TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 17, 2024
GATHERING
PRELUDE
GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*CALL TO WORSHIP from Hebrews 5
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens,
Jesus the Son of God,
Let us hold fast to our confession.
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our
weaknesses.
But we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet
without sin.
Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness.
So that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
*HYMN “Jesus Is All the World to Me” No. 469
OLD TESTAMENT READING Jeremiah 31:31-34
*PSALTER READING Psalm 51:1-12 No. 785
JOYS AND CONCERNS By All
PASTORAL PRAYER
VOCAL SELECTION “Sitting at the Feet of Jesus” Trinity Singers
TIME FOR CHILDREN
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
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND LIVES By All
*DOXOLOGY No. 95
*HYMN “Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands” No. 273
*GOSPEL READING John 12:20-23
SERMON “We Want to See Jesus” Dr. Geiger
RESPONSE TO THE WORD Unison
We really do want to see Jesus, O God. We want to see his humility. We
want to see his love for us. We want to see his commitment to your way.
We want to see his obedience. Even as you reveal those to us, help us to
dedicate ourselves to following him on his Kingdom-focused journey.
Amen.
*HYMN “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” No. 2129 (TFWS)
*SENDING FORTH AND BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
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*Standing if physically able
Pianist- Barry Morgan
Power Point Operator –Bren Pittsenbarger
Opportunities and Announcements
If you would like to get an Easter Lily for the sanctuary for Easter Sunday, please let Marcia Kesterson know or call the church office.
A BIG THANK YOU to Marsha & Joe Geiger for the wonderful spread of delicious food at our Fellowship Time last Sunday!
There has been a change in the date for our United Women in Faith (UMW) to meet. The women will now meet this Wednesday, March 20, 2pm in Fellowship Hall.
The Ronceverte Ministerial Association is hosting Holy Week Services March 25-29 at 7pm each night. Monday will be at Elizabeth Chapel UMC, Tuesday will be at Ronceverte First Church of God, Wednesday’s service will be at Ronceverte Baptist; Maundy Thursday- Ronceverte Presbyterian for a Seder Meal. Good Friday at St. Catherine’s of Siena for Stations of the Cross. It will be a special week.
Get ready for it!! Our next GAME NIGHT will be April 5 from 6-8pm.
The next Layette and Patient Care Pack Packing will be April 9, 6:30pm at the Organ Cave Community Center. Items needed are puzzle books, lip balms, hard candy, baby soap, onesies, sleepers (newborn, 0-3 month, 3-6 month) and hooded baby towels.
Mark your calendar for Upcoming Events: Sunday, April 28 – Hymn Sing
Saturday, May 11 – Mother’s Day Breakfast 9-11am
Sunday, June 23 – Worship Service/Picnic at Island Park Shelter #1, 11am
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Today 9:15am Sunday School
11:00am Worship
Wednesday 2:00pm Trinity United Women in Faith meeting
Thursday 6:30pm Yoga
VITAL SIGNS
Attendance Last Week: 30 Sunday School: 5 Giving Last Week: $2,590.00
Building Fund: $190.00 Flower Cups: $300.00
Trinity’s Prayer List
Terry Bumgardner Grace Hunter-Cannon Kevin Bradley
Family of Avis Kesterson Ruth Priddy Terry Steele
Katie McNeely Matthew Osborne Rocky White
Benny Disibbio Danny Long Missy Burdette
Roger Kesterson Charles Lewis Unspoken Requests
Family of Doug Honaker Family of Phyllis Wines Carmen Buster
Rodney Morgan
(**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.)
The Seasons Place: Becky Longanacre
Seneca Trails Healthcare Center (Greenbrier Manor): Henry Hanson, Peggy Mills, Rose Gragg
Allegheny Health & Rehab: Joanne Cohernour
Autumn Way-Rupert: Carol Creasman
Birthdays this coming week:
March 17-William C. Fox; Jessica Morgan
March 18-Justin Martin,
March 19-Autumn Hylton, Kathi Judy, Bryan Fox; Kourtney Morgan
March 20-Robert Rodgers
March 21-Katie Knotts, B. J. Hefner, Juli Hunter, Howard Weikle, III
March 22- GeGe Roberts
March 23-Shawn Bucklen, Troy Clemons, Cathy Morris, Breanna Boswell
Anniversaries this coming week:
March 21 – Mike & Sarah Estep