United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475


November 22, 2009

Christ the King Sunday

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.


WE GATHER TO WORSHIP


PRELUDE


BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST


WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES


*CALL TO CELEBRATION

One:..........Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.

All:..........We glorify our God with songs of thanksgiving and joy.

One:..........God has done great things for us, filling us with grace.

All:..........God fed our ancestors in the wilderness,

God clothes us with hope.

One:..........We will offer our hearts to God,

always saying, 'Thank you!' to the One who loves us.

All:..........We will sing our praises, shouting of God's presence

in our lives.

*HYMN OF PRAISE....................#694

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”


*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.


PRAYER HYMN....................#176

Majesty”


UNISON PRAYER

Gracious God, you have given us all things. You have given us minds for thinking, hearts for feeling, a soul for connecting with you. We are thankful for the blessing of material things, for family and friends. We are more thankful for the gift of life, which, in your grace, you have given us so that we might be in relationship with you. May we not sacrifice our souls to what is plentiful on this earth, but to your call for our ministry together.
Thanks be to you, O Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Let us adore you always! Amen.

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE


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


THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD


CHORAL ANTHEM....................Chancel Choir

We Thank You, Lord” Arr. Besig/Price


TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN


SCRIPTURE READING....................NT Pg 245

Revelation 1:4b-8


MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball

Unchanging Christ"


WE RESPOND TO THE WORD


OFFERING INVITATION


OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS


ORGAN 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)

How can we thank you enough for all you have given us, Lord? We have so much, more than enough to supply all our needs. As we present our tithes and offerings today, make us mindful of the people, especially the children, whose earthly needs we are called to supply. In deepest gratitude, we offer ourselves back to you, for your service and your will. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.


WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD


*CLOSING HYMN....................#733

Marching to Zion”


*RESPONSIVE BENEDICTION AND BLESSING

Pastor:..........I call upon you in the name of Jesus Christ, who proclaimed to all people a new order of life in the kingdom of God, to give yourself and your spirit to be a vital part of that new direction of time as God's life-affirming, life-supporting, life-renewing people.

All:..........We go having been called to become more than we now are and to share more fully in God's renewal of all of life. Amen.


*POSTLUDE


If you would like to order a tree or wreath from the Dutchman Tree Farms green 2 green fundraiser for our Youth’s Mission Trip next summer, but lack computer access, see one of the youth after services for assistance.


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, November 29, 2009

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - OPEN

Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner

Sermontime: Kelly Ball

Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. - Bedonna Davis 11:00 a.m. - OPEN

Power Point: Create & 8:30 a.m. - Dave Darrow

11:00 a.m. - Jackie Soltman

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Richard Kraemer & Elizabeth Hanson

Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Jim & Sally Smith

Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Barb Wild, Steve, Lisa, Seth, Ethan Myers


Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, November 22 - Christ the King Sunday

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

6:00 p.m. - All Church Thanksgiving Dinner and Worship

Tuesday, November 24

7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group

10:30 a.m. - Noon - Boundaries Book Study in Wesley Room

3:00 p.m. - JD’s deliver Blessing Bags to Salvation Army

7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

Wednesday, November 25

6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets

7:30 p.m. - Community Thanksgiving Eve Worship at St. Ann

Thursday, November26 - Happy Thanksgiving Day

Church Office Closed

Friday, November 27

Church Office Closed

Saturday, November 28

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - BSA Order of Arrow in Corbin Room

Sunday, November 29 - First Sunday of Advent

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


The November Food Offering will go to Project Christmas to assist in supplying families with needed groceries. We are collecting these items all through the month of November. A box is located in Fellowship Hall for the items. Thanks so much!!


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.


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. At the 10:00 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 in our 1st & 2nd grade classroom. Children 3 and 4 years old may go to the nursery during Sermontime.


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.


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, 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). All would appreciate cards, prayers & visits.


TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . .

Liturgist: 8:30 a.m. - Bedonna Davis • 11:00 a.m. - Lynn Cummings

Organist/Pianist: Suzanne Johnson

Acolytes 11:00 a.m. - Grace Myers & Carissa Mitchell

Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell • Sermontime: Bridget Coffey

Power Point - Create & 11:00 - Lori Glynn 8:30 - Judy Coffey

Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. - Donna Crance • 11:00 a.m. - Education

Greeters/Ushers: 8:30 a.m. - Ruth Peterson, Arlo David Peterson

Greeters: 11:00 a.m. - Rick, Mary, Nick, Grace Myers

Ushers: 11:00 a.m. - Jane Wightman, Donna Welsh, Barb Wild


The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given

by Donn & Jerri Hubbell in honor of their

wedding anniversary.


The Community Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service sponsored by the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association will be held on Wednesday, November 25 at St. Ann Church at 7:30 p.m. Captain Jeff Eddy of the Salvation Army will be the speaker. Both Pastor Tom and Judy will be participating. An offering of food and a monetary offering will be received. Child care will be available. Refreshments follow the service. Come and offer your praise and thanksgiving to God!


If you would like to fill a Blessing Bag for a needy family, but haven’t yet, there is time left to do so. Pick up an empty bag in the narthex. Return it to the church by noon on Tuesday. The youth will be delivering the bags to the Salvation Army that day at 3:00 p.m.


You are still invited to the All Church Family Thanksgiving Dinner tonight at 6:00 p.m.. Bring a dish to share (potatoes, vegetables or dessert with 10-12 servings) and your own table service. A time of worship & praise featuring Dave Bunce & Tiyi Shippers will follow the dinner. Always a great time - family & friends are welcome!!


Reservation Form


Name ____________________________________________ # _______

Please place in the offering plate. Thanks!!