TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
September 21, 2025
PRELUDE Pianist
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS David Smith, Liturgist
*CALL TO WORSHIP Responsive
But their minds were blinded.
We were blind but now we see.
But their ears were deaf to hear.
We now hear the loving word of God.
But their minds were clouded and misled.
We now have clarity and peace in Spirit.
But their hearts were hardened with hate.
We now have love and forgiveness in Jesus. Let us praise His name!
*HYMN “Help Us Accept Each Other” No. 560 UMH
PRAYER Unison
Heavenly Father, we thank you for giving us the strength to have unwavering hearts, true to and devoted to you. And guiding us to lead the lost, blind and broken to you, and to your glorious message of unconditional love and eternal salvation. We give all glory to you! Amen.
EPISTLE READING Matthew 5: 43-45; 2 Corinthians 3:14
“You have heard said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven;”
“But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.”
GLORY BE TO THE FATHER No. 70
JOYS AND CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH By All
PASTORAL PRAYER
TIME FOR CHILDREN Stacie Austin
Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so; little ones to Him
belong, they are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me; yes, Jesus
loves me; Yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so.
PENNIES FOR JESUS By All
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND SELVES TO GOD By All
OFFERTORY Pianist
*DOXOLOGY No. 95
*HYMN “Lord, Speak to Me” No. 463 UMH
*GOSPEL READING Revelation 21:4; Hebrews 11:16; Philippians 3:20
SERMON “A Teachable Moment” Chris Brewster
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
We are grateful, Lord, that you have opened our spiritual eyes to turn us from darkness to light. We will fight to lovingly lead others out of hate’s evil hands, and into the loving and forgiving arms of Jesus Christ our Savior. In your eternal and unmatched name! Amen.
*HYMN “Battle Hymn of the Republic” No. 717 UMH
*BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH
*POSTLUDE Pianist
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Pianist- Barry Morgan
Power Point and Video Operator – Randy Dolan
Announcements
We began a new study in our Adult Sunday School Class last week at 9:30am. The study is “Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today.” It’s not too late for you to join us. We would love to have you come for the class next Sunday at 9:30am.
Our Trustees will meet right after worship today.
On October 5, right after the worship service, our district superintendent, Rick Swearengin, will meet with chairmen of each committee (Leadership-David Smith, Trustees-Sam Masters, Finance-Ruth Priddy), all of our Staff-Pastor/Parish Relations Committee (Terri Johnson, Melissa Routson, Nancy Hodges, Carin Baker, David Smith and Bren Pittsenbarger), and anyone else interested in coming, for instruction and planning as we move forward as a church.
Are you ready for another fun GAME NIGHT? Our next game night will be October 10 at 6pm. Bring games and a treat to share.
We will be resuming our Fellowship Times this fall, on the 2nd Sundays of each month after the worship service. Our first one will be October 12. We will have a welcome reception for our new pastor, Chris Brewster that day. Please plan to stay after worship to welcome our new pastor and fellowship together.
VITAL SIGNS
Attendance Last Week: 51 Sunday School Last Week: 9 (3 kids)
Giving Last Week: $1,226.00 Building Fund: $50.00
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Today 11:00am Worship
12:00pm Trustees meeting
Thursday 6:30pm Yoga at Trinity
Trinity’s Prayer List
Gibson Family Maxine McCoy Marvin Harvey Shane Hanna
Larry Brown Jerry Vance Joey Griffith Masin Fitzgerald
Marsha Geiger Joan Brown Cindy Johnson Rick Jones
Pearl White Tom Long Brenda Rivers Wayne Williams
Liz Altizer Matthew Osborne Katie McNeely Rocky White
Marcy Carpenter Kelly Defibaugh Mindy & Ray Napier
(**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.)
The Seasons Place: Becky Longanacre Autumn Way-Rupert: Carol Creasman
Seneca Trails Healthcare Center (Greenbrier Manor): Henry Hanson, Peggy Mills, Rose Gragg Allegheny Health & Rehab: Joanne Cohernour
Glasgo Hills Nursing & Rehab: Linda Cochran
Birthdays this week:
Sep 21-David Johnson, Kylie Norris, Jaidyn Smith
Sep 23-Gary Bramble, Mark Flynn, Cathy Arthur, Roger Kesterson
Sep 24-Philip Boyles, Mace Dolan-White, 24-Maddix Dolan-White,
Sep 24- Betty Carola, Sandy Perry
Sep 26-Miranda Bradley
Sep 27-Hannah Smith Meriwether
Sep 28-Maxine McCoy; Levi Hylton, Marcia Kesterson; Scott Shiflett
Anniversaries this week: Sep 24-Dan & Sandy Perry Sep 28-John & Hannah Nelson
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