Trinity

Sunday, September 22nd, 2019

10:00 a.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church 630 Park Avenue

Prescott, Arizona 86303

(928) 445-4536

www.aztrinitypres.org

GATHER A time to meet, greet and welcome one another.

Please fill out the Friendship Register and pass it along to others in your pew.

CHIMES The chimes call us to silent readiness.

PRELUDE The Slugs from Space String Quartet Vanessa Miller, Violin; Tammy Rauschenbach, Violin 2 Cindy Binkley, Viola; Emily Millhouse, Cello

PASTOR’S GREETING, INTRODUCTIONS, AND LIFE OF THE CHURCH

CALL TO WORSHIP

L: Peace be with you. P: And also with you. L: Come and see the love God has given to us. P: Come and see what it means to be children of God. L: Come with this hope, that Christ’s presence is real. P: With joy, we come to see the Lord. L: Let us worship God!

HYMN #327 From All That Dwell Below the Skies LASST UNS ERFREUEN ST. DENI (See music in bulletin)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION O Holy One, we call to You and name You as eternal, ever-present, and boundless in love. Yet there are times, O God, when we fail to recognize You in the daily-ness of our lives. Sometimes shame clenches tightly around our hearts, and we hide our true feelings. Sometimes fear makes us small, and we miss the chance to speak from our strength. Sometimes doubt invades our hopefulness, and we degrade our own wisdom. Holy God, in the daily round from sunrise to sunset, remind us again of Your holy presence hovering near us and in us. Free us from shame and self-doubt. Help us to see You in the moment-by-moment possibilities to live honestly, to act courageously, and to speak from our wisdom.

(Silence for personal confession.)

Amen.

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DECLARATION OF PARDON L: Now that we have let go of the pain, the bitterness, the anger of our lives, let us be kind, tender-hearted, and gentle towards each other, forgiving as God has forgiven us. P: We are God's beloved children, and will model God's grace and love in our hearts. Thanks be to God! We are forgiven! L: Let us stand and give glory to God!

GLORIA PATRI Hymn #579 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.

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

ANTHEM Psalm 23 Craig Courtney

The Lord, the Lord is my shepherd. The Lord, the Lord is my shepherd. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He leads me beside, beside still waters, He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness, He leads me in paths for righteousness, For His name's sake, His name's sake.

Yea though I walk through the valley, Of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and staff: they comfort me. You prepare a table before me, In the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head, my head with oil; My cup overflows.

Surely love and goodness will follow me, All the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord, Forever, forever, forever, forever, Amen, amen.

[Children & Youth excused for Sunday Classes.]

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PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES, GIFTS, AND COMMITMENTS

OFFERTORY All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Holden/Ellor

arr. Ed Hogan

DOXOLOGY Hymn #592 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 16:1-13 (NRSV, Pew Bible p. 851)

1Then Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. 2So he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.’ 3Then the manager said to himself, ‘What will I do, now that my master is taking the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. 4I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes. 5So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he asked the first, ‘How much do you owe my master? 6He answered, ‘A hundred jugs of olive oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it fifty.’ 7Then he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He replied, ‘A hundred containers of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill and make it eighty.’ 8And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. 9And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal homes.

10“Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. 11If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own? 13No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.”

SERMON Say What? Rev. Dr. Sue Marie Baskette

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CONFESSION OF FAITH Rom. 8:1, 28, 38, 39 We believe there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus; for we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to God’s purpose. We are convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

HYMN #299 You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim HANOVER (See music in bulletin)

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION, CONCLUDING WITH THE LORD’S PRAYER

The Lord’s Prayer 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors;

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power

And the glory, forever. Amen.

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Wonderful Grace of Jesus Haldor Lillenas arr. Ed Hogan

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REFLECTIONS & PRAYER REQUESTS

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PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY (information as of 9/17/19):

Pray for the family of Al Eubank; and our friends Helen Boswell, Bob Carsten, Gene Laramy, Joe & Debbie Place, and Linda Raudebaugh.

We consider it a privilege to pray for you. Names will be included above for 4 weeks and then removed unless we hear otherwise or the request is updated with Charlene (928-771-8845) or Donna (949-291-1741).

Please remember to pray for those facing the devastating challenges brought about by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and here in the U.S. If you would like to provide

financial assistance for these disaster/relief needs, designate your gifts to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (pda.pcusa.org) and they will go to the

"Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas and the US" effort.

Today’s flowers and refreshments are provided by Linda Ogo and Family in celebration

of their mother's birth date (Darlene Ogo) -- September 18th.

Thank You to Today’s Service Volunteers:

Acolytes ~ Charly Dunn, Shea Sobel, and Vann Massé Greeters ~ Glenn and Mary Welshon

Ushers ~ Jo Ann Cork, Chip Shay, Joe Stratford, and Greg Vandersteeg

Liturgist ~ Chuck Cone

Last Week’s Attendance ~ 226

The Trinity Project ~ 40 • Sunday 8:30 AM ~ 30 • Sunday 10 AM ~ 156

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Upcoming Services:

The Trinity Project, 6:00 PM, Wednesday / September 25th, 2019 Speaker: Lyndi Peacock

Focus Scripture: Nehemiah 9:5b-6 5:00 PM Meal: Baked Chicken Dinner.

Vegetarian & Gluten-Free options will be available. *Please make meal reservations by the Monday before each Wednesday @ http://www.aztrinitypres.org.

6 PM: Trinity Project Worship Service

7 PM: Chancel Choir Rehearsal (for choir enthusiasts)

Sunday Worship 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM, September 29th, 2019 Rev. Dr. Sue Marie Baskette

Tapestry of Life Scripture: Luke 16:14;19-31

Lectionary readings for September 22nd, 2019, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 (Pew Bible, pp. 618-619) Psalm 79:1-9, (p. 470)

1Timothy 2:1-7 (p. 963) Luke 16:1-13 (p. 851)

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BIBLE STUDIES & FELLOWSHIP “Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”~Psalm 119:18 (NRSV)

TRINITY 4KIDS is our program for children up to 5th grade. We meet year-round on Sundays at 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM in the Children's Center (through Grace Mitchell and downstairs). Come join us for fun lessons and activities! For more information contact Jennifer Garber at aztrinitychildren@gmail.com or 928-445-4536, ext. 114.

IGNITE YOUTH: God does not call us to be “lukewarm” believers. He wants all of our hearts, all of the time. Let’s grow together and learn how to ignite our faith so that we can do our best to always be believers on fire for Christ. Open to all youth ages 6th grade through 18 years old. Sundays year-round at 10:15 AM, and Tuesdays during the school year from 3:30-5:30 PM in the Youth Room. For more information, contact Kelsey Claire at 928-445-4536, ext. 110 or aztrinitystudents@gmail.com.

INTERSECTIONS CLASS is currently studying and discussing the book, New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton. Merton uses the Gospel parable of the sower as a metaphor for the “sowing of seeds” meant to lead to an abundant harvest in the spiritual life of his readers. The book considers aspects of Christian contemplation in 39 short chapters or "seeds" covering a diverse range of topics. All are welcome. Sundays at 9:00 AM in the Sicatuva Room.

WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP: A new group, “31 Women’s Bible Study” is a home-based ministry of Trinity here in Prescott that meets Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to Noon (August 28th-October 2nd). Please RSVP with Jennifer, contact her for location address, and any other questions you may have at aztrinitychildren@gmail.com or 928-445-4536, ext. 114. Join us for fellowship and a 6-week study of Lysa TerKeurst’s, Uninvited. $20 covers the cost of the book and workbook. Be a part of forming a new group - all women welcome!

FRIDAY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP meets Fridays at 9:30 AM in Sicatuva. Our fall study is reading Jarrett Stephens' book, The Mountains are Calling: Making the Climb for a Clearer View of God and Ourselves. Please let me know if you would like to join us so we can order a book for you (contact Kate at 267.981.3923).

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THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

POTLUCK FOR MARTHA CIRCLE members and ALL those who are interested in becoming members. Join us on Wednesday, September 25th at 12:00 PM in the Children’s Ministry Center (left of the kitchen, downstairs). We meet on Wednesdays (usually the 4th Wed., but earlier in Nov. and Dec.) from about 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. This year we will be studying, It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered by Lysa TerKeurst. Contact Charlene at 928-771-8845 if you have questions.

TRINITY TREKKERS: The Trinity Trekkers will be hiking at the Grand Canyon's Shoshone Point on Saturday, September 28th. Meet in the lower parking lot no later than 7:30 AM. We will car pool to the south rim and spend the day at the Canyon. Bring a sack lunch and refillable water bottles. It is a two mile easy walk out to the point and back. There are tables and toilets. John S. will be leading this hike. Please RSVP to Greg V. at 602-319-4286 or steeger@cableone.net if you plan on going.

THE WILD WACKY WIDOW WOMEN luncheon will be held on Saturday, September 28th at 11:30 AM at the Gurley Street Grill. Izzy will be the point person for this luncheon, so if you haven't already sent an RSVP to Sandy, please contact Izzy (928-778-0816) to let her know that you will be there.

JOY SINGERS will sing TODAY, September 22nd at 4:00 PM at Samaritan Village Chapel. We will also sing Oct. 6th, 13th, and 27th (all TBA). We are not performers; we just get folks

to sing along with the old hymns. This is a worthwhile mission that doesn't cost any money - just your time and loving spirit! Join us! Thanks to all who come with us. For more information call Joy at 928-445-7560 (please remain on the line after the initial message).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help give out food to needy families. If you could spare 3 hours in the afternoon once a month (or be a substitute) please call Joy at 928-445-7560 (please remain on the line after the initial message). I can train you and be with you the first time. Please give it some thought. This is not packing but giving out the groceries. We could also use substitutes for our packing crew. The regulars pack 3 hours once every 7 weeks. Substitutes are just on a calling list in case someone is gone or sick. This is through Prescott Community Cupboard.

WARM FOR WINTER is a community program to collect coats/jackets, gloves, scarves, and blankets for families and individuals in need (new for children, gently-used for adults). You will find a donation barrel in the narthex. Thank you for your help!

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PRESCOTT AREA SHELTER SERVICES (PASS) needs donations of toilet tissue, paper towels, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies for their family residents. Please bring your donations to the container marked PASS under the coat rack outside of the church office. Martha Circle will distribute them. Thank you!

MOPS IS COMING TO TRINITY! "Mothers of Preschoolers" is a ministry to support moms with kids ages birth to Kindergarten, "We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together, face to face." We will be starting with a MOPS Social & Registration in the Children's Center on Monday,September 23rd ,

2019, from 9:00-11:00 AM. Our regular MOPS gatherings will take place the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month (unless there is a holiday or kids are on break) starting October 14, 2019 from 8:00-11:30 AM in the Children's Center and the Grace Mitchell Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions or want to volunteer, contact Jennifer at aztrinitychildren@gmail.com or 928-445-4536 ext. 114.

THE CHANCEL CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA will present the Advent Cantata "And There Was Light" by Joseph M Martin on Sunday, December 1 at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Your gifts to the Music Fund support this event and all music events at Trinity. Our fundraising goal for 2019 is $5,000. Thank you for your generous support!

HARVEST TOWN HALL MEETING will be held on Sunday, October 20th after the 10:00 AM service. This is a time to harvest all the growth happening in our church. It will be a review of how far we have come and where we are headed. There will be a light lunch served with fellowship in the Grace Mitchell Hall.

THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meets the second Thursday of each month, at 1:00 PM in The Family Room at church. Join us if you knit or crochet or would like to learn! Contact

Charlene (928-771-8845) if you would like to receive a prayer shawl; we present them to our members who are welcoming a new baby, graduating high school, turning 90, or feel in need of the comfort of a prayer shawl.

TRINITY’S NEW MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON COMING THIS FALL! Thank you for choosing Trinity! If you would like to explore membership with Trinity, please add your contact information to the sign-up sheet on the lectern in the narthex. If you have questions call Greg (602-319-4286). Thank you.

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LIKE OUR TPC FACEBOOK PAGE! The Outreach Team invites the Trinity family to go to our Trinity Presbyterian Church (TPC) Facebook page to like it! When in Facebook search, “@TrinityPrescottAZ” to find it and there you have options to like it, leave a comment, and/or share it with “friends.” This is a powerful tool to help us get the good word out about TPC.

COMMUNITY CUPBOARD NEWS: Thank you for your food and money donations. The money goes a long way because our buyer purchases items at a big discount for us. If you want to bring food please look for sales on canned fruit, canned meat, and peanut butter. These items are needed the most and cost the most for our buyer to purchase. Also, please continue to bring paper or plastic grocery bags and put them in the Community Cupboard box in the hallway outside the church office. THANK YOU!

PER CAPITA - The Presbytery of Grand Canyon approved the 2019 Per Capita apportionment at $36.25 per member. The Per Capita apportionment helps sustain the mission of the Presbytery, the Synod of the Southwest and the General Assembly. Per Capita gifts should be made payable to Trinity, and will be forwarded on to the Presbytery.

RIDE SHARING: There are members of our Trinity family that no longer drive and would greatly appreciate a ride to church. If you are willing to pick someone up on your way, please contact the church office at aztrinityoffice@gmail.com or call 928-445-4536, ext. 113.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT is the third Friday of each month at 6 PM-8:30 PM in the Children's Center. Bring your kiddos (ages birth - 5th grade) for pizza, a movie, and games, while you enjoy an evening out. For more information or to confirm a spot, contact Jennifer Garber at 928-445-4536, ext. 114 or aztrinitychildren@gmail.com.

FLOWERS AND REFRESHMENTS: Sign-up charts to provide Sunday’s flowers or refreshments are located on the wall across from the church office. Flowers are $25/bouquet or $10/single rose, and must be in by Tuesday morning for the upcoming Sunday. Thank you for choosing to celebrate your special occasions with us!

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Easy-to-use Sound Mate Personal Listening Systems are available in the drawer of the information table in the narthex. These headsets allow you to individually control the volume

levels of speakers in our Sanctuary according to your hearing needs and preferences.

For your convenience, business cards listing church Staff and Elders (Session) are available in the office and on the narthex table.

Summaries of the most recent meeting of Session are available in the Information Center in the hallway outside the church office.

If you are a member or a participating friend of Trinity and would like a copy of our Trinity Member/Friends Directory, stop by the church office (Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 AM-3:00 PM) to get one.

Audio CD recordings of the 10:00 AM Sunday Service are available on the table in the narthex. Video DVDs for all services are available on request. Please see David P.

The 10:00 AM Sunday Service Sermon audio and Podcast are available on our website at www.aztrinitypres.org

Music printed in the bulletin is used by permission. CCLI License # 3025701

If you are hospitalized, please contact us, or have a loved one

contact us at (928) 445-4536.

The hospital will not contact us independently.

Many thanks for your consideration.

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Trinity Presbyterian Church

630 Park Avenue

Prescott, Arizona 86303

(928) 445-4536

www.aztrinitypres.org

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