A Christmas Musical by Lloyd Larson Trinity Presbyterian Church

Christ-Centered, Biblically-Based, Spiritually-Alive! 4365 State Road 776, Venice FL 34293 941-493-0018 / www.trinitypc.org

Praying with you this Sunday: Colleen Lamberty will be available at the front of the Sanctuary at the close of the service to pray with those who may have a special prayer need.

GODS TITHES AND OUR OFFERING

OFFERTORY R. Hughes

Balm in Gilead

*DOXOLOGY

*HYMN pg. 213

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Romans 5 (selected verses)

REFORMATION 500

PROTESTANTS, PAPISTS & PRESBYTERIANS

1. CHRIST ALONE

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. verses 1, 2

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Heidelberg Catechism

*HYMN

In Christ Alone

*BLESSING AND SENDING

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE He Is Lord!

*POSTLUDE E. Broughton

Sing Praise to God

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*Please stand if able.

LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Preaching: Chuck Wiggins Liturgist: John Frazee

LIFT UP IN PRAYER...

HOMEBOUND

Marilyn Easterly Paul Ryan

Harriet Goetluck Barbara Hopper Bob Kolb Irene Fuller Keith Askin Lois Odom Trish DeFillippis

NURSING/REHAB/ASSIST. LIVING Joan Armond — Summit at Venice Sophia Bojan — Brookdale Rotonda W. Gertrude Bouwma — Gardens of Venice Betty Carlson — Bella Vita/Brookdale Bill Carlson — Manor Care Deborah Carpenter — Charlotte Harbor Fran Eggleston — Windsor of Venice Elizabeth Greenwood — Pinebrook Jim Harmony — Brighton Gardens, Tampa Ray & Betty Lutze— Gardens of Venice Genevieve Lincoln — Cadbury Park Jean Merrill — Cadbury Park Carolyn Nielsen — Jacaranda Trace Nancy Opie — Cadbury Park Vivian Visser — Jacaranda Trace

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CHURCH STAFF Charlie Bartell, Maintenance Susan Brembs, Choir Director Larry DeBruyne, Seasonal Organist Sherry DiGiorgio, Office Support Juanita Fauser, Church Administrator Douglas Hamstra, Organist Kathy Lane, Finance Coordinator Todd Miller, CAM Director Walter Pratt, Custodial/Maintenance Tammy Runyan-Glover, Nursery Attendant Lewis Trotter, Pastoral Associate Chuck Wiggins, Pastor

HEAD USHERS: Ralph & Lou Murray

USHERS: Bob & Kaye Elliott Jim Korman, Clara Fidler

GREETERS: Audrey Sarsfield, Etna Bonatz

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Trinity Church is to: INTRODUCE people to Jesus Christ, DEEPEN faith and make disciples, ENCOURAGE community, & PROVIDE opportunities to use our spiritual gifts both locally and throughout the world.

CHURCH CALENDAR

SUNDAY — OCTOBER 8 FAMILY PROMISE 9:00am Children’s Church School 9:00am Contemporary Worship 10:00am Choir Rehearsal 10:15am LifeGroups Bible Study 10:30am Traditional Worship/Nursery 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship

MONDAY — OCTOBER 9 FAMILY PROMISE 12:00pm ROMEOS 7:00pm Boy Scout Troop 311

TUESDAY — OCTOBER 10 FAMILY PROMISE 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:00am Staff Meeting 10:30am CAM

WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 11 FAMILY PROMISE 9:30am Prayer Group 10:30am SM Supervision 1:00pm Knitted Knockers 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY — OCTOBER 12 FAMILY PROMISE 9:00am CAM Monthly Meeting 9:45am Pause & Reflect

10:30am CAM

SATURDAY — OCTOBER 14 FAMILY PROMISE 8:30am Men’s Breakfast 10:00am Deacons’ Meeting

SUNDAY — OCTOBER 15

9:00am Children’s Church School 9:00am Contemporary Worship 10:00am Choir Rehearsal 10:15am LifeGroups Bible Study 10:30am Traditional Worship/Nursery 11:30am Congregational Meeting 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship

SCRIPTURE FOR PREPARATION

“For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and humanity, the man Christ Jesus, who himself as a ransom for all…” 1 Timothy 2:5,6

PRELUDE F. Ritter O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

*GREETING SONG pg. 238 Because He Lives

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 117

*HYMN pg. 77 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

PRAYER OF ADORATION / LORD’S PRAYER

CONFESSION OF SIN

God of grace, mercy and justice: We confess that we have often failed to be an obedient church. Our lips are filled with excuses, but the truth is that we have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love. We have not loved our neighbors and have refused to hear the cry of those most in need. Forgive us—we pray—so that we may serve you with joyful obedience. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON Hebrews 4

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus 32 (selected verses)

CHANCEL CHOIR N. Hearn Jesus, Name Above All Names

CHILDREN’S CHAT

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

My Involvement At Trinity

October 8, 2017 10:30am

ORDER OF WORSHIP

GARDENS OF VENICE MINISTRY: This Sunday’s Team will be serving at the Gardens of Venice. They are: John Frazee, Steve & Sandy Aldridge, Doris Kerper, Wilson & Florence Barker, Brenda Ward, Doda Rye, and Walter & Susan Brembs, pianist. Why not join us at 1:00pm.

PRAYER MINISTRY: Our Prayer Partners meet each Wednesday morning at 9:30am in the Chapel. If you have a prayer request please let us know. If you’d like to pray with us, consider this your special invitation.

GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP: grandparents raising grandchildren. Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month from 10:00-11:30a.m. Contact Norma Brown at 941-258-2016.

ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out) will be meeting on the second Monday of each month at 12:00 noon. October 9th we’ll meet at the Salty Dog. For reservations, call Jim Phillips at 941-474-1630.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

A Congregational Meeting has been called for Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 11:35am (immediately following the Traditional Worship Service) for the purpose of electing Elders, Deacons, and the 2018 At-Large Members of the Congregational Nominating Committee.

ELDER NOMINEES DEACON NOMINEES Sondra Guffy Joellen Huddy Randy Clements Char Schnieders Cookie Baker Lou Szekeres John Frazee Kay Elliott Dot Beeman

2018 CONGREGATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE AT-LARGE MEMBERS: NOMINEES

Joan Mrha Sharon Ingleton

Vera Day Roberta French

Annette Goodsen, Alternate

CAM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!

We need your help! The first need is “clothes sorting crews” which is done on Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m. The second is “pantry work to fill client pantry requests” needed on Tuesday and Thursdays either: 10:00-noon or 11:00-2:00 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Todd Miller at 941-492-6384 for details.

JOIN US AS WE GROW TOGETHER

IN OUR FAITH

LifeGroups is a 45 minute Bible Study on Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:00am in classroom #1 led by Roger Riddle, using the excellent curricula EXPLORE THE BIBLE published by LifeWay resources. Study Guides are available.

Grab a cup of coffee and join us at 10:15am in classroom 1 as we delve into God’s word.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JIM LISTON

Will be held on Saturday, October 28th at 11:00am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4365 State Road 776 with lunch to follow at Jacaranda Country Club, 1205 Jacaranda Blvd. in Venice. Pre-service music starts at 10:40am with the service concluding about noon. Valet Parking is provided at the Country Club. We hope many of Jim’s friends from Trinity Church will be able to attend. FAMILY PROMISE DREAM WALK

Saturday, November 11th at 9am

Venice Presbyterian Fellowship Hall

825 The Rialto, Venice

Help Families from Homelessness to Independence

● Join the Walk—find 10 sponsors to donate for homeless

families in South County.

● Be a team captain—recruit a team of 10 walkers.

● Find businesses interest in being involved with sponsorships

and/or walk teams.

Please go to our website www.familypromisessc.org and click

on DREAM WALK to register.

World Communion Offering 2017 for

Echo in N. Ft. Myers and Mision Peniel,

Farm Workers Mission in Immokalee

$5,256 was collected on World Communion Sunday last week for the two MISSIONS suffering severe damage during Hurricane Irma. We will be receiving this through the month of October. Our goal for this offering is $10,000. Please give generously.