CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

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1 *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP Bring Forth the Kingdom (insert) *BENEDICTION Michael Duncan *POSTLUDE My Faith Looks Up to Thee arr. Karl Osterland CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights *The people may stand. 1 modified liturgy from the Seekers Church ( Thank you to Carmen Massaro for playing the organ this morning while Bob Day is away. Immediately following the service, the Congregation is invited to the parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by the Collage Class. Acolytes: Estelle Covault, Libby Kiker, Marie York, Leslie Yost March 4, 2018 Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. 3 rd Sunday in Lent Youth Sunday Communion Servers: Owen Bang, Beckett Blocker, Estelle Covault, Vince Holland, Libby Kiker, Aaron Lewis, Marie York, Leslie Yost Greeters: Wes Call, Michael Duncan, Marcus Holland, Meg Lewis, Spencer Short, Isabella Stahl Hymn Selection: Spencer Short Ushers: Owen Bang, Vince Holland, Emilie Lewis, Garrett Ritts, Rebecca Smith, Xander Walker, Henry York Bringing New Reach out and receive New Life Relate people to Christ Life Greater Nurture and strengthen in the faith Greater Heights Send forth to transform lives The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given in loving memory of James and Sally Young and Jeffrey Michael Young, a gift from the James and Sally Young Trust Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio Rev. Andy Call, Lead Pastor Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr., Pastor of Connections

2 ORDER OF WORSHIP THE SANCTUARY 11:00 a.m. OPENING TO GOD PRELUDE First Movement of Spring (Four Seasons) Vivaldi Isaiah Paik, violin People: Show us grace, and grant us the opportunity to grow more in your likeness through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE *PASSING OF THE PEACE HEARING GOD S WORD Prelude in F Nora Lee Reinhardt, harp J.S. Bach/arr. Pearl Chertok MINISTRY OF MUSIC Near the Cross Becki Slagle Mayo Agape Choir; David Gilson, director; Sara Smith, piano WELCOME Sam Blocker BELL INTROIT Fanfare V for Bells Douglas Wagner Celebration Ringers; Daran Kiefer, director *CALL TO WORSHIP 1 Vince Holland Leader: God, you search me and know me. Before I sit, you know when I will stand. People: God, you search me and know me. Before I speak, you know what I am going to say. Leader: Before I leave, you know when I will return, Before I was born you knew who I was. People: You know me in my joy and despair, In my breathing in and breathing out. Leader: Your knowledge is too great to attain, Too broad to understand. People: Continue, O God, to search me and know my heart, And lead me in the way everlasting. *HYMN OF PRAISE #141 Children of the Heavenly Father *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rachel Barnard Leader: Forgive us, Lord, for we have sinned, and for those sins we have guilt. Please, heal our hearts, and relieve the burden of these wrongdoings. People: Forgive us, Lord, for we have sinned. Leader: Help us emerge from our past sins, and guide us into a future where we can be changed for the better. SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 5:8 Leslie Yost MESSAGE Lillian Kiefer SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:6 Jes Cunion MESSAGE Sam Blocker PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Julia Kiefer OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS (For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad.) Offertory At the Lamb s High Feast arr. Terry Osman Wesley Bells; Virginia Steiger, director *The Doxology (Hymn #95) & Prayer of Dedication HOLY COMMUNION SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION (UMH, pp ) Derek Yost

3 Thank you to Carmen Massaro for playing the organ this morning while Bob Day is away. Immediately following the service, the Congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments. CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights Acolytes: Avery Hickey, Libby Kiker Communion Servers: Owen Bang, Libby Kiker, Aaron Lewis, Garrett Ritts Greeters: Mason Corrigan, Michael Duncan, Marcus Holland, Meg Lewis, Isabella Stahl, Derek Yost Hymn Selection: Spencer Short Ushers: Rebecca Smith, Xander Walker, Henry York March 4, 2018 Sanctuary 8:30 a.m. 3 rd Sunday in Lent Youth Sunday The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given in loving memory of James and Sally Young and Jeffrey Michael Young, a gift from the James and Sally Young Trust. Bringing New Reach out and receive New Life Relate people to Christ Life Greater Nurture and strengthen in the faith Greater Heights Send forth to transform lives 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio Rev. Andy Call, Lead Pastor Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr., Pastor of Connections

4 ORDER OF WORSHIP SANCTUARY 8:30 a.m. OPENING TO GOD PRELUDE Jesus, I Will Ponder Now Robert Below WELCOME Jes Cunion *CALL TO WORSHIP 1 Casey Lewis Leader: Praise God who has showered us with love. People: Even in the dark times, God protects and guides us. Leader: God has blessed us with a magnificent world. People: If strife should assail, God calls us to be people of healing and action to help others. Leader: Come! Let us worship God who is always with us. People: Let us praise God that through all our trials and triumphs, God s love brings us hope. Amen. *HYMN OF PRAISE #141 Children of the Heavenly Father *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rachel Barnard Leader: Forgive us, Lord, for we have sinned, and for those sins we have guilt. Please, heal our hearts, and relieve the burden of these wrongdoings. People: Forgive us, Lord, for we have sinned. Leader: Help us emerge from our past sins, and guide us into a future where we can be changed for the better. People: Show us grace, and grant us the opportunity to grow more in your likeness through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE *PASSING OF THE PEACE 1 (Nancy C. Townley) HEARING GOD S WORD HYMN OF PREPARATION #400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 5:8 Lyle Yost MESSAGE Lillian Kiefer SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:6 Vince Holland MESSAGE Sam Blocker PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Julia Kiefer OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS (For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad.) Offertory Prelude in F J.S. Bach Nora Lee Reinhardt, harp *The Doxology (Hymn #95) & Prayer of Dedication Leslie Yost HOLY COMMUNION SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION (UMH, pp ) *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP Bring Forth the Kingdom (insert) *BENEDICTION Michael Duncan *POSTLUDE My Faith Looks Up to Thee arr. Karl Osterland *The people may stand.

5 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS Welcome Nora Lee Reinhardt Children's Message Meg Lewis Prayers Julia Kiefer Written by Julia Kiefer and Rachel Barnard Ministry of Music Vivace Choir Scripture Reading Beckett Blocker Ephesians 5:8 Message Lillian Kiefer Scripture Reading Emilie Lewis 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:6 Message Sam Blocker Offertory Celebration Ringers Prayer of Dedication Libby Kiker Benediction Lyle Yost March 4, :30 WORSHIP YOUTH SUNDAY Praise Team: Helen Barr, Beckett Blocker, Sam Blocker, Estelle Covault, Amy Johnson, Molly Johnson, Emilie Lewis, Isaiah Paik, Nora Lee Reinhardt, Marie York A/V: Spencer Short Communion Servers: Beckett Blocker, Estelle Covault, Emilie Lewis, Nora Lee Reinhardt, Rebecca Smith, Henry York Who does God say you are? Greeters: Wes Call, Michael Duncan, Marcus Holland, Meg Lewis, Isabella Stahl, Derek Yost Ushers: Owen Bang, Libby Kiker, Aaron Lewis, Garrett Ritts, Xander Walker Church of the Saviour United Methodist 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Bible Bookworm Club members and their families are invited to a celebration party today at 12 p.m. in the Great Hall. Kingsley Adult Sunday School Class invites you to a presentation by Dr. Charles Yoost on the Reformation Tour he led last Fall. Learn about the life of Martin Luther and his significant contributions to the Christian faith and about other reformers of the 15th century. The program starts at 9:30 a.m. this morning in Calvary Hall near the stage. COLLECTING EGGS! We are excited to begin preparation for our Easter Scavenger hunt on Saturday, March 24! Can you help us? Please donate Easter eggs (filled or unfilled) and fillers (does not have to be candy). We will collect donations in the donation box located next to the busy box cart. If you plan on filling eggs, please make sure that any candy is individually wrapped. Thank you for supporting this ministry and our efforts to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with our community. East Ohio Camps: In a world where it is hard to be a kid, and it is hard to be a parent, let church camp be your partner in faith and the development of your child. Visit or call the East Ohio Camps Office at ext Camperships are available. Contact Lydia Stephens, Director of Children's Ministries. Church of the Savior's ECHO (East Cleveland Hospitality Outreach) group will help the center at Saint Philomena on Saturday, March 24. Volunteers arrive at 9:30 a.m. and finish no later than 1:00 p.m. (It is not necessary to remain the entire time.) If you would like to be part of this ministry, Mark Moore at markwmoore32@yahoo.com. COTS will be trialing a new flow for the 9:30 service that does not include the children's moment. Beginning March 11, children at the 9:30 service Taizé - Wednesday, March 7 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary Worship Next Sunday, March 11 8:30 a.m., Myers Chapel 9:30 a.m., Great Hall 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Rev. Andy Call preaching "Who Do You Say I Am?" Matthew 16:13-26 OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK MONDAY, March 5 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 7:00 p.m. Sojourn Women s Bible Study, Room 121 TUESDAY, March 6 9:30 a.m. UMW Board Meeting, Room :10 p.m. DownTown Abbey, Offsite 7:00 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting, Room 161 WEDNESDAY, March 7 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 12:00 p.m. Lenten Study with Pastor Gregory, Room :00 p.m. Retired Men s Luncheon, Parlor 7:00 p.m. Taizé Worship, Sanctuary THURSDAY, March 8 7:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Breakfast, Parlor 9:30 a.m. Women s Bible Study, Room 121 2:00 p.m. Muscles & Motion, Bethel Room 6:00 p.m. Gather, Parlor 6:00 p.m. Music Ministry Rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Man Talk, Room 121 FRIDAY, March 9 9:15 a.m. Women s Bible Study, Room :00 a.m. Men s Bible Study, Parlor 7:00 p.m. Jr Youth Bowling at Corner Alley 7:00 p.m. Sr Youth - Super Duper 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal, Room 122 SATURDAY, March 10 8:15 a.m. Spiritual Fitness, Room 121 8:30 a.m. Upward Games, Great Hall 9:30 a.m. Needlework Guild & Prayer Shawl, Room 214 9:30 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 4:00 p.m. Lenten Study with Pastor Gregory, Room 122 SUNDAY, March 11 Worship at 8:30 Myers Chapel, 9:30 Great Hall, 11:00 Sanctuary 10:40 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Myers Chapel 10:45 a.m. Lenten Study, Room :00 p.m. Pizza with the Pastors, Room :15 p.m. Wesley Bells, Room :30 p.m. Congregational Care Ministry Meeting, Room 121 1:15 p.m. Flute Ensemble, Room 223 4:30 p.m. Good News, Choir Room 5:30 p.m. Agape, Choir Room