Forest Hill Church: diverse, inclusive, welcoming

3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Hts OH 44118

216-321-2660 Fax: 216-320-1214 Email: office@fhcpresb.org Website: www.fhcpresb.org

Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr., Pastor

Rev. Lois Annich, Interim Associate Pastor

Rev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, Parish Assoc

Kate Burleigh, Dir. of Children’s Ministries

Shannon Headen, Dir. of Youth Ministries

Anne Wilson, Director of Music

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Service of Worship

August 13, 2017 at 10:00 am Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for worship.

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.

Preparation for Worship

Do not worry about anything but in everything by prayer and supplication with

thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which

surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

Welcome

Prelude J. S. Bach

“Prelude in D Minor”

Choral Introit Gerald T. Smith

“This Is the Day”

Greeting Our God with Joy

Call to Worship Elder Elizabeth Shaw

One: Why are we here?

All: We come for many reasons-- for forgiveness, for renewal, for

strength, for fellowship.

One: What a privilege it is to worship God in community!

All: We will open our hearts to God and one another.

One: We are grateful for many blessings.

All: We will raise our voices in thanksgiving and praise.

One: Let us come into God's presence with joy.

All: Come, let us worship God!

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* Opening Hymn No. 20 “All Things Bright and Beautiful”

Renewing Our Relationship with God

Prayer of Confession

Loving God, you have shown us love beyond measure. You have

seen us through hard times and many challenges. You have forgiven,

restored, and encouraged us by the power of your Holy Spirit.

Forgive us once more, for our memories are short. We too easily lose

sight of your mercies, and focus instead on scarcity and fear. We

misuse the gift of imagination by dwelling on all that is bad in life,

rather than trusting in your faithful presence. Wake us up, and

where we have wandered from the truth help us remember who

and whose we are. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Time of Silent Confession

Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) Bob Chilcott (from Peace Mass)

Affirming the Good News in Our Lives

Assurance of Pardon

* Response “Glory to God” Paul Vasile

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Opening Our Hearts to God’s Word

Recognition of New Members

Please welcome Bob Fox, Megan Ullom, and Margaret Brouwer, all

members of the June Exploring Membership class.

Scripture Lessons

Psalm 105 (in unison)

O give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, make known his deeds

among the peoples.

Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works.

Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek

the LORD rejoice.

Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually.

Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the

judgments he uttered,

O offspring of his servant Abraham, children of Jacob, his chosen

ones.

He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.

He is mindful of his covenant forever, of the word that he

commanded, for a thousand generations,

the covenant that he made with Abraham, his sworn promise to

Isaac.

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Matthew 14: 22-33

Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to

the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had

dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When

evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by

the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And

early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when

the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is

a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them

and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter answered him,

“Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said,

“Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and

came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became

frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus

immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of

little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind

ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the

Son of God.”

After the readings

Leader: Hear what the Holy Spirit is telling God’s people.

People: Thanks be to God.

* Hymn No. 184 “Calm to the Waves”

Prayer requests may be passed to the ushers during this hymn

Sermon Rev. Lois Annich

“Battered by the Waves”

Prayers of the People

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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.

Ritual of Friendship

Offering

Offertory arr. Arnold Freed

“Though I May Speak”

* Response South African song

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* Prayer of Dedication

Going Forth to Live as God’s People

* Closing Hymn No. 463 v. 1-3, 5 “How Firm a Foundation”

* Commission and Blessing

* Choral Benediction words, Kaylin Haught; response, Anne Wilson

“God Says Yes to Me”

* Passing of the Peace

Postlude Henry Purcell

“Voluntary in C”

* Please stand if you are able

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: Today’s flowers are given by Sandy Schultz in

thanksgiving for her grandchildren: Grace, Sophia, Charlie, Henry, Jude,

Nora, Brendan and Alex (listed in chronological order); and by the Khoury

family in memory of Brian.

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Prayers are requested this week for: Jane Frederick, Max Harmon, Kathryn

Himmelsteib, Florence Klein, Wafa Kuri, Ron Register, George Sentell,

Dorothy Turick, and the Andrews family.

Please remember these homebound members in your prayers: Marge

Drollinger, Emma Jane Gibbs, Iris and Al Gilbert, Ron Klein, Emelia

McGuire, Joyce Peters, Margie Stauffer, Elaine Tapié, Lorian Thomas, and

Pat Weissbrod.

Care Group

The Jerusalem Care Group is responsible for meeting members’ needs

during August. 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.

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 Up

TODAY

Today’s Music Leaders: Patty Console, Shelly Jesberger, Laura Minder,

Elizabeth Shaw and Beth Zych make up the women’s ensemble leading

today’s music.

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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Q & A and Church Tour: Guests interested in learning more about Forest

Hill Church should gather after worship in the pews across from the pulpit

for a brief tour.

Opportunities to Assist with Worship: Do you enjoy reading scripture?

Would you like to be a lay reader and sign up for regular opportunities to

help lead worship? Or do you enjoy making people feel welcome? Would

you be interested in serving as an usher, a key figure in extending

hospitality? Worship Ministry members will be in Fellowship Hall TODAY

after worship to talk with you about these and other ways to serve. Come

and see!

THIS WEEK

Bible Study: The lessons for this week are: Genesis 45: 1-15; Psalm 133;

Romans 11: 1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15: 21-28.

Bible and Bagels discusses next week’s text on Wednesday mornings

from 7:30 to 8:30. All are welcome!

Pacesetters Progressive potluck: August 19, 6 pm. Contact Laurie Logan

(216-308-0487, call or text) for details.

NEXT SUNDAY

Outdoor Worship: Come join us! Worship will be held outside the church

building on Sunday, August 20 at 10 am. Look for the chairs on the

Monticello Blvd. side of the property.

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One Book One Church (August 20, 11:15):

October 31, 1517 by Martin Marty

Rev. Laury Larson will lead a discussion on this book written by one of the

giants of religious history. This year is the 500th anniversary of the

Reformation. Books available for $15 - we have 2 copies left.

LOOKING AHEAD

Fall Festival, September 10: Get out your ten gallon hats and boots – The

Forest Hill Church country jamboree is coming ! September 10, after

worship, join us for food, dancing and fun. Have in some great grub, round

up your partner, and hit the dance floor with music from a live band and a

caller! We will have games for young and old in the courtyard, storytime

by the fire and the ever popular cookie walk! And remember the Pie

Baking contest – start experimenting with recipes now!

Iris Circle to Tour Mayfield Village Heinen’s: Iris Circle invites all members

and guests to their Tuesday, Sept. 19 tour of the “working areas” of

Heinen’s—those hidden-from-the-public areas where delivery, inventory,

prepping, juicing, baking, and cooking happens. The 11 am tour includes

samples; reservations and box lunch orders must be in to Cathy Ghiandoni

by the end of August.

Presbytery Meeting, Sept. 23: The Presbytery of the Western Reserve has

planned something special for its next meeting. Instead of the

usual Monday evening meeting, all church families, members, and guests

are invited to attend a spectacular service event with the goal of

packing 10,000 meals for under-served families through Rise Against

Hunger. The day begins with 9:00 am worship at Valley Presbyterian

Church in Bainbridge, followed by meal-packing (approximately 90

minutes), a picnic lunch, and an after-lunch business meeting. Children's

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activities are planned for the business part of the meeting, and the entire

event will end by 2:00 pm.

Staff Emails

Rev. Lois Annich Interim Assoc. Pastor pastorannich@fhcpresb.org

Becky Austin Finance beckya@fhcpresb.org

Lynda Bernays Administration office@fhcpresb

Kate Burleigh Children kateb@fhcpresb.org

Ann Donkin Building mgr. adonkin@fhcpresb.org

Stavros Gazis Custodial office@fhcpresb

Shannon Headen Youth shannon@fhcpresb.org

Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr. Pastor pastorlentz@fhcpresb.org

Peg Weissbrod Publicity pegweissbrod@gmail.com

Anne Wilson Music annew@fhcpresb.org

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Calendar: August 13-20, 2017

Sunday, August 13

9:00 am Child care begins

9:15 am Session meet with new members

9:30 am Continental Breakfast

10:00 am WORSHIP:

Reception of new members

11:15 am Coffee and Conversation

Visitors’ Q & A

Worship Ministry: Readers & Ushers

Monday, August 14

6:00 pm Progress not Perfection (AA)

7:00 pm Al Anon

7:30 pm Borton Group (AA)

Boy Scout Troop #403

Tuesday, August 15

12:00 pm Abundance Pantry registration

1:00 pm Abundance Pantry

5:00 pm Fitness Fusion

6:00 pm Meditation Group

7:00 pm Ministry of Stewardship

Wednesday, August 16

7:30 am Bible & Bagels

12:30 pm Wed. Women’s AA

Thursday, August 17

5:00 pm Fitness Fusion

6:00 pm Building & Grounds Committee

7:00 pm Trustees

Friday, August 18

7:00 am TOWER deadline

10:00 am Al Anon meeting

Sunday, August 20

9:00 am Child care begins

9:30 am Continental Breakfast

10:00 am WORSHIP OUTSIDE

11:15 am Coffee and Conversation

One Book, One Church discussion

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The regular schedule resumes September 10:

9:00 Child care begins

9:30 Adult and Youth Education; Descant Choir

Continental Breakfast

10:30 Chancel Choir

11:00 Worship

Children’s Worship Class; Pathways to the Promise Land

12:15 Coffee and Fellowship: FALL FESTIVAL

Welcome Signs

Sharon Shumaker has Welcome Signs available

for $10. These yards signs say "No matter where

you are from, we're glad you're our neighbor" in

three languages. They were designed by a pastor in Harrisonburg, VA and are spreading across the

country.

Contact Sharon (sms2924@gmail.com or

216-659-4114) if you would like one.

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It’s Back to School Time!!

Each year, we partner with Boulevard Elementary to help

provide school supplies for students in need. Please consider

helping us out this year! Donations can be placed in the marked

box on the stage in Fellowship Hall until Sunday, August 27. The

teachers and staff at Boulevard are always grateful to receive the

supplies. Below is a list of requested items:

Ear buds

Spiral notebooks

#2 pencils

Crayons

Markers

Colored pencils

Two-pocket folders

Large pink erasers

Glue sticks

Scissors (child size)

Sanitizing wipes

Boxes of tissues

If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Kelley (410-

562-1797 or jak119@case.edu).

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This fall’s Adult Education will focus on the

Reformation.

Come to One Book, One Church next Sunday

for an introduction to Martin Luther.

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Outdoor Worship: Next Sunday, 10 am