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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
February 21, 2010 First Sunday in Lent Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Prelude
Entrance of the Light of Christ
Welcome and Parish Notes
*Call to Celebration One:..........Jesus
began his ministry to the world, All:..........As
we begin our Lenten journey, One:..........In
those forty days, and in that place, All:..........As
we seek to follow Jesus, One:..........Jesus
left the wilderness, All:..........As
we continue on our path to faithfulness, “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days”
*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....................#2112 “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”
Unison Prayer Holy
Spirit, send us to the desert. Speak straight to our hearts.
Prayer of the People
The Lord’s Prayer....................#895
Scripture Reading....................NT pg 61 Luke 4:1-13
Message....................Pastor Tom Ball “Just Doing the Right Thing is More Important Than Why I Do It”
Offering Invitation
Offering of 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) God of grace and mercy, we give thanks for Jesus’ witness to the power of your Spirit, guiding and strengthening him in times of testing. We offer these gifts and the service of our lives as tangible signs of our thanksgiving. As we embark on our Lenten journey, guide and strengthen us with the Holy Spirit to follow Jesus wherever he leads us. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen
*Closing Hymn....................#467 “Trust and Obey”
*Blessing and Benediction
*Postlude
*All who are able, please stand. |
United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
February 21, 2010 First Sunday in Lent Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES
*CALL TO CELEBRATION One:..........Unstop our ears, All:..........Lace up our shoes, One:..........Open up our hearts, All:..........Turn our faces toward God, One:..........For the Lenten journey begins. All:..........To listen to the voice of Jesus, One:..........To walk the narrow path of discipleship, All:..........To trust our depths to the forgiving love of God, One:..........To direct our attention to heaven's song, All:..........The eternal melody of love.
*HYMN OF PRAISE....................#269 “Lord, Throughout These Forty Days”
*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 ANTHEM....................Chancel Choir “This Lonesome Valley” Arr. Price/Besig
UNISON PRAYER God of word and silence, you desire our attention and faithfulness, yet we are distracted. We lend our ears to voices that speak about prestige and success, pleasure and power. We are stunned at how easily we are lured by the temptations. We find ourselves living your wilderness experience all over again. You desire our obedience, yet we crowd you out with calendars jammed with meetings, minds filled with lists and hearts filled with worry and care. Merciful God, lead us this Lent into the deeper stillness where priorities become clear, vision becomes focused and your Word heard and obeyed. Give us the strength and courage to live this season with open eyes and ready hearts. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER ....................#895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING....................NT pg 61 Luke 4:1-13
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “Just Doing the Right Thing is More Important Than Why I Do It”
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
OFFERING INVITATION
OFFERING 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) God of grace and mercy, we give thanks for Jesus’ witness to the power of your Spirit, guiding and strengthening him in times of testing. We offer these gifts and the service of our lives as tangible signs of our thanksgiving. As we embark on our Lenten journey, guide and strengthen us with the Holy Spirit to follow Jesus wherever he leads us. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD
*CLOSING HYMN....................#467 “Trust and Obey”
*BLESSING AND BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand. |
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The AMEN Chorus will be presenting a concert of sacred, gospel, spiritual & contemporary music Saturday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rehoboth Reformed Church in Lucas, and again on Sunday, February 28 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cadillac Community Auditorium. Admission is free. A free will offering will be received.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, February 28, 2010 Organist/Pianist: Suzanne Towers Acolytes: 11:00 a.m. - Timmy Coffey Nursery: Kathy Green Sermontime: Dalene Wilkinson Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. - Donna Crance 11:00 a.m. - United Methodist Men Power Point: Create & 11:00 - Jeff Hinkston 8:30 - Laurie Kinney Greeters/Ushers 8:30 a.m. - Bedonna Davis & Jack Boyd Greeters 11:00 a.m. - Virginia Whitt & Cathy Lilly Ushers 11:00 a.m. - Kevin Bruner, Margaret Himes, Dick & Carol Jones, Barb Wild, Peg Kirvan
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . 21 Sunday, February First 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 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Noon - Chili Cook-off & Silent Auction Following Late Service 6:00 -7:30 p.m. - First Lenten Study with Soup Supper
Monday, February 22 7:00 p.m. - Monday Evening Bible Study in Corbin Room Tuesday, February 23 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. - Evangelism & Membership Committee Wednesday, February 24 7:00 - 7:50 a.m. - Second Lenten Breakfast HERE 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, February 25 7:00 a.m. - Promise Keepers 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group @ Irma Eidins 6:00 p.m. - Methodist Men Monthly Meeting with Potluck Supper 6:30 p.m. - Sexual Abuse Support Group in Wesley Room
Sunday, February 28 - Second 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 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Senior High Youth meet at the church 6:00 p.m. - Second Lenten Study with a Pizza Dinner
We continue our response to the disaster in Haiti with our prayers, financial gifts and Health Kits - instructions for the Kits are on the table in the narthex; your generosity is so appreciated!!
Methodist Men will meet on Thursday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Corbin Room. If our potluck turns out like it usually does, we will spend 15 minutes walking the church halls before our business meeting and devotions. The program will be a "Midwinter Surprise." Ron Truax and Paul (of Jackson) will be the hosts. Bring a friend and join us. A reminder that we will be hosting the February 24 Lenten Breakfast and the February 28 Coffee hour. Coming Next Month! ! The youth are proud to present a combined evening of dinner and entertainment in United Methodists’ Got Talent! A delicious spaghetti supper including vegetable, bread and dessert will be prepared and served by our youth at 6:00 p.m.. Immediately following dinner will be a talent show featuring some of our congregation’s most creative and interesting talents. Performing in the show will be singers, dancers, actors, and musicians - as well as some very special “celebrity guests”. We will also have booths available to display other, non-performance talents such as crafting, sewing, photography, or jewelry making. Anyone interested in participating should contact Debbie Pant (779-2999) as soon as possible. Tickets to the dinner and show are just $10 each and will go on sale Sunday, February 28. Care Net of Cadillac is hosting their 12th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction on Tuesday, February 23 from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Ann Church. Dinner will be provided to you on a donation-only basis. The menu includes spaghetti, dinner rolls, salad, homemade desserts & a beverage. All are invited.
Check out our Church Website www.umccadillac.org It includes lots links and information including Rethink Church and 10,000 Doors.
TODAY’S WORSHIP MINISTRY . . . Liturgists: 8:30 - Gary Box 11:00 - Jackie Soltman Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Acolyte - 11:00 a.m. - Timmy Coffey Nursery: Lisa Weaver • Sermontime: Angie Ferris Power Point - Create & 11:00 a.m. - Jeff Hinkston 8:30 a.m. - Laurie Kinney Coffee Hour: 8:30 a.m. - Carolyn Jagielski 11:00 a.m. - Susannah Wesley Circle Greeters/Ushers: 8:30 a.m. - Ruth Peterson, Arlo Peterson Greeters: 11:00 a.m. - Jim & Sally Smith Ushers: 11:00 a.m. - George Towers, Karen Zenner, Bill & Sue Allen, Joyce Cinco
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by George & Carolyn Jagielski in honor of George’s 70th Birthday.
The Cadillac Area Lenten Breakfasts sponsored by the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. each Wednesday during Lent. You are cordially invited to breakfast this Wednesday, February 24 HERE with John Martek from Clayhill Christian Church as the speaker. Included is breakfast, served by our Methodist Men, 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. Invite a friend; it could be life changing!
The Annual Youth Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction (you can begin bidding at 9:30) is TODAY following the late service. Stop in Fellowship Hall this morning, bid on some baskets. taste some chili, vote for your favorite and take home some baked goods. Fun for all ages. Proceeds go towards the youth mission trip and summer concert event. |
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