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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan Phone 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
January 4, 2009 Epiphany Sunday Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Ancient
promises made good in the newborn babe.
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST................................................by the Acolytes
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR FEBRUARY
GATHERING WORDS One:..We gather wondering, 'Where will we find the Babe born in Bethlehem?' All:.....We
will find the Babe in the laughter of children, One:..We gather asking, 'where will we find the Child of Christmas?' All:.....We
will find the Child where the needy are gifted with
hope, One:..We gather wanting to know, 'where will we find the Christ who has come …......for us?' All:.....We
will find our Hope where fear is overwhelmed by
grace, *OPENING HYMN...................................................................................................#219 “What Child Is This?”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION We
search for your light, Star Caster, but too often end up settling
for the dimness of temptation. Our motives for seeking to find
Christ are not always pure, for we expect him to fulfill our
desires, rather than your hopes for us. We want the gifts of
wealth, health, success, fulfillment, rather than those of
servanthood, of compassion, of peace.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
CHORAL ANTHEM.................................................................................Chancel Choir “They Had Joy” Arr. Tom Fettke
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE READING..................................................................................N.T. pg.2 Matthew 2:1-23
MESSAGE............................................................................................Pastor Tom Ball “The Worldly Wise Men Meet The Soon-To-Be Worldly Jesus”
OFFERTORY INVITATION
PRESENTING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
ORGAN OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY............................................................................................Tune: Old 100th O God, may we who bear your name by gentle love your grace proclaim, Christ’s gift of peace on earth declare and your anointing Spirit share. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In Unison) Instead
of gold and frankincense and myrrh, we bring to you, O God, the
treasures you have first given to us - our hearts, minds and
bodies, to be used in your service. We offer these gifts - of
money and our lives - as signs of our total giving, praying that
they will be used to herald the coming of your kingdom. In Jesus’
name we pray. Amen. SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation to the Table
A Great Thanksgiving for Epiphany
Pastor:..People of Advent: the Lord be with you! All:......And also with you! Pastor: ..People of Christmas, lift up your hearts. All:......We
lift our hearts overwhelmed with grace Pastor: ..People of the Star, offer your songs of joy and thanksgiving to God. All:......We will sing our praises to the One who has revealed glory …........and hope in the Babe of Bethlehem.
which replaced the darkness of chaos with life-giving light. A light which has nurtured generations of people, and plants and creatures, great and small. A light which also revealed the fear and powerlessness
caused
by corrupt and evil actions. and with all people to praise your holy name:
All:......Holy Lord, God of endless love, …........heaven and earth are surely full of your glory. …........The angels sang of it - we have been lavished with it. …........Blessed is One who was born that we might have life. …........Glory
to God and on earth peace to all people. For Jesus showed just how beloved we are to him, by loving us and giving himself for us.
On that night when he gave himself up for us, as he sat at the table and broke bread with his friends, he said: ‘‘Take and eat; this is my body which is broken for you. Remember
me each time you do this.’’ ‘‘Remember me as you drink from this, for it is my life, poured out for you - the beginning of a new relationship with
God.’’ upon those gathered around this Table, and on the gifts of the bread and the cup, that
they might make us that when we leave, we will travel another road, to defend the weak, to speak for the voiceless, to
assist those cast aside. so we, overwhelmed with joy, would go forth to enter the houses of the strangers in our midst; to enter the despair of the lonely and forgotten; to enter the hearts of everyone we meet. As Jesus taught the disciples of old, so now we pray Our Father . . .
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
Holy Communion will be served by intinction. You will receive a piece of bread which can be dipped into the cup and received. Please come by the center aisle and return by the side aisle.
PRAYER OF THANKS (in unison) Lord
God, the bright splendor whom the nations seek: *CLOSING HYMN...................................................................................................#254 “We Three Kings”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING *POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
One of our Parish Nurses will be available in the Church Library next Sunday morning, January 11 beginning at 9:30 a.m. to check your Blood Pressure or to answer any health questions you may have regarding a health issue. You are invited to stop in.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, January 11, 2009 Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. - Carissa Mitchell & Ethan Myers Nursery: Gary & Alice Silvers Sermontime: Kelly Ball Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Open 11: 00 - Open Power Point: Open Greeters and Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Open Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Open Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Open
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, January 4 - Epiphany Sunday Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Church School 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
Monday - January 5 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts in Fellowship Hall Tuesday, January 6 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 7:15 p.m. - Missions Committee Wednesday, January 7 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. - ICC in Corbin Room 6:30 p.m. - Staff Parish Relations 7:30 - Chancel Choir practice Thursday, January 8 9:00 a.m. - Wesley Fellowship @ Big Boy’s 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Meeting Noon - Project Christmas Follow-up Meeting in Corbin Room 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Grief Support in Wesley Room 6:30 p.m. - Grow Group in Wesley Room Friday, January 9 9:30 p.m. - Ski Trip Overnight Lodging for Boy Scout Troop #35
Sunday, January 11 - The Baptism of Our Lord Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Church School 9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
Wesley Fellowship will meet for Breakfast at the Big Boy Restaurant on Thursday, January 8 at 9:00a.m.. All are welcome and invited to attend. Questions or for more information, call Tom and Dorothy Dean. See you there!
Thank you all for your cards, expressions of concern and prayers. They have been a great source of encouragement as I recuperate from major heart surgery. I miss everyone and look forward to returning soon. Love, Pat Davis
The 2009 Flower Chart is available on the bulletin board in the office hallway. You may sign-up to honor or remember a person (s) or special occasion. The flowers are $15 - simply remit through your regular offering envelope or a pew envelop.
If you are leaving for a warmer climate, please notify the Church Office at 775-5362 with your leaving and returning dates and forwarding instructions. This helps to alleviate postage due charges for the church. Thanks so very much!!
The 12 week winter sexual abuse support group called "Grow Group" will begin Thursday, January 8, and will meet every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church in the Wesley room. All classes are confidential. Men and women of all ages are welcome. If you have a friend or relative who needs help, bring them. With God's help we can heal, and live the life we were created to live. All facilitators have experienced sexual abuse and are trained to help others begin the healing process. Decide to make 2009 a better and healthier year. To register call Teri Fall at 231- 743-6213, cell 231- 388-1461. Please pass the word. Don't let shame keep you away. The sexual abuse was not your fault. Let the healing begin!
Today’s Worship Ministry . . . Liturgist : Judy Coffey Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Collin Hinkston Nursery: Kathy Green Sermontime: Jeff & Laura Marion Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Open 11:00 - Carol and Dick Jones Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Laurie Kinney 11:00 - Jeff Hinkston Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m - Open Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Open Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Open
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given In Honor of The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Dick & Carol Jones
Join Dick and Carol Jones during the Coffee Hour following the 11:00 worship service TODAY for a celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Blessings on this special occasion!!
The next Equal Exchange Coffee (decaf and regular) Sale will be held TODAY following both worship services. Please note that this will be the last Equal Exchange Coffee Sale until Easter Sunday, April 12.
Year-end giving statements for 2008 are available for pickup today in Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in electronic giving, application forms are available on the table. If you have any questions or find any errors on your statement, please contact financial secretary, Dan Kinney, or leave a message at the church office. |