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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
December 27, 2009 • First Sunday After Christmas Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Prelude
Entrance of the Light of Christ
Welcome and Parish Notes
Clip Board Ministry for January
*Call to Celebration One:..........It is still Christmas. All:..........Joy is still loose in the world, One:..........Love is lodged in hearts, All:..........and peace is still our fervent hope. One:..........t's still Christmas, All:..........Though the presents are all unwrapped, One:..........The batteries have run down, All:..........And family members have returned home. One:..........It's still Christmas, All:..........For God begins anew, One:..........Giving us a baby to care for All:..........And calling us to live with tender compassion, gentle care and overflowing love.
*Hymn of Praise....................#245 “The First Noel”
*Sharing the Peace and Love of Christ
If you have a prayer joy or concern you would like shared during the Prayer of the People, please fill out a prayer card & hand it to an usher.
Prayer Hymn....................#224 “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
Unison Prayer Mary
and Joseph searched for you everywhere.
Prayer of the People
The Lord’s Prayer....................#895
Sacrament of Christian Baptism....................#39 Karrigan Amylia Weaver daughter of Klint and Amy Weaver
Scripture Readings 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 • Luke 2:41-52
Message....................Pastor Tom Ball “Genius Jesus”
Offering Invitation
Offering of Our Ourselves and 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 Dedication (in unison) Gracious God, we thank you for this season of carols and gifts, and for your most precious gift of Jesus. We offer you our lives and these gifts: our hopes and our plans, our work and our play. May love and justice blossom from our gifts. Amen.
*Closing Hymn Christmas Angels Medley
It came upon the midnight clear, That
glorious song of old, To
touch their harps of gold: From
heavens all gracious King!"
Angels
from the realms of glory,
Hark the herald angels Sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Refrain:..........Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Sing,
choirs of angels, sing in exultation;
Refrain:..........O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
*Blessing and Benediction
One:..........The world of time and space can never be big enough for the Holy One who has created it, redeemed it, and sustains it. Yet by astounding grace, God the Holy One can live in the small hearts and minds of those who receive and share him. All:..........Thanks be to God! One:..........May God be a smooth path ahead of you, A guiding star above you, A sharp eye behind you, Today, tonight, and forever Amen. (From an old Celtic blessing)
We welcome into the family of Christ through the sacrament of Christian Baptism Karrigan Amylia Weaver daughter of Klint and Amy Weaver sister of Kade and Keagon Blessings to all on this very special occasion! |
United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
December 27, 2009 • First Sunday after Christmas 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:..........Star-bright and whisper-deep, All:..........The humble birth opens our eyes. The wonder in the ordinary, the surprising presence of God in the common things of life. One:..........Star-bright and whisper-deep, All:..........The holy Child touches our hearts, the carols bring lumps to our throats, the overwhelming love of God brings tears to our eyes. One:..........Star-bright and whisper-deep, All:..........This holy season, this sacred moment is filled with wondrous joy and cherished presence.
“The First Noel”
*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....................#224 “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
UNISON PRAYER Dearest God, Joy of the world! Hope of tomorrow! Light of heaven! You are the Creator of everything; through your word the world and everything in it exists. You are the maker of red berried holly trees, of fragrant Christmas trees, of tinsel sparkling with many colors of light, of carols to be sung, of gifts given and received, of children born, of blessed rest everlasting, of everything which is beautiful, which is lovely, which is good. Be with us, Holy Lord of heaven and earth, live among us, let us feel your presence, as we continue to celebrate the birth of your child, your gift, your love, who came to live, grow, and teach among us. May our hearts always be young in your love. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER....................#895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM....................Chancel Choir “Come and See the Child” Arr. Mark Patterson
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READINGS 1 Samuel 2:18-20,26 • Luke 2:41-52
MESSAGE ....................Pastor Tom Ball “Genius Jesus”
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING OURSELVES AND 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) O God, may we go forward into the coming year confident of your guidance and your love binding us together. Receive these gifts, and the service of our lives as signs of our gratitude for the gift of Jesus, our Saviour and Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen. WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD
*CLOSING HYMN Christmas Angels Medley
It came upon the midnight clear, That
glorious song of old, To
touch their harps of gold: From
heavens all gracious King!"
Angels
from the realms of glory,
Hark the herald angels Sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Refrain:..........Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Sing,
choirs of angels, sing in exultation;
Refrain:..........O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
*BLESSING AND BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE |
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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.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, January 3, 2009 Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Lucas Marion Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner Sermontime: Sue Allen Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. - Pete & Mary Buehler 11:00 a.m. - Open Power Point: Open Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Dennis & Sue Hyzer Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Open Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Open
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . 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
Tuesday, December 29 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Boundaries Book Study in Wesley Room Wednesday, December 30 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, December 31 - New Year’s Eve Church Office Closes At Noon Will Reopen Monday, January 4 at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 3, 2010 - Epiphany Sunday Holy Communion Served At Both Services 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 1:00 p.m. - Wedding of Suzanne Johnson and George Towers 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Sr. High Meets 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - JD’s Meet
Equal Exchange Coffee (decaf and regular) Sale will be held next Sunday, January 3 following both worship services. Please note this is the last Equal Exchange Coffee Sale until Easter, April 12.
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 is now available on the table by the Prayer Quilt.
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!
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 . . . Organist/Pianist: Suzanne Johnson Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell • Sermontime: Angie Ferris Power Point - Create & 11:00 a.m. - Jeff Hinkston 8:30 a.m. - Laurie Kinney Coffee Hour: 8:30 am - Diana VanAntwerp 11:00 am - Open 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
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Eva Barnes and her family in loving memory of Wesley Barnes.
You are Invited - A Wedding Invitation
God has led two lives to take one path. Suzanne Johnson and George Towers invite our church friends to witness our vows as we begin a joyful journey next Sunday, on the third of January, two thousand and ten at one o'clock following the morning service. Reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
OASIS will be the recipient of the January Food Collection. Their needs vary, but we will be providing everyday staples such as peanut butter, mac & cheese, pasta, canned goods, etc. We will be collecting your food donations Sunday, January 3 and January 10. Please place your donations in the box in the vestibule. Thank you so much!
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. |
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