THE WORSHIP OF GOD

SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

10:00 AM

ORDER OF WORSHIP *All who are able are invited to stand.

THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON GEORGE LEGGIERO

THE NEWBERRY ORGAN JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH

Concerto in G major after Johann Ernst, BWV 592

Allegro - Grave - Presto Jonathan Moyer, organ

WELCOME THE REVEREND AMY STARR REDWINE

STATEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY KIM PRIDE

Apostle’s Build

* CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY

INTROIT For the Beauty of the Earth DIX

All are invited to sing.

For thyself, best gift divine to the world so freely given;

for that great, great love of thine, peace on earth and joy in heaven:

Lord of all, to thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise.

Text from the new Presbyterian Hymnal, Glory to God

COVENANT

CHURCH of the The

* CALL TO WORSHIP MINDY STEWART

One: Though there are rulers, presidents, kings, queens, God is the Lord of all life.

All: In God we live and move and have our being.

God requires our faithfulness and our service.

We reach out to others with the same kind of love with which God has

touched our lives.

Come, let us worship the Lord who is always with us.

Let us praise God who walks daily by our side.

* HYMN 189 As Deer Long for the Streams ROCKINGHAM

* CALL TO CONFESSION MATTHEW GARRETT

* CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty God, we come before you today as humble servants, seeking forgiveness

for our many shortcomings. Help us, each day, to remember your commandment to

love one another as you share your love with us. Even when we lose focus of your

example, help us find strength, understanding that we are your disciples. Lord, open

our eyes so we may see the beauty in all our brothers and sisters, and truly share

your example of inclusive love. Walk with us, hold our hands and carry us when we

are weary. It is with a sense of humility that we ask your forgiveness as we take time

to silently confess our sins.

* PRIVATE CONFESSION OF SIN (in silence)

* DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

One: Hear the Good News!

From the sweet melodies of the Psalms, we know you will bless the

righteous and shield us from harm; forgiving our sins and enabling

us to live each day as disciples of Christ’s love.

All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

* GLORIA PATRI HYMN 579

Glory be to the Father** and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

**or Maker

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION MATTHEW GARRETT

FIRST LESSON PSALM 5

ANTHEM Recitative and Aria, Now heav'n in all her glory shone FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN

from The Creation Michael Peters, bass

Recitative:

Straight opening her fertile womb, the earth obeyed the word, and teemed creatures

numberless, in perfect forms and fully grown. Cheerful roaring stands the tawny lion.

In sudden leaps the flexible tiger appears. The nimble stag bears up his branching head.

With flying mane and fiery look, impatient neighs the sprightly steed. The cattle in

herds already seeks his food on fields and meadows green. An o'er the ground, as

plants, are spread the fleecy, meek and bleating flock. Unnumbered as the sands in

whirl arose the host of insects. In long dimensions creeps with sinuous trace the worm.

Aria: Now heaven in fullest glory shone; earth smiles in all her rich attire. The room of air with fowl is filled; the water swelled by shoals of fish; by heavy beasts the ground is trod. But all the work was not complete, but all the work was not complete. There wanted yet that wondrous being that grateful should God's power admire, with heart and voice his goodness praise. But all the work was not complete. There wanted yet that wondrous being that grateful should God's power admire, with heart and voice his goodness praise.

SECOND LESSON LUKE 18:1–8

One: This is the word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Persist AMY STARR REDWINE

* HYMN 332 Live Into Hope TRURO

COMMISSIONING FOR SUMMER YOUTH MISSION EXPERIENCE AMY STARR REDWINE

(please see insert)

JOYS AND CONCERNS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY MINDY STEWART

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION, AND PETITION

THE 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.

CONGREGATIONAL AMEN DANISH

All are invited to sing in harmony.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY Aria and Recitative from The Creation FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN

Michael Peters, bass

Recitative: And God Said

And God said, Let the waters under the Heaven be gathered together to one place,

And let the dry land appear: and it was so.

And God called the dry land earth,

And the gathering of waters called he the seas:

And god saw that it was good.

Aria: Rolling in foaming billows

Rolling in foaming billows uplifted roars the boisterous sea. Mountains and rocks now

emerge, their tops into the clouds ascend. Through the open plains outstretching wide

in serpent error rivers flow. Softly purling glides on through silent vales the limpid

brook.

* DOXOLOGY OLD HUNDREDTH

Please stand as the music begins. HYMN 591

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.** Amen.

**or Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost

* PRAYER OF DEDICATION

* HYMN 275 God of Our Life SANDON

* BENEDICTION

THE CHANCEL ORGAN JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH

Concerto in A minor after Antonio Vivaldi BWV 593 arr. Jonathan Moyer

I. Allegro

For some worshipers, the postlude serves as music to accompany their going out into the world; others prefer to remain seated to listen. Please be mindful of these different needs as you depart. Thank you!

THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON GEORGE LEGGIERO

Inspired by Bells

Sinfonia for the Carillons from “Saul” George Frideric Handel arr. R. Barnes

The Music Box Samuel Maykapar

Pastel in Bronze Albert Gerken

Grote Klokken, Kleine Klokken (Big Bells, Little Bells) Arthur Lynds Bigelow

Peter, Go Ring-a Them Bells Spiritual arr. C. G. B. Garrett

The tower is open to visitors after the service during the carillon program. Enter on the top (3rd) floor opposite the Herrick Room. Keep up with McGaffin Carillon news at ucbells.org.

WELCOME

WE WELCOME ALL WHO HAVE COME TO WORSHIP at the Church of the Covenant. If you are

interested in exploring additional opportunities or inquiring about church membership,

please contact Amy Starr Redwine at ASRedwine@CovenantWeb.org.

AFTER THE SERVICE TODAY all are welcome to share thoughts and questions about the sermon

at a sermon talk-back in Christ Chapel. Sermon videos and print copies are available at

CovenantWeb.org. Print copies are also available in the kiosks.

LARGE-PRINT COPIES OF THE HYMNS and hearing assistance devices are available from the

ushers. Today the children and youth will remain in the worship service; activities packets are

available from the ushers. The Summer of Growing will resume next Sunday.

TODAY’S SOLOIST is Michael Peters, originally from Pennsylvania and a graduate of the

University of Michigan with a BMA in organ performance and a B.S. in chemistry. Michael

continued his studies at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, New

Jersey, earning a MM in choral conducting. For five years he served as the Oaklawn-Tuttle

Chair of Vocal Music, School Organist, and Instructor of the Arts at the Hill School near

Philadelphia, PA. He sings professionally and has performed and recorded with some of the

leading choirs in the United States and appeared in the Florida State Opera Theatre. In

Cleveland, he sings with Apollo's Fire and in the Covenant choir.

WE WELCOME KIM PRIDE, Development Manager with Greater Cleveland Habitat for

Humanity. Covenant, through our Outreach and Social Justice Committee, has helped

sponsored the rehabilitation of two homes. Three teams of eight volunteers worked with

members of other churches on three Saturdays: May 9, June 6, and July 18.

TODAY, JULY 19 WORSHIP, 10:00 (children remain in worship)

SNACKS FOR UNDERGRAD/GRAD STUDENTS, Narthex, 11:00 JUICE AND FELLOWSHIP, Lawn, 11:00

OUTING TO THE 9TH STREET HEINEN’S, 11:00 (meet at the bus stop) SERMON TALK-BACK, Christ Chapel, 11:15

SUMMER MUSIC COURSES, Meet in Reception Room, 11:15 YOUTH MISSION PREPARATION, Living Room, 11:30

SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY, Sonia Golden Room, 12:30

THE LAY WORSHIP LEADER TODAY is Dr. Matthew Garrett, who has been making music with

the Covenant Choirs for over five years and became a member of the church in 2011.

Originally from South Carolina, he moved to Cleveland with his partner Michael Peters, and

joined the faculty at Case Western Reserve University in 2009. Matthew recently received

tenure and is now Associate Professor of Music Education and Director of Choirs at CWRU.

He serves the church as Associate Director of Music, as a Deacon, and as faculty advisor for

our own Student Community at Covenant. If you would like to become a lay worship leader, please

contact Gale Bromelmeier at 440-944-7480 or at galebrom@aol.com.

USHERS TODAY are John Bromelmeier, Martha Goble, Jim Greene, Bob Jefferis and Jim Prince.

Greeters are Stacey Booker and Lou and Sue Salvator.

THE FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL URN are given to the glory of God and in memory of Florence R.

Day, whose birthday is July 21, by members of the Handyside family.

STEPHEN MINISTERS are church members trained to support individuals who are facing

difficulties and would like a caring Christian presence during this struggle. You are invited to

visit with a Stephen Minister in Christ Chapel following worship today.

FOOD COLLECTION: Next Sunday, July 26, the children will collect food for the Covenant Food

Pantry. The Pantry is open the last Wednesday and Friday morning of each month as well as

for emergencies that might arise during the month. The Pantry is especially in need of canned

vegetables, canned pasta (like Spaghettio's), canned meat, tuna, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce,

corn muffin mix, chili, cereal, peanut butter, and jelly.

IN THE COVENANT FAMILY

WE KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS Covenant's Associate Pastor Nominating Committee, Peter Branning

(Jonathan Moyer's nephew, recently deployed to Afghanistan), Jan Dean, Anne Wombwell

deConingh, Kevin Ekeberg, Mia James, Sharoon Hanook, Eileen Mills, Ed Pembroke, Gloria

Ross (Michelle Miller's mother), Jonyrma Singleton, Frank Svoboda, and Barbara Thatcher

Williams. We also pray for Covenant members and friends who are struggling with illness,

convalescing, or are homebound; the patients, family, and staff in our surrounding hospitals;

and those who have placed prayer requests in our Carpenter's Box.

The sympathy of the congregation is with Mike and Marjorie Heines and their family on the

death of Mike’s aunt, Martine Heines, July 10 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and with Luther

Moss and Donna Prease on the death of Luther’s niece, Tenisha Owens, July 14 in Cleveland.

The rose on the lectern celebrates the birth of Alexander J. Wood, on July 13, in Cleveland. We

congratulate grandparents Stephanie and David Finkenthal, their daughter Lauren, and

parents Jason and Suzanne Wood.

Many thanks to everyone who supported the Summer Youth Mission Trip by having their car

washed. The youth and their adult volunteers washed 30 cars and raised $700!

AMY STARR REDWINE SELECTED FOR LEADERSHIP CLEVELAND CLASS OF 2016:

The Church of the Covenant is pleased to celebrate the selection of Amy Starr

Redwine to the Leadership Cleveland class of 2016. Amy will join a select

group of civic leaders of Cleveland’s business, arts, religious and civic

organizations in a 10-month immersive program designed to enhance a leader’s

effectiveness and networking capabilities in the Greater Cleveland community.

Leadership Cleveland is designed to “empower recognized, senior-level positional leaders

with knowledge, skills and relationships to advance and deepen their community impact

through: a highly interactive, intentionally designed leadership curriculum that features civic,

political and business leaders; developing a broader and more diverse network of leaders; and

opportunities to address key community issues through collaborative civic engagement.”

Selection to be a member of a Leadership Cleveland class is highly competitive. We are proud

of Amy's selection, and we look forward to her ongoing engagement in leadership in the

Greater Cleveland community. Congratulations, Amy!

A NOTE FROM JONATHAN MOYER: For the past two weeks I have had the privilege of attending

two wonderful events sponsored by the American Guild of Organists. The first was a POE

(Pipe Organ Encounter) at Valparaiso University at which 32 young aspiring organists came

for a week of instruction and concerts. It was a joy to pass on the great legacy of instruction

that my teachers gave me to the next generation of church musicians. This week I attended the

AGO Regional Convention in Indianapolis, where 300 professional and amateur organists

gathered from around the country for three days of inspiring worship, concerts, and

workshops. It was a wonderful time to renew acquaintances, meet new colleagues, hear

inspirational playing, and get fresh ideas to bring home to our place of worship.

TODAY

ENJOY LUNCH AT HEINEN’S TODAY. Meet at the bus stop in front of Covenant.

Ride the HealthLine bus to East 9th and Euclid, right in front of Heinen’s. Visit

the rotunda of the Cleveland Trust building, and best of all have lunch at the

new Heinen's cafe under the breathtaking stained glass dome 85 feet above you. Your Reach

Out Committee (formerly Membership) is looking forward to a large group and hope that this

fellowship opportunity will give us all a chance to meet someone that we don't know.

COVENANT AT CAPTAINS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 1! TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP.

Join the Youth Summer Mission Experience participants on Saturday, August 1 at 7:00pm for

a night at the ball diamond. Covenant will be proudly displayed on the scoreboard,

so come out and show your Captain's Pride at Classic Park in Eastlake. Sign up

to get good seats for only $9 each. There will be fireworks too!! Sign up in the

church office or contact Mindy Stewart by Sunday, July 19.

SUMMER MUSIC COURSES on Vocal Skills and Music Reading will meet today following

worship at 11:15am. Please gather in the reception room before going to the classroom

locations.

THIS WEEK

SCHEDULED THE WEEK OF JULY 20: Cache (Tuesday, 10:00), University Circle Bible Study

(Tuesday, 12pm), Trustees (Tuesday, 6:30), Fair Lending (Wednesday, 12:00), 12 Steps to

Freedom AA (Wednesday, 5:30), Cache (Thursday, 10:00), Carillon Concert (Friday, 12:15),

PACT (Friday, 6:00), Children, Youth, and Families Ministries (12:00 off site). All committee

meetings except APNC and Personnel are open. See Covenant’s interactive calendar at

CovenantWeb.org for more details. (Please notify Willie Howard (216.421.0482 or

WHoward@CovenantWeb.org) with any changes or to schedule a meeting.)

UNIVERSITY CIRCLE BIBLE STUDY meets Tuesdays at noon in the Library. Join others for this

small-group Bible study facilitated by the Reverend Amy Starr Redwine. Read and discuss

upcoming Sunday scriptures.

AA – 12 STEPS TO FREEDOM meets each Wednesday at 5:30 pm in the Activities Room.

SUMMER LUNCHTIME CARILLON RECITALS continue Fridays from 12:15–12:45pm when

Carillonneur George Leggiero plays the McGaffin Carillon. Bring a lunch and listen to the

bells from your car, the church lawn or the CWRU campus. The recitals are sponsored by the

Friends of the McGaffin Carillon in University Circle. Visit ucbells.org for more information.

THREE PROFESSIONAL CHOIR POSITIONS are open this fall, two first tenor positions and one

first soprano. Contact music director Jonathan Moyer at JMoyer@covenantweb.org or call the

church office, 216.421.0482. More information can be found at CovenantWeb.org/music.

SUMMER CHURCH OFFICE HOURS are 9:00am to 4:00pm through July 31. The deadline for next

week’s bulletin is Monday at noon. Lyn Tomaszewski is compiling the bulletin while Kitty

Jarjisian is out of town. Bulletins for Sunday are generally at CovenantWeb.org by Fridays.

A NOTE ABOUT PARKING: It is important at all times for the Judson bus and emergency vehicles

to have full access to church doors. Please refrain from double parking, parking in areas with

cones, and parking beyond the marked spaces.

AN AED (defibrillator) is located across from the men’s restroom off the Reception Room.

11205 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106 P: 216.421.0482 CovenantWeb.org F: 216.791.2228 E: Covenant@CovenantWeb.org

NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 26 WORSHIP, 10:00

CHILDREN’S SUMMER OF GROWING, 10:15 SNACKS FOR UNDERGRAD/GRAD STUDENTS, Narthex, 11:00

JUICE AND FELLOWSHIP, Lawn, 11:00 SERMON TALK-BACK, Christ Chapel, 11:15

COMMISSIONING FOR

SUMMER YOUTH MISSION EXPERIENCE

LITANY

One: As we are baptized into Christ, we cloth ourselves with Christ.

All: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no

longer male and female; for all of us are one in Christ Jesus.

May we lead a life worthy of our calling, making every effort to maintain the

unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

There is one body and one Spirit, just as we are called to the one hope of our

calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is

above all and through all and in all.

INTRODUCTION OF YOUTH MISSION EXPERIENCE PARTICIPANTS

Staff: Mindy Stewart, Director of Family Ministries

QUESTIONS OF COMMISSIONING

PRAYER

One: Faithful God, in baptism you claim us; and by your Holy Spirit you are working

in our lives, empowering us to live a life worthy of our calling. We thank you for

leading Trinity, Veronica, Katherine, Victoria, Laila, Keasia, Naomi, Graham,

Camron, Kaileigh, Justin, Mindy, Kathy, Marie, Susan, John, Markeda, and Ann

to this time and place. Establish them in your truth, and guide them by your

Holy Spirit, that in your service they may grow in faith, hope, and love, and be

faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be

honor and glory, now and forever.

All: In Jesus Christ you called disciples and, by the Holy Spirit, made them one

church to serve you. Let your Spirit rule your church, so that we may be joined

in love and service to Jesus Christ, who, having gone before us, is coming to

meet us in the promise of your kingdom. Amen.

CHARGE AND BLESSING

Youth:

Trinity Barnes

Veronica Bromelmeier

Katherine Hagen

Victoria Hagen

Laila James

Keasia Clark Jones

Naomi Marsh

Graham Miller

Camron Mitchell

Kaileigh Mitchell

Justin Mitchell

Adult Volunteers:

Kathy Farkas

Marie Jones

Susan Klein

John Marsh

Markeda Taylor

Ann Williams

SCC: Student Community at Covenant From first year to "post doc," and alums, this is for YOU!

TODAY

Find friends at the Snack Table in the narthex (lobby) after worship. Plan to do

Wade Oval Wednesday in a bunch this week.

UPCOMING EVENTS

WOW –Wade Oval Wednesday, July 22, Flame plays rock Wanna go in a

bunch? To meet in front of the Botanical Garden at 6:30, SIGN UP at the Snack

Table or RSVP Eileen at 216-233-5151 by Wednesday noon.

(If you sign up, we bring) .

Need a mid-week break? "Bible at Noon," every Tuesday, 12:00,

Covenant's library, on Level 2. Come and go when you can.

MEET A STUDENT: Shirley Xue Li is our Student Summer Intern for

SCC. She is from Shandong Province in China, about four hours from

Beijing. Shirley completed her bachelor’s degree in social science from

University of Western Ontario, Canada and will finish her master's in

finance at Weatherhead in December. Her hobbies include playing the

piano, doing Sudoku and reading. She has enjoyed learning

Cleveland's history and how it contributes to the present boom in

development. Come meet Shirley at the Snack Table. Reverend Eileen is away but you can

email her: efviz@yahoo.com.

4 Convinced of God’s Grace, the Church of the Covenant seeks to:

Be a welcoming spiritual home,

Live God’s inclusive love,

Express Christ’s compassion,

Do justice in the world.

Check SCC on Facebook and SCC e-news online. Don’t receive it? Sign up at Snacks today, or email Eileen: efviz@yahoo.com