*HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #557 Blest Be the Tie That Binds *BENEDICTION & CHORAL RESPONSE Dennis *POSTLUDE The Church s One Foundation arr. Anna Laura Page *The people may stand. Acolytes: Julia & Lillian Kiefer Sheryl Modlin will be playing the Arter Memorial Carillon today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by the Group Life Ministries. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given in celebration of Lilli's eighteenth birthday in heaven, a gift of Michael, Tina, Lyle, Derek, Leslie, Aaron and Mia Yost; and to the Glory of God, a gift from Church of the Saviour Foundation. CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights January 15, 2017 Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Human Relations Sunday Prayers for Home Morning Prayer Holy One, as I move through this new day, I pray that you will keep me in union with the faith and knowledge of Jesus. I long to mature into the stature of Christ. Help me to speak the truth in love today, that I may grow into him, my savior, my teacher, and my friend, Jesus Christ. Amen. Evening Prayer Thank you, God, for being my traveling companion today. Instead of counting sheep as I fall asleep this night, help me to count all the ways you have "shown up" today, as care, consolation and challenge. Good night, God. I love you. Amen. 1 CHURCH STAFF Pastors: Judy Wismar Claycomb (Lead Pastor), Andy Call, Dianne Tobey Covault; Director of Emerging Ministries: Brian Smart; Pastoral Counselor: Lois Annich; Director of Children s Ministries: Renee Leonard; Child Care Coordinator & Children s Ministry Assistant: Pam Bowler; Director of Youth Ministries: Curt Campbell; 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; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost Liturgical elements of worship service taken from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year B, Volume 2 2015. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, pp. 108-111. 1 Ibid,111 (adapted) 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 Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child arr. David Paxton Nobody Knows the Trouble I ve Seen arr. George Blake WELCOME Rev. Andy Call CHORAL INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come, let us worship our God, for there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Parent of all, who is above all and through all and in all. People: We come with humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another in love. *HYMN OF PRAISE #545 The Church's One Foundation Aurelia *CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Dianne Tobey Covault *PRAYER OF CONFESSION God, you have called us to live lives worthy of the calling to which we have been called. But we confess to you and each other that we have not always spoken the truth in love; we have not always made every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Forgive us and, by your grace, help us to grow in every way into him who is our head, Jesus Christ. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) HEARING GOD S WORD ANTHEM Hallelujah, You're Worthy Judith McAllister Gospel Choir; Brian Smart, Director Steven A. Taylor *THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Ephesians 4:1-6 Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE TO THE WORD Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE A Call to Love Pastor Lorenzo Smart OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP PRAYER HYMN #560 Help Us Accept Each Other Acceptance PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad. Offertory Precious Lord, Take My Hand Thomas Dorsey/ Chancel Choir arr. Roy Ringwald *The Doxology (#95) *Prayer of Dedication (UMH #556) Litany for Christian Unity Leader: Let us ask the Lord to strengthen in all Christians faith in Christ, the Savior of the world. Leader: Let us ask the Lord to sustain and guide Christians with his gifts along the way to full unity. Leader: Let us ask the Lord for the gift of unity and peace for the world. Leader: Let us pray. We ask you, O Lord, for the gifts of your Spirit. Enable us to penetrate the depth of the whole truth, and grant that we may share with others the goods you have put at our disposal. Teach us to overcome divisions. Send us your Spirit to lead to full unity your sons and daughters in full charity, in obedience to your will; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
33 January 15, 2017 Human Relations Day Prayers for Home Morning Prayer Holy One, as I move through this new day, I pray that you will keep me in union with the faith and knowledge of Jesus. I long to mature into the stature of Christ. Help me to speak the truth in love today, that I may grow into him, my savior, my teacher, and my friend, Jesus Christ. Amen. Evening Prayer Thank you, God, for being my traveling companion today. Instead of counting sheep as I fall asleep this night, help me to count all the ways you have "shown up" today, as care, consolation and challenge. Good night, God. I love you. Amen. Prayers from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year B, Volume 2 2015. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, p. 111. LIFESONG WORSHIP OPENING PRAISE Welcome Brian Smart Please sign the friendship pad. Time with Children Wanda Smart Singing Praises to God CELEBRATING COMMUNITY Sharing of Prayer Concerns Rev. Andy Call Prayers of the People SHARING THE WORD Hearing God s Word Jes Cunion Ephesians 4:1-6 Message Pastor Lorenzo Smart A Call to Love RESPONSE Offering Rev. Dianne Tobey Covault Closing Praise Closing Blessing Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. AV Technicians: Leslie Myers & Spencer Short Ushers: Aleem/Lickfelt Family The congregation is invited to the parlor after service to enjoy fellowship and refreshments, hosted by Group Life Ministries.
ANNOUNCEMENTS The church office will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Debbie White on the recent death of her mother. Congratulations! Emily and Navid Sadri had a baby boy, Rami Jasper Sadri, who arrived on New Year's Day and weighed 8 lb 10 oz. Human Relations Special Offering - One hundred percent of every donation goes straight to the marginalized, the disenfranchised and the ones at risk. Here s the breakdown: 57% is allocated to the Community Developers Program, which supports racial-ethnic congregations/communities engaged in social justice through advocacy. 33% is allocated to the United Methodist Voluntary Services Program, which helps promote and provide relationships with local community organizations. 10% is allocated to the Youth Offender Rehabilitation Program, which works with at-risk youth to prevent problems and helps convicted youth redirect their lives. Conversation on Race and Diversity Brian Smart, Director of Emerging Ministries, invites you to the Great Hall today from 12:15 to 2 p.m. for the next conversation on race and diversity There will be a complementary program offered for children during the conversation. All are welcome and all will be heard. Today from 3:30 5 p.m. Ele Richardson will begin the series of tours and talks about the history, design and symbolism of our Sanctuary and Chapel. Meet in the Sanctuary. Worship Opportunities TONIGHT Catalyst at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. Topic: Hosea JANUARY 22 Morning Worship Services 8:30 a.m., Myers Chapel 9:30 a.m., Great Hall 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb preaching, Bottle This (Psalm 27: 1, 4-9; Matthew 4:18-23) CHURCH STAFF Pastors: Judy Wismar Claycomb (Lead Pastor), Andy Call, Dianne Tobey Covault; Director of Emerging Ministries: Brian Smart; Pastoral Counselor: Lois Annich; Director of Children s Ministries: Renee Leonard; Child Care Coordinator & Children s Ministry Assistant: Pam Bowler; Director of Youth Ministries: Curt Campbell; 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; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost Reception for JUDITH HIGBEE to honor her long and faithful service as Director of Music Ministries at Church of the Saviour Sunday, January 22 during the 11:00 worship service, followed by a cake reception in the parlor Those who wish may contribute a love offering by submitting gifts to the church office. 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-321-8880 www.chsaviour.org
*HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #557 Blest Be the Tie That Binds *BENEDICTION Dennis *POSTLUDE The Church s One Foundation arr. Anna Laura Page *The people may stand. Ushers: Mac & Debb Davis Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given in celebration of Lilli's eighteenth birthday in heaven, a gift of Michael, Tina, Lyle, Derek, Leslie, Aaron and Mia Yost; and to the Glory of God, a gift from Church of the Saviour Foundation. CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights January 15, 2017 Myers Chapel 8:30 Human Relations Sunday Prayers for Home Morning Prayer Holy One, as I move through this new day, I pray that you will keep me in union with the faith and knowledge of Jesus. I long to mature into the stature of Christ. Help me to speak the truth in love today, that I may grow into him, my savior, my teacher, and my friend, Jesus Christ. Amen. Evening Prayer Thank you, God, for being my traveling companion today. Instead of counting sheep as I fall asleep this night, help me to count all the ways you have "shown up" today, as care, consolation and challenge. Good night, God. I love you. Amen. 1 CHURCH STAFF Pastors: Judy Wismar Claycomb (Lead Pastor), Andy Call, Dianne Tobey Covault; Director of Emerging Ministries: Brian Smart; Pastoral Counselor: Lois Annich; Director of Children s Ministries: Renee Leonard; Child Care Coordinator & Children s Ministry Assistant: Pam Bowler; Director of Youth Ministries: Curt Campbell; 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; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost Liturgical elements of worship service taken from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year B, Volume 2 2015. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, pp. 108-111. 1 Ibid,111 (adapted) 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 Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb PRELUDE Nobody Knows the Trouble I ve Seen arr. George Blake CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come, let us worship our God, for there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Parent of all, who is above all and through all and in all. People: We come with humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another in love. *HYMN OF PRAISE #545 The Church's One Foundation Aurelia *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION God, you have called us to live lives worthy of the calling to which we have been called. But we confess to you and each other that we have not always spoken the truth in love; we have not always made every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Forgive us and, by your grace, help us to grow in every way into him who is our head, Jesus Christ. Amen. *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) HEARING GOD S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC Let There Be Peace on Earth Sy Miller, Jill Jackson Sha Ron Johnson, soloist *THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Ephesians 4:1-6 Connie Crihfield *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE TO THE WORD Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE A Call to Love Pastor Lorenzo Smart OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP PRAYER HYMN #560 Help Us Accept Each Other Acceptance PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) Ms. Crihfield RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad. Offertory *The Doxology (#95) *Prayer of Dedication (UMH #556) Litany for Christian Unity Leader: Let us ask the Lord to strengthen in all Christians faith in Christ, the Savior of the world. Leader: Let us ask the Lord to sustain and guide Christians with his gifts along the way to full unity. Leader: Let us ask the Lord for the gift of unity and peace for the world. Leader: Let us pray. We ask you, O Lord, for the gifts of your Spirit. Enable us to penetrate the depth of the whole truth, and grant that we may share with others the goods you have put at our disposal. Teach us to overcome divisions. Send us your Spirit to lead to full unity your sons and daughters in full charity, in obedience to your will; through Christ our Lord. Amen.