CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

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1 Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by Metro Missions. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given by Church of the Saviour Foundation to the Glory of God. CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights October 29, 2017 Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. 21 st Sunday after Pentecost Elements of worship from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume Westminster John Knox Press. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. CHURCH STAFF Lead Pastor: Andy Call; Associate Pastor: Gregory Kendrick Jr.; Emerging Ministries: Brian Smart; 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; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Business Administrator: Loretta Dahlstrom; Administrative Assistants: Cris Hicks, Debbie Johnson; Chimes Editor: Jill Barr; Properties Manager: Penny Neisen; Custodians: Yee Chy, John Austin, Jon Cermak, Robert Campbell, Leslie Myers; Resident: Robert Campbell; Missionaries: Esther Gitobu (Cambodia), Larry & Jane Kies (Zimbabwe), Joey & Kerry Davidson (Liberia); Lay Leaders: Shawn & Chris McCandless; 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 A Mighty Fortress arr. Anna Laura Page Simple Gifts Joseph Brackett, Jr. Celebration Ringers arr. Sandra Eithun WELCOME The Rev. Andy Call CHORAL INTROIT *CALL TO WORSHIP Lucy Campbell Leader: 500 years ago, a determined but dissatisfied teacher called his beloved Church to reform. People: His faith and his courage sparked a movement that forever changed the Church and the world. Leader: On this day, we celebrate his witness and recommit ourselves to deeper faithfulness for the sake of the gospel. People: We come, formed in God's Word and in need of God's grace. Leader: God of stability and change, we thank you that true reformation is always your work and always being done in us out of your love for your whole creation. We are ever reformed by the work of your love. People: We are ever reformed by the work of God s love. *HYMN OF PRAISE #110 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ein Feste Burg *CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Call *PRAYER OF CONFESSION God, you have made known to us the ways of life. Yet, too often, we put other things above you and turn away from the ways of life and toward the ways of death. Forgive us and guide us back into your presence, that we may know the fullness of joy. 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 God So Loved the World John Stainer Chancel Choir *THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 27:45-50, 28:1-10 Leslie Yost Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Restore Rev. Call OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #298 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Leader: Keep us in faith People: That we may have life. Hamburg Sharon Wittke RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad. Offertory Reflection: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Robert Day, organ *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #159 Lift High the Cross *BENEDICTION & CHORAL RESPONSE Darwin Wolford Crucifer *POSTLUDE Lift High the Cross Donald Busarow *The people may stand. Acolytes: Avery Hickey, Anna Rose

3 The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given by Church of the Saviour Foundation to the Glory of God. CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights October 29, 2017 Myers Chapel 8:30 a.m. 21 st Sunday after Pentecost CHURCH STAFF Lead Pastor: Andy Call; Associate Pastor: Gregory Kendrick Jr.; Emerging Ministries: Brian Smart; 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; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Business Administrator: Loretta Dahlstrom; Administrative Assistants: Cris Hicks, Debbie Johnson; Chimes Editor: Jill Barr; Properties Manager: Penny Neisen; Custodians: Yee Chy, John Austin, Jon Cermak, Robert Campbell, Leslie Myers; Resident: Robert Campbell; Missionaries: Esther Gitobu (Cambodia), Larry & Jane Kies (Zimbabwe), Joey & Kerry Davidson (Liberia); Lay Leaders: Shawn & Chris McCandless; ELC Director: Charlene Williams; Pastoral Counselor: Lois Annich; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost Elements of worship from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume Westminster John Knox Press. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio ;

4 ORDER OF WORSHIP MYERS CHAPEL 8:30 a.m. OPENING TO GOD WELCOME The Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. PRELUDE A Contemplation Wihla Hutson *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: 500 years ago, a determined but dissatisfied teacher called his beloved Church to reform. People: His faith and his courage sparked a movement that forever changed the Church and the world. Leader: On this day, we celebrate his witness and recommit ourselves to deeper faithfulness for the sake of the gospel. People: We come, formed in God's Word and in need of God's grace. Leader: God of stability and change, we thank you that true reformation is always your work and always being done in us out of your love for your whole creation. We are ever reformed by the work of your love. People: We are ever reformed by the work of God s love. *HYMN OF PRAISE #110 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ein Feste Burg *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 Ah, Holy Jesus arr. Richard Walters David Gilson, tenor *THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 27:45-50, 28:1-10 Connie Crihfield Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Restore Rev. Kendrick, Jr. OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #298 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Hamburg Ms. Crihfield RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad. Offertory *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *CALL TO CONFESSION *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #159 Lift High the Cross Crucifer *PRAYER OF CONFESSION God, you have made known to us the ways of life. Yet, too often, we put other things above you and turn away from the ways of life and toward the ways of death. Forgive us and guide us back into your presence, that we may know the fullness of joy. Amen. *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress arr. Anna Laura Page *The people may stand. Ushers: Lois Wells, Connie Crihfield Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments.

5 GROW. PRAY. STUDY. Household Prayer: Morning Holy One, you have made known to me the ways of life and have promised to fill me with the gladness of your presence. Keep me mindful of your guidance and your promise as I travel through this day, that my heart may be glad. Amen. October 29, :00 WORSHIP Household Prayer: Evening Thank you, God, for giving me your counsel today. Tonight, as I sleep, may the dreams of my heart also serve to instruct me in your ways. In you I have a good heritage, and my heart, my soul, and my body rest in you. Amen. Wednesday, November 1 Taizé Worship at 7 p.m., Sanctuary Next Sunday, November 5 - All Saints Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary; 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall; 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Andy Call preaching For All the Saints (Revelation 7:9-17, 1 John 3:1-3) TODAY IN WORSHIP Holy Communion will be served at all three services. Sermon Title: Restore Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, 28:1-10 Ushers Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. Rick Defaut Cunion Family, Ron Collier Church of the Saviour United Methodist 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH

6 Blood pressure screenings are today in room 106 after each service. Join us for the East Cleveland Day of Serving on Saturday, November 4. Sign up in the Parlor today. (see insert) Spiritual Fitness will participate with East Cleveland Day of Serving on November 4 instead of conducting their usual study in Room 121. The group will gather at New Life Cathedral at 8 a.m. Order your Christmas Greens in the Parlor this morning or on the church s website. Proceeds support youth mission trip. (see insert) Senior High Retreat for youth in grades 9-12 will be held at Camp Asbury on November It is THE BEST way for the youth to gel as a group. Don't miss it! Cost is $45. Sign up on the church s website. New to Church of the Saviour? Want to know what it s all about? You bring questions and we will bring the pizza. Pizza with the Pastors is scheduled for Sunday, November 12 at noon in room 100. United Methodist Women invites all women to its November 14 program, Fieldstone Farm: Discovering How a Horse Can Change a Life. Speaker: Arlene Taylor, instructor. Devotions will follow and then a light luncheon ($5 at the door) will be served in Calvary Hall. Call the church office by Sunday, November 12 to RSVP for lunch or make a note on the Friendship Pad. Extra Chairs for Thanksgiving- Thanksgiving hosts are needed for two or more international CSU or CWRU students. Thanksgiving embodies our Christian values - being thankful to God and welcoming the alien and stranger (in essence, welcoming Jesus Himself). By inviting international students to join our celebrations, our great American holiday becomes world missions - with no foreign language or passport required! Contact Bok Chew (InterVarsity Christian Fellowship) at bokchew@yahoo.com now or by November 12. Do you like to make people feel welcome? Do you enjoy creating a space for people to connect with each other? We are creating a new Hospitality Team, which will lead the congregation in envisioning and creating a welcoming environment where people can grow in their relationships. If you are called to this ministry, please contact the church office. MARK YOUR CALENDARS November 5 All Saints Sunday November 19 Anniversary Sunday ANNOUNCEMENTS OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK SUNDAY, October 29 Worship at 8:30 a.m. Myers Chapel, 11:00 Great Hall and Sanctuary Blood Pressure screenings after morning worship services, room :30 a.m. Grouptober, various locations 10:40 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Myers Chapel 12:15 p.m. Congregational Care Ministry Training, Room :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 Bible Study, Evangelista Home MONDAY, October 30 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 7:00 p.m. Sojourn Women s Bible Study, Room 121 7:30 p.m. Vasa Voices, Choir Room TUESDAY, October 31 12:10 p.m. DownTown Abbey, 1151 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland WEDNESDAY, November 1 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 12:00 p.m. Retired Men s Luncheon, Parlor 7:00 p.m. Taizé Worship, Sanctuary THURSDAY, November 2 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 6:00 p.m. Music Ministry Rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Man Talk, Room 121 FRIDAY, November 3 9:15 a.m. Women s Bible Study, Room 161 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal, Room 122 SATURDAY, November 4 East Cleveland Day of Serving 9:30 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 1:00 p.m. East Side Charge Conference, Sanctuary & Great Hall SUNDAY, November 5 All Saints Sunday Worship at 8:30 Sanctuary, 9:30 Great Hall, 11:00 Sanctuary 10:40 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Myers Chapel 12:15 p.m. Congregational Care Ministry Training, Room :15 p.m. Committing to Community, Great 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 Bible Study, Evangelista Home