TODAY WORSHIP. Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas. INSIDE Neil s Note Order of Worship Pancake Dinner Taste of Hope.

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1 WORSHIP TODAY February 24, 2019 Volume 6 Issue 8 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas INSIDE Neil s Note Order of Worship Pancake Dinner Taste of Hope

2 Welcome to Cathedral of Hope! What began in 1970 as a circle of 12 friends meeting weekly for worship and fellowship has grown into Cathedral of Hope, a Vibrant, Inclusive, Progressive (VIP) congregation of the United Church of Christ. Founded in and serving beyond the LGBTQ community, our mission is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion, and relentless compassion by being a people of hope proclaiming God s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith, and empowering all to grow in grace toward wholeness. If you are visiting Cathedral of Hope for the first time, we are glad to have you here, are blessed by your presence, and hope you will return often! If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please call on our Ushers to assist you. You re invited to use the restroom that corresponds with your gender identity or the restroom that is the safest and most comfortable for you. Gendered, multipleoccupancy 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 Connect Center located next to Sources of Hope. Large-print bulletins and assisted listening systems are available in the bookstore. Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! Today we conclude our current sermon series, All In. This series, however, is unlike many other sermon series that we have offered here at Cathedral of Hope. It is in fact a multi-part sermon series which we will be preaching throughout the year as we are invited to delve deeper into our personal spirituality and to become a church that lives out what we say we believe. Over the past several weeks we have explored different ways in which we might be able to view our spiritual journey our spiritual path and have presented, quite passionately some might say, the 4Cs that will guide us as we become all in. Celebrate: our weekly worship practice and experience; Connect: our small group community experience where we study, share, and grow individually within a group of accountability; Commit: using our time, talent and treasure to make a difference in the world and to live a life of purpose and meaning; and today, Claim. Embodying Hope in the World: Claim Discipleship might be an unfamiliar word, but, in Christianity, the word disciple primarily refers to a dedicated follower of Jesus. This term is found in the New Testament only in the Gospels and Acts. In the ancient world a disciple was a follower or adherent of a teacher. It is not the same as being a student in the modern sense. A disciple in the ancient biblical world actively imitated both the life and teaching of Jesus. Our discipleship pathway asks us to examine all four of these Cs and to see where we might be deficient and need some more attention. They lead us throughout our journey and invite us to deepen our faith by embodying it fully in every aspect of our lives, so much so that it becomes a way of life. By making this path simple I sincerely hope that you will invest in your spiritual journey, from the front-door worship experience to becoming a fully engaged disciple of Christ, living in a way that others will want to know more about your experience of faith. It is my hope that your living example will encourage others to find out more about God for themselves. My sincere hope is that through our participation in worship celebrations, through our connections, our small group gatherings, by committing to acts of service and sacrifice through offering our time, talent and treasure to make a difference, and by claiming a personal faith that is shared through the way we live, we will discover a personal pathway to make a difference in the world as agents of love. Blessings, Neil s NOTE The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor IMPORTANT Neil s NOTE INFO Connect Center If you are joining us for the first time, stop by the Info Bar in the Connect Center to meet and greet with volunteers and staff, and to pick up a special gift from us to you. **Temporary construction of the Children s Ministry area will mean a relocation for childcare, Children s Church and Youth Group on Sundays: Childcare Children are temporarily relocated to the East Wing with an entrance outside to the right of the entrance doors. Please follow the path past the St. Francis Peace Garden (statue area) to the glass door. Youth Youth group will be temporarily relocated to the downstairs classrooms in the Interfaith Peace Chapel across the plaza. Sources of Hope Our bookstore, Sources of Hope, is located near the front doors of the church. Visit the store before and after services to browse a great selection of inspiring merchandise and hope-filled gifts. Congregational Care If you find yourself experiencing illness, hospitalization, death, grief, or other critical challenges, the Congregational Care Ministry (CCM) at Cathedral of Hope will connect you with the appropriate resources that best correspond to your needs. The CCM can be reached by: Phone (214) Ext at CCMCOH@gmail.com Enter Care in red registration book when at church Worship Today Traditional - 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Modern - 10 a.m. (Interfaith Peace Chapel) Traditional in Spanish - 1 p.m.

3 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany FEBRUARY 24, & 11 A.M. LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE **CALL TO WORSHIP **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Alleluia by J.S. Bach; arr. Frank Campbell-Watson Jordan Britt and Pam Halsell, trumpets Gary Barkey and Michael McGary, trombones David Moldenhauer, organ Lord, You Give the Great Commission Rev. Andria Davis Words by Jeffery Rowthorn adapted; Hope Publishing Company Music by Cyril V. Taylor Hope Publishing Company OneLicense.net License #A **The people will rise in body or spirit. ABBOT S LEIGH Cathedral of Hope UCC 5910 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX (214)

4 **INVOCATION GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Andria Davis CHILDREN S MOMENT (11 A.M.) LITURGY OF THE WORD HEBREW LESSON Psalm 78: 1-7 The Inclusive Bible Johann Huebschmann My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth! I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden from of old the things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. We won t hide them from our children; we will tell the next generation. We ll tell them of your praiseworthy deeds, God, your power, and the wonders you have performed. You set up statutes for our forebears, and established the Law in Israel, which you commanded our ancestors to teach their children so the next generation would know them children yet to be born and as they come up, they would teach their own children. Then they would put their trust in you and not forget your deeds, but keep your commandments. ANTHEM I Can Tell the World Traditional Spiritual; arr. Moses Hogan Sanctuary Choir PASTORAL PRAYER GRADUAL Choir: All: Speak, O Lord, as we come to you to receive the food of your holy word. Take your truth, plant it deep in us; shape and fashion us in your likeness. Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend Thankyou Music CCLI License #

5 **GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 28: NRSV, alt. One: All: One: All: God be with you. And also with you. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O God. The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw the risen Christ, they fell down and worshiped; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Creator and of the Christ and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. One: All: This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit. **GLORIA Music by Tom Brooks & Don Moen Integrity s Hosanna! Music arr. Steven Couch; CCLI License # SERMON All In Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Claim LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY To the Ends of the Earth Words and Music by Steve Amerson and Lowell Alexander Roscoe Compton-Kelly, soloist Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra See Text-to-Give, PAGE 5 3

6 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION TO THE FEAST One: All: Come expecting Jesus to meet you in this place; Come expecting to receive sweet mercy and pure grace; When you eat the bread and drink the wine it will be a holy moment in time; So come expecting Jesus to meet you in this place. DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS Words and Music by John Chisum and Nancy Gordon, adapted by Steven Couch Threefold Amen Music/ Mother s Heart Music; CCLI License # TO OUR GUESTS Cathedral of Hope celebrates an open communion. We understand the sharing of the bread and the cup in Jesus name to be a representation of an ancient vision of God s feast for all peoples. We don t require you to be a member of this church, or any church, to participate with us in this feast of grace. Simply come forward at the ushers direction. After dipping a wafer in the cup, 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 COMMUNION I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light I want to walk as a child of the light; I want to follow Jesus. God set the stars to give light to the world; the light of my life is Jesus. In Christ there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus. I want to see the brightness of God; I want to look at Jesus. Clear sun of righteousness shine on my path, and show me the way of Jesus. In Christ there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus. Words and Music by Kathleen Thomerson, adapted; G.I.A. Publications, Inc. OneLicense.net License # A

7 TO OUR GUESTS It has become a tradition at the Cathedral of Hope to rise as we end our time of communion (as indicated by **), join hands as an expression of our unity in Christ, and lift them up in glory to God. We invite you to join as you are able, in body or spirit. Shine, Jesus Shine Lord, the light of your love is shining, in the midst of the darkness shining; Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us, set us free by the truth you now bring us; Shine on me. Shine on me. Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the heaven s glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light. Lord, I come to your awesome presence, from the shadows into your radiance; By your love I may enter your brightness; search me, try me, consume all my darkness; Shine on me. Shine on me. Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the heaven s glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light. Let there be light. Into My Heart Into my heart, into my heart, come into my heart, Lord Jesus; Come in today, come in to stay, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus. Shout to the Lord My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like you; All of my days I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My Comfort, my Shelter, Tower of refuge and strength, Let ev ry breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you. **Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing, power and majesty, praises we bring. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hands, forever I ll love you, forever I ll stand; Nothing compares to the promise I have in you! Words and Music by Graham Kendrick, alt. Integrity s Hosanna! Music CCLI License # Words and Music by Harry D. Clarke Hope Publishing Company OneLicense.net License # A Words and Music by Darlene Zschech, adapted Darlene Zschech/Hillsongs Australia CCLI License # **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING 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! 5

8 **RECESSIONAL HYMN I Love to Tell the Story Words by A. Catherine Hankey, adapted Music by William G. Fischer OneLicense.net License #A HANKEY **BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God by Roy Joplin and Fred Hoffman in joyful celebration of their 53 rd anniversary, which is today. 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. 6

9 This is a series of articles prepared by the Music and Worship Team to give insight and background into musical elements of our services. LORD, YOU GIVE THE GREAT COMMISSION Author Jeffery Rowthorn, a former professor and bishop of the Episcopal Church, wrote this excellent text on the commands of Christ to heal the sick, preach the word, baptize, teach, and forgive, reflecting the words of Jesus Great Commission found in the 28th chapter of Matthew. The tune ABBOT S LEIGH was written by Cyril Vincent Taylor ( ) in the spring of 1941 for the text Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken. At the time Taylor was working at the wartime headquarters of the religious broadcasting department of the BBC in Abbot s Leigh, hence the tune s name. Taylor was an Anglican priest who held a number of positions throughout his career, serving finally as precentor and canon of Salisbury Cathedral from 1969 to I Can Tell the World American composer and arranger of choral music, Moses George Hogan ( ) was best known for his settings of African American spirituals. Hogan was a pianist, conductor and arranger of international renown. His works are celebrated and performed by high school, college, church, community, and professional choirs today. His most famous work is The Oxford Book of Spirituals, created in Hogan was born in New Orleans in His family attended the A.L. Davis New Zion Baptist Church where his father was a bass singer and his uncle the Minister of Music and organist. An accomplished pianist by the age of nine, Hogan was in the first graduating class of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts High School. He studied at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Juilliard School of Music, and later continued his studies of classical music in Vienna. Hogan died at the age of 45 of a brain tumor. The Sanctuary Choir s a cappella Anthem, I Can Tell the World, is a fabulous example of Hogan s ability to capture the feel of a traditional spiritual in an arrangement that is just as much fun to sing as it I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY In 1866 Katherine Arabella Hankey ( ) wrote a long, two-part poem on the life of Christ. The first half was captioned The Story Wanted, and the second half was titled The Story Told. This hymn is from the second half of the poem. Katherine Hankey, daughter of a London banker, was born in Clapham, England. Early in life she joined a group of Anglican Evangelicals headed by William Wilberforce. She promoted Bible study among young working women and traveled to South Africa to learn of missionary efforts there. William Gustavus Fischer ( ) composed the hymn tune HANKEY, named after the text s author, in The hymn became a favorite Sunday-school song. WORSHIP NOTES 7 Ash Wednesday is March 6 Why we use ashes as part of our liturgy Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is observed on the Wednesday of the seventh week before Easter. The day is named for the practice of imposing ashes, an ancient practice and sign of repentance that is mentioned several times in the Bible, including Jonah 3: 5-9, Job 42: 6, Jeremiah 6: 26 and Matthew 11: 21. Early Christians adopted the use of ashes from Jewish practice as an external mark of penitence. Many modern congregations find this to be a meaningful part of the Ash Wednesday liturgy. Ashes symbolize several aspects of our human existence: Ashes remind us of God s condemnation of sin, as God said to Adam, Dust you are and to dust you shall return. (Genesis 3:19) Ashes suggest cleansing and renewal. In ancient times, they were used in the absence of soap. On Ash Wednesday, ashes are a penitential substitute for water as a reminder of our baptism. Ashes remind us of the shortness of human life, for, as it is said as we are buried, Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Ashes are a symbol of our need to repent, confess our sins and return to God. The imposition of ashes You will have multiple opportunities to receive ashes this Ash Wednesday. The Interfaith Peace Chapel will be open from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. for personal meditation with English and Spanish speaking clergy available for the imposition of ashes. Ashes will also be a part of Ashes on the Strip (Cedar Springs & Throckmorton) 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and at the bilingual service at 7:15 p.m. in the church Sanctuary. Ashes are applied with the minister s thumb in the form of a small cross on the forehead of each person with the words, Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. You are also invited to walk the labyrinth in the IPC Sanctuary throughout the day. Why We Use Incense in our Liturgy Ancient practice to be used on Ash Wednesday, March 6, at 7:15 p.m. At certain services during the liturgical year, Cathedral of Hope uses incense during worship. Some, whose church background did not include this practice, have asked why we do this. We believe that worship should be experiential. We are most fully engaged when the senses of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch are stirred. Incense is one way in which the Church throughout history has done that. Moreover, the use of incense is a thoroughly Biblical concept. We see it commanded of the Jews (Exodus 25:29) and then used in worship in Israel from that point on. Notice the prophecy of Malachi 1:11, From the rising of the sun to its setting my name is great among the nations, and in every place incense is offered to my name. God actually anticipates the use of incense by all people in God s name. In the New Testament, we see Zechariah offering incense in the sanctuary when the angel of the Lord appears to him (Luke 1:8-11). Later, in Revelation, we see the elders holding golden bowls of incense, which are the prayers of the saints (Revelation 5:8). Incense is the symbol of our prayers rising up to the Lord. It is also symbolic of spiritual cleansing and has been used in Christian worship since ancient times. So, as you smell the incense in our services, remember the history and symbolism behind it, and try to let it enhance your experience of worship!

10 Weekly February 24, 2019 NEWS No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you re welcome here. Cathedral of Hope is an inclusive spiritual community for all of God s people. No matter what your faith background, you ll find Cathedral of Hope a place where you can strengthen your faith and meet others who are on a similar faith journey. Here at CoH, you ll find many ways to get connected to community and grow in your faith. If you are in search of ways to grow in your faith through service, volunteering, and generosity, page 9 offers resources and tips for you to get involved and give back to the community around you. As you continue to grow on your faith journey, we encourage you to share the message of God s abundant love with all you meet. Page 10 offers opportunities to live your faith out loud in our community. If you re looking for ways to get connected, Cathedral of Hope offers a number of affinity groups and events that meet the physical, social, and professional needs of our community. See page 11 for more information. If you enjoyed worship today, you might be interested to know that we offer six distinct worship experiences. You can find out more about upcoming worship opportunities and special services on the back page. SERVING OPPORTUNITIES, P. 9 LIVE YOUR FAITH, P. 10 CLASSES & GATHERINGS, P. 11 SPECIAL WORSHIP, BACK PAGE Did you know that CoH has its very own bookstore? At Sources of Hope Gifts and Books, you can find inspirational resources, some fun swag, and mementos of all sorts. Check out page 12 to see a few of this week s featured items. Even if you re not sure what your next step might be, we would love to meet you after worship today in the CONNECT Center (near the front entrance of the church). There you ll find friendly conversation with staff and Cathedral of Hope volunteers. Thou Shalt Not Kill Today in Children s Church As their parents hear a sermon on what it means to claim, the children today will be concluding a study on the Ten Commandments, and learning that the Hebrew people needed the Law in order to know how to claim who they were as people of God. This second group of Commandments instruct them on correcting the mistakes their ancestors had made so that tragic stories, such as that of Cain and Abel, would not be repeated. Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the our Ministry to Children and Families. 8 STAFF * Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor seniorpastor@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Andria Davis Associate Pastor adavis@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Associate Pastor mdiaz@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Erin Wyma Associate Pastor ewyma@cathedralofhope.com Sean Baugh Assoc. Dir. of Music & Worship sbaugh@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Patricia Bjorling Minister of Generosity 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 Hardy Haberman Digital Experience Manager hhaberman@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Jess C. McDowell Director of Media jmcdowell@cathedralofhope.com Alan Miles Minister for Youth & Young Adults amiles@cathedralofhope.com David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com Dan Peeler Minister for Children & Families dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com Jason Vallejo Executive Director for DHC jvallejo@dallashopecharities.org Scott Stout Assist. to the Sr. Pastor/Office Mgr. sstout@cathedralofhope.com Lynn Taylor Director of Facilities ltaylor@cathedralofhope.com *Not a complete listing

11 SERVING Contact Anita at or x135 for more information or to express interest about the following opportunities to serve: Notice of Annual Congregational Meeting Saturday, March 9, Sanctuary, 11 a.m. Mark your calendar for the Cathedral of Hope Annual Congregational Meeting on Saturday, March 9 at 11 a.m. At the meeting, members who are eligible to vote will cast ballots to fill four (4) positions on the Board of Stewards and any Bylaws revisions on the ballot. The candidates for the board are: Dana Goodenow, Jesus Lopez, Ronald Myles, Roger Poindexter, Paula Dutch Ross. Prior to the meeting date, you will have an opportunity to speak with the candidates in the fellowship hall following worship services on Sundays, February 24 and March 3, and in the narthex on Wednesday, February Absentee Voting Eligible members who cannot be present to vote at the 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 A few printed packets will be available in the church reception office. Absentee ballots must be received at the church office no later than Wednesday, March 6, Contact the Nominations Committee at nominations@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. 9

12 L IV E TASTE OF HOPE Taste of Hope, in conjunction with Dallas Hope Charities, will be back in action this Tuesday, February 26, We are seeking volunteers to assist preparing the meal at CoH s kitchen beginning at 4:30 p.m. and assist in the distribution of the meal beginning at 6 p.m. when we leave CoH. YO U R 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 5,600 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. Pack the Pantry TODAY Contact Jason Vallejo at jvallejo@dallashopecharities.org or x 211. Do you see large numbers of homeless around Dallas in the evenings? We want to expand our reach and we need your help to identify areas where large groups congregate. Please John Erdos with location details and any other relevant information. Prior to serving, participants must have a background check. Contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope. com or x135 for more information or to express interest. FAI T H 10 *No dented cans, please Canned Meat Turkey, Chicken, and Tuna Fruit Cups Peanut Butter Saltine Crackers / Snack Crackers Protein Bars Cup-a-noodles/ Ramen Mac n Cheese Cups Toilet paper & Travel Size Toiletries Bottled Water

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14 Black History Month Spotlight MONEY MATTERS Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 02/17/19 Ending 02/10/19 Ending 02/03/19 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,084 $13,339 1,109 $10,002 1,116 $12,133 Auto-Giving $38,151 $10,456 $45,903 Mail/Credit Cards $5,161 $4,525 $4,720 Total Contributions $56,651 $24,983 $62,756 Contributions Goal $52,500 $28,000 $58,000 Over/(Short Fall) $4,151 ($3,017) $4,756 RuPaul Actor/Musician (November 17, Present) Born on November 17, 1960, Andre Charles spent his earliest years on Southern California s coastal San Diego before moving to Atlanta as a teenager to study theatre. In the 1980s, he settled in New York, where he would go on to make a name for himself as the larger-than-life drag queen RuPaul. He performed in local Manhattan clubs and became a popular attraction through his various flamboyant acts on stage. While acting continually on TV, RuPaul never stopped recording music, with albums like Ho Ho Ho (1997), Red Hot (2004) and Reworked (2006) keeping fans happy. Despite success in music and film, RuPaul really made his mark on the cultural landscape with the 2009 debut of his long-running reality TV competition RuPaul s Drag Race, along with its later variations such as All Stars and Untucked! In 2016 and 2017 he won Emmys for his work on Drag Race. YTD Contributions $292,465 YTD Operating Receipts $312,332 YTD Contribution Goal $291,500 YTD Operating Expenses $293,465 Over/(Short Fall) $965 Over/(Short Fall) $18,867 Training Dates Wed, Feb (IPC Downstairs) Or Sat, Feb (Fellowship Hall) Retrieved from New Sources Cat & Dog Door Stoppers These cat and dog fabric door stops are perfect for preventing the door from swinging shut or just for decoration. Each weighs approximately three pounds and is filled with polyester fiber and crushed stones. ($10 each) Stone Car Coasters Designed to fit cup holders in most cars, vans, boats, SUVs and trucks. Made of super absorbent stoneware for continuous absorption of condensation. Each has a convenient finger slot to make it easy to remove from cup holder. ($3 each) Donate Gently Loved Jewelry We invite you, your friends, colleagues and family to donate gently used real and fine costume jewelry to benefit CoH Sources of Hope Gifts & Books. We will showcase donated necklaces, rings, bracelets, stick pins, watches, tie tacks, brooches, and earrings in our display cases for your shopping pleasure. For more information or to discuss your donation please contact Katrina Wollenberg at specialkmw@aol.com. Mona B Bags and All Pillows discounted 35% off Beard Balm, Oil, or Soap Journals discounted 35% Socks discounted 50% 12

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16 HOPE on the Horizon WORSHIP at a GLANCE* February 2019 Sunday, FEB 24 All In Claim Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) THE CHAPEL Modern Worship Experience, 10 a.m., IPC Shannon donates 5% of net commission to Dallas Hope Charities for every COH member or member referral! Wednesday, FEB 27 PULSE From Doubting to Claiming Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. March 2019 Sunday, MAR 3 Open The Door A Prayer for Openness Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) THE CHAPEL Modern Worship Experience, 10 a.m., IPC shannon.yarbrough@cbdfw.com 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. *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Greening Tip Create a natural weed killer. Mix undiluted vinegar with a squirt of dishwashing soap, and spray weeds until they disappear. Avoid the environmental pollutants in most weed killers. In Memory of Larry and Margaret Brister Gary Brister In Memory of Patti Cox s Niece Brooke Evans Diana Zoth In Honor of Clay Chancey s Birthday, with Love Bill Martin 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. Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights! Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ 5910 Cedar Springs Road Dallas, TX