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 ChapelThe 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