officers “it’s not about where you’ve been that matters...
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Trinity United Presbyterian Church (USA) is a congregation of the Presbyterian
Church (USA). We are three churches which merged together to become one in
2007. We are a multicultural, multigenerational and multiethnic congregation
reflecting the rich diversity of God’s people. This church is a witness to the
uniqueness of the Christian faith which must be responsive to diversity both in the
church and in the world. You are welcome here.
OFFICERS
The Session
Class of 2017 Gwen Barney, Mary Krist, Barbara Wesley
Class of 2018 Sharon Auger, Waldo Bronson, Denise Dixon
Class of 2019 Sharon Burton, Shirley Hale, Jane Harger
Moderator ~ Rev. Desiree A. Lawson
Clerk of Session ~ Georgia McCall
Treasurer ~ Janet Hartzell
The Board of Deacons
Class of 2017 Funmi Adigun, Sharon Bonney, Alice Shirley
Class of 2018 Charles Atwater, Beverly Bronson, Matt Burton
Class of 2019 Eddie Barney, Jill Bolduc, Anthony Lawson
Staff
Pastor ~ Rev. Desiree A. Lawson
(617) 501-1460 (cell phone)
Music Director – Dr. Eleanor Goodman
Secretary – Idella Roland
5151 Lennon Road, Flint, MI. 48507
www.trinityunitedpc.org
E-mail: [email protected]
(810) 720-5152 office (810) 820-2433 fax
“It’s not about where you’ve been that matters most to God, it’s where you’re GROWING…”
VISION STATEMENT We are a diverse community of disciples of Jesus Christ GROWING
together. With the always present power of the Holy Spirit, we share our lives, care for one another, worship, pray, study God’s word, and
serve both inside and outside the walls of the church. We invite you to come and GROW with us.
TWENTY-EIGHT SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
October 15, 2017 10:00 am
Pastor – Rev. Desiree A. Lawson Guest Speaker – Elder Jacquelyn McClellan
Music Director – Dr. Eleanor Goodman Liturgist – Greg Bolduc
Adult Choir (**indicates congregation standing as able.
All Music will be projected on screen.)
GATHERING
**Gathering Song#339 Be Thou My Vision
Holy God, you love justice and hate oppression; you call us to righteousness and not to exploitation. Give us generous and loving hearts and eyes to see the splendor of your reign that we may live in truth and honor, and praise you for the transformation of our lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
**Call to Worship
One: Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good.
All: God’s steadfast love endures forever.
One: The Lord has delivered us from slavery;
All: there is no other god but the Lord.
**Opening Hymn#280 Amazing Grace
WORDS OF WELCOME
CONFESSION AND PRAYER (in unison) Eternal God, we confess that we have failed to seek your will. You create us in your image, yet we dishonor your holy name. You call us to live as one body, yet we seek out separate ways. Forgive us, God of grace. By the work of your Spirit within us make us holy and whole, so that we might live for your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY SILENTLY.
Assurance of Forgiveness
One: This is the promise of the Lord—that by the power of the Holy Spirit God will transform our lives and remember our sins no more.
All: In the name of Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Thanks be to God.
Pastoral Prayer
Sung Response Hear Our Prayer Hear our prayer, O Lord, hear our prayer, O Lord;
Incline Thine ear to us and grant us Thy peace. Amen.
PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERINGS Remember the words of the Lord Jesus: It is more blessed to give than receive.
Offertory Meditation Antiphonal Praise **Doxology #592 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Offertory Response
One: To you, O God, we offer our lives—our abundance, our poverty,
all that we have, all that we are—a sign of our great thanksgiving
for the treasure of your grace.
All: Take and use us for good in the world that you so love; we pray in Jesus’s name. Amen.
THE WORD
Music Ministry Total Praise
Reading of Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20
One: The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God.
Sermon: Will Your Treasures Be Rewards?
**CHILDREN & YOUTH DISMISSED FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL**
LEAVING GOD’S HOUSE
**Closing Hymn#387 Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us
**Blessing and Benediction **Three-Fold Amen
COMMUNITY & FELLOWSHIP TIME Joys & Concerns Announcements (Minute for Mission, Special Events)
** Recite Vision Statement
**The Passing of Christ’s Peace
One: Having met Christ in this house, let us now share his peace: the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all!
All: And also with you!
Grab a snack and join us for Adult Sunday school.
On-Going Announcements & General Information
Flower Calendar—If you have a special occasion or any
other event that you may want to acknowledge with
fresh flowers, please sign up on our Flower Calendar. The cost is $34.00.
2017 Communion Servers for: October, November, December:
Denise Dixon, Roberta Hardy, Craig Hardy, Jackie McClellan, Georgia
McCall, Jerry Kamrath, Barbara Wesley
Contact Info for Rev. Desiree A. Lawson: Cell: (617) 501-1460 E-mail: [email protected] Pastor’s Drop-in Hours: Mon. & Wed. 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Church Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
October In Worship:
Ushers: Jill Bolduc, Greg Bolduc, Waldo Bronson
Greeters: Matt Burton, Sharon Burton
Fellowship: Jeri Taylor
Water Filters and Refills – are available for Flint residents. Please see Georgia McCall if you are in need of either.
Mission workers – please continue to pray for the Chang/Lopez family serving in the Philippines. Please take a little time to write a note or a card. I am sure that Aurelie, their daughter, would also enjoy her own mail. Place any mail for them in the blue box on the coffee bar and Margaret Bausack will mail them. Thank you so much.
From the Deacons—There are care notes available in the Multi-purpose room. Please take or give to others as needed.
Per Capita – Please make your per capita payment for 2017—the amount is $26.17 per member. Thank you.
Trinity United Update
Weekly Announcements – October 15, 2017 Please note: All announcements are to be in the office no later than Wednesday
Session – will meet tomorrow, October 16th at 3pm..
Grandparents Group – Join us on Wednesday, October 18th at 10:00am for a time of learning and fellowship. All are invited.
Prayer & Bible Study –Join us for church-wide prayer and study on Wednesday, October 18th at 6pm.
Craft Show & Bake Sale – Please plan to attend our 3rd annual craft
show on Thursday and Friday; October 21 and 22. Come and do some
early Christmas shopping and support the church.
No Soup Kitchen – This month we will not volunteer at the Soup
Kitchen. We will resume volunteering next month on Friday, November
17th from 2-5pm.
Congregational Meeting – There will be a congregational meeting on
Sunday, October 22nd following worship. The purpose of this meeting is
to elect officers and review the 2018 budget.
Officer Training – will take place on Saturday, October 28th from
9:30am to 2:30pm. Training is mandatory for those who are currently
serving and for those who will be newly elected.
October Calendar of Events
Oct 1 World Communion Sunday
Oct 2 Membership Team at 4pm
Oct 4 Church-wide Prayer/Bible Study at 6pm
Oct 6 Grief Support at 11:30am
Oct 9 Finance Team at 9:30am
Oct 9 Personnel Team at 11am
Oct 10 Sarah Circle at 6pm
Oct 10 Girl Scouts at 6pm
Oct 11 Church-wide Prayer/Bible Study at 6pm
Oct 16 Session Meeting at 3pm
Oct 18 Grandparents Group at 10am
Oct 18 Church-wide Prayer/Bible Study at 6pm
Oct 20 & 21 ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW
Oct 22 Congregational Meeting following worship
Oct 24 Game Day at 1pm
Oct 24 Girl Scouts at 6pm
Oct 25 Naomi Circle at 10:30am
Oct 25 Church-wide Prayer/Bible Study at 6pm
Oct 28 Officer Training from 9:30am to 2pm
Oct 31 Treat-n-Treat Event
Debbi Deming, McCall & Burton Families, Gwen Barney, Jane Harger, Ann Lomax, Beverly Bronson, Joyce & Pam Pascal, Karen Fischer, Terry Bausack, Charlie & Pat White, Ernestine Jackson, Nancy Moore, Joyce Topham, Gayle Kettler, Charles Atwater, Mal Middleton, Sharron Alexander & Family, Shirley Hale, Willie Lomax, Pat Rice, Jan Kamrath, Margaret Tilley, Barbara Shackelford & Family, Bernice Sturdivant & Family, Maxine Storey, Auger Family, Lee Hall (Karen Fischer’s brother), Undrea Fischer, George and Katie Granberry, Michael Jackson, Sharon Bonney, Barbara & Don Wesley, Malek Thornton, Christine Cook, Ron Auger, Alice Shirley, Eunice Williamson, Larry Tilley, Bert & Lorraine Clark, Delores Generes, Earnestine Moore, Larry Shoup, Donna Jones, Margaret Peppler, Jesse Cook
Christine Cook – 1325 Northview Road, Escondido, CA 92029, (H) 760-690-2389, (C) 810-210-1462
Margaret Tilley & Lisa Graham – 2240 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Katie Granberry- Landings of Genesee Valley, Assisted Living Bldg. 2, Apartment 2116, 4444 W. Court Street, Flint, MI 48532
Malvina Middleton—Regency Rehab. 1330 Grand Point Court Rm. 264, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Robbie Grier—3124 Oak Hill Road, Carrollton, Texas 75007
Joyce Pascal—Durand Senior Center, 8750 East Monroe Road, Durand, MI. 48429 Room 503-B
Mary Scukanec—107 Washington Commons Drive, Evans, GA 30809 Tel: 1-706-650-3020
Willie & Annie Lomax ―6617 Rustic Ridge, Grand Blanc, MI 48439