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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
May 9, 2010 • Sixth Sunday of Easter Festival of the Christian Home • Mother’s Day Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Prelude
Entrance of the Light of Christ
Welcome and Parish Notes
*Call to Worship One:..........Voices raised in song, All:..........We praise you. One:..........Filled with rich joy, All:..........We share your love. One:..........Mothers tending a wound, All:..........We sing your glory. One:..........Fathers hugging a child, All:..........We demonstrate your care. One:..........Friends offering prayer, All:..........We remember you. One:..........Voices lifting a joyous refrain, All:..........God,
we praise you. *Hymn of Praise....................#92 “For the Beauty of the Earth” vs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
*Sharing the Peace and Love of Christ
If you have a prayer joy or concern you would like shared during the Prayer of the People, please fill out a prayer card & hand it to an usher.
Prayer Hymn....................#2188 “The Family Prayer Song”
Unison Prayer We come to celebrate family joys, O Lord. Times of sharing and supporting one another. Times of laughter, times of praying and working together. May
our families be strengthened by your Spirit. Keep us close
together so that no challenge can unravel the bindings of love
that unite us. We lift up all parents for your blessing. Touch
them with your loving hand that they may know your goodness, your
comfort and your peace. Through Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen. Prayer of the People
The Lord’s Prayer....................#895
Scripture Reading....................OT pg 613 • NT pg 127 Provers 31:10-30 • John 14:23-29
Message....................Pastor Tom Ball “How She’s Made”
Offering Invitation
Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves 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) O God, thank you for the human parents in faith you send us. For their wisdom and love, encouragement and integrity, gentle correction and examples of faith we are grateful. May the chain of kindness not stop with them, but continue with us. May we follow their example, so that our lives might also touch one of your children, as we bear witness to your love at work in the world. Amen.
*Closing Hymn....................#695 “O Lord, May Home and Church Combine”
*Blessing and Commissioning
*Postlude
*All who are able, please stand. |
United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
May 9, 2010 • Sixth Sunday of Easter Festival of the Christian Home • Mother’s Day Worship at 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
*GATHERING WORDS One:..........Mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, All:..........Families in all shapes and sizes, One:..........Come and worship. All:..........Loud singers and quiet hummers, One:..........Quick learners and patient teachers, All:..........Mushroom pickers and mountain bikers, One:..........Come and worship. All:..........We who feel younger than springtime or older than the hills, One:..........Come and worship. All:..........We who go faster than the speed of light or slower than molasses, One:..........Come and worship. All:..........On this special, holy day, One:..........Come and worship.
*HYMN OF PRAISE....................#92 “For the Beauty of the Earth” vs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
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 during the Prayer Hymn.
PRAYER HYMN....................#2188 “The Family Prayer Song”
UNISON PRAYER Compassionate God, we give you thanks that we are surrounded by your beauty, uplifted by your grace and transformed by your love. We give you thanks for placing us in families where your love has human faces. We are grateful to be remembered in a mother's heart and carried in a father's prayer. We are blessed by hours of care and times of patience that mirror your desire for all of the human family. Strengthen and support our families in the daily tasks of love. Let forgiveness ease error, kindness soothe anger and let gratitude reign this day. In Jesus' name. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER....................#895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
CHORAL ANTHEM....................Chancel Choir “Praise God for Every Gift” Arr. Williams/Lantz
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING....................OT pg 613 • NT pg 127 Provers 31:10-30 • John 14:23-29
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “How She’s Made”
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
OFFERING INVITATION • OFFERING 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 DEDICATION (in unison) O God, thank you for the human parents in faith you send us. For their wisdom and love, encouragement and integrity, gentle correction and examples of faith we are grateful. May the chain of kindness not stop with them, but continue with us. May we follow their example, so that our lives might also touch one of your children, as we bear witness to your love at work in the world. Amen.
WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD
*CLOSING HYMN....................#695 “O Lord, May Home and Church Combine”
*BLESSING AND BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand. |
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Mercy Hospice of Cadillac is looking for male and female individuals interested in becoming Hospice Volunteers in Wexford, Missaukee, and Osceola counties. Volunteer training will be held on May 10, 11, and 12 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Mercy Hospice • 7985 Mackinaw Trail • Cadillac. Must possess a clean background check. Please contact Janet @ 779-9550 for more information.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, Sunday, May 16, 2010 Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Acolytes: 11:00 - Tim Coffey Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell Sermontime: Bridget Coffey Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Open 11:00 - Secret Saints/Higher Education Power Point: Create & 11:00 - Dave Darrow 8:30 - Seth Myers Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Ruth Peterson, Arlo Peterson Greeters 11:00 - Dale & Ona Greenman Ushers 11:00 - George Towers, Jeff, Laura & Drew Marion, Dee Brinks
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, May 9 -Sixth Sunday of Easter- Mother’s Day 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. - Blood Pressure Clinic 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
Monday, May 10 7:00 p.m. - BSA Troop 125 in Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. - Finance Committee Tuesday, May 11 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. - Administrative Council Wednesday, May 12 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee Thursday, May 13 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group @ Irma Eidins 6:00 p.m. - Sexual Abuse Support Group in Wesley Room 6:00 p.m. - Boundaries Book Study in Classroom
Sunday, May 16 - Seventh Sunday of Easter- Secret Saint Sunday 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 - 6:30 p.m. - Sr. High YOUth Meet 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - JD’s meet
We wish all the women present this morning a Blessed Mother’s Day. A sweet treat is available as a gift for you. May your day be full of joy!
Our Loose Plate Offering for May is designated to UMC Camp Scholarships. It is such a unique opportunity for our young people to be able to attend these wonderful camps. They have the chance to learn and grow in Christianity, as well as make new friends from other churches. The money raised by the Missions Committee will go towards the remaining monies needed for those campers who are in need of a full camper scholarship. Please help us in this endeavor to send our youth to camp this summer.
The non-perishable food and paper products donated in May will be going to the Manton Food Pantry. We are collecting still today.
Still time to register for Summer Church Camp. Need more info or a registration form, see Marion Fuller or Lynn Cummings.
Sundays are still available on the Flower Chart for placement of flowers on the Lord’s Table - 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.
Triumphant Quartet will be in concert Saturday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cadillac High School Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the Gospel Bookstore or by calling Temple Hill Baptist Church at 775-4942. Tickets will be $12 at the door.
Some of our members are in a care facility or shut-in at home. At Lakeview Lutheran Manor, Bea Baker. At Autumnwood - Kay Rellick, At Curry House are Eloise Baker (110) and Irene Szymke (107); at Green Acres, Virginia Linn & Waneta Springberg at Simons AFCH (2882 E. M-55 • Cadillac). Others who remain in our circle of care include Doris Brenneman & 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. All would appreciate cards, prayers & visits.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgist: 8:30 - Ruth Peterson 11:00 - Jackie Soltman Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Acolyte: Caleb and Carissa Mitchell Nursery: Kathy Green • Sermontime: Angie Ferris Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Bob Campbell 11:00 - Judy Coffey Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Lynn & Kelli Cummings Greeters: 11:00 - Scott, Lisa, Logan & Connor Kassuba Ushers: 11:00 - Elizabeth Hanson, Richard Kraemer, Jane Wightman, Karen Zenner
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given in loving memory of Carl Peterson from his family and by Kevin & Lynn Cummings in honor of Kelli Cummings 14th Birthday.
Your Parish Nurses will hold a Blood Pressure Clinic in the Library this morning between services. Stop in & take advantage of this useful & free screening available here at church! Also, if you have any health questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Sundays are still available on the Flower Chart for placement of flowers on the Lord’s Table - IN September, October, November and December. 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.
Upcoming Sundays in May include Secret Saints and College Student Recognition on May 16 at the 11:00 worship; celebration of the Day of Pentecost, the birth of the church & coming of the Holy Spirit on May 23 - wear something “red” to church and Graduation Sunday on May 30 with the Senior Breakfast at 9:30 and the graduating high school seniors being honored at the 11:00 worship and during the Coffee Hour. |
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