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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
May 18, 2008 Trinity Sunday 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:.....Awesome, wondrous God, deep and holy One, we come to feel the mystery of your name. All:.....Green growing God, Christ of many stories and disciples, we come to hear the parable of your love, One:.....Bright, flashing God, blowing wind and Holy Spirit, we come to speak the gospel of your fire, All:.....Distant yet intimate God, woven, puzzled, grained by time, we come to find the Trinity of your grace.
*HYMN OF PRAISE............................................................................................#88 “Maker in Whom We Live”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
SECRET SAINT RECOGNITION
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.
PRAYER SONG.....................................................................................................#389 “Freely, Freely”
PRAYER
OF ADORATION
(in unison)
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM...................................................................................Chancel Choir “In Christ Alone” Arr. Mark Hayes
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING..................................................................................NT pg. 34 Matthew 28:16-20
MESSAGE.....................................................................................Rev. Thomas E. Ball “We Are Commissioned”
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY INVITATION OFFERING OF 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 GIVING THANKS (in unison)Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer - to you we give thanks this day - and to you we bring the gifts that you first gave us for the living of our lives and for doing the works of your eternal Kingdom. Bless all that we offer in your service and so move among us that we hold back nothing from you - this both now and forevermore. Amen
THE SCATTERING TO SERVE IN THE WORLD
*CLOSING HYMN...............................................................................................#571 “Go Make of All Disciples”
*BENEDICTION AND BLESSING Pastor:.....God, who created you in the divine image, sends you forth: All: .....we go, to reflect the presence of our Creator to everyone we meet. Pastor:.....Jesus,
who has redeemed you, All: .....we go, to bring healing to the broken of the world. Pastor:.....The Holy Spirit, who calls you to be God's people, goes with you to many places: All: .....We go, to tear down the walls that divide us, and to build lives of hope for all of God's children. Pastor:.....Go in peace and love and care for another in the name of Christ Jesus and may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, - the love of God, - and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all, both now and forevermore. Amen.
*POSTLUDE *All who are able, please stand.
Attention All Gardeners! It’s time to sign up to tend the Peace Garden. We will be starting the week of June 2 and go thru the middle of September. Please see Mary Buehler between services on May 18 or give her a call. For those of you unfamiliar with what is involved, we take a week at a time and one is responsible for weeding and deadheading that week. It is a wonderful way to donate your time.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, May 25 Acolyte: 8:30 a.m. - Amanda Anderson 11:00 a.m. - Collin Hinkston Nursery: Greg and Kathy Green Sermontime: Clara Handy Coffee Hour: Evangelism and Membership Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Chris Huckle 11:00 - Dave Darrow Greeters and Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Ruth Peterson Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Cathy Lilly Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Ron and Marilyn Truax, Hazel Jarvis, Inga Fuller and Garrick Fuller
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, May 18 - Trinity Sunday / Secret Saint Sunday Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic 9:30 a.m. - Church School for All Ages 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Eagle Court of Honor in Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall Tuesday, May 20 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 1:30 p.m. - Dorcas Circle 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Mercy Hospice Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. - Trustees Wednesday, May 21 6:00 p.m. - Staff Recognition Dinner @ Lakeside Charlie’s 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 22 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - ICC 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Foster Grandparent Training 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - United Methodist Men 6:30 p.m. - Healing Private Wounds
Sunday, May 25 - Second Sunday after Pentecost Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Church School for All Ages 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
The
Methodist
Men
will be meeting for their regular gathering on Thursday, May 22,
at the church at 6:00 p.m.. Following our normal Outstanding
Potluck Dinner, a brief business meeting and devotions, we will
travel to the Cherry Grove Fire Hall for a program on fire
fighting
Our old dishwasher is broken beyond repair and we are getting a new one. We are raising funds to pay for it and have gotten a good amount so far. For now we are using paper and plastic and it is costing us to provide them for our meals served here. If you would like to contribute to our new dishwasher, please mark the envelope with "dishwasher" so that it will get to the fund. Thank you.
Would your child benefit from some one-on-one help with school work at no charge? Zach Pant is volunteering his time to tutor. He will be available on Sunday, May 18, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the youth room. Just bring your child in and Zach will be glad to help!
Some of our members in recent weeks have moved into care facility for some care and return to health; others are there for long term care. Presently, at Lakeview Lutheran Manor, Harriett Gaumer (414) Hazel Oyler (506) and Nina Katschalin (522) Continuing at Curry House are Eloise Baker (110) and Irene Szymke (107) and at Green Acres, Carl T. Johnson and Virginia Linn. All of them would appreciate cards, notes, prayers and of course, visits.
Friendship Family Home, located in McBain, is a Christ-centered home for ladies with developmental disabilities. The FFH Board of Directors is currently updating the waiting list for the Home. If your family is in need of this type of care or may need such services in the future, you are invited to call the home at 825-2042 to discuss the mission of the home and possibly place your loved one on the waiting list.
Thank you for recently hosting our preventive health screening event. We hope that we saved lives in your community as a result of your hospitality! Your Friends at Life Line Screening
The June Newsletter deadline in Monday, May 19. Please email, bring in or fax your articles to our church office. Thanks so much!
Today’s Worship Ministry . . . Liturgists: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson Organist/Pianist - Ann Hunt Acolyte: 8:30 a.m. - Amanda Anderson 11:00 a.m. - Caleb Mitchell Nursery: Lisa, Jennifer and Jessica Weaver Sermontime: Angie Ferris and Stella VanDorn Coffee Hour: Secret Saints - Higher Education Power Point: Create, 8:30 & 11:00 - Bob Campbell Greeters/ Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Dan and Shelly DeCoeur Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Dan and Karen Zenner Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Ron and Marilyn Truax, Jeff, Laura and Drew Marion and Judy Murdoch
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by René Steinhour in memory of Dale Maxwell and the Higher Education Committee in honor of our Secret Saints
One of our Parish Nurses will be available in the Church Library this morning beginning at 9:30 a.m. to check your blood pressure or to answer any questions you may have regarding a health issue. You are invited to stop in.
Boy Scout Troop 125 is holding their Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m.. Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. If you have a flag to retire, please drop it off at the church office.
Next Sunday, we will be honoring our veterans and all those serving currently serving our country in the military. Come and share in this special time of celebration.
Graduation Sunday is June 1. We have graduating high school seniors. This is always a special time. Plan to attend. |