United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street  · Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362  ·  Fax 775-6475

 

April 22, 2007  ·  Third Sunday of Easter

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

THE GATHERING TO WORSHIP

 

PRELUDE

 

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

 

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

 

A MISSION MOMENT

 

    *GATHERING WORDS

One:    God is like the gentle shepherd,

All:       Leading us beyond our wants,

One:    Leading us beyond our fears,

All:       Leading us to a place of rest,

One:    Where we sing the music of God's love

All.:      And feel new strength to walk through the valleys and

            shadows of life.

 

    *HYMN OF PRAISE                                                                       #128

            “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought”

           

    *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                                                                                 #347

            “Spirit Song”

 

UNISON PRAYER

Lead us, God of Goodness: lead us into those places where we discover your mercy waiting to nourish and restore our famished souls.

Lead us, Gentle Shepherd: lead us to those places where we have the joyof filling the emptiness of others, because the table you have prepared is to be shared with all. Lead us, Comforting Spirit: lead us on the right paths, and down the streets where we can do justice for all wronged by the world; lead us to the living waters, where we can fill our selves and then empty them for those parched by pain and loss.  Amen.

 

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE                           THE LORD’S PRAYER #895

 

            THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

 

MINISTRY OF THE BELLS                                                        Bell Choir

            “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”   Arr. Nancy Tipton

 

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

 

SCRIPTURE IN SONG                                                        Chancel Choir

            “Brother James Air”

            The Lord’s My Shepherd

 

SCRIPTURE READING                                                          N.T. pg. 104

            John 10:22-30

 

MESSAGE                                                                  Pastor Dale Ostema

“Following the Shepherd”

 

            RESPONDING TO THE WORD

 

OFFERING INVITATION

 

 

OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

 

ORGAN OFFERTORY                                                                                 

 

    *DOXOLOGY                                                                Tune: Old 100th

Praise God for this great gift of life,

In Christ is ended death and strife,

We praise the Spirit for this day;

And seek to follow Christ’s true way.  Amen.

 

    *PRAYER OF CONSECRATION  (in unison)

Jesus, Good Shepherd, we thank you for the ways in which you have enfolded us in your love and called us by name to follow you.  May these gifts and our lives offered in your name, be used to enfold others in your love.  Amen.

 

            THE SCATTERING TO SERVE

 

    *HYMN OF DEDICATION                                                              #381

            “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”

 

    *COMMISSION AND BLESSING                                       *POSTLUDE

           

 

*All who are able, please stand.

 

 

            Worship Notes

 

Brother James is the familiar name by which many remember James Leith Macbeth Bain, who was born in Scotland towards the middle of last century and passed away in 1925.  Like St. Francis, he combined the spiritual genius of the Mystic with the irresistible charm and trust of the child who loves all persons and all creatures.  This Air is perhaps the most beautiful of many that came to him spontaneously, and it has, in its simplicity, some of that true quality of appeal that Maurice Baring describes thus: ‘It was a wonderful tune-a tune that opened its arms.’

 

A Celebration of Ministry and Farewell Brunch will be held for Pastor Dale and his family on Sunday, June 17 during both worship services and at a Brunch immediately following the 10:00 worship service.  Mark your calendar now and make plans to attend.  Additional information will be coming your way in the near future.

 

 

SNOWBIRDS—Remember to notify the Church Office (775-5362) of your date of return so your address may be changed back in our Data Base.  Your help with this is really appreciated.

 

 

 

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, May 6

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

           11:00 a.m. - Rebekka Green 

 Nursery: Gary & Alice Silvers

Sermontime: Sue Allen

Coffee Hour: Endowment 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, April 29 - Fourth Sunday of Easter

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship - Bell Choir ringing

 9:30 a.m. - Church School

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship - Bell Choir ringing

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

 

Monday, April 30

 7:00 p.m. - Informational Gathering (see additional information)

 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts

Tuesday, May 1

 7 :15 a.m. - Prayer Group

 3:30 p.m. - Staff Meeting

 6:30 p.m. - Membership Committee

 7:00 p.m. - Missions Committee 

Wednesday, May 2                                                                                   

 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Youth Ministry Team

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

Thursday, May 3

 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

11:00 a.m. - Prayer Group

 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Patriot Choir Practice (Corbin Room)

 6:00 p.m. - Wesley Fellowship

 6:30 p.m. - FIA Group (Educational Wing)

Saturday, May 5                                                                                                                      

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Towers Anniversary Celebration

 

Sunday, May 6 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

Holy Communion served at both Worship Services

Christian Education Leader Recognition Sunday

Coffee Hour Follows Each Worship Service

 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 9:30 a.m. - Church School

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - JD’s & Sr. High @ YMCA for Fusion

 

 

The youth are selling flowers as a fund-raiser.  The first sale will be hanging baskets in time for Mother’s Day pick-up.  The second sale will be potted flowers, flats of flowers and hanging baskets with pick up during the Church Rummage Sale on May 25 and May 26. Stop by our order table in Fellowship Hall today.

 

 

Wesley Fellowship will meet Thursday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m..  A video tape by Pastor Mike McLoughlin from Port Isabel, Texas will be shown.  He has done videos on Samuel, Gideon, Elijah, Joseph so we have a choice.  There will also be a discussion on the surveys filled out.  Bring a dish to share & your own table service.  All are invited and welcomed.

 

 

An Invitation is extended to all from the children of Darlene and George Towers who invite you to a Luau in celebration of their folk’s 25th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, May 5, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Please join them for this joyous occasion all in Hawaiian style; fruit smoothies, Hawaiian coffees and decadent desserts will be served.  Your presence will be a cherished gift for the family.

 

 

Summer Camp 2007— Stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall following the worship service to get answers to your questions and get the registration forms you need for Summer Camp.

 

 

A two day conference dedicated to finding wholeness through prayer & healing will be held at the Traverse Bay U.M.C. May 4 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. & May 5 from 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m.  Reservation deadline is April 30.  Brochures are available on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

 

 

10th Annual Life Walk—Give an hour that will last a lifetime!  Saturday, May 12 is the 10th annual Life Walk which supports CareNet of Cadillac.  A table will be set up in the Fellowship Hall following the service for those interested in sponsoring a walker OR those interested in walking.  You may also contact Shelley DeCoeur for further information.

 

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 - Judy Coffey

 11:00 - Clara Handy

Organist/Pianist - Virginia Pulford

Acolyte:  8:30 a.m. - Amanda Anderson

            11:00 a.m. - Ethan Myers & Drew Marion 

Nursery: Jackie Bailey

Sermontime: Angie Ferris & Stella VanDorn

Coffee Hour: Junior Disciples 

Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Chris Huckle

                    11:00 - Jackie Soltman

                                                                                                                       

 

The Flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given in honor of Kelli Cummings 11th birthday.

 

 

You are invited to share in our church’s Prayer Quilt Ministry this morning.  We will be tying a Prayer Quilt for Darlene Towers, Marilyn Truax’s sister, who is receiving treatment for cancer.  Come to Fellowship Hall, offer a prayer for Darlene as you tie one of the knots on the quilt. 

 

 

You are invited to an Informational Gathering tomorrow evening, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Church Building Committee to hear what it has accomplished in relation to the June 2005 Church Conference mandates.  This will also be a time to discuss possible next steps in regards to our church’s building needs.  Your input, questions and concerns about the Phase One and Phase Two projects are greatly needed and appreciated.  Plan to come and participate; your presence and input are needed and welcomed.                                                             _

 

Come together with other persons from the community for the Annual National Day of Prayer Rally on Thursday, May 3 from 12 Noon – 1:00 p.m. at the Cadillac Rotary Pavilion.  Special Music by the High School Honors Choir.  Please join us as we pray together for the needs of our World, Nation, State, City, Schools and our Churches.  This event is sponsored by the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association.