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Volume 5 | Issue 30 | 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services | 10th Sunday after Pentecost

July 29, 2018 T O D AYWORSHIP

I N S I D EA Note from NeilOrder of WorshipWelcome to CoH!

Hero of Hope: Dale HansenLeslie Jordan ExposedThe Walk Registration

Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

C H I L D R E N ’ S C H U R C H T O DAY

PER ECT,IF YOU’RE NOT

FYou’re Ready

Volume 5 | Issue 34 | 9 & 11 a.m. Worship Services | HERO OF HOPE Sunday

August 26, 2018 T O D AYWORSHIP

Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

C H I L D R E N ’ S C H U R C H T O DAY

“John the Baptist”

What began in 1970 as a circle of 12 friends meeting weekly for worship and fellowship has grown into Cathedral of Hope, a Vibrant, Inclusive,

Progressive (VIP) congregation of the United Church of Christ.

Founded in and serving beyond the LGBTQ community, our mission is to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion, and relentless compassion by being a people of hope—proclaiming God’s inclusive love, removing barriers to faith and empowering all to grow in grace toward wholeness.

If you are visiting Cathedral of Hope for the first time, we are glad to have you here, are blessed by your presence, and hope you will return often! If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please call on our Ushers to assist you. You’re invited to use the restroom that corresponds with your gender identity or the restroom that is the safest and most comfortable for you. Gendered, multiple-occupancy restrooms are located near the double glass doors behind the Sanctuary. All-gender, single-occupancy restrooms are available off the hall to the right of the Hall of Heroes area. For more information about the church, please come to the Ministry & Visitor’s Center located next to Sources of Hope.

Our worship services are recorded for broadcast worldwide. We make every effort to respect your privacy; however, to ensure that you are not seen on screen, please sit in one of the last five rows of pews in the center section.

Large-print bulletins and assisted listening systems are available in the bookstore.

Good Morning, Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ!

I sincerely hope that you are feeling blessed this morning, and that you enter this space with a sense of awe and wonder, anticipation and excitement.

Over the past few weeks, we have explored some of the Biblical characters that God chose to do extraordinary things. In our exploration, we have discovered that those whom we have often put on a pedestal, called our heroes, and looked to as role models, have not been perfect.Like us, God chooses ordinary people. Abraham was considered too old, Jeremiah and Timothy too young. Moses tried numerous times to get out of responding to God’s call. Naomi, who lived under oppressive circumstances, was able to use those same circumstances to God’s advantage. Each of these characters were not perfect, but they were ready to respond.We each ask ourselves, in our imperfectness, “Am I ready?” Are we ready to do and be all that God intends and hopes for us in our everyday living? Are we ready, as the prophet Micah would ask us, “to act justly and love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) These are the extraordinary acts that God leads us into today. To act justly, to love mercy, and to live humbly.Today, we look at the imperfect life of John the Baptizer. He was the forerunner of Jesus and would prepare the way. John would ask people to repent of their sins in preparation for the Good News of Jesus. However, just like us, John would later question his faith and belief in Jesus. He would ask the question, “Are you the One who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” (Matthew 11:3). The cost of following Jesus was high for John, and perhaps like us, he somehow believed that believing in, and following of, Jesus would ensure a golden ticket through life and a path directly into heaven. As we gather today, we do so in our faith and in our doubt, in our ability to be perfectly imperfect and to authentically bring our whole selves into this sacred moment. We come together to once again look for the signs and wonders of God who takes us just as we are, and makes us ready to act justly, to love mercy, and to live humbly with our God.If you are not perfect, you are ready!Sincerely, in Christ The Reverend Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-ThomasSenior Pastor

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Rev. Andria Davis Associate Pastor

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Rev. Dr. Michael DiazAssociate Pastor

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Rev. Erin Wyma Associate Pastor

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Sean Baugh Assoc. Director of Music & Worship

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Rev. Patricia BjorlingMinister of Generosity

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Clifton Bohaker Event Planner

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Scott Cannon, CPA Chief Accountant

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Chris Jacobson-Chism Assist. Director of Music & Worship

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Hardy HabermanDigital Experience Manager

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Anita L. Haddy Director of Ministry & Volunteer

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Jess C. McDowellWorship Producer/Director of Media [email protected]

Alan MilesMinister for Youth and Young Adults

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David Moldenhauer Director of Music & Worship

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Dan Peeler Minister for Children & [email protected]

Yinessa RomeroLicensed Minister

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Scott StoutAssist. to the Sr. Pastor/Office Mgr.

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Lynn TaylorDirector of Facilities

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Insight into the various musical elements of our services

WORSHIP NOTES

August 26, 2018 | 9 & 11 a.m. | HERO OF HOPE Sunday

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In consideration of those seated around you, PLEASE, No Flash Photography during the service. PLEASE, Silence Your Cell Phone! Thank you.

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Cathedral of Hope UCC • 5910 Cedar Springs Road • Dallas, TX 75235 • (214) 351-1901 • www.cathedralofhope.com

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost HERO OF HOPE SUNDAY ● AUGUST 26, 2018 ● 9 & 11 A.M.

LITURGY OF PREPARATION PRELUDE O Savior, Let Me Walk with Thee

Music by H. Percy Smith; arr. Jay Rouse; orch. Rolin R. Mains Les Holben, piano Cathedral of Hope Orchestra

CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Dr. Michael Diaz Rev. Erin Wyma

**PROCESSIONAL HYMN O for a World

Words by Miriam Therese Winter AZMON Music by Carl G. Gläser OneLicense.net License # A-705445

**INVOCATION Rev. Erin Wyma **The people will rise in body or spirit.

































O Savior, Let Me Walk with Thee

Washington Gladden (1836-1911) wrote this poem for a devotional column, “The Still Hour,” and published it in his magazine Sunday Afternoon (1879). He never intended that this poem be converted into a hymn, but it was first published as such one year later in Charles H. Richards’ Songs of Christian Praise. H. Percy Smith (1825-1898) composed the tune MARYTON in 1874 for the hymn “Sun of My Soul.” It was Gladden’s preferred tune for his hymn. The lush, movie score-like setting played by the orchestra this morning is by contemporary church composer and arranger Jay Rouse.

O for a WorldMiriam Therese Winter (b. 1938) wrote this text for the Presbyterian Women’s Triennial Conference in 1982, and revised it in 1987. It was published in the Presbyterian Hymnal (1990) prior to its appearance in the United Church of Christ’s New Century Hymnal. Sister Miriam Therese Winter is a Roman Catholic Medical Mission Sister, theologian, writer and songwriter. She serves as Professor of Liturgy, Worship, Spirituality and Feminist Studies at Hartford (Connecticut) Seminary, a historically related seminary of the United Church of Christ.

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GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas Rev. Andria Davis **EXCHANGE OF PEACE

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM (9 A.M.) Diana Mary Dickson

CHILDREN’S MOMENT (11 A.M.) Parker Crane

LITURGY OF THE WORD

HEBREW LESSON Proverbs 22: 17-18, 22-23 The Message

Listen carefully to my wisdom; take to heart what I can teach you. You’ll treasure its sweetness deep within; you’ll give it bold expression in your speech. Don’t walk on the poor just because they’re poor, and don’t use your position to crush the weak, because GOD will come to their defense; the life you took, GOD will take from you and give back to them.

MINISTRY IN MUSIC I Think It’s Going to Rain Today Words and Music by Randy Newman

Marlene Alderman, soloist Strings of the Orchestra

David Moldenhauer, piano

HERO OF HOPE AWARD Dale Hansen

GRADUAL When You Speak to Me

Choir: When you speak to me, when I take the time to listen, there is peace to cover any pain. When you speak to me, when you place your word inside me, I am filled and I am strong again. There is an answer to every question; the answer is you.

All:

Words and Music by Twila Paris © Mountain Spring Music arranged by Bruce Greer; adapted by David Moldenhauer

CCLI License #123333

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**GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 3: 1-12

One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. All: Come, Holy Spirit. One: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. All: Glory to you, O God.

In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Change your hearts and minds, for the reign of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of our God.’” John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. At that time the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

One: This is the Gospel of Hope. All: Praise to you, Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit.

**GLORIA

Music by Richard Hillert © Concordia Publishing House arr. Steven Couch; OneLicense.net License #A-705445

SERMON If You’re Not Perfect, You’re Ready Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas John the Baptist

I Think It’s Going to Rain TodayThis poignant and melancholy song, with words and music by Academy and Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter, arranger, composer, and pianist Randy Newman, beautifully portrays the juxtaposition of the darkness and light that is found in our lives. It sings about the loss we will all experience at some point, and the kindness that will follow, like raindrops at first, then eventually overflowing like a river. Don’t despair if you feel lonely and hurt. Love, God’s love (as described in the final verse, “help the needy and show them the way”) will always be there for you. This song, a lament, but with a vision of mercy and redemption, has been recorded by Bette Midler, Judy Collins, Dusty Springfield, Norah Jones, Peter Gabriel, and Audra McDonald, in addition to Randy’s own recording from 1968.

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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY By Our Love Words and Music by Christy Nockels; arr. Phillip Keveren

Jose Guzman, soloist Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra

CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

INVITATION TO THE FEAST One: Hear the good news, you’ve been invited no matter what the world may say; Come to the feast God has provided, here you will always have a place. All:

Words and Music by Connie Harrington and Anna Hutto © BMG Songs, Inc; adapted and arr. by David Moldenhauer


DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS

TO OUR GUESTS Cathedral of Hope celebrates an open communion. We understand the sharing of the bread and the cup in Jesus’ name to be a representation of an ancient vision of God’s feast for all peoples. We don’t require you to be a member of this church, or any church, to participate with us in this feast of grace. Simply come forward at the ushers’ direction. After dipping a wafer in the cup, which contains non-alcoholic grape juice, the minister will place it on your tongue and offer a brief blessing. If you prefer to serve yourself, cup your hands in front of you as you come to receive communion.

Gluten-free Wafers are available from the silver intinction set at the center point. Please indicate your need to the ushers on the center aisle and they will direct you to the appropriate position. We ask that you serve yourself—take a wafer and dip it in the juice—in order to avoid cross-contamination by the server.

During the serving of Holy Communion, feel free to join in our “Music during Communion”. Please also be mindful of those around you who are in prayer and meditation.

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Text-to-Give InstructionsSimply send a text message to 469-507-3839 with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount. Example: $20. Within a few moments, you’ll be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your cardholder name and credit or debit card information. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt via e-mail. For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and it will process automatically! The minimum text-to-give contribution is $3.

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MUSIC DURING COMMUNION

Have Thine Own Way, Lord Have thine own way, Lord, have thine own way!

Thou art the potter; I am the clay. Mold me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still.

Have thine own way, Lord, have thine own way! Wounded and weary, help me I pray.

Power, all power surely is thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine.

Have thine own way, Lord, have thine own way! Hold o’er my being absolute sway! Fill with thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always living in me.

Words by Adelaide A. Pollard Music by George C. Stebbins


Praise You Lord, I come to you today with a simple prayer to pray.

In everything I do, let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. Praise you, praise you; let my life praise you.

Praise you, praise you; let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. Lord, you formed me out of clay. And for your glory I was made.

Use this vessel as you choose. Let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. Praise you, praise you; let my life praise you.

Praise you, praise you; let my life, Oh Lord, praise you. Words and Music by Elizabeth Goodine © New Spring Publishing, Inc.

OneLicense.net License # A-705445

Change My Heart, O God Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like you.

You are the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like you.

Words and Music by Eddie Espinosa © Mercy Publishing


It Is Well with My Soul When peace like a river attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll; **Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,

“It is well, it is well with my soul.” It is well, with my soul,

it is well, it is well with my soul. Words by Horatio G. Spafford; Music by Philip P. Bliss

arr. Steven Couch © Cathedral of Hope

**PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

TO OUR GUESTS It has become a tradition at the Cathedral of Hope to rise as we end our time of communion (as indicated by **), join hands as an expression of our unity in Christ, and lift them up in glory to God.

We invite you to join as you are able, in body or spirit.

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**RECESSIONAL I Offer My Life

Words and Music by Claire Cloninger and Don Moen © Integrity’s Hosanna! Music OneLicense.net License # A-705445

**BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Flowers are given to the glory of God

by Christopher Arnold in loving memory of his partner, Jimmy Beach, who passed away ten years ago on this day.

Time of Prayer After the service, caring ministers will be in the chapel area to offer you personal prayer for healing and comfort.

Time of Fellowship Please join us for refreshments after the service in the Fellowship Hall.

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BRIEFSNewsAugust 26, 2018

WHAT’S GOING ON

Photo opportunitiesHad the perfect photo opportunity this morning at CoH? Share it with us on social media! #cohdallas

Happening Today • Hero of Hope Presentation, above left• Children’s Church p. 8, Child Care in the Children’s Area• Pack the Pantry, p. 8• The WALK Registration, p. 9

Happening Later• Foster Parent Info Session, upper right• Dallas Pride 2018, p. 8• Reflect Service, p. 8• Taste of Hope, p. 9• Leslie Jordan, Exposed, p. 9

BRIEFSNews

is an open door!

Open your heart & home to a child or teenthat needs you. Join us to learn more about

how you can help kids & teens in foster care!

Saturday September 8, 2018 at 1:00 PMCathedral of Hope

Conference Room 195 East WingRSVP to Jason Vallejo

[email protected] an open door!

Open your heart & home to a child or teenthat needs you. Join us to learn more about

how you can help kids & teens in foster care!

Saturday September 8, 2018 at 1:00 PMCathedral of Hope

Conference Room 195 East WingRSVP to Jason Vallejo

[email protected]

Welcome Dale Hansen2018 Hero of Hope!

Dale Eugene Hansen (born August 2, 1948) is an American sportscaster who is currently the weeknight sports anchor during the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts on ABC’s Dallas affiliate WFAA. He also hosts Dale

Hansen’s Sports Special on Sundays at 10:35 p.m., consistently one of the highest-rated local programs in Dallas-Fort Worth. His segment each night gar-ners an audience of over 300,000 people. He also serves as the station’s Sports Director.Hansen made his reputation in 1986 when he and his producer, John Sparks, broke a story about a massive scandal involving payments to players on Southern Methodist University’s football team. Hansen’s reporting ultimately led to the NCAA canceling the Mustangs’ 1987 season—the so-called “death penalty.” His reporting of the scandal garnered him a Peabody Award for distin-guished journalism, a duPont-Columbia Award, and several death threats.Hansen became nationally and even internationally famous in recent years when his commentaries on matters such as racism, homophobia and domestic violence were circulated widely on YouTube. A 2015 profile of Hansen at the now-defunct Grantland site noted that many viewers assumed Hansen was a former conservative, when in fact he has been politically liberal his entire adult life and his views have often clashed with the mostly-conservative Dallas fan base of the Cowboys and Mavericks. (source: wikipedia)Today, we honor Mr. Hansen as our 2018 Hero of Hope.

Alan Ross Texas Freedom ParadeSunday, September 16, line-up 1 p.m.

This year’s overall parade theme “Vote No H8 In The Lone Star ST8” is dedi-cated to bringing awareness to the ideology that love, equality, inclusion, com-passion, liberation and hope are rights for ALL, not just SOME. Cathedral of Hope’s message that “Jesus Didn’t Reject People. Neither Do We” will be incorporated into many aspects of our parade entry as well as our booths at the Music Festival on Saturday, September 15.Online registration is open for those wishing to register online to participate in our parade entry. We will begin in-person registration starting Wednesday, August 29.We will be sharing additional information around a special “call to action” activity Cathedral of Hope will be asking the members of our congregation to participate in over the week leading up to the parade. This is a call to action we know YOU WILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN.Cathedral of Hope will be providing a give-away to be thrown or handed to individuals in the crowd. We would ask that individuals participating DO NOT purchase their own items to throw or handout to the crowd. Only CoH approved give-away items will be allowed.

Miller Lite Music Festival Reverchon ParkSaturday, September 15 (11:00 am – 7:00 pm)

This year Cathedral of Hope will have presence during the music festival with booths in both the general music festival area as well as within the Teen Pride Zone. Our goal is to make the community more aware of who Cathedral of Hope is and the many ways we are working within the community to reclaim Christianity as a faith of extravagant grace, radical inclusion and relentless compassion. We are looking for a few volunteers to help at our booth location within the main festival area. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact [email protected] or by printing MUSIC FESTIVAL in the comment section of the attendance pads.

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Today in Children’s Church

John the Baptist was an oddity in the first century. The Gospel writer, Matthew, describes him as a person who wore clothing made of the skins

of camels with a leather belt around his waist. What he was wearing was Old Testament clothing in a New Testament world and reminded people of the Prophet Elijah. Living in the desert wilderness, surviving on a diet of locusts and honey, John was not the most likely to succeed, but Jesus called him the greatest man alive. Contact Dan Peeler at [email protected] if you have any questions about the Children and Families Ministry.

Stranger in his own landDan Peeler, Minister for Children & Families, and Charlie Rose

create beautiful illustrations for use in the Children’s Church PowerPoint lessons.

C O N N E C T | C A R E | G R OWC O N N E C T | C A R E | G R OW

Pack the Pantry TODAYDallas Hope Charities relies on you, your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to replenish our pantry on the last Sunday of each month. Doing so helps us to distribute about 5,600 bags of groceries each year to those who might otherwise go without. With our growing outreach to those experiencing food insecurity, everyone’s consistent donations of nonperishable foods for Pack the Pantry are essential.Today is Pack the Pantry Sunday. No worries – you still have time to shop and bring your groceries by 1:00!

Questions? Contact Jason by email at [email protected] or 214-351-1901 x 211.

*No dented cans or expired food, pleaseCanned Meat: Tuna, Spam®, & Vienna sausage

Canned Fruit 16 oz.Peanut Butter

Snack Crackers/Protein BarsCup-a-noodles®, Ramen & Mac n Cheese Cups

Toilet paper & Travel Size ToiletriesBottled Water

Reflect ServiceSeptember 5, 7:30 p.m., IPC

Cathedral of Hope’s monthly Reflect worship service is scheduled on Wednesday, September 5, in the Interfaith Peace Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Our CoH Evensong musicians and the Order of St. Francis and St. Clare invite you join us for an opportunity to invite the Holy Spirit’s presence to lead you in a time of quiet meditation, community prayer, and song. A pastor will have a few words to inspire you, as well, as this month we explore the meaning of a Jesus-centered justice.

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The Walk, A Journey to GraceThursday, October 18 through Sunday, October 21

Registration Continues Today

Participants in The Walk, a 3-day retreat, have opportunities to engage in both personal and communal spiritual growth as the weekend unfolds.

This wonderful weekend is a Christ-centered retreat with experiences of prayer, meditation, worship, communion and always a lot of fun. The Walk Community is made up of individuals who have attended a 3-day retreat week-end, and who support the experience through prayer and other acts of love, generosity and grace.

Who should attend The Walk?Anyone who desires to grow in their faith and be active in their church/faith community is invited to attend the weekend. The Walk weekend begins on Thursday afternoon and concludes in the afternoon on Sunday and the retreat is open to all genders. The Walk is usually limited to 32 attendees. The applica-tion and down payment are necessary to reserve a space for the weekend.

What does it cost to go on The Walk?$199 – The Registration Fee includes the cost of your room for the retreat, your daily meals, snacks, project supplies, and much, much more. A $50 deposit is required to register for the Walk. The remaining balance of $149 is due by September 16.

Registration Table Locations and Dates:Reception Office: 8/26, 8/29

Narthex: 9/5, 9/12Vestibule: 9/9, 9/16

Email [email protected] with questions or for additional information.

Stretch Out Your Hand: Healing Prayer Group

According to Tilda Norberg and Robert Webber, “Christian healing is a process that involves the totality of our being—body, mind, emotion, spirit, and our social context—and that directs us toward becoming the person God is calling us to be at every stage of our living and our dying” (Stretch Out Your Hand: Exploring Healing Prayer). Today, for a number of reasons, our spirits are scattered and exhausted, in need of rest and healing. We are often like the blind Bartimaeus crying out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy upon me!” We need mindful attention to wholeness and, as the body of Christ, are called to pray for one another. The group Stretch Out Your Hand begins with reading, response journaling, guided meditation, and dialogue about Norberg and Webber’s book. At the end of each meeting, we will pray together for each other, and other members of the congregation, and share prayers for the world as well. At the end of the 4 weeks, we will become a once a month prayer group deepening our own prayer lives and opening to the Spirit’s power in us as we pray for others. Please join us as we withdraw together to heal ourselves, others, and the world. The group meets Tuesday nights, September: 4, 11, 18, 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. and then will decide together which night is best for the ongoing monthly meeting. Contact the facilitator, Dr. Pat Saxon, at [email protected] with any questions.

Joe Pacetti & Tristan Nieves PresentLeslie Jordan – EXPOSED

Saturday September 22; Cathedral of HopeEnjoy this hilarious event with comedian and actor Leslie Jordan, star of Will & Grace and American Horror Story, who will have you gasping for air with laughter at his wild antics and stories.All proceeds will go directly towards all the programs offered by the non-profit, Legacy Counseling Center, which offers quality and affordable mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and special care housing services and more to people who are impacted by HIV/AIDS.Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now online at www.LeslieJordanDallas.com Tickets will also be available for sale in the Fellowship Hall before and after service on Sunday, September 2, 9 and 16; and Wednesday, September 19.

A Taste of HopeTHIS Tuesday, August 28, CoH Kitchen. 4 p.m.

A Taste of Hope, in conjunction with Dallas Hope Charities will be back in action this Tuesday, August 28. We are seeking volunteers to assist preparing the meal at CoH’s kitchen beginning at 4 p.m. and assist in the distribution of the meal beginning at 6 p.m. when we leave CoH.Our purpose is to not only bring those living on the streets a meal, but to bring each individual “a taste of hope,” letting them know we care about them and inviting them to worship with us.Please email John Erdos at [email protected] if you would like to spon-sor a meal or learn more about this program.

Volunteer of the MonthParking Spot Drawing

Hey, Volunteer! Have you entered your name for the September drawing to award a parking spot to one lucky volunteer for one month? All active volun-teers are eligible to participate (active is defined as we have a record of your current volunteer hours in the database).Active volunteers can enter the drawing by completing an entry form that is available at the drop box located on the wall to the right of the inside glass doors (see photo). Only one entry per person per month please, however, you may enter every month that you are an active volunteer.Monthly drawings will be on the first business day of each month. The winner will be notified after each drawing. Contact Anita at [email protected] with any questions you may have.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Print the Keyword in the comments section of the registration pad (be sure to include your email and phone) or email [email protected]

to express interest in serving.Worship Volunteers Training – Saturday, September 29It takes a lot of volunteers to make sure that worship happens at Cathedral of Hope. Every Sunday and Wednesday we gather together to strengthen our faith and explore our relationship with God, self and one another in acts of worship.Choir, Orchestra, Lay Ministers of Worship, Readers, Acolytes, Ushers, Greeters, Hospitality, Connect Center volunteers, Hope Media Team (fka TV Ministry), The Chapel, Pulse – the list goes on!Want to know more? Then join us on Saturday, September 29 at 10 a.m. We will be hosting a special day here to invite your curiosity, answer your questions and offer some training. The day will be split up, so you can come for some or for all of it. Keyword: WORSHIPDallas Hope Charities wants your help! Now that they are approved part-ners of the North Texas Food Bank Retail Group, they receive food items from every department at Costco every Tuesday. Since July they have received multi-ple pallets of food. They need volunteers who would be willing to pick up food from the Costco at LBJ (US-635) and Central Expressway (I-75) every Tuesday at 11 am. and bring it back to the church. They also need volunteers to meet at the church at 11:45 a.m. to help sort through the food and weigh it. Get in on the fun with this opportunity! Keyword: COSTCOFinance Committee adding new team members. This committee serves as a resource to the Board of Stewards by reviewing financial policies and proce-dures, recommend cost-saving and income-producing measures, reviewing and recommending potential investment opportunities, and assisting in formulating reasonable financial expectations, including an annual budget with a commit-ment to encourage the congregation toward a more generous and financially stable church. The ideal committee member possesses the following skills: confidentiality, financial planning and communication skills, ability to research, analyze, and form conclusions using math skills and financial objectivity. Keyword: FINANCE

The Painted Desert Fragrance Collection

Back by Popular DemandGeo Wax Pottery® releases the fragrance of a candle without the worries of an open flame. It’s long-lasting—expect six months or more and is safe to use around children and pets. You can store it away in a Zip-loc® bag and can refresh the fragrance of your Wax Pottery® by gently buffing its surface with a soft cloth or by gently warming the sur-face with a hair dryer set to the low-est temperature. ($25.50 including a hand cast cement tile base)

Fear+Less DialoguesDrawing on a community’s collec-tive voices—from “doctors to drug dealers”—Fear+Less Dialogues seeks real solutions to problems of chronic unemployment, violence, and hopelessness. The program’s founder, Gregory C. Ellison, and his team have created conversations among community members who have never spoken to one another, the goal of which are real, imple-mentable, and lasting changes to the life of the community. These com-munity transformations are based on both face-to-face encounter and substantive analysis of the problems the community faces.In his book Fear+Less Dialogues: A New Movement for Justice, Ellison makes this same kind of analysis available to readers, walking them through the steps that must be taken to find common ground in our divid-ed communities and then to implement genuine and lasting change.

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Congregational Care Ministry At CoHThe Congregational Care Ministry (CCM) is a network of lay volun-teers who work in collaboration with our pastoral and professional staff to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of persons in our faith com-munity. When you find yourself experiencing illness, hospitaliza-tion, death, or other critical challenges, the CCM will connect you with the resource that can most appropriately respond to your needs. Contact CCM with your specific request and best way to reach you: Phone (214) 351-1901 x124, Email at [email protected], or print the Keyword: CARE on the red registration pad. If you feel called or drawn to volunteer for this important and impactful minis-try, reach out to Rev. Erin Wyma at [email protected]

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Dr Pepper, Sprite, OJ, even water!

All available @ Sources.

Sunday Flower Dedications for 2018If you would like to provide the flowers for our worship services in honor or memory of a loved one or simply to give thanks for God’s blessings, you can reserve a Sunday in 2018 or 2019 now. Cost is $275. Individuals, groups of friends, families—this is a great way to celebrate and remember people and special moments in our lives. A dedication will published in our Weekly Worship bulletin the Sunday your flowers grace the chancel. Contact Rev. Patricia (Patsy) Bjorling, Minister of Generosity, for more information [email protected] or 214-351-1901, x198. The following Sundays are available for the remainder of 2018: Oct. 7, 14, 21; Nov. 18. 11

Giving and Attendance at a Glance

To make an honorary or memorial gift, please contact Ariel Duarte at [email protected] or 214.351.1901 x131, or

use the envelope in the pew rack. A minimum gift of $20 is suggested.

Tributes that reach the office by 3 p.m. on Monday will be printed in the coming week’s bulletin. Tributes that reach the office afterwards will be printed in the following week’s bulletin. Space limitations may also apply.

In Loving Memory of Joe Paul WaltersRobert Stewart

In Memory of Evan LuckettPenny Luckett

In Loving Memory of Joe Paul Walters

His Children Julie and Joe

In Memory of Joe Paul WaltersDaniel L. Shipman / Steven R. Jolly

T R I B U T E S

New to CoH? Get Connected!Check out the information below for fun, easy ways to meet new people!

CoH Women’s CouncilVarious Dates, Times & Locations

Contact: ([email protected]) Order of St. Francis & St. Clare

First Sunday, CLC 116, 12 p.m.Contact: www.facebook.com/OrderOfStFrancisStClare

Cathedral CouplesFirst Saturdays, 6 - 8 p.m. | Contact: ([email protected])

Coat of Colours (Outreach to the Black community)Second Saturdays, Noon

Contact: ([email protected])CoH Bicycling Group

Second Saturdays, Various Times | Contact: ([email protected])CoH Business Alliance

Third Tuesdays, CLC 116, 7 p.m. | Contact: ([email protected])

LEGACY Gathering (50+ y/o)Third Saturdays, Various Times & Locations | Contact: ([email protected])

Transgender CouncilLast Sundays, Various Locations, 1 p.m.

Contact: ([email protected])

Gaymsters Bridge ClubEvery Sunday, CLC 116, 1 p.m. | Every Tuesday, CLC 102/103, 6:30 p.m.

Contact: ([email protected])

M O N E Y M A T T E R S

Last year the Trunk or Treat event was such a HUGE success, that we have decided to do it again. This year the event will be held on Saturday,

October 27th from 4– 7 p.m. here in the church parking lot.Want to get involved? To register your vehicle trunk, or to come be a volunteer for this AMAZING COMMUNITY EVENT, register at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a49aaad2da46-2018.

Are you a business owner or work for a company who might be interested in being a sponsor of this event? Sponsorship opportunities begin at $250. Please contact [email protected] for available sponsorship opportunities.

Attd. Ministry Attd. Ministry Attd. MinistryWorship 1,119 $10,037 1,220 $8,220 1,092 $16,302

Auto-Giving $36,916 $10,517 $40,898Mail/Credit Cards $5,948 $7,321 $4,443

Total Contributions $52,901 $26,058 $61,643

Contributions Goal $53,000 $34,925 $53,000Over/(Short Fall) ($99) ($8,867) $8,643

YTD Contributions $1,398,757 YTD Operating Receipts $1,645,954YTD Contribution Goal $1,332,882 YTD Operating Expenses $1,578,664

Over/(Short Fall) $65,875 Over/(Short Fall) $67,290

Week Week Week

ServiceEnding 08/19/18 Ending 08/12/18 Ending 08/05/18

Greening TipLook for the words “Green Seal” (over a world globe with a check mark across it) when buying napkins, paper, towels, and toilet paper. It means: Products are evaluated for environmental impact; they must meet recycling and bleaching standards.

Board of Stewards Meeting Monday, August 27, Fellowship Hall, 7 p.m.

All are welcome.

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Bill Hoyt Senior Loan OfficerNMLS: 176818Mobile: 214-207-5626Office: [email protected]

3500 Oak Lawn AvenueSuite 150Dallas, TX 75219

Advertise Your Business, Event, or Service!Each week, we put the Cathedral weekly newsletter, CoH Worship Today, DIRECTLY into the hands of the hundreds of people who attend the Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. worship services. Contact Charles Owen at: 214-351-1901 x212 or by e-mail at: [email protected].

Michael Benham Agency

Call for a Friendly Farmers ‘Family’ Review 469-701-0800

Auto|Home|Life|Commercial|Umbrella Renters|Motorcycle|Recreational Vehicle

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Is it time to take the pulse of your organization?

Are you preparing for your next level of excellence?

Learn from an OrganizationalBehavior Audit.

Call for a free phone consultation.972-458-7755

Robert F. Shea, President5930 Royal Lane, Suite E-502Dallas, Texas 75230

www.sheaconsulting.com

Michael Benham Agency

Call for a Friendly Farmers ‘Family’ Review 469-701-0800

Auto|Home|Life|Commercial|Umbrella Renters|Motorcycle|Recreational Vehicle

Is it time to take the pulse of your organization?

Are you preparing for your next level of excellence?

Learn from an OrganizationalBehavior Audit.

Call for a free phone consultation.972-458-7755

Robert F. Shea, President5930 Royal Lane, Suite E-502Dallas, Texas 75230

www.sheaconsulting.com

SAVE THE DATE The 37th Annual Black Tie Dinner will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

Support Cathedral of Hope and enter to win a

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 OR GLC300 This year, the Black Tie Dinner is raffling a new 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 or GLC300!

Tickets are $100 each, and only 1500 tickets will be sold. To purchase your ticket contact Patsy Bjorling at [email protected] or Leslie Frye.

SAVE THE DATE The 37th Annual Black Tie Dinner will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

Support Cathedral of Hope and enter to win a

2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 OR GLC300 This year, the Black Tie Dinner is raffling a new 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300 or GLC300!

Tickets are $100 each, and only 1500 tickets will be sold. To purchase your ticket contact Patsy Bjorling at [email protected] or Leslie Frye.

Bob ShimminFinancial AdvisorPrudential Advisors5215 N. O’Connor Blvd., Suite 300Irving, TX 75039(214) 259-2257 [email protected]

As unique as a ngerprint, everyone has different nancial goals and time horizons. That’s why it’s important to work with someone who understands your speci c situation. As a Prudential nancial advisor, I can help you meet the challenges of your nancial life.

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FURNITURE | DECOR | ARTWORK | LIGHTING | UPHOLSTERY | DESIGN SERVICE

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469.605.4549E: [email protected]

TO VISIT DALLAS MARKET CENTER: Contact us at 469.605.4549

We transform your home, and we give COH

5% of your purchase.

We offer the COH community30% off retail prices.

( Promo Code: COH30 )

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WORSHIP a ta G L A N C E *HOPE on the Horizon

Share us with your friends!www.facebook.com/CathedralofHope

Follow @CathedralofHope on Twitter for updates & insights!

#CoHDallas

Have You Missed a Worship Service?Watch online at: www.cathedralofhope.com

*Information subject to change without notice and will be updated as needed.

Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ | 5910 Cedar Springs Road | Dallas, TX 75235 | 214-351-1901 | www.cathedralofhope.com

AUGUST 2018Sunday, AUG 26 • Hero of Hope

If You’re Not Perfect, You’re Ready: John the Baptist

Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-ThomasSunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish)

THE CHAPELModern Worship Experience, 10 a.m., IPC

Wednesday, AUG 29 • PULSEContemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.

September 2018Sunday, SEP 2

The Bible Doesn’t Say That:“God Has a Plan for Your Life”

Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-ThomasSunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish)


Wednesday, SEP 5 • PULSEContemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.

REFLECTContemplative Worship, 7:30 p.m., IPC

Sunday, SEP 9The Bible Doesn’t Say That:

“You’ve Got to Forgive and Forget”Rev. Dr. Neil G. Cazares-Thomas

Sunday Worship 9 & 11 a.m. (English), 1 p.m. (Spanish)


Wednesday, SEP 12 • PULSEContemporary Worship, 7:15 p.m.

Third Wednesday at Big Al’s BBQBig Al’s Smokehouse BBQ, on the edge of our property next to the car dealership, is partnering with CoH EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY during 2018. Enjoy Big Al’s delicious food from 3 pm until closing on the third Wednesday of every month, with 10% of all food sales after 3 pm donated to Cathedral of Hope. This is the third year that CoH has partnered with Big Al’s, and it’s a great opportunity for the church to continue to develop relationships with local businesses within our community. Big Al’s made D Magazine’s 2016 List of Best Restaurants.

STOP BY BIG AL’S for dinner before the PULSE service on the 3rd Wednesday of the month!

10% of sales after 3 p.m. will be donated to CoH!

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