Trinity Presbyterian Church Christ-Centered, Biblically-Based, Spiritually-Alive!

4365 State Road 776, Venice FL 34293 941-493-0018 / www.trinitypc.org

In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the

wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of

heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is he who was spoken

of by the prophet Isaiah when he said,

“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:

‘Prepare the way of the Lord;

make his paths straight.’”

4 Now John wore a garment of camel's hair and a

leather belt around his waist, and his food was

locusts and wild honey. 5 Then Jerusalem and all

Judea and all the region about the Jordan were

going out to him, 6 and they were baptized by him in

the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees

and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to

them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee

from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruit in keeping with

repentance. 9 And do not presume to say to

yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I

tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up

children for Abraham. 10 Even now the axe is laid to

the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does

not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the

fire.

11 “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he

who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose

sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize

you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 His winnowing

fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing

floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the

chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”

SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 3:1-12 Prayer Requests For...

CHURCH STAFF

Charlie Bartell, Maintenance Susan Brembs, Choir Director Larry DeBruyne, Seasonal Organist Juanita Fauser, Church Administrator Douglas J. Hamstra, Organist Kathy Lane, Finance Administrator Todd Miller, CAM Director Walter Pratt, Custodial/Maintenance Lewis Trotter, Pastoral Associate Chuck Wiggins, Pastor

SUPPORT STAFF

Karen Mann, Clerk of Session Dick Conrad, Treasurer Gail Marker, Vera Day, Assist. Treasurers Bryan Page, President, Board of Trustees

IT TEAM:

Joan Mrha, Sharon Ingleton, April Emery, Jan Clements, Susan Conrad, George Wileman, & Juanita Fauser

This Week at Trinity

HOSPITALIZED

Joan Armond, Venice

HOMEBOUND

Paul Ryan Gini Mathews

Barbara Hopper Bob Kolb

Bill Hesterhagen

NURSING/REHAB/ASSISTED LIVING

Sophia Bojan — Brookdale Rotonda W.

Gertrude Bouwma — Gardens of Venice

Deborah Carpenter — Charlotte Harbor

Bill / Betty Carlson — Banyan Residence

Fran Eggleston — Windsor of Venice

Jim Harmony — Brighton Gardens, Tampa

Betty Kuhlman — Windsor of Venice

Ray & Betty Lutze — Gardens of Venice

Jean Merrill — Cadbury Park

Carolyn Nielsen — Jacaranda Trace

Lois Odom — Manor Care

Nancy Opie — Cadbury Park

Vivian Visser – Jacaranda Trace

SUNDAY — December 10, 2017 9:00am Childrens’ Church School 9:00am Contemporary Worship/Nursery 10:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:30am CHRISTMAS CANTATA 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship MONDAY — December 11, 2017 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:30am Community Assistance Ministry 7:00pm Boy Scout Troop 311 TUESDAY — December 12, 2017 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:00am Staff Meeting 10:30am Community Assistance Ministry 5:30pm Girl Scouts WEDNESDAY — December 13, 2017 9:30am Prayer Group 10:30am Stephen Ministry Supervision 1:00pm Knitted Knockers 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Cub Scouts THURSDAY — December 14, 2017 9:00am CAM Monthly Meeting 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:30am Community Assistance Ministry 2:00pm Trustees 6:30pm Euchre FRIDAY — December 15, 2017 1:00pm Caregiver Support Group

SATURDAY — December 16, 2017 9:30am New Officer Training SUNDAY — December 17, 2017 9:00am Childrens’ Church School 9:00am Contemporary Worship/ Nursery 10:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:15am Bible Study 10:30am Traditional Worship/Nursery 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREETING CAROL O Come, All Ye Faithful

LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE Don and Nancy Eells

PRAYER

PRAISING OUR GOD Hosanna (Praise is Rising) Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

PRAYER Sondra Guffey

SONG How Many Kings

GOD’S TITHES / OUR OFFERINGS

SCRIPTURE Matthew 3:1-12

ADVENT PREACHING SERIES

LOOK WHO’S…SHOUTING

For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.’” Matthew 3:3

CLOSING CAROL Angels from the Realms of Glory

SENDING AND CHALLENGE

Praying with you this Sunday: Barbara Winsmore will be available at the front of the Worship Center at the close of the service to pray with those who may have a special prayer need.

December 10, 2017 9:00am

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP

Second Sunday in Advent

JOIN US AS WE GROW TOGETHER IN OUR FAITH

LifeGroups is a 45 minute Bible Study on Sunday mornings from 10:15-11:00am in classroom #1 led by Roger Riddle. This quarter our study will be on the Book of Acts. Join us as learn to live in the power of the Spirit, bear witness to Christ, and watch what our God does through His people. Grab a cup of coffee and join us at 10:15am in classroom 1 as we delve into God’s Word and Grow in our Faith. PLEASE NOTE: No Class Today — We will attend the Traditional Service for the Cantata.

Christmas Eve Morning, December 24 and New Years Eve, December 31– we will have ONE SERVICE at 10AM. We will resume to our

regular schedule on Epiphany Sunday, January 7th—Contemporary Service at 9am and Traditional at 10:30am. Looking forward to seeing

each of youas we worship our Lord and Savior.

My Involvement At Trinity

GARDENS OF VENICE MINISTRY: This Sunday’s Team will be serving at the Gardens of Venice. They are: Pastor Jim Sharp, Barbara Winsmore Norma Brown, Brenda Ward and Mona Lee Burr, pianist. Join us at 1pm as we share God’s Word with our neighbors. BRING IN YOUR GALLON JUGS — We need folks to bring in clean gallon water/milk jugs (no lids please); bring to the church to be used as luminaries for this Christmas Eve. CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS — It’s time to sign up beginning Today following the worship services for your order for Christmas Poinsettias. You may also call the church office at 941.493.0018 to order. Plants may be purchased in honor or in memory of loved ones. The plants will be $10/each and will help to make our facility festive for the Christmas Season.

Thank you — Christmas Angels! We want to thank our Trinity Family who participated in our Angel Tree Project this year. It means so much to the families receiving these gifts — both Children and Seniors. Just a reminder — Unwrapped gifts need to be RETURNED TO THE CHURCH by TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH. Again, Thank you! — Anne Broshar, Deacon

SEEKING...INTERESTED...CURIOUS?

MEMBERSHIP AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Pastor Chuck will be leading an INQUIRERS GATHERING this January. If you would are interested in joining our family of faith as a member or affiliate (your active membership is in a congregation up north) or perhaps simply curious in finding out more about Trinity Church please speak to Pastor Chuck or Outreach Chair Elder Colleen Lamberty (908) 812-9232 or leave word at the office (493.0018).

Women of Trinity’s Christmas Luncheon THIS WEDNESDAY — 12NOON

Venice Golf & Country Club

Tickets on sale now at a cost of $20. There will be a special music program featuring Christmas Music from around the world along with a Carol Sing for all to enjoy. Get your Ticket Today! Directions Available.

BOOMERS&MORE — Will be gathering at 6pm on

Thursday, Dec. 14th for a Trivial Pursuit Night. Please bring a small appetizer plate to share and join us at the Saint Andrews clubhouse in the Plantation Country Club. Feel free to bring a friend for a fun time of Fellowship. Directions will be available at the sign-up table. Contact Colleen for more information (910-297-3681).

TODAY at 10:30AM

Sing Joy to All the World, Presented by the Cancel Choir and guest musicians from the Venice Symphony. Please Join Us!

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