Trinity United Methodist Church P.O. Box 6775

Los Osos, CA 93412 Phone: 805-528-1649; Website: www.trinitylososos.org

Church Email: church@trinitylososos.org Pastor’s Email: pastorg.trinity@gmail.com

“We must begin thinking like a river if we are to leave a legacy of beauty and life for future

generations” ~ David Brower

September 24, 2017 Season of Creation – River Sunday

Called by God, We Gather

! Please stand, as you are able CHIMES: The chimes mark the beginning of worship

Welcome Prelude: "Shall We Gather at the River?" by Robert Lowry, arr. Dale Wood

Call to Worship Maureen Upton We join with the waters in praising God.

Waterfalls singing upstream and waves dancing at the river mouth. We celebrate the song of the river!

Sing, rivers, sing! Sing, people, sing! ! Opening Hymn: “All Creatures of Our God and King” #62, vv 1-3, 5 ! Lighting the Candle of Peace – In silence, we pray for peace in our world ! Passing the Peace of Christ

Response “Bind Us Together” (TFWS #2226) Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together, with cords that cannot be broken.

Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together in love.

Spoken to by God, We Listen Prayer before the Word Jan Carpenter First Lesson: Ezekiel 47:1-12

L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God

Psalm: Psalm 104 #826

Anthem: "Down to the River to Pray" arr. Sheldon Curry

Children’s Message “This Is Where Children Belong” Rev. Mike Eggleston

Children and Youth are invited to Sunday School

Gospel Lesson: John 5:1-7, 7:37-39 L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ P: Praise to you, Lord Christ

! Hymn: “Wade in the Water” #2107

Sermon: “Asking Too Much of a River” Mike Eggleston

Blessed by God, We Respond Pastoral Prayer 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. Offering our Gifts to God Offertory: "Sweet Rivers of Redeeming Love" arr. Don Hustad

! Doxology No. 94 “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! ! Prayer of Dedication Maureen Upton

Sent By God, We Go Out ! Closing Hymn: “Blessed Quietness” #2142, vv 1-4 ! Announcements ! Benediction ! 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: “Postlude on ‘Sicilian Mariners’” arr. Alfres V. Fedak

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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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.

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: Dick Kane Dir. of Discipleship: Jeff Manildi Admin Asst: MaryAnn Jakes Music Director/Organist: Barbara Hoff Trinity Ringers Director: The Rev. Rich Bolin V.C.C. Director: Bonnie Luther

Family of Robert Allen Craig Bailey

Liz Blake Jeannin & John Counts

David & Naoko Curren & Family Mike Curren

Mary Jane Deal Mollie Devine

Ruby Flaschenriem Bobby Foust Susie Gale

Ralph (Chick) Gifford Phyllis Harwell

Ron Hess Jim Hollis

Bruce Hulin Bob Isip

Family of Dick Kane Joan McGarry

Nathan Adela Patague

Matthew Rauenzahn Dorothy Rooney

Diane Rose Indy Stankovits Jennifer Stones Laura Strauss

Ray & Leatrice Thurston

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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.

The Upton Family provides flowers on the altar this week in celebration of our church

family

THIS WEEK AT TRINITY SUNDAY 9/24 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Back-2-School Hot Dog BBQ & Ice Cream Social – Fellowship Hall 11:30 a.m. AEC – An Inconvenient Sequel – Opal Room MONDAY 9/25 2:00 p.m. Knitting, Etc – Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Home Group with Jeff Manildi TUESDAY 9/26 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Crew – Opal Room 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry – Kitchen WEDNESDAY 9/27 11:00 a.m. Prayer & Care Group – Pastor’s Office 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary THURSDAY 9/28 6:30 p.m. Home Group with Mike Eggleston FRIDAY 9/29 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry – Kitchen SATURDAY 9/30 SUNDAY 10/1 – World Communion Sunday 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary 11:30 a.m. AEC – The Practice of Prayer – Opal Room

Mike Adams Peggy Basinger Paula Bomstad

Carolyn Danielson Mary Jane Deal Mollie Devine Ray Easton

Daniel Eggleston Katie Farmer

Ruby Flaschenriem Bobby Foust Susie Gale

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADULT ENRICHMENT CLASS – Sundays, 11:30am – Opal Room – ‘An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power’ led by Rev. Mike Eggleston. We'll view some cuts from the original "An Inconvenient Truth," during the class, make use of study materials, and seek to gain updates on the environmental materials in both movies. All are invited (even if you don’t watch the movie). Bring your hot dogs and ice cream with you to the Opal Room for the final gathering of this class. COMMUNITY DINNERS – 1st and 3rd Mondays, 5:00pm – 6:00pm – Fellowship Hall – The next dinner night is October 2nd. For more information on how you can be involved, contact Pastor G at church@trinitylososos.org. HOME GROUP – You now have two opportunities to attend a home group each week: Mondays at 6:30pm with Jeff Manildi or Thursdays at 6:30pm with Mike Eggleston. Visit http://trinitylososos.org/get-involved/home-group for information on these groups. WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY – Special Offering – Sunday, Oct 1 – Gifts to World Communion Sunday fund graduate racial-ethnic World Communion Scholarships, with at least one-half of the annual amount reserved for ministries beyond the United States. Donations also provide for undergraduate U.S. Ethnic Scholarship and Ethnic In-Service Training programs. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS – Sunday, Oct 8 – We conclude the Season of Creation by celebrating all the animals. Pastor G will say a blessing over our beloved companions during the worship service. Small, well-behaved pets are welcome to attend the service. If you would like your larger pets to receive a blessing, you may email a photo to Jeff Manildi at jeff@trinitylososos.org by Friday, October 6. Don’t forget to include your pet’s name in the email. NEW VCC DIRECTOR – Village Children’s Center continues to provide quality childcare to our community even through times of change. Please join us in welcoming Bonnie Luther as the new director at VCC. TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES – In addition to the morning reading time, Monarch Grove Elem also has an after school group of English Learners, M-Th, 2:45 pm. Volunteers would tutor under the supervision of the English Learner teacher as students read or work on other elementary school subjects. If you are available to tutor any morning or after school, please pick up a packet in our church office. COFFEE HOUR – Sundays, 11:15am – Join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship on Sundays for refreshments and conversation. Relax as you meet new people and catch up with long-time friends.

COMING SOON RUMMAGE SALE – Saturday, Nov 4, 8:00am-2:00pm – Village Children’s Center is having a rummage sale! Save your collections to donate to the sale. Details about when and where to bring donations will follow soon.

Nita Guzman Ron Hess

Bruce Hulin Steve James Steve Jerney David Kapisky

Tina Kowalchak Kasey Lindsay Christan Luna Sherry Moore Sylvia Mosley J. D. O’Meara

Nathan Emiko Otake

Adela Patague Matthew Rauenzahn

Rick Robinett Diane Rose

Dana Schaeffer Wayne Shaw

Family of Ruby Miller Spangler Indy Stankovits

Pastor Gilbert Stones Jennifer Stones

Tom & Jo Jean Womack

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND

Annual Back to School Hot Dog BBQ & Ice Cream Social

Sunday, September 24 Immediately following worship

Menu:

All Beef ¼ lb. Hot Dogs & Chips

Cole Slaw

Vegetarian Chili

Coffee, Tea, Lemonade

Ice Cream

Cookies

• Please sign up to attend (so we know how much to provide) • We could also use a few toppings for sundaes. • Finally helpers for serving and cleanup are always welcome!

A sign up sheet is posted in the Fellowship Hall.

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