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 Anne Wilson, Ministry of Music

Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Assoc. Pastor Liz Wollaeger, Dir. Of Chr. Education

Rev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, Parish Assoc.

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Service of Worship

August 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

Celebration of Holy Communion

Welcome! Thank you for joining us today for worship.

This morning we celebrate the Eucharist (the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, or

Holy Communion). We celebrate the Eucharist by intinction (dipping the bread into

the cup). We also provide a gluten-free alternative, so that all may freely partake.

After receiving the elements you may come to the railing to receive a blessing

from the pastor.

÷ ÷ ÷ Prayer of Preparation

Bathe us in the light of Christ, illumine us with your Holy Spirit, and enable us to

live only for you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Welcome

Prelude Orlando Gibbons

“Pavan”

÷ ÷ ÷ Greeting Our God with Joy

Call to Worship: Psalm 107 Gary Sampson

Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for God’s steadfast love

endures forever.

People: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those God redeemed

from trouble, and gathered in from the lands, from the east

and from the west, from the north and from the south.

Leader: Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,

for his wonderful works to humankind.

People: For God satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry the Lord fills with

good things.

Leader: Let those who are wise give heed to these things,

and consider the steadfast love of the Lord.

* Opening Hymn

“As We Gather at Your Table”

“As We Gather at Your Table”

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÷ ÷ ÷ Renewing Our Relationship with GodPrayer of Confession

Nurturing God, you continue to lead us

on account of your love for us.

Yet we do not always follow your call;

we turn away from you and go our own way.

Forgive us,

and return us to our rightful home in you,

through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Time of Silent Confession

Kyrie eleison (Lord, have m

÷ ÷ ÷ Affirming the Good News in Our LivesAssurance of Pardon

* Response

Renewing Our Relationship with God

Nurturing God, you continue to lead us in upright ways

count of your love for us.

Yet we do not always follow your call;

we turn away from you and go our own way.

and return us to our rightful home in you,

through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

(Lord, have mercy) Simei Monteiro

Affirming the Good News in Our Lives

“Glory to God”

in upright ways

Simei Monteiro (Brazil)

Paul Vasile

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÷ ÷ ÷ Opening Our Hearts to God’s Word

Scripture Lesson Hosea 11: 1-11

After the reading

Leader: Hear what the Holy Spirit is telling God’s people.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Rev. Clover Reuter Beal

“Tethered in Love”

Ritual of Friendship all are asked to sign as a record of attendance

Offertory Andrea Ramsey

“God Be in My Head”

* Response South Africa 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)

÷ ÷ ÷ Eucharist

Invitation

Great Thanksgiving

Leader: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them up unto the Lord.

Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Sanctus Alice Parker

Prayers of the People

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Lord’s Prayer

Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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.

Communion of the People

Music during Communion Marty Haugen

“Let My Prayer Rise Up”

Prayer after Communion

We thank you, O God, that through Word and Sacrament you have

given us your Son who is the true bread from heaven and food for

eternal life. So strengthen us in your service that our daily living

may show our thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

÷ ÷ ÷ Going Forth to Live as God’s People * Closing Hymn No. 384

“O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go”

* Commission and Blessing

* Choral Benediction

* Passing of the Peace

÷ ÷ ÷ Postlude Henry Purcell

“Voluntary in C”

* 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. Welcome bags are available throughout the building. Take one

home with you!

÷ ÷ ÷ Parish Notes Chancel Flowers

Today’s flowers are given by Jim Manista and family in loving memory of

Jean Manista and Peter Manista.

Prayer Concerns this Week

Prayers are requested this week for the following:

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.

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: 145

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÷ ÷ ÷ Announcements TODAY

Today’s Music Leaders

Many thanks to today’s music leaders: Carl Jenks, Jaired Birks, Mist’a

Craig, Joey Nicoletti, Michael Nicoletti, and Paul Weissbrod.

Today Is Hunger Sunday

Any cash or checks in envelopes marked Hunger will be used 100% for

support of hunger programs. Each month we send the money to the Hts

Emergency Food Cupboard (Disciples Church, Cleveland Hts.), the New

Covenant Lutheran Church Hunger Center (East Cleveland), and the

Presbyterian Hunger Program in Haiti.

Summer Pathways

Summer Pathways, for children who will enter grades 1-6 in the fall,

meets today at 10 am in the Art Room on the lower CE level.

Reading Isaiah for Today:

Studying Isaiah’s Vision in Relation to His Times and Ours

This class concludes today at 11:30 am in South Hall.

Softball Finale -- Congratulations!

The Forest Hill softball team won the Heights Church League softball

tournament for the 7th time overall and the 6th time in the last 7 years.

After spotting Fairmount Presbyterian a 10-0 lead to start the game, FHC

picked up their defense and meticulously chipped away at the lead then

finally scoring 2 runs in the last inning to seal the win.

The team will celebrate their year with a picnic at the Hideks’ on Sunday,

August 18 at 5 pm. All current and past players and families are invited.

RSVP to Jason Hidek.

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THIS WEEK

Bible and Bagels

Bible and Bagels will not meet this Wednesday. The group will

reconvene on Wednesday, August 14 with the following lessons: Isaiah

5: 1-7; Psalm 80: 1-2, 8-19; Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2; Luke 13: 10-17.

FHC Office Schedule This Week

The office is open this week from 9 am – 12 pm daily while Lynda, John,

Clover, Becky and Stavros are on vacation. Regular hours resume August

12. Many thanks to Peg Weissbrod and the office volunteers -- Nancy

Grube, Elspeth Peterjohn, Jane Ishler, Anne Smith, Fran Thomas and

Cathy Ghiandoni, who will keep things going this week.

LOOKING AHEAD

Social Groups and Circles

August 10 – Lake County Captains: Join The Group to watch the Lake

County Captains take on the Bowling Green Hotrods at 7 pm. Contact

Jane or Chuck Ishler for information.

August 11 – Cleveland Jazz Orchestra in Hudson: Meet the Pacesetters

at 5 pm at the gazebo at the corner of SR 91 and 303 in Hudson, and we’ll

find a place to sit for the concert which begins at 6 pm. Bring a picnic and

a chair or blanket. Contact Cindy Newton for more information.

Iris Circle

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.

Contact Kathy with questions.

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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!

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

Save the Date – Book Discussion

The book discussion on Chasing Francis will be held Friday, August 30 at 7

pm.

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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.

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÷ ÷ ÷ The Lessons Today’s Scripture:

Hosea 11: 1-11: God’s Compassion Despite Israel’s Ingratitude

When Israel was a child, I loved him,

and out of Egypt I called my son.

The more I called them,

the more they went from me;

they kept sacrificing to the Baals,

and offering incense to idols.

Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk,

I took them up in my arms;

but they did not know that I healed them.

I led them with cords of human kindness,

with bands of love.

I was to them like those

who lift infants to their cheeks.

I bent down to them and fed them.

They shall return to the land of Egypt,

and Assyria shall be their king,

because they have refused to return to me.

The sword rages in their cities,

it consumes their oracle-priests,

and devours because of their schemes.

My people are bent on turning away from me.

To the Most High they call,

but he does not raise them up at all.

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How can I give you up, Ephraim?

How can I hand you over, O Israel?

How can I make you like Admah?

How can I treat you like Zeboiim?

My heart recoils within me;

my compassion grows warm and tender.

I will not execute my fierce anger;

I will not again destroy Ephraim;

for I am God and no mortal,

the Holy One in your midst,

and I will not come in wrath.

They shall go after the Lord,

who roars like a lion;

when he roars,

his children shall come trembling from the west.

They shall come trembling like birds from Egypt,

and like doves from the land of Assyria;

and I will return them to their homes, says the Lord.

Next Sunday: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 50: 1-8, 22-23; Hebrews 11: 1-3,

8-16; Luke 12: 32-40. 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.

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÷ ÷ ÷ 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

Cover Art: Daryl Musick’s “Installation of Elders and Deacons, Forest Hill Church,

Feb. 2006” was inspired by our tradition of ordination and the laying on of hands

by all who have been ordained as an Elder, Deacon or Minister. Hands are laid, the

spirit of Jesus Christ is passed from leader to leader, and new Elders and Deacons

continue discerning the will of God as they have for 2000 years. The original hangs

over John and Deanne Lentz’s fireplace.

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÷ ÷ ÷Calendar: August 4 - 11, 2013 Sunday, August 4

8:30 Nominating Committee mtg

9:30 Child care begins

Continental Breakfast

10:00 WORSHIP: Communion

Summer Pathways

11:15 Coffee Hour

11:30 Bible study: Isaiah

Monday, August 5

9:00 am Abundance Pantry food

distribution

6:00 pm Progress not Perfection

(AA)

7:00 pm Al Anon

7:30 pm Borton Group (AA)

Tuesday, August 6

7:00 pm Worship Ministry

7:30 pm Reaching Hts meeting

Friday, August 9

9:30 am Al Anon meeting

Saturday, August 10

7:00 pm The Group: Lake County

Captains baseball

game

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

Regular office hours resume

The office is open 9-12 M-F

this week

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