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Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Hts OH 44118
216-321-2660 Fax: 216-320-1214Email: [email protected] 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 Anne Wilson, Ministry of MusicRev. Clover Reuter Beal, Assoc. Pastor Keon Abner, Dir. of Youth MinistriesDacia Prins, Dir. of Children’s Ministries Rachel McDonald, Summer InternRev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, Parish Assoc.
Service of Worship
August 24, 2014 at 10:00 amWelcome! 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 have large print editions of the Bible and today’s bulletin;
hearing devices; activity bags with quiet activities for children staying in worship; and directions to our Monticello Wing nursery for babies and young children.
Prayer of PreparationIn Mark 10:51 Jesus asks the blind man, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man responds, “Let me see again.” If Jesus asked YOU that question, what would your answer be?
Welcome
Greeting Our God with JoyCall to Worship Shannon HeadenLeader: With the whole church,People: we affirm that we are made in God’s image, befriended by Christ,
empowered by the Spirit.Leader: With people everywhere,People: we affirm God’s goodness at the heart of humanity, planted more
deeply than all that is wrong.Leader: With all creation,People: we celebrate the miracle and wonder of life; the unfolding purposes
of God, forever at work in ourselves and in the world.Leader: Let us give thanks and praise to God in our worship!
* Gathering Song: Tomas Boström (Sweden)“Open Your Doors”
Congregational refrain:Open your doors (clapping)Open your doors (clapping)Open your doors, the world is waiting (repeat all)
Renewing Our Relationship with GodPrayer of Invocation Rev. Clover Beal
O God, set your blessing on us as we begin this day together. Confirm us in the truth by which we rightly live; confront us with the truth from which we wrongly turn. We ask not for what we want, but for what you know we need, as we offer this day and ourselves for you and to you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
Song of Confession Richard Carlson“Shine on Me”
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Congregation sings:
Affirming the Good News in Our LivesAssurance of Pardon
* Response Paul Vasile “Glory to God”
Opening Our Hearts to God’s WordScripture Lesson Matthew 16: 13-20 (from The Message)When Jesus arrived in the villages of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “What are people saying about who is the Son of Man?”
They replied, “Some think he is John the Baptizer, some say Elijah, some say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.”
He pressed them, “And how about you? Who do you say that I am?”Simon Peter said “You’re the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
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Jesus came back, “God bless you, Simon, son of Jonah! You didn’t get that answer out of books or from teachers. My Father in heaven, God himself, let you in on this secret of who I really am. And now I’m going to tell you who you are, really are. You are Peter, a rock. This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a church so expansive with energy that not even the gates of hell will be able to keep it out.
“And that’s not all. You will have complete and free access to God’s kingdom, keys to open any and every door: no more barriers between heaven and earth, earth and heaven. A yes on earth is yes in heaven. A no on earth is no in heaven.
He swore the disciples to secrecy. He made them promise they would tell no one that he was the Messiah.
After the readingLeader: Hear what the Holy Spirit is telling God’s people.People: Thanks be to God.
Song “Every Praise”
Keon Abner
The Community Responds “Who Do You Say That I Am?”
Prayers of the People
Lord’s PrayerOur 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 and return the open pad to the beginning of the row.
Offertory Andrea Ramsey
“We Are Blessed”
* Response South African song4
Going Forth to Live as God’s People* Hymn No. 273
“He is King of Kings”See p. 6
* Commission and Blessing* Choral Benediction
* Passing of the Peace
PostludeImprovisation
* Please stand if you are able
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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! Be sure to visit our website, www.fhcpresb.org, to find a complete list of upcoming events, education programs for all ages, and texts and audio of past sermons.
Community NotesChancel FlowersToday’s flowers are given by the Ralph Dise, Jr., family in loving memory of Ralph and Molly Dise, Ann Dise, Florence and Aaron Mercer, and Jane and Homer Dise.
Prayer Concerns this Week Prayers are requested this week for the following: Mykeltie Ball, Kay Currie, Flora Dannemiller, John Dugard, Betty Farnfield, Connie Sekerak, Margaret Sentell, Debbie Ungemach.
Please remember these homebound members in your prayers: Dick Bloomquist, Bill Currie, Pat Drake, Marge Drollinger, Iris Gilbert, Ron and Florence Klein, Emelia McGuire, Joyce Peters, Elaine Tapié.
This Month’s Ushers Robyn Hales, Paula Harvey, Tom Harvey, Jason Hidek, Diane McFiggen, Tom McFiggen, Dick Peterjohn. Roger Heineman, Head Usher
Nursery care for babies and young children is available on the second floor of the Monticello Wing.
Attendance last Saturday: 175Attendance last Sunday (including Christian Education children): 145
AnnouncementsTODAY
Today’s Music LeadersMany thanks to Patty Console, Sally Wile, Elizabeth Shaw, Julie Wolfram Smith, Wendy Munyon, Beth Zych, Shelly Jesberger and Charity McDonald, today’s music leaders.
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Screwtape LettersJoin our discussion of CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters this evening at 7:00 pm in Bodwell Hall.
THIS WEEKBible 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 from Exodus 3: 1-15; Psalm 105: 1-6, 23-26; 45b; Romans 12: 9-21; Matthew 16: 21-28.
NEXT SUNDAYFlower Donation
We have an opening for a flower donation next Sunday, Aug. 30. Please contact Lynda in the church office if you are interested.
LOOKING AHEADChoir News
Rehearsals for the choirs resume after Labor Day; look for more information in the TOWER. Interested in joining a choir? Contact Anne Wilson ([email protected] or 216-870-2729).
Return to Regular ScheduleOn Sunday, September 7 we return to the Fall Schedule (11 am worship). It will be a KISS (Kids in Service Sunday) week, so the Pathways children will be in worship for the entire service. The 9:30 am Adult Ed study of the book of Galatians begins. See the September TOWER for details.
School Supplies for Boulevard SchoolIt’s hard to believe – but it’s back-to-school time! Once again we are collecting school supplies for Boulevard School. Please bring items on the supply list to the canvas hamper in Fellowship Hall between now and September 8. CrayonsPencilsColored pencilsWashable markersBlack dry-erase markersLarge pink erasersRulers Elmer’s glue
Glue sticks Hand sanitizerPointed-tip child scissorsPlastic supply boxPencil pouchComposition books Pocket foldersPost-it notes
Wide-ruled paper1-inch 3-ring binderBackpacksGallon & quart ziploc bagsSingle-subject wide-ruled spiral notebooks
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Social Groups and CirclesHilltoppers (retired)
Hilltoppers will gather on Friday, September 5 at 11:30 for a potluck lunch and opening program. Tricia Vidovic of the Alzheimer’s Association will speak on “Understanding and Enhancing Memory.”
Care GroupThe 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:Jenny Himmelman and Carol Leslie, Deacon leadersKevin & Brittani Ball & familyNancy BurchamBruce & Beverly CameronPaul Cary, Sue Yelanjian & familyKay DunlapBill Finn & Rachel Martinez-FinnTim & Carol GiffordRobyn Hales, Ajah Hales, Jordan DailJudy HammerChris Henry David & Anne Hunter
Paul JenningsCharlie Kahn & Gale PoorFlorence & Ronald KleinFred & Joann LaffertyPatricia LudwigDaryl MusickJeremy Ryman & Diane Moyer & familyMarissa ShermanDwight & Margie StaufferSampson Tedunjaiye, Victoria Sampson & family Lee & Cathi ThomasBeryl WilliamsBob & Ginny Young
Youth NewsSave September 7 at 5:00 pm for the gala Youth Kick-off!
The LessonsToday’s Scripture: Matthew 16: 13-20Next Sunday: Exodus 3: 1-15; Psalm 105: 1-6, 23-26; 45b; Romans 12: 9-21; Matthew 16: 21-28. 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.
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FHC Staff Emails and Phone ExtensionsProgram Staff
Rev. Dr. John Lentz Jr. / [email protected] Rev. Clover Beal / [email protected] Anne Wilson / [email protected] Keon Abner / [email protected] Prins / [email protected]
Office StaffBecky Austin / [email protected] Lynda Bernays / [email protected] Stavros Gazis / [email protected]
Calendar: August 24 - 31, 2014
Sunday, August 248:30 am Nominating committee meeting9:15 am Child care begins 9:30 am Continental Breakfast10:00 am WORSHIP Summer Pathways 11:15 am Coffee Hour4:40 pm Labre Project in East Cleveland7:00 pm Book Discussion: The Screwtape Letters Monday, August 256:00 pm Progress not Perfection (AA) 7:00 pm Al Anon 7:30 pm AA: Borton Group Tuesday, August 2612:00 pm Abundance Pantry lunch and food distribution5:00 pm Fitness Fusion exercise class
Wednesday, August 277:30 am Bible and Bagels12:30 pm Wednesday Women’s AA7:00 pm Session meeting
Thursday, August 281:00 pm Abundance Pantry food distribution5:00 pm Fitness Fusion exercise class
Friday, August 299:30 am Al Anon
Saturday, August 309:30 am Worship planning meeting
Sunday, August 319:15 am Child care begins 9:30 am Continental Breakfast10:00 am WORSHIP 11:15 am Coffee Hour
Monday, September 1Labor Day: Office closed
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Please pick up your September TOWERs – they are FULL of information about Fall activities at FHC.
You may also read the TOWER online athttp://www.fhcpresb.org/category/news-upcoming-events/
monthly-newsletters/
Cover photograph by Dave Bell“Icon of Christ the King”
Draw your image of Jesus here.
Who do you say Jesus is?11