United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street · Cadillac, Michigan

Phone 775-5362 · Fax 775-6475

November 4, 2007

Twenty-third Sunday After Pentecost

All Saints’ Sunday

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

PRELUDE

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST by the Acolytes

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

If you have a prayer joy or concern to be shared during the Prayer

of the People, please hand it to an usher during the Parish Notes.

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR DECEMBER

*GATHERING WORDS

One: Saints have gone before us and saints are with us now.

Many: Ordinary people with laughter in their eyes and confidence in their pockets.

One: Common folk with generous hands and listening ears.

Many: Tough people with perceptive questions and passion for truth.

One: Holy ones who radiate love and embody compassion.

Many: Saints before us and saints around us.

One: Thank God for the ones who reflect holy light on our path.

*HYMN OF PRAISE #708

“Rejoice in God’s Saints”

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

PRAYER HYMN #2086

”Open our Eyes, Lord” Sing Twice

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Loving God, forgive us for all that spoils our lives. Forgive us because though we have seen a vision of your holiness, we have easily put it at the back of our minds. Forgive us for failing to follow the example of so many worthy saints who have gone before us. We tend to put them high on a shelf and forget to follow their lead. Forgive us, too, our complacency, our lack of obedience to your call, and thus assure us of our forgiveness in Christ. Amen.

WORDS OF PROMISE PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

NAMING AND REMEMBERING OF THE SAINTS

Alice Moore

Elsie Johnson

Ron Foster

Emery Hinkston

Marvel Gekeler

Hattie Coffell

Harold Crandall

PRAYER OF REMEMBRANCE (in unison)

O God, the generations rise and pass away before you. You are the strength of those who labor; you are the rest of the blessed dead. We rejoice in the company of your saints. We remember all who have lived in faith, all who have peacefully died, and especially those most dear to us who rest in you now. Give us in time our portion with those who have trusted in you and have striven to do your holy will. To your name, with the Church on earth and the Church in heaven, we ascribe all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

CHORAL ANTHEM Chancel Choir

“Great, Great Morning” Arr. Williams/Martin

CHILDREN’S TIME

SCRIPTURE READINGS

I Timothy 1:12-17 · Luke 15:1-10

MESSAGE Pastor Tom Ball

“Only in the Gospel”

OFFERTORY INVITATION

PRESENTING OUR GIFTS TO GOD 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)

O God, your generous provision for us goes way beyond the limits. May we give as you give: to foster compassion, to enlighten through teaching, to empower the rejected, to fire up the rejected, to follow the Way of Jesus and to proclaim his saving grace to the lost. Amen.

*SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION On insert

Invitation to the Table

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord’s Prayer #895

Breaking the Bread

Giving the Bread and the Cup

Holy Communion will be served by intinction.

Please come by the center aisle and return by the side aisle.

PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE

Holy God, we give you thanks that we have been fed and renewed by Christ’s life in us and we go now to share that life with others. Send us forth equipped with the power of your Spirit to spread the message of your love and mercy to all whom we meet. Amen.

*CLOSING HYMN #711

“For All the Saints”

*COMMISSION AND BLESSING *POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand.

Attention!! - All JD’s and Senior High YOUth.  Sign-up for the Word of Life Super Bowl on November 9!  Activities include watching K Wings Hockey, a concert, AMP time, bowling.  Details and a registration form have been sent in the mail.

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, November 11

Acolyte: 8:30 a.m. - Amanda Anderson

           11:00 a.m. - Heather and Alli Smith

 Nursery: Kevin and Pat Bruner

Sermontime: Clara Handy

Coffee Hour: Evangelism

Greeters and Ushers 8:30 - John and June Parmenter

Greeters 11:00 - Adrian and Donna Slachter

Ushers 11:00 - Dan and Shelly DeCoeur, Paul Hilton

 Judy Murdoch, Jane Wightman

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, November 4 - Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost

All-Saints Sunday - Holy Communion Served at Both Services

Coffee Hour follows each worship service

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

  9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

  9:30 a.m. - Bell Choir

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

  5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Senior High Youth meet at the church

Monday, November 5

  9:30 a.m. - UMW Executive Board

  5:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts, Court of Honor

  7:00 p.m. - Church & Society; Education; Nominations

Tuesday, November 6

   7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group

   8:30 a.m. - Cadillac Area Ministerial Association

   1:00 p.m. - Staff Meeting

   6:30 p.m. - Membership

Wednesday, November 7

  7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Love, Inc. Homeless Committee

  6:00 p.m. - Staff Parish Relations

  7:00 p.m. - Church Conference in the sanctuary

Chancel Choir Practice follows the Church Conference

Thursday, November 8

  7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

Friday, November 9

  9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Hope Network/NOC

Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10

Word of Life Superbowl in Kalamazoo

Sunday, November 11 - Twenty-fourth Sunday After Pentecost

Blood Pressure Clinic

Coffee Hour follows each worship service

  8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

  9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

  9:30 a.m. - Bell Choir

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

  5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Junior Disciples meet at the Green residence & Senior High Youth meet at the church

Are you in need of help to get your lawn raked before winter sets in?  If so, contact Debbie Pant and she will arrange a time for the Senior High Youth to do the work.   

The Equal Coffee/Tea Exchange will be on sale TODAY after both services.

Chaperones and drivers are still needed for the Superbowl next weekend.  Please see Debbie Pant or call her today if you are able to help with this event.

If you are leaving for a warmer climate, please notify the Church Office at 775-5362 with your leaving/returning date and forwarding instructions.  Thanks so much.

Winter Coats are needed:  The children’s coat ministry at Temple Hill Baptist Church is gearing up and is in dire need of good, clean men’s and women’s sized jackets for teenaged boys and girls.  If you have any coats you would like to donate, they may be dropped off at the church office on weekdays at 1601 W. Division, Cadillac. 

Michigan Special Olympics Area 32 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Burke’s Waterfront Restaurant will be on Tuesday, November 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert will be served.  Tickets are $10 for adults; those 12 and under $5.00 and can be purchased at the door or by calling Lyn Hughes.

The community is invited to attend the 39^th Annual Veteran’s Day program at the Performance Gym at Cadillac High School on Friday, November 9.  Plan to be seated by 10:20 a.m. as the program starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.  This is a very special time of remembrance.

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: Judy Coffey

Pianist: Darlene Ressler

Acolyte: 8:30 a.m. - Amanda Anderson

           11:00 a.m. - Kelli Cummings

 Nursery: Randy and Carolyn Mitchell

Sermontime: Darlene Fowler                                   

Coffee Hour: Worship and Music

Greeters and Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Ruth Peterson & Pat Schroeder

Greeters 11:00 - Jane Whitney and Frank Weikel

Ushers 11:00 - Paul Hilton, Bob and Jackie Huff, Donna Welsh 

 Terry and Barb Tatarchuk,

Power Point: Create/8:30 - Laurie Kinney   11:00: Jackie Soltman

The flowers on the Lord’s Table are given in honor of the 1^st birthday of Keanan Foster by Todd, Kim, Kurt, Karen and Dan.   Additional flowers on the chancel are from the Funeral Services for Harold Crandall and Hattie Coffell.

Our Church Conference will be held on Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.  The District Superintendent Bob Mayo will be coming to preside over the meeting.  This is the time when we elect committee chairs and members, receive reports and recommend persons for Lay Speaking.  The Staff-Parish Relations Committee will met with the D.S. at 6:00 p.m.  All are invited to attend this annual business meeting of the church.

Get to know Pastor Tom and Kelly, on a more personal level by attending a fun, informal social time at one of our member’s homes. A few dates and times are still open.  Sign-up on the board outside the Parish Assistant’s office today!

The church School will be “casting” for their Children’s Christmas Program - The Last Noel -which will be held on December 16 at the 11:00 worship.  Make sure you come next Sunday to church school to find out what your class will be doing in the program.