WORSHIP. Volume 4 Issue 50 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services The Second Sunday of Advent IMAGINE. PEACE Rev. Dr. Neil Cazares-Thomas

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1 WORSHIP TODAY December 10, 2017 Volume 4 Issue 50 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services The Second Sunday of Advent [RE] IMAGINE PEACE Rev. Dr. Neil Cazares-Thomas UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST INSIDE A Note from Neil Order of Worship Music Ministry Concert Our Lady of Guadalupe Kwanzaa at the Cathedral Giving Tree Is Here!

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 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. Gendered, multiple-occupancy restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. All-gender, single-occupancy restrooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. 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 [RE]IMAGINE: PEACE Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ! Advent is the season in the church during which we await and anticipate the celebration of the birth of Jesus. During this season, we light candles as reminders of the central themes that are held to be true about the coming One, the Messiah, the Christ. We are reimagining Advent throughout this season of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. We are asking ourselves to dare to believe that the promises of Emmanuel, God with Us, are not only true, but also essential to our world, if we are ever going to be able to have a taste of heaven here on earth. Last Sunday we reimagined hope and were invited to think of what our world, your world, might look like if we were able to inspire a little hope into it, the kind of hope that Jesus came to earth to proclaim. Hope is more than just a feeling, it is an action which helps make happen something that is desired or planned. Christ came to bring hope, to bring to fruition something that was planned or desired. Today we light the candle of peace and will reimagine peace from the viewpoint of Jesus message of peace. We often define peace as an end of wars and conflict. That is certainly one view and it would be a much better world if all war and conflict came to an end. The Hebrew word for peace is shalom and is often used in reference to an appearance of calm or tranquility. In Greek we find the word eirene which means unity and accord. It was this word that Paul used to describe what he would like to see among the believers in the early church. Jesus speaks of a peace that is much deeper, and perhaps more foundational. He speaks of peace as the spiritual harmony brought about by an individual s restoration and relationship with God. Jesus points toward a personal peace that might just bring about unity and accord, calm and tranquility. I believe that God is involved in, and cares about, our daily lives. I believe that God invested in Jesus to bring a message of peace to a world full of people who were disconnected from God and from one another. Those people, despite their religion, were disillusioned and had lost their personal relationship to the Divine, and were consumed by self and individualism. Perhaps we can learn some lessons this Advent that might help us to re-discover the Jesus of 2000 years ago, and to imagine, or re-imagine, what our lives, our church, our world might look like if we could embrace the peace that was invested in Jesus, as it is invested in us today. Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor HOPEQuotes I so love Advent at the Cathedral! The shear beauty of the music and the decorations captures my heart every year. And, all the wonderful things this great church does in, and for the community, makes so proud to be a part of it! C.W., Dallas, TX 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 Clifton Bohaker Event Coordinator cbohaker@cathedralofhope.com Scott Cannon, CPA Chief Accountant scannon@cathedralofhope.com Chris Jacobson-Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship cchism@cathedralofhope.com Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer Development ahaddy@cathedralofhope.com Jerry King Director of Media Ministry jking@cathedralofhope.com Alan Miles Minister for Youth and Young Adults amiles@cathedralofhope.com David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com Dan Peeler Minister for Children & Families dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com Yinessa Romero Licensed Minister yromero@cathedralofhope.com Scott Stout Assist. to the Sr. Pastor/Office Mgr. sstout@cathedralofhope.com Lynn Taylor Director of Facilities ltaylor@cathedralofhope.com * Not a complete listing.

3 ORDER of WORSHIP December 10, & 11 a.m. The Second Sunday of Advent LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came Traditional Basque carol; arr. Anne Krentz Organ David Burney, clarinet; Les Holben, piano Worship Note on p. 2 CANTICLE Come to Us, Emmanuel Arielle Collier, cantor One: You are God from God, you are Prince of Peace. All: One: You are Lord of Love, you are God-with-us. You are Hope for the Nations, you are Joy to the World. All: LIGHTING THE CANDLE OF PEACE One: All: One: All: One: All: Words and Music by Deanna Light and Paul A. Tate GIA Publications, Inc. OneLicense.net License # A Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz As our nights grow longer and our days grow shorter, we look on these earthly signs candles and green branches and remember God s promise to the world: Christ, our light and our peace, will come. Last Sunday we lit the first candle in the Advent wreath the candle of hope. Today we will light the second candle, the candle of peace. We know full well that peace is elusive, and in some parts of the world, it is almost completely absent. Yet, in this season of Advent, we trust that God is never absent from us. God is always preparing something new. And even where there is war and discord, whether between countries, within families, or within our own hearts, God is present, gently leading us to new possibilities. Let us pray together: Loving God, in this time of preparation and planning, we thank you for the hope and peace you unfailingly offer us. Show us the power of hope. Teach us the peace that comes from justice. Prepare our hearts to be transformed by you, that we may live in the light of Christ. Amen. We light this candle to proclaim the coming of the light of Christ into the world. Come to us, Emmanuel. Fill us with your peace. 1

4 **PROCESSIONAL HYMN O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Worship Note on p. 4 Words based on ancient antiphons from Advent Vespers Music from a 15 th Century French Processional VENI EMMANUEL **INVOCATION GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY **EXCHANGE OF PEACE Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Andria Davis LITURGY OF THE WORD HEBREW LESSON Micah 5: 2-5a Candace Thompson But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you will go forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore the Most High will give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of this ruler s kindred will return to the people of Israel. This one will stand and feed the flock in the strength of our God, in the majesty of the name of our Sovereign God. And they shall live secure, for this ruler will be great to the ends of the earth this ruler will be their peace. **The people will rise in body or spirit. The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (on page 1) Gabriel s Message or The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came is a Basque Christmas folk carol about the Annunciation the archangel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she would become the mother of Jesus, the Son of God. It quotes the biblical account of that event (Luke 1: 26-38) and Mary s Magnificat (Luke 1: 46-55). The song was collected by Charles Bordes and paraphrased into English by Sabine Baring-Gould. Recording artist Sting, English rock band Marillion, Contemporary Christian band Jars of Clay, and Charlotte Church have helped to introduce the song to a modern audience. Our Prelude this morning is an instrumental arrangement by Anne Krentz Organ, Director of Music Ministries at St. Luke s Lutheran Church in Park Ridge, Illinois. 2

5 GRADUAL Come, Emmanuel Words and Music by Twila Paris; arr. and adapted David Moldenhauer CCLI License # **GOSPEL LESSON Luke 1: One: All: One: All: God be with you. And also with you. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O God. In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin named Mary, who was engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The angel came to Mary and said, Rejoice, highly favored one! God is with you. Blessed are you among women! Mary was much perplexed by these words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Promised One of the Most High. God will give to Jesus the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his reign there will be no end. Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I am a virgin? The angel said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Holy One of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible with God. Then Mary said, I am the servant of God. Let it be with me according to your word. Then the angel departed from her. One: All: This is the Gospel of Hope. Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. 3

6 **GLORIA Words: Luke 2: 14; Music: Traditional French Carol arr. Steven Couch Cathedral of Hope CCLI License # SERMON [Re] Imagine Peace Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Mary, Did You Know? Words and Music by Mark Lowry and Buddy Green; arr. Bruce Greer Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra See Text-to-Give Below THE GREAT THANKSGIVING FOR ADVENT SURSUM CORDA One: God be with you. All: And also with you. One: Open your hearts. All: We open our hearts for the coming of Christ. One: Let us give thanks and praise to the God of Peace. All: It is right to give God thanks and praise. One: Acclamation, thanksgiving, and songs of joy... And so, with the angels of Bethlehem s skies, and all those who sing of your steadfast love in every time and place, we proclaim your glory, and join in their unending hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (on page 3) This metrical hymn based on the O antiphons of the medieval church may date from the twelfth century. John Mason Neal translated the original five stanzas of this text beginning Draw nigh, draw nigh, Emmanuel for his Mediaeval Hymns and Sequences (1851). He later altered the first line to the familiar O come, O come. The hymntune, VENI EMMANUEL, was likely derived from phrases of plainsong settings. It first appeared in Thomas Helmore s The Hymnal Noted in 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! The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3. 4

7 SANCTUS Words adapted by David Moldenhauer; Music: French Carol Melody, 17 th Century Cathedral of Hope PICARDY WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER OF CONSECRATION INVITATION TO THE FEAST 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. Let There Be Peace on Earth (on page 7) Jill Jackson Miller and Sy Miller wrote the well-known Let There Be Peace on Earth in Jackson later said that she wrote the song after discovering the lifesaving joy of God s peace and unconditional love. The sheet music of the song, published in 1971, included this history: One summer evening in 1955, a group of 180 teenagers of all races and religions, meeting at a workshop high in the California mountains, locked arms, formed a circle and sang a song of peace. They felt that singing the song, with its simple basic sentiment - Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me, helped to create a climate for world peace and understanding. When they came down from the mountain, these inspired young people brought the song with them and started sharing it. And, as though on wings, Let There Be Peace On Earth began an amazing journey around the globe. Let There Be Peace on Earth was awarded the George Washington Honor Medal by the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge for Outstanding achievement in helping to bring about a better understanding of the American Way of Life. It also received a Brotherhood Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews. This simple thought, Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me first born on a mountain top in the voices of youth, continues to travel heart to heart gathering in people everywhere who wish to become a note in a song of understanding and peace peace for all humankind. 5

8 MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION Creator of the Stars of Night Creator of the stars of night, who shaped the sky s eternal lights, O Christ, redeemer of us all, bend near, and hear us when we call. O love that wore our human form, O tiny child of lowly birth, Let now your love be born in us til peace and justice fill the earth. Give us a love that never dies, a vision of the world to come: When all oppression finally ends, and all the homeless find a home. O God who brought all life to birth, O Christ who wore love s human face, O Spirit making life anew, grant us your wisdom, love, and grace. Isn t He? Isn t he beautiful? Beautiful, isn t he? Prince of Peace, child of God, isn t he? Isn t he wonderful? Wonderful, isn t he? Counselor, almighty God. Isn t he, isn t he, isn t he, isn t he? Words, v. 1: Latin, 9 th century; v. 2-4: Marty Haugen G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Music: plainsong Mode IV OneLicense.net License # A What Child Is This What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this, the angels sing, is Christ, God s holy offering; Haste, haste your praise to bring, the babe, the child of Mary! Why lies the Child in manger bare where ox and ass are feeding? Give heed, draw near; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. This, this, the angels sing, is Christ, God s holy offering; Haste, haste your praise to bring, the babe, the child of Mary! Words and Music by John Wimber Mercy Publishing CCLI License # Words by William C. Dix Music: traditional English melody, 16 th century Public Domain Emmanuel, Emmanuel Emmanuel, Emmanuel, your name is called Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us, your name is called Emmanuel. Words and Music by Bob McGee C.A. Music CCLI License # PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Advent and the Advent Wreath Advent is a season observed in many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas. The term is a version of the Latin word meaning coming. The term Advent is also used in Eastern Orthodoxy for the 40-day Nativity Fast, which has practices different from those in the west. Advent is the beginning of the western church s liturgical year, and commences on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. The concept of the Advent wreath originated among German Lutherans in the 16th century, but did not take its modern form until the 20th century. As early as the Middle Ages, Christians used fire and light to represent the coming of Christ into the world. This became the basis for the Advent wreath, a sign of the waiting and hopeful expectation of the return in glory of Jesus Christ. The circle represents the eternal victory over death through Jesus. The evergreens are a sign of God s faithfulness, and the lighted candles remind us of the light of Christ brought into the world. 6

9 **RECESSIONAL HYMN Let There Be Peace on Earth Worship Note on p. 5 Words and Music by Sy Miller and Jill Jackson Jan-Lee Music OneLicense.net license # A WORLD PEACE **BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 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. 7

10 News BRIEFS December 10, 2017 NEXT Sunday! CoH Music Ministry Presents: Christmas at the Cathedral December 17, 7:30 The beloved annual tradition featuring stunning Christmas music from the Cathedral of Hope Music Ministries, including the Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra, Voices of Hope, Inspiro and soloist favorites! This year s Thanksgiving Offering supports the Music ministry at Cathedral of Hope. If your spirit has been moved by music this year, please consider making an offering to the Music fund. FREE CONCERT! Poinsettia Dedications Each year, Cathedral of Hope s beautiful Advent decor is made possible, in part, by members of our congregation who make poinsettia dedications in honor or in memory of loved ones. For $25 per dedication, you can honor a special friend or family member. Dedications will be printed in the Christmas Eve worship guide. Please note: Because of space limitations, dedications are limited to the name of the person being honored and the person or group placing the dedication. Deadline to place your order is NEXT Sunday, December 17. You may make your poinsettia dedications anytime by visiting OR, use a Flower Envelope located in the Ministry Center and place it in the offering plate. Questions? Contact: Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, pbjorling@cathederalofhope.com, Commissioning Service NEXT Sunday, December 17, IPC, 3 p.m. The CoH congregation is invited to attend the Commissioning Service for Susan Perry. Susan has been called by our church as a commissioned minister to serve as a feminist theologian. Commissioned Ministry is an authorized form of ministry in the UCC that emerged in 1984 from the category of Commissioned Worker. The UCC Manual on Ministry lists several areas in which a person may be commissioned: Christian education, church administration, church music, UCC related missionary work, Conference and denominational staff work, and certain ministries of advocacy or community change. There are currently 124 Commissioned Ministers in the UCC. Susan s Commissioning Service will be held in the Interfaith Peace Chapel on Sunday, December 17 at 3 p.m. Pack the Pantry, NEXT Sunday, December 17 Cathedral of Hope and Dallas Hope Charities relies on you, your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to replenish our pantry on the last Sunday of each month. Doing so helps us to distribute about 5,000 bags of groceries each year to those who might otherwise go without. With our growing outreach to those experiencing food insecurity, everyone s consistent donations of nonperishable foods for Pack the Pantry are essential. Next Sunday, December 17, is Pack the Pantry Sunday. No dented cans or expired foods, please. This shopping list also appears on dallashopecharities.org and cathedralofhope.com. Items that appear in bold are the most needed. Questions? Contact Jason by at jvallejo@dallashopecharities.org or x 211. Microwave macaroni and cheese Pop-top canned chili Pop-top canned fruit Pop-top canned pasta Pop-top soup (no cream of ) Spam/Treet Toilet paper Bottled water Canned chicken or tuna Ranch Style beans Ramen noodles Rice Saltine crackers Snack cookies Snack crackers Vienna sausages Canned vegetables Deodorant Razors Travel-size shampoo Travel-size conditioner/ lotion Travel & regular-size toothpaste Toothbrushes Menstruation products (tampons and THIN pads) 8

11 Today in Children s Church On the Second Sunday of Advent, the Children will be lighting the Candle of Peace, or the Shepherd s Candle, since the angels promise of Peace on Earth was delivered first to the Shepherds. Mr. Bill s Craft Time will continue on the theme of snowflakes dedicated to people who we love the most or who are loved the least. We are dedicating one of our display windows as our Blizzard of Love for the Advent Season. Of course, rehearsals will also continue for The Road to Bethlehem. TOMORROW! A Taste of Hope: Dinner and Carols for the Homeless Tuesday, December 19, Downtown Dallas, 8 p.m. Join us to bring those without a home a Taste of Hope. We paid it forward once and now we want to do it every month. Help in the following ways: Food and drink donations. If you are able, we will send you the list of what is needed. Help cooking from 5-7:30 p.m. (you need a food handling certificate which you can get online at Distribution help. Meet at CoH at 7:45 p.m. Our first dinner, we gave out 78 meals in 10 minutes. We want more people so we have time to answer questions, listen, invite them to worship with us and to attend BACH. Carolers. Let s bring hope with some holiday cheer to downtown Dallas! This is an informal sing-along of popular carols. It might be for 10 minutes or 30, depending on reaction. Take note, the times may be adjusted slightly. We will confirm a week before. Check out our Facebook event: A Taste of Hope: Dinner and Carols for the Homeless. Invite your friends. Be a part of what we believe could become a movement to give those without a home Hope for the future. RSVP to John at johnerdos88@gmail.com by Monday, December Calling All Christmas Elves! The Giving Tree is Here! You can help children and young people have a brighter Christmas when you visit CoH s own Giving Tree, in the Fellowship Hall, through December 17. The tree will be hung with ornaments, and on the back of each ornament you will find a Christmas wish that you can fulfill. There are three categories of wishes this year gifts for Maple CHRISTMAS CAUSE Lawn School children (green) and their classrooms, Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School (blue), and ministries of our own Cathedral of Hope, including icare and BACH (red). For Maple Lawn Elementary students, you will find things from the Santa lists of these underserved children. These are children who would have little Christmas at all without the kindness of others. You ll also find some special wishes from Maple Lawn teachers for classroom supplies and curriculum materials they long for, but for which there is no budget. All gifts for Maple Lawn children should be gift wrapped. If you do not want to wrap the gift yourself, consider stopping by Cathedral of Hope s gift wrapping station (See p. 8 ). Get ½ off the gift wrapping suggested donation when you bring your gift with ornament from the giving tree. Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School may be asking for help with school uniforms for students. Cathedral of Hope ornaments on the Giving Tree will include items for wellloved ministries such as BACH or icare, or specific needs of our children s program, music and television ministries, and other ways that CoH impacts our community and members. Gift cards will be available this year if you d like to dedicate your Giving Tree purchase to someone in lieu of a Christmas gift. For more information or to volunteer to help one of the Sundays or Wednesdays during the pre-christmas season, contact Patsy Bjorling, Director of Development, , pbjorling@cathedralofhope.com. icare Canned Christmas Tree Now through December 25 Throughout this year, our icare Team has distributed more than 24,000 cans of food and served lunch to more than 4,800 hungry people. The icare Ministry has CAN-structed another great way to give for the Advent Season. You CAN help support the ever-growing food pantry ministry by dropping off canned goods every Sunday throughout this holiday season. With your generosity and support Dallas Hope Charities will continue to make a great impact in our local community. All donations may be dropped off at the CAN-tree located across from the reception office. Please bring only the items listed below: Chicken or Tuna Chili Ramen Noodles Fruit SPAM Peanut Butter Contact Jason Vallejo at jvallejo@dallashopecharities.org for more information.

12 Kwanzaa at the Cathedral Thursday, December 21, IPC, 7-9 p.m. In this workshop, participants will learn about the history and traditions of the Kwanzaa holiday celebrations. Information will be shared about the history of Kwanzaa celebrations, particularly the seven principles of Kwanzaa and how they connect to everyday life year-round. Events is FREE and open to the public. Kwanzaa is an African American holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. Celebrated from 26 December thru 1 January, its origins are in the first harvest celebrations of Africa from which it takes its name. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase matunda ya kwanza which means first fruits in Swahili. Contact Jeannette (coatofcolourscoh@gmail.com) Christmas Gift Wrapping Service TODAY through December 24 Now in its nineteenth year, the Christmas gift wrapping ministry is gearing up to wrap Christmas gifts using no-cost materials, with 100% of the proceeds from the wrapping services benefiting the Evelyn Pruitt AIDS Crisis Fund, which provides financial assistance for those living with HIV/AIDS and experiencing economic difficulties. Sundays, December 10, 17, 24, 8:30 am-1 pm or by appointment Wednesdays, December 13, 20, 5:30-9 pm or by appointment. Drop your gifts off before services and they will be ready for you when you leave. If you cannot make it during these hours, contact Paul Kolasci: pkolasci@cathedralofhope.com BONUS: Purchase your gifts at Sources, use the CoH Gift Wrap Service, and receive a $2 Gift Card from Sources. Children s Play on Christmas Eve Morning The Road to Bethlehem. The Road to Bethlehem, a new, original progressive Christmas play performed by our children, will be premiered during our 10 a.m. Christmas Eve Service on Sunday, December 24. The play centers on the Roman soldier, Cornelius, who, in reading the decree from Caesar Augustus to all the weary travelers, gradually learns more and more about the expected Messiah and the promise of peace on earth. He encounters a variety of travelers to Bethlehem, including, of course, some shepherds and the Magi themselves. Expect the usual host of Angels and a moving manger scene ending. Dan Peeler at dpeeler@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. Move and groove with the Holy Spirit! Gospel Choir Forming Want to make a joyful noise in our sanctuary? Cathedral of Hope s Music Ministry in conjunction with Coat of Colours is starting a gospel choir! We are looking for volunteer singers to join this new and exciting ministry that will inspire, uplift, and enrich your week and your worship. Get that tambourine shakin and those joy bells ringin in your soul! All are welcome, as long as you are at least 18 years old and are able to attend rehearsals regularly on Sundays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. beginning January 7. Vocalists of all experience levels and faith backgrounds are invited to join. Please print the Keyword: GOSPEL in the comments section on the registration pad and be sure to give us your . dmoldenhauer@cathedralofhope.com with any questions. Participate in the MDHA Homeless Youth Count to help end LGBT Youth Homelessness Cathedral of Hope is working with Outlast Youth to end youth homelessness because we want each youth to know how much they are loved and cared for by their community. In order to accomplish this goal, we need financing through grants and other funding. For us to get that funding, we have to be able to inform potential financial contributors how many homeless youth are out there. So we will be participating in a head count of homeless youth in the Dallas metropolitan area. Please sign up to participate and help us meet and count thehomeless youth on the streets of Dallas. Read on to find out additional information. WHO: As members of a Street Outreach Team, YOU will help gather statistics on this vulnerable population. WHAT: We will be following a method developed by Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS), in congruence with Housing & Urban Development (HUD) requirements; this method has proven successful in Austin. WHEN: There will be two weekends, in conjunction with the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA) Point in Time (PIT) count. Multiple Shifts Available: 1. Thursday, January 18 Saturday, January 20 (10p-1:00a) 2. Thursday, January 25 Saturday, January 27 (10p-1:00a) WHERE: Dallas County E.g. Entertainment districts; strategic radiuses based off DISD s homeless youth; DART stations. WHY: This information will help formulate a strategic plan to connect our youth with better services and support. HOW: To volunteer, choose a training date from the options below then your training date, name, zip code, and age to: CountUsInDallas@gmail.com for more information. Training Options: Jan. 13 9am CitySquare 4000 East Side Ave., Dallas Jan am Team Leader Training CitySquare 4000 Eastside Ave., Dallas

13 The King and I at The Winspear Opera House Set in 1860 s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, THE KING AND I is too beautiful to miss (New York Magazine). Cathedral of Hope night, which also happens to be opening night, is December 19. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Discounted CoH tickets are available for that night only. Enter the following URL into your browser, using HOPE as the discount code: The ticket includes admission to the post-show meet and greet / party with the cast. Contact Paul Kolasci at pkolasci@cathedralofhope.com. Getting Married? Planning an Event? 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, Clifton Bohaker, at cbohaker@cathedralofhope.com or x118. 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 during Enjoy Big Al s delicious food from 3 pm until closing on the third Wednesday of every month, with 10% of all food sales after 3 pm 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 Best Restaurants. STOP BY BIG AL S for dinner before the PULSE service on the 3rd Wednesday of the month! 10% of sales after 3 pm will be donated to CoH! Only 3 Shopping Days til Christmas As most of you Sources only on Sunday, please be aware that there are only THREE (3) shopping days til Christmas including today. Cross Openwork Key Ring This Cross Openwork Key Ring is a perfect gift for any Christian, a reminder throughout the day of our Christian faith. At about 1.25 x 1 inch, this keychain, made of solid aluminum in Germany, is compact enough for everyday use. ($7) Who Counts? One sheep makes a difference. Without her something is missing. Now my flock is complete. Oh, no! The man is missing his sheep! The woman is missing her coin! The father is missing his son! Can you help them find what they are looking for? Who Counts? is a creative retelling of three of Jesus most popular parables: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. As young readers count to help the characters find what s missing, Who Counts? teaches that every one of us counts in God s eyes and that everyone should feel counted. The stories are beautifully illustrated with modern-day characters and a diversity of ethnicities so that all children will be able to see themselves in the stories. Ideal for children ages 4-8. Includes a note for parents and teachers. Eccolo Naturals Decorative Box A Special Gift for a Special Person Each box has a high-gloss lacquer finish and is made using genuine, natural materials like bone, horn, and iridescent mother of pearl. All materials are from non-endangered species and affixed to renewablesource wood bases. Boxes are 4.5 x 6 x 2.5 inches; great size for memo pads, thank you notes, photos, jewelry, bath soaps or playing cards. ($60) Help us keep in contact with you. If you have moved, or changed your phone number or address, please PRINT your new information on the registration pad and we ll update your record. 11

14 Interested in baptism at COH? F or us at Cathedral of Hope, baptism is a sacrament that reminds us that God is still working the lives of those in our community of faith. It is an outward symbol of what God is doing inside us as people of faith. Are you considering being baptized? Or do you have a child you would like baptized? We will be celebrating baptisms again on Sunday, January 14. Please contact Rev. Erin Wyma at ewyma@cathedralofhope.com if you are interested Children, Youth, & Cyber-Safety January 14, 12:30-2 p.m., East Wing, 195 Bullying has reached epidemic proportions in our country, resulting in ruined lives or even suicides in many cases. In our efforts to keep the parents of our children and youth informed about how to handle or prevent this tragedy, we have asked Jetonda Green, LMSW Community Health Outreach Specialist, System SANE Department Safety & Well-Being Prevention Program to lend her expertise on the subject to us on Sunday, January 14. Her mission is to provide parents and their children awareness and prevention education on internet safety, so that they can cultivate and promote healthy norms to prevent sexual abuse as well as family and relationship violence in their communities. Parents will be instructed on how to raise awareness of risks with identity theft and scammers, and of risks when youth are on social media, including cyber-bullying. Parents will be able to identify signs of traffickers who try to recruit online, and become aware of digital dating abuse for older youth. The workshop will last 60 minutes. All parents of both children and youth are welcome to this important, life-saving event. Contact Alan Miles at amiles@cathedralofhope.com with questions. TRIBUTES Tributes that reach the office by 3 p.m. on Monday 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 Memory of Rafael B. Munoz Timothy J. Taylor In Memory of David Zuber Patrick Paramo In Memory of Patrick Roy Vicki Patsdauter In Memory of Rikki Caballero Vicki Patsdauter In Memory of Silvia Varela Jessica D. Varela In Memory of Refugia Varela Taylor N. Zuazua In Memory of Daylen Gallman Brian M. Lebow In Memory of Charles Bowen The Counting Team In Memory of our Beloved Max Bill Martin and Clay Chancey In Memory of Theresa Ware Lori and Vickie Vahle In Honor of Wanda Wilson, and the Joy She Brings The Lay Ministers of Worship In Honor of Charlotte Duke, Happy 34th Anniversary JW Wylie In Honor of Harriette Moye, with Love Richard John dupont 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. LOOKING FOR A FINANCIAL PARTNER AS DIVERSE AS YOU ARE? As unique as a ngerprint, everyone has different nancial goals and time horizons. That s why it s important to work with someone who understands your speciic situation. As a Prudential nancial advisor, I can help you meet the challenges of your nancial life. Bob Shimmin Financial Advisor Prudential Advisors 5215 N. O Connor Blvd., Suite 300 Irving, TX (214) office bob.shimmin@prudential.com 12

15 Giving and Attendance at a Glance Week Week Week Ending 12/03/17 Ending 11/26/17 Ending 11/19/17 Service Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Worship 1,254 $10,445 1,046 $9,918 1,112 $11,685 Auto-Giving $38,340 $9,869 $36,558 Mail/Credit Cards $7,974 $9,277 $8,771 Total Contributions $56,759 $29,064 $57,014 Contributions Goal $43,000 $43,000 $43,000 Over/(Short Fall) $13,759 ($13,936) $14,014 YTD Contributions $1,923,392 YTD Operating Receipts $2,335,556 YTD Contribution Goal $2,085,500 YTD Operating Expenses $2,387,919 Over/(Short Fall) ($162,108) Over/(Short Fall) ($52,363) 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! The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3. Have You Missed a Worship Service? Watch online at: Prayer for Contentment and Generosity Gracious God, help me to be grateful for what I have, to remember that I don t need most of what I want, and that joy is found in simplicity and generosity. Greening Tip Make a note today to save your used ribbons after Christmas, to re-use later. If every family in America saved just two feet of ribbon, we could tie a 38,000-mile bow around the entire planet. 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 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. Michael Benham Agency Auto Home Life Commercial Umbrella Renters Motorcycle Recreational Vehicle Call for a Friendly Farmers Family Review

16 HOPE on the Horizon WORSHIP at a GLANCE* December 2017 Sunday, DEC 10 Second Sunday of Advent [RE] IMAGINE: Peace Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) Monday, DEC 11 Our Lady of Guadelupe Bilingual Worship with music and story telling. 7 p.m. Sanctuary Wednesday, DEC 13 PULSE Christmas at the Movies Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, DEC 17 Third Sunday of Advent [RE] IMAGINE: Joy Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 pm (Spanish) CoH Music Ministry Presents: Christmas at the Cathedral 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary WARM UP WITH THE MOST BELOVED HOLIDAY TRADITION TCC MAINSTAGE HOLIDAY CONCERT SNOWFLAKES MOODY PERFORMANCE HALL DEC 7-10 FEATURING JODI CRAWFORD WRIGHT & THE HOUSTON CHAMBER RINGERS BUY TICKETS TurtleCreekChorale.com or call Wednesday, DEC 20 PULSE Christmas at the Movies Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Contemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m. Sunday, DEC 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent [RE] IMAGINE: Love Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Sunday Morning Worship ONE Service at 10 a.m. Children s Pageant Sunday, DEC 24 Christmas Eve Worship [RE] IMAGINE: Jesus Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Traditional Worship 7, 9 p.m. 11 p.m. Candle-light Service *Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed. Share us with your friends! #CoHDallas on Twitter for updates & insights!