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

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed

CHANCEL CHOIR R. Cooney

I Am the Bread of Life Trumpet—Jim Kmetz

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERING

OFFERTORY Ave Verum W. A. Mozart

*DOXOLOGY

*HYMN Standing on the Promises pg. 306

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Matthew 18:21-36

PREACHING SERIES THE ATONEMENT

4. PAYMENT OF A DEBT

Out of pity for him the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him [a small amount] and he seized and began to choke him, saying: ‘Pay what you owe me.’ Verses 27, 28

*HYMN I Then Shall Live pg. 507

*BLESSINGS AND SENDING

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Bind Us Together, Lord

*POSTLUDE F. Mendelssohn

Solemn March

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*Please Stand If Able

Praying with you this Sunday: Rev. Jim Meister 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. All prayers are kept confidential.

LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Preaching: Chuck Wiggins Liturgist: Seth Jones

SUNDAY — March 26, 2017 9:00am Childrens’ Church School 9:00am Study Class: The Jesus I Never Knew 9:00am Contemporary Worship/Nursery 10:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:15am Study Class: Knowing God 10:30am Traditional Worship/Nursery 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship MONDAY — March 27, 2017 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:30am Community Assistance Ministry 7:00pm Boy Scout Troop 311 TUESDAY — March 28, 2017 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:00am Staff Meeting 10:30am Community Assistance Ministry 6:00pm Mission Program – Miguel Estrada WEDNESDAY — March 29, 2017 9:30am Prayer Group 5:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Cub Pack THURSDAY — March 30, 2017 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:00am Thursday @ Ten Bible Study 10:30am Community Assistance Ministry SUNDAY — April 2, 2017 9:00am Childrens’ Church School 9:00am Study Class: The Jesus I Never Knew 9:00am Contemporary Worship/Nursery 10:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:15am Study Class: Knowing God

10:30am Traditional Worship/Nursery 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship

This Week at Trinity

Prayer Requests For...

IN HOSPITAL/RECENTLY

HOSPITALIZED

Annette Goodson—Doctor’s Hospital

HOMEBOUND

Marilyn Easterly Paul Ryan Harriet Goetluck Jacki Gaydos Bill Carlson Charlie Barr—with daughter Linda Cobb—his # 941-220-8390

NURSING/REHAB/ASSIST. LIVING

Ruth Aldrich – Heron East/Sarasota Joan Armond — Summit at Venice Gertrude Bouwma — Gardens of Venice Betty Carlson — Manor Care Deborah Carpenter — Charlotte Harbor Fran Eggleston — Windsor of Venice Jim Harmony — Brighton Gardens, Tampa Art Larson — Manor Care Genevieve Lincoln — Cadbury Park Nancy Opie — Cadbury Park Pauline Tingley — Aston Gardens A.L. Vivian Visser – Jacaranda Trace

CHURCH STAFF

Charlie Bartell, Maintenance Susan Brembs, Choir Director Larry DeBruyne, Seasonal Organist Sherry DiGorgio, Office Support Juanita Fauser, Church Administrator Douglas Hamstra, Organist Todd Miller, CAM Director Joey Orchulli, Cont. Song Leader Walter Pratt, Custodial/Maintenance Linda Singleton, Finance Coordinator Lewis Trotter, Pastoral Associate Chuck Wiggins, Pastor

SUPPORT STAFF

John Joslin, Paul Mrha, Clerks of Session Susan Mather, Treasurer Gail Marker, Vera Day, Assist. Treasurers Bob Speir, President, Board of Trustees

IT TEAM:

Joan Mrha, Sharon Ingleton, Sharon Isgan, Susan Conrad, Jan Clements, George Wileman, & Juanita Fauser

“Out of

compassion,

the master of

that servant

cancelled the

debt…and

released him.”

Matthew 18:27

SCRIPTURE FOR PREPARATION

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

PRELUDE G. Sewell

Via Dolorosa

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREETING SONG pg. 696 We are one in the bond of love

CALL TO WORSHIP John 3:16, 17

*HYMN pg. 115

Fairest Lord Jesus

PRAYER OF ADORATION /LORD'S PRAYER

CONFESSION OF SIN God of our salvation: We are your people, yet the world cannot see this. We are your children—those forgiven—yet we are slow to forgive. We are your hands and feet yet too often we choose to often to walk a different road. Forgive us, we pray, for brushing aside your hand and trusting our own wisdom. Lord God, enable us to worship you in spirit and in truth, to bring forth joyful songs of your forgiven people in the everyday moments of our lives. We ask through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer whom we seek to glorify. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON from 2 Corinthians 5

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Micah 7 (selected verses)

MINISTRY MOMENT The Personnel Team

Marking a Milestone — 30 Years!

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Someone to Listen Someone to Care In Total Confidentiality

Contact a Stephen Leader, Wilson Barker (941-493-1439), Paul Mrha (941-485-8575), or Barb Middelthon (941-486-4210) if you are in need of a Stephen Minister.

Thursdays@Ten Study in Luke

Begin the New Year of 2017 in God’s word by verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Luke. During these weeks of January, we’ll focus on Luke 6. Bring your Bible and join us.

Whether you are a long time Bible student or a “beginner”, we hope to see you there. Held in Classroom #1

HEAD USHERS: John & Sue Mather

USHERS: Bill & Pat Blackmon Dan & Pat Church

GREETERS: Janice Jones Delores Thurston

My Involvement At Trinity March 26, 2017 10:30am

ORDER OF SERVICE

CAM NEEDS: spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, toilet paper, toothpaste and diaperst. Nearly all of these products are available at the Dollar Tree Store. Thank you so much for your generosity!

GARDENS OF VENICE

MINISTRY: This Sunday’s Team will be serving at the Gardens of Venice. They are: Steve & Sandy Aldrich, Doris Kerper, Wilson & Florence Barker, Doda rye, Brenda Ward and Mona Lee Burr, pianist. Why not join us at 1:00pm.

PRAYER MINISTRY

Our Prayer Partners meet each Wednesday morning at 9:30 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.

Fourth Sunday of Lent

GRANDPARENT SUPPORT

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

If you are headed north for the

summer months, we ask that you

fill out the blue temporary change

of address form available in the

church office or call and leave the

information with our Church

Receptionist. As your church

family we want to stay in touch

with you.

And Don’t forget...you can listen to

Pastor Chuck’s messages

online at our website each

week. They are posted each

Monday morning. Just log on

to www.trinitypc.org and click

on the media tab. AND...If you

are cleaning out your pantry

before you leave—don’t forget

our CAM Food Pantry will

gladly accept your food

donations.

Going North

for the

Summer?

“Once Upon A Tree”

On Palm Sunday, April 9th at 3:00 pm, the Trinity Chancel Choir and guest singers will present the cantata, Once Upon A Tree, by Pepper Choplin. This cantata will also be accompanied by instru-mentalists from the Venice Symphony

Palm Sunday, April 9th

Save the Date!

The story of Christ's last days on earth and His glorious resurrection will be told as seen through the eyes of Luke, the physician. This is a touching cantata that will remind us of the suf-fering that was endured by our Lord and Savior so that we might have eternal life.

Please join us that afternoon for a very special musical experience!