Trinity United Methodist Church

Second Sunday After Easter

April 6, 2008

 

Welcome

We Are Delighted You Are With Us Today

 

Large-print bulletins & hymnals, as well as hearing aid devices are available  A childcare provider is in operation between 9:45 AM & 11:15 AM., each Sunday. Any Usher Will Be Happy To Assist You With Any Needs You May Have * Please stand if you are able.

 

Upon entering the Sanctuary, we invite all to begin a period of silent prayer and reflection in preparation for worship

 

 

Welcome & Announcements               Pastor Dan Casselberry

(Please pass the friendship pads down the pews and register your

attendance. Please include your address, phone number & email).

 

The Prelude      The Broodings of God's Love    (Scott)

 

Introit                  O Worship the Lord       (Hopson)

 

*Call To Worship

 

Leader: We are on a journey -

People: the journey of faith.

Leader: We walk the hard road -

People:  the road of surprise.

Leader:  We encounter Jesus -

People: the Bread of Life.

 

 

*Hymn Of Praise           O Worship the King                #73

 

Passing Of The Peace

 

Chancel Choir Anthem    

I've Got Peace Like a River     (Spiritual, arr. Schroeder)

 

Psalter                                      Psalm 116 (response 1)           #837

 

First Lesson                                                     

 

Gospel                                                                  Luke 24: 13-35 

 

Sermon                                                                          Pastor Dan

 

Responding To The Word Of God

 

Hymn Of Response               Lord, Speak to Me                 #463

 

Offering Of Our Gifts, Tithes & Ourselves To God.

 

Offertory Music                   Communion                    (Batiste)

 

The Doxology

 

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

 

Sharing Of Our Prayer Concerns

Prayers Of Thanksgiving & Intercession       

Pastor Dan

 

The Lords Prayer

(Please Join Hands With The Person Next To You)

 

 

 

 

The Sacrament Of Holy Communion                       

No# 12

 

 

 

*Hymn Of Dedication      Open My Eyes, That I May See     #454

 

Going Forth To Serve God

 

*Benediction

*Choral Response   

*The Postlude                Postlude in C" (Concone)

                         

Altar Flowers

Given to the glory of God by Ruth Baughman

in memory of her husband, Lester.

This Morning's Ushers

Ed & Cindy Wittmann, Dennis & Florence Sibley

This Morning's Greeter

Iris Horton

This Morning's Lay Reader

Lea Roberts

Communion Servers

Roy Bearden, Marsha Corson, Clara Briggs

 

Prayer Concerns

Dennis Schnerr, George Briggs, Pvt. Ryan Daly, Ryan Murray,  Phyllis Ziegler, Barbara Birkenstock, Byron Stauffer, Elaine Russell, Theresa Crawford, Ken Funk, Frank Briggs, Mildred Diener, Miriam Roberts, Michele Bouthiette, Gigi Bouthiette, Edna Mulhern, Mark Uzupis, Donald Nugent, Jane Snedeker, Bonnie Bates, Edward Drake, Shannon Macaulay, Robert & Beth Nicholas, Elizabeth Caputo, Dan Hardifer, Melissa Cino, Edward & Judith St. Martine, Sister Barbara Furst, Joshua Parry, Connie Smith, Mary Brady, Desiree Smith, Amber Santos, Karen Pointin, Karla Purks, Anthony Cantiello, Tim Strong, Savina Brown, Imogene McKeen & Stan Berkowitz

Pray for Peace Of Our Nation & World.

 

Prayer Request Cards

If you have a personal prayer request, please complete the blue card in the pew racks and hand to an usher. Pastor Dan will include it in todays prayers and your request will be automatically added to our prayer list.

 

 

 

Coffee Hour

Is A Great Time To Fellowship!

Our next coffee hour is April 13. Hosted by Clara Briggs & Dot Morris. We still need a host for June. If you would like to be a host or co host with another family, please see sign up sheet in Narthex.Thank You for sharing and bringing

everyone together for fellowship!

 

The Pastor's Class meets every Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm.  The topic is "From Jesus to Constantine: The Early Church."  All are welcome".

 

Crocheting & Knitting Club

Meets every Wednesday night in conference room.

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Everyone is welcome from beginner to experienced. We will be making prayer shawls & prayer scarves. We have lots of fun and a nice night out with the ladies. Call  Cindy Wittmann at 609-306-9392

 

Help Wanted!

Do you have a Green Thumb?

An hour to spare once a week?

Well our church gardens are calling your name!

We are looking for volunteers to help! If you have the time, please just come on by. Our weeds will be worried, but our flowers will be very grateful!!  

Thank You so Much!

 

Volunteers are needed to help with the Rummage Sale on May 5, 6 & 7.  Please contact Kate Mycock (609-883-2768)

if you are wiling and able.

 

The Visiting Nurse Association of Mercer County Hospice Program is offering a bereavement support group, Living with Loss, on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. beginning April 16th and running for 6 weeks at The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville on Main St. (not to be confused with Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church).   The meetings are open to anyone who is struggling with a loss.  Registration is required; call Kathy Green at (609-815-3539).

 

 

 

 

Today:

10:00 AM:  Adult Sunday School

10:30 AM:  Worship Service

10:40 AM:  Children's Sunday School 

                      

This Week:

Tuesday, 7:30 PM - Pastor's Class, "From Jesus to Constantine", Conference Room

Wednesday, 

7:30 Trustee's Meeting

7:00 PM  12 Step Group, Fellowship Hall

Thursday,

7:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

 

 

 

 

Bulletin Deadline

To post an announcement in our Sunday bulletin please submit by 10:00 AM the Wed. before.

 

Visit Us On The Web

At

www.tumc4uwing.com

Our web site is up dated weekly and at the beginning of every month

 

 

 

 

Trinity United Methodist Church

1985 Pennington Road

Ewing NJ 08618-1106

Phone: 609-883-9160

Parsonage Phone: 609-434-0061

E-mail tumc4uwing@yahoo.com

Website: tumc4uwing.com

 

Rev. Daniel B. Casselberry, Pastor

Terri A. Pagani, Secretary

A. Melissa Kiser, Interim Music Director

Annie & Tommy Allen, Sextons

Edward J Wittmann Jr., Lay Leader