United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

July 30, 2006

Eighth 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     Praise, abundant praise,

All:       Flowing like a mighty stream,

One:    Chanted by a chorus of thousands,

All:       Echoing from mountain to shoreline.

One:    Praise God

All:       Forever and ever.

One:    Glory, God's glory,

All:       Shining like the morning sun,

One:    Sparkling like dew on delicate flowers,

All:       Sometimes spoken, forever sung.

One:    Sing praise, sing glory to God!

 

   *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                        #674

            “See the Morning Sun Ascending”

 

    *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                                                                                      

            “Through It All”  #507  ·  “What a Friend”  #526

 

UNISON PRAYER OR CONFESSION

Is anyone among us blameless?  Do we choose the right and holy action?  Do we speak the truth, and do we speak it in love? Do we say what we mean and mean what we say?  Do we stand firm in our faith and keep true?  Too often the answer is no, holy  God.  Forgive us, we pray.  Turn us toward your will and way, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

There is only one who is blameless — Jesus Christ.  But Christ showed us the glory in being last of all and servant of all. Through his sacrificial love, we are made new.  Friends, hear, believe, and live the good news!  In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                          THE LORD’S PRAYER  #895

 

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READINGS                                                                          

            Exodus 20:14  ·  Matthew 5:27- 30

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

            “Keeping True”

 

            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)

From the abundance entrusted to us, we offer up the best we can give. Guide our use of this precious trust, that it may be spent in ways you choose, in places where you would send us, for the sake of people among whom you wish to dwell.  May we bear witness to your abiding love, not only with money but with dedicated lives. Allow us to be instruments of assurance and compassion in our homes and wherever our journeys lead.  Amen.

 

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                              #445

            “Happy the Home”

 

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                                

 

    *POSTLUDE

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

 

LOST: The long, safety strap from the table cart.  If you know where it is or spot it somewhere, please leave it in the church office.  Thanks!!                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, August 6, 2006

8:30 Ushers/Greeters - Karen & Betty Klinker,

   Amanda Anderson

10:00 Greeters - Dan and Karen Zenner

10:00 - Ushers - Don and Marie Rennie, Gladys Foster,

    Judy Murdoch, Donna Welsh

Acolytes: Rebekka Green

Nursery: Doug and Amy Gullekson

Sermontime: Clara Handy

Coffee Hour: Worship and Music Committee

  

 

 

 

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, July 30 - 8th  Sunday After Pentecost

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 

Monday - July 31

Resurfacing and restripping of the Church Parking Lot begins

 

Tuesday - August 1

 7:00 p.m. - Missions Committee meets at the church

 

Wednesday - August 2

 7:30 a.m. - Habitat for Humanity Board

 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - School Supply Pantry Opens

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

 

Thursday - August 3

Wesley Fellowship will not meet this month

 7:00 p.m. - Dessert Buffet sponsored by Naomi Circle

                  All are invited to come and share and hear Jo.

 

Sunday - August 6 - 9th Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Communion served at both worship services

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 

 

 

 

A SPECIAL NOTE: The Administrative Council will meet on Monday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. for their August meeting.  Please note the date change and plan to be present as some important items need to be discussed and decided.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Christ or Caricature? A Seminar with Dr. Paul Maier will be held on TONIGHT, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Cadillac. This seminar will delve into the topic of The Da Vinci Code and gaining a better understanding of the genuine portrait of Christ. The seminar will be one hour and followed by a Q/A time and refreshments. Cost is only $5 and will be collected at the door. Please contact their office at 775-3261 with any questions.

 

 

“Becoming A Love And Logic Parent,” a parent training program designed by the Cline/Fay Institute will be held on Saturday, August 5 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Wexford County MSU Extension, 401 Lake Street, Cadillac.  This course in parent training is designed to help parents find the right answers and actions for some of those difficult moments during child-rearing.  Parents can sign up for $15 reimbursement to help cover the cost of child care in their home.  Registration required.  Bring a sack lunch and beverages.  For information and registration, call YMCA at 231-775-3369.

 

 

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at St. Ann’s Church on 13th Street on Monday, August 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. & Tuesday, August 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m..  You must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health to donate.  Donating blood is safe, it is simple and it saves lives.

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists 8:30 -                        10:00 - Jane Wightman

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Acolytes: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson

10:00 - Jessica Weaver

Nursery: Lisa Weaver, Jennifer and Jessica

Sermontime: Scott & Lisa Kassuba

Coffee Hour: Evangelism Committee

Power Point:   8:30 - Laurie Kinney     10:00 - Clara Handy

 

 

The Chancel Flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given by Gary and Yvonne in honor of their 44th Wedding Anniversary.

 

 

Come & enjoy a Dessert Buffet Thursday, August 3 at 7:00 p.m. and hear the latest adventures of Jo Brown.  Find out about her adventures in China this past year.  Naomi Circle invites everyone to share in this fun and informative evening and to help support Jo’s work in China.

 

 

The School Supply Pantry will open its doors once again on August 2 and on subsequent Wednesday afternoons for the month of August and early in September.  If you would like to donate supplies, they can be dropped off in the box located outside the sanctuary.  Supplies needed are  Pocket Folders, Erasers, Backpacks (especially larger ones), Scientific Calculators, Colored Pencils, Glue Sticks, Small Pencil Sharpeners, Pencil Boxes, Scissors, Paperback Dictionaries, Loose-leaf Lined Paper, Primary Writing Tablets, Colored Construction Paper, Rulers and Highlighters.

 

 

Mark your calendar now for the “End of Summer Get-Together” at Camp Torenta on Sunday, August 27.  Swimming, Volleyball Tournament, Basketball, Games for All, Lunch Together at 12:30 p.m..  Yes!!