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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan Phone 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
February 1, 2009 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST............................................by the Acolytes
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR MARCH
*GATHERING WORDS One:..Great are the works of the Lord! All:.....We will praise them with our whole hearts! One:..Give thanks to the Lord for all that God has done. All:.....Our spirits rejoice and celebrate God’s awesome love! One:..Remember always the bounty God has placed before you. All:.....God’s generous love and mercy has been showered upon us! One:..Amen! All:.....AMEN! *OPENING HYMN..........................................................................................#384 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
PRAYER HYMN...................................................................................................#2167 “More Like You”
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION God
of compassion, putting our desires ahead of everyone and everything else. Forgive us, O God, for words that hurt, actions that destroy, knowledge that belittles, addictions that consume. Forgive us when our pride and self-righteousness build walls in our relationships with you, our family, our friends and neighbors. Season us with your love. Help us to be kind, loving and encouraging. Make us agents of your transforming hope in a hurting world. In the name Jesus, we pray. Amen.
WORDS OF PROMISE
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE READING..............................................................................N.T. pg.171 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
MESSAGE...........................................................................................Pastor Tom Ball “How Are We The Weak Believer?”
OFFERTORY INVITATION
PRESENTING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
ORGAN OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY.....................................................................................Tune: Old 100th Praise God whose dawn transfigures night, whose Daystar shines for us on high, whose Spirit brings into our sight The hope which to our world draws nigh. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In Unison) Gracious God, you have enriched our lives in so many ways, especially through the life, love and teaching of Jesus and through the wonders of creation which we experience in this land. Bless these gifts which we bring as signs of our gratitude and bless us as we seek to be dynamic proclaimers of the gospel in word and deed. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
CHORAL ANTHEM.................................................................................Chancel Choir “Christ
is With Us” Arr. Price and Besig SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION.......................................................On insert A Great Thanksgiving We Gather at the Lord’s Table
Pastor: Come, all you who are loved by God. Come to the table of the Lord, Come and eat food with no cost, Come and drink with no money to pay. All: We come to eat, to drink and our hearts are glad.
Yes, dear Lord, our hearts are truly glad and we are filled with thankfulness. Because in your great love you did not abandon us in the dark and fearful places of this world. But in Jesus, you came to us, to rescue us, to restore us and to give us new life.
All: And all who are tired and burdened, all who are frightened and unsafe, all who are sick and broken, can come and find new life.
We remember the way that Jesus showed us his love; on the evening before he died, Jesus had supper with his friends. During the meal, he took the bread, gave thanks for it, broke it and then passed it around with these words:
All: This is my body broken for you. Eat this and remember me.
And, after the meal, Jesus took the cup, gave thanks for it and then passed it around with these words:
All: This is my blood shed for you. Drink this and remember me.
And now, every time we eat bread like this, and we drink wine like this, we remember Jesus and his everlasting love as we pray together the prayer Jesus taught his disciples: Our Father . . .
Sharing of the Bread and the Cup
We Prepare to Go Back into the World
Now come, all you who are loved by God, Hear the call to serve others as Christ has served you Join the community of those who walk in the footsteps of Jesus.
All: Lord God of World-Changing Love, we thank you for this meal and for welcoming us to your table. We remember that we are your children, and that you have called us to share your love with everyone we meet. Help us receive your life, walk in your strength and follow your ways every moment of our lives.
And now, may God’s caring arms embrace us, Jesus’ comforting words fill us, and the Holy Spirit’s renewing Presence surround us today and always. Amen.
Holy Communion is opened to all - all are invited and welcomed. We will be serving by intinction this morning. You will receive a piece of bread which can be dipped into the cup and received. The Communion rail is opened for prayer. Please come by the center aisle and return by the side aisle.
PRAYER
OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE *CLOSING HYMN..........................................................................................#2222 “The Servant Song”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
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!!
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, February 8, 2009 Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. - Timmy Coffey & Ethan Myers Nursery: Lisa Weaver Sermontime: Sue Allen Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Bonnie Stephan 11: 00 - Worship Power Point: Create & 11:00 - Jeff Hinkston 8:30 - Laurie Kinney Greeters and Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Chet Wells & Jerry Tossey Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Dick & Carol Jones Head Usher 11:00 a.m. - Dee Brinks Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Bill George, Peggy Kirvan, Jane Wightman, Steve, Lisa & Seth Myers
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, February 1 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Holy Communion Served At Both Services Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Church School 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Noon - 1:30 p.m. - JD’s meet 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - SR. High meets
Monday - February 2 1:30 p.m. - UMW Executive Board 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.- Boy Scouts Court of Honor in Fellowship Hall Tuesday, February 3 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 7:15 p.m. - Missions/Church & Society Wednesday, February 4 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers 6:30 p.m. - Staff Parish Relations 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir practice Thursday, February 5 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group 9:00 a.m. - Wesley Fellowship @ Big Boy 6:30 p.m. - Grow Group in Wesley Room Friday, February 6 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. - ICC in Fellowship Hall
Sunday, February 8 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany 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 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - SR. High meets
Wesley Fellowship Friends will meet at Big Boy on Thursday, February 5 at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome. Reservations are not needed.
If you have been on an Emmaus Walk or a spiritual retreat like an Emmaus Walk, would you please let me know? Thank you. Pastor Tom
The Annual Youth Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction (you can begin bidding at 9:30) will be held on Sunday, February 15 following the late service. If you are interested in putting a gift basket together or have an item you are willing to donate for the auction, please see or call Shelley DeCoeur, Lynn Cummings or Debbie Pant for further details. Basket themes might include sports, hobbies, recreation, relaxation, pampering and indulgence with a value of at least $25.
The United Methodist Women Executive Board will meet Monday, February 2, at 1:30 p.m. All Board members please plan to attend on the first Monday each month.
A Blood Drive will be held at Temple Hill Baptist Church, 1601 W. Division on Monday, February 2 from 1:00-6:45 p.m. and Tuesday, February 3 from 11:15 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Must have photo ID or donor card to donate.
Hi, my name is Nikkie, and I am moving to Cadillac this week for a couple of months. I was just wondering if you knew of anyone in the church that may have a room available for rent. I’m only going to be around for about two months at the most (I’ll be working at Caberfae until the snow melts.) Instead of renting an apartment, I thought it would be nice to get connected with a church family who might be willing to lend out an extra room for a short while. I’m 23 years old and have grown up in the church, and come from the Jackson area, which is too far of a drive to make to Caberfae every day. I would be gone most of the time, at work. I’m willing to help out around the house if needed or wanted. If you know of anyone who might have a room available for rent, I’d love to get in contact with them. My phone number is 517-914-2899 and email is nikki,vt@juno.com. Thanks so much and God bless!
Today’s Worship Ministry . . . Liturgist: Judy Coffey Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Grace Myers & Carissa Mitchell Nursery: Jackie Bailey Sermontime: Angie Ferris Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Laura Marion 11:00 - Open Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Dave Darrow 11:00 - Jackie Soltman Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m - Karen & Betty Klinker Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Rick, Mary, Nicolas & Grace Myers Head Usher 11:00 a.m. - Bill George Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Becky Dorrell, Tom Maxwell Randy & Carolyn Mitchell
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Dennis & Sue Hyzer in honor of Calvin Hyzer’s 2nd birthday.
TODAY is the Souper Bowl of Caring. We are receiving cans of coup and $1 bills to help those in need. All food and monies collected will go to local food pantries. On this most extravagant Sunday of the year, let us remember & help those who are in need.
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 envelope.
Some of our members are in a care facility or shut-in at home. At Lakeview Lutheran Manor, Harriett Gaumer (414) and Harold Gekeler (618). At Curry House are Eloise Baker (110) and Irene Szymke (107) and at Green Acres, Virginia Linn. Others who remain in our circle of care include Doris Brenneman & Alene Culver at Belle Oakes; Waneta & Carl Springberg, Dianne Moore, Jean Stump and Patricia Davis at home. All of them would appreciate cards, notes, prayers & visits. |