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Trinity Presbyterian ChurchAn Inviting Community Following Christ For Life

9:30 amSeptember 1, 2019GATHERING TO WORSHIPWelcomeIntroitThe Rev. Dr. Faulkner(At the sound of the music, the congregation begins the discipline of silent prayer,so all might prepare their hearts and minds for worship.)PRAISING THE LORD OUR GODCall To WorshipThe Rev. Ms. Craven*Prayer of AdorationThe Rev. Ms. Craven*Processional Hymn 138Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!Call to ConfessionThe Rev. Mr. GruverPrayer of Confession (unison)The Rev. Mr. GruverHoly God, Lord most gracious!Rebuke us not in your anger, nor chasten us in your wrath!Holy you have called us to come to you.We feel unworthy, for we have failed you again and again.We feel like running away, yet you keep calling us.Have mercy on us, O God.Have mercy!Holy God, Father most gracious!Rebuke us not in your anger, nor chasten us in your wrath!Heal us from our sin, for we are troubled.Deliver us for the sake of your steadfast love.Our sins trouble us, O God.We are troubled by how they have hurt others.We are troubled by how they have hurt us.Your ways are right! O righteous God!And whenever we have refused to follow themwe have found out how right they are.Have mercy on us, O God.Holy God, God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,have mercy on us for the sake of your Son,who died to free us from our sins.To you be honor and glory! Amen.

Words of AssuranceThanks be to God!The Rev. Mr. Gruver*Gloria PatriGlory be to the Father, and to the Sonand to the Holy Ghostas it was in the beginningis now and ever shall be,world without end. Amen. Amen.*Passing of the PeaceNo. 579The Rev. Mr. GruverHEARING GOD’S HOLY WORDPrayer for IlluminationThe Rev. Ms. CravenFirst LessonExodus 3:1-17This is the Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.The Rev. Ms. CravenPage 48 O. T.Second LessonIsaiah 6:1-6This is the Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.The Rev. Dr. FaulknerPage 597 O. T.Third Lesson1 Peter 1:13-25This is the Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.The Rev. Dr. FaulknerPage 218 N. T.Communion Meditation*Hymn of Response 507Holy! Holy! Holy!The Rev. Dr. Gregory C. FaulknerI Come with Joy*Profession of Faith (unison)The Apostle’s CreedThe Rev. Mr. GruverI believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and inJesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead,and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from thedead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the FatherAlmighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Ibelieve in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic church; the communion ofsaints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the lifeeverlasting. Amen.

RESPONDING TO CHRIST’S CALLCall to Present Our Offerings to the LordThe Rev. Ms. CravenPrayer of DedicationThe Rev. Ms. CravenOffertorySimple SongBrian KainBernsteinThe Sacrament of Holy CommunionInvitation to the TableWords of InstitutionPrayer of Setting Aside for Holy UseCommunion of the People of GodThe Rev. Ms. CravenThe Rev. Dr. FaulknerThe Rev. Dr. Faulkner(The Communion bread is gluten-free)Prayer after Communion (unison)Holy God, we thank youthat you have fed us in this sacrament,united us with Christ Jesus,and given us a foretaste of the heavenly banquetin your eternal realm.Filled with your holy love,enable us to declare your glorythrough lives of worshipful service.The Rev. Ms. CravenLet the glory of your holinessflow through us into this world you have loved so much;this we ask for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.GOING OUT TO SERVE IN THE SPIRIT’S POWER*Sending Hymn 504Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether*Charge and Pastoral BenedictionSilent PrayerPostlude*Those who are able may stand.The Rev. Dr. Faulkner

TRINITY AT WORK AND WORSHIPAn Inviting Community Following Christ For LifeLoving God, Welcoming All, Helping ManyThe Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Faulkner, Senior Pastor/Head of StaffThe Rev. Ms. Sarah Craven, Associate PastorThe Rev. Mr. Barry Gruver, Parish AssociateThe Rev. Dr. James D. O’Dell, Pastor EmeritusJenny Stark, Clerk of SessionLisa K. Marcelli, Director of MusicBrian Kain, Music AssociateMarina Pappas, Weekday Nursery School DirectorIn MemoriamVirginia M. RaffUnited with Trinity August 22, 1971; Died August 16, 2019The flowers were given to the glory of God by Tony and Denise Ceneviva inmemory of Tony's Mom Ginny Ceneviva and Tony and Denise’s 32nd weddinganniversary; and by Betty Penney in loving memory of her father William Hubner.Let Us Pray for Members of Our Church Family: Dick Buell, Jenny McFadden,Dale Long, Linda Thorpe, Beverly Whipple, Michele Gordon, Laurie Lausi, HeathBarnes, Ruth Kain-Palmer, Naomi Higuchi, Susan Greenwood, Barbara Cardea,Marcia Spatola, Dick Wolbach, Nancy Hickman, Helen Prickitt.Let Us Also Pray for Friends and Family: Steve Cohen (Janet Cohen’s husband),Carolyn Hazel (Susan Greenwood’s mother), Carole Alden (Barb Wilson’s mother),Frances Gagliano (Maria Falcone’s aunt), Tanya Mullen (Maria Falcone’s friend),Chuck Inman-Sergott, (son of former Trinity Associate Pastor Rev. Mary Jane Inmanand Dan Sergott), Pamela Burgess (Lydia Burgess’ mother-in-law), Nicholas Horgan(nephew of Theresa and Kevin Kain), Walter Crozier (Doris Crozier’s brother-in-law),Jim Higdon (Greg Faulkner’s brother), Cubmaster Mike Morris (Pack 252), RosemaryHalpin (Mary Ellen Litton’s sister), Jim Rudolph (Mary Ellen Litton’s brother-in-law),Louisa B. Coffin (Louisa Coffin-Tilsner’s mother), Brian Alden (Barb Wilson’snephew), Jim Tomaselli (Barb DeSanto’s brother), Clara Ballard (Marty Flynn’smother), Toni Rath (Janet Cohen’s friend), Alex Rivers (friend of Melanie & GregFaulkner), Liz Shapiro (Heather Kern’s friend), Rich Van Doren (Melissa Smith’sbrother), Arlene Fraraccio (Bonnie Jones’ friend), David Parks (Nancy Parks’ brother),Larry Hansen (Linda Thorpe’s brother), Ron Bishop (Martha Stem’s brother), ShirleyMuni (Susan Bryfogle’s mother).Let us pray for all those of our Trinity family who are serving in the United StatesMilitary: Cory Allen, Connor Barnes.We extend our sympathies to Glenn Raff on the death of his wife, Ginny Raff.Large Print Bibles and Hymnals are available in the Narthex. Along withBulletins!

Pastoral Care – Dr. Faulkner is available to you for prayer, counsel and comfort intimes of need. If there is an urgent need, contact Rev. Craven at 804-929-2012.Please sign the Fellowship Registers every Sunday during the summer months.Because so many of our members are on vacation during the summer, the MembershipCommittee will not be tracking attendance again until Rally Day, September 15th. Thismeans that we won’t write emails or notes, or make telephone calls to members whohave been absent from worship for 4, 8, or 12 consecutive weeks. We will continue torecord the information from the Fellowship Registers so that we have accurateattendance records for as many members as possible, so please continue to sign inwhenever you attend worship. Thanks!Sunday Summer Church Childcare ScheduleNursery-Kindergarten is located in Witherspoon CenterPick up is immediately after the conclusion of the serviceRoom #1Infant through Kindergarten age– Witherspoon Center***Parents, please drop off children kindergarten age and youngerat their classroom before the service.Children’s Ministries The Sunday school children are invited toa Pancake Breakfast on September 15th (Rally Day) to beginthe program year. They will be dismissed from the Sanctuary andgo with their teachers to Witherspoon Center for food and games.Following worship please stay for Rally Day in FellowshipHall where you will have opportunities to register for church school and choir aswell as learn how you might become involved in the life of our church! There willbe cupcakes, soft pretzels and of course the ice cream truck! Please join us!EasyTithe, our online giving option, allows you to make youroffering electronically. This option makes giving more convenientfor you (no more checks to write) and ensures consistency in yourgiving which helps the church manage its cash flow requirementsbetter. EasyTithe can be accessed through your computer, tablet andcell phone. The setup process is very straightforward and can beaccomplished in just a couple of minutes. To sign up, go to Trinity’s home pageand click on “Online Giving” or go directly to www.easytithe.com/trinpres.An EasyTithe app is also available for download to your tablet or cell phone.Once you’re set up, you can also text a gift in one simple step! Our phone numberfor text giving is 856-238-5444.We encourage all members to establish automatic recurring gifts usingEasyTithe.

PLEASE notify the church office if your address, email or phone number changes.You can email Pam Dougherty at pam.dougherty@trinpres.org OR you can indicateany changes on the Fellowship Register sheets. Thank you!Please sign the cards in Fellowship Hall every Sunday—the goal is to get as manysignatures as possible! All you need to do is sign your name! The cards mean so muchto those who are in need of a cheery hello, get well wishes, or words of sympathy.Thank you for participating in this important outreach to members of our Trinityfamily!Are you ready for your close-up? New Trinity photo directoriesare coming soon and we need you to schedule your photo sessionnow! Please visit the sign-up table in Fellowship Hall after Sundayservices or visit the web site listed below to schedule a 30-minutephoto appointment. You select the photo you want used and receive afree 8” x 10” of that choice as well as a free directory forparticipating!We hope to photograph everyone so please keep in mind that the August dates wereset to, hopefully, enable young Members returning to university to be included in thephotos with their families. Please sign up soon to reserve a time that suits you!Here is what we have available:Friday, September 6 2-9pmThursday, September 12 2-9pmSaturday, September 7 10am-5pmSaturday, September 14 10am-5pmWednesday, September 11 2-9pmYour friends, extended family, and even neighbors can also sign up to make anappointment and receive a free photo! Feel free to share the sign-up link (below) andencourage others to take advantage.Thank you all for your participation and support! If you have questions orneed assistance please contact Kelly Murray at 302-462-1956. Here is the sign-uplink (also available on the Trinity page on Facebook and at trinpres.org in the SpecialEvents om/b0k6qvhg/Youth Car Wash September 8th from12-3 PM in the church parking lot. All moneyraised will support next summer's mission trip.Please come and support our Youth!