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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
December 20, 2009 • Fourth Sunday in Advent Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
FESTIVE BELL PRELUDE....................Bell Choir
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME, PARISH NOTES & CLIP BOARD MINISTRY
*CALL TO CELEBRATION One:..........We come to glorify God, to rejoice in the One who saves us. All:..........God comes, so we might believe, so we might be blessed. One:..........Our hearts leap for joy! For God is coming to us in a child. All:..........God comes for those who hunger for hope, for those who thirst for grace. One:..........Holy is the One who comes in God's name, who fulfills every promise of God. All:..........God comes to walk with those who follow in faith, to
bring peace to a shattered world. “My Soul Gives Glory to My God”
*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 during the Prayer Hymn.
STRINGS OF CHRISTMAS....................String Ensemble
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE OF LOVE....................Micah 5:2-5 Randy, Carolyn, Caleb and Carissa Mitchell
PRAYER ANTHEM....................Bell Choir “Still, Still, Still” • “Away in a Manger”
UNISON PRAYER Surprising God, your word sets wonder in motion. Like Mary, we are filled with amazement that you have found favor with us and that you choose to be present to the world through us. We join Mary in giving birth to hope, to love, to peace for all creation, in all corners of the world. We praise you for the gift of your Son, whom we follow. Surprising God, bless us again and open us to the wonder of your love flowing in us and through us. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER....................#895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM....................Chancel Choir and Bells “The Holy Child Will Come” Arr. Patrick Liebergen
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING....................NT pg. 57 Luke 1:39-55
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “Seeing Things Not For What They Are But For What They Might Be”
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS
OFFERTORY....................Brass Ensemble “Angel Carols” Arr. Ruth Elaine Schram
*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 CONSECRATION (in unison) Loving God, you have blessed us time and time again throughout our lives. We, like Mary, can magnify you by proclaiming, "Our spirit rejoices in God my Savior!" We place these gifts on your table as we seek to change people's lives — to empower social justice, to feed the hungry, to offer mercy to the outcast, to lift up the lowly. In the name of the Prince of Peace, we pray. Amen.
WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD
*CLOSING HYMN....................#202 “People Look East”
*ADVENT BLESSING One:..........In our watching and our waiting All:..........Come, Lord Jesus. One:..........In our hopes and in our fears All:..........Come, Lord Jesus. One:..........In our homes and in our world All:..........Come, Lord Jesus. Come, bless us and surprise us, and help us to celebrate your birthday. Amen.
*POSTLUDE
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 our youth today.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, December 27, 2009 Organist/Pianist: Suzanne Johnson Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Open Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell Sermontime: Angie Ferris Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. - Diana VanAntwerp 11:00 a.m. - Open Power Point: Create & 11:00 a.m. - Jeff Hinkston 8:30 a.m. - Laurie Kinney Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Bedonna Davis, Jack Boyd Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Jeff, Laura, Ben, Drew, Luke Marion Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Barb Wild, Dee Brinks, Peggy Kirvan, Margaret Himes
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, December 20 - Fourth Sunday in Advent Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship - Bells ringing 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship with Special Music 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - SR. High Christmas Party 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.- JD’s Christmas Party Tuesday, December 22 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Boundaries Book Study in Wesley Room Wednesday, December 23 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m. - Christmas Candlelight Worship Service 11:00 p.m. - Carols, Candles and Holy Communion Worship Service Sunday, December 27 - First Sunday after Christmas 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
Celebrate the birth of Jesus at the Christmas Candlelight Worship Service at 7:30 p.m.. Worship will include the singing of carols, anthems by the Chancel Choir, a special Children’s Time, reflections by Pastor Tom and the beautiful service of candle lighting. Child care will be available for infants and young children. Come, bring your friends and family to worship the newborn Savior on this holy night.
Carols, Candles and Holy Communion at 11:00 p.m. - Come and enjoy the quiet beauty of the 11:00 o’clock worship service as we gather to celebrate the birth of Christ by singing carols, reading the Christmas story, hearing reflections by Pastor Tom, receiving Holy Communion and lighting the Christmas candles with the singing of “Silent Night.” All are welcome.
Some of our members are in a care facility or shut-in at home. At Lakeview Lutheran Manor, Harriett Gaumer (414). At Curry House are Eloise Baker (110) and Irene Szymke (107); at Green Acres, Virginia Linn. At Simons AFCH (2882 E. M-55, Cadillac), Waneta Springberg; at Autumnwood, Stella VanDorn. Others who remain in our circle of care include Doris Brenneman & Alene Culver at Belle Oakes; Sherm Martin (at his daughter’s home- 10575 E 36½ Rd., Cadillac). All would appreciate cards, prayers & visits
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.
There are 18 recently received books on the Adult Book Cart, donated by Jane Wightman, on the subjects of Prayer, Christian Family Life, Parenting, one fiction book and one set of two Bible Study books. Check them out. Thanks, Jane!
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgist: 11:00 a.m. - Jane Wightman Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Collin Hinkston Nursery: Kathy Green • Sermontime: Diana VanAntwerp Power Point - Create, 8:30 a.m.& 11:00 a.m. - Bob Campbell Coffee Hour: 8:30 am - Jack & Linda Davis • 11:00 am -Inga Fuller Greeters/Ushers: 8:30 a.m. - Chet Wells Greeters: 11:00 a.m. - Lynda, Scott, McKenzie Coy Ushers: 11:00 a.m. - Joyce Cinco, Rachel Stewart, Bill George, Joan Irvine
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Don & Pat Lakin in honor of Alyssa Lakin Morley who is home from Africa for the Christmas holiday and Jack & Sue Simcock in loving memory of John & Jeanne Simcock.
Our cadre of acolytes is in need of some additional members. If your child is in fourth grade or above and would like to serve as an acolyte in worship, please see Andrea Hillard or contact her by phone. We will provide training and work with your family schedule. Thanks so much.
We are grateful to all the bell, brass and string musicians who are sharing their musical gifts in worship this morning. A special thank you to Bill George for being willing to co-ordinate their efforts.
On How To Be A Manger by Barbara S. Germiat Be empty Be sturdy Be soft inside Be still Be ready |