United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

February 26, 2006

Transfiguration Sunday

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

MISSION MOMENT

 

    *CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:   We await our Savior.  We gather on the mountain and with open eyes behold him.

People:   We receive strength to live in the valley.

Leader:   God's love is revealed in the face of Christ.

With unveiled faces we behold his glory.

People:   Christ’s splendor is unfading,

the power of his love is undiminished.

Leader:   To us the gift of God has been revealed:

God's Son, the Chosen One.

All:          We listen and worship, for Christ is here.

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                     #2103

            “We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding”

 

    *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                                                                                            

            “Turn Your Eyes”  #349   ·   “Open Our Eyes”  #2086

            “We Will Glorify the King of Kings”  #2087 vs. 1 & 4

 

RESPONSIVE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Christ came bathed in light, dazzling, radiant¼

            Forgive us, God,

            for accepting mediocrity in your name

            and calling it good enough.

Christ came appearing with Elijah and Moses¼

            Forgive us, God,

            for demanding exclusive expressions of faith

            even in the face of your expansive vision.

Christ came while a voice was shouting, "this is my Beloved; listen!"

            Forgive us, God,

            for silencing the voice of the other

            struggling to praise your name. Amen.

 

WORDS OF PROMISE

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

            “The Light of the World”  Arr. Rice and Besig

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

 SCRIPTURE LESSON                                                           N.T. pg. 44

            Mark 9:2-9

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Moving Up and Out with Jesus”

 

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)

Lord, as Jesus used his gifts to heal others and redeem all people, so we pray you would use our gifts this day, both our offerings and those within our hearts and minds - to continue your work in this world.  We ask it in Jesus' name.  Amen.

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                            #2173

            “Shine, Jesus, Shine”

 

    *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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, March 5, 2006

Acolytes: Ethan Hinkston & Nick Myers

Nursery: Lisa Weaver & Girls

Sermontime: Darlene Fowler

Coffee Hour: Finance 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 26 - Eighth 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

  4:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class

 

Monday, February 27

   7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

 Tuesday - February 28

   7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

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

Wednesday - March 1

   7:00 p.m. - Ash Wednesday  Worship Service

 Chancel Choir practice follows

Thursday, March 2

   7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

   7:30 a.m. - Habitat

 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

   6:00 p.m. - FIA

   6:00 p.m. - Wesley Fellowship

Friday - March 3

   3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - A. Hunt Meeting (Corbin Room)

 

Sunday, March 5, 2006 - First Sunday in Lent

Holy Communion

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

 

 

Watch for your Lenten Devotional Guide - You are Called,

You are Chosen - in the mail in the near future.

 

 

On February 24 and 25, the Senior High Youth participated 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.

 

The March gathering of the Wesley Fellowship will occur on Thursday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome.  The evening will begin with a Potluck Supper (bring a dish to pass and your own table service.)  For the program following the meal, Helen Kitchen with the help of Jane Whitney will be explaining the activities of the “Red Hat Ladies”.  There will be some costuming involved.  The Williams, along with Frank Weikel and Jane Whitney, will be the hosts.  It should be a good time for all.  Y’all come!

 

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.

 

The non-perishable food products and paper products collected on March 5th will go to the Kings Storehouse Food Pantry at First Baptist Church.

 

The 2006 Flower Calendar is available on the bulletin board by the church office.  We have spaces available during March and other months.  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.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. - Gary Box    

       11:00 a.m. - Lynn Cummings

 8:30 Greeters/Ushers:  Bonnie & Larry Campbell 

11:00 Greeters: Jack & Sue Simcock & Family

11:00 Ushers:  Peggy Kirvan

Organist/Pianist:  Ann Hunt

Acolytes:  Jon Blake & Ethan Hinkston

Nursery:  Kyle & Lori Smith

Sermontime:  Dee Williams

Coffee Hour:  Memorials Committee

Power Point: 8:30 - Laurie Kinney

                 11:00 - Clara Handy

 

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in memory of Patrick Welsh and to the Glory of God by Donna Welsh and from Bill and Karen Rickard in honor of Xander’s 1st birthday.

 

 

Ash Wednesday Worship this Wednesday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Come and share in this quiet, meaningful worship which will include hymns, scripture, readings, the imposition of ashes, a choral anthem, Holy Communion and reflective moments.  Let us begin our Lenten journey together at this very special time of worship.

 

 

You are cordially invited to the Cadillac Area Lenten Breakfasts each Wednesday during Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 1 at Zion Lutheran Church with our host Tom Reinertson and our speaker Paul Tomlinson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.  The time together will include breakfast, singing and a meditation beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending promptly at 7:50 a.m. so you may be to work on time or on to other business of the day.  A freewill offering will be received  The entire community is invited to attend.  Invite a friend to come – it could be life changing!

 

 

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.

 

 

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.