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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
March 7, 2010 Third Sunday in Lent Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Piano Prelude
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Welcome and Parish Notes
Clip Board Ministry for April
*Call to Worship One:..........New every morning is God's love, All:..........Poured out upon us, One:..........Washing away the past, All:..........Shining hope upon our path, One:..........Awakening joy deep within, All: ..........Renewing the earth. One:..........Great is God's faithfulness; All:..........God's mercy never ends.
“Great is Thy Faithfulness”
*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....................#526 “What a Friend”
Unison
Prayer of Confession
Words of Promise
Prayer of the People
Ministry of the Bells....................Bell Choir “Lift High the Cross”
Scripture Reading....................NT pg. 76 Luke 13:1-9
Message....................Pastor Tom Ball “I Just Need To Give It To The Lord”
Offering Invitation
Presenting Our Gifts and Ourselves to God
Piano 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 Dedication (In unison) These gifts will provide friendship. These gifts will provide laughter. These gifts will encourage sharing. These gifts will encourage learning. These gifts will be your voice. These gifts will be the words and intentions of Jesus. Bless these gifts, O God. Amen.
Sacrament of Holy Communion An Invitation A Great Thanksgiving for Lent The Lord’s Prayer #895 • Sharing the Bread and Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Christ’s Presence God of love, God of compassion, may
the celebration of the wonder
“I Am Thine, O Lord”
*Blessing and Benediction Pastor: ..........We are God’s people Loved and cherished All:..........We go out in joy Pastor: ..........We are God’s people Called and challenged All:..........We go out in joy Pastor:..........We are God’s people Refreshed and forgiven All:..........We go out in joy
*Piano Postlude
*All who are able, please stand. |
United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan Phone 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
March 7, 2010 • Third Sunday in Lent Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST....................by the Acolytes
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR APRIL
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP....................Bell Choir “Lift High the Cross”
*OPENING HYMN....................#159 “Lift High the Cross”
*GATHERING WORDS One:..........Come gather together here in the presence of Christ, who is our friend and healer. All:..........We have entered here and in our worship together, we yearn for hope and comfort. One:..........Let us reach to the heart of Jesus, who is our life. All:..........We encounter our Lord, who makes us whole. One:..........Here we are welcome and loved and cherished. All:.......... Here we are the people of God. Let
us rejoice and adore Christ’s sacred name. *SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
PRAYER ANTHEM....................Chancel Choir “What a Friend!” Arr. Price/Besig
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious and eternal God, you call us into a new way of being, and give us so many second chances in life. May your love wash over us, as we turn toward you from our sinful ways. Mold us as your people in new and powerful ways, that we may be true disciples of your Son, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
WORDS OF PROMISE
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE READING....................NT pg. 76 Luke 13:1-9
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “I Just Need To Give It To The Lord”
INVITATION • PRESENTING OUR GIFTS TO GOD • 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 DEDICATION (In Unison) We worship you, O God, through these gifts and our lives. May they be used to nourish lives with grace and mercy. May the fruit of your Spirit be evident in all we do and say as followers of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION The Invitation A Great Thanksgiving for Lent The Lord’s Prayer • Sharing of the Bread and Cup
PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE God of love, God of compassion, may
the celebration of the wonder *CLOSING HYMN....................#419 “I Am Thine, O Lord”
*BLESSING AND BENEDICTION Pastor:..........Holy God Rich in mercy All:..........Bless us with love Pastor:..........Healing God Firm in forgiveness All:..........Bless us with grace Pastor:..........Disturbing God Strong in justice All:..........Bless us with hope and joy
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand. |
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Love INC is in need of volunteer intake workers and phone triage persons. Our need is urgent – we are experiencing more requests that ever before. We serve our community Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and you may choose which day(s)that you’d be willing to serve. Please call Diane or Linda at 231-779-1888 for more information or to join our team.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, March 14, 2010 Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolytes: 11:00 - Grace Myers Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner • Sermontime: Kris Darrow Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Sue Smith & Evelyn Lux 11:00 - Staff Parish Relations Power Point: Create & 11:00 - Lori Glynn 8:30 - Jeff Hinkston Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Ruth Peterson, Arlo Peterson Greeters 11:00 - Bernadean Gregg Ushers 11:00 - Dee Brinks, Peggy Kirvan, Deborah & Rebecca Janway
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, March 7 - Third Sunday in Lent Holy Communion Served At Both Services Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Senior High YOUth Meet in Youth Room 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Junior Disciples Meet in Youth Room 6:00 p.m. - Third Lenten Study with a Potluck Supper Monday, March 8 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Philharmonic Audition in Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. - Monday Evening Bible Study in Corbin Room 7:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Tuesday, March 9 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - MI Alliance for Families in Corbin Room 7:00 p.m. - Administrative Council Wednesday, March 10 7:00-7:50 a.m. - Lenten Breakfast @ Christian Reformed Church 8:00 a.m. - l:30 p.m. - United Way Panel Review in Multiple Rooms 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, March 11 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group @ Irma Eidins 1:30 p.m. - UMW General Meeting in Corbin Room 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts Roundtable in Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. - Sexual Abuse Support Group in Wesley Room Saturday, March 13 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Bishop’s Day @ First UMC Mt. Pleasant Sunday, March 14 - Fourth Sunday in Lent Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. - Confirmation Class 9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Senior High YOUth Meet in Youth Room 6:00 p.m. - Fourth Lenten Study with a Baked Potato Bar
The March Food Collection, TODAY and next Sunday, March 14, will go to Manton’s food pantry. Please bring non-perishable foods and paper products. You may leave them in the designated box in the church entrance. The Loose Plate Offering will be going to the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NWCAA) to help qualified low income families with their heating costs. These families can receive money to pay for propane, wood, fuel oil, or gas heating costs. They receive a onetime heating and electrical payment with the amount dependent on the size of the family. The donations received from this month’s collection will stay in the Missaukee and Wexford county.
The Mark White Band & Tony Tyce will be performing at McBain Baptist Church TONIGHT, March 7 at 6:00 p.m.; the concert is free to all. For more info, check out the flier on the youth bulletin board.
The UMW General Meeting is on Thursday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m.. The program will be a taped interview by Bill Moyer with Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea. Refreshments will be served. All women of the church and friends are invited to attend.
The 2010 Flower Chart is available on the bulletin board in the office hallway. You may sign-up to honor or remember a person(s) or special occasion. The flowers are $15 - simply remit through your regular offering envelope or a pew envelope.
The youth ministry of our church are on a talent search of members and attenders who would be willing to showcase their gifts at the annual youth gourmet dinner on Saturday, March 20. This year the event is entitled United Methodists Got Talent! We are looking for singers, dancers, actors, and musicians. We also are soliciting non-performance talent from those who do crafting, sewing, photography or jewelry making. Anyone interested in participating should contact Debbie Pant (779-2999) as soon as possible.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgist: Judy Coffey Acolytes: 11:00 - Collin Hinkston Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell • Sermontime: Lisa Kassuba Power Point - Create & 11:00 - Jeff Hinkston 8:30 - Laurie Kinney Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Paul Helton 11:00 - Education Committee Greeters/Ushers: 8:30 - Rick Myers Family Greeters: 11:00 - Sherry Maury Ushers: 11:00 - Judy Murdoch, Dick & Carol Jones
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Mike & Dalene Wilkinson in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary.
The third session of our All Church Lenten Study will be tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Our study Fire on the Mountain - The Mountain of God will include a Pot Luck Supper. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service; beverages will be provided. We will eat, sing some favorite hymns, view the DVD and have some table discussion. Each session stands alone; so if you missed last week, know you are welcome to come. Child care will be available for the younger children.
The Cadillac Area Lenten Breakfasts sponsored by the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association will be held from 7:00 to 7:50 a.m. each Wednesday during Lent. You are cordially invited to breakfast this Wednesday, March 10 at Cadillac Christian Reformed Church. The speaker will be Rich Langton, Workplace Chaplain’s new Executive Director. Included is breakfast , singing & a meditation beginning at 7:00 a.m. & ending promptly at 7:50 a.m. so you may be to work on time or on to other business of the day. A freewill offering is received. The entire community is invited to attend.
2010 Easter Flowers
You are invited to place flowers on the chancel for Easter Sunday, April 4, in honor or memory of a person or special occasion. Plants available include tulips, hyacinths & daffodils which have four/six bulbs per pot & Easter lilies which have a minimum of five blooms.
Cost is only $6.50 per plant this year
_____ 6" Easter Lilies
_____ 6" Yellow Daffodils
_____ 6" Hyacinths (Check) ____ Lavender ____ Pink ____ White
_____ 6" Tulips (Check) ____ Red ____ Pink ____ Yellow ______ In honor of ______ In Memory of ___________________________________________________
Presented by _______________________________________________
Deadline for ordering is Sunday, March 21, 2010
Please place this form in the offering plate, mail to the church at P.O. Box 37, Cadillac, MI 49601, fax it to the church office at 775-6475 or order on line www.umccadillac.org.. |
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