Trinity Worship Bulletin

June 25, 2023 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

GATHERING

Prelude

Greetings & Announcements

PREPARING FOR WORSHIP

+Call to Worship:

LEADER:    Beloved, let us worship God!
People:        Let us give praise to God, the one who rides upon the clouds!
LEADER:    Parent to orphans and Protector of widows,
People:        God gives the desolate a home and leads the imprisoned into prosperity.
LEADER: As God led the Israelites through the wilderness and provided for them, we too find our dwelling in God’s goodness and provision.
People:        The Rider in the heavens speaks throughout creation.  We gather to listen and ascribe power to God!
LEADER:    Awesome is God in the sanctuary of creation!
People:      Blessed be God! AMEN

+Opening Prayer: (In Unison)

God who loves us and cares for us, grant us the peace of knowing that in all our stresses, hardships, and responsibilities, we are not alone. You are with us. Grow our trust in your care, that we might first turn not to ourselves but to you. Reorient our lives so that in difficult times we would move toward joy in the deep remembering of all you have done, are doing, and will do for us, your Easter people. Amen.

Sharing the Love of Christ

+Hymn 131 “We Gather Together”

PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

Moment with Children & Youth Stacie Austin (Congregation will sing “Jesus Loves Me” as the children gather)

Pennies for Jesus (This goes to purchase items for the Organ Cave Blessing Box and Lending Library.)

Offertory Prayer

Offering (Giving of Ourselves and Our Gifts to God)

+Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (UMH 95)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures hear below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Praises and Prayer Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

+Hymn 133 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Prayer of Illumination: “O God of Grace and Glory, reveal to us the truth of Your Holy Word as we read, proclaim, and meditate upon what you are saying to us today, in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!”

Scriptures Psalm 68:1-10 and 35; 1 Peter 5:6-11

The Message Cast All Your Cares on Him Pastor Sharon Howard

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

The Altar Call

(The Alter is always open. Please feel free at any time to come forward for prayer.)

+Closing Hymn #130 “God Will Take Care of You”

SENDING FORTH

Benediction: As you depart from this house of worship please pass the peace for the love of Christ!!! (Fist bumps)

Postlude

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+Indicates standing for all who are physically able

LECTIONARY THIS WEEK: Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 (UMH 792)

1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 John 17:1-11

Pianist- Barry Morgan; Power Point Operator- Randy Dolan; Liturgist -David Smith

Opportunities and Announcements

We again welcome Rev. Sharon Howard as our guest speaker today. It is always a pleasure to have her!! She is filling in for Pastor Joe as his grandson gets married in Pittsburg this weekend. Thank you, Sharon!

Everyone had a great time at the picnic last Sunday! The food and fellowship were wonderful! Thanks to everyone that helped in any way- cooking, set-up, clean-up, brought food to share, whatever you did to help – thank you.

Our joint VBS starts tomorrow through Thursday, June 26-29, from 6-8pm at Elizabeth Chapel. The theme for Vacation Bible School this year will be “Hay Day - Growing in Friendship with Jesus.” Help us spread the word and invite children.

Elizabeth Chapel’s Annual Ice Cream Supper is Saturday, July 15, 4pm. No set price, donations. Come early to make sure you get some of that famous, delicious fried chicken!

Our Trinity Singers will practice on Tuesday, July 11, at 6pm. If you love to sing, you are welcome to join us.

The next time that Trinity is to prepare the meal for Shepherd’s Center is July 26. If you would like to volunteer to help that day or prepare food to be dropped off, please call Terri Johnson at 304-646-1366.

Next Sunday will be Communion Sunday.

VITAL SIGNS

Attendance Last Week: 41 No Sunday School Last Week Giving Last Week: $447.00

CALENDAR

Today 9:30am Sunday School

11:00am Worship

Monday 6-8pm VBS @ Elizabeth Chapel

Tuesday 6-8pm VBS @ Elizabeth Chapel

Wednesday 6-8pm VBS @ Elizabeth Chapel

Thursday 6-8pm VBS @ Elizabeth Chapel

Trinity’s Prayer List

Terry Steele Thomas Witt Kathy McMillion Billy Workman

Joan Brown Katie McNeely Marcy Carpenter Matthew Osborne

Rocky White Cindy Burns Vodenik Family of Jon Stout Family of Pearl Hilton

Family of Amy Pittsenbarger Family of Diane & Heather Sharp-Keys

Military: Charles Eary and 304th Military Police Unit (deployed to Middle East)

(**Please note that a name will stay on for 3 weeks so if there is someone that needs to remain on the list or someone to add please call the church office at 304-647-4504.)

Brookdale, Staunton: Carmen Buster
The Seasons Place: Becky Longanacre
Stonerise (The Brier): Rosalie Arbaugh
Greenbrier Healthcare Center (Greenbrier Manor): Henry Hanson, Peggy Mills
Allegheny Health & Rehab: Joanne Cohernour
Autumn Way-Rupert: Carol Creasman

Birthdays this coming week:

June 23 – Thorton Rodgers

June 24 – Madison Bowell

June 25 – Thomas Norman, Mike Judy

June 24 – Madison Boswell

June 25 – Thomas Norman, Mike Judy

June 26-Griffin Weikle, Hailey Elmore

June 27- Dale Kirk

June 30 – Kevin Bradley, Jason Carola, Patti Masters

Anniversaries this coming week:

June 27 – Ty & Melissa Donovan

June 28 – Ben & Melissa Routson

June 29 – John & Tammy Altizer

May 4, 2014 Third Sunday of Easter

GATHERING

Chiming of the Hour

Greeting & Announcements

PREPARING FOR WORSHIP

+Call to Worship Barbara Phillips

Leader: God has called us together for this time of worship. God is listening to our thoughts and to our speaking.

People: God inclines an ear to us and hears us. God knows us better than we know ourselves.

Leader: Let us open our hearts to the One who gives us life. Let us set our faith and hope in God.

People: In one another’s presence, we renew our vows. Together we offer our thanksgiving sacrifice.

Leader: God’s promises to us are ancient and ever new. God is with us here and on all the roads we travel.

People: Together we lift our voices in songs of praise. Together we recognize we are precious in God’s sight.

+Invocation

Wondrous God, present with us when we do not know it, valuing us when we do not care for ourselves, planting in us the seed of your word even when the soil of our hearts is hard and unyielding, open our eyes to recognize you here. May we sense your presence next to us. May we hear your voice. May we know your touch. May we see you in one another and in the beauty all around us.

May your reality emerge deep inside each life, transforming our thoughts and deeds and our relationship with one another. Amen.

Entrance of the Light

+Hymn “O Spirit of the Living God” #539 UMH

Sharing God's Peace

PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

Wiggle Time at the Altar Rev. Bryan Baker

Offering (Giving of Ourselves and Our Gifts to God)

+Doxology “Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow” #95 UMH

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. Amen.

Offertory Prayer

Thank you, God for the privilege of joining with Christ in the proclamation of your love for all people. May the ministries we support serve to unite people across all differences, building up the body of Christ and reaching out to the world with healing energy. Bless these gifts and all who give in any way to make your love known. Amen.

Prayers of the People

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer #895 UMH

Psalm Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 OT, p. 564

New Testament Lesson Acts 2:14a, 36-41 NT, p. 119

Epistle Lesson 1 Peter 1:17-23 NT, p. 232

+Gospel Reading Luke 24:13-35 NT, p. 90

Special Music

The Message “The Cold Shoulder” Rev. Bryan Baker

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

The Altar Call

(The altar is always open. Please feel free at any time to come forward for prayer.)

THE SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE

Invitation

Call to Confession

Peter preached: “Save yourselves from this crooked generation. Repent…so your sins may be forgiven.” We participate in our society’s alienation from God. We have joined the “me” generation in putting our own interests before all else. We have much to confess before we can claim the wholeness God offers.

Prayer of Confession (in unison)

O God, we confess that we rush through our days without recognizing your presence with us. We follow our busy diversions without reference to your will for us. We strive for financial success and personal recognition, while you call for obedience to truth and genuine mutual love. Purify our souls, we pray, and redirect our priorities. May we be born anew through your living and enduring word. Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness

The promise of forgiveness is for us and for our children, for everyone who God calls. The gift of the Holy Spirit is ours to receive. Lift up the cup of salvation every day, and call on God’s name. Give thanks for the words and deeds of Jesus, who revealed God’s love for us and enlists us as disciples and apostles. Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving

Breaking of the Bread

Giving the Bread and Cup

SENDING FORTH

+Hymn of Response "Open My Eyes, that I May See” #454 UMH

+Blessing and Dismissal

Postlude

CCLI #1389164