WORSHIP. Volume 5 Issue 19 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services Pentecost Sunday PENTECOST Under the Influence of the Holy Spirit

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1 WORSHIP TODAY May 20, 2018 Volume 5 Issue 19 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services Pentecost Sunday PENTECOST 2018 Under the Influence of the Holy Spirit Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Welcome to CoH! CoH at the Theater LGBTQ Healthcare Focus Group Youth Mission Trip CHILDREN S CHURCH TODAY

2 Welcome to Cathedral of Hope! What began in 1970 as a circle of 12 friends meeting weekly for worship and fellowship has grown into Cathedral of Hope, a Vibrant, Inclusive, Progressive (VIP) congregation of the United Church of Christ. Founded in and serving beyond the LGBTQ community, our mission is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion, and relentless compassion by being a people of hope proclaiming God s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith and empowering all to grow in grace toward wholeness. If you are visiting Cathedral of Hope for the first time, we are glad to have you here, are blessed by your presence, and hope you will return often! If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please call on our Ushers to assist you. You re invited to use the restroom that corresponds with your gender identity or the restroom that is the safest and most comfortable for you. Gendered, multiple-occupancy restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. All-gender, single-occupancy restrooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. For more information about the church, please come to the Ministry & Visitor s Center located next to Sources of Hope. Our worship services are recorded for broadcast worldwide. We make every effort to respect your privacy; however, to ensure that you are not seen on screen, please sit in one of the last five rows of pews in the center section. Large-print bulletins and assisted listening systems are available in the bookstore. Neil s NOTE Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! Today is Pentecost Sunday! Pentecost marks what many consider the birth of the Church. It was the day that the disciples, gathered in the upper room, heard the sound of a rushing wind which filled the room, and the audible voice of God, the Holy Spirit, came upon them like tongues of fire, and the good news of Christ inhabited their bodies. In the Christian tradition, Pentecost marks the shifting of God s redemptive power from the descendants of Abraham to all peoples. It was this act of God s power that brought all peoples under the influence of the Holy Spirit and enabled the rapid spread of Christianity. Within a few decades of Pentecost, important congregations had been established in every major city in the Roman Empire. More than 2000 years of Christian tradition have passed, yet we still recall this event when people from all over the ancient world were gathered in Jerusalem for the Festival of Weeks (Shavuot). The Galilean disciples found themselves speaking languages that were foreign to them, and each heard the good news of Christ spoken in their own tongue. They were under the influence of the Holy Spirit!! As we gather today to be confronted, perhaps challenged, by the mighty power of God s good news and God s acts of radical grace and inclusion, we too are invited to come under the influence of the Holy. We open ourselves up to the mark of love, which enables each of us to speak that love into our culture in a language that it will hear only when it is marked by the Spirit of Pentecost. It is this generous Spirit which leads us toward radical inclusion, relentless compassion, and extravagant grace. It is this Spirit which calls us to reclaim Christianity, to reclaim those acts of God that have, for far too long, been ignored by the church of Jesus that we so dearly love and cherish. Today, we stand with those who want to see a return to the central message of Jesus, LOVE, and a rejection of a cultural, political movement, the so-called Christianity that has hijacked the Gospel, the Good News. On May 24, following the example of the early reformers of Christianity in the 1500s, modern-day reformers will affix six theses entitled A Confession of Faith in a Time of Crisis to the gates of the White House. See the document on Page 1. Cathedral of Hope is joining this action because we have long been a congregation of resistance, a Vibrant, Inclusive and Progressive congregation that resists a dominant theology of sexuality and spirituality that has been harmful to God s LGBTQ+ people. It is time for a new Pentecost, not just revisiting it, but reclaiming it as a radical act of God getting our attention and bringing us under the influence of the Holy Spirit, a spiritual act that must transform us if it is going to transform the world. Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor STAFF * Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor seniorpastor@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Andria Davis Associate Pastor adavis@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Associate Pastor mdiaz@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Erin Wyma Associate Pastor ewyma@cathedralofhope.com Sean Baugh Assoc. Director of Music & Worship sbaugh@cathedralofhope.com Patricia Bjorling Director of Development pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com Clifton Bohaker Event Planner cbohaker@cathedralofhope.com Scott Cannon, CPA Chief Accountant scannon@cathedralofhope.com Chris Jacobson-Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship cchism@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Alan Miles Minister for Youth and Young Adults amiles@cathedralofhope.com David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com Dan Peeler Minister for Children & Families dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com Ramon Ponce Worship Producer rponce@cathedralofhope.com Yinessa Romero Licensed Minister yromero@cathedralofhope.com Scott Stout Assist. to the Sr. Pastor/Office Mgr. sstout@cathedralofhope.com Lynn Taylor Director of Facilities ltaylor@cathedralofhope.com * Not a complete listing.

3 Reclaiming Jesus A Confession of Faith in a Time of Crisis We are living through perilous and polarizing times as a nation, with a dangerous crisis of moral and political leadership at the highest levels of our government and in our churches. We believe the soul of the nation and the integrity of faith are now at stake. It is time to be followers of Jesus before anything else nationality, political party, race, ethnicity, gender, geography. Our identity in Christ precedes every other identity. When politics undermines our theology, we must examine that politics. The church s role is to change the world through the life and love of Jesus Christ. The government s role is to serve the common good by protecting justice and peace. When that role is undermined by political leadership, faith leaders must stand up and speak out. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, The church must be reminded that it is not the master or the servant of the state, but rather the conscience of the state. It is often the duty of Christian leaders, especially elders, to speak the truth in love to our churches and to name and warn against temptations, racial and cultural captivities, false doctrines, and political idolatries and even our complicity in them. We do so here with humility, prayer, and a deep dependency on the grace and Holy Spirit of God. Jesus is Lord. That is our foundational confession. If Jesus is Lord, then Caesar was not nor any other political ruler since. We pray, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10). Our faith is personal but never private, meant not only for heaven but for this earth. Applying what Jesus is Lord means today is the message we commend as elders to our churches. We pray that we, as followers of Jesus, will find the depth of faith to match the danger of our political crisis. The present crisis calls us to go deeper deeper into our relationship to God; into our relationships with each other, especially across racial, ethic, and national lines; and into our relationships with the most vulnerable, who are at greatest risk. We need to recover the power of confessing our faith. Lament, repent, and then repair. If Jesus is Lord, there is always space for grace. We believe it is time to speak and to act in faith and conscience, not because of politics, but because we are disciples of Jesus Christ to whom be all authority, honor, and glory. He is the light in our darkness. I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life (John 8:12). Signed: Bishop Carroll A. Baltimore, Rev. Dr. Peter Borgdorff, Dr. Amos Brown, Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann, Dr. Tony Campolo, Dr. Iva Carruthers, Bishop Michael Curry, Rev. Dr. James Forbes, Rev. Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, Dr. Cynthia Hale, Rev. Dr. Richard Hamm, Rev. Dr. Joel Hunter, Rev. Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, Bishop Vashti McKenzie, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., Dr. John Perkins, Bishop Lawrence Reddick, Fr. Richard Rohr, Dr. Ron Sider, Rev. Jim Wallis, Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, Bishop Will Willimon, Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas I. WE BELIEVE each human being is made in God s image and likeness. Racial bigotry is a brutal denial of the image of God in some of the children of God. THEREFORE, WE REJECT the resurgence of white nationalism and racism in our nation on many fronts, including the highest levels of political leadership. We reject white supremacy and commit ourselves to help dismantle the systems and structures that perpetuate white preference and advantage. Any doctrines or political strategies that use racist resentments, fears, or language must be named as public sin. III. WE BELIEVE how we treat the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the stranger, the sick, and the prisoner is how we treat Christ himself. THEREFORE, WE REJECT the language and policies of political leaders who would debase and abandon the most vulnerable children of God. We strongly deplore the growing attacks on immigrants and refugees; we won t accept the neglect of the well-being of low-income families and children. V. WE BELIEVE that Christ s way of leadership is servanthood, not domination. We support democracy, not because we believe in human perfection, but because we do not. THEREFORE, WE REJECT any moves toward autocratic political leadership and authoritarian rule. We believe authoritarian political leadership is a theological danger threatening democracy and the common good and we will resist it. Paid for by the signers of the declaration. 1 II. WE BELIEVE we are one body. In Christ, there is to be no oppression based on race, gender, identity, or class. THEREFORE, WE REJECT misogyny, the mistreatment, violent abuse, sexual harassment, and assault of women being further revealed in our culture and politics, including in our churches, and the oppression of any other child of God. IV. WE BELIEVE that truth is morally central to our personal and public lives. Jesus promises, You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:32). THEREFORE, WE REJECT the practice and pattern of lying that is invading our political and civil life. The normalization of lying presents a profound moral danger to the fabric of society. VI. WE BELIEVE Jesus when he tells us to go into all nations making disciples. Our churches and our nations are part of an international community whose interests always surpass national boundaries. We in turn should love and serve the world and all its inhabitants rather than to seek first narrow nationalistic prerogatives. THEREFORE, WE REJECT America first as a theological heresy for followers of Christ. While we share a patriotic love for our country, we reject xenophobic or ethnic nationalism that places one nation over others as a political goal. Full statement and resources available at ReclaimingJesus.org.

4 ORDER of WORSHIP May 20, & 11 a.m. Pentecost Sunday LITURGY OF PREPARATION INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Breathe Words and Music by Jason Michael Webb Sylvia Franze, Erica Granados, Roscoe Compton Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various musical elements of our services Words by Janie Alford, 1979; alt. Hope Publishing Company Music by Thomas J. Williams, 1890 OneLicense.net license # A **The people will rise in body or spirit. In consideration of those seated around you, PLEASE, No Flash Photography during the service. PLEASE, Silence Your Cell Phone! Thank you. 2 EBENEZER Pentecost Pentecost, in the Christian liturgical year, is a feast commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, as described in the Acts of the Apostles 2: It is known by some Christians today as the Birthday of the Church. The name comes from the Ancient Greek word Pentēkostē, literally the fiftieth day, since Pentecost is celebrated seven weeks (50 days) after Easter Sunday. The feast is also called White Sunday, or Whitsun, especially in England, where the following Monday was traditionally a public holiday. Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us Today s Processional Hymn is by Janie Alford ( ) who wrote this text in 1979 when she was ninety-two years old. Composer Hal Hopson encouraged Alford to write hymns based on the seasons of the church year. This hymn was included in Nine Hymns for the Church Year in response to that request. It is paired with the hymn tune EBENEZER. Thomas John Williams ( ) included this melody as part of an anthem he composed around 1890, Golen yn y glyn ( Light in the Valley ). Called EBENEZER for a chapel he attended, the tune is alternately known as TON-Y-BOTEL (Welsh Continued on p. 5

5 **INVOCATION OF THE SPIRIT Rev. Andria Davis GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Erin Wyma **EXCHANGE OF PEACE LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST LESSON Acts 2: 1-21 All: One: When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. At that time there were devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem. When they heard the loud noise, everyone came running, and they were bewildered to hear their own languages being spoken by the believers. They were completely amazed. How can this be? they exclaimed. These people are all from Galilee, and yet we hear them speaking in our own native languages!... These people are all speaking in our own languages about the wonderful things God has done! They stood there amazed and perplexed. What can this mean? they asked each other. But others in the crowd ridiculed them, saying, They re just drunk, that s all! But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, People of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my servants, both women and men, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. Then everyone who calls on the name of our God shall be saved. ANTHEM PASTORAL PRAYER I m Gonna Sing Til the Spirit Moves in My Heart Words and Music by Moses Hogan Sanctuary Choir I m gonna sing til the Spirit moves in my heart. I m gonna sing til Jesus comes. It was grace that brought me. It was grace that taught me. It was grace that kept me. And it s grace that will lead me home. I m gonna pray til the Spirit moves in my heart. I m gonna pray til Jesus comes. Can t you feel the Spirit movin? I m gonna shout til the Spirit moves in my heart. I m gonna shout til Jesus comes. Worship Note on p. 5 3

6 GRADUAL Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God Worship Note on p. 7 Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend arranged and adapted by David Moldenhauer **GOSPEL LESSON John 15: 26-27; 16: 4-15 One: All: One: All: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Come, Holy Spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O God. Jesus said, When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from my heavenly parent, the Spirit of truth who comes from God, she will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning. I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. But now I am going to the one who sent me; yet none of you asks me, Where are you going? But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your hearts. Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send her to you. And when she comes, she will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: about sin, because they do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to my heavenly parent and you will see me no longer; about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned. I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, she will guide you into all the truth; for she will not speak on her own, but will speak whatever she hears, and she will declare to you the things that are to come. The Spirit will glorify me, because she will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that my heavenly parent has is mine. For this reason I said that the Spirit will take what is mine and declare it to you. One: All: This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. 4

7 **GLORIA Words and Music by Steven Couch; arr. Steven Couch SDC Music CCLI License # SERMON Under the Influence of the Holy Spirit Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas YOUTH CONFIRMATION (11 A.M.) Reina Garcia Cooper Reissig Alyssa Rodriguez LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Send It On Down! Words and Music by Geron Davis Voices of Hope Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Continued from p. 1 for tune in a bottle ), after a fanciful but untrue story that it washed ashore in a bottle. Thomas J. Williams was born in the Swansea Valley, Glamorganshire, Wales, in He served as organist at two churches in Llanelly, Wales, beginning in 1913 and continuing until his death in Williams composed a number of anthems for church choirs. Moses Hogan American composer and arranger of choral music, Moses George Hogan ( ) was best known for his settings of African-American spirituals. Hogan was a pianist, conductor and arranger of international renown. His works are celebrated and performed by high school, college, church, community, and professional choirs today. His most famous work is The Oxford Book of Spirituals, created in Hogan was born in New Orleans in His family attended the A.L. Davis New Zion Baptist Church where his father was a bass singer and his uncle the Minister of Music and organist. An accomplished pianist by the age of nine, Hogan was in the first graduating class of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts High School. He studied at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Juilliard School of Music, and later continued his studies of classical music in Vienna. Hogan died at the age of 45 of a brain tumor. The Sanctuary Choir s a cappella Anthem, I m Gonna Sing Til the Spirit Moves in My Heart, is an original composition with words and music by Hogan, written in a traditional spiritual style. 5

8 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION One: All: Come just as you are; hear the Spirit call. Come just as you are; come and see, come, receive; Come and live forevermore. DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS Words and Music by Joseph Sabolick Maranatha! Music CCLI License # TO OUR GUESTS Cathedral of Hope celebrates an open communion. We understand the sharing of the bread and the cup in Jesus name to be a representation of an ancient vision of God s feast for all peoples. We don t require you to be a member of this church, or any church, to participate with us in this feast of grace. Simply come forward at the ushers direction. After dipping a wafer in the cup of non-alcoholic grape juice, the minister will place it on your tongue and offer a brief blessing. If you prefer to serve yourself, cup your hands in front of you as you come to receive communion. Gluten-free Wafers are available from the silver intinction set at the center point. Please indicate your need to the ushers on the center aisle and they will direct you to the appropriate position. We ask that you serve yourself take a wafer and dip it in the juice in order to avoid cross-contamination by the server. MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would gracious be; Help me now thy grace to see, I would be like thee; And, with words that help and heal, thy life would mine reveal; And, with actions bold and meek, for Christ, my Savior, speak. Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I would truthful be; Help me now thy truth to see, I would be like thee; And with wisdom kind and clear, thy life in mine appear; And, with actions lovingly, speak Christ s sincerity. Mighty Spirit, dwell with me, I would mighty be; Help me now that pow r to see, I would be like thee; Gainst all weapons hell can wield, be thou my strength and shield; Let thy word my weapon be, Lord, thine the victory. Words by Thomas T. Lynch and K. Lee Scott, alt. Music: Adoro te devote; Benedictine plainsong, Mode V, 13 th century OneLicense.net license # A

9 TO OUR GUESTS It has become a tradition at the Cathedral of Hope to rise as we end our time of communion (as indicated by **), join hands as an expression of our unity in Christ, and lift them up in glory to God. We invite you to join as you are able, in body or spirit. **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Holy Spirit There s nothing worth more, that will ever come close; no thing can compare, you re our living hope, your presence, Lord. I ve tasted and seen of the sweetest of loves; when my heart becomes free and my shame is undone, your presence, Lord. Holy Spirit, you are welcome here, come flood this place and fill the atmosphere. Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for, to be overcome by your presence, Lord. Words and Music by Bryan Torwalt and Katie Torwalt Jesus Culture Music CCLI License # Surely the Presence Surely the presence of our God is in this place; I can feel God s mighty power and grace. I can hear the brush of angels wings; I see glory on each face. Surely the presence of our God is in this place. Words and Music Lanny Wolfe Lanny Wolfe Music CCLI License # Holy Ground We are standing on holy ground, and I know that there are angels all around. Let us praise Jesus now, we are standing in God s presence on holy ground. **We are standing on holy ground, and I know that there are angels all around. Let us praise Jesus now, we are standing in God s presence on holy ground. Words and Music by Geron Davis, adapted; Meadowgreen Music Co. CCLI License # Holy Spirit Our Gradual this Pentecost season is a verse and a half of the contemporary hymn, Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God, by composers Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. The contemplative oboe solo at the beginning is an excerpt from Gabriel s Oboe by Ennio Morricone, from the movie, The Mission. Composer Keith Getty explains, the lyric of Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God is as much an explanation of what Scripture states the Holy Spirit does as it is a prayer for our utter dependence on the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is a petition for inward renewal as we are confronted with the living and written Word of God. Why We Use Incense in our Liturgy, TODAY at 11 a.m. At certain services during the liturgical year, Cathedral of Hope uses incense during worship. Some, whose church background did not include this practice, have asked why we do this. We believe that worship should be experiential. We are most fully engaged when the senses of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch are stirred. Incense is one way in which the Church throughout history has done that. Moreover, the use of incense is a thoroughly Biblical concept. We see it commanded of the Jews (Exodus 25:29) and then used in worship in Israel from that point on. Notice the prophecy of Malachi 1:11, From the rising of the sun to its setting my name is great among the nations, and in every place incense is offered to my name. God actually anticipates the use of incense by all people in God s name. In the New Testament, we see Zechariah offering incense in the sanctuary when the angel of the Lord appears to him (Luke 1:8-11). Later, in Revelation, we see the elders holding golden bowls of incense, which are the prayers of the saints (Revelation 5:8). Incense is the symbol of our prayers rising up to the Lord. It is also symbolic of spiritual cleansing and has been used in Christian worship since ancient times. So, as you smell the incense in our services, remember the history and symbolism behind it, and try to let it enhance your experience of worship! 7

10 **RECESSIONAL HYMN We Are the Church Alive Words by Jack Hoggatt-St. John & David Pelletier; Music by Jack Hoggatt-St. John Jack Hoggatt-St. John & David Pelletier CCLI License # CHURCH ALIVE **BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Flowers are given to the glory of God by Sam and Carl Bjorling in honor of their mother, Patsy Bjorling, who will be ordained to ministry in the United Church of Christ this afternoon at Cathedral of Hope. Time of Prayer After the service, caring ministers will be in the chapel area to offer you personal prayer for healing and comfort. Time of Fellowship Please join us for refreshments after the service in the Fellowship Hall. 8

11 News BRIEFS May 20, 2018 Welcome to Pentecost Sunday! Here at Cathedral of Hope, you will often hear us say No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here. Cathedral of Hope is made up of many people from many different faith backgrounds, and is a congregation filled with, and enriched by, many unique experiences of God s love. We are so glad that your story and experiences have joined those of others who are worshipping with us this morning. As you read through the next several pages of stories, announcements, and community offerings, you will find many ways to connect more deeply with this community of faith. If you enjoy worship today, you might be interested to know that we offer six distinct worship experiences. You can find out more about these worship opportunities on the back cover and at If you re looking for ways to get connected, Cathedral of Hope offers a number of affinity groups that meet the physical, social, and professional needs of our community. Check out the new SHIFT Magazine to learn more. If you are in search of ways to grow in your faith and stretch your spirituality, or if you re looking for a reminder that God loves you for all that you are, please check out what s coming this season to help you grow in faith and care for your spirit. SHIFT Magazine has all information you need about upcoming classes and events. If you re in from out of town, don t forget to stop by Sources of Hope bookstore. There you can find inspirational resources, some fun swag, and mementos of all sorts. Check out page 11 to see a few of this week s featured items. Even if you re not sure what your next step might be, we would love to meet you after worship today in the CONNECT Center. Parkland Hospital and the UT Southwestern system invite you to attend a focus group session on the state of healthcare for LGBTQ Texans and their families. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Spots are limited. Brad Walsh: D.WALSH@phhs.org to sign up. WHAT S GOING ON Photo opportunities Had the perfect photo opportunity this morning at CoH? Share it with us on social media! Happening Today Children s Church p. 7, Child Care for Infants in the Children s Area Patsy Bjorling Ordination Service, 3 PM, All are welcome! This Week LGBTQ Focus Group Participants Wanted, story upper right CoH at the Theater: Jersey Boys, story at right More Stuff Later CoH 48th Anniversary, See SHIFT Magazine for details. Pack the Pantry, p. 10 Family Game Night, p. 11 TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE! raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award -winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs Sherry, Big Girls Don t Cry, Rag Doll, Oh What a Night and Can t Take My Eyes Off of You. Cathedral of Hope night at the Winspear Opera House is May 22. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Discounted tickets are available for that night only. Enter the following URL into your browser to get the discount and further details: The ticket also includes admission to the post-show meet and greet party with the cast. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Kolasci at pkolasci@cathedralofhope.com or you can stop by the table in the fellowship hall in between and after services. 9

12 CONNECT CARE GROW Today in Children s Church It s Pentecost! The Season of Special Effects. The children always enjoy our illustrated PowerPoint story of the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of individual floating flames to the women and men who were gathered in that famous Upper Room we read about so much in the Gospels and Acts. A fascinating aspect of the story is the presence of Mary, the mother of Jesus who was already there organizing the other women into action, even though her son had departed in the Ascension just 10 days earlier. Mary was a Mover. Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the Children and Families Ministry. Mary in the Upper Room Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. Great Progress on the New Entry for a New Era Project! As of Thursday, $235, has been raised in cash or pledges for the New Entry for a New Era Project, in addition to the $315,000 on hand at the beginning of the project. That means Part 1a of the project, the Trost Memorial and the first part of Covington Way, is fully funded. We are now working to fund Part 1b of the project only $49, needed to finish the entire project, which connects from Nash Road to the parking lot we affectionately call the Ford Lot. (CoH owns this lot.) To give to this project, use the giving cards in the pews or go online. Questions? Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com, Walking to Destiny Juneteenth Festival Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19, Fair Park The Tenth Annual Walking to Destiny Juneteenth Festival is a program of the Memnosyne Institute. They will host 1550 children in They are non-sectarian and kids come from a diversity of backgrounds. Impoverished, at-risk children are their invited guests in a collaborative effort with several Dallas nonprofits. Walking to Destiny celebrates similarities, while exploring and embracing differences. Each child is asked to participate in an essay contest addressing the theme, My Journey to Freedom and Unity. The winners will get to share their essays from the stage. In addition to a delicious meal, children participate in fun activities: musical, theatrical, and dance expressions; artistic, educational, and creative activities; and even ways for kids to start a small business. On Monday, June 18, volunteers will unload the shoes that have been donated and help set up. On Tuesday, June 19, volunteers will help with various activities. While this is not a CoH event, we are helping find volunteers who have a heart for helping children. In addition to having a great time, everyone will get a delicious chopped beef barbeque sandwich meal. There will also be a vegan option for anyone who needs it. If you are interested in helping with this event, print the Keyword: DESTINY in the comments section of the registration pad. Hope Early Child Development Day Care Wants You Over the past year we have been working with the City of Dallas to explore the possibility of establishing a day care for 0-5-year old children here at Cathedral of Hope. We have a well-equipped Children s Center that is well used on Sundays but lays dormant for most of the rest of the week. We are delighted to announce that Hope Early Child Development has now been registered as a separate 501(c)3 and we are now moving forward to put everything in place to become a licensed day care in the state of Texas. There is still much to be done before we can open our doors and one of the first things we need to do is to appoint a well-qualified Board to oversee this new birth! If you have skills in Board management and specifically in child development curriculum development and would like to be a part of this new venture, please contact Isai Thomas-Cazares to express your interest. He can be contacted via at izzycazar@gmail.com or you can call the church and leave a message for him to contact you. Pack the Pantry NEXT Sunday, May 27 Did you know that just a few more minutes and dollars spent at the grocery store can make a significant difference in someone s week? Please help us Pack the Pantry next Sunday, May 27th. Items that appear in Bold are the most needed. Questions? Contact Jason by at jvallejo@dallashopecharities.org or x 211. Travel size toiletries: lotion, soap, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, toothbrush, toothpaste, small combs, socks, face towels and toilet paper Vacuum sealed and pop-top meats (tuna, chicken & Vienna Sausages) Breakfast bars/instant oatmeal packages/pop-tarts Protein Drinks in plastic bottles/ Ensure Mini peanut butter cups Snack cookies/snack crackers 10 Dried fruit of any kind SPAM & Chili/ Can Openers Ramen noodles Saltine crackers Beef Jerky Beanie Weenies Bottled water Pop-top soup (no cream of ) Pop-top canned pasta/chili Microwave macaroni and cheese

13 Attend the Youth Mission Trip! July 7-15, 2018 We have 15 people going on the mission trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado. YOU have the chance to go with us as a sponsor! Each day you will get to experience this trip through the eyes of our youth. You will be on the trip with our youth, as a flat Stanley, working alongside our youth and receiving daily reports about what is happening. The United Way reports that over the last three years, nearly every statistic on homelessness in the Springs has been on the rise. Last year alone, individuals in a state of homelessness was up nearly 6% with youth homeless up 7%. Homelessness is just one symptom of poverty in the community. Our youth will participate in building projects for families in transitional housing, outreach events to love on the community, tangible service projects to meet the food and shelter needs of individuals living in homelessness, and will have many opportunities to share the Gospel with families that find themselves on hard times. Sponsorship is just $350 and will include pictures and videos of you (as a flat Stanley) and the youth during the trip. We have fifteen youth and adults that need sponsorships. Your sponsorship will allow you to participate virtually in this fun and life changing experience, as well as, investing in the future leadership of CoH. To support our youth, please contact Alan Miles, Youth Minister, at amiles@cathedralofhope.com because you do not want to miss this chance to Go to Colorado with the Youth. SAT JUNE 9 Cathedral of Hope Sat., June 9, 5PM - 7PM CoH Family Game Night Saturday, June 9, Fellowship Hall, 5-7 p.m. This is a no-screen game night for the whole family! We will provide the pizza, fellowship, and fun!! You just supply your family and any snack or dessert you want to share. Families of all shapes and sizes and ages are welcome. We are going to have a variety of board and group games. You are welcome to bring your own games if you would like. Also, if you or your child are on a special diet that doesn t include pizza, please bring your own sustenance. RSVP in the Children s Ministry area to Minister Dan Peeler or in the Youth Center to Minister Alan Miles. Contact Rev. Erin ewyma@cathedralofhope.com with questions. Greening Tip CoH Children and Families Plant easy to grow marigolds in your gardens or flower pots. These beautiful, drought-resistant, and pest-discouraging flowers have a pungent odor that many insects, as well as cats, rabbits, and deer, tend to avoid. 11 Discounted 50% Popcorn Delights! What do popcorn, chocolate, pecans, cranberries, coconut, sea salt, and jalapenos have in common? All are ingredients in the varieties of Two Girls Toffery popcorn delights! Seaside Poppery, Crantastic Poppery, Cha Cha Poppery, and German Chocolate Poppery have returned to us by popular demand. Stop by to select your favorite, today. When they re gone, they won t be back. ($5.50 $2.75) Pride & Joy Pride and Joy: LGBTQ Artists, Icons and Everyday Heroes tells the stories of queer citizens of the world living OUT and proud happy, fulfilling, successful lives. Diverse and global. Famous and unsung. There is a story here for everyone in the LGBT community who has ever questioned their sexual orientation or gender identity, or discovered it. Award-winning writer and longtime LGBTQ activist Kathleen Archambeau tells the untold stories from diverse LGBT community voices around the corner or around the world. Not like the depressing, sinister, shadowy stories of the past, this book highlights queer people living open, happy, fulfilling and successful lives. Pride & Joy is a window into the LGBTQ community for straight friends, allies, parents and families of this finally emerging marginalized group. There s hope that, in the words of Dan Savage, It Gets Better. Flickback DVD Greeting Card The classic pairing of a colorful greeting card full of stories and pictures plus an entertaining DVD featuring film footage of the people and events that made each year significant. A special inscription panel lets you truly personalize your video card to complete a really thoughtful gift. ($9.99) Treat yourself and a friend to a cool Frappuccino, Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, OJ, - even water! All Sources.

14 MONEY MATTERS Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 05/13/18 Ending 05/06/18 Ending 04/29/18 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,019 $7,289 1,198 $10,927 1,099 $10,020 Auto-Giving $10,187 $41,911 $10,406 Mail/Credit Cards $5,755 $7,625 $8,252 Total Contributions $23,231 $60,463 $28,678 Contributions Goal $33,000 $46,000 $27,253 Over/(Short Fall) ($9,769) $14,463 $1,425 YTD Contributions $805,586 YTD Operating Receipts $899,413 YTD Contribution Goal $757,084 YTD Operating Expenses $861,564 Over/(Short Fall) $48,502 Over/(Short Fall) $37,849 Text-to-Give Instructions Simply send a text message to with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $20. Within a few moments, you ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit or debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via . For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically! The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3. T R I B U T E S Tributes that reach the office by 3 p.m. on Monday will be printed in the coming week s bulletin. Tributes that reach the office afterwards will be printed in the following week s bulletin. Space limitations may also apply. In Memory of Chance West Dee and Kathy Munson In Memory of My Mother, Mrs. Pierce Wood William Morris Woody Wood In Memory of Jay and Joel Miner-Hecker Jim Miner In Memory of James Stewart Edward Wickliff In Honor of Jason Vallejo JW Wiley In Honor of Patsy Bjorling, on the Occasion of her Ordination Tim J. Taylor In Honor of John Michael Scurio, Sr. In Honor of Gina Diaz Vianca Vazquez In Honor of My Mom, Delores Nadolny Keith J. Nadolny In Honor of My Mom David Santo To make an honorary or memorial gift, please contact Ariel Duarte at ariel@cathedralofhope.com or x131, or use the envelope in the pew rack. A minimum gift of $20 is suggested. ADVERTISEMENTS Is it time to take the pulse of your organization? Are you preparing for your next level of excellence? Learn from an Organizational Behavior Audit. Call for a free phone consultation Robert F. Shea, President 5930 Royal Lane, Suite E-502 Dallas, Texas

15 ADVERTISEMENTS Michael Benham Agency Auto Home Life Commercial Umbrella Renters Motorcycle Recreational Vehicle Call for a Friendly Farmers Family Review Wings Pride Night tickets courtesy of Contact Patsy Bjorling, CoH Director of Development, for details pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com or x198 13

16 HOPE on the Horizon WORSHIP at a GLANCE* MAY 2018 Sunday, MAY 20 Pentecost Sunday Under the Influence of the Holy Spirit Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Monday, MAY 21 Board of Stewards Meeting All are welcome to attend the Board of Stewards meeting at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Wednesday, MAY 23 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, MAY 27 Trinity Sunday Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Wednesday, MAY 30 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. 20% Discount for Partners in Harmony Through May 25th JUNE 2018 Sunday, JUN 3 Graduation Sunday Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Wednesday, JUN 6 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Reflect Service Contemplative Worship, 7:30 p.m., IPC *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Help us keep in contact with you. If you have moved, or changed your phone number or address, please PRINT your new information on the registration pad and we ll update your record. Enter code PARTNER at check-out for a 20% discount through May 25, 2018 Buy Tickets at $25 General Admission $50 Preferred Seating $100 VIP - Premier Seating, 6:30 p.m. VIP Wine & Dessert Reception and VIP Intermission PARTNERS IN HARMONY Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights! Presented by Temple Shalom Dallas, 6930 Alpha Rd. at Hillcrest, Dallas Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ 5910 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX