CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

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1 CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given by Nancy Schubert in loving memory of my mother Wilmah Lapham and my husband Dr. Daniel Schubert; and by Bill Taylor in celebration of the birthdays of Juanita Taylor and Rolf Bergman. March 18, 2018 Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. 5 th Sunday in Lent CHURCH STAFF Lead Pastor: Andy Call; Pastor of Connections: Gregory Kendrick, Jr.; Director of Children s Ministries: Lydia Stephens; Child Care Coordinator & Children s Ministry Assistant: Pam Bowler; Director of Youth Ministries: Curt Campbell; Director of Music: David Gilson; Organist: Robert H. Day; Handbell Coordinator: Virginia Steiger; 9:30 Worship Leader & Gospel Choir Director: Brian Smart; Carol Choir Director: Jennifer Call; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Business Administrator: Loretta Dahlstrom; Administrative Assistants: Cris Hicks, Debbie Johnson; Properties Manager: Penny Neisen; Custodians: Yee Chy, Jon Cermak, Robert Campbell, Leslie Myers; Resident: Robert Campbell; Missionaries: Esther Gitobu (Cambodia), Larry & Jane Kies (Zimbabwe), Joey & Kerry Davidson (Liberia); Lay Leaders: Jim & Renee Leonard; ELC Director: Charlene Williams; Pastoral Counselor: Lois Annich; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio ;

2 ORDER OF WORSHIP SANCTUARY 11:00 a.m. OPENING TO GOD PRELUDE Lenten Chorale Prelude Robert Graham Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross arr. James Denton WELCOME The Rev. Andy Call CHORAL INTROIT *CALL TO WORSHIP Beckett Blocker Leader: People of God, open your eyes to a new day. People: God, help us to see hope dawning in our lives. Leader: Come, receive the gift God offers in Christ: People: the gift of redemption, of life, of lasting joy. Leader: Let us rejoice and give thanks, for Christ has opened the way of salvation, and has invited us to participate in his work. People: Let us worship Christ, the Hope of the world. *HYMN OF PRAISE #178 Hope of the World Vicar *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Loving God, we do not always keep your commandments; we fail to love you; our conscience is not clear. Wash us in the water of life that we may live again through the grace and mercy of Jesus, our Savior. Amen. The Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God. *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) HEARING GOD S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC Face the Cross Ruth Schram/Scott Schram Good News Choir; Sara Smith, accompanist *THE GOSPEL LESSON John 14:15-21 Ms. Blocker Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Seeing Jesus Today Rev. Call OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #581 Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service Beach Spring PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Rev. Kendrick, Jr. Leader: Lord in your mercy, People: receive our prayer. RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Rev. Kendrick, Jr. For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad. Offertory Lord Jesus Think on Me Georgiann H. Toole Chancel Choir *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #194 Morning Glory, Starlit Sky *BENEDICTION & CHORAL RESPONSE Monkland *POSTLUDE Postlude in E Minor Edward Broughton *The people may stand. Acolytes: Garrett Ritts, Kay Corrigan Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by the Seekers Class.

3 CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights March 18, 2018 Myers Chapel 8:30 a.m. 5 th Sunday in Lent CHURCH STAFF Lead Pastor: Andy Call; Pastor of Connections: Gregory Kendrick, Jr.; Director of Children s Ministries: Lydia Stephens; Child Care Coordinator & Children s Ministry Assistant: Pam Bowler; Director of Youth Ministries: Curt Campbell; Director of Music: David Gilson; Organist: Robert H. Day; Handbell Coordinator: Virginia Steiger; 9:30 Worship Leader & Gospel Choir Director: Brian Smart; Carol Choir Director: Jennifer Call; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Business Administrator: Loretta Dahlstrom; Administrative Assistants: Cris Hicks, Debbie Johnson; Properties Manager: Penny Neisen; Custodians: Yee Chy, Jon Cermak, Robert Campbell, Leslie Myers; Resident: Robert Campbell; Missionaries: Esther Gitobu (Cambodia), Larry & Jane Kies (Zimbabwe), Joey & Kerry Davidson (Liberia); Lay Leaders: Jim & Renee Leonard; ELC Director: Charlene Williams; Pastoral Counselor: Lois Annich; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio ;

4 ORDER OF WORSHIP MYERS CHAPEL 8:30 a.m. OPENING TO GOD WELCOME The Rev. Andy Call PRELUDE Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross arr. James Denton *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People of God, open your eyes to a new day. People: God, help us to see hope dawning in our lives. Leader: Come, receive the gift God offers in Christ: People: the gift of redemption, of life, of lasting joy. Leader: Let us rejoice and give thanks, for Christ has opened the way of salvation, and has invited us to participate in his work. People: Let us worship Christ, the Hope of the world. *HYMN OF PRAISE #178 Hope of the World Vicar *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Loving God, we do not always keep your commandments; we fail to love you; our conscience is not clear. Wash us in the water of life that we may live again through the grace and mercy of Jesus, our Savior. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God. *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) HEARING GOD S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC Face the Cross Ruth Schram/Scott Schram Good News Choir; Sara Smith, accompanist *THE GOSPEL LESSON John 14:15-21 Terry McGowan Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Seeing Jesus Today Rev. Call OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #581 Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service Beach Spring PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Mr. McGowan RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad. Offertory *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #194 Morning Glory, Starlit Sky *BENEDICTION Monkland *POSTLUDE Postlude in E Minor Edward Broughton *The people may stand. Ushers: Molly Francis, Jerry Givens Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given by Nancy Schubert in loving memory of my mother Wilmah Lapham and my husband Dr. Daniel Schubert; and by Bill Taylor in celebration of the birthdays of Juanita Taylor and Rolf Bergman.

5 HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS Household Prayer: Morning I give thanks for the gift of life and breath that is mine today in Christ. Make me eager to do good and to resist evil, and grant me the wisdom to recognize the difference. Fill me with your assurance in all I say and do that I may share the hope that is within me in gentleness and reverence of Christ. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening God, in whom I live and move and have my being, you hear me when I cry and listen to my prayer; you set my feet on steady ground, you never leave me alone. As I rest in you tonight, sanctify my heart in Christ, and fill me with your strength, that I may rise to love and serve you and greet another day. Amen. March 18, :30 WORSHIP Worship Next Sunday, March 25 - Palm Sunday 8:30 a.m., Myers Chapel 9:30 a.m., Great Hall 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. preaching It Begins with Hosannas. Mark 11:1-11 Church of the Saviour United Methodist 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH TODAY IN WORSHIP The Message Seeing Jesus Today Rev. Andy Call Scripture Reading John 14:15-21 Jes Cunion Ushers The Bang Family

6 In memoriam: Diane Deuring, March 8, Heartfelt sympathy is extended to her family and friends. Please stop in the parlor this morning to sign greeting cards for our friends who cannot make it to church: Willie Anderson, Virginia Dunkelberg, Pat Grubb, Florida Henderson, Quinton Hill. Mosaix CLE is sponsoring a prayer vigil at Garfield Memorial Church (3650 Lander Road, Pepper Pike) on Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in honor of the 50th year anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mosaix CLE is a network of NEO churches committed to helping churches become more multi-ethnic and economically diverse. Church of the Savior's ECHO group will help the center at Saint Philomena on Sat., March 24. If you would like to help, contact Mark Moore at markwmoore32@yahoo.com. Health Ministry: On Sunday March 25 we will be doing blood pressure screenings after all three worship services in room 106. Children s Ministries Announcements ANNOUNCEMENTS COTS will be trialing a new flow for the 9:30 service that does not include the children's moment. Children at the 9:30 service should go directly to the Sunday school. Let's see how it goes! Partner with us as we welcome families from our church and the local community to an Easter Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, March 24. Whether you like to greet families, be a part of a clue scene or are willing to donate bakery, there are many ways to serve in order to make the morning memorable. Please place all bakery and fruit donations in the Great Hall kitchen, labeled Easter Scavenger Hunt. The next Breathe Respite is April 27. To better prepare, we are asking volunteers to sign up first before we invite Breathe families to register. Knowing who we have to help makes such a difference. East Ohio Camps: Let church camp be your partner in faith and the development of your child. Visit If you need financial assistance, camperships are available through COTS. OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK MONDAY, March 19 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 6:00 p.m. Parent Connect, Parlor 7:00 p.m. Sojourn Women s Bible Study, Room 121 7:30 p.m. Vasa Voices, Choir Room TUESDAY, March 20 12:10 p.m. DownTown Abbey, Offsite 2:00 p.m. Book Club, Parlor WEDNESDAY, March 21 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 12:00 p.m. Lenten Study with Pastor Gregory, Room 100 THURSDAY, March 22 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Breakfast, Parlor 9:30 a.m. Women s Bible Study, Room 121 2:00 p.m. Muscles & Motion, Bethel Room 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service for Diane Deuring, Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Gather, Parlor 6:00 p.m. Music Ministry Rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Man Talk, Room 121 FRIDAY, March 23 9:15 a.m. Women s Bible Study, Room :00 a.m. Men s Bible Study, Parlor 7:00 p.m. Jr Youth Mr. Leonard s Treasure Hunt 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal, Room 122 SATURDAY, March 24 8:15 a.m. Spiritual Fitness, Room 121 9:00 a.m. Easter Scavenger Hunt, Great Hall 9:30 a.m. Needlework Guild & Prayer Shawl, Room 214 9:30 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 4:00 p.m. Lenten Study with Pastor Gregory, Room 122 SUNDAY, March 25 Palm Sunday Worship at 8:30 Myers Chapel, 9:30 Great Hall, 11:00 Sanctuary Blood Pressure Screenings after each morning service, room :40 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Myers Chapel 10:45 a.m. Lenten Study, Room :00 p.m. Chancel Choir Potluck/Rehearsal, Calvary Hall 12:15 p.m. Wesley Bells, Room 223 1:15 p.m. Flute Ensemble, Room 223 4:30 p.m. Good News, Choir Room 5:30 p.m. Agape, Choir Room 6:00 p.m. Catalyst Community Bible Study, Offsite