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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan Phone 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
December 6, 2009 Second Sunday in Advent Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST....................by the Acolytes
WELCOME, PARISH NOTES, AND SHINING LIGHT AWARD
CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR DECEMBER & CHRISTMAS EVE
*GATHERING WORDS One:..........We gather today in the season of preparation. All:..........Although we have been preparing for celebrations, we come seeking to prepare our hearts to receive God's Good News. One:..........Get ready! The Lord is bringing to us Hope and Peace. All:..........How wonderful it is that the Lord is showering us with Peace. One:..........Open your hearts and let your spirits be quieted. Be at peace with the Lord. All:..........Lord, prepare our lives and bring us your peace. Amen.
*OPENING HYMN....................#209 “Blessed Be the God of Israel”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
PRAYER HYMN....................#207 “Prepare the Way of the Lord”
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE OF PEACE
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION Forgive
us, Alive God, that
in the hustle and bustle of every day and every one, WORDS
OF PROMISE our souls; like the moon on a winter night, God's Light breaks through our shadows, showing us the path to life. All:..........The street of peace, the avenue of hope, the path of grace, the road to service - hand in hand, we walk the ways of our God. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
CHORAL ANTHEM....................Chancel Choir “Looking For the Light” Arr. Ruth Elaine Schram
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE READINGS Malachi 3:1-4 • Luke 1:68-79
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “The Human Factor”
INVITATION • PRESENTING OUR GIFTS TO GOD • OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY Tune: Old 100th Hope in the God who reigns above, who holds us all in steadfast love; whose spirit blows across the earth, preparing us for second birth. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In Unison) God of peace, for all the many blessings we receive at your hand accept our thanks. Receive these gifts we return to you and the sacrifice of our hearts, that your light might shine throughout all creation. We ask it in Jesus' name. Amen,
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION....................On insert A Great Thanksgiving Invitation • Thanksgiving • Words of Institution The Lord’s Prayer #895 Sharing the Bread and Cup
PRAYER
OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE *CLOSING HYMN....................#207 “Prepare the Way of the Lord” Sing Twice
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING One:..........Into our silence and into our songs: All:..........come, Lord Jesus, Dawn from on high. One:..........Into our hopes and into our hearts: All:..........come, Lord Jesus, way of peace. One:..........Into our yearnings and into our complacency: All:..........come, Lord Jesus, salvation of our God and give us your peace. Amen.
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand.
The youth will be in the Fellowship Hall after services today to sell 2010 Calendars, raising money for their mission trip this summer. Do you have a calendar for next year yet? See one of the youth today.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, December 13, 2009 Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Carissa Mitchell Nursery: Lisa Weaver Sermontime: Jeff & Laura Marion Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. - Sue Smith & Evelyn Lux 11:00 a.m. - Susannah Wesley Circle Power Point: Create & 11:00 a.m. - Lori Glynn 8:30 a.m. - Laurie Kinney Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Ruth Peterson Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Bill & Sue Allen Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Dee Brinks, George Towers. Gladys Foster, Jim & Laura Hodges
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, December 6 - Second Sunday in Advent Holy Communion Served At Both Services 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 4:00 p.m. - Soup & Caroling Party Monday, December 7 9:30 a.m. - UMW Executive Board Meets 1:00 p.m. - Cadillac Philharmonic & Women’s Club Christmas Tea 7:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Tuesday, December 8 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Boundaries Book Study in Wesley Room 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - MI Alliance for Families in Corbin Room 7:00 p.m. - Administrative Council Wednesday, December 9 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee Meets in Youth Room Thursday, December 10 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group @ Irma Eidins 1:30 p.m. - UMW General Meeting Friday, December 11 9:00 a.m. - Set-up for Food Distribution @ The Wex Saturday, December 12 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Project Christmas @ The Wex 10:00 a.m. - Noon - Dress Rehearsal for Children’s Program Sunday, December 13 - Third Sunday in Advent Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship - Pastor Tom preaching 9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. - Children’s Christmas Program, The Jazzy, Snazzy Shepherd
Our church is coordinating the Food Distribution at Project Christmas. We need help with the distribution on Saturday, December 12. A sign-up board is in the narthex. In addition, we need youth volunteers on Saturday, December 12, who would be willing to help those who come, shop and carry their bags. Thanks to all who have already volunteered; you are all needed & appreciated!!
Those serving in the military in our nation are away from home and loved ones. Mail is a connection that they look forward to daily - a word of care and encouragement. Do you have a family member or friend who is currently serving our nation? We would like their addresses so we can offer our congregation opportunity to be encouragers to these soldiers. Helen Quinn will be coordinating this effort. Please give her the FULL address of your loved one or friend or you may email it to her. A list of those name and addresses will be shared with the congregation as soon as we have them assembled.
If you are headed to a warmer climate for the winter PLEASE notify the church office when you will be leaving. Returned or forwarded mail costs the church. You can call the office (775-5362) with your winter address and the date you will be leaving, or you can email your information to umccadillac@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for your cooperation!
The 2010 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.
Temple Hill Baptist Church, 1601 W. Division St. • Cadillac, will be hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, December 7 from 1:00 - 6:45 p.m. and on Tuesday, December 8 from 11:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. You must have photo ID or donor card to donate.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgist: Judy Coffey Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Caleb Mitchell, Lucas Marion Nursery: Jackie Bailey Sermontime: Darlene Fowler Power Point - Create, 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - Bob Campbell Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. - Pat Schroeder • 11:00 a.m. - Trustees Greeters/Ushers: 8:30 a.m. - Dan & Shelley DeCoeur Greeters: 11:00 a.m. - Don & Pat Lakin Ushers: 11:00 a.m. - Helen Quinn, Jane Wightman, Lynda Coy, Tom Hunt
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Jeanne Lamphere & Family in loving memory of Bob Lamphere.
The December Food Offering will go to The King’s Storehouse, which supplies families with needed groceries. We are collecting canned and packaged food items today and next Sunday, December 13. A box is located in Fellowship Hall for the items. Thanks so much!!
Equal Exchange Coffee (decaf and regular) Sale will be held TODAY following both worship services.
The UMW Executive Board will meet on Monday, December 7 at 9:30 a.m.. We are meeting in the morning due to the Women’s Club Tea in the afternoon. We will be finalizing plans for 2010 and ending the 2009 year. All officers, mission coordinators, and circle leaders please plan to attend.
Soup & Carols TODAY from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.. Gather at the church at 4:00 p.m. and join together in sharing the spirit of Christmas by caroling at the homes of our shut-ins and special friends and at care sites in the community. Return to church for soups, bread & desserts. Come join us! |