Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian 3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Hts OH 44118 216-321-2660 Fax: 216-320-1214 Email: office@fhcpresb.org Website: www.fhcpresb.org Discovering God s call, celebrating the Spirit s presence, Witnessing to Christ s transformative power! Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr., Pastor Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, Parish Assoc. Anne Wilson, Ministry of Music Liz Wollaeger, Dir. Of Chr. Education
Service of Worship August 11, 2013 at 10:00 am Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for worship. If you are visiting, please join us in wearing a name tag so that we might greet you. Our ushers are ready to help with large print editions of the Bible, Hymnal, and today s bulletin; hearing devices; activity bags with quiet activities for older children staying in worship; and directions to the safe, loving nursery in our Monticello Wing for babies and young children. Prayer of Preparation Lord, you are the light and life of every soul; the only true source, and the only true fulfillment, of our dearest hopes. In this time of worship, please grant that we may experience your transforming Presence through the Spirit of Jesus Christ moving within us. Amen. Welcome Prelude Anthem Julie Wolfram Smith Paul Halley Greeting Our God with Joy Call to Worship Elder Elspeth Peterjohn Leader: Creator of the world, eternal God, People: We have come from many places for a little while. Leader: Redeemer of humanity, God-with-us, People: We have come with all our differences, seeking common ground. Leader: Spirit of unity, go-between God, People: We have come on journeys of our own, to a place where journeys meet. Leader: So here, in this shelter house, let us take time together. For when paths cross and pilgrims gather, there is much to share and celebrate. Let us worship God! * Opening Hymn No. 282 If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee 2
Renewing Our Relationship with God Prayer of Confession Jeanette Nemcek Lord, we come to you with open arms, open hands, open hearts. We ask that you lead us, that you illuminate in us the dark shadows that we don t notice, the darkness within us thatt holds us back from living fully. Slow us down long enough to recognize where we are not loving as fully as you love us. Amen. Time of Silent Confession Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) Merbecke Affirming the Good News in Our Lives Assurance of Pardon * Response Glory to God Paul Vasile Anthem Trust in the Lord Carl Rainey 3
Opening Our Hearts to God s Word * Hymn No. 234 I To The Hills Will Lift Up My Eyes Prayer requests may be passed to the ushers during this hymn Scripture Lesson Psalm 37:1-5; Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16 After the reading Leader: Hear what the Holy Spirit is telling God s people. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon Finding Y/our Way Elder Eric Muller-Girard Responding to God s Word Prayers of the People 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 all are asked to sign as a record of attendance Offertory I Shall Wear A Crown Thomas Whitfield * Response South African song Halleluya! We sing your praises. All our hearts with gladness are filled. (2x) Christ now sends us all out, strong in faith, free of doubt; Strong in faith, free of doubt; Tell to all the joyful Good News. Halleluya! We sing your praises. All our hearts with gladness are filled. (2x) 4
Going Forth to Live as God s People * Closing Hymn No.281 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah * Commission and Blessing Please be seated for the Postlude Postlude My Dwelling Place Passing of the Peace * Please stand if you are able Ron Williams Welcome Visitors! We look forward to greeting you and answering any questions you may have. Welcome bags are available throughout the building. Take one home with you! Community Notes Chancel Flowers The flowers today are given by Sandy Schultz in honor of her grandchildren, and by the Khoury family in memory of Brian Khoury. Prayer Concerns this Week Prayers are requested this week for the following: Joe Dauer, Heather Eloff, Marian Frederick, Iris Gilbert, Ron and Florence Klein, Lissa McKinley, David Sacha, Charles Sawyer, Debbie Ungemach. Please remember these homebound members in your prayers: Dick Bloomquist, Ruth and Arthur Brickel, Bill Currie, Pat Drake, Marge Drollinger, Betty Farnfield, Elizabeth Kosnik, Emelia McGuire, Merdine T. Morris, Joyce Peters, Elaine Tapié, Anne Taylor. 5
We invite you to write prayer requests on a slip of paper from the envelope rack and pass it to an usher during the singing of the middle hymn, to be included in the prayers later in the service. Lists of ongoing prayer concerns are in each month s TOWER. This Month s Ushers Roger Heineman, Lead and Head Usher; Robyn Hales, Paula Harvey, Tom Harvey, Jason Hidek, Diane McFiggen, Tom McFiggen, Dick Peterjohn Nursery care for babies and young children is available on the second floor of the Monticello Wing. Attendance last week (including Christian Education children): 156 Announcements TODAY Today s Worship Leaders Many thanks to today s worship leaders: Julie Wolfram Smith, Jeanette Nemcek, Elspeth Peterjohn, and Eric Muller-Girard; and to our musicians: Sonidos Dulces, (a group of Heights High alums under the direction of Caleb Wright) and their pianist Bishop Steve Gulley. Cleveland Jazz Orchestra in Hudson Meet the Pacesetters at 5:00 pm at the gazebo at the corner of SR 91 and 303 in Hudson this evening, and we ll find a place to sit for the 6:00 pm concert. Bring a picnic and a chair or blanket. Contact Cindy Newton for more info. THIS WEEK Bible and Bagels Bible and Bagels meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 am in the Jin Room. All are welcome! The lessons this week are Isaiah 5: 1-7; Psalm 80: 1-2, 8-19; Hebrews 11:29 12:2; Luke 13: 10-17. 6
LOOKING AHEAD Outdoor Worship & Community Dinner Saturday, August 17, 5:00 pm Make plans now to join us for our Outdoor Worship Service followed by a free community supper! Patrick Davis, founder and director of Scars and Bars, will preach the message. This is a not-to-be-missed event and a fun and easy opportunity for evangelism. Bring your friends! Interim Youth Director Caitlin Desjardins Arriving August 25 Please welcome Interim Youth Director, Caitlin Desjardins! We hope all congregants will join us after worship on Sunday, August 25 for a reception to welcome Caitlin as our Interim Youth Director. Youth (grades 6-12) and parents are invited to stay until 12:30 that day to be part an activity designed just for them, to help them get to know this talented young woman...and for her to begin to know you! Care Group The Calvary 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. Members of this month s Care Group are: Carol Gifford, Deacon leader Kevin & Brittani Ball & family Nancy Burcham Bruce & Beverly Cameron Paul Cary, Sue Yelanjian & family Jordan Dail Kay Dunlap Bill Finn & Rachel Martinez-Finn Jen & Andrew Fu & family Tim & Carol Gifford Ajah Hales Robyn Hales Judy Hammer Chris Henry David & Anne Hunter Paul Jennings Charlie Kahn & Gail Poor Florence & Ronald Klein Fred & Joann Lafferty Patricia Ludwig Daryl Musick Jeremy Ryman & Diane Moyer & family Marissa Sherman Dwight & Margie Stauffer Sampson Tedunjaiye, Victoria Sampson & family Lee & Cathi Thomas Beryl Williams Lauren Wyss Bob & Ginny Young 7
Save the Date Book Discussion The book discussion on Chasing Francis will be held Friday, August 30 at 7 pm. Social Groups and Circles Iris Circle (all women of the church) Iris Circle members are invited for an outing at Kathy Hanna-Stauffer's cottage on the shore of Lake Erie in Madison, Ohio, on Tuesday, August 20. Meet at the church at 9:30 am if you want to carpool; it takes about an hour to get there. Bring a salad or other item to share for lunch. Plan to return mid-to-late afternoon. See Kathy for maps and directions. Hilltoppers The Congregation is invited to join the Hilltoppers for a Potluck Luncheon in Fellowship Hall on Friday, Sept. 6, at 11:30 am. The luncheon will be followed by a presentation in South Hall (at 12:30 pm) by Carol Grube on the use of quilts by the Underground Railroad during the Civil War era. Reservations are necessary and should be made to Dene Young. School Supplies It's almost back to school time! Once again, we're supporting the students, staff & families of Boulevard Elementary School by collecting the following school supplies: Large primary crayons (no Rose Art) Box of 24 crayons (no Rose Art) #2 pencils Elmer's white glue Glue sticks (no glitter) Pointed-tip children's scissors Colored pencils Markers 2-pocket folders Pencil sharpeners with covers Wide-ruled notebook paper 70-page wide ruled spiral notebooks Highlighters Backpacks New-in-package underwear (boys & girls) New or gently used sweatpants for boys and girls, sizes XS-XL Kids Please bring your items to the Fellowship Hall stage (look for the marked boxes) from August 4 September 15. Questions? Please contact Christina Hidek. 8
The Lessons Today s Scripture: Psalm 37 Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he stayed for a time in the land he had been promised, as in a foreign land, living in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith he received power of procreation, even though he was too old and Sarah herself was barren because he considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one person, and this one as good as dead, descendants were born, as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore. All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth, for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of the land that they 9
had left behind, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them. Next Sunday: Isaiah 5: 1-7; Psalm 80: 1-2, 8-19; Hebrews 11:29 12:2; Luke 13: 10-17. As part of your daily devotions, read the lessons. What image or word catches your attention? How do they settle or challenge you? Keep notes of your observations in a journal. Set aside part of each day for prayer and study. Calendar: August 11-18, 2013 ~ Regular office hours resume Sunday, August 11 9:30 Child care begins Continental Breakfast 10:00 WORSHIP 11:15 Coffee Hour Labre meeting 5:00 Pacesetters: CJO in Hudson 5:40 Labre project Monday, August 12 9:00 Abundance Pantry food dist. 6:00 Progress not Perfection (AA) 7:00 Al Anon 7:30 Borton Group (AA) Wednesday, August 14 7:00 pm Ministry meetings Friday, August 16 7:00 TOWER deadline 9:30 Al Anon meeting Saturday, August 17 5:00 Outdoor Worship & Cookout Sunday, August 18 8:30 Nominating Committee 9:30 Child care begins Continental Breakfast 10:00 WORSHIP Summer Pathways 11:15 Coffee Hour Blood Pressure check 5:00 Softball Picnic (Hideks ) 10
FHC Staff Emails and Phone Extensions Program Staff Rev. Dr. John Lentz Jr. / pastorlentz@fhcpresb.org ext. 200 Rev. Clover Beal / pastorbeal@fhcpresb.org ext 201 Liz Wollaeger / lizw@fhcpresb.org ext. 206 Anne Wilson / annew@fhcpresb.org ext. 208 Office Staff Becky Austin / beckya@fhcpresb.org ext 203 Lynda Bernays / office@fhcpresb.org ext 202 Stavros Gazis / office@fhcpresb.org ext 202 11
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