Welcome to Trinity United Methodist Church! We are
190 years young and are so happy you have chosen to worship
with us this morning. It is our fervent prayer that you will feel
warmly welcomed in our church family and that you will
experience God’s presence in a mighty way. If you are new to
Tallahassee, we hope you will consider making Trinity your
church home. If you are just passing through, we pray God’s
blessings upon your journey and that this service of worship
will be an uplifting and meaningful time for you. Again,
welcome!
Vol. 24
Fourth Sunday in Lent
No. 10
March 15, 2015
8:30 am & 11:00 am Order of Worship
PRELUDE: “Composition on a Plainsong”…………..….…………….J ohn
Dunstable
INTROIT: “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” (8:30)………....………..fr om hymn
#420
Chancel Choir
“Morning Has Broken” (11:00)…………………………arr. Michael Ryan
Heavenly Chimes
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
Pastor: God’s love is written in our hearts,
People: Implanted in our souls.
Pastor: God’s truth
People: Echoes in our words and lingers in our minds.
Pastor: God’s forgiveness
People: Reaches the deepest sin and releases the clearest song.
*HYMN OF PRAISE: No. 159 “L ift High the Cross”… … … … … … … ..
…….CRUCIFER
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: #883
A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada
We are not alone, we live in God’s world.
We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the
Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the
Spirit.
We trust in God.
We are called to be the church:
to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and
resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope.
In life, in death, in life beyond death,
*GLORIA PATRI: No. 71 ”Glory Be to the Father”
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen.
*AFFIRMATION OF FRIENDSHIP
WORDS OF WELCOME (please register attendance)
ANTHEM: “Shall W e Gather at the River”………………………..……….J ohn
Carter
Chancel Choir
PASTORAL PRAYER………………………….....…...……………Rev. Tony
Fotsch
LORD’S PRAYER
CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER
PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY MUSIC:
“Go Down, Moses” ……...…………………….……..…………arr. Bill Ingram
College/Career Handbells
*DOXOLOGY: No. 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!
*HYMN OF PREPARATION:
No. 480 “O Love that W ilt Not Let Me Go”………………...…ST.
MARGARET
(11:00) Worship Enrichment:
Children ages 3-5 in Room 203
Kindergarten-2nd grade in Room 205
SCRIPTURE:
……….NRSV
J ohn
3:14-21…….…………….……..………...………...
SERMON: “A Love That Never Lets Go”………............…....….Rev. E. Wayne
Curry
*HYMN OF FAITH AND DEDICATION:
No. 504“The Old Rugged Cross”……………..….....THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
*BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE:
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”.………………..……...………from hymn #349
ALTAR FLOWERS
Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of
Arabeth Andrews Johnston from Betty and Jack Kane and Mary-Leslie
and John Olson.
CONGRATULATIONS & A ROSE TO…
Riley and Jenna Bell on the birth of their son Riley William, March 7th.
Riley joins big sister Farren Rose. Grandmother is Donna Dugger. Greatgrandfather is Rod Dugger.
TODAY IS BLANKET SUNDAY
Contributions to Church World Service enable them to help families
around the world recover from disasters and displacement, and build
viable, sustainable lives and communities. Church World Service also uses
contributions to provide primary health care for displaced families and other
families in need. Please remember to give generously using the envelope found
in your bulletin with checks payable to Trinity with “CWS” in the memo line.
PASTOR’S COFFEE—MARCH 22
If you are interested in joining our wonderful Trinity family or would like to know
more about us, please join us for our “Pastor’s Coffee” on March 22 in the Parlor
from 2:00-4:00 pm. New members will be received on March 29.
CALLING ALL TRINITY RUNNERS/WALKERS
Dust your shoes off and get ready to join our Trinity Runners/Walkers
Team for one of the two upcoming March races! The Color Me Rad
Race is March 21, and Springtime Tally is March 28. Check out Trinity
Runners web page at www.TUMCT.org (click “SERVE” tab) for details
about all races. Be sure to email Marie Bradley at [email protected] to
let her know you’ll be joining our team.
IT’S TIME TO PLANT SPRING CROPS IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN
Join us on Saturday, March 21, at 9:30 a.m. in the Trinity Community Garden as
we pull the old crops and plant our spring/summer beds. You do not need to be a
gardener to help. Just bring helping hands, and remember your gloves and tools.
We’ll also be putting together our rotating weekly gardening crews. Contact Beth
Curry at [email protected] for more information.
YOUTH SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER
The youth will be having their annual Springtime Tallahassee spaghetti
meal on March 28th and will be asking for your donations of spaghetti
and sauce until then. Donations can be dropped off at the Welcome Center
or with Blake in the Underground. Thank you for supporting our youth in this
way!
PRAYER PARTNERS
We are now matching children and adults as prayer partners for the coming
year. Registration forms and more information are on the table outside
Room 204 and on the website.
VBS REGISTRATION
Brochures and registration forms are now available in the
Welcome Center, the Narthex, and the Children’s
Hallway on the 2nd floor. Trinity and Early Bird
registration is available until April 1st. Some groups
fill up quickly, so register early!
MAC-N-CHEESE MINISTRY
A reminder that the Mac & Cheese Food First Sunday is an on-going ministry.
Boxes of Mac & Cheese may be placed in the container in the Welcome Center.
ORCHESTRA SUNDAY
Remember last year about this time, when the orchestra and choir joined forces to
present music by John Rutter? What a glorious Sunday! Something similar is
planned for March 22. The 11:00 am service will include a 25
piece professional orchestra. The orchestra will lead our hymn
singing. Our Chancel Choir, accompanied by the orchestra, will
present nearly 30 minutes of glorious music built around the
hymn “It Is W ell W ith My Soul.” Rev. Curry will present a
sermon based on the themes of that hymn. Come join us and bring a friend!
UMW PECAN SALE MEETING
If you are interested in continuing the pecan sale this Fall, please contact Judy at
[email protected] and/or show up on March 22 at noon in the church
library. Without your help, the pecan sale can’t happen this year !
HELP NEEDED PALM SUNDAY
The Worship Committee needs your help handing out Palm crosses on Palm
Sunday, March 29th. We need at least 2 people for each service. This is a
great family event, so if you are available and willing, please contact Jayne
Mittan at 877-2569 to book your spot!
Order of Worship
March 15, 2015 9:45 a.m.
Call to Worship
Openings Songs of Praise & Worship
Jesus Messiah
Thrive
Time of Welcome & Connection
Lead Me to the Cross
Message
Animate: Practices Series
“Sacraments –
Committing Ourselves to Mystery ”
Matthew 3:11-17; Luke 22:7-20
Rev. Tony Fotsch
Holy Communion
Communion Song
Benediction
Song of Offering & Commitment
This is Amazing Grace
Welcome to Trinity’s SUN Service! We hope you feel at
home with a faithful community as we worship the Lord in
song, Word and action. Please let us know how to connect
with you by filling out the registration pads at the end of
the rows. If you have any questions, just ask. Don’t forget
to check out our website www.tumct.org. Again, welcome!
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday Mornings
9:45 am Classes:
AGAPE CLASS (Rm 305): NEW STUDY. The class has star ted a new study, The Best Question
Ever: Lear ning to Foolpr oof Your Life by Andy Stanley.
ALDERSGATE (Room 302): March 15— “Everything Must Change.”
BETTY PHIFER (Rm 307): To extend and enr ich our study of the life and theology of Dietr ich
Bonhoeffer, we are reading his book, “The Cost of Discipleship,” which draws from the Sermon on the
Mount to illustrate what is demanded of us as disciples of the Gospel who are committed to our civic
duty, born of love and sacrifice.
BIBLE JOURNEYS (Rm 306): The cur r ent ser ies is entitled, “DELIVER US FROM EVIL.”- “Let
those who love the Lord hate evil for He guards the lives of His faithful ones and delivers them from the
hand of the wicked.” (Psalm 97:10)
EXAMINING FAITH (Confer ence Rm): Tr inity’s Examining Faith class is an ongoing discussion
about the foundations of the Christian faith. We are a safe and accepting community that meets each
week to discuss both controversial and mundane aspects of our own and others’ religious worldviews.
KOINONIA (Rm 304): This class uses FAITHLINK, a study delivered each week online, which
looks at the application of faith and actions to major events in the news. For March 15th, the topic is
“News Reporting and Public Trust.” The inaccuracies reported by anchor Brian William concerning
the Iraq War in 2003 cause us to examine news reporting, public trust and what faith issues inform our
understanding of accuracy in journalism.
WESLEY BIBLE STUDY CLASS (Rm 310): This fellowship for per sons of all ages cur r ently uses
the Adult Bible Studies Series to gain a biblical foundation for their faith. Newcomers are always
welcome. The lesson series for the month of March is The Pledge of God’s Presence. This week’s
lesson is “The Spirit of Truth.”
JUST US GALS (Rm 301): Today’s Biblical stor y is “The Last Supper ”.
CHILDREN’S GPS: Join us each Sunday at 9:45 am for Grow, Proclaim, Serve! Our current unit is
“Preparing for Easter.” This week’s stor y is “The Last Supper” Childr en ages 3 year s thr ough
rising kindergarten meet on the 1st floor. Classes for rising grades 1-5 meet on the 2nd floor.
YOUTH: Gr ades 6-12 meet on the ground floor in the Youth Area, aka, “The Underground.”
11:00 am Class:
SUN Service Bible Study—Library. Join us as we continue the all-church Lenten Study, Animate:
Practices.
SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP
Please join us following the 8:30 am worship service and prior to
Sunday School for fellowship over coffee in the Congregate Room
(Room 305). Refreshments are provided by the Koinonia Class in
March.
Nursery:
Childcare for infants and toddlers is
provided in Rooms 101 and 102 on the first
floor of the Education Building during all 3
services and Sunday School.
Calendar of Events
Sunday, March 15
Blanket Sunday
8:30 am Traditional Service
9:45 am Sunday School
9:45 am SUN Service
11:00 am Traditional Service
11:00 am Lenten Study (Church Library)
12:00 pm Youth Council
3:45 pm Sacred Pans
NO Youth Activities
5:00 pm Pans of Praise
6:00 pm Lenten Study (Bass Home)
NO College/Career Bells
Monday, March 16
Leon County Schools & Trinity Preschool
Spring Break Begins
1:30 pm Youth Movie Outing
2:00 pm Lenten Study (Waugh Home)
6:00 pm Lenten Study (Moore Home)
7:00 pm Lenten Study (Hock Home)
Tuesday, March 17
8:30 am Morning Coffee Action Team
9:15 am BFC Exercise—Staying Strong
10:00 am Susanna Wesley Action Team
11:00 am BFC Exercise—Variety Mix
7:00 pm Young Adult Lenten Study
(Church Library)
7:00 pm Lenten Study (Leonard Home)
8:00 pm Lenten Study (Conference Rm)
Wednesday, March 18
10:00 am Lenten Study (Oaks South/
Westminster Oaks)
11:00 am Youth Outing (3 pm pick-up)
12:00 pm Lenten Study (Church Library)
2:00 pm Disciple Study
NO NETkids
NO Middle School Bible Study
4:15 pm BFC—Staying Strong
5:30 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Southwood Lenten Study
NO Trinity Ringers
6:20 pm Lenten Study
NO High School Bible Study
6:30 pm BFC—Power Hour
7:00 pm Praise Band
7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 19
7:00 am Lenten Study (Conference Rm)
9:15 am BFC Exercise—Staying Strong
11:00 am BFC Exercise—Variety Mix
12:00 pm Downtown Lenten Worship and
Luncheon (St. John’s Episcopal)
NO Heavenly Chimes
7:00 pm Voice Action Team
Friday, March 20
10:00 am Friday Morning Lenten Study
Group (Room 305)
11:00 am Youth Outing (3 pm pick-up)
11:00 pm AA
Saturday, March 21
11:00 pm AA
Sunday, March 22
8:30 am Traditional Service
9:45 am Sunday School
9:45 am SUN Service
11:00 am Traditional Service with Full
Orchestra
11:00 am Lenten Study (Church Library)
2:00 pm Pastor’s Coffee
3:45 pm Sacred Pans
4:00 pm Youth Praise Band
5:00 pm Youth Choir
5:00 pm Pans of Praise
6:00 pm Catalyst (Youth)
6:00 pm Lenten Study (Bass Home)
6:15 pm College/Career Bells
“TOGETHER IN LENT”
Downtown Churches
Lenten Worship
and Luncheon Series
Thursdays at noon
throughout Lent.
Final Service
March 19– St. John’s Episcopal
(Rev. Tony Fotsch preaching)
120 W Park Avenue • Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(850) 222-1120