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October 29,
2006
Twenty-first
Sunday After Pentecost
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: Jesus
is in our midst. Jesus our healer, deliverer and friend, is here.
All: We
have heard so many good things about him, but we long to meet him, to encounter
him ourselves.
One: Call
out to him, and do not be silent. Like Blind Bartimaeus,
shout to him and do not allow anyone to silence your voice. Cry out and tell Jesus what you need!
All: Jesus,
Son of David, have mercy on us! We need
a touch from you! Touch me; touch us in
our need, which we lift right now in our hearts!
One: In
this time of worship, celebrate God's goodness!
In this celebration of worship, know that Jesus touched your place of
need. Hallelujah! Amen!
*HYMN OF PRAISE #110
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
*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
“Turn Your Eyes
Upon Jesus” Sing
Twice #349
“Something Beautiful” #394
UNISON PRAYER OF
CONFESSION
Forgiving Christ,
our lives of faith have become confused. We long to see you for ourselves, yet settle
for what others say about you. We cry
out in the midst of pain or sadness, yet do not act boldly when we are made
well. We ask for forgiveness, yet fail
to live out your mercy in our repentance.
Jesus, Son of
David, have mercy on us. Give us the
strength not only to feel but do, not only to think but speak. May we be made well in our faith, that we
might follow you more closely. In your name, we
pray. Amen.
WORDS OF PROMISE
PRAYER OF THE
PEOPLE
THE LORD’S
PRAYER #895
THE
CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel
Choir
“Forever with A
Mighty Fortress” Arr. Luther/Tomlin
TIME WITH OUR
CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING N.T.
pg. 47
Mark 10:46-52
MESSAGE Pastor
Dale Ostema
“Faith Sees, Faith Acts”
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)
Gracious and merciful
God, we offer these gifts and our lives in response to the blessings we receive
as followers of Jesus, your Son, our Lord. Empower us with your Spirit to hear those who
cry out for mercy that we may be loving and committed bearers of the gospel in
word and in deed. In Jesus’ name, we
pray. Amen.
THE
SCATTERING TO SERVE
*HYMN OF DEDICATION #451
“Be Thou My Vision”
*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.
Missing/Lost or . . . A gallon can of Sherwin-Williams
paint which was used for the altar scape on October 8
is missing; it disappeared from the church kitchen. This is a custom-made color for the Coffey’s
garage door. If you know its
whereabouts, please contact Judy or Tim at 775-5362. Thanks!!
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, November
5, 2006
Acolyte: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson
11:00 - Kelly Cummings and Heather
Smith
Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Jack Boyd
and Bedonna Davis
Greeters/Ushers 11:00 - Tonja Hinkston, Gale & Char Butterfield,
Jeff Hinkston,
Bert Brotherton, Paige Powell, Margaret Himes
Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner
Sermontime: Darlene Fowler
Coffee Hour: Worship & Music
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
Snow Removal Gale
Butterfield
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .
Sunday, October 29 - 21st Sunday After Pentecost
New Member Reception at 8:30 a.m.
worship
Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship
Service
8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m. - Membership Session with Pastor Ostema
9:30 a.m. -
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
Children’s Choir practice follows
the late worship service
5:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m. - Sr. High Youth Bonfire
Monday, October 30
7:00 p.m. - Bible Study
7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts
Tuesday, October 31
7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group
Wednesday, November 1
1:30 p.m. - Bible Study
6:30 p.m. - Staff-Parish Relations Committee
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Thursday, November 2
7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers
11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group
2:30 p.m. - Patriot Choir Practice
6:00 p.m. - FIA Group
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Scout Roundtable
Friday, November 3
BAZAAR Set-Up
Saturday, November 4
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -
Sunday, November 5 - 22nd Sunday After Pentecost
Holy Communion & All Saints
Sunday at both worship services
Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship
Service
8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m. -
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
Children’s Choir practice follows
the late worship service
5:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m. - Sr. High & JD’s Meet
Thank you for your involvement and
participation in the Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser for the ministry
of Care Net. After today, please return
any remaining bottles to the Church office.
Children’s coats, gloves and
mittens - infant thru teen sizes are needed for the Coat Ministry at
Have you been asking God to use
you? Do you have a heart for the lost
and hurting? Care Net of Cadillac
(formerly
Volunteers Needed---The Wexford
Habitat for Humanity ReStore at
Griefshare is starting again on Thursday,
November 9 at Temple Hill in Cadillac at 6:30 p.m. and will run for 13
weeks. This is for you if you have lost
someone you love. It is a Bible based
video series on how to cope when you have lost someone close to you. It gives insight and tools to help you get
through life without your loved one. The
evening will begin with watching the video and then a short discussion and
snacks will follow. Childcare is
provided. If you need directions or have
questions, please call Sandi Dieterman 826-3318 or
Ella MacLean 779-9058.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . .
Liturgists: 8:30 - Laurie
Kinney 11:00 - Jane Wightman
Organist/Pianist - Ann Hunt
Acolytes: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson
11:00 - Jessica Green
8:30 Greeters/Ushers: Dennis & Susan Hyzer
11:00 Greeters/Ushers: Junior
Disciples
Nursery: Steve & Dana Salladay
Sermontime: Dee Williams
Coffee Hour: Junior Disciples
Power Point: Bob Campbell
The Chancel Flowers
on the Lord’s Table today are given in honor of Laurie Kinney’s
birthday.
Commitment cards
for 2007 – Step Up and Make a Difference in the
Life of Our Church are still being received. You may place yours in the offering plate
today or leave it in the church office.
We welcome into our
congregation this morning the following new members: Evelyn Lux, Lois Thompson, Wanda Anderson and Linda
Lancaster. Be sure to seek out and greet
these new members.
In November, the Coffee
Hour Sunday School Class will begin 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
will 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!!
Still needed for
the Holiday Bazaar on November 4: Help with resetting the church
on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. following the Bazaar; Fancy Cookies for the Cookie
Walk; gently used Shoes, Purses and Holiday Clothing; and your help with
telling friends and family about the Bazaar.
The handout in today’s bulletin is a good way to help spread the word;
thanks so much!