TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
April 26, 2026 Fourth Sunday of Easter
PRELUDE Pianist
GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Todd Ramboldt, Liturgist
HOLY HOWDY GREETING
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come, people of God, for the Shepherd is calling us by name.
People: We hear His voice and follow where He leads.
Leader: He leads us to green pastures and still waters.
People: He restores our souls and guides us in paths of righteousness.
Leader: Even in the darkest valleys, we will not be afraid.
People: For the Shepherd walks with us, His rod and staff comforting us.
Leader: Come, let us worship the One who lays down His life for the sheep.
People: We will worship the Good Shepherd, who knows us and gives us life abundant.
*HYMN “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” UMH No. 402
OPENING PRAYER Unison
Gracious and Loving God, on this Fourth Sunday after Easter, we gather in the light of the risen Christ, hearts lifted in gratitude and hope. You are our Good Shepherd, who calls us by name and leads us into green pastures of peace.
In a world often filled with noise and distraction, help us to hear Your voice clearly — the voice that speaks truth, comfort, and life. Renew our faith, deepen our love, and strengthen our resolve to follow You wherever You lead. May our worship today be a fragrant offering, pleasing in Your sight, and may Your Spirit move among us, transforming our hearts to reflect the compassion of Christ. Through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord, we pray. Amen.
GLORY BE TO THE FATHER No. 70
JOYS AND CONCERNS By All
PASTORAL PRAYER
TIME FOR CHILDREN Stacie Austin
PENNIES FOR JESUS
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.
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND LIVES
OFFERTORY Pianist
*DOXOLOGY No. 95
*HYMN “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” UMH No. 526
SERMON Roger “Wahoo” McDaniel
RESPONSE TO THE WORD By All
Gracious and Loving Shepherd, we thank You for gathering us in Your presence this day, for feeding us with Your Word and strengthening us with Your Spirit. Amen.
*HYMN “Spirit of the Living God” UMH No. 393
*CONGREGATIONAL JOINING and LORD’S PRAYER
*BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH
*POSTLUDE Pianist
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Pianist- Barry Morgan
Power Point and Video Operator –Bren Pittsenbarger
Greeters –
Announcements
We are grateful to have Roger “Wahoo” McDaniel as our guest speaker this morning. He and his wife, Debbie, live at Organ Cave. They have two sons and some precious grandbabies. Pastor Chris is at a Local Pastor Training Retreat this weekend and looks forward to being back with us.
Our next Fellowship Time will be on Mother’s Day, May 10.
We will have communion on May 3 with Dr. Geiger and on May 31 with Rick Swearengin. May 31 will be in place of the first Sunday of June.
Our next Game Night will be Friday, May 1, at 6pm. It will be lots of FUN! If you would like, you can bring a game and/or a snack to share.
If you know of anyone in our church family graduating this year, please call the church office as soon as possible.
The Final Worship Service with our district superintendent, Rick Swearengin, will be on June 21, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Lewisburg United Methodist Church. Make plans to attend.
VITAL SIGNS
Attendance last week: 48 Sunday School last week: 8 (4 kids)
Giving last week: $2,530.00 Building Fund last week: $130.00
Food Pantry: $200.00 Divine Deliveries: $100.00
Pennies for Jesus: $478.70
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Today 9:00am Adult Sunday School
11:00am Worship
Wednesday 6:30pm Bible Study
Thursday 6:30pm Yoga Class at Trinity
Trinity’s Prayer List
Jill Highlander Jarren Anderson Joan Brown Eddie Lester
Josh Bostic David Smith Mike Barnes Nancy Hodges
Emory Hanna Family of Richard Peek Family of Rhonda Mabry
Sarah & Scott Slaven Zena Morgan Cindy Johnson Larry Brown
Shane Hanna Masin Fitzgerald Matthew Osborne Mark Buster
Linda Taylor Rocky & Pearl White Family of Key West Liz Altizer
(**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 Brian Center: Wayne Williams
Anniversaries this week: April 30 – Mousie and Ann Massie
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Birthdays this week:
April 26-Ashley Bradley,
April 28-Stephanie Beeken; Mike Dixon;
April 28-Roger Hodges;
April 29-Samuel Allen Hawver
April 30-Richie Livesay, Ava Ambler