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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday of Our Lord’s Passion Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Piano Prelude
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Welcome and Parish Notes
*Opening Hymn #278 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
*A Palm Sunday Reflection: Twenty Centuries past One:..........Twenty centuries past, what city has not heard of your coming? From Beijing to Berlin, from Jerusalem to Johannesburg, from New York to New Delhi surely the word has spread that you have come in peace, not violence to enrich, transform our lives and bring us to shalom? All:..........Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God. Hosanna in the highest. One:..........Twenty centuries past, what city has not heard of your church? From Catholic, Orthodox, Uniting or Anglican, Evangelical, Progressive or Pentecostal surely the message of acceptance, healing, confidence in your royal advent, has been passed on through faithful living? All: ..........Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God. Hosanna in the highest. One:..........Twenty centuries past, what city has not rejected you? From penthouse to tenement, from factory to leisure center, from state park to community auditorium, surely the news is that this life is for taking, not giving, and what stands in the way of this lifestyle must now be removed? All: ..........Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God. Hosanna in the highest. One:..........Twenty centuries past, what city does the Christ seek to enter? From conifer forests to the Goode addition, from lake houses to the high rises, surely the sign of the church free from pride, united in deed, must be the welcome the Christ longs for as he enters our city? All:..........Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God. Hosanna in the highest.
*Sharing the Love and Peace of Christ
If you have a prayer joy or concern to be shared during the Prayer of the People, please hand it to an usher during the Prayer Hymn.
Prayer Hymn....................#488 “Jesus, Remember Me” Sing Three Times
Humble Jesus, who rides into our cities and draws near to our lives. We, too, rise to greet you, to shout our hosannas and to feel new life stir within us. But deep in the distance, in some far corner of our being, we fear your arrival. For you gently offer us a choice, and to choose you means letting go of jealousies and resentments, our private wars against others and our timid acceptance of ourselves. Like the people of Jerusalem, we discover you are more than we first thought. Beyond loud hosannas, you ask our obedience and our worship. And we are learning, piece by piece, to turn that over to you. This day, this week, move us into the deeper levels of ourselves. Let us feel again your pain of that last week. Let us touch our own wounds, trusting you. Amen.
Prayer of the People
The Lord’s Prayer....................#895
Scripture Reading....................N.T. pg. 83 Luke 19:29-40
Message....................Pastor Tom Ball “Shoulds Are Good”
Offertory Invitation • Presenting Our Gifts • Piano Offertory
*Doxology....................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 Dedication (In unison) Gifts; clothes strewn in his path; a carpet of palm branches; tokens of loyalty, tokens of enthusiasm. These gifts; tokens of thanksgiving, tokens of commitment, instruments of compassion and service. As you blessed your Holy One, O God, bless these gifts now, for they are given in remembrance of Jesus. Amen.
“Grace Alone”
*Commission and Blessing One:..........We tell your story. We follow in your footsteps. All: ..........Lead us into Holy Week. One:..........We walk towards the city. We wait in the garden. All:..........Lead us onto holy ground. One:..........We journey towards death. We hope for resurrection. All:.......... Lead us into holy joy.
*Piano Postlude
*All who are able, please stand. |
United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
March 28, 2010 Palm Sunday of Our Lord’s Passion Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
PRELUDE
*GATHERING WORDS One:..........On this day of palms and celebration, Jesus continues his journey with God. All:..........We will go with him, for a while, until he turns towards Calvary. One:..........From the top of Olive Mountain, Jesus prepares to travel through the valley of heartache and loss. All:..........We will follow Jesus, for a while, cradling hope in our hearts. One:..........In the streets of Jerusalem, Jesus hears the cries of those who adore him. All:..........We will shout Jesus' name, for a while, until we cry out, "Crucify him!"
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST....................by the Acolytes
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN....................#280 “All Glory, Laud and Honor”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
PRAYER HYMN....................#488 “Jesus, Remember Me” Sing Three Times
UNISON
PRAYER. PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER....................#895
SCRIPTURE READING....................N.T. pg.83 Luke 19:28-40
CHORAL ANTHEM....................Chancel Choir “Come, Jerusalem, Sing Hosanna” Arr. Besig/Price
CHILDREN’S TIME
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball ”Shoulds Are Good”
OFFERTORY INVITATION
OFFERING OUR GIFTS
ORGAN OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY....................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 DEDICATION (In Unison) We cast these gifts before you, O God, as palms were cast before Jesus long ago. We lay them on your altar in praise, thanksgiving, and joy. Receive them back from our hands, that they may become a greater blessing in your hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN....................#2162 “Grace Alone”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING One:..........We tell your story. We follow in your footsteps. All:..........Lead us into Holy Week. One:..........We walk towards the city. We wait in the garden. All:..........Lead us onto holy ground. One:..........We journey towards death. We hope for resurrection. All:..........Lead us into holy joy.
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand. |
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Love INC is in need of volunteer intake workers and phone triage persons. Our need is urgent – we are experiencing more requests than ever before. We serve our community Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and you may choose which day(s)that you’d be willing to serve. Please call Diane or Linda at 231-779-1888 for more information or to join our team.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolytes: 11:00 - Open Nursery: Kathy Green Sermontime: Darlene Fowler Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Mini-Brunch by the Worship Committee 11:00 - Worship Committee Power Point: Create, 8:30 & 11:00 - Laurie Kinney Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Jerry Tossey Greeters 11:00 - Cathy Lilly, Lynn & Kelli Cummings Ushers 11:00 - Gale & Char Butterfield, Tom Maxwell
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, March 28 - Palm/Passion 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 - Palm Parade
Monday, March 29 7:00 p.m. - Monday Evening Bible Study in Corbin Room Tuesday, March 30 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group Wednesday, March 31 7:00 -7:50 a.m. - Lenten Breakfast @ First Covenant Church 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, April 1 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group @ Irma Eidins 7:00 p.m. - Maundy Thursday Worship Service Friday, April 2 6:00 p.m. - Meet at Clock Tower for Stations of the Cross walk 7:00 p.m. - Community Good Friday Service Here
Sunday, April 4 - Easter Sunday Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - First Service of Easter 9:30 a.m. - Easter Egg Hunt for All Children 9:30 a.m. - Mini Easter Brunch 11:00 a.m. - Celebration Worship
Our Lenten Prayer Partner bulletin board is available for you to “correspond” with your prayer partner. There are several notes on the board currently; take a look - perhaps you have a message. A reminder that our reveal time is Easter Sunday.
Check out our Church Website www.umccadillac.org It includes lots links/ information including Rethink Church & 10,000 Doors.
The Lenten Prodigal Son key tags are still available if you have not picked one up. They are located on the table in the church narthex.
Some of our members are in a care facility or shut-in at home. At Lakeview Lutheran Manor, Bea Baker and Kay Rellick. At Curry House are Eloise Baker (110) and Irene Szymke (107); at Green Acres, Virginia Linn & at Simons AFCH (2882 E. M-55 • Cadillac) Waneta Springberg. Others who remain in our circle of care include Doris Brenneman & Alene Culver at Belle Oakes; Sherm Martin (at his daughter’s home - 10575 E 36½ Rd. • Cadillac) and Janet Root at home - 224 Barbara Street in Cadillac. All would appreciate cards, prayers & visits.
Our
collection of non-perishable food and paper products will go
towards the King’s Storehouse at First Baptist Church. We
will collect the first two Sundays in April. Sundays are still available on the Flower Chart for placement of flowers on the Lord’s Table - April 11, May 2, June 6 and June 20 (Father’s Day) The Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board in the hallway just outside the church office. Cost is only $15 - simply remit through your regular offering envelope or a pew envelope. You may sign-up to honor or remember a person(s) or special occasion.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgist: 8:30 - Gary Box 11:00 - Lynn Cummings Organist/Pianist: Suzanne Towers Acolyte 11:00 - Lucas Marion Nursery: Lisa Weaver • Sermontime: Kelly Ball Power Point - Create & 8:30 - Laurie Kinney 11:00 - Jeff Marion Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Paul Helton & Pat Schroeder 11:00 - Inga Fuller Greeters/Ushers: Richard Kraemer & Elizabeth Hanson Greeters: 11:00 - Jim & Sally Smith Ushers: 11:00 - Margaret Himes, Barb Wild, Dee Brinks, Peg Kirvan
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Doris Brenneman and Family in loving memory of Joe Brenneman.
The Cadillac Area Lenten Breakfasts sponsored by the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association will be held from 7:00 to 7:50 a.m.. You are cordially invited to the last Lenten breakfast this Wednesday, March 31 at the First Covenant Church. The speaker will be our Pastor Tom. Included is breakfast, singing and a meditation beginning at 7:00 a.m. & ending promptly at 7:50 a.m. so you may be to work on time or on to other business of the day. A freewill offering is received. All are invited to attend.
The Loose Plate Offering for April will be given the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association for their chaplaincy program at Mercy Hospital. Pastor Ed Gilbert serves as CAMA chaplain. He feels his primary responsibility is to try and visit every patient. This is not so in every hospital. He has the opportunity to serve people from various congregations, but also those who do not have a church and those who are questioning, alienated or do not believe. Pastor Ed offers a non-anxious presence to patients, families & staff alike in hospital rooms, the surgical waiting room and the emergency room. |
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