CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

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1 SERMON NOTES Read Isaiah 58:1-12 (13-14) This passage was written during a time of national. Remember the U.S. after 9/11. Their experience was similar, but larger. CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights The people to God. Sometimes, we get confused and think worship is about. We sometimes come to get something out of worship. We sometimes think God owes us something. If the world is broken, it is because. When we take a stand for justice, God. If-then statements are. No amount of personal will excuse us from social. Questions for reflection: Study Isaiah 58. What are the three if-then statements (summarize)? In the current political climate, how can you avoid finger-pointing and name calling? What is our role as Christians in addressing the tone of our social discourse? How will you Light the Way this week? September 30, :00 a.m., Sanctuary 19 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 Prelude in D Major J.C.F. Fischer Prelude Flor Peeters WELCOME The Rev. Andy Call CHORAL INTROIT *CALL TO WORSHIP Dai Shen Leader: We come to lift our voices and our hearts in praise. Leader: All creation joins in praising the One who is the source of life and love. Leader: For God has done marvelous things, and we stand in awe of God's wonder. *HYMN OF PRAISE Earth and All Stars (see insert) *CALL TO CONFESSION The Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. *SILENT CONFESSION We come before God to confess our collective sins, our personal sins, and our failures to act on our faith. *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 Yet I Believe Joseph M. Martin Good News Choir THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Isaiah 58:1-12 (NRSV) Mr. Shen Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE The Fast God Chooses Rev. Call OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #427 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Germany Rev. Kendrick, Jr. RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Rev. Kendrick, Jr. Please participate in the ministry of hospitality by recording your attendance in the Friendship Pads located at the end of each aisle. Offertory You are My Light James R. Day Chancel Choir Translation of Ani ma'amin, be'emunah sh'leima; B'viat hamashiach ani ma'amin: "I believe with a complete faith in the coming of the Messiah, with a complete faith I believe. Though he may delay, still every day I believe." *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #436 The Voice of God Is Calling *BENEDICTION & CHORAL RESPONSE Meirionydd *POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune in C Major David N. Johnson *The people may stand. Director of Music: David Gilson Organist: Robert Day Accompanist: Sara Smith Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by the Early Learning Center. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are donated by Loretta Dahlstrom and Mindy Carter in celebration of their sixth wedding anniversary; and by Church of the Saviour Foundation to the Glory of God.

3 SERMON NOTES Read Isaiah 58:1-12 (13-14) This passage was written during a time of national. Remember the U.S. after 9/11. Their experience was similar, but larger. CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights The people to God. Sometimes, we get confused and think worship is about. We sometimes come to get something out of worship. We sometimes think God owes us something. If the world is broken, it is because. When we take a stand for justice, God. If-then statements are. No amount of personal will excuse us from social. Questions for reflection: Study Isaiah 58. What are the three if-then statements (summarize)? In the current political climate, how can you avoid finger-pointing and name calling? What is our role as Christians in addressing the tone of our social discourse? How will you Light the Way this week? September 30, :30 a.m., Myers Chapel 19 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. Andy Call PRELUDE Prelude Flor Peeters *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We come to lift our voices and our hearts in praise. Leader: All creation joins in praising the One who is the source of life and love. Leader: For God has done marvelous things, and we stand in awe of God's wonder. *HYMN OF PRAISE Earth and All Stars (see insert) *CALL TO CONFESSION *SILENT CONFESSION We come before God to confess our collective sins, our personal sins, and our failures to act on our faith. *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. OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #427 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Germany Mr. McGowan RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Please participate in the ministry of hospitality by recording your attendance in the Friendship Pads located at the end of each aisle. Offertory *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #436 The Voice of God Is Calling *BENEDICTION Meirionydd *POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune in C Major David N. Johnson *The people may stand. Ushers: Molly Frances & Jerry Givens Director of Music: David Gilson Organist: Robert Day Accompanist: Sara Smith Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments. *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) HEARING GOD S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC Yet I Believe Joseph M. Martin Good News Choir THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Isaiah 58:1-12 (NRSV) Terry McGowan Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are donated by Loretta Dahlstrom and Mindy Carter in celebration of their sixth wedding anniversary; and by Church of the Saviour Foundation to the Glory of God. THE MESSAGE The Fast God Chooses Rev. Call

5 Read Isaiah 58:1 12 (13 14) SERMON NOTES This passage was written during a time of national. Remember the U.S. after 9/11. Their experience was similar, but larger. The people to God. Sometimes, we get confused and think worship is about. We sometimes come to get something out of worship. We sometimes think God owes us something. September 30, :30 WORSHIP If the world is broken, it is because. When we take a stand for justice, God. If then statements are. No amount of personal will excuse us from social. Questions for reflection: Study Isaiah 58. What are the three if then statements (summarize)? In the current political climate, how can you avoid finger pointing and name calling? What is our role as Christians in addressing the tone of our social discourse? TODAY IN WORSHIP The Message The Fast God Chooses Rev. Andy Call Scripture Reading Isaiah 58:1-12 (NRSV) Chew Family How will you Light the Way this week? Ushers Cunion Family Ron Collier Church of the Saviour, United Methodist Lee Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, Heights, OH Ohio ; ӏ Creative Director Chaz Cotton Worship Leader Jill Phillips Production Team Leader Graham Rosen

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Are you ready to go deeper and invest your life in God's work through the church? Please come to the new membership class today from 3-5 pm in room 100. Church leaders will share what it means to be a member at Church of the Saviour. Charge Conference - Wednesday, October 24, 7 pm. Charge Conference is the annual meeting of the congregation. At Church of the Saviour, this functions as a kind of "State of the Church" meeting, during which we measure progress on our ministry goals, celebrate what we have accomplished, and look forward to where God is calling us. All members of Church of the Saviour are welcome with voice and vote. Global Missions: Have you wondered about Methodist Ministry in a Caribbean island nation under communist rule? The Rev. Javier Diaz, pastor of Guanabacoa Methodist Church in Havana, Cuba will be our special guest this morning from 9:30 am 10:30 am in Calvary Hall. Please join us! Sign up now to serve at Breathe! Deadline is Monday, Oct. 8. Are you signed up to help with our next Breathe Respite? It's on Friday, November 2 and it's our next great opportunity to care for families in our community who have kids with special needs. Go to chsaviour.org for more details and to sign up. It's a wonderful experience. Contact the office with questions. Conversation on Race, Sunday, October 14 at 12:30 pm, Great Hall. Brian Smart leads the one-hour discussion on our frustrations, fears, and hopes at tables with others. RSVP to the church office. Expanding COTS Musical Opportunities: The music program is planning to expand opportunities for members to share their musical gifts. This will take the form of smaller performing ensembles (men s and women s ensembles and instrumental groups) which would meet Taizé Wednesday, October 3 at 7 pm, Sanctuary Worship Next Sunday, October 7 World Communion Sunday I See You (Acts 9:10-19a) Guest preacher: The Rev. Gary Henderson OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK MONDAY, October 1 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 7:00 p.m. Sojourn Women s Bible Study, Room 121 7:00 p.m. Haiti Strategic Planning Meeting, Room 100 TUESDAY, October 2 10:00 a.m. UMW Board Meeting, Room :10 p.m. DownTown Abbey, Offsite WEDNESDAY, October 3 9:00 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall 12:00 p.m. Retired Men s Luncheon, Parlor 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal, Great Hall 7:00 p.m. Taizé Worship, Sanctuary THURSDAY, October 4 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. Carol Choir, Room 050 6:30 p.m. Gather, Parlor 6:30 p.m. Gospel Choir, Room 122 6:45 p.m. Bells of the Saviour, Room 223 6:45 p.m. Vivace, Room 050 7:30 p.m. Financial Peace University, Calvary Hall 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir, Great Hall 7:30 p.m. Man Talk, Room 121 FRIDAY, October 5 9:15 a.m. Women s Bible Study, Room 161 SATURDAY, October 6 8:15 a.m. Spiritual Fitness, Room 121 9:00 a.m. EOC Black Theologian Day, Great Hall 9:30 a.m. Fit for the Kingdom, Calvary Hall SUNDAY, October 7 Worship at 8:30 Myers Chapel, 9:30 Great Hall, 11:00 Sanctuary World Communion Sunday & Global Missions Fair 10:40 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Myers Chapel 12:15 p.m. Confirmation Meeting, Room :15 p.m. Wesley Bells, Room 223 1:15 p.m. Flute Ensemble, Room 223