Changing Lives. Welcome to Trinity Church. Today s Theme: A beacon of ChristChrist-like love, faith, fellowship, and service.

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1 February 17, 2019 A beacon of ChristChrist-like love, faith, fellowship, and service 8:30 a.m. Welcome to Trinity Church We invite you to live into a life changed by the grace of God. Join us on that path through: Worship (page 2) Bible study for all ages (page 3) Fellowship right after worship (page 4) Service to our brothers and sisters in this world (page 3) Ask an usher, pastor or member of this congregation about getting involved. Details on this week s ways to connect can be found inside this bulletin. We re glad you re here. Today s Theme: Changing Lives

2 Help us get to know you by completing a lavender attendance card found in the pew back. The back of the card also has a space for your prayer requests. Hymn Sing There s a Spirit of Love in This Place W & S 3148 When Words Alone Cannot Express W & S 3012 Love Lifted Me W & S 3101 Gathering Welcome and Connection James C. Prelude Come, Thou Fount (Courtney) Philip Keirstead, Joey Wilson Call to Worship Leader: God, bless us this day with lives filled with peace, caring, generosity, and deep, abiding hope. People: We pray that your kingdom will dwell among all people, and that we may be instruments of your love and grace. Leader: Open our hearts with the joy of healing a world filled with brokenness and pain. People: In the name of the one who taught us the ways of light and love, be in our worship and change our lives. Amen. Gathering Hymn We Walk by Faith yellow sheet / FWS 2196 Invitation Pastoral Prayer Eileen Gilmer Lord s Prayer CH 775 Response Stewardship Moment Offering Offertory Jerry Rich Keith Lee Message Scripture Jeremiah 17:5-10 white card, Gilmer Message Living As Changed People Eileen Gilmer Announcements Meditation Hymn Bring Forth the Kingdom yellow sheet / FWS 2190 Lord s Supper Communion Communion Music Let Us Break Bread Together (trad., arr. Courtney) Sending Forth Sending Forth Hymn We sing of your glory, we praise you again, For you are eternal; amen, amen. Lee Keirstead & Wilson Benediction Go from this place as one who has been changed by God to live a fearless life. Amen. Closing Music Ye Servants of God (Best) Lee Please stand as you are able

3 Help us get to know you by completing a lavender attendance card found in the pew back. The back of the card also has a space for your prayer requests. Hymn Sing There s a Spirit of Love in This Place W & S 3148 When Words Alone Cannot Express W & S 3012 Love Lifted Me W & S 3101 Gathering Ringing of the Langley Bell Prelude Saint Anthony s Chorale (arr. Haydn) Trinity Ringers Introit The Lord Is in His Holy Temple Chancel Choir Welcome and Connection James C. Call to Worship Leader: God, bless us this day with lives filled with peace, caring, generosity, and deep, abiding hope. People: We pray that your kingdom will dwell among all people, and that we may be instruments of your love and grace. Leader: Open our hearts with the joy of healing a world filled with brokenness and pain. People: In the name of the one who taught us the ways of light and love, be in our worship and change our lives. Amen. Hymn of Praise We Walk by Faith FWS 2196 Proclamation Scripture Psalm 1 Keith Lee, UMH 738 Children's Message The Wonders of Science Keith Lee (Children ages 3-6th grade are invited to Children s Education following the Children s Message.) Anthem Cantate Domino (Hurd) Chancel Choir Thanksgiving Pastoral Prayer Eileen Gilmer Lord s Prayer UMH 895 Hymn of Preparation Bring Forth the Kingdom UMH 585 Message Scripture Jeremiah 17:5-10 white card, Gilmer Message Living As Changed People Eileen Gilmer Response Announcements Stewardship Moment Jerry Rich Offering Offertory Come, Thou Fount (Courtney) Philip Keirstead, Joey Wilson Doxology UMH 95 Sending Sending Forth Hymn We sing of your glory, we praise you again, For you are eternal; amen, amen. Benediction Go from this place as one who has been changed by God to live a fearless life. Amen. Closing Music Ye Servants of God (Best) Please stand as you are able

4 Ways to Help Collection Drive for McLean/Falls Church Children s Center. White paper Multicolored construction paper Glue sticks or small glue bottles Finger paints Watercolors Please place all donated items in the bins located inside the entryway doors to the church or in the bins in the Fellowship Building. Thank you! Classes Children s Sunday School includes classes for all children pre-k through 6th grade. Children are dismissed from 10:30 worship following the Children s Message to join their teachers in the Fellowship Building classrooms. Parents may pick up their children at the end of worship. Trinity Trebles, our children s choir for ages 4-11, meets on Wednesdays, from 6-7 p.m. in Langley Hall. Join us for Wednesday Night Dinner and for singing! Questions? Contact Michelle Zenk, michelle.zenk@gmail.com. Youth Group, for grades 7-12, has a wonderful schedule to engage teens in their faith journey. Please join us! If you would like more information, please talk to Pastor Keith, klee@umtrinity.org. Today: Confirmation make-up class at 9:30 a.m. Youth Group at 11:40 a.m. College Care Packages We have over 30 college students at Trinity. Let them know we care about them. Donations of chocolate, gum, protein bars, etc. are appreciated. Donations can be left in the marked box in the Fellowship Lobby between now and Feb. 24. Share and the Government Shutdown Share is providing help for those affected by the government shutdown, assisting with utilities, bills, food, clothing, etc. Here s how you can help: Placing canned food or diapers in the Fellowship Building bin marked Share; donating grocery gift cards (in an envelope marked Share and placing in the offering plate or dropping them off in the church office); or by making out a check to Trinity UMC, with Share on the memo line. Thank you! Adult Studies Gnosticism with Jim : Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Mondays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. How Conversation Works with Eileen Gilmer: Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Room 302 in the Fellowship Building. Children Acolytes & Crucifers Sign-Up: visit bit.ly/trinityacb. Bible Presentation: Bibles will be presented to third graders on Sunday, February 24, during the 10:30 a.m. service. If you will be present, please ask your parent to send your name to hlatta@umtrinity.org. Teachers are invited to volunteer for Sunday School year. Please contact Keith, klee@umtrinity.org. Crafts for a Cause Join Crafts for a Cause in making comfort items for hospitals on alternating Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 in Room 124. Upcoming sessions: Feb. 18, March 4, March 18, April 1 and April 15. Contact: Molly at mollysprouse@gmail.com. Shepherd s Center Needs Volunteers Drivers needed to take seniors to and from medical appointments, the pharmacy and grocery store. No specific time commitment is needed. Please call to hear how easy it is to help the Shepherd s Center, at or visit the website at page 3

5 Sunday 2/17 8:30 a.m. Worship (Chapel) 9:30 a.m. Fellowship (Fellowship Lobby) 9:30 a.m. Confirmation (301) 9:30 a.m. Gnosticism (Library) 9:30 a.m. How Conversation Works (302) 10:30 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. Children s Sunday School ( ) 11:30 a.m. Fellowship (Fellowship Lobby) 11:40 a.m. Youth Group 12:30 p.m. Young Adult Lunch (Rocco s) Monday 2/18 Office Closed 7 p.m. Crafts for a Cause (124) 7 p.m. Engage Bible Study (Chapel, 301, 302, 402) 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts (Langley Hall) Tuesday 2/19 6:30 p.m. Trustees (meeting by telephone) 7 p.m. Langley Residential Support Services (Langley Hall) Wednesday 2/20 Noon Worship (Chapel) Noon Overeaters Anonymous (302) 6 p.m. Trinity Trebles (Langley Hall, 115) 6:30 p.m. Gnosticism (Library) 8:30 p.m. AA (Langley Hall) Thursday 2/21 6:30 p.m. Trinity Ringers (115) 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir (115) Friday 2/22 10:30 a.m. William Watters ( ) 8:30 p.m. AA (Langley Hall) Saturday 2/23 8 a.m. Tai Chi (Langley Hall) UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. 24 3rd Grade Bible Presentation Feb. 24 Celtic Service March 5 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper March 6 Ash Wednesday March 31 Stewardship Sunday April 18 Maundy Thursday April 19 Good Friday April 21 Easter Aug. 5-9 Vacation Bible School Connect with Our App Search your phone s store for Trinity McLean or text trinityva app to for a direct link from our app s host, This app includes sermon videos, newsletter articles, quick link to giving, prayer requests and many other features to help you stay connected and in the know. Prayers Our Prayer List Addy, Alice, Ann, Anne, Annie, Barb, Bill, BJ, Bob, Buddy, Carl, Carol Ann, Charlie, Cherie, Cliff, Dale, Debbie, Debra, Del, Destinie, Diana, Dorothy, Elizabeth, Emma, Eunice, Flo, Frances, Gail & Hal, Gary, George, Gloria, Harrison family, Hector, Helena, Jane, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Jim & Sharon, Joe, Joe & Marie, John & Mary, John, Joyce, JR, Julia, Jurgen (turns 65 this week), Kristin, Len, Lenny, Linda, Lindie, Lisa, Lorelei, Lorraine, Maddy, Marge, Marilyn, Mark, Mary Lou, Mary, Mason family, Matt, Meigs, Merlyn, Micha, Michelle, Mike, Montenegro family, Muff & George, Nathan, Niko, Pauline, Peg, Penny, Ray, Richard, Robert, Rosa, Rosemary, Sally, Sandy, Sarkees, Tom, Tony, Van, Vanna, Yancey, and the delegates and discussions at General Conference. Pray with Us Each Weekday Eileen Gilmer prays on Facebook each weekday at 7 a.m. Tune in to begin your day with your church family. The video is also posted to her profile and the church s Facebook page (Trinity UMC, McLean). This Week The flowers on the altar are given by Van Todd and family in memory of Shelley Rundell. Greeters & Fellowship: Kathy Maher (8:30) Education (10:30) Our Young Adult Lunch is back. We ll meet at Rocco s today at 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Scott Kerr, scttk0@gmail.com. or Keith Lee, klee@umtrinity.org. Giving 2018 contribution statements will be mailed by the end of the month. If you require one sooner, please contact Harriet, , hlatta@umtrinity.org, to inquire Offering envelopes are available for pick up in the Narthex. Stop by the table and take yours home today! They re alphabetical by last name. Altar Flowers Sign-Up: sign-up to sponsor Sunday altar flowers ($45/week) at umtrinity.org/worship/altar-flowers. Amazon Smile: You can designate Trinity to receive a percentage of your purchases at no cost to you. Simply, visit bit.ly/tumcsmile and login with your Amazon account. Each time you shop at Amazon, log in through smile.amazon.com and Trinity will receive the benefit. Online Giving: Fast. Easy. Convenient. Visit umtrinity.org/give or TEXT trinityva to and follow the secure link that is sent back. Thanks for your continued support! page 4