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 th brown box on the table in the narthex. Or you can just ask
and 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 UMC Weekly Schedule
SUNDAY
8:45 am - Chapel Communion
9:00 am - Coffee Time -Sunset/Funset Room
* 9:30 am - Sunday School for all ages!
* 9:30-10:15am - Bible Study for Young Couples - begins Jan. 25
* 10:00 am - Choir with Dr. Kevin Chance - [email protected]
* 10:30 am - Worship in the Sanctuary
3-5:00 pm - Cub Scout Pack 6 - Contact Daniel Powell - 535-6753
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MONDAY
6:30 - 8:30 pm - Turning Point/ Domestic Violence Survivors
Contact Wanda Lockett - 758-0808
TUESDAY
11:30 am - UMW - Explorers (meets the first Tuesday only in each month)
6:30 pm - Women’s Group of Alcoholics Anonymous - Room 212
WEDNESDAY
* 5:30-7:00 p.m. - Children’s Activities
* 6:00 pm - Choir with Dr. Kevin Chance - [email protected]
* 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Mommy & Me - [email protected]
7:00 p.m. - Hand Bell Choir - [email protected]
7:00 pm - Chronic Pain Support Group - meets every 2nd & 4th Wed.
Contact Sue Richardson at 394-0377
8:15 pm -ELEVATE College Bible Study - Meets in Quirkey’s
THURSDAY
6:00 pm - Venturing Crew, meets every first Thursday
Contact [email protected]
7:00 pm - Survivors of Suicide, meets every third Thursday
Contact Mary Turner at [email protected] or 247-5011
* Nursery Available
WEBSITE
www.trinityumc.info
FACEBOOK
Trinity UMC Tuscaloosa, AL
FACEBOOK COLLEGE PAGE
Elevate - Trinity College Ministry
INTERN ON-CALL PHONE
205-393-7735
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Welcome to Trinity
United Methodist Church
Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany
February 8, 2015
fifth SUNDAY AFTER THE epiphany
Trinity United Methodist Church
February 8, 2015 - Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Penny Ford, Senior Pastor
Dr. Kevin Chance, Director of Music Ministries
Sandy Wilson, Children’s Minister
Catherine Hoop, Children’s Music
Collin Webster, Organist
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PRELUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
* CALL TO WORSHIP
We are marked as God’s beloved ones.
What have we done to deserve God’s love?
God’s love is God’s free gift to us, always and forever.
Even when we are difficult and turn away from God,
God’s love never vanishes from us.
Thanks be to God who is ever faithful to us, Amen!
* OPENING HYMN
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
#57
(vs. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 7)
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF CHRIST
BAPTISM OF
INDIA KATHERINE JARRELL AND OLIVER BENTON JARRELL
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
India Katherine and Oliver Benton 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 India and Oliver with a
community of love and forgiveness, that they may grow in their trust
of God. We will pray for them, that they may be true disciples who
walk in the way that leads to life.
Thanksgiving over the Water
Baptism of India Katherine Jarrell and Oliver Benton Jarrell
Commendation and Welcome (Congregational Response)
Now it is our joy to welcome our new sister and brother in Christ.
Through baptism you are incorporated by the Holy Spirit into
God’s new creation and made to share in Christ’s royal priesthood.
We are all one in Christ Jesus. With joy and thanksgiving we welcome
you as members of the family of Christ.
Members of the household of God, I commend India and Oliver to your love
and care. Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope and
perfect them 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.
CALL TO PRAYER
Dr. Kevin Chance, Piano
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT OF SHARING
After the Children’s Moment, the younger children are invited to
go to Children’s Church with Ms. Sandy Wilson. They are also
welcome to stay in the sanctuary if they wish.
OFFERTORY He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands --arr. Mark Hayes
* 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
SCRIPTURE
Mark 1:29-39
This is the word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“Next Steps”
Rev. Penny Ford
* CLOSING HYMN
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
#526
* BENEDICTION
* POSTLUDE
* Please stand as you are able.
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MARK THE DATES!
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE - February 18 at 6:00 p.m. Sanctuary
EASTER EGG HUNT & COOKOUT - Saturday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m.
People of all ages welcome! The children’s Easter Egg Hunt is at 10:30am
with inter-generational games and cookout immediately following. Burgers
provided. Please bring a side if you can. We will need help with the kids,
hiding eggs, setting up and cooking out. We also would love for volunteers
to bring a dozen plastic eggs with candy or small toys by Sunday March 22.
Please specify if the eggs are for toddlers or for older kids. Please, no toy
weapons, candy that melts, unwrapped or home made candy. If you can help,
please contact Sandy Wilson at [email protected]
I LOVE TRINITY WORKDAY - Saturday, April 11 - Details to come!
Trin ity
New s an d No t e s
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MEMORIAL
SHARING OUR RESOURCES
In Memory of Anne Berry
Given by
Mike, Melanie & Ross O’Rear
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT
PROGRAMS
Our church is a place of extraordinary
ministry, not only to our congregation,
but also to the community. There is a
lot going on at Trinity when most of
us are at home with our families.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
5:30-7:00 p.m.
A meal will be provided for the children
but we must have a reservation for your
child the Monday before. Call or email
the church office at 759-4206 or office@
trinityumc.info.
MOMMY & ME 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
A time for moms and expecting moms to
join in discussing the joys and challenges
of being a mom while supporting each
other through Christian fellowship. Moms
in the group take turns picking up dinner
to share with the group. Childcare will be
provided or your child is welcome to stay
with you. Should you need childcare
please contact the church office the
Monday before. For more information
contact Susan Page - spage@advance.
ua.edu or 256-679-4927.
MOMMY & ME
“COME SIGN WITH ME”
Begins Wednesday, February 11th 5:30
p.m. for 6 weeks - Parlor
The Mommy & Me Connect Group will
be hosting a baby sign language class.
We welcome all moms expecting babies
or moms with babies and/or toddlers to
join us! Nursery will be provided but you
might want to sign with your child. Our
leader for this class will be Missy Head
from the Child Development Center at
the UofA. Books need to be purchased in
advance so please contact Susan Page
[email protected] or 256-679-4927.
ELEVATE - COLLEGE MINISTRY
8:15 p.m. in Quirkeys
ADULT CHOIR 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
HAND BELL CHOIR 7:00 p.m.
Contact Catherine Hoop at
[email protected] for more info.
I ♥ TRINITY CRAFT GROUP
will resume in March.
Contact Lara Townsley at
[email protected]
or 409-3566 if interested.
Alcoholics Anonymous hosts two
weekly meetings here at Trinity.
People are becoming sober and
finding their way back to health and
life.
Turning Point is a local nonprofit that
offers shelter to women and children
who are leaving abusive situations.
The location of the shelter is secret.
But every week the women find help
in a weekly support group that meets
right here at Trinity United Methodist
Church.
Survivors of Suicide meet every third
Thursday at Trinity. People whose
lives have been devastated by the pain
of a loved one’s suicide find support
and courage through weekly meetings
here.
A Chronic Pain Support group started
meeting this fall at Trinity.
Our church sponsors Cub Scout
Troop, Pack 6. About 35 boys and
their parents participate each week.
All these groups benefit from our
building. And we don’t charge them
anything. They are in the business of
transforming lives, of helping people
find their way back, of making this
world a better place. That’s what we
do, too, as the body of Christ.
A Venture Crew meets at Trinity every
first Thursday of the month.
Venturing is a youth development
program of the Boy Scouts of America
for young men and women ages 14-20
years of age. The group’s purpose is
to build character, develop citizenship,
foster personal fitness, be faithful in
religious duties, treasure their
American heritage, help others, and
seek truth and fairness.