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Icon of St. James, brother of Jesus
3031 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Hts OH 44118
216-321-2660 Fax: 216-320-1214
Email: office@fhcpresb.org Website: www.fhcpresb.org
Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr., Pastor Anne Wilson, Ministry of Music
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Assoc. Pastor Dacia Prins, Dir. of Children’s Ministries
Rev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, Parish Assoc. Shannon Headen, Interim Dir. of Youth Education
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Service of Worship
January 25, 2015 at 11:00 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 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 Preparation If I speak with the tongues of angels, but have not love, I am a clanging cymbal.
1 Cor. 13:1
Welcome
Choral Introit The Iona Community (Scotland)
“O Bless the Lord”
Greeting Our God with Joy Call to Worship Jeannine Gury
Leader: The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament
proclaims God’s handiwork.
People: Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares
knowledge.
Leader: There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not
heard;
yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to
the end of the world.
People: Let the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts
be acceptable to you, O Lord, our rock and our redeemer.
Leader: Let us worship God.
* Processional Hymn No. 610 “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
*please stand if able
Renewing Our Relationship with GodPrayer of Confession
Holy and merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by
we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole
heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your
mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be, that we may delight in your will, and
walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. AMEN.
Time of Silent Confession
Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy)
Affirming the Good News in Our Lives Assurance of Pardon
* Response (John Bell)
Singing instructions
First: All sing
Second: Men start, women and
children start 1 measure later
Renewing Our Relationship with God Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr.
Holy and merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by
we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole
heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your
mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be, that we may delight in your will, and
alk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. AMEN.
(Lord, have mercy)
Affirming the Good News in Our
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Singing instructions
Second: Men start, women and
children start 1 measure later
Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz, Jr.
Holy and merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what
we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole
heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your
mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be, that we may delight in your will, and
alk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. AMEN.
Craig Phillips
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Anthem arr. Joy Webb
“Hand Me Down My Silver Trumpet”
Descant Choir; Colin Burleigh and Linnea Koops, soloists
Opening Our Hearts to God’s Word Family Meditation Dr. Lentz
* Hymn John Lennon, Paul McCartney
“Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da”
Words adapted by the University Circle United Methodist Church
Pan players: Mary Ball, Tish Klein, Elizabeth Shaw,
Chris Vandall, Anne Wilson; Patty Console, percussion
Music is on p. 5
Children in Pathways may leave during the hymn
Prayer requests may be passed to the ushers during this hymn
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Scripture Lesson James 3: 1-18
After the reading
Leader: Hear what the Holy Spirit is telling God’s people.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon Rev. Clover Reuter Beal
“If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…”
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
Offertory Karl Jenkins
“Healing Light: A Celtic Prayer”
* Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God all creatures here below,
Praise God above ye heavenly host, Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost.
Going Forth to Live as God’s People * Closing Hymn No. 611 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
* Commission and Blessing
* Choral Benediction
* Passing of the Peace
Postlude
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,
programs for all ages, and texts and audio of past sermons.
Congregational Notes Chancel Flowers
Today’s flowers are given by Marge Drollinger and her four sons in loving
memory of John Drollinger
loving memory of Tom Uhle.
Prayer Concerns this Week
Prayers are requested this week for the following:
Mary Lewis, Margaret and George Sentell, Debbie Ungemach, Ray and
Pat Weissbrod.
Please remember these homebound members in your prayers:
Bill and Kay Currie, Flora Dannemiller, Pat Drake, Marge Drollinger, Betty
Farnfield, Iris Gilbert, Ron and Florence Klein, Emelia McGuire, Joyce
Peters, Arlene and Jack Quinn, Margie and Dwight Stauffer,
“Prelude in F Minor”
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,
, to find a complete list of upcoming events,
programs for all ages, and texts and audio of past sermons.
flowers are given by Marge Drollinger and her four sons in loving
memory of John Drollinger, husband and father; and by Grace Uhle
loving memory of Tom Uhle.
Prayer Concerns this Week
Prayers are requested this week for the following:
rgaret and George Sentell, Debbie Ungemach, Ray and
Please remember these homebound members in your prayers:
Bill and Kay Currie, Flora Dannemiller, Pat Drake, Marge Drollinger, Betty
Farnfield, Iris Gilbert, Ron and Florence Klein, Emelia McGuire, Joyce
Arlene and Jack Quinn, Margie and Dwight Stauffer,
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J.S. Bach
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,
, to find a complete list of upcoming events, education
programs for all ages, and texts and audio of past sermons.
flowers are given by Marge Drollinger and her four sons in loving
; and by Grace Uhle in
rgaret and George Sentell, Debbie Ungemach, Ray and
Please remember these homebound members in your prayers:
Bill and Kay Currie, Flora Dannemiller, Pat Drake, Marge Drollinger, Betty
Farnfield, Iris Gilbert, Ron and Florence Klein, Emelia McGuire, Joyce
Arlene and Jack Quinn, Margie and Dwight Stauffer, Elaine Tapié.
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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
Joe Andrews, Nick Baumgartner, Charles Ishler, Jane Ishler, Kate
Monaghan, Daryl Musick, Victoria Sampson. Roger Heineman, Head
Usher
Nursery care for babies and young children is available on the second
floor of the Monticello Wing.
Attendance last week (including Pathways children): 248
In Memoriam We Remember
Viirginia Francis Colville (Ginny)
Who died January 15, 2015
I am the resurrection and I am the life, says the Lord
There will be a memorial service for Ginny at FHC
on Tuesday, January 27 at 10 am
Should you wish to make a contribution in Ginny’s memory,
the family requests that donations be made to
Jinny’s Foundation for Strays and Animal Rescues
Mail to: Priscilla Colville, 1132 E. 169th
St, Cleveland OH 44110
(Checks only, please)
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Announcements TODAY
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will begin at 12:30 in Fellowship
Hall. Lunch will be served immediately after worship. All are welcome –
members are strongly encouraged to attend. Child care is provided.
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 lesson this week is Psalm 111 and James 4.
NEXT SUNDAY
Adult Education, 9:30 in South Hall
Kerygma small groups studying the Letter of James will conclude next
Sunday.
Labre Project
Warm, gently-used clothing and accessories – coats, sweaters, hats,
gloves, blankets for men, women and children – are appreciated for the
Labre Project in East Cleveland. Please leave donations in the bin in
Fellowship Hall.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Social Groups and Circles
The Group (60s – 70s)
The Group (and all others who are interested) is invited to attend the
Suburban Symphony concert this afternoon at 3:30 pm at University
School - Upper School in Hunting Valley. An email with details about the
concert has been sent to members of The Group.
The Super Bowl Party will be at Hal and Pat Musick’s on Sunday, February
1 beginning at 6 pm (kick-off is at 6:30). Soup will be served; please
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bring an appetizer, salad or dessert. RSVP to Pat or Hal, 440-442-3592.
The Musicks live at 369 W. Glen Eagle Dr, Highland Hts.
Care Group
The Eden Care Group is responsible for meeting members’ needs during
January. 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 Leslie, Deacon leader
Doris Allen
Nathan & Lane Baldwin
Mary Ball
Clover & Tim Beal
Dave & Chris Bell
Jane & Derek Duncan & family
Jean & Scott Duncan
Jeff Dyck & Lara Troyer & family
Julie Lafferty Ely
Kris & Bill Fay, Elaine Tapié
Carrie Fister
Tim & Leigh Henderson
Bob & Pat Jeffreys
Sue & Scott Lafferty
Suzanne Marcy
Steve Marunowski & Peg Weissbrod
Clayton & Julie Minder
Ron Polderman & Carol Smith
Lorraine Ranchod
Elizabeth Shaw
Jeff & Anne Smith
Quentin Smith & Sylvia Herd
Tammy Steele
Elaine Turley
Paul & Katie Weissbrod
Youth News Every Sunday
• Mid and Sr High classes meet from 9:30 – 10:30
am.
Today
• Sine Nomine Choir will rehearse in the chapel
immediately after worship.
• Movie Night – all youth are invited to watch Noah
this evening from 5 – 7 pm in the Koinonia Room.
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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
Dacia Prins / dacia@fhcpresb.org ext. 206
Anne Wilson / annew@fhcpresb.org ext. 208
Shannon Headen / Shannon@fhcpresb.org ext. 207
Office Staff
Becky Austin / beckya@fhcpresb.org ext 203
Lynda Bernays / office@fhcpresb.org ext 202
Stavros Gazis / office@fhcpresb.org ext 202
February TOWERS are ready –
please look for yours in the Courtyard Foyer.
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Calendar: January 25 – February 1, 2015 Sunday, January 25: 3 Epiphany
9:00 Child care begins
Table-setters needed
9:30 Adult and Youth Education
Confirmation class
Descant Choir
10:15 Descant Choir activity
10:30 Continental Breakfast
Chancel Choir
11:00 WORSHIP
Children in Worship
11:15 Pathways to the Promise Land
12:15 Lunch
Sine Nomine Choir
12:30 Annual Meeting of the
Congregation
4:40 Labre Project
5:00 Youth: Movie Night – “Noah”
Monday, January 26
8:45 am Tai Chi
5:00 pm PWR Meeting –
Parma South PC
6:00 pm Progress not Perfection (AA)
7:00 pm Al Anon
7:30 pm AA: Borton Group
Boy Scout Troop #403
Tuesday, January 27
10:00 am Memorial Service:
Virginia Francis Colville
12:00 pm Abundance Pantry Lunch
1:00 pm Abundance Pantry opens
5:00 pm Fitness Fusion exercise class
Wednesday, January 28
7:30 am Bible and Bagels
12:30 pm Wednesday Women’s AA
Thursday, January 29
5:00 pm Fitness Fusion exercise class
6:20 pm Voices in Bronze rehearsal
6:30 pm Cub Scouts
7:30 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal
Friday, January 30
10:00 am Al Anon meeting
5:30 pm Confirmation Retreat begins
Saturday, January 31
9:00 am CEIRS class
Sunday, February 1: 4 Epiphany
8:30 Nominating Committee mtg
9:00 Child care begins
9:30 Adult and Youth Education
Descant Choir
10:15 Descant Choir activity
10:30 Continental Breakfast
Chancel Choir
11:00 WORSHIP: Communion
Ordination and Installation of Officers
Children in Worship
12:15 Petitions for the People
Coffee Hour
12:30 Black History Month Program:
LaDon Headen – Hip Hop
5:00 Living in the Spirit class
6:00 The Group: Super Bowl party
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Please see the weekly
email for details
on all these programs
Black History Month
Black Innovation: Past, Present and
Future
February 1, 2015 – Hip Hop 2.0; 12:30 - 2 pm; led by LaDon Headon
February 8, 2015 – Cajun Treats and Jazz music – 12:30 pm to 2 pm
February 15, 2015 – Challenges of Becoming a Nurse and a Researcher:
Mentoring and Support Make all the Difference! – 12:30 - 2:00 pm
February 20, 2015 - Friday Movie Night - 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
February 22, 2015 – Soul Food Pot Luck and book discussion– 12:30 -
3:00 pm
Dr. Faye Gary discussing The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Evening Worship Service: A celebration of African Music, 7:30 – 9
pm
Poetry, Stories and Music, led by Caleb Wright
Featuring: Mother Willie Mae Wright, Peter Williams, and others.
Community Action Opportunities
Heights Coalition for Public Education Community Forum:
The Myth of Failing Teachers – Teacher Quality and Education Reform
Wed., January 28, 7:00 pm, Cleve. Hts. High School Social Room
This is the second public forum in a series that looks at how No Child Left
Behind and other testing requirements affect the quality of today’s
education.
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Greater Cleveland Congregations: February 3 at 7pm
Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, 8712 Quincy Ave
We will hold a General Assembly with the largest turnout possible. This
is an all-call GCC action, and an unprecedented opportunity for Greater
Cleveland Congregations to have an influence on the direction of the
criminal justice system in Cleveland for years to come. Non-GCC
community members are also welcome at this event.
Please contact Diana Woodbridge (dwoodbridge@sbcglobal.net) to
carpool from FHC for this event. You may also sign up on February 1st
in
Fellowship Hall after church.
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Sharing Stories: The Spiritual Practice of Testimony
Lenten Dinner Groups Return
Building deep relationships is at the core of Christian community. Every aspect of
Christian mission begins with personal relationships. We have to practice telling
our faith stories, giving testimony to how God is working in our lives, and listening
to others.
Following the pattern set last year, this Lent will provide opportunities for all to
participate in a small dinner group hosted at the home of a FHC member. Each
participant will be in the same dinner group each of the two evenings:
Friday, Feb. 27 and Friday, March 13 or
Saturday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 14
All will be encouraged in a safe way to share a bit of their life journey.
Please let Clover or John know of your interest in either hosting a dinner group of
8-10 persons or being part of a dinner group. Last year over 80 people
participated. Our goal is 100 for this year!
Should be fun: good fun and drink, fellowship, sharing. You will meet new people,
feel more connected to our church family, and grow in your comfort in speaking
about matters of faith.
Yes! I/We would like to be part of the In-Home Small Group Dinners
Name (s)______________________________________________
Phone___________________ Email__________________________________
Mark which pair of evenings would be best for you.
If you can attend both, check both.
Friday, Feb. 27 and Friday, March 13
Saturday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 14
I am interested in hosting a group of 8-10 FHC members and friends
Contact the church office (office@fhcpresb.org) to register OR
place this reservation in the collection tray.
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The Lessons James 3: 1-18
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for
you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all
of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is
perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle. If we put bits
into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole
bodies. Or look at ships: though they are so large that it takes strong
winds to drive them, yet they are guided by a very small rudder wherever
the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it
boasts of great exploits. How great a forest is set ablaze by a small
fire! And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is placed among our members
as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of
nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. For every species of beast and bird,
of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the
human species, but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of
deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse
those who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come
blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be
so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and
brackish water? Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a
grapevine figs? No more can salt water yield fresh.
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that
your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have
bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and
false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is
earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition,
there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom
from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of
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mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a
harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.
Next Sunday: The Revise Common Lectionary lessons are Deuteronomy
18: 15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8: 1-13; Mark 1: 21-28. The
Kerygma lesson is James 4: 1-17. 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.
February TOWERS are ready –
please look for yours in the Courtyard Foyer.