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
Rev. Clover Reuter Beal, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Tricia Dykers-Koenig, Parish Assoc.
Anne Wilson, Ministry of Music
Liz Wollaeger, Dir. Of Chr. Education
Kristen Otte, Director of Youth Ministries
Service of Worship
July 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
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 are ready to help! They have large print editions of the Bible, Hymnal,
and today’s bulletin; hearing devices; activity bags with quiet activities
for older children staying in worship; and directions to our safe, loving nursery in
our Monticello Wing for babies and young children.
   Prayer of Preparation
Eternal One,
Silence from whom my words come;
Questioner from whom my questions arise;
Lover of whom all my loves are hints;
Disturber in whom alone I find my rest;
Mystery in whose depths I find healing and myself;
Enfold me now in your presence; Restore to me your peace;
Renew me through your power; and ground me in your grace. Amen. (Ted
Loder)
Welcome
Prelude
J. S. Bach
“Prelude in D Minor”
Choral Introit
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   Greeting Our God with Joy
Call to Worship
Leader: The world belongs to God,
People: The earth and all its people.
Leader: How good it is, how wonderful,
People: To live together in unity.
Leader: Love and faith come together,
People: Justice and peace join hands.
Leader: Open our lips, O God,
People: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Leader: Let us worship God.
Elder Paula Harvey
* Opening Hymn
“Shine, Jesus, Shine”
Congregation, please sing refrain:
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   Renewing Our Relationship with God
Prayer of Confession
Rev. Clover Beal
Almighty God: you love us, but we have not loved you; you call,
but we have not listened. We walk away from neighbors in need,
wrapped up in our own concerns. We have gone along with evil,
with prejudice, warfare, and greed. Gracious God, help us to face
up to ourselves, so that, as you move towards us in mercy, we may
repent, turn to you, and receive forgiveness; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
Time of Silent Confession
Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy)
Merbecke
   Affirming the Good News in Our Lives
* Assurance of Pardon
* Rejoice, Hallelu (responsorial)
India
Anthem
Spanish Caribbean
“If You Only Had Faith”
   Opening Our Hearts to God’s Word
Scripture Lessons
2 Samuel 2: 1-17
Ephesians 2: 13-14, 17, 21
Mark 6: 33-34, 53-56
After the readings
Leader: Hear what the Holy Spirit is telling God’s people.
People: Thanks be to God.
* Hymn No. 293
“This is My Father’s* World”
Prayer requests may be passed to the ushers during this hymn
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Sermon
Rev. Dr. John C. Lentz
“Poolside”
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 as a record of attendance
Offertory
Zaire
“God Loves All His Many People”
* Response
South African 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)
   Going Forth to Live as God’s People
* Closing Hymn No. 350
“Fill My Cup”
* Commission and Blessing
* Choral Benediction
* Passing of the Peace
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   Postlude
W. A. Mozart
“Rondo 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. Visitor welcome bags are available in the foyers and the narthex.
Take one home with you!
   Parish Notes
Chancel Flowers
The flowers today are given by Ruth Brickel in memory of her parents,
Gene and Henry Killiam; and by Tom and Beth Zych in honor of their two
sons, Tom and Ian Zych.
Prayer Concerns this Week
Prayers are requested this week for the following:
Ben and Pat Beltzer, Dick Bloomquist, Ruth & Arthur Brickel, Viriginia
Colville, Bill Currie, Marian Frederick, Iris Gilbert, Katie Kickel, Ron &
Florence Klein, Kate Monaghan, Arlene & Jack Quinn, Elaine Tapié,
Debbie Ungemach, Johanna Wilcott.
Please remember these homebound members in your prayers:
Pat and Fran Drake, Betty Farnfield, Marilyn Gifford, Dorothy Hales,
Elizabeth Kosnik, Emelia McGuire, Merdine T. Morris, Joyce Peters, Anne
Taylor.
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In Memoriam
Arthur R. Thomson died July 17, 2012. Art and his wife Sherry
lived in the Forest Hill neighborhood and joined the church in
1956. Art was an elder and a deacon. In 2007, soon after they
moved to be near family, Art and Sherry transferred their
membership to the Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, OH.
Sherry may be reached at 215 Leyland Park Dr, Wilmington, OH
45177.
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
Kevin Stauffer, Lead Usher; 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: 199
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   Announcements
TODAY
Summer Pathways
Summer Pathways, for children who will enter grades 1-6 in the fall,
meets today. Children should meet in the Upper Room on the upper CE
level.
THIS WEEK
Bible and Bagels
Bible and Bagels meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Jin
Room. All are welcome! The lesson this week is John 6: 1-21.
NEXT SUNDAY
Adult Education – Bible study, 9:00 in Bodwell Hall
July 29: Micah, led by Tom Zych
Note changed location!
Attention Bread Bakers!
The worship ministry is planning a special communion service on July 29.
Would you like to have a special part in this service by providing a loaf of
hearty homemade bread to replace what we normally buy? Help create
community by baking bread as an act of prayer, knowing it will be used in
this special way. If you would like to contribute a loaf or two, RSVP to
Jeanette Nemcek, jet0830@aol.com or 216 381-6731, by July 25. We will
need a minimum of 5 loaves; anything over that will be enjoyed at the
coffee hour after the service.
Summer Choir
The Summer Choir meets just once more on July 29. During August, small
groups will offer musical leadership. Many thanks to all who have
participated in the Summer Choir this year.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Mid-Summer Worship & Community Dinner
Saturday, August 11, 5:00 p.m.
Make plans now to join us for a Mid-Summer Outdoor Worship Service
followed by a Fresh from the Garden community supper celebrating the
abundance of God’s garden delights! This is a not-to-be-missed event and
a fun and easy opportunity for evangelism. Bring your friends!
Remember – Rome Pilgrimage, March 8-16, 2013
The deadline to sign up for the trip is August 1. See the FHC website for
details, or contact Rev. Clover Beal.
Adult Education in October
Religion, faith and politics – how do they fit (or not) with one another?
Adult Ed would like to explore this challenging topic this fall as we head
into a very contentious election (again). We have scheduled four Sundays
in October, after church. We need some help putting the pieces together
– anyone interested in helping plan this series please contact Chris Henry
(cehenry@ameritech.net ) or Clover Beal (pastorbeal@fhcpresb.org ).
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Care Group
The Jordan Care Group is responsible for meeting members’ needs during
July. 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:
Debbie Adrine, Deacon Leader
Mary McMillan
Betsy & Joe Andrews
Neil & Kathy Molyneaux
Chessie Bleick
Jon Newton
Dale & Elaine Dannefer
Linda Rainey
Sally Davis
John & Kara Schellenberg & family
Ralph & Kathy Dise
Jim & Pat Seeders
Kaye Gardiner
Dalma Takacs
Ron & Marcia Grant
Grace Uhle
Roger & Consuelo Heineman &
Tori Weisberg & family
family
Pat & Ray Weissbrod
Dorothy Herd
Becky & Brian West & family
Phuong Huynh
Marilyn Wilk
Carl Jenks
Diana & Ted Woodbridge
Ellen McChesney
   Youth News
Today: Ultimate Frisbee in Forest Hill Park, 7 pm
Next Sunday: Swim at FH Swim Club, 5-8 pm
Looking Ahead: Youth Sunday, August 19
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   The Lessons
Next Sunday: 2 Samuel 11: 1-15; Psalm 14; Ephesians 3: 14-21; John 6:
1-21 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. Links to the readings for each Sunday appear on
the church’s Facebook page, the Upcoming Sundays page of our website
(http://www.fhcpresb.org/worship-music/upcoming-sundays/), and on
the “Sundays in July” page of the TOWER.
   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
Kristen Otte / kristeno@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
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  Calendar: July 22 - 29, 2012
Sunday, July 22
Thursday, July 26
9:00 Summer Bible Study
7:00 pm Youth: to Sweetie Fry
9:30 Continental Breakfast
Child care begins
Friday, July 27
Summer Choir
9:30 am Al Anon
10:00 WORSHIP
6:00 pm Labre Outreach
11:15 Coffee hour
11:30 Planning meeting for Aug. 11 Sunday, July 29
6:00 Softball vs Ch of the Saviour B 9:00 Summer Bible Study
@ Roxboro MS
9:30 Continental Breakfast
Child care begins
7:00 Youth: Ultimate Frisbee, FHP
Summer Choir
The office is open 10 – 2,
10:00 WORSHIP: Communion
Monday – Thursday
in Fellowship Hall
this week
11:15 Coffee hour
Monday, July 23
5:00 Youth: Swim at
6:00 pm Progress not Perfection
Forest Hill Swim Club
(AA)
6:00 Softball playoffs begin
7:00 pm Al Anon
PWR meeting at Calvary
PC
7:30 pm Borton Group (AA)
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Save the Dates!
The office is open Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 2 pm,
the weeks of July 23 and July 30
Outdoor worship and community supper – August 11
One Church, One Book: Take This Bread, by Sara Miles
– August 26 after worship
The fall schedule begins September 9
The Fall Festival is September 30
Mid-Summer Worship & Community Dinner
Saturday, August 11, 5:00 p.m.
Make plans now to join us for a Mid-Summer Outdoor
Worship Service followed by a Fresh from the Garden
community supper celebrating the abundance of God’s
garden delights! This is a not-to-be-missed event and a
fun and easy opportunity for evangelism. Bring your
friends!
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2 Samuel 2: 1-17
After this David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of
Judah?” The Lord said to him, “Go up.” David said, “To which shall I go
up?” He said, “To Hebron.” So David went up there, along with his two
wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel, and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel.
David brought up the men who were with him, every one with his
household; and they settled in the towns of Hebron. Then the people of
Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah.
When they told David, “It was the people of Jabesh-gilead who buried
Saul,” David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh-gilead, and said to
them, “May you be blessed by the Lord, because you showed this loyalty
to Saul your lord, and buried him! Now may the Lord show steadfast love
and faithfulness to you! And I too will reward you because you have done
this thing. Therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant; for Saul
your lord is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over
them.”
But Abner son of Ner, commander of Saul’s army, had taken Ishbaal son
of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim. He made him king over
Gilead, the Ashurites, Jezreel, Ephraim, Benjamin, and over all Israel.
Ishbaal, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he began to reign over
Israel, and he reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.
The time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was
seven years and six months. Abner son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbaal
son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon. Joab son of Zeruiah,
and the servants of David, went out and met them at the pool of Gibeon.
One group sat on one side of the pool, while the other sat on the other
side of the pool. Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men come forward
and have a contest before us.” Joab said, “Let them come forward.” So
they came forward and were counted as they passed by, twelve for
Benjamin and Ishbaal son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
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Each grasped his opponent by the head, and thrust his sword in his
opponent’s side; so they fell down together. Therefore that place was
called Helkath-hazzurim, which is at Gibeon. The battle was very fierce
that day; and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten by the servants of
David.
Ephesians 2: 13-14, 17, 21
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought
near by the blood of Christ.
For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and
has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. So he
came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those
who were near; In him the whole structure is joined together and grows
into a holy temple in the Lord.
Mark 6: 33-34, 53-56
Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there
on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. As he went ashore,
he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they
were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many
things.
When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and
moored the boat. When they got out of the boat, people at once
recognized him, and rushed about that whole region and began to bring
the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went,
into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and
begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all
who touched it were healed.
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