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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
June 13, 2010 Third Sunday after Pentecost |
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Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Piano Prelude
Informal Hymn Sing
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Welcome, Parish Notes
Clip Board Ministry for July
*Praise Sentences God hears us in the morning. God listens to the sound of our cries. God’s love for us is abundant and steadfast. We are welcome in God’s presence!
“Morning Has Broken”
*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
One:..........God hears the prayers of the humble and contrite heart and sees beyond our station in life. God sees beyond our family name and sees our innermost being, not for what it was or is but for what it can and will be once God’s grace takes our old life and old self and re-creates them into the very image of Christ. All:..........Thanks be to God!
Scripture Reading....................NT pg. 188 Galatians 2:15-21
Message....................Pastor Tom Ball “Christ Offers a Recycling of Lives So We Are Right with God”
Offering 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) Gracious God, we offer our gifts as an act of extravagant faith. Bless this offering, that it might be a witness to your realm of forgiveness, justice and healing. May this act of sharing embolden us to show great generosity throughout the coming week. In your many names 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
“When We Are Living”
*Blessing and Benediction Pastor:..........Let us go forth in courage and strength. All:..........It is no longer we who live, but Christ who lives in us! Pastor:..........Let us go forth in faithfulness and love! All:..........Let us go forth, O God, in your righteousness and make our way straight before us. Pastor: Go in God’s peace!
*Piano Postlude
*All who are able, please stand. |
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
PRELUDE
INFORMAL HYMN SING
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST....................by the Acolytes
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
CLIP BOARD MINISTRY FOR JULY
*CALL TO WORSHIP One:..........In the morning, God hears our voices as we lift our prayers and songs. All:..........In the morning, God whispers to us in the gentle breezes stirring the world. One:..........In the morning, we look for God alive and active around us. All:..........In the morning, we find God playing hopscotch with the kids on the corner. One:..........In the morning we come together to worship our God. All:..........In the morning, God gathers us up to lead us down the streets of justice and faithfulness.
*OPENING HYMN....................#145 “Morning Has Broken”
*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
PRAYER HYMN....................#526 “What a Friend”
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION Your love comforts us, God of our lives. In the midst of our rebellion, you love us still. Your love also frightens us: calling us to be bold; calling us to walk into places of power and speak your truth; calling us to weep without shame, in deep love and longing; calling us to live anew in the life of Christ. With your comfort, make us whole. But do not stop challenging us, even when we are fearful and timid. Amen.
WORDS OF PROMISE One:..........God turns us around, opens our eyes, renews our faith, forgives our sins. We are truly blessed. All:..........Thanks be to God! PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE READING....................NT pg. 188 Galatians 2:15-21
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “Christ Offers a Recycling of Lives So We Are Right with God”
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) Merciful God, we offer these gifts in gratitude for the free gift of your amazing grace. We pray that you will bless and accept them and our lives as we go from here infused with your love and grace. Empower us anew with your Holy Spirit that we may graciously anoint the lives of others with your love. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION The Invitation A Great Thanksgiving The Lord’s Prayer • Sharing of the Bread and Cup
PRAYER OF THANKS FOR CHRIST’S PRESENCE
*CLOSING HYMN....................#572 “Pass It On”
*BLESSING AND BENEDICTION Pastor:..........Let us go forth in courage and strength All:..........It is no longer we who live, but Christ who lives in us! Pastor:..........Let us go forth in faithfulness and love! All:..........Let us go forth, O God, in your righteousness and make our way straight before us. Pastor: Go in God’s peace! *POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand. |
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We will be honoring those who have served or are serving in the military on Sunday, July 4, during both worship services at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m..
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, Sunday, June 20, 2010 Organist/Pianist: Virginia Pulford Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell Sermontime: Diana Van Antwerp Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Ray & Betty Mayer 10:00 - Trustees Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Bob Campbell 10:00 - Seth Myers Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Ruth Peterson, Arlo Peterson Greeters 10:00 - The Ball Family Ushers 10:00 - Tom Maxwell, Joyce Cinco, Rachel Stewart, Inga Fuller
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, June 13 - Third Sunday after Pentecost Summer Worship Schedule Begins Holy Communion Will Be Served At Both Services Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - JD’s and Sr. High meet
Monday, June 14 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Project Christmas Board Meeting in Library 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts in Fellowship Hall Tuesday, June 15 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 1:30 p.m. - Dorcus Circle in Corbin Room 7:00 p.m. - Trustees Wednesday, June 16 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets Thursday, June 17 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. - Naomi Circle in Corbin Room Friday, June 18 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Senior Grandparents in Corbin Room
Sunday, June 20 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - Father’s Day Coffee Hour Follows Both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship
Summer Worship Schedule Begins TODAY with services at 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. through Labor Day weekend. You are invited to the Graduation Open House for Jake Ball which will be held TODAY from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at his home, 114 Barbara St. • Cadillac.
Do you like to putter in the garden? If so, we are looking for some people who would like to help care for the Peace Garden this summer. Please see Pat Schroeder after the service today and sign up for a week this summer. You can also call her at home.
Crystal Flash Energy will be hosting a Blood Drive at St. Ann’s Catholic Church • 800 W. 13th Street • on Monday, June 14 from 1:00 - 6:45 p.m. and again on Tuesday, June 15 from 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Come out to donate blood this summer and you could win a $500 Best Buy gift certificate. Must have photo ID or donor card to donate.
Some of our members are in a care facility or shut-in at home. 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 and Kay Rellick(107a) 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.
Love In the Name of Christ continues to receive a considerable number of requests for a wheelchair ramp from callers throughout the two counties we serve. Our wonderful team of “ramp builders” from St. Ann Church • Cadillac have been building ramps for nearly 13 years, and are hoping that another “team” can be developed to meet the increased number of requests. If you have an interest in this rewarding opportunity, please contact Linda or Sue P. at the Love INC office, 779-1888 for more information.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgist: Judy Coffey Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Nursery: Kathy Green Sermontime: Angie Ferris Power Point: Create & 10:00 - Jeff Hinkston 8:30 - Bedonna Davis Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Bill & Kit Rau 10:00 - Open Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Dave & Sally Bassett, Richard Kraemer & Elizabeth Hanson Greeters: 10:00 - Kay Walker, Deloris Parker Ushers: 10:00 - Ron & Marilyn Truax, George Towers, Gladys Foster, Margaret Himes
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Karen and Dan Zenner and Family in loving memory of Richard Clift
The King’s Storehouse will receive our offerings of non-perishable food and paper supplies. You might also think about donating cleaning products such as detergent, dish soap, and such; these items always come in handy. We continue to collect them today.
Beginning today, we move to our Summer Worship Schedule with worship at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. each week through Labor Day weekend. This morning, the Bell Choir will ring during the Coffee Hour following the early service with a Mini-Brunch served at that time also.
The next Equal Coffee Exchange Sale will be held TODAY, following both services. |
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