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ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

JANUARY 8, 2017 ∙ 10:30 AM

PRELUDE

HYMN OF PRAISE No. 355 We Are God’s People

THE APOSTLES’ CREED & INVOCATION Andrew Simmons Director of Student Ministries

PEOPLE I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into the grave. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy worldwide church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

HYMN OF PRAISE No. 2 O Worship the King

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SONG OF PRAISE Indescribable

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SONG OF PRAISE Almighty God

ELDER-LED PRAYER Jeff Morrow, Director of Communications and Children’s Ministries

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TITHES & OFFERINGS Come, Build a Church —Trinity Choir

God of creation, Maker of all things, we gather in this place to pray. We do invite you; come now among us. Come, build your church today.

Come build a church with soul and spirit. Come build a church of flesh and bone. We need no tower rising skyward, no house of wood, or glass, or stone. Come build a church with human frailty. Come build a church of flesh and blood. Jesus shall be its sure foundation. It shall be built by the hand of God.

Let us see the tongues of fire. Let us hear the great wind roar. Let us know the awe and wonder, that we’ve only glimpsed before. Let us feel the strength of passion, which can make us laugh and weep. Let us know this great awakening. For so long we’ve been asleep.

Let us know the love unceasing, which alone can loose the bounds, reaching out across the chasms, bringing walls of hatred down. Let us taste the sweet communion, where the circle never ends. Hold us in the sweet connection, turning strangers into friends.

Guide our feet in peaceful pathways. Teach us peace of heart and mind—peace with God and with God’s children—till we leave our wars behind. Surely joy will come and find us like a breeze that cools the night, like the rain upon the desert, like a candle’s gentle light.

DOXOLOGY No. 733

HYMN OF PREPARATION Make Us, O God, a Church that Shares

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SERMON We Believe… in Missional Community—Dr. Mike Rasmussen Acts 2 is found on page 909 in the ESV Bibles. Senior Pastor

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

The communion bread is gluten-free. We serve wine during communion. If you prefer grape juice, please take a purple cup at the center of the tray.

We come forward for communion. This meal is open to every shepherded sheep of Jesus Christ; that is, to every communing member in good standing of any Bible-believing church. Please allow the outer seating sections to be served first and then the two center sections will be served. After you receive the elements, you can either take them immediately, or return to your seat to pray, confess, and meditate, taking the elements when you are ready. Feel free to sing along as the musicians lead us, or to silently commune with the Lord.

LEADER The bread that we break is a sharing in the body of Christ.

PEOPLE We who are many are one body, for we all share the same loaf.

LEADER The cup for which we give thanks is a sharing in the blood of Christ.

PEOPLE The cup that we drink is our participation in the blood of Christ.

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HYMN OF PRAISE Behold the Lamb

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SONG OF PRAISE We Will Feast in the House of Zion

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

Our elders will be at the front following the service. If you have a question or a need, we welcome you to come forward to talk or for prayer.

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SERMON NOTES Mike Rasmussen, PhD

Indescribable Words and Music by Laura Story and Jesse Reeves © 2004 Laura Stories | sixsteps Music | worshiptogether.com songs

Almighty God Words and Music by Sandra McCracken, Leslie Jordan, and David Leonard © 2015 DRINK YOUR TEA MUSIC (ASCAP), admin. by Music Services

Make Us, O God, a Church that Shares Words by H. Victor Kane, 1971 Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958 Words © 1971 by The Hymn Society of America

Come, Build a Church Words and Music by Ken Medema © 1993 and this arr. 1995 by Ken Medema Music (ASCAP)/Brier Patch Music

Behold the Lamb Words and Music by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend © 2007 Thankyou Music

We Will Feast in the House of Zion Words and Music by Sandra McCracken and Joshua Moore © 2015 DRINK YOUR TEA MUSIC (ASCAP), admin. by Music Services

Copyright License CCLI #29066

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TRINITY THIS WEEK

THE WEEK OF SUNDAY, JAUNARY 8, 2017

TRINITY CHOIR AND JOYFUL NOISES: Rehearsals resume this com-ing Wednesday, Jan. 11! You are invited to participate in one of these ministries of worship and service!

TRINITY CHOIR

- Rehearses Wednesdays 7 to 8:30 p.m.

- Trinity’s adult choir in open to anyone age high school and

above. Trinity Choir is a great opportunity to regularly serve

God’s church! We have a lot of fun, sing a wide variety of

choral music, and help lead God’s people in worship week-

ly. Choir is also a great place to meet people in the church, as

every week we share with each other our praises and concerns

and pray for each other.

- Childcare provided.

Please contact David Davies with questions - david.davies@trinityplano.org

JOYFUL NOISES

- Rehearses Wednesdays 6 to 6:45 p.m.

- Grades K – 8th

- Joyful Noises kids have fun and learn a lot in the pro-

cess! Students are engaged at their age level – with older stu-

dents assisting the directors – as they learn singing and choral

technique through songs and activities, and participate in

church services 2-3 times a semester.

Please contact Ilana Lemke with questions – ilanalemke@gmail.com

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TRINITY THIS WEEK

THE WEEK OF SUNDAY, JAUNARY 8, 2017

NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Andrew Simmons will be teaching a 6-week Sunday school class for adults and students (6th grade and up) starting on January 8th entitled ‘Human Sexuality and the Christian life’ in room 230. The class will be split into 3 sections lasting two weeks each addressing the following topics: a biblical vision of sex; the world’s counterfeit vision of sex; and fighting the battle of competing visions in ourselves and in the world. Any parent who does not want their student to attend this class can send them to Dan Gardner’s class in room 134. Please contact Andrew Simmons (andrew.simmons@trinityplano.org) for any questions or further details.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: Begins Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30 pm. This life-changing class taught by Dave Ramsey and the FPU teaching team on video and coordinated by Scott Adams. FPU will help you achieve your financial goals by showing you how to eliminate debt, save for the future, and give like never before. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever. Register from our website at www.trinityplano.org.

ESL MINISTRY LUNCH & TEACHER TRAINING: Mark your calendars for the ESL Ministry Lunch & Teacher Training—Sunday, January 22, 12:00-2:00pm in room 230. We are excited to tell you that Walter and Talia Turner will be leading this training. They will share their expertise on building relationships cross-culturally and dealing with differences to equip us to share the gospel through ESL. This is for all ESL teachers, workers, helpers, and supporters. If you know some-one who might be interested in coming please invite them to join us. Lunch and childcare are provided. You may RSVP online at trinityplano.org and click on the banner or contact Lisa Eubanks at catherineelisaeubanks@gmail.com.

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TRINITY THIS WEEK

THE WEEK OF SUNDAY, JAUNARY 8, 2017

TASTE OF TRINITY: Taste of Trinity is all about introducing you to the heart of Trinity Church. It’s a fun, low-key lunch that provides your family with an easy way to investigate Trinity Church and discover a place to meet people, embark on or grow in your spiritual journey and answer the call of your heart to serve your com-munity. Taste of Trinity is for visitors and regular attenders – whether you’ve come to one service or for years. It is designed for those in our community who are curi-ous to know more about the ministry of Trinity. If you are wondering whether Trinity might be your church home, Taste of Trinity is the place to start. Our hope is that this first taste will whet your appetite to get connected at Trinity through our Intro to TPC Class. You can register by clicking on the Taste of Trinity banner on our website or see one of your helpful greeters at the Information Center who will help sign you up. Childcare will be provided, just list your children during registra-tion. Our first Taste of Trinity will take place on Sunday, January 29 from 12:15 p.m.to 1:30 p.m.

MEN’S SKI TRIP: The upcoming men’s ski trip is scheduled for Monarch Moun-tain, Colorado Thursday, February 2 - Sunday, February 5. Accommodations will be at the Silver Ridge Lodge in Salida, Colorado, just 20 minutes from the slopes. For itinerary, costs and registration, go to our website www.trinityplano.org and click on the Monarch Mountain Ski banner.

INTRO TO TPC CLASS: The next Intro to TPC class will be Saturday, February 25 (with a continental breakfast) from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. This class is for anyone who is interested in joining the church or wants to find out more about what we believe and practice here at Trinity. You can register by clicking on the Intro to TPC banner on our website or see one of your helpful greeters at the Information Center who will help sign you up. Childcare will be provided, just list your children during registration. Contact Michael Wichlan at 972-335-3844 or michael.wichlan@trinityplano.org with any questions.

SERVICE SIGN-UP SUNDAY: Are you wondering how to get plugged in and serve at Trinity? Join us after the worship service on Sunday, February 26 for Ser-vice Sign-up Sun- day. We will have sandwiches, chips and water bottles available for you as you peruse the tables in the foyer and talk to ministry representatives about opportunities for you to sign- up and serve at Trinity.