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ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

JANUARY 1, 2017 ∙ 10:30 AM

HYMN OF PRAISE In Christ Alone

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THE APOSTLES’ CREED & INVOCATION Michael Wichlan Associate Pastor

PEOPLE I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into the grave. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

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

HYMN OF PRAISE No. 198 Lift Up Your Heads

SONG OF PRAISE Marvelous Light

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HYMN OF PRAISE No. 460 Amazing Grace

ELDER-LED PRAYER Derek Tu, Local International Outreach Pastor

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TITHES & OFFERINGS Just a Closer Walk with Thee— Eric Baesel, tenor

Mike Rasmussen, guitar

DOXOLOGY No. 733

PASSING OF THE PEACE Please sign and pass the Friendship Pad located at the end of your row.

LEADER The peace of Christ be with you.

PEOPLE And also with you.

SERMON “Do Not Lose Heart!”—Andrew Simmons Director of Student Ministries

2 Corinthians 4:1 - 5:11a is found on page 965 in the ESV Bibles.

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

The communion bread is gluten-free. We serve wine during communion. If you prefer grape juice, please take a purple cup at the center of the tray.

We come forward for communion. This meal is open to every shepherded sheep of Jesus Christ; that is, to every communing member in good standing of any Bible-believing church. Please allow the outer seating sections to be served first and then the two center sections will be served. After you receive the elements, you can either take them immediately, or return to your seat to pray, confess, and meditate, taking the elements when you are ready. Feel free to sing along as the musicians lead us, or to silently commune with the Lord.

CALL TO CONFESSION

LEADER In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Isaiah 30:15, 18 NIV

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

LEADER The LORD is faithful in all his words, and gracious in all his deeds.

PEOPLE The LORD upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down. Psalm 145:13-14 NRSV

HYMN OF PRAISE Rock of Ages

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SONG OF PRAISE This Is Amazing Grace

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

Our elders will be at the front following the service. If you have a question or a need, we welcome you to come forward to talk or for prayer.

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SERMON NOTES Andrew Simmons

In Christ Alone Words and Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend © 2001 Thankyou Music

Marvelous Light Words and Music by Ellie Holcomb and Rusty Varenkamp © Ellie Holcomb, Full Heart Music (ASCAP) Rusty Varenkamp, Universal Music - Brentwood Benson (BMI)/Racebuzz Music (ASCAP)

Rock of Ages Words by Augustus M. Toplady, 1776; alt. Thomas Cotterill, 1815; alt. Carrie Davies, 2016 Music by Thomas Hastings, 1830 Public Domain

This Is Amazing Grace Words and Music by Phil Wickham, Jeremy Riddle, and Josh Farro © 2012 Phil Wickham Music | Seems Like Music | Sing My Songs | WB Music Corp. | Bethel Music Publishing

Copyright License CCLI #29066

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TRINITY THIS WEEK

THE WEEK OF SUNDAY, JAUNARY 1, 2017

SENIOR & EMPTY NESTER LADIES: Our next breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, January 5, at 10:30 a.m. at The Original Pancake House, 5760 Texas 121, Suite 125, Plano, TX. This is on the South side of Sam Rayburn Tollway across from IKEA. Please make plans to join us for coffee and fellowship. You can RSVP Caye Cobb at mizcaye@aol.com or call 972-442-9421.

NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS IN JANUARY: Andrew Simmons will be teaching a 6-week Sunday school class for adults and students (6th grade and up) starting on January 8th entitled ‘Human Sexuality and the Christian life’ in room 230. The class will be split into 3 sections lasting two weeks each addressing the following topics: a biblical vision of sex; the world’s counterfeit vision of sex; and fighting the battle of competing visions in ourselves and in the world. Any parent who does not want their student to attend this class can send them to Dan Gard-ner’s class in room 134. Please contact Andrew Simmons (andrew.simmons@trinityplano.org) for any questions or further details.

TASTE OF TRINITY: Taste of Trinity is all about introducing you to the heart of Trinity Church. It’s a fun, low-key lunch that provides your family with an easy way to investigate Trinity Church and discover a place to meet people, embark on or grow in your spiritual journey and answer the call of your heart to serve your com-munity. Taste of Trinity is for visitors and regular attenders – whether you’ve come to one service or for years. It is de- signed for those in our community who are cu-rious to know more about the ministry of Trinity. If you are wondering whether Trinity might be your church home, Taste of Trinity is the place to start. Our hope is that this first taste will whet your appetite to get connected at Trinity through our Intro to TPC Class. You can register by clicking on the Taste of Trinity banner on our website or see one of your helpful greeters at the Information Center who will help sign you up. Childcare will be provided, just list your children during registra-tion. Our first Taste of Trinity will take place on Sunday, January 29 from 12:15 p.m.to 1:30 p.m.

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FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: Begins Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 pm. This life-changing class taught by Dave Ramsey and the FPU teaching team on video and coordinated by Scott Adams. FPU will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. Register from our website at www.trinityplano.org.

MEN’S SKI TRIP: The upcoming men’s ski trip is scheduled for Monarch Moun-tain, Colorado Thursday, February 2 - Sunday, February 5. Accommodations will be at the Silver Ridge Lodge in Salida, Colorado, just 20 minutes from the slopes. For itinerary, costs and registration, go to our website www.trinityplano.org and click on the Monarch Mountain Ski banner.

INTRO TO TPC CLASS: The next Intro to TPC class will be Saturday, February 25 (with a continental breakfast) from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. This class is for anyone who is interested in joining the church or wants to find out more about what we believe and practice here at Trinity. You can register by clicking on the Intro to TPC banner on our website or see one of your helpful greeters at the Information Center who will help sign you up. Childcare will be provided, just list your children during registration. Contact Michael Wichlan at 972-335-3844 or michael.wichlan@trinityplano.org with any questions.

SERVICE SIGN-UP SUNDAY: Are you wondering how to get plugged in and serve at Trinity? Join us after the worship service on Sunday, February 26 for Ser-vice Sign-up Sun- day. We will have sandwiches, chips and water bottles available for you as you peruse the tables in the foyer and talk to ministry representatives about opportunities for you to sign- up and serve at Trinity.