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United Methodist Church of Cadillac 1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan 775-5362 • Fax 775-6475
March 21, 2010 Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Prelude
Entrance of the Light of Christ
Welcome and Parish Notes
Clip Board Ministry for April and Good Friday
*Worship
Alert One:..........In the midst of our wilderness travels, we yearn for holy refreshment, All:..........Through your loving and healing Spirit. One:..........We yearn now in our time together to experience you, All:..........In fresh, new and abundant ways. One:..........Prepare us now for this time of worship, All:..........And may the power and promise of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us.
“We Have Come to Join in Worship”
We
have come to join in worship
See
them gather all around you,
Let
us love our God supremely;
Words
by Ken Bible and George Atkins
*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....................#2113 “Lamb of God”
Unison Prayer God of extravagant love, sometimes it is too overwhelming, too wonderful to grasp- this love of yours. As we worship this morning, open our souls wide- that every word spoken, and every note sung will form and reform us as your people. As we drink in your abundant love, enable us to be conduits of this gracious love to all the world. Amen.
Prayer of the People
The Lord’s Prayer....................#89
Scripture Reading....................NT pg 106 John 12:1-8
Message....................Pastor Tom Ball “It’s Selfish To Have My Needs Met”
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) Good and Gracious God, when Jesus was anointed at Bethany, he reminded us all that our earthly time would be short in proportion to our heavenly time with you. We recognize that we only have so much time to love, to laugh, to give, and to care in this world. In this time of giving, we present these generous gifts to be anointed by your hand to glorify the promise of everlasting life. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
*Closing Hymn....................#2158 “Just a Closer Walk With Thee”
*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
March 21, 2010 Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday Worship at 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
PRELUDE
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME, PARISH NOTES AND CLIP BOARD MINISTRY
*GATHERING WORDS One:..........Walking on the path, All:..........Following Jesus. One:..........Sometimes there is joy in our step. All:..........Sometimes we are not so sure– One:..........What may lie ahead? All:..........Hosannas or angry crowds? One:..........A prayerful garden or a stark cross? All:..........A holy meal or an empty place at the table? One:..........Journeying toward Lent, All:..........Please walk with us, Jesus.
*HYMN OF PRAISE “We Have Come to Join in Worship”
We
have come to join in worship
See
them gather all around you,
Let
us love our God supremely;
Words
by Ken Bible and George Atkins
*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 “Lamb of God with ‘Were You There?’” Arr. Paris/Mayfield
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION O
God, giver of extravagant gifts, teach us the joy of giving. You
have given to us again and again. You provide for our every need
but we confess that we often still desire more. Our wants get the
best of us. Forgive our selfish ways. May we, like Mary, learn
the joy of giving. Help us to see that giving sacrificially is
what you desire. May we learn to give abundantly and joyously.
We pray in the name of the One who gave his all, Christ Jesus, our
Lord. Amen. The
righteousness that comes from God PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER....................#895
THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN
SCRIPTURE READING....................NT pg 106 John 12:1-8
MESSAGE....................Pastor Tom Ball “It’s Selfish To Have My Needs Met”
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) Gracious God, we respond to your great gifts to us by offering these gifts to you. Gifts of money, of time and talents, the gift of our lives. May they declare your praise in ways which sweeten lives with the love of Christ. Amen.
WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD
*CLOSING HYMN....................#2158 “Just a Closer Walk With Thee”
*BLESSING AND BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
*All who are able, please stand. |
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Love INC is in need of volunteer intake workers and phone triage persons. Our need is urgent – we are experiencing more requests than ever before. We serve our community Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and you may choose which day(s)that you’d be willing to serve. Please call Diane or Linda at 231-779-1888 for more information or to join our team.
Sunday Volunteer Ministry, March 28, 2010 Organist/Pianist: Suzanne Towers Acolytes: 11:00 - Open Nursery: Lisa Weaver • Sermontime: Kelly Ball Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Open 11:00 - Open Power Point: Create & 8:30 - Laurie Kinney 11:00 - Jeff Marion Greeters/Ushers 8:30 - Richard Kraemer & Elizabeth Hanson Greeters 11:00 - Jim & Sally Smith Ushers 11:00 - Margaret Himes, Barb Wild, Dee Brinks, Peg Kirvan
Opportunities for Ministry This Week . . . Sunday, March 21 - Fifth 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 6:00 p.m. - Last Lenten Study with a Dessert Smorgasbord Monday, March 22 7:00 p.m. - Monday Evening Bible Study in Corbin Room Tuesday, March 23 7:15 a.m. - Prayer Group 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Mercy Homecare/Hospice Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Evangelism/Membership Committee Wednesday, March 24 7:00 -7:50 a.m. - Lenten Breakfast @ Cadillac Revival Center 6:00 p.m. - Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous Group Meets 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Practice Thursday, March 25 10:30 a.m. - Prayer Group @ Irma Eidins 6:00 p.m. - Methodist Men Monthly Meeting with Potluck 6:30 p.m. - Sexual Abuse Support Group in Wesley Room Friday, March 26 9:30 a.m. - Piano Tuning in Sanctuary, Corbin & Wesley Rooms Sunday, March 28 - Palm/Passion 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 - Palm Parade
Cadillac
United
Methodist Men
will gather for their regular meeting on Thursday, March 25, 2010
at 6:00 p.m. in the Corbin (Choir) room. We will follow the
disposal of our always outstanding potluck meal with a business
meeting, devotions and a DVD presentation on a hi-tech search for
evidence of the location of Sodom and Gomorrah. This will be
presented by our in-house archeologist, Pastor Tom. Gather up a
dish to pass, some friends and join us. Dave Bassett is our host
for the evening. Our Lenten Prayer Partner bulletin board is available for you to “correspond” with your prayer partner. There are several notes on the board currently; take a look - perhaps you have a message.
All children, young and old, are invited to take part in the Easter Egg Hunt, on Easter Sunday, April 4, during Sunday School, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.. There will be something for everyone. Join in the fun!
Check out our Church Website www.umccadillac.org It includes lots links/ information including Rethink Church & 10,000 Doors.
The Lenten Prodigal Son key tags are still available if you have not picked one up. They are located on the table in the church narthex.
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 & at Simons AFCH (2882 E. M-55 • Cadillac) Waneta Springberg. 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 Organist/Pianist: Ann Hunt Nursery: Jackie Bailey • Sermontime: Bridget Coffey Power Point - Create & 8:30 - Dave Darrow 11:00 - Nick Myers Coffee Hour: 8:30 - Diana VanAntwerp • 11:00 - Trustees Greeters/Ushers: 8:30 - Steve, Lisa, Seth and Ethan Myers Greeters: 11:00 - Cathy Lilly Ushers: 11:00 - Gale & Char Butterfield, George Towers
The Flowers on the Lord’s Table are given by Peg Kirvan in loving memory of her daughter, Ronda.
You are invited to the fifth and final session of our All Church Lenten Study this evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Our study, Fire on the Mountain: The Whisper of God, will include a Dessert Smorgasbord with cheese & crackers plus sweet treats, hosted by the Evangelism/Membership Committee. We will eat, sing some favorite hymns, view the DVD and have some table discussion. Child care will be available for the younger children.
The Cadillac Area Lenten Breakfasts sponsored by the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association will be held from 7:00 to 7:50 a.m. each Wednesday during Lent. You are cordially invited to breakfast this Wednesday, March 24 at Cadillac Revival Center. The speaker will be Scott Torkko, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church. Included is breakfast , singing and a meditation beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending promptly at 7:50 a.m. so you may be to work on time or on to other business of the day. We will be done in time for you to slip around the corner to the Governor’s Breakfast. A freewill offering is received. The entire community is invited to attend.
Last call for the Health Kits for Haiti; we would like to ship soon!
2010 Easter Flowers
You are invited to place flowers on the chancel for Easter Sunday, April 4, in honor or memory of a person or special occasion. Plants available include tulips, hyacinths & daffodils which have four/six bulbs per pot & Easter lilies which have a minimum of five blooms.
Cost is only $6.50 per plant this year
_____ 6" Easter Lilies
_____ 6" Yellow Daffodils
_____ 6" Hyacinths (Check) ____ Lavender ____ Pink ____ White
_____ 6" Tulips (Check) ____ Red ____ Pink ____ Yellow
______ In honor of ______ In Memory of
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Presented by _________________________________________________
Deadline for ordering is Sunday, March 21, 2010
Please place this form in the offering plate, mail to the church at P.O. Box 37, Cadillac, MI 49601, fax it to the church office at 775-6475 or order on line www.umccadillac.org.. |
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