United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

November 26, 2006

Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost

Reign of Christ

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

MUSICAL CALL TO WORSHIP                                                  Bell Choir

            “Grace and Thanksgiving”

 

    *ENTRY INTO WORSHIP

One:    Bold trumpets and ringing bells,

All:       Lilting flutes and soaring violins

One:    Leaping and whirling,

All:       Twisting and skipping.

One:    Glorious sounds,

All:       Graceful dances.

One:    The whole world shouts its praise; dances its awe.

All:       And our hearts join in the chorus of praise,

            and our bodies feel the yearning to jump for joy.

One:    For this day is created new, God is unfolding beauty and

            Christ is King.

All:       Let the voices ring!

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                       #310

            “He Lives”

 

    *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 HYMNS

            “We Will Glorify the King of Kings”   #2087

            “Joy in the Morning”   #2284

 

UNISON PRAYER

            Loving God, we know that

Love in the Trinity could not be contained.

It spilled out into rivers, mountains,

all manner of creatures

and us.

Jesus, God’s Son,

came to earth at Bethlehem,

now Mary’s son as well, and our brother.

Christ,

reign now

and forever,

over our hearts

and lead us each day.

Amen.

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

           

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

            “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”  Arr. Hayden/Bolks

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                         O.T. pg. 828

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Perfect Moments”

 

 

 

           

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERING INVITATION

 

OFFERING OUR OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

 

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 CONSECRATION (in unison)

Eternal God, with cheerful voices and thankful hearts, we offer to you these gifts and our lives.  May Christ rule in our hearts so that we are powerful witnesses to the truth of your kingdom of love, justice and peace.  This we pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

 

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                              #733

            “Marching to Zion”

 

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                       *POSTLUDE

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

LARGE Print Bulletins, Hymnals & Bibles are available along with hearing assistance devices.  An Usher will be glad to help you.

 

 

Center Lake Bible Camp is presenting their 8th annual Follow the Star “live nativity” on December 8, 9 and 10 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Free Admission and a free meal will be served.  This 30 minute program starts on the quarters of the hour.  The outdoor presentation requires walking; however, each night from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. there will be wagon rides to take those that are unable to walk.  Along with the Follow the Star they are hosting a craft show, children’s craft, cookie walk and Christmas tree sales.  Center Lake Bible Camp, 15204 20 Mile Road, Tustin, MI. Telephone 231-829-3441 or go to www.centerlake.org for directions.

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, December 3

Acolyte: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson                                                                

           11:00 - Kelli Cummings & Chloe Ostema

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Pending    Ushers 11:00 - Pending

Nursery: Jackie Bailey                                                                                     

Sermontime: Katy Huckle

Coffee Hour: Education Committee

 

 

 

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor                                                                                     Dale Ostema

Parish Assistant                                                                        Judy Coffey

Church Office Manager                                                         Patty Anderson

Treasurer                                                                                 Karen Klinker

Director of Youth Ministries                                                       Debbie Pant

Chancel Choir Director                                                                   Ann Hunt

Choir Accompanist                                                            Suzanne Johnson

Bell Choir Director                                                                 Tonja Hinkston

Organists                                                             Virginia Pulford, Ann Hunt

Pianist                                                                                 Darlene Ressler

Nursery Care Giver                                                               Darlene Ressler

First Sunday Nursery Care Giver                                      Diana Van Antwerp

Custodial Staff                                            Dee Brinks and NOC Work Crew

Snow Removal                                                                     Gale Butterfield

 

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, November 26  - 25th Sunday After Pentecost

Christ the King Sunday - Last Sunday of the Church Year

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Bell Choir Practice in the Choir Room

 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 

Monday, November 27

 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

 

Tuesday, November 28

 7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

 3:00 p.m. - Staff Meeting

 6:30 p.m. - Membership Committee

 

Wednesday, November 29

  7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

 

Thursday,  November 30

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

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

 6:00 p.m. - United Methodist Men

 6:30 p.m. - FIA Group

 

Sunday, December 3  - First Sunday of Advent

Holy Communion served at both worship services

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Bell Choir Practice in the Choir Room

 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 2:00 p.m. - Decorate Sanctuary

 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Advent Event

 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. JD’s & Sr. High Youth Meet

 

Once again, our congregation will be wrapping gifts for Project Christmas - also needed persons to greet at the door from 3:00 -5:00 p.m. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.  Please note the number needed for each time segment.  Thank you for caring!

 

 

Love, INC needs your help with enrollment for Project Christmas. Working in pairs from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., you would be calling back prospective recipients for Project Christmas and filling out their application.  More calls have been received this year than in the past and help is needed to keep up with the requests.  No computer work is involved.  Call Diane Wood at 779-3175 for more information or to volunteer.

 

 

In November, the Coffee Hour Sunday School Class began the video series “That The World May Know” by Ray VanderLaan.  It is a wonderful virtual tour through the Holy Lands and the Old Testament.  We meet every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Please feel free to drop in even if you cannot attend every class—and bring your coffee!!

 

 

Attention Label Collectors — Effective December 1st, Campbell’s is only accepting the UPC (or barcode) and lids from their products.  

 

 

Love, Inc. has a client in need of a woman’s size 5X winter coat.  If you are able to donate one, please contact Pauline at Love, Inc. 779-1888.  Thank you!

 

 

United Methodist Men will be meeting on Thursday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m.  After our usual outstanding potluck, we will travel to the Wexford-Missaukee Career Tech Center for a tour of their latest addition.  Mike Blanchard will be our tour host.  Paul Helton will be our meeting host.  Bring a friend and join us!

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson       11:00 - Jerry Seward

Organist/Pianist - Virginia Pulford

Acolytes:  8:30 - Amanda Anderson

   11:00 - Jessica Weaver &  Chloe Ostema

  8:30 Greeters/Ushers: Betty and Karen Klinker

11:00 Greeters/Ushers:  John & Ruth Hines, Frank Weikel,

Jane Whitney, Hazel Jarvis, Bill George & Peggy Kirvan

Nursery: Randy & Carolyn Mitchell

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Lay Leadership

Power Point:  8:30 - Laurie Kinney

                  11:00 - Chris Huckle

 

 

The Flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given in memory of John Simcock, Sr. by Jack and Sue Simcock.

 

 

The annual Advent Event will be held next Sunday, December 3 from 3:00 -5:00 p.m.  This is always a wonderful time of sharing the story of the birth of Jesus, making decorations for the Fellowship Hall tree, decorating cookies, making decorations and craft items to take home to decorate your tree.  Bring your whole family, friends and neighbors for a wonderful afternoon.

 

 

The Worship and Music Committee will be decorating the sanctuary and preparing candles for Christmas Eve during the Advent Event.  If you would like to come and help, please come along.

 

 

SNOWBIRDS—Remember to notify the Church Office (775-5362) of your winter address, along with dates you will be leaving and approximate date of return.  Your help with this is really appreciated.

 

Poinsettias are available for the Christmas holidays and can be purchased in memory / in honor of a friend or loved one

or honoring a special occasion.

The Poinsettias will be on the chancel

for worship Christmas Eve, December 24.

 

 

 

Poinsettias in a 6" pot with 4 to 7 blooms @ $5.50 each

 

_____ Red       _____ White       _____ Pink

 

_____ Marble       _____ Jingle Bell       _____ Purple

(Check color desired / and indicate # you want to order of each color)

 

            ____ Winter Rose Poinsettia (several rose-like red flowers) @ $5.50

 

 

            Name ____________________________________________________

 

 

            _____ In Honor                    _____ In Memory

            (Please Indicate)

 

            of ____________________________________________________

 

 

Please place this order form in the offering plate,

 return to the Church Office,  fax to 231 · 775-6475,

mail to P.O. Box 37, Cadillac MI 49601

or order on line at our website - www.umccadillac.org.

 

Our ordering deadline is Sunday, December 17.

 

 

Sunday, December 10

4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Gather at the church at 4:00 p.m. and join together in sharing the spirit

of Christmas by caroling at the homes of our shut-ins and special friends and at care sites in the community.

 

We will be having a Soup Supper following the Caroling.

Soup, breads and desserts will be served.

 

Invite your friends and family to come.

Prizes, games and fun for all ages.

 

A Special Prize to the person who beings the most guests to carol!!

 

Make your Soup Supper Reservation

 

Name _________________________  # of people _______

 

Please place in the offering plate

or call the church office at 775-5362.