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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street - Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 - Fax 775-6475
January 11, 2009 - The Baptism of Our Lord Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
John baptized Jesus with water. The Spirit broke through Earth's edges,gushed into the world of time and told us again - God is with us.Spirit, tear open the heavens. Break through our Boundaries, set-in-stone, and descend right into the depths of our hearts. Pour rivers of grace upon us.
Stewardship is everything we do after we say we believe
WE GATHERING TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
BELL CALL TO CELEBRATION.....................................................................Bell Choir “Carol of the Bells”
*CALL TO WORSHIP One:..On that first day, when time began: All:.....you gave birth to creation; …......light danced through the darkness; …......the waters of hope flowed free and clear. One:..On that first day at the Jordan, when redemption began: All:......you
spoke of life for all your children, One:..On
this first day of the week, when we begin anew:
*HYMN OF PRAISE.........................................................................#605 “Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters”
*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 ANTHEM.................................................................................Chancel Choir “Down to the Water to Pray” Arr. Pepper Choplin
UNISON PRAYER Eternal God, whose voice penetrates the wilderness of our deceits and whose transforming reality is symbolized in the act of baptism, take us now to the River Jordan, that we might share Jesus’ moment of emptying self to receive your Spirit in all its power. Move us to remembrance that we have been baptized, that your grace was poured out on us, not because we earned it, but because of your amazing generosity. Amid the wonder of it all, we would accept once more Christ’s call to discipleship. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER........................................................................................#895
READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING.............................................................................NT page 34 Mark 1:4-11
MESSAGE...........................................................................................Pastor Tom Ball “John the Baptist’s Three Vital Steps of Spiritual Preparation Lead To Jesus’ Revival”
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING OF OURSELVES, GIFTS & BAPTISMAL RENEWAL We will be receiving our morning offering at the Chancel Rail. Come forward to present your offering as you are led. If you are unable to go forward, an usher will received your offering in the pew. Bowls of water will be at the chancel rail for Renewal of Baptism, interact with the water as you feel comfortable. Remember you baptism and be thankful.
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 CONSECRATION (in unison O God, from you comes all the good things we enjoy - we give in response to your giving, we identify with your compassion for those in need, your pity for those who suffer and cry out. May our gifts and the daily offerings we make with our thoughts and actions touch the lives of others and bring eternal praise unto you. Amen.
WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD
*CLOSING HYMN..............................................................................................#529 “How Firm a Foundation” *BENEDICTION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
Susannah Wesley Circle will NOT be meeting in January. Our next monthly gathering will take place Thursday, February 19 at 10 a.m. at the church.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, January 18, 2009 Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. - Lucas Marion & Caleb Mitchell Nursery: Randy & Carolyn Mitchell Sermontime: Darlene Fowler Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Open 11: 00 - Evangelism & Membership Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Laurie Kinney 11:00 - Clara Handy Greeters and Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Open Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Open Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Open
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, January 11 - The Baptism of Our Lord 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 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - SR High meet Monday - January 12 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts in Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee 7:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Tuesday, January 13 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Senior Grandparents in Fellowship Hall 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - JD’s at Skatercity 7:00 p.m. - Administrative Council Wednesday, January 14 7:30 - Chancel Choir practice Thursday, January 15 6:30 p.m. - Grow Group in Wesley Room 7:00 p.m. - Worship Committee 7:00 p.m. - Naomi Circle Sunday, January 18 - Second Sunday after Epiphany 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
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.
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!!
It isn’t too late to join the 12 week winter sexual abuse support group called "Grow Group.” This group meets every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church in the Wesley room. All classes are confidential. Men and women of all ages are welcome. If you have a friend or relative who needs help, bring them. With God's help we can heal, and live the life we were created to live. All facilitators have experienced sexual abuse and are trained to help others begin the healing process. Decide to make 2009 a better and healthier year. To register call Teri Fall at 231- 743-6213, cell 231- 388-1461. Please pass the word. Don't let shame keep you away. The sexual abuse was not your fault. Let the healing begin!
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, Chet Wells and Patricia Davis at home. All of them would appreciate cards, notes, prayers & visits.
Today’s Worship Ministry . . . Liturgists: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson 11:00 - Clara Handy Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Carissa Mitchell & Ethan Myers Nursery: Gary & Alice Silvers Sermontime: Kelly Ball Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Open 11:00 - Open Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Jeff Hinkston 11:00 - Jackie Soltman Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m - Open Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Open Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Open
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given in loving memory of Doris Lamphere Kollmeyer.
One of our Parish Nurses will be available in the Church Library TODAY beginning at 9:30 a.m. to check your Blood Pressure or to answer any health questions you may have regarding a health issue. You are invited to stop in.
Year-end giving statements for 2008 are available for pickup today in Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in electronic giving, application forms are available on the table. If you have any questions or find any errors on your statement, please contact our financial secretary, Dan Kinney or leave a message at the church office.
The Souper Bowl of Caring will be held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1. You are invited to bring cans of soup and/or $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 and help those who are in need. |