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As you enter the sanctuary, you will be offered a
bulletin, which is designed to be "user friendly," making it fairly
easy to follow along in the service.
At 10:45, the congregation
hears about upcoming activities at Cleveland Heights. Following the announcements, the organist
plays the chimes, the choir sings the Introit as the candles are lit, and the
choir processes in as we all sing the opening hymn.
The service is fairly similar to other Protestant churches, except for the
way Rev. Nadine instructs the children. As they sit around the steps in the
front of the church listening to his message for them. Perhaps this is how Jesus taught the
children who followed him. The children are then dismissed for Sunday School,
which takes place in the education rooms north of the Atrium.
The service moves along with a scripture reading and an anthem by our
choir. One would never know that these
folks are amateurs. Directed by
Charles Johnson, our four part choir presents music that surely glorifies God
and moves each listener closer to God.
The anthem is followed by the sermon.
Rev. Nadine’s sermons offer the congregation thought provoking
reflections on the day’s Scripture and give everyone some bit of
inspiration and guidance for daily life.
Weekly communion, which is open to all, is then taken in unison by the
congregation.
If a coffee hour is scheduled after the service, we hope you will be able
to stay. This social time is enjoyed by young and old alike. It gives us a
better chance to meet old friends as well as guests like yourself.
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