Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved. ~ Jesus Trinity United Methodist Church P.O. Box 6775 Los Osos, CA 93412 Phone: 805-528-1649; Website: www.trinitylososos.org Church Email: church@trinitylososos.org Pastor s Email: pastorg@trinitylososos.org
April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday after Easter Called by God, We Gather v Please stand, as you are able Chimes: The chimes mark the beginning of worship Welcome Prelude: "Give Thanks" by Henry Smith, arr. Douglas E. Wagner v Call to Worship All dominion belongs to the Lord Who rules over the nations. Let us praise the Lord in the great congregation, And proclaim God s deliverance to the ages. Bob Mott v Opening Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling #384 v Lighting the Paschal Candle v Passing the Peace of Christ Response Bind Us Together #2226 Prayer Before the Word Spoken to by God, We Listen First Lesson: Acts 8:26-40 L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God Alta Hall Psalm: Psalm 22:25-31 #752 Anthem: "Creation of Peace" by mark A. Miller Children s Message This Is Where Children Belong Pastor G Children and Youth are invited to Sunday School v Gospel Lesson: 1 John 4:7-21 L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ P: Praise to you, Lord Christ v The Gloria Patri #70 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Sermon: The Problem with Wine Skins Pastor Gilbert Stones v Hymn: The Summons #2130 Pastoral Prayer Blessed by God, We Respond 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 trespasses as we forgive Pastor G
those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Offering our Gifts to God Offertory: v Doxology No. 94 v Prayer of Dedication Folk Song by Gilbert A. Martin Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow Bob Mott Sent by God, We Go Out v Closing Hymn: The Gift of Love #408 Announcements v Benediction v Song of Blessing: Postlude: Shalom to You Declaration by Fenton Groden Our Mission The Mission of Trinity United Methodist Church is to nurture one another and our neighbor in the love of God, serve our community, and encourage persons to become Christian disciples and good stewards of God s creation. Trinity UMC is a Reconciling Congregation. Welcome to this place of worship and gathering of Christian seekers. May your worship experience be a source of spiritual renewal as you seek to faithfully live out God s call upon your life. Our congregation strives for open minds, open hearts and open doors, toward all people without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or physical abilities. Please silence all cell phones. The ministers of Trinity United Methodist Church are all its baptized members: adults, youth and children. We are equipped and encouraged in ministry and mission by the following Representative Ministers and staff: Bishop: The Rev. Grant Hagiya District Superintendent: The Rev. James R. Powell Pastor: The Rev. Gilbert Stones Lay Leader: Beth Crizer Dir. of Discipleship: Jeff Manildi Office Administrator: MaryAnn Jakes Music Director/Organist: Barbara Hoff Trinity Ringers Director: The Rev. Rich Bolin VCC Director: Bonnie Luther Hospitality this month: The members of the Trustees Committee host coffee hour
Prayer List Asking for your continued support in prayer for those in need. If you or someone you know needs to be included on the prayer list, please fill out a prayer request located in the pew. Names will remain on the prayer list for four weeks unless otherwise requested. To be removed from the list, please contact the church office. Cathy Bonnett The Burns Family Leonora Calixtro Family of Joe Clokey Earl Cornwell Anna Crews-Camphouse Mary Jane Deal Gary Evans Susie Gale Ron Hess Family of Dorothie Hogan Sylvia (Topp) Hughes Ian Marlou Isip Gara Jessup Kathy Kileen Jora Landis Ingrid Marcellino Jo Marshall Olivia Rosemary O. Adela Patague Hailey Rahman & Family Dorothy Rooney Ellen Schroeder Vadim Smantser Jennifer Stones Laura Strauss La Cañada UMC Pacoima UMC
THIS WEEK AT TRINITY SUNDAY 4/29 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour Social Hall MONDAY 4/30 2:00 p.m. Knitting, etc. Social Hall 4:00 p.m. Planned Giving - Upstairs 6:30 p.m. Home Group Manildi Home TUESDAY 5/1 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Crew Opal Room 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry Kitchen WEDNESDAY 5/2 9:30 a.m. Hymn Singing @ Bayside & Casa de Flores 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Pastor s Office 11:00 a.m. Prayer & Care Group Pastor s Office 5:00 p.m. Worship Committee Pastor s Office 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary THURSDAY 5/3 6:30 p.m. CCHE Potluck Social Hall FRIDAY 5/4 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry Kitchen 4:00 p.m. Mental Health/Homelessness Forum Social Hall SATURDAY 5/5 10:00 a.m. Vocal Arts Retreat Sanctuary/Social Hall 7:00 p.m. St. Petersburg Men s Ensemble Sanctuary SUNDAY 5/6 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour Social Hall 2:00 p.m. Piano Recital Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Cluster Choir Festival Arroyo Grande UMC Please sign up in the Social Hall if you would like to provide flowers for the altar. Select any open.
ANNOUNCEMENTS ADULT ENRICHMENT CLASS POSTPONED - Rev. Mike Eggleston's current class Matthew Fox and Creation Spirituality will be postponed and condensed to a two-week class on May 20th and 27th. HOME GROUPS Mondays at 6:30pm, and Tuesdays at 3:30pm Season 2 discussion at the Monday night group will be a look at leadership in 1 Samuel. Season 2 of the Tuesday group will dig into the New Testament book of Galatians. More information about our home groups can be found on our website at trinitylososos.org/get-involved/home-groups, or by contacting the group leaders. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Trinity UMC offers scholarships for post-high school education in a college, university, business, or trade school. Visit our website at www.trinitylososos.org/get-involved/scholarships for more information and the application. The application deadline in May 18, 2018. COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAMS MaryAnn Jakes will be available after church on April 29 to answer your questions and to assist you in registering for these programs that give back to Trinity. It s easy and secure. LITTLE CHURCHES Pick up your Little Churches to take home on Sunday, April 29. Filled Churches may only be turned in on the first Sunday of each month. TRINITY KIDS TEACHERS AND HELPERS NEEDED - As a testament to our wonderful Sunday School teachers we are seeing more and more kids being a part of our Sunday morning worship. Because we are seeing more kids we are in need of more help. If you are interested in either being a teacher or helper please talk with Juliane Mittman or email her at julianemittman@gmail.com. The commitment would be for one Sunday a month. WITH GREAT SORROW we announce the passing of Dorothie Hogan on Thursday, April 26. El Moro Democratic Club presents: A MARGARET MEHRING FORUM Friday, May 4, 4:00pm Social Hall Congressman Salud Carbajal, Joel Diringer of Diringer & Assoc. are the featured speakers. Panelist include Gerald Clare, Bruce Gibson, and Linda Quisenberry on mental health, homelessness, and preventative care. This event is FREE and open to the community. It is non-political in structure and nature. Light refreshments served. ST PETERSBURG MEN S ENSEMBLE Saturday, May 5 7:00pm See inside bulleting for more information. PLANT AND GARDEN ART SALE Saturday, May 12, 9:00am The Los Osos Valley Garden Club will hold their annual sale at Trinity this year. The sale will be in the field adjacent to the church. Items for sale include 100 s of plants, a craft gallery, and gently used gardening items. Proceeds benefit WOMANADE. GUEST PREACHER May 20 Rex Britt returns to preach as part of our celebration year. Please contact Pastor G if you are interested in helping on May 20.
ST. PETERSBURG MEN S ENSEMBLE CONCERT Saturday, May 5, 7:00pm The a capella quartet returns to Trinity with a concert full of Russian folk music and sacred songs. Donations accepted at the door.