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Trinity United Methodist Church P.O. Box 6775
Los Osos, CA 93412 Phone: 805-528-1649 ----- Website: trinitylososos.org
Church Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected]
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.
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.
Please silence all cell phones.
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: Thomas Tatton VCC Director: Bonnie Luther
Hospitality this month: The Trustees Committee hosts coffee hour
Sabra Lodge provides the flowers on the altar today “in memory of
my mother”
November 18, 2018 26th Sunday after Pentecost
VCC Sunday
Called by God, We Gather v Please stand, as you are able Chimes: The chimes mark the beginning of worship Welcome Prelude: "A Simple Song of Praise" by Arnold B. Sherman Trinity Ringers, directed by Tom Tatton
v Call to Worship Bob Mott Let us praise the Lord at all times;
The praise of God is continually in our mouths. O magnify the Lord with me,
Let us exalt God’s Name together. v Lighting the Candle of Peace – In silence, we pray for peace in our world v Opening Hymn: “Jesus Loves Me” #191 v Passing the Peace of Christ
Response “We Are the Church” #558
Spoken to by God, We Listen Prayer Before the Word Kelley Weir First Lesson: 1 Samuel 1:4-20
L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God Anthem: "Come, Now Is the Time to Worship" by Brian Doerksen, arr. Sherman
Children’s Message “This Is Where Children Belong” #2233 Children and Youth are Invited to Sunday School
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 18:1-5; 19: L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ P: Praise to you, Lord Christ
Sermon: “A Little Child Shall Lead Them” Pastor Gilbert Stones v Hymn: “Like A Child” #2092
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOME GROUPS – Mondays at 6:30pm, and Tuesdays at 3:30pm – The Monday night group will meet through mid-December; the Tuesday afternoon group meets through November with future dates to be announced. Visit our website at trinitylososos.org/get-involved/home-groups for more information. MINISTRIES INTEREST SURVEY – This is the time of year when the Nominations Committee begins to look for people to fill vacancies in all the other committees. Please take a moment to pick up a Ministries Interest Survey in the Social Hall and let us know where you might like to help. Return completed surveys to the church office or place in the offering plate. VCC SUNDAY – Sunday, Nov 18 – We will honor the teachers at VCC during the worship service. FAREWELL RECEPTION – Sunday, Nov 25, 11:15am – Social Hall – Please join us after church to wish MaryAnn and Ken Jakes a fond farewell. SOCIAL HALL CLEANUP DAY – Saturday, Dec 8, 9:00am – One more chance help the Trustees prepare the church for the holiday season. We’re tackling the social hall and kitchen this time around. Sign up in the social hall to lend a hand. UPDATE – Liz Curren is planning on coming back to Los Osos for a visit in December. If all goes well she plans to join us at church on December 9. NEW DATE – UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY – Sunday, Dec 2 – On this Special Giving Sunday, your generous gift supports United Methodist Student Day scholarships, administered by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. When you give today, you enrich ministry and help connect students to their faith.
ADVENT THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS – An Advent Adult Enrichment Class – Thursdays, Nov 29 through Dec 20, 2:00pm – Opal Room – The Wonder of Christmas is a 4-week Advent experience that explores the wonder of Christmas through the lens of four elements of the Christmas story; a star, a name, a manger and a promise. If you are interested in attending this class please contact Alta Hall at (805) 528-2021 or at [email protected]. UMW BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE – Sunday, Dec 2, after church – Social Hall – Handmade crafts, Christmas tchotchkes, and delicious homemade treats will be sold at the annual bazaar and bake sale. Cash and checks gladly accepted. TRINITY FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY – Sunday, Dec 9, 5:00pm – Social Hall – Our children and youth invite the entire church family to a Christmas Party event featuring games, sing-a-longs, food, and fellowship. We will begin in the sanctuary with music, fun and games, then finish the evening with a pizza dinner and some cookie decorating. Please RSVP to Jeff (Director of Discipleship) at [email protected] by Friday, Dec 7th so we know how much pizza to buy, and to tell us if you would like to bring a side dish to share.
Blessed by God, We Respond Pastoral Prayer 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. Celebration of Village Children’s Center Announcements Offering our Gifts to God Offertory: “Morning Has Broken” Gaelic melody, arr. Mark Hayes
v Doxology No. 94 “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” v Prayer of Dedication Bob Mott
Sent by God, We Go Out v Closing Hymn: “Sent Forth by God’s Blessings” #664 v Benediction v Song of Blessing: “Shalom to You” Postlude: “Postlude on ‘Darwall’s 148th” by Charles Callahan
Addie Carol Benitez
Paula Bomstad Family of Rev. Jim Brewster
Leonora Calixtro Bea Case
Avery Clark Richard & Lois Cowan
Liz Curren Liz Dain
Mary Jane Deal Gary Dove
Lua & Russell Dragna Jim Fox & Family
Susie Gale Family of Ruth Ganta-Deal
Elaine James Don Landis
Cornelio Lazo Lita Lazo
Caryn Lugo Jo Marshall
Marlene Moisey Ted Oliver
Adela Patague Rose Robertson Dorothy Rooney Sue Scheppler Jennifer Stones Laura Strauss Jim Wagner
John Whitesal St. Paul’s UMC inTarzana
Westlake Village UMC
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.
Dear Trinity Family, I want to take a moment to let you know that I am resigning as the Office Administrator effective November 30. The decision was a difficult one, but after much thought and prayer, it’s the right move for me. I’ve enjoyed the past six years learning new things, getting to know you, and even the occasional chaotic moments. Thank you for all of your patience and care during my time here. I’ll treasure the friendships and memories that we’ve made together. MaryAnn
Positions Available Immediately
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Part-time position available immediately at Trinity UMC. Strong computer and communication skills are a must, as well as the ability to interact with church members and the public in a friendly and positive manner. If you are a multi-tasker and love the challenge of meeting weekly and monthly deadlines, send your resume to Pastor G at [email protected]. A full job description is available in the church office. PRESCHOOL TEACHERS – Join the dynamic team at Village Children’s Center. Part-time and full-time positions available immediately. A minimum of 12 ECE units are required. Starting pay depends on experience and education. Send resume and transcripts to Bonnie at [email protected].
THIS WEEK AT TRINITY SUNDAY 11/18 – VCC Sunday 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Social Hour – Social Hall 11:30 a.m. SPRC – Opal Room MONDAY 11/19 2:00 p.m. Knitting, etc. – Social Hall 5:00 p.m. Community Dinner – Social Hall 6:30 p.m. Home Group – Manildi Home TUESDAY 11/20 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Crew – Opal Room 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry – Kitchen 3:30 p.m. Home Group – Eggleston/Murta Home 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee – Pastor’s Office WEDNESDAY 11/21 11:00 a.m. Prayer & Care Group – Pastor’s Office THURSDAY 11/22 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY FRIDAY 11/23 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SATURDAY 11/24 SUNDAY 11/25 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Social Hour – Social Hall
