“. . . to do all the good we can”

LABYRINTHMeditationafterPostlude

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OurMissionisgrowpassionatedisciplesofJesusChristforthetransformationofourworld

*Timeless: ConnectionwithAncient-Modernexpressionofworship*Traditional: TraditionsofTrinityandMethodistHeritage *Transforming: SpiritualEducationandSpiritualFormation

“To Do All The Good We Can.”

WELCOME TO TRINITY

WEAREGLADYOUAREHERE PhilipHooper

TrinityUnitedMethodistisdistinctivelyChristian,yetwebelieveGodislargerthanourtheologyandtradition.OuraimistogrowpassionatedisciplesofJesusforthetransformationofourworld.

Whateveryourthoughtsonchurch,whateveryourbeliefsonGod,youarewelcomeatTrinity

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CALL TO WORSHIP BELL

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CENTERING WORDS Rev.KateMoore

Speakingwordsoflove,Godcreatesus,callstous,andclaimsusasGod’sown.Speakingwordsoflove,wetoocancreate,call,andclaimGod’sbeautyandgloryintheworld.

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PRELUDE

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CALL TO WORSHIP

God’s strong voice calls us to worship, calling us to sing and offer praise. God’s creative voice calls us to worship, calling us to life and light. God’s loving voice calls us to worship, calling us to love and be loved. Listen, for God’s voice calls to us now.

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Rev. Kate

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#245 THEFIRSTNOEL

1. TheVirstNoeltheangeldidsaywastocertainpoorshepherdsinVieldsastheylay;inVieldswheretheylaykeepingtheirsheep,onacoldwinter’snightthatwassodeep.Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel,bornistheKingofIsrael.

2. Theylookedupandsawastarshiningintheeast,beyondthemfar;andtotheearthitgavegreatlight,andsoitcontinuedbothdayandnight.Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel,bornistheKingofIsrael.

3. AndbythelightofthatsamestarthreeWiseMencamefromcountryfar;toseekforakingwastheirintent,andtofollowthestarwhereveritwent.Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel,bornistheKingofIsrael.

4. Thisstardrewnightothenorthwest,o’erBethlehemittookitsrest;andthereitdidbothstopandstay,rightovertheplacewhereJesuslay.Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel,bornistheKingofIsrael.

5. ThenenteredinthoseWiseMenthree,fullreverentlyupontheknee,andofferedthere,inhispresence,theirgoldandmyrrhandfrankincense.Noel,Noel,Noel,Noel,bornistheKingofIsrael.

OPENING HYMN

OPENING PRAYER

TheLordbewithyou, Dr.ToddA.Gile andalsowithyou

Letuspray:Spiritofcreationandrenewal,hoveroverourgatheringthisday,asYouhoveredovercreationonthatfirstday.Enterintoourheartsandourlives,asYoudidatthedayofourbaptism.Descendonuslikeadove,asYoudidonJesus’sdayofbaptism,thatwemayhearagainYourwordsofloveandadoption.Speakfromtheheavensintoourminds,thatwemayperceiveYourwordsofguidanceandwisdom.Amen.

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INTRODUCTION

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FIRST LESSON

Genesis 1:1-5 DavidKing

InthebeginningwhenGodcreatedtheheavensandtheearth,theearthwasaformlessvoidanddarknesscoveredthefaceofthedeep,whileawindfromGodsweptoverthefaceofthewaters.ThenGodsaid,‘Lettherebelight’;andtherewaslight.AndGodsawthatthelightwasgood;andGodseparatedthelightfromthedarkness.GodcalledthelightDay,andthedarknesshecalledNight.Andtherewaseveningandtherewasmorning,theVirstday.

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Psalter#761 Psalm29R: With joy the Lord of Hosts proclaim; extol the great almighty name.Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendorThe voice of the Lord is upon the waters;the God of glory thunders,the Lord, upon many waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful, the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.

R: With joy the Lord of Hosts proclaim; extol the great almighty name.

The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars, the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon.The Lord makes Lebanon to skip like a calf,and Sirion like a young wild ox. The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire.The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness, the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.

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The voice of the Lord makes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forests bare; and in his temple all cry, “Glory!”The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as Ruler for ever. May the Lord give strength to his people!May the Lord bless his people with peace!

R: With joy the Lord of Hosts proclaim; extol the great almighty name.

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SECOND LESSON

Acts19:1-7 DavidKing

WhileApolloswasinCorinth,PaulpassedthroughtheinlandregionsandcametoEphesus,wherehefoundsomedisciples.Hesaidtothem,‘DidyoureceivetheHolySpiritwhenyoubecamebelievers?’Theyreplied,‘No,wehavenotevenheardthatthereisaHolySpirit.’Thenhesaid,‘Intowhatthenwereyoubaptized?’Theyanswered,‘IntoJohn’sbaptism.’Paulsaid,‘Johnbaptizedwiththebaptismofrepentance,tellingthepeopletobe-lieveintheonewhowastocomeafterhim,thatis,inJesus.’Onhearingthis,theywerebap-tizedinthenameoftheLordJesus.WhenPaulhadlaidhishandsonthem,theHolySpiritcameuponthem,andtheyspokeintonguesandprophesied—altogethertherewereabouttwelveofthem.

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Hymn# 254!! ! ! ! ! ! WE THREE KINGS

1. ! We three kings of Orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

2. ! Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, gold I bring to crown him again, King forever, ceasing never, over us all to reign. O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

3. ! Frankincense to offer have I; incense owns a Deity nigh; prayer and praising, voices raising, worshiping God on high. O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

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4. ! Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom; sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone-cold tomb. O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

5. ! Glorious now behold him arise; King and God and sacrifice: Alleluia, Alleluia, sounds through the earth and skies. O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

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* GOSPELMark1:4-11

Johnthebaptizerappearedinthewilderness,proclaimingabaptismofrepentancefortheforgivenessofsins.AndpeoplefromthewholeJudeancountrysideandallthepeopleofJerusalemweregoingouttohim,andwerebaptizedbyhimintheriverJor-dan,confessingtheirsins.NowJohnwasclothedwithcamel’shair,withaleatherbeltaroundhiswaist,andheatelocustsandwildhoney.Heproclaimed,‘TheonewhoismorepowerfulthanIiscomingafterme;Iamnotworthytostoopdownanduntiethethongofhissandals.Ihavebaptizedyouwithwater;buthewillbaptizeyouwiththeHolySpirit.’

InthosedaysJesuscamefromNazarethofGalileeandwasbaptizedbyJohnintheJor-dan.Andjustashewascomingupoutofthewater,hesawtheheavenstornapartandtheSpiritdescendinglikeadoveonhim.Andavoicecamefromheaven,‘YouaremySon,theBeloved;withyouIamwellpleased.’

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MUSICAL OFFERING

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* MESSAGE Fit for a King Rev. Dr. Todd A. Gile

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THELORD'SPRAYER OurFather,whoartinheaven,hallowedbeThyname; Thykingdomcome,Thywillbedone,onearthasitisinheaven. Giveusthisdayourdailybread;andforgiveusourtrespasses; asweforgivethosewhotrespassagainstus;andleadusnotinto temptation,butdeliverusfromevil.Forthineisthekingdom, thepowerandthegloryforever.Amen

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Pastoral Prayer Todd

OFFERTORY ResponsetotheMessage* Doxology—PraiseGod,fromwhomallblessingsOlow; praiseHim,allcreaturesherebelow; praiseHimabove,yeheavenlyhost; praiseFather,Son,andHolyGhost.Amen.

OffertoryPrayerBlessthesegiftswithYourvoiceofcreation,Yourhealing,andYourlove,MightyGod.TransformourmeagerofferingsintoabundantgiftsforaworldinneedofYourlightandlife.Amen.

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OFFERING

BENEDICTION Youareloved. createdinlove, createdforlove, createdtolove.Let’sgooutlivingourlove.

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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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