THE COMMUNITY GATHERS Please sign the friendship pad and pass it to those near you.

PRELUDE “Improvisation No. 1” George Oldroyd

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*CALL TO WORSHIP (from Isaiah 55)

Leader: Anyone who thirsts, come and drink!

People: If you have no money but you’re hungry,

come and receive wine and milk without a price tag.

Leader: Why do you spend money on what does not nourish you?

People: Why do you work for what does not nurture you?

Leader: Listen, come and eat healthy food that will delight you.

People: Come and partake in the Spirit that will give you life. ALL: Let us worship God!

*HYMN OF PRAISE No. 517 We Come as Guests Invited *Please stand if you are able.

Boulevard Presbyterian Church

Worship On The Lord’s Day

August 6, 2017 10:30 a.m.

9th Sunday after Pentecost

Boulevard Presbyterian Church 1235 Northwest Boulevard, Grandview Heights, OH 43212

614-486-0267 Fax: 614-486-2342 Office@BlvdChurch.org / www.BlvdChurch.org

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. Amen.

Communion Communion is by “intinction.” The server will give you bread to dip in the cup as we all share “one bread, one cup.” Servers disinfect their hands prior to communion, and only they handle the bread. Please come forward by the center aisle and return by the side aisles. Gluten free bread is available next to the servers. If you cannot come forward, communion will be brought to you.

Prayer *HYMN No. 508 For the Bread Which You Have Broken *CHARGE AND BLESSING *POSTLUDE “Festive Trumpet Tune” David German

We welcome Martha Jean Hoehn as our guest organist today. Marth Jean has been playing the organ since age 14 and currently teaches elementary music at Worthington Adventist Academy.

Reprinted under OneLicense #A-702458: Gospel Acclamation Text: Evangelical Lutheran W orship © 2006, admin. by Augsburg Fortress, Music: Aaron David Miller © 2013 Augsburg Fortress Reprinted under CCLI License #34075: Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive Text: Rosamond Eleanor Herklots © 1969 Oxford University Press Public Domain: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Thomas Ken.

*Please stand if you are able.

Staff Pastor: Preston Shealy Office Manager: Carol Fry Music Coordinator: Mary Ann Stephens Building Manager: Mark Key Choir Director: Brady Brennan Preschool Admin: Mikie Bowles Childcare Provider: Nancy Henning

Today’s congregation continues strong traditions of:

Living faith through worship, mission, education and fellowship with the vision of “Reaching Out to Make Disciples.”

Following the path laid out by God through his son, Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit;

Sharing the inclusive love of God to all of God’s children and God’s creation;

Exposing the light of Christ to the world through music, words, prayer and actions.

*PROFESSING OUR FAITH The Apostles Creed (Ecumenical Translation)

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

SHARING OUR HEARTS WITH GOD Following each petition, God’s people respond:

Leader: Loving God, People: Hear our prayer.

BRINGING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

Offertory “Offertory on ‘Munich’” from Sacred Suite for Organ Daniel Gawthrop

*Offertory Response (Hymn No. 592) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Invitation to the Table

The Great Thanksgiving

Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is truly right…who forever sing to the glory of your name.

Sanctus

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

*Please stand if you are able.

*OFFERING OUR BROKENNESS TO GOD

God of justice and mercy, we confess that we often live lives filled with lies and deceit. We are fooled by the promises of the world and let the society around us guide our lives. We pursue things that will not nourish us or bring honor to your name. Forgive us, we pray, and then strengthen us and guide us so that we may share your love and grace in all we do. Amen.

Silent Confession

Response (Hymn No. 347, v.1) Forgive Our Sins, As We Forgive

“Forgive our sins, as we forgive,” You taught us, Lord, to pray, But you alone can grant us grace to live the words we say.

*RECEIVE GOD’S HEALING

*SHARE GOD’S PEACE

Leader: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

People: And also with you. Please share the peace of Christ with those around you.

*SING GLORY TO GOD Gospel Acclamation

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

WORD FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES

Children 4 years of age through 3rd grade are invited to attend Wee Worship, a children’s worship-education program. Children go to Room 113 (downstairs) after the Children’s Message, and should be picked up there directly after worship. Children 3 years of age and younger are invited to the Nursery in Room 208 (off the Lounge). All children 10 years and older should return to their seats in the Sanctuary.

SCRIPTURE READING (Pew Bible p. 26) Genesis 32:22-31

SCRIPTURE READING (Pew Bible p. 796) Matthew 14:13-21

SERMON God’s Extravagance Preston Shealy

RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*HYMN (see insert) All Who Hunger *Please stand if you are able.

CALENDAR

Today 9th Sunday after Pentecost

Cents-Ability Sunday Homebound Communion

9:00 am Worship: Chapel 10:00 am Coffee Connector: Lounge 10:30 am Worship: Sanctuary 4:05 pm Clippers Game 3 pm—Carpool from Boulevard Monday, August 7 7:00 pm Boy Scouts: Fellowship Hall Tuesday, August 8 7:00 pm Equipping Committee Wednesday, August 9 9:30 am Quilters: 111 Thursday, August 10 6:00 pm Music Team: Chapel Sunday, August 13

10th Sunday after Pentecost Clothing Collection Sunday

9:00 am Worship: Chapel 10:00 am Coffee Connector: Lounge 10:10 am Congregational Meeting 10:30 am Worship: Sanctuary Session will receive new members following the service 400 pm Youth Back to School Bash at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1150 W. Fifth Ave. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - STEWARDSHIP IS . . . providing a cool dr ink for neighborhood children! We Rejoice and Give Thanks Sunday, July 30, 2017 General Sunday Offering: $3,719.00 God’s People Gathered: 97

Please call the Church Office or Pastor Shealy to include someone on this Prayer List.

(614-486-0267) Prayers for Healing and Strength

Julie Wall, in Dublin Methodist Hospital (Kyme Rennick’s mother) Jim Perry, r ecover ing at home Cathy Cope, cancer , in hospice care at home Mike, and Evan Hamilton, physical therapy Barbara Frautschi Gay Hadley Paul McCalla, r ehab at home Barbara Rine, breast cancer Bruce “Smitty” Smith Carol McFadden, breast cancer Ella, preschooler , at home, on dialysis Fred Ferris, for healing Rick Cotter, r ecover ing from car accident (friend of Michael and Charmaine Hamilton) Michael Frase, no longer in remission Marty Grimm, r ecuperating at home Suzanne Trombley, Carol Fry’s sister-in-law Gary (relative of Becky Metzler ) Gay Hadley’s daughter Tim McLane, for balance and healing for foot (Mikie Bowles’ brother) Corey Sander, r eceiving radiation (Pat Nicholson’s granddaughter’s husband) Eda Mikolaj, at home (Heather Mikolaj’s mother) Kate Whitmore, cancer (Marty Grimm’s daughter) Jerry Braun, cancer (Mike McKinney’s brother-in-law) Julie DuSablon, recuperating at home Mark Nelson, for healing, comfor t, and peace

Prayers for Our Special Care List Dorothy Rout, Westminster -Thurber Evelyn Hannaway, at home Virginia Schlitt, at home Mary Harris, at home Becky Metzler, at home Leni Leypoldt, at home Brita Knapp, for continued remission Norman Knapp, healing and strength Peggy Pasko, Woodview Care and Rehab

Words: Sylvia G. Dunstan © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc.; Music: public domain. Reprinted under OneLicense #A-702458

Worship Leader: Debbie Shealy

Greeters: Bill and Katie Frase

Wee Worship Teacher: Debbie Shealy

Elder of the Month: Melissa Schmidt

Large print bulletins, hymnals, and Bibles are available from the ushers.

The sound system has hearing assists for those with hearing difficulties and may be used anywhere in the Sanctuary. Please see an usher for help.

Nursery for Children 3 Years and Younger ~ Room 208 (off the Lounge) Wee Worship (3-5 years) ~ Room 113 (downstairs)

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the first Sunday of every month at the 10:30 am service and weekly at the 9:00 am service.

Summer worship schedule ~ June 11 through August 20

9:00 am - Casual Worship Service: Chapel 10:00 am - Coffee Connector Fellowship: Lounge

Classes for all ages will resume September 10 10:30 am - Traditional Worship Service: Sanctuary

TODAY is Cents-Ability Sunday! Cents-Ability is a small first step in the battle against hunger and poverty. Congregations invite every member — of all ages — to contribute a few cents at every meal. Cents-Ability originated in 1976 as “Two-Cents-A-Meal”, a project begun by Presbyterian Women to involve individuals and families in a corporate response to world hunger.

With your donations we have funded local and international hunger projects such as NNEMAP, the YWCA Family Center, PCUSA missionary support for the Heifer International project in Honduras, and the Presbyterian Hunger Program, to name a few.

In July $69.45 was donated to Cents-Ability. This brings our total collection for 2017 to $320.56. Please remember to put your pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters in your Cents-Ability bank each day, then bring your banks to church and add your loose change at any time to the Cents-Ability jar on the information table in the Lounge!

Scrubbies for Sale TODAY after the 10:30 am Service Get out your crochet hook, ladies (and gentlemen), and help Presbyterian Women make scrubbies. Scrubbies sell for $2 each or 3 for $5 and are the main source of income for PW’s mission projects. Marketing Director Ted Smith will be happy to share ideas for their use and Barb Frautschi will give crocheting instructions. Sally Neff will take orders at 614-224-3719. Extreme Immediate Needs for NSI Food Pantry and Help for NNEMAP NSI has had a large increase in un-duplicated households this year, from 1,608 households or 4,997 individuals last year to 1,845 households or 5684 individuals served this year through the end of July, an increase of 15% over last year. While NSI does have specific food requests (see the flier on the bulletin board) their response to our question about needs was as follows:

"While immediate food donations will help us fill the shelves for a few days, money is actually what we need to purchase our pantry items in bulk from Mid-Ohio Food Bank. With the partnership with Mid-Ohio we can do a lot more with money. Summer has been so busy we are just wiped of everything and unable to buy more. Thanks for asking!"

You may give directly to NSI through their website: www.neighborhoodservicesinc.org/take-action or make a donation through your giving at Boulevard, being sure to note that it is for NSI, and we will send the accumulated donations to them. Please also remember NNEMAP in your giving. NNEMAP was asked by Mid-Ohio Food Bank to pick up another zip code—43224, the North Linden area— after the Ohio State Fair is ended, so their pantry will now be open more days to meet the demand. Volunteers remain a great need. Please prayerfully consider donating a few hours of your time out of your week or month as well as donating supplies and money. Congregational Meeting ~ August 13 at 10:10 am The purpose of the meeting is to hear the final report of the 2016-2017 Nominating Committee and to elect the 2017-2018 Nominating Committee. Calling All Middle and High School Youth! Back to School Bash! Come and celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1150 W. Fifth Avenue, is having a party! It will be held outside on the patio from 4-6 pm next Sunday, August 13, and will include music for dancing, food for eating, and friends to hang out with! AND it’s FREE! They will be collecting school supplies like pencils, glue sticks, markers, and Kleenex to be given to the Grandview teachers. Grab a friends and come on over!