United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

June 17, 2007  · Third Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

PRELUDE

 

INFORMAL TIME OF HYMN SINGING

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

    *GATHERING WORDS

One:    New every morning is God's love,

All:       Poured out upon us,

One:    Washing away the past,

All:       Shining hope upon our path,

One:    Awakening joy deep within,

All:       Renewing the earth.

One:    Great is God's faithfulness;

All:       God's mercy never ends.

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                       #140

            “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

           

    *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                                                                                 #408

            “The Gift of Love”

 

UNISON PRAYER

You give us life; we must offer commitment.  You give us Scripture; we must study.  You give us children; we must serve as good parents and examples.  You give us talents; we must minister accordingly.  You give us the church; we must extend fellowship. You give us the Gospel; we must share the Good News.  You give us each other; we must live in love.  O Giver of all that we call good and perfect, transform our gratitude for what you have placed within our hands into significant means of serving others as well as you.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                      #895

 

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

“Family of Faith”   Arr. Valerie McKenzie

 

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READINGS                                                                          

            I John 4:13-21  ·  Galatians 5:22-23

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

“The Character of Love”

 

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERING INVITATION

 

OFFERING 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)

Eternal and always loving God, we are here to praise you. You bring us light and life, and you bring us new life in Jesus Christ. In all your giving, may we find strength and guidance for our daily living. Take now our lives and our gifts and dedicate us anew with vision, hope and courage. Amen.

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

LITANY OF FAREWELL FOR DALE PETER OSTEMA

 

     *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                             #695

            “O Lord, May Church and Home Combine”

 

     *BENEDICTION AND BLESSING                                                         

 

     *CHORAL BLESSING                                                     Chancel Choir

            “The Lord Bless You and Keep You”  Arr. Lutkin

 

*POSTLUDE

           

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

           

As soon as you greet Pastor Dale, please proceed

to the buffet tables for the Farewell Brunch,

get your food, be seated and begin eating.

The Blessing for the Meal will be offered

after everyone is served.

 

 

Litany of Farewell for Dale Peter Ostema

 

A:                We praise you, O God, for the life and work of Dale Peter Ostema: for his nurturing expressions of Christian love, for expressions of holiness made visible in his teaching, preaching and pastoral care, for his deep desire for peace on earth and among all people.

A:                O God, lead us forward into the future with the assurance that you are always with us.

L:         We give you thanks, O God, for Dale’s collegiality, his gentle spirit, his sense of care for others, his seeing the good in people and even in difficult situations, his sense of humor.

A:                O God, make us ever mindful that you send leaders to be servants in our midst.  Thank you for the love, deep faith, grace and dedication of your servant, Dale.

A:                  We are appreciative of his engaging messages from your Word, his ability to listen, his talent for seeing person’s gifts for mission and ministry, his commitment and compassion.

A:                O God, let none of his gifts be overlooked in building up your reign as we acknowledge with gratitude his ministry in our midst these past seven years.

A:                We call upon you, loving God, to cast your Holy Spirit upon Dale as he moves into his new appointment as senior pastor of the Traverse City Central United Methodist Church trusting that you have given him the grace and gifts for leadership for ministry in that place.  Grant him renewed strength and wisdom as he seeks to minister in the name of Jesus.

A:                O God, make him strong and fill him with hope as you call him forth to journey in faith into this new phase of his life in Christ.

 

            Laying aside of the pastoral stole

 

A:                Let us pray . . .

 

 

The American Cancer Society will be hosting the Relay for Life fund-raiser at the Memorial Stadium in Cadillac on June 22 & 23. If you are a cancer survivor, you are invited to walk in the Special Survivor Laps and to attend the Survivor Receptions on both days. Detailed registration forms are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Call Barb Tatarchuk (survivorship chairperson) for additional info or to have a form sent to you.  You may also order luminaries for $10 each if you would like to honor someone who has battled cancer in the past or someone who is presently involved in the struggle.  They are placed around the track during the 24 hour event to remind us of loved ones who have had cancer and to offer hope for the future.

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, June 24

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

           11:00 a.m. - Ethan Myers

 Nursery: Randy & Carolyn Mitchell

Sermontime: Angie Ferris & Stella VanDorn

Coffee Hour: United Methodist Men

 

 

 

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

 

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, June 17 - Third Sunday After Trinity

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Celebration of Ministry & Farewell Brunch

immediately following the 10:00 Worship Service

 

Monday, June 18

 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, June 19

 7:00 p.m. - Board of Trustees Meets

Wednesday, June 20

 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Prayer Vigil

 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Group

Thursday, June 21

10:00 a.m. - Susannah Wesley

11:00 a.m. - Prayer Group

 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Patriot Choir

 6:30 p.m. - FIA Groups

 7:00 p.m. - Naomi Circle

 7:00 p.m. - Worship & Music Committee Meets

 7:30 p.m. - Tara McKibben - Kitchen

 

Sunday, June 24 - Fourth Sunday After Trinity

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

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

 

 

 

Congratulations to Carl and Waneta Springberg who will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 19.

Their address is 512 Evart Street · Cadillac, MI 49601.

 

 

 

 

 

A Prayer Vigil - “Winds of Change” - will be held on Wednesday, June 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church.  This Prayer Vigil will focus our prayers as we seek God through this time of transition and as we adjust to the changes ahead.  It will be a time to lift up Pastor Dale and his family & Pastor Tom and his family, along with congregations involved in the process of saying good-bye and letting go, while reaching out to welcome and to begin a new chapter in our lives.  Please sign up TODAY or next Sunday, June 17 for a ½ hour slot.

           

 

Attention Campers!  If you have a child attending Summer Church Camp that needs a ride or if you are interested in car pooling, please contact Marian Fuller.

 

 

Need someone to help with your Yard Work?  Tyler DeCoeur and his friend are looking for some yard work jobs for the summer.  You can give Tyler a call.

 

 

Some wonderful camping opportunities are still open at Lake Michigan United Methodist Camp at Pentwater: a family camp this coming week, a cancer survivor family camp in mid-August (19-24) and dates open for individual families to camp at the site in both July and August.  Check out dates, get information and even register at www.lakemichiganunitedmethodistcamp.org.

 

 

Inspiration Point presents songs of praise, honor and prayer at their 2007 Celebration Tour.  An American Tribute—inspiring music for all ages. Come and share in the joy Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 125 Stimson Street.

 

 

A Memorial Service for Norma Moulton, spouse of Robert Moulton, and sister-in-law to Audrey Huckle will beheld Saturday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. in our sanctuary.  Norma passed away on January 7 and was laid to rest at Maple Hill Cemetery.  The family extends an invitation to all to share in this time of remembrance.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: Judy Coffey

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

 8:30 Greeters/Ushers: Jack Boyd & Bedonna Davis

10:00 Greeters: Bob & Jackie Huff

10:00 Ushers: Joyce Cinco, Jackie Bailey, Dan & Karen Zenner,

 and Barb Wild

Acolyte: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson   

           10:00 - Kelli Cummings & Chloe Ostema

Nursery: Staff Person

Sermontime: Clara Handy

Coffee Hour: Celebration of Ministry & Farewell Brunch

Power Point: Create - Jeff Hinkston

 8:30 - Laurie Kinney     10:00 - Jeff Hinkston

 

 

The flowers on the Lord’s Table this morning are given in memory of Richard Clift by Dan and Karen Zenner and family and in honor of the 70th Wedding Anniversary of Carl and Waneta Springberg.

 

 

The Power Point background and the Lord’s Table altarscape are from and based on an artistic design rendered by Alison Ostema.  This project was displayed at the High School and recently appeared in the School Art Fair.  You may view the original in the church narthex.  Thank you, Alison, for sharing your creativity with us!

 

 

Immediately following the 10:00 worship service, we will be having the Farewell Brunch and Celebration of Ministry for Pastor Dale and his family.  Please proceed to the serving tables after greeting Pastor Dale, get your food, be seated and begin eating.  The Blessing for the Meal will be offered after everyone is served.  The box for your cards and notes is located in the church narthex.

 

 

Ron Foster will be laid to rest on Thursday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sherman Township Cemetery located off 150th Road South.  You are invited to be present.