Trinity

Kelly Latimore, 2014

Sunday, February 23rd, 2020

10:00 am

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 On Jordan's Stormy Banks arr. Lyndell Leatherman

PASTOR’S GREETING, INTRODUCTIONS AND LIFE OF THE CHURCH

CALL TO WORSHIP L: O God, how many voices we carry within, and how hard it is to silence them! P: You know us. You know how fragmented our lives are,

how powerful the many calls. L: We are here to worship, to praise, to pray,

and to acknowledge You as our one God. P: Still all other voices. Dethrone all other Gods. L: Prepare us to worship You with our whole being. P: May we hear Your voice only, in and through our worship! L: Let us worship God!

HYMN #12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ST. DENIO ST. DENI (See music in bulletin)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION We seek You on the mountaintop, O God, for we fear to face You in the midst of humanity. We would rather by dazzled by Your splendor on some Sinai than obey Your commands in the urban wilderness. We find it easier to worship the wonder-working Jesus than to follow the Christ, Who was obedient unto death. Merciful God, forgive our shallow, self-justifying ways. Take away our fear and transform our thinking. Loosen our grip on possessions and position. Relieve us of the bondage of self-reliance. Help us to find You wherever You choose to dwell, and to serve You wherever You choose to send us.

(Silence is kept for personal confession)

Amen.

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DECLARATION OF PARDON L: “Since, then, we have a great high Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. . . . P: Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” 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 Vision Prayer Berry/Ijames

Into this heart of darkness God made His light to shine, And now the glorious knowledge of Jesus Christ is mine. His light has cleared my vision of all its blinding lies, And spread His truth and beauty before my wond'ring eyes.

Illumined in rich color and beautiful to see, The dying of my Savior has given life to me. And brighter still in radiance, His resurrection hour Has left the dark tomb empty, and freed me from its pow'r.

O let me guard this treasure, this knowledge in my heart, This brightly burning candle that bids my doubts depart. And as I shine this gospel in ev'ry darkened place, O Savior, keep before me the vision of Your face.

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart.

[Children & Youth excused for Sunday Classes.]

PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES, GIFTS, AND COMMITMENTS

OFFERTORY O Lamb of God, I Come William B. Bradbury arr. Edward Broughton

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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: Matthew 17:1-9 (NRSV, Pew Bible p. 798)

1 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 5 While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, "This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!" 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Get up and do not be afraid." 8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, "Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."

SERMON "Pocket Summary of the Rev. Dr. Sue Marie Baskette Christian Life"

HYMN #190 Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory GENEVA (See music in bulletin)

RITE OF PRAYER FOR HEALING AND WHOLENESS CONCLUDING WITH THE RECITATION OF THE LORD’S PRAYER

“Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up…” (James 5:13-15).

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The Lord’s Prayer (sung) 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 Postlude in F Major J. S. Bach

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY (information as of 2/19/20):

Peggy Roman and family on the passing of her husband, Ed; Joy Foster, Bonnie Pettit, and all the family and friends of David Foster;

and our friends Helen Boswell, Dick Chandler, Bev Cochran, Susan Graham, Steve and Mary Labaty, Dylan, Lauren and Parker Nordby, Barbara Ore,

Joyce Rebholz, Jean Risdon, and Doug Rolland

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).

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TEXT: Thomas H. Troeger, 1985MUSIC: George Henry Day, 1940Text © 1985 Oxford University PressMusic © 1943, 1961, 1985 Church Pension Fund

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CALL TO THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION AND CONGREGATION:

Session has called the annual meeting of the corporation and congregation TODAY, Sunday, February 23rd, following the 10:00 a.m.

worship service (approx. 11:15 a.m.)

Thank You to Today’s Service Volunteers: Acolytes ~ Charly Dunn, Shea Sobel, and Vann Massé

Greeters ~ Glenn & Mary Welshon Ushers ~ Don Hickman, Barb Poland, Charlie Simpson, and Nancy Stewart

Liturgist ~ Kathie Calder

Today's flowers are given by Bill and Donna Sprague in celebration of their 26th Wedding

Anniversary. We are so happy to share in the warmth of your love – congratulations!

Today’s fellowship time will include a cake in celebration of Nick Garber's 18th birthday. Happy

Birthday Nick! Please enjoy.

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Thank you to all the caring people at Trinity for helping me through my current health problems. A special thanks to Charlie Simpson, Charlene Cone, and the Care Team for all their help and support. Thank you to all the people who have been praying for me! Please

keep up the good work, prayer warriors! I am eternally grateful! Steve (& Mary) Labaty

Last Week’s Attendance ~ 310

The Trinity Project ~ 39 • Sunday 8:30 AM ~ 26 • Sunday 10 AM ~ 245

Upcoming Services

No Trinity Project Meal or Service this week

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Start the season of Lent on February 26th at 12:00 noon. This service will

include the imposition of ashes.

Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00 PM: Chancel Choir Rehearsal (for choir enthusiasts)

Sunday Worship 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM, March 1st, 2020 Rev. Linda Wescott

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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 Wednesdays 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 8:30 AM in the Sicatuva Room.

FRIDAY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP meets Fridays at 9:30 AM in the Sicatuva room. Our winter study is James Howell's book, "What Does the Lord Require?". Please contact Kate (267.981.3923) if you would like to join us. We look forward to welcoming you!

Lectionary readings for February 23rd, 2020, Transfiguration of the Lord

Exodus 24:12-18 (Pew Bible, p. 62) Psalm 2 or Psalm 99 (pp. 424-425; pp. 480-481)

2 Peter 1:16-21 (p. 987) Matthew 17:1-9 (p. 798)

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THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

MARTHA CIRCLE REMINDER: Martha Circle will meet Wednesday, February 26th at 1:00 PM in the Children's Ministry room. Please read chapters 9 & 10 in It's Not Supposed to Be This Way. Least Coin: Leila H., Yearbook: Judy S., Co-hostess: Carolyn P., and a hostess still needed. Questions, call Charlene (771-8845).

PARKER NORDBY was born to Dylan and Lauren Nordby on December 26th, 2019 about 13 weeks early. If you would like to follow his progress and show support for his parents, you can do so at https://parkernordby.wordpress.com/.

JOY SINGERS will sing TODAY, February 23rd at 3:00 PM at Margaret T. Morris. We will probably sing NEXT Sunday, March 1st and will sing on March 8th at Samaritan Village at 4:00 PM. Joy Singers is not an elite singing group or choir. We just like to visit in-care homes and sing the old hymns with the residents. Anyone is welcome to join us - try it - you will like it! For more information call Joy at 445-7560.

THE TRINITY TREKKERS first hike of 2020 will be this Saturday, February 29th at Cave Creek Recreation Area. We will be hiking the Overton Trail which is a moderate 3.5 mile hike with several areas of moderately steep elevation gains. We will meet in the church parking lot at 7:30 AM and carpool to Cave Creek. We could get lucky and see some beautiful wild flowers! Call Greg V. if you have any questions. 602-319-4286

GAME NIGHT will be this Friday evening, February 28th, at 6:30 PM. For more information call Don or Joy at 445-7560. Trivial Pursuit anyone? Come ready to laugh!

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.

EASTER CANDY can now be found on store shelves, and Easter is fast approaching. We are in need of candy for the eggs that will be filled and hid at the Easter egg hunt! If you are able to drop candy by the church, we are asking for NON CHOCOLATE CANDY...not knowing how warm it will be...you can imagine what happens to chocolate in the eggs...ugh!! Please deliver donations to the church by April 1st.Thank you!

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JOIN OUR TRINITY MOPS MINISTRY! "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." Our MOPS gatherings take place the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month (unless there is a holiday or kids are on break) from October 14-May 11 at 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 PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: The long awaited directory is ready for pick-up. Please stop by the office during office hours throughout the week to get your copy, or ask an elder or staff member for one today. Check out your information and let us know if we need to add, update, or correct anything. If your contact information is not in the latest Directory and you would like it to be included in our next printing, and for all other Trinity Directory updates let the church office know at aztrinityoffice@gmail.com or call 928-445-4535, ext. 113. Thank you!

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!

PARENTS NIGHT OUT: The next Parents Night Out will be Friday, March 20th and then again on Friday, April 10th. This event goes from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM in the Children's Center. Bring your kiddos (ages birth - 5th grade) 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.

CARE TEAM MISSION STATEMENT: To foster caring relationships within our church family as we hold each other up in prayer, encourage one another with phone calls, greeting cards, prayer shawls, home and hospital visits as well as acts of kindness for those in need such as bringing over a meal, help with grocery shopping or giving a ride to church or a medical appointment.

YOUR MISSION "If you choose to accept it": is to let us know if you need our assistance!! Contact the church office: 445-4536 ext. 113, Charlene: 771-8845 or 273-6093, or Charlie: 925-0057.

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PER CAPITA - As Presbyterians, we agree to participate in the life of the wider church by serving Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly. One of the ways we do this is through our Per Capita apportionment which is how we mutually share the cost of coming together to discern the Spirit's leading for the future. Each member is responsible for their share of this cost. The Presbytery of Grand Canyon approved the 2020 Per Capita apportionment at $37.35 per member. Per Capita gifts should be made payable to Trinity, and will be forwarded on to the Presbytery.

PASTOR SUE MARIE'S EMAIL: When corresponding with Pastor Sue Marie by email please double check what email address you are using. Please use the aztrinitypastor1@gmail.com address. There is another email address being used that is no longer active. Using an address other than the aztrinitypastor1@gmail.com will result in lost correspondence - and we do not want that happening. Thank you so much for your attention to this issue.

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.

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!

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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Stewardship Q & A Corner

Q: If there were interest in a video screen for the sanctuary, on which ministry

list should it appear?

A: The worship ministry includes Sunday worship, other worship services and

the music ministry. A video screen could be added to the worship ministry wish

list of the Narrative Budget. However, this concept would require discussion

and approval through the worship team and Session prior to implementation.

Q: Who uses the playground?

A: It is not recommended to use our playground in its current condition.

Children's ministry would like it to be replaced by a safe, fenced area with picnic

tables by the creek that all congregants could enjoy.

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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 Passell.

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

Trinity Presbyterian Church

630 Park Avenue

Prescott, Arizona 86303

(928) 445-4536

www.aztrinitypres.org

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.