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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
October 11, 2009 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
‘Tis the gift to be simple, ‘tis the gift to be free . . .
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
*CALL TO CELEBRATION One:..........Wade into the waters of love; All:..........Step into the rivers of blessing. One:..........Here, find the renewing streams of mercy. All:..........Here, taste the wonder of God's goodness. One:..........Feel the waters of life; All:..........Know the joy of baptism; One:..........See the springs of eternal life; All:..........Sing
of the triumph of God's grace. *HYMN OF PRAISE....................#378 “Amazing Grace” vs. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
*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....................#2193 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” Sing Twice
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of all creation, you give us so much that we take for granted. Rather than using our gifts wisely, we bury them to keep them safe, or squander them on things we do not really need. We let the pitches and claims of marketers determine what is important, putting our wants ahead of our true needs, and our desires ahead of what you desire for us and your kingdom. In our selfishness, our eyes and ears are closed to the very ones you call us to serve and care for. Forgive us, O God, and strengthen us and help us stand firm in your ways. Amen.
WORDS OF PROMISE Pastor:..........God knows our frailties and looks upon us with
compassion and mercy. with
joy and thanksgiving!
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER #895
THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT
BAPTISMAL SONG....................#2252 “Come, Be Baptized” Sing Twice
SACRAMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAPTISM....................#39 Andrew Douglas Glynn
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM....................Chancel Choir “You Are Forever God” Arr. Pepper Choplin
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING....................NT Pg 78 Luke 15:11-32
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “Wisdom and Finance"
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
OFFERTORY INVITATION • OFFERING 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 CONSECRATION (in unison) All that we are and all that we have come as gifts from you, O God. With open hand and hearts, we offer to you our gratitude for your incredible grace and generosity. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN ....................#2162 “Grace Alone”
*BENEDICTION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
The AMEN Chorus will be presenting a concert of sacred and patriotic music on Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rehoboth Reformed Church in Lucas. The AMEN Chorus is directed by Harvey Lucas and accompanied by Sandy Bode. Admission to the concert is free. A free will offering will be received for Missions and Musical Ministry. A time for fellowship and refreshments will follow the concert. All are invited to attend.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, October 18, 2009 Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Lauryn Blake Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell Sermontime: Diana VanAntwerp Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. - Open 11:00 a.m. - Missions/Church & Society Power Point: Create & 8:30 a.m. - Laurie Kinney 11:00 a.m. - Jeff Hinkston Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Open Greeters 11:00 a.m. - George Towers & Margaret Himes Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Joyce Cinco, Angie Ferris, Roy Farmer Ellen Maxwell, Tom Maxwell
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, October 11- Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - SR High & JD Youth begin Dave Ramsey’s Generation Change, Session Two. 6:30 p.m. - 15th Annual Fall Hymn Sing Monday, October 12 7:00 p.m. - Disciple Bible Study Group in Corbin Room 7:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Tuesday, October 13 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, October 14 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 6:15 p.m. - Boy Scouts in Corbin Room 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, October 15 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers Meet 10:00 a.m. - Susannah Wesley Circle 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:30 p.m. - Sexual Abuse Support Group in Wesley Room 7:00 p.m. - Naomi Circle Saturday, October 17 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Project Christmas Box Wrap in Fellowship Hall Sunday, October 18 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost 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 / Children’s Choir Sings 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - SR High & JD Youth begin Dave Ramsey’s Generation Change, Session Three.
Today in worship, we will look closely at biblical principles of money management and learn how they apply to our daily lives. We will review some common pitfalls and cultural traps and discover how to avoid them. We also will receive a reminder of the Six Key Financial Principles. This useful tool, which is designed for all of us, can be especially helpful in training youth and young adults as they begin to develop lifelong habits in personal finance. We hope you will take time this week to read these principles and Scriptures. They will make a great table devotional for you and your family. By practicing these biblical principles, all of us can find greater simplicity, contentment, generosity, and joy for our lives.
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.
Needed NOW for the Holiday Bazaar: good, usable jewelry of all varieties. A few pieces or as many as you have to donate - all will be appreciated. There is a box available in Fellowship Hall for your donations. Thanks so much!!!
The
Revival Center Food Pantry is the recipient of October’s
food donation.
This will be a collection of food staples like cereal, mac &
cheese, peanut butter, soup, paper products, etc. We are still
collecting today in the Fellowship Hall. On Sunday mornings during worship, we have a variety of options for our children. At the 8:30 worship, staffed child care is available for infants through 3 & 4 year olds. During the 11:00 worship, there is a staffed nursery for young children through 3 & 4 year olds. Following the Time With the Children, there is Sermontime - a time of learning for those in kindergarten through second grade held in our 1st & 2nd grade classroom. Children 3 and 4 years old may go to the nursery during Sermontime.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgists: 8:30 - Bedonna Davis • 11:00 - Judy Coffey Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Timmy Coffey & Grace Myers Nursery: Kathy Green Sermontime: Jeff & Laura Marion Power Point: Create, 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Bob Campbell Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. Pat Schroeder & Bev Campbell 11:00 a.m. - Staff-Parish Relations Greeters/ Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Bev Campbell & Pat Schroeder Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Jim & Laura Hodges Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Judy Murdoch, Frank Weikel, Jane Whitney, Deborah & Rebecca Janway, Tom Maxwell
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Tim and Judy Coffey in celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary on October 10.
We welcome into the family of Christ through Christian Baptism
Andrew Douglas Glynn son of Steve and Lori Glynn Godmother Sue Smith
Blessings on Andrew Douglas and his family this day!
Equal Exchange Coffee (decaf and regular) Sale will be held TODAY following both worship services.
15th Annual Hymn Sing - TONIGHT at 6:30 pm with Drs. Glenn Verbrugge & Sandy Blanchard playing an opening Piano/Organ Concert followed by the Hymn Sing led by Randy Myers. Refreshments follow. Nursery available. |