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Gathering
The Cragin Peal
Carillon Prelude George Leggiero
Greeting & Announcements Rev. Bill Hudson
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit;
As it was in the beginning, is now
and shall be: world without end. Amen. Minute for Mission Jim Tomaszewski
Prelude Jonathan Moyer, organ VII. Les ressuscités et la lumiere de Vie Olivier Messiaen (The risen and the light of life) from Livre du Saint Sacrement I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12
Call to Worship 2 Corinthians 4:6
God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”
has shone in our hearts
to give the light of the knowledge
of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
WELCOME 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, and do justice in the world.
GATHER We gather to worship God on the Lord’s Day (Sunday) because the Gospels testify that Jesus rose from the dead early on the first day of the week.
Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday, February 14, 2021
Service of Worship for the Lord’s Day
Covenant Church The
of the
Hymn 12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ST. DENIO
Glory To God MUSIC NOTES
All are invited to watch our video-recorded “Music Notes” this week available in the e-news and interactive bulletin emails or by clicking here.
TODAY
10:00 Carillon Concert McGaffin Carillon
Click here to view Live Stream
10:30 ZOOM Coffee Chat Click HERE to join via Zoom
11:00 Adult Forum Christian Education Click HERE to join via Zoom
12:00 Children’s Sunday Zoom Meeting Click HERE to join via Zoom
DUE TO THE
UPDATED COVID-19 RISK LEVEL FOR
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, PLEASE CALL THE
OFFICE TO SCHEDULE
AN APPOINTMENT.
216-421-0482
Prayer of Confession Deacon Tom Denbow, Liturgist
God of compassion,
in Jesus Christ you reveal the light of your glory,
but we turn away, distracted by our own plans.
We confess that we speak when we should listen,
and act when we should wait.
Forgive our aimless enthusiasms.
Grant us wisdom to live in your light
and to follow in the way of your beloved Son,
Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Kyrie John MerbeckeAll are invited to sing.
Declaration of Forgiveness 2 Corinthians 4:6
For it is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”
who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge
of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Thanks be to God.
Gloria Patri Hymn 581
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
OUR LAY WORSHIP
LEADER is Tom Denbow.
Tom and his wife Barb
Clint have been members
of the Church of the
Covenant since 1995 and
live in North Collinwood
neighborhood, City of
Cleveland where they see
Lake Erie every day. Barb
and Tom raised three
children here at the Church
of the Covenant (Cassie,
Collin, and Kayla) and will
be forever grateful to our
church community for the
lifelong spiritual lessons
learned and the friendships
gained in support of our
family’s life journey. Tom
continues to work for
Biohabitats (a conservation
and ecological restoration
firm) on a part-time basis
and is a member of COC
Deacons.
ENCOUNTER
We receive the good news of God’s love, mercy, and justice revealed to us through the Bible.
Sacred Words μεταμορφόω - metamorphoo – transfigured
Mark 9:2
Time for Young Disciples Rev. Hudson
Parting Response Hymn 535 Ivy Goodman and Christopher Sho Moyer
Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day,
that in your spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you.
The Word
Prayer of Illumination Psalm 119:105
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
Amen.
Prophets 2 Kings 2:1-12
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
CONTACT
LEADERSHIP
Rev. Bill Hudson, Transitional Pastor, Head of Staff [email protected]
Faithformation@
covenantweb.org
MINISTERS All the members of the church
Rev. Bill Hudson, Transitional Pastor, Head of Staff
George Leggiero, MA Carillonneur
Matthew Garrett, PhD, Music Director
Jonathan Moyer, DMA Organist, Assoc. Music Dir.
Michael Peters, PhD, Assoc. Music Director
Kaori Hongo, DMA Coordinator of Children & Youth Ministry, Handbell & Children’s Choir Director
Ken Wendt, DMA, Audio Visual Services Mgr.
Jennifer Conner, DMA, Music Librarian
Psalter 13 Psalm 50 – The Mighty God with Power Speaks KINGSFOLD
Glory To God
SESSION Deni Horstman, Clerk of Session, [email protected]
CLASS OF 2021: Barb Clint, Theodis Fipps, Dale Goode, Chris Langmack,
Cindy Szafraniec
CLASS OF 2022: Heidi Braun, Kathy Farkas, Matthew Garrett, Sybil Marsh, Cathy Miller
CLASS OF 2023: Mary Anne Bromelmeier, Jenny Conner, Anne Wombwell deConingh, Susan Dahm, Rod Keen, Erica Stubbs
DEACONS
CLASS OF 2021: Ryan Szafraniec, Janet Takeyama,
Erin Tomko, Lucy Veres, Kate Williams
CLASS OF 2022: Ronnie Bromelmeier, John Marsh, Nancy Matz, Sue Prince, Liz Shriver, Nick Tomko
CLASS OF 2023: Tom Denbow, Joan Drushel, Julie Mailey, Nicole Murray, Norma Shuskey, Paul Williams
TRUSTEES
CLASS OF 2021: Patty Fowler, Nancy Smekal
CLASS OF 2022: Dennis Matz Ann Williams
CLASS OF 2023: Jim Prince Harriet Wadsworth
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY Martha Goble, President Keith Kallay, Treasurer Jim Mate, Secretary
Epistle 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Alleluia Hymn 267, vs 2
Come, lift your hearts on high: Alleluia! Amen!
Let praises fill the sky: Alleluia! Amen!
He is our guide and friend; to us he’ll condescend;
his love shall never end: Alleluia! Amen!
Gospel Mark 9:2-10
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ!
Sermon Dazzling Rev. Bill Hudson
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed the Council of Nicaea in AD 325
Let us confess our faith.
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
BELIEVING GOD CALLS US
TO BE PEACEMAKERS
Since a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012, killing 26 people, 20 of them children; 1,539 people in Cuyahoga County have been killed by guns. Since last month, 18 more individuals have died by gun violence in Cuyahoga County.
Andre Sams,
Bobby Campbell,
Kevin K-Sean Tate,
William Bruce Harden Jr.,
Christine Marie Modica,
Marquise T. Payne,
Anthony B. Randolph Jr.,
Canen Anton Summerville,
Robert Walker Klimczak,
Francina Charlotte Davis,
Andrea Vernell Randle,
Isaiah Hicks,
Azure Caroline Meyers
Clark,
Kevin Matthews,
Darryl Pinson,
Vincent Michael Belmonte,
Rasheem Ali Smith, and
Scotty Wayne Joachim.
RESPOND
Having heard God’s word proclaimed, we offer music, prayers, and a portion of the financial resources we have received. Thank you for your generous response to God’s gracious love!
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayer Against Gun Violence Jim Tomaszewski
Includes ringing of the Prayer Bell for those impacted by gun violence (18 more individuals in Cuyahoga County died from gun violence in January)
Invitation to Offering
Offertory Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Handbell Quartet
Arr. Robert Groth
Invitation to the Table Isaiah 6:1-3
I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty;
and the hem of his robe filled the temple.
Seraphs were in attendance above him;
each had six wings:
with two they covered their faces,
and with two they covered their feet,
and with two they flew.
And one called to another and said:
“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts;
the whole earth is full of his glory.”
Click here to view the church's online giving page
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
God of Moses and Elijah . . .
. . . who cover their faces as they sing:
Sanctus John Merbecke
All are invited to sing.
We give thanks for Jesus Christ . . .
. . . Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
Now let us share in your Holy Spirit . . .
. . . to the glory of your holy name.
Amen.
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 McNeil Robinson
All are invited to sing.
Breaking of the Bread
Prayer After Communion
We give you thanks, Lord Jesus Christ,
for the gifts of grace we have received from your hand.
Now send us forth to reflect your light,
proclaiming your saving death and resurrection
until you come again in glory. Amen.
Sending
Charge Mark 9:7
Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice,
“This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!”
Hymn 825 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot SWING LOW
Glory To God
Blessing 2 Corinthians 13:13
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God
and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with all of you.
Postlude Jonathan Moyer, organ Meditation VI Olivier Messiaen from Médiations sur le Mystère de la Sainte Trinité (Meditations on the Mystery of the Holy Trinity)
“In the word was life, and that life was the light.” John 1
Carillon Postlude
Allegro Georg Phillip Telemann (arr. R. Barnes)
Telemann-Allegro]
Peace is not simply the
absence of conflict,
but the
existence of justice
for all people.
Delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on March 18th,
at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church.
@ellipsisinstitute
Our Prayers are with the family and friends of Kim Voss who died on February 6th.
Rev. Hudson will hold a funeral service at Calhoun Funeral Service, 23000 Rockside Road,
Bedford Hts., OH 44146. The visitation will be on Wednesday, February 17th, 4-8 pm. The service
will be on Thursday, February 18th, with the wake starting at 12:30 pm, and the funeral service
starting at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, Rev. Hudson suggests a contribution to the family.
Please Note:
The church building is temporarily closed due to the Updated COVID-19 Risk Level for
Cuyahoga County. Most of the staff is working from home. Willie Howard will be in the office
Tuesday–Friday and can be reached by phone at 216-280-5296. The custodial staff will be in the
building Monday – Friday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Please contact the office for more information.
COVID – 19 SAFETY PROCEDURES
We Are Following the Guidelines of the State of Ohio.
1. Masks MUST be worn while you are in the church building.
2. Wash your hands frequently.
3. Practice Social Distancing – keep six feet apart while in the church building.
We Keep in our Prayers: Carrie Arden, Thelma Everhart, Kitty Jarjisian, David Keltner,
Greg Madison, Reathel McWhorter, Susan Moyer (Jonathan’s mother),
Rev. Tim Moyer (Jonathan’s brother), Gene Papp, Carolyn Perry, George Peters (Michael’s father),
Donna Prease, Jim Rorimer, Mildred Russin, Gabriella and Chad Shuskey, Arthur Tiroly,
Julia Wadsworth, Jim Watson, Gabriel (Jenny Conner's grand-nephew) and ALL teachers,
students and parents. We pray for those struggling with illness, convalescing, or homebound;
patients, family, and staff in our surrounding hospitals.
Covenant Sunday Coffee Chat, 10:30 am by ZOOM
The Ministry of Faith Formation hosts a virtual coffee fellowship time each week,
CLICK HERE to join us!
Believing God Calls Us To be Peacemakers
Since a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012, killing 26
people, 20 of them children; 1,539 people in Cuyahoga County have been killed by guns.
Since last month, 18 more individuals have died by gun violence in Cuyahoga County. The names
of those at least 18 years of age are: Andre Sams, Bobby Campbell, Kevin K-Sean Tate,
William Bruce Harden Jr., Christine Marie Modica, Marquise T. Payne, Anthony B. Randolph Jr.,
Canen Anton Summerville, Robert Walker Klimczak, Francina Charlotte Davis,
Andrea Vernell Randle, Isaiah Hicks, Azure Caroline Meyers Clark, Kevin Matthews,
Darryl Pinson, Vincent Michael Belmonte, Rasheem Ali Smith, and Scotty Wayne Joachim.
Three of those who died were by suicide.
Go to godbeforeguns.org to see how to become engaged.
Click here to view theReopening Task Force's Guidelines for Church of the Covenant
"Weathering the Pandemic"
Ash Wednesday Service Information
Ash Wednesday, February 17th, will be a Zoom Service starting at 7:00. You’ll be asked to
light a candle at the beginning of the service and extinguish it at the end of the service.
We will use the burnt wick for our ashes. Click here to join via Zoom.
The Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will also be by Zoom.
More information to follow.
Children’s Zoom Sunday Meets Update
Sunday Zoom!! 2/7, we had a very exciting Sunday Zoom Meet with seven young disciples.
Rev. Bill joined us this Sunday to talk about Jesus’ many parables. The kids enjoyed listening to
his knowledge of the history behind the parable we focused on for the 7th,, which was the Good
Samaritan. (Luke 10:25-37) Mrs. Smekal led us through the study of this parable and in our
discussion the kids connected the racial discrimination of the Samaritan people to our present-day
struggle with racial injustice in this country. As we left, we challenged ourselves to find a way to
spread “Kindness” to others, even during this time where we need to be distanced. Kaori Hongo
Youth Tone Chimes Choir (YTCC)
This week we were able to meet in-person. We had a nice fire-pit going during the rehearsal and
the kids were able to take turns warming their hands, while the others practiced their parts. We
added an extra chime for a ringer to ring and he was so excited he was going to ring three bells!!
After rehearsal they ran around and played in the snow to warm up! Kaori Hongo
Youth Choir Update
On February 8 we had our second Virtual Youth Choir Rehearsal!! We met for an hour and
warmed up with some "sitting" warm-up exercises and short songs. During our time together we
did a short worship service on the story of Mary and Martha. The choristers led the readings and
acted out the parts of Mary and Martha. The discussion led to asking ourselves if we were more
like Mary (the dreamer) or more like Martha (the doer)!! During our rehearsal we practiced
recording ourselves with our phones and sending them in. There are still many things to learn,
but we are trying new things and enjoying the discoveries we have along the way. We are looking
forward to singing together and growing spiritually through song and word. Kaori Hongo
Jonathan Moyer plays live-streamed concert at Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati,
Sunday, February 14, 4:00pm
Haec si contingunt Terris, quae gaudia Caelo? These words from Girolamo Diruta’s seminal treatise
Il Transilvano of 1593 aptly describe the dazzling sonority of Christ Church Cathedral’s remarkable
chapel organ by C.B. Fisk. “If on earth one enjoys such sweet harmony afforded human ears by so
much artifice, what joy and delight ought there to be in heaven over the angelic choirs and blessed
spirits.” This program brings together contrasting repertoire from across centuries, traditions, and
geographies, representing both the terrestrial and celestial experience through intimate expressions
of prayer, exultant hymns of praise, lively dances, and works of contrapuntal ingenuity.
The link for the live-stream can be found at the cathedral web-page: https://cincinnaticathedral.com/concerts/
Ministry of Faith Formation Adult Forums for Christian Education
Our Sunday Adult Forums continue this week with a study of Matthew 25, led by Rev’d. Bill.
Join us for Coffee Chat fellowship and stay for the forum!
Click HERE to join by Zoom.
Sunday, February 21st.
“Reparation is a process of remembering, restoring, repairing, and redressing injustices for the purpose
of reconciliation and human restitution. For Christians, this is a particularly appropriate ministry.
Reparations involve an acknowledgement of beneficial gains at the expense of others or harm done to others
and includes confession, repentance, forgiveness, and renewal.”- PCUSA, 2004 Report of the Taskforce to
Study Reparations
Join our own Cassie Denbow, Rev. Anna Sutterisch with the Office of Congregations and Christian
Formation of the Episcopal Diocese of Cleveland and Jacklyn Bartkowski, all members of
reparations now cleveland, in a conversation on the historical precedence, and moral imperative,
of reparations as a pathway for healing and a more honest American future, Sunday, February
21st. Sunday’s discussion will begin with an introduction to reparations as a framework for
disrupting and repairing the ongoing violence of white supremacy, an overview of the history and
context for reparations in the US and globally including takeaways from the 2004 PCUSA
TaskForce on Reparations, an exploration of the distinction between reparations and charity, and
introduction to ways to become involved in reparations work here in Cleveland, within the context
of our faith communities, and across the country. At least 15 minutes will be left for questions and
the beginning of a discussion on what the reparations movement could mean to the Church of the
Covenant.
This Week at Covenant (February 14–February 20)
Sunday: Carillon Concert, McGaffin Carillon, Live Stream, 10 am; Covenant Sunday Coffee Chat, Click HERE to join by Zoom, 10:30 am; Adult Forum Christian Education, Click HERE to join by Zoom, 11:00 am; Children’s Sunday Zoom Meeting, Click HERE to join via Zoom, 12:00 pm.
Monday: Youth Choir, by Zoom, 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: Staff Meeting, by Zoom, 9 am; Introductory Class for Handbell and Tone Chimes, “Les Cigales” (French for The Cicadas), by Zoom, 11 am; Trustee Meeting, by Zoom, 6:30 pm.
Wednesday: Ministry of Service Meeting, by Zoom, 5:30 pm; Ash Wednesday Worship Service (LIVE via Zoom), 7 pm. Click HERE to join via Zoom
Thursday: Youth Tone Chimes, 4:30 pm; Chancel Choir Virtual Rehearsal, by Zoom, 7:30 pm.
Friday: Lunchtime Carillon Concert, McGaffin Carillon, Live Stream, 12:15 pm.
Saturday: Saturday Tutoring Program, by Zoom, 9 am.
Lunchtime Carillon Concerts
The Friday Lunchtime McGaffin Drive-in Carillon Concerts continue. The 30 minute concerts begin
at 12:15. See the Friends of the McGaffin Carillon website for information. https://www.ucbells.org
Friday, 12 February Sheryl Modlin, Church of the Saviour, guest carillonneur
will play a Black History Month program
Friday, 19 February George Leggiero, carillonneur
Friday, 26 February George Leggiero, carillonneur
These concerts and the Sunday morning concerts are being live-streamed.
Please tune in if you have a chance. You can find the streaming link in the event listing on the
website. https://www.ucbells.org/events We welcome your feedback if you are able to log into one
of the streams. As always, we invite you to request music you’d like to hear.
The Nominating Committee Requests Your Help
The Nominating Committee has begun the process of identifying church members to serve as
Deacons, Session members, and Trustees. Please give some thought to people whom you would
recommend – including yourself! Pass your suggestions on to committee chair Barb Clint:
Online Donations
Our website's Giving page is up and running. You can now make donations and pledges from
your phone or computer. Check it out at: http://www.covenantweb.org/giving/
Saturday Tutoring Program News!!
Spring semester began on January 23, 2021 and will end on March 27, 2021.
Tutoring sessions will take place on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. After each session we are asking
that you complete an online "green sheet" before you end your session. This sheet is used to keep
track of what topics you covered with your scholar and whether additional support is needed in
that area. You will have flexibility by choosing what dates & times work best for you. Zoom will be
our online platform. For those who are not familiar with the platform, here is a link to Zoom
tutorials: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-video-tutorials
All interested tutors (even those who participated before), must register via the link below.
If you are interested in tutoring this semester please complete the following registration form:
https://form.jotform.com/210042796013143
Due to such high demand, this registration will be limited so please sign up ASAP if interested.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by email
at saturdaytutoring.org or by call or text at 216-505-0885. -Brittney & Rafael
Ways to Help Feed The Hungry
The Ministry of Service and Hunger Action Network have put together a document outlining ways
you can help feed the hungry in our community.
It’s located on the Giving page of our website, so you can access it any time, or refer others to it.
Deacon’s Provide Food Donations for U.H. Staff
Starting this past November, Deacons came up with the idea to provide lunches to support
hospital workers at University Hospitals, located directly across from the Church of the Covenant.
Box lunches from Stone Oven were provided and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
In December, Deacons voted again to support the medical staff and provided Luna Cookies,
festively decorated for the season, to the Rainbow Babies and Children’s ICU day and night shift
workers. Again, staff were most appreciative that we were thinking of them. In January, Deacons
decided to support the Covid-19 ICU nightshift at UH by providing wraps from Falafel Café.
Dale Goode, Paintings and Prints
HEDGE Gallery is thrilled to present a satellite exhibition of Cleveland artist Dale Goode’s
paintings and prints, opening Friday February 19, 2021 and on view until May 28, 2021.
Click here to access the Press Release with all the information.
40 Acts of Kindness
Here is a calendar for Lent that Dr. Jenny Conner has created for us to meditate on. As we journey
through Lent together let us read these words of peace together. Look for more information on the
church website for events connected to these Bible passages.
Thank you Deacons from the Covenant Staff
The Deacons provided the Covenant Staff with a delicious lunch from The Falafel Café on
Wednesday. Lunch included various pita wraps and beverages. Thank you Deacons!!
UPCaM – UNITED PROTESTANT CAMPUS MINISTRY
Winter Warm-up Meals for CWRU Grad Students
Kefta. Bechamel covered chicken. Cabbage stew. These were Mae Elassal's beautiful dishes
at the Falafel Cafe for January 29, Winter Warm-up Meal when Church of the Covenant and
CWRU's Office of Graduate Student Life teamed up again to serve 64 hot take-away meals for
graduate students across all CWRU programming.
We remain grateful for your generosity, Covenant, as we serve CWRU's campus community
together at this most unusual time. From behind Mae's counter, I heard an abundance of
thank you's and saw smiles masks cannot hide.
Peace be with you, Rev. Shelley Nelson-Bridger, UPCaM
Licensing Notices
Permission to broadcast the music in this service is obtained from One License with license #A–727869
and Christian Solutions with license #13342.
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