Trinity Presbyterian Church

An Inviting Community Following Christ For Life

9:30 am September 8, 2019

GATHERING TO WORSHIP Welcome The Rev. Dr. Faulkner

Introit

(At the sound of the music, the congregation begins the discipline of silent prayer, so all might prepare their hearts and minds for worship.)

PRAISING THE LORD OUR GOD

Call To Worship The Rev. Dr. Faulkner *Prayer of Adoration The Rev. Dr. Faulkner *Processional Hymn 139 Come, Thou Almighty King Call to Confession The Rev. Ms. Craven Prayer of Confession (unison) The Rev. Ms. Craven

Holy God, in the light of your holiness we see ourselves as we really are, and we are ashamed. We confess that we are people of impure thoughts and unclean lips; we think too highly of ourselves and too little of others. We cling so tightly to the treasures of this world that we cannot open our hands to receive blessings from above. Our feet follow the paths of sin; we wander so far astray that we become strangers to righteousness. Forgive us, and set us again on the path that leads to life.

Words of Assurance The Rev. Ms. Craven Thanks be to God!

*Gloria Patri No. 579 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

HEARING GOD’S HOLY WORD Prayer for Illumination The Rev. Dr. Faulkner Responsive Psalm Psalm 139 The Rev. Dr. Faulkner O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it. Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast. If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light around me become night,” even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day, for darkness is as light to you. For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. (cont.’d)

My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes beheld my unformed substance. In your book were written all the days that were formed for me, when none of them as yet existed. How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! I try to count them—they are more than the sand; I come to the end—I am still with you.

O that you would kill the wicked, O God, and that the bloodthirsty would depart from me— those who speak of you maliciously, and lift themselves up against you for evil! Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you? I hate them with perfect hatred; I count them my enemies. Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Reading from God’s Holy Word Jeremiah 18:1-11 The Rev. Dr. Faulkner This is the Word of the Lord. Page 677 O. T. Thanks be to God. Sermon Clay In the Potter’s Hands

The Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Faulkner *Hymn of Response (see below) Take, O Take Me as I Am

Take, O take me as I am; Summon out what I shall be; Set your seal upon my heart And live in me.

The Sacrament of Baptism Presentation Elder Donna Croker Questions to the Parents The Rev. Dr. Faulkner Question for the Congregation Elder Donna Croker Baptismal Questions The Rev. Dr. Faulkner *Profession of Faith The Apostle’s Creed Elder Donna Croker

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Thanksgiving Over the Water The Rev. Dr. Faulkner Baptism The Rev. Dr. Faulkner Blessing and Welcome The Rev. Dr. Faulkner

*Passing of the Peace The Rev. Mr. Gruver

RESPONDING TO CHRIST’S CALL Call to Present Our Offerings to the Lord The Rev. Mr. Gruver Offertory A Joyful Song Porterfield Pick Up Choir *Doxology No. 592

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication The Rev. Mr. Gruver Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer The Rev. Ms. Craven

GOING OUT TO SERVE IN THE SPIRIT’S POWER

*Sending Hymn 391 Take My Life *Charge and Pastoral Benediction The Rev. Dr. Faulkner Silent Prayer Postlude

*Those who are able may stand.

TRINITY AT WORK AND WORSHIP An Inviting Community Following Christ For Life

Loving God, Welcoming All, Helping Many The Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Faulkner, Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

The Rev. Ms. Sarah Craven, Associate Pastor The Rev. Mr. Barry Gruver, Parish Associate

The Rev. Dr. James D. O’Dell, Pastor Emeritus Jenny Stark, Clerk of Session

Lisa K. Marcelli, Director of Music Brian Kain, Music Associate

Marina Pappas, Weekday Nursery School Director

We rejoice this morning on the occasion of the following baptism: Stella Amaral Schmitzer

daughter of Joanna and Gabriel Schmitzer

The flowers were given to the glory of God by Bonnie Jones in loving memory of her grandparents, David & Anna Thomas and Thomas & Helen Jones; and by George and Phyllis Sanders in celebration of their son and daughter, and their families. Let Us Pray for Members of Our Church Family: Holly Sanborn, Dick Buell, Jenny McFadden, Dale Long, Linda Thorpe, Beverly Whipple, Michele Gordon, Laurie Lausi, Heath Barnes, Ruth Kain-Palmer, Naomi Higuchi, Susan Greenwood, Barbara Cardea, Marcia Spatola, Dick Wolbach, Nancy Hickman, Helen Prickitt. Let Us Also Pray for Friends and Family: Steve Cohen (Janet Cohen’s husband), Carolyn Hazel (Susan Greenwood’s mother), Frances Gagliano (Maria Falcone’s aunt), Tanya Mullen (Maria Falcone’s friend), Chuck Inman-Sergott, (son of former Trinity Associate Pastor Rev. Mary Jane Inman and Dan Sergott), Pamela Burgess (Lydia Burgess’ mother-in-law), Nicholas Horgan (nephew of Theresa and Kevin Kain), Walter Crozier (Doris Crozier’s brother-in-law), Jim Higdon (Greg Faulkner’s brother), Cubmaster Mike Morris (Pack 252), Rosemary Halpin (Mary Ellen Litton’s sister), Jim Rudolph (Mary Ellen Litton’s brother-in-law), Louisa B. Coffin (Louisa Coffin-Tilsner’s mother), Brian Alden (Barb Wilson’s nephew), Jim Tomaselli (Barb DeSanto’s brother), Clara Ballard (Marty Flynn’s mother), Toni Rath (Janet Cohen’s friend), Alex Rivers (friend of Melanie & Greg Faulkner), Liz Shapiro (Heather Kern’s friend), Rich Van Doren (Melissa Smith’s brother), Arlene Fraraccio (Bonnie Jones’ friend), David Parks (Nancy Parks’ brother), Larry Hansen (Linda Thorpe’s brother), Ron Bishop (Martha Stem’s brother), Shirley Muni (Susan Bryfogle’s mother). Let us pray for all those of our Trinity family who are serving in the United States Military: Cory Allen, Connor Barnes.

We extend our sympathies to Barb and John Wilson and family on the death of Barb’s mother, Carole Alden. Large Print Bibles and Hymnals are available in the Narthex. Along with Bulletins! Pastoral Care – Dr. Faulkner is available to you for prayer, counsel and comfort in times of need. If there is an urgent need, contact Dr. Faulkner at 609-273-8110. Please sign the Fellowship Registers every Sunday during the summer months. Because so many of our members are on vacation during the summer, the Membership Committee will not be tracking attendance again until Rally Day, September 15th. This means that we won’t write emails or notes, or make telephone calls to members who have been absent from worship for 4, 8, or 12 consecutive weeks. We will continue to record the information from the Fellowship Registers so that we have accurate attendance records for as many members as possible, so please continue to sign in whenever you attend worship. Thanks!

Sunday Summer Church Childcare Schedule

Nursery-Kindergarten is located in Witherspoon Center Pick up is immediately after the conclusion of the service

***Parents, please drop off children kindergarten age and younger at their classroom before the service.

PLEASE notify the church office if your address, email or phone number changes. You can email Pam Dougherty at pam.dougherty@trinpres.org OR you can indicate any changes on the Fellowship Register sheets. Thank you! Please sign the cards in Fellowship Hall every Sunday—the goal is to get as many signatures as possible! All you need to do is sign your name! The cards mean so much to those who are in need of a cheery hello, get well wishes, or words of sympathy. Thank you for participating in this important outreach to members of our Trinity family!

Children’s Ministries The Sunday school children are invited to a Pancake Breakfast on September 15th (Rally Day) to begin the program year. They will be dismissed from the Sanctuary and go with their teachers to Witherspoon Center for food and games. Following worship please stay for Rally Day in Fellowship Hall where you will have opportunities to register for church school and choir as well as learn how you might become involved in the life of our church! There will be cupcakes, soft pretzels and of course the ice cream truck! Please join us!

Are you ready for your close-up? New Trinity photo directories are coming soon and we need you to schedule your photo session now! Please visit the sign-up table in Fellowship Hall after Sunday services or visit the web site listed below to schedule a 30-minute photo appointment. You select the photo you want used and receive a free 8” x 10” of that choice as well as a free directory for participating!

We hope to photograph everyone so please keep in mind that the August dates were set to, hopefully, enable young Members returning to university to be included in the photos with their families. Please sign up soon to reserve a time that suits you! Here is what we have available:

Your friends, extended family, and even neighbors can also sign up to make an

appointment and receive a free photo! Feel free to share the sign-up link (below) and encourage others to take advantage.

Thank you all for your participation and support! If you have questions or need assistance please contact Kelly Murray at 302-462-1956. Here is the sign-up link (also available on the Trinity page on Facebook and at trinpres.org in the Special Events area):

https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/b0k6qvhg/

EasyTithe, our online giving option, allows you to make your offering electronically. This option makes giving more convenient for you (no more checks to write) and ensures consistency in your giving which helps the church manage its cash flow requirements better. EasyTithe can be accessed through your computer, tablet and cell phone. The setup process is very straightforward and can be accomplished in just a couple of minutes. To sign up, go to Trinity’s home page and click on “Online Giving” or go directly to www.easytithe.com/trinpres. An EasyTithe app is also available for download to your tablet or cell phone. Once you’re set up, you can also text a gift in one simple step! Our phone number for text giving is 856-238-5444. We encourage all members to establish automatic recurring gifts using EasyTithe.

Wednesday, September 11 2-9pm Thursday, September 12 2-9pm Saturday, September 14 10am-5pm

Cancer and Conversation Trinity’s Cancer and Conversation is a group that offers comfort, support and camaraderie to Trinity members with that dreaded disease. Our greater goal, however, is to be a mission at Trinity, a mission that hopes to both help and educate our greater Trinity membership. Want to turn your cancer into a worthwhile mission? Please join us TODAY in the Hospitality Room at 10:40 AM. Grab a coffee in the Fellowship Hall and join us for a time of reflection, support and mission work as we share our experiences and also work on upcoming projects. Whether this is your first visit to Trinity or one of many, we invite you to attend TODAY's Membership Information Session immediately after the church service. The Information Session, including a light lunch, will be held in the church office conference room. Rev. Faulkner will lead the informal discussion and will answer any questions you may have. Please join us!

Trinity Women Join your Trinity sisters in celebrating a return to the church year, with a fall BBQ, catered by Mission BBQ in Marlton, as well as entertainment by the Sweet Adeline’s Jersey Sound women’s chorus, and a mission presentation by Blue-line Brothers Blankets, started by our very own Trinity youth, Gavin and Jaret Ritter. This all takes place here at Trinity on: Date: Tuesday, October 1st Time: 6:30 PM Place: Trinity’s Fellowship Hall Tickets are $15 and go on sale TODAY and run through September 29 after worship in Fellowship Hall. Please join us for good food, music, mission, and fellowship! Any questions about program or menu, please feel free to contact the PW Programs Committee at Kristi.Paulson@verizon.net BRING A FRIEND! Adult Education Session, September 22 - Peacemaker in the Congo- presented by Mama Monique Misenga Mukuna. Monique serves as the President of the Presbyterian Community of Kinshasa (CPK)'s Committee in Charge of Projects. She has also served as President of a Christian non-profit organization called Woman- Cradle of Abundance. Monique has also served as the National Secretary of the Protestant Women's Federation in DR Congo and as a member of the World Council of Churches Central Committee. She will be speaking on women's rights and her work to end violence against women. particularly sexual violence used as a weapon of war. Please join us after worship in the Community Room, lower level.

New York Bus Trip Enjoy the excitement and energy of New York City without the transportation hassles. The semi-annual New York bus trip, sponsored by Trinity’s PW, returns on Wednesday, October 23. Trinity members and friends are invited to create their own New York adventure by participating in this transportation only bus trip to New York. Pick up will be from the Trinity parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and return to Trinity will be in the 7:30-8:00 p.m. range. Whether you decide to tour a

museum, catch a show, sight-see or shop, the drop-off/ pick-up spot in New York's Times Square area will allow for a wide range of activities. Those choices are yours. The price of this transportation only trip to New York is $35. Ticket sales for the bus trip will run until September 22.

Look for the ticket table in Fellowship Hall after the 9:30 service. Money or checks made out to "Trinity Presbyterian Church" — and in the memo please write PW Bus Trip— will be due at the time of sign up. If you have any questions, call Bonnie Jones at 856-983-1197 for more information. Care ‘n Share is not ready to accept donations yet due to painting and cleaning. Hopefully we will be ready soon. Please hang on to your donations a little while longer. Please do not leave anything in the hall, ramp or stairwell. But please do visit our table on Rally Day... we will be needing volunteers!!

School Supply Drive! Do you remember the excitement of starting a new school year and having fresh school supplies? Having fresh crayons, notebooks, erasers, and sharp pencils do a lot to put young scholars in the mood to learn! The next time you are in the store, please

think of that and pick up some supplies for today’s students. The deacons will be collecting school supplies during the months of August and September for use by the students at Urban Promise. Items needed are: notebooks (any type), 3 subject notebooks with dividers, pencils, pens, glue sticks, loose-leaf paper, erasers, Crayola marker packs, white construction paper, printer paper, two pocket folders, index cards, highlighters, dry erase markers, composition books, memory sticks, and Lysol wipes. Collection bins will be located inside fellowship hall during August and September. Any contributions you can make will be greatly appreciated by the students and teachers at Urban Promise. Let’s get the year off to a good start! If you have any questions regarding the drive please contact Melanie Faulkner at (609)273-8111.

The Great Flood of 2019 In late June, extensive flooding resulted in significant damage to Trinity’s facilities located on the building’s lower level. While these areas have been susceptible to water dam-age in the past, the intensity of this recent storm caused water dam-age to tile floors, rugs, walls and furniture. This damage impacted facilities used for the Trinity Nursery School, Church School, Care ’n Share Shop, choir and storage. Initial clean-up progressed quickly and a scope of work for the necessary im-provements was finalized in July. This work involves new flooring, sheetrock replacement and painting, a new French drain and associated electrical and plumbing work. These renovations are proceeding with a goal of project completion in early September, in time for the start of the Nursery School fall semester. The cost of this project is approximately $175,000, with only $25,000 being reimbursed through insurance coverage. As much of the finish work as possible will be done by church member volunteers to help contain costs. While the new French drain will help alleviate some of the lower level water, mold, odor issues, another major storm event could still impact the buildings lower l evels even after these improvements. The Church is working closely with the State of New Jersey as they design the drainage improvements associated with the work scheduled for Rt. 70 next year. The cost of this necessary project will significantly impact Trinity’s limited financial resources. Please pray for your elders as we explore options for funding of this project.

The 2019 Flower Chart is always available for sign ups every Sunday during coffee hour. Please consider donating the flowers around a date of significance in your lives, to remember loved ones, and to celebrate anniversaries, new life and new beginnings. We have one opening left this year on November 3.

This Week at Trinity

Sunday, September 8 9:30 am Worship Service/ Baptism 9:30 am Summer Childcare Only (Nursery– Kindergarten)- Witherspoon Center 10:45 am New Member Information Session– Office Conference Room 10:45 am Cancer & Conversation– Hospitality Room 11:15 am Deacon’s Meeting– Anteroom 12:00 pm Sr. Highs Car Wash– church parking lot, concludes at 3:00 pm– come and support their summer mission work trip! Monday, September 9 10:30 am Library Committee Meeting 6:00 pm Strategy Meeting 7:00 pm Session Meeting– Anteroom 7:30 pm BASIC 7:30 pm Boy Scouts– Witherspoon Center Wednesday, September 11 6:15 pm Commissioning– Parents Mtg. & 1st Session– Witherspoon Center 7:00 pm Cub Scouts– Community Room Thursday, September 12 12:00 pm Alzheimer’s Support Group- Witherspoon Center 6:30-9:00 pm AA Groups- Witherspoon Center 7:00 pm Ukulele Rehearsal- Sanctuary 7:30 pm Youth Bells Rehearsal- Sanctuary Friday, September 13 7:00 pm Commissioning Retreat– 7th & 8th grades– Witherspoon Center (concludes at midnight) Sunday, September 15 7:45 am Men’s Fellowship Group- Witherspoon Center 9:30 am Worship Service 9:30 am Church School (Nursery-Kindergarten) lower level main building (Grades 1-6 will be dismissed from worship in the Sanctuary to meet their teachers and escorted to Witherspoon Center) Witherspoon Center, Pancake Breakfast will be served! 10:30am Rally Day! Please join us in Fellowship Hall after worship for information on becoming involved in the life of our church! Refreshments (soft pretzels, cupcakes and the ice cream truck) will also be served. Stop by the Anteroom next to Fellowship Hall!

Trinity Presbyterian Church Vision and Values An Inviting Community Serving Christ for Life

Loving God, Welcoming All, Helping Many

At Trinity we:

• believe the Holy Spirit empowers us to reach out to others in order to serve God by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. It is this truth that governs all that we do and all that we are.

• worship as a community of faith gathering in the Triune God’s presence to further our knowledge of Scripture, participate in the Sacraments and gain inspiration for our lives. Music is part of our worship in that it enhances the spoken words of worship in an uplifting multigenerational manner. We offer our musical gifts to the Lord.

• affirm that members of all ages contribute to the rich tapestry of our witness, interests and talents. We encourage others to join us. Through fellowship all members are supported on a communal and personal level as our church family gathers for many purposes.

• acknowledge the blessings the Triune God has bestowed upon us and we respond by offering our time, talents and treasure as a dynamic sacrifice in gratitude to the loving and caring God. • recognize the importance of life long learning to further our knowledge of God

and better grow in our relationship with God, our families and our Community.

• experience the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ and go from our worshipping fellowship into the world to serve others.

Trinity Presbyterian Church USA 499 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Phone (856) 428-2050 ♦ Fax (856) 795-8471 Website: www.trinpres.org ♦ Email: trinpres@trinpres.org