Our Mission

The Mission of Trinity United Methodist Church is to nurture one another and our neighbor in the love of God, serve our community, and encourage persons to become Christian disciples and good stewards of God’s creation.

Trinity UMC is a Reconciling Congregation. Welcome to this place of worship and gathering of Christian seekers. May your worship experience be a source of spiritual renewal as you seek to faithfully live out God’s call upon your life. Our congregation strives for open minds, open hearts and open doors, toward all people without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or physical abilities.

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The ministers of Trinity United Methodist Church are all its baptized members: adults, youth and children. We are equipped and encouraged in ministry and mission by the following Representative Ministers and staff: Bishop: The Rev. Grant Hagiya District Superintendent: The Rev. James R. Powell Pastor: The Rev. Gilbert Stones Lay Leader: Beth Crizer Director of Children and Youth Ministries: Kasey Lindsay Music Director/Organist: Barbara Hoff Administrative Assistant: Mary Anne Meyer VCC Director: Bonnie Luther

Hospitality this month: The Board of Trustees hosts social hour

The flowers on the altar today are lovingly provided by Patti James in honor and memory of all our loved

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May 26, 2019 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Called by God, We Gather v Please stand, as you are able Chimes: The chimes mark the beginning of worship Welcome Prelude: “Ashokan Farewell” Jay Ungar Tom Tatton, violist v Call to Worship Donna McSpadden

Let the peoples praise thee, O God; Let all the peoples praise you. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, For you judge your people with equity. v Lighting the Candle of Peace v Opening Hymn: “Spirit of Faith, Come Down” #332 v Passing the Peace of Christ

Response: “On Eagle’s Wings” UMH#143

And God will raise you up on eagle’s wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of God’s hand.

Spoken to by God, We Listen Prayer Before the Word Jan Carpenter First Lesson: Acts 16:9-15

L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God Anthem: “This Is My Word” Pepper Choplin Children’s Time “This Is Where Children Belong” TFWS#2233 Children and Youth are Invited to Sunday School

Gospel Lesson: John 14:23-29 L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ P: Praise to you, Lord Christ

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday Home Group will not be meeting this week (May 27th) or next week (June 3rd). The group will resume on June 10th in the home of Kathy and Mike Lindsay.

Tuesday Home Group meets from 3:30-5:00 pm every Tuesday. The group will be studying Luke Chapter 16 when they get together on Tuesday. All are invited to the Eggleston-Murta home, 2340 Crest.

United Methodist Women’s Layette Project continues. There is still time to donate those layette items. Please drop off your items by Sunday, June 2nd to the table located in the Narthex.

Volunteers are still needed for the Community Dinner to be held at TUMC on Thursday, May 30th. TUMC volunteers will be needed to provide food for the dinner, set-up, serve, and clean-up. If you are able to donate food or help out that day, please sign up in the Social Hall, on May 26th or please contact Colleen Powers at 805-528-3179. Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide!

Village Children’s Center will hold their “Red Door” Graduation Ceremony in the Social Hall on Wednesday, May 29th @ 5:30 pm. Congratulations to all of these fabulous future kindergartners!

Sandlot Bridge has accomplished the impossible! Continually welcoming newcomers into a group that lovingly cares about each other, while playing a competitive game with everyone striving to do their best with the hand they are dealt. If that sounds like something you would be interested in, play resumes Friday, June 7th at 7:00 pm at Tom and Polly Tatton’s home. Please RSVP 805-225-1888.

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Sermon: “The Advocate” Pastor Gilbert Stones v Hymn: “O Breath of Life” #3146

Blessed by God, We Respond Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer 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, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Announcements Offering our Gifts to God Offertory: “The Gift of Love” Hal Hopson, arr. John Carter

v Doxology No. 94 “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” v Prayer of Dedication Donna McSpadden

Sent by God, We Go Out v Closing Hymn: “Spirit of God” #2117 v Benediction v Song of Blessing: “Shalom to You”

Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends In all your living, and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom

Postlude: “Psalm 67” Douglas E. Wagner

VCC has an immediate opening for one full or part time teacher. Please contact Bonnie at Village Children’s Center 805-528-1671 for details

For a complete list of resources available or for further information regarding their outreach programs, please contact Los Osos Cares at 805-592-2701 or visit their website https://www.losososcares.com/ Open House June 5th 5:30-7:00 pm Sunnyside School in Los Osos.

TUMC Office and VCC will be closed, Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day

THIS WEEK AT TRINITY

SUNDAY 05/26 9:15 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal –Sanctuary 10:00 am Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary 11:15 am Social Hour – Social Hall 11:30 am Worship Committee Meeting 2:00 pm Marian Kaser Recital MONDAY 05/27 Memorial Day TUMC Office and VCC closed 2:00 pm Knitting group is cancelled this day 5:30 pm AA Home Girls 6:30 pm Trinity Home Group is cancelled this day 6:30 pm Literacy for Life

TUESDAY 05/28 9:00 am Tuesday Crew 10:00 am Food Pantry - TUMC Kitchen 3:30 pm Trinity Home Group (Eggleston/Murta Home) 6:00 pm Cub Scouts WEDNESDAY 05/29 11:00 am Prayer & Care Group – Pastor’s Office 5:30 pm VCC Red Door Graduation 7:00 pm A.A. 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary

THURSDAY 05/30 1:00 pm Sunnyside Head Start Graduation Event 5:00 pm Community Dinner (TUMC) 6:30 pm Literacy for Life FRIDAY 05/31 10:00 am Food Pantry – TUMC Kitchen SATURDAY 06/01 SUNDAY 06/02 9:15 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary 10:00 am Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary 11:15 am Social Hour – Social Hall 12:30 pm Lyrics and Melodies Recital 4:00 pm 12 Steps Couples Group

Prayer List

Asking for your continued support in prayer for

those in need.

If you or someone you know needs to be included on the prayer list, please fill out a prayer request located in the

pew. Names will remain on the prayer list

for four weeks unless otherwise requested.

To be removed from the list, please contact the church office.

Arden Beavers

Gary Brooks Leonora Calixtro

Bea Case Cindy

Richard & Lois Cowan George Crisp

Liz Curren Rose Devine

Delores Doyle Angela Harr- Eackles

Dorothea & Jimmy Farrier Bob Gale

Susie Gale Basil Grillo Eric Hoff

Lowell Hoff Dave Hollenbeck

Lita Lazo Christian Lenze

Cyndy Mills Robert Nixon

Donna May Olson Yvonne Schaeffer

Sue Scheppler Desiree Scott

Meghan Shong Joyce Wharton Family of Pat Winstanley

Christina Wojcik Goleta: University UMC

Granada Hills: Valley Korean UMC