United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475

September 5, 2010

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

Prelude

A Time of Informal Hymn Singing

Bringing in the Light of Christ

Welcome, Parish Notes & October Clip Board Ministry

*Call to Worship

One:..........We find it easy to say, “Yes, we will follow Christ.”

All:..........But sometimes discipleship makes uncomfortable demands on us.

One:..........Yet, in all of this, Christ calls us continually to follow.

All:..........He is present with us at all times.

One:..........Let us place our trust always in Jesus’ guidance.

All:..........Let us open our hearts to Christ’s will and his ways. Amen.

*Opening Hymn....................#159

“Lift High the Cross”

*Sharing the Love and 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....................#2152

“Change My Heart, O God”

Call to Reconciliation
Our sins are not to be hidden from God. Rather, we bring them into the Light and lay them on the Table, trusting in the One who shaped us for goodness and will transform our brokenness into wholeness. Let us pray.

Unison Prayer of Confession
Searching God, we are so attached to our possessions, we have trouble sharing them. We are so connected to our pleasures that we cannot feel the pain of those around us. We are so stuck on ourselves, we cannot sense our souls slipping away into the shadows.

Most merciful God: loosen us from the grip of the world, so we may feel your healing touch. Release us from our sin, so your Spirit might bind us to you. Reshape us, redeem us, renew us, so we may take up our crosses and follow our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Silence is kept

Assurance of Pardon
One:..........The God who calls us is the God who created us;

the God who formed us is the God who forgives us.

This is the Good News - we are God's new creation.

In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

All:..........Thanks be to God. Amen.

Prayer of the People

Scripture Reading....................NT pg. 78

Luke 14:25-33

Message....................Pastor Tom Ball

“The Towers of Jesus”

Offering Invitation

Presenting Our Gifts to God

Offertory

*Song of Dedication

“Take My Gifts and Let Me Love You”

by Shirley Murray....................Tune~Holy Manna

1.

Take my gifts and let me love you,
God who first of all loved me,
Gave me light and food and shelter,
Gave me life and set me free.
Now, because your love has touched me,
I have love to give away;
Now the bread of love is rising,
Loaves of love to multiply!

2.
Take the fruit that I have gathered
From the tree your Spirit sowed,
Harvest of your own compassion,
Juice that makes the wine of God;
Spiced with humor, laced with laughter-
Flavor of the Jesus life,
Tang of risk and new adventure,
Taste and zest beyond belief.

3.
Take whatever I can offer-
Gifts that I have yet to find,
Skills that I am slow to sharpen,
Talents of the hand and mind,
Things made beautiful for others
In the place where I must be:
Take my gifts and let me love you,
God who first of all loved me.

*Prayer of Dedication

Eternal God, we offer these gifts and the service of our lives praying that they are acceptable to you. May they be evidence of our desire to follow Jesus, and our turning away from all that hinders our discipleship. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Sacrament of Holy Communion

An Invitation

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord’s Prayer....................#895

Sharing the Bread and Cup

Prayer of Thanksgiving for Christ’s Presence

*Closing Hymn....................#585

“This Little Light of Mine” For Words Only

*Commissioning

Pastor:..........We respond to God as we leave this place.

Having heard your Word, O God, encourage us

to reflect and act.

All:..........Having seen the signs, give us confidence to follow.

Pastor:..........Having sensed the truth, help us to be faithful.

All:..........Having encountered Jesus, lead us to faithful discipleship.

*Postlude

*All who are able, please stand.

Worship at 10:00 a.m.

PRELUDE

A TIME OF INFORMAL HYMN SINGING

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

PARISH NOTES AND OCTOBER CLIP BOARD MINISTRY

*CALL TO WORSHIP
One:..........God is like a potter who shapes and forms our lives.

All:..........We have been called to be faithful to God’s intention.

One:..........God seeks for us to be vessels of compassion and service.

All:..........We have been given multiple opportunities to witness to God’s love.

One:..........Come, let us worship the Creator who has given us life.

All:..........Let us send our praises to God who knows us totally and loves us. Amen.

*OPENING HYMN....................#159

“Lift High the Cross”

*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....................#2152

“Change Me Heart, O God”

UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God,

we have sought to follow you

without counting the cost.

Our tanks are half full.

We have hidden in the crowd,

ignoring Christ’s call

to pick up our cross

and follow him.

Help us take stock,

of our motives, our intentions

and our needs for the journey

that we might finish the course in faith. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON
One:..........Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners so

rejoice - for in him, we are forgiven, we are healed,

we are renewed.
All:..........Thanks be to God. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE

CHILDREN’S TIME

SCRIPTURE READING....................NT pg. 78

Luke 14:25-33

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

“The Towers of Jesus”

OFFERING INVITATION

PRESENTING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

OFFERTORY

*SONG OF DEDICATION

“Take My Gifts and Let Me Love You”

by Shirley Murray....................Tune~Holy Manna

1.

Take my gifts and let me love you,
God who first of all loved me,
Gave me light and food and shelter,
Gave me life and set me free.
Now, because your love has touched me,
I have love to give away;
Now the bread of love is rising,
Loaves of love to multiply!

2.
Take the fruit that I have gathered
From the tree your Spirit sowed,
Harvest of your own compassion,
Juice that makes the wine of God;
Spiced with humor, laced with laughter-
Flavor of the Jesus life,
Tang of risk and new adventure,
Taste and zest beyond belief.

3.
Take whatever I can offer-
Gifts that I have yet to find,
Skills that I am slow to sharpen,
Talents of the hand and mind,
Things made beautiful for others
In the place where I must be:
Take my gifts and let me love you,
God who first of all loved me.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In Unison)

Eternal God, we offer these gifts and the service of our lives praying that they are acceptable to you. May they be evidence of our desire to follow Jesus, and our turning away from all that hinders our discipleship. Bless, O God, us and all that we do that we may be a blessing to you and to our world. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

An Invitation

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord’s Prayer....................#895

Sharing the Bread and Cup

PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE

*CLOSING HYMN....................#585

“This Little Light of Mine” For Words Only

*BENEDICTION

Pastor:..........O Lord, you are the potter,

All:..........we are the clay.

Pastor:..........Take our lives, O God,

All:..........and remake us anew

Pastor:..........Pour out your Spirit upon us,

All:..........that we maybe filled with living water.

Pastor:..........Fit us for your purposes,

All:..........that we may be wholly yours.

*POSTLUDE

*All who are able, please stand.

The Book Study “Boundaries” by Cloud and Townsend, led by Terri Fall, begins Monday, September 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church. This class is open to all who want to learn how to take control of their lives. This is a powerful and enlightening study. The class is free however registration is required. Please call Terri @ 231.743.6213 to register.

Sunday Volunteer Ministry, Sunday, September12, 2010

Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt

Nursery: Jackie Bailey

Sermontime: Jeff & Laura Marion

Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Paul Helton

11:00 - Evangelism/Membership

Power Point: Open

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Arlo David Peterson

Greeters 11:00 - Doug, Amy, Emma & Will Gullekson

Bob & Margaret Newland

Ushers 11:00 - Jeff, Laura, Drew & Lucan Marion

Jim & Laura Hodges

Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . .

Sunday, September 5 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Communion Served at Both Services

Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services

8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

Please note the Dave Ramsey Class will not meet on Sunday, September 5. They will resume on September 12 at 4:00 p.m.

Monday, September 6

Labor Day - Church Office Closed

Tuesday, September 7

7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group

1:30 p.m. - UMW Executive Board

7:00 p.m. - Missions Committee

Wednesday, September 8

Deadline for Rethink Church Workshop

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - School Supply Distribution in Wesley Room

6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets

7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice

7:00 p.m. - Beginners Quilting Class in Fellowship Hall

Thursday, September 9

7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers

10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group @ Irma Eidins

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - BSA Roundtable in Fellowship Hall

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Sexual Abuse Support Group in Wesley Room

7:00 p.m. - UMW General Meeting in Corbin Room

Saturday, September 11

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Rethink Church Workshop

Sunday, September 12 - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Fall Worship Schedule Begins

Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services

8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship

9:30 a.m. - Rally Day - Sunday School for all ages resumes

9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic

11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship

4:00 p.m. - Dave Ramsey Workshop in Corbin Room

5:00 p.m. - Bazaar Workshop in Fellowship Hall

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Sr. High Fall Kick Off Birthday Party

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - JD’s Fall Kick Off Birthday Party

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.

An organizational meeting on our upcoming Beginners Quilting Class will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m.. Lots of cool information will be shared, including what you will need to bring for your first class as well as the date and time of the class. Please call Donna Freeland with any questions.

The Annual CROP Hunger Walk will be held Sunday, September 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion. We will have a sign up table in the Fellowship Hall following each service for those who wish to collect pledges. Also, orders for CROP Hunger Walk T-Shirts will be taken the next two Sundays in the Fellowship Hall. These orders must be submitted by September 13. Cost of T-Shirts are $9.00 each and payable when ordering or when they are delivered.

The Chancel Choir has resumed practice in preparation for the 2010-2011 season. They meet each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.. We sing four-part (SATB) music. No auditions are necessary -- just a willing spirit. We have a place and a robe waiting for you!!

UMW General Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.. Our program for the evening is entitled UMW 101, why we do what we do, where does the money go, and everything else you’ve always wanted to know. Linda Darrow, a conference officer, will be our speaker. Dessert will be served. Please contact Marilyn Truax if you are in need of childcare.

Our Fall Worship Schedule resumes next Sunday, September 12 with worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. and Church School at 9:30.

TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . .

Liturgist: Judy Coffey

Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford

Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner

Sermontime: Darlene Fowler

Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Bob Campbell

10:00 - Dave Darrow

Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Diana VanAntwerp

10:00 - United Methodist Men

Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Ray & Betty Mayer

Greeters: 10:00 - Open

Ushers: 10:00 - Laura Marion

The flowers on the Lord’s Table are given

by Dan & Laurie Kinney to the glory of God.

The Equal Coffee Exchange Sale will be held TODAY, following both worship services. Both regular & decaf are available.

We are continuing to make appointments for our new all Church Photo Directory. Pictures will be taken in our air-conditioned Wesley Room. Photography dates are September 21, 22, 23, 24 & September 27 and 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. And on Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.. You may also continue to schedule an appointment to have your family picture taken by going online at www.signup.olanmills.com. Just follow their easy instructions; where they ask for a password, you are to create one.

On Wednesday, September 8, you have an opportunity to join with other Christians across our greater community in praying for our schools. Churches of the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association have taken a school to especially hold in prayer. Our church will be specifically praying for Cadillac High School. We will gather near the front entrance of the school at 7:00 p.m. to share in prayer together. See you there!!!