WORSHIP July 17, Volume 3 Issue 29 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 9th SUNDAY after PENTECOST SAYINGS. Deny Yourself and Follow Me

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1 WORSHIP July 17, 2016 T O D AY Volume 3 Issue 29 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services 9th SUNDAY after PENTECOST RADICAL SAYINGS THE OF JESUS Deny Yourself and Follow Me REV. DR. NEIL G. CAZARES-THOMAS INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship CoH 46th Anniversary Hospitality Team Meetings NEXT Membership Class Denise and Marvin Concert

2 WELCOME to Worship! Cathedral of Hope is a vibrant, inclusive, progressive (VIP) congregation of the United Church of Christ. Your presence here is a blessing to us, and we hope you will return often. Cathedral of Hope began in 1970 with a circle of 12 friends, and has since grown into the world s largest progressive Christian church with a primary outreach to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning people. 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. The MISSION of Cathedral of Hope is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of Extravagant Grace, Radical Inclusion and Relentless Compassion. Notes for Newcomers Restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. Private rest rooms 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 bookstore. Our worship services are recorded for broadcast around the world. We make every effort to respect your privacy. However, if you would like 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. Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope! Today we conclude our current sermon series, The Radical Sayings of Jesus. Over the past several weeks, we have explored some of the teachings of Jesus that were certainly radical then, and, as we have discovered, are still considered radical today. Jesus invited those first believers into a new way of living. He encouraged them to see the flaws in religiosity as it was experienced then, and to live into a new and dynamic relationship with God, one that was based on the values of love, grace, forgiveness, compassion and good old-fashioned kindness. I know that might not sound very radical, but, in all truth, knowing how the world is today, it is! He drew them together to learn from his example and then sent them out to live it without regard for how it was received. He knew the difference between intent and impact. Today s radical saying suggests that we should deny ourselves and follow Jesus. Often this has been taken out of context and used to suggest that we should have no regard for ourselves. We may have assumed that Jesus was making it all about him! However, as we will learn today, Jesus was teaching them that when we follow in the ways of God, when we live out these simple values, we actually become more Christ-like we find ourselves fully in Christ. I do hope that this season of sermons has edified as well as challenged us all to take a deeper look into our faith and its expression in the world today. I sincerely hope that we are all prepared to live more fully into our faith, and work, as we reclaim and re-frame Christianity as lived by Jesus, the one that we follow. As I have said each week, the way of Jesus is not easy, but it is life changing. Once again we come together to reclaim our faith and to reaffirm our call as Cathedral of Hope, a place of extravagant grace radical inclusion relentless compassion. Be blessed as we worship today and know that God is with us. Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Senior Pastor HOPEQuotes Thankful to the Lord Jesus Christ for sending me here. (Sunday 11 a.m.) K. E. S., Dallas, TX. First-time visitor. STAFF Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor seniorpastor@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Todd Scoggins Associate Pastor tscoggins@cathedralofhope.com Rev. Erin Wyma Associate Pastor ewyma@cathedralofhope.com Sean Baugh Assoc. Director of Music & Worship sbaugh@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 Harry Hickey Chief Financial/Operations Officer hhickey@cathedralofhope.com Jerry King Director of Media Ministry jking@cathedralofhope.com Isabel Marquez 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 Bob Shea Interim Advancement Director bshea@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

3 LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE July 17, & 11 a.m. 9th SUNDAY after PENTECOST I Have Decided Indian Folk Melody; arr. Jeff Anderson Jordan Britt and Travis Lee Moore, trumpets; Sean Hudgins, horn; Gary Barkey, trombone Jamie Rawson, tuba; Ellen Gay, Barb Nunn, and Mary Knudsen, percussion GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Words by Jane Parker Huber Jane Parker Huber ORDER of WORSHIP Called as Partners in Christ s Service Music by John Zundel OneLicense.net License # A **The people will rise in body or spirit. Cover designed by Charles Owen. Additional graphics created by Chris Chism, Dan Peeler and Charlie Rose. Publication designed by Charles Owen and David Moldenhauer. 1 Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Erin Wyma BEECHER WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various elements of our services I Have Decided Our Prelude this morning is an arrangement for brass quintet and percussion of I Have Decided to Follow Jesus. This hymn originated in India. The lyrics are said to be based on the last words of a man in Assam, north-east India, who along with his family was converted to Christianity in the middle of the 19th century through the efforts of a Welsh missionary. When he was called to renounce his new faith by the village chief, the convert declared, I have decided to follow Jesus. In response to threats to his family, he continued, Though no one join me, still I will follow. His wife was killed, and legend has it that he was executed while singing, The cross before me, the world behind me. This display of faith is reported to have led to the conversion of the chief and others in the village. The formation of these words into a hymn is attributed to the Indian missionary Sadhu Sundar Singh. The melody is also Indian, and entitled Assam after the region where the text originated. Called as Partners in Christ s Service Jane Parker Huber (b. 1926) wrote the words for our Processional Hymn in 1981 for the women s Continued on page 2

4 **INVOCATION LITURGY OF THE WORD MODERN LESSON from Taking Up Our Crosses by Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt Angie Turner ANTHEM Day by Day Words by Richard of Chichester ( ); Music by Martin How Sopranos and Altos of the Sanctuary Choir Katrina Kratzer, violin; David Moldenhauer, organ Day by day, dear Lord, of thee three things I pray: To see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, follow thee more nearly, day by day. PASTORAL PRAYER GRADUAL When You Speak to Me Choir: When you speak to me, when I take the time to listen, there is peace to cover any pain. When you speak to me, when you place your word inside me, I am filled and I am strong again. There is an answer to every question; the answer is you. All: Words and Music by Twila Paris Mountain Spring Music arranged by Bruce Greer; adapted by David Moldenhauer CCLI License # Continued from page 1 breakfast held when two Presbyterian denominations convened joint General Assemblies in Houston. The partnership she originally referred to was that of women and men in ministry, but the hymn s meaning has expanded. Jane Parker Huber inherited her love for service through the Presbyterian Church from both her father and mother. Her father was president of Hanover College in Indiana, and her mother served on two national Presbyterian bodies. The hymn tune BEECHER was written by John Zundel ( ) in The tune s name is for Henry Ward Beecher, pastor of Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, New 2 Continued on p. 3

5 **GOSPEL LESSON Mark 8: One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All: Come, Holy Spirit. One: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark. All: Glory to you, O God. Rev. Todd Scoggins Jesus summoned the crowd and the disciples, and said to them, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this faithless and corrupt generation, of them the Promised One will also be ashamed when all stand before the glory of God with the holy angels. 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 The Radical Sayings of Jesus Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Deny Yourself and Follow Me Continued from page 2 York, where Zundel served as organist for thirty years. Zundel was born and educated in Hochdorf, Germany, but immigrated to the United States. He served different churches in New York and in 1850 began a thirty-year ministry of music at Plymouth Church. Day by Day Day by day, dear Lord, of thee three things I pray: to see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, follow thee more nearly, day by day. According to tradition, this well-loved prayer was uttered by Saint Richard of Chichester ( ) as he lay on his deathbed. Richard had a turbulent life; he had known riches and poverty, high position and exile, loyal friendship and exclusion. He is remembered for his humility, his perseverance in hard times, his care for the poor, and the strength and generosity of his faith. This text, which has been set to music many times over the centuries, most memorably in the Stephen Schwartz musical Godspell, is sung in a beautiful arrangement for soprano and alto voices, violin, and organ, as our Anthem this morning. Martin How (b. 1931) is a British composer and organist, the son of the late Most Reverend J. C. H. How, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Martin How spent most of his musical career with the Royal School of Church Music, the largest church music organization in Britain, where he was known principally as a choir trainer specializing in the training and motivation of young singers. 3

6 LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY I Won t Go Back Words and Music by William McDowell arr. Carol Cymbala and Jason Michael Webb Voices of Hope Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Jerry Calumn See Text-to-Give on p. 5 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION TO THE FEAST One: All: Hear the good news, you ve been invited no matter what the world may say; Come to the feast God has provided, here you will always have a place. DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS Words and Music by Connie Harrington and Anna Hutto BMG Songs, Inc; adapted and arr. by David Moldenhauer 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, 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. 4

7 MUSIC DURING COMMUNION 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. Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life Come, my way, my truth, my life: Such a way as gives us breath, Such a truth as ends all strife, Such a life as conquers death. Come, my light my feast, my strength: Such a light as shows a feast, Such a feast as mends in length, Such a strength as makes its guest. **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Come, my joy, my love, my heart: Such a joy as none can know, Such a love as none can part, Such a heart as joys in love. Words: George Herbert, 1633, adapted; Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1922 OneLicense.net License #A Breathe This is the air I breathe, this is the air I breathe, Your holy presence living in me. This is my daily bread, this is my daily bread, Your very word spoken to me. And I, I m desperate for you. And I, I m lost without you. This is the air I breathe, this is the air I breathe. In Your Presence In your presence there is comfort, in your presence there is peace. When we seek to know your heart we will find such blessed assurance, in your holy presence, Lord. How Great Is Our God Age to age you stand, and time is in your hands; Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End. The Godhead, three in one, Maker, Spirit, Son, the Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb. **How great is our God! Sing with me: How great is our God! And all will see how great, how great is our God! How great is our God! Sing with me: How great is our God! And all will see how great, how great is our God! Words and Music by Marie Barnett Mercy/Vineyard Publishing CCLI License # Words and Music by Dick and Melodie Tunney BMG Songs, Inc. /Dick and Mel Music CCLI License # Words & Music by Mark Altrogge People of Destiny International/Pleasant Hills Music CCLI License # How to Text-To-Give Instructions You can now make a contribution to Cathedral of Hope with a quick text message! The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3. 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. 5

8 **RECESSIONAL To Be Your Presence Words by Delores Dufner GIA Publications, Inc. Music by Charles V. Stanford OneLicense.net License # A ENGELBERG **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 July 17, 2016 Sunday Night Fever! 70 s Costume and Karaoke Party Cathedral of Hope s 46th Anniversary Celebration CoH is Stayin Alive and wants you to find those old bell-bottom pants and any other 70 s clothes and join us for an exciting, fun and crazy Costume and Karaoke Party as we celebrate 46 years as a center of Hope for Dallas and the world. Sunday, July 31, 2016 here at CoH 5 8 p.m. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Everyone brings a side dish The main dish, dessert and drinks will be provided. There will be a costume contest, and other door prizes throughout the night. For additional information, please 46TH@cathedralofhope.com. Register online at for what side dish you will bring and for how you will serve. If you do not have a computer or you are not comfortable registering online, volunteers will be available in the Ministry & Visitor s Center to help you sign up. Hospitality Ministry Team Orientation Today! Use your gift of hospitality in this Ministry as we welcome our guests, regular visitors and members before worship, during the time of refreshment following the 9, 11 and 1 o clock services on Sunday, and also for certain church events. Sunday Hospitality team members prepare coffee, tea and water and set out the refreshments prior to the end of each service. Team members will be scheduled so that no one has to serve every Sunday or every service. Ministry responsibilities will vary for church events based on need. Teams will gather TODAY, at either 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. in the upper level of the IPC, to welcome and provide orientation for new team members, and to share ideas on how to help the ministry excel in the future. Attendance is required for only one meeting. Contact lay leader John McFarland at stopmeister72@aol.com with any questions you may have. 7 Book Store Clerks Wanted Our Youth Ministry Wants You We are looking for a variety of volunteers to round out our Youth Ministry program. We need volunteers to help with hospitality, data entry, teaching, assisting, and other roles. Please go online and look at the list of volunteer positions and see if any of them are something you would be interested in doing. Show the love of God to our youth and get involved. A background check is required and you must be at least 25 years old. Youth volunteer ministry roles are available here: If you would like to volunteer, please contact Anita Haddy at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. Safety First Policy Recently, our ushers began asking folks who carry backpacks or large bags to please check them in at the front reception office, under the bell tower. Those who drive to church are asked to leave their backpacks or bags in their cars. All others are asked to check them in at the reception office. Thank you for your understanding of the importance of this matter. Join this incredible group of volunteers! Sunday clerks help about 45 minutes and are scheduled once or twice a month. Clerks on Wednesday help usually once a month for about an hour and a half. No retail experience is required for either shift; we ll train you. WHO: Sources of Hope WHAT: Sales Clerks WHERE: Book Store WHEN: Sundays before 9 a.m. service and after 11 a.m. service. Wednesdays before and after 7:15 p.m. service. CONTACT: If interested, print the Keywords: Sales Clerk Sunday or Sales Clerk Wednesday in the comments section of the registration pad or Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com for more information.

10 Joanna decides to follow Jesus. Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. Today in Children s Church As we listen to the declaration of Jesus as he told his followers to deny themselves and follow him, we will ask what does it mean to be selfish or selfcentered? When do we act selfishly? We will think about why it is sometimes really hard to give up habits, especially bad habits. We will also remember people like Joanna, a wealthy member of Herod s court, who followed Jesus when he said Take up your cross and follow me. She knew he was saying that following him was not easy since to many people the hardest thing they can do is to center their lives on the love of others. Cathedral of Hope presents CoH Favorites Denise Lee & Marvin Matthews in Concert Special Anniversary Performance to benefit CoH Music Ministry NEXT Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m., for the first time, beloved vocal artists Denise Lee and Marvin Matthews will join together to present a benefit concert for the Cathedral of Hope (CoH) Music Ministry. The concert will be free and open to the public, and a love offering will be taken to support the continued efforts of the CoH Music Ministry as they strive to make outstanding music and worship a central element of faith at CoH. The concert will feature these two powerhouses of voice and faith in a variety of musical selections, from spiritual to pop, with a few surprises along the way. The CoH Music Ministry provides outstanding worship week after week, and consists of over 120 musicians who freely give their time and talents. This vibrant ministry features the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra, Voices of Hope, Pulse Praise, Cathedral Ringers, and Pulse Band. By attending and giving at this event, you are helping these musicians continue to offer some of the finest worship music in the region. Don t miss this unforgettable evening of music and love for the CoH Music Ministry. Contact Sean Baugh at sbaugh@cathedralofhope.com with any questions you may have. Tickets are free for this event, but you can reserve up-close reserved seating for $25 by visiting 8 Next Membership Class NEXT Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thinking about becoming a member in 2016? If so, we are excited to invite you to attend our next Membership Class, conducted in both English and Spanish. Attending a class does not obligate you to join, but we do ask anyone who wants to join CoH to attend one of the fun and informative sessions. Benefits of Membership Identifies you as a person of faith Provides you with a spiritual family to support and encourage you in your faith Gives you a place to discover and use your gifts in ministry, and Gives you the accountability you need to grow Privileges of Membership Voting at Congregational Meetings Eligibility for lay delegate positions Eligibility to serve on committees of the Board of Stewards Eligibility to serve on the CoH Board of Stewards (along with other requirements) Requirements for Membership Attend a membership class Be confirmed and welcomed by the church during New Member Confirmation during worship. Upcoming Class Saturday, July a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Sunday, July 31, 11 a.m. Lunch is provided and childcare can be arranged with advance notice on or before Sunday, July 17. Register online at or at the table in the Narthex or print the Keyword: MEMBERSHIP in the comments section of the registration pad. For additional information, contact Rev. Todd Scoggins, Associate Pastor, at tscoggins@cathedralofhope.com or call Feminism, Gender and Our Faith Wednesdays, IPC Sanctuary, 6-7 p.m. This summer, we ll be taking a look at feminism and our faith in a series of classes facilitated by Dr. Susan Perry. While these classes center around feminist issues, they are open to anyone who wishes to attend. July 20- A feminist view of the New Testament. How do women figure into the New Testament? What roles do they play? July 27 Gender speak. Is there a gender difference in communication? How do men and women communicate with each other? Register for this class series online at or contact Dr. Susan Perry at ouateis@msn.com with questions.

11 2016 Hero of Hope Award The Hero of Hope Award originated in the early 1990 s as a way for Cathedral of Hope to single out and honor people who have courageously taken a stand for LGBT rights. The Hero of Hope Award is now presented in recognition of those who have taken courageous stands for the rights of all people without regard to gender, race or sexual orientation. This year, Cathedral of Hope is pleased to honor Cece Cox, J.D., Chief Executive Officer, Resource Center. The award will be presented during worship services NEXT Sunday, July 24. Cece Cox is recognized for her effective leadership and advocacy in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights movement. In 1999, Cox was recognized with the prestigious Kuchling Humanitarian Award from Black Tie Dinner. In 2010 and 2012, Dallas Voice named her Best Local LGBT Role Model, and she was awarded the Profiles in Leadership Award from Southern Methodist University s Women s Symposium. The LGBT Law Section of the State Bar of Texas recognized her with the Judge Norman W. Black Award in She was recognized as a distinguished alumni for public service by SMU s Dedman School of Law in In 2007, Cox joined the Resource Center as associate executive director and became executive director/ceo in July She has led the Center in expanding programs, staffing and its impact in the community. The Resource Center operates the largest LGBT community center in Texas, and provides health services and programs to individuals with HIV. The Center serves more than 50,000 people annually with a staff of more than 50 employees and 1,100 volunteers. Before joining the Center, Cox practiced commercial law and provided pro bono legal services to individuals with HIV. Her activism and support of the community have included work at the Turtle Creek Chorale, Legal Hospice of Texas, Youth First Texas, the regional office of Lambda Legal, and an appointment to both a City of Dallas board and task force. Cox is a member of the executive committee for SMU s Simmons School of Education and Human Development and a board member of Dallas Women s Foundation. She is also a former president of the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance (DGLA), a former co-chair of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation/ Dallas and an officer of the LGBT Section of the State Bar of Texas. She is an alumna of both Leadership Dallas and Leadership Lambda. Cox is a former professional photographer who co-authored a book chronicling the 1993 March on Washington for gay and lesbian rights. She earned a bachelor s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a law degree from SMU. Cox is a member of the State Bar of Texas. She lives in Dallas with her teenage son. Summer Showcase Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6 Interfaith Peace Chapel, 7 p.m. The Creative Arts Ministry is presenting two evenings of readings and performances featuring a variety of entertaining production approaches including original poetry, interpretive dance, short scenes from Shakespeare, monologues, skits and other classic standards of the performers art. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Interfaith Peace Chapel on Friday, August 5 and again on Saturday, August 6. All of the writers, directors, performers, readers and dancers are members of this newly formed Cathedral of Hope ministry. Come and join in our dream for this midsummer night! Have you considered including Cathedral of Hope in your Will? Would you like more information about the legal documents necessary to protect you and your family s rights and inheritance? Would you like to learn about ways your endowment gift could provide income to you during your lifetime? Cathedral of Hope UCC will re-launch an endowment program that will have a dramatic impact on our ability to start new ministries and expand existing programs for generations to come while securing the financial stability of the Church. The Legacy Fund has been established for the purpose of providing members and friends the opportunity to make charitable gifts to support the ministry and mission of Cathedral of Hope which will become a permanent endowment of financial support and a living memorial. Use the card we have provided in the pews and chairs today to let us know about your prior participation or questions about the Fund. Simply fill it out and return it in the offering plate or mail it to the church office (ATTN: The Advancement Office). We will sponsor an Estate Planning Seminar on Sunday, September 11 from 12:30 to 2:30 in the Interfaith Peace Chapel. The Seminar will cover topics such as: Wills, Annuities, Insurance Policies, end of life planning including estate planning. A light lunch will be provided. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE. If you have questions or would like to speak to someone about your Legacy Fund gift, please contact Bob Shea at bshea@cathedralofhope.com or call , ext From the Advancement Office Did you know? We are part of the Amazon Smile program at smile.amazon.com and that CoH benefits from your purchases through the program. Donations are made to the Cathedral when you shop at Kroger and Tom Thumb through their reward programs. When you use you get a discount, money back to you, AND money goes to Cathedral of Hope. (See story at right.) Text-To-Give is the easiest way to make an offering at worship services when you don t have cash? Visit for more information about these programs. 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12 Today Author Doris Deckard, formerly a member of Cathedral of Hope and presently, the pastor of Church of the Solid Rock will sign her book TODAY after both worship services. To ALL the people who have been beat up by the world, this book was written for you. Due to the vicissitudes of life we could all use a boost in our day, a jolt of energy in our spirits. When you find yourself slipping into the depths of despair, pick up this book. When you think that you re not good enough, grab this book. (from the Forward) Today... was written because you re on my mind and in my heart. Every now and again, we all could use a dose of exhortation. I hope and pray that this book will lift you up and encourage you to always put your best to the test. Let me ease your mind and motivate your emotions. I want to reach your heart and stir up hope in you. I pray that Today... will do just that! Color Block Valet Tray Keep your everyday essentials within arm s reach with a chic and stylish snap color block valet tray. Available in five beautiful block colors, these trays will add color to your desk or to your counter top. 6 square x 2 inches high, 100% cotton canvas with faux suede inner base and snap buttons at each corner. ($22) Urban Pouch A mix of undyed unbleached cotton and a colorful stripe, this Urban Pouch is an easy way to store all your essentials. Comes with an additional pouch inside to hold small essentials and to keep things more organized for you! 8.5 inches wide x 5 inches high x 3.25 inches deep ($24) Weekly Recurring Meetings and Events SUNDAY Worship Services 9 & 11 am (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish) Sanctuary Child Care/Children s Church 9 & 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., CLC HIV Testing first and third Sunday between 9 & 11 a.m. services IPC Room C - No appointment required. Gaymsters Bridge Group 1 p.m., CLC 106 MONDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 pm, CLC 107 TUESDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 p.m., CLC 107 StepUP AA Group 6:30-7:30 p.m., CLC 106 Gaymsters Bridge Group 7 p.m., CLC WEDNESDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 Child Care 7 p.m., CLC 135 PULSE Contemporary Worship 7:15 p.m., Sanctuary HIV Testing Must call for appointment. First & Third Wednesday 4 pm to 6 pm, CLC Contact UT Southwestern THURSDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 & 7:30 p.m., CLC 107 StepUP AA Group 6:30-7:30 p.m., CLC 106 Crystal Meth Anonymous Support Group 6:30 p.m., CLC 116 FRIDAY Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 SATURDAY StepUP AA Group 8:30-9:30 a.m., CLC 106 Stonewall Narcotics Anonymous Group Noon, CLC 116 Monthly Recurring Meetings and Events Career Assistance Ministry first & third Wednesdays 6 p.m., CLC 116 second & last Sundays 2 p.m., CLC 116 Contact careerassistance@cathedralofhope.com Board of Stewards Meeting third Monday 7 p.m., FH Cathedral Couples first Saturday 6 p.m., location varies. Contact John and George at cathedralcouples@gmail.com Alzheimer s Assoc. Lecture second Wednesday 5:30 p.m., CLC Chapel Alzheimer s Support Group second Saturday 10 a.m., CLC 106 LEGACY (50 + Social Group) third Saturday, time & location varies. Contact Roy at rvj5868@att.net CLC=Congregational Life Center FH=Fellowship Hall IPC=Interfaith Peace Chapel 10

13 165 with the help of a personal trainer. CoH Staff Profile What s your name? Alan Miles Womack. What s your job? Minister of Youth & Young Adults. How long on staff? I started June 1, What s a quirky talent you have? I have NEVER been able to whistle. It s on my bucket list. :) What s an interesting fact about you? I blew up to 220 lbs living in San Antonio. I dropped down to a lean What s currently on your playlist? Uptown Funk, What We re Here For, Everyday Sunday, Hula Hoop, Mama Said. What s your favorite quote? Be the change that you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi What s your fantasy job? Astronaut!!! I would love to explore space. Teachers / Leaders Wanted Do you have a passion for seeing our youth and young adults grow into a vibrant relationship with God? Are you afraid that maybe you don t have the knowledge or skills to teach? But you think it would be rewarding if you did have the knowledge to teach our youth and young adults? Studies show that anywhere from 70-86% of teens and young adults leave the church at some point in their lives. As LGBT or LGBT-affirming Christians, that number is probably higher. You and I most likely left the church for a period of time because we didn t think we could belong to God or the church because of our orientation or ally-ship. Studies show that if our youth have relationships with teachers who are equipping them to walk in faith they will flourish in their relationship with God and others outside of these church walls. Come and help us prepare our youth and young adults to engage in a vibrant and progressive walk with God, and as they transition from one life stage to the next. You will be well prepared to teach our youth and young adults and you ll grow in your relationship with God too. For more information, contact Alan Womack at awomack@cathedralofhope.com, or th Anniversary Centerpiece Contest The Creative Arts Ministry is sponsoring a 70 s themed centerpiece contest for our church anniversary party at the end of July. The centerpieces will be used as part of the décor on the serving tables at the party and excellent prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. Contestants will deliver their artistic accomplishment an hour before the party and also take it home. Think of your favorite TV show, movie or fad of the 70 s era and translate it into a thing of beauty for the church! Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. Director of Development Open position effective October 1, The Director of Development is directly responsible to the Senior Pastor for the development of the ongoing, comprehensive program of institutional advancement, encompassing fund raising of any sort, stewardship programs, communications and marketing, and gift recognition. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of fund raising accomplishment and at least five years of experience in development ministry in a Church. The Director will also successfully engage external entities including corporations, foundations, other agencies, and the local community. The successful candidate for the position will contribute to the leadership of the Executive Team through a collaborative leadership style while demonstrating superior communication and interpersonal skills. Address all inquiries, letters of intent, and requests for application to: Cathedral of Hope Search, Robert F. Shea, President 5930 Royal Lane, Suite E-502 Dallas, TX Robert@sheaconsulting.com Catedral de la Esperanza is ready for Anniversary! As a group, these Spanish congregants decided to Show unity by using these t-shirts customized specially for CoH s 46th Anniversary! Congregation Latina is Staying Alive! Sunday Night Fever Win A Flight from the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison Be the lucky one to fly over the metroplex! The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization devoted to promoting aviation studies and to perpetuating America s aviation heritage; the museum fulfills its mission by restoring, operating, maintaining and displaying historically-significant, vintage aircraft, and by collecting materials related to the history of aviation. This is one of the many prizes you may win at the Anniversary Celebration! 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 Memory of My Mother, Rosemary Grey By Don Grey In Memory of John Brandon By Don Pritchard In Loving Memory of Beatriz M. Gonzalez By Aurora F. Soto de Law In Memory of Eloisa Martinelli By Agustin Julian Gonzalez In Honor of My Husband Rick Dishman-Vierra By George Vierra-Dishman In Honor of the Dallas Police Department By Rusty Gage and Jeff Joslin In Honor of the Marriage of Debbie Vantrease and Ellen Gay By Carol S. Morgan and Molly Sutton In Honor of the Marriage of Dennis Green and David Wells By Dr. James Lundin and Dustin Cobb In Honor of the Marriage of Dennis Green and David Wells By Carol Camp In Honor of the Marriage of Dennis Green and David Wells By Suzanne Freiley and Shannon Jorgensen 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. Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 07/10/16 Ending 07/03/16 Ending 06/26/16 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,379 $11,620 1,254 $9,290 1,262 $10,763 Auto-Giving $10,746 $25,008 $12,034 Mail/Credit Cards $4,833 $2,955 $5,685 Total Contributions 1,379 $27,199 1,254 $37,253 1,262 $28,482 Contributions Goal $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 Over/(Short Fall) ($7,801) $2,253 ($6,518) YTD Contributions $1,054,006 YTD Operating Receipts $1,201,359 YTD Contribution Goal $980,000 YTD Operating Expenses $1,151,385 Over/(Short Fall) $74,006 Over/(Short Fall) $49,974 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, please notify Rev. Todd Scoggins by phone at or tscoggins@cathedralofhope.com. Greening Tip If your rechargeable battery has seen its last charge and you are wondering where to recycle it, try this website: Call2Recycle, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) for further information. Triangle Payment Systems Inc vows to exceed our customers and partners expectations in delivering the best value for payment processing solutions and customer care for their businesses. 12

15 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. Breakaway to Great Service! BestInsuranceEVER.com Personal, Family & Business Coverage in Texas Affluence Insurance Services Mark Bigham, Principal Agent N. Central Expy., Ste. 112, Dallas, TX Mark@BestInsuranceEver.com ELENA MARIA KARENEVA Immigration Attorney First Consultation is FREE. Se Habla Espanol SEABOURN QUEST 15 day Transatlantic Crossing March 31 - April 14, 2017 Ft. Lauderdale Funchal, Madeira Tangier, Morocco Malaga & Barcelona, Spain 6-star luxury 440 guests all inclusive all suites veranda onboard credit or private shore excursion included rates start at $3999/person+tax A portion of proceeds benefit CoH Clark Mitchell clark@strongtravel.com East Belt Line Rd., Carrollton 13

16 HOPE on the Horizon July 2016 Sunday, JUL 17 The Radical Sayings of Jesus: Deny Yourself and Follow Me Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Monday, JUL 18 BOARD OF STEWARDS MEETING Fellowship Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, JUL 20 PULSE Summer Lovin: You Ask/We Answer Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, JUL 24 HERO OF HOPE SUNDAY Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, JUL 27 PULSE Summer Lovin: You Ask/We Answer Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, JUL 31 46th ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español August 2016 Wednesday, AUG 3 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, AUG 7 Life in the Church: Building the Church Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, AUG 10 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, AUG 14 Life in the Church: The New Community Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, AUG 17 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, AUG 21 Life in the Church: From Magic to Miracles Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español Wednesday, AUG 24 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, AUG 28 Life in the Church: A Life of Joy and Service Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas, Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Español *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas EVENTS at a GLANCE* Music for Hope presents CoH favorites Denise Lee & Marvin Matthews in concert Sunday, July 24, 7 p.m. (see story on page 8) Located near Methodist Dallas Hospital Jeffrey Robertson, MD 1114 N. Bishop Ave Hablamos Español on Twitter for updates & insights!