3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Hts OH 44118 216-321-2660 Fax: 216-320-1214 Email: office@fhcpresb.org Website: www.fhcpresb.org Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr., Pastor Rev. Lois Annich, Interim Associate Pastor Rev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, Parish Assoc Kate Burleigh, Dir. of Children s Ministries Shannon Headen, Dir. of Youth Ministries Anne Wilson, Director of Music Forest Hill Church: diverse, inclusive, welcoming
Service of Worship July 30, 2017 at 10:00 am Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for worship. Please join us in wearing a name tag so that we might greet you. Our ushers have hearing devices, large print editions of the bulletin, activity bags for children staying in worship, and directions to our nursery for babies and young children. Prayer of Preparation Waiting is seldom easy. Yet, in the process of waiting, we discover new growth. The Spirit moves and breaths, and treasures are sometimes discovered. As we wait this day, may God s miraculous presence be revealed in us and through us. Welcome Prelude Choral Introit Streams of Gladness Glory to God Jed Koops, cantor Joe Utterback Peruvian melody Greeting Our God with Joy Call to Worship Leader: Waiting and hoping, we gather together, People: seeking God s presence and singing God s praise. Leader: Waiting and hoping, we come now to worship, People: praying and listening for the Spirit s guidance. Leader: Waiting and hoping, we gather together, People: seeking God s presence and singing God s praise. Elder Lia Clement * Opening Hymn No. 35 Praise Ye Lord, the Almighty 2
Renewing Our Relationship with God Prayer of Confession Eternal God, waiting is hard waiting for justice, waiting for peace, waiting for love, waiting for your presence to heal us. Give us the patience and passion of Jacob, to work for the deepest desire of our hearts. Transform our hope into action that we may help build your kingdom here on earth. Amen. Time of Silent Confession Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) Anne Wilson Affirming the Good News in Our Lives Assurance of Pardon * Response Paul Vasile Glory to God 3
Anthem If You Only Had Faith Caribbean melody Opening Our Hearts to God s Word Baptism of Emmett William Grangaard and Keira Averi Seigneur Congregational Welcome Emmett and Averi, beloved children of God, welcome to Forest Hill Church. We look forward to walking with you in faith, hope and love as we discover God s call for us, as we celebrate the Holy Spirit among us, and as we witness to justice, righteousness and peace! God bless you! God bless us! Scripture Lessons Genesis 29: 15-28 Then Laban said to Jacob, Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be? Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah s eyes were lovely, and Rachel was graceful and beautiful. Jacob loved Rachel; so he said, I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel. Laban said, It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me. So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her. Then Jacob said to Laban, Give me my wife that I may go in to her, for my time is completed. So Laban gathered together all the people of the place, and made a feast. But in the evening he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob; and he went in to her. (Laban gave his maid Zilpah to his daughter Leah to be her maid.) When morning came, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me? Laban said, This is not done in our country giving the younger before the firstborn. Complete the week of this one, and we 4
will give you the other also in return for serving me for another seven years. Jacob did so, and completed her week; then Laban gave him his daughter Rachel as a wife. Romans 8: 28-35, 37-39 We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified. What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Who will bring any charge against God s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 5
Matthew 13: 31-33 He put before them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches. He told them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened. After the readings Leader: Hear what the Holy Spirit is telling God s people. People: Thanks be to God. * Hymn No. 741 Guide My Feet Prayer requests may be passed to the ushers during this hymn Sermon Prayers of the People Jazz Improv Dr. Lentz 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. Ritual of Friendship Offering 6
Tomas Ostrom (Sweden) Offertory Open Your Doors Soloists: Shelly Jesberger and Beth Zych * Response South African song * Prayer of Dedication Going Forth to Live as God s People * Closing Hymn No. 37 * Commission and Blessing * Choral Benediction * Passing of the Peace 7 Let All Things Now Living
Postlude * Please stand if you are able Rigaudon André Campre Welcome Visitors! We look forward to greeting you and answering any questions you may have. Visitor welcome bags are available in the foyers and the narthex. Take one home with you! Our website, www.fhcpresb.org, lists upcoming events, education programs for all ages, and texts and audio of past sermons. Notes & Announcements Chancel Flowers: Today s flowers are given by Rosanna and Chuck Sprague in honor of the first anniversary of Christopher and Sarah Sprague Katan; and by Lia Clement in loving memory of Judy Hubach. Last week s flowers were given in memory of Donal T. Grube. Today we celebrate the baptisms of Emmett Grangaard, son of Daniel and Erin Grangaard, and Averi Seigneur, daughter of Austin and Brittany Seigneur. Julie Lustic is the attending Elder. Both are grandchildren of FHC members Julie and Gary Lustic and great grandchildren of Barbara Lustic. Emmett is the grandson of Gail and John Grangaard; Averi is the granddaughter of Al and Kim (deceased) Seigneur. We extend a warm welcome to all members of the Seigneur, Grangaard and Lustic families. 8
Prayers are requested this week for: Jane Frederick, Max Harmon, Kathryn Himmelsteib, Florence Klein, Wafa Kuri, Ron Register, George Sentell, Nicole Small, and Dorothy Turick. Please remember these homebound members in your prayers: Marge Drollinger, Emma Jane Gibbs, Iris and Al Gilbert, Ron Klein, Emelia McGuire, Joyce Peters, Margie Stauffer, Elaine Tapié, Lorian Thomas, and Pat Weissbrod. We received word this week of the death of former member Carolyn Doggett. The Deacons encourage you to stop by the Greeting Card Table in Fellowship Hall before or after worship to sign a card for any member who is ill or homebound. We will address and mail the card for you. Ushers: Thank you to Roger Heineman, head usher, and today s usher team. Nursery care for babies and young children is available on the second floor of the Monticello Wing. Care Group The Jerusalem Care Group is responsible for meeting members needs during August. Please call the church office to report an illness, hospitalization, family emergency, birth or death. Information will then be passed on to the Care Group leaders. Many thanks to the members of the Corinth Care Group for their work in July. 9
Members of the Jerusalem Care Group are: Joan Bacon Lynn Bayer Molly Bergman Ed Briskey Jeff & Kathy Cameron Lia Clement Nan Dorer Kurt Haas & Deedee Pim Betty Jenkins Cathy Kernich Brian Klein & Tish Van Beers Klein Deanne & John Lentz Charity McDonald Diana & Tom McFiggen Linn & Melody Obery Angela Oetama-Paul Dave & Susanne Peterjohn Bill Proudfit Ron Schmidt Sandy Shultz Dan & Joanne Shaner Dean & Judy Sieck Ahren Stock Harold & Beverly Thomas Bobbi Van Dijk Lance Vernon & Jennifer Carr Jill & Kevin White Dene Young Coming Up TODAY Summer Choir: A big THANK YOU to all who have participated in the Summer Choir during June and July. Today is the last Summer Choir Sunday. During August, small groups will provide vocal leadership. The full choir will start up after Labor Day. Might this be the year you or your child will join a choir? Book Club: All who are interested in discussing Waking Up White by Debby Irving please meet in Bodwell Hall after worship. THIS WEEK Bible Study: The lessons for this week are: Genesis 32: 22-31; Psalm 17: 1-7, 15; Romans 9: 1-5; Matthew 14: 22-33 Bible and Bagels discusses next week s text on Wednesday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30. All are welcome! 10
LOOKING AHEAD Opportunities to Assist with Worship: Do you enjoy reading scripture? Would you like to be a lay reader and sign up for regular opportunities to help lead worship? Or do you enjoy making people feel welcome? Would you be interested in serving as an usher, a key figure in extending hospitality? Members of the Worship Ministry will be in Fellowship Hall on August 13 to talk with you about these and other ways to serve. Information and training will be available. Come and see! Outdoor Worship: Sunday, August 20, 10:00 am Come join us! If you have a portable awning or dining fly tent you can loan the church for extra shade during our outdoor worship service, please call the office (216-321-2660). One Book One Church: October 31, 1517 by Martin Marty. August 20, 11:15 Rev. Laury Larson will lead a discussion on this book written by one of the giants of religious history. This year is the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation. Books available for $15 through the church office. Youth News Welcome back from Montreat! We look forward to hearing about your week. CALLING ALL LINE AND SQUARE DANCERS! Get out your boots and ten gallon hats and get ready for the Fall Festival! Mark your calendars for September 10! This year s Fall Festival will be a Country Jamboree. We are looking for anyone who knows of a DJ or band that can do line or square dancing music. If YOU know how to square or line dance and want to be one of the "teachers," please contact Jason Hidek (jason.hidek@att.net). 11
Staff Emails Rev. Lois Annich Interim Assoc. Pastor pastorannich@fhcpresb.org Becky Austin Finance beckya@fhcpresb.org Lynda Bernays Administration office@fhcpresb Kate Burleigh Children kateb@fhcpresb.org Ann Donkin Building mgr. adonkin@fhcpresb.org Stavros Gazis Custodial office@fhcpresb Shannon Headen Youth shannon@fhcpresb.org Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr. Pastor pastorlentz@fhcpresb.org Peg Weissbrod Publicity pegweissbrod@gmail.com Anne Wilson Music annew@fhcpresb.org Calendar: July 30 August 6, 2017 Sunday, July 30 9:00 am Child care begins Summer Bible Study 9:30 am Continental Breakfast Summer Choir 10:00 am WORSHIP 11:15 am Coffee and Conversation Book Group: Waking Up White Monday, July 31 6:00 pm Progress not Perfection (AA) 7:00 pm Al Anon CPNC meeting 7:30 pm Borton Group (AA) Tuesday, August 1 12:00 pm Abundance Pantry registration 1:00 pm Abundance Pantry 5:00 pm Fitness Fusion Wednesday, August 2 7:30 am Bible & Bagels 12:30 pm Wed. Women s AA 7:00 pm Meditation Group Thursday, August 3 5:00 pm Fitness Fusion Friday, August 4 10:00 am Al Anon meeting Saturday, August 5 Sunday, August 6 9:00 am Child care begins 9:30 am Continental Breakfast 10:00 am WORSHIP: Communion 11:15 am Coffee and Conversation 12
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