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Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Hts OH 44118
216-321-2660 Fax: 216-320-1214Email: [email protected] Website: www.fhcpresb.org
Discovering God’s call, celebrating the Spirit’s presence,Witnessing to Christ’s transformative power!
Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr., Pastor Anne Wilson, Ministry of MusicRev. Clover Reuter Beal, Assoc. Pastor Keon Abner, Director of Youth MinistriesRev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, Parish Assoc. Rachel McDonald, summer intern
Service of Worship
July 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.Celebration of Holy Communion
Sacrament of Infant BaptismWelcome! Thank you for joining us today for worship.
This morning we celebrate the Eucharist (the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, or Holy Communion). We celebrate the Eucharist by intinction (dipping the bread into the cup). We also provide a gluten-free alternative, so that all may freely partake. After receiving
the elements you may come to the railing to receive a blessing from the pastors.
Prayer of Preparation: A Prayer for our Country Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. Make us always remember your generosity and constantly do your will. Bless our land with industry, sound learning, and an honorable way of life. Save us from violence, discord and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Make us who come from many nations with many different languages a united people. Defend our liberties and give those whom we have entrusted with authority the spirit of wisdom, that there might be justice in our land. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail. We ask all this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Welcome
Prelude Pablo Sosa (Argentina)“Miren qué bueno”
Behold, How Pleasant (Psalm 133)
Greeting Our God with JoyCall to Worship Elder Ann WilliamsLeader: The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you.Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it!Leader: O praise the Lord with me, People: let us exalt God’s name together!Leader: Let us worship God.
* Opening Hymn No. 331“God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand”
(composed for the centennial celebration of July 4, 1776)
Renewing Our Relationship with GodPrayer of Confession (Iona Community) Rachel McDonald2
Leader: Holy God, Maker of all . . . People: Have mercy on us.Jesus Christ, Servant of the poor . . . Have mercy on us.Holy Spirit, Breath of life . . . Have mercy on us.
Leader: Let us in silence confess our faults and admit our frailty.
Time of Silent Confession
Leader: Before God, with the people of God, I confess to my brokenness: to the ways I wound my life, the lives of others, and the life of the world.
People: May God forgive you, Christ renew you, and the Spirit enable you to grow in love.
Leader: Amen.People: Before God, with the people of God, we confess to your brokenness:
To the ways we wound our lives, the lives of others, and the life of the world.
Leader: May God forgive you, Christ renew you, and the Spirit enable you to grow in love.
People: Amen.
Affirming the Good News in Our Lives* Response Paul Vasile
“Glory to God”
Opening Our Hearts to God’s WordThe Sacrament of Baptism for Sophie Amelia Jean-Mary
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Congregational ResponseWith joy and thanksgiving we welcome you, Sophie Amelia, into Christ’s church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ.
Scripture Lesson Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30
Sermon Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr.“Revealed to Infants”
We Welcome Keon Abner as Director of Youth Ministries
Ritual of Friendship all are asked to sign
Offertory Jean Sibelius“Song of Peace”
* Response South Africa song
EucharistInvitation
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Great ThanksgivingLeader: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you.Leader: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them up unto the Lord.Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Sanctus Guillermo Cuéllar (El Salvador)
Prayers of the People
Lord’s PrayerOur father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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. Amen.
Communion of the People
Music during Communion Carleton Young“In the Singing”
Prayer after CommunionFor the gifts you bestow, Holy One, we gather in thanksgiving. Open our hearts to your enduring justice. Open our minds to your breathtaking liberty. Whenever we falter, steady us, whenever we fail, lift us: for we seek to more fully embody your reign of peace and to make our world more just and loving. Amen.
Going Forth to Live as God’s People* Closing Hymn No. 37
“Let All Things Now Living”* Commission and Blessing* Choral Benediction* Passing of the Peace Postlude G. F. Handel
“Allegro maestro” (from Water Music)
* Please stand if you are able
Welcome Visitors!
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We look forward to greeting you and answering any questions you may have. Visitor welcome bags are available in the foyers and the narthex. Take one home with you! Be sure to visit our website, www.fhcpresb.org, to find a complete list of upcoming events, education programs for all ages, and texts and audio of past sermons.
Parish NotesChancel Flowers The flowers today are given by Marge Drollinger and her four sons in loving memory of her husband and their father, John Drollinger.
Prayer Concerns this Week Prayers are requested this week for the following:Ginny Colville, Kay Currie, Flora Dannemiller, Betty Farnfield, Marilyn Murray, Margaret Sentell, Debbie Ungemach.
Please remember these homebound members in your prayers:Dick Bloomquist, Ruth Brickel, Bill Currie, Pat Drake, Marge Drollinger, Iris Gilbert, Ron and Florence Klein, Emelia McGuire, Joyce Peters, Elaine Tapié.
Today we celebrate the baptism of Sophie Amelia Jean-Mary, daughter of Ralph and the Rev. Michelle Jean-Mary. Jeff Smith is the attending Elder.
This Month’s Ushers Joe Andrews, Nick Baumgartner, Charles Ishler, Jane Ishler, Kate Monaghan, Daryl Musick, Victoria Sampson. Roger Heineman, Head Usher.
Nursery care for babies and young children is available on the second floor of the Monticello Wing.
Attendance last week (including Christian Education children): 110
AnnouncementsTODAY
Today Is Hunger SundayAny cash or checks in envelopes marked Hunger will be used 100% for support of hunger programs. Each month we send the money to the Hts Emergency Food Cupboard (Disciples Church, Cleveland Hts.), the New Covenant Lutheran Church Hunger Center (East Cleveland), and the Presbyterian Hunger Program in Haiti.
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Family Promise Host Week: July 6-13Our week of Family Promise hosting begins today. Please keep the families and volunteers in your prayers as they get to know each other this week.
Bible and Bagels Bible and Bagels meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Jin Room. All are welcome! The lesson this week is from Genesis 25: 19-34; Psalm 119: 105-112; Romans 8: 1-11; Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23.
NEXT SUNDAYAdult Education – Bible study
9:00 in the Jin Room Tom Zych will lead Bible study every Sunday until July 27. This year the group will discuss texts that challenge us, take us out of our comfort zones and raise questions that may surprise and unsettle us.
Summer Choir The Summer Choir continues through July. Won’t you give it a try?
LOOKING AHEAD Care Group
The Jerusalem Care Group is responsible for meeting members’ needs during July. Please call the church office to report an illness, hospitalization, family emergency, birth or death. Information will then be passed on to the Care Group leaders.
Members of this month’s Care Group are:Pat Musick, Deacon leaderDoris BrandtRuth BrickelLucy CondeMonita FranklinChris & Daniel FullerBrett & Annette Himes & familyCindy Fink, Kemp Jaycox & familyJack & Shelly Jesberger & familyMatt & Jacquelyn KnochJim ManistaJane MelbourneSam & Lauren Miller
Pat & Hal MusickRichard Obermanns Karen ParkerDustin & Dacia Prins & familyCarol ScottSteve SedamDamos & Dele Solaru & familyMarjorie ThomasMark & Carol WedellAnne WilsonJulie Wolfram SmithNancy WyssRobert & Julie Ann Yoe
5th Annual Thunder Run 5-K Run / Walk7
This year’s event is on Saturday, July 19, starting at 9 am. Proceeds will go to Lake Erie Ink. A local non-profit, the group promotes creative writing among school-aged children. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Jim Roosa ([email protected]) or go to www.thunderrun.org for more information.
Social Groups and CirclesThe Group (60s – 70s)
On July 12 The Group (and anyone else who would like to join them) will go to a Lake County Captains game. Please contact Jane or Chuck Ishler (216-382-7590 or [email protected]) for tickets and more information.
Youth NewsNext Sunday: Car wash! Come prepared at 8:30 am!
The LessonsToday’s Scripture: Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30“But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.”
At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Next Sunday: Genesis 25: 19-34; Psalm 119: 105-112; Romans 8: 1-11; Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23. As part of your daily devotions, read the lessons. What image or word catches your attention? How do they settle or challenge you? Keep notes of your observations in a journal.
FHC Staff Emails and Phone Extensions8
Program StaffRev. Dr. John Lentz Jr. / [email protected] ext. 200Rev. Clover Beal / [email protected] ext 201Liz Wollaeger / [email protected] ext. 206Anne Wilson / [email protected] ext. 208Keon Abner / [email protected] ext. 207
Office StaffBecky Austin / [email protected] ext 203Lynda Bernays / [email protected] ext 202Stavros Gazis / [email protected] ext 202
Calendar: July 6 - 13, 2013 Family Promise Host week: 5 pm – 7 am every day
Sunday, July 68:30 am Nominating Committee mtg9:15 am Child care begins 9:00 am Adult Ed: Bible study 9:30 am Summer Choir Continental Breakfast10:00 am WORSHIP: Communion and baptism of Sophie Jean-Mary 11:15 am Coffee Hour Creating a Sabbath Covenant5:00 pm Family Promise host week begins
Monday, July 76:00 pm Progress not Perfection (AA) 7:00 pm Al Anon 7:30 pm AA: Borton Group Tuesday, July 81:00 pm Abundance Pantry food distribution5:00 pm Fitness Fusion exercise class
Wednesday, July 97:30 am Bible and Bagels12:30 pm Wednesday Women’s AA7:00 pm Ministries meet
Thursday, July 105:00 pm Fitness Fusion exercise class7:30 pm Living into Our Sabbath Identity
Friday, July 1110:00 am Al Anon meeting
Saturday, July 1211:00 am Memorial service for Irma Knepper7:00 pm The Group to Lake County Captains game
Sunday, July 138:30 am Car wash begins9:15 am Child care begins 9:00 am Adult Ed: Bible study 9:30 am Summer Choir Continental Breakfast10:00 am WORSHIP Summer Pathways 11:15 am Coffee Hour2:00 pm Service for Keon: New Life at Calvary Church 4:40 pm Labre Project
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Director of Youth Ministries: Keon Abner
Keon L. Abner is a native of Ohio, the son of two Presbyterian pastors and the little brother to three girls. Keon is currently a student at Moody Theological Seminary, with a study focus in congregational care and youth ministry. With a strong passion for youth ministry, all of Keon’s ministry endeavors are in line with three actions: Relate, Cultivate, Culminate. The central point of Keon’s message is that the love of Christ is undeniable and is able to move beyond any barriers that people set before them. Keon is a musician and loves gospel, jazz, and classical music. His hobbies include reading, talking, and researching the latest technology finds. You may find Keon at a local Steak & Shake talking ministry and or theology, at the lake at dusk, or in a swimming pool somewhere. In every area of his life, Keon is an expressive, charismatic, voluble kind of guy who loves people and what they bring to the table.
FHC Youth are going to Harlan, KY, July 28 - August 2
The FHC youth will be assisting local residents to fix up and provide safe and comfortable housing for families in Harlan, KY while focusing on understanding the complex factors behind Appalachian poverty and the beauty of Appalachian culture. We will be holding our annual fund-raising car wash on Sunday, July 13 during the adult education hour and the worship service. If you want your car washed, leave your keys with us and we will wash it during the service. A free-will offering will be taken. If anyone has a minivan that you could loan us for the week of July 28 to August 2, get in touch with Mark Chupp, Sharon Shumaker, Jane Duncan, or Kurt Haas.
On the cover: On the cover: “In the Weeds”© Jan L. Richardson, www.janrichardson.com
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