GLORIA PATRI FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON John 4:5-12 CHANCEL CHOIR Come, Come Unto Me K. Dosso

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON Exodus 17:1-7

THE WORD PREACHED Rev. Bill Teng “Living Water”

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER GOD’S TITHES & OFFERING

OFFERTORY On Eagles Wings arr. M. Hayes

Priscilla Fullerton, Pianist

PRAYER OF DEDICATION HYMN Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah pg. 634

BLESSING & SENDING SENDING SONG Lord, Who Throughout ST. ANNE

Abide with us, that through this life of doubts and hope and pain,

an Easter of unending joy we may at last attain.

POSTLUDE Solemn March F. Mendelssohn

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THIS WEEK AT TRINITY

USHERS: Roberta French Seth / Betty French Bob / Carolyn Ulasewich

GREETERS: Gerry / Bernie Bowerman Sandy Hamilton

CHURCH STAFF

Charlie Bartell, Maintenance Susan Brembs, Choir Director Larry DeBruyne, Seasonal Organist Juanita Fauser, Church Administrator Douglas Hamstra, Organist Desiree Longo, Bookkeeper Todd Miller, CAM Director Walter Pratt, Custodial Rev. William Teng, Interim Pastor SUPPORT STAFF

Alan Balla, President of Trustees Vera Day, Assist. Treasurer Mike Hague, Asst. Treasurer

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IT TEAM:

Joan Mrha, Sharon Ingleton, Martha Cornell, Mike & Becky Hague, Susan Conrad, George Wileman, & Juanita Fauser

HOMEBOUND Barbara Hopper Sally Kellogg Marcia Swinehart Bill Hesterhagen Sally KJellogg Doris Kerper Irene Fuller Marty Peters Peggy Mackey Willy Wolter Jim Menzer

NURSING/REHAB/ASSISTED LIVING Joan Armond — Pinebrook Nursing Sophia Bojan — Brookdale Rotunda W. Gertrude Bouwma — Gardens of Venice Deborah Carpenter — Charlotte Harbor Bill Carlson — Banyan Residence Melba Elmer — Village on the Isle Annette Goodsen — Mary’s on the Bayshore Jay Kovacevich — Sunset Lake Nursing Betty Kuhlman — Bay Village, Sarasota Merrie Manbeck — HarborChase Gladys Moore—Seagrass Village Betty Lutze — Gardens of Venice Carolyn Nielsen — Jacaranda Trace Nancy Opie — Cadbury Park Jean Saylor — Aston Gardens Vivian Visser – Jacaranda Trace Jolan West — Venice Center

Trinity Presbyterian Church Christ-Centered, Biblically-Based, Spiritually-Alive!

4365 State Road 776, Venice FL 34293 941-493-0018 / www.trinitypc.org

PRAYER LIST

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Trinity Church is to: INTRODUCE people to Jesus Christ, DEEPEN faith and make disciples,

ENCOURAGE community, and PROVIDE opportunities to use our

spiritual gifts both locally and throughout the world.

Leading in Worship Rev. Bill Teng, Preacher Elder Paul Mrha, Liturgist

SUNDAY — March 15, 2020 9:00am Contemporary Worship 9:00am Belief—Book Study 10:15am LifeGroups Bible Study 10:30am Traditional Worship 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship MONDAY —March 16, 2020 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:00am Staff Meeting 10:30am CAM 1:00pm Bridge Group

TUESDAY — March 17, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:30am CAM

WEDNESDAY — March 18, 2020 12:00pm Lenten Concert 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY — March 19, 2020 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:00am Judaism 101 10:30am CAM 1:00pm Busy Fingers 6:16pm Euchre

FRIDAY — March 20, 2020 1:00pm Caregiver Support Group SATRUDAY — March 21, 2020 9:00am Session Meeting

SUNDAY — March 22, 2020 9:00am Contemporary Worship 9:00am Belief—Book Study 10:15am LifeGroups Bible Study 10:30am Traditional Worship 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship

10:30 a.m., March 15, 2020

Third Sunday in Lent

March 15, 2020 10:30 a.m. Standing for those who are able People’s response in bold & italic type

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

PREPARING FOR WORSHIP John 4:13b-14 “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.”

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Lord be with you. And also with you... MINISTRY MOMENT Welcome Pastor Bill & Karen Teng Geoff Baker PRELUDE Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) G. Bizet

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 95:1; John 4:22-23)

Come, let us sing to the Lord. Make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! The hour is coming, and is now here. Let us worship the Lord in spirit and truth.

HYMN Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken pg. 694

PRAYER OF ADORATION PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of great mercy: We confess we have sinned against you — We are often quick to quarrel and condemn, and slow to receive your gift of grace; we boast about our own success and deny our suffering Savior.

Forgive us, O Lord, by your steadfast love. Create a clean heart within us, teach us your holy way, and restore to us the joy of salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord; for we ask in his holy name.

SILENT REFLECTION (Reflecting on the Prayer of Confession) ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

TRINITIY HAPPENINGS

BIBLE STUDIES

BELIEF: Readings on the Reason for Faith

Sunday mornings — 9am This is a Book Study led by Rev. Bill Gaydos using the book by the same name, by Francis Collins. This book is a collection of readings from famous thinkers which convinced him to make a reasoned decision for faith. The class meets at 9 AM Sunday mornings.

LifeGroups: ROMANS Sunday mornings — 10:15am LifeGroups Bible Study is an ongoing small group study which meets each Sunday Morning at 10:15am in classroom 1. This quarter the group study is on Romans. The class is facilitated by Roger Riddle. Come join this study group for some great discussion.

Judaism 101 Thursday mornings 10am—11am This 10 week course continues and will conclude on March 19. We will cover Jesus’ life starting with the birth, ministry, death and resurrection. What did he want to express when he stated that his apostles should go out and teach to all the nations? This Mid-week class will be taught by Peter Tsolinas, come join us on this journey of faith.

FAMILY PROMISE

March 29-April 4

Family Promise is a non-profit, faith-based organization which serves homeless families with children who live in Venice, Northport or Englewood. Trinity hosts these families four weeks each year. During the week, we provide shelter (by turning our classrooms into bedrooms), meals, and support. We will be hosting the week of March 29-April 4 and are in need of people to help in various areas. Please contact Graham Cofer for detail (941-525-0668).

GARDENS OF VENICE MINISTRY Come join us at the Gardens of Venice this Sunday at 1pm for this brief time of worship. Today’s team: Todd Miller, Juanita Fauser, Roberta French, Brenda Ward and Mona Lee Burr, Pianist.

VCO SPRING CONCERT The Venice Community Orchestra will hold a Spring Concert on April 1st at 7pm here at Trinity. Bob Delfausse, conductor will be featuring Delia Montenegro, Oboe Soloist and Bob Felman, Clarinet Soloist. A freewill offering will be received to benefit Community Assistance Ministry. Mark you r calendar now and plan to attend.

COUNTERS NEEDED Our Trustees are looking for a couple of people who would be available on Monday mornings to assist our financial office. This ministry involves counting our weekly offering. If interested, contact Vera Day, 941-223-3859 or the church office, 941-493-0018, ext. 224)

CARGIVERS’ SUPPORT Our Caregivers’ Support Group meets on the first and third Fridays of each month in the church lounge at 1pm. This group is for anyone caring for a loved one. For more information contact Barb Winsmore (941-830-2100) or Roberta French (941-484-7465).

CHANCEL CHOIR EASTER CANTATA Our Chancel Choir with accompaniment by special musicians from the Orchestra will perform the cantata, “At His Name” on Palm Sunday, April 5th at 3:00pm. Be sure to mark this date on your calendar and bring a friend or two along to enjoy this cantata based on Philippians 2: “At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess Jesus is the King of Glory!.”

THEOLOGIAN-IN-RESIDENCE EVENTS Due to circumstances beyond our control with the Coronavirus pandemic, our Theologian-In-Residence will not be able to be with us as planned. Therefore, all events scheduled for this week have been cancelled. Our Christian Education Team thank you for your support and will be keeping you updated on any future events we will be scheduling in the coming months.

CONCERT SERIES Join us for our Lenten Concert Series which takes place each Wednesday at 12noon. This week, March 18th will feature “Favorite Hymns arranged for Concert Piano” Concert Pianist Priscilla Fullerton. Bring a brown bag lunch and join us for a time in the Community Life Center where you will be able to talk with the performers. Desserts and beverages will be provided. There is no charge for this event.

GREETING ONE ANOTHER In the coming weeks, in the midst of flu season and with the coronavirus, we will be using the more creative ways of greeting one another. We will be encouraging folks to greet one another with a fist or elbow bump or a friendly wave rather than a handshake. Use whatever method you feel most comfortable.

WELCOME RECEPTION Please join us following worship today for a piece of cake and take a few moments to introduce yourself and welcome Pastor Bill Teng and his wife Karen to Trinity.