Prayer of Intercession and The Lord’s Prayer Trinity United Methodist 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 Children’s Sabbath forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. October 21, 2012 For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

“ said, ‘bring the children to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the The Proclamation of the Word kingdom of heaven belongs.” –:14 Prayer for Illumination We Gather to Worship Liturgist: As Jesus calls all the children to come to him, Response: We hear and respond. Welcome and Announcements Liturgist: Speak to us this day, O God, (Welcome! If you are a visitor, please fill out the card in the back of the pew.) Response: We hear and will respond to your call. *Passing the Peace of Christ, “May the Peace of Christ be with you.”

We Begin Our Worship Old Testament Reading, Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 Liturgist: The Word of God for the people of God Chiming of the Trinity Response: Thanks be to God. Prelude Special Music, 8:30 Bill Gash *Call to Worship (Matthew 18:1-5) Choir Anthem 11:00 “Children of the Heavenly Father” Chancel Choir Liturgist: About this time the disciples came to Jesus and asked Him who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Reading: Matthew 19: 13-15 Response: Jesus called a child over and had the child stand near him. Pastor: The Word of God for us, the people of God. Then he said: Response: Thanks be to God! Liturgist: I promise you this. If you don’t change and become like a child, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Sermon, “Jesus, Children, and the Kingdom of Heaven” Rev. Jay Winston Response: But if we are as humble as a child, we will become great in God’s kingdom. Response to the Word

Liturgist: And when we welcome a child because of Jesus we welcome *Hymn of Dedication, “Spirit Song” 347

Jesus also. Invitation to the Offering *Hymn of Praise, “For the Beauty of the Earth” 92 Liturgist: Pour your Spirit upon these gifts, O God. Response: Use them to call and welcome into your house *Prayer for Children all who are your children. Pastor: O Lord Jesus Christ, who did take little children into Unison: And our brothers and sister. Your arms and bless them: Liturgist: Let us now give our tithes, gifts, and ourselves…. Response: Bless, we pray, all children dear to us. Take them into the arms of Your everlasting mercy. Receiving Our Offering Pastor: Keep them from evil; and may they be obedient to Your will *The Doxology and happy in Your house; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. “Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below, Praise Him

Blessing of the Children (11:00) above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.”

Hymn, (11:00) “Jesus Loves Me” 191 *Hymn of Service, “Fairest Lord Jesus” 189

*Benediction Pastor: Bless us with your power, O God, Response: The power to serve and make a difference in our world. Pastor: Bless us with your love, beloved Son, Trinity United Response: The love that heals all wounds and brings comfort to the afflicted. Pastor: Bless us with your glory, Holy Spirit, Response: The glory of lives filled with purpose, The glory of lives touched by grace. Methodist Church Pastor: Go forth to serve and to love. Response: Go forth as beloved children of God!

*Congregational Response “Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing:

“Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing, fill our hearts with joy and peace; let us each, thy love possessing, triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us, O refresh us, traveling though this wilderness.” *Postlude

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of our music directors Melanie Wohlford, Cathy Kinlaw, and Bill Gash by Bob and Phyllis Latham.

Liturgists: 8:30 Carl deAndrade 11:00 Lee Hauser

Stewardship Report from October 14, 2012

“Working with and for God”

Worship Attendance (both services):257 Sunday School: 57

Budget for 2012: $301,891 Collected to Date: $210,304

Average Budget need per week: $5,805 Collected October 14th: $6,384

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love and generosity, as Christ loved us and generously gave himself up for us all.” –Ephesians 5:1, 2

Interested in joining Trinity UMC? People are received as member in the following ways… Transfer of Church Membership- from any Christian church (we believe that all denominations are equally part of God’s family). Reaffirmation of Faith- if you have been away from any church for sometime, but would like to join Trinity UMC and be active, we will receive you as a new member. Profession of faith- you may join after first accepting Jesus as your Savior and being baptized. -Please contact Rev. Winston if you are interested in joining. Children’s Sabbath

Sentence Sermon: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our

children. One of these is roots; the other, wings.” -Author Unknown