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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
April 11, 2010 Second Sunday of Easter Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Prelude
Entrance of the Light of Christ
Welcome and Parish Notes
Clip Board Ministry for May
*Worship
Alert All:..........How we are like Thomas! We sometimes think we need to see in order to believe! One:..........How blessed are the ones who, never having seen,
have
come to believe. that, although we have not seen the risen Christ, we may believe fully in him. Amen.
*Hymn of Praise....................#304 “Easter People, Raise Your Voices”
*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....................#2196 “We Walk By Faith”
Unison Prayer God of resurrection power, break through the locked doors of our certainty to encourage our wonderings and our questions. Break through the walls of our fears of others, that we might make room for all at your table. Break through our doubt and confusion, that we might come to know your presence more fully in our lives and in our world. When we seek to judge ourselves and others for disbelief and questions, open the locked doors of our hearts and give us the patience of the risen Christ,
in
whose name we pray. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer....................#895
The Baptismal Covenant....................#33, 38-39 Reception Into Membership Arlo David Peterson
Scripture Reading....................NT pg 115 John 20:19-31
Message....................Pastor Tom Ball “We Have To Ride Without Training Wheels”
Offering Invitation
Offering of Our Gifts and Ourselves
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) Gracious and loving God, you raised Jesus from the dead, disclosing forever your love for the world. Such a generous act not only showers us with grace, it begs a response. We respond with these gifts and our lives - praying your blessing on them. As you sent Jesus, so send us in the power of your Spirit to reveal your love in all we do and say. We pray in the name of our risen Lord. Amen.
*Closing Hymn....................#310 “He Lives”
*Blessing and Benediction One:..........Go forth into the world with your inner eyes on fire with Jesus. All:..........We go as those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. One:..........Go forth, knowing that the risen Christ leads the way. All:..........We go as those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. One:..........Go forth; bold to act for love and justice. All:..........We go as those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. One:..........Blessed are you who have not seen and yet have come to believe. Amen.
*Postlude
*All who are able, please stand. |
United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
April 11, 2010 Second Sunday of Easter Worship at 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME, PARISH NOTES AND MAY CLIP BOARD MINISTRY
*GATHERING WORDS One:..........Happy Eastertide! Today is the first day of the week. All:..........The joy of Easter still sings in our hearts. One:..........Breathe the breath of new life in your spirits! All:..........We open our hearts to all the wondrous work God has for us to do. One:..........Welcome to worship this glorious day! All:..........Let our lives be testimony to God’s redeeming love!
*HYMN OF PRAISE....................#304 “Easter People, Raise Your Voices”
*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....................#2196 “We Walk By Faith”
UNISON PRAYER
Holy
God, Lover of your children:
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER....................#895
THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT
RECEPTION INTO MEMBERSHIP....................#33, 38-39 George Willis Towers
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING....................NT pg 115 John 20:19-31
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “We Have To Ride Without Training Wheels”
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) We bring to you our Easter hope, O God, confident that compassion will be encouraged and doubts faced; confident that young persons will be supported, those of advanced years honored and the distressed upheld; confident that the saving work of Jesus will continually grow. Bless these our hopeful gifts, O God, and enliven our spirit of giving. Amen.
WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD
*CLOSING HYMN....................#310 “He Lives”
*BLESSING AND BENEDICTION One:..........Jesus said: “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I am now sending you.” God believes in you. The busy world awaits your compassion. All:..........God believes in us. One:..........Sometimes you will give your best yet fail. All:..........God believes in us. One:..........At other times you will succeed in spite of your stumbling. All:..........God believes in us. One:..........Go gladly, daring to succeed or fail to the glory of God, and then at the very end, nothing shall dismay you. All:..........God believes in us. With Christ’s own breath within us, we shall travel well.
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand. |
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Mother-Daughter Banquet tickets go on sale next Sunday, April 18, following each service. Adult tickets are $10, children 2-12 are $5 and children under the age of 2 are free. The dinner will be catered by Ebel’s. The program is entitled “Esther, a Courageous Woman.” This program is geared for the children and will be presented by Terri Simmons from Child Evangelism Fellowship.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, Sunday, April 18, 2010 Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Acolytes: 11:00 - Open Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner Sermontime: Angie Ferris Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Pat Schroeder 11:00 - Lay Leadership Power Point: Create & 11:00 - Lori Glynn 8:30 - Laurie Kinney Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Dave & Sally Bassett Greeters 11:00 - Jeff Marion Family Ushers 11:00 - Randy, Carolyn, Caleb & Carissa Mitchell, George Towers
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, April 11 - Second 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 Monday, April 12 7:00 p.m. - Finance Committee 7:00 p.m. - Monday Evening Bible Study in Corbin Room Tuesday, April 13 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. - Administrative Council Wednesday, April 14 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 7:00 p.m. - Education Committee 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, April 15 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers 10:00 a.m. - Susannah Wesley Circle in Corbin Room 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 7:00 p.m. - Worship Committee Saturday, April 17 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Family Game Night Sunday, April 18 - Third Sunday of Easter - Camp 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 4:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class 5:45 p.m. - Confirmation Rehearsal/Dinner w/Parents & Mentors 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Sr. High YOUth meet
The Equal Exchange Coffee Sale, regular and decaf, will be held TODAY between services. Your Parish Nurses will hold a Blood Pressure Clinic in the Library this morning between services. Stop in and take advantage of this useful and free screening available right here at church! Also, if you have any health questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
The Grow Group, a Sexual Abuse Support Group, begins their 12 week spring session Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Wesley Room. They meet every Thursday evening, discussing a different topic each week pertaining to abuse issues. Men and women of all ages are welcome. All meetings are confidential & free. Babysitting is available. To register, call Shirley Peterson.
A book study, Boundaries, by Drs. Cloud and Townsend, will begin Thursday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. here at the church. Come learn how to set limits and take control of your life God’s way. This class is open to all men and women. Come and enjoy the fellowship as we learn and grow together. To register call Teri Fall @ 231-743-6213.
There is still time to sign up for the UMW Spring Retreat at Lake Louise. See Brooke Clark TODAY!
Care Net of Cadillac is looking for people who desire to make a difference in someone’s life. They will be holding volunteer training for both men and women on April 20, 22, 27 & 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at their Sound Choices Medical Clinic building • 302 Hobart Street in Cadillac. You must attend all 22 hours of training to qualify to work as volunteer at Care Net of Cadillac. Seating is limited; reserve by calling Lu Ann at 77-1545 or by emailing luann@carenetcadillac.org to reserve your spot.
Naomi Circle will meet Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Corbin Room. Our lesson will be on Easter. Refreshments will be served.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgists: 8:30 - Bedonna Davis 11:00 - Jeff Hinkston Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell • Sermontime: Jeff & Laura Marion Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Jeff Hinkston 11:00 - Jackie Soltman Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Pete & Mary Buehler 11:00 - Open Greeters/Ushers: Ruth Peterson, Arlo David Peterson Greeters: 11:00 - Frank Weikel, Jane Whitney Ushers: 11:00 - Judy Murdoch, Deborah & Rebecca Janway
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Dan and Laurie Kinney to the glory of God.
We welcome into our church family this morning Arlo David Peterson George Willis Towers May God’s richest blessing be on you both on this special day.
TODAY we are collecting non-perishable food and paper products that will be given to the King’s Storehouse at First Baptist Church.
Camp Sunday Is April 18. Register your camper for summer church camp right here at church! Please come prepared with your registration form and a check for the deposit ($50) of your youth’s camp. We will collect the registrations for mailing and send in the church scholarship for the other half of the cost of camp at the same time. Please contact Judy Coffey or Pastor Tom if you have a need for full camp scholarships for your child. Registration forms are available in the church office or online at Conference website: www.westmichiganconference.org. If you have any questions about what camp your child should attend or about registration, please call Lynn Cummings or Marian Fuller. |
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