United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475


June 28, 2009

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m.


WE GATHER TO WORSHIP


PRELUDE


INFORMAL TIME OF HYMN SINGING


BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST


WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES


*CALL TO CELEBRATION

One:..........In the presence of God -

All:..........Toes tap to some heavenly chorus,

One:..........Tears emerge from a hidden ache,

All:..........Silence descends like a gentle mist,

One:..........Joy ascends like a rocket in the sky.

All:..........God is here -

One:..........Glad hearts are refreshed,

All:..........Sorrowing hearts find comfort,

One:..........Broken hearts discover healing,

All:..........Searching hearts find home.

One:..........Here in the presence of God,

All:..........We are made whole and sing our joyful songs of praise.


*HYMN OF PRAISE....................#181

Ye Servants of 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.


PRAYER HYMN....................#561

Jesus, United by Thy Grace” vs. 1, 2, 4 and 6


UNISON PRAYER

God of love, in the quiet peace of morning, we gather in this holy place to sing our praise to you and to be touched by your gentle Spirit. We offer grateful thanks for the gift of Sabbath rest. We pray that through our worship we may be recreated in your likeness once more. Let your cleansing Spirt enter our lives, that the shadows of our souls may be illuminated by the brilliance of your Light. Transform our thoughts into expressions of beauty which reflect your uncompromising love. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

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


THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD


TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN


SCRIPTURE READING....................NT Pg 181

2 Corinthians 6:1-13


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

Faith in God Changes the Impact and

Nature of our Complaints”


WE RESPOND TO THE WORD


INVITATION


OFFERING OF OUR 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)

Blessed are you, O God, Creator of all good things. Through your mercy and grace, you have blessed us with so many amazing gifts. With joy and thanksgiving, we dedicate our offerings and our lives to you again. May our lives and our offerings be reflective of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD


*CLOSING HYMN....................On insert

Called As Partners in Christ’s Service”


*BENEDICTION AND BLESSING


*POSTLUDE