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Youth SundayMarch 2, 2014 | 8:45 & 11:00 am Worship

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Youth SundaYMarch 2, 2014 | 8:45 & 11:00 am Worship

WelcoMeWelcome to all who are worshipping with us. child care and worship edu-cation programs are available during this service. consult an usher if you need an assistive hearing device or a larger-print bulletin. As we enter a holy space and time this morning, please silence your cell phones. Follow-ing worship, you are invited for a time of conversation and refreshments in Williams Hall.

The opening voluntary is the call to silent meditation and preparation for worship.

oPeNING VolUNTARY Meditation from Thais Jules Massenet

cAll To WoRsHIP one: For 65 years, God has nurtured and fed us, the people of

Trinity church. All: For 65 years, God has shown us God’s grace. one: In these 65 years, God has given of God’s self in Word and

sacrament. All: In these 65 years, God has empowered us through the work

of the Holy Spirit. one: For 65 years, God has made us God’s witnesses in the world. All: For 65 years, God has placed us in loving fellowship with

one another.

one: on this day, as we gather in this place, we stand and say: *All: “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of

the Lord!” Let us worship the Lord!

*PRocessIoNAl HYMN #417 regent squareChrist is Made the Sure Foundation

cAll To coNFessIoN

All of today’s hymns and sung responses

were also used during the earliest

worship services at Trinity.

Today is Youth Sunday. Our worship

service is being led by the youth of Trinity

Church.

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PRAYeR oF coNFessIoN (unison)Wondrous God, forever seeking us, willingly forgiving us, we should be amazed at your grace. Our desire to be faithful is woven with our hesitancy to go the extra mile. We focus on keeping life in control, in balance, and get angry at the interruptions, the prob-lems that ruin our plans, mess up our days. We never entertain the thought that you may be speaking to us in the turmoil, in the mess-iness of life.

Silent prayerloving God, we are a tangled vine. We are so bent on our desires and our plans that we squeeze you out. Holy God, you are there in all the circumstances of life. Prune us, and train us to grow in your holy way. Amen.

AssURANce oF PARdoN

*coNGReGATIoNAl ResPoNse hyfrydolFinish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be. Let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee; changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.

(may be found as stanza 4 of hymn #376)

coNceRNs oF THe PeoPle Please sign and pass the Friendship Register.

PRAYeR FoR IllUMINATIoN

scRIPTURe ReAdING John 15:1-5 one: The Word of the lord. All: Thanks be to God.

11:00—ANTHeM Panis Angelicus césar FranckTranslation: Bread of heaven becomes bread for us. o marvelous and wondrous sacrament, uniting all the world, rich and poor, slave and free, in spiritual nourishment.

seRMoN Rooted in Gratitude, Growing in Hope evelyn Hobbs, Haley stancil, Katherine Merritt

Cesar Franck (1822-1890) was a Belgian-born organist, composer and educator who spent most of his working life in Paris. He was organist at the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde from 1858 until his death, and was appointed to the prestigious post of Professor of Organ at the Paris Conservatoire in 1872. He wrote many extended organ works which are now part of the core repertoire for that instrument. The motet setting of Panis Angelicus heard this morning is his most enduring vocal composition.

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*AFFIRMATIoN oF FAITH

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church. The same Spirit who inspired the prohpets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through scriptures, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church.

—from Brief statement of Faith

*coNGReGATIoNAl ResPoNse niceaHoly, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three persons blessed Trinity!

(may be found as stanza 4 hymn #136)

GIVING oF oFFeRINGsoFFeRToRY 8:45 Gavotte J.Ph.Rameau 11:00 Taste and See Michael HelmanTaste and see the goodness of the lord. Bread of life, cup of salvation, come to the banquet of love. lord, you write your name upon our hearts; praise and thanks we give to you. come and share the Word of life and love; gracious God, we give you glory. lord, you rule o’er all creation, tending all with loving hand. You gave us your son, the Bread of life; loving God, we give you glory. Praise to you, o God, creator. Praise to christ, Redeemer, King. Praise the spirit, who brings unity. Triune God, we give you glory!

*doXoloGY #592 old hundredth

*PRAYeR oF dedIcATIoN

INVITATIoN To THe TABle

GReAT PRAYeR oF THANKsGIVINGone: The lord be with you.All: And also with you.

one: lift up your hearts.All: We lift them to the Lord.

one: let us give thanks to the lord our God.All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

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Nicolas-Jacques Lemmens (1823-1881) was a Belgian-born organist, composer, and teacher. In 1847 he won the Paris Conservatoire’s prestigious Prix de Rome, and in 1849 was appointed Professor of Organ at the Royal Brussels Conservatoire at age 26. There he trained and influenced numerous young musicians, including two eminent French organists, Alexander Guilmant and the great Charles-Marie Widor.

PRAYeRs oF THe PeoPle ANd THe loRd’s PRAYeROur 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

coMMUNIoN oF THe loRd’s sUPPeR8:45—As the ushers indicate, the congregation will come forward to receive communion. Gluten-free bread is available on the communion table. After receiving the bread, participants should dip the bread in the chalice and partake. For those who do not want wine, grape juice is in the smaller, outer chalice. For those unable to come forward, elders are available to serve you where you are seated.

11:00—The elements used in the Lord’s Supper are wine and bread. Gluten free bread is available. Please alert an elder of your request. For those who do not wish to drink wine, grape juice is in the outer rim of the trays. When passing the bread to your neighbor, say, “This is the Bread of Life.” When passing the wine to your neighbor, say, “This is the Cup of Salvation.”

PosT-coMMUNIoN PRAYeR

*closING HYMN #442 aureliaThe Church’s One Foundation

*cHARGe ANd BeNedIcTIoN

BeNedIcTIoN ResPoNse John RutterThe Lord Bless You and Keep You

coNclUdING VolUNTARY Fanfare Nicolas-Jacques lemmens *Those who are able, please stand.

As our time of worship comes to an end, our time of service begins.

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Today at Trinity

Worship LeadersGrace Andrade, Blake Gillikin, Tyler Gillikin, Tyler Barry, Bennett Kahn, Riley levitt, Hannah odom, spencer cross, Griffin Baumberger, Reagan stancil, evelyn Hobbs, Haley stancil, Katherine Merritt, sara sklenka, Vivienne Reed, cannon cecil, claire coleman, Isabel odom, christopher West, caroline edwards

Acolyte8:45— Alex clark11:00— elizabeth Ferguson

Banner BearerJ. Michael Pierce

Ushers8:45— Preston cross, eli Barry, Bailey diamond, Taylor diamond

11:00— Wyatt Williams, Xander Wolle, Nicole Price, ethan staats, Harry Kahn, Aaron Tozer-Rich, Grace Tozer-Rich, Matthew Friestad, Jake Bradshaw, caroline slawson

Music8:45— organist: Norman Mackenzie; Julia simmons, violin; Alex simmons, piano

11:00—organist and Youth choir director: Norman MackenzieJulia simmons, violin; Alex simmons, piano

FlowersThe flowers in the sanctuary are given by cissy smith to the glory of God and in loving memory of her parents lucille and sidney smith, and Janet Pierce.

Child Carechildren are always welcome in the sanctuary. child care and worship programs are available for children, birth through age 4 (8:45 am) and birth through 2nd grade (11:00 am): infants, d 100; one-year-olds, d 102; two-year-olds, d 104; three-year-olds, d 106; pre-K, d 119; Kindergarten, d110.

To Aid in Worship The church parlor is equipped with sound, should you or your child need to leave the sanc-tuary during the service. seat cushions, hearing-assist units, and large-print bulletins, hymnals, and Bibles may be obtained from the ushers.

Shuttle Bus Serviceshuttle service is available every sunday, from 8:30 am to 12:45 pm, from the Atlanta speech school (3160 Northside Parkway) to and from Trinity church.

VisitorsIf you are interested in learning more about Trinity church or in becoming a member, you are encouraged to attend one of the New Mem-ber classes held throughout the year. classes are held in the chapel Parlor from 9:45 to 10:45 am on sunday. child care is available. The next class meets March 30, April 6, 13, 27. For more in-formation contact Gay Gunter at 770-432-1090. or gayhgunter@charter.net.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake SupperTuesday, March 45:00 pm Activities; 5:45 pm Supper

Join church families in Mardi Gras crafts and then a pancake supper to mark the last day before the season of lent. Families will not want to miss the annual pancake race! cost is $7 per adult, $4 per child; $20 maximum per family. Register online at www.trinityatlanta.org.

Congregational LunchSunday, March 212:00 pm, Williams Hall

Join us today following 11:00 am worship for a congregational lunch in Williams Hall. cost is $7 per adult, $4 per child; $20 maximum per family.

Children & Families

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Thursday Night SupperThursday, March 65:45 pm, Williams Hall

Menu: spaghetti, vegetable lasagna, green beans, fruit, garden salad, cookies, ice cream

cost is $7 per adult, $4 per child. Reservations may be made online at www.trinityatlanta.org or by contacting the office at 404-237-6491.

Church Schoolchurch school classes are offered for all ages, from 9:45 to 10:45 am. For a complete description of each class, visit www.trinityatlanta.org.BIBLEReflection on PsalmsGeorge Yacoubian | B104-106CHRISTIAN LIVING AND SPIRITUAL PRACTICEDeath, The Afterlife, and DestinyJack Graham | B110PERSPECTIVES ON LITERATURE, ARTS, SCIENCE AND FAITHThe Short Stories of Edith PearlmanNancy Purdon| B112THEOLOGY AND SCIENCEScience and Spirituatlity: Our Place in the UniverseAlbert Anderson | Williams Hall cROOTSExploring Adult EducationCOMMON GROUND“Best Practices” from God’s ChildrenB108

Trinity Explores: Dealing with New Choices During End-of-Life Days and Death Thursdays, March 13, 27, April 107:00 pm, B104-016

Advances in medical technology are creating, and perhaps imposing, new choices on individu-als and families as we continue to live longer and, sometimes linger near death for periods of time. This series will feature guest present-ers including physicians, attorneys, medical ethicists, clergy, and counselors who will help us understand issues, ranging from the decisions facing families, the legal requirements for a directive that ostensibly allows an individual to

Education

take charge of his or her final days, to planning one’s own burial plans or memorial service.

Stephen MinistryThe stephen Ministry of Trinity Presbyterian church offers confidential, one-to-one christian care to those who are experiencing difficult life circumstances. stephen Ministers are available in Williams Hall following the worship service.

contact: calico Perry at candtperry@aol.com or 404-355-1201, or Marc Krause at 404-713-0629 or mtkphoto1@gmail.com.

Pastoral Care To notify the church of illness, hospitalization, birth, death, or prayer request, contact Veronica Ridenhour at 404-495-8440, or vridenhour@trinityatlanta.org.If you need pastoral care after church hours, page the pastor on call by dialing 404-237-6491.

Counselingcounseling services are available by appointment at Trinity church with Mary lisa Henry, Ph.d., lcsW. dr. Henry can be reached through her confidential voicemail at 404-869-3707.

Men of TrinityFriday, March 77:27 am, Williams Hall

Join the group for this weekly opportunity to enjoy great fellowship, a lively program, and a really good breakfast. The buffet line opens at 7:27 am, and the program concludes by 8:30 am. Reservations are not required. cost is $7 per person.

Mission Trip to HaitiApril 2-8

Trinity and shallowford Presbyterian will jour-ney to la Gonave, Haiti, April 2-8, to broaden our partnership with st. Francois school and church. The group will focus on providing medical care and continuing to help address needs at the school, and in the broader com-

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munity of Anse-à-Galets, where saint Francois is located. If you have particular gifts suited for this trip, or if you would like to learn more, please contact Julie Hope (julie.hope@yahoo.com) or Matthew Ruffner (mruffner@trinity-atlanta.org). You can apply for this trip online at www.trinityatlanta.org. Group size is limited to 10 people. Please note: the conditions on this trip are physically challenging.

MeditationWednesdays12:30 pm, Sanctuary Parlor

In Trinity’s silent Meditation, participants gather in the sanctuary Parlor every Wednesday at 12:30 pm. There is a reading to help everyone “center down,” as Howard Thurman put it, and then there is a 20-minute sitting in silence. There is instruction, to help the process.

Spiritual Practice for LentDAILY ExAMEN Sunday, March 2 12:00 pm, B108

daily examen, initiated by Ignatius of loyola, is rooted in the assumption that God speaks to us through our deepest feelings. The practice involves taking time each day to reflect and name the occasions when we felt most alive and grateful, as well as the occasions when we felt most brittle and drained. These reflections can provide the seeds for our personal prayers of thanksgiving and confession. To help encourage the exploration of the practice of daily examen, an overview and practice session will be offered to the congregation immediately following 11:00 am worship on sunday, March 2, in B108. duration will be 20 minutes so that those who want to join the congregational lunch will be able to do so.

STUDY Of PSALMS Thursdays, March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10 6:30 - 8:00 pm, B112

led by rotating clergy, come and engage scripture during lent, as we explore human emotions expressed in the Book of Psalms. God’s people—given voice in the Psalms—struggle to make sense of who God is and who

Spiritual Formation

they are, and in so doing invite us to do the same. Join us for a deepening discussion of how these ancient texts of praise and lament can speak to us in our lives today. cost is $13.00 for the book. To sign up, contact lisa carson, Assistant for Adult Ministries, at lcarson@trinityatlanta.org or at 404-495-8428.

Ash WednesdayWednesday, March 512:00 and 6:00 pm, Dobbs Chapel

Ash Wednesday services will be held in dobbs chapel on March 5, with communion at 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm. lunch in Williams Hall will follow the noon service. child care is provided at both services.

Presbyterian Youth ConnectionYouth Choir, 5:00 pmYouth Supper, 6:00 pmPYC, 6:30 pm

Join us tonight for youth supper and PYc where we will have jumptastic fun with an inflatable obstacle course, bungee run, and more! Wear socks and come to play! Youth supper will be served in the gym lobby this week.

Sunday, March 2 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am church school 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am Kinderworship 12:00 pm congregational lunch 12:00 pm Practice of examen 5:00 pm Youth choir 6:00 pm Youth supper & PYc Monday, March 3 9:30 am BHoP education committee 9:30 am cFM committee 9:30 am Women’s link Tutorial 10:00 am stephen Ministry 11:30 am Women’s link executive Board 6:00 pm YFM committee

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This Week at Trinity

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Tuesday, March 4 12:30 pm chapter 3A 5:00 pm shrove Tuesday Activities 5:45 pm Pancake supper 5:45 pm Mission Night 6:45 pm stephen Ministry Wednesday, March 5 7:00 am Faces of Wisdom 7:45 am Gun Violence, Faith Values 8:00 am Property committee 9:30 am love and logic Parenting series 10:00 am The Tent 12:00 pm Ash Wednesday service 6:00 pm Ash Wednesday service 6:30 pm Writing as a spiritual Practice 7:30 pm chancel choir 8:00 pm AA MeetingThursday, March 6 9:30 am Bible study 10:00 am spirituality of Aging 4:00 p m chapter 3B 4:00 pm Hosanna Ringers 4:00 pm Primary choir 4:45 pm cherub choir I 5:00 pm Junior choir 5:15 pm cherub choir II 5:30 pm Finance committee 5:45 pm Thursday Night supper 6:30 pm elder Training 6:30 pm Middle Moms 7:00 pm Novel Ideas Friday, March 7 7:27 am Men’s Breakfast

March 9 “The Renewing Power of confession”Psalm 32; Matthew 4:1-11Rev. Pam driesell preaching

Next Sunday

The church office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.office: 404-237-6491

Pam Driesell: Senior Pastorext. 421 | pdriesell@trinityatlanta.org

David Bartlett: Theologian in Residenceext. 455 | dbartlett@trinityatlanta.org

Candi Cylar: Program Director of Children and Family Ministries ext. 446 | ccylar@trinityatlanta.org

Jeannie DuBose: Director of Spiritual Formationext. 429 | jdubose@trinityatlanta.org

Craig Goodrich: Senior Associate Pastor ext. 436 | cgoodrich@trinityatlanta.org

Norman Mackenzie: Director of Music and Fine Artsext. 430 | nmackenzie@trinityatlanta.org

Erin McGee: Associate Pastor of Children and Family MinistriesErin is on sabbatical until April 3. During her absence, contact Candi Cylar.

Matthew Ruffner: Associate Pastor of Mission Ministriesext. 423 | mruffner@trinityatlanta.org

John Ryan: Director of Youth and Family Ministriesext. 456 | jryan@trinityatlanta.org

EmeritiAllison Williams: Pastor emeritusP.c. enniss: Theologian in Residence emeritusBettye sue Wright: director of christian education emerita

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The cover artwork is by Claire Coleman. Claire, the daughter of Ron and Laurie, is a senior at the Westminster Schools.

1. & 2. Senior high students spent a week in Lawrence County, Kentucky, working on home repair projects with the Appalachia Service Project.

3. Each December the youth help set up for the Agape Center’s Christmas Market by donating toys and decorating the Center.

4. Senior high students at the Montreat Youth Conference

5. Stop Hunger Now Mission Night engages more than 200 youth and their parents, who prepare 16,000 meals in a little over an hour.

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6. Sixty-eight junior high youth and chaperones traveled to Gatlinburg, TN, in January for the Junior High Mystery Trip.

7. Sixth-graders help set up for the St. Luke’s Christmas Bag program in December.

8. Junior high students spent two nights at the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas, including a night in the global village, where they experienced what it was like to live in another person’s shoes.

9. Faith in Action, held during the week of Vacation Ventures Bible School, is an opportunity for sixth- and seventh-graders to engage daily in a week of mission in the metro area.

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