Trinity

Sunday, March 17th, 2019

10:00 a.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church

630 Park Avenue

Prescott, Arizona 86303

(928) 445-4536

www.aztrinitypres.org

GATHER A time to meet, greet and welcome one another.

CHIMES The chimes call us to silent readiness.

PRELUDE Wenn wir in Höchsten Nöten Sein J. S. Bach Organist: Barbara C. Freund

PASTOR’S GREETING, INTRODUCTIONS AND LIFE OF THE CHURCH

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 27 L: God is our light and our salvation; whom shall we fear? P: God is our shelter and refuge on the days of trouble, and our hope and joy on the days of celebration! L: Day after day, we seek God’s face and the assurance of His holy love: P: O God, do not turn from us or hide Your face from us! Be our guide and our light instead! L: One thing we ask of God: P: That we may live in His dwelling place all the days of our lives, and never cease to behold the beauty of His home. L: Beloved of God, enter this worship in thanksgiving, for God is among and within us! Let us worship God!

HYMN #35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty LOBE DEN HERREN ST. DENI (Back pgs of bulletin)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Sustainer of the weary, we know how we sang for joy when Christ came into our lives, and how we have not followed Him as He leads us on this journey. We have hidden our faces from the pain and suffering of our world. We have turned a deaf ear to the cries of the poor, the hungry, and the oppressed. We trust in our reputations and quick minds and self-importance, and not in Christ’s example ---- which would transform our lives. Forgive us, steadfast God, and shine Your face upon us. Give us courage to have the same mind as Christ, so we would know Your promises; give us courage to have the same heart as Christ, so we might serve Your children; give us courage to have the same Spirit as Christ, so we might do whatever You ask of us.

(Silence for personal confession.)

Amen.

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DECLARATION OF PARDON L: God does not turn away when we fail to try. God does not reject us when we do not trust. God continues to love us, to forgive us, to restore us. P: It is God Who gives us courage; it is God Who saves us. He is all we need or ever will need. Thanks be to God. L: Let us stand and give glory to God!

GLORIA PATRI Hymn #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.

WE GREET ONE ANOTHER

ANTHEM Mercy Susan B. Boersma / Craig Courtney

I dare not lift my guilty eyes, I hide my lips in trembling shame. And in the darkness of my soul, I shrink from Your kindling flame. Kyrie eleison, kyrie eleison, have mercy. In mercy cover me with grace and blot out my iniquity.

Renew my heart and wash me clean; grant with Your pardon, purity. Kyrie eleison, kyrie eleison, kyrie eleison, have mercy.

In equal measure of Your love, You promise mercy, tender compassion to the one, Who seeks Your face, a broken heart, a fainting soul, A contrite spirit, together cry for Your forgiveness and Your grace. Against You only have I sinned, my deeds are evil in Your sight.

Of Your forgiveness let me sing, And in my singing take delight. Kyrie, kyrie eleison, kyrie, kyrie eleison, kyrie, kyrie eleison, Have mercy, have mercy, have mercy.

[Children & Youth excused for Sunday Classes.]

PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES, GIFTS, AND COMMITMENTS

OFFERTORY O Lamm Gottes Unschuldig J. S. Bach

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DOXOLOGY Hymn #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

SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 (NRSV, Pew Bible pp. 10-11)

2 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be

afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said,

“O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my

house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring,

and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” 4 But the word of the LORD came to

him, “This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your

heir.” 5 He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if

you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants

be.” 6 And he believed the LORD; and the LORD reckoned it to him as righteousness.

7 Then he said to him, “I am the LORD who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to

give you this land to possess.” 8 But he said, “O Lord GOD, how am I to know that I

shall possess it?” 9 He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat

three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” 10 He

brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other;

but he did not cut the birds in two. 11 And when birds of prey came down on the

carcasses, Abram drove them away.

12 As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and

terrifying darkness descended upon him…

17 When the sun had gone down and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming

torch passed between these pieces. 18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with

Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the

great river, the river Euphrates…”

SERMON God’s Counter-Intuitive Covenant Pastor Lois Hildenbrand

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CONFESSION OF FAITH A Brief Statement of Faith Presbyterian Church (USA)

In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the One triune God, the Holy One of Israel, Whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving His life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating His sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.

HYMN #465 What a Friend We Have in Jesus CONVERSE (Back pgs of bulletin)

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION, CONCLUDING WITH THE LORD’S 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors;

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power

And the glory, forever. Amen.

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Toccata on “Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren” H. F. Micheelsen

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PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY (information as of 3/13/19):

The families of David Fredericksen, Darlene Ogo, and Louise Voelker; and our friends Kamal & Leila Abdul-Karim, Phillip Bagwell, Sue Marie Baskette (our new pastor),

baby Liam Ben and family, Helen Boswell, Bob Carsten, Chuck Cone, Albert & Rayetta Eubank, David Foster, Mike Gastonguay, Gene Laramy,

Dick McCoy, Marilyn Rodenburg, Audrey Rodgers, and Connie Thacker.

“We wish to thank everyone for their prayers for healing, cards, calls, visits, emails and offers

of help while Chuck was in the hospital. We especially thank the Streets and Simpsons for shovel duty! Also, much thanks to Rev. Lois Hildenbrand for her encouraging prayers and

visits. Chuck is recuperating at home on home health care for a while. We look forward to rejoining our church family in a few weeks.”

Chuck and Charlene Cone

Today’s flowers are in celebration of Karl & Judy Spalt’s 60th anniversary.

Many blessings to you on this very special occasion - celebrate!

Thank You to Today’s Service Volunteers: Acolytes ~ Charly Dunn, Shea Sobel, and Vann Massé

Greeters ~ Glenn & Mary Welshon Ushers ~ Jo Ann Cork, Barb Poland, Loretta Vaughan, and Dwayne Warrick

Liturgist ~ Robert Raudebaugh

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BIBLE STUDIES & FELLOWSHIP “Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”~Psalm 119:18 (NRSV)

IGNITE YOUTH -- God does not call us to be “lukewarm” believers. He wants all of our hearts, all of the time. Let’s grow together and learn how to ignite our faith so that we can do our best to always be believers on fire for Christ. Open to all youth ages 6th grade through 18 years old. Sundays year-round at 10:15 AM, and Tuesdays during the school year from 3:30-5:30 PM in the Youth Room. For more information, contact Kelsey Claire at 928-445-4536 x110 or aztrinitystudents@gmail.com.

INTERSECTIONS CLASS is currently studying and discussing the book The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation by Richard Rohr and Michael Morrell. This book delves into the central doctrine of the Trinity using one of the metaphors of the early church leaders who described the one God who is three persons as a divine dance. The book discusses how a deeper conception of Father, Son and Holy Spirit can transform our relationship with God and renew our lives. All are welcome. Sundays at 9:00 AM in the Sicatuva Room.

TRINITY 4KIDS is our program for children up to 5th grade. We meet year-round on Sundays at 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM in the Children's Center (through Grace Mitchell and downstairs). Come join us for fun lessons and activities! For more information contact Jennifer Garber at aztrinitychildren@gmail.com or 928-445-4536 x114.

FRIDAY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP meets Fridays at 9:30 AM in Sicatuva. Please join us for our new winter/spring study, Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus by John Eldredge. "We need Jesus like we need oxygen," says Eldredge. We welcome all women and look forward to having you join us. For questions, contact Kate Ingalls at 267.981.3923.

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THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRINITY’S NEW MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON COMING SOON! Thank you for choosing Trinity! If you would like to explore membership with Trinity please add your contact information to the sign-up sheet on the lectern in the narthex. If you have questions call Greg Vandersteeg (602-319-4286). Thank you.

PASTOR LOIS HILDENBRAND will be preaching in our worship service today. Lois is a Commissioned Ruling Elder currently serving as an Interim Pastor at Mingus View Presbyterian Church in Prescott Valley. Raised in the Northeast and trained there as a nurse, Lois set off for an adventure in Fairbanks, Alaska where she remained for 35 years. After her husband Bert retired God called Lois to ministry as a Lay Pastor in the Presbytery of Yukon where she served four congregations before Bert and Lois decided to snow-bird to Mesa, AZ. God again called Lois to interim ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Mesa. As a member of Grand Canyon Presbytery’s Committee on Ministry, Lois is assigned as Trinity’s liaison. She worked with our Mission Study Team and our Pastor Nominating Committee.

TRINITY’S CHANCEL CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA will present “The Body of Christ” by Pepper Choplin on April 14th at 9 AM and 11 AM. Please note the change in service times for this special worship experience. Your gifts to Trinity’s Music Fund support our cantatas and all of our special music and worship events. Thank you for your generosity. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and family!

WILD WACKY WIDOW WOMEN will meet for lunch on Sat., March 23rd / 11:30 AM at the Prescott Junction. Please let Sandy Stamper (928-899-8427) know if you plan to join us.

MARTHA CIRCLE will meet from 1-3 PM on Wednesday, March 27 in the Children’s Ministry Center (downstairs past the kitchen). Our lesson is Chapter 15 in Having a Mary Spirit by Joanne Weaver. Questions? Contact Charlene Cone (928-771-8845). See you there!

JOY SINGERS will sing again on March 31st / 3 PM at Margaret T. Morris and also on April 7th / 4 PM at Samaritan Village. If you love the old hymns and enjoy visiting in care homes, Joy Singers is meant for YOU! This is a worthwhile mission that doesn't cost any money - just your time & loving spirit! No singing ability is necessary! Please join us whenever you can. Thanks to all who join us! If you have any questions call Joy at 928-445-7560.

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WOMEN'S RETREAT 2019! Save the date! All women and girls of all ages are invited to our Women's Retreat here at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. $20 cost for the day to go towards lunch and to help support Stepping Stones. Join us as we listen to our encouraging speaker, Amberly and connect in a way that reminds us that we are all daughters of a King. More details coming soon!

THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meets the second Thursday of each month in The Family Room at church. Join us if you knit or crochet or would like to learn! Contact Charlene Cone (928-771-8845) if you would like to receive a prayer shawl; we present them to our members who are welcoming a new baby, graduating high school, turning 90, or feel in need of the comfort of a prayer shawl.

THE TRINITY STAMP MINISTRY can use the cancelled stamps from your mail or any other philatelic material you wish to donate. A donation box is located above the coat rack in the narthex for your convenience. Donated stamps are sent to the Alliance Stamp Ministry in Fort Meyers, Florida and used to support the writing and publishing of Sunday School materials used in eight Latin American countries, Spain, and the U.S. For more information call Dwayne Warrick at 928-445.1673 or dwayne@yfplan.com.

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING (OGHS): OGHS donations serve individuals and communities in need - disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, food for the hungry, and ongoing community development that helps people find safe refuge, start new lives, and work together to strengthen their families and communities. Received throughout Lent (March 6-April 18), gifts designated “OGHS” are forwarded to PC(USA) Presbyterian Mission. Envelopes and flyers are available on the table in the narthex.

HELP FOR COMMUNITY CUPBOARD: Please ask for paper bags at the grocery store and give them to Community Cupboard. We can use them to bag groceries. Please put the paper bags in our Community Cupboard box in the narthex. Thank you for supporting the Cupboard with food. Please know that we can use money even more than your food. Our buyer gets a great discount from Fry's. Foods that are most useful are canned fruit, canned meat, peanut butter, boxed cereal, pasta, canned vegetables, and canned soup.

LIKE OUR TPC FACEBOOK PAGE! The Outreach Committee invites the Trinity family to go to our Trinity Presbyterian Church (TPC) Facebook page to like it! When in Facebook search, “@TrinityPrescottAZ” to find it and there you have options to like it, leave a comment, and/or share it with “friends.” This is a powerful tool to help us get the good word out about TPC.

PER CAPITA - The Presbytery of Grand Canyon approved the 2019 Per Capita apportionment at $36.25 per member. The Per Capita apportionment helps sustain the mission of the Presbytery, the Synod of the Southwest and the General Assembly. Per Capita gifts should be made payable to Trinity, and will be forwarded on to the Presbytery.

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PARENT'S NIGHT OUT is the 3rd Friday of every month, from 6 PM-8:30 PM in the Children's Center. Bring your kiddos (ages birth - 5th grade) for pizza, a movie, and games, while you enjoy an evening out. For more information or to confirm a spot, contact Jennifer Garber at 928-445-4536 x 114 or aztrinitychildren@gmail.com.

PRESCOTT AREA SHELTER SERVICES (PASS) needs donations of toilet tissue, paper towels, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies for their family residents. Please bring your donations to the container marked PASS under the coat rack outside of the church office. Martha Circle will distribute them. Thank you!

FLOWERS AND REFRESHMENTS: Sign-up charts to provide Sunday’s flowers or refreshments are located on the wall across from the church office. Flowers are $25/bouquet or $10/single rose, and must be in by Tuesday morning for the upcoming Sunday. Thank you for choosing to celebrate your special occasions with us!

CONGREGATIONAL CARE - If you are recovering from an injury or surgery and need help with grocery shopping, rides to medical appointments, etc., please call 928-925-0057. Assistance is provided by volunteers from your church family.

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Lectionary readings for March 17th, 2nd Sunday in Lent: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 (Pew Bible, pp. 10-11)

Psalm 27 (pp. 437-438) Philippians 3:17-4:1 (p. 955)

Luke 13:31-35 (p. 849)

Last Week’s Attendance ~ 192

The Trinity Project ~ 37 • Sunday 8:30 AM ~ 23 • Sunday 10 AM ~ 132

Next Week’s Services:

The Trinity Project, 6:00 PM, Wednesday / March 20, 2019 Speaker: Steve Haan / Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

5:00 PM Meal: Meatloaf with Country Side Dishes. Vegetarian & Gluten Free options will be available.

*Please make meal reservations by the Monday before each Wednesday @ http://www.aztrinitypres.org.

6 PM: Trinity Project Worship Service

7 PM: Chancel Choir Rehearsal (for choir enthusiasts)

Sunday Worship 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM, March 24, 2019 Kelsey Claire, TPC Director of Student Ministries will be preaching

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The 10:00 AM Sunday Service Sermon audio and Podcast are available on our website at www.aztrinitypres.org.

Music printed in the bulletin is used by permission. CCLI License # 3025701

Trinity Presbyterian Church

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Prescott, Arizona 86303

(928) 445-4536

www.aztrinitypres.org

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