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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
First Service of Easter April 4, 2010 at 8:30 in the Morning
“On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. The found the stone rolled away from the tomb. . .” Prepared for mourning, they were called to joy instead. May their witness give you hope and joy.
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Organ/Piano Prelude….......….......Virginia Pulford and Ann Hunt “Up From the Grave, He Arose”
The Announcement of the Resurrection Entrance of the Light of Christ
*Hymn of Celebration ….......….......#302 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
*Easter Affirmation One:….......It happened! Jesus was absolutely right! All:….......Christ is risen! It was as he said it would be! One:….......Darkness is gone! Brightness reigns! All:….......God’s love has poured over us, bringing us joy and hope! One:….......We are free from fear and doubt! All:….......We are free to celebrate and dance, and shout the Good News “Christ is Risen!” One:….......He is Risen indeed All:….......Alleluia! Alleluia!! Alleluia!!! Amen!
*Sharing the Love and Peace of Christ
If you have a prayer joy or concern to be shared during the Pastoral Prayer, of the People, please hand it to an usher during the Prayer Hymn.
Prayer Hymn….......….......#186 “Alleluia” 1. Alleluia 2. He’s My Savior 3. Christ is Risen
Unison Prayer God
of amazing surprises and powerful love, We need your Easter– The
promise that dawn brings new possibilities, Our words seem too timid and our songs not loud enough to trumpet our joy, to express our alleluias. Hear the glad beat of our heart and the songs we long to shout, for you have brought us to life. May we feel the possibilities for living life surrounded by your powerful love and surprising grace. In the name of our Risen Lord. Amen.
Prayer of the People
Scripture Reading….......….......N.T. pg. 90 Luke 24:1-12
Message….......….......Pastor Tom Ball “If I Know the Truth, I Will Grow”
Offertory Invitation Presenting Our Gifts Offertory
*Easter Doxology….......….......Tune: Old 100th Praise God for this great gift of life, In Christ is ended death and strife, We praise the Spirit for this day; And seek to follow Christ’s true way. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication (In unison) God of hope, on this glad day we bring our gifts to you, asking that they bloom like Easter flowers, awakening your world to your gift of love. We give thanks for the dawn of your new day, for the rising of the Sun of righteousness, who fills the earth with light and life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sacrament of Holy Communion A Great Thanksgiving for Resurrection Sunday
One:….......Christ is risen! All:….......He is risen indeed! One:….......Let us celebrate this irrepressible life; Let us open our hearts to the joy and wonder of infinite possibility, of unquenched hope, of eternal resurrection. All: We celebrate, we raise our voice and our hearts in worship and thanksgiving to the God who lives. One:….......Resurrection happened because Christ was first prepared to die. Defying death, Christ refused to release his hold on life and love. So now, as Jesus encouraged us, we choose to remember so that we too can truly live. All:….......Christ
has died, but death does not have the final word; One:….......Pour out your Holy Spirit upon the Bread and the Cup, Resurrecting God, and upon us who seek to be your children. When we are done eating and drinking with the Risen Lord, send us forth to feed the hungry. Served at the Table by the One who freed us from death, we would go out to be servants of the poor and oppressed in our world. Called to proclaim the good news of Easter, we would do so with our hands and hearts, not just our lips. Through Christ, glory and honor, praise and thanksgiving are yours, God of new life, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy people, on this first day of the week and in all the days to come. Amen.
As people of the resurrection, let us pray together the prayer of all of Christ’s disciples: The Lord’s Prayer….......….......#895 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, they kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses and we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
LIFTING AND SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
We will be serving by intinction. You will receive a piece of bread which can be dipped into the cup and received. A gluten-free serving station will be available. Please come by the center aisle and return by the side aisle.
PRAYER
OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE (in unison)
*Hymn of Victory….......….......#2115 “Christ Has Risen!”
*Commission and Blessing One:….......Spread the message: Christ is alive! Live the good news; our lives are renewed! All:….......We have seen and heard the good news and have been touched by the presence of Christ. One:….......Share the word: God‘s peace is offered to all. Rejoice in the promise that we shall triumph over death. All:….......We will tell of our discoveries and witness to God’s surprising activity. Christ is risen! Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.
*Postlude
*All who are able, please stand. |
United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan Phone 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
Easter Sunday ✝ The Resurrection of our Lord April 4, 2010 at Eleven O’clock in the Morning
“On the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb . . .” Prepared for mourning, they were called to joy instead. May their witness give you hope.
Christ is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
ORGAN/PIANO PRELUDE….......….......Virginia Pulford and Ann Hunt “Up From the Grave, He Arose”
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESURRECTION…...Chancel Choir and Congregation “Arise, Arise!” Arr. Don Besig and Nancy Price The congregation is invited to join in singing as led by the Choir Director.
*GATHERING WORDS One:….......Run from fear and darkness! Hope is on the move! All:….......Run to tell the world, Christ is risen! One:….......Do not be afraid. Jesus has conquered death! All:….......We can proclaim with great confidence that God’s love rules. One:….......Christ is risen! All:….......Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia!! Alleluia!!! Amen!
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST….......….......by the Acolytes
*HYMN OF CELEBRATION….......….......#302 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
If you have a prayer joy or concern to be shared during the Prayer of the People, please hand it to an usher during the Prayer Hymn.
PRAYER HYMN….......….......#186 “Alleluia” 1. Alleluia 2. He’s My Savior 3. Christ is Risen
UNISON PRAYER The women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.
No
fears
CHORAL ANTHEM….......….......Chancel Choir “An Easter Celebration” Arr. Heather Sorenson/J. Paul Williams
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE READING….......….......N.T. pg. 90 Luke 24:1-12
MESSAGE….......….......Pastor Tom Ball “If I Know the Truth, I Will Grow”
INVITATION PRESENTING OUR GIFTS TO GOD ORGAN OFFERTORY
*EASTER DOXOLOGY….......….......Tune: Old 100th Praise God for this great gift of life, In Christ is ended death and strife, We praise the Spirit for this day; And seek to follow Christ’s true way. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In Unison) God of hope, this glad day we bring our gifts to you, asking that they bloom like Easter flowers, awakening the world to your gift of love. We give thanks for the dawn of your new day, for the rising of the Sun of righteousness, who fills the earth with light and life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION A Great Thanksgiving for Resurrection Sunday
One:….......Christ is risen! All:….......He is risen indeed! One:….......Let us celebrate this irrepressible life; Let us open our hearts to the joy and wonder of infinite possibility, of unquenched hope, of eternal resurrection. All:….......We celebrate, we raise our voice and our hearts in worship and thanksgiving to the God who lives. One:….......Resurrection happened because Christ was first prepared to die. Defying death, Christ refused to release his hold on life and love. So now, as Jesus encouraged us, we choose to remember so that we too can truly live. All:….......Christ
has died, but death does not have the final word; One:….......Pour out your Holy Spirit upon the Bread and the Cup, Resurrecting God, and upon us who seek to be your children. When we are done eating and drinking with the Risen Lord, send us forth to feed the hungry. Served at the Table by the One who freed us from death, we would go out to be servants of the poor and oppressed in our world. Called to proclaim the good news of Easter, we would do so with our hands and hearts, not just our lips. Through Christ, glory and honor, praise and thanksgiving are yours, God of new life, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy people, on this first day of the week and in all the days to come. Amen.
As people of the resurrection, let us pray together the prayer of all of Christ’s disciples: The Lord’s Prayer….......….......#895 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, they kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses and we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
LIFTING AND SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP Holy Communion is opened to all - all are invited and welcomed. We will be serving by intinction. You will receive a piece of bread which can be dipped into the cup and received. A gluten-free serving station will be available. Please come by the center aisle and return by the side aisle
PRAYER
OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE (in unison)
*HYMN OF VICTORY….......….......#2115 “Christ Is Risen!”
*COMMISSION AND BLESSING One:….......Spread the message: Christ is alive! Live the good news; our lives are renewed! All:….......We have seen and heard the good news and have been touched by the presence of Christ. One:….......Share the word: God‘s peace is offered to all. Rejoice in the promise that we shall triumph over death. All:….......We will tell of our discoveries and witness to God’s surprising activity. Christ is risen! Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand. |
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Check out our Church Website www.umccadillac.org It includes lots links/ information. Our site has archived bulletins and the current monthly Newsletter on it and valuable information about the life and ministry of the church
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, Sunday, April 11, 2010 Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolytes: 11:00 - Open Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell Sermontime: Jeff & Laura Marion Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Pete & Mary Buehler 11:00 - Open Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Jeff Hinkston 11:00 - Jackie Soltman Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Ruth Peterson, Arlo David Peterson Greeters 11:00 - Frank Weikel, Jane Whitney Ushers 11:00 - Judy Murdoch, Deborah & Rebecca Janway
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, April 4 - Easter Sunday - The Day of Resurrection 8:30 a.m. - First Service of Easter 9:30 a.m. - Easter Egg Hunt for All Children 9:30 a.m. - Mini Easter Brunch 11:00 a.m. - Celebration Worship Coffee Hour Follows Worship
Monday, April 5 1:30 p.m. - UMW Executive Board 7:00 p.m. - Monday Evening Bible Study in Corbin Room Tuesday, April 6 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group Wednesday, April 7 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 6:30 p.m. - Staff-Parish Relations 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, April 8 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Senior Grandparents in Fellowship Hall 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group @ Irma Eidins 1:30 p.m. - UMW General Meeting in Corbin Room 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - BSA Roundtable Friday, April 9 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Early On in Fellowship Hall Saturday, April 10 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Red Cross Training in Corbin Room
Sunday, April 11 - First Sunday of Easter Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic 9:30 a.m. - Confirmation Class 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - JD’s & Sr. High Swimming @ Rodeway Inn
Our Lenten Prayer Partners will be revealed today. Leave your prayer partner a note or card. Thank you to all who participated in the special time of prayer during Lent.
The United Methodist Women invite you to attend their General Meeting on Thursday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m.. The speaker will be Ms. Rush from the Dollar Rush Store. She will share her experiences as a woman starting her own business.
The UMW Executive Board will meet Monday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m.
The next Equal Exchange Coffee Sale, regular and decaf, will be next Sunday, April 11 between services.
Save the date! The Education Committee is hosting their first annual Family Game Night, Saturday, April 17. A sign up sheet will be in next week’s bulletin or you can sign up by calling the church office at 775-5362. Games, hotdog supper, snacks and lots of fun will be included!! Guests are welcome. Sundays are still available on the Flower Chart for placement of flowers on the Lord’s Table - April 11, May 2, June 6 and June 20 (Father’s Day). The Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board in the hallway just outside the church office. Cost is only $15 - simply remit through your regular offering envelope or a pew envelope. You may sign-up to honor or remember a person(s) or special occasion.
Some of our members are in a care facility or shut-in at home. At Lakeview Lutheran Manor, Bea Baker and Kay Rellick. At Curry House are Eloise Baker (110) & Irene Szymke (107); at Green Acres, Virginia Linn & at Simons AFCH (2882 E. M-55 • Cadillac) Waneta Springberg. Others who remain in our circle of care include Doris Brenneman and Alene Culver at Belle Oakes; Sherm Martin (at his daughter’s home - 10575 E 36½ Rd.• Cadillac) and Janet Root at home - 224 Barbara Street in Cadillac.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgist: Judy Coffey Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Nursery: Kathy Green • Sermontime: Darlene Fowler Power Point: Create, 8:30 & 11:00 - Laurie Kinney Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Mini-Brunch by the Worship Committee 11:00 - Worship Committee Greeters/Ushers: Jack Boyd and Bedonna Davis Greeters: 11:00 - Cathy Lilly, Lynn & Kelli Cummings Ushers: 11:00 - Gale & Char Butterfield, Tom Maxwell
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Mike & Dalene Wilkinson in loving memory of Evadean Mattison.
Holy Communion is opened to all - all are invited and welcomed. We will be serving by intinction this morning. You will receive a piece of bread which can be dipped into the cup and received. The Communion rail is opened for prayer. Please come by the center aisle and return by the side aisle. A gluten-free serving station is also available for serving.
The Loose Plate Offering for April will be given the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association for their chaplaincy program at Mercy Hospital. Pastor Ed Gilbert serves as CAMA chaplain. He feels his primary responsibility is to try and visit every patient. This is not so in every hospital. He has the opportunity to serve people from various congregations, but also those who do not have a church and those who are questioning, alienated or do not believe. Pastor Ed offers a non-anxious presence to patients, families & staff alike in hospital rooms, the surgical waiting room and the emergency room. Our gifts will help support his work on our behalf.
Our collection of non-perishable food and paper products will go towards the King’s Storehouse at First Baptist Church. We will collect the first two Sundays in April. |
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