1 Check out the website www.fhcpresb.org Come and see! John C. Lentz, Pastor Clover Reuter Beal, Associate Pastor Discovering God’s call, celebrating the Spirit’s presence Witnessing to Christ’s transformative power! Forest Hill Church The Tower April 2013 March 14, 2013: Dispatch from Rome Dear Friends, I am writing this Tower letter from my hotel room in Rome. It has been an unforgettable pilgrimage. We have followed the narrative of our Christian faith shaped by the shadow of the colosseum and forum, formed by persecution, and molded in the crucible of the vitality and variety of religious options in the first century. Then, in the beginning of the fourth century, Christianity becomes the imperial religion. Churches are everywhere and Christians are in charge. In the ensuing centuries, palaces are built, sculptures are shaped, paintings are brushed all in magnificent splendor. But then, in the 12th century, Sts. Francis and Claire challenge the church to heed its original call for caring for the neediest and showing hospitality to all. St. Peter's basilica is completed as Luther's reformation takes hold. All of this is history – AND THEN Pope Francis is elected. We were in St. Peter's square just hours before the white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney. The more things change, the more they stay the same. All of this history begins with a man from Galilee who performed miracles and taught about the Kingdom of God. He was killed and rose to life. From the humblest to the most grandiose, all sought to praise, honor and follow. The story continues at Forest Hill Church. You and I are the humble and the proud, the rich and the poor, the sick and the well through whom the story of Jesus Christ will be carried forward. In the tension of change we are called to follow Christ, offer our best, and leave our mark on the kingdom to the glory of God.
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John C. Lentz, Pastor Clover Reuter Beal, Associate Pastor Discovering God’s call, celebrating the Spirit’s presence
Witnessing to Christ’s transformative power!
Forest Hill Church The Tower April 2013
March 14, 2013: Dispatch from Rome
Dear Friends, I am writing this Tower letter from my hotel room in Rome. It has been an unforgettable pilgrimage. We have followed the narrative of our Christian faith shaped by the shadow of the colosseum and forum, formed by persecution, and molded in the crucible of the vitality and variety of religious options in the first century. Then, in the beginning of the fourth century, Christianity becomes the imperial religion. Churches are everywhere and Christians are in charge. In the ensuing centuries, palaces are built, sculptures are shaped, paintings are brushed all in magnificent splendor. But then, in the 12th century, Sts. Francis and Claire challenge the church to heed its original call for caring for the neediest and showing hospitality to all. St. Peter's basilica is completed as Luther's reformation takes hold. All of this is history – AND THEN Pope Francis is elected. We were in St. Peter's square just hours before the white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney. The more things change, the more they stay the same. All of this history begins with a man from Galilee who performed miracles and taught about the Kingdom of God. He was killed and rose to life. From the humblest to the most grandiose, all sought to praise, honor and follow. The story continues at Forest Hill Church. You and I are the humble and the proud, the rich and the poor, the sick and the well through whom the story of Jesus Christ will be carried forward. In the tension of change we are called to follow Christ, offer our best, and leave our mark on the kingdom to the glory of God.
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In a few days we will say “indeed! Alleluia!”
John LentzSr. Pastor
March 13, 2013: 11:23 pm local time
We are with on Pilgrimage in Rome, Christian Church. This tripMarch 9 - 16. Well, what an interesting trip this is A couple of days ago we were touring one of the zillion churches in Rome, and as we went to leave the front door some of us had to wait as the former Bishop of Boston paused on the way in to answer questions from a reporter with a TV camera crew. He seemed rather irritated by the questions about his handling of the church mess in Boston a few years ago. On a religious blog the next day it was reported that he had been interviewed in front of a group of American protesters! If we had knactually protested. Maybe they meant to say American Protestants... Today, of all days (the day of Pope Francis’ election)group was scheduled to visit Vatican City, to see the Vatican Museum, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Scalla (tombs below St. PeterChapel. We did all of that except for the Chapel, which had flocked to and pre-empted our visit! It was a cold rainy day so we were among a thousand umbrellas as we passed through St. Peterseveral times during the day. When we left, at 5:30and the crowd was getting excitedwhite. The smoke had been black yesterday and two times eawas scheduled to appear about 7today... so we left.
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In a few days we will say “Happy Easter! Christ has risen! He has risen
John Lentz Sr. Pastor
March 13, 2013: Dispatch from Rome11:23 pm local time
on Pilgrimage in Rome, exploring the earliest times of the trip was scheduled 9 months ago for the week of
Well, what an interesting trip this is turning out to be!
days ago we were touring one of the zillion churches in Rome, and as we went to leave the front door some of us had to wait as the former Bishop of Boston paused on the way in to answer questions from a reporter
camera crew. He seemed rather irritated by the questions about his handling of the church mess in Boston a few years ago. On a religious blog the next day it was reported that he had been interviewed in front of a group of American protesters! If we had known who he was, we might have actually protested. Maybe they meant to say American Protestants...
(the day of Pope Francis’ election), was the day our travel group was scheduled to visit Vatican City, to see the Vatican Museum, St.
s Basilica, the Scalla (tombs below St. Peter’s altar), and... the Sistie did all of that except for the Chapel, which a group of r
empted our visit! It was a cold rainy day so we were umbrellas as we passed through St. Peter
several times during the day. When we left, at 5:30 pm, it was getting dark getting excited, waiting to see if the smoke would be
The smoke had been black yesterday and two times eawas scheduled to appear about 7 pm, and not at all certain to appear
Come and see!
Happy Easter! Christ has risen! He has risen
Dispatch from Rome
exploring the earliest times of the was scheduled 9 months ago for the week of
turning out to be!
days ago we were touring one of the zillion churches in Rome, and as we went to leave the front door some of us had to wait as the former Bishop of Boston paused on the way in to answer questions from a reporter
camera crew. He seemed rather irritated by the questions about his handling of the church mess in Boston a few years ago. On a religious blog the next day it was reported that he had been interviewed in front of a
own who he was, we might have actually protested. Maybe they meant to say American Protestants...
, was the day our travel group was scheduled to visit Vatican City, to see the Vatican Museum, St.
’s altar), and... the Sistine group of red birds
empted our visit! It was a cold rainy day so we were umbrellas as we passed through St. Peter’s square
it was getting dark waiting to see if the smoke would be
The smoke had been black yesterday and two times earlier today. It pm, and not at all certain to appear
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There were two huge TV screens set up in the square showing the chimney, which otherwise could not be seen from there. Across the back end of the square there were two wide platforms set up for TV camera crews and several rows of flood lights being used to illuminate the building at the front end of the square, where the famous balcony is centered on the second story above the entrance doors to St. Peter’s Cathedral where we had been an hour earlier. When we got to a restaurant for dinner at 6:30, we heard that there had been white smoke, but the identity would not be known until officially announced from the balcony in a half hour or so. As we finished our appetizers and first pasta course we learned that the Pope was from Argentina, and had selected his new name to be Francis, after St. Francis of Asissi. The first Pope to use that name…and guess where we are scheduled to go tomorrow... Yup! a whole day in Asissi. But wait! There's more!!! The first duty of a new Pope is to celebrate mass at, and take charge of, the Basilica of St. Mary, Major. This is the oldest and largest church in the world that is dedicated to Mary, Mother of Jesus. It happens to be 2 blocks away from us, at the end of the short little street where our hotel is! We are all concerned about how far we will have to walk to get to our bus in the morning, and... once we get away from that traffic snarl, our next concern is how crowded Asissi will be by reporters doing “back story” on the home of the famous St. Francis, now honored for the first time by a Pope taking his name. Derry Stauffer from the lobby of the Colosseum Hotel
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CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
In March our children explored the events and stories of Jesus’ ministry. Our younger members took part in activities around stories of people who met Jesus such as Zacchaeus, Bartimaeus and the Woman with the Alabaster Jar. Jesus welcomed all who wanted to be part of God’s family. • In our nursery, thank you to Lisa Koops, Ron Register, Trent Swain,
Caleb Marcy and Katie Russo. • In our Little Explorers class, thank you to Katie & Matt Russo and Becky
West. • In our Children in Worship class, thank you to Jen Fu. • In our Pathways to the Promise Land program, thank you to Molly
Bergman, Laurie Logan, Kate & David Burleigh, Joanne Shaner, Sarah Winters, Derek Duncan, Alisha Trammell, Robin Mervine, and Cathy Ghiandoni.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Little Explorers- three/four year olds Children in Worship -older four year olds and kindergarten Throughout the month of April our pre-school will explore and participate in Bible stories about events following Easter. Each lesson has an activity response to the story they heard to help them better understand the meaning. Susanne and Laura Peterjohn will be leading in the Little Explorers class and Lisa Koops and Jessica Kelley-Moore will be leading in the Children in Worship class. Pathways to the Promise Land -grades 1-5 Our rotation-style church school for children in grades 1-5 will be focusing on Paul. The intent of Paul’s gospel is to spread the good news beyond the Jewish community. Paul uses different symbols and experiences to help us realize that all people regardless of background are welcome in the family of Christ. The children will be exploring this theme through cooking, movement and story.
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“…those who seek find me.”continues their faith journey as they explore whaand God’s family. Being a person of faith in God is more than just going to church on Sunday mornings. The youth and their Covenant Partners are discerning ways to practice their faith in everyday life. Please remember them in your prayers as they remain faithful to the journey.
April 3, 17 Confirmation Bible Studies
Koinonia Room fromApril 7 Gathering Time
at 11:00 and then shepherds.
April 7 Cherub Choir PreRoom 207 at 10:00 for practice
April 14 Presentation of Biblereceive a Bible from For
April 21 Cherub Choir PreRoom 207 at 10:00 for practice
April 28 KISS – Kids in Sunday Serviceremain in worship to celebra
Faithfully,
Liz WollaegerDirector of Christian Education
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CONFIRMATION
“…those who seek find me.” Proverbs 8:17b. Our Confirmation class continues their faith journey as they explore what it means to belong to God and God’s family. Being a person of faith in God is more than just going to church on Sunday mornings. The youth and their Covenant Partners are discerning ways to practice their faith in everyday life. Please remember
our prayers as they remain faithful to the journey.
DATES TO KNOW
Confirmation Bible Studies Confirmands will meet in the from 7:30-8:30 Children in grades 1-5 will begin in the Chapel then be excused to the workshops with
Pre-School and kindergarten children will meet in Room 207 at 10:00 for practice Presentation of Bible s Children in grades 1-5 who have not yet receive a Bible from Forest Hill Church will be presented with one
Pre-School and kindergarten children will meet in Room 207 at 10:00 for practice
Kids in Sunday Service Children in grades 1remain in worship to celebrate the Lord’s Supper with their
Liz Wollaeger Director of Christian Education
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Proverbs 8:17b. Our Confirmation class t it means to belong to God
and God’s family. Being a person of faith in God is more than just going to church on Sunday mornings. The youth and their Covenant Partners are discerning ways to practice their faith in everyday life. Please remember
Confirmands will meet in the
ll begin in the Chapel be excused to the workshops with their
School and kindergarten children will meet in
5 who have not yet est Hill Church will be presented with one
School and kindergarten children will meet in
Children in grades 1-5 will upper with their families
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The month of April starts with a splash! On Sunday, April 7 at 7:30 pm, we will celebrate the Easter season with our annual Song service. The Chancel and Sine Nomine choirs and congregation will be accompanied by a jazz combo made up of trombonist Paul Ferguson (my brother), trumpeter Jack Schantz, bassist Dave Morgan, pianist Rock Wehrman, and drummer Val Kent. This is alwaysand I hope you will invite your friends to attend with you. A gifted young singer named Taylor Young (a senior at Heights High) will also sing with us (she’s a natural with “scatting”), and a special reception prepared by MoragKeefe will follow – I would come for just that! On Sunday, April 21st (Earth Day), I will be celebrating the gifts of creation in Chicago, where my chorusperformed at St. James Cathedral. This piece was commisHill Church and had its premiere performance in March 2004, one of the happiest days of my life. I’m sure the choir at St. James will do justice to the work, but the performance at Forest Hill will forever be my favorite. You may know that we are getting new hymnals and an order form. The 2013this book and all the wonderful new and old music it contains. I’m greatly looking forward to this and hope you are also. chairperson for this project and would be happy to discuss any questions you may have: [email protected] Save the date for our familyup on the evening of May 5fire-eater, let me know so I can sign you up! talents we find every spring. Soli Deo Gloria
Anne WilsonOrganist/Director of Music
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Music
The month of April starts with a splash! On Sunday, April 7 at 7:30 pm, we will celebrate the Easter season with our annual Swing to the Lord a New
service. The Chancel and Sine Nomine choirs and congregation will be accompanied by a jazz combo made up of trombonist Paul Ferguson (my brother), trumpeter Jack Schantz, bassist Dave Morgan, pianist Rock Wehrman, and drummer Val Kent. This is always a lively and joyous event, and I hope you will invite your friends to attend with you. A gifted young singer named Taylor Young (a senior at Heights High) will also sing with us (she’s a natural with “scatting”), and a special reception prepared by Morag
I would come for just that!
(Earth Day), I will be celebrating the gifts of creation in Chicago, where my chorus-and-orchestra work, Song of Hopeperformed at St. James Cathedral. This piece was commisHill Church and had its premiere performance in March 2004, one of the happiest days of my life. I’m sure the choir at St. James will do justice to the work, but the performance at Forest Hill will forever be my favorite.
w that we are getting new hymnals – see p. The 2013-2014 program year will be a celebration of
this book and all the wonderful new and old music it contains. I’m greatly looking forward to this and hope you are also. Julie Wolfram Smith is the chairperson for this project and would be happy to discuss any questions
Save the date for our family-friendly, intergenerational May Cabaret, up on the evening of May 5th. If you are a tightrope-walker, a juggler,
let me know so I can sign you up! You never know what hidden talents we find every spring.
Anne Wilson Organist/Director of Music
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The month of April starts with a splash! On Sunday, April 7 at 7:30 pm, we to the Lord a New
service. The Chancel and Sine Nomine choirs and congregation will be accompanied by a jazz combo made up of trombonist Paul Ferguson (my brother), trumpeter Jack Schantz, bassist Dave Morgan, pianist Rock
a lively and joyous event, and I hope you will invite your friends to attend with you. A gifted young singer named Taylor Young (a senior at Heights High) will also sing with us (she’s a natural with “scatting”), and a special reception prepared by Morag
(Earth Day), I will be celebrating the gifts of creation in Song of Hope, will be
sioned by Forest Hill Church and had its premiere performance in March 2004, one of the happiest days of my life. I’m sure the choir at St. James will do justice to the work, but the performance at Forest Hill will forever be my favorite. ☺
see p. 7 for information 2014 program year will be a celebration of
this book and all the wonderful new and old music it contains. I’m greatly Julie Wolfram Smith is the
chairperson for this project and would be happy to discuss any questions
friendly, intergenerational May Cabaret, coming walker, a juggler, or a
You never know what hidden
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“Glory to GoThe Presbyterian Hymnal
Did you know we have been using the Blue Hymnal for 22 years!? A new one called “Glory to God” Worship would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase one or more hymnals to honor someone and help defray the cost to the church. From now until Sunday, May 19purchase a hymnal. We have alreadfrom the family of Hazel Grant and the Robert and Louise Fuller fundwe greatly appreciate. Please fill out the form below and put it in the offering plate or the church office to help us annotate the book plate. bulletin, pew and church office. Your name(s) how you want the book plate to read: ____________________________________________________ How many hymnals ($20/hymnal) ____________ Name(s) given for ____________________________________________________ Circle one In Memory of
Did you know we have been using the Blue Hymnal for 22 years!? A new ” is being published this summer.
Worship would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase one or more hymnals to honor someone and help defray the cost to the church.
From now until Sunday, May 19th, you can make a donation of $20 to purchase a hymnal. We have already received two generous donations
Hazel Grant and the Robert and Louise Fuller fund
Please fill out the form below and put it in the offering plate or the church office to help us annotate the book plate. Forms will also be available in the bulletin, pew and church office.
Your name(s) how you want the book plate to read: ____________________________________________________
How many hymnals ($20/hymnal) ____________
_________________________________
Circle one In Memory of In Honor of
Presented to FHC by __________________________
If you have any questions, please address them to:Julie Wolfram Smith, elder, Ministry of Worship
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April Youth Events
Game Night All youth are invited for a night of games, including an epic wii sports tournament at the church. The fun starts at 7:00 pm on Friday April 5. Bring a snack or drink to share. Nicaragua Mission Trip Meeting Youth and adults participating in the Nicaragua Mission Trip this summer will meet once a month to prepare for the trip. Our next meeting is April 7 from 4 - 5:30 pm at the church. If you can’t make the meeting, please talk to Kristen. Converge at Mayfield Church in April Due to First Baptist’s production of West Side Story, the April Converge will be held at Mayfield Church (7747 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, Ohio) The April Converge will be sponsored by Mayfield Church. Mayfield's Youth worship band, Solace, will lead worship. The offering is deodorant and will be donated to the Cleveland City Mission. Join us on April 14, 2013. If you are interested in car pooling to Converge, let Kristen know! Picnic at Squire’s Castle On Sunday April 21, celebrate spring with a picnic at Squire’s Castle. All youth and their families are invited. We will head over after church around 1 pm for the afternoon. Bring your favorite yard games for an afternoon of fellowship and a side dish or snack and drink to share. Kristen will provide sandwiches. Squire's Castle is located off Chagrin River Road in North Chagrin Reservation, south of Chardon Road/Route 6 in Willoughby Hills. Come to Camp Aldersgate! This summer, our youth group is once again invited to a week at Camp Aldersgate with Mayfield Church. Kristen will be serving as a co-director for the week of camp with Bruce Becker, youth pastor at Mayfield Church. There will be over 60 youth gathered for a week of games, campfire, skits, swimming, bible study, small groups, quiet time with God, sports, music, worship and more!
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All youth in sixth grade and up are welcome to come and bring friends. The dates of camp are June 23Scholarships are available. Sign up by Sunday June 2 or contact Kristen for more info.
News from the FHC Youth
Thank you! Thanks to all who participated in the dinner auction by collecting donations, buying raffle tickets, coming to ththe support of Forest Hill Church, the dinner auction raised $6,000! We are well on our way of meeting our fundraising goals for the year to keep our mission trip to Nicaragua affordable for all. Thanks again! Buy Stock in Our Youth This summer our youth are traveling to Leon, Nicaragua to spend a week serving others while learning about social justice, advocacy and poverty. Our youth will be selling stock to raise money for the mission trip. For a minimum donation of $20, investors purchase a share of one of our youth that will be traveling to Nicaragua. As an investor, you commit to praying for your student throughout the year and into the summer. In addition, investors are welcome to attend planning meetings and fget to know him or her better. Finally, investors are invited to an ice cream social to hear about the experience in Nicaragua shortly after we return. If you are interested in purchasing stock, pick up an investment form fromKristen. The stock fundraiser closes at the end of April. Car Wash The youth will be washing cars the morning of Sunday April 28 (weather permitting) to raise money for Sunday morning and leave after worship with a sparkling
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All youth in sixth grade and up are welcome to come and bring friends. The dates of camp are June 23-28 and the cost for the entire week is $250. Scholarships are available. Sign up by Sunday June 2 or contact Kristen for
News from the FHC Youth
Thanks to all who participated in the dinner auction by collecting donations, buying raffle tickets, coming to the dinner, and bidding on items. Through the support of Forest Hill Church, the dinner auction raised $6,000! We are well on our way of meeting our fundraising goals for the year to keep our mission trip to Nicaragua affordable for all. Thanks again!
This summer our youth are traveling to Leon, Nicaragua to spend a week serving others while learning about social justice, advocacy and poverty. Our youth will be selling stock to raise money for the mission trip. For a
f $20, investors purchase a share of one of our youth that will be traveling to Nicaragua. As an investor, you commit to praying for your student throughout the year and into the summer. In addition, investors are welcome to attend planning meetings and fundraisers with your youth to get to know him or her better. Finally, investors are invited to an ice cream social to hear about the experience in Nicaragua shortly after we return. If you are interested in purchasing stock, pick up an investment form fromKristen. The stock fundraiser closes at the end of April.
The youth will be washing cars the morning of Sunday April 28 (weather permitting) to raise money for the Nicaragua trip. Bring your dirty car Sunday morning and leave after worship with a sparkling clean one
Kristen Otte Director of Youth Ministries
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All youth in sixth grade and up are welcome to come and bring friends. The tire week is $250.
Scholarships are available. Sign up by Sunday June 2 or contact Kristen for
Thanks to all who participated in the dinner auction by collecting donations, e dinner, and bidding on items. Through
the support of Forest Hill Church, the dinner auction raised $6,000! We are well on our way of meeting our fundraising goals for the year to keep our
This summer our youth are traveling to Leon, Nicaragua to spend a week serving others while learning about social justice, advocacy and poverty. Our youth will be selling stock to raise money for the mission trip. For a
f $20, investors purchase a share of one of our youth that will be traveling to Nicaragua. As an investor, you commit to praying for your student throughout the year and into the summer. In addition, investors
undraisers with your youth to get to know him or her better. Finally, investors are invited to an ice cream social to hear about the experience in Nicaragua shortly after we return. If you are interested in purchasing stock, pick up an investment form from
The youth will be washing cars the morning of Sunday April 28 (weather . Bring your dirty car
clean one!
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Global Warming and Climate Change
No thoughtful Christian doubts the reality of global warming and climate change. Is this God’s vengeance on a misbehaving Mother Nature? No, it’s the misbehaving of God’s human creatures, his children. We have poisoned our atmosphere with carbon emissions from our use of what is in the earth – oil, natural gas, and coal – to “fuel” our lifestyle in the industrialized era. These carbon emissions have greatly accelerated the ‘natural’ change in the environment, resulting in increased severity of floods, drought, glacial and icecap melting as the ‘first tier’ consequences of global warming. But it is the ‘second tier’ consequences which are most alarming. Here are a few examples:
• droughts and floods diminish our agricultural capability to feed an ever-growing population. Pestilence and disease can flourish.
• increased chemical usage, unrecyclables, (and fracking!) threaten fresh water supplies.
• the increased warming that alters life cycles and the interdependency of every living creature changes the balance of nature and moves biodiversity to extinction – which then eliminates possibilities of medical science to finding cures to many illnesses from animal and plant organisms.
Monday, April 22 is Earth Day, and we will celebrate and dedicate Sunday, April 21 to Earth Care. Adult Education will feature outside speakers who will discuss implications of Global Warming and Climate Change and what we can and MUST do about it from family, community, national and global perspectives. Pastor Lentz will preach on Earth Care from a biblical perspective.
Plan to be there……it is a moral obligation for us as God’s children to further learn and respond to this critical issue.
Dave Neff FHC Earth Care ‘Green Team’
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Births Lillian Keefe Gantner, daughter of Brynn Keefe and George Gantner, was born March 4, 2013. Lillian is the granddaughter of Morag and Tom Keefe and the niece of Molly and Megan Keefe. Baptisms Ryan Charles Batcheller, son of Katie and Chris Batcheller and brother of Ellie and Andy, was baptized March 3, 2013. Kate Burleigh was the attending Elder. Ryan’s godparents are Beth Ingerman and Sean McMillan. Please remember these homebound members in your pra yers : Dick Bloomquist, Pat and Fran Drake, Marge Drollinger, Betty Farnfield, Dorothy Hales, Elizabeth Kosnik, Emelia McGuire, Merdine T. Morris, Joyce Peters, Elaine Tapié, Anne Taylor Please pray for those with ongoing prayer concerns : Marion Frederick (Jane Frederick’s mother), Doug, Marcie and Lucy Harvey, Barbara Harvey, (Tom and Paula Harvey’s family), Dennis Wedding (Jeannine Gury’s brother), Ushers in April Joe Andrews, Nick Baumgartner, Charles Ishler, Jane Ishler, Kate Monaghan, Daryl Musick, Victoria Sampson. Roger Heineman, Head Usher Volunteer Hours in February The office volunteers – Nancy Grube, Beth Zych, Jane Ishler, Cathy Ghiandoni, Anne Smith, Elspeth Peterjohn, Allie Peterjohn and Fran Thomas – worked a total of 65 ¾ hours in February. Thank you all! Care Group The Corinth CARE Group will be responsible for meeting members’ needs during April. Please contact the church office in case of illness, hospitalizations, births or deaths (or other family emergencies) in any FHC family.
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Members of the Corinth CARE Group are:Joan Bacon, Deacon leaderMolly Bergman John & Patricia Borthwick Ed Briskey Jeff & Kathy Cameron Lia Clement Priscilla Colville Kurt Haas & Dee Dee Pim Robert & Lisa Higgs & familyBetty Jo Jenkins Cathy Kernich Brian & Tish Klein & family John & Deanne Lentz & familyTom & Diane McFiggen Alice McKinley
April 13, 9:00 AM to 12:00We need fifty volunteers
Inside - Work for the building will consist of washing and installing windows and screens. All supplies will be provided. Outside – Work will consist of raking and cleaning of beds, spreading mulch, trimming bushes and shrubbery. There will be some removal of old bushes for those who want a challenge. Bring your favorite rake, trimmer and shovel. Child care and lunch will be provided. Please notify the church if you will need child care.
If you have any questions please contact David Hunter
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Members of the Corinth CARE Group are: Joan Bacon, Deacon leader
& family
John & Deanne Lentz & family
Robin & Mel Mervine & familyKate Monaghan Margery Nokes Linn & Melody Obery David & Susanne Peterjohn & familyBill Proudfit Susan & Randy Reese Ron Schmidt Sandy Schultz Dan & Joanne Shaner & familyVincent Taylor Bobbi van Dijk Kevin & Jill White & family Dene Young
Spring Work Day April 13, 9:00 AM to 12:00
We need fifty volunteers
Work for the building will consist of washing and installing windows and screens. All supplies will be provided.
Work will consist of raking and cleaning of beds, spreading mulch, trimming bushes and shrubbery. There will be some
ld bushes for those who want a challenge. Bring your favorite
Child care and lunch will be provided. Please notify the church if you will
If you have any questions please contact David Hunter.
Come and see!
Robin & Mel Mervine & family
David & Susanne Peterjohn & family
Dan & Joanne Shaner & family
Work for the building will consist of washing and installing windows and screens. All supplies will be provided.
Work will consist of raking and cleaning of beds, spreading mulch, trimming bushes and shrubbery. There will be some
ld bushes for those who want a challenge. Bring your favorite
Child care and lunch will be provided. Please notify the church if you will
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Gun Violence and Gospel Values A workshop with the Rev. James Atwood
May 4, 9 am – 4 pm at FHC
Co-sponsored by Church of the Covenant, Forest Hill Church, and the Just Reach Ministry
The Rev. James Atwood, a retired pastor in Arlington VA, is presently Chairperson of Heeding God’s Call of Greater Washington, a faith-based ecumenical movement that encourages gun shops to adopt a code of conduct that deters illegal purchasing and the trafficking of handguns. He was on the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy of the PC(USA) that produced the report entitled “Gun Violence and Gospel Values: Mobilizing in Response to God’s Call,” approved by the 219th General Assembly in 2010. Please invite families, friends and neighbors.
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Social Groups and Circles
Young Adults (22 - 30s): Bible Study Group The Young Adult Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 pm at Julie Wolfram Smith's house. Leigh Henderson will present a discussion from the Book of Confessions, part 1. On Tuesday April 16, they will meet at 7:30 pm at Melissa Hinman's house, Andy Smith will present part 2 of a discussion from the Book of Confessions. For more information, please contact Julie Wolfram Smith April 2 and 15, various homes, 7:30 pm Iris Circle (all women of the church): CMA Tour and Lunch In April we will gather at the Cleveland Art Museum for a guided tour by our persoanl docent, Anne Wilson. We will meet at the Art Museum at 10:30 on Tuesday, April 16. Afterwards we can enjoy lunch at the museum’s Provenance Café, a new restaurant run by chef Doug Katz. For more information, so we can get a count of how many people to expect, and to arrange car pooling please contact Barb Hansen. April 16, 10:30, Cleveland Museum of Art The Group (60s – 70s): Concert at Happy Days Lodge Come enjoy spring in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park at the Happy Days Lodge on State Route 303. On Saturday, April 20 we will enjoy an Irish concert at 8:00 pm. Save the evening for some fun and good music in our near-by national park. More information will follow; please contact Hal and Pat Musick with questions or for ticket information. April 20, Happy Days Lodge (CVNP), 8 pm
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Pacesetters (40s – 60s): Poetry Night What do Natasha Trethewey, Dr. Seuss and the Pacesetters have in common? They all love poetry! Please join us for the annual Pacesetters' Poetry Night on Saturday, April 20 at 7 pm – (poetry readings will commence at about 7:45) at Sue and Scott Lafferty’s. Please bring a favorite poem or poems to share (either your original works or penned by another!), an appetizer, salad or dessert, AND a food item for the FHC Food Pantry. We will provide non-alcoholic beverages, but feel free to BYOB if you would like beer or wine. New members and visitors to FHC will be most welcome! For more information or directions, please contact Sue or Scott Lafferty. April 20, the Laffertys’, 7 pm Spring Gathering of Presbyterian Women The theme for this spring’s gathering of women from the Presbytery of the Western Reserve is “Nurturing Our Seeds of Faith.” Continental breakfast and luncheon will be served. To register, please contact Nancy Sabo, registrar. Cost is $8 for early registration and $10 at the door. April 20, Lakewood Presbyterian Church (14502 Detro it Ave), 8:30 am – 2 pm
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Update - Kitchen Renovations
A project is being undertaken to make some long overdue renovations to the Forest Hill kitchen, including sorely needed updates of the kitchen range and ovens, replacing work tables, replacing flooring, and reworking of the storage space. The kitchen is central to making Forest Hill Church a welcoming community, providing fellowship through food and encouraging social activities. Please remember: in order to enable ongoing activities to make the church building as welcoming as the friendly faces of its members, we cannot do without your steady pledge payments to keep the church's bookkeeping on an even keel. Thank you for your generosity. Eric Rich, Trustee
Announcements! Announcements!
Contact the office for CDs of worship services or large-print copies of the TOWER and the bulletins. Check the website for up-to-date information about many FHC activities.
Holy week – Easter
schedule
Please see p. 18
Save the Dates!
May 2: Family Promise of Greater Cleveland Benefit
See p. 17 May 4: Seminar on Gun Violence and
Gospel Values See p. 13
May 5: May Cabaret See p. 6
May 19: Confirmation
TOWER deadlines: 7 am on
April 12 May17
June 14
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Family Promise of Greater Cleveland Benefit: May 2, 2013 The Arcade at Euclid
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Holy Week and Easter at Forest Hill Church
Maundy Thursday, March 28 (Please note new schedule) 6:15 Dinner and worship : Dinner, communion and foot-washing will take place in Fellowship Hall. Worship will continue with a Tenebrae service in the sanctuary at 7:30. Childcare will begin at 7 pm. Please contact the office to make reservations. Good Friday, March 29 12 noon to 3:00 pm Community Worship at St Paul’s E piscopal Church (2747 Fairmount, Cleveland Hts) Heights-area pastors will focus on The Seven Last Words of Christ. The service also includes hymns, psalms, quiet time for meditation, and choral offerings by St. Paul’s Senior Choir. Worshippers are welcome for all or any part of the three-hour service. John Lentz will offer a reflection this year on the First Word, at the outset of the service. Easter, March 31 9 am Service of Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 11 am Service of Holy Eucharist in the sanctuary
Classes and children’s choirs will not meet
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Sundays in April
9:00 Child care begins 9:30 Adult education Youth education Descant Choir 10:00 Cherub Choir (Apr. 7, 21) 10:15 Descant Choir activity 10:30 Continental Breakfast Chancel Choir 11:00 WORSHIP Children in Worship Little Explorers Pathways to the Promise Land (Apr. 7) 11:15 Pathways to the Promise Land (Apr 14, 21) 12:15 Coffee Hour Sine Nomine Choir (Gr. 6-12) Apr. 7, 14, 28 5:00 Faith Leader (no class Apr 21) April 7 2 Easter 12:30 Meeting for those interest in mission trip to Haiti 4:00 Nicaragua Trip meeting 7:00 “Swing to the Lord a New Song”
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Inside the April Tower From the Pastor 1 Dispatch from Rome 2 Children’s Christian Education 4 Music Notes 6 “Glory to God” Hymnal 7 April Youth Events 8 News from the Youth 9 Global Warming and Climate Change 10 News of Our Church Family 11 Spring Work Day 12 Gun Violence and Gospel Values 13 Office Emails 13 Social Groups and Circles 14 Update: Kitchen Renovations 16 Announcements 16 Family Promise Benefit 17 Holy Week and Easter Schedule 18 Sundays in April 19 April Calendar cover
