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1 The CHURCH of the COVENANT THE WORSHIP OF GOD SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 10:00 AM ORDER OF WORSHIP *All who are able are invited to stand. THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON GEORGE LEGGIERO THE NEWBERRY ORGAN Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele, BWV 654 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Dr. Jonathan Moyer, organ WELCOME ASSOCIATE PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE THE REVEREND AMY STARR REDWINE SYBIL MARSH * CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY * INTROIT For the Beauty of the Earth DIX All are invited to sing. For thyself, best gift divine to the world so freely given; for that great, great love of thine, peace on earth and joy in heaven: Lord of all, to thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise. Text from the new Presbyterian Hymnal, Glory to God * CALL TO WORSHIP MINDY STEWART One: Look to the mountains; look to the hills! All: Love comes to us with joy! The world is filled with beauty. Flowers appear on the earth, birdsong brightens the day. Crops yield their produce in abundance, the air is filled with sweetness. The summer of God s love is with us. Let the oil of gladness anoint your souls. Arise and sing for joy!

2 * HYMN 267 All Things Bright and Beautiful ROYAL OAK * CALL TO CONFESSION ANN WILLIAMS * CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious God, we confess that we are not always obedient to you and your ways. Forgive us when we are sometimes hesitant to do what we know to be right. Forgive us when we may be fearful or doubtful in following the lessons which your Son, Jesus Christ, taught us about compassion and understanding. All too often we are caught up in the trends of the day, or more concerned with what others may think of us. Forgive us our pride, calm our fears and transform us into trusting disciples. Help us to use daily opportunities to listen with our hearts and be open to the power of your spirit. Renew us by the power of your love to find joy in following your way. Forgive us as we silently confess our sins. * PRIVATE CONFESSION OF SIN (in silence) * DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS One: Hear the Good News! If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just, forgiving and transforming our lives. All: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. * GLORIA PATRI HYMN 579 Glory be to the Father** and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. **or Maker PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON LUKE 7:36-50 ANTHEM Love bade me welcome RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS from Five Mystical Songs Timothy LeFebvre, baritone Love bade me welcome: yet my soul drew back. Guilty of dust and sin. But quick-eyed Love, observing me grow slack from my first entrance in, drew nearer to me, sweetly questioning if I lack'd anything. A guest, I answered, worthy to be here: Love said, You shall be he. I the unkind, ungrateful? Ah, my dear, I cannot look on thee. Love took my hand, and smiling did reply, who made the eyes but I? Truth Lord, but I have marred them: let my shame go where it doth deserve. And know you not, says Love, who bore the blame? My dear, then I will serve. You must sit down, says Love, and taste my meat: So I did sit and eat. Text by George Herbert from The Temple: Sacred Poems (1633)

3 SECOND LESSON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:10 13; 8:6 7 One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON You re Invited AMY STARR REDWINE * HYMN 376 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling HYFRYDOL SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER The Presbyterian Church (USA) observes open communion. All who confess their faith in Jesus Christ as Sovereign and Savior, as well as their children, are invited to partake. Today we celebrate the Lord's Supper by intinction. All who are able are invited to come forward to receive communion and return by way of the chapels on either side of the sanctuary. Servers will bring the elements to those who are unable to come forward. The wine of communion is unfermented grape juice. INVITATION TO THE TABLE EILEEN VIZCAINO GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING One Voice: All Voices: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to God. It is right to give both thanks and praise. AMY STARR REDWINE THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen WORDS OF INSTITUTION AMY STARR REDWINE COMMUNION BY INTINCTION PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION EILEEN VIZCAINO INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

4 OFFERTORY The Call from Five Mystical Songs RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Timothy LeFebvre, baritone 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 killeth 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 his guest. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: Such a Joy, as none can move: Such a Love, as none can part: Such a Heart, as joys in love. * DOXOLOGY OLD HUNDREDTH Please stand as the music begins. HYMN 591 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.** Amen. **or Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost * PRAYER OF DEDICATION * HYMN 335 Though I May Speak O WALY WALY * BENEDICTION THE CHANCEL ORGAN Herzlich tut mich erfreuen JOHANNES BRAHMS from 11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 120 For some worshipers, the postlude serves as music to accompany their going out into the world; others prefer to remain seated to listen. Please be mindful of these different needs as you depart. Thank you! THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON Music from the carillon notebook of the 18 th century Antwerp carillonneur Johannes de Gruytters including pieces by Vivaldi, Handel and Couperin. GEORGE LEGGIERO The tower is open to visitors after the service during the carillon program. Enter on the top (3rd) floor opposite the Herrick Room. Keep up with McGaffin Carillon news at ucbells.org TODAY, AUGUST 16 WORSHIP, 10:00 (communion, children remain in worship) SNACKS FOR UNDERGRAD/GRAD STUDENTS, Narthex, 11:00 JUICE AND FELLOWSHIP, Lawn, 11:00 ORGAN RECITAL BY OLGA LEBEDEVA, Sanctuary, 11:30 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, Living Room, 11:30 DEACONS, Office Area, 11:45 SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY, Sonia Golden Room, 12:30

5 WELCOME WE WELCOME ALL WHO HAVE COME TO WORSHIP at the Church of the Covenant. If you are interested in exploring additional opportunities or inquiring about church membership, please contact Amy Starr Redwine at LARGE-PRINT COPIES OF THE HYMNS and hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers. Today the children and youth will remain in the worship service; activities packets are available from the ushers. The Summer of Growing will resume next Sunday. Sermon videos and print copies are available at CovenantWeb.org. Print copies are also in the kiosks. MUSIC NOTES: Today we welcome nationally acclaimed baritone Timothy LeFebvre, who has wide-ranging experience from the operatic stage to the concert hall. Recent performances include Ravel s Don Quichotte à Dulcinée, Brahms Requiem, and Rameau s Thétis and Aquilon et Orithie at Oberlin Conservatory, and Messiah with Toledo Symphony. Mr. LeFebvre is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and Binghamton University and is currently Associate Professor of Singing at Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio. Future performances include Messiah with Wichita Symphony, Elijah with Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Beethoven s Ninth Symphony with Butler Symphony, and Brahms Requiem and Mahler s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen with Symphoria (Syracuse, NY). ORGAN RECITAL TODAY AT 11:30AM: Olga Lebedeva, Oberlin Artist Diploma student of Jonathan Moyer will play a one hour recital following today s service in preparation for the Tariverdiev International Organ Competition in Russia. THE LAY WORSHIP LEADER TODAY IS Ann Williams who has been a member of Covenant since She is currently serving as moderator of the Children, Youth and Families Ministries and has served as a Deacon and an usher. Since retiring she is enjoying using some of her retail skills in the Cache on Tuesdays. She is the mother of two and the grandmother of three wonderful grandchildren, who all live in Alexandria, Virginia. If you would like to become a lay worship leader, please contact Gale Bromelmeier at or at galebrom@aol.com. ELDERS AND DEACONS SERVING COMMUNION TODAY are Nancy Acree, Jenny Conner, Kathy Farkas and Stephanie Johnson. THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL URN are given to the glory of God. USHERS TODAY are Keith Kallay, Ted Adams, Martha Goble, Jim Prince, and Paul Williams. Greeters are Lou and Sue Salvator. STEPHEN MINISTERS are church members trained to support individuals who are facing difficulties and would like a caring Christian presence during this struggle. You are invited to visit with a Stephen Minister in Christ Chapel following worship today. FOOD COLLECTION: Next Sunday, August 23, the children will collect food for the Covenant Food Pantry. The Pantry is open the last Wednesday and Friday morning of each month as well as for emergencies that might arise during the month. The Pantry is especially in need of canned soups and canned meat.

6 IN THE COVENANT FAMILY WE KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS Peter (Jonathan Moyer's nephew, deployed in the Middle East), Dan Clint, Jan Dean, Kevin Ekeberg, Sharoon Hanook, Beth Holbein, Mia James, Lise Jenson (Loren Jenson Szafraniec s mother), Eileen Mills, Ed Pembroke, Gloria Ross (Michelle Miller's mother), Jonyrma Singleton, and Frank Svoboda. We also pray for Covenant members and friends who are struggling with illness, convalescing, or are homebound; the patients, family, and staff in our surrounding hospitals; and those who have placed prayer requests in our Carpenter's Box. Congratulations to parents Sandra Gordon and Zakk Abdullah, grandparents Kenyon and Stephanie Johnson, and their families, on the birth of Qayyim Muneer Abdullah, August 7 in Cleveland. Session has called a congregational meeting following worship on August 30 for the purpose of voting on the candidate for Associate Pastor presented by the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee. Mark your calendars for an all-church picnic to follow! OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SCHEDULED THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17: Cache (Tuesday, 10:00), University Circle Bible Study (Tuesday, 12:00), Board of Trustees (Tuesday, 6:30), Stephen Leaders (Wednesday, 12:00), 12 Steps to Freedom AA (Wednesday, 5:30), Session (Wednesday, 7:00), Cache (Thursday, 10:00), CWRU Volunteers (Thursday, 10:00), Bread for the World Training (Thursday, 11:30), Carillon Concert (Friday, 12:15). All committee meetings except APNC and Personnel are open. See Covenant s interactive calendar at CovenantWeb.org for more details. (Notify Willie Howard at or WHoward@CovenantWeb.org with any changes or to schedule a meeting.) PULPIT EXCHANGE: Next Sunday, August 23, we welcome the Reverend Derek Starr Redwine to Covenant. Derek is the pastor of Fairmount Presbyterian Church. Amy will be preaching at Fairmount. ICE CREAM SOCIAL, NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 11:15AM, On the west lawn. Come for Mitchell s ice cream with sprinkles! Sponsored by the Reach Out Committee. CAPTAINS TICKETS AVAILABLE! We have Captains Tickets available for ANY Game remaining in the 2015 season for $9 each in the church office. See Mindy Stewart for payment. ON SALE NOW: YOUTH MISSION EXPERIENCE T-SHIRTS! Support Covenant Youth and sport a cool, custom made t-shirt. For just $10, you can own a 2015 Summer Youth Mission shirt. Orders won't be placed until 25 requests have been made. Sign up in the church office. ALL-CHURCH PICNIC, SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 following the congregational meeting. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks are provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. SUMMER LUNCHTIME CARILLON RECITALS continue Fridays from 12:15 12:45pm. Friday, August 21, David Osburn, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights, returns as guest carillonneur, playing a program of Irish melodies. The recitals are sponsored by the Friends of the McGaffin Carillon in University Circle. Visit ucbells.org for more information.

7 NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 WORSHIP, 10:00 (pulpit exchange & food collection) SUMMER OF GROWING, 10:15 SNACKS FOR UNDERGRAD/GRAD STUDENTS, Narthex, 11:00 JUICE AND FELLOWSHIP, Lawn, 11:00 ICE CREAM SOCIAL, West Lawn, 11:15 4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADERS, Living Room, 11:30 UNITED PROTESTANT CAMPUS MINISTRIES (UPCAM) WELCOME BBQ, Interfaith Plaza, 1:00 4 SCC: Student Community at Covenant From first year to "post doc," and alums, this is for YOU! Check SCC on Facebook and SCC e-news online. Don t receive it? Sign up at Snacks today, or Eileen: efviz@yahoo.com TODAY WE WELCOME TO CAMPUS ALL FIRST YEAR STUDENTS! IT S MOVE-IN DAY! Come meet students at the Snack Table after worship in the narthex (lobby). Friendly faces, nice people, from all over the world. Find a majormate or maybe somebody from your hometown! life s a village. UPCOMING EVENTS WOW Wade Oval Wednesday, August 19, ThAT 80 s Band. Wanna go in a bunch? To meet in front of the Botanical Garden at 6:30, SIGN UP at the Snack Table or RSVP Eileen at by Wednesday noon. (If you sign up, we bring.) Need a mid-week break? "Bible at Noon," every Tuesday, 12:00, Covenant's library, on Level 2. Come and go when you can. The Sunday Bunch Mackenzie, our soloist, Mary, Shirley, Jee Hee, Chelsea,back row: Anushka, Jeff, Brian, Sung Min, and Abishek. Brian, Mary and Jee Hee begin dental school and Chelsea begins a master's in dietetics. Come join us!

8 MINISTERS All the Members of the Church STAFF PASTORAL STAFF The Rev. Amy Starr Redwine, Pastor, The Rev. Dr. Catherine G. Borchert and The Rev. Nancy Lynch, Parish Associates The Rev. James F. Dowd, Pastor Emeritus WORSHIP, MUSIC AND BROADCASTING Dr. Jonathan W. Moyer, Organist & Director of Music, Dr. Matthew Garrett, Associate Director of Music, Dr. Kaori Hongo, Director of Music for Children and Youth, Dr. Catherine Jarjisian, Program Associate for Worship and Music, Mr. George Leggiero, Carillonneur, Mr. Ian Dobie, Sound Coordinator, CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES Ms. Mindy Stewart, Director of Family Ministries, Ms. Dara Elliott, Crèche Teacher, ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS Mr. Thomas Fountain, Business Manager, Mr. Willie Howard, Program Associate for Administration, Mrs. Mildred Russin, Volunteer Coordinator, Ms. Lyn Cooper Tomaszewski, Director of Communications, Mr. Willie Parker, Head Custodian, Mr. Mark Brown, Mr. Shannon James, Custodians COVENANT UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY MINISTRIES (CUCM) CUCM is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 by the Church of the Covenant to provide a home for programs that reach out and engage both the university and Greater Cleveland community. Six programs currently are under the CUCM umbrella. Learn more at CovenantUCM.weebly.com; CUCM@CovenantWeb.org. The Rev. Eileen F. Vizcaíno, Chaplain for Students, efviz@yahoo.com Ms. Linda Wilson, Saturday Tutoring Program; Ms. Anne Pillot, Community Meals Mr. David Eggert, God Before Guns Ms. Denise Horstman, Friends of the McGaffin Carillon in University Circle Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio P: CovenantWeb.org F: E: Covenant@CovenantWeb.org