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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
October 18, 2009 Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
‘Tis the gift to be simple, ‘tis the gift to be free . . .
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP....................Chancel Choir “Come, Christians Join to Sing” Arr. Mark Hayes
*CALL TO CELEBRATION One:..........Come, people of God, leave the cares of your day and the concerns of your life. Come and be filled with the presence of God. All:..........We will rejoice and be glad in God's presence. One:..........Gather together, people of God, for God has set aside this moment for refreshment of your spirits. All:..........We will rejoice and give thanks for God's care. One:..........Give thanks, people of God, your Savior is doing a new thing in your lives, and the power to receive it is in your hands. All:..........We
will rejoice and celebrate for the love of our God. *HYMN OF PRAISE....................#160 “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
*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.
PRAYER HYMN....................#503 “Let It Breathe on Me”
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION Mighty
and merciful God, forgive us. It is easy for us to get caught up
in material things. Not content with what we have, we seek more.
Instead of receiving gifts graciously, we are frustrated we did
not get what we wanted. Help us to be grateful for the blessings
we have. Help us to remember that there are many who have no food
or shelter. Forgive us when we fail to see the needs of those
around us. Open our hearts to share the most precious gift of
all, your grace. Amen. PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER....................#895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
MINISTRY OF MUSIC....................Children’s Choir “Kids Under Construction” • “We Must Trust”
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING....................NT Pg 199 Philippians 4:10-14
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “Cultivating Contentment"
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY INVITATION • OFFERING GIFTS • 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 CONSECRATION (in unison) Almighty God, in thanksgiving for what you have freely and generously given us — we bring these gifts to you. We pray that they would be used to your glory and to help further your kingdom. Help us to always give of our time and resources freely and joyfully. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN....................#128 “He Leadeth Me”
*BENEDICTION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
AMEN Chorus in concert on Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lucas Rehoboth Reformed Church on Lucas Road. Several men from our congregation are singing. There will be an offering received for missions. Refreshments follow. All are invited.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, October 25, 2009 Organist/Pianist: Suzanne Johnson Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Caleb & Carissa Mitchell Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Brunner Sermontime: Angie Ferris Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. - Open 11:00 a.m. - Finance Power Point: Create & 11:00 a.m. - Lori Glynn 8:30 a.m. - Laurie Kinney Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Open Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Jack & Betty Mitchell Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Margaret Himes, Dee Brinks, Peggy Kirvan, Ellen Maxwell, Tom Maxwell
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, October 18 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship / Children’s Choir Sings 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - SR High & JD Youth begin Dave Ramsey’s Generation Change, Session Three. Monday, October 19 7:00 p.m. - Disciple Bible Study Group in Corbin Room Tuesday, October 20 - ***Newsletter Deadline*** 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 8:45 a.m. - Poverty Reduction Workgroup in Corbin Room 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Boundaries Book Study in Wesley Room 1:30 p.m. - Dorcas Circle 6:00 p.m. - Missionary Speaker with Light Supper 7:00 p.m. - Trustees Wednesday, October 21 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 6:15 p.m. - Boy Scouts in Corbin Room 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, October 22 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers Meet 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:00 p.m. - Methodist Men Meeting with Potluck and Program 6:30 p.m. - Sexual Abuse Support Group in Wesley Room 7:00 p.m. - Worship Committee meets Friday, October 23 9:00 a.m. - UMW Baking Rolls in Kitchen Saturday, October 24 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - District’s Main Event Here 7:00 p.m. - BSA Order of the Arrow in Corbin Room Sunday, October 25 - Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Commitment Sunday Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - SR High & JD Youth begin Dave Ramsey’s Generation Change, Session Four.
Methodist Men will meet for their regular gathering on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 PM at the church. If all goes according to plan, we will enjoy a great but leisurely Potluck Dinner, followed by a brief business meeting and devotions. Our program will be a DVD titled Norman Rockwell, An American Portrait; which will take us back thru 5 decades of America as Rockwell saw it. Our host will be Jehoshaphat. Bring a dish to pass, a friend and join us.
November Newsletter Deadline is Tuesday, October 20 at noon. You may call in, fax to us or email - umccadillac@sbcglobal.net. Thanks!!
Needed NOW for the Holiday Bazaar: good, usable jewelry of all varieties. A few pieces or as many as you have to donate - all will be appreciated. There is a box available in Fellowship Hall for your donations. Thanks so much!!!
We extend our condolences to the family of Bob Rapley, who passed away October 8. His funeral was October 12 in Reed City. His spouse, Anna, is recovering from recent surgery for a cancerous tumor on her leg. If you would like to send a card to Anna Rapley or phone her, she can be reached at Heartland Healthcare • 4701 E. Huron River Dr. • Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Clothing Drive! With the sagging economy and many out of work, a free clothing day is being planned in order to help those in need. If you have any gently used clothing you would be willing to donate, or for more information, please call Terri Raffaele at 775-1482. The Distribution Day will be Friday, November 6 at First Baptist Church •125 Stimson St • Cadillac. You may drop off your donation (clean and folded clothing would be very much appreciated) to First Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 3 from 9 a.m. until noon and Wednesday, November 4 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m.. Thank you!
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Lauryn Blake Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell Sermontime: Diana VanAntwerp Power Point: Create & 8:30 a.m. - Laurie Kinney 11:00 a.m. - Jeff Hinkston Coffee Hour: 8:30am-Open • 11:00am- Missions/Church & Society Greeters 11:00 a.m. - George Towers Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Joyce Cinco, Angie Ferris, Roy Farmer Ellen Maxwell, Tom Maxwell
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Doug & Amy Gullekson in loving memory of Jean Gullekson.
Do you have a tough time separating “wants” from “needs”? Do you sometimes feel consumed by the desire to have more? Do you ever look at your surroundings and feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of things? When is enough, enough? Today in worship, we will release these burdens, address our human tendency head-on, and learn how to consciously change our ways. We also will distribute a special tool to encourage you in your pursuit of contentment: contentment key tags. Each key tag has a prayer of contentment printed on it. We encourage you to keep the tag on your key chain as a daily reminder to re-focus on contentment and simplicity.
On Sunday mornings during worship, we have a variety of options for our children. At the 8:30 worship, staffed child care is available for infants through 3 & 4 year olds. During the 11:00 worship, there is a staffed nursery for young children through 3 & 4 year olds. Following the Time With the Children, there is Sermontime - a time of learning for those in kindergarten through second grade held in our 1st & 2nd grade classroom. Children 3 and 4 years old may go to the nursery during Sermontime. |