WORSHIP. Volume 5 Issue 8 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services Second Sunday in Lent. Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

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1 WORSHIP TODAY Volume 5 Issue 8 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services Second Sunday in Lent February 25, 2018 We Serve God by Serving Others? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Black History Month Lenten Book Study Congregational Meeting Easter Flower Dedications

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 we 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! We are exploring what the world might look like today if we had lived into the vision and mission of Jesus. Our sermon series, What If, calls us to think about Lent differently. Instead of Lent being a time when we give up something, perhaps Lent could be a time of preparing to reclaim the world. I know that sounds ambitious, but if we believe that God sent Jesus into the world because God believed the world was worth saving, then perhaps, as followers of Jesus, we too should believe that today. By sending Jesus into the world, God demonstrated a heart for humanity and their lives. Our faithful response today must, therefore, be the same. We must demonstrate a heart for those around us and, like Jesus, live lives that will save the world today. I believe that the church can save the world, but to do so, it must call us to reject the dominant theology of self and embrace a less popular theology, a progressive theology the theology of Jesus - of us. Today we use the season of Lent to call us back to this theology. Jesus served God by serving others. On almost every occasion that we read of an act of Jesus, it involves his impact on someone else. His life points to a greater good, to God. What would our world look like? Could our world be saved today by similar actions? Could we use this Lent to prepare ourselves to receive the message of a greater good that moves us to warm the hearts of others through serving and, by serving each other, serve God? It seems to me that hearts need to be warmed again, softened from the acts of selfishness to acts of selflessness and perhaps, just perhaps, the world, our country, our state, our city, our communities might be saved. God believed that the world was worth saving and I do as well. More than 2000 years ago Jesus entered the world, fully human, to be about this big task. Today, we have the Spirit of God within us, calling us out of apathy and into action. We call upon our spiritual strength that is both individual and collective to cast out the temptations of the world and to co-create with God. Ours is a world worth saving; and I invite you to join me, this Lent, in saving the world - for God s sake. 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 Melissa Aleman Worship Producer maleman@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 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 ORDER of WORSHIP Black History Month February 25, & 11 a.m. Second Sunday in Lent LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP How Beautiful Words and Music by Twila Paris; arr. David Winkler Cathedral of Hope Orchestra Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Born of God, Eternal Savior WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various musical elements of our services Words by Somerset Thomas Corry Lowry; Music: Traditional Dutch Melody 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. 1 IN BABILONE Twila Paris & How Beautiful Twila Paris (b. 1958) is a Contemporary Christian Music singer-songwriter, author and pianist. Paris has released 22 albums, amassed 33 number one Christian Radio singles, and was named the Gospel Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year three years in a row. Many of her earlier songs such as He Is Exalted, We Will Glorify, Lamb of God, and We Bow Down, are found in church hymnals or otherwise sung in church settings. We use her lesser-known When You Speak to Me from the 2003 album House of Worship as a Gradual at Cathedral of Hope. Our Prelude today, How Beautiful, was released on Paris 1990 album Cry for the Desert. It reached number 6 on the Adult Contemporary Christian singles charts in The lyrics by Paris suggest that we look at the examples of Christ as Servant and then, as the body of Christ known as the Church, do likewise in our world today. Born of God, Eternal Savior Somerset Thomas Corry Lowry ( ) titled this hymn For Unity when he first published it in a magazine call Good Will in The next year it was included in the Christian Social Union Hymn Book. Lowry was Continued on p. 4

4 **INVOCATION GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE CHILDREN S MOMENT (11 A.M.) Rev. Andria Davis Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Erin Wyma Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz LITURGY OF THE WORD MODERN LESSON from A World Worth Saving by George Hovaness Donigian RITE OF RECONCILIATION KYRIE One: In peace, in peace, let us pray to the Lord. Donald Jones, cantor All: One: For the reign of God, and for peace throughout the world, for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. All: One: For your people here, who have come to give you praise, for the strength to live your Word, let us pray to the Lord. All: One: Help, save, and defend us, O God. All: Music by Marty Haugen G.I.A. Publications, Inc OneLicense.net License # A PRAYER OF CONFESSION One: All: Lent calls us to remember the love and forgiveness of our God, and to recommit our lives to following in the way of Jesus. Together we confess the brokenness Christ came to heal. Gracious God, in Jesus Christ you teach us to love our neighbors, but we build dividing walls of hostility. You show us how to love one another, but we hide ourselves from our own human family. You ask us to seek out the stranger and welcome the guest, but we lock ourselves up inside our own fear. You want us to share your abundant gifts with the poor, but we cling tightly to our possessions and our privilege. Have mercy on us, loving God. Forgive our sins, open our hearts, and change our lives. Silence for Personal Reflection WORDS OF ASSURANCE 2

5 GRADUAL Choir: All: 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, Words and Music by Peter Kipley & Bart Millard, adapted & arr. by David Moldenhauer Simpleville Music and Songs From The Indigo Room CCLI License # **GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 20: Minister Alan Miles One: All: One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Then the mother of Zebedee s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling, asked a favor of him. What is it you want? he asked. She said, Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your new realm. You don t know what you are asking, Jesus said to them. Can you drink the cup I am going to drink? We can, they answered. Jesus said to them, You will indeed drink from my cup, but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared by God. When the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers. Jesus called them together and said, You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your worker just as the Human One did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. One: All: ANTHEM This is the Gospel of Christ. Praise to Christ, the Word. But By Love Words: Philippians 2: 2-3, 5; Galatians 5: 13; Music by Dan Forrest Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Worship Note on p. 5 SERMON What If: Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas We Serve God by Serving Others? 3

6 LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY THE GREAT THANKSGIVING FOR LENT INVITATION TO THE TABLE Take It to the Lord in Prayer by Nolan Williams, Jr. Cathedral of Hope Gospel Choir Donald Jones, director Kevin Terry, piano; Ellen Gay, drums WORDS OF INSTITUTION In Remembrance (Continued from page 1) serving at North Holmwood, England, when he wrote the hymn. Born in Dublin on March 21, 1855, Somerset T.C. Lowry spent his life as a priest in the Anglican Church. He wrote sixty hymns and several devotional books. The traditional Dutch melody, IN BABILONE, was first printed in 1710 in a collection of old and new Dutch peasant songs and country dances. As three of the four phrases are the same, this simple melody is quite easily learned and must have been popular even with untrained singers. 4

7 Words by Ragan Cortney; Music by Buryl Red OneLicense.net License # A RED 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. But By Love Our Anthem this morning, But By Love, uses words from Philippians and Galatians to create a prayerful reminder that we do everything through Christ Jesus, and that we are called to serve one another. The lush accompaniment with dramatic harmonic shifts under a flowing melody brings to life the beautiful lyrics. Composer/arranger Dan Forrest (b. 1978) has been described as having an undoubted gift for writing beautiful music that is truly magical, with works hailed as magnificent, very cleverly constructed sound sculpture. Since its first publication in 2001, Dan s music has sold millions of copies, and is well established in the repertoire of choirs in the United States and around the world. 5

8 MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION Lord, I Want to Be a Christian Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. African-American Spiritual; arr. Joyce Finch Johnson The Pilgrim Press OneLicense.net License # A Precious Lord, Take My Hand Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near, when my life is almost gone. Hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand, lest I fall: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. Take Me as I Am Lord, my heart is open, needing you again, humbled now and broken, take me as I am. All my fears and failures, Lord, you understand, here I am surrendered, take me as I am. Words & Music by Thomas A. Dorsey, alt. OneLicense.net License #A Take me as I am, take me as I am. Here I am, surrendered, Lord, take me as I am. Take me as I am, take me as I am. Here I am, surrendered, Lord, take me as I am. Words and Music by Carol Cymbala and Jason Michael Webb Carol Joy Music/JasonNene Music CCLI License # 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! Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Words and Music by Dennis L. Jernigan Shepherd s Heart Music CCLI License #

9 **RECESSIONAL We Are Called Worship Note Below. **BENEDICTION Words by David Haas based on Micah 6: 8 Music by David Haas GIA Publications, Inc. OneLicense.net License # A 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. Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ 5910 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX We Are Called Our Recessional during the season of Lent is adapted from We Are Called by David Haas. Haas (b. 1956) is one of the most prominent Catholic composers since the mid-1980s. His songs are musically engaging and accessible to congregations. We Are Called, written in 1988, captures the energy and enthusiasm of the protest folk song style of the 1960s. These earlier folk songs urged us to action. The action in We Are Called is inspired by Micah 6: 8: and what does God require of you, but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God? 7

10 News BRIEFS February 25, 2018 Celebrate Black LGBTQ People and Cultures In honor of Black History Month, the Coat of Colours Council at Cathedral of Hope will be sharing stories and little known facts about Black LGBTQ people and cultures. These weekly articles are meant to enlighten and inspire the reader, and to offer a deeper connection to our history and cultures. Also, follow the daily stories over the next month online. Horace L. Griffin Rev. Dr. Horace L. Griffin is an Episcopalian minister who wrote the book Their Own Receive Them Not. He decided to write this book after experiencing and witnessing how African Americans LGBTQ persons were being treated in African American churches. The book s publication was ground breaking and included current day topics for the Black LGBTQ population. Important chapters discussed the Bible, family, church, Down Low, AIDS, silence, and passing from an overall population perspective. One of the most interesting chapters in Griffin s book is on Pastoral Care and Counseling. He advocates that Black LGBTQ people should not have to exchange their culture, family, and background to feel God s love in the Black church in any denominations. He asks Black pastors, ministers, church leadership, and families to challenge their concept of oppressiveness and marginalization. He wanted them to be more open toward accepting their LGBTQ members including family because they are children of God. He shared in his book that the journey of Black LGBTQ is not much different than the people that Jesus had to endure like his own family and peer group. Griffin states that African American lesbians and gays have endured a history of misunderstanding, pain, sorrow, and rejection by their own people, not unlike Jesus struggles with his fellow Jews. He also shared that the church has a responsibility to look again at how they treat people where they encounter them. He states May this book embolden African American lesbians and gays, inside and outside of church communities, to confront the religious injustice imposed on them by African American clergy and laypeople and challenge them to understand homophobia and heterosexual supremacy. Griffin was hopeful that his book would enlighten the heterosexual population so they could relinquish their primitive theological thinking to be more like Jesus which was open and accepting of all. Additionally, Griffin did receive a 2006 Lambda Literary Award in LGBT studies for this grounding break literary contribution. Read more at horace_griff.php#wqdkrhy27cguw5oh Horace L. Griffin. Their Own Receive Them Not (Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2006): viii. Ibid., xiii. Lenten Book Study 2018: Focusing on the Call to be a Disciple of Jesus Our Lenten sermon series theme for this year is, What If and we ll be exploring what kind of world it might be if the world that Jesus looked for was a reality. Our text for this focus is A World Worth Saving, by George Donigian. How do I dig deeper during Lent? 1. Pick up this book and a journal in the Sources of Hope bookstore or online. You can use this as a personal devotional during Lent, start a small group of your church friends or make this a regular part of a group you are already a part of at CoH. 2. Sign up online with a new group ( Take a risk! Meet someone new! We have some great Lenten Small Groups this year! Contact Rev. Erin at ewyma@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. 8 TUES FEB 27 A TASTE OF HOPE Cathedral of Hope and Downtown Dallas Tues., February 27, 5:30pm - 8pm A Taste of Hope Seeks Volunteers A Taste of Hope, in conjunction with Dallas Hope Charities, will be back in action on the evening of February 27. We are seeking volunteers to assist preparing the meal at CoH s kitchen and assist in the distribution of the meal. We are also seeking donations of food. Our purpose is to bring those living on the streets not only a meal, but also a personal a taste of hope, letting them know we care about them and inviting them to worship with us. Please johnerdos88@gmail.com if you are interested or come by our table located in the fellowship hall.

11 Today in Children s Church Though Jesus public ministry was relatively short, lasting about three years, he reached a lot of people, teaching them with words, but mostly by example. He preached to young and old alike and through his actions demonstrated that the best way to serve God was to be of service to other people, especially those who were not able to serve themselves. His outreach was to the povertystricken, the chronically ill, and the marginalized, people in God s special-interest group. Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the Children and Families Ministry. Jesus honors God through service Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. Want to Write Earth Month Meditations? At Cathedral of Hope, the Order of St. Francis and St. Clare celebrates Earth Day (April 22) for a whole month. This year, we are assembling a month-long booklet of daily prayers and meditations that celebrate God s Creation and our responsibility as protectors of our fragile ecology. To contribute a short prayer or writing (100 words or less) to this project, please send your submission(s) to Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com on or before Thursday, March 15. Congregational Care Ministry At CoH The Congregational Care Ministry (CCM) is a network of lay volunteers who work in collaboration with our pastoral and professional staff to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and families in our faith community. When you find yourself experiencing illness, hospitalization, death, or other critical challenges, the CCM will connect you with the resource that can most appropriately respond to your needs. Contact CCM with your specific request and the best way to reach you using any of the following: Phone (214) Ext. 124, at CCMCOH@gmail.com Enter Care in red registration book Philip Johnson Biographical Lecture featuring Hilary Lewis Tuesday, March 6, 6 p.m., IPC, Free and Open to the Public As an accompaniment to Enoc Perez s exhibition Liberty & Restraint, join Dallas Contemporary and Hilary Lewis, the Chief Curator and Creative Director of The Glass House, for a walk-through Philip Johnson s life and work as an art collector and architect. This event is in collaboration with The Dallas Architecture Forum. Introduction by Nate Eudaly of The Dallas Architecture Forum. Hilary Lewis collaborated with Philip Johnson for over twelve years, recording Johnson s memoirs and ideas on architecture. Lewis wrote two books with Johnson: Philip Johnson: The Architect in His Own Words (Rizzoli, 1994), an oral history of Johnson s experience in architecture, and The Architecture of Philip Johnson (Bulfinch, 2002), a presentation of the full Johnson portfolio from the early houses of the 1940s through his extended career of the following six decades, as well as curated a major museum exhibition on the architect, Philip Johnson: Architecture as Art. Lewis is trained in the history of architecture, public policy and urban planning, has taught architectural and urban history at Harvard and MIT, and served as the Philip Johnson Scholar at the National Trust for Historic Preservation s Glass House site. For more info: learning@dallascontemporary.org Contact Lynn Taylor at ltaylor@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. Pack the Pantry: TODAY Pink the Pantry was a huge success and Dallas Hope Charities wants to thank everyone who purchased a Pink DHC Bag! Dallas Hope Charities relies on you, your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to replenish our pantry on the last Sunday of each month. Doing so helps us to distribute about 5,000 bags of groceries each year to those who might otherwise go without. With our growing outreach to those experiencing food insecurity, everyone s consistent donations of nonperishable foods for Pack the Pantry are essential. TODAY, is Pack the Pantry Sunday. No dented cans or expired foods, please. 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 Dried fruit of any kind Ramen noodles Saltine crackers Beef Jerky Beanie Weenies 9 Bottled water Pop-top soup (no cream of ) Pop-top canned pasta/chili Microwave macaroni and cheese

12 Serving God by Serving Others Jesus served God by serving others. On almost every occasion that we read of an act of Jesus, it involves his impact on someone else. Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas What would our church look like if we took up the challenge this Lent to serve others? If you are not currently serving in a ministry of CoH, following are just a few of the ways in which you can get engaged. icare Every Monday, volunteers prepare and serve a restaurant-style lunch, offer caring personal interaction, and provide a bag full of groceries to underserved individuals and families. Other team members check in our guest s bags as they come in for lunch. Volunteers serve on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm. Bilingual speakers (English / Spanish), are always needed. Keyword: ICARE Hospitality Ministry Are you thankful for the dedicated volunteers that set up the after-service refreshments on Sunday? One way to express thanks to them would be to share your gift of hospitality by joining the Hospitality Ministry. Team members set up and serve light refreshments for each Sunday service and clean up afterwards. Keyword: HOSPITALITY Greeter Ministry A smiling face and a warm handshake is the best first impression we can make. Greeters often answer questions about the church and help people find their way in the building. Team members serve one Sunday a month on an assigned team and orientation is provided prior to serving. Keyword: GREETER Usher Ministry Team members express their gift of hospitality and welcome by serving one Sunday a month on an assigned team. Ushers assist people in finding a place to sit, taking up the offering, directing people to communion as well as preparing the sanctuary for service. Training is provided. Keyword: USHER Lay Minister of Worship (LMOW) You don t have to be clergy to dress up on Sunday and be actively involved in the worship service. Become a Lay Minister of Worship (LMOW) and serve as an Acolyte dressed in the red and white vestments (candle lighters, processional element carriers, and set up for communion) or as a Communion Server dressed in the black and white vestments (administer the sacraments of holy communion and pray a short prayer for who come forward to receive). Keyword: LMOW Print the Keyword in the comments section of the connection pad or ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com to express interest in joining a ministry listed. Greening Tip Plug your devices the TV and DVD player, or the computer and printer into a UL-certified power strip; switch the whole group off for the evening to prevent phantom electrical draw. HOPEQuotes I turn 62 years old tomorrow. Thank you for the birthday postcard that came in the mail this week from COH. That means a great deal. COH has been a lifeline to me for well over 20 years now. May you be blessed as you are a blessing! M.H., Hayden, ID 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 Bill Hoyt Senior Loan Officer NMLS: Mobile: Office: bhoyt@primelending.com com Advertise Your Business, Event or Service! 3500 Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 150 Dallas, TX 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. 10

13 Book Signing TODAY! (Author Sandy Loker will sign both her books in the Narthex today following both worship services.) Can I Sniff My Way to Heaven? Wally and Snipey are brothers and the best of friends. They spend their days enjoying all of God s nature, from beautiful flowers to the warm sunshine. This is the story of Wally s search for Heaven and the One who gave him all the things he loves so much. He learns about God s greatest gift, Jesus, and how he can thank God when he is all tucked in bed at night. This picture book adventure is perfect for introducing young children to God s gifts to the world. Perfect for bedtime, naptime, or snuggle time, the story of God s love for us set in simple verse will encourage children to thank God for all their blessings. A timeless story to be enjoyed by all ages from generation to generation. Snipets from Heaven Continue to follow the adventures of Wally and Snipey, as Snipey sends letters from Heaven to Wally. Snipey wants Wally to know that he is very happy and misses him. He shares the beauty of Heaven and reminds Wally that memories are always with you. They give you joy and peace until together again. This is beautiful picture book with simple verse can bring comfort to children when they go through a loss. It reminds them of God s love and blessings for us. Pinch Me Therapy Dough Squeeze and shape this scent-infused therapy dough to relax. The soft hue, calming smell and soft, pliable texture helps you recalibrate. It is a sensorial experience packed in a tin, so you can de-stress anywhere you go. Think of it as a handy little mood-shifter. ($24) ALL Journals Discounted 40% Everything goes better with Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, OJ, Frappuccino even Water! ALL are Sources. Lenten Meditative Service on March 7 Reflect, our monthly service that invites a time of meditation to engage the Spirit within, is offering our service of the Lenten Season on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Interfaith Peace Chapel. The Order of St. Francis and St. Clare and our CoH Evensong musicians invite you to this Lenten service that includes community prayer, meditative thoughts from one of our pastors, inspiring readings, and uplifting song. Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. Notice of Annual Congregational Meeting Saturday, March 17, Sanctuary, 11 a.m. Mark your calendar now for the Cathedral of Hope Annual Congregational Meeting to be held on Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. At the meeting, CoH members who are eligible to vote will cast ballots to fill three (3) positions on the Board of Stewards and any Bylaws revisions on the ballot. The candidates for the board are (in alphabetical order by last name): Roscoe Compton-Kelly, Rich Dudley, Mary Hershiser, Beverly MacGray and Vicki Patsdauter. Prior to the meeting date, you will have an opportunity to speak with the candidates in person in the fellowship hall following worship services on Sundays, February 25 and March 4, and in the narthex on Wednesday, February 28. There will be cards for you to submit a question(s) to be addressed at the annual meeting. You can also your questions to nominations@cathedralofhope.com. As a reminder there won t be any questions from the floor during the meeting. Meeting Agenda Welcome Call to Order Opening Prayer Certification of Quorum BOS Candidate Forum & Elections Entryway and Campus Master Plan Update Financial Report Bylaw Amendments & Vote Close 2018 Absentee Voting Eligible members who cannot be present to vote at the March 17, 2018 congregational meeting may submit an absentee ballot. Any eligible voting member may cast a vote by absentee ballot for (a) any positions nominated by the Nominations Committee and (b) any agenda item that is not subject to amendment at the meeting at which the vote is to be taken. If an agenda item is amended at the meeting, that part of the absentee ballot will become void Absentee Voting Packets can be printed from the church web site at Click on the Annual Congregational Meeting link on the Governance tab. A few printed packets are available in the church reception office. Absentee ballots must be received at the church office no later than Wednesday, March 14, Contact Anita Haddy at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. 11

14 TRIBUTES 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 Michael Bertrand Roger Grandchampt In Memory of Martin Yates Van Martindale In Honor of Kim Wisdom Carmen Field In Honor of Lynn Sulander Vicki Patsdauter In Memory of Diane Reynolds Ealane Reynolds 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. 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 DO YOU HAVE A ROADMAP TO RETIREMENT? how to review your asset allocation and retirement strategy ways to estimate healthcare and long-term care costs the pros and cons of transfering your 401K to an IRA strategies to get the most out of your Social Security beneets Sevy s Grill Preston Center 8201 Preston Road, Dallas RSVP to Bob Shimmin by phone or Bob Shimmin Financial Advisor Prudential Advisors (214) bob.shimmin@prudential.com 12

15 Giving and Attendance at a Glance* Week Week Week Ending 2/18/18 Ending 2/11/18 Ending 2/04/18 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,437 $17, $6,696 1,127 $12,466 Auto-Giving $40,738 $10,342 $41,543 Mail/Credit Cards $4,727 $7,803 $4,985 Total Contributions $63,161 $24,841 $58,994 Contributions Goal $48,000 $30,034 $48,000 Over/(Short Fall) $15,161 ($5,193) $10,994 YTD Contributions $298,506 YTD Operating Receipts $315,544 YTD Contribution Goal $292,864 YTD Operating Expenses $295,134 Over/(Short Fall) $5,642 Over/(Short Fall) $20,410 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. Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: Easter Is Around the Corner Flower Dedications Each year, Cathedral of Hope s beautiful Easter decor is made possible, in part, by members of our congregation who make potted flower dedications in honor or in memory of loved ones. For $25 per dedication, you can honor a special friend or family member. Dedications will be printed in the Easter worship guide. Please note: Because of space limitations, dedications are limited to the name of the person being honored and the person or group placing the dedication. Deadline to place your order is Sunday, March 25. You may make your Easter flower dedications anytime online at OR use a Flower Envelope located in the Visitors Center and place it in the offering plate. Questions? Contact: Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, pbjorling@cathederalofhope.com, Columbarium Niches Available Cathedral of Hope s recently installed round rose granite columbarium has 63 niches available for Cathedral of Hope members and individuals in the community. Situated in our lovely memorial garden, it provides a beautiful above ground resting place for you or your loved one. Each niche can hold two urns, 5 x 5 x 7. The average cost of a traditional burial in Texas is approximately $10,000, yet inurnment in a columbarium can cost as little as $1,000 for cremation, plus the price of your selected niche. Price of the top two rows of niches in the round columbarium is $4,200 each; niches in the bottom two rows are $3,600 each. Interest-free financing is available over a 24-month period, with a $500 deposit. For more information, contact Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, by at pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com, or by phone at x198. Michael Benham Agency Auto Home Life Commercial Umbrella Renters Motorcycle Recreational Vehicle Call for a Friendly Farmers Family Review

16 HOPE on the Horizon WORSHIP at a GLANCE* February 2018 Sunday, FEB 25 What If: We Serve God by Serving Others? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Wednesday, FEB 28 PULSE Matters of the Heart: Healthy Heart Habits Rev. Erin Wyma Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. SUN FEB 25 Bring canned goods to serve our community experiencing homelessness March 2018 Sunday, MAR 4 What If: We Feed Others and Starve Our Guilt? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Wednesday, MAR 7 PULSE Wednesday of Worship Matters of the Heart: Focus on the Heart of Worship Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Reflect Service Contemplative Worship, 7:30 p.m., IPC Sunday, MAR 11 What If: We Seek Justice? Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Wednesday, MAR 14 PULSE Matters of the Heart: An Undivided Heart Rev. Andre Vlok Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, MAR 17 Annual Congregational Meeting, 11 a.m. Sunday, MAR 18 What If: We Heal the World? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights!