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Sunday, May 29, 2022
10:00am
Fairmount Presbyterian Church
2757 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
216.321.5800
www.fpccle.org
ORDER OF WORSHIP WELCOME!
10:00am
Fairmount Presbyterian
Church warmly welcomes
everyone to worship today!
Check in to this Sunday’s
worship service - whether you
PRELUDE Konrad Binienda, organ are in the pews of our
Third Movement from Chopin’s Second Sonata arr. by Konrad Binienda sanctuary, chapel, or
watching online at home - we
WELCOME AND OPENING SENTENCES want to hear from you! Using
your smart phone or tablet,
OPENING HYMN (see inside back page) God, Our Nation Feels the Loss simply scan the QR code.
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful and compassionate God, we come to you broken and weary by
the violence that surrounds us and the violence and fear that dwells within
us.
We come to you, confessing that we perpetuate violence by denying its
very presence in our own lives and refusing to hold accountable the
institutions that live and move by violent means. We come to you seeking CARING FOR ALL
mercy and forgiveness. In accordance with new CDC
guidelines, masks are optional
Help us to name and claim all that separates us from you, from one for individuals who are fully
another, and from the most vulnerable of your creation. We come to you, vaccinated. Please respect
praying for guidance and wisdom, that we might see your way, delight in those who continue to wear
your will, live as Jesus did, loving neighbors as ourselves, and be your masks and be mindful of your
presence for healing and justice in this world. We pray in the name of neighbors’ needs for physical
Jesus the Christ, our Way, our Truth, and our Life. Amen. distance to remain safe and
healthy.
KYRIE: Hymn 576
LIVE STREAMING TODAY
Our 10:00am Worship Service
ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND PASSING OF THE PEACE will be live streamed,
therefore your or your
TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES children’s’ likeness could
appear on our on our
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION website, Facebook page,
and YouTube channel. If you
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 10:1-2a; 8-18 are uncomfortable with this
we recommend you sit in the
Live Stream Free Zone, which
*HYMN 786 Why Stand So Far Away, My God? MORNING SONG is the south aisle of pews. Ask
an usher if you have any
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 4:6-12 questions.
One: For the Word of God in scripture, for the Word of God around us, HEARING ASSISTANCE
for the Word of God within us We have Loop capabilities
All: Thanks be to God! and assisted listening devices
available for the sanctuary.
SERMON Hearing Assistance devices
are available from an usher.
OPENING HYMN
LITANY IN THE WAKE OF A MASS SHOOTING This hymn was written in
One: Give to the departed eternal rest. remembrance of the beloved
All: Let light perpetual shine upon them. children of God who died in
One: For survivors of gun violence. Grant them comfort and healing. the school shooting at Robb
Elementary School in Uvalde,
All: Hear us, Lord.
Texas. Many of us, as
One: For those who have lost loved ones to gun violence. Grant them individuals, do not accept
peace. violence, keep silence, or
All: Hear us, Lord. clamor for guns. Yet, as a
nation, we do these things,
One: For those first responders who care for victims of gun violence. and as a nation, we need to
Protect and strengthen them. repent; we need to turn
All: Hear us, Lord. around and live a different
way. All of us are called to
One: Lord, have mercy. do more than sing and pray;
All: Christ, have mercy. please work for gun safety
laws in your community and
One: Lord, have mercy.
state.
All: Amen.
HYMN 786
ANTHEM Kennedy Jones, soloist This paraphrase of Psalm 10 is
Bless Be the Tie That Binds arr. Kennedy Jones striking in its timeless questions
and its keen sense of being
OFFERING AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION abandoned by God. The
injustice, oppression, and fear
*DOXOLOGY 607 it describes resonate with the
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; state of the world in our own
praise Christ, all people here below; day. Like the ancient
psalmist, we pray for God to
praise Holy Spirit evermore;
end the reign of terror.
praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen
HYMN 796
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER This hymn acknowledges that
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, illness is not limited to physical
thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily symptoms, but involves
bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not mental, emotional, and
into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the spiritual dimensions.
power and the glory, forever. Amen.
PROCESSING THIS TRAGEDY
We want to provide a few
*HYMN 796 (vs 1, 2 & 5) We Come to You for Healing, Lord LAND OF REST
resources for processing these
tragedies emotionally and
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION spiritually. The American
Psychological Association
POSTLUDE Konrad Binienda, organ provides tips for adults and
Prelude in A minor by Georg Bohm children/families, and the
Presbyterian Church (USA)
provides resources for how
we discuss and respond to
gun violence as Christians.
Resources can be found at:
https://bit.ly/prayforuvalde
Sound recording and production by Jason JedlickaThank you to all our amazing Sunday Volunteers!
Sound booth volunteers: Mike Chevraux, Grant Gannon, Bryan Seekely, Peg Zitzner
Usher Team: Liz Boncella
Litur gists: Members of the 2022 Confirmation Class
Office/Building Team: Vicki Mentrek, Jan Spalding
Worship Announcements
Online Sanctuary
Are you unable to get to church? Do you miss your Fairmount community? Come worship with us in the Online
Sanctuary! Peter and Brenda Horth will be hosting a zoom worship meeting during the livestream on Sunday
mornings at 11:00am. There will be time for greeting before and after worship as well. If you need technical
help or have questions, contact Brenda Horth at brendamhorth@gmail.com.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85628648447?pwd=ZFBmMytFTFhzQlZJMzFmRlo1Q1g0QT09
Meeting ID: 856 2864 8447
Passcode: 423623
The Sanctuary “Wiggle Room”
We love the "joyful noise" that young children and families bring to our sacred space! Around the sanctuary
you'll find worship bags with books to read and pages to color. You'll also find a "Wiggle Room" located in the
Narthex. This is a space for families that may want a little extra room... to change diapers, nurse, or even for a
small change of pace for little ones. Feel free to use the wiggle room whenever you need, equipped with
toys, books, puzzles, and more to enjoy while listening to worship. We want you to feel at home, to make our
place your space.
Prayer Requests
If you would like your prayer listed in our weekly Fairmount Prayer List which is sent to our prayer community, fill
out the form at https://fpccle.org/prayer-request-form/. You can also call or email Pastor Lindsay,
(lindsayhl@fpccle.org, 216-321-5800 ext. 105) with prayer concerns or to talk to a Pastor.
Going Forth: Offering Our Gifts and Our Lives to God: 2022 Stewardship
Dear Fairmounters & Friends, Momentum is building wonderfully in our 2022 Stewardship Campaign. Thank
you. We have 187 pledges amounting to $682,613, or 96% of our goal. Thank you to those of you who have
remembered to submit a pledge so far. If you haven’t had a chance to, please visit Fairmount’s website,
https://fpccle.org/giving-and-stewardship/, where you can make a pledge or bring in your pledge card to
church, or simply call the church office at 216-321-5800 and we can record your pledge over the phone.
Thank you for all of the ways you give!
Service by Phone
All you have to do is call 216-255-9353 around noon on Sundays and you will be able to hear a recording of
our Sunday worship service.Announcements Summer Worship Schedule Throughout this summer, there will be one worship service at 10:00am. The Summer Worship Schedule will end after Labor Day Weekend. Sunday worship will be held in the Sanctuary, and during the Sanctuary lighting project, Sunday worship will be held in the Chapel and outdoors. We will communicate those dates once they are confirmed. “Poor People’s Campaign”- Get on the Bus! On Saturday, June 18, people of faith from the Cleveland metro area will get on a bus to Washington DC to participate in the Poor People’s Campaign March on Washington. In DC we will gather with thousands of people from around the country to address the interlocking injustices of racism and poverty. Here are the basic details about June 18: • Who: You! All are invited and welcome to join us on June 18. • When: Saturday, June 18. The bus will leave at approximately 1am on Saturday and return late that night (around 11:30pm). • Where: Tentatively, the bus will leave from Fairmount Presbyterian Church (2757 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights). You are welcome to leave your vehicles in our parking lot while we’re on the trip. • Transportation: We will travel on a luxury bus (with a restroom) that seats up to 50 people. • Cost: $125 (scholarships available—pay what you can) • Learn more about the march and its organizers here: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/june18/ Sign Up for the Bus & Sign Up to Help Out this mission here: https://bit.ly/jun18DC Greater Cleveland Congregations Criminal Justice Efforts Fairmount members are invited for an informal informational meeting about criminal justice efforts by Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) on Sunday, May 29th, after the 10:00am worship service, in the Ganson room. Ben Sperry has taken a leadership role in these issues. He will update us and we will discuss ways others can get involved. Welcome Miesha! We’re very excited to announce that Miesha Headen will be our new Director of Church Operations beginning on May 24. As Director of Church Operations, Miesha will provide staff leadership and supervision in the areas of finance, facilities, technology, and communications. She will also work closely with congregational leadership to ensure we are equipped to live fully into our mission and ministry. Miesha most recently served as the Local Voices Manager at Loganberry Books and the Project Manager for Get2Work Now, a faith-based non-profit connecting low-income Cleveland residents with manufacturing jobs. She has over 15 years of experience in finance, audit, and nonprofit accounting. She served as an adjunct faculty member in the Tri-C Business Department. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration from Ursuline College. Please give Miesha a warm welcome to our Fairmount community! Fairmount Book Study: Becoming Like Creoles This May/June, you are invited to join discussions of "Becoming Like Creoles," written by lead author Rev. Dr. Curtiss DeYoung along with several contributing authors. Here is a brief synopsis of the book: "Using biblical exposition in conversation with present day Creole metaphors and cultural research, Becoming Like Creoles seeks to awaken and prepare followers of Jesus to live and minister in a world where injustice is real and cultural diversity is rapidly increasing. This book will equip ministry readers to embrace a Creole process, becoming culturally competent and social justice focused, whether they are emerging from a history of injustice or they are heirs of privilege.” On Saturday, June 4 from 9:30-11:00am, we will gather at Fairmount for a discussion led by the author, Rev. Dr. Curtiss DeYoung. We'll provide coffee and breakfast snacks. To learn more about the author and to join the discussion group, please visit https://bit.ly/2021springbook and fill out the form.
Radical Reconciliation: A Sacred Conversation to Dismantle Racism and Repair the Damage As a Matthew 25 Congregation, Fairmount is committed to dismantling structural racism in our community. On Saturday, June 4th, 2:30pm - 4:00pm, Fairmount will welcome Rev. Dr. Curtiss DeYoung for a public conversation about the church’s role in organizing for racial justice in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Dr. DeYoung is the CEO of the Minnesota Council of Churches and the author of several books on racial justice, including Becoming Like Creoles and Radical Reconciliation. All are welcome to attend this free public event sponsored by the William Birkett Williams Memorial Lecture Committee. Visit https://bit.ly/fpcrecon22 to learn more about this event and the speakers. FPC Joins Pride in the CLE on Saturday, June 4th! Fairmount members are invited to walk in the 2022 LGBTQ+ Pride March on Saturday, June 4th. To register, complete this online form. Kate McFadden, Director of Youth & Adult Faith Formation, will contact participants before the event with instructions and details. As a reminder, Pride in the CLE™ is a foot march. Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are welcomed. Questions? Contact kate@fpccle.org The 34th Annual Walk/Run for Hunger The 34th Annual Walk/Run for Hunger is Saturday, June 4th at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Visit https://bit.ly/ 34walkforhunger to register for the walk or to donate. If you wish to join the Fairmount Presbyterian Church team, click “Register”, then click “Join a Team” and search for Fairmount Presbyterian Church. You can donate online or pay by check. If paying by check, please drop off your check to the Fairmount Church Welcome Center and write “Attn: Pete McWilliams” on the envelope. You will receive a walk t-shirt if you donate $30 or more. If so, please designate a t-shirt size with your donation. On Saturday, June 4th, registration begins at 7:30am at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the walk kicks off at 9:00am, and concludes with celebrations at 10:00am. Walk participants are invited to stay and enjoy a day at the Zoo. If there is an interest in carpooling from Fairmount to the Zoo, contact Pete McWilliams. Save the Date! 2022 Strawberry Festival Save the date for our 2022 Strawberry Festival, Sunday, June 12th following the 10:00am worship service. Enjoy strawberry shortcake, take a ride on the Euclid Beach Rocket Car, and get a balloon creation from Flower the Clown! Bring your own lunch if you wish to picnic with our community If you wish to volunteer as part of our setup or take-down crews, visit https://bit.ly/fpcstrawberry22. Senior Sunday is June 26th! Send in the name of your beloved graduate. Is someone you love graduating this year? Send the name(s) of your beloved graduate(s) to Kate McFadden (kate@fpccle.org) so we can honor and celebrate their achievements on Senior Sunday. Mark this date on your calendar and join us for worship. We'll uplift the class of 2022 high school graduates from the Fairmount Youth program with a baccalaureate prayer, special gift and coffee hour. Fairmount Fever Softball Season Spring is here, and so is softball season! The Fairmount Fever softball team is getting ready to play and we would love to see you there! The team is open to anyone, 16 and older. We play at Forest Hill Park almost every Sunday afternoon. We play against other local churches in the Heights Church League, and have playoffs at the end of the season to determine the League Champion. The team loves having fans come out and cheer us on, so come on down to Forest Hill Park and see your Fairmount Fever in action! If you are interested, please contact Kevin Seekely at kjseek@aol.com or feel free to show up ready to play! Go Fever! 2022 Fairmount Fever Schedule June 5th 3:15pm June 26th 3:15pm & 6:00pm July 24th 3:15pm June 12th 3:15pm July 10th 3:15pm July 31st 6:00pm June 19th 3:15pm July 17th 3:15pm August 7th 3:15pm & 6:00pm
God, Our Nation Feels the Loss
Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2022 Pilot
John E. Gould, 1871
1. God, our na - tion feels the loss as our chil - dren pay the
2. Je - sus, Lord, we hear you say, “Don’t turn lit - tle ones a -
3. Ho - ly Spi - rit, wind and flame, send us out in Je - sus’
cost for the vio - lence we ac - cept, for the
- way!” May we build a kind - er land where our
name. May we shout and say, “E - nough!” May we
si - lence we have kept. Ra - chel weeps for chil - dren
chil - dren un - der - stand: Ev - ery child here mat - ters
build a world of love— till the sounds of weap - ons
gone; God of love, this can’t go on!
more than the guns we clam - or for.
cease, till our young can grow in peace.
Copyright © 2022 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved.
Email: carolynshymns@gmail.com | New Hymns: www.carolynshymns.com
Permission is given for free use of this hymn for churches and ecumenical services.Fairmount Presbyterian Church Leadership
Session Deacons
Clerk of Session, Elder Gordon Landefeld
Treasurer, Molly Brown Class of 2022 Class of 2023
Denise Benton Julie Egre
Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024 Susan Kent Kathy Imbler
David Bosler Megan Bennett Peter Bush John Kieger Joyce Pope
Keith Mills Grant Gannon Rob Faxon Nate Kruse Jan Spalding
Sarah Planchon Pope Todd Imbler Jeri Gype Nana Landgraf Judy Steehler
Peg Zitzner Chin-Tai Kim Gordon Landefeld Sarah Stone Julia Swanson
At Large Nominating Committee
Endowment Trustees
Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024 Jim Dakin Bryan Seekley
Geoff Barnes Tom Roulston Ann Gerhart Raleigh Duttweiler Jean Sylak
Doris Evans John Zitzner Ginger VanWagenen Doris Evans (Trustee) Barbara McWilliams
Mark Eisele Todd Imbler (Elder) Peg Zitzner (Elder)
Susan Kent (Deacon)
John Kieger (Deacon)
Personnel Committee
Carol Adrine Elder Sarah Pope
Nate Kruse Christina Seekely
Os Mills Vanessa Whiting (chair)
Elder Keith Mills
Fairmount Presbyterian Church Staff
Rich Anderson, Custodian and Maintenance Specialist Peter Horth, Parish Associate
rich@fpccle.org phorth@fpccle.org, x109
Konrad Binienda, Interim Artistic Director/Organist Jason Jedlicka, Interim Technology Coordinator
konradb@fpccle.org, x 135 jasonj@fpccle.org, x148
Danielle Everette, Interim Facilities Coordinator Kate McFadden,
deverette@fpccle.org Director of Youth and Adult Spiritual Formation
kate@fpccle.org, x121
Chris Fader, Coordinator of Children’s Ministry
cedirector1@fpccle.org Rev. Ryan Wallace, Senior Pastor
ryan@fpccle.org, x115
Sara Gresh, Financial Secretary
sgresh@fpccle.org, x122 Angela Williams, Office Reception
angelaw@fpccle.org
Rev. Lindsay Harren-Lewis, Associate Pastor
lindsayhl@fpccle.org, x105 Christine Winters, Communications Manager
cwinters@fpccle.org, x119
Miesha Headen, Director of Church Operations
miesha@fpccle.org, x124You can also read
