United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  ·  Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

January 14, 2007

Second Sunday After Epiphany

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

      *CALL TO CELEBRATION

One:    It is time for the news. Here are the headlines:

            Good news for the poor.

All:       Release for captives.

One:    New sight for the blind.

All:       Liberty for the oppressed.

One:    The declaration of God’s accepting love.

All:       And happy are they who receive it!

 

     *HYMNS OF PRAISE                                                                           

            “His Name is Wonderful #174  ·  “Majesty” #176

“He is Lord” #177

 

    *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                                                                               #2171      “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”

 

 

UNISON PRAYER

Holy God, in this holy season that commemorates the life and ministry of Jesus, remind us that his ministry is always and ever actively reaching out toward us.  And in this hour of worship, help us to be open to the challenges of his words, the power of his healing and the opportunity to labor alongside him as both Savior and friend.  In Christ’s holy name, we pray. Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                                                                      

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER  #895

 

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

CHORAL ANTHEM                                                              Chancel Choir

            “Jesus, Name Above All Names”   Arr. Hearn

 

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                   N.T. pg. 56 & 61

            Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

“Hope: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow”

 

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERING INVITATION

 

OFFERING OUR OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

 

ORGAN OFFERTORY

 

    *DOXOLOGY                                                                                   #94

 

     *PRAYER OF CONSECRATION (in unison)

For all your goodness to us we give you thanks and praise. Receive now our gifts offered to you and for the work of your kingdom.  May our generosity reflect your generosity and may all that we bring to you, whether our time our talents or our fiscal wealth bring glory and honour to your holy name.  Amen.  

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                              #444

            “O Young and Fearless Prophet”

 

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                                          

 

    *POSTLUDE

 

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

 

 

 

           


Souper Bowl Sunday

February 4

 

Bring cans of soup and dollars to help those in need through our local food pantries.  Let’s beat last year’s total of 64 cans of soup and $127.

 

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, January 28, 2007

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

           11:00 a.m. - Jessica Weaver & Chloe Ostema

 Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Betty & Karen Klinker

Greeters/Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Cathy Lilly, Hazel Jarvis,

            Becky Dorrell, Marie Rennie, Gladys Foster & Margaret Himes

Nursery: Alison Ostema

Sermontime: Diana VanAntwerp

Coffee Hour: Membership Committee

 

 

 

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, January 21 - 3rd Sunday of Epiphany

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Church School

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Sledding Party at the church

 

Monday, January 22

 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Support Group Begins (Corbin Room)

 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

 

Tuesday, January 23

 7:15 a.m. - Daybreak Prayer Group

 3:30 p.m. - Staff Meeting

 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Project Christmas Wrap-up Dinner

 

Wednesday, January 24

11:00 a.m. - Friendship Chain

 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir

 

Thursday, January 25

 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

11:00 a.m. - Prayer Group

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

 6:00 p.m. - United Methodist Men

 6:30 p.m. - FIA Group

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

 

Sunday, January 28 - 4th  Sunday of Epiphany

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. - Sr. High Youth Meet at Church

 

Love, INC invites you to their Annual Meeting to be held on Monday, January 29 at our church beginning at 6:00 p.m..  Please call the Love INC office at 779-1888 prior to Friday, January 26 to make your reservation for the dinner.  Come and celebrate all that God has done through this vital community ministry.

 

 

 

 

 

WE NEED YOU!  The Membership Committee is looking for additional help in making copies of the Sunday morning worship tapes for our shut-ins & members unable to attend worship.  It only takes about 30 minutes of your time between Sunday School and the 11:00 a.m. worship service.  Training will be held for those interested.  Please call the church office 775-5362 or Margaret Himes if you could help in this vital ministry.

 

 

The United Methodist Men will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25 for their usual outstanding potluck, followed by an outstanding 2-part presentation “Jerusalem, The Covenant City”.  Part One traces the past prophetic history of the Holy City.  Part Two will follow in February and explore what the Bible has to say about the cities present and future destiny.  Bring a friend and join us.  Paul Helton and Ron Truax are the hosts.

 

 

Do you have a special event coming up this year— perhaps a Graduation Open House or a Garage Sale?  Are you in need of tables and chairs?  We have some available to loan out to members.  Quantities are limited so get your requests in early!!!!  Call Patty at the Church Office 775-5362 to make your reservations.

 

 

A Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, January 31 from Noon - 5:45 p.m. at Baker College, 9600 E. 13th Street, in the Student Center (enter by lighthouse).  To make an appointment to donate (pre-registration is recommended), contact Diana Winkelmann 876-3154.  Donating blood is safe, simple and saves lives.

 

 

For the next seven weeks, the Thursday Prayer Group will view a series of videos based on the Lord’s Prayer.  Please join us from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to watch and discuss the video and for a time of brief prayer afterwards.

 

 

I would like to thank everyone for their cards & prayers.  A special thank you to my wonderful neighbors for all their help.

            Suzanne Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson                                                                                  

             11:00 -

Organist/Pianist - Ann Hunt

Acolytes: 8:30 - Amanda Anderson

            11:00 - Rebekka Green & Heather Smith

  8:30 Greeters/Ushers: Ron & Linda Hamilton

11:00 Greeters/Ushers: Dan & Karen Zenner, Joyce Cinco,

Angie Ferris, Stella Van Dorn and Jeff & Laura Marion

Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner

Sermontime: Katy Huckle

Coffee Hour: Dorcas Circle

Power Point: Create - Chris Huckle

 8:30 - Jack Boyd  ·  11:00 - Clara Handy

 

 

The Flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given in honor of Ken and Bernadean Gregg’s 60th wedding anniversary by the Blanchards.

 

 

Thank you to all those who signed up to be a monthly Secret Saint for Jim Solce and the family who will be a Secret Saint for Beth Dumont.  More info will be coming as soon as we receive it.

 

 

AN INVITATION:  Each year in January the Administrative Council has invited the congregation to a Vision and Planning Time.  During these sessions, we have spent time talking about the essentials of ministry and what needs to happen to keep us moving in God’s direction.  Last year, we focused on five essentials and we have made progress on several.  But there is still more work to be done.

 

On Tuesday, January 30, at 7:00 p.m. you are invited a Vision and Planning Time as we continue to focus on the essential goals for effective ministry.  Members of all of the Committees and work areas will want to attend or make certain your representatives are present. Come, bring ideas & share your commitment to moving our church closer to Christ’s ideal for us.

 

 

Church-Wide

Sledding Party

 

Sunday, January 21

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

at the Church

 

Bring a Friend & Join In the Fun!

 

Grab Your Sled --

We’ll Bring Refreshments!

 

If there’s no snow, we’ll go on an

Adventure Hike or you can watch a movie

or play a game with your friends!