Loves Visitors!! - Trinity United Methodist Church

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Tr i n i t y
L o v e s Vi s i t o r s ! !
Trinity United
Methodist Church
729 Paul W. Bryant Drive
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
Sunday Services begin at 10:30 a.m.
Office hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WELCOME TO TRINITY!
Our congregation includes people of all
backgrounds and perspectives. We gather
together with a common love for God and all
God’s people. We’re glad you are with us this
morning!
Our pastor is Reverend Penny Ford, who can
be reached through the church office Monday
through Thursday (759-4206) or at revpennyford@gmail.com. You can also
join us on FACEBOOK at “Trinity UMC Tuscaloosa, AL.”
NURSERY: A nursery is available during all worship services. Our nursery
conforms to all current safety standards. We have a wireless pager system for
parents, who receive a pager when they leave their children with the trained
nursery workers.
REST ROOMS: Men’s and women’s rest rooms are on the lower level at the
bases of the steps on either side of the narthex. There is also a family restroom
on the main level in the area behind the choir loft.
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY: There is an elevator in the education
wing that accesses all levels of the church—the sanctuary, the fellowship hall,
and all the Sunday School rooms. Handicapped parking spaces are in the rear
of the church.
HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have hearing assistance aids available located
in the brown box on the table in the narthex. Or you can just ask an usher!
READY TO JOIN? There are several ways you can join with us in serving
God and others. If you are ready today
you can fill out a yellow card (front
and back) in the pew, and you can
come forward during the last hymn of
any service. Or, you can make a private appointment with the pastor.
Full (Professing) Members are those
who join Trinity UMC to serve God
through their prayers, presence, gifts,
service, and witness. Your church
membership can be easily transferred
from another UMC church or a church
of another denomination.
Affiliate Members are members of
another United Methodist church who
join Trinity UMC temporarily, while
retaining membership in their home
United Methodist church. (Lots of
students choose this option).
Associate Members are people who
have been baptized in another Christian
denomination and who want to connect with Trinity UMC, but also wish
to retain their current denominational
membership.
TRINITY UMC MISSION
STATEMENT
To foster an intergenerational community that thinks deeply, serves
passionately, and loves generously, following the example of
Jesus Christ, reaching out to the
University of Alabama community
and beyond.
Trinity U MC Weekly Schedule
SUNDAY
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* 8:45 am - C hap el Com m uni on
* 9:00 am - C offee Ti m e - Sunset / Funset Room
* 9:30 am - Sunday School for all ages!
* 10:00 am - C ho i r wi t h Dr. K evi n Chance - k .t .ch an ce@gm ail.com
* 10:30 am - Wor shi p i n t he Sanct uary
3-5:00 pm
- C ub Scout Pack 6 - Cont act Dani el Powel l - 535- 6753
5:00 pm - WM U - Angel Doves ( m eet s t he l ast Sunday onl y i n each m ont h)
MONDAY
6:30 - 8:30 pm - Turni ng Poi nt / Dom est i c Vi ol ence Survi vors
Cont act Wanda Locket t - 758- 0808
TUESDAY
11:30 am - WM U - Expl orers ( m eet s t he f i rst Tuesday onl y i n each m ont h)
6:30 pm - Wome n ’s G roup of Al cohol i cs Anonym ous - Room 212
WEDNESDAY
7:00 pm - C hronic Pai n Support G roup - m eet s every 2nd & 4t h Wed.
C ont act Sue Ri chardson at 394- 0377
8:15 pm -E L E V A TE Col l ege Bi bl e St udy - Meet s i n Q ui rkey’ s
C ontact K el l i Reese at kreese2@cri m son.ua.edu
THURSDAY
7:00 pm - Sur vivors of Sui ci de, m eet s every t hi rd Thursday
Contact Mary Turner at sostuscaloosa@aol.com or 247-5011
* N ur s e r y Availabl e
WEBSITE - www.t ri ni t yum c.i nf o
FACEBO O K - Tri ni t y UMC Tuscal oosa, AL
FA C E B OOK CO LLEG E PAG E - El evat e - Tri ni t y Col l ege Mi ni st ry
INTERN O N- CALL PH O NE - 205- 393- 7735
CH URCH PH O NE: 205- 759- 4206
Welcome to Trinity
United Methodist Church
Third Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2014
SOLO
third SUNDAY of advent
Trinity United Methodist Church
Catherine Hoop, Solo
CHRISTMAS MEDLEY
December 14, 2014 - Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Penny Ford, Senior Pastor
Dr. Kevin Chance, Director of Music Ministries
Sandy Wilson, Children’s Minister
Collin Webster, Organist
Catherine Hoop, Children’s Music Director
OFFERTORY
DOXOLOGY
PRELUDE
Rev. Ken Smith
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE OF JOY (Unison Prayer)
Today is the third Sunday of Advent. The past two weeks we lit the candles of
HOPE and PEACE. Today we light the third Advent Candle, which is the candle
of JOY. Let us pray together:
-- UA Students Patrick Norwood and Tori Sheehan
God of Good News, as we await your coming we give you thanks for the
joy we have in Christ Jesus. May all who seek such joy find it. For all who
have ceased to believe in its possibility, may you work through us to show
your joy already present. Come, God of Joy, come. Amen.
* OPENING HYMN
O Come, All Ye Faithful (vs. 1, 2, 3 & 4)
#234
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST
CALL TO PRAYER
The First Noel (vs. 1, 3 & chorus)
Aidan Townsley, Piano
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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
the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
CHILDREN’S PROCESSIONAL Hark! the Herald Angels Sing #240
Hark! the heald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King;
peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies;
with th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the ever lasting Lord;
late in time behold him come, off-spring of a virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the God head see; hail the’ incarnate Deity,
pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
CHILDREN’S NATIVITY AND MUSIC
INFANT PROCESSIONAL
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
#245
(Parents and friends are invited to take pictures.)
Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
HONORARIUM
In Honor of
Patrick Andrew Norwood
Given by his family upon the day
after his graduation from The
University of Alabama.
And by the light of that same star
three Wise Men came from country far;
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.
SCRIPTURE
This is the word of God for the people of God,
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Simple Gifts: A Simple Answer”
CLOSING HYMN
Trin ity
New s an d No t e s
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#245
The first Noel the angle did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.
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WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
#249
#219
There’s a Song in the Air
What Child is This
Luke 1:26-38
Rev. Penny Ford
Away in a Manger
#217
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
* Please stand as you are able.
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CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Shawn Cook, Breanna Cook (Mary), Jamieson Ford,
August Hopson (Joseph), Colin Reeves, Maddie Reeves,
Aidan Townsley and Nathaniel Townsley
Thank you to all the church family for
making our son Patrick feel so welcome
during his years at U of A. It was
wonderful for us to know that he was
surrounded by such fabulous people. Of
course, Mama O will always hold a
special place in our hearts for all of the
time she spent with Patrick and Rob.
We appreciate you all.
... Shannon & Andy Norwood
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA
ORDERS BEING TAKEN!
It’s time to order your lovely poinsettia
in honor or memory of a loved one or
friend. An order form has been provided
for you in the worship bulletin today.
These beautiful Christmas plants will
decorate the sanctuary on Sunday,
December 21st and can be taken home
the same day. The cost this year will be
$10 for a medium plant and $20 for a
large plant.
CHILDREN’S NATIVITY
Charlotte Grimsley - Penguin
Maximus Harrison - Donkey
India Jarrell - Sheep
Vivian Jarrell - Sheep
Eli Johns - Angel
Katelyn Johns - Lamb
Mabry Kornegay - Pig
Katie Lee Page - Lamb
Please place your completed form in
the offering plate along with a check or
cash in an offering envelope. Please
designate your check or cash as
“Poinsettia”.
Special thanks to Rebecca Griesbach, Burt McLelland, Denise Moody,
Julia Versace, Kathryn Versace, Nicolette Versace
for helping with the infants.
Core Ad Council
Sunday, December 25
2:00 p.m.
We are grateful for Catherine Hoop, Children’s Music Coordinator
and Sandy Wilson, Children’s Director.
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CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION
Wednesday, December 24 at 3:00 p.m.
This casual, family friendly service will include Christmas hymns,
communion and special music. All are welcome!
The deadline for ordering plants will be
Monday, December 15.
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MEETING
TRINITY’S CONGREGATIONAL
MINISTRIES
You probably know about ministries
that involve our congregation, from
worship to Sunday School, choir and
handbells, children’s ministries, college
ministries, and many Connect groups
like the Mommy and Me group, the
Walking group, and the I Love Trinity
Craft group. People make a connection
with the Christian community when
they join Trinity activities and sports.
There are so many things happening at
Trinity during the week that we engage
two college students who live on the
premises in converted Sunday School
classes. They make sure the building
is unlocked for the various groups and
the heat is shared generously and
wisely.
Your financial commitment supports
these ongoing ministries. The Finance
Committee will be at work in December
and January putting together the 2015
budget. Thank you for making a
difference in literally hundreds of lives
through your generosity.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
If you would like a copy of our financial
report, please contact Lara Townsley at
409-3566 or lara@townsley.com. She
will get you one via email or hard copy
and answer any questions. Our finances
are open and we want the congregation
to be informed.
-- the Finance Committee