United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475

February 10, 2008

First 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

*GATHERING WORDS

One: The Lenten season rolls around again.

All: Deep calls to deep.

One: Settle down. Look within.

All: Be quiet. Listen.

One: Are you on the right path?

Are you drawing closer to God? Are you more loving?

All: Now is the time to reflect and pray.

One: Now is the season for silence and giving.

All: Thank God for Lent.

One: Thank God we journey not alone.

*HYMN OF PRAISE ..............................................................................................#269

“Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days“

*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 Hymn.

PRAYER HYMN ..........................................................................................#2112

“Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of Eden's morning, we know that Lent is a hard time for us. In a culture which showcases success, you call us to sacrifice ourselves for others. In a world which promotes power, you invite us to deny ourselves. In a society which encourages us to 'feel good,' you point us to the struggles and the burdens that those around us bear.

By your mercy, forgive us, Hope of our lives. Remind us that as we journey with Jesus, we learn the steps of discipleship. As we listen to his call to obedience, may we learn how to say 'no' to all that tempts us. As we see his suffering, may we live out the good news which has come to us through Christ our Lord.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Pastor: By ourselves, we would be easily controlled by sin and

temptation. But God has given us the free gift of grace and so we are set free to live as disciples.

All: This is the gift which brings us hope and joy.
Thanks be to God, we are forgiven! Amen.

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER .........................................................................................#895

CHORAL ANTHEM .................................................................................Chancel Choir

“O Breath of Life”

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Psalm 32 • Matthew 4:1-11

MESSAGE ....................................................................................Rev. Thomas E. Ball

“The Will To Pill“

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

OFFERTORY INVITATION

OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

ORGAN OFFERTORY

*DOXOLOGY FOR LENT .......................................................................Tune: Old 100th

Were the whole realm of nature mine,

that were a present far too small;

love so amazing, so divine

demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen.

*PRAYER OF GIVING THANKS (in unison)

God of Creation, all that we have comes from you. We bring our gifts from a deep sense of thankfulness for all that you have done. Use this offering to spread your gift of life to all of the world, that everyone might know the wonders of your forgiving love. Use us as your forgiven servants, rejoicing in your gifts of life. Amen.

THE SCATTERING TO SERVE IN THE WORLD

*CLOSING HYMN .................................................................................................#378

“Amazing Grace”

*BENEDICTION AND BLESSING

*POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand.

A reminder that the 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 especially during these days of increased and extended deployment of our troops.

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, February 17

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

11:00 a.m. - Ethan Meyers

Nursery: Jackie Bailey

Sermontime: Jeff and Laura Marion

Coffee Hour: Finance

Power Point: Create/ 8:30 a.m.- Chris Huckle

11:00 a.m. - Laurie Kinney

Greeters and Ushers 8:30 - Pending

Greeters 11:00 - Pending

Ushers 11:00 - Pending

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, February 10 - First Sunday In Lent

Coffee Hour follows each service

8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic

9:45 a.m. - New Member Class

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

12:00 p.m. - JD’s and Sr High Chili Cook-off and Silent Auction

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Confirmation Class

Monday, February 11

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Hope Network in Youth Room

7:00 p.m. - Finance Committee meets

Tuesday, February 12

7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group

7:00 p.m. - Administrative Council meets

Wednesday, February 13

7:00 a.m. - Community Lenten Breakfast @ First Covenant Church

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Hope Network testing

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

Thursday, February 14

7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Mercy Hospice in Fellowship Hall

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

12:00 p.m. - UMW General Meeting - Soup Luncheon & Speaker

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. “Grow” Support Group

Sunday, February 17 - Second Sunday in Lent

Coffee Hour follows each worship service

8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

9:45 a.m. - New Member Class

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Confirmation Class

**CANCELED** Lenten Study **CANCELED**

The 2008 Confirmation Classes begin this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Please keep the Confirmands, parents, mentors, Pastor Tom and Judy in your prayers during this time of learning and decision.

Souper Bowl of Caring Report: We provided 108 cans of soup to the Community Food Pantry at the Revival Center and $123+ divided between the Kings’ Storehouse and the Shepherd’s Table. Thanks for your generosity to help those in need in our community!

United Methodist Women will hold their February General Meeting on Thursday, February 14 at Noon. A Soup Luncheon will be served with the Naomi Circle providing the soup & bread and the Dorcas Circle hosting and providing dessert. The Susannah Wesley Circle invited our speaker from Green Acres. All women of the church are invited and welcomed to attend.

Coming up on Saturday, March 1, The Bishop’s Day on Evangelism & Stewardship will be at the Kalkaska UMC from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Fourteen different workshops will be offered. The goal is to have at least 6 people including the pastor attend from each local church. Brochures are on the table in the narthex.

Have you been a victim of sexual abuse? A ten-week Sexual Abuse Support Group has begun each Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. All meetings are confidential and free. For more information, call Shirley Petersen.

Mark your calendar now for the Annual Gourmet Dinner which will be on Saturday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m. Mexican (not spicy) food will be served. Always a fun evening of food and entertainment.

Today’s Worship Ministry . . .

Liturgists: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson 11:00 - Jane Wightman

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

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

11:00 a.m. - Kelli Cummings and Rebekka Green

Nursery: Kevin and Patricia Bruner

Sermontime: Diana VanAntwerp

Coffee Hour: Trustees

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

The flowers on the Lord’s Table today are given

by Mark, Jane and Sarah Wightman in celebration

of Paul Wightman’s 18^th birthday.

As part of our journey in this season of Lent, we are offering two opportunities. First, we have a “Lenten Pocket Prayer Key Tag” for you which offers a reminder to pray and commit to the Lord during Lent and second, we are inviting you to join with others in having a “secret prayer partner.” Today, we will have those who wish to participate place their name on a card, put it in a basket and then you will take one from the basket who will be your “partner” for Lent. A message board is set-up is so you can communicate with your prayer partner anonymously throughout Lent. The prayer partners will be revealed on Easter Sunday. Plan to share in this ministry of prayer as we listen, reflect and receive during Lent.

TODAY: Come and share in the 5^th Annual Chili Cook-Off. Bidding on the gift baskets begins following the early worship service at 9:30 a.m.. The Cook-Off follows the 11:00 worship. A Bake Sale is also included in the festivities. All proceeds go to the Youth Mission Trip this summer.

Adult Membership Classes begin this morning immediately following the early worship service. We will meet in the Church Library for the next four weeks. If you are interested in learning more about the church and faithful church membership, please come.