United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475


May 31, 2009

Day of Pentecost

Graduation Sunday

Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.


WE GATHER TO WORSHIP


PRELUDE


BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST


WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES


*One:.....Spirit of the living God
dance with us on this day.

All:.....Come, Whirlwind of Wonder!

One:.....Sing to the groaning of creation.

All:.....Come, still small voice of Hope!

One:.....Enflame us with your passion for justice.

All:.....Come, Liberator of the Least!

One:.....Purify us of our grasping greediness.

All:.....Come, Harmony of God's Heart!

One:.....Wind of God, blow through us;

All:.....Fire of God, burn within us;

One:.....Tongue of God, speak to us
on this glorious day of renewal, birth and celebration.


*HYMN OF PRAISE..........#539

O Spirit of the Living God”


*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST


RECOGNITION OF OUR GRADUATING SENIORS..........Bill Allen


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

Holy Spirit, Dove Divine” Arr. Allen Koepke


UNISON PRAYER

Holy One,
ignite within us a fiery passion
for your mission in the world today.
Warm us by the Spirit’s dancing tongues of flame,
that we may feel your kindling blaze within,
urging us to do your greater good.
Make us wholly present to experience a new birth,
and awaken possibilities within us
to share your love in the world.
In this love and abundance,
we come to celebrate your harvest—
a harvest bearing the first fruits of the Spirit within us.
Show us how to use these gifts,
as we listen for your truth
in the gentle breeze of your Spirit.


PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE


THE LORD’S PRAYER..........#895


THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD


TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN


SCRIPTURE READING..........NT Pg 119

Acts 2:1-21


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

Is The Fire Going Out?”


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)

Precious Lord, we hunger for the light and

strength that only the Spirit can bring.

Feed us and strengthen us, as we learn to feed others.

Fill us with the breath of your spirit as you search our hearts.

Take our lives as proof of our faithfulness.
Take our gifts as proof of our love.
Use them and us to your purpose here on earth. Amen.


WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD


*CLOSING HYMN..........#2241

The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”


*BENEDICTION AND BLESSING

One:.....God's glory has filled our hearts!

All:.....We will go to empty ourselves for others.

One:.....Christ has given himself for us!

All:.....We will go to give ourselves to everyone in need.

One:.....The Spirit gifts us with new life!

All:.....We go to be a blessing to everyone we meet.


*POSTLUDE


American Red Cross blood drive will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 800 W. 13th Street • Cadillac on Monday, June 1 from 1:00 until 6:45 p.m. and again on Tuesday, June 2 from 11:15 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. Must have photo ID or donor card to donate. Must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.


Sunday Volunteer Ministry, June 7, 2009

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Acolyte: 11:00 a.m. - Alli Smith

Nursery: Kathy Green

Sermontime: Kelly Ball

Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Alicia Harris & Bedonna Davis

11:00 - Endowment

Power Point: Create, 8:30 & 11:00 - Bob Campbell

Greeters and Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Becky Dorrell

Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Kyle, Lori, Heather & Allie Smith

Ushers 11:00 am- Helen Quinn, Donna Welsh, Bill George,

Pat McCormick


Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, May 31 - Day of Pentecost - Graduation Sunday

Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services

8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

9:30 a.m. - Church School

9:30 a.m. - Breakfast for High School Graduates in Corbin Room

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Garrick Fuller’s Graduation Open House

@ 447 E. Chapin Street

Monday, June 1

9:30 a.m. - UMW Executive Board meets

Tuesday, June 2

11:00 a.m. - Memorial Service for Kathy Dombrowski in Sanctuary

7:15 p.m. - Missions/Church & Society

Wednesday, June 3

6:30 p.m. - Staff-Parish Relations

7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, June 4

10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group

6:00 p.m. - Wesley Fellowship

6:30 p.m. - Sexual Abuse Support Group

Friday, June 5

8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Early On in Fellowship Hall

Saturday, June 6

Noon - 4:00 p.m. - Alicia Harris’ Graduation Open House

in Fellowship Hall

Sunday, June 7 - Trinity Sunday

Chaplin Dave Bassett will be preaching 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 and Parents planning session

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - SR. High


Reservations for the UMW Salad Luncheon on Thursday, June 11 can be made by calling Kay Hinkston. Thanks.


Open House Invitations


Garrick Fuller invites you to join him in celebrating his graduation TODAY from 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at 447 E. Chapin.


Alicia Harris extends an invitation to her Open House on Saturday, June 6, from Noon - 4:00 p.m. at the church in Fellowship Hall.


The first Sunday in June, June 7, is the collection for OASIS, our local women’s shelter. They have requested personal care products such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, women’s deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, baby wipes and personal hygiene products. Thank you, in advance, for your contribution to OASIS.


The new meeting time for the Thursday prayer group, is on Thursdays at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Come and pray.


June 7 is the last day of a wonderful Sunday School year. We are ending the season that day with a movie and popcorn for the kids during the Sunday School hour. The Junior High youth will assist in overseeing the event; Pastor Tom will supply his popcorn popper.


Our Summer Worship Schedule will begin on Sunday, June 14 with worship at 8:30 & 10:00 a.m..


We still have a few openings for Chancel Flowers in the upcoming months. The Flower Chart is in the hallway by the Church Office. The cost is $15.


Calling all gardeners! Please see me after early church today to sign up to take care of the Peace Garden, or give me a call.

Thank you! Mary Buehler


TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . .

Liturgists: 8:30 - Judy Coffey

11:00 - Judy Coffey, Garrick Fuller, McKenzie Coy

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Lucas Marion & Caleb Mitchell

Nursery: Lisa Weaver

Sermontime: Diana VanAntwerp

Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Paul Helton

11: 00 - Graduation / Education

Power Point: Create, 8:30 & 11:00 - Jeff Hinkston

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m - Dave & Sally Bassett

Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Butch & Jackie Soltman

Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Helen Quinn, Peg Kirvan, Joyce Cinco


The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given

by Dennis & Sue Hyzer in honor of the May birthdays of their grandchildren, Cole & Jezalyn Hyzer.


2009 Graduates


Eric Allen

Mckenzie Coy

Jane DeCoeur

Dylan Denman

Alysha Elmore

Garrick Fuller

Alicia Harris

Kyle Lily

Blake Meyering

Zach Pant

David Solce


We pray God’s richest blessings upon them as they celebrate

this special occasion in their lives and move into a bright future.