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THE CHIMES July 2017 United Methodist From the Pastor “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, As we move into a new season of life at he who formed you O Israel: Church of the Saviour, I am excited to be Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; in ministry with all of you. I am grateful I have called you by name, you are mine. for the commitment of so many people to When you pass through the waters, I will be with the mission of Jesus Christ in our com- you; munity, among them our tremendously and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm gifted and faithful staff. Because of all of you, I am filled you; with a sense of hope and joy, grounded in the evidence of when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, God at work among us. and the flame shall not consume you.” One significant reason for the hope I feel is the ministry of - Isaiah 43:1-2 Rev. Gregory Kendrick Jr., appointed to serve as associate pastor beginning in July. He is a powerful preacher with a Greetings Friends and Saints! strong and compelling prophetic voice, characteristics we experienced when Gregory preached here in February. But his If I can borrow a line from a gifts extend far beyond his preaching, as we will learn through colleague of mine “I am his leadership in the weeks ahead. I know that you will join hippopotamus happy to be here with me in extending a warm welcome to Gregory and his fam- you.” I am filled with great ily, Rebecca, Caleb, and Charis. anticipation of seeing the power - Rev. Andy Call and presence of God at work in and through this congregation and community. I am excited to learn a new city and dive into all it has to offer. Most of all, I am grateful for the SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE privilege to work alongside of you, providing July 2 encouragement and much prayer, as we live out our calling Worship at 8:30 a.m. in Myers Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall as a faith community. There is no greater joy for me than and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Andy Call preaching “Not to see the people of God live into their call! Ashamed” (Matthew 10:40-42; 2 Timothy 1:7-12) I am not oblivious to the fact that transition can Holy Communion at all three services. create apprehension and quite possibly concern. “Who is July 9 this new pastor? What will he be like? How will the Worship at 8:30 a.m. in Myers Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall church be different?” Trust me, I too have similar and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Andy Call preaching at 8:30 questions of you! However, over the last two weeks a a.m. and 11:00 a.m. “Natural Praise” (Psalm 145: 8-14) call and response used at the West Ohio Annual Rev. Gregory Kendrick Jr. preaching at 9:30 a.m. “Divine Conference has been playing over and over in my soul: Intimacy” (Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24) “Fear not, God is with us! God is with us, fear not!” In a July 16 time that can be filled with much grief over what was and Worship at 8:30 a.m. in Myers Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall trepidation about the unknown future, I hold onto this and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Gregory Kendrick Jr. central theme that has been pervasive throughout Holy preaching “Messy Praise” (Psalm 65) Scripture. July 23 Fear not, God is with us! So let us pray ever more Worship at 8:30 a.m. in Myers Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall fervently for the vision God has for our faith and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Gregory Kendrick Jr. community. Let us be transformed anew by the power of preaching at 8:30 a.m. and 11: 00 a.m. “Divine Intimacy” the Holy Spirit. Let us move ever more deeply into (Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24) Rev. Andy Call preaching at 9:30 a.m. relationship with ALL of God’s people. Let us go, having “Natural Praise” (Psalm 145: 8-14) been unfettered by the chains of fear and scarcity, into the world with the good news of Jesus Christ. July 30 Worship at 8:30 a.m. in Myers Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall Fear not Church of the Saviour, God is with us! and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Andy Call preaching “Have Your Faithful Servant, you Understood?” (Matthew 12:31-33, 44-52) Rev. Gregory E. Kendrick Jr. Welcome to David Gilson, Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2017! New Director of Music Ministries On behalf of SPRC and the music director search committee, we are pleased to announce that we have hired David W. Gilson as the next music director at COTS. He will be taking over the leadership of the Chancel, GOOD NEWS and Agape Choirs along with the overall administration of the music ministry. Currently, David is the Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the Cleveland Institute of Music as well as the music director at the UMC of Chagrin Falls. He also serves as the Artistic Director for 2017 Confirmation Class & Sponsors the Western Reserve Chorale. David has a Bachelor of Arts in Jihad Arif (Tom Sperl), Lukas Chew* (Tom Wadsworth), music from Allegheny and his Masters in Music from CIM. Rafe Dellinger* (Joe Hicks), Luke Farrall (Karl Kaups), David will keep his positions with CIM and the Western Reserve Luke Graban* (Brad Withers), Avery Hickey* (Heather Chorale while taking over as the music leadership for Church of Bang), Anna Krouse (Libbie Stansifer), Abraham Paik* the Saviour. (Todd Johnson), Connor Richard* (Brian Broadbent), David is no stranger to the Cleveland Heights area. David lives Anna Rose* (Schen Griest), David Verhage* (Pete in Cleveland Heights with his wife and two daughters who will be Evangelista), Derek Yost* (Charlie Yoost) seniors at Heights High next year. * Confirmed June 4, 2017 Confirmation leaders: The Rev. Dianne Tobey Covault David will begin his work at COTS in July by planning for the and Mr. Curt Campbell upcoming worship season. David also will be sharing his musical talent with the congregation during worship services at the end of July. David’s work with our choirs will begin once the fall Clergy Leadership Awards worship season starts. When we started this search, SPRC and the music search committee were told by our consultant that the new music director was out there. We had to have faith that God would help The East Ohio Conference Commission on Religion and us find the right person. God has guided us to bring David on Race presented the 2017 “CORR-ageous” Clergy staff to lead our music ministry and we could not be more Leadership Awards to our own Pastor Judy Wismar excited. Please welcome him if you see him. Claycomb and to COTS Pastor Emeritus, Charlie Yoost, at SPRC also says a special thank you to our search committee for their June 12 banquet at the Annual Conference in working so hard over the past six months. Finally, a special Lakeside, Ohio. “thanks” to all our music ministry folks for your feedback and The “CORR-ageous” award is voted annually by the input into the interview process and for sharing your wonderful Commission and presented “for promoting equal racial talent of music to enrich our worship of God. integration and ethnic minority inclusiveness in the total life, mission and ministry of the East Ohio Conference.” Daran Kiefer Shane Griest Co-Chair SPRC Co-Chair SPRC Dr. Yoost was recognized for his leadership role in guiding and resourcing the merger of Church of the Saviour and Windermere/Living Hope UM Churches. Rev. Judy Welcome Picnic Wismar Claycomb received the award for transformational Let's give a warm welcome to the work in leading Church of the Saviour in its Kendrick family as Rev. Gregory ongoing development as a vital, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic Kendrick Jr. joins our church family on church. July 2. Following the 11:00 a.m. Bishop Tracy Smith Malone has asked Rev. Wismar worship service, Staff Parish Relations Claycomb to continue in retirement resourcing local Committee will host a BBQ to welcome Gregory, Rebecca, churches in intercultural awareness and development, under Caleb, and Charis. Hot dogs & hamburgers, water, and lemonade the auspices of the Conference Office of Multi-Cultural will be provided. The congregation is asked to bring side dishes Vitality, Will Jones, Director. and desserts to share. Sunday Morning Hospitality Job Opportunities Would you like to be a part of showing what a warm and The Church is currently looking for qualified individuals for friendly church we have? Be a morning greeter! Greeters the following positions: Director of Children’s Ministries needed before the 8:30, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. If you are and Director of the Early Learning Center. Please visit interested, please contact Bill Taylor by email www.chsaviour.org for details. at [email protected] or by phone at 330-659-2009. Christmas In July Summer Sunday School Schedule Christmas? In mid-summer? Why not?! Your children will stay with the level We are people who celebrate the or grade of the school year they have incarnation year-round, after all.