THE COMMUNITY GATHERS Please sign the friendship pad and pass it to those near you.

PRELUDE “Two Folk-Hymn Preludes” setting, Philip Gehring Amazing Grace They’ll Know We Are Christians

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 40)

Leader: Sing a new song, a song of thanks and praise,

People: for God has done wondrous deeds, and is great beyond compare!

ALL: Let us worship God!

*HYMN No. 300 We Are One in the Spirit

(From the hymnal: A parish priest at St. Brendan’s on the south side of Chicago in the 1960s was very involved in the local Civil Rights movement and needed something for his youth choir to sing at ecumenical, interracial events. Finding nothing, he wrote this song in a single day.)

Boulevard Presbyterian Church

Worship On The Lord’s Day

January 19, 2020 11:15 a.m.

3rd Sunday after Epiphany

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN No. 766 The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound CHARGE AND BLESSING POSTLUDE “Fanfare on McKee” Charles Callahan

Flowers today are given to the glory of God by Ella Louise Conner in honor of all the beautiful people at Boulevard.

Worship Leader: Ella Louise Conner

Greeter: Linda Mahoney

Wee Worship Teacher: Grant Stephens

Nursery Volunteer: Jill Hooley

Elder of the Month: Sarah Murdick

Coffee Hour: Susan and George Ells

Reprinted under One License A-702458: You Are the Light Text: Ken Bible © 1988, Pilot Point Music/Lillenas. Public domain: Just As I Am Charlotte Elliott; We Are Forgiven Text: Trad. Liturgical text.

1235 Northwest Boulevard, Grandview Heights, OH 43212 614-486-0267 Fax: 614-486-2342

Email: office@blvdchurch.org Website: www.blvdchurch.org

Today’s congregation continues strong traditions of:

Living faith through worship, mission, education and fellowship with the vision of “Reaching Out to Make Disciples.”

Following the path laid out by God through his son, Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit;

Sharing the inclusive love of God to all of God’s children and God’s creation;

Exposing the light of Christ to the world through music, words, prayer and actions.

Staff Pastor: Preston Shealy Office Manager: Carol Fry Music Coordinator: Mary Ann Stephens Preschool Admin: Mikie Bowles

*please stand if able

*PROFESSING OUR FAITH The Nicene Creed (Ecumenical Translation)

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

SHARING OUR HEARTS WITH GOD Following each petition, God’s people respond:

Leader: Loving God, People: Hear our prayer. 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. Amen.

BRINGING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

Offertory “You Are the Light” Tom Fettke

You are the Light we see. You are the Truth we know. You are the Life we live. You are the Hope, You are the Joy, You are the Song we sing.

Living God, loving God, we glorify Your name. High and Holy One come down, we lift our hearts in praise.

Prince of Peace, Immanuel, Jesus, Lord of Love. Within our hearts – Your light. Within our minds – Your truth. Within our lives – Your love;

Living Your hope, spreading Your joy, singing Your beautiful song; Singing Your beautiful song, Your song.

*Offertory Response (Hymn No. 606) Doxology

*OFFERING OUR BROKENNESS TO GOD

Loving God, we acknowledge that we chase after foolish things and spend our energy on selfish desires. Our focus has been on advancing ourselves in society instead of sharing your word and love with those around us. Deliver us from our arrogance and forgive our self-centeredness. Guide us so that we may live as your children each day. Amen.

Silent Confession

Response (Hymn No. 442; v.4) Just as I Am, Without One Plea

Just as I am, thy love unknown has broken every barrier down; Now to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come; I come!

*RECEIVE GOD’S HEALING AND SHARE GOD’S PEACE

Leader: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

People: And also with you. Please share the peace of Christ with those around you.

*SING GLORY TO GOD (Hymn No. 447) We Are Forgiven

We are forgiven. We are forgiven! Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God! We are forgiven. We are forgiven! Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God!

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READING (Pew Bible p. 862) John 1:29-42

WORD FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES

Children 3 years old and older are invited to attend Wee Worship, a children’s education program. Children go to Room 113 (downstairs) after the Word for Young Disciples, and should be picked up there directly after worship. Children younger than 3 years are invited to the Nursery in Room 208 (off the Lounge).

SCRIPTURE READING (Pew Bible p. 592) Isaiah 49:1-7

SERMON Bridges and Walls Rev. Preston Shealy

RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*HYMN No. 317 In Christ There Is No East or West (Please take notice of the hymn notes at the bottom of the hymnal page)

Large print bulletins and hymnals are available from the ushers.

The sound system has hearing assists for those with hearing difficulties and may be used anywhere in the Sanctuary. Please see an usher for help.

Nursery for children younger than 3 years old ~ Room 208 (off the Lounge) Wee Worship (3 years old and up) ~ Room 113 (downstairs)

The Lord’s Supper is ordinarily celebrated the first Sunday of every month at the 11:15 am service and weekly at the 9:00 am service.

Announcements

January 2020 Newsletters can be found on the table by the 2nd Avenue doors in the Lounge, in the wall pockets near the Northeast wooden and glass doors, and online at www.blvdchurch.org.

Giving Envelopes for 2020 Envelopes can be found on the table in the Lounge sorted alphabetically. If you did not find your envelopes or would like to request envelopes, please sign on the list provided in the Lounge, indicate weekly or monthly envelopes, or call the church office at any time. Estimate of Giving Cards for 2020 If you did not receive a pledge card or need a card, there are extra cards on the table as you enter the Chapel and on the Usher’s table in the Lounge. Pictorial Directories Are In! If your picture is in the directory, there is a copy with your name on the table in the Lounge. If your picture is not in the directory, but you would like a copy, a small number of extra directories was provided by the company. Please sign your name on the sheet in the Lounge or contact the church office at 614-486-0267 to receive a directory. Extra copies will be available on a first-come, first–served basis. Bean Soup Project ~ TODAY, January 19 at 10:00 am It’s that time of year...soup time! We are assembling bean soup mixes today in Fellowship Hall. They will be donated to the food pantries we support: Neighborhood Services, Inc. and NNEMAP. The clients love these mixes, which include the different beans as well as tomatoes, spices and instructions. Assembling the mixes was a children’s Sunday School project for years, and is now open to all ages. It’s a fun and easy winter project. Please join us and give it a try. Thank you all!

CALENDAR Sunday, January 19

2nd Sunday after Epiphany 9:00 am Worship: Chapel 10:00 am Bean Soup Mix Assembly: Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Property Committee: 300 11:15 am Worship: Sanctuary Session will meet to receive new members following the service 12:30 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry: 206 1:00-4:00 pm Fellowship Hall in use 2:00 pm Confirmation Class 4:30 pm YWCA Dinner Hosting Monday, January 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Office closed.

6:30 pm Scouts BSA: Fellowship Hall Tuesday, January 21 7:00 pm Book Club: Lounge The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek 7:00 pm Scouts BSA Troop Committee: 111 Wednesday, January 22 9:30 am Quilters: 111 6:30 pm Bell Choir: Balcony Thursday, January 23 12:30 pm Staff Meeting: 300 6:00 pm Music Team: Chapel 7:30 pm Chancel Choir: Sanctuary Sunday, January 26

2nd Sunday after Epiphany 9:00 am Worship: Chapel 10:15 am Congregational Meeting: Sanctuary 11:15 am Worship: Sanctuary ———————————————–—–——— STEWARDSHIP IS … thanking the wide variety of people who share God’s love in society in so many ways! We Rejoice and Give Thanks Sunday, January 12, 2020 General Sunday Offering: $3,231.00 God’s People Gathered: 98

Please call the Church Office or Pastor Shealy to include someone on this Prayer List.

(614-486-0267) Prayers for Healing and Strength Gay Hadley ‒ recovery from a stroke Jim Perry ‒ heart issues Mark Nicholson ‒ leukemia (Pat Nicholson’s son) Dan Hooley ‒ heart issues Amy Smith ‒ recovery from aneurism surgery (Amy and Greg are former members of Boulevard) Ellen Rennick ‒ recovery from broken arm Julie Wall (Kyme Rennick’s mother) Levi Hooley ‒ recovery from ear surgery Katy Frase ‒ upcoming surgery Sandy Ferguson ‒ cancer Pat Rieve ‒ needs kidney transplant Terry McFadden and all involved Michael Frase ‒ Crohn’s disease Matthew Hills ‒ recovering from car accident Judy McMahon ‒ to regain strength Cathy ‒ major health problems, needing peace and calm (Carol McFadden’s friend) Amelia Hamilton (Charmaine and Mike Hamilton’s granddaughter) Tim McLane (Mikie Bowles’ brother) Jerry Braun ‒ cancer (Mike McKinney’s brother-in-law) Mark Nelson ‒ for healing, comfort, and peace (Mikie’s Bowles son-in-law) Brita Knapp ‒ at home Norman Knapp ‒ for healing and strength Prayers for Our Special Care List Barbara Frautschi ‒ Westminster Thurber Evelyn Hannaway ‒ Friendship Village of Dublin Norma Kibbey ‒ Westminster Thurber Assist. Living Llora LeFevre ‒ The Forum at Knightsbridge Leni Leypoldt ‒ at home Paul McCalla ‒ Westminster-Thurber Assisted Living Becky Metzler ‒ hospice care at Crown Pointe Peggy Pasko ‒ Woodview Care and Rehab Pat Ronsheim ‒ Westminster Thurber Assist. Living Chuck and Dorothy Rout ‒ Westminster-Thurber Assisted Living John and Virginia Schlitt ‒ Whetstone Assist. Living Betty Sikking ‒ at home

Session Will Receive New Members ~ TODAY, January 19 after the 11:15 am Service The Session of Boulevard Presbyterian Church will meet today after the 11:15 am worship service to receive new members. If you would like to know more about becoming a member of Boulevard, please speak to Pastor Preston Shealy on Sunday morning or contact him during the week (614-486-0267 or BoulevardPastor@aol.com). Prayer Shawl Ministry ~ TODAY, January 19 at 12:30 pm in Room 206 Boulevard’s Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet today at 12:30 pm in Room 206. The Leader is Linda Wilton. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome - even those wanting to learn! As part of the group or on our own, we will create shawls to be given to Boulevard members and others in need of an expression of God’s love to comfort or celebrate life’s changes. Bring your current shawl project, or we have yarn and needles to get you started. Together, we’ll grow through practice in skill and faith. YWCA Family Center Dinner Hosting ~ TODAY, January 19

We will be preparing and serving dinner at the YWCA Family Center today. There are many ways to help! You may help by providing food, preparing food, or helping to serve at the Family Center. Sign-up sheets are on the window sill in the Lounge. Please join us! We will meet at the church at 4:30 pm to carpool to the Center. Book Club Meeting ~ Tuesday, January 21 at 7:00 pm - in the Church Lounge

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson The book club meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Each meeting has a volunteer leader chosen in advance to lead the discussion. The leader also often provides snacks! Books chosen and discussions about them will center on topics that provide a forum for thoughtful discussion. Books for discussion can be either fiction or non-fiction. The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 18. Congregational Meeting ~ Next Sunday, January 26 at 10:15 am in the Sanctuary The Session has called a Congregational Meeting to be held next Sunday to act on the Report of the Nominating Committee—to elect Elders and Deacons for the Class of 2022—and to approve the Pastor’s Terms of Call. The 2020 Budget will be presented for information. Souper Bowl of Caring ~ Sunday, February 2 The Mission Committee will be coordinating the collection of donations for the Souper Bowl of Caring. There will be youth at the doors to the Chapel and Sanctuary with soup pots for your donations. You are welcome to donate cans of soup or monetary donations. If you write a check, please note “Souper Bowl” in the memo line. All donations will delivered to our local Food Pantries.

Donate Flowers to Beautify the Chapel and Sanctuary on Sunday Mornings The Flower calendar for 2019 is now available to be filled in. If you would like to donate flowers to beautify our worship spaces on Sunday mornings, please pick up one of the yellow envelopes labeled “Offering for Flowers.” The envelopes are available from a stand on the usher’s desk in the Lounge or the church office. Complete the information on the envelope, enclose your check or cash, and either put it in the offering plate on Sunday or mail it to the church office. The cost of an arrangement is $30.00. The arrangements may be picked up following the second service. Yes, We Are Still Collecting Pop Tabs We are still collecting aluminum pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House at Children’s Hospital. To date we have contributed approximately 75 pounds. The profits they receive from recycling them are used to offset various expenditures of the house. We currently have a large collection house in the Lounge. Soon we will be adding a large house in the Fellowship Hall. Hopefully this will capture participation from the groups that utilize this area during the week It may seem small but it all adds up and is greatly appreciated. Now Collecting for the Rummage Sale ~ May 1 & 2, 2020 Boulevard Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale to benefit the Mission Trip Fund. Donations can be dropped off in Room 304 (Youth Room). Use Your Amazon Purchases to Benefit Boulevard Presbyterian Church Boulevard is registered with Amazon Smile as a charitable organization. That means Boulevard receives a 0.5% charitable donation based on the price of all eligible purchases made through Boulevard’s link on Amazon Smile. You can use the link on the upper left side of Boulevard’s webpage: Support Boulevard Presbyterian Church / Shop at smile.amazon.com or google Amazon Smile to support Boulevard in your shopping. Support Boulevard When You Shop at Kroger Swipe your Plus Card and Boulevard earns a percentage of your total! We currently only have 8-10 households regularly taking advantage of this opportunity to easily support Boulevard’s varied missions. Sign up online at: https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/

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