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THE WORSHIP OF GOD
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
10:00 AM
ORDER OF WORSHIP *All who are able are invited to stand.
THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON GEORGE LEGGIERO
THE NEWBERRY ORGAN Pièce d'orgue, BWV 572 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Jennifer McPherson, organ
WELCOME THE REVEREND AMY STARR REDWINE
* CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY
INTROIT Walk Together Children AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUAL The Covenant Choir
Walk together children, don't you get weary,
there's a great camp meeting in the promised land.
We're gonna walk and never tire,
there's a great camp meeting in the promised land.
* CALL TO WORSHIP THE REVEREND EILEEN F. VIZCAINO
One: We gather together to worship the God of our fathers and mothers;
All: the God of Abraham and Sarah, of Miriam and Moses.
We worship God, who hears the cries of God's people and comes to their aid;
who meets us on holy ground and calls us follow;
who offers us freedom when we are willing to take up our cross.
This is our God. Let us worship together!
COVENANT
CHURCH of the The
* HYMN 289 O God of Every Nation LLANGLOFFAN
* CALL TO CONFESSION NANCY SMEKAL
* CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, we try to be good: forgive us when our goodness makes us
judgmental. We try to be faithful; forgive us when our faithfulness makes us
intolerant. We try to be helpful; forgive us when our helpfulness becomes
condescending. Take our best efforts, O Lord, and transform them by your grace
and goodness. We ask your forgiveness as we silently confess our sins.
* PRIVATE CONFESSION OF SIN (in silence)
* DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
One: Hear the good news!
If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just, forgiving and
transforming our lives.
Friends, believe the good news.
All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
* GLORIA PATRI HYMN 579
Glory be to the Father** and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
**or Maker
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON EXODUS 1:8–14
ANTHEM Long Since in Egypt's Plenteous Land CHH PARRY The Covenant Choir
Long since in Egypt’s plenteous land, our fathers were oppressed, but God, whose
chosen folk they were, smote those who long enslaved them there, and all their woes
redressed.
The Red Sea stayed them not at all, nor depths of liquid green; on either hand a mighty
wall of waters clear rose high at his call, and they passed through between.
In deserts wild they wandered long, they sinned, and went astray; but yet his arm to
help was strong, he pardoned them though they did wrong, and brought them on their
way.
At last to this good land they came, with fruitful plenty blest; here glorious men know
endless fame, here God made holy Zion’s name, and here he gave them rest.
Oh, may we ne’er forget what he hath done, nor prove unmindful of his love, that, like
the constant sun, on Israel hath shone, and sent down blessings from above.
TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES MINDY STEWART
PARTING RESPONSE Go with Us, Lord TALLIS CANON
All are invited to sing as children and youth depart for Sunday School. HYMN 535
Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day,
That in your spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you.
SECOND LESSON EXODUS 11:1–8; 12:29–32
One: This is the word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
SERMON Core Story #2: The Exodus AMY STARR REDWINE
* HYMN (see insert) As Newborn Stars Were Stirred to Song ALEXANDRIA Verse 1: choir Verses 2–4: congregation
JOYS AND CONCERNS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY MINDY STEWART
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION, AND PETITION
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy
will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
forever.
CONGREGATIONAL AMEN DRESDEN AMEN
All are invited to sing in harmony.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY Keep Your Lamps ANDRÉ THOMAS The Covenant Choir
Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the time is drawing nigh.
Children, don’t get weary ‘til your work is done.
Christian, journey soon be over, the time is drawing nigh.
* DOXOLOGY OLD HUNDREDTH
Please stand as the music begins. HYMN 591
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.** Amen.
**or Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION
* HYMN 450 O Day of Peace JERUSALEM
* BENEDICTION
THE CHANCEL ORGAN Fugue in e-minor JOHANN HEINRICH BUTTSTETT Jonathan Moyer
For some worshipers, the postlude serves as music to accompany their going out into the world; others prefer to remain seated to listen. Please be mindful of these different needs as you depart. Thank you!
THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON GEORGE LEGGIERO
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Convinced of God’s Grace, the Church of the Covenant seeks to:
Be a welcoming spiritual home,
Live God’s inclusive love,
Express Christ’s compassion,
Do justice in the world.
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 20 FRIENDS OF MCGAFFIN CARILLON, Herrick Room, 9:30
WORSHIP, 10:00 SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:15
COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP, Reception Room, 11:00 SNACKS FOR UNDERGRAD/GRAD STUDENTS, Narthex, 11:00
EIGHT CORE BIBLE STORIES, Beckwith Hall, 11:30 CHILDREN’S CHOIR/HANDBELLS, Choir Room, 11:30
8TH–12TH GRADE, Starbucks, 11:30 DEACONS, Office Area, 11:45
SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY, Sonia Golden Room, 12:30
WELCOME
WE WELCOME ALL WHO HAVE COME TO WORSHIP at the Church of the Covenant. If you are
interested in exploring additional opportunities or inquiring about church membership,
please contact Amy Starr Redwine at [email protected].
ALL BULLETINS ARE NOW LARGE PRINT. Large-print copies of the hymns and hearing
assistance devices are available from the ushers. Sermon videos and print copies of the
sermons are available at CovenantWeb.org. Print copies are also in the kiosks.
CORE STORIES OF THE BIBLE SERIES CONTINUE TODAY. This fall we welcome students of all
ages to join us in a lively examination of the core stories of the Christian faith. The Bible is
a huge book, full of many wonderful (and often confusing) stories. Weekly through
November 1, in worship at 10am, children's Sunday school at 10:15, adult education at
11:30, and at Tuesday Noon Bible study in the library, we will explore eight major themes
and what each has to teach us on our modern-day journeys of faith: God's call, the exodus,
the Sinai covenant, the promised land, Davidic rule, Jesus' life, the cross, and the
resurrection.
MUSIC NOTES: Today's choral anthems reflect the theme of journey connected with the
sermon series on Core Stories. The British composer Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-
1918) composed the anthem, Long Since in Egypt's Plenteous Land, originally as an alto aria
in the oratorio Judith in 1888 (based on the deutercanonical book Judith). The character
Meshullemeth retells the story of the Israelite's Exodus from Egypt to a group of children.
The aria is mostly presented in choral form (as we hear today) as well as in the hymn, Dear
Lord and Father of Mankind. It is well documented that 19th century African-American
slaves felt a strong connection between their affliction and that of the Israelites in Egypt.
This empathy was reflected in many spirituals such as today's offertory Keep Your Lamps
(arr. by André Thomas), a journey song of the underground railroad. Two 18th century
organ works bookend our service: J.S. Bach's homage to the French style in his Piéce
d'orgue and the Fugue in e by his contemporary Johann Heinrich Buttstett (1666-1727).
THE TUESDAY NOON AND FRIDAY 12:15PM LUNCHTIME CONCERTS continue this week.
Bring a lunch, bring a friend! Learn more at CovenantWeb.org and ucbells.org.
The September 22 Tuesday Noon Organ Concert: Jonathan Moyer
The September 25 Friday Lunchtime Carillon Concert, 12:15pm: George Leggiero,
Music by Handel, Bach and Telemann
OUR LAY WORSHIP LEADER is Nancy Smekal, who, with her husband, James, joined the
church in 1979 and their son, Seth was baptized here. Over the years, career opportunities
took them to various cities until they were finally able to return to Cleveland in 2013.
During many of these years, they listened fondly to the Covenant’s streaming Christmas
eve broadcast on the radio! Most recently both Nancy and James were elders in the First
Presbyterian Church of Medford, Oregon. If you would like to become a lay worship leader,
please contact Gale Bromelmeier at 440-944-7480 or at [email protected].
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND THE CHILDREN’S CHOIR/HANDBELLS meet today. The Crèche for
infants and children through pre-kindergarten age is open from 9:30 am to 12:30pm.
Contact Mindy Stewart at [email protected] about opportunities for youth and
families and Kaori Hongo at [email protected] about the children’s choir.
THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL URN are given to the glory of God.
USHERS TODAY are John Bromelmeier, Ted Adams, Bob Ault, Bob Jefferis, and Paul
Williams. Greeters are David and Stephanie Finkenthal.
STEPHEN MINISTERS are church members trained to support individuals who are facing
difficulties and would like a caring Christian presence during this struggle. You are
invited to visit with a Stephen Minister in Christ Chapel following worship today.
4 OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHEDULED THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21: Cache (Tuesday, 10:00), Organ Recital (Tuesday,
12:00), University Circle Bible Study (Tuesday, 12:00), Shaker Lakes Garden Club
(Wednesday, 10:00), Daniel E. Morgan Tutoring (Wednesday, 2:00 off site), 12 Steps to
Freedom AA (Wednesday, 5:30), Budget & Finance (Wednesday, 5:30), Session
(Wednesday, 7:00), Cache (Thursday, 10:00), Handbell Choir (Thursday, 6:30), Choir
(Thursday, 7:30), CEIRS (Friday, 8:30), Food Pantry (Friday, 10:00), Carillon Concert
(Friday, 12:15), PACT (Friday, 6:00), Saturday Tutoring (10:00). All committee meetings
except Personnel are open. See Covenant’s interactive calendar at CovenantWeb.org for
details. (Call Willie Howard at 216.421.0482 or [email protected] to schedule or
change a meeting.)
PACT (PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER) will meet this Friday, September 25,
from 6-8:30pm, at Covenant. Come and see what fun activities Mindy has planned!
WORLD MISSION PRESENTATION AT COVENANT, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2–3:30PM
“Better Together: What does it mean to be a Presbyterian Engaged in Mission?”
Meet the Reverend Dr. Hunter Farrell, Director of World Mission, and hear about the
church’s worldwide mission activities. Sponsored by Presbytery of the Western Reserve.
NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 WORSHIP, 10:00
SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:15 COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP, Reception Room, 11:00
SNACKS FOR UNDERGRAD/GRAD STUDENTS, Narthex, 11:00 EIGHT CORE BIBLE STORIES, Beckwith Hall, 11:30
CHILDREN’S CHOIR/HANDBELLS, Choir Room, 11:30 4TH –7TH GRADE, Living Room, 12:30 WORLD MISSION, Beckwith Hall, 2:00
FOOD COLLECTION: Next Sunday, September 27, the children will collect food for
the Covenant Food Pantry. The Pantry is open the last Wednesday and Friday
morning of each month as well as for emergencies that might arise during the
month. The Pantry can especially use beef stew, pasta and sauce, and canned meats.
THE WEDNESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY, OCTOBER 7, meets in the Library at
10am the first Wednesday of each month through May, 2016. This year’s Presbyterian/
Horizons Bible Study is Coming to the Waters (biblical stories of water). All women are
welcome to join us as we work together to discern God’s word for us in this time and
place. Talk with Marilyn Demeter, convener, for more information.
IN THE COVENANT FAMILY
WE KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS Dan Clint, Jan Dean, Lise Genson (Loren Genson’s mother), Ruth
Hoover (Julie Mailey's mother), Mia James, Ed Pembroke, Jonyrma Singleton, Frank
Svoboda, Jules Tryk, and Kim Voss. We also pray for Covenant members and friends who
are struggling with illness, convalescing, or are homebound; the patients, family, and staff
in our surrounding hospitals; those who have placed prayer requests in our Carpenter's
Box; and all who are impacted by gun violence.
On Monday, September 28, we will welcome our new Associate Pastor Melanie Marsh Baum.
4 YES, IT IS THE CACHE HALF-PRICE SALE - NOT TO BE MISSED! Shop through next Thursday,
September 24, for wonderful bargains on clothing, jewelry, books, household,
children's, and other great items. The Cache is open Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9am - 4pm. The Cache invites you to become a part of their volunteer team.
Come for three hours - morning or afternoon. Sit at the desk with a seasoned
volunteer, interact with customers (our biggest mission), and sell items. Call Marilyn
Langmack or Cyndi Kuntz or the church office at 216.421.0482 to learn more.
EVOTIONALS: If you receive the weekly e-news on Thursdays, you will find an
evotional written by a member of our staff in your inbox each Tuesday. We hope this
will be a meaningful way for you to connect your faith to daily life. If you would prefer
not to receive these emails or have comments to share, please contact us at
A REMINDER ABOUT PARKING: With the renovation of the Cleveland Hillel Foundation’s
new home and the associated loss of parking spaces, it is important not to double park,
keeping the lot clear at all times for the Judson bus and emergency vehicles to have full
access to church doors. On Sundays you may park in any of the spaces behind the church.
THE DEADLINE FOR NEXT WEEK’S BULLETIN is Monday at noon.
AN AED (defibrillator) is located across from the men’s restroom off the Reception Room.
RECYCLE YOUR BULLETINS – place them in the basket at the Narthex or Sanctuary doors.
MINISTERS
All the Members of the Church
STAFF
PASTORAL STAFF The Rev. Amy Starr Redwine, Pastor, [email protected]
Ms. Melanie Marsh Baum, Associate Pastor, [email protected] The Rev. Eileen F. Vizcaíno, Chaplain to Students, [email protected]
The Rev. Dr. Catherine G. Borchert and The Rev. Nancy Lynch, Parish Associates The Rev. James F. Dowd, Pastor Emeritus
WORSHIP, MUSIC AND BROADCASTING Dr. Jonathan W. Moyer, Organist & Director of Music, [email protected] Dr. Matthew Garrett, Associate Director of Music, [email protected]
Dr. Kaori Hongo, Director of Music for Children and Youth, [email protected] Dr. Catherine Jarjisian, Program Associate for Worship and Music, [email protected]
Mr. George Leggiero, Carillonneur, [email protected] Mr. Ian Dobie, Sound Coordinator, [email protected]
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES Ms. Mindy Stewart, Director of Family Ministries, [email protected]
Ms. Dara Elliott, Crèche Teacher, [email protected]
ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS Mr. Thomas Fountain, Business Manager, [email protected]
Mr. Willie Howard, Program Associate for Administration, [email protected] Mrs. Mildred Russin, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]
Ms. Lyn Cooper Tomaszewski, Director of Communications, [email protected] Mr. Willie Parker, Head Custodian, [email protected]
Mr. Mark Brown, Mr. Shannon James, Custodians
COVENANT UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY MINISTRIES (CUCM) CUCM is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 by the Church of the Covenant to provide a
home for programs that reach out and engage both the university and Greater Cleveland community. Six programs currently are under the CUCM umbrella. Learn more at
CovenantUCM.weebly.com; [email protected]. Ms. Linda Wilson, Saturday Tutoring Program; Ms. Anne Pillot, Community Meals
The Reverend Eileen F. Vizcaíno, Student Ministries; Mr. David Eggert, God Before Guns
Ms. Denise Horstman, Friends of the McGaffin Carillon in University Circle
11205 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106 P: 216.421.0482 CovenantWeb.org F: 216.791.2228 E: [email protected]
SCC: Student Community at Covenant From first year to "post doc," and alums, this is for YOU!
TODAY
After worship, Snack Table! C’mon over and meet friends from the Welcome
Bash, or last Sunday, or friends TBD (to be discovered) !
UPCOMING EVENTS
VOLUNTEER with VETS! Wednesday, September 23, 5:30. No experience
required. Sign up at Snacks for crafts at the VA hospital. Need ride? Meet at
Covenant at 5:15. Text Rev. Eileen: 216.233.5151.
Help at the Homeless Shelter, Saturday, October 3, 10am – 1pm. SIGN UP at
SNACKS. Jesus would.
Need a mid-week break? "Bible at Noon" every Tuesday, 12:00, Covenant's
library, on Level 2. Come and go when you can.
Where the WORLD meets, once a week – Covenant.
Student speaks: “Eileen’s sermon on the 6th related the story to things that happen in real
life. Made me think of how our perceptions can set us up for success or failure without
our realizing it. Also made me think about how we can set ourselves and others up for
success.” Marion Schuman
Check SCC on Facebook and SCC e-news online. Don’t receive it? Sign up at Snacks today, or email Eileen: [email protected]
HYMN As Newborn Stars Were Stirred to Song ALEXANDRIA
Stanza 1: The choir
Stanzas 2-4: All are invited to sing.
COPYRIGHT PERMISSIONS
Words: Car P. Dra Jr. (b. 1944); Copyright 1996 Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188
Music: Alexandria, John Karl Hirten; Copyright 1995 San Francisco Chapter, American Guild of Organists.
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