CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

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1 CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights July 8, :00 a.m., Sanctuary 7 th Sunday after Pentecost Rev. Andy Call, Lead Pastor Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr., Pastor of Connections 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., OH 44118, /

2 ORDER OF WORSHIP SANCTUARY 11:00 a.m. OPENING TO GOD PRELUDE O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing arr. Albin Whitworth Prelude on Bunessan ( Morning Has Broken ) arr. Fred Binckes WELCOME The Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. *CALL TO WORSHIP 1 Ms. Karen Lewis Leader: God s greatness is wondrous to behold. People: Everywhere we look, we can see the imprint of God. Leader: From the loftiest mountains to the crashing waters of the sea, People: There God s greatness stands majestically. Leader: God s greatness can be within the human heart. People: Let us honor and praise God with acts of loving kindness and compassion. Amen. *HYMN OF PRAISE #57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Azmon *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy Three, Holy One, triune God, we confess that we do not believe that you have overcome sin and death. We are more in touch with the pangs of our weakness than we are with the power of your love. In fear, we worship idols; in despair, we collapse in hopelessness; in rage, we seek to dominate others. O God of David, forgive us. O Son of David, have mercy on us. O Spirit of the Living God, grant us peace. Send us out with the good news: nothing can withstand the victory of the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. 1 Nancy C. Townley, ministrymatters.com *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God. *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) HEARING GOD S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC In the Sanctuary Kurt Carr Gospel Choir; Brian Smart, director THE SCRIPTURE LESSON 2 Samuel 5:1-10 (CEB) Ms. Lewis Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE The Danger of a Single Narrative Rev. Kendrick, Jr. OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #518 O Thou, in Whose Presence PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Davis RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory The King of Love My Shepherd Is arr. Albin Whitworth *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP Guide My Feet (see back) *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Postlude on England s Lane Glenn Medlock *The people may stand. Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by the Collage class. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are donated in honor of the Modlin graduates: Meredith - Shaker Heights High School and Sarah - College of William and Mary. Congratulations!

3 CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights July 8, :30 a.m., Myers Chapel 7 th Sunday after Pentecost Rev. Andy Call, Lead Pastor Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr., Pastor of Connections 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., OH 44118, /

4 ORDER OF WORSHIP MYERS CHAPEL 8:30 a.m. OPENING TO GOD WELCOME The Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. PRELUDE Prelude on Bunessan ( Morning Has Broken ) arr. Fred Binckes *CALL TO WORSHIP 1 Leader: God s greatness is wondrous to behold. People: Everywhere we look, we can see the imprint of God. Leader: From the loftiest mountains to the crashing waters of the sea, People: There God s greatness stands majestically. Leader: God s greatness can be within the human heart. People: Let us honor and praise God with acts of loving kindness and compassion. Amen. *HYMN OF PRAISE #57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Azmon *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy Three, Holy One, triune God, we confess that we do not believe that you have overcome sin and death. We are more in touch with the pangs of our weakness than we are with the power of your love. In fear, we worship idols; in despair, we collapse in hopelessness; in rage, we seek to dominate others. O God of David, forgive us. O Son of David, have mercy on us. O Spirit of the Living God, grant us peace. Send us out with the good news: nothing can withstand the victory of the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God. *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) HEARING GOD S WORD THE SCRIPTURE LESSON 2 Samuel 5:1-10 (CEB) Karen Murgiano Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE The Danger of a Single Narrative Rev. Kendrick, Jr. OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #518 O Thou, in Whose Presence PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP Guide My Feet (see back) *BENEDICTION Davis Mrs. Murgiano *POSTLUDE Postlude on England s Lane Glenn Medlock *The people may stand. Ushers: Marty Kolb & Craig Smith Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are donated in honor of the Modlin graduates: Meredith - Shaker Heights High School and Sarah - College of William and Mary. Congratulations! 1 Nancy C. Townley, ministrymatters.com

5 WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES July 8, :30 WORSHIP Worship Next Sunday, July 15 8:30 a.m., Myers Chapel 9:30 a.m., Great Hall 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Dancing Like Nobody s Watching 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 TODAY IN WORSHIP The Message Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. Church of the Saviour, United Methodist 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio Lee ; Road, Cleveland Heights, OH ӏ The Danger of a Single Narrative 2 Samuel 5:1-10 (CEB)

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS From the Health Ministry Team: 216Fitness has made us aware of their Summer Health Series. There is information available on the Health Ministry bulletin board in room 106. A Reminder: During the heat that we are experiencing, DRINK lots of fluids - mainly water. Limit your in-take of alcohol and beverages containing caffeine as these will dehydrate you. Check on your elderly neighbors frequently. The Men s Breakfast will meet on Sat., July 14 at 7:30 a.m. in Calvary Hall. Joe Woods and Joe Hicks will co-present Frenemies of Faith. If you would like to dedicate a beautiful altar arrangement in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact the church office. Arrangements cost $75 each and can be taken home following the 11 a.m. worship service. Be God's ambassadors to the world's future leaders at our church through the international student ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at CWRU and CSU. We are in need of hosts for temporary housing (3-4 days) and drivers to pick up students from the airport as well as for our annual Giveaway event. Please save your furniture & household items and volunteer at the International Student Furniture Giveaway Event on Sat., August 11 at Church of the Saviour. Drop off your items at the church on Aug 10. Early donations accepted after July 8 by contacting Bok Chew at bok.chew@intervarsity.org or Mark your calendars! July 26 - Mission Trip Ice Cream Social August 4 - SummerFest SUNDAY, July 8 Youth Mission Trip Week Worship at 8:30 Myers Chapel, 9:30 Great Hall, 11:00 Sanctuary 10:40 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Myers Chapel 12:00 p.m. Spiritual Revival Prayer Group, Room 204 6:00 p.m. Catalyst Community Bible Study, Offsite MONDAY, July 9 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 7:00 p.m. Sojourn Women s Bible Study, Room 121 TUESDAY, July 10 12:10 p.m. DownTown Abbey, Offsite 7:00 p.m. Board of Trustees, Room 161 7:00 p.m. SPRC, Room 121 7:00 p.m. Writer s Guild, Offsite WEDNESDAY, July 11 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal, Great Hall THURSDAY, July 12 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 6:30 p.m. Gospel Choir, Choir Room 7:30 p.m. Man Talk, Room 121 FRIDAY, July 13 OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK SATURDAY, July 14 7:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast, Calvary Hall 8:15 a.m. Spiritual Fitness, Room 121 9:30 a.m. Needlework Guild & Prayer Shawl Ministry, #214 9:30 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall SUNDAY, July 15 Worship at 8:30 Myers Chapel, 9:30 Great Hall, 11:00 Sanctuary 10:40 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Myers Chapel 12:30 p.m. Sunday School Teacher Training, Room 050 6:00 p.m. Catalyst Community Bible Study, Offsite