Second Sunday of ChristmasJanuary 3, 2016

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“If you want to know what God has tosay to you, see what Christ was and is.”

- Charles Spurgeon

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For PreparationAt Christmas we celebrate and give thanks for the incarnation (becoming flesh)of Christ, the second person of the Trinity. This doctrine was in much dispute inthe first centuries of the church and many of the great creeds of the early churchwere written to be as explicit as possible regarding what the church believedabout Christ. One of the most prominent (but now less familiar) of these creeds,was The Creed of Athanasius. The first part of this creed was about the doctrineof the Trinity, but the second part (quoted below in parts 29-41) was about Christ.Please ponder these words as you prepare for worship.

29. Furthermore it is necessary to everlasting salvation that he also believerightly the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

30. For the right faith is that we believe and confess that our Lord JesusChrist, the Son of God, is God and man.

31. God of the substance of the Father, begotten before the worlds;and man of substance of His mother, born in the world.

32. Perfect God and perfect man, of a reasonable soul and human fleshsubsisting.

33. Equal to the Father as touching His Godhead, and inferior to the Fatheras touching His manhood.

34. Who, although He is God and man, yet He is not two, but one Christ.35. One, not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh, but by taking of that

manhood into God.36. One altogether, not by confusion of substance, but by unity of person.37. For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man, so God and man is one

Christ;38. Who suffered for our salvation, descended into hell, rose again the third

day from the dead;39. He ascended into heaven, He sits on the right hand of the Father, God,

Almighty;40. From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.41. At whose coming all men shall rise again with their bodies;

-Pastor Chris

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Worshiping the GodWho has come Near

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Marveling In Our CreatorWe joyfully bring praise and adoration to the Maker of all things

Song of Preparation Come to MeSandra McCracken

Come to me, walk with meLearn the rhythms of my grace

Come to meI have all you need

Learn to rest even while you are awake

Are you tired? Are you worried?Worn out from the day?

Have you been in a hurry?I will slow your pace

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*Call to Worship—Psalm 147

Leader: Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to ourGod; for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.

People: The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers theoutcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted andbinds up their wounds.

All: Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; hisunderstanding is beyond measure!

*Song of Adoration Joy to the World! The Lord Is ComeTrinity Hymnal #195

*Prayer of Adoration

Old Testament Reading—Jeremiah 31:7-14

New Testament Reading—John 1:1-14

Leader: The Word of the Lord!

People: Thanks be to God!

Song of Response What a Friend We Have in JesusTrinity Hymnal #629

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Mourning the RebellionWe grieve sin and confess our need of God

Call to Confession—1 John 1:9—11

The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into theworld. He was in the world, and the world was made through him,yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his ownpeople did not receive him

Season of Silent Confession

Celebrating RedemptionWe rejoice in our Savior and hear from his Word

Assurance of Pardon—John 1:12—13

Leader: But to all who did receive him, who believed in hisname, he gave the right to become children of Godwho were born, not of blood nor of the will of the fleshnor the will of man, but of God.

People: Thanks be to the Lord!

Passing of the Peace

Leader: Now may the peace of Christ be with you all!

People: And also with you!

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Pastoral Prayer

Tithes and Offerings(Children ages 4yr to 2nd grade may be excused for Children's Church in the PrK/K classroom.)

SermonJesus, Our Eternal, Ever-For-Us Advocate

Hebrews 4:14-16Mr. Justin Talbert

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The Hope of RestorationWe look forward and sit at the table of the King who makes all things new

SERVICE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Sursum Corda (We Lift Our Hearts)

Leader: The Lord be with you!

People: And also with you!

Leader: Lift up your hearts!

People: We lift them up to the Lord!

Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God!

People: It is right for us to give thanks and praise!

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Song of Thanks and PraiseThy Mercy My God Is The Theme Of My Song

Sandra McCracken

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Confession of Faith

Leader: Christian, in whom do you believe?

All: I believe in God, the Father Almighty,Creator of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried.The third day He arose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven and sits at the righthand of God the Father Almighty, whence Heshall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy universal church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting. Amen

Words of Institution– Matthew 26:26—29Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing itbroke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is mybody.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave itto them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of thecovenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Itell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that daywhen I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.”

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Prayer of Consecration

Distribution of the Bread and CupPlease remain seated and hold the elements until instructed to receive together.

Come to Me (ensemble)Jenn Johnson, Josh Hendrickson. Bethel Music

I am the Lord your God, I go before you nowI stand beside you, I'm all around you

Though you feel I'm far away, I'm closer than your breathI am with you, more than you know

I am the Lord your peace, no evil will conquer youSteady now your heart and mind, come into My restOh, let your faith arise, lift up your weary head

I am with you wherever you go

Come to Me, I'm all you need. Come to Me, I'm everything

I am your anchor, in the wind and the wavesI am your steadfast, so don't be afraid

Though your heart and flesh may fail you, I'm your faithful strengthI am with you wherever you go

Prayer of Thanksgiving

*Song of Thanksgiving DoxologyTrinity Hymnal #731

*Benediction

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Trinity Institute for Christian Growth

Adult Sunday School Series: Living as "Engaged Exiles" (1 Peter, Continued)There's much talk lately in Christian circles about being "Salt & Light" about"speaking into culture, but not accommodating culture," being "of the world, but notof it." What does this mean at a practical everyday level? What does that look likein our neighborhoods, our workplace and our schools? Peter's first letter to somefirst century Christians answers those same questions, while giving Christiansconfidence and assurance when trials come. Join us for a Sunday School study ofthis amazing letter while we seek answers to these questions!

Children/Youth/College Sunday SchoolClasses TeachersInfant Nursery Amy Mitchell, Katie Polski, Graham Behnke, Joan KwongToddlers & PreSchool Denise and Larry Steinbrueck, Ginny Glass, Josh Hendricks,

Tara Thomason, Barry BehnkePre K & K Debbie Highmark, Beth Kling, Melissa Jorgensen, Kathy

O'Neal1st & 2nd grade Kelsie Standerfer, Ellie Perry, Mimi Steele, Sue Freeman3rd, 4th & 5th grade Lenore Maglione, David & Mary HickmanJr. High Justin & Megan Talbert, Ryan & Danika HawkinsSr. High Justin & Megan Talbert, Ryan & Danika HawkinsCollege/Young Adults Duncan Highmark

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ThisWeek at Trinity January 3, 2016These are just announcement highlights. If you’d like to know more aboutTrinity connect with us in one of the following ways…

- By phone: 314/821-7311- On the web: www.trinitychurchkirkwood.org- Facebook: Trinity Church Kirkwood or- Twitter: @tbeza (Pastor Polski’s Twitter Handle)

Worship and General Church Information• Join us tonight at 5:45 for our Sunday evenings study. Tonight we will take a

look at this year's theme: "Who is Your Neighbor." There is no childcareSunday evenings.

• Sunday school classes resume for all ages today.• Jr. High Youth meets on Sundays at 5:45pm. Sr. High meets Wed. at 7:30pm.• Volunteers next week: Nursery: T. Thomason, S. Freeman, C. Poe, M.

Hickman, Meyers. Back Up: Hendricks. Ushers: Kling, O'Neal, Lackey,Maglione. Snack Volunteers needed.

• TWIGS (Trinity Women In Gospel Study) will resume January 20th (9-11am) witha look at the book of Nehemiah. Books are available on the Ladies Connecttable for $5. Please look over the first lesson before we meet on the 20th.Please be sure to sign up at the table and let us know if you will needchildcare.

• The men's study of the book, Things of the Earth, will resume at 6:30am this Fridayand the coming 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.

• Men's Night at Chris Freeman's house at 8pm, Wed., Jan. 6th.•Ladies Connect will resume the evening of Mon., Jan. 18th at the home of Mickie

Schmidt.• We wil continue to meet for a time of prayer on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each

month from 7-8am. Coffee provided. We will resume on Jan. 15th.• Our next Inquirer's Class for teens through adults will take place in the Spring.• On your next trip to Schnucks be sure to take your escrip card. Schnucks will

donate 1 to 3% of every purchase when you use your escrip card. Cards anddirections are located on the black table in the hallway.

Ministry Organization and Shepherding at TrinityTrinity’s ministries are organized around the core values in our purposestatement which reads: Trinity exists to Exalt God, Equip God’s people andEngage God’s world for the sake of the risen King, Jesus Christ.

Our Ministry Leadership Teams (MLT’s) have been organized aroundthese three values (Exalt, Equip, Engage) plus an administrative value ofEnable. Below are the key people to be in contact with in regards toministry questions. Contact information is available through the onlinedirectory.The EXALT MLT oversees Worship and Adult Christian Education.

Oversight Elder: Jim TalentStaff: Chris Polski (Pulpit), Danika Hawkins (Interim Worship), MimiSteele (Choirs)

The EQUIP MLT oversees our ministries to Children, Youth, Women, Men,Small Groups and the Incorporation of new folks into the church.Oversight Elder: Duncan HighmarkStaff: Denise Steinbrueck (nursery), Beth Kling (Children), DanikaHawkins (Youth), Nate Taylor (Small Groups), Chris Polski (Men)

The ENGAGE MLT oversees World Missions, US and Local Missions andall of Trinity’s ministries of outreach and evangelism.Oversight Elder: Gary PetersonStaff: Nate Taylor (Local Missions), Andrew Kwong (World Missions)

The ENABLE MLT oversees the Diaconate, Finance Team, PersonnelTeam and any Special Workgroups like Strategic Planning andBuilding Campaigns.Oversight Elder: Chris FreemanStaff: Dan Bailey (Diaconal Chair), Sally Hunter (Bookkeeper), AmyMitchell (Administrative Assistant), Ron Bay (Ushers)

Visit our website, www.trinitychurchkirkwood.orgfor sermons, resources for Christian life and Trinity Church information.

Pastor: Rev. Christopher Polski

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