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

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

USHERS: John & Susan Mather, Head Ushers Gerry Broshar & Dot Scheeres John & Marsha Mort GREETERS: Andy, Lyndi, Grace, Lauren Wickerson John, Kristy, Jacob, Julianna Frazee

Praying with you this Sunday: Rev. Jim Meister will be available at the front of the Sanctuary at the close of the service to pray with those who may have a special prayer need.

OFFERTORY O Holy Night A. Adams

Shirley Kmetz, Marimba *DOXOLOGY *CAROL Gentle Mary, Laid Her Child pg. 156

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Luke 2:1-5 ADVENT SERIES

LOOK WHO’S…COMING!

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered…. Joseph went to be registered with Mary his betrothed, who was expecting a child Luke 2:1,5

*CAROL It Came Upon a Midnight Clear pg. 170

BLESSINGS & SENDING *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE O Come, Let Us Adore Him! (3X) Christ — The Lord! POSTLUDE Angels We Have Heard on High F. Bock

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*Please stand if able.

LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Preaching: Chuck Wiggins Liturgist: Florence Barker

Prayer Requests For...

CHURCH STAFF

Charlie Bartell, Maintenance Susan Brembs, Choir Director Larry DeBruyne, Seasonal Organist Juanita Fauser, Church Administrator Douglas J. Hamstra, Organist Kathy Lane, Finance Administrator Todd Miller, CAM Director Walter Pratt, Custodial/Maintenance Lewis Trotter, Pastoral Associate Chuck Wiggins, Pastor

SUPPORT STAFF

Paul Mrha, Clerk of Session Susan Mather, Treasurer Gail Marker, Vera Day, Assist. Treasurers Bob Speir, President, Board of Trustees

IT TEAM:

Joan Mrha, Sharon Ingleton, April Emery, Jan Clements, Susan Conrad, George Wileman, & Juanita Fauser

This Week at Trinity

HOMEBOUND

Paul Ryan Gini Mathews Barbara Hopper Bob Kolb Bill Hesterhagen NURSING/REHAB/ASSISTED LIVING

Joan Armond — Summit of Venice Sophia Bojan — Brookdale Rotonda W. Gertrude Bouwma — Gardens of Venice Deborah Carpenter — Charlotte Harbor Bill / Betty Carlson — Banyan Residence Fran Eggleston — Windsor of Venice Jim Harmony — Brighton Gardens, Tampa Betty Kuhlman — Windsor of Venice Ray & Betty Lutze — Gardens of Venice Jean Merrill — Cadbury Park Carolyn Nielsen — Jacaranda Trace Lois Odom — Manor Care Nancy Opie — Cadbury Park Vivian Visser – Jacaranda Trace

SUNDAY — December 24, 2017 9:30am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:00am Traditional Worship/Nursery 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship 6:00pm Family Candlelight Service MONDAY — December 25, 2017 MERRY CHRISTMAS! OFFICE CLOSED TUESDAY — December 26, 2017 OFFICE CLOSED WEDNESDAY — December 27, 2017 OFFICE HOURS 9AM—12NOON 9:30am Prayer Group 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Cub Scouts THURSDAY — December 28, 2017 OFFICE HOURS 9AM—12NOON FRIDAY — December 29, 2017 OFFICE HOURS 9AM—12NOON SUNDAY — December 31, 2017 9:30am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:00am Traditional Worship/Nursery 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship

In those days a decree went out

from Caesar August that all

the world should be registered…

Luke 2:1-3

SCRIPTURE FOR PREPARATION John 1:14

The Word became flesh, and dwelled among us, and we have beheld his glory…full of grace and truth.

PRELUDE Once in Royal David’s City A. Whitworth

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREETING SONG Emmanuel, Emmanuel

LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE Andy, Lyndi, Grace, Lauren Wickerson

*CAROL O Come, All Ye Faithful pg. 173

PRAYER OF ADORATION / LORD’S PRAYER

CONFESSION OF SIN

O Lord Jesus, we live in a world of crazed violence. Our world, our peace, our future depends on your coming. Our sins are ever before us. We are full of good intentions but weak at keeping promises; we want to do your will but how many times we fall short. Come, Lord Jesus, for you alone bring pardon, salvation, and hope! We ask your forgiveness in the name of him who is the Word made flesh, even Jesus Christ. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON 1 Thessalonians 5:23

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 40

(selected verses)

CHANCEL CHOIR Sing We Now of Christmas L. Larson

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

GODS TITHES / OUR OFFERING

December 24, 2017 10:00am

Fourth Sunday in Advent ORDER OF WORSHIP

Next Sunday, Dec. 31– we will have ONE SERVICE at 10AM. We will resume to our regular schedule on Epiphany Sunday, January

7th—Contemporary Service at 9am and Traditional at 10:30am.

My Involvement At Trinity

GARDENS OF VENICE MINISTRY: We will gather this afternoon at the Gardens of Venice to provide Christmas Eve Worship through reading of Scripture and singing of Carols. Please feel free to join us at the Gardens of Venice (just around the corner) on Jacaranda Blvd at 1:00pm. PRAYER MINISTRY: Our Prayer Partners meet each Wednesday morning at 9:30am in the Chapel. If you have a prayer request please let us know. If you’d like to pray with us, consider this your special invitation.

ANNUAL WHITE ELEPHANT SALE The Women of Trinity will hold their annual White Elephant Sale on Saturday, February 24th, 2018. You may bring your donations to the church NOW! So it’s time to clean out those closets, attics, and garages. If you need assistance with larger items, please call the church office (941-493-0018) and we will make arrangements

to get them picked up. No clothing or electronics, please. To make this ministry of the Women a success we need your help, both men and women. Contact Florence Barker (941-493-1439).

Trinity is scheduled to host Family Promise the week of January 14-20, 2018. As we enter our third year with Family Promise, we want to thank all of

you who have given of time and talents throughout this past year. However, we need additional help with this ministry. If you have a heart for others and enjoy doing ministry, you may want to consider getting involved. Contact Barb Middelthon for more information (941-486-4210).

DO YOU HAVE A HEART

FOR MINISTRY?

NEW STUDY BEGINS JANUARY 14TH

This C.S. Lewis book, Letters to Malcolm will be the focus of a study group on Sunday mornings at 9AM starting January 14th. This is a book with great insights on developing your private prayer life. This study will be facilitated by Rev. Bill Gaydos.

SEEKING...INTERESTED...CURIOUS? MEMBERSHIP AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Pastor Chuck will be leading an INQUIRERS GATHERING this January. If you are interested in joining our family of faith as a member or affiliate (your active membership is in a congregation up north) or perhaps simply curious in finding out more about Trinity Church please speak to

Pastor Chuck or Outreach Chair Elder Colleen Lamberty (908) 812-9232 or leave word at the office (941-493-0018).

STUDIES IN ACTS — SUNDAY MORNINGS 10:15AM

BIBLE STUDY — The Book of Acts is a 45 minute study on Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:00am in classroom #1. Grab a cup of coffee and join us at 10:15am in classroom 1 as we delve into God’s Word and Grow in our Faith. This study is facilitated by Roger Riddle.

OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK

The Church Office will be closed on December 25th & 26th to give our office staff a much deserved rest. Our office hours on Wednesday—Friday (December 27-29) will be from 9AM to 12Noon. If you have an emergency, please contact Pastor Chuck (941-474-7465) or leave a message at the office 941-493-0018 X 224) — we will be checking voicemail throughout the day.