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3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Hts OH 44118216-321-2660 Fax: 216-320-1214
Email: [email protected] Website: www.fhcpresb.org
Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr., Pastor Anne Wilson, Ministry of Music
Rev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, Parish Assoc. Kate Burleigh, Dir. of Children’s Ministries
Forest Hill Church: diverse, inclusive, welcoming
Rev. Lois Annich, Interim Associate PastorShannon Headen, Dir. of Youth Ministries
Rachel McDonald, Interim Associate PastorService of Worship
July 10, 2016 at 10:00 amWelcome! Thank you for joining us today for worship.
Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for worship.If you are visiting, please join us in wearing a name tag so that we might greet you.
Our ushers have hearing devices, large print editions of the bulletin, activity bags for children staying in worship, and directions to our
nursery for babies and young children.
Prayer of PreparationHow sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119: 103-105Welcome
Prelude Joe Utterback“Streams of Gladness”
Choral Introit Peruvian trad.“Glory to God”
Greeting Our God with JoyCall to Worship Elder Mary BallLeader: The Lord exists forever; your word is firmly fixed in heaven.People: Your faithfulness endures to all generations.Leader: You have established the earth and it stands fast.People: By your appointment they stand today, for all things are your
servants.
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All: Praise to God who never fails us! Psalm 119: 89-91
* Opening Hymn No. 463 “How Firm a Foundation”
* Please stand if you are able
Renewing Our Relationship with GodPrayer of Confession
Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways. Amen.
Psalm 119: 33-37
Time of Silent Confession
Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) South Africa“Mziwamadoda Singiswa”
Affirming the Good News in Our LivesAssurance of Pardon
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* Response Paul Vasile“Glory to God”
Anthem Tomas Ostrom (Sweden)“It Can Be a Girl”
Opening Our Hearts to God’s WordScripture Lesson Deuteronomy 30: 6-14
Moreover, the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, so that you will love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, in order that you may live. The Lord your God will put all these curses on your enemies and on the adversaries who took advantage of you. Then you shall again obey the Lord, observing all his commandments that I am commanding you today, and the Lord your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all your undertakings, in the 4
fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your soil. For the Lord will again take delight in prospering you, just as he delighted in prospering your ancestors, when you obey the Lord your God by observing his commandments and decrees that are written in this book of the law, because you turn to the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
Surely, this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too hard for you, nor is it too far away. It is not in heaven, that you should say, “Who will go up to heaven for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?” Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who will cross to the other side of the sea for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?” No, the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe.
After the readingLeader: Hear what the Holy Spirit is telling God’s people.People: Thanks be to God.
* Hymn No. 462 “I Love to Tell the Story”Prayer requests may be passed to the ushers during this hymn
Sermon Rachel McDonald“Very Near”
Prayers of the People
Lord’s PrayerOur 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. Amen.
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Ritual of Friendship
OfferingOffertory Rudolfo Ascencio (Mexico)
“I Am the World’s True Light”
* Response South African song
* Prayer of Dedication
Going Forth to Live as God’s People* Closing Hymn No. 450 “Be Thou My Vision”
* Commission and Blessing6
* Choral Benediction
* Passing of the Peace
Postlude G. F. Handel“Allegro maestoso” (Water Music)
Welcome Visitors!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! Our website, www.fhcpresb.org, lists upcoming events, education programs for all ages, and texts and audio of past sermons.
Notes & AnnouncementsChancel Flowers: Today’s flowers are given by Chuck and Rosanna Sprague in honor of the marriage yesterday of Sarah Sprague and Christopher Katan in Rensselaer, NY, officiated by Dr. Lentz; by Mary Ball in loving memory of her parents; and by the Hunter, Forsythe and Tzefronis families in memory of Joyce Hunter.
Prayers are requested this week for: Gracie Glaros, Max Harmon, Carol Hopkins-Lutz, Mary Lewis, Linda Martin, Connie Reynolds, Robin Richards, Robert Ruggeri, Baldwin Sawyer, Walter Schultz, George Sentell, and Debbie Ungemach.
Please remember these homebound members in your prayers: Ruth Brickel, Bill Currie, Marge Drollinger, Emma Jane Gibbs, Iris Gilbert, Ron
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Klein, Emelia McGuire, Joyce Peters, Jack Quinn, Margie Stauffer, Elaine Tapié, Lorian Thomas.
Care Group The Corinth Care Group is responsible for assisting the pastors in meeting your needs during July. Is anyone in your family ill or hospitalized? Has a family member died? Is there an emergency? Is there any way we can help? Please call the church office; information will then be passed on to the pastors and Care Group leaders.
Ushers: Thank you to Roger Heineman, head usher, and today’s usher team.
Nursery care for babies and young children is available on the second floor of the Monticello Wing.
Coming UpTODAYStay for the Summer Picnic in the Courtyard, immediately after worship!
THIS WEEKBible Study: The lessons for this week are: Amos 8: 1-12; Psalm 52; Colossians 1: 15-28; Luke 10: 38-42.
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The Deacons encourage you to stop by the Greeting Card Table in Fellowship Hall before or after worship to sign a card for any member who is ill or homebound. We will address and mail the card for you.
Bible and Bagels discusses the psalm and gospel lessons on Wednesday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30. All are welcome!
Co-Missioned! A Bible Study on Becoming a Missional People: Rachel McDonald will lead this summer bible study at 7:30 pm on Thursdays evenings through August 4.
NEXT SUNDAYAdult Education – Bible study, 9:00 in South Hall: Tom Zych will lead and facilitate; the topic is “Take Us to Your Leader: What Does the Bible Teach Us about Political Power?”
Summer Choir: The Summer Choir continues through July. There’s a 25-minute rehearsal in the choir room (underneath Fellowship Hall) at 9:30 am. Come enjoy participating in worship from “the other side”!
LOOKING AHEAD Family Promise: Information has been in the weekly emails about supplies needed for Family Promise Move-Out bags. Donations (items or cash/check) are due on July 18.
Softball: Today we play St Ann’s at 3:15 on Forest Hill Park Field #6.
Apostles Build: Forest Hill Church will be participating again this year in Habitat for Humanity's Apostles Build. Our church, along with 12 others, has committed to provide funds and volunteers to rehab 3 houses on the east side of Cleveland. Available volunteer dates are September 24 and October 8. Additional information can be found on the bulletin boards in the church. Please contact Nathan Baldwin ([email protected] or 216-392-1313) for details or to add your name to the volunteer list.
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Social Groups and CirclesThe Group (singles and couples 60s – 70s) See the July-August TOWER for details on the next Group outing this summer – Rabbit Run Theater on Aug. 14. Save Sept. 17 for an Indians game! Contact Marcia Grant ([email protected] or 216-536-5710) by August 10 for tickets.
Youth News Welcome back to the Youth Mission Trip! We look forward to hearing about your adventures and accomplishments.Staff Emails
Rev. Lois Annich Interim Assoc. Pastor [email protected] Austin Finance [email protected] Lynda Bernays Administration office@fhcpresbKate Burleigh Children [email protected] Gazis Custodial office@fhcpresbShannon Headen Youth [email protected] Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr. Pastor [email protected] McDonald Interim Assoc. Pastor [email protected] Weissbrod Publicity [email protected] Wilson Music [email protected]
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Calendar: July 10 - 17, 2016Sunday, July 109:00 am Summer Adult Education9:30 am Child care begins Continental Breakfast Summer Choir10:00 am WORSHIP Summer Pathways11:15 am Picnic in the Courtyard3:15 pm Softball vs St. Ann’s
Monday, July 116:00 pm Progress not Perfection (AA)7:00 pm Al Anon7:30 pm Borton Group (AA) Tuesday, July 121:00 pm Abundance Pantry distribution5:00 pm Fitness Fusion
Wednesday, July 137:30 am Bible and Bagels12:30 pm Wed. Women’s AA (cont. above)
6:30 pm Discernment Task Force7:00 pm Ministry meetings: Trustees, South Hall Justice & Mission, Library
Thursday, July 145:00 pm Fitness Fusion7:30 pm Bible Study: Missional People
Friday, July 159:30 am Al Anon
Sunday, July 179:00 am Summer Adult Education9:30 am Child care begins Continental Breakfast Summer Choir10:00 am WORSHIP11:15 am Coffee and Fellowship Blood Pressure check3:15 pm Softball vs. Church of the Saviour
Cover image: We Choose Love © The SALT Project
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