Please join us in the Parlor after worship for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by Group Life Ministries.

The flowers on the altar are given

in loving memory of Henry Zipp Lang III, on the anniversary of his birthday, a gift of his family;

and in loving memory of my parents, Bill and June Wagner,

a gift of Joan and Tom Voorhees.

SERMON NOTES

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

United Methodist

Bringing New Life to Greater Heights

February 9, 2020 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary

5th Sunday after Epiphany

Rev. Andy Call, Lead Pastor

Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr., Pastor of Connections Rev. Lois Annich, Pastor of Care Ministries

Rev. Amanda Moseng, Pastor of Discipleship

2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 | 216-321-8880 | www.cotsumc.org

ORDER OF WORSHIP SANCTUARY 11:00 a.m.

OPENING TO GOD

PRELUDE Prelude on “Artavia” David Hegarty  The Saints of God arr. Sondra K.Tucker Bells of the Saviour WELCOME The Rev. Andy Call CHORAL INTROIT *CALL TO WORSHIP Lucy Campbell

Leader: God’s Spirit dwells in us, for we are God’s temple. People: We belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. Leader: Praise the LORD! People: Come, let us worship God!

*HYMN OF PRAISE #100 God, Whose Love Is Reigning o'er Us Lauda Anima *CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Call *PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God, you have shown us how to live in right relationship with one another, but we frequently choose to go our own way. You call us to participate in your life of peace and justice, but we too often build impenetrable fortresses out of fear and prejudice. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have injured others and ourselves through harsh judgments. Forgive us our sins and by the power of your Holy Spirit, set us free to live as your holy people through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. (Silence is kept.)

*ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE

Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God.

*PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.)

HEARING GOD’S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC My Lord, What a Mornin' H.T. Burleigh Chancel Choir

My Lord what a mornin', my Lord what a mornin', Oh, my Lord what a mornin' when the stars begin to fall Done quit all my worldly ways, join that heavenly band My Lord what a mornin'.....

*THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 5:38-42 (NRSV) Miss Campbell THE MESSAGE "Beloved and Free" The Rev. Lois Annich

OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (insert) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER (#895) Rev. Call Leader: Loving God, People: hear our prayer. GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Rev. Call

Please participate in the ministry of hospitality by recording your attendance in the Friendship Pads located at the center aisle of each pew.

Offertory Sicilienne for cello and piano G. Fauré Benjamin Richardson, cello; Harry Richardson, piano

*The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #421 Make Me a Captive, Lord Diademata *BENEDICTION & CHORAL RESPONSE *POSTLUDE Postlude on “England’s Lane” Glenn Medlock  

*The people may stand. Acolytes: Sarah Dingeldein & Casey Roufs

Director of Music: David Gilson

Organist: Robert Day Director of Bells of the Saviour: Virginia Steiger

SERMON NOTES

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR

United Methodist

Bringing New Life to Greater Heights

February 9, 2020 8:30 a.m., Myers Chapel 5th Sunday after Epiphany

Rev. Andy Call, Lead Pastor Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr., Pastor of Connections

Rev. Lois Annich, Pastor of Care Ministries Rev. Amanda Moseng, Pastor of Discipleship

2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 | 216-321-8880 | www.cotsumc.org

ORDER OF WORSHIP MYERS CHAPEL 8:30 a.m.

OPENING TO GOD

WELCOME The Rev. Lois Annich PRELUDE Sicilienne for cello and piano G. Fauré

Benjamin Richardson, cello; Harry Richardson, piano *CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: God’s Spirit dwells in us, for we are God’s temple. People: We belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. Leader: Praise the LORD! People: Come, let us worship God!

*HYMN OF PRAISE #100 God, Whose Love Is Reigning o'er Us Lauda Anima *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God, you have shown us how to live in right relationship with one another, but we frequently choose to go our own way. You call us to participate in your life of peace and justice, but we too often build impenetrable fortresses out of fear and prejudice. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have injured others and ourselves through harsh judgments. Forgive us our sins and by the power of your Holy Spirit, set us free to live as your holy people through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Silence is kept. *ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE

Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God.

*PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.)

HEARING GOD’S WORD MINISTRY OF MUSIC Obey the Spirit of the Lord arr. Robert DeCormier Good News; Megan Jones-Turner, soprano *THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 5:38-42 (NRSV) Brad Withers THE MESSAGE "Beloved and Free" Rev. Annich

OFFERING OUR LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP HYMN OF REFLECTION Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (insert) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER (#895) Mr. Withers GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Please participate in the ministry of hospitality by recording your attendance in the Friendship Pads located at the center aisle of each pew.

Offertory *The Doxology (#95) & Prayer of Dedication *HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #421 Make Me a Captive, Lord Diademata *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Postlude on “England’s Lane” Glenn Medlock  

*The people may stand. Ushers: Mike and Jane Blackburn

Director of Music: David Gilson; Organist: Robert Day

The flowers on the altar are given in loving memory of Henry Zipp Lang III, on the anniversary of his birthday,

a gift of his family; and

in loving memory of my parents, Bill and June Wagner, a gift of Joan and Tom Voorhees.

Please join us in the Parlor after worship for a time of fellowship and refreshments.

CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR Bringing New Life to Greater Heights

February 9, 2020 9:30 AM | Great Hall

MESSAGE “Beloved and Free”

Matthew 5:38-42 (NRSV) Rev. Lois Annich

2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 216-321-8880 | www.cotsumc.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS “Valentine Hearts for Haiti” – Be sure to pick up your pre-ordered cookies in the COTS Café today. There will be a limited quantity available for walk-up sales. Senior Connections: If you are a senior citizen (and we’ll let you define that as you see fit) you are cordially invited to lunch at noon on Friday, February 14 in the Great Hall. Reservations are required by February 10. Contact the church office at 216-321-8880. We look forward to seeing you there! Collinwood based, award-winning photographer Stephen Bivens will curate an installation in the Parlor based on themes that arise from Austin Channing Brown’s book I’m Still Here. The show will be displayed from February 15 – March 1. Join us on Sunday, February 16 at 3 p.m. in the Great Hall to experience worship in the tradition of the African American Church, including the COTS Gospel Choir and groups from churches around the greater Cleveland area. United Methodist Women Program: On Tuesday, February 11 at 10 a.m. in the Parlor, Kerry Norman will present a program called “Days for Girls.” This global movement prepares and distributes menstrual health solutions to girls who would otherwise miss school during their monthly periods. Kerry will provide background information and examples of cutting and sewing fabric for our “Hands On” workday on March 10 in Calvary Hall. Have you heard of Boomerang Bags? We will also be introduced to this international organization and how timely it is for the 2020 ban on one-time use plastic bags. Please RSVP to the church office for lunch ($5). NEW Thursday Night Fellowship Dinner (6:15 - 6:45 p.m. in Calvary Hall). Join your fellow COTS members and friends for a Community Dinner on Thursdays. Delicious catered food will be available for a $5 at-will/able offering. Fellowship and fun await, so we

hope to see you on Thursday, Feb. 6! Contact Laura Moseley at lmoseley@cotsumc.org for information on how to donate and to RSVP.

SMALL GROUP STUDIES "Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World" by Henri Nouwen will be the all-church Lenten study book. Beginning February 26, Sunday School classes and Bible study groups are encouraged to study this book. Discussion questions will be provided. Pastor Amanda Moseng will lead two studies on this book - beginning March 4 on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. and during Thursday Women's Bible Study at 5:30 p.m. Books can be purchased in the Parlor this morning for $5. Please contact Pastor Amanda at amoseng@cotsumc.org or Dyann Whaley at dywhaley@gmail.com with questions. Please join Rev. Gregory Kendrick and Rev. Lois Annich in Room 100 on Thursdays, February 27 - April 2 from 6:45-8:15 p.m. for conversations based on Austin Channing Brown’s book, “I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness.” Deepening our awareness of the impact of racism on our common life and learning new ways of interacting with one another is part of our commitment “to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God.” The first meeting will be an introduction to the themes in the book, so people need not have read it. We will have books to distribute at that session for $17 each. Sign up at the Group Life table in the Parlor after services or RSVP through the church office. All are invited to join Pastor Amanda Moseng for a deeper study of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. through February 26 in room 100. The only materials needed are your Bible and a heart that seeks to know God’s word.

Ash Wednesday services will be held on February 26 at noon in the Chapel and 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This worship experience that marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent is a time to explore the fragility of life, the inevitability of death, and our constant need of God's grace. We will receive ashes in the shape of a cross on our foreheads or hands and celebrate Holy Communion.

Please join us in the Parlor after worship for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by Group Life Ministries.

Sermon Notes:

WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday, February 16 

8:30 Myers Chapel, 9:30 Great Hall, 11:00 Sanctuary “Love" (Matthew 5:43‐48) 

 Sunday, February 23 

Youth Sunday 

Worship Participants: Bok Chew, Wittke Family

Rev. Andy Call, Lead Pastor | Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr., Pastor | Rev. Lois Annich, Pastor | Rev. Amanda Moseng, Pastor

Chaz Cotton, Creative Director | Jill Phillips, Worship Leader | Graham Rosen, Production Team Leader