grace that can both bless the day’s achievements and forgive the misuse of your gifts.  In success or failure, may we honor you by the way we accept your discipline and praise you by the loving way we trust your commandments. Through Christ Jesus our Lord.  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. 66

            Exodus 20:1-7

 

SONG  #2168

            “Love the Lord Your God”

            Sing Twice

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Putting God First”

 

            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)

God, we thank you that you have given us your laws so that we may know right from wrong.  It is rarely cool to talk about morality, or even to act morally.  But we are grateful that you lead us to live in ways that fit us for your kingdom.  Thank you for giving us a spirit of generosity and for teaching us to share with those who have less than we do.  May our hearts be increasingly open to their needs for bread and justice.  Thank you for putting your power within us, so that in us you can accomplish far more than we can ask or imagine.  Amen.

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                              #408

            “The Gift of Love”

 

    *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 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, July 2, 2006

 

Nursery: Randy & Carolyn Mitchell

Sermontime: Katy Huckle

Coffee Hour: Open

 

 

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 25 - 3rd  Sunday After Pentecost 

Summer Worship Schedule

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 

  9:35 a.m. - Bazaar Meeting

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Coffee Hour Follows the Worship Service

 

Monday, June 26

 

Tuesday -June 27

  7:00 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

 

Wednesday - June 28

11:00 a.m. - Friendship Chain     

 

Thursday, June 29

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

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

  6:00 p.m. - FIA

  

Sunday, July 2 - 4th  Sunday After Pentecost

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Coffee Hour Follows the Worship Service

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Camp News:  This week we have Ethan Hinkston at Middle School Camp.  Please keep him in your prayers.

 

 

The next Adopt-A-Highway pick-up will be held on Saturday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m.  All workers will meet in front of church.

 

 

You are invited to hear Brian Taylor, of Savannah, Georgia who will be performing an Organ Recital on the Moeller Pipe organ at the First Presbyterian Church Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m.  Brian is a native of Michigan. He currently is the organist and choirmaster at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Savannah, Georgia.  He has concertized across the United States, Canada and once in Brazil.  A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Organ Maintenance and Repair Fund. The First Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Harris and Simon Streets.

 

 

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 the Church.  Thanks for your help!

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists 8:30 a.m. - Judy Coffey                                                                   

            10:00 a.m. - Jackie Soltman

Pianist/Organist: Virginia Pulford

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Rick, Mary, Nick & Grace Myers

Head Usher 10:00 - Dave Fuller

Greeters: 10:00 - Randy, Carolyn, Caleb & Carissa Mitchell

Ushers: 10:00 - Bill George, Dick & Carol Jones and

    Steve & Lisa Myers

Acolytes:  Chloe Ostema and Rebekka Green

Nursery:  Katie Janway

Sermontime:  Sue Allen

Coffee Hour:  Missions Committee

Power Point:  8:30 - Bob Campbell     

                  10:00 - Clara Handy

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in honor of Joel and Linda Campbell’s 42nd wedding anniversary.

 

 

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

 

 

Today marks the 2nd sermon in Pastor Dale’s Summer Sermon Series entitled: ”Reflecting on the Ten Commandments Today”.  This series will look at these foundational laws of God in light of the Christian faith and today’s culture.

 

 

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.