APRIL 2, 2017 ADVENT CHRISTMAS EPIPHANY LENT PALM SUNDAY EASTER PENTECOST
Welcome to Trinity Church Welcome to Trinity Presbyterian Church! May you experience a strong and loving welcome. All of us have this in common: we need God s grace. Grace is not earned or deserved but comes freely through God s gift of His Son Jesus Christ. We desire for you to find this grace and to live in its power. Nursery If you have any questions about our church or Christianity or specific needs we can pray for, please contact me, Pastor Todd, at 808-224-2010 or by email at todd@trinitychurchkailua.org. Nursery The nursery is located in the building next to the sanctuary and is divided into two age groups: infants and toddlers. Parents can drop off their children at 9:45 and can pick them up at the end of the service. Children s Instruction Children ages 4-9 are dismissed halfway through the service to Children s Instruction which includes Bible stories and application of God s Word to real life. They meet in the Education Building. They return to the sanctuary for communion at the end of the service. For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Psalm 86:5 The world is sinful. That s why God doesn t affirm it indiscriminately. God loves the world. That s why God doesn t punish it in justice. What does God do with this double bind? God forgives. Miroslav Volf Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Then you will look and be radiant; your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of the nations will come. Isaiah 60:1-2, 5 CONNECT Fellowship Groups Communities dedicated to helping you connect with others and grow spiritually. AIKAHI: Thursday Evenings Contact Bill & Milda Burkhalter (wburkhalte@aol.com) KAILUA: Friday Evenings Contact Bailey Suzio (baileysuzio14@gmail.com) PEARL HARBOR: Monday Evenings Contact Dave & Tierney McCaughrin (mccaughrin@gmail.com) 2
Welcome to Worship Gathering Song Come, Thou Almighty King Words: Anonymous, ca. 1757 Music by Felice de Giardini, 1769 Tune: ITALIAN HYMN Welcome* Pastor Todd Capen To all who are weary and need rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who feel worthless and wonder if God cares; to all who fail and desire strength; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness; and to whoever will come this church opens wide her doors and offers her welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. * - Please stand if you are able 3
Call to Worship* based on 1 Chronicles 29 Pastor Todd Let us worship the triune God! Lord, open our lips! And our mouth shall declare your praise. Praise be to the Father, the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever. Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name. Prayer of Invocation* Pastor Todd 4
Song of Praise* Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Words by Jeannette Threlfall, 1873 Music: Gesangbuch der Herzogl, 1784 Tune: ELLACOMBE 5
Song of Confession Kyrie Eleison Contemplate God s faithfulness displayed in the cross and repent because He is good. Let us each come privately to God in this time casting ourselves upon His goodness and grace to help in time of need. Assurance of Pardon in the Gospel based on Psalm 118 Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend 2010 Thankyou Music Hear the Word of the Lord from Psalm 118: Let those who fear the Lord say, His steadfast love endures for ever. Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord. In Christ, God answers us and sets us free! In Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God. 6
Song of Thanksgiving* Grace and Peace Congregational Prayer Words and Music by Joel Sczebel 2013 Sovereign Grace Music Todd Capen Prayer will conclude with the Lord s Prayer All: 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, for ever and ever. Amen. 7
Worshipping God With Our Gifts All Glory, Laud, and Honor Visitors, please do not feel obligated to give unless the Lord leads you to do so. Please feel welcome to use this time to worship either through singing or through reflective meditation. Words by Theodulph of Orleans, ca. 820; tr. John M. Neale, 1851 Music by Melchior Teschner, 1615 Tune: ST. THEODULPH 8
Scripture Reading* Zechariah 9:9-10, Hebrews 4:9-16, Luke 9:23 Pastor Todd Zechariah 9:9-10 9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 10 I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the warhorses from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth. Hebrews 4:9-16 12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Luke 9:23 If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gloria Patri* 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. Prayer for The Church s Children Pastor Todd Children ages 4-9 are dismissed for Children s Instruction. Parents, you are always welcome to have your children stay with you throughout the service. 9
Today s Message Who Can Relate to Me? Hebrews 4:9-16 Pastor Todd 1. Big Question: Do you find yourself okay with weakness and in those moments finding reaching out to your compassionate high priest Jesus? 10
Preparing for the Lord s Supper Affirmations of our Faith* Philippians 2 Pastor Todd Do you believe and trust in God the Father, source of all being and life, the one for whom we exist? We believe and trust in him. Do you believe and trust in God the Son, who took our human nature, died for us and rose again? We believe and trust in him. Do you believe and trust in God the Holy Spirit, who gives life to the people of God and makes Christ known in the world? We believe and trust in him. This is the faith of the Church. This is our faith. We believe and trust in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died! Christ has risen! Christ is coming again! Praise to you, Lord Jesus: Dying you destroyed our death. Rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory. According to his commandment: We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory. Christ the bread of life: When we eat this bread and drink this cup, We proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, Until you come in glory. Blessing by the Minister As Paul said to the Corinthians, so I say to you, Christ the Passover lamb is sacrificed for us. Let us keep the feast! Minister s Welcome To The Table Words of Institution 11
Communion at Trinity Who is invited to take part? All baptized believers who have professed their faith before the leadership of a Bible believing congregation that teaches the Christian faith in terms of faith alone in Christ alone through grace alone are invited to join us at the Lord s Table today. We ask that children wait to partake in the Lord s Supper until they have met with the Elders and professed faith publicly. What if I am not ready? If you or your children are not ready to partake in the Lord s Supper, you are still invited to come forward and ask the Elders to pray for you. You may also remain in your seat to sing, pray, or meditate. What is the process? We dismiss by rows and come forward, beginning with the middle sections, then moving to the outer sections. With the elements of the Supper in hand, return to your seat and take the elements when you are ready. As others go forward, we encourage you to sing, pray, or meditate on the finished work of Christ. If you have difficulty coming forward please notify one of the ushers and the elements will be brought to you. Wine is served in the inner rings; grape juice is in the outer ring. There are gluten-free crackers If you are not able to partake in the Lord s Supper today, please use this time to meditate on one of the following prayers: Prayer of Searching for Truth: Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth and the life. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and leads to the life that you promise. Amen. Prayer of Believing in Jesus: Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you, I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared to hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my savior. Amen. Prayer of Struggling Against Sin: Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my needs, and may turn from every false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely to me, and run with perseverance the race that you have set before me, looking only to you, the pioneer and champion of my faith. Amen. 12
Song of Communion What Wondrous Love is This Words: American folk hymn, ca. 1811 Music: The Southern Harmony, 1835 Tune: WONDROUS LOVE 13
Song of Blessing* Good to Me Words and Music by Craig Musseau 1990 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing Doxology* Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Hoʻonani i ka makua mau Ke Keiki me kaʻuhane nō Ke Akua mau hoʻomaikaʻi Pu Kō kēia ao, Kō Kēlā ao. ʻAmene. Benediction* Pastor Todd The peace of God which passes all understanding guard your hearts and mind in the knowledge and love of God and of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. The blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be upon you and with you all the days of your life. Amen 14
News from Trinity Church Holy Week Services: Maundy Thursday Service: Thursday April 13th at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary. Join us for dinner and communion with Christ the Foundation Anglican Church as we prepare for Easter. Please let us know by April 9th th if you are coming so we can get a head count for dinner. Sign up in the foyer. Good Friday Service: Friday, April 14th at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. Join us as we remember Christ s sacrifice and prepare to celebrate his resurrection. All are welcome. Easter Potluck Brunch & Service: Sunday, April 16 th 9:00a - Brunch in the sanctuary. Join us for our annual potluck brunch. Please sign-up today to bring an item on the Welcome Table. All are welcome to attend! 10:15a - Easter Service Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ our Savior! Ladies - Breakfast and Books: Join us at Bailey Suzio s home on Saturday, April 22nd from 9-11a for breakfast and a discussion of the book Roots and Sky by Christie Purifoy (available on the bookshelf next week). Even if reading new book isn t on your docket this month, please join us for thoughtful discussion and brunch. RSVP to Bailey at (810) 623-4281. Pray for Deployed and Away Military Keith Buckingham Eric Larsen Two Tunics: Who Needs Help and How Can I Respond? Based on Luke 6:29. give him your tunic (shirt) also. Worship: The sound board is in need of 2-3 people willing to join rotation to help on Sunday mornings. No experience necessary, we will provide training. There is no commitment and we invite anyone who is interested and willing to be used of Him. Contact: Chris Alsup 808-542-9177 (chris@trinitychurchkailua.org) Nursery Coordinator Needed: We are so grateful for all the hard work that Christin Powell has done to serve our church! As Christin departs in September, we are in need of someone to fill-in this role, with training starting in May as the next schedule is built, taking it on completely in September. This would include contacting weekly volunteers, facilitating changes in the nursery schedule, etc. If you have questions or are willing to serve in this way, contact Christin at ChristinPowell@gmail.com 15
Missed a Sermon? Sermons are available online at Trinity s website, www.trinitychurchkailua.org under the resources tab. You can also find uploaded copies of the worship bulletin. The sermons are also available as a podcast on itunes by searching, Trinity Church Kailua. This Week: April 9, 2016 Children s Instruction: Mary Ann Capen (4-9 yrs) Nursery: John & Lori Jaeski, Dave McCaughrin Parent of the Month: Melissa Conner Set-Up: The Burkhalters Clean-Up: The Burkhalters Next Week: April 16, 2016 Children s Instruction: There will no no children s instruction on Easter Sunday Nursery: Katie Franks, Rebekah Stranges, *Volunteer Needed* Parent of the Month: Melissa Conner Set-Up: Ruth Bailey Clean-Up: Ruth Bailey Church Leadership Todd Capen Senior Pastor Bill Burkhalter Elder Brandon Edmonds Elder Rob Franklin Elder Ministry Leadership Chris Alsup Music Mary Ann Capen Children s Instruction Christin Powell Nursery Coordinator Trinity Christian School Steve Sprague Headmaster 808.262-8501 www.tcskailua.net Church Office Bailey Suzio Administrator 808.262.8587 church@trinitychurchkailua.org 875 Auloa Road Kailua, HI 96734 www.trinitychurchkailua.org The church office is open Tuesday-Friday. Subscribe to our Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter, the place to get announcements and find out details. Go to http:// eepurl.com/qswbj or our website. Stewardship Received March 12, 2017: 2,021 Budgeted weekly amount: $4,231 Year to Date: Received: $57, 299 Budgeted: $46,541