Forest Hill Church: diverse, inclusive, welcoming

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1 3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Hts OH Fax: Website: Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr., Pastor Rev. Lois Annich, Interim Associate Pastor Rev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, Parish Assoc Kate Burleigh, Dir. of Children s Ministries Shannon Headen, Dir. of Youth Ministries Anne Wilson, Director of Music Forest Hill Church: diverse, inclusive, welcoming

2 Service of Worship July 9, 2017 at 10:00 am Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for worship. Please join us in wearing a name tag so that we might greet you. Our ushers have hearing devices, large print editions of the bulletin, activity bags for children staying in worship, and directions to our nursery for babies and young children. Prayer of Preparation Gracious God, we carry burdens and long to lay them down. Give us your rest and peace this day. May your Spirit come and prepare us for worship. Welcome Prelude Choral Introit Fantasy in G Major Rejoice, Hallelu Carl Jenks, cantor J. S. Bach India Greeting Our God with Joy Call to Worship Elder Rosanna Sprague Leader: Come to Christ, all who are weary and carry heavy burdens. People: In Christ, we find rest. Leader: Bear Christ s yoke and learn from him. People: In Christ, we find peace. Leader: For Christ is gentle and humble in heart. People: In Christ, we find safety. Leader: Christ s yoke is easy, and his burden light. People: In Christ, we find strength. Leader: Come to Christ this day. Let us worship the living God! 2

3 * Opening Hymn Forest Hill Christ Church Would Be Words and music by Rev. Ned Edwards, 1971 Arr. Clair McElfresh 3

4 Renewing Our Relationship with God Prayer of Confession God of mystery and wisdom beyond our understanding, help us to understand our own actions for we often do not what our best selves would want to do. Often times we do the opposite. We succumb again and again to destructive habits. Free us from selfloathing and bless us with strength and courage so that we may embrace your yoke and know the gentleness of your love and the depth of your mercy. Amen. Time of Silent Confession Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) Grant Heineman, cantor John Bell Affirming the Good News in Our Lives Assurance of Pardon * Response Paul Vasile Glory to God 4

5 Anthem Christopher Walker As a Child Rests in Its Mother s Arms (Psalm 131) Mary Jane Reinhardt, soloist Opening Our Hearts to God s Word Sacrament of Infant Baptism: Ava Jane Garrett Congregational Welcome Ava, beloved daughter of God, welcome to Forest Hill Church. We look forward to walking with you in faith, hope and love as we discover God s call for us, as we celebrate the Holy Spirit among us, and as we witness to justice, righteousness and peace! God bless you! God bless us! * Hymn No. 488 I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry Prayer requests may be passed to the ushers during this hymn Scripture Lesson Matthew 11: At that time Jesus said, I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. After the reading Leader: Hear what the Holy Spirit is telling God s people. People: Thanks be to God. 5

6 Sermon Prayers of the People Lifting the Burden Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr. 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. Ritual of Friendship Offering Offertory All You Works of God Marty Haugen * Response South African song 6

7 * Prayer of Dedication Going Forth to Live as God s People * Closing Hymn No. 475 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing * Commission and Blessing * Choral Benediction * Passing of the Peace Postlude * Please stand if you are able March in C Henry Purcell Welcome Visitors! We look forward to greeting you and answering any questions you may have. Visitor welcome bags are available in the foyers and the narthex. Take one home with you! Our website, lists upcoming events, education programs for all ages, and texts and audio of past sermons. Notes & Announcements Chancel Flowers: Today s flowers are given by Mary Ball in loving memory of her parents; and by the Hunter, Forsythe and Tzefronis families in memory of Joyce Hunter. 7

8 Prayers are requested this week for: Leslie Clement, Jane Frederick, Alex Heston, Max Harmon, Kathryn Himmelsteib, Florence Klein, Wafa Kuri, George Sentell, Dorothy Turick, Rabbi Stephen Weiss. Please remember these homebound members in your prayers: Marge Drollinger, Emma Jane Gibbs, Iris and Al Gilbert, Ron Klein, Emelia McGuire, Joyce Peters, Margie Stauffer, Elaine Tapié, Lorian Thomas and Pat Weissbrod. The Deacons encourage you to stop by the Greeting Card Table in Fellowship Hall before or after worship to sign a card for any member who is ill or homebound. We will address and mail the card for you. Care Group The Corinth Care Group is responsible for meeting members needs during July. Please call the church office to report an illness, hospitalization, family emergency, birth or death. Information will then be passed on to the Care Group leaders. Nursery care for babies and young children is available on the second floor of the Monticello Wing. Coming Up TODAY Baptism: Today we celebrate the baptism of Ava Jane Garrett, daughter of Beth and David Garrett and sister of Maya. Deanne Lentz is the attending Elder, and Amy and Bill Maden are Ava s godparents. 8

9 Congregational Meeting: There will be a congregational meeting TODAY immediately after worship for the purpose of electing the Co-Pastor Nominating Committee. The following names have been put forth by the Nominating Committee: Doris Allen - 12 year member, Elder, Deacon, founding member of Racial Inclusion Committee David Bell - 36 year member, Elder (several ministries), choir Scott Lafferty - 26 year member, Elder (several ministries), Clerk of Session Charity McDonald - 3 year member, Elder (Justice and Mission). *Elizabeth Shaw - 8 year member, Elder (Ministry of Worship), Choir *Jean Reinhold - 20 year member, Elder (Ministry of Worship) Ron Register - 15 year member, Elder (Justice and Mission), Deacon, Chair of Racial Inclusion Committee *Quentin Smith - 3 year member Elected Leader (Justice and Mission), member of Racial Inclusion Committee *Seth Ungemach - 11 year member, Deacon, Choir * member of the Discernment Task Force THIS WEEK Bible Study: The lessons for this week are: Genesis 25: 19-34; Psalm 119: ; Romans 8: 1-11; Matthew 13: 1-9, Bible and Bagels discusses next week s text on Wednesday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30. All are welcome! 9

10 NEXT SUNDAY Adult Education Bible study, 9:00 in the Jin Room Summer Choir: Summer Choir continues through July with rehearsals held at 9:30 am in the downstairs choir room (underneath Fellowship Hall). The music will be easy to learn, and singers of all ages are most welcome to participate. Families with children are particularly invited to sit as a family. When it's time to sing, the singing members stand, and the others just remain seated (perhaps coloring or reading stories?). Give it a try! LOOKING AHEAD Labre Volunteers: All hands on deck for our 5th annual cookout at Our Family Home Center! Sunday 23 July, 4-6 PM. Even if you're out of town that weekend, you can still help! Go to the SignUp Genius website (below or sent to you), or Jack Breisch at jbrei@hawken.edu to sign up. We need you! Youth News MidHigh Milkshakes: July 15, 1 pm, Tommy s Mission Trip meeting: July 16, 11 am, Ruah Rm Trip to Montreat: July

11 Staff s Rev. Lois Annich Interim Assoc. Pastor Becky Austin Finance Lynda Bernays Administration Kate Burleigh Children Ann Donkin Building mgr. Stavros Gazis Custodial Shannon Headen Youth Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr. Pastor Peg Weissbrod Publicity Anne Wilson Music BOOKS BOOKS EVERYWHERE! August 20 - One Book One Church: October 31, 1517 by Martin Marty. Rev. Laury Larson will lead a discussion on this book written by one of the giants of religious history. This is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Pastor's Selfish Book Club Waking Up White: and Finding Myself In the Story of Race by Debby Irving, July 30, 11:15 12:30 Next up: Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan,

12 Calendar: July 9-16, 2017 Sunday, July 9 9:00 am Child care begins Summer Bible Study 9:30 am Continental Breakfast Summer Choir 10:00 am WORSHIP: Baptism 11:00 am Congregational Meeting 11:15 am Coffee and Conversation Monday, July 10 6:30 am Excell opens 6:00 pm Progress not Perfection (AA) 7:00 pm Al Anon 7:30 pm Borton Group (AA) Tuesday, July 11 12:00 pm Abundance Pantry registration 1:00 pm Abundance Pantry food Distribution 7:00 pm Black History Team mtg Wednesday, July 12 7:30 am Bible & Bagels 12:30 pm Wed. Women s AA 7:00 pm Ministries meet Thursday, July 13 5:00 pm Fitness Fusion Friday, July 14 10:00 am Al Anon meeting Saturday, July 15 1:00 pm MidHigh Milkshakes (Tommy s) Sunday, July 16 9:00 am Child care begins Summer Bible Study 9:30 am Continental Breakfast Summer Choir 10:00 am WORSHIP 11:15 am Coffee and Conversation Blood Pressure check Black Caucus mtg Youth: Mission Trip meeting 12

13 Calling all line and square dancers! This year the Fall Festival on September 10 will be a Country Jamboree. We are looking for anyone who knows of a DJ or band that can do line or square dancing music. If YOU know how to square or line dance and want to be one of the "teachers," please contact Jason Hidek (jason.hidek@att.net). Get out your boots and ten gallon hats and get ready for the Fall Festival! Mark your calendars for September 10! 13

14 Please Join Us for "TEA TIME FOR PEACE" An Interfaith Dialogue Concerned about fear of and hate and violence toward members of faith traditions different from your own? "Be the change" you want to see in the world! Meet your Muslim neighbors and other members of the interfaith community. Join us as we learn about, share and celebrate the rich diversity of our different cultural and faith traditions with tea and treats! Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Registration from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.) St. Malachi Parish Hall 2459 Washington Avenue (corner West 25th & Detroit) Cleveland, OH RSVP by July 10, 2017 to Stephanie Riccobene

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