Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

1 Vol. 28 First Sunday of Advent No. 49 December 2, 2018 Prelude O Little Town of Bethlehem Arr. D. Court Bryan Go - Flugelhorn Lighting of the Advent Wreath: (8:30) The Bradley Family (11:00) The Huggins Family . Choral Introit Gloria in excelsis Deo Taize Melody Chancel Choir *Call to Worship One: We come from a world of darkness All: Into Christ s world of light. One: We come from a world of weariness All: Into God s strength and hope.

2 One: We come from a slumbering world. All: Strengthened by the Spirit, we come to awaken our souls and watch for the coming of Christ. *Hymn of Praise O Come, O Come Emmanuel #211 Hymnal A,rmation of Faith: Apostles Creed #881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, su2ered under Pontius Pilate, was cruci3ed, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

3 Amen. *Gloria Patri: Glory Be to the Father #71 Hymn Book Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen. *A,rmation of Friendship Words of Welcome (please sign to register your attendance) Choral Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer and the Lord s Prayer Dr. Nick Quinton Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.

4 Amen. Presentation of God s Tithes & Our O2erings O2ertory Music The Jesus Gift Gilbert Martin Chancel Choir; Jennifer Hopgood, soloist 8:30 Traditional Worship 11:00 *Doxology #94 Hymnal Praise God, from whom all blessings 9ow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Hymn of Preparation Christ Is the World s Light #188 Hymnal Scripture Reading John 1:1-14 Leader: The Word of God for the people of God.

5 People: Thanks be to God. Sermon: Christmas Hope Rev. Jonathan Brewster Holy Communion (see insert for hymns) Giving the Bread and Cup Communion is served by intinction. The congregation comes forward by the center aisle to receive the bread, which they then dip into the chalice of grape juice. (Gluten-free wafers available upon request). Worshipers may go to the altar for a time of prayer and then return to their pews by the side aisle. The invitation to the Lord s Supper is not just for United Methodists or members of the church. All who confess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord are invited to partake of the Lord s Supper. Even one who doubts or whose trust is wavering may receive the bread and grape juice in order to be assured of God s love and grace in Jesus.

6 The funds donated at the Communion rail are given to Trinity s HEO ministry. *Hymn of Faith & Dedication Word of God, Come Down to Earth #182 Hymnal Benediction & Response Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates #213 Hymnal Chancel Choir Postlude Good Christian Men, Rejoice Arr. D. Court Bryan Go - Trumpet SUN Service (Contemporary Worship) 9:45 Call to Worship Advent Readers The Conn Family Opening Songs of Praise & Worship Deck the Halls Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven Come Down Cornerstone Time of Welcome & Connection Pastoral Prayer Gathering & Preparation Song Light of the World Scripture John 1:1-14 Message Christmas Hope Rev.

7 Jonathan Brewster Communion Closing Song Here I Am to Worship Benediction (11:00) Children s Time: Children ages 3-5 in Room 203 K-2nd grade in Room 202 First Time Guests If this is your Frst visit to Trinity, we are delighted you are worshiping with us today. after the service, please introduce yourself to the pastors; they will be happy to put a name with a new face. We re glad you are here! Nametags Trinity can be a big place, with lots of faces we know (and love), but names we can t always remember. For this reason, we encourage everyone (members and guests) to wear a nametag. You may order a nametag by circling your name on the attendance pads or by contacting the Church OHce. Listen on the Radio or Website If you can t make it to church on Sunday , try the radio broadcast! You may either tune in to radio station FM or go to the Trinity website and follow the instructions.

8 Nursery Childcare is provided during all three services and during Sunday School for infants and toddlers in Room 101 & 102, located on the Frst 9oor of the Education Building. Co2ee & Fellowship Please join us after the 8:30 worship service and prior to Sunday School for fellowship and co ee in the Congregate Room (Room 305). Refreshments are provided by the Agape Class for the month of December. Co ee is also available in Welcome Center. Today Wednesday, December 5, cont d 6:30 pm Lay Academy 6:30 pm Youth Bible Study 6:30 pm BFC Exercise Fit Mix 7:30 pm Praise Band 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Thursday, December 6 9:15 am BFC-Staying Strong 11:00 am BFC Varity Mix 11:00 am Snack Pack Hour 11:00 am Heavenly Handchimes @ Miccosukee Community Center Friday, December 7 10:00 am Friday Morning Study Group 7:30 pm Friday Flicks 11:00 pm AA Saturday, December 8 8:00 am Early Response Training - Moor Hall 11:00 pm AA Sunday , December 2 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am SUN Service 11:00 am Traditional Service NO Sacred Pans NO Youth Praise Band NO Youth Choir NO Pans of Praise 5.

9 00 pm Hanging of the Greens Service/Potluck following NO UMYF Monday, December 3 6:15 pm Jubilation Bells 6:30 pm Shelter Meal Tuesday, December 4 9:15 am BFC Staying Strong 11:00 am BFC Variety Mix 11:45 am UMW Luncheon 6:30 pm Young Adult Group Wednesday, December 5 7:00 am Men s Group 3:00 pm NETKids 4:15 pm Lay Academy 5:30 pm Dinner NO Trinity Ringers This Week Hurricane Michael Special Collection The Florida Resident Bishop, Ken Carter, invites us to give generously to our United Methodist brothers and sisters who desperately need our help. The money will be sent directly to the Alabama-West Florida Conference so that they can distribute it directly to those who need it most. Let us show our neighbors the meaning of our connection. Make checks payable to Trinity UMC, and designate Hurricane Relief memo line.

10 Hanging of the Greens TONIGHT! Our annual Hanging of the Greens service will be at 5:00 pm. A potluck dinner will follow the service. Please join us as we celebrate the Advent season with music and fellowship! UMW in Ministry December 4th features Trinity Preschool! The next meeting of UMW in Ministry will be Tuesday, Dec. 4th at 11:45 in Moor Hall. It will be a Christmas Music Program featuring the 38 children in the Trinity Preschool! Nancy Kerce will coordinate the Christmas Music for this festive program! The World Thank O ering will be made. Everyone is invited to attend even if you aren t a member of UMW. Monthly meetings are an opportunity to enjoy fellowship, entertaining programs and a delicious lunch! Please call Nancy Kerce at 877-6546 for reservations. Hope to see you there! Save the Date- Trinity Connections Gingerbread House Competition Trinity Connections is excited to bring back this fun event!