Trinity Presbyterian Church

An Inviting Community Following Christ For Life

9:30 am September 1, 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. Ms. Craven *Prayer of Adoration The Rev. Ms. Craven *Processional Hymn 138 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Call to Confession The Rev. Mr. Gruver Prayer of Confession (unison) The Rev. Mr. Gruver Holy God, Lord most gracious! Rebuke us not in your anger, nor chasten us in your wrath! Holy you have called us to come to you. We feel unworthy, for we have failed you again and again. We feel like running away, yet you keep calling us. Have mercy on us, O God. Have mercy!

Holy God, Father most gracious! Rebuke us not in your anger, nor chasten us in your wrath! Heal us from our sin, for we are troubled. Deliver us for the sake of your steadfast love. Our sins trouble us, O God. We are troubled by how they have hurt others. We are troubled by how they have hurt us. Your ways are right! O righteous God! And whenever we have refused to follow them we have found out how right they are. Have mercy on us, O God. Holy God, God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us for the sake of your Son, who died to free us from our sins. To you be honor and glory! Amen.

Words of Assurance The Rev. Mr. Gruver 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. *Passing of the Peace The Rev. Mr. Gruver

HEARING GOD’S HOLY WORD

Prayer for Illumination The Rev. Ms. Craven First Lesson Exodus 3:1-17 The Rev. Ms. Craven This is the Word of the Lord. Page 48 O. T. Thanks be to God. Second Lesson Isaiah 6:1-6 The Rev. Dr. Faulkner This is the Word of the Lord. Page 597 O. T. Thanks be to God. Third Lesson 1 Peter 1:13-25 The Rev. Dr. Faulkner This is the Word of the Lord. Page 218 N. T. Thanks be to God. Communion Meditation Holy! Holy! Holy!

The Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Faulkner *Hymn of Response 507 I Come with Joy

*Profession of Faith (unison) The Apostle’s Creed The Rev. Mr. Gruver 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.

RESPONDING TO CHRIST’S CALL Call to Present Our Offerings to the Lord The Rev. Ms. Craven Prayer of Dedication The Rev. Ms. Craven Offertory Simple Song Bernstein Brian Kain

The Sacrament of Holy Communion Invitation to the Table The Rev. Ms. Craven Words of Institution The Rev. Dr. Faulkner Prayer of Setting Aside for Holy Use The Rev. Dr. Faulkner

Communion of the People of God (The Communion bread is gluten-free)

Prayer after Communion (unison) The Rev. Ms. Craven Holy God, we thank you that you have fed us in this sacrament, united us with Christ Jesus, and given us a foretaste of the heavenly banquet in your eternal realm. Filled with your holy love, enable us to declare your glory through lives of worshipful service. Let the glory of your holiness flow through us into this world you have loved so much; this we ask for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

GOING OUT TO SERVE IN THE SPIRIT’S POWER

*Sending Hymn 504 Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether *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

In Memoriam Virginia M. Raff

United with Trinity August 22, 1971; Died August 16, 2019

The flowers were given to the glory of God by Tony and Denise Ceneviva in memory of Tony's Mom Ginny Ceneviva and Tony and Denise’s 32nd wedding anniversary; and by Betty Penney in loving memory of her father William Hubner.

Let Us Pray for Members of Our Church Family: 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), Carole Alden (Barb Wilson’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 Glenn Raff on the death of his wife, Ginny Raff. 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 Rev. Craven at 804-929-2012. 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 Room #1 Infant through Kindergarten age– Witherspoon Center

***Parents, please drop off children kindergarten age and younger

at their classroom before the service.

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.

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!

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! 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/

Friday, September 6 2-9pm Saturday, September 7 10am-5pm Wednesday, September 11 2-9pm

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

Youth Car Wash September 8th from 12-3 PM in the church parking lot. All money raised will support next summer's mission trip. Please come and support our Youth!

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.

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 damage in the past, the intensity of this recent storm caused water damage 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 improvements 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. Trinity Women Join your Trinity sisters in celebrating a return to the church year, with a fall BBQ, catered by Whole Hog Café in Cherry Hill, 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 September 8, 15, 22, 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!

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 1 9:30 am Worship Service/ Communion 9:30 am Summer Childcare Only (Nursery– Kindergarten)- Witherspoon Center Monday, September 2 Labor Day observance– Church Office closed 7:30 pm Boy Scouts– Witherspoon Center Thursday, September 5 12:00 pm Alzheimer’s Support Group—Witherspoon Center 7:00 pm PW Coordinating Team Meeting– Anteroom 6:30-9:00 pm AA Groups—Witherspoon Center 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 11:15 am Deacon’s Meeting– Anteroom