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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
August 29, 2010 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost |
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Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Prelude
An Informal Time of Hymn Singing
Entrance of the Light of Christ
Welcome, Parish Notes and Clip Board Ministry
You are invited to sign the Ritual of Fellowship as an indication of your presence in worship this morning.
*Call to Worship One:..........With all your strength, sing aloud to the Lord, who has brought you here and blessed you. All:..........Our voices shall shout forth praise and thanksgiving to God. One:..........With all your heart, reach out in service to those in need, remembering God's mercy in your own life. All:..........Our lives shall be witnesses to the love of God which has been lavished upon us. One:..........Come, let us worship the Lord with Great joy! All:..........Let us bring all that we have and all that we are to God in gratitude. Amen.
“Where Charity and Love Prevail”
*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 #2176 “Make Me a Servant”
Responsive Prayer of Confession One:..........Hospitable God, you welcome us as people beloved by you and this privilege begs a like response from us. When we welcome you in our lives we are also welcoming all people as people beloved by you. All:..........We confess that there are times when we fail miserably. One:..........We know that for many people this world is indeed an inhospitable place because they are ‘estranged from their culture and country, their neighbors, friends and families.’ All:..........Forgive us when we keep people at arms length and regard them with suspicion if we believe that they are different in any way from us. One:..........We give thanks that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever as is his love for us and he empowers us to relate to one another with that same love - mutual love. All:..........Open
the door of our hearts so that we welcome strangers and share what
we have, for we know that such things are pleasing to you, O God.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness One:..........Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever and he came into this world to save sinners. We are therefore assured that in Jesus our sins are forgiven. All:..........Thanks be to God!
The Lord’s Prayer....................#895
Ministry of Music....................Men’s Chorus “This is My Song” with “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Scripture Reading....................NT pg 227 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Message....................Pastor Tom Ball “In Prison and You Visited Me”
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) Eternal God, you welcome us as people beloved by you and you shower us with blessings - the greatest of these being Jesus, your Son, our Lord. We share what we have with you, by offering these gifts and the service of our lives as signs of our thanksgiving and our desire to follow Jesus - and to share his love with all whom we meet. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
“God Whose Giving Knows No Ending” Tune: Hyfrydol
God,
whose giving knows no ending,
*Commission and Blessing Pastor:..........It is time to go. All:..........Time to re-engage with the secular world. Pastor:..........Time to put the faith into deeds . All:..........Time to practice uncalculating love. Pastor:..........Time to meet the Christ who waits for you. All:..........Time to share his boundless hope. Pastor:..........You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. With God’s blessings in your mind and heart, let each morning be a joy to you, each path be a joy to you, each neighbor be a joy to you. Now and always . . . All:..........Amen!
*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, PARISH NOTES AND CLIP BOARD MINISTRY
*GATHERING WORDS One:..........We are here to worship a wonderful God. All:..........The love of Christ draws us, the grace of Christ awaits us. One:..........come as the truly free. come as those who have already heard. come as invited guests. come as much-wanted children. All:..........The love of Christ gathers us together. The grace of Christ blesses us. One:..........Come as the joyful, come as the eager, come as the thankful, come as the recipients of God’s amazing grace. All:..........The love of Christ opens up our hearts and minds. The grace of Christ joins us in one Spirit.
*HYMN OF PRAISE....................#549 “Where Charity and Love Prevail”
*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....................#2176 “Make Me a Servant”
UNISON PRAYER God of life, you invite us to draw near to you. In the brightness of a summer’s morning we praise you, and thank you for the rest of night. We come to be renewed by your Spirit, and to be re-energized in our faith. Speak to us and breathe in us, we pray.
We rejoice O God, in your open welcome, Your invitation to be held within your embrace, no matter our faults and our failings. May we each hear Christ’s call upon our lives.
In a time of quietness we bring to you those things which rest heavy on our hearts
Forgive us and restore us Lord, to face again the new day, with hearts ready to serve. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER....................#895
Ministry of Music....................Men’s Chorus “This is My Song” with “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING....................NT pg 227 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “In Prison and You Visited Me”
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) Eternal God, you welcome us as people beloved by you and you shower us with blessings - the greatest of these being Jesus, your Son, our Lord. We share what we have with you, by offering these gifts and the service of our lives as signs of our thanksgiving and of our desire to follow Jesus and to share his love with all whom we meet. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN “God Whose Giving Knows No Ending” Tune: Hyfrydol
God,
whose giving knows no ending,
*BLESSING AND BENEDICTION Pastor:..........It is time to go. All:..........Time to re-engage with the secular world. Pastor:..........Time to put the faith into deeds . All:..........Time to practice uncalculating love. Pastor:..........Time to meet the Christ who waits for you. All:..........Time to share his boundless hope. Pastor:..........You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. With God’s blessings in your mind and heart, let each morning be a joy to you, each path be a joy to you, each neighbor be a joy to you. Now and always. Amen.
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand. |
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On Wednesday, September 8, you have an opportunity to join with other Christians across our greater community in praying for our schools. Churches of the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association have taken a school to especially hold in prayer. Our church will be specifically praying for Cadillac High School. We will gather near the front entrance of the school at 7:00 p.m. to share in prayer together. Mark your calendar.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, Sunday, September 5, 2010 Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner Sermontime: Darlene Fowler Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Open 10:00 - United Methodist Men Power Point: Open Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Ray & Betty Mayer Greeters 10:00 - Open Ushers 10:00 - Open
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . 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
Tuesday, August 31 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 11:00 a.m. - Piano Tuning in Sanctuary and Corbin Room Wednesday, September 1 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - School Supply Distribution in Wesley Room 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 6:30 p.m. - Staff-Parish Relations Committee 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice resumes Thursday, September 2 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group @ Irma Eidins 6:00 p.m. - Wesley Fellowship Meeting & Potluck in Corbin Rm
Sunday, September 5 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Holy Communion Served at Both Services Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Please note the Dave Ramsey Class will not meet on Sunday, September 5. They will resume on September 12 at 4:00 p.m.
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.
The Chancel Choir resumes practice in preparation for the 2010-2011 singing season on Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m.. We sing four-part (SATB) music. No auditions are necessary -- just a willing spirit. We have a place and a robe waiting for you, so come on along. Let’s fill the choir loft!!
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.
UMW General Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.. Our program for the evening is entitled UMW 101, why we do what we do, where does the money go, and every thing else you’ve always wanted to know. Linda Darrow, a conference officer, will be our speaker. Dessert will be served. Please contact Marilyn Truax if you are in need of childcare.
The Book Study “Boundaries” by Cloud and Townsend, led by Terri Fall, begins Monday, September 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church. This class is open to all who want to learn how to take control of their lives. This is a powerful and enlightening study. The class is free however registration is required. Please call Terri @ 231.743.6213 to register.
Check out our Church Website www.umccadillac.org It includes lots links/ information. Our site has archived bulletins, the monthly Newsletter and information about the life & ministry of the church.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell Sermontime: Kelly Ball Power Point: Create & 10:00 - Bob Campbell 8:30 - Seth Myers Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Jack & Linda Davis 10:00 - Open Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Ray & Betty Mayer Greeters: 10:00 - Dale & Ona Greenman Ushers: 10:00 - Joyce Cinco, The Rennies, Jackie Soltman
The flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Ruth Peterson in honor of her sister, Milly’s, 97th Birthday.
Our Men’s Chorus will be singing today. We welcome them as they offer their gift of music. Thank you to each singer, to Jack Fountain for organizing the chorus, to Gloria Fountain as accompanying the chorus and to Walt Stump who is directing. Blessings!!
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.
Wesley Fellowship will meet Thursday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Corbin Room for our monthly program and potluck. This month our subject will be Hummingbirds. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Come join us! |
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