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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
May 16, 2010 Seventh Sunday of Easter Ascension Sunday |
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Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Prelude
Entrance of the Light of Christ
Welcome, Parish Notes and Clip Board Ministry
*Call to Worship One:..........Praise the Lord, all the people! All:..........For our Savior has been raised on high! One:..........Jesus Christ who was crucified and has risen from the dead All:..........Now sits at the right hand of God. One:..........Jesus will come again, bringing the fullness of God’s kingdom. All:..........Praise be to our Lord! Amen.
*Hymn of Praise....................On insert “Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”
*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....................#375 “There is a Balm in Gilead”
Unison Prayer O God, we give you thanks that you bid us to come to this place of prayer. We thank you that in this place, we are reminded of your boundless love, your justice and your mercy. Thank you God, that you are the path of redemption, salvation, and deliverance from the things in our lives that bind and imprison us. Break the chains and open the prison doors of our lives. Set us free, O God, as we worship you in this place of prayer. Let our praises and prayers, our songs and hymns give glory and honor to you. Amen.
Prayer of the People
The Lord’s Prayer....................#895
Scripture Reading....................NT pg 136 Acts 16:16-34
Message....................Pastor Tom Ball “Faith Community Relationships”
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) Loving
God, we praise you for linking our lives with yours through
*Closing Hymn....................#327 “Crown Him With Many Crowns”
*Blessing and Commissioning One:..........Eastertide draws to a close. All:..........We dry our eyes, overwhelmed at your Resurrection. One:..........We are still too stubborn to believe you are alive. All:..........Even in our disbelief you extend to us the challenge to go throughout the whole world and preach the gospel. One:..........Through your life-giving spirit, you offer us the power to change lives, to become vessels for your miracles, to feed the world in your name. All:..........O Christ, help us to hear anew the Resurrection call to follow you. One:..........May we accept the freedom and responsibility that the Resurrection brings. All:..........May we rejoice in our own suffering, in our healing, in our renewed freedom and in the promise of everlasting life.
*Postlude
*All who are able, please stand. |
Worship at 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
*GATHERING WORDS One:..........Blessings on you all this day, from our Lord Jesus Christ. All:..........This is the day of his ascension. Christ is seated at the right hand of God. One:..........Honor, Power, glory and majesty belong to Jesus! All:..........Let us praise him with shouts of joy! One:..........We are called to be witnesses to this great wonder. All:..........We are called to proclaim God’s Good News of love for all God’s people. Amen.
*HYMN OF PRAISE....................On insert “Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”
*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....................#375 “There is a Balm in Gilead”
UNISON PRAYER Resurrected Savior, Savior of new life and new hope, we come to you in humble prayer and joyous song, for Easter has changed our lives. We are no longer frightened people - because you live, we have courage to face life and to face death. We are no longer lonely people - because you live, we can accept ourselves and reach out to each other. We are no longer scattered people - because you live, we may come together to worship and to witness in our weakness and our strength, in the presence of your reign among us and the promise of your reign to come. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER....................#895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
RECOGNITION OF THE SECRET SAINTS & COLLEGE STUDENTS
CHORAL ANTHEM....................Chancel Choir “In Christ Alone” Arr. Mark Hayes
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING....................NT pg 136 Acts 16:16-34
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “Faith Community Relationships”
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) Thank you, O God, for loving us and laboring with us. Thank you for the testimony of this church to your great love. Guide us in your wisdom as we use these gifts to your glory and the blessing of your people. Amen.
WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD
*CLOSING HYMN....................#327 “Crown Him With Many Crowns”
*BLESSING AND BENEDICTION
*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, May 23, 2010 Organist/Pianist: Suzanne Towers Nursery: Kevin & Patricia Bruner Sermontime: Kelly Ball Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Sue Smith & Evie Lux 11:00 - Evangelism/Membership Power Point: Create & 11:00 - Lori Glynn 8:30 - Laurie Kinney Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Gary & Yvonne Bandelow Greeters 11:00 - Wayne & Patrice Lowell Ushers 11:00 - Barb Wild, George Towers, Peg Kirvan, Dee Brinks Margaret Himes
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . 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 Tuesday, May 18 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. - Poverty Reduction Workgroup in Corbin Room 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - MI Alliance in Youth Room 1:30 p.m. - Dorcas Circle in Corbin Room 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale Setup in Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. - Evangelism/Membership 7:00 p.m. - Trustees Wednesday, May 19 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale Setup in Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, May 20 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale in Fellowship Hall 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 7:00 p.m. - Worship Committee Friday, May 21 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale in Fellowship Hall Saturday, May 22 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale in Fellowship Hall Sunday, May 23 - Day of Pentecost 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 1:00 p.m. - Mission Trip Meeting @ Pant’s Home
You are invited to the Graduation Open House for Justin Bruner which will be held on Sunday, May 30 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at his home, 503 Arbutus Drive • Cadillac.
Would you like an old hymnal or two for free? There will be some on the table outside Judy’s office for those that are interested.
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.
If you would like to borrow something from the kitchen during this busy season of the year, please sign the item out in the church office. Also, please remember we need to retain one large and one small stainless steel coffee pot for Sunday Services. Thank you.
Life Line Screening, the leading provider of community-based preventive health screening in the United States, will be here at the church on Thursday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.. Pre-registration is required. Pickup the hot pink information sheet on the Parish Nurses table in the hallway by the office for the phone number to register, as well as additional information.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgist: 11:00 - Jane Wightman Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Acolyte: Tim Coffey Nursery: Carolyn Mitchell • Sermontime: Bridget Coffey Power Point: Create & 11:00 - Dave Darrow 8:30 - Seth Myers Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Open 11:00 - Secret Saints/Higher Education 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
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Milo & Carolyn Brines in honor of their 55th wedding anniversary and the Higher Education Committee in honor of our college students & their Secret Saints and from Garrick Fuller with thanks for his Secret Saint.
The roses on the Lord’s Table honor the birth on May 13 of Kayden Lee, son of Rachel and Brett Palmer, and the grandson of Danny and Deborah Janway and nephew of Rebecca. Blessings to all!
Next Sunday, we will celebrate of the Day of Pentecost, the birth of the church & coming of the Holy Spirit on May 23 - wear something “red” to church and on May 30, Graduation Sunday, we will have the Senior Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. with the graduating high school seniors being honored at the 11:00 worship and during the Coffee Hour.
June Newsletter Deadline is Thursday, May 20 at noon. You may call in, fax to us or email – umccadillac ”at” sbcglobal.net. Thanks!! |
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