*BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Postlude on Aberystwyth arr. Lani Smith *The people may stand. Acolytes: Beckett and Samuel Blocker Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by Youth Ministries. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given in celebration of the 49th wedding anniversary of Rich and Stefanie Hiles and the 21st wedding anniversary of Paul and Jill Hiles; and in loving memory of our parents, Robert and Icie Simpson and Harry and Fairy Martin and in honor of friends David and Ellen White who celebrate their 50 th wedding anniversary today, a gift of Paul and Doris Simpson. CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights July 23, 2017 Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. 7th Sunday after Pentecost HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS Morning In whatever shelter I wake this morning I know this place is holy because you meet me here. As I wash my body and prepare for the day, I remember baptismal waters and the claim upon my life. Wherever darkness looms, Sovereign God, traffic in mercy this day. Traffic in mercy this day. Amen. Evening As darkness spreads over the land, I trust that you move in it. As I yield the night to sleep and dreams, I pray you would remake me into a servant bold, for the sake of Jesus. Amen. Elements of worship from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 2 2014 Westminster John Knox Press. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. CHURCH STAFF Lead Pastor: Andy Call; Associate Pastor: Gregory Kendrick Jr.; Emerging Ministries: Brian Smart; Child Care Coordinator & Children s Ministry Assistant: Pam Bowler; Director of Youth Ministries: Curt Campbell; Director of Music: David Gilson; Organist: Robert H. Day; Handbell Coordinator: Virginia Steiger; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Business Administrator: Loretta Dahlstrom; Administrative Assistants: Cris Hicks, Debbie Johnson; Chimes Editor: Jill Barr; Properties Manager: Penny Neisen; Custodians: Yee Chy, John Austin, Jon Cermak, Robert Campbell, Leslie Myers; Resident: Robert Campbell; Missionaries: Esther Gitobu (Cambodia), Larry & Jane Kies (Zimbabwe), Joey & Kerry Davidson (Liberia); Lay Leaders: Shawn & Chris McCandless; ELC Director: Patricia Deal; Pastoral Counselor: Lois Annich; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 216-321-8880; www.chsaviour.org
ORDER OF WORSHIP SANCTUARY 11:00 a.m. OPENING TO GOD PRELUDE Immortal, Invisible arr. Don Wyrtzen Breathe on Me, Breath of God arr. Robert Hughes WELCOME Rev. Andy Call *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People of God, let us gather to worship and praise God s name. People: I give thanks to you, O God, with my whole heart. I will glorify your name forever! Leader: For great is your steadfast love for me. People: You have delivered my soul from the depths. Leader: God says, Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go. *HYMN OF PRAISE #103 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise St. Denio *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, your creatures cry creation groans but we turn away; we surround ourselves with noise. We are quick to excuse ourselves from responsibility: we are young; we are old; we are tired; we are busy. It is hard to imagine that we might make a difference. Life-giving God, wash us clean. Restore our imaginations and our hearts. Let your courage and compassion flow through our veins until we love with abandon and our hands reach out in blessing, for the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) RECOGNITION OF CALVARY AND KNOOIHUIZEN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Houston Hickey, Rebecca Wittke, Anya Chew, Jonathan Hailey, Noah Pelfrey, Brittany Gilmour, Daniel Ritts, Jessa Kaups, Rose McCandless, Adelle Walker, Sage Walker, Angel Billingsley, Michael Barnes, Chandler Kitson, John Jack Farral Emily Biehl, Meeco Walker, Erin Spurr, Brittany Kirwin HEARING GOD S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC Fantasy on Slane Libby Larsen Virginia Steiger, flute THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Shen Griest CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE TO THE WORD Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Divine Praise Rev. Kendrick, Jr. OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION The Lone, Wild Bird (see insert) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Rev. Andy Call RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad. Offertory The King of Love My Shepherd Is Charles Gounod Robert Day, organ *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #479 Jesus, Lover of My Soul Aberystwyth
The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given in celebration of the 49th wedding anniversary of Rich and Stefanie Hiles and the 21st wedding anniversary of Paul and Jill Hiles; and in loving memory of our parents, Robert and Icie Simpson and Harry and Fairy Martin and in honor of friends David and Ellen White who celebrate their 50 th wedding anniversary today, a gift of Paul and Doris Simpson. HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights July 23, 2017 Myers Chapel 8:30 a.m. 7th Sunday after Pentecost Morning In whatever shelter I wake this morning I know this place is holy because you meet me here. As I wash my body and prepare for the day, I remember baptismal waters and the claim upon my life. Wherever darkness looms, Sovereign God, traffic in mercy this day. Traffic in mercy this day. Amen. Evening As darkness spreads over the land, I trust that you move in it. As I yield the night to sleep and dreams, I pray you would remake me into a servant bold, for the sake of Jesus. Amen. CHURCH STAFF Lead Pastor: Andy Call; Associate Pastor: Gregory Kendrick Jr.; Emerging Ministries: Brian Smart; Child Care Coordinator & Children s Ministry Assistant: Pam Bowler; Director of Youth Ministries: Curt Campbell; Director of Music: David Gilson; Organist: Robert H. Day; Handbell Coordinator: Virginia Steiger; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Business Administrator: Loretta Dahlstrom; Administrative Assistants: Cris Hicks, Debbie Johnson; Chimes Editor: Jill Barr; Properties Manager: Penny Neisen; Custodians: Yee Chy, John Austin, Jon Cermak, Robert Campbell, Leslie Myers; Resident: Robert Campbell; Missionaries: Esther Gitobu (Cambodia), Larry & Jane Kies (Zimbabwe), Joey & Kerry Davidson (Liberia); Lay Leaders: Shawn & Chris McCandless; ELC Director: Patricia Deal; Pastoral Counselor: Lois Annich; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost Elements of worship from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 2 2014 Westminster John Knox Press. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 216-321-8880; www.chsaviour.org
ORDER OF WORSHIP MYERS CHAPEL 8:30 a.m. OPENING TO GOD WELCOME The Rev. Gregory Kendrick Jr. PRELUDE Breathe on Me, Breath of God arr. Robert Hughes *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People of God, let us gather to worship and praise God s name. People: I give thanks to you, O God, with my whole heart. I will glorify your name forever! Leader: For great is your steadfast love for me. People: You have delivered my soul from the depths. Leader: God says, Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go. *HYMN OF PRAISE #103 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise St. Denio *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, your creatures cry creation groans but we turn away; we surround ourselves with noise. We are quick to excuse ourselves from responsibility: we are young; we are old; we are tired; we are busy. It is hard to imagine that we might make a difference. Life-giving God, wash us clean. Restore our imaginations and our hearts. Let your courage and compassion flow through our veins until we love with abandon and our hands reach out in blessing, for the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) HEARING GOD S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC Fantasy on Slane Libby Larsen Virginia Steiger, flute THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Dick Erickson CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE TO THE WORD Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Divine Praise Rev. Kendrick, Jr. OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION The Lone, Wild Bird (vs 1, 5 - see insert) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Mr. Erickson RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad. Offertory *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #479 Jesus, Lover of My Soul *BENEDICTION Aberystwyth *POSTLUDE Postlude on Aberystwyth arr. Lani Smith *The people may stand. Ushers: Wadsworth Family Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the Parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments.
33 July 23, 2017 7th Sunday after Pentecost LIFESONG WORSHIP Household Prayer: Morning In whatever shelter I wake this morning, I know this place is holy because you meet me here. As I wash my body and prepare for the day, I remember baptismal waters and the claim upon my life. Wherever darkness looms, Sovereign God, traffic in mercy this day. Traffic in mercy this day. Amen. OPENING PRAISE Welcome Please sign the friendship pad. Singing Praises to God Time with Children SHARING THE WORD Brian Smart Rev. Andy Call Household Prayer: Evening As darkness spreads over the land, I trust that you move in it. As I yield the night to sleep and dreams, I pray you would remake me into a servant bold, for the sake of Jesus. Amen. Preparing for the Word Hearing God s Word Robert Livsey Psalm 145 The Message Rev. Andy Call Natural Praise RESPONSE TO THE WORD Sharing of Prayer Concerns Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. Prayers from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 2 2014 Westminster John Knox Press. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. Prayers of the People Offering Closing Praise Closing Blessing Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Ushers: Angle Family & Eric Pelander The congregation is invited to the parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by Youth Ministries.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Administrative Board meeting will be held in Calvary Hall on Tuesday, July 25 at 7pm. All are welcome to attend. Please pray for our children attending the East Ohio Summer Camps this week: Tom Barr, Jes Cunion, Emilie Lewis, Noah Paik, Isaac Smith, Margo Smith, Rebecca Smith. Youth Mission Trip Ice Cream Social: Please join us at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall on Thursday, July 27 for our annual Ice Cream Social and Slideshow. We would love to share with you how the Holy Spirit has moved during the Youth Mission Trip! All are invited! Join us for a Christmas party in the parlor after the 11 a.m. service on July 30. Enjoy cake, cookies, coffee, Christmas music, and find out how your Christmas gifts to COTS have given us a reason to celebrate! Share your favorite Christmas cookie by bringing a plateful to the parlor kitchen. (Results on July 30 are only preliminary you can still participate in Christmas in July through July 31!) SummerFest 2017 is Saturday, August 5 from 5-9 p.m., and we need you! Once again, this event will be COMPLETELY FREE - free food, free games, free admission. We hope you can come and enjoy the evening with our church family and our community. To be as welcoming and hospitable as possible, we are seeking individuals who can commit to simply being present for all or a portion of the evening, and are willing to offer a friendly greeting to folks you don't yet know. Other roles are available, also. To volunteer, contact the church office or Curt Campbell at curt@chsaviour.org. Be God's ambassador to the world's future leaders through the international student ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at CWRU and CSU. We need volunteer hosts for temporary housing and drivers to pick up students from the airport. In addition, please save your donations and some time to volunteer at the International Student Furniture Giveaway Event on Saturday, August 19 in the Great Hall. Donations of household items will be accepted after August 1. Contact Bok Chew at bokchew@yahoo.com or call 216-371-3114. Other Worship Experiences SUNDAY, July 30 8:30 a.m., Myers Chapel 9:30 a.m., Great Hall 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Rev. Andy Call preaching Have you Understood? (Matthew 12:31-33, 44-52) Prayer Meeting 10:40 to 10:55 a.m. Sundays Myers Chapel All are welcome CHURCH STAFF Lead Pastor: Andy Call; Associate Pastor: Gregory Kendrick Jr.; Emerging Ministries: Brian Smart; Child Care Coordinator & Children s Ministry Assistant: Pam Bowler; Director of Youth Ministries: Curt Campbell; Director of Music: David Gilson; Organist: Robert H. Day; Handbell Coordinator: Virginia Steiger; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Business Administrator: Loretta Dahlstrom; Administrative Assistants: Cris Hicks, Debbie Johnson; Chimes Editor: Jill Barr; Properties Manager: Penny Neisen; Custodians: Yee Chy, John Austin, Jon Cermak, Robert Campbell, Leslie Myers; Resident: Robert Campbell; Missionaries: Esther Gitobu (Cambodia), Larry & Jane Kies (Zimbabwe), Joey & Kerry Davidson (Liberia); Lay Leaders: Shawn & Chris McCandless; ELC Director: Patricia Deal; Pastoral Counselor: Lois Annich; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost Church Women United is collecting cookies for the USO. The cookies will be much appreciated by the young people and their families as the recruits are waiting to be inducted into the service. Cookies can be store-bought or homemade and can be delivered to Church of the Saviour by August 13. If you would like to donate an altar arrangement in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact the church office. 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-321-8880 www.chsaviour.org