Bulletin June 27, 2010

United Methodist Church of Cadillac

1020 East Division Street • Cadillac, Michigan

775-5362 • Fax 775-6475

June 27, 2010

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Worship at 8:30 a.m.

Prelude

An Informal Time of Hymn Singing

Entrance of the Light of Christ

Welcome and Parish Notes

*Call to Worship

One:..........“Come, be restored!” the Lord, our Shepherd, urges us.

As we come where God leads us, our lives are made whole.

All:..........God leads us in right paths.

When we follow as God leads, we shall not lack.

When we ²lie down with God in green pastures and beside still waters, our souls are refreshed.

One:..........“Come be restored!” the Lord, our Shepherd,

urges all who journey through the valley of shadows. God guides us to a table of abundant goodness for us and is ready to anoint us with the oil of overflowing mercy.

All:..........When we journey as God leads us, we need not fear any

evil for God is with us, guiding, strengthening, and comforting us. Therefore, we come to dwell in the house of the Lord today and lifelong.

One:..........Come, be restored!

All:..........Let us worship God!

*Hymn of Praise....................#128

“He Leadeth Me”

*Sharing the Peace and Love of Christ

Psalter....................Psalm 23

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....................#381

“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” Vs. 1 and 3

Unison Prayer

O God, our Shepherd and our Guide,

thank you for your open invitation to us.

You invite us to journey with you through the seasons

of our lives, and to experience your peace.

You invite us to love you, and to know your joy.

You invite us to hear your voice,

and to know the right paths for us to follow.

You invite us to be confident in your guidance

and so to accept risk and struggle that lead to new life.

As we worship you in this holy space today,

may we know your peace, your joy, your guidance

and follow in the paths that you lead us. Amen.

Prayer of the People

The Lord’s Prayer #895

Scripture Readings....................NT pg 104

John 10:22-30 • Psalm 23

Message....................Parish Assistant Judy Coffey

“Noticed, Named and Nurtured”

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)

God of abundance,

you lead us into green pastures

and protect us from evil.

Our cup overflows with your blessings.

In gratitude, we offer you all we have,

knowing that you are the source

of all good gifts.

Take our gifts, take our service,

take our very lives, and use them,

that others might know

the goodness and mercy

you offer freely. Amen.

*Closing Hymn....................Psalm 23

“My Shepherd, You Supply My Need”

My shepherd, you supply my need; and Yahweh is your name.

In pastures fresh you make me feed, beside the living stream.

You bring my wandering spirit back when I for sake your ways.

And lead me for your mercy’s sake in paths of truth and grace.

When I walk through the shades of death, your presence is my stay;

One word of your supporting breath drives all my fears away.

Your hand, in sight of all my foes, does still my table spread;

My cup with blessings overflows, your oil anoints my head.

The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days;

O may your house be my abode, and all my work be praise!

There would I find a settled rest (while others go and come),

No more a stranger, nor a guest; but like a child at home.

*Commission and Blessing

*Postlude

*All who are able, please stand.

Worship at 10:00 a.m.

PRELUDE

AN INFORMAL TIME OF HYMN SINGING

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

WELCOME AND PARISH NOTES

*GATHERING WORDS

One:..........Day by day, God leads us:

All:..........to the deep, deep pools of peace,
to the green, lush lawns of grace.

One:..........Day by day, Jesus calls us:

All:..........to pour out ourselves in service,
to anoint the stranger with hope

One:..........Day by day, the Holy Spirit shows us:

All:..........the community we could be,
the family we are called to become.

*HYMN OF PRAISE....................#128

“He Leadeth Me”

*SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

PSALTER....................Psalm 23

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....................#381

“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” vs. 1 and 3

UNISON PRAYER

On days,
When I am like a wayward lamb,
Bent and intent on finding my own pasture,
Lead me
In the Way that leads to Righteousness.

On days,
That I feel helpless and defenseless
Remind me that you still have the Shepherd's rod
And that I am not alone.

When I walk through the valley,
Or, stand in the presence
Of those who wish me harm,
Pour the precious oil of your Spirit over me
And cause me to shine with your presence.

Lead me, Blessed Jesus
And allow me to know your goodness and mercy all the days

of my life.

Singing:.........."Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus
Hear, O hear us when we pray

Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus
Hear, O hear us when we pray"

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER....................#895

THE READING AND PROCLAIMING OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS....................NT pg 104

John 10:22-30 • Psalm 23

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN

MESSAGE....................Parish Assistant Judy Coffey

“Noticed, Named and Nurtured”

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)

Jesus, Good Shepherd, we thank you for the ways in which you have enfolded us in your love and called us by name to follow you. May these gifts and our lives offered in your name, be used to enfold others in your love. Amen.

WE SCATTER TO SERVE IN THE WORLD