United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

March 11, 2007  ·  Third Sunday in Lent

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR APRIL

 

    *GATHERING WORDS

One:    In the storms of life,

All:       God is our shelter.

One:    In the whirlwind of activity,

All:       God is our secure center.

One:    In the flood of tempting images and seductive words,

All:       God is a rock of stillness on which to stand.

One:    In the avalanche of tears and fears,

All:       God is our strong fortress.

One:    In all the days of our lives,

All:       Let God's praise be on our lips.

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                       #128

            “He Leadeth Me”

 

    *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

         “Great is Thy Faithfulness”                                                   #140

 

UNISON PRAYER

Faithful God, you have lavished us with love.  Keep us ever mindful that you keep your promises.  On our difficult days help us to remember that you are a refuge for those who need shelter, a comfort for those who feel empty and poor in spirit. On our joyful days fill us with a deep sense of thanksgiving as we experience your everlasting love.  Help us to share your graciousness with all those who need a touch of generous love. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, we pray.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                          THE LORD’S PRAYER  #895

 

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

            “Amazing Savior”   Arr. Benjamin Harlan

 

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READINGS                    Psalm 46 and Ecclesiastes 7:2, 4

 

Sing Chorus:             Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, a weary land,

            a weary land.  Jesus is a rock in a weary land,

            a shelter in a time of storm.

Right:   God is our refuge and strength,

            a very present help in trouble.

Left:     Therefore we will not fear,

            though the earth should change,

            though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea.

Right:   Though its waters roar and foam.

Left:     Though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

            Sing Chorus

Right:   There is a river whose streams make glad the city

            of God.

Left:     God is in the midst of the city!  It shall not be moved.

Right:   The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;

Left:     God speaks and the earth melts.

All:       The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.      

            Sing Chorus

 

Right:   Come, behold the works of the Lord;see what desolations God has brought on the earth.

Left:     God makes wars cease to the end of the earth;

Right:   God breaks the bow, and shatters the spear;

Left:     God burns the shields with fire.

Right:   ‘‘Be still, and know that I am God!

Left:     I am exalted among the nations and in the earth.”

All:       The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.      

Sing Chorus

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Rev. Chic Broersma

“Learnings From the House of Mourning”

 

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERING INVITATION

 

OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

 

ORGAN OFFERTORY                                                                              

 

    *DOXOLOGY  #94

 

    *PRAYER OF CONSECRATION (in unison)

Gracious God, even in times of hardship we recognize that you have given us so much to be grateful for.  We return this offering to you, knowing that all we have is ours through grace alone.  Even when we have little to give, we possess everything in You.  Help us to find ways to be generous every day, following the lead of your open-handed love that has withheld nothing from us, not even your only Son.  Amen.

 

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                              #368

            “My Hope is Built”

 

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                       *POSTLUDE

           

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

Spanish/English Tutor Needed—Love, INC. is looking for someone who can work with a local woman who speaks primarily Spanish but would like to become more fluent in English.  If you have the ability to help her and could volunteer your time, please contact the Love, INC office at 779-1888 for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, March 18

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

           11:00 a.m. - Drew Marion   

 Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Pending

Greeters/Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Pending

Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green 

Sermontime: Katy Huckle 

Coffee Hour: Naomi Circle

 

 

 

 

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, March 11 - 3rd  Sunday in Lent

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Church School

 9:30 a.m. - Bell Choir Practice

 9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic (Library)

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Soup & Bread Supper and Lenten Study

 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Sr. High Youth Meet at Wexford Civic

 Arena for Broomball with Youth from Christian Reformed Church

 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Sr. High @ C.R.C. for Pizza Dinner

Monday, March 12

 7:00 p.m. - Finance Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee

 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Support Group

 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, March 13

7 :15 a.m. - Prayer Group

11:30 a.m. - Dorcas Lunch @ Lakeside Charlies

 3:30 p.m. - Staff Meeting

 6:30 p.m. - Membership Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Administrative Council

Wednesday, March 14

 7:00 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. - Lenten Breakfast @ Hillcrest

 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - United Way Panel Review

 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir

Thursday, March 15

 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - NOC / Movies

10:00 a.m. - Susannah Wesley

11:00 a.m. - Prayer Group

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

 6:30 p.m. - FIA Group

 7:00 p.m. - Naomi Circle

Saturday, March 17

 6:00 p.m. - Senior High Youth Gourmet Dinner

Sunday, March 18 - 4th Sunday in Lent · One Great Hour of Sharing

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Church School

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - JD & Sr. High Youth Meet

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Soup & Bread Supper and Lenten Study

 

 

 

The Community Lenten Breakfasts, sponsored by the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association, continue on March 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. at the Hillcrest Restaurant.  The Rev. Pete Byma, pastor of the Cadillac Christian Reformed Church, will be our speaker.  The time together will include breakfast, singing & a meditation.  The restaurant is offering a special breakfast rate of $3.50 including coffee and tip.  All are invited to attend.  Invite a friend to come with you.

 

 

Blankets are needed for O.A.S.I.S. and D.H.S. Foster Children.  A quantity of fleece fabric has been purchased.  We now need some help with binding the blankets.  If you are willing to help, pick one or more up today in the Fellowship Hall.  Please sign your name and phone number.  Questions contact Jean Stump.

 

 

Prayer Quilt for those serving in the military is available in the Fellowship Hall for you to place on it a card with the name, area of service and location of those serving our nation so that our congregation might pray for them.

 

 

A Note of Caution from the Trustees:  Please do NOT remove the icicles from the roof line of the church.  This will damage the under seal and the new roofing.  In addition, the icicle could hurt you.  Please let them be!!  Thank you for your help!!

 

 

Belle Oakes on LaChance Road invites you to their Snow Fest on Saturday, March 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..  Snow sculpturing and other snow activities will be held.  Great fun for ALL ages; prizes will be awarded.

 

 

Dorcas Circle will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13 at Lakeside Charlies.  Please contact Helen Quinn or Joyce Seward for reservations.

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: Dale Ostema

Organist/Pianist - Ann Hunt

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

           11:00 a.m. - Kelli Cummings & Chloe Ostema    

Nursery: Doug & Amy Gullekson

Sermontime: Sue Allen

Coffee Hour: Staff Parish/Birthday Celebration For Ruth Bouwma

Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Laurie Kinney    11:00 - Dave Darrow

 

 

The Flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given by Karen, Gary, Jon and Kari Elenbaas in honor of Ruth Bouwma’s 85th Birthday which was on March 9.  Birthday Blessings, Ruth! 

 

We invite you to celebrate the birthday of Ruth Bouwma during the Coffee Hour following the 11:00 worship service.

 

 

We welcome the Rev. Sherwin (Chic) Broersma, a retired Christian Reformed pastor, to our church this morning as our guest preacher.  During his active ministry, Rev. Broersma served as a college chaplain at Grand Valley as well as in other ministries.  He and his spouse, Nancy, make their home in Cadillac. Welcome & blessings!

 

 

The invitation is still OPEN to the  Lenten Study this evening from 6:00 p.m.--7:30 p.m.  This week, the Leadership Development and Staff-Parish Committees are hosting the Soup and Bread Supper.  Following supper, we will have a time of singing, view the video An Unlikely Disciple - and then have some table discussion.  Would you fill out the form below and place it in the offering plate so that we might have a count for tonight.  Thanks!!

 

 

            Lenten Study Count

 

            Name ___________________________________ # ______