United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475

August 22, 2010

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

Prelude

An Informal Time of Hymn Singing

Entrance of the Light of Christ

Welcome, Parish Notes and Celebration

You are invited to sign the Ritual of Fellowship

as an indication of your presence in worship this morning.

*Call to Worship

One:..........Before we got up this morning and decided to come to church,

All:..........God was waiting for us, to welcome us with grace.

One:..........When we are unsure of what to do; when we falter before the next step,

All:..........we come to listen to God's voice, to learn from the One who teaches us all we ever need to know.

One:..........When we are surrounded by cruelty and injustice; when our fears cripple our souls,

All:..........God delivers us with steadfast love; we are set free to be God's sons and daughters.

*Hymn of Praise ....................#451

“Be Thou My Vision”

*Sharing the Peace and Love of Christ

If you have a prayer joy or concern you would like shared during the Prayer of the People, please fill out a prayer card & hand it to an usher.

Prayer Hymn....................#2215

“Cares Chorus” Sing Twice

Unison Prayer

Lift us up, O God,
as you lifted the bent-over woman in the synagogue.
Deliver us from a lifetime of looking pessimistically at the floor
as though we had no hope in you,
as though you cared nothing for us.

Lift us up above the scowls of the critics
and their loudly broadcasted pronouncements about the present and our future.

We choose to believe that even on the bleakest day
you hold our families, our jobs
and everything about our future in your hands
and we are reminded that you love us –
like the Good Shepherd that cares for the sheep,
like one who lifts an infant to the cheek,
like Jesus when he saw the helpless crowds reaching out

to touch him.

Hold our faces in your hands, O God.
Comfort us and help us to look beyond what we see today,
what we overheard yesterday,
and what we fear about tomorrow.

Lift us up, O God,
and give us the power to walk upright again. Amen

Prayer of the People

The Lord’s Prayer....................#895

Scripture Reading....................NT pg 76

Luke 13:10-17

Message....................Pastor Tom Ball

“Mal-ads Damage the Church”

Offering Invitation

Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves to God

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 Dedication (in unison)

Gracious God, you breathe your life and love into us through the gift of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. This empowers us to loosen our resistance to love others. We express our gratitude by offering these gifts and the service of our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

*Closing Hymn....................#2158

“Just a Closer Walk With Thee”

*Commission and Blessing

*Postlude

*All who are able, please stand.

Worship at 10:00 a.m.

PRELUDE

AN INFORMAL TIME OF HYMN SINGING

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES AND CELEBRATION

*GATHERING WORDS
One:..........Give to the Lord your whole trust.

All:..........We place our lives in God’s care.

One:..........Know that God has always and will always be with you.

All:..........We place our spirits in God’s embrace.

One:..........Worship God in confidence and peace.

All:..........We open our hearts to God’s incredible love. Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE....................#451

“Be Thou My Vision”

*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 SONG....................#2215

”Cares Chorus” Sing Twice

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Jesus, healer and friend, so many people today are victims - bent
over and burdened with the stress of making ends meet. Forgive us when we get so caught up with looking after ourselves and our own needs that we fail to look at people with your eyes. You refused to ignore those on the edge of your society, women and outcasts, people whom others considered inferior and unclean. You made people a priority over rules and regulations and you graced their lives with healing and dignity. Forgive us when we fail to do likewise. Unbind us and straighten us out, precious Lord, so that the good news we proclaim boldly with our lips is joyfully visible through our caring and compassionate deeds. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
One:..........If anyone is in Christ , there is a new creation: everything

old has passed away see everything has become new! All

this is from God, to whom we have been reconciled through Christ and so - rejoice - for in Christ, we are forgiven, we are healed, we are renewed.

All:..........Thanks be to God!

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

SCRIPTURE READING....................NT pg 76

Luke 13:10-17

MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball

“Mal-ads Damage the Church”

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD

OFFERING INVITATION

OFFERING OUR 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 DEDICATION (in unison)

Gracious God, you breathe your life and love into us through the gift of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. This empowers us to loosen our resistance to love others. We express our gratitude by offering these gifts and the service of our lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD

*CLOSING HYMN....................#2158

“Just a Closer Walk With Thee”

*BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand.

Our Fall Schedule resumes Sunday, September 12

with worship at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Church School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, Sunday, August 29, 2010

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell

Sermontime: Kelly Ball

Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Open

10:00 - Open

Power Point: Create & 10:00 - Bob Campbell

8:30 - Seth Myers

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Ray & Betty Mayer

Greeters 10:00 - Dale & Ona Greenman

Ushers 10:00 - Joyce Cinco, The Rennies, Jackie Soltman

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, August 22 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services

8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Dave Ramsey’s Workshop in Corbin Room

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. - YOUth Bonfire at Pant’s

Tuesday, August 24

7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group

Wednesday, August 25

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - School Supply Distribution in Wesley Room

6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets

7:00 p.m. - Men’s Chorus Practice

Thursday, August 26

10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group @ Irma Eidins

Sunday, August 29 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services

8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Sr. High & JD’s Mini-Golf @ Adventure Island

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Dave Ramsey’s Workshop in Corbin Room

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The Cost of Unbending

That she was bent for eighteen years, not many cared.

Some wondered what her sin had been and others sneered.

Face to the ground she came to church all on her own.

No one shook hands and steadied her, she stood alone.

That she was bent for eighteen years, he really cared.

Jesus did a thing that ‘was not done’, this One they feared.

With gentle strength he straightened her, with a big smile.

He shamed the those who never went the second mile.

Some enemies were made that day by what Jesus dared.

There were a few who wept with joy; some women cheered.

His work was done yet not complete in that small town;

There was an hour that must be faced with a thorn crown.

© B.D. Prewer 1998

Our Men’s Chorus will be singing on Sunday, August 29. We will practice on Wednesday, August 25 at the church at 7:00 p.m.. If you wish to join us (please do) and you have not already received a personal invitation, please phone Jack Fountain to be a part of our chorus. Thank you.

We received word that a former, long-time member of our congregation, Dee Tyler, died on August 12. His Memorial Service will be on Saturday, August 28 at 3:00 p.m. The family will be receiving guests beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Holland • 57 West 10th Street in Holland. Cards can be sent to Dona Tyler • Village at Appledorn • 630 Hastings Ave. • Apt. 130 • Holland, MI 49423.

Some additional members and friends of our congregation have gone into a care facility or now are shut-in at home. Now at Lakeview Manor are Evelyn Peterson (618) and Norma Webber (617); at Curry House are Eloise Baker (110) and Irene Szymke (107); at Green Acres, Virginia Linn and Waneta Springberg is at the Simons AFCH (2882 E. M-55 • Cadillac). Others who remain in our circle of care include Doris Brenneman and Alene Culver at Belle Oakes; Sherm Martin at his daughter’s home 10575 E 36½ Rd. • Cadillac & Janet Root at home - 224 Barbara Street in Cadillac • Hazel Jarvis is at home at Kirtland Terrace in Apt. 603; she would appreciate short visits & phone calls. All would appreciate cards, prayers and visits.

Bootprints in the Sand is a local project supporting our deployed service men and women from McBain, Marion, Cadillac and the surrounding area by providing some basic needed items or just a package. Some of the items being collected are: white socks, non-alcohol shampoo, Fusion razors/blades, stick (only) deodorant and playing cards. For a more comprehensive list of items needed, please take a sheet on the table in front of the military quilt, which also has a box to place your donations; thanks for your support!

TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . .

Liturgist: 10:00 - Garrick Fuller

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Nursery: Kathy Green

Sermontime: Bridget Coffey

Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Laurie Kinney

10:00 - Bedonna Davis

Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Bedonna Davis

10:00 - Naomi Circle

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Jack Boyd, Bedonna Davis

Greeters: 10:00 - Richard Kraemer, Elizabeth Hanson

Ushers: 10:00 - Barb Wild, Cathy Lilly, Jackie Soltman

Rick & Mary Myers

The flowers on the Lord’s Table are given

by Chuck & Donna Crance

in honor of Chuck’s 80^th Birthday

and by Allen & Midge McCreedy

in honor of their 45^th Wedding Anniversary.

Beginning TODAY following each worship service, we will be making appointments for our new all Church Photo Directory. Pictures will be taken in our air-conditioned Wesley Room. Photography dates are September 21, 22, 23, 24 & September 27 and 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. And on Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.. You may also continue to schedule an appointment to have your family picture taken by going online at www.signup.olanmills.com. Just follow their easy instructions; where they ask for a password, you are to create one.

Methodist Men will gather for their regular monthly meeting at the church on Thursday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m.. Following our usually "hearty" and diverse Potluck Supper, a short business meeting and devotions, we will be treated to a special presentation by Garrick Fuller and perhaps some others from our youth group on their mission trip to Jamaica this summer. Garrick has many pictures and some stories to share with us about this unforgettable trip. Dave Bassett is the host. Bring a friend or two and join us.