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

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

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Trinity Church is to:

INTRODUCE people to Jesus Christ, DEEPEN faith and make disciples, ENCOURAGE community, & PROVIDE opportunities to use our

spiritual gifts both locally and throughout the world.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Someone to Listen Someone to Care Total Confidentiality

If you are in need of a Stephen Minister, Contact a Leader:

+ Wilson Barker 941-493-1439 + Barb Middelthon 941-486-4210 + Paul Mrha 941-485-8575

SUPPORT STAFF

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

IT TEAM:

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

CHURCH STAFF

Charlie Bartell, Maintenance Susan Brembs, Choir Director Larry DeBruyne, Seasonal Organist Sherry DiGiorgio, Office Support Juanita Fauser, Church Administrator Douglas Hamstra, Organist Kathy Lane, Finance Coordinator Todd Miller, CAM Director Walter Pratt, Custodial/Maintenance Tammy Runyan-Glover, Nursery Attendant Lewis Trotter, Pastoral Associate Chuck Wiggins, Pastor

HOMEBOUND

Marilyn Easterly Paul Ryan Harriet Goetluck Barbara Hopper Bob Kolb Irene Fuller Keith Askin Lois Odom Trish DeFillippis NURSING/REHAB/ASSIST. LIVING

Joan Armond — Summit at Venice Sophia Bojan — Brookdale Rotonda W. Gertrude Bouwma — Gardens of Venice Betty Carlson — Bella Vita/Brookdale Bill Carlson — Manor Care Deborah Carpenter — Charlotte Harbor Fran Eggleston — Windsor of Venice Elizabeth Greenwood — Pinebrook Jim Harmony — Brighton Gardens, Tampa Elenore Laverty — Manor Care Genevieve Lincoln — Cadbury Park Ray & Betty Lutze — Gardens of Venice Jean Merrill — Cadbury Park Carolyn Nielsen — Jacaranda Trace Nancy Opie — Cadbury Park Vivian Visser — Jacaranda Trace

LIFT UP IN PRAYER...

SUNDAY — OCTOBER 8 FAMILY PROMISE 9:00am Children’s Church School 9:00am Contemporary Worship 10:00am Choir Rehearsal 10:15am LifeGroups Bible Study 10:30am Traditional Worship/Nursery 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship

MONDAY — OCTOBER 9 FAMILY PROMISE 1 2:00pm ROMEOS 7:00pm Boy Scout Troop 311

TUESDAY — OCTOBER 10 FAMILY PROMISE 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:00am Staff Meeting 10:30am CAM

WEDNESDAY — OCTOBER 11 FAMILY PROMISE 9:30am Prayer Group 10:30am SM Supervision 1:00pm Knitted Knockers 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY — OCTOBER 12 FAMILY PROMISE 9:00am CAM Monthly Meeting 9:45am Pause & Reflect

10:30am CAM

SATURDAY — OCTOBER 14 FAMILY PROMISE 8:30am Men’s Breakfast 10:00am Deacons’ Meeting

SUNDAY — OCTOBER 15

9:00am Children’s Church School 9:00am Contemporary Worship 10:00am Choir Rehearsal 10:15am LifeGroups Bible Study 10:30am Traditional Worship/Nursery 11:30am Congregational Meeting 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship

CHURCH CALENDAR

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JIM LISTON

Will be held on Saturday, October 28th at 11:00am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4365 State Road 776 with lunch to follow at Jacaranda Country Club, 1205 Jacaranda Blvd. in Venice. Pre-service music starts at 10:40am with the service concluding about noon. Valet Parking is provided at the Country Club. We hope many of Jim’s friends from Trinity Church will be able to attend.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREETING SONG Mighty is Our God

PRAYER

PRAISING OUR GOD Here I Am To Worship

Amazing Love / You are My King

KIDZ CHAT

PRAYER Elder Kim Joynes

GOD’S TITHES / OUR OFFERINGS

SONG I’m Forever Grateful

REFORMATION 500 Romans 5 (selected verses)

PROTESTANTS, PAPISTS & PRESBYTERIANS

1. CHRIST ALONE

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. verses 1, 2

CLOSING SONG In Christ Alone

Praying with you this Sunday: Deacon Andy Wickerson will be available at the front of the Worship Center at the close of the service to pray with those who may have a special prayer need.

Contemporary Worship

October 8, 2017 9:00am My Involvement At Trinity

GARDENS OF VENICE MINISTRY: This Sunday’s Team will be serving at the Gardens of Venice. They are: John Frazee, Steve & Sandy Aldridge, Doris Kerper, Wilson & Florence Barker, Brenda Ward, Doda Rye, and Walter & Susan Brembs, pianist. Why not join us at 1:00pm.

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

GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP: grandparents raising grandchildren. Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month from 10:00-11:30a.m. Contact Norma Brown at 941-258-2016.

ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out) will be meeting on the second Monday of each month at 12:00 noon. October 9th we’ll meet at the Salty Dog. For reservations, call Jim Phillips at 941-474-1630.

JOIN US AS WE GROW TOGETHER

IN OUR FAITH

LifeGroups is a 45 minute Bible Study on Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:00am in classroom #1 led by Roger Riddle, using the excellent curricula EXPLORE THE BIBLE published by LifeWay resources. Study Guides are available.

Grab a cup of coffee and join us at 10:15am in classroom 1 as we delve into God’s word.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

A Congregational Meeting has been called for Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 11:35am (immediately following the Traditional Worship Service) for the purpose of electing Elders, Deacons, and the 2018 At-Large Members of the Congregational Nominating Committee.

ELDER NOMINEES DEACONS NOMINEES Sondra Guffy Joellen Huddy Randy Clements Char Schnieders Cookie Baker Lou Szekeres John Frazee Kay Elliott Dot Beeman

2018 CONGREGATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE AT-LARGE MEMBERS: NOMINEES

Joan Mrha Sharon Ingleton

Vera Day Roberta French

Annette Goodsen, Alternate

CAM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!

We need your help! The first need is “clothes sorting crews” which is done on Tuesday and Thursdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m. The second is “pantry work to fill client pantry requests” needed on Tuesday and Thursdays either: 10:00-noon or 11:00-2:00 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Todd Miller at 941-492-6384 for details.

World Communion Offering 2017 for

Echo in N. Ft. Myers and Mision Peniel,

Farm Workers Mission in Immokalee

$5,256 was collected on World Communion Sunday last week for the two MISSIONS suffering severe damage during Hurricane Irma. We will be receiving this through the month of October. Our goal for this offering is $10,000. Please give generously.

FAMILY PROMISE DREAM WALK

Saturday, November 11th at 9am

Venice Presbyterian Fellowship Hall

825 The Rialto, Venice

Help Families from Homelessness to Independence

● Join the Walk—find 10 sponsors to donate for homeless

families in South County.

● Be a team captain—recruit a team of 10 walkers.

● Find businesses interest in being involved with sponsorships

and/or walk teams.

Please go to our website www.familypromisessc.org and click

on DREAM WALK to register.