United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475

November 8, 2009

Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

PRELUDE

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR WORSHIP MINISTRY

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP....................Chancel Choir

“Holy is the Lord”

*CALL TO CELEBRATION

One:..........We yearn to be in the presence of the Holy One,

All:..........To linger in the house of prayer,

One:..........To walk beside still streams,

All:..........To behold the radiance of creation,

One:..........To sing as matches our joy,

All:..........To offer our sacrifice of service,

One:..........To dwell all our days enfolded in the love of God,

All:..........To praise God with our deeds and melodies.

*HYMN OF PRAISE....................#64

“Holy, Holy, Holy”

*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.

PRAYER HYMN....................#2007

“Holy, Holy, Holy” Sing Twice

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of many names and God of many faces, humbly we come to you now. O God of the homeless and the hungry, forgive us when we are not nearly as helpful as we could be. So much of the time we care about ourselves and our careers and our homes and our clothes and we forget!

O God of orphans and widows, forgive us when we forget or ignore the feelings of those in need. Give us a new vision of compassion and caring. Remind us that as we care for each other, especially those in great need, we care for your Son, our Lord and Guide, Jesus Christ. Amen.

WORDS OF PROMISE

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

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

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

SCRIPTURE READING....................NT Pg 49

Mark 12:38-44

MESSAGE....................Parish Assistant Judy Coffey

“What Would You Give Two Cents For?"

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD

Responsive Litany....................#2153

Voice 1:..........I don't have much to offer.
Voice 2:..........I don't have much that I can do.
Voice 3:..........I don't have anything that's worth much to bring to the

Lord.

Verse 1 I'm gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

I'm gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

Reader 1:..........I don't have many skills that are worth much.
Reader 2:..........I don't have the great wisdom that will change much.
Reader 3:..........I don't have the knowledge that will help things

to move forward.

Singing verse 2 I'm gonna work so God can use me

anywhere, Lord, anytime!

I'm gonna work so God can use me

anywhere, Lord, anytime!

Reader 1:..........My prayers are weak.
Reader 2:..........My words are inadequate.
Reader 3:..........My fears overcome my spirit and I can't pray easily

Verse 3 I'm gonna pray so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

I'm gonna pray so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

Reader 1: My voice is weak.
Reader 2: My tones are unsteady and wavering.
Reader 3: My voice breaks and warbles and the tune I sing is faulty.

Leader:..........Let go of your fears. God has given you blessing upon blessing. Sing with us now this song. Know that whatever you have to offer is pleasing to the Lord.

Singing verse 4: I'm gonna sing so God can use me

anywhere, Lord, anytime!

I'm gonna sing so God can use me

anywhere, Lord, anytime!

OFFERING INVITATION

OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND COMMITMENTS

ORGAN OFFERTORY

*PRAYER OF CONSECRATION AND DEDICATION

Holy and gracious God, with thankful and glad hearts we offer our tithes and offerings to you. Thank you for the privilege of participating in your kingdom, of spreading the good news, of taking care of the “least of these.” Use these gifts, and us, for your purposes and will in our world. For Christ’s sake we pray. Amen.

*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!

WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD

*CLOSING HYMN....................#664

“Sent Forth By God’s Blessing”

*BENEDICTION AND BLESSING

*POSTLUDE

THE ADVENT EVENT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

from 9:00 a.m. until Noon

Come and begin to prepare for the Advent Season as we talk about what Advent means and make crafts that will remind us about the meaning of each candle we light on the Advent wreath. We will also fill the morning with songs, stories, games and yummy snacks. Join us and bring a friend!

We are looking for volunteers to help with this special event. If you are interested in helping, please fill out the bottom half of this sheet and place it in the offering plate or call Shelley DeCoeur or Lynn Cummings.

___ Help at Craft Table

___ Play Piano for Carol Singing

___ Provide a Snack

___ Have an Activity You Want to Share

Name ______________________________________

Phone # ____________________

Thank you for your help.