Second Sunday in Lent Worship Guide: Sunday, February 28, 2021

Sunday Worship Schedule:

Due to the number of COVID cases in Floyd/Clark Counties as well as the state, the decision was made to suspend in-person worship until March 7th. Look for more information in upcoming communications/publications.

In the meantime, all are invited to join us on-line for worship Sunday mornings at 9:00 am at trinityna.org.

Message Lenten Series: Just Walk . . . Walk the Line Rev. Chris Neikirk

Basic Theme: The life as a Christian is often referred to as a walk. In ancient times, walking was the primary mode of transportation. So, if you were going to travel from one place to another, you walked. Life with Christ is certainly a journey and God wants to take us from one place to another – from a place of sin, emptiness, and loneliness to a place of holiness, fulfillment, and purpose. It is not a walk that we take alone.

Sermon Snapshot (Key Points): Nicodemus took a midnight walk to meet with Jesus, the one he knew to be of God even when his peers refused to believe. As a Pharisee, Nicodemus ‘walked the line’ of religious tradition and ritual, and by all accounts was assured entrance to the Kingdom of God. However, Jesus teaches a new perspective on faith and obedience, and we learn that ‘walking the line’ that man has laid before us often means missing the truth.

So What? What are your perceptions about salvation? Do you find yourself walking the line of religious duty, yet feeling empty, spiritually void, or burned out? Does concern for your reputation affect your actions? Do you know what God’s expectations are of you? Are you willing to change course and walk the line that Jesus prepares for you?

Call to Worship Leader: We would be perfectly happy if our path were faultless, if we were always in step with God. People: This is my commandment: That you love one another. Leader: God, has given us commandments that we may live as effectively as possible. With our eyes fixed on

doing the right thing, we shall never be put to shame. People: You are to love one another in the same way as I have loved you. Leader: O Lord, touch our lips with your saving grace, People: that our lives may declare your praise!

Prelude “Benedictus” Max Reger

Hymn “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” No. 297

Solo “On Eagles Wings”

Lisa Holm Michael Joncas/arr. Lloyd Larson

Hymn “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” No. 295

Postlude “From God I Ne’er Will Turn Me”

Chorale/Dietrich Buxtehude

Praise Band selections:

Walk With You Zach Williams

Just a Closer Walk With Thee

Chain Breaker Zach Williams

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 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. AMEN.

Gospel Reading John 3:1-15; John 15:9-17 (New International Version)

Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.” Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” 4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” 9 “How can this be?” Nicodemus asked. 10 “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? 11 Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. 12 I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? 13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man.14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,15 that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”

9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. 17 This is my command: Love each other.

Worship participants: Lisa Holm, Sharon Herndon; Praise Band: Kim Coll, Debbie McRoberts, Marcella Arnold, Aaron

Arnold, Chris Conte, Marty Allen, Bill & Sharon Maetschke, Klein Maetschke and Nathan Bleecker.

Preaching Schedule: Rev. Chris Neikirk

Lenten Series Just Walk

28-Feb Walk the Line John 3:1-15; John 15:9-17

07-Mar Walk of Shame John 4:27-42

14-Mar No More Walking in Darkness John 9:1-6

21-Mar Get Up and Walk! Luke 5:17-26

28-Mar Palm Sunday To Walk With A King Mark 11:1-11

04-April Easter Sunday Don’t Walk, Run! John 20-1-18

Children’s on-line Sunday school via ZOOM Please plan to join us on line at 10:15am to participate in Sunday school. For Sunday (February 28) information, contact Yanitza Schmit at (210) 727-6295, yanitza502@gmail.com Meeting ID: 826 4898 4867; Passcode: TrinityKid

Trinity Youth on-line activities Trinity Youth, middle school & high school, group continues to meet on line for a variety of activities. Want to join in? Contact Nathan Bleecker, Youth Minister, at tumcnewalbanyyouth@gmail.com.

UTL Comes Back Again Good news! The UTL class will resume “Wednesday school” on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 3:00 pm in the sanctuary. For the first few weeks we will be studying the insights contained in the book, Senior Moments – Prayer Talks with God about Aging Grace-fully by Bernadette McCarver Snyder. This is a little gem of a book with 53 short essays (1-2 pages) suggesting how we seniors might deal with situations, questions, and mindsets we may have or come upon. For the first few weeks, at least, you will receive an email from us with 2-3 of these passages with titles such as “Get a Life?”, “When in a Fog”, and “If the Shoe Fits”. We are excited about seeing you all again and look forward to these times of study, discussion, and fellowship. ~ Judy and Guy Wall

2021 Lenten Offering Lent, the six-week period preceding Easter, is meant for personal reflection about your faith. During Lent, many people increase their devotional time and think more about doing the work of Jesus. At Trinity, we take a Lenten donation, which goes to the work of assisting those in our church & community in need. Please indicate on Secure Give or your check that it is for the Lenten Offering. For your convenience, Lenten envelopes will be available in the Narthex. You are asked to mail or turn your offering in to the church before or on Easter Sunday. We ask that you please consider a donation. Donations of any amount will be welcomed and appreciated. ~ Jan McCauley, Church and Society

Prayer Concerns Submit prayer requests on our website at trinity.na.org, via our digital connect card, or by contacting the office at 812-944-2229 or by email at info@trinitynewalbany.org.

Let us pray for comfort for all who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity, especially for Trinity’s shut-ins. Special prayers for:

Barb Fisher, Tom Hunter, Art Marking, Bev Weber, Allen Phillips, Hazel Traub, Norm Miller, Florence Hash & Patricia King

Care Friends List: A list has been compiled providing the addresses of Trinity’s shut-ins. We encourage you to stay in contact with your Trinity family via phone calls, e-mails, letters and cards.

Do you have a child or grandchild who will be 2 -5 years old during the 2021/2022 school year? Early registration for the children of TUMC members for preschool classes and summer camp 2021 is coming soon. Look for updated enrollment information at our website: trinitylearningministry.org. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact us at office@trinitylearningministry.org or 812-944-2251.

February: Food Collection Month February is Trinity’s month of responsibility for helping supply the Hope Southern Indiana Food Pantry. All contributions of nutritious foods and basic toiletries are welcome. Church and Society will again sponsor this vital community mission. There will be a cart at the canopy door entrance for donations. The Quest Class has graciously offered to do porch pick up for those who do not want to come to the church.

For porch pick up, contact Jane Heustis at 317-435-6650 or jsheustis@sbcglobal.com.

If you prefer to make a monetary donation this can be done with Secure Give or a check sent to the church office. Be sure to indicate on the memo line that it is for HOPE.

Suggested items to donate: Dried Beans, Pop-tarts, Pasta, Potatoes (Instant), Hot Cereal: rice, oatmeal, grits, etc.

Thank you for your continued support. For more information, contact Jan McCauley at fdoxiemom2@aol.com or 502-299-2414

Inclement Weather Policy Sunday Worship: Notification of cancellations or delays on Sundays will be published on the broadcasts of Wave

TV, WLKY TV & WDRB TV by 7:45 am on Sunday morning. We will make every reasonable effort to be open for worship at 11:11 am every Sunday morning. If a “State of Emergency” is announced, then all services are cancelled. Members, guests and staff are always encouraged to observe all safety precautions by staying off the road during icy conditions.

Weekdays: If NAFC Schools are closed for inclement weather, then the Trinity UMC office will be closed. If schools are on a 2-hour delay, then Trinity UMC office will be on a 2-hour delay. On some occasions, the office will be open when schools are closed; it is suggested to call the church office before venturing out. If a “State of Emergency” is announced, then the church office will be closed.

Financial Notes Want to support the ministries of Trinity through online giving? SecureGive offers several options for tithing, donations, and designated gifts; see the church’s website for connections to SecureGive. E-Tithing offers giving through a direct debit program: contact the church office for information. Need more info? Pick up a flyer in the Narthex or visit us on the web: www.trinityna.org

Upcoming committee meetings March 2, Tuesday, Missions Meeting, 5:45 pm, (via Zoom) March 8, Monday, Education Meeting, 5:30 pm, (via Zoom) March 8 Monday, Church & Society Meeting, 7:00 pm, (via Zoom)

* Always check with your committee chair to confirm meeting dates/times.

Ministry Staff:

Senior Pastor: Rev. Chris Neikirk Director of Music: Dr. David K. Lamb Praise Team Leader: Bill Maetschke Youth Minister: Nathan Bleecker Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Yanitza Schmit Preschool Director: Gwyn Welliver Organist: Sharon Herndon

Administrative Staff: Administrative Assistant: Mary Evans Church Treasurer: Dick McCauley Financial Secretary: Harriett Hughes Facility Manager: Keith Shantz Custodian: Lori Drake

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