*HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #87 What Gift Can We Bring? Anniversary Song *BENEDICTION & CHORAL RESPONSE *POSTLUDE Choral Song Samuel Wesley *The people may stand. Acolytes: Estelle Covault, Samuel Blocker CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by the Seekers Class. The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given by Andrew Mull in memory of the Marines and sailors who were killed while serving with the Multinational Peacekeeping Force in Beirut, Lebanon, 1982-1984. Prayers for Home Morning Prayer God of light, thank you for another day. With each hour, may I be watchful for signs of your grace, ready to show your love, and eager to tell the good news of Jesus Christ. Make me more faithful than I was yesterday, and lead me in the paths of righteousness. Amen. 2 Evening Prayer Thank you for the challenges and blessings of this day, O God. If I kept faith with you, thank you for your Spirit s help. If I looked away from you, turn me back around. As night falls, I relinquish my pride and my fear and entrust all whom I love to your care, with prayers for a peaceful rest; in Jesus name. Amen. 3 1, 2, 3 Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year C, Vol. 2. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press (2013), 229, 232-233. October 23, 2016 Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. 23 rd Sunday after Pentecost CHURCH STAFF Pastors: Judy Wismar Claycomb (Lead Pastor), Andy Call, Dianne Tobey Covault; 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; Director of Music: Judith Higbee; Organist: Robert H. Day; Contemporary Worship Leader: Jonathan S. Short; Accompanist: Sara Smith; Handbell Coordinator: Virginia Steiger; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Director of New Ministries: Brian Smart; 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 Leader: Tom Sperl; Early Learning Center Director: Patricia Deal; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 Phone: 216-321-8880; Fax: 216-321-3019 Website: www.chsaviour.org
ORDER OF WORSHIP SANCTUARY 11:00 a.m. OPENING TO GOD PRELUDE Blessing Song Jung-Mee Song Jiah Chapdelaine, violin Fanfare and Chorale on Abbot's Leigh Robert Hobby WELCOME Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb *CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 65, CEB) Leader: O God, to you even silence is praise. People: You listen to prayer, and all living things come to you. Leader: How happy is the one you choose to bring close, the one who lives in your courtyards! People: We are filled full by the goodness of your house, by the holiness of your temple. *HYMN OF PRAISE #660 God is Here Abbot s Leigh CHILDREN S ANTHEM This is the Day Cindy Berry Carol Choir; Jennifer Call, Director; Don Katt, Accompanist *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION No words can express the depth of our need or reveal the extent of our sin. But you know us completely, O God. When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions. You rescue us from evil and clothe us with love. Humbly, we thank you; for no words can express our gratitude for the gift of your salvation. Amen. 1 *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE Rev. Dianne Tobey Covault *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) A MOMENT FOR STEWARDSHIP Bok Chew HEARING GOD S WORD RESPONSIVE PSALM 65 (with sung response - UMH #789) *THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Joel 2:23-27 Brian Smart *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE TO THE WORD Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Blessed beyond Measure Rev. Andy Call OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP DEDICATING OUR PROMISES As the choir leads us in the hymn of gratitude, the ushers will receive pledge cards to be placed on the altar along with those already received. HYMN CONCERTATO We Gather Together John Ness Beck Chancel Choir; Jiah Chapdelaine, violin; and Congregation We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing; He chastens and hastens his will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing: Sing praises to his name, he forgets not his own. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine; So from the beginning the fight we were winning: Thou, Lord, wast at our side: all glory be thine! We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, And pray that thou still our defender wilt be. Let thy congregation escape tribulation: Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! 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 Prelude on Forest Green arr. Raymond Haan Wesley Bells; Virginia Steiger, Director; Cheryl Drake, flute; Robert Day, organ *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication
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 to the Glory of God. CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights Prayers for Home Household Prayer: Morning Glorious God, I praise you. I praise you for who you are loving, merciful, powerful, and just. I praise you for the ways you act in creation creating beauty, bringing freedom, making peace, offering healing. Thank you for opportunities I will have today to glorify you in my words and actions. Thank you for this very day in which I am able to enjoy you by participating in your activity in the world. I pray that the enmity between people and nations may give way to true communion. In the name of Christ, the great Reconciler, I pray. Amen. 2 October 9, 2016 Myers Chapel 8:30 a.m. 21 st Sunday after Pentecost Jesus offers the grateful individual a wellness that extends beyond the physical. Household Prayer: Evening Loving God, I end this day as I began it in praise of you. Thank you for including me in your great circle of love and care. Thank you for being with us always. Thank you, too, for calling me to love others and to treat everyone as my neighbor. Help me to notice those whose cries for mercy so often go unheard or unanswered, for I am joined to them by being joined to you. I pray in awe of the life you have given me through faith in Jesus Christ. Amen. 3 CHURCH STAFF Pastors: Judy Wismar Claycomb (Lead Pastor), Andy Call, Dianne Tobey Covault; 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; Director of Music: Judith Higbee; Organist: Robert H. Day; Contemporary Worship Leader: Jonathan S. Short; Accompanist: Sara Smith; Handbell Coordinator: Virginia Steiger; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Director of New Ministries: Brian Smart; 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 Leader: Tom Sperl; Early Learning Center Director: Patricia Deal; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost 1, 2, 3 Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year C, Vol. 2. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press (2013), 210, 214-215. 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 Phone: 216-321-8880; Fax: 216-321-3019 Website: www.chsaviour.org
ORDER OF WORSHIP MYERS CHAPEL 8:30 a.m. OPENING TO GOD WELCOME Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb PRELUDE Adagio Tomasso Albinoni *CALL TO WORSHIP (from UMH #86) Ok In Lim/ Hae Jong Kim, trans. Leader: Every land so abundantly rich the harvest bears; People: Every orchard is filled with luscious, ripened new fruit. Leader: Sun and rain by the Lord's design shall come at proper time. People: God has given us reasons for deep gratitude. Leader: Praise the Lord for planting God's word deep in each heart. People: Trusting in God's promises, we'll show thanks to our God. Leader: Reaching far as earthly eyes can see, reaching far as humble hands can toil, People: Every harvest is from our Lord, every blessing is from our God. All: Praise for the harvest, thanks to our God. Praise for the harvest, give praise to God. *HYMN OF PRAISE #157 Jesus Shall Reign Duke Street *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of mercy and grace, as people created to praise you and give thanks to you always, we confess that we do not live out of constant gratitude. We harbor resentment for what we lack. We blame you; we blame others. We doubt your compassion, even your power. We find it hard to give ourselves away to you, or to others, in generous expressions of gratitude and praise. Forgive us, we pray, for attitudes and behaviors that diminish in us joyful thanksgiving. Heal and restore us so that we may return to you with a right spirit. Help us to live holy and joyful lives, befitting people you love and save. We pray in Christ s name. Amen. 1 *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) HYMN #119 O God in Heaven Halad HEARING GOD S WORD A MOMENT FOR STEWARDSHIP Pete Evangelista MINISTRY OF MUSIC Speak, O Lord Getty & Townend/ arr. Larson GOOD NEWS; Sara Smith, Accompanist *THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 17:11-19 Susan Ziegler *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE TO THE WORD Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Beyond Being Physically Finished OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION #84 Thank you, Lord (sing twice) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD S PRAYER (#895) RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Rev. Wismar Claycomb Thank you, Lord Mrs. Ziegler For hospitality with visitors and member care, please sign the Friendship Pad. Offertory *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #132 All My Hope is Firmly Grounded *BENEDICTION Michael *POSTLUDE Epilogue Norman Gilbert *The people may stand. Ushers: Bill & Juanita Taylor
33 October 23, 2016 Prayers for Home Morning Prayer God of light, thank you for another day. With each hour, may I be watchful for signs of your grace, ready to show your love, and eager to tell the good news of Jesus Christ. Make me more faithful than I was yesterday, and lead me in the paths of righteousness. Amen. Evening Prayer Thank you for the challenges and blessings of this day, O God. If I kept faith with you, thank you for your Spirit s help. If I looked away from you, turn me back around. As night falls, I relinquish my pride and my fear and entrust all whom I love to your care, with prayers for a peaceful rest; in Jesus name. Amen. Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year C, Vol. 2. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press (2013), 232-233. Jonathan Short, Contemporary Worship Leader AV Technicians: Leslie Myers & Spencer Short Ushers: Eric Pelander & the Angle Family LIFESONG WORSHIP OPENING PRAISE Welcome Please sign the friendship pad. Singing Praises to God Time with Children Jonathan Short Rev. Andy Call This is the Day Cindy Berry Carol Choir; Jennifer Call, Director; Don Katt, Accompanist Sharing of Prayer Concerns Prayers of the People A Moment for Stewardship Hearing God s Word Joel 2:23-27 Message Blessed beyond Measure CELEBRATING COMMUNITY SHARING THE WORD RESPONSE Offering & Dedication of Pledge Cards Closing Praise Closing Blessing Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb Bok Chew Heidi Chew Rev. Call Rev. Dianne Tobey Covault Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. The congregation is invited to the parlor after service to enjoy fellowship and refreshments, hosted by the Seekers Class.
ANNOUNCEMENTS In Memoriam: Sylvester Thomas October 15, 2016 Heartfelt sympathy is extended to his family and friends. Answering God s Call to Give through Proportional Giving - As we approach the formal commitment of our stewardship pledges, you may still be discerning how best to show your appreciation for God s generosity. Proportional giving is a useful tool for answering that call to give. Proportional giving involves pledging to give a set percentage of one s income, rather than a basic dollar amount. This type of pledge encourages us to see, proportionally, how much of our income we are allocating to God s work. It can also allow for more prudent planning within a regular household budget. If you have yet to make your pledge, please prayerfully consider making a promise of proportional giving as a clear & faithful way to answer God s call to give. COTS East Cleveland Service Day is Saturday, November 5. See enclosed insert. Blood Pressure Screenings today in room 106 after each morning worship service. The youth will be taking orders for Christmas Greens in the parlor after worship services today and October 30. Orders may also be placed online at chsaviour.org with the option to pay by credit card. All proceeds benefit the Youth Mission Trip. Greens will be available for pick up on November 27. On Friday, October 14, 15 year-old Sunny Patel was killed as he worked at his family s business, Mr. Hero Restaurant in Cleveland Heights. This afternoon, there will be a community interfaith prayer vigil in memory of Sunny. You are invited to attend at 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Mr. Hero, 1923 South Taylor Road (near Cain Park). As details are finalized, updates will be posted on the Future Heights website, www.futureheights.org. The next meeting of the Administrative Board will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25 in Calvary Hall. Volunteer at Upward Basketball Evaluations: Player evaluations are Monday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 25 from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. To volunteer, contact Jill Barr at upward-admin@chsaviour.org. Edna Rhodes Circle - Tuesday, October 25 at 12:30 p.m. in the parlor. Please bring a brown-bag lunch; dessert and beverage are provided. Program speaker will be Jim Szakacs, Executive Director of The Nehemiah Mission. RSVP to the church office. COTS Kids Service Opportunity: For preschool and elementary kids at Abington Arms on Wednesday, October 26, 4:30 pm. COTS Kids will help set tables, serve, and share some fun. We can wear our Halloween costumes and pass out candy to the residents. RSVP as soon as possible to Renee at rleonard@chsaviour.org. Parent Conversations, Families & Screens: What conversations are you having with your kids about online life? Join us for our next Parent Conversation on Friday, October 28. Come at 6 p.m. for dinner in the Great Hall followed at 7 p.m. by conversation for parents and movie for kids. RSVP Curt at curt@chsaviour.org. Please join Church of the Saviour Co-Operative Nursery School for a Chili Cook- Off on Friday October 28 from 6-8 p.m. in Calvary Hall. Fill your bellies with chili, sides, and baked goods. Bring a decorated pumpkin for the pumpkin decorating contest and win a prize! Cost is $6 per adult and $3 per child/$20 family maximum. As part of our ministry, the East Cleveland Hospitality Outreach group of Church of the Savior (Savior's ECHO) would like to assist the food pantry and clothing bank at St. Philomena's in East Cleveland. Many clients of St. Philomena's are in need of diapers. Please bring an unopened package of diapers any size and brand to the church office. Church Women United We are collecting personal care items for North Coast Behavioral Care Center including full-size toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, lotion, soaps, playing cards, tissues, socks, small writing pads, and combs. Please no mouthwash or sharp objects. Most of the clients are men. Other Worship Experiences Tonight: Catalyst at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. The Call Sunday, October 30: Worship at 8:30 a.m. in Myers Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Dianne Tobey Covault preaching. Prayer Meeting 10:40 to 10:55 a.m. Sundays Myers Chapel All are welcome CHURCH STAFF Pastors: Judy Wismar Claycomb (Lead Pastor), Andy Call, Dianne Tobey Covault; 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; Director of Music: Judith Higbee; Organist: Robert H. Day; Contemporary Worship Leader: Jonathan S. Short; Accompanist: Sara Smith; Handbell Coordinator: Virginia Steiger; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Director of New Ministries: Brian Smart; 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 Leader: Tom Sperl; Early Learning Center Director: Patricia Deal; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost 2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 Phone: 216-321-8880 Fax: 216-321-3019 www.chsaviour.org