1. family and parenting
2. children

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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 [email protected]. 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
* 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)
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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
9:30 am -
I ♥ TRINITY - Meets in the Sunset/Funset Room
C ont act Lara Townsl ey at 409- 3566 or l ara@t ownsl ey.com
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
* 5:30 pm - M OMMY & ME - Meet s i n t he Parl or - Cont act Susan Page at
256- 679- 4927 or [email protected]
* 5:30 pm - WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP - Meet at the church
C ont act Leah Tol l i son at l m t ol l i son@gm ai l .com
* 6:00 pm - C hoir wi t h Dr. K evi n Chance - k.t .chance@gm ai l .com
7:00 pm - Handbel l Choi r
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 [email protected] or 247-5011
5:30-7:00 pm - Wom en’s G roup of Al cohol i cs Anonym ous Bi g Book Meet i ng
Room 212
* 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
Twenty-Second Sunday
November 9, 2014
CALL TO PRAYER
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY
Trinity United Methodist Church
LORD’S PRAYER
#895
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.
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
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PRELUDE
Dr. Philip Westbrook
* CALL TO WORSHIP
We gather today, O Lord of Life, seeking fullness.
Not the fullness our world offers, but fullness that comes
from You.
We spend so much of our lives on things that do not count.
Things that promise much and give little.
Help us now- today- to find fulfillment in Your love,
May we discover all you have to give,
And offer back to you our prayers, presence, gifts, service and time.
Lift us O God, to a deeper place of living, where work, family,
community and faith find wholeness in you.
We offer our whole selves to You with thanksgiving.
Glory be to God. Amen!
* OPENING HYMN
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
#328
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE November 9, 2014 - Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Surely The Presence (sing twice)
#127
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST
BAPTISM OF CHARLOTTE LEE GRIMSLEY
Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith
(Congregational Response)
Do you, as Christ’s Body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection
of sin and your commitment to Christ?
We do.
Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life
and include Charlotte Lee Grimsley now before you in your care?
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live
according to the example of Christ. We will surround
Charlotte with a community of love and forgiveness,
that she may grow in her trust of God. We will pray for her,
that she may be a true disciple who walks in the way that
leads to life.
Thanksgiving over the Water
Baptism of Charlotte Lee Grimsley
Commendation and Welcome (Congregational Response)
Members of the household of God, I commend Charlotte to your
love and care. Do all in your power to increase her faith, confirm her
hope and perfect her in love.
We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we
welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you
in the body of Christ and in this congregation of The
United Methodist Church we renew our covenant
faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by
our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service, that in
everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
After the Children’s Moment, children ages four to second grade are invited to go to the
Children’s Church with Ms. Sandy Wilson. They are also welcome to stay in the sanctuary
if they wish. Nursery is provided for children three and under.
OFFERTORY
* DOXOLOGY
#94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
* SAYING WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Apostles’ Creed
#881
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by
the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from
the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of
God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the
quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection
of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
ANTHEM
Children of the Heavenly Father
-- Mack Wilberg
SCRIPTURE
This is the word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Our Whole Self ”
Rev. Penny Ford
OFFERING GOD OUR GIFTS
Kami Kornegay
Today and next week we will receive Estimate of Giving Cards for 2015 from members of
Trinity UMC. We offer our gifts in response to God’s love and as a concrete expression of
our faith in Jesus Christ and his church. We offer these gifts along with our prayers, presence,
service and time.
If you are a visitor, know that you are not expected to contribute, but are welcome to be our
guest at a catered luncheon following the service next week.
* CLOSING HYMN
My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
# 368
* BENEDICTION
* POSTLUDE
* Please stand as you are able.
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MEMORIALS
In Memory of Sarah Caldwell
Given by Sharron Shepherd
In Memory of Jim Ford
Given by Elaine and Ray Farabee
Trin ity
New s an d No t e s
TRINITY’S STEWARDSHIP
CELEBRATION
Please join us for
Trinity’s Stewardship Celebration
Sunday, November 16
Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
Guest Preacher, Rev. Alan Head
Complimentary catered luncheon
immediately following in the
Fellowship Hall.
Please RSVP on the attendance pads or
to the church office
(759-4206 or [email protected])
by Monday of this week.
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FUN TIME
Tuesday, November 11
11:30 a.m.
Bring a dish to share!
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ELEVATE
COLLEGE MINISTRY
SCHEDULE
Contact Kelli Reese for
more information.
[email protected]
Friday, November 14
Girls’ Night 6-11 Kelli’s Apartment
Guys’ Night 6-11 Calvin’s Apartment
Saturday, November 15
UA Football Game
Meet at Trinity an hours before the
game and tailgate then walk
to the stadium together.
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CHARGE CONFERENCE
with District Superintendent
Sunday, November 16 at 2:30 p.m.
St. Mark UMC
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TRUSTEES MEETING
Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m.
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TRINITY’S BEAUTIFUL DOORS
Trinity’s big wooden doors on the front
and the two sides of the sanctuary are
unique and irreplaceable. Painting
contractor Clyde Biggs, brother of
Wimbreth Chism and son of the late
Dulcie Biggs, has recently refinished
these doors. It was an expensive, long,
hard job, but we appreciate Clyde’s
workmanship and his employees’
attention to detail to keep our beautiful
wooden doors in good condition. Clyde
grew up in Trinity. He reminisced that
he was a small child when the building
was under construction. He would jump
and play in the wooden forms used to
build the big front steps.
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CHRISTMAS PARTY
Tuesday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Potluck Dinner
Please bring your unwrapped
Christmas gifts for the
“Tuscaloosa One Place Children”.
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HELP A CHILD FOR CHRISTMAS
Trinity UMC is sponsoring 30 children
this year to help provide a Christmas for
them. The families are referred through
Tuscaloosa One Place and all children
are between ages 0 and 8. Please
consider sponsoring one or more
children. Classes or friends may go in
together to sponsor a family group, or a
child may be sponsored individually.
You will find a Christmas Tree in the
Narthex with an ornament with each
child’s name, sizes and wish list. You do
not have to provide every item on the
list. Please place the unwrapped gifts in
a box with your child’s information on
HELP A CHILD continued...
it along with a roll of wrapping paper
and tape and bring it to the church at
our Trinity Christmas Party on Tuesday,
December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. We will have
a blessing of the toys in worship on
Sunday December 7 and will take all the
boxes to Tuscaloosa One Place for you.
This is a wonderful way to share the
excitement and joy of Christmas with
children who are in need!
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FINANCIAL REPORT
If you would like a copy of our financial
report, please contact Lara Townsley at
409-3566 or [email protected]. 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
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BABY SHOWER!
We are tickled with joy to say,
Little Jay is on his way!
Please join us for a baby shower for
Allison & Robby Verhine
and Baby Jay!
Sunday, November 23rd
2pm - 4pm
Trinity’s Sunset-Funset Room
Registered at
Target and amazon.com
Women, men, and children welcome!
For more info contact Kelly Johns at
256-345-4681 or [email protected]