COVENANT. The CHURCH of the THE WORSHIP OF GOD SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017, 10:00 AM THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

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1 The CHURCH of the COVENANT THE WORSHIP OF GOD SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017, 10:00 AM THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY To meditate on the psalms is to choose to will to be ourselves before God, to sing full throated songs of praise when that is appropriate and to give honest articulation to our despair when we are sad. ~Soren Kierkegaard Ministers All the members of the church The Rev. Amy Starr Redwine, Pastor, The Rev. Melanie Marsh Baum, Associate Pastor, Mr. Kevin J. Lowry, Chaplain to Students, Ms. Mindy Stewart, Director of Family Ministries, Dr. Jonathan W. Moyer, Organist & Director of Music, Dr. Matthew Garrett, Associate Director of Music, Dr. Kaori Hongo, Director of Music for Children and Youth, Mr. George Leggiero, Carillonneur, The Rev. Nancy Lynch, Parish Associate Go to CovenantWeb.org, Who We Are to see a complete list of staff and contact information.

2 Welcome! We are thrilled that you have chosen to join us for worship at the Church of the Covenant. For over one hundred years, we have sought to be a welcoming spiritual home, live God s inclusive love, express Christ s compassion, and do justice in the world. As a diverse community, we find unity in our shared identity as Jesus' disciples and in our desire to put God s love into action within and beyond these walls. Whether you are a student, here with a patient in the hospital, visiting from out of town, looking for a church home, or a decadeslong member, may you experience God s transformative presence as we worship together! First time here? Please sign the red pad in the pews and share your address so that a pastor can follow up with you. We pray that in this time of worship, through scripture, music, prayer, silence, and ritual, you encounter God in a way that inspires, energizes, or simply comforts you. College, grad student, or alum? Our next Student Brunch is TODAY at 11:15 am in the Activities Room (lower level)! Come for this time of fellowship with great food prepared by our own Covenant Chiefs! This is a FREE meal and open to all CWRU, CIA and CIM students! ALL ARE WELCOME!! Have children with you? Today following the Time for Young Disciples all children age kindergarten through 7th grade are invited to a worship space created just for them on the east side of the Sanctuary. Child-friendly bulletins and creative worship materials will be provided. Parents are welcome to sit with their children in the pews next to the worship space. Additional adult supervision will also be provided. While all children are more than welcome to remain in the service, we have a nursery for infants through pre-kindergarten age children. Ask an usher for directions. TODAY STEPHEN MINISTERS, Herrick Room, 9:00 CRÈCHE NURSERY, Education Wing, 9:30 WORSHIP (Communion, Children in Worship), Sanctuary, 10:00 STUDENT BRUNCH, Activities Room (lower level), 11:15 YOUTH CHOIR, Yost Chapel, 11:15 COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP, Reception Room, 11:00 ADULT FORUM, Beckwith Hall, 11:30 THE HEALING CIRCLE, Sonia Golden Room, 12:30 Amy Starr Redwine, Pastor BLACK HISTORY SERIES: UNPACKING BLACK LIVES MATTER WITH DR. ZACHERY R. WILLIAMS In our Black History Forum Series our hope is to share by reflecting on our history, seek illumination through our questions, and engage in ongoing dialogue over a hearty meal. Sundays in February Dr. Zachery Williams, Associate Professor of African American History at the University of Akron, is the forum presenter, helping us unpack the various understandings, implications, and questions surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement. Today s topic Separating Fact from Fiction. All are encouraged to come and share your thoughts and questions, then continue the conversation over lunch at Fredrick s Wine and Dine, Emery Road. Meet in Beckwith Hall following the forum.

3 ORDER OF WORSHIP *All who are able are invited to stand. THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON GEORGE LEGGIERO PRELUDE Sonata No. 1 for cello and piano, Op. 38 JOHANNES BRAHMS I. Allegro non troppo David Ellis, cello Jonathan Moyer, piano WELCOME THE REV. AMY STARR REDWINE * CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY ` INTROIT Clouds and Darkness A. DVORAK Michael Peter, bass Clouds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and judgment, these are His habitation. From His presence goeth fire and consumeth all His enemies. For His lightnings have lighten'd the world, the earth beheld and trembled. Mountains shall melt as wax at His presence, when the Mighty One cometh to judgment. The heavens declare His truth and righteousness, and all earth rejoiceth in His greatness. ~ Psalm 97 * CALL TO WORSHIP MINDY STEWART One: May your love and mercy be upon us today, O Lord. All: Cleanse and refresh us from every transgression. Let your joy and gladness dawn in our spirits, and the recreating power of your Spirit make us new. Have mercy upon us O God, and let your Spirit lead us in truth and righteousness. * HYMN 421 The Church of Christ in Every Age WAREHAM * CALL TO CONFESSION PAUL WILLIAMS * CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious God, we confess that we close the doors of our mind, shutting out your truth. We lock the gates of our hearts, pretending to be self-sufficient. Help us to sense your presence and to taste your grace, that we may fling wide the portals of our hearts, making them temples set apart from selfish use for your service. We ask your forgiveness as we silently confess our sins. * PRIVATE CONFESSION OF SIN (in silence)

4 * RESPONSE O Lord, Incline Thine Ear to Us AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRADITIONAL The Choir sings once, then all are invited to sing * DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS One: All: Hear the Good News! God does not deal with us according to our sins, for with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with God is plenteous redemption. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. * GLORIA PATRI HYMN 579 Glory be to the Father** and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. **or Maker PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON PSALM 88 selected verses ANTHEM Out of the Deep JOHN RUTTER from Requiem The Covenant Choir David Ellis, cello Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. O let thine ears consider well: the voice of my complaint. If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss: O Lord, who may abide it? For there is mercy with thee: therefore shalt thou be feared. I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for him: in his word is my trust. My soul fleeth unto the Lord; before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch. O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy: and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel: from all his sins. ~ Psalm 130 TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES The children may go to their worship space on the east side of the Sanctuary. MINDY STEWART SECOND LESSON MATTHEW 5:1 12 One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

5 SERMON Cry Out AMY STARR REDWINE * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We believe in God--the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who gathers, protects and cares for the church. We believe the church is one worldwide communion of saints, called from the entire human family. We believe the church is the single community of believers, reconciled with God and with one another. We believe that through the working of God s Spirit, unity is a binding force and also that we must seek this unity, which must become visible to the world. We believe that the sin of division, separation and hatred between people and groups has been conquered by Christ. We commit ourselves to protecting the unity of the church universal. We pledge to make this unity active in all of our words, thoughts and deeds. (Adapted by Barbara Hedges-Goettl, Article 1 and beginning of Article 2, Confession of Belhar.) INVITATION TO THE OFFERING OFFERTORY Romanze, Op. 118, No. 5 JOHANNES BRAHMS Jonathan Moyer, piano SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER The Presbyterian Church (USA) observes open communion. All who confess their faith in Jesus Christ as Sovereign and Savior, as well as their children, are invited to partake. Today we celebrate the Lord's Supper by intinction. Ushers will release pews from back to front. All who are able are welcome to come forward to receive communion and return by way of the chapels on either side of the sanctuary. Servers will bring the elements to those who are unable to come forward. The wine of communion is unfermented grape juice. INVITATION THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING SANCTUS One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Lift up your hearts, We lift them up to God. Let us give thanks to God. It is right to give both thanks and praise. The Choir sings once, then all are invited to sing AMY STARR REDWINE THE REV. MELANIE MARSH BAUM AFRICAN-AMERICAN TRADITIONAL

6 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 THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION COMMUNION BY INTINCTION COMMUNION HYMN Let Us Break Bread Together AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUAL All are invited to sing. Let us break bread together on our knees. Let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us drink wine together on our knees. Let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us praise God together on our knees. Let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. THE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION * HYMN 440 In Christ There Is No East or West MCKEE * BENEDICTION ORGAN POSTLUDE Aus tiefer Not SIGFRID KARG-ELERT (Out of the Deep) Abraham Ross, organ CARILLON POSTLUDE Sonatine Atypique NEIL THOROCK Very slow and free, Not too fast, Very slow George Leggiero For some worshipers, the postlude serves as music to accompany their going out into the world; others prefer to remain seated to listen. Please be mindful of these different needs as you depart. Thank you! OUR LAY WORSHIP LEADER TODAY is Paul Williams, who joined the Covenant in Paul and Kate Williams moved to the Cleveland area in 1994 to lead the Beachwood City Schools as superintendent. He recently retired from the faculty of Cleveland State University. Today he fills his days with bibliophilic endeavors, church volunteer responsibilities and assisting his friend who owns a golf course. SERVING COMMUNION TODAY ARE Barb Clint, Kathy Farkas, Clint Fowler, Catherine Jarjisian, Jim Mate, and Jim Prince. USHERS TODAY are John Bromelmeier, Tracy Blake, Russell Hack, Greg Madison, and Suchi Nelson. Greeting are Susan and Arnie Dahm.

7 MUSIC NOTES: Our communion service this weekend features liturgical music from the African-American tradition in observance of Black history month. Continuing in our Psalm series, the choir presents John Rutter's setting of Psalm 130 Out of the Deep for solo cello and choir, which was composed in 1985 as part of his Requiem. We welcome cellist David Ellis who also presents the first movement of Johannes Brahms' stirring cello Sonata No. 1 in e minor, op. 38 for the prelude. Our service concludes with an organ setting of the Lutheran chorale Aus tiefer Not by the late-romantic German composer Siegfried Karg-Elert ( ). This chorale is a poetic rendering of Psalm 130 composed by Martin Luther. ORIENTATION, DISORIENTATION, RE-ORIENTATION: A SERIES ON THE BOOK OF PSALMS Psalms has long been one of the most-beloved and often-read books of the Bible. Through the psalms, we discover faithful ways of offering all kinds of emotions to God: gratitude, worry, anger, despair, wonder. To read the psalms is to learn how to offer everything to God in prayer and to recognize that while God has created everything that is, God also cares about the smallest details of our lives. During February, through music, preaching, prayer and song we will consider how these ancient words can guide us on our journeys of faith. FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL TODAY are presented to the glory of God and in honor of the stranger in our midst as we remember God s command to care for all of God s people. THE CANDLE is in honor of Hawthorn Joseph Lowry and the Lowry family and reminds us to pray for the Lowry s in this exciting time until they are able to bring Hawthorn to worship to meet his church family CONVERSATION WITH ELDERS: Today you are invited to talk with Session members Mary Anne Bromelmeier and Catherine Jarjisian in All Saints Chapel following worship. They can answer questions and hear comments related to their work on behalf of the church. STEPHEN MINISTERS are church members trained to support individuals who are facing challenges and would like a caring Christian presence during this time. If you would like someone to pray or talk with, a Stephen Minister is in Christ Chapel following worship. AFTERNOON TEA ADDED TO COVENANT EIGHTS: Deadline to sign up is today, February 5 Sign up in the church office if you would like to dine out in the afternoon; you may also still sign up for a Covenant Eights Dining Group. Talk with Melanie Marsh Baum, Cheri Keys or Lynda Starr for more information. You will be contacted when groups are formed. THEOLOGY ON TAP: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY THE BOTTLEHOUSE BREWING COMPANY Have a burning question you've always wanted to ask, but didn't feel it was appropriate? Like to meet over drinks and talk with friends? Join us for a special Theology on Tap: All Questions Welcome! Members of Fairmount, Forest Hill and Church of the Covenant will gather at The BottleHouse Brewing Company at 2050 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, Thursday February 9, at 5:00 pm. Bring a favorite snack to share. Theology on Tap resumes at The Jolly Scholar at 5:30 pm next Thursday, February 16. Contact Melanie Marsh Baum with any questions. EXPERIENCING THE PSALMS: A Psalm Festival with Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra During worship next Sunday, February 12, organist, composer, and pedagogue Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra joins the Covenant family of musicians in presenting a vast array of music, readings, and pageantry that explore the depth, variety, and spirituality of the Old Testament book of Psalms.

8 Scheduled the week of February 6 MONDAY 6 th No scheduled activities TUESDAY 7 th Cache, 10:00; Tuesday Bible Study, 11:00; Deacons, 6:00 WEDNESDAY 8 th Ohio Fair Lending Coalition, 12:00; Twelve Steps to Freedom (AA), 5:30; Wednesday Prayer and Song, 7:00; Classrooms to Corporations, 7:00 THURSDAY 9 th Cache, 10:00; Theology on Tap@The BottleHouse Brewing Company, 5:00; Covenant Connects, 5:30; Handbell Rehearsal, 6:30; Classrooms to Corporations, 7:00; Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 FRIDAY 10 th No scheduled activities SATURDAY 11 th Saturday Tutoring, 10:00 Next Sunday, February 12 CRÈCHE NURSERY, Education Wing, 9:30 WORSHIP, (children in worship), Sanctuary, 10:00 STUDENT GATHERING, Sanctuary Main Entrance, 11:00 COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP, Reception Room, 11:00 ADULT FORUM, Beckwith Hall, 11:30 SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY, Sonia Golden Room, 12:30 IN THE COVENANT FAMILY WE KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS David Browne, Akeya Clark (Marie Jones niece), Rich Day (friend of Bill Braun and Cathy Luck), Mia James, Stephanie Johnson, Cyndi Kuntz, Kathleen McCarthy (Hillel), Timothy Moyer (Jonathan Moyer s brother), Meghan Pittenger (Kathryn Mierke s friend), Dwight Roe (Carol Roe s brother), Carolyn Teare-Richardson, Jean Marie Szafraniec (Ron Szafraniec s mother), and Nicole Wilson (Reaver Nelson s sister). We pray for Covenant members and friends who are struggling with illness, convalescing, or are homebound; the patients, family, and staff in our surrounding hospitals; and those who have placed prayer requests in our Carpenter's Box. Kevin Lowry is on paternity leave through March 10, with modified hours in the office. Covenant Student Ministries, centered in University Circle, is a welcoming community for college students that seeks to live out God s inclusive love on campus and in our world through faith, fellowship, and service. For more information about Covenant Student Ministries contact Kevin Lowry, Chaplain to Students at KLowry@CovenantWeb.org or x 237. CONNECT WITH US on Facebook or our Weekly Newsletter Sign up at the Student Table in the Main Entrance of the Sanctuary! Come and CONNECT as a community every Thursday at 5:30 pm in the Living Room (lower level). Free dinner and great conversation about the big questions of life and how, as people of faith, we can respond to God's call to love one another. ALL ARE WELCOME!! Our Student Brunch is TODAY at 11:15 am in the Activities Room! Come for this time of fellowship with great food prepared by our own Covenant Chefs! This is a FREE meal and open to all CWRU, CIA and CIM students! ALL ARE WELCOME!!