We must begin thinking like a river if we are to leave a legacy of beauty and life for future generations ~ David Brower 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.trinity@gmail.com
September 24, 2017 Season of Creation River Sunday Called by God, We Gather! Please stand, as you are able CHIMES: The chimes mark the beginning of worship Welcome Prelude: "Shall We Gather at the River?" by Robert Lowry, arr. Dale Wood Call to Worship Maureen Upton We join with the waters in praising God. Waterfalls singing upstream and waves dancing at the river mouth. We celebrate the song of the river! Sing, rivers, sing! Sing, people, sing!! Opening Hymn: All Creatures of Our God and King #62, vv 1-3, 5! Lighting the Candle of Peace In silence, we pray for peace in our world! Passing the Peace of Christ Response Bind Us Together (TFWS #2226) Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together, with cords that cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together in love. Prayer before the Word Spoken to by God, We Listen First Lesson: Ezekiel 47:1-12 L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God Jan Carpenter Psalm: Psalm 104 #826 Anthem: "Down to the River to Pray" arr. Sheldon Curry Children s Message This Is Where Children Belong Rev. Mike Eggleston Children and Youth are invited to Sunday School Gospel Lesson: John 5:1-7, 7:37-39 L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ P: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Hymn: Wade in the Water #2107 Sermon: Asking Too Much of a River Mike Eggleston 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
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: "Sweet Rivers of Redeeming Love" arr. Don Hustad! Doxology No. 94 Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!! Prayer of Dedication Maureen Upton Sent By God, We Go Out! Closing Hymn: Blessed Quietness #2142, vv 1-4! Announcements! Benediction! Song of Blessing: Shalom to You Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends, May God s full mercies bless you, my friends In all your living, and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom Postlude: Postlude on Sicilian Mariners arr. Alfres V. Fedak 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. 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. 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: Dick Kane Dir. of Discipleship: Jeff Manildi Admin Asst: MaryAnn Jakes Music Director/Organist: Barbara Hoff Trinity Ringers Director: The Rev. Rich Bolin V.C.C. Director: Bonnie Luther
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. Family of Robert Allen Craig Bailey Liz Blake Jeannin & John Counts David & Naoko Curren & Family Mike Curren Mary Jane Deal Mollie Devine Ruby Flaschenriem Bobby Foust Susie Gale Ralph (Chick) Gifford Phyllis Harwell Ron Hess Jim Hollis Bruce Hulin Bob Isip Family of Dick Kane Joan McGarry Nathan Adela Patague Matthew Rauenzahn Dorothy Rooney Diane Rose Indy Stankovits Jennifer Stones Laura Strauss Ray & Leatrice Thurston Shandon UMC Atascadero UMC The Upton Family provides flowers on the altar this week in celebration of our church family
THIS WEEK AT TRINITY SUNDAY 9/24 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Back-2-School Hot Dog BBQ & Ice Cream Social Fellowship Hall 11:30 a.m. AEC An Inconvenient Sequel Opal Room MONDAY 9/25 2:00 p.m. Knitting, Etc Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Home Group with Jeff Manildi TUESDAY 9/26 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Crew Opal Room 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry Kitchen WEDNESDAY 9/27 11:00 a.m. Prayer & Care Group Pastor s Office 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary THURSDAY 9/28 6:30 p.m. Home Group with Mike Eggleston FRIDAY 9/29 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry Kitchen SATURDAY 9/30 SUNDAY 10/1 World Communion Sunday 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Sanctuary 11:30 a.m. AEC The Practice of Prayer Opal Room
ANNOUNCEMENTS ADULT ENRICHMENT CLASS Sundays, 11:30am Opal Room An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power led by Rev. Mike Eggleston. We'll view some cuts from the original "An Inconvenient Truth," during the class, make use of study materials, and seek to gain updates on the environmental materials in both movies. All are invited (even if you don t watch the movie). Bring your hot dogs and ice cream with you to the Opal Room for the final gathering of this class. COMMUNITY DINNERS 1 st and 3 rd Mondays, 5:00pm 6:00pm Fellowship Hall The next dinner night is October 2 nd. For more information on how you can be involved, contact Pastor G at church@trinitylososos.org. HOME GROUP You now have two opportunities to attend a home group each week: Mondays at 6:30pm with Jeff Manildi or Thursdays at 6:30pm with Mike Eggleston. Visit http://trinitylososos.org/get-involved/home-group for information on these groups. WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY Special Offering Sunday, Oct 1 Gifts to World Communion Sunday fund graduate racial-ethnic World Communion Scholarships, with at least one-half of the annual amount reserved for ministries beyond the United States. Donations also provide for undergraduate U.S. Ethnic Scholarship and Ethnic In-Service Training programs. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Sunday, Oct 8 We conclude the Season of Creation by celebrating all the animals. Pastor G will say a blessing over our beloved companions during the worship service. Small, well-behaved pets are welcome to attend the service. If you would like your larger pets to receive a blessing, you may email a photo to Jeff Manildi at jeff@trinitylososos.org by Friday, October 6. Don t forget to include your pet s name in the email. NEW VCC DIRECTOR Village Children s Center continues to provide quality childcare to our community even through times of change. Please join us in welcoming Bonnie Luther as the new director at VCC. TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the morning reading time, Monarch Grove Elem also has an after school group of English Learners, M-Th, 2:45 pm. Volunteers would tutor under the supervision of the English Learner teacher as students read or work on other elementary school subjects. If you are available to tutor any morning or after school, please pick up a packet in our church office. COFFEE HOUR Sundays, 11:15am Join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship on Sundays for refreshments and conversation. Relax as you meet new people and catch up with long-time friends. COMING SOON RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, Nov 4, 8:00am-2:00pm Village Children s Center is having a rummage sale! Save your collections to donate to the sale. Details about when and where to bring donations will follow soon.
Hot Dog BBQ & Ice Cream Social PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND Annual Back to School Hot Dog BBQ & Ice Cream Social Sunday, September 24 Immediately following worship Menu: All Beef ¼ lb. Hot Dogs & Chips Cole Slaw Vegetarian Chili Coffee, Tea, Lemonade Ice Cream Cookies Please sign up to attend (so we know how much to provide) We could also use a few toppings for sundaes. Finally helpers for serving and cleanup are always welcome! A sign up sheet is posted in the Fellowship Hall.