Sunday Bulletin15TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Holy Communion September 5, 2010 11:00 AM Worship Before the service, speak to God; during the service, let God speak to you; after the service; speak to one another. CHIMING OF THE HOUR / LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES PRELUDE “In the Garden” arr. Pethel INTROIT “Spirit of God” Garnaas-Holmes *HYMN OF PRAISE “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” No. 139 GREETINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY Please record your presence on the attendance pads found by the hymnal at the end of your row. At the end of the service, introduce yourself to those in your row that you do not know. Visitors: please include your complete address and phone number. PRAYER CONCERNS: Let us pray with: Krachunas family, Don, Justin, Bill, volunteers & Habitat, Dolores, Daniel, Cherry, Terry, Shannon, Jerry, Scheider family, Ellen & Larry, Rylan, safe travel for mission team, Carrie, Ann, Sue, Nan, Aaron, Danny, Marjorie, Maurice, Joe, Judy, Bordeau family, Jack, Smith family, Henry family, Dolores, Catalana family, Donna, John, Carrie, college students, Aaron, Ann, Carr family, Marjorie, Josh, Betty, Megan, Debbie, Mission team, Mrs. Piligane, Shean, praise for Irene’s return, new parking lot, traveling mercies for Matt, Ellen & Larry, Kathy, Carrie, Justin, Vicki, Waggoner family, Cheri, Linda, Shannon, Jennifer, Smith family, Debbie, college students. CALL TO PRAYER “Have Thine Own Way Lord” Stebbins MORNING PRAYER DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY “He Will Carry You” Soloist: Ted Soto *DOXOLOGY No. 95 *HYMN OF PREPARATION “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” No. 615 SCRIPTURE LESSON Jeremiah 18:1-11 / Luke 14:25-33 Bob Cassada SERMON Have a Little Faith In Me Rev. Corley ANTHEM “Come to the Table of Grace” Angerman & Nolan SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation No. 7 Confession and Pardon No. 8 The Great Thanksgiving No. 9 The Lord’s Prayer Prayer after Receiving No. 11 This is an open Communion. All who worship here are invited to partake of the elements. All money left at the altar rail will go to help the hungry in our community. *HYMN OF DEDICATION “Take Up Thy Cross” No. 415 *BENEDICTION WITH CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Join hands) May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever. Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor. Lift up your eyes and see his face, and his grace forever. May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever. *POSTLUDE “Redeemed” arr. Pethel _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Please stand as you are able THE FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD. WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS! We are delighted to have you worship with us today. We hope you find Trinity a friendly congregation and will want to return to worship with us again. Large print hymnals and hearing-assist devices are available. Please see an usher. IF YOU HAVE A CELL PHONE, please silence it during the service out of courtesy to others. Thank you. Servants of Worship Ministers: Every Member of the Congregation Lay Leader: Linda Goodman Pastor Emeritus: Carl Cosslett Offering Tellers: Judy Seely and Robert Napolitano Baby Nursery: Lucy Shields and Judy Seely Toddler Nursery: Betty Sawyer Director of Music: Patricia Madison Pianist: Rachel Allyn Pastor: Cynthia Corley Learning and Service Today: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Sunday School for all ages 11:00 am Traditional Worship Monday, September 6 Labor Day – Church Office closed Tuesday, September 7 7:00 pm Praise Team Practice Wednesday, September 8 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Practice Thursday, September 9 6:30 pm Covered Dish with UM Men Saturday, September 11 8:30 am United Methodist Men at Ironbridge Sports Park Next Week: Offering Tellers: David Shaffer and Flo Gray Baby Nursery: Lucy Shields and Carol Sanders Toddler Nursery: The Heirds Stewardship for Last Sunday: Sunday School: 84; 8:30: 35; 11:00: 112 Finance Committee Report: Last Week Year-to-Date Budget 5,471 191,485 Giving (General & Bldg) 5,145 189,386 Surplus (Deficit) (326) (2,099) THE PETERSBURG DISTRICT “HEARTS FOR MISSION” EVENT will be Saturday, September 18. There will be music, a special speaker from the World Methodist Evangelism Institute, dinner, and special emphasis study groups. It should be a great afternoon, so check the newsletter for more details. Trinity United Methodist Church Greenyard Road at Ironbridge Road Phone 748-2439 P.O. Box 262 Chesterfield, VA 23832 www.trinity-umc.com E-mail: trinity@trinity-umc.com and prayer@trinity-umc.com Church office hours: 9 am to Noon, Monday through Thursday We answer God’s call to impact lives for eternity through ministry, mission, and worship. ANNOUNCEMENTS If you wish to make an announcement, please come forward to a microphone. THE UPPER ROOMS FOR SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER ARE IN THE RACK IN THE HALL. FOOD PANTRY and COMMUNITY OUTREACH – The next assembling of food bags at Sherbourne UMC’s food pantry will be September 11th, meet at Sherbourne at 9:45 am. There is always a need for non-perishable items, so there is a collection basket in the hall. For more information, contact Deborah Napolitano. MEN’S BIBLE CLASS BEGINS AT TRINITY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th, 6:00 AM. Tim Ruxton will be teaching. All men are invited. AUTHENTIC OUTREACH CLASS AVAILABLE AT TRINITY SEPTEMBER 25 There will be an outstanding opportunity held here at Trinity on Saturday, September 25! Authentic Outreach will teach how to talk to people about faith with confidence and gentleness, without feeling uncomfortable or pressured. It is a “listening” and “asking” communication style. There is a sign-up sheet on the sign-up booth. The class will be $20 plus a $25 text. This is a wonderful opportunity – right here in our own church building! If we are serious about wanting to grow our church, this is a wonderful way to learn how to do it! Please consider taking this class and sign up today! OUR UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR) IS HARD AT WORK IN AFGHANISTAN, helping the people who have been affected by the floods there. If you would like to help them in their efforts, make your check out to Trinity and mark it for Afghanistan. Thank you. NEXT SUNDAY IS WHEN OUR YOUTH EVENTS RESUME! Check the front page of the Newsletter for details and plan to be with us! ALL RISING 6TH GRADERS interested in Jr. High Youth Group, please join us on Sunday afternoons at 5:00 pm; in the Jr. High Room beginning September 12th. If you aren't on our email list, please contact Mari Hayes at JLMinNaples@MSN.com or 796-1885. Deadline to register for the fall retreat at Willow Run, NC is the morning of September 5th. THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH! PLAN TO BE HERE! CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 15th Sunday after Pentecost / Holy Communion September 5, 2010 Greetings and Opportunities for Service Opening Prayer / Passing the Peace Praise Songs “Give Me Oil in My Lamp” TSB 15 “Glory (God, You are My God)” Overhead “He Knows My Name” TSB 87 Prayer Requests Prayer Song “We Fall Down” Prayer Scripture Jeremiah 18:1-11 Dan Hayes Sermon Have a little Faith in Me Rev. Corley Communion “In Christ Alone” Overhead Offertory “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone” Overhead Benediction “I’ll Fly Away” FWS 2282 FWS – Faith We Sing / TSB –Trinity Songbook / UMH – Hymnal |



