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- Check your spam, junk, or clutter folders if it doesn’t appear in your inbox.
- Contact the church office if you would like to receive the newsletter in print.
- Content submissions are due to Debbie Johnson each Tuesday by noon.
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| | | | | | | | | Passages, a new quarterly publication from COTS is coming to your inbox this October. Each issue will include stories, artwork, perspectives and more from leaders and individuals in our community, focused around a single theme. The mission? To connect, uplift and inspire each of us to live out the Gospel of Christ Jesus, here and now. | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | OCTOBER 4
It's Our Duty (Proverbs 31:8-9)
The work of becoming intentionally anti-racist is grounded in scripture. Faith makes the difference between noble intentions and realizing God's hope for us. Join us in worship this Sunday as the Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson, Church of the Saviour's Scholar-in-Residence and author of Holding Up Your Corner shares God's Word with us.
OCTOBER 11
A View from the Inn (Luke 10:25-37)
OCTOBER 18
Holding on to Our Identity (James 1:22-25)
OCTOBER 25
Memory and Hope (1 Thessalonians 1:1-3)
You may livestream the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services through our website, YouTube, and Facebook. You may also drive to the church parking lot and tune in to 99.9 FM to listen to the 9:30 Sunday service via a short-range FM transmitter. | | | | | |
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WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
OCTOBER 4 at 4:30 p.m. |
| | | | | | | Every year, faithful Christians around the globe celebrate our shared table as we celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion on the first Sunday in October. A global pandemic has limited the ways in which we can gather, but it cannot stop the work of the Holy Spirit and the love we share in Christ.
We will celebrate World Communion Sunday with a 30 minute service of Holy Communion - in person, in the parking lot at Church of the Saviour where you can tune in to 99.9 FM to listen via a short-range FM transmitter. We will maintain social distancing, hear God's Word, and pray together. Pastors will bring individually-wrapped elements to each person using safe, sanitary methods of distribution. Please plan to join with other siblings in Christ as we celebrate this holy time together.
CLICK HERE for more information on World Communion Sunday. | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | On Sunday, September 20, the following youth were confirmed at Church of the Saviour: Alaire Bang, Tom Barr, Emma Bocks, Marcus Holland, Ian Hunter, Emilie Lewis, Colin Richard, Henry York, Leslie Yost.
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| | | | | | | | | IN SYMPATHY
Beverly Gregory, who lived in Georgia, died September 12.
Pam Zulovich’s mother, Laura, died September 19.
Patricia Grubb died on October 2. During her time at COTS she was active in UMW and enjoyed sewing costumes for the Wesley Player productions.
CONGRATULATIONS
Doris Marbley celebrated her 90th birthday on September 16.
Millie Redon will celebrate her 95th birthday on October 18.
Frances Fisher will celebrate her 90th birthday on October 31.
Congratulations to Ruthie Clayton on her retirement after faithfully serving the children of the Early Learning Center for over 20 years.
THANK YOU NOTES
Follow this link to read thank you letters from appreciative members and friends.
ORDINATION
Rev. Amanda Moseng was ordained in the West Ohio Conference on Sept. 12.
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KAIROS PEN PALS: COMMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS |
| | | | | | | The Kairos Pen Pal Project has been underway since the beginning of June, and we are so grateful for your prayer support. Click this link to read more about this exciting ministry. | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | RICH HILES HABITAT HOUSE |
| | | | | | | Thank you to all the volunteers, prayer partners and supporters who built the Rich Hiles House for Georgetta and her family. Covid is changing how we handle celebrations. In order to keep everyone safe, we are having a timed open house on Friday, October 9 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please sign up here to attend. Questions? Contact Kim at kpride@clevelandhabitat.org.
George Hiles, brother of the late Rich Hiles, would like to express heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all who have prayed, planned, constructed and participated in making the Rich Hiles Habitat for Humanity House a reality.
This month for Fox 8 Cleveland’s Own, Matt Kaulig, had the opportunity to sit down and talk with John Habat, President & CEO of Cleveland Habitat. You will notice people going into the COTS/Hiles House around the 2:12 mark of this 4 minute video. | |
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| | | | | | | | | Church of the Saviour is collecting coats for the homeless and disadvantaged for “Love In the Name of Christ” (Love INC) through October 22. Children's and 2X, 3X, and 4X coats are the most needed.
Please place your coats in plastic bags and drop them in the wooden bin outside the Chapel/Parlor entrance. (rear entrance under the brown metal awning)
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| | | | | | | | | UMW is collecting monetary donations so that when schools reopen, the teachers in our inner-city schools can buy the school supplies they need.
Please make checks payable to Church of the Saviour and on the memo line, write "UMW School Supplies." Donations will be accepted until Oct. 15.
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CARILLON BELLS RING
IN OUR COMMUNITY |
| | | | | | | Church member, Sheryl Modlin, plays our carillon every weekend so people may enjoy bell music while maintaining a safe social distance.
Church of the Saviour
Saturdays 10 - 10:20 a.m.
Sundays 11:30 - 11:50 a.m.
You may also visit Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid.
George Leggerio, carillonneur
Fridays 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
Sundays 10 - 10:15 a.m.
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES AT COTS |
| | | | | | | Appointments are required
If you’re healthy and feeling well, please schedule your next blood donation here or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Donors are required to wear face masks and will have their temperature taken.
October 20, 12 - 6 p.m.
October 27, 12 - 6 p.m.
Volunteer
If you can volunteer for a 3-hour shift, send us an email here or call the office at 216-321-8880.
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UNITY IN OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION
This campaign is an initiative of Shaker Heights interfaith congregations, neighborhood groups, and residents to respond to emergency hunger and food insecurity caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Help is needed on October 5 and 12 at Heights Christian Church, 17300 Van Aken Blvd. Click here to sign up.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Shaker Historical Society is accepting donations of non-perishable, non-expired goods throughout the month of October. Items can be dropped off inside the museum, 16740 South Park Blvd, during open hours or in the box at the rear entrance at any time. Questions? Call 216-921-1201
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Our work to share the Gospel and meet the needs of the most vulnerable continues, especially in a time of crisis. Please continue to give to God's work through your church. There are several ways you can make a contribution that don't require in-person worship attendance:
Give online at www.cotsumc.org/give
Mail your offering to the church.
Text COTSgiving to 216-242-1422.
Venmo @cotsumc
If you or someone you know is experiencing financial stress,
your church family is here to help.
Contact Rev. Call or Loretta Dahlstrom for a confidential request.
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| | | | | | | | CHURCH STAFF WORKING REMOTELY |
| | | | | | | Due to Covid-19 and guidelines by the CDC and Gov. DeWine, the Church of the Saviour staff members are working remotely. We accept deliveries at the Reinberger entrance from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Voicemail messages and emails are checked regularly.
If you have a pastoral emergency, please call 216-839-9332.
Andy Call, Lead Pastor
Gregory Kendrick, Jr., Pastor of Connections
Amanda Moseng, Pastor of Discipleship
Click here for a full listing of staff members. | |
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