July 25 Bulletin

Claremont United Church of Christ Sunday, July 25, 2021 10:00 am We are an Open and Affirming congregation, welcoming into our full life and ministry persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, races, socioeconomic status, faith experiences, countries of origin, and abilities. Jesus welcomes everyone and so do we!

A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP CLAREMONT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST PRELUDE Adagio for Strings Samuel Barber/arr. William Strickland Susan Achuff, organ INTROIT Susan Achuff, organ WELCOME NEW MEMBER WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP One: For all that is holy, All: We gather to give thanks. One: For all that is broken, All: We gather to grieve. One: For all that is possible, All: We gather to dream. Let us worship our God, who meets us in every moment. OPENING HYMN #522 I Love to Tell the Story HANKEY (verses 1, 3, 4) PRAYER OF CONFESSION Courageous God, we confess that we often are overwhelmed with fear. Fear of what could happen to us and our loved ones, fear that we are not enough, fear that the world is a hopeless place, fear that You are not with us. Shine Your sacred light into the shadows of our hearts and illuminate these truths: You will not leave us. You love us unconditionally. You are calling us to live lives full of bold faith and endless hope. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON One: …Let us live as new people. All: In Christ, we are a new creation! Amen. PASSING OF THE PEACE One: May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. SERMON ON THE STEPS Rev. Laurel Capesius

OFFERING/MUSIC No Longer Slaves Lillian Oceguera, guitar & vocals DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ the word in flesh born low, Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Holy Spirit evermore, one God, Triune, whom we adore, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! DEDICATION SCRIPTURE Job 41:1-34 41 “Can you draw out Leviathan with a fishhook, or press down its tongue with a cord? 2 Can you put a rope in its nose, or pierce its jaw with a hook? 3 Will it make many supplications to you? Will it speak soft words to you? 4 Will it make a covenant with you to be taken as your servant forever? 5 Will you play with it as with a bird, or will you put it on leash for your girls? 6 Will traders bargain over it? Will they divide it up among the merchants? 7 Can you fill its skin with harpoons, or its head with fishing spears? 8 Lay hands on it; think of the battle; you will not do it again! 9 Any hope of capturing it will be disappointed; were not even the gods overwhelmed at the sight of it? 10 No one is so fierce as to dare to stir it up. Who can stand before it? 11 Who can confront it and be safe? —under the whole heaven, who? 12 “I will not keep silence concerning its limbs, or its mighty strength, or its splendid frame. 13 Who can strip off its outer garment? Who can penetrate its double coat of mail?

14 Who can open the doors of its face? There is terror all around its teeth. 15 Its back is made of shields in rows, shut up closely as with a seal. 16 One is so near to another that no air can come between them. 17 They are joined one to another; they clasp each other and cannot be separated. 18 Its sneezes flash forth light, and its eyes are like the eyelids of the dawn. 19 From its mouth go flaming torches; sparks of fire leap out. 20 Out of its nostrils comes smoke, as from a boiling pot and burning rushes. 21 Its breath kindles coals, and a flame comes out of its mouth. 22 In its neck abides strength, and terror dances before it. 23 The folds of its flesh cling together; it is firmly cast and immovable. 24 Its heart is as hard as stone, as hard as the lower millstone. 25 When it raises itself up the gods are afraid; at the crashing they are beside themselves. 26 Though the sword reaches it, it does not avail, nor does the spear, the dart, or the javelin. 27 It counts iron as straw, and bronze as rotten wood. 28 The arrow cannot make it flee; slingstones, for it, are turned to chaff. 29 Clubs are counted as chaff; it laughs at the rattle of javelins. 30 Its underparts are like sharp potsherds; it spreads itself like a threshing sledge on the mire. 31 It makes the deep boil like a pot; it makes the sea like a pot of ointment. 32 It leaves a shining wake behind it; one would think the deep to be white-haired. 33 On earth it has no equal, a creature without fear.

34 It surveys everything that is lofty; it is king over all that are proud.” SERMON Myths & Monsters: Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz The Bible’s Summer Blockbusters— The Leviathan ANTHEM Summer Choir PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER To honor the power of both the traditional and new versions of the Lord’s Prayer, we will alternate which version we pray each week. One: …We pray… All: Our Father/Mother/Creator who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom/kin-dom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom/kin-dom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. GUEST ARTIST What a Beautiful Name Lillian Oceguera, guitar & vocals BENEDICTION CLOSING RESPONSE O Christ Jesus, Sent from Heaven WESTMINSTER ABBEY O Christ Jesus, Father-Mother, Spirit, Triune Source of all, Claim our wounded, halting witness; we surrender to your thrall. Alleluia! Truth Incarnate, stir us with your servant call. POSTLUDE Come Thou Almighty King Felice de Giardini/arr. Roberson Susan Achuff, organ

ALTAR FLOWERS Today’s altar flowers are given by Man Dy and dedicated to those who are facing personal and professional struggles. May the light of God shine upon you and be gracious to you! HYMN COMMENTARY \"I Love to Tell the Story\" Katherine Arabella Hankey (1834-1911) wrote a long poem on the life of Christ from which the words to this hymn were adapted. Hankey, daughter of a London banker, promoted Bible study among young working women. William Gustavus Fischer (1835-1912) composed this music. Fischer's hymn became a favorite Sunday school song. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, of German descent, Fischer worked as a bookbinder, and became a favorite song leader for revival meetings. CLAREMONT UCC PRAYER LIST Join us in prayer this week for the following individuals. Would you like to get involved with the Prayer Team? Please contact Amy Duncan at (951) 212-3576 or email [email protected] OUR NEWEST SAINT: Rustyn Powell, friend of Ali Perreault THOSE SEEKING ENCOURAGEMENT: Katrina Armienti, friend of Carolyn Barbera friends of Blair & Chris Aldworth Richard Blair, nephew of Virginia Bergfalk Randi McKee & Family, friend of Blair Aldworth Casey & Sarah Boatman, Tatum & Everett, Christy Powell, friend of Ali Perreault Family of Sandy Wittwer & Galen Kenoyer Mario Ramos, Adelanto detainee Elaine Bumiller, CUCC member Eric & David Sandberg, family of Ruth Sandberg Jill Carol, CUCC member Family of Robert Schreiber, friends of Carol Wiese Cynthia Chertos, CUCC member Jennifer Stephenson, CUCC staff Ellen Feyk, CUCC member Lucy, Claire, & John Stover, friends of Linda Tajima Victoria Findlay & Allison Thomkins, Paul Towne, family of Howard Towne CUCC member & her daughter Tran Family, friends of Ruth Sandberg Charles Folks, family of Marsha Madison Mark Watson, family of Roxanne Watson Leventhal Family, friends of Francisco Barbera Victor Williams Family, friends of Linda Corbin Tim McCann, Jasmine and Anna Gatto-McCann, Roger & Jeane, friends of Ruth Sandberg

FOR HEALTH AND HEALING: Matt Alford, CUCC member Danielle Marquez, family of Carolyn Barbera Caitlin Antrim, friend of Jean Marston Sherry McCauley, CUCC member Robert Apodaca, friend of Lydia de los Rios Dean McCrumb, friend of Dorothy Wheat Tony Araunz-Martinez, friend of Maureen Moorman Catherine McIntosh, friend of Carol Wiese Lori Barbera, mother of Francesco Barbera Leslie McLouhlin, extended family of Diana Miller Cristina Bergfalk, mother of Benjamin & family of Wendy Mitchell, friend of Carol Wiese Josephine Miller, mother of Deborah Castillero Virginia Bergfalk Patricia Molina, aunt of Beatriz Roman Castellanos Stephanie Bertleson, Betty Frank’s niece Mila Moncayo, friend of Francisco Barbera Sylvia Brougham, grandmother of Tasha Ferrell Diaz Jeffrey Mulder, son of Sheri Mulder Debbie Brown, friend of Judi Bayer Cynthia Munos, daughter of Juan Munoz Stan Burwell, friend of Carol Wiese Steve Murray, extended family of Judith Bayer Tracy Buss, friend of Blair Aldworth Nate Neumeyer, friend of Blair Aldworth Carlene Cable, friend of Sherry McCauley Grace Newkirk, friend of Carol Wiese Sedra Canjo, daughter of Nadr Canjo Myles Nielson, grandson of Bea Gallegos Linda Carney, niece-in-law of Linda Corbin Alice Chin, CUCC attender Greg Pavlik, friend of Marsha Madison Tom Peterson, friend of Ruth Abel Dolores Clem, mother of Lisa Delgadillo Jessie Colby Pryce, friend of Linda & Craig Cummings Jason Clinge, friend of Linda Corbin Jenna Robinson, friend of Rita Dixon Linda Cummings, CUCC member Joseph Robinson, brother of John Robinson Frank & Phylis DeLeo, friends of Carol Wiese Margo Rouette, CUCC member Toni de los Rios, cousin of Lydia de los Rios Lawrence Randall Rutt, father of Christopher Rutt MaryAnn Delgadillo, mother of Christopher Eileen Schmalle, friend of Anne Forburger Delgadillo Griffen Schreiber, friend of Francisco Barbera Dustin & Cristina Dickerson, family of Roxanne Jay Sharp, CUCC member Cheryl Sims, friend of Marsha Madison Watson Wayne E. Sims, R.N., brother of Marsha Madison Paula DiMitri, family of Carolyn & Francesco Barbera Todd Songer, friend of Diana Miller Margaret Duffy, extended family of Dali Podenski Erica & Haley Enos, CUCC member & sister Mickey & Sandra Spiker, friends of Tim & Peggy Constantine, Denise Spooner, & Joe Marino Tom Esposito, family of Evy Morales Esposito Family, cousin/family of Evy Morales Larry Starkweather, friend of Sandra Wittwer Max & Kelsey Ferrell, Johnathan Diaz, Ana Alicia, Martha Stephenson, CUCC member Julius M. Steubing, CUCC member Jose, Elias, & Ana Villaseñor, family of Tasha Lorraine Telles, friend of Marta D’Anda Ferrell Michael Toomay, son of Bea Gallegos Sandy French, friend of Marsha Madison Laurie Giesenhagen, CUCC member David Tortes, brother of Rebecca Tortes Teresa Tulcan, friend of Anne Forburger John George, son of Brenda Keith VeBrad & Karen Visser, son & daughter in-law of Jim Kimberly Griffin, CUCC attender Iris Harleman, friend of Shirley Jones Visser Brenda & Michael Henry, CUCC member Dwight Vogel, friend of Jean Rosewall Joan Hunter, Granny of Zoe Estrada Sandi Walter, CUCC member David Jamieson, CUCC member Chris Weldon, friend of Christopher Fairchild Charlie Kalb, friend of Margaret Merhoff Rev. Anita White, UCC Pastor, friend of Jane Chuck Kelcher, friend of Carol Wiese Faith King, daughter of Jeanne King Gibbons Terri King, CUCC member Kathy Widmer, friend of Cynthia Moreno Diana Krumme, friend of Dali Podenski Rev. Maria Wilson, CUCC attender Richard Kuchar, friend of David Moore Troy Zeleny, nephew of Anne Stromberg Olivia Lakner, family friend of Carolyn Barbera Elaine Larson, friend of Dona Turk Ava & her father, Mike, friend of Ruth Abel Kathleen Leo, CUCC member Benjamin, grandson of Virginia Bergfalk Nola Lewallen, mother of John Lewallen Diane, friend of Kay Brand Marlene Lobb, friend of Anne Stromberg Jennifer, daughter of Laura Burt Frank Malone, friend of Judith Bayer Marilyn, friend of Ruth Sandberg Jan Marshall, CUCC attender Simolena, grandmother of Sherry McCauley’s nurse

PLEASE BE IN TOUCH Claremont United Church of Christ 233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 626-1201 | claremontucc.org @uccclaremont Claremont United Church of Christ Senior Pastors Principal Organist Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz Dr. Carey Robertson [email protected], x230 [email protected] Rev. Dr. Jen Strickland [email protected], x 228 Director of the Early Childhood Center Finance & Payroll Administrator Ms. Kristy Knight Ms. Jocelyn Bocking [email protected], x226 [email protected], x225 Building Manager Office Manager Mr. Don Doughty Ms. Jasmine Tomita [email protected], [email protected], x240 x222 Technology Director Minister of Children, Youth, & Mr. Jon Van Families [email protected] Rev. Laurel Capesius [email protected] Technology Asisstant Mr. Josh Ngo Children, Youth, & Families [email protected] Assistant Ms. Elizabeth Zehm ASL Interpreter [email protected] Ms. Jennifer Stephenson Junior High Youth Director Moderator (Council President) Ms. Zoe Estrada Ms. Rita Dixon [email protected] [email protected] Director of Music & Fine Arts Dr. Jonathan Campbell [email protected], x242