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

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

THIS WEEK AT TRINITY

CHURCH STAFF

Charlie Bartell, Maintenance Susan Brembs, Choir Director Larry DeBruyne, Seasonal Organist Juanita Fauser, Church Administrator Douglas Hamstra, Organist Desiree Longo, Bookkeeper Todd Miller, CAM Director Walter Pratt, Custodial SUPPORT STAFF

Paul Mrha, Clerk of Session Vera Day, Assist. Treasurer Jan Clements, Asst. Treasurer Mike Hague, Asst. Treasurer Bob Speir, President, Board of Trustees

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IT TEAM:

Joan Mrha, Sharon Ingleton, Mike & Becky Hague, Susan Conrad, George Wileman, & Juanita Fauser PRAISE TEAM:

Kalli Cross, keyboard & vocalist Kelli Cross, piano & vocalist Bill Glover, drummer & vocalist Kim Joynes, vocalist Randy Yoder, bass guitar

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Trinity Church is to: INTRODUCE people to Jesus Christ, DEEPEN faith and make disciples,

ENCOURAGE community, and PROVIDE opportunities to use our spiritual gifts both

locally and throughout the world.

HOSPITALIZED Doda Rye—Sarasota Memorial

HOMEBOUND Barbara Hopper Betty Thomas Marcia Swinehart Bill Hesterhagen Willy Wolter Stan & Carol Aagaard Irene Fuller Marty Peters Peggy Mackey

NURSING/REHAB/ASSISTED LIVING Joan Armond — Pinebrook Nursing Sophia Bojan — Brookdale Rotunda W. Gertrude Bouwma — Gardens of Venice Deborah Carpenter — Charlotte Harbor Bill Carlson — Banyan Residence Melba Elmer — Village on the Isle Annette Goodsen — Mary’s on the Bayshore Jay Kovacevich — Sunset Lake Nursing Betty Kuhlman — Bay Village, Sarasota Betty Lutze — Gardens of Venice Gladys Moore — Seagrass Village Carolyn Nielsen — Jacaranda Trace Nancy Opie — Cadbury Park Jean Saylor — Tuscan Gardens, Venice Grace Tucker — Quality Care, North Port Vivian Visser – Jacaranda Trace Jolan West — Venice Center

SUNDAY — November 24 9:00am Contemporary Worship 10:15am LifeGroups Bible Study 10:30am Traditional Worship 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship MONDAY —November 25 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:30am CAM 1:00pm Bridge Group

TUESDAY — November 26 9:00am Staff Meeting 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:30am CAM

WEDNESDAY — November 27 9:00am Piano Tuning 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY — November 28 THANKSGIVING DAY FRIDAY — November 29 OFFICE CLOSED SUNDAY — December 1 FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT HOLY COMMUNION 9:00am Contemporary Worship 10:15am LifeGroups Bible Study 10:30am Traditional Worship 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship

PRAYER LIST NEW TESTAMENT LESSON

Luke 19:1-10

He entered Jericho and was passing through it. 2 A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. 5 When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” 6 So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. 7 All who saw it began to grumble and said, “He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner.” 8 Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.” 9 Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.”

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AN AFFIRMATION OF FAITH —from the Confession of 1967

The new life takes shape in a community in which people know that God loves and accepts them in spite of what they are. They therefore accept themselves and love others, knowing that no one has any ground on which to stand, except God’s grace.

The new life does not release people from conflict with unbelief, pride, lust, and fear. They still have to struggle with disheartening difficulties and problems. Nevertheless, as they mature in love and faithfulness in their life with Christ, they live in freedom and good cheer, bearing witness on good days and evil days, confident that the new life is pleasing to God and helpful to others.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREETING SONG

Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

CALL TO WORSHIP

PRAYER

PRAISING OUR GOD

Forever God Is Faithful Blessed Be Your Name

MINISTRY MOMENT MISSIONS UPDATE

Tammy Glover, Missions Team

PRAYER

GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERING

OFFERING SONG

Worthy Is The Lamb

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Luke 19:1-10

THE WORD PREACHED

HOSTING JESUS

AN AFFIRMATION OF FAITH --from Confession of 1967

CLOSING SONG

Here I Am To Worship

SENDING AND CHALLENGE

November 24, 2019 9:00am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP

Grab a cup of coffee and a cookie or two and join us on Sunday mornings following Contemporary Worship in Classroom 1 as we conclude our study in Ephesians. Next week we begin a new study in the OT books of Numbers and Deuteronomy. Plan to join us.

LifeGroup Study: EPHESIANS

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10:15

GARDENS OF VENICE MINISTRY

Come join us at the Gardens of Venice this Sunday at 1pm for this brief time of worship. Today’s team serving: Pastor Jim Sharp, Diane Sharp, Brenda Ward, John and Susan Mather, Norma Brown, and Mona Lee Burr, Pianist.

WE WELCOME THE REV. MARY BETH MCSWAIN

Rev. Mary Beth McSwain hails from Winter Haven, Florida. She is a Presbyterian pastor's kid who grew up in the church. She returned to Florida three years ago after having lived in Nashville, Tennessee, Spokane, Washington, and most recently Tucson, Arizona where she served Northminster Presbyterian Church. Mary Beth is married to Dr. Billy McSwain, her college sweetheart, and they have two sons- Luke who is 4 years old and Nathan who is 18 months old. When Mary Beth is not keeping up with her boys, she likes to read about Christianity and culture, exercise, paint, and play the piano and sing.

DEACON ANGEL TREE

Gifts for Mision Peniel

Our Deacons will be sponsoring the children of Mision Peniel again this year at Christmas. Stop by the Deacon table after worship and pick up a Christmas Ornament tag to sponsor a child.

Join Boomers&MORE for this day trip to Trinity Wycliffe

Discovery Center in Orlando Florida on Tuesday December 3, 2019. We will leave the church at 7:45am and travel by bus returning about 5:30pm The cost will be $12.00 per person. RSVP to Cookie at Baker.cookie1@gmail.com TODAY!

WINTER CLASS OFFERINGS

LifeGroups—Numbers & Deuteronomy Begins December 1, 10:15am on Sunday mornings with Roger Riddle.

Belief—Book study by Francis Collins. January 12-March, 2020 Sunday mornings—9am with Rev. Bill Gaydos

Women’s Bible Study— Paul’s letters Tuesday mornings 10am January 14—March 3, 2020 Revs. Lyn Olson & Victoria Millar

JESUS—with Peter Tsolinas Thursday @ 10am January 16 through March, 2020 How did a Jewish Rabbi become a Christian?

Getting Involved in the Life of Trinity Church

Family Promise is fast approaching. We will be hosting the week of December 15-21. It’s never too early to sign up to help. We have several areas of need. (1) Set up and Breakdown of Classrooms (bedrooms) (2) Evening Hosts (3) Overnight Hosts For questions, to volunteer, or more information contact Graham Cofer. (941-525-0668) or the church office (941-493-0018 ext. 224).

IMPORTANT DATES

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 Hang the Greens — Join us as we decorate the Church for Advent and Christmas. We will gather from 9:30am—12noon.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 Cantata: “Behold A Savior” by R. Aspinall & J. Rouse December 8th — 10:30am

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 HOLIDAY CONCERT — Venice Community Orchestra 7pm Under the direction of Bob Delfausse, the VCO, will present a Holiday Concert filled with the songs of the Season and sing-along. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 CAM & Trinity Community Christmas Meal & Worship 11am-2pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 Blue Christmas Communion Service — 5:30pm in the Chapel Grieving? Come join us as we express our feelings through reading of Scriptures of hope, songs, and prayer.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Bring your family and friends and Join us in worship!

POINSETTIAS You may purchase a Christmas Poinsettia beginning today after worship in memory or honor of a loved one. Cost is $8/plant. Stop by the Poinsettia table today or you may call or stop by the church office during the week (941-493-0018 ext. 224.

WELCOME TO ALL We welcome all who have come to worship with us this morning in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. During these next few weeks we thank you for being patient as we welcome guest pastors to the pulpit during this Interim period until our Transition Pastor is in place.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

TO MAKE COFFEE We are in need of a few folks to take over making the coffee and setting up our goodie table prior to this service. Roberta French and Dot Beeman have done this faithfully over the past 9 years and will be turning it over to others at the end of the year. Please see Roberta after the service for details.

HAPPY

THANKSGIVING

The Church Office will be closed Thursday and

Friday. If you have an emergency contact Paul Mrha at 941-485-8575

or Wilson Barker 941-493-1439.