TRINITYUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

June 30, 2019

Offering a welcoming and transforming experience—the love of Jesus Christ

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WORSHIP LITURGY

*Stand as you are able in body or spirit.Please silence all electronic devices during the service.

Prelude God Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens D. WoodChildren of the Heavenly Father R. ElmoreJesus and the Children A. Lovelace

*Call to Worship Allison Watkins & VBS Voyagers

God’s power is at work within us!God can do more than we ask or imagine!God helps us go beyond with faith, boldness, kindness, thankfulness, and hope!God can do more than we ask or imagine!God’s glory is for every one!God can do more than we ask or imagine!

*Hymn of Praise 150God Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens holy manna

*Affirmation of Faith Allison Watkins & VBS Voyagers

Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine. No matter our circumstances, we can have faith God will help us in amazing ways to do amazing things! Because of our faith, we can boldly stand up for God and for others! Because of our faith, we can share God’s love and kindness with others! Because of our faith, we can show our thanks in powerful ways! Because of our faith, we can always have hope! Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us.

Vacation Bible School Witness (11:00) A show & share of songs by VBS Voyagers, directed by Dr. Trudi Wright

Be Present at Our Table, Lord W. Knapp and J. Cennick Music for My Lord A. WilsonGod of Wonders M.Byrd and S. HindalongMovin’ On A. Wilson A Word from the Director of Children’s Ministry (11:00) Allison WatkinsThe VBS “To Mars and Beyond” Team wishes to thank everyone for their support of Vacation Bible School this past week. We appreciate Trinity’s generous congregation for all the volunteer hours, prayers, scholarships and wish list donations. Together we are called to be disciples of Jesus and boldy live our faith with kindness, hope and gratitude.

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*Gloria Patri 70Glory Be to the Father meineke

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.As it was in the beginning,is now and ever shall be,world without end. Amen.

*Communal Response (all remain standing)

Alleluia...

Offering of Our Presence & Gifts Ken BrownPrayer Request+Connection Cards are located in the pew pockets. Please complete and place them in the offering plate. Give online at trinityumc.org/give. Offertory God Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens D. WoodNorman Sutphin, organ

*Doxology 94 lasst uns erfreuen

Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Choral Call to Prayer (all sing) Nothing Can Trouble Taizé Community

Nothing can trouble, Nothing can frightenThose who seek God shall never go wantingNothing can trouble, Nothing can frightenGod alone fills us. (sung twice)

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer 895 Cami Twilling

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.

*Anthem 454 Open My Eyes, That I May See open my eyes

Scripture Lesson Ephesians 3:16-20 New Testament page 182 or 193

Message Ken BrownBravery Paralysis

Ephesians 3:20 (CEB): Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us.

“Do the thing we fear, and the death of fear is certain.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Special MusicPurpose J. BieberCharlotte Warren, soloist

*Hymn of Fellowship 191Jesus Loves Me mcafee

*Benediction PostludeRondeau in D Major D. Lasky

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Weekly Scripture Readings on “Bravery Paralysis”

Communion is served immediately following the Postlude. To receive communion, please proceed to the pews near the altar table. All are welcome at the Lord’s table.

Today’s flowers are given in celebration of a wonderful week with the children and leaders of Vacation Bible School, and

by the Cassidy family in loving memory of Colin Louis Cassidy.

• Monday: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

• Tuesday: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

• Wednesday: Psalm 16

• Thursday: Psalm 16

• Friday: Galatians 5:1-15

• Saturday: Galatians 5:16-25

• Sunday: Luke 9:51-62

Our Church CommunityWe give thanks for the life of Mary Barnes, Trinity member and wife of the late Rev. Jim Barnes, who entered eternal rest on June 26. We remember in prayer her nephew Tim Morris, also a Trinity member. A memorial service will be held at Trinity on July 14; details forthcoming.

New MembersWe are pleased to welcome Michael Alonzo, Tiffany Cofer, Marilyn Danker, Michael Davis, Bruce and Jenny Donaldson, KC Drez, Alexander Elmore, David & Delta Emerson, Dionne Haase, Suzanne Hefty, Monica Szabo, Carol Williamson, Nan Williamson and Lauren & Austin Womble as new members of Trinity!

Help Prepare a Child For School Success | Today–July 14 | Contact: Deb MeyerWe’re participating with churches and community groups across Metro Denver in the Fill a Backpack drive through A Precious Child to provide schools supplies to area children living below Colorado’s self-sufficiency standard. Visit trinityumc.org/backpack for age-appropriate shopping lists and drop backpacks and school supplies in one of the yellow bins at Trinity.

All Church Conference | Today, 12:30pmStay after 11:00am worship today to attend All Church Conference in the Atrium (Level 1). The agenda will encompass approving Trinity’s Leadership Roster and adopting Trinity’s Inclusion Statement. Child Care will be available.

Independence Day | July 4The Church Office will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. Business hours will resume Friday, July 5.

Organ Concerts | July 7 & 10 Trinity is pleased to be hosting the American Guild of Organists Southwest Regional Conference. There will be two organ concerts open to the public with free admission. The first is Sunday, July 7 at 8:00pm, featuring John Schwandt from the University of Oklahoma, and the second is Wednesday, July 10 at 9:15am, featuring Trinity’s own Bryan Dunnewald.

Parking Access: Wonder Woman Race | July 14We love that our city is thriving, and we just learned that a new foot race is coming to downtown Denver in celebration of all the wonder women in our lives! If you drive, please be sure to allow extra time getting to Trinity on the morning of July 14. Please pick up a flyer today for displaying race day on your car dashboard – doing so enables our partners, Denver Police Department, along with Trinity’s Parking Greeter Team to provide access to our parking, even opening lanes for traffic flow. The event starts at 7:30am with a 5K and 10K. Visit trinityumc.org/race to download the parking flyer and see traffic flow plans.

Announcements

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TrinityServes @ We Don’t Waste | July 20 | Contact: Deb MeyerHelp sort food donations with a Trinity group at this partner’s distribution center in Denver. Suitable for ages 14 and up. Register with Deb Meyer by July 16.

How to Care Series with Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris | July 27People often wish to be supportive of friends and acquaintances who are going through a difficult time, but hesitate because they aren’t sure what to say or do to show they care. The second class of this series, “Grief and Loss” will meet from 9:30–11:30am at Trinity in Room 109. This class discusses supporting people who have experienced a death or other major loss. Visit trinityumc.org/howtocare to learn more and register.

Care in Small Groups | Contact: Rev. Lee Anderson-HarrisAre you part of a small group, or thinking about starting one? Want to learn more about how to show support to fellow group members during a difficult time? Pastor Lee, along with other experienced caregivers, can lead a discussion with you or your group to share tools and ideas.

Sanctuary Flooring Project | trinityumc.org/carpetWe are excited to share that the anticipated Sanctuary Flooring Project will begin this summer! The Trustees have worked diligently to ensure a beautifully revitalized space. Visit Trinity’s website to learn more about the project design, details and what to expect throughout the duration of the installation.

Summer Reading | Contact: Julie GladneyDid you know we give away Bibles to anyone in need of Good News? If you have an extra Bible or see one at a garage sale, we would appreciate the donation and so would those in need! Trinity’s Little Free Library is also in need of gently used children’s books, any topic, for our youngest readers. Drop books off at the office any time–and stop by the Little Free Library–it’s located on Level 2 near the Angel Window Quilt–there are lots of great titles to choose from for all ages!

Military Ministry: Calling all VeteransTrinity’s Military Ministry is gathering stories and pictures of Trinity’s Veterans to be printed in a booklet to “Honor and Recognize” our Veterans. Information needed: Veteran’s Name; Branch of Service; Dates of Service; One-page story of dates and places; Picture in uniform if possible. Contact: Nancy McFaddin, nancyandarlen@comcast.net

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Today’s Worship Leaders are:

• Ken Brown, Senior Pastor• Allison Watkins, Director of Children’s Ministry• VBS Voyagers, Children from 2019 Vacation Bible School• Cami Twilling, Director of Youth Ministry & Contemplative Spirituality• Judith Mitchell, Director of Music & Arts Ministry • Norman Sutphin, Organist

Worship Leaders

We value your time with us today. Below is a list of accommodations offered on Sundays:

• Enjoy coffee, food and fellowship in Trinity Café (Level 3) from 8:00am–12:45pm. • Between services, you’re invited to join one of our many Sunday Small Groups.• Hearing aids, large print bulletins, Bibles, and hymnals are available at the sound booth in the back

of the Sanctuary.• Join the Historical Tour following the 11:00am service. Meet inside at the front of the Sanctuary.• Listen to today’s message again online at trinityumc.org/message. CDs of today’s service ($4) are

available at the ushers’ station.• Childcare for newborns through 3 years is available from 8:00am–12:00pm on Sundays in the

Children’s Area (Level 2). Please ask a Door Guide for assistance.

Hospitality

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Participate in worship by providing the beautiful floral arrangements for the Sanctuary. A note of acknowledgment is placed in the bulletin each Sunday, where you may choose to give the flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one or for a special occasion. You may take the flowers with you following the 11:00am service. Learn more and sign up online at trinityumc.org/flowers or with Julie Gladney in the Church Office.

Sunday Flowers

Nursery & Toddlers Childcare for newborns through 3 years is available from 8:00am–12:00pm on Sundays. We understand that dropping off a young child may be difficult, and some children are more accustomed than others. Please let us know your concerns. It is our goal to make this as easy as possible for you and your child. We will partner with you to ensure both you and your child are comfortable.

Children’s Summer Sunday School | 9:30 & 11:00amToddlers–3 years: Orange Room, PreK–5th Grade: Purple RoomChildren will be learning from Cokesbury’s Deep Blue Summer curriculum this summer, with a new topic and memory verse each month.

• June’s Topic: Church Family, “An abundance of grace was at work among them all.” –Acts 4:33

• July’s Topic: Families of the Old Testament, “I will make your name respected, and you will be a blessing.” –Genesis 12:2

• August’s Topic: David’s Family, “The Lord sees into the heart.” –1 Samuel 16:7

Youth Sunday School | 9:30amMiddle School (6th-8th) and High School (9th-12th): Youth Room (116-117)Sunday mornings in the Youth Room are a welcoming place to join with youth your own age to ask questions, discover how truly amazing God is, receive encouragement to be yourself and grow in your faith. Every Sunday we take time to check in with one another, share what we are grateful for in our gratitude practice and dig deeper in our faith and our questions as we grow closer to God and one another.

Youth GroupMiddle School (6th-8th) and High School (9th-12th)Senior High Sunday Nights (SHSN) is for 9th–12th grade youth. We meet the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for group building, deepening our spiritual journey, real discussions and dinner together. 2nd Sundays is for 6th-8th grade youth. We meet the second Sunday of each month from 10:45am–Noon in the Youth Room (116-117).

Youth group does not meet during May–August. Watch for summer events coming up!

Family Guide

Trinity’s Children and Youth Ministries offer Sunday School at 9:30am and a second time for children at 11:00am. Children and youth are welcome to sit with their families in worship. Parents, please check-in and drop off children at the Children’s Area Desk (Level 2) for Sunday School. Following worship, parents may pick up their children directly from the Sunday School room.

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Let us know your interest so we can help you get involved with these upcoming opportunities. Place in the offering plate and a staff person will follow up with you!

Church OfficePhone: 303.839.1493Email: info@trinityumc.orgHours: Monday–Thursday | 8:30am–4:30pm Friday | 8:30am–3:00pm

Trinity Stafftrinityumc.org/staff

Contact

Ken Brown, Senior Pastorkbrown@trinityumc.org

Leticia Dyment, Wedding Coordinatorweddings@trinityumc.org

Gillian Ford, Director of Communicationsgford@trinityumc.org

Julie Gladney, Office Administratorjgladney@trinityumc.org

Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris, Minister of Carelanderson@trinityumc.org

Deb Meyer, Director of Servant Ministrydmeyer@trinityumc.org

Judith Mitchell, Director of Music & Arts Ministryjmitchell@trinityumc.org

Rod Rodriguez, Building Operations Managerbuildingoperations@trinityumc.org

Karen Schaffer, Children’s Ministry Assistant & Child Care Supervisorchildren@trinityumc.org

Lou Semin, Music Assistantmassistants@trinityumc.org

Mary Soroka, Executive Ministry Assistantmsoroka@trinityumc.org

Norman Sutphin, Organistnsutphin@trinityumc.org

Cami Twilling, Director of Youth Ministry & Contemplative Spiritualityctwilling@trinityumc.org

Allison Watkins, Director of Children’s Ministryawatkins@trinityumc.org

Laura Winberg, Director of Financelwinberg@trinityumc.org

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We believe that membership is a personal decision to put a spiritual stake in the ground to live your faith in a broader Christian community. If you wish to join the membership of the church today, stand with the congregation and take the vows of membership. Complete this written pledge, sign it, and place it in the offering basket, or give it to an usher. You will receive a letter of confirmation that you joined the membership of Trinity United Methodist Church on June 30, 2019.

MEMBERSHIP PLEDGE

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WELCOME TO OUR CONGREGATION!

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Soroka at msoroka@trinityumc.org.

Unison Prayer: O God of Love, we praise you for the opportunity to serve you with our lives. We thank you for our life stories, our faith journeys and our diversity of gifts. May we be eager to listen and to learn from one another. Make us open to new perspectives and help us provide a nurturing environment for one another, as we invite new members into the life of your church. Bless us all as we worship together and seek to be your servants in a needy world. Amen.

Do you truly want to live a life becoming of the Gospel? Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?

Do you believe and profess the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of both the Old and New Testaments?

Do you promise to help this congregation fulfill its mission to offer a welcoming and transforming experience inclusive to the love of Jesus Christ? Will you be loyal to Christ through this congregation of the United Methodist Church and uphold it by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service and your witness?

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