WORSHIP. Volume 4 Issue 23 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services TRINITY Sunday. One God or Three? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

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1 WORSHIP TODAY June 11, 2017 Volume 4 Issue 23 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services TRINITY Sunday One God or Three? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Volunteer: 47 Anniversary Youth Car Wash TODAY Unclobber: Book Study Dallas Wings Pride Night

2 Welcome to Worship! 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, Cathedral of Hope s mission is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion. Your presence here is a blessing to us, and we hope you will return often. 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. Notes for Newcomers Gendered, multiple-occupancy restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. Allgender, single-occupancy restrooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. 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. For more information about the church, please come to the Ministry & Visitor s Center located next to Sources of Hope. Our worship services are recorded for broadcast worldwide. We make every effort to respect your privacy. However, to ensure that you are not seen on screen, please sit in one of the last five rows of pews in the center section. Large-print bulletins and assisted listening systems are available in the bookstore. In consideration of those seated around you, PLEASE, No Flash Photography during the service. PLEASE, Silence Your Cell Phone! Thank you. CoH SUNDAY Worship One God, or Three? Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! Last Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost. That day is also known as the birthday of the Church, universal, the day when the disciples were gathered in the upper room and the Holy Spirit entered therein, sending them out into the world to proclaim the good news of God s love for all people. It is known as the birthday of the church universal because it was on that day that the way of Jesus was distinctly separated from the Jewish faith. The followers of Jesus, our spiritual ancestors, came to believe that there was a new revelation of God s redeeming grace and love. It was expressed in Jesus, proven in the risen Christ, and offered to us in the power of the Holy Spirit who compelled those early disciples and compels us today. Three distinct expressions of God. Today is Trinity Sunday, and it is the day that the church speaks of the fulfilment of the revelation, the completion of the Godhead that was spoken of at the beginning of time when God breathed life into the world. It is this revelation that we read of in John s Gospel when the writer opens the book by saying that In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God. The writer goes on to draw a direct line between God and Jesus and ultimately between God, Jesus and the Spirit, who were all there at the beginning. I know, this can be very confusing. In fact, theologians have tried for many years to give a fuller understanding to the Trinity; to try and understand this difficult doctrine. The question remains, is it one God, or three? Our hope today is to come to a better understanding of how God has been revealed through both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, and to embrace these distinct, yet integrated, manifestations through which the early followers came to know God. Still confused?! I hope that today you might have your own experience of God, one in three and three in one. Be blessed, siblings in Christ, as we worship, and I hope you find the distinct and integrated Godhead Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit moving freely among us, meeting us at our points of need. Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor HOPEQuotes Thank you, Pastor Neil, for your hope-filled message! I became aware of Cathedral of Hope as I was coming out in late Internet streaming of services has been a continued blessing throughout most of those twenty plus years. God bless you, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! M. H., Hayden, ID 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. Director of Music & Worship sbaugh@cathedralofhope.com Patricia Bjorling Director of Development pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com Scott Cannon, CPA Chief Accountant scannon@cathedralofhope.com Chris Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship cchism@cathedralofhope.com Lee Covington Exec. Assistant to the Senior Pastor lcovington@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Jerry King Director of Media Ministry jking@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 Yinessa Romero Licensed Minister yromero@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 * Not a complete listing.

3 ORDER of WORSHIP June 11, & 11 a.m. TRINITY Sunday LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE **PROCESSIONAL HYMN Sanctus from German Mass by Franz Schubert; arr. James Curnow Strings of the Orchestra Holy, Holy, Holy Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Andria Davis WORSHIP NOTES Insight into the various elements of our services Words by Reginald Heber; transl. by Juan Bautista Cabrera Music by John B. Dykes OneLicense.net license # A **The people will rise in body or spirit. NICAEA Stained Glass on the cover Artist: Keith Malmquist Maker: Pat Spicer Honors: Walter & Elaine Fenske and Silas & Virginia Gladen Glory be to the Father; Glory be to the Son; Glory be to the Holy Spirit all three in one. Copyright 2002 Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), Bemidji, Minnesota. Fair use for non-commercial purpose. Publication designed by Charles Owen and David Moldenhauer. Additional graphics created by Chris Chism, Dan Peeler and Charlie Rose. 1 Sanctus Sometimes the most profound musical statements flow out of simplicity. Rooted in song, the music of Franz Schubert ( ) often seems to say a lot with a few, seemingly effortless notes. The Sanctus from Schubert s German Mass is a good example. In the traditional Latin liturgical text, Sanctus sounds like a stirring proclamation, Holy, holy, holy, God of power and might. These lines have inspired composers from Mozart and Verdi to John Rutter to write soaring, complex music. By contrast, Schubert s Sanctus is a simple, introspective chorale. The strings of the Cathedral of Hope Orchestra open our services this morning with an arrangement of this piece. Holy, Holy, Holy Reginald Heber ( ) wrote this hymn of pure adoration to God, based on Revelation 4: 8-11, for use on Trinity Sunday. This tribute to the triune God was first published in the year Heber died, 1826, and has become the most widely sung of all his hymns. Heber was a bishop of the Anglican Church, and did much to introduce congregational singing in the Church of England, which was previously contemptuous of that Continued on p. 2

4 **INVOCATION OF THE TRINITY LITURGY OF THE WORD HEBREW LESSON Genesis 1: 1-4, 26-31; 2: 1-4 Rev. Erin Wyma In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light ; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. Then God said, Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness; and let them be stewards of the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, the wild animals, and everything that crawls on the ground. Humankind was created as God s reflection: in the divine image God created them; female and male, God made them. And God blessed them, and said, Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and be responsible for it! Watch over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and all the living things on the earth! God then told them, Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to all the animals of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that crawls on the ground everything that has the breath of life I have given every green plant for food. And it was so. God looked at all of this creation, and proclaimed that it was good very good. Evening came, and morning followed the sixth day. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. On the seventh day God finished all the work of creation, and so, on the seventh day, God rested. God blessed the seventh day and called it sacred, because on it God rested from all the work of creation. These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created. ANTHEM PASTORAL PRAYER Psalm 8 (Adonai, Adonenu) Music by Dan Forrest Sanctuary Choir Katrina Kratzer, violin; Ellen Gay, percussion Adonai, Adonenu. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars, that you have set in place, What are mortals that you care for them, O Lord? O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Adonai, Adonenu. Psalm 8: 1, 3-4 Worship Note Below Continued from p. 1 practice. John Bacchus Dykes ( ) composed the hymntune NICAEA in 1861 and named it for the site of the 325 C.E. Christian church council which developed the Nicene Creed and examined and upheld the doctrine of the Trinity. Psalm 8 Our Anthem this morning is a beautiful setting of Psalm 8 by contemporary composer Dan Forrest. Emerging from silence, the ethereal opening moves into flowing phrases. The violin obbligato and use of the djembe (a skin-covered goblet drum played with bare hands, originally from West Africa) add a world music flavor. The Hebrew words Adonai, Adonenu the first words of the Psalm, O Lord, our Lord, are chanted under the English lyrics throughout the piece. 2

5 GRADUAL Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend arranged and adapted by David Moldenhauer **GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 28: One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All: Come, Holy Spirit. One: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. All: Glory to you, O God. Tremaine Brown 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. 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! See the flyer next to the kiosk in the Narthex for more information. The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3. 3

6 **GLORIA Words and Music by Steven Couch; arr. Steven Couch SDC Music CCLI License # SERMON One God or Three? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY All That I Can Say Words and Music by Dave Clark, Nick Robertson, and Dan Dean arr. Russell Mauldin Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Lord, I could boast of things that I ve done; all I ve accomplished and trophies I ve won. But, here in your presence, I know who I am; and it s only by grace that I stand. Lord I m so amazed, overcome with praise. Holy, holy, holy! High and lifted up! You fill the silence when words are not enough; For the wonder of your glory takes my breath away til Holy, holy, holy! is all that I can say. Lord, at my best I m so incomplete; a spirit so willing, a flesh that s so weak. Yet, still you call me as one of your own; unworthy to kneel at your throne. Where all is stripped away, hear me as I pray. Holy, holy, holy! High and lifted up! You fill the silence when words are not enough; For the wonder of your glory takes my breath away til Holy, holy, holy! is all that I can say. Let every knee bow down under heaven, and every tongue confess you are Lord! Don Day See Text-to-Give on p. 3 4

7 CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION One: All: Come just as you are; hear the Spirit call. Come just as you are; come and see, come, receive; Come and live forevermore. DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS Words and Music by Joseph Sabolick Maranatha! 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 Sweet, Sweet Spirit There s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, and I know that it s the Spirit of the Lord; There are sweet expressions on each face, and I know that it s the presence of the Lord. Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly dove, stay right here with us, filling us with your love; And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; Without a doubt we ll know that we have been revived, when we shall leave this place. Words and Music by Russell Fragar Integrity s Hosanna! Music CCLI License #

8 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. Words and Music by Marie Barnett Mercy/Vineyard Publishing CCLI License # Spirit of the Living God Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me! Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me! Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me! 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. Ven, Espíritu de Dios, cae sobre mí. Ven, Espíritu de Dios, cae sobre mí. Tómame, cámbiame, lléname, úsame. Ven, Espíritu de Dios, cae sobre mí. Words & Music by Daniel Iverson; trans. Alberto Merubia Birdwing Music OneLicense.net license # A **PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Holy Ground We are standing on holy ground, and I know that there are angels all around. Let us praise Jesus now, we are standing in God s presence on holy ground. **We are standing on holy ground, and I know that there are angels all around. Let us praise Jesus now, we are standing in God s presence on holy ground. Words and Music by Geron Davis, adapted; Meadowgreen Music Co. CCLI License # **RECESSIONAL We Are the Church Alive Words by Jack Hoggatt-St. John & David Pelletier; Music by Jack Hoggatt-St. John Jack Hoggatt-St. John & David Pelletier CCLI License # CHURCH ALIVE **BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Flowers are given to the glory of God by Bruce Jaster and Remy Tran in celebration of their first wedding anniversary on June 11. 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 News BRIEFS June 11, Anniversary Event Volunteer Opportunities During the months of July and August 2017, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ will be celebrating our 47th anniversary. You are invited to celebrate with us by volunteering for any of the several exciting events that will be taking place throughout the summer. Each event has special volunteer needs from ticket sales to clean up and there are plenty of opportunities to go around. There are opportunities available right now, in June, and throughout July and August. Type the link below into your browser to check out all the opportunities available, and then pick the dates and times for which you want to help. We re counting on your help to make our 47th Anniversary Celebration a success! Here s the link: Contact Anita Haddy, Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com or Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development at pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com for more information. SEE RELATED stories about 47th Anniversary Events on page 9. Car Wash to Support Youth Mission Trip TODAY, the youth will be doing a car wash to earn funds for their mission trip to San Augustine, Texas. The youth will be doing ministry to one of the poorest cities in Texas and impacting the lives of the people who live there by doing community outreach and house repairs. Help support the youth and bring your car to the Resource Center parking lot, before, during, or after worship, and help the youth make an impact on the lives of people in San Augustine, Texas. Suggested donation: $5-$10. Times: 10 AM 1:00 PM Date: TODAY, June 11 UnClobber Book Study Tuesdays, June 13, 20, 27 7 p.m. Fellowship Hall Contact: SHIFT (SHIFT@cathedralofhope.com) Thursdays, June 15, 22, 29 7 p.m. (Young Adults) Chris Chism for locations. (cchism@cathedralofhope.com) Are you tired of people using the bible as a violent tool against LGBTQ individuals? What does the bible REALLY say about same gender loving relationships? Colby Martin is a former evangelical mega-church pastor who was fired from his church after he uncovered the truth of an inclusive and loving God. Join us as we use his book UnClobber to discuss how to navigate the minefield of condemnation faced by many LGBTQ people, and speak unashamedly a God who loves all! Books available in Sources of Hope Gifts and Books. 7 School s Out Potluck CLC Chapel TODAY 12:30-2 p.m. June s potluck will be a great opportunity to put the school day pressures behind us and ease into summer as we enjoy each other s recipes and get to know each other a little better. The parents, children and volunteers of our Children s Ministry will be feeding each other with spiritual food too, as we discuss more fun children s church activities and field trips for the future. Contact: Dan Peeler by at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com. Pride Night at Dallas Wings Basketball Game THIS Friday, June 16, College Park Center, UT Arlington, 7 p.m. Sit with other CoH folks for Pride Night at the Dallas Wings professional women s basketball game THIS Friday, June 16 at 7 p.m. Wear your CoH gear to the game, and be ready for your close-up on the kiss cam. You may purchase your discounted Dallas Wings tickets online at use the promo code hope17 and select tickets in Section 101 so that we re all together. Get to know other women s sports fans and have fun at the same time! Contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com with questions.

10 Today in Children s Church In the first Book of the Bible, Genesis, the ancient writers tell us how they imagined the world and the whole Universe were created. Their Earth was flat. We will discuss the shape of the Earth as we know it today. In this Creation poem, God creates all the animals on the ground, the fish of the seas, and the birds of the air. God calls all of them good. In order to maintain the good Creation, responsibilities were given by God to the woman and man. We ll talk about what all of us can still do today to help take care of the earth and everything on it. Contact Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com if you have any questions about the Children and Families Ministry. Star Trek Cats Captain s log: We have entered a galaxy where beloved illustrator Jenny Parks has conjured an astonishingly vivid homage to the original Star Trek series with an unexpected twist: a cast of cats. Featuring a hilarious new take on iconic characters and scenes from Kirk in the Captain s chair to Spock offering his Vulcan wisdom this eye-opening adventure stays true to the tone of the classic TV show. Star Trek Cats is the perfect gift for fans of, well, Star Trek and cats. The Great Poem of Creation. Dan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children s Church PowerPoint lessons. Something Rotten, Musical Night CoH is again partnering with the AT&T Performing Arts Center (ATTPAC) to offer discount group tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical Something Rotten. The year is 1595, and struggling playwrights Nigel and Nick Bottom are planning on taking Shakespeare down a peg or two. Their idea? To conjure up the one type of show that s outside of The Bard s wheelhouse - the musical! An uproariously irreverent and meta portrait of the Renaissance, Something Rotten! tracks the Brothers shaky progress while gleefully parodying The Great White Way s greatest hits along the way, riffing on everything from Phantom of the Opera to Les Miserables. Purchase your tickets for our special discounted CoH night (Tuesday, June 20, 7:30 p.m.,) using promo code HOPE at the following URL: Your CoH discount offers a savings of up to $25, bringing the final purchase price to a range of $30 to $75, depending on seat selection. If you have any questions, please contact Paul at pkolasci@cathedralofhope.com. 8 UCC LOVE Mug White, 15 oz., generous-sized stoneware mug displays a bold, colorful message of It s Just Love L-O-V-E wraps around the mug in rainbow colors. Also, features the God is still speaking, tagline. ($13.50) Book Signing June 25 Meet Alvin Granowsky, author of a trilogy featuring Teacher Accused, Our Lives Together and Two Men in Love. Although retired now, Granowsky started his career as a writer of novels (that didn t sell). He completed his doctorate in education and beginning writing books for the primary grades. During his career, he was the Director of Reading/Language Arts for the public schools of Greensboro, NC and Dallas, TX, and later Vice President of Education for World Book Encyclopedia. In retirement, he began writing novels again culminating in the three novels listed above. Plan to be here early our stock is very limited. SALE Selected Signs / Plaques Discounted up to 50% of SRP Help us keep in contact with you. If you have moved, changed your phone number or address, please PRINT your new information on the registration and we ll update your record.

11 Anniversary Dinners July 1 - July 30 Various Locations Throughout the month there will be opportunities to gather with Cathedral of Hope members and friends at informal dinner events at private homes and restaurants, where we will share fellowship, good food, and the opportunity to donate a little cash for the benefit of the church s ministries. Hosts are needed. Big Bowling Blowout 2101 N Central Expy, Richardson July 7 6 9pm Bring your family and friends to this evening of fun at the AMF Richardson Lanes for Bowling, food, a silent auction, raffles, and all sorts of other zany activities. You ll even be able to bid to have one of CoH s pastors on your team (as well as choose what their bowling costume will be!). Tickets are $25 per person. A Very Sordid Wedding Eclectic Anniversary Art Auction CoH Main Campus July 9 July 23 For two weeks and a day, you will have an opportunity to place bids on a stunning collection of unique, original 20th and 21st century art works including works by Texas artists and commissioned works. All of the art is a gift from a generous Cathedral of Hope member, and will be on display around the church, waiting to take its place in your home or place of business if you place the winning bid! Don t miss this rare chance to shop at the Cathedral Art Gallery. Sanctuary Sunday, July 23 Doors Open 4 pm Movie Begins 5:30 pm You ve heard about it, you ve wanted to see it! At 4 pm on Sunday afternoon, July 23, the already-cult-classic, A Very Sordid Wedding will be playing at Cathedral of Hope! Open to the whole community, we hope to fill the house. A Q&A after the show with some of the actors will be part of the event. Cost is $25 per person. Invite your friends! Troy Perry Reception and Worship Sanctuary Troy Perry Reception July pm Worship with Troy Perry July 30 11am Anniversary Sunday is July 30. Rev. Elder Troy Perry, Founder of the Metropolitan Community Churches will be the honored guest preacher at the 11 a.m. service. The evening before, Saturday, July 29, from 5 7 pm., you are invited to attend a no-cost reception for Rev. Perry at the Interfaith Peace Chapel. Hope Takes Flight Party Frontiers of Flight Museum Saturday, July 30 5:30pm The whole congregation will celebrate our Anniversary at a party on Sunday, July 30, that we re calling Hope Takes Flight. It starts at 5:30 pm and is being held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum by Love Field. There will be fun, food, fellowship, entertainment, and, of course, airplanes. All ages will enjoy this event. Admission is free. But don t be surprised if you find a few things you ll want to spend money on once you get there! See more Anniversary Events in SHIFT magazine! 9

12 Musical Night: Finding Neverland LEGACY Group THIS Saturday, June 17, Private Home, 6 p.m. C oh is again partnering with the AT&T Performing Arts Center (ATTPAC) to offer discount group tickets for the musical Finding Neverland, directed by Tony award winner Diane Paulus. The musical begins with playwright J.M. Barrie struggling to find inspiration, until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. W INNER! BROA DWAY.COM S AUDIENCE CHOICE AWA R D FOR BEST MUSIC A L LEGACY is a Cathedral of Hope social group made up of single or coupled mature adults (50 or better) who meet the third Saturday of each month for an outing or a potluck dinner at church or at a private home. Often, LEGACY provides nurturing care for those who need assistance with medical problems or challenges. WHAT: Pot Luck Dinner WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 6 p.m. Contact Roy at rvj5868@att.net to RSVP or for more information and directions. Save the Dates: Saturday, July 1, Combined Event with Cathedral Couples, CoH Fellowship Hall, 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, Pool Party/Pot Luck, Private Home, 6 p.m. Treasurer s Corner Many of you may notice that we are significantly behind our budgeted giving this year and are currently running a budget deficit. Some may ask why we have not reduced expenses because of this. Actually, we have reduced expensthe magic of Barrie s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heart- es, which are modestly lower than budget for the current year. warming theatrical event that NPR calls far and away the best musical of the Our current problem is not one of excess expenses; our problem is with defiyear! cient giving. We are grateful for the support that our giving members provide, A representative from ATTPAC will be here in the fellowship hall after the 9 which has allowed us to continue our work without interruption. You may be and 11 a.m. services today to help you purchase your tickets for our special dis- surprised to learn, however, that almost 50% of our members have provided counted CoH night (Tuesday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.). If you prefer to purchase your absolutely no financial support to our church this year not even a gift of $1. discounted tickets online, be sure to use promo code HOPE at the following While everyone is not expected to give equally, everyone is expected to support URL: Both modes at some level the work we do as a congregation. of purchase offer a savings of up to $25, bringing the final purchase price to a I challenge our members to prayerfully consider their role in supporting the range of $30 to $75, depending on seat selection. ministry of CoH. If we all give commensurate with the blessings that this A rare treat: a VIP reception / meet and greet with some of the cast members church brings to our lives and the lives of others, I am confident that we will will be held after the show! not only meet our giving goal, but will position ourselves to vastly increase our If you have any questions, please contact Paul at pkolasci@cathedralofhope.com impact on our community and the world. James Deets, Board of Stewards Treasurer Third Wednesdays at Big Al s BBQ Big Al s Smokehouse BBQ on the edge of our property next to the car dealership, is partnering with CoH EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY Music, the Food oflove Special Guest Emcee Ron Corning during Enjoy Big Al s delicious food from 3 pm until closing every third Wednesday of the month, with 10% of all food sales for the day donated to Cathedral of Hope. This is the second year that CoH has partnered with Big Al s and it s a great opportunity for the church to continue to develop relationships with local businesses within our community. Big Al s made D Magazine s 2016 List of A RESOUNDING HARMONY CONCERT EVENT BENEFITING THE NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK AND HONORING STACY FAWCETT FORMER CHANNEL 8 FOOD CONTRIBUTOR Best Restaurants. STOP BY BIG AL S for dinner before the PULSE service on the 3rd Wednesday of the month! FRIDAY, JUNE 23 7:30 PM Dallas City Performance Hall 10% of sales that day will be donated to CoH! To Purchase Tickets Visit: resoundingharmony.org/tickets 10

13 Home Renovations Project June 22 & 24 The date is drawing near, and we need your help! Restore hope for Mrs. R., a retired neighbor living near Love Field. If you can operate a garden sprayer, a paint roller, a paint brush and/or a caulk gun, your love is needed. Light carpentry work for window framing and fascia board replacement are also needed. Do your gifts and skills lend themselves toward keeping our dedicated volunteers patched up if a boo-boo occurs? We need your gifts, too! Immediately needed is a committed June 22 team to prepare the house for its June 24 completion. On June 24, choose to be one of 30 on the morning prep team or one of 30 on the afternoon finish team. Find your perfect fit and immediately register here: A yummy and well-deserved lunch for both teams will be generously provided by the Potbelly Sandwich location at 5715 Lemmon Avenue and by Crazy Cowboy Restaurant; 2807 Central Drive in Bedford! Contact Rusty Gage at rgage@dallashopecharities.org or print the KEY WORD: RENOVATIONS in the comments section of the red registration pad if you would like more information. Please include your contact information. The Joy of Serving A Personal Story Don Pritchard I first became involved with icare about four years ago through my dear friend Rick Dishman. Rick was a tireless volunteer for CoH - ushering every Sunday whenever needed, plus his dedication to BACH and icare was amazing. I watched him give tirelessly of himself (until his death) and he was an inspiration to me. At one time Rick not only served for icare, but donated and paid for the food. We did this on Monday and Thursday and there were just 3 to 4 of us in the kitchen at that time. Through him I saw and got to know the icare clients. They give me so much...hope, strength and the will to survive, as do my fellow volunteers. I do what I do because of karma. Who knows...one day I might be in that line, and I can only hope there would be someone who would offer me a plate of food and a smile. There are days I leave icare bone weary but with a feeling of satisfaction that I gave something to someone who needed it and, perhaps, needed me. It s a feeling that God is smiling down on me. I hope to continue my volunteer work as long as my physical body holds out...it s the best medicine. Don Pritchard has been a member since If this story touches you, and you want to find out how you can find a ministry in which to serve, contact Anita at ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com. Getting Married? Planning an Event? Do It Here: Either the IPC or Main Sanctuary Are you thinking about getting married or are you needing a special place to hold your event? Have it here! It doesn t matter if it is a simple wedding or an elaborate affair, we have wedding/event packages that will suit most people s needs. For information, to check day and space availability or pricing information, please contact the Event Coordinator, Scott Stout, at sstout@cathedralofhope.com or x Generosity as Science? When someone mentions being generous or talks about generosity, most of us probably have an idea of what it means. It s attitudes and actions that go above and beyond what s expected or required. But apparently, it s more. There s actual science involved. A project being supervised by Notre Dame University is studying generosity across a variety of interdisciplinary platforms religious, political, corporate, civic, relational, etc. While the WHY of giving has been studied for years, this initiative also looks at the personal results or benefits. One of the most telling findings is that generous people are happier. For example, thirty-eight percent of people who tithe reported being very happy, which compared to only twenty-eight percent of the ones who didn t tithe. Those who volunteered just six hours a month were found to be significantly happier than those who didn t volunteer. It seems that giving generous giving of time, abilities and finances provides us a greater sense of purpose. In fact, the research suggests that generosity causes neuro-chemical changes in the pleasure center of the brain. People feel a sense of reward because they did something good. According to sociologist and author Christian Smith, who co-authored the book The Paradox of Generosity based on the Notre Dame Science of Generosity Initiative, [Generosity] has to be a practice, it has to be something that is sustained over time, that people engage with regularly. One-off things just don t affect us that much, whereas things that we repeat, things that are sustained in our bodily behaviors and in our minds, have tremendous effects on us. The empirical evidence was very clear. As people of faith, we know that giving is part of our journey, part of our calling and part of our responsibility. God lives in us, and we are an expression of the generosity of divine nature when we give. God loved the world, and gave Ask, and it will be given to you Jesus gave himself for us Each of us have abilities that can be utilized. We all have time we can invest. We ve been entrusted with resources that we can share with others. Scriptures tell us Give, and it shall be given to you. (Luke 6: 38) Now it seems there s science that reinforces that truth. When we give, and give generously, not only are the lives of others impacted, we become happier people. If you would like to talk about your giving journey, contact Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com or , x198. CoH on Facebook and Twitter Stay connected with your church through Social Media; LIKE the Cathedral of Hope Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. That s where you ll find late breaking news and information about events, ministry and much more. Pastoral Care/Prayers If you know anyone who would like to be included on the church prayer list, send the request to prayer@cathedralofhope.com or online at If you know of someone in need of pastoral contact, notify Rev. Erin Wyma at

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 Honor of Steve McGilura By Juan J. Ross In Honor of My Friend, Harriette Moye, with Love By Richard John DuPont In Memory of My Mom, Barbara Lauria By Michael J. Russo In Memory of Cindy Donahoe By Kellen Sullivan In Memory of My Father, Angel Castro-Quintero By Angel Castro-Diaz and Ronald D. Myles 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. What the Youth are Learning this Week: Why do Christians believe Christianity is the best religion? Other religions have many beliefs about God. They have their own practices of prayer and worship. They have their own sacred texts. But no other major religion claims that God came to Earth, became human, experienced the joys and trials of human life, and ultimately entered into the greatest suffering of humanity: death. Christianity s claim to uniqueness is Jesus Christ: his life, his death, and his resurrection. Conversation starters to talk with your youth about this topic: What are some unique characteristics of other religions? What makes others say their religion is the best? Go and find out about that. Do you think Christianity is the best religion? Why or why not? How do beliefs impact or influence people s actions? What does it mean to say that a religion is superior to any other? What impact does saying that have on those around you? Your community? The wider community? Greening Tip When watering your outdoor plants, remember, a standard gardening hose and nozzle waste water because of mist, runoff, and evaporation. Use a soaker hose or sprinkler wand. Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: Bob Shimmin Financial Advisor, Prudential Advisors The Prudential Insurance Company of America 5215 North O Connor Blvd., Suite 300 Irving, TX (214) office (469) mobile bob.shimmin@prudential.com INVESTMENTS INSURANCE RETIREMENT 12

15 Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 06/04/17 Ending 05/28/17 Ending 05/21/17 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,283 $13,799 1,033 $7,056 1,159 $9,624 Auto-Giving $35,861 $10,308 $34,990 Mail/Credit Cards $4,879 $6,214 $7,549 Total Contributions 1,283 $54,539 1,033 $23,578 1,159 $52,163 Contributions Goal $43,000 $43,000 $43,000 Over/(Short Fall) $11,539 ($19,422) $9,163 YTD Contributions $854,973 YTD Operating Receipts $955,405 YTD Contribution Goal $964,500 YTD Operating Expenses $1,011,845 Over/(Short Fall) ($109,527) Over/(Short Fall) ($56,440) Part-Time Facilities Technician at CoH Wanted We are seeking a part-time Facilities Technician I to work approximately 20 hours per week. This position is responsible for maintaining the building environment and grounds by sustaining the building; providing event set ups and tear downs, housekeeping, grounds keeping, and repair services of Cathedral of Hope. Education, Experience and Skills Required: A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Operational experience preferred: ideally has 3+ years commercial building Technician experience. Knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Certifications and/or licensing highly preferred. Knowledge of Excel, Word and highly preferred. Contact koglesby@cathedralofhope.com for more information. 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. COMMITMENT CEREMONIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS Greg Draxler, Chef/Owner gregdraxler@sbcglobal.net Ask for Special CoH Pricing Bill Hoyt Senior Loan Officer NMLS: Mobile: Office: Oak Lawn Avenue Suite 150 Dallas, TX HELPING HOME BUYERS REACH THEIR GOALS All All loans subject to credit approval. Rates Rates and fees and subject fees subject to change. to change. Mortgage Mortgage financing provided financing by PrimeLending, provided by PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. a PlainsCapital Equal Housing Lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: 13649) is a wholly owned subsidiary Company. Equal Housing Lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (NMLS: of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in TX. v ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of a state-chartered bank and is an exempt lender in TX. v

16 HOPE on the Horizon EVENTS at a GLANCE* June 2017 Sunday, JUN 11 TRINITY Sunday Lectionary Series: One God or Three? Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, JUN 14 PULSE Summer Road Trip Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, JUN 18 JUNETEENTH Sunday The Sound of Freedom Rev. Dr. Irie Session Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, JUN 21 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, JUN 25 Stonewall Pride Sunday LGBT Pride: Defining Neighbor Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español SAVE THE DATE The 36th Annual Black Tie Dinner will take place on Saturday, November 11, Support Cathedral of Hope and enter to win a 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 This year, the Black Tie Dinner is raffling a new 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300! Tickets are $100 each, and only 1500 tickets will be sold. To purchase your ticket contact, Patsy Bjorling at pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com or Leslie Frye at lesfrye@gmail.com. Wednesday, JUN 28 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. July 2017 Sunday, JUL 2 Independence Sunday Freedom Rings Within You Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Servicio en Español Wednesday, JUN 5 PULSE Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Reflect Service Contemplative Worship, 7:30 p.m., IPC *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights!