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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 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
*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,
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.
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. |