JANUARY 24, 2016 8:45 & 11:00 AM 3 RD SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME body the of christ I Corinthians 12:27
3 RD SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME January 24, 2016 8:45 & 11:00 am Worship WELCOME Welcome to all who are worshipping with us. Child care and a worship education program for preschoolers are available in Building D during this service. Consult an usher if you need an assistive hearing device or a largeprint bulletin. As we enter a holy space and time this morning, please silence all electronic devices. The opening voluntary is the call to silent meditation and preparation for worship. OPENING VOLUNTARY 8:45 Voluntary in G Henry Heron 11:00 Prelude on Rhosymedre R.V. Williams *CALL TO WORSHIP Worship begins with God. God takes the initiative, calling us together. Our first act of public worship, therefore, is to heed God s call and to join with others in praising God. Companion to the Book of Common Worship One: Come, let us worship God together; for just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. All: Now we are the body of Christ and individually members of it. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. One: Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the youth and children say, Because I am not an adult, I do not really belong to the church, that would not make them any less a part of the church. If the older people say, Because I am not young, I have outgrown the church, that would not make them any less a part of the church. If the whole body were young, where would the experience be? If the whole body were older, where would the sense of new energy be? All: But as it is, God arranged the members in the body. There are many members, yet one body. One: Together with one another and with Christians around the world we are the body of Christ. If one member suffers, all suffer together! if one member is honored, all rejoice together! All: Now we are the body of Christ and individually members of it. Let us worship God together! Alleluia! [2] *Those who are able, please stand.
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #435 es flog ein kleins waldvogelein We All Are One in Mission CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION All: Creator God, you have created us as unique individuals and called us to be your body, working together to serve your world. We confess that we are prone to competition and conflict, rather than cooperation and co-creating. We confess that we are inclined toward arrogance, fear, and jealousy, rather than love, compassion, and mutual respect. Silent confession One: Merciful God, All: Forgive us and give us the grace, different as we are, to function as a healthy body, thriving and growing in love. We pray in the name of the One who makes us one, Jesus the Christ. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE alt. tune: ellacombe Unite in mutual ministry our minds and hands and hearts, that we may have the grace to seek the power your peace imparts. So let our varied gifts combine to glorify your name, that in all things by word and deed, we may your love proclaim. (tune may be found as hymn #89) CONCERNS OF THE PEOPLE Please sign and pass the Friendship Register. ANTHEM Now Let Us All Praise God Gordon Young Now let us all praise God and sing our great Redeemer s praise; that we may all with one accord our joyful voices raise. Sing Alleluia! All ye servants of the Lord, praise him forever, sing Jehovah s mighty pow r, praise him forever. Sing of his righteousness. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Why do we sing in response to the assurance of pardon? The astoundingly good news of our reconciliation to God through Jesus Christ frees our tongues to sing mighty praise to God. (Companion to the Book of Common Worship) But perhaps the lyrics of Robert Lowry express it best: The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing! All things are mine, since I am his! How can I keep from singing? Gordon Young (1919-1998) was an American organist and composer. He was a graduate of Southwestern College, and the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. His published works total over 800, and a number of his church anthems and organ compositions have become standard repertoire. [3]
NEW TESTAMENT READING I Corinthians 12:12-27 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. 11:00 - LITANY OF PARTING For first- and second-graders as they leave for worship enrichment Congregation: May God be with you there. Children: May God be with you here. SERMON Pam Driesell The ductus arteriosus...we Owe Our Lives to It! *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The early Christians recognized a diversity of abilities and functions as gifts of the Spirit. Some were tempted to use these gifts to serve their own needs and ambitions, to form elite groups who looked down on others. But the gifts were given for the common good, to build up the community in love. and to equip it for its mission in the world. The diversity in the early church caused tension and conflict. Yet the Spirit bound them into one body, enriched by their differences. We know that the same Spirit gives us a unity we cannot create or destroy. The Spirit moves among us, not to end diversity or compel uniformity, but to overcome divisiveness and bitterness, and to make us the body of Christ, that we might Make God s Love Visible, here and now. Amen. So be it. Amen. adapted from the PCUSA Declaration of Faith and Trinity Presbyterian Church mission statement *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE alt: beecher Triune God, mysterious being, undivided and diverse, deeper than our minds can fathom, greater than our creeds rehearse: help us in our varied callings your full image to proclaim, that our ministries uniting may give glory to your name. (tune may be found as hymn #343) [4] PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom 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; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
GIVING OF OFFERINGS OFFERTORY 8:45 O Come, Let Us Sing Sven Lekberg O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also. The sea is his and he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker. For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 11:00 Praise God in His Holiness Geoffery Shaw Praise God in his holiness: praise him in the firmament of his pow r. Praise him in his noble acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him in the sound of the trumpet: praise him upon the lute and harp. Praise him in the cymbals and dances. Praise him upon the strings and pipe. Praise him upon the well-tuned cymbals: praise him upon the loud cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Sven Lekberg (1899-1984), composer of today s anthem, was an American pianist, organist, educator and composer. Trained at Northwestern University and the Eastman School of Music, he also studied in Paris under pianist Alfred Curtot and famed organist Marcel Dupre. He spent 27 years as Head of the Music Department at Simpson College. During this time he produced a rich legacy of writing for voice and instruments. *DOXOLOGY #592 old hundredth *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *CLOSING HYMN #436 *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION We Are Your People BENEDICTION RESPONSE And the Peace of God whitfield Henry Purcell CONCLUDING VOLUNTARY 8:45 Fugue in F Minor Charles Burney 11:00 Chaconne in G Louis Couperin The Blessing is not a closing prayer, but God s blessing pronounced by the minister on the people who are about to make their departure... We go out to meet joys and obligations, pleasures and troubles, secure in the shelter of God s trustworthy Word, and strong in its power. Companion to the Book of Common Worship [5]
LIFE AT TRINITY WELCOME WE RE GLAD YOU ARE HERE! JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION IN THE FIVE POINTS COURTYARD AFTER THE SERVICE. We can answer any questions you may have or simply get to know you, whether you are just visiting or looking for a church home. If you are interested in learning more about Trinity Church or in becoming a member, you are encouraged to attend one of the New Member classes held throughout the year. Classes are held in the Chapel Parlor from 9:45 to 10:45 am on Sunday. Child care is available. The next class series meets January 24, 31; February 7, 14. For more information, contact Gay Gunter at 770-432-1090 or gayhgunter@charter.net. worship Creatively TODAY AT TRINITY Worship Leaders Preaching: Rev. Pam Driesell, senior pastor Liturgists: Rev. Dr. Jane Fahey, interim associate pastor; Rev. Dr. Tom Farmer, pastoral associate for senior adult ministries Al Brann, lay reader Alex Brann, lay reader welcome intentionally Music 8:45-Scott Morris, organist Anne-Marie Spalinger, soprano 11:00-The Chancel Choir of Trinity Church Norman Mackenzie, organist and director of music and fine arts Acolyte 8:45-Harry Kahn 11:00 - Keeley Harris Banner Bearer Wilson Iwanicki Flowers The flowers in the sanctuary are given by the Dobes and Key families to the glory of God and in loving memory of Shane Dobes. This morning s arrangement was created by the Trinity Presbyterian Flower Guild. The flowers in the narthex are given by the Lander family to the glory of God and in honor of Pat Lander s 90th birthday. Child Care Although children are always welcome in the sanctuary, child care is available for children, birth through K, in building D: infants, D100; one-year-olds, D102; two-year-olds, D104; three-year-olds, D106; pre-k, D119. Church School Biblical Definition of Marriage Leader: Dr. Mark Douglas Williams Hall Theological Reflections on Issues Before the Church Leader: Dr. George Stroup B108 [6]
Joys and Losses across the Life Cycle: Navigating the Human Journey Leaders: Dr. Mary Lisa Henry, Dr. Matthew Norman B110 Ongoing Class: Roots B112 NEXT SUNDAY Sunday, January 31 Not by Ethics Alone Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 4:1-11 Guest preacher: Dr. Ted. A. Smith Dr. Ted A. Smith, Associate Professor of Preaching and Ethics at Candler School of Theology, will be our guest preacher on January 31. Dr. Smith is the author of The New Measures: A Theological History of Democratic Practice (2007). Smith s current research explores the notion of divine violence, through a study of sermons, speeches, and essays about the abolitionist John Brown. 5th @ Five Sunday, January 31 5:00 pm, Dobbs Chapel Life at the Table. Join us this evening for a worship service with an unexpected atmosphere. Come try this fresh take on Trinity s substantive worship tradition! Child care is provided. GATHER JOYFULLY CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Thursday Night Supper Thursday, January 28 5:45 pm, Williams Hall Menu: spaghetti, meat sauce, marinara sauce, mixed fruit, salad, cobbler Gather around the table in Williams Hall and share joy, food, and fellowship. Meals are prepared from scratch, using fresh ingredients. Cost is $7 per adult, $4 per child. If you would like to join us in sharing supper with our Agape children, please contact Ginni Festa at ginnif8285@gmail.com. Reservations: www.trinityatlanta.org or 404-237-6491 SPIRITUAL FORMATION/ SMALL GROUPS New Small Group Opportunities for Women Sunday, January 31 12:00 pm, B110 We are exploring forming two new small groups for women. One will be a Chapter 3 group modeled after the other Chapter 3 groups we have here at Trinity. The second will be a new group, focused more on what comes after the third chapter of a woman s life. We will have an organizational meeting after worship on Sunday, January 31, in B110. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Floyd, rfloyd@trinityatlanta.org, or Jason Ranke, jranke@trinityatlanta.org. WOMEN S LINK Women s Link Forum Saturday, February 6 9:00 am - 2:30 pm The 2016 Women s Link Forum will be held in Williams Hall on Saturday, February 6, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Linda Douty, author and spiritual director from Memphis, Tennessee, will lead us in discussing connection with God through Letting Go. Cost is $25 and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and all materials. Register: www.trinityatlanta.org/register-now Seamstresses (past and present): Do you have old patterns, measuring tapes, scissors or shears, yard goods, or other sewing supplies that you no longer need? The Elders at our partner church in Matanzas, Cuba, want to start a trade school, teaching the art of sewing to their youth. Consider donating these items (or even an old machine you no longer use) to help revive a skill cherished in the Cuban culture. Donations will be collected at the Women s Link Forum on Saturday, February 6, and a box will [7]
be located at the reception desk from January 31-February 12. Contact: Janet Edwards at 404-217-2810 or at janetdrivesalot@bellsouth.net TRINITY MEN Men s Breakfast Friday, January 29 7:27 am, Williams Hall Join the group for this weekly opportunity to enjoy great fellowship, a lively program, and a really good breakfast. Our speaker this Friday is Stephanie Benfield, City of Atlanta Sustainability Director. Her topic is Making Atlanta a Top-Tier Sustainable City. Reservations are not required; $7 per person. YOUNG ADULTS Young Adult Retreat March 11-13 Montreat Join the young adult community for a Montreat retreat March 11-13th. Relax, fellowship, and explore what God is doing in our community. RSVP to Jenelle at jholmes@trinityatlanta.org by January 31. YOUTH Presbyterian Youth Connection Sunday, January 24 5:00 pm, Youth Choir 6:00 pm, Youth Supper and PYC Tonight is our Youth Family Mission Night! We ll be having dinner together and packaging meals for developing countries with Stop Hunger Now. MUSIC The Aster Trio Flute, Cello and Harp Tuesday, February 2 7:00 pm, Dobbs Chapel The Aster Trio will present an evening of chamber music. The members of the trio are all from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Christina Smith, Principal Flute; Danny Laufer, Associate Principal Cello; and Elisabeth Remy Johnson, Principal Harp. $10 donation at the door. serve wholeheartedly MISSION Presbyterians for a Better Georgia Legislative Advocacy Kickoff Tuesday, January 26 6-8:30 pm, Central Presbyterian Join other Presbyterians to learn about state legislative agenda topics, including gun violence, religious discrimination, homelessness and hunger, and health care. Keynote speaker is Jay Bookman. There will be a light soup and salad supper. Free parking at Georgia Department of Public Safety, 180 Central Ave. If you wish to ride the Trinity bus, please notify Marcy Clerveaux (404-495-8428, mclerveaux@ trinityatlanta.org) before 2 pm on Monday. Bus will leave from Trinity Welcome Center at 5 pm Tuesday. Loose hange for Lunches Month of January Throughout the month of January, you will have an opportunity to offer your loose change to help feed the hungry children at our partner school, St. Francois, and the other schools on the island of LaGonậve, Haiti. The hot lunch provided for these school children may be their only meal of the day, at a cost of only 25 a meal. Our food aid to Haiti has become particularly critical because of Haiti s drought during 2015. You may participate in three ways: 1. Toss your loose change into the baskets at the door following each worship service and/or 2. Take home one of the Loose hange for Lunches cups to collect change in your family throughout the week, and bring your collection to church when the cup is full. 3. Put a check payable to TPC, with Haiti Food Aid on memo line, in the offering plate. [8]
Journey Shelter Join in God s transformative work through Journey by preparing a meal for 30 men at Journey Night Shelter. All ages are welcome to serve! The following dates are available: Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 28 and Dec. 26. Contact: Marcy Clerveaux, mclerveaux@ trinityatlanta.org Welcoming the Stranger Please help us welcome and make a home for a new refugee family. Again this year we are partnering with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to furnish and set up an apartment for a family arriving in Atlanta. Move-in day is February 27! A list of needed items can be found at www.trinityatlanta.org. Beginning in late January, portable storage units will be set up in Trinity s back parking lot to accept your donations Contact: Laurie Buchmiller, lbuchmiller@ gmail.com, 770-365-3286, or Carlton Segrest, carlton@atlantacommunities.com learn purposefully ADULT EDUCATION All-Adult Church School Sunday, February 14 9:45 am, Williams Hall An all-adult church school will be held on Sunday, February 14. Dr Erskine Clarke will be speaking on his new book By the Rivers of Water, a nineteenth-century Atlantic Odyssey. Trinity Explores Science & Religion: A Marriage Made in the Heavens? January 28; February 11 Speaker: Dr. Albert Anderson Over three installments, we will survey the modern scientific understanding of the universe as a whole, with an emphasis on our place in space and time; in galactic and solar environments; in relation to other life (plant and animal); and in relation to ourselves (spiritual awakening and discovery of self). THIS WEEK GATHER JOYFULLY Sunday, January 24 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Church School 11:00 am Worship 5:00 pm Youth Choir 6:00 pm Youth Supper & PYC Monday, January 25 9:00 am Visitation Committee 10:00 am Pastors Aid Committee Tuesday, January 26 8:30 am Yoga 11:00 am Tai Chi 7:00 pm Chapter 3C Group 1 7:00 pm Men in Transition C Wednesday, January 27 7:00 am Awakening 10:00 am Spirituality of Aging A 12:00 pm Covenant Bible Study 12:30 pm Silent Meditation 7:00 pm Men in Transition B 7:30 pm Chancel Choir 8:00 pm AA Meeting Thursday, January 28 10:00 am Spirituality of Aging: Elder Wisdom 10:00 am Spirituality of Aging: Bearing Fruit in All Seasons 10:00 am Writing as a Spiritual Practice 4:00 pm Children s Choirs 5:45 pm Thursday Night Supper 6:00 pm Spiritual Formation Committee 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry Training 7:00 pm Trinity Explores Friday, January 29 7:27 pm Men s Breakfast 5:00 pm Session Retreat [9]
lead humbly STAFF The church office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Office: 404-237-6491 Direct: 404-495-8(extension) Pam Driesell: senior pastor ext. 421 pdriesell@trinityatlanta.org Andrew Esqueda: director of youth and family ministries ext. 446 aesqueda@trinityatlanta.org Jane Fahey: interim associate pastor (mission, strategic planning) ext. 429 jfahey@trinityatlanta.org Tom Farmer: pastoral associate for senior adult ministries ext. 438 tfarmer@trinityatlanta.org Richard Floyd: interim associate pastor (spiritual formation, congregational care, commitment) ext. 436 rfloyd@trinityatlanta.org Jenelle Holmes: interim director of young adult ministries ext. 433 jholmes@trinityatlanta.org Norman Mackenzie: director of music and fine arts ext. 430 nmackenzie@trinityatlanta.org Erin McGee: associate pastor of children and family ministries (interim: congregational life) ext. 448 emcgee@trinityatlanta.org Scott Morris: assistant organist, director of primary and junior choirs ext. 434 smorris@trinityatlanta.org John Ryan: interim director of adult education and engagement ext. 456 jryan@trinityatlanta.org Emeriti P.C. Enniss: theologian in residence emeritus Bettye Sue Wright: director of christian education emerita [10]
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