“. . . to do all the good we can”

LABYRINTHMeditation after Postlude

Finding Our Way

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Our Mission is grow passionate disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of our world

*Timeless:" " " Connection with Ancient-Modern expression of worship *Traditional:" " " Traditions of Trinity and Methodist Heritage " " " *Transforming:" " Spiritual Education and Spiritual Formation

“To Do All The Good We Can.”

WELCOME TO TRINITY

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE! " " " " " " " Joshua Claybourn" " " " " " " " " " Trinity United Methodist is distinctively Christian, yet we believe God is larger than our theology and tradition. Our aim is to grow passionate disciples of Jesus for the transformation of our world.

Whatever your thoughts on church, whatever your beliefs on God," you are welcome at Trinity

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PRELUDE

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CENTERING WORDS

Kaitlin

The Good Shepherd calls His sheep by name. Listen, for our Shepherd is calling.

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CALLING TO WORSHIP BELL!!BELL RING

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CALL TO WORSHIP Kaitiln

Do you need a guide? The Lord is our shepherd.Do you need a doorway to new life? The Lord is our gate.Do you need rest? The Lord restores our souls.Do you need care? The Lord is our shepherd.Come, let us worship.

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OPENING HYMN # 322 Up from the Grave He Arose

1 Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior, waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Refrain: Up from the grave he arose; with a mighty triumph o'er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever, with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!

2 Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior, vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord! Refrain

3 Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior; he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord! Refrain

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OPENING PRAYER The Lord be with you, Todd and also with youLet us pray:

Loving Shepherd, we feel the wolves close at hand.Gather us to yourself, that we might dwell secure in your ways.Deliver us from evil, that we might build a community where all may dwell secure.Mark our fellowship with study, prayer, communion, and the sharing of our possessions with those in need. Amen.

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FIRST LESSON Acts 2:42-47 Meg Kicklighter

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

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HYMN # 138 The King of Love My Shepherd Is

1 The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never. I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine forever.

2 Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul he leadeth; and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth.

3 Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed, but yet in love he sought me; and on his shoulder gently laid, and home, rejoicing, brought me.

4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill, with thee, dear Lord, beside me; thy rod and staff my comfort still, thy cross before to guide me.

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5 Thou spreadst a table in my sight; thy unction grace bestoweth; and oh, what transport of delight from thy pure chalice floweth!

6 And so through all the length of days, thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise within thy house forever.

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SECOND LESSON

1 Peter 2:24-25 Brian Williams

He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shep-herd and guardian of your souls.

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MUSICAL OFFERING

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* GOSPELLuke 24:13-35 KaitlinNow on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, ‘What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?’ They stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, ‘Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?’ He asked them, ‘What things?’ They replied, ‘The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed him over to be condemned to death and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things took place. Moreover, some women of our group astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, and when they did not find his body there, they came back and told us that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but they did not see him.’ Then he said to them, ‘

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Oh, how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have declared! Was it not necessary that the Messiah should suffer these things and then enter into his glory?’ Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.

As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.’ So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?’ That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, ‘The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!’ Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.

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* MESSAGEFinding Our Way Rev. Dr. Todd A. Gile

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Invitation/Confession

Invitation Christ our Lord invites to His table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

ConfessionMerciful God, we confess that we have not loved You with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done Your will. We have broken Your law. We have rebelled againstYour love. We have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hear the Good News: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God's love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen.

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Offering ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Kaitlin

The Offering! Offertory! ! (No Doxology)

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Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, Always and everywhere to give thanks to You, Lord God Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

You created this world and filled it with diversityYou showed in your son the way of life. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and ate with sinners. By the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection you gave birth to your church, delivered us from slavery to sin

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On the night in which he gave himself up for us, he took bread, gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said:

“Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."

When the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciples, and said:

"Drink from this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you.

And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us as we proclaim the mystery of faith.

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(spoken response)

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and the gifts of bread and wine. before each os.

And as partake -- Make us a new creation and part of your new, redeemed, community.

As we recommit, empower us, By your Spirit make us with each other And one in mission throughout the world-

Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy church, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and forever. Amen.

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BENEDICTION

The Lord is our shepherd.We shall not want.In pastures green, we rest secure.Our shepherd leads us forth.By still waters, we rest secure.Our shepherd brings us abundant life.Go with the blessings of our shepherd.

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POSTLUDE

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LABYRINTH Some of you may have been to a church or a retreat center that had a labyrinth on the grounds. Walking the labyrinth is a way of praying with the body that invites the divine presence into an active conversation with the heart and soul. The labyrinth is a sacred pattern that leads you on a prescribed path to its center and back out again. As we walk along, we are invited to take note of our journey, the twists and turns, as they mirror our personal spiritual walks. We invite you to embark upon this journey of prayerful wandering, but you certainly don’t have to wait until your are standing at the opening of an actual life-sized labyrinth. Follow these steps and trace the labyrinth with your finger in order to focus your thoughts and open yourself up to the presence of God.

First Movement: Releasing (Confession)

Place your finger at the opening of the labyrinth. Pray silently prayer of confession. When finished, slowly move your finger forward along the labyrinth. Move at your own pace toward the center. Let the words of the prayer stay with you. Quiet your mind as you move through the labyrinth. Make room for emotions and stirrings that arise. What needs to be changed, forgiven, cleared, confronted, or healed in your life? Offer these situations to God as you move forward.

Second Movement: Receiving (Centering)

When you reach the center, rest your finger there for a moment before you read a scripture reading for the day. When you are ready, read the passage slowly, as if you have never read it before. Center on Gods Word and be open to what God reveals to you through the reading. Return you finger to the center of the labyrinth and reflect on the passage and what it holds for you.

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Third Movement: Returning (Intercession)

As you prepare to leave the labyrinth, place your finger at the same opening in the center where you entered. Now lift up your intercessory prayers for the day and when finished, begin to move your finger back along the same path on which you entered. Let the intercessory prayers stay with you, and add to them as you make the turns and move along the pattern back out of the labyrinth. Be mindful of people and circumstances in the world that are in need of your prayers. Hold each one in your heart for a part of the journey outward.

When you have finished…

As you lift your finger from the labyrinths end, offer thanks to God.

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Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Todd A. GileCommunity Development Pastor Rev. Kaitlin Moore MorleyOffice Administrator Jean MasonFinancial Secretary Kelly WallsMusic Director Tom DruryChoir Director Andrea DruryHospitality Sharon NorvellPart time Maintenance Debbie Kemp & David Bell

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