United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

April 30, 2006

Third 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

 

“BUILDING FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE OF GROWTH”

 

    *CALL TO WORSHIP

One:    Something deep inside us calls us,

All:       Beckons us.

One:    We are looking for truth

All:       That anchors us in the midst of competing voices.

One:    We are searching for life

All:       That sparkles with joy and glows with warmth.

One:    We are finding our way

All:       To Christ, to community, to love.

One:    And we are bold to sing

All:       A resurrection song.

 

    *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 SONG                                                                               #2210

“Joy Comes in the Morning”

 

UNISON PRAYER

Each dawn proclaims resurrection and tells of a new beginning as all creation sings for joy.  From the start of time, Divine Creator, you painted each day with light, fashioned beauty in your marvelous creation and caused praise to whistle through trees.  When we took to hurrying through beauty, bruising each other and taking blessings for granted, you sent Jesus to open our eyes to the new dawn and stir our dreams to a new beginning.  Easter is our second chance, our try-once-more.  Each dawn is a resurrection gift from you, O God.  It brings the  possibility to deepen relationships, to experience your miracle of life and to share love.  Every sunrise rolls back the stone of doubt and lets the alleluia loose.  Thank you, O God.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

           

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT

 

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS                                                      #33

 

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                             Chancel Choir

“Resurrection Praise”   Arr. Jon Paige

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                          N.T. pg. 120

            Acts 3:1-10; 4:5-13                                                                     

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

“Ordinary People, Extra Ordinary Power”

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 Jesus - we offer these gifts in gratitude - thanking you for the hope that you have given us through your death and resurrection and praying that in all that we say and do we may bestow upon others the riches of your love.  Grant that our gifts may be hallowed and that we may be worthy witnesses to your most holy name.  Amen.

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                            #2162

“Grace Alone”

 

    *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, May 7, 2006

Acolytes: Rebekka Green and Chloe Ostema

Nursery: Jeff and Tonja Hinkston

Sermontime: Dee Williams

Coffee Hour: Endowment Committee

 

 

 

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 30, 2006-Third Sunday of Easter - 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 - New Membership Reception

 

 Monday, May 1                                                                                        

  9:30 a.m. - UMW Executive Board

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. -  “Early On” Program Luncheon

  7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts Court of Honor

  7:00 p.m. - Church & Society Committee

  7:00 p.m. - Education Committee

Tuesday - May 2

 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale Set-Up

 7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

 7:00 p.m. - Special Trustees Meeting

Wednesday - May 3

  6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale Set-Up

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

  7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir practice

Thursday, May 4

Set-up for the Mission Trip Rummage Sale 

  7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

  6:00 p.m. - FIA

  6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale for Church Families Only

Friday, May 5                                                                                                              

  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -  Mission Trip Rummage Sale

Saturday, May 6

  8:00 a.m. - Noon  -  Mission Trip Rummage Sale

 

Sunday, May 7, 2006 - Fourth Sunday of Easter-Holy Communion

Building for a Bright Future of Growth-The Campaign Continues

Coffee Hour Follows Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 

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

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 

 

 

 

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 today 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 30 and May 7 following each worship service.  Cost is $6.50 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 3-12.  Deadline for tickets is May 7.

 

 

 

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. In addition to your donations of items, your help is needed for set-up.  Please sign-up on the clip boards to help set up on Thursday & for the sale Friday. Thanks for your support! 

 

 

The Cadillac Ministerial Association and Northern Christian Radio invite you to a National Day of Prayer Celebration Concert at the First Baptist Church Tuesday night, May 2 at 7:00 pm. This evening of contemporary Christian music will feature Farewell June, Jill Parr and Carrie Pettit.  Admission is free.

 

 

 

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.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists: 8:30 - Bedonna Davis       11:00 - Clara Handy

Acolytes: Conner Kassuba

Ushers and Greeters for both services are the Junior Disciples

Nursery:  Jeff & Laura Marion

Sermontime: Jane Wightman

Coffee Hour: Junior Disciples

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 thanksgiving for Kelli Cummings 10th birthday.

 

 

 

This morning, we welcome into the family of Christ

through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism

 

Howard William Marshall Inzano

son of Paul and Molly Inzano

 

Blessings to the family on this very special occasion

 

 

Joining our congregation today are

Eileen Anderson and Kathy VanHulst

 

With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you

as members of the family of Christ.

 

 

We will be celebrating the National Day of Prayer at the Rotary Pavilion Thursday, May 4 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m.  Come and pray with your fellow Christians for our community & nation.  This time of prayer is sponsored by the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association.  In the case of rain, it will be held at the Cadillac Municipal Building.

 

 

 

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-775-8364 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.