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3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Hts OH 44118
216-321-2660 Fax: 216-320-1214 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fhcpresb.org
Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr., Pastor
Rev. Lois Annich, Interim Associate Pastor
Anne Wilson, Director of Music
Rev. David Wigger, Interim Dir. of Family, Youth & Children’s Ministries
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Service of Worship
July 1, 2018 at 10:00 am
Welcome! 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.
Centering Words Quiet yourself in these moments and listen for God’s call.
“Listen, listen, God is calling, through the word inviting
Offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.”
Welcome
Prelude arr. George Shearing
“There is a Happy Land”
Choral Introit Pablo Sosa (Argentina)
“Behold, How Pleasant”
Greeting Our God with Joy
Call to Worship Elder Tom Zych
Leader: Welcome, friends and strangers, long-timers and newcomers,
those from nearby and far off.
People: We gather as one because Christ is our peace.
Leader: We gather as the temple where God lives through the Spirit.
People: We gather with Christ Jesus as our cornerstone, the one who
joins us together.
Leader: Hear the good news of peace that brings us together.
People: With our brothers and sisters, we are no longer strangers, but
friends.
Leader: Let us worship God!
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* Opening Hymn No. 317 “In Christ There Is No East or West”
* Please stand if you are able
Renewing Our Relationship with God
Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in
thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we
have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and
mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
In your mercy, forgive what we have been, help us amend what we
are, and direct what we shall be, that we may delight in your will
and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.
Time of Silent Confession
Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) John Merbecke
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Affirming the Good News in Our Lives
Assurance of Pardon
* Response Paul Vasile
“Glory to God”
Opening Our Hearts to God’s Word
Minute for Witness Jeannine Gury and Leslie Clement
* Hymn No. 458 “Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet”
Scripture Lessons
1 Thessalonians 2:13
We also constantly give thanks to God for this, that when you received
the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human
word but as what it really is, God’s word, which is also at work in you
believers.
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2 Timothy 3: 16-17
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for
correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who
belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.
After the readings
Leader: Hear what the Holy Spirit is telling God’s people.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr.
“The B-I-B-L-E”
Ritual of Friendship
Offering
Offertory Jean Sibelius
“Song of Peace”
* Response South African song
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Eucharist Invitation
Great Thanksgiving
Leader: 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 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Prayers of the People
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. Amen.
Communion of the People
Music during Communion spiritual
“There is a Balm in Gilead”
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Prayer after Communion
God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you
have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people.
Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may
proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in
the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Going Forth to Live as God’s People
* Closing Hymn No. 526 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”
* Commission and Blessing
* Choral Benediction
* Passing of the Peace
Postlude arr. Behnke
“Halle , Halle, Hallejuya”
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 & Announcements Chancel Flowers: The flowers today are given by Marge Drollinger and her
four sons in loving memory of her husband and their father, John
Drollinger.
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Prayers are requested this week for: Jean Bell, Dan Fuller, Grace Glaros,
Max Harmon, Mary Hosier, Gary Lustic, Elizabeth Shaw, Christi Shores,
Jimmy Strong, Garrett Vandall, and Wesley Washington.
Please remember these homebound members in your prayers: Marge
Drollinger, Iris and Al Gilbert, Florence and Ron Klein, Emelia McGuire,
Joyce Peters, Margie Stauffer, Elaine Tapié, Lorian Thomas, and Beryl and
Henrietta Williams.
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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.
Care Group: The Corinth 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: Margie Ravas, Deacon leader
Joan Bacon
Molly Bergman
Ed Briskey
Jeff & Kathy Cameron
Lia Clement
Nan Dorer
Linn & Melody Obery
Angela Oetama-Paul
Dave & Susanne Peterjohn
Bill Proudfit
Ron Schmidt
Sandy Shultz
Dan & Joanne Shaner
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.
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Kurt Haas & Deedee Pim
Betty Jenkins
Cathy Kernich
Brian Klein & Tish Van Beers Klein
Deanne & John Lentz
Jack Lentz
Diana & Tom McFiggen
Dean & Judy Sieck
Ahren & Charity Stock
Harold & Beverly Thomas
Seth Ungemach
Bobbi Van Dijk
Jill & Kevin White
Dene Young
Coming Up
TODAY
Today is Hunger Sunday. All contributions will be used to support Forest
Hill Church’s Abundance Pantry. Please mark checks or envelopes “Hunger
Sunday.”
Today’s music: This morning, we welcome guest organist Fern Jennings, a
graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music. Anne Wilson is vacationing
in England and worshiping at Westminster Abbey in London this morning.
Softball: Today we play Church of the Saviour at 4 pm in Forest Hill Park.
THIS WEEK
Bible Study: The lessons for this week are: 2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10; Psalm
48; 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10; Mark 6: 1-13.
Bible and Bagels discusses next week’s text on Wednesday mornings
from 7:30 to 8:30. All are welcome!
NEXT SUNDAY
Adult Education – 8:45 in South Hall: Living the Question: Call to
Covenant (June 24 - August 5) Revs. Laury Larson and John Lentz will lead
this seven-week series about how our Christian faith is lived out in this
world. Each class begins with a 20 minute DVD presentation followed by
discussion. The next session is entitled “Incarnation: Divinely Human.”
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There is no prep time required. Just come for the films and fellowship! All
are welcome.
Summer Choir: The Summer Choir continues through June and July.
There’s a 25-minute rehearsal in the choir room (underneath Fellowship
Hall) at 9:30 am. The music is easy and dress is casual. All ages are
welcome! Come enjoy participating in worship from “the other side”!
Softball: Next week we play Fairmount Presbyterian Church at 4 pm.
LOOKING AHEAD
Summer Preaching – Picks from the Pew: Have you ever run across a
passage in the Bible and thought "I don't know what to make of this. I
sure wish I could hear someone preach on it"? This summer is your
chance! Email requests to the church office ([email protected]) or
leave a note in the offering. Pastors Lentz and Annich will use the
suggestions they receive as the base for their summer sermons.
Please be as specific as you can. Include the chapter and verse (ie.
John 3:16) or a description of the passage (ie. the story where Jesus talks
about an injured guy in a ditch that no one will stop to help). Then – here's
the catch – come to church each Sunday to see if the preacher has chosen
your passage!
All Labre Volunteers on Deck…our annual OFHC cookout is Sunday July
15, 3 – 5 pm. If you’re not on our group email list and want to help out,
please email Jack Breisch ([email protected]).
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Social Groups and Circles
The Group (singles and couples 60s – 70s) Join us on July 22 for
Shakespeare in the Park at the Grove in Mayfield Hts. Details are on p. 18
of the July-August TOWER.
Staff Emails
Rev. Lois Annich Interim Assoc. Pastor [email protected]
Lynda Bernays Administration [email protected]
Delilah Dervic Finance [email protected]
Ann Donkin Building Mgr. [email protected]
Stavros Gazis Custodial [email protected]
Rev. Dr. John Lentz Jr. Pastor [email protected]
Peg Weissbrod Outreach [email protected]
David Wigger Youth & Children [email protected]
Anne Wilson Director of Music [email protected]
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Calendar: July 1-8, 2018
Sunday, July 1
8:30 am Child care begins
9:00 am Nominating Committee
8:45 am Adult Education
9:30 am Continental Breakfast
Summer Choir
10:00 am WORSHIP
11:00 pm Coffee and Conversation
Monday, July 2
6:00 pm Progress not Perfection (AA)
7:00 pm Al Anon
7:30 pm Borton Group (AA)
Tuesday, July 3
12:00 pm Abundance Lunch
1:00 pm Abundance Pantry
5:00 pm Fitness Fusion exercise class
Wednesday, July 4 Office closed
Independence Day
Thursday, July 5
5:00 pm Fitness Fusion
Friday, July 6
10:00 am Al Anon
6:30 pm Scouts (small group meeting)
Saturday, July 7
6:00 Camp Lilac Fundraiser:
Dinner and Art Show
Sunday, July 8
8:30 am Child care begins
8:45 am Adult Education
9:30 am Continental Breakfast
Summer Choir
10:00 am WORSHIP
11:00 pm Coffee and Conversation
1:30 pm Opera program
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Join the Children and/or Youth Teams
“Everyone who wants to see God’s dream come true must see with the
eyes of a child” – Jesus
(from Children of God Storybook Bible)
When we celebrate the sacrament of baptism, we as the congregation
promise to guide and nurture by word and deed, with love and prayer
those being baptized. This means our ministry with children and youth is
essential sacramental work. This nurturing can take many forms, and
there are many opportunities to live into that promise:
We are planning our program year for 2018-19 and are looking for people
to join the team. We need volunteers who are up for helping with:
Children’s Worship, Pathways, Middle and High
School. Not everyone feels called to teaching;
we need people with a variety of gifts for a
variety of roles. Tell us where you feel called,
and we promise not to push you to do anything
you are uncomfortable with.
If you are interested in being a loving and
nurturing part of our children’s and/or youth programming, please
contact David Wigger by email: [email protected] or call/text: 216-702-
7845.
