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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
January 25, 2009 • Third Sunday after Epiphany Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
*CALL TO WORSHIP One:..Now says the living God, the Creator: …......Fear not, for I have redeemed you, …......I have called you by name, and you are mine. All:.....When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, …......and through the rivers, for they shall not drown you. One:..Offer to the Lord, O children of God, …......offer to the Lord all glory and power. All:.....Offer to the Lord the glory of his name, …......worship the Lord who is arrayed in holiness.
*HYMN OF PRAISE..........................................................................#77 “How Great Thou Art”
*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.
OLD TESTAMENT READING.................................................................OT pg. 672 Isaiah 43:1-7
PRAYER HYMN...............................................................................................#2218 “Be Not Afraid”
UNISON PRAYER Gracious
God, Holy One of Israel, Holy and Glorious indeed is your Name.
We praise and thank you for being our Savior, for counting us as
your precious children, for knowing us and being with us when we
pass through the waters and when we are called to walked through
the fire. So it is we ask that you manifest your presence to us.
Help us in this time of prayer and worship to see you anew. Be
especially present in this, your holy sanctuary, and inhabit all
our prayers and our praise. Help us to lift up your name, to hear
your word and then to do it. Amen. PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER......................................................................................#895
READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM..............................................................Chancel Choir “We Are Singing for the Lord is Our Light” Arr. Hal Hopson Based on Psalm 27
SCRIPTURE READING...............................................................................NT pg 35 Mark 1:14-20
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
MESSAGE …....................................................................................Pastor Tom Ball “Godspeed Living”
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS
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) Loving and Eternal God, we present ourselves and our offerings to you this day as a sign of our thanksgiving and an expression of our trust in you. We pray that you bless all that we give to you, touch it with your Holy Spirit and use it to accomplish your purpose - in heaven and on earth, now and forevermore. Amen.
WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD
*CLOSING HYMN...........................................................................................#555 “Forward Through the Ages”
*BENEDICTION AND BLESSING
*POSTLUDE
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!!
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, February 1, 2009 Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. - Grace Myers & Carissa Mitchell Nursery: Jackie Bailey Sermontime: Angie Ferris Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Laura Marion 11: 00 - Open Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Dave Darrow 11:00 - Jackie Soltman 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 25 - Third 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 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - SR. High meet
Monday - January 26 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Love INC. Annual Banquet in Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m.- Boy Scouts in classrooms Tuesday, January 27 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. - Administrative Council Vision and Planning Session Wednesday, January 28 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir practice Thursday, January 29 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:30 p.m. - Grow Group in Wesley Room Saturday, January 31 9:00 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 125 overnight lodging for ski trip
Sunday, February 1 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Holy Communion Served At Both Services 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 - JD’s meet 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - SR. High meets
The Annual Youth Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction (you can begin bidding at 9:30) will be held on Sunday, February 15 following the late service. If you are interested in putting a gift basket together or have an item you are willing to donate for the auction, please see or call Shelley DeCoeur, Lynn Cummings or Debbie Pant for further details. Basket themes might include sports, hobbies, recreation, relaxation, pampering and indulgence with a value of at least $25.
The AMEN Chorus (Area Men’s Ensemble of Note) is seeking men who would enjoy singing. This group will rehearse on Saturdays from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on January 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28 with a performance at 7:00 p.m. on March 7. All rehearsals and the performance will be held at Lucas Rehoboth Reformed Church in the village of Lucas. We are asking for a commitment to attend at least 4 of these 6 rehearsals and a contribution of $10 to underwrite a portion of the cost of music. The Men’s Chorus will be conducted by Harvey Lucas and accompanied by Sandy Bode.
A Blood Drive will be held at Temple Hill Baptist Church, 1601 W. Division on Monday, February 2 from 1:00-6:45 p.m. and Tuesday, February 3 from 11:15 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Hi, my name is Nikkie, and I am moving to Cadillac this week for a couple of months. I was just wondering if you knew of anyone in the church that may have a room available for rent. I’m only going to be around for about two months at the most (I’ll be working at Caberfae until the snow melts.) Instead of renting an apartment, I thought it would be nice to get connected with a church family who might be willing to lend out an extra room for a short while. I’m 23 years old and have grown up in the church, and come from the Jackson area, which is too far of a drive to make to Caberfae every day. I would be gone most of the time, at work. I’m willing to help out around the house if needed or wanted. If you know of anyone who might have a room available for rent, I’d love to get in contact with them. My phone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx and email is xx@xxx. Thanks so much and God bless! (Call the church office or see printed bulletin for contact information)
Today’s Worship Ministry . . . Liturgist: 11:00 - Andrea Hillard Organist/Pianist: Suzanne Johnson Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Timmy Coffey & Greg Green Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner Sermontime: Clara Handy Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Donna Crance 11:00 - Missions, Church & Society Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Dave Darrow 11:00 - Clara Handy Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m - Ron & Ann Vaughan Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Ron & Marilyn Truax Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Peggy Kirvan, Tom Maxwell, Bill George, Dee Brinks
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given in honor of Donna Crance’s birthday.
Your year-end giving statements for 2008 are available for pickup NOW 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, at 775-9914 or leave a message at the church office.
Coming Next Sunday: 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 & help those who are in need.
If you have been on an Emmaus Walk, or a spiritual retreat like an Emmaus Walk, would you please let me know? Thank you. |