Trinity
Presbyterian
Church
WORSHIP
NOVEMBER 14, 2010
9:30 A.M.
While it’s certainly easier to show God’s love through prayer
or by keeping things intellectual or theoretical,
the call to every Christ-follower is to show up in people’s lives
in a physical, practical way. You can’t “phone in” God’s love.
~ Becoming a Good Samaritan
People celebrating God’s grace, growing in Christ’s love, and serving
our community through the power of the Spirit.
ORDER OF WORSHIP________________________________________________
Gathering
Greeting Pastor Mary Graves
Prelude “Mein Jesu, der du mich” Paul Ferris, organ
Johannes Brahms
Introit “Breath of Heaven” Chancel Choir
Owens, Chapman
* Call to Worship ~ I John 1:1-4 Grant and Alice Schoenhard
SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors
Leader 1: We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard,
what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched
with our hands, concerning the word of life.
People: This life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to
you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.
Leader 2: We declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may
have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with
his Son Jesus Christ.
* Hymn #92 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Charles Wesley
Prayer of Confession ~ Luke 10:30-37
“Kyrie Eleison”
Assurance of Forgiveness ~ I Peter 1:3
Leader: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he
has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from
the dead.
People: Thanks be to God!
* Response “In Christ Alone” Craig, Koch
The Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
The Word
Mission Update Sr. Christine Heltsley, executive director
St. Francis Center, Redwood City
Children’s Message Pam Daniels and Ken Won
(Please pass the Get Acquainted Pads to those in your row.)
Scripture Reading ~ James 2:14-26
Leader: This is the gift of God’s word.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon “Putting Your Faith into Action” Pastor Mary Graves
* Song of Response “Cuando El Pobre” J. A. Olivar and Miguel Manzano
Offering Debby Brown
Offertory “Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven” Chancel Choir
Lyle, arr: Hopson
Sending
Prayers of the People Pam Tenn
* Benediction
Postlude “Holy Manna” David Cherwein
*Congregation stands. Songs are printed with permission, CCLI #437799.
Assisted hearing devices are available in the narthex.
Next week Pastor Mary will preach from Jeremiah 23:1-6 on “Christ the King” Sunday.
WELCOME
If You Are New
A warm welcome to those of you who are new to our community or new to our church.
Before you leave, please let us know your contact information, and introduce yourself at the
door. We’re glad you’re here.
FLOWER DEDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary today are given by Jeff and Susan Steach to the glory of God
and “in celebration of our 31st anniversary.”
PRAYERS
Those needing healing: Jack Mitchell, Sally Graber, Ritchie Clay
Those in our presbytery: Network Ministries, San Francisco
Cameron House, San Francisco
Supported ministries: Village Enterprise Fund, East Africa
Love INC
For prayer needs, please call the church office, (650) 593-8226, Pam Tenn, (650) 591-7007, or
Phyllis Pigue, (650) 593-9601 on the prayer chain. You may also use the ‘Prayer Request’
cards in the pew racks.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congregational Meeting ~ November 21
Trinity will hold a congregational meeting after worship at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary to elect
officers.
Thanksgiving Benefit for Home and Hope
Trinity's Thanksgiving Service will be joining in with the interfaith benefit concert on Saturday,
November 20, at 7:00 p.m. for Home and Hope Shelter Services at Transfiguration Episcopal
Church, 3900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. We are blessed to support this wonderful
way of providing interim housing for homeless families in our local churches and synagogues.
You are invited to bring a pie to share and to contribute to a freewill offering for Home and
Hope.
Lasagna Reception for Pastor Josh
Pastor Josh's first Sunday back from sabbatical will be November 21. You are invited to come
downstairs after the post-worship Congregational Meeting to elect officers and join in a
potluck lasagna/salad/bread brunch in Fellowship Hall. If you can contribute to the potluck
please contact Nancy Doud at doudsnorth@yahoo.com.
Advent Wreath Making
On Sunday, November 28 at 11:00 a.m., we’ll gather in Fellowship Hall to make our own
wreaths, complete with candles and a weekly devotional for you to use at home. Discover
this meaningful time of waiting for God’s gift of Jesus to the world. Cost is $10 per family for
materials; sign up in Fellowship Hall or contact Marcia Granucci (mgranucci@me.com).
Sanctuary Flowers
Kathryn Esterly will take sign-ups for Christmas poinsettias and 2011 sanctuary flowers in
Fellowship Hall today after worship. Contact Kathryn (650) 424-4431 with any questions.
The Service League
The Service League has two projects they need help with: toy wrapping at the County
Government Center in Redwood City, Room 101, on Saturday, December 11 at 9:00 a.m.
and cookie bag wrapping at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, on Monday, December 20.
For more information please call The Service League (650) 364-4664.
Broomball for Youth and College
On November 27, we're playing broomball at Belmont Iceland. This joint middle school and
high school event is also open to recent high school grads who are around for the holidays.
We'll be getting pizzas and splitting up the teams evenly. Mark your calendars and get ready
to burn off some of that turkey and gravy! $13 each. Early sign up is recommended for pizza
ordering purposes but drop-in's are welcome. Sign up with Evan at echung@trinity-pres.org.
Go Team Unleashed!!!
We are no longer tethered to our Sunday time slot. Go Team will meeting every other month
to take on local missional projects. On November 20, we will join Menlo Park Presbyterian
Cafe Community in their service project at Green Oaks Academy (k-5) in East Palo Alto (the
lowest performing school in the Ravenswood school district) by painting and building
furniture, among other repairs. It will be an early call time and we'll go to lunch afterwards to
debrief the project. Exact times TBD. On November 14, there will be a Go Team briefing after
worship. Contact Evan at echung@trinity-pres.org.
TRINITY’S CORE VALUES
Exalting Jesus Christ in all of life
Experiencing God in the celebration of worship
Offering respect and sanctuary to all of God’s children
Knowing God through the study of Scripture
Loving and enjoying one another as an intergenerational family
Discipling the next generation
Empowering all ages to put their faith into action
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Dr. Mary Graves, Senior Pastor Evan Chung, Director of Youth Ministry
Dr. Josh Rowley, Associate Pastor Paul Ferris, Director of Music Ministry
Dr. Brett Fenwick, Parish Associate Grace Schulz, Accompanist
Jamie Holden, Director of Trinity Nursery School Christine Kelson, Business Administrator
Rosemary Smith, Dir. Emeritus of Trinity Nursery School Kristina Patrick, Administrative Assistant
Kristan Verveniotis, Director of Children’s Ministry Ruben Carlos, Custodian
Trinity Presbyterian Church
1106 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Carlos, CA 94070
Tel. (650) 593-8226 • www.trinity-pres.org
Ministry Send me Yes to a
more info field trip
Blood Centers of the Pacific is a local non‐profit organization which collects
and distributes blood donations. Trinity contact: Mike Garoutte 592‐6158
FISH volunteers set up and provide rides to medical appointments for people
unable to drive themselves. Trinity contact: Julie Haslam 593‐2826
Habitat for Humanity works with families in need and volunteers to build
affordable homes in our area. Trinity contact: Mike Garoutte 592‐6158
Help One Child recruits, trains, and supports people willing to provide a
home for foster children. Trinity contact: Carrie DuBois 654‐0642
Hillcrest Chaplaincy runs worship services, Bible studies, and offers Christian
friendship to youth in Juvenile Hall. Trinity contact: Mike Garoutte 592‐6158
Hope House is a residential recovery program helping women find a life
without drugs and alcohol. Trinity contact: Ilona Glatzer 594‐9990
Home and Hope offers homeless families shelter and meals in local
churches. Trinity contact: Sally McClure 474‐0930
Love INC connects people with a specific need to volunteers from local
churches who can meet that need. Trinity contact: Pam Tenn 591‐7007
Mid‐Peninsula Hispanic Outreach is a congregation with an outreach
program in the Latino Community. Trinity contact: Mike Garoutte 592‐6158
Puente Ministries works as a safety net for migrant farm workers and their
families in San Mateo County. Trinity contact: Mike Garoutte 592‐6158
Second Harvest Food Bank hands out food to 450 non‐profit agencies
throughout the Bay Area. Trinity contact: Bill Barrons 339‐4230
Sandwiches on Sunday makes and serves 100 bag lunches each Sunday to
the hungry in Redwood City. Trinity contact: Debby Brown 365‐6467
SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors brings worship, communion, and friendship to
the elderly in local nursing homes. Trinity contact: Debra Leopold 367‐7455
Saint Francis Center provides food, clothing, housing, and education to
needy families in our area. Trinity contact: Cathy Lehr 591‐1947
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