Sunday, March 13, 2022 8:30am & 11:00am Second Sunday of Lent - Under God's Wings by Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity
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Sunday, March 13, 2022
8:30am & 11:00am
Second Sunday of Lent
Under God’s Wings by Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity
Fairmount Presbyterian Church
2757 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
216.321.5800
www.fpccle.org
ORDER OF WORSHIP WELCOME!
8:30am & 11:00am
Fairmount Presbyterian
Church warmly welcomes
PRELUDE Konrad Binienda, organ everyone to worship today!
Prelude No. 1 in C major from WTC Bach Check in to this Sunday’s
worship service - whether you
WELCOME Rev. Ryan Wallace, Senior Pastor are in the pews of our
sanctuary, chapel, or
*CALL TO WORSHIP watching online at home - we
One: If God is a hen, want to hear from you! Using
All: we are under God’s wing. your smart phone or tablet,
simply scan the QR code.
One: If God is a table,
All: we each have a seat.
One: If God is a house,
All: we are safe from the storm.
One: If God is a party,
All: we’re invited to dance.
One: If God is a melody,
All: our names are the lyrics.
One: If this is God’s house,
All: then all are welcomed. All are loved. All belong.
One: Let us worship Holy god. CARING FOR ALL
In accordance with new CDC
guidelines, masks are optional
*HYMN 195 When Twilight Comes DAPIT HAPON
for individuals who are fully
vaccinated. Please respect
CALL TO CONFESSION those who continue to wear
masks and be mindful of your
PRAYER OF CONFESSION neighbors’ need for physical
One: When the Pharisees tried to stop Jesus, Jesus said, distance to remain safe and
All: “I will keep on.” healthy.
I will keep on healing. HEARING ASSISTANCE
I will keep on teaching. We have Loop capabilities
I will keep on preaching. and assisted listening devices
available for the sanctuary.
I will keep on flipping the tables of injustice.
Hearing Assistance devices
I will keep on treating every person like a child of God. are available from an usher.
I will keep on believing that this world can change.
CANDLE ON THE TABLE
I will keep on
The candle on the
and keep on communion
and keep on until God’s promised day. table is lit in solidarity with
Forgive us, God, for the times when we stop. Amen. individuals and communities
experiencing the effects of
KYRIE: Hymn 576 gun violence.
FULL TO THE BRIM
ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND PASSING OF THE PEACE The Lenten theme, Full to the
One: Family of faith, because Jesus’ love just keeps going, we can trust Brim, is an invitation into a
that that love and grace exists for us. radically different Lent: into a
So rest in this good news: full life; to be authentically
All: No matter what we do wrong or what we leave undone, we are who you are; to counter
under God’s wing. We are loved, held, and forgiven. Thanks be to scarcity and injustice at every
God for a love like that! Amen turn; to pour out even more
grace wherever needed.
When we allow ourselves to
TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES (11:00am) Rev. Lindsay Harren-Lewis,
be filled to the brim with
Associate Pastor God’s lavish love, that love
spills over like water, reaching
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION beyond us and touching
everything in its path. We
SCRIPTURE READING Joshua 2:1-9a;12-14 hope the visuals in our
worship spaces will remind
you of this.
HYMN 195
ANTHEM (11:00am) Fairmount Choir In the image of a mother hen
Erkenne mich, mein Hüter Chorale 15 from The St. Mathew Passion Bach taking her brood under her
Translation text: wings, this evening hymn from
Acknowledge me, my Guardian, the Philippines connects
farmyard experience and
my Shepherd, take me in!
Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem
From you, source of all goodness, (Matthew 23:37/Luke 13:34).
has much good come to me. The composer has described
Your mouth has nourished me the tune as being like a bird
with milk and sweet sustenance; jumping from branch to
your spirit has lavished upon me branch.
much heavenly joy.
HYMN 324
SCRIPTURE READING Luke 13:31-35 Created to honor the tenth
anniversary of the first
One: The holy Gospel ordination of a woman in the
All: Praise to you, O Jesus Christ Lutheran Church in America,
this text celebrates
SERMON Rev. Ryan Wallace representative women of the
Bible: Miriam and Ruth from
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (A modern paraphrase of Psalm 27) Liturgist Hebrew scripture, Mary,
Martha, and Mary
The Lord is my light. So even though there are days Magdalene from the gospels,
and Dorcas from Acts.
The Lord surrounds me that feel like too much to bear,
like a warm, familiar quilt, in layers I know - I am not alone. HYMN 214
of grace. What John Calvin said about
Whom shall I fear? So I ask the Lord, Psalm 31:5 can be applied to
I seek and I pray - this paraphrase of the psalm
The Lord is the sturdy foundation
let me live in your house all of my as a whole: it is one of the
and the roof over my head.
days. Amen. places in scripture “most
I am not afraid. suitable for correcting
When the world is at its worst - distrust.” That verse was on
when grief clings to my bones, Jesus’ dying lips (Luke 23:46),
when fear eats at my confidence, and this psalm is appointed
for Passion/Palm Sunday.
when loneliness moves into my
house - God sets the table, THE PRAYER OF JESUS
turns on the lights, The Prayer of Jesus we're
and invites me to dance. using throughout Lent is
translation of the Lord’s
*HYMN 324 For All the Faithful Women NYLAND Prayer was created by the
sisters of Holy Wisdom
CALL TO OFFERING AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION Liturgist Monastery in Middleton,
Wisconsin–a special place
*DOXOLOGY, Hymn 607 OLD HUNDREDTH and community in Pastor
Ryan’s spiritual formation.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise Christ, all people here below;
praise Holy Spirit evermore;
praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Offering baskets are located at sanctuary entrances, or you can give online at
our website, www.fpccle.org/giving.
CARING FOR COMMUNITYSACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER (8:30am)
Gathered Here in the Mystery of This Hour, Ⓒ Elaine Kirkland and Phil Porter
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE PRAYER OF JESUS (11:00am)
Holy One, our only Home, blessed be your name. May your day dawn, your will be done, here as in
heaven. Feed us today, and forgive us, as we forgive each other. Do not forsake us at the test, but deliver
us from evil. For the glory, the power, and the mercy are yours, now and forever. Amen.
*HYMN 214 You Are My Refuge, Faithful God MORNING SONG
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Lauren Vanden-Broeck, soloist
Ave Maria by Schubert
Sound recording and production by Jason Jedlicka.
This Sunday’s Worship Flowers are given in loving memory of
Marilyn R. Machlup: March 17, 1931 - June 10, 2017, from Doris Evans.
Liturgy by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctified art.org
Thank you to all our amazing Sunday Volunteers!
Sound booth volunteers- Mike Chevraux and Grant Gannon
Usher Team: Judy Steehler
8:30am Communion Team: Mary Giffin, Nate Kruse, Jean Sylak, Stephanie Washlock,
Alice Weiner, Hedy Westra
Liturgists: Karen Dakin (8:30), Confirmation Class Members (11:00am)
Office/Building Team: Vicki Mentrek, Jan SpaldingWorship 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 157 pledges amounting to $637,000, or 91% 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.
Fairmount Parking
Fairmount is blessed with parking space. We respectfully reserve parking spaces in the parking lot immediately
adjacent to the building for staff and those who cannot walk far for whatever reason. We enjoy an enormous
parking lot across the street, and the on-street parking is very safe. Please be the person, if you are young and
easily mobile, who makes the choice to walk a few extra steps. Remember some of our less mobile members
and guests do not arrive at church before the service, and when they get here, if they find no close parking
spaces, they are likely just to drive home. Let's give them the opportunity to enjoy worship along with the rest
of us.
Become a Liturgist: Help Lead Worship
Anyone can help lead worship because we are all image-bearers of God! And now,
FPC has a new streamlined, simple way for interested liturgists to choose the Sunday(s)
that work best for their schedule. Use your smartphone camera to scan the QR Code
here and visit the signup form. Questions? Contact Kate McFadden at
kate@fpccle.org.Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: Emergency Response to Ukraine War Our response to the situation in Ukraine will include both financial and technical assistance as the network of faith communities providing humanitarian assistance grows in the months ahead. The needs for the response will be great. God’s people are called on to stand in the "GAP" — Give. Act. Pray. To learn more about this effort and to donate, visit: https://bit.ly/PDA-Ukraine. Earth Stewards Meeting: Sunday, March 13th The Fairmount Earth Stewards group will meet today Sunday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chilcote Room. Please join us one and all! We will be discussing priorities for 2022, including the Church's participation in Earth Month, a series of events in April highlighting sustainable practices in our community. Fairmount is an Earth Care Congregation and we strive to protect God's creation, our natural world. For more details, please see either Keith Mills or Ben Sperry. Sunday Chapel/Sanctuary Flowers Our Sunday Worship services are beautified by lovely floral arrangements, donated by our members in memory and in honor of loved ones, or to commemorate a special occasion. If you wish to make a flower donation for a specific Sunday in 2022, call Danielle Everette in the church office, 216.321.5800. You may also email your Sunday Chapel/Sanctuary Flower request to deverette@fpccle.org. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Lenten Retreat at the Cleveland Museum of Art Led by Rev. Deacon Lydia Bailey of Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries (LMM), the Cleveland Ecumenical Institute for Religious Studies (CEIRS) will host a semi-self-directed retreat on Saturday, March 26th. Bailey will prepare participants for choosing a piece of art for personal reflection. As retreat leader she describes “The art one settles on can speak to us spiritually without having a conventional religious subject. It can be an icon that serves as a window into God.” Participants will meet in the atrium at 10:30 a.m. and the retreat will conclude at 2:00 p.m., which includes a break for lunch. Visit: ceirs.org Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) 2022 Battle for Democracy On Thursday evening, April 7, Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC) will launch its 2022 Battle for Democracy campaign, on Zoom. Candidates for Cuyahoga County Executive and for Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court are scheduled to present. The work of GCC's Criminal Justice Bindover Team also will be featured. Fairmount is an important part of GCC, and the Church has pledged to have at least 20 members in attendance, so come-one, come all! In preparation for the April 7 event, teach-ins are planned for 7:00 p.m. on March 8th, March 15th and March 29th. For further information, please contact Ben Sperry (bxs63@case.edu; (216) 272-9971). Fairmount Presbyterian Church Hosts Queer Christian Rock Artist Grace“Semler” Baldridge This concert and intimate audience conversation will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00 p.m. Baldridge (all pronouns) is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and content creator known for their pride as a queer person of faith. Learn more about Semler and this event. Visit https://bit.ly/semler-at-fpc.
Full to the Brim - An Expansive Lent
Lenten Spiritual Practice Series - Tuesdays on Zoom from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
Join Pastors Ryan and Lindsay on Zoom four weeks in lent to learn about, try, and reflect
on different spiritual practices. Each session will overview the practice’s origins and
purpose, guide participants through the practice, and hold space for response and
discussion. Classes will be drop-in friendly–sign on as you are available:
• March 15 - The Daily Examen with Pastor Ryan
• March 22 - Praying in Color with Pastor Lindsay
• March 29 - Visio Divina with Pastor Ryan
• April 5 - Found Prayers with Pastor Lindsay
Sign Up for as many classes as you wish, use your smart phone to capture the QR code above,
or visit https://bit.ly/fpctuesdays.
Easter Flower Dedications
Each Lenten season, through your contributions in memory and in honor of loved ones, we decorate the
sanctuary with spring flowers for our Easter Sunday worship services. Any additional money raised from your
contributions will be used to help cover the expense of worship flowers throughout 2022. We are asking you to
complete this online form. You may also email your dedication requests to Danielle Everette,
deverette@fpccle.org. On Sundays March 20th, 27th, and April 3rd, you will have the opportunity to fill out a
paper Easter Flower dedication form in Andersen Hall after both worship services.
Please give $10.00 per dedication. Payment may be made:
• Online - log in to your Realm account, go to Giving, select "Give" and drop down to the "Church Flowers
fund" before you make your payment.
• Check/Cash - please drop off your dedication form and check or cash to the church office.
Note: Due to ongoing issues with the US Mail, we suggest you DO NOT mail your Easter Flower form or
payment. If the mail arrives late, we cannot guarantee your dedication inclusion.
THE DEADLINE for Easter Flower dedications is Friday, April 8th.
Visit https://bit.ly/FPCEasterFlower to make your dedication
Save These Future Lenten Dates:
• Cleveland Heights Police Canned Food Drive to benefit Fairmount's Little Free Pantry and Forest Hill
Church's Abundance Food Pantry - Saturday, April 9th, 1:00 pm to 3:00pm at Zagara’s Market Place
• Palm Sunday - April 10th Worship at 8:30 am and 11:00 am
• Brimming with Hope: A Holy Week Community Art Project
Sunday, April 10th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Maundy Thursday - April 14th at 7:00 pm
• Good Friday, April 15th - Worship Service at St. Paul’s, Rev. Ryan Wallace will be participating
• Easter Sunday - April 17th Worship at 9:00 am and 11:00 amFairmount 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 Keith Mills
Nate Kruse Elder Sarah Pope
Os Mills Vanessa Whiting (chair)
Fairmount Presbyterian Church Staff
Konrad Binienda, Interim Artistic Director/Organist Jason Jedlicka, Interim Technology Coordinator
konradb@fpccle.org, x 135 jasonj@fpccle.org, x148
Danielle Everette, Hospitality Associate 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
Peter Horth, Parish Associate
phorth@fpccle.org, x109
Matthew Hrubey, Interim Church Administrator
matthew@fpccle.org x 124You can also read
