WORSHIP. Volume 4 Issue 14 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services Fifth Sunday in LENT GIVING UP: OUR LIVES. Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

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1 WORSHIP TODAY April 2, 2017 Volume 4 Issue 14 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services Fifth Sunday in LENT GIVING UP: OUR LIVES UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Keep on Shift n! Easter Flower Dedications REFLECT Service Change A Child s Life

2 Welcome to Worship! 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, Cathedral of Hope s mission is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion. Your presence here is a blessing to us, and we hope you will return often. The VISION of Cathedral of Hope is to be a community of hope proclaiming God s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith and empowering all people to grow in grace toward wholeness. Notes for Newcomers Gendered, multiple-occupancy restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. Allgender, single-occupancy restrooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. 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. 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. In consideration of those seated around you, PLEASE, No Flash Photography during the service. PLEASE, Silence Your Cell Phone! Thank you. GIVING UP: OUR LIVES Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! Guilt, Control, Expectations, Superiority and Our Enemies have been the topics so far in our sermon series through this season of Lent. As you can tell, we have hit on some rather big topics these past few weeks; today we will turn our attention to Giving Up: Our Lives. In the coming weeks, we will live through the experiences of Holy Week, which takes us from life to death and, ultimately, to life again. We will witness nothingness and hopelessness and then we will see fullness and a hopeful people who proclaim a risen Christ. The Bible is full of paradoxes. Jesus tells us that those who give up their lives for others will live, that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, the weak will be made strong, that those who give will receive. Yet many of us are used to thinking of life in terms of beginnings and endings. The story of Jesus is one that calls us to give up our old categories and embrace God s larger vision of eternal life that begins in the here and now. It begins today. As we consider Giving Up: Our Lives, we are reminded of the paradoxes of faith in Christ, and live into a new reality, one that is counter-cultural, that goes against what we have been taught, what we have lived. Jesus reminds us that when we give up our lives, we will live. Just as Jesus would give up his life for us all, this was not the end of the story. There was, and there is, resurrection, not just at Easter, but every time we consent to give up our lives and step into the blessing of eternal life. This is both the good news and the news that leads us out of death, out of an empty tomb, leaving behind guilt, control, expectations, superiority, enemies and the many other things that you might have chosen to empty yourself/your cup of in this season of Spring Cleaning for the Soul. Today, we get ready to give up our lives and realize the potential that is offered as we allow the journey, the journey toward equality and fullness of life, to be our guide. Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor HOPEQuotes Thank you so much for sharing this service online. I was so touched and got lost in the worship! The word was well timed and beautifully delivered. I ve never attended a church where I as a lesbian could feel welcome and while I live out of town I felt drawn in and will drive over to visit your service live one of these days. Until we meet, continue this beautiful work. (PULSE 2-22) S.S., LongView, TX STAFF * 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 Scott Cannon, CPA Chief Accountant scannon@cathedralofhope.com Chris Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship cchism@cathedralofhope.com Lee Covington Exec. Assistant to the Senior Pastor lcovington@cathedralofhope.com Shelley Darling Webmaster sdarling@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Ministry Development Coordinator ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Jerry King Director of Media Ministry jking@cathedralofhope.com Isabel Marquez-E Licensed Minister imarquez@cathedralofhope.com David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com Kim Oglesby Human Resources Manager koglesby@cathedralofhope.com Dan Peeler Minister for Children & Families dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com Yinessa Romero Licensed Minister yromero@cathedralofhope.com Jim Summers Director of IT jsummers@cathedralofhope.com Lynn Taylor Director of Facilities ltaylor@cathedralofhope.com Alan Miles Womack Minister for Youth and Young Adults awomack@cathedralofhope.com * Not a complete listing.

3 ORDER of WORSHIP April 2, & 11 a.m. Fifth Sunday in LENT LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP When Jesus Wept Music by William Billings ( ); arr. James Sclater David Burney, clarinet; David Moldenhauer, organ Rev. Andria Davis **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Lift High the Cross WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various elements of our services Words by George William Kitchen, adapted; Music by Sydney Hugo Nicholson Hope Publishing House OneLicense.net License # A **INVOCATION **The people will rise in body or spirit. CRUCIFER Rev. Erin Wyma When Jesus Wept Composer William Billings ( ) was Colonial America s first significant composer. At the age of 24 he published The New- England Psalm-Singer, which is considered the first book of American music. One of his best known hymns, When Jesus Wept, is a simple, but poignant, canon (round) with a mournful, solemn melody perfectly wedded to the lyrics. James Sclater s arrangement for clarinet and organ, from his set of Five Old American Songs, uses interplay between the organ and clarinet to explore the canon characteristic of the melody. When Jesus wept, the falling tear in mercy flowed beyond all bound; when Jesus groaned, a trembling fear seized all the guilty world around. Lift High the Cross The original version of Lift High the Cross was written by George W. Kitchen, an Anglican clergyman, for a festival of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel held in Winchester Cathedral in Very likely the lyrics owe something to Emperor Constantine s vision in 312 of the Cross of Christ in the sky and the words, Cover designed by Charles Owen. Additional graphics created by Chris Chism, Shelley Darling, Dan Peeler and Charlie Rose. Publication designed by Charles Owen and David Moldenhauer. 1 Continued on p. 4

4 WELCOME AND **EXCHANGE OF PEACE LITURGY OF THE WORD MODERN LESSON Reflection on the Anniversary of the Death of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Daniel Tunelang Lee McLeod RITE OF RECONCILIATION CALL TO CONFESSION Amazing Love I m forgiven, you were forsaken; I m accepted, you were condemned. I m alive and well, your Spirit is within me, because you died and rose again. Choir: I m forgiven, you were forsaken; I m accepted, you were condemned. I m alive and well, your Spirit is within me, because you died and rose again. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Words and Music by Billy James Foote, adapted & arr. David Moldenhauer worshiptogether.com Songs; CCLI License # Lent calls us to remember the amazing grace and passionate love of Jesus Christ. Together we confess the brokenness Christ came to heal. Loving God, you have drawn your people into covenant, calling us to be faithful disciples who walk in the ways of Christ. By Jesus death and resurrection, you have offered us fullness of life, yet we often lose our path and blindly follow the ways of the world. Forgive us for choosing those things that separate us from you. Grant us the wisdom to know your will and the courage to obey. Lead us into deeper discipleship with you. Hear now, O God, our silent struggle to be faithful. Moment of Silent Confession WORDS OF GRACE 2

5 GRADUAL Choir: Holy Spirit lead me to the wilderness, beyond the music, beyond the noise. All that I need is to be with you, and in the stillness to hear your voice, **GOSPEL LESSON John 11: 1-6; 17; Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. Words and Music by Peter Kipley & Bart Millard, adapted & arr. by David Moldenhauer Simpleville Music and Songs From The Indigo Room CCLI License # Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. Mary was the one who anointed the Lord with perfume and wiped his feet with her hair; her brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent a message to Jesus, Lord, he whom you love is ill. But when Jesus heard it, he said, This illness does not lead to death; rather it is for God's glory, so that the God s Chosen One may be glorified through it. Accordingly, though Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus, after having heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. When Jesus arrived in Bethany, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. When Mary came where Jesus was and saw him, she knelt at his feet and said, If you had been here, my brother would not have died. When Jesus saw her weeping, and the others who came with her also weeping, he was greatly disturbed in spirit and deeply moved. Where have you laid him? Jesus asked. They said, Come and see. And Jesus wept. The people in the crowd began to remark, See how much he loved him! But some of them said, Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying? Then Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone was lying against it. Jesus said, Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the dead man, said, Teacher, already there is a stench because he has been dead four days. Jesus replied, Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God? So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, God, I thank you for having heard me. I know that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me. Then Jesus cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come out! And Lazarus came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, Unbind him, and let him go. Many of those who had come to console Mary and Martha, and saw what Jesus did, believed in him. This is the Gospel of Christ. Praise to Christ, the Word. 3

6 ANTHEM O Love Words by George Matheson ( ); Music by Elaine Hagenberg Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Worship Note Below SERMON Giving Up: Our Lives LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS See Text-to-Give on p. 13 OFFERTORY Draw Me Nearer Words by Fanny J. Crosby; Music by Diane Sheets; arr. Gary Rhodes Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra THE GREAT THANKSGIVING FOR LENT SURSUM CORDA God be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to God. Let us give thanks and praise to God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. Our hearts overflow with love for you So, we lift our voices with those who waited patiently, and with those who saw the fulfillment of your promises, joining the choirs of heaven and earth to forever sing your praise: SANCTUS WORDS OF INSTITUTION Continued from page 1 In hoc signo vinces (In this sign you shall conquer), and to the words of Galatians 6: 14 God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of Jesus Christ. The text sung today is a revision by Michael R. Newbolt, canon of Chester Cathedral, prepared for the 1916 Supplement to Hymns Ancient and Modern. Sydney H. Nicholson composed the hymntune CRUCIFER specifically for this text. The hymn first began appearing in North American hymnals in the 1970s, and now is part of hymnals of most mainline denominations in the United States and Canada. O Love George Matheson ( ) wrote the words to the hymn O Love that Will Not Let Me Go in The heart-felt words came to him spontaneously. He is quoted as saying, I had the impression of having it dictated to me by some inward voice rather than of working it out myself. I am quite sure that the whole work was completed in five minutes, and equally sure that it never received at my hands any retouching or correction. Contemporary choral composer Elaine Hagenberg set these lyrics to a stunning original melody carrying the message of a loving and faithful God with gorgeous sonorities and a depth of meaning. 4

7 MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION When we eat of this bread, and drink from this cup, we remember the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: PRAYER OF CONSECRATION AND GREAT AMEN God of our mothers and fathers, God of our children to all generations. INVITATION TO THE FEAST Music: Land of Rest; adapt. Marcia Pruner Church Pension Fund OneLicense.net License # A DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS 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, which contains 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. During the serving of Holy Communion, feel free to join in our Music during Communion. Please also be mindful of those around you who are in prayer and meditation. MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION I Want Jesus to Walk with Me I want Jesus to walk with me. I want Jesus to walk with me. All along my pilgrim journey, O, I want Jesus to walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me. When my heart is almost breaking, O, I want Jesus to walk with me. When I m troubled, Lord, walk with me. When I m troubled, Lord, walk with me. When my head is bowed in sorrow, O, I want Jesus to walk with me. Draw Me Close to You Draw me close to you, never let me go. I lay it all down again to hear you say that I m your friend. You are my desire, no one else will do, Cause nothing else could take your place; To feel the warmth of your embrace. Help me find the way, bring me back to you. You re all I want, you re all I ever needed. You re all I want help me know you are near. African-American Spiritual OneLicense.net License # A Words and Music by Rick Founds Maranatha! Music CCLI License #

8 Just a Closer Walk with Thee I am weak but thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong. I ll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to thee. Just a closer walk with thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea. Daily walking close to thee, let it be, dear Lord, let it be. Through this world of toil and snares, if I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but thee, dear Lord, none but thee. Just a closer walk with thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea. Daily walking close to thee, let it be, dear Lord, let it be. You Are My All in All You are my strength when I am weak, You are the treasure that I seek, You are my all in all. Seeking you as a precious jewel, Lord, to give up I d be a fool, You are my all in all. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name. Taking my sin, my cross, my shame, Rising again I bless your name. You are my all in all. When I fall down, you pick me up; When I am dry, you fill my cup. You are my all in all! PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name. Words and Music: Anonymous Words and Music by Dennis L. Jernigan Shepherd s Heart Music CCLI License # **RECESSIONAL When I Survey Words by Isaac Watts, adapted Music by Lowell Mason OneLicense.net License # A HAMBURG **BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 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 Cedar Springs Rd Dallas, TX cathedralofhope.com Office Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Thurs 6

9 News BRIEFS April 2, 2017 Keep on SHIFT N Check out these upcoming events in the SHIFT Magazine! Young Adult Sunday Brunch, (on pg 8) Sunday, April 9, 12:30 pm It s brunch, darling! On the second Sunday of every month, join us after 11 a.m. worship for brunch and connect with other Young Adults. Meet us in the Narthex to carpool to Jorge s Tex-Mex. Contact cchism@cathedralofhope.com OutLast Youth, (on pg 8) Tuesday, April 11, Various Locations Join in the city-wide initiative to end homelessness for LGBTQ youth in Dallas and the surrounding counties by At this OutLast Youth large group team meeting, it s time to get your feet wet with what OutLast Youth is all about. See how you can use your gifts and skills to help end LGBTQ youth homelessness. for time and location. Contact rgage@dallashopecharities.org HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE, (on pg 13) Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, recognizing Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem where he is welcomed by crowds laying palm leaves before him. Holy Week then recalls the events that led to the Last Supper (Maundy Thursday) and Jesus being arrested and crucified on the cross (Good Friday). Join us this last week of Lent as we prepare our hearts for resurrection miracles. Holy Week events include: Sun Apr 9** Palm Sunday 9 am & 11 am Sanctuary Wed Apr 12 Pulse Wednesday Worship 7:15 pm Sanctuary Thurs Apr 13 Maundy Thursday Service 7:15 pm Sanctuary Fri Apr 14 Good Friday Service 7:15 pm Sanctuary A reflective opportunity for Veneration of the Cross in the Interfaith Peace Chapel immediately follows the conclusion of the Good Friday Service. **CHANGE from SHIFT Magazine on Palm Sunday! We will be participating in the Dallas Mega March on April 9 which will begin at 2 pm in front of the Dallas City Hall. Rev. Neil is one of the guest speakers. More information on the official website: Questions about SHIFT can be sent to SHIFT@cathedralofhope.com Make Your Easter Flower Dedications NOW! Cathedral of Hope s beautiful Easter decor is made possible, in part, by members of our congregation who make Easter floral dedications in honor or memory of loved ones. Again this year, we are ordering an assortment of colorful spring flowers to fill our chancel on Easter Sunday. For $20 per dedication, you can honor a special friend or family member and help beautify the sanctuary on Easter morning. Dedications can be made at or simply by filling out one of the Flower envelopes, located in the pews, and placing it in the offering plate. Honorarium and memorial dedications will appear in the Easter worship guide. Please note: Due to space limitations, dedications will be limited to the name of the person being honored and the person or group placing the dedication. Deadline for dedications to be included is Palm Sunday, April 9. Unfortunately, any dedications made after the deadline cannot be included. Reflect Service on Wednesday April 5 Reflect, a monthly service that invites an opportunity for meditation to engage the Spirit within, is offering April s contemplative worship opportunity on Wednesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Interfaith Peace Chapel. Rev. Dr. Neil Cazares-Thomas will be joining us this month as the Order of St. Francis and St. Clare and our Evensong musicians present an evening of prayer, meditative readings and song that will center all of us in embarking on the upcoming Holy Week services and activities. Pastoral Care/Prayers If you know anyone who would like to be included on the church prayer list, send the request to prayer@cathedralofhope.com or online at If you know of someone in need of pastoral contact, notify Rev. Erin Wyma at C o n n e c t C a r e G r o w 7 Register to Vote TODAY! The municipal election on May 6 is rapidly approaching. The cutoff to register to vote is April 6. To get registered, stop at the voter registration table across from the bookstore TODAY.

10 Today in Children s Church In the story of Lazarus, we remember that Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus were listed as three of Jesus best friends. They often hosted Jesus and his followers at their home in Bethany, and we learn later that Bethany was to be the last place he would visit before the Ascension. When Jesus had been told of Lazarus grave illness, but arrived at the home four days after Lazarus death, we are given the shortest verse in the Bible: Jesus wept. His grief for his friend was genuine, but his action was swift in demonstrating the power of God s love through miraculous intervention. Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the Children and Families Ministry. Lazarus returns! Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. Change A Child s Life 70% of the children who attend our adopted school (Maple Lawn Elementary) are not on track for college. 96.7% of them are considered low-income. Clearly, the economic disadvantages faced by the overwhelming majority of this school s population chip away at the optimal learning atmosphere. Here s a rare chance to break that cycle simply by being yourself. College and Career Day takes place on Friday, April 7. Enthusiastically share with these little folks your college and / or career path. Your enthusiasm regardless of your experiences just may provide that single aha moment that changes a young life s direction. For details, contact Rusty: rgage@dallashopecharities.org or write Keyword: CAREER DAY in the red registration pad. Open Men s Circle hosted by the NTX ManKind Project April 4, CLC (Congregational Life Chapel) and April 18, Choir Room. They will meet twice monthly from 7 pm to 8:45 pm. Circle will provide an inclusive supportive place for men to more fully step into their passion, purpose, and authenticity. By simple awareness; change can happen. The ManKind Project is a non-profit educational training organization for men that are willing to step through fear and into the challenge of their lives. More information at and Contact David Hoover at revooh76@gmail.com with any questions. Temple Shalom 2nd Night Community Passover Seder Tuesday, April 11, 6 p.m. As part of the continuing relationship with Temple Shalom, members of the Cathedral of Hope are invited to partake in the Temple Shalom Community Seder on Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00 PM in The Radnitz Social Hall at Temple Shalom, 6930 Alpha Rd, Dallas, A traditional Passover meal (chicken, brisket, or vegetable plate) will be served prior to the actual Seder meal and celebration. Tickets are $48 per person and will be on sale in the Narthex after both services today. Do not miss out on this great opportunity to experience a high holy celebration! Contact Scott Stout at sstout@cathedralofhope.com with questions. 8 Good Friday Walk Friday, April 14 10:30 a.m. Rev. Neil will be speaking at this event. Walkers will gather at 10:35 a.m. for the Twelfth Annual Good Friday Walk sponsored by our friends at Northaven United Methodist Church. The walk begins in front of First Presbyterian Church, 1835 Young Street at Harwood in downtown Dallas. There will be a variety of meaningful stops for prayer and reflection including Pegasus Plaza, the Rosa Parks Statue, and it will end at Dallas City Hall around 11:30 a.m. For more information: Pride Ball LGBTQIA Youth Prom Once again Cathedral of Hope and the Resource Center are co-sponsoring the LGBTQIA PROM. This 4th Annual event takes place at the Resource Center on April 21, 2017 and provides a safe and welcoming venue for local LGBTQIA youth to experience that high school rite of passage The Prom. Your help is needed to make the evening a success. Both cash and in-kind donations are needed. To make cash donations, place checks in offering place and reference Pride Ball in note section of your check. Other items needed: Men s and Women s Formal Wear; Items to Raffle, such as Restaurant Gift Cards, Movie Gift Cards, Starbucks Gift Cards, ITunes Gift Cards (and similar); a Martin M-Touch USB M-Pro DMX Lighting Console (available on Amazon.com for $375); and Disco Party Lights (4PCS RGBW Stage Lighting 7 LED Mini Moving Head DMX512 DJ XMAS, available on Amazon.com for $219). See Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development or Alan Womack, Minister of Youth and Young Adults to deliver gifts or if you have questions: pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com or awomack@cathedralofhope.com.

11 The Journey: A Coming Out Workshop Tuesday Evenings, April 18 - May 23, CLC Chapel, 7 p.m. Did you come out recently? Have you been out for a while? No matter where you are on your coming out journey, you will benefit from this six-week interactive workshop open to all LGBT persons, family, and friends. The workshop, held in the Congregational Life Center Chapel, is a safe place to develop skills and self-confidence in coming out to oneself, to family, to friends, at work, and what it means for your spiritual life. It is facilitated by Rev. Dr. Robin Booth, United Methodist Pastor Rev. Jane Graner, and CoH member Will Fields. Pre-registration is requested and attendance for all 6 weeks is highly recommended. Register online at or contact Will Fields at will.fields@live.com for more information. Resound Healing in Grief Ministry Saturdays, April 22 through May 27, CLC 107, 1 p.m. OR Sundays, April 23 thru May 28, IPC Room C, 1:15 p.m. Have you lost someone recently or do you still have difficult feeling or thoughts related to the loss of someone you hold dear? Has some part of your relationship with yourself, God, or others really struggled since your loss? Resound is a safe place for you, where you will find others like you and a team of caring facilitators who want to support you in your grief. We can do this together. Class size is limited, so register now. Register online at or contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com with questions. Transgender 101 For Allies and Advocates May 20, 1 p.m. Main Sanctuary of Cathedral of Hope This important event is sponsored by the Transgender Council of CoH. You ve asked for more information and how you can help; in this seminar, we will provide you the information and tools to do so. What does transgender mean? What is gender identity? What are the right and wrong words to use so I can be supportive? Join us for a conversation about and with the transgender community. Allies and advocates of the transgender community are now more important than ever. This event is open to everyone from all faiths and walks of life and is free! Congratulations New Board Members Congratulations to Bob Shea, Stacia Sims and James Deets who were elected to the Board of Stewards at the Annual Congregational Meeting on Saturday, March 11. We say farewell and thank you to outgoing Board members Barbara Nunn, Bobby Springfield and Jeremy Wayne. Your new Board of Stewards officers are: George Mera - Chair, Mary Hershiser - Vice Chair, James Deets - Treasurer and Steven Fontaine - Secretary. Dallas Hope Charities Facebook & Twitter Stay connected with community outreach goings-on through social media. LIKE the Dallas Hope Charities Facebook page (facebook.com/ DallasHopeCharities) and follow us on Twitter (@CharitiesDallas). No matter where your current spiritual location lies, you re sure to find an opportunity that meets you there. Do you have questions about Dallas Hope Charities and the wide array of service opportunities there? Contact Rusty Gage at rgage@dallashopecharities.org for more information. NEXT CATHEDRAL OF HOPE 9

12 Opportunities to Serve Does your spiritual location include serving? Then you may want to consider one of the opportunities listed below. Questions? Contact Anita at to get started. Jewelry Merchandise Specialist Sources is seeking experienced a jewelry merchandise specialist to keep their glass counter display cases fresh and alluring with our jewelry and small gifts. Time is very flexible, not more than once or twice a month for about an hour to fluff the product. New product arrival may require a little more time. PRINT the Keyword: JEWELRY in the comments section of the registration pad to let us know of your interest. Ablutomaniac? We Want You! BACH (Breakfast at Cathedral of Hope) and icare food pantry/lunch services are both extremely important outreach ministries on which hundreds of people struggling with homelessness and/or other economic challenges rely. If you re the type of person, couple, or group that would find fulfillment in ensuring that the Fellowship Hall, kitchen, Narthex and Ministry & Visitor s Center are restored to sparkling order in compliance with overall facility standards, we want you! Your participation plays an important role in ensuring that our BACH and icare guests some of whom are managing suppressed immune systems receive food prepared in a reliably clean and healthy environment. We seek a few detail-oriented volunteers whose inherent natures are to appreciate and create cleanliness and order after the meal for the day has finished and our guests have left. Choose Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 and/or Mondays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com to express your interest in helping, or PRINT the Keywords: BACH and/or icare in the comments section of the registration pad. Blessing Bags A Testimonial My church, Cathedral of Hope, prepares blessing bags for the homeless. They are gallon-size Ziploc bags containing nutrition bars, toothpaste, water, toothbrushes, canned meats, utensils and a myriad of other things to help those in need. We take them home with us on Wednesday nights to have on hand when we encounter someone who is homeless. This morning, I left on foot for work with a blessing bag in hand, looking for one of the homeless gentlemen that stays near our home. I ran into Mike and handed him the bag, explaining that our church puts these together for the homeless. He smiled, said thank you, and was very grateful. I did not expect what happened next. I would have expected him to dig through the things in the bag to see what all was there. But the bags also contain a sheet of paper with information about where the homeless can find help and support. And that s the first thing Mike went for; he pulled it out of the bag and started studying it fervently...for him, that may have been the most important thing in that bag. I challenge all of you to do something, no matter how small, to have a positive impact on the life of a homeless person this week. James Deets Do you have questions about this ministry? Contact Rusty Gage at rgage@dallashopecharities.org for more information. 10 GREAT NEWS!!! Sources now has the fastest credit card system in Dallas, we believe. No more long lines waiting for a sluggish system to print out a receipt. Come in, shop at your leisure and quickly check out with your special purchases!! More Men s Jewelry Sources More cross pendants with great 20 and 24 chains that are relatively robust have arrived! We also have leather bracelets 8 and larger and new stainless steel linked bracelets and a return of the Serenity Prayer Ring in sizes This stainless steel black spinner ring has the Serenity Prayer etched onto a free-spinning steel band, which sits in deep contrast to the black PVD* steel border, allowing you to carry these words with you wherever you go. The lines wrap around the ring. ($14 - $79) Stop by and browse our selections. *(PVD is a super-hard coating that is by far the most durable coating available today. Superior quality that will outlast any traditional finish.) Greening Tip Hello Someday This is a book to inspire and celebrate your retirement. Filled with questions, inspirations, ideas, and activities to encourage new thinking and new possibilities, it celebrates everything you ve accomplished so far and all that is still to come. Because this is your time. Here s to your someday. During allergy season, remember that used tissues just aren t recyclable. So consider buying tissues and toilet paper made from recycled paper or using a cloth handkerchief.

13 Why We Use Incense in our Liturgy Ancient practice to be used on Good Friday, April 14, 7:15 p.m. and Easter, April 16, at the 11 a.m. service 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! Amazing Grace CoH & DHC in Action! It s Sunday morning, 8:55 a.m. on March 26. Everyone is settled in the pews, ready for the 9:00 service to begin. Very few people know what s going on in the receptionist s office as they engage in an incredibly moving worship service. Very few people know that the otherworldly rendition of Amazing Grace, delivered by Jimmy Mitchell s bagpipes and the incredible Cathedral of Hope choir and orchestra is actually being lived out in real time in the receptionist s office. A very young man who was at the time living on the streets because his father won t have a gay son came in simply seeking a blanket and a tent. As he began to tell his story through welling eyes, a broken voice and a head held in despair, it became clear that he needed far more than that. He needed food and immediate medical care. Within that hour, he received two blankets donated by the lovely man staffing the desk that morning. He received medical care by the dedicated physician who invisibly slipped out of the choir loft to offer help. He received new clothes and a hot meal before the service was over. DALLAS H O PE CHARITIES The next day, he took advantage of the invitation to come to icare for a lovingly prepared meal and some groceries from the pantry that you help to pack every month. During his stay at icare (blankets in tow), he was interviewed by two highly qualified volunteers who understood his story. By the end of the day, he and his boyfriend had been driven to where they needed to go and were able to lay their exhausted minds and bodies down in a dry, warm, secure place for much-needed sleep as they began the first night of their new lives new lives that now have hope, all because of the culture of Caring, Connecting and Growing that is cultivated within the walls of this church. Most importantly, he received love the same love that we all need; the same love that we sometimes take for granted. I don t know about you, but I consider that story to be the living version of Amazing Grace. Rusty Gage, Director of Dallas Hope Charities Jesus is Risen! EASTER SUNDAY am Sunrise 9 & 11am 1pm More details on the back cover. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 11

14 TRIBUTES Tributes that reach the office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday 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 Loving Memory of My Mother Lorraine Dupont By Richard John dupont In memory of Margaret Kerns Locks honoring the life of a remarkable woman by Neal and Jan Bryan 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. Clothing Donations In Honor of Scott Tennant for Saving Me By Aiden-Michael Alexander In Honor of Grandpa B Bartow By Don Chamberlain If you re in a position to help clothe those in need, we respectfully suggest that you donate directly to partnering organizations with whom we have a relationship: The SoupMobile Thrift Store (Inwood & Maple ), Genesis Women s Shelter (Thrift Store (3419 Knight Street) ), or a similar agency of your choice. While we greatly appreciate and respect the intent behind clothing donations, we simply do not currently have the resources here at Cathedral of Hope to effectively manage donated clothing. Contact Rusty at rgage@dallashopecharities.org with any questions. What the Youth are Learning Can someone lose their salvation? Perseverance of the saints is how theologians sometimes speak of this question of whether a person can lose their faith. There are really two schools of thought: some think that a person can, indeed, lose their faith; others think that if someone seems to lose their faith, they were never really a believer ta begin with. In the end, even Jesus makes it clear that only God knows who is saved and who isn t, and it s not worth our time to worry about something that we can know so little about. God is the one who saves, and, like the father in the parable of the prodigal son, God s love is always pining for us, aching for us, even if we ve turned away for a time. Your youth s grappling with salvation may center on heaven and hell. Instead, today s lesson will help us all consider the concept of salvation as an ongoing relationship, which may be new to most of us. Contact Alan Womack, Minister for Youth and Young Adults at awomack@cathedralofhope.com for more information about this Ministry. Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: Bob Shimmin Financial Advisor, Prudential Advisors The Prudential Insurance Company of America 5215 North O Connor Blvd., Suite 300 Irving, TX (214) office (469) mobile bob.shimmin@prudential.com INVESTMENTS INSURANCE RETIREMENT 12

15 Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 03/26/17 Ending 03/19/17 Ending 03/12/17 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,343 $10,454 1,241 $12,291 1,228 $8,547 Auto-Giving $12,174 $33,910 $10,450 Mail/Credit Cards $7,865 $13,306 $4,151 Total Contributions 1,343 $30,493 1,241 $59,507 1,228 $23,148 Contributions Goal $43,000 $43,000 $43,000 Over/(Short Fall) ($12,507) $16,507 ($19,852) YTD Contributions $466,711 YTD Operating Receipts $516,203 YTD Contribution Goal $537,500 YTD Operating Expenses $514,397 Over/(Short Fall) ($70,789) Over/(Short Fall) $1,806 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! See the flyer next to the kiosk in the Narthex for more information. The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3. Advertise Your Business, Event or Service! Each week, we put the Cathedral Weekly Newsletter, CoH Worship Today, DIRECTLY into the hands of the hundreds of people who attend the Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. worship services. At the online version has the potential to reach even more! Let us design your ad for a nominal fee or submit your own; either way you ll reach thousands of potential customers each month. Contact Charles Owen at: x212 or by at: cowen@cathedralofhope.com. COMMITMENT CEREMONIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS Greg Draxler, Chef/Owner gregdraxler@sbcglobal.net Ask for Special CoH Pricing Located near Methodist Dallas Hospital Jeffrey Robertson, MD 1114 N. Bishop Ave Hablamos Español Bill Hoyt Senior Loan Officer NMLS: Mobile: Office: Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 150 Dallas, TX HELPING HOME BUYERS REACH THEIR GOALS All All loans subject to credit approval. Rates Rates and fees and subject fees subject to change. to change. Mortgage Mortgage financing provided financing by PrimeLending, provided by PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. a PlainsCapital Equal Housing Lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: 13649) is a wholly owned subsidiary Company. Equal Housing Lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in TX. v ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in TX. v

16 HOPE on the Horizon EVENTS at a GLANCE* April 2017 Sunday, APR 2 Giving Up: Our Lives Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, APR 5 PULSE The Cup of Our Life: The Cup of Compassion Rev. Erin Wyma, Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. REFLECT Contemplative Worship, 7:30 p.m., IPC Holy Week 2017 Sunday, APR 9 PALM Sunday Giving Up: Popularity Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, APR 12 PULSE The Cup of Our Life: Night of Music and Worship Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, APR 19 PULSE The Gospel of RE: RECLAIM Rev. Erin Wyma, Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, APR 23 Reclaiming Miracles: Save the Best for Last Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, APR 26 PULSE The Gospel of RE: RESTORE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, APR 30 Reclaiming Miracles: Surprising Finds Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Maundy Thursday, APR 13 Maundy Thursday service with opportunity for foot washing and communion, 7:15 p.m. Good Friday, APR 14 The Passion of Our Lord Worship with stripping of the altar, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, APR 16 EASTER Sunday Giving Up: Death, Outdoor sunrise service 7 a.m. (weather permitting) Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Servicio en Español *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights!