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

“Into this world, this demented inn,

in which there is absolutely no room for him at all, Christ

comes uninvited.” ~ Thomas Merton

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Called by God, We Gather

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

Welcome Prelude: "In Dulci Jubilo" 14th c. Gernan carol, arr. Dale Wood

! Call to Worship Cheryl Dove Greetings, favored ones! Do not be afraid. The Lord is with you.

Holy Spirit, come upon us. Power of the Most High overshadow us. ! Opening Hymn: “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” #216 ! Passing the Peace of Christ

Response “Bind Us Together” (TFWS #2226) Lighting the Advent Candle “O Come, O Come, Emanuel” #211, v7

ALL [sung]: “O come, Desire of nations bind all peoples in one heart and mind. From dust thou brought us forth to life;; deliver us from earthly strife.”

Reader… the home you have made, are making, and will complete through Christ. ALL: We, God’s people, sing songs of joy with the prophet, “I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God.” (Isaiah 61:10, NRSV)

Reader… turning with courage toward the One who makes a home among us. ALL [sung]: “Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.”

Spoken to by God, We Listen Prayer before the Word Maureen Upton First Lesson: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16

L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God Psalm: Psalm 89 #807, resp #1 Anthem: "The Annunciation" Tom Fettke, with “Gabriel’s Oboe” by Ennio Morricone Linda Ashworth, oboe

Children’s Message “This Is Where Children Belong” Pastor G Children and Youth are invited to Sunday School

! Gospel Lesson: Luke 1:46b-55 L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ P: Praise to you, Lord Christ

Sermon: “God Makes This World Our Home” Pastor Gilbert Stones ! Hymn: “Star Child” #2095

Blessed by God, We Respond Pastoral Prayer Pastor G 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: “How Far Is It to Bethlehem” English carol, arr. Douglas Wagner

! Doxology No. 94 “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow”

! Prayer of Dedication Cheryl Dove

Sent By God, We Go Out ! Closing Hymn: “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” #203 Announcements ! Benediction ! Song of Blessing: “Shalom to You”

Postlude: “Vom Himmel Hoch” Johann Pachelbel

Advent Candle Liturgy by Jackson Henry. Copyright (c) 2017, The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church. Used by permission.

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.

Family of Al Beavers Shauna Beck Jenny Blue

Leonora Clixtro Family of Bella Canon

Mary Jane Deal Tracy Deal

Ruby Flaschenriem Family of Ruth Gabriel

Susie Gale Mikayla Gibson

Ralph (Chick) Giffard Dan Gittens John Green Ron Hess Jim Hollis

Bruce Hulin Bob & Marlou Isip

Gara Jessup Bill Johnson Glenn Jones

Juliann Kersten David Lemon Helen Luna Nathan

Layton Nicholson Noah

Adela Patague Matthew Rauenzahn

Dorothy Rooney Diane Rose

Ray Family of Marie Shutz

Tom Stehlik Jennifer Stones Laura Strauss

Family of Ray Thurston

Santa Clarita Korean Mission Community UMC in Inyokern

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: Beth Crizer Dir. of Discipleship: Jeff Manildi Office Administrator: MaryAnn Jakes Music Director/Organist: Barbara Hoff Trinity Ringers Director: The Rev. Rich Bolin V.C.C. Director: Bonnie Luther

The Finance Committee hosts coffee hour this month

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.

THIS WEEK AT TRINITY

SUNDAY 12/24 – 4th Sunday of Advent Christmas Eve 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour – Social Hall 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service – Sanctuary 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Sanctuary

MONDAY 12/25 Christmas Day (office closed) TUESDAY 12/26 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Crew – Opal Room 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry – Kitchen

WEDNESDAY 12/27 11:00 a.m. Prayer & Care Group – Pastor’s Office

THURSDAY 12/28 FRIDAY 12/29 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry – Kitchen

SATURDAY 12/30 10:00 a.m. Ruth Gabriel’s Celebration of Life

SUNDAY 12/31 – 4th Sunday of Advent New Year’s Eve 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour – Social Hall

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

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADULT ENRICHMENT CLASS – Sundays, 11:30am – Opal Room – Class will resume in January COMMUNITY DINNERS – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mondays, 5:00pm – 6:00pm – Social Hall – The next dinner night is January 1st. For more information on how you can be involved, contact Pastor G at church@trinitylososos.org. COFFEE HOUR – Sundays, 11:15am – Join us in the Social Hall after worship on Sundays for refreshments and conversation. Relax as you meet new people and catch up with long-time friends. The Finance Committee is our host for December. FOOD PANTRY – Please consider donating to our food pantry this holiday season. We are in need of Oatmeal (the boxes with individual packets) and canned soup. One box of oatmeal and one can of soup per family will go a long way to helping fill our food boxes. A special THANK YOU to Ralph’s and the Los Osos Pet Store for donating boxes to our food pantry. ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARD – Instead of sending cards to church friends, donate the cost of the cards and postage to the All Church Christmas Card. The money collected will be donated to a local charitable organization. Sign the card on display in the narthex when you make your donation. CHRISTMAS COOKIES AND TREATS – We will share a bit of home with the first responders in our community again this year. Bring your goodies to the church on Christmas Eve. Pastor G and Rachel will deliver packages to our Fire and the Sheriff’s Stations. ALTERNATE GIVING WITH HEIFER INTERNATIONAL – Heifer International is a global nonprofit working to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable, values-based holistic community development. Heifer distributes animals, along with agricultural and values-based training, to families in need around the world as a means of providing self-sufficiency. Stop by the display in the Social Hall for information on how you can donate to Heifer International.

SYLVESTER’S GIFT CARDS FUNDRAISER – Purchase a $10 Sylvester’s gift card from VCC and help them raise money for some much needed playground equipment. Each card buys one burger, fries and a drink. See Teacher Kym or Teacher Ryan at VCC, or MaryAnn in the church office to get your gift cards today! 30% of all proceeds benefit VCC.

WOMEN’S RETREAT – Feb 16-18, 2018 – All the women of Trinity are invited to the retreat this coming February. Our speaker is Paula Huston, author of two novels and seven books of spiritual nonfiction, including The Holy Way and One Ordinary Sunday. She is also an oblate of the New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur. Paula will lead us in a retreat on prayer: "What is it? What fosters it? What impedes it? How does it change us?" Join us in San Juan Bautista as we explore the "Journey of Prayer". Registration brochures are available on the information stand in the narthex. Contact Susan McMickell for more information at 528-2152. Scholarship help is available if needed.

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

Poinsettia Dedications Joe & Donna Asire Phyllis Harwell In memory of James Harwell Catherine Topp For My Son, Peter Mike Lindsay For Bruce & Ila Lindsay Mike Eggleston & Eileen Murta In memory of Our Parents

Cathy Bonnett For Diana Casey For Leatrice Bonnett

Liz Blake & Dorothy Rooney For Our Parents & Daughters

Bob & Elizabeth Clover In memory of Our Parents: Bob & Marguerite Clover Don & Yvonne Van Doren

Bruce & Shirley Hulin In memory of Our Parents In honor of Our Grandchildren In honor of My Husband, Bruce. Love, Shirley

Scott Danielson For my cousin, Johnny Danielson Rachel Stones In memory of Ray Thurston Tom & Polly Tatton For our Families Janet Carpenter For Mom, Dad, Eldon & Brad Lowell & Barbara Hoff For Loved Ones Carol Awbrey For Loved Ones

ALL CHURCH CLEANING PARTY!! Saturday, 10/28 & 11/4 9:00AM – 12:00 noon

It’s time for a much needed Deep Cleaning at TUMC! Please join the Trustee Committee for one or both of these Saturday mornings to help “spruce up” the Social Hall, Kitchen and Sanctuary. We’ll have fun together vacuuming, polishing, scrubbing (sweating! ☺) and snacking, too – donuts will be served! Come help make our facility sparkling clean in time for the holidays. We’ll work on the Social Hall and Kitchen on 10/28, and on the Sanctuary on 11/4.

Sign up on the poster in the narthex.