Trinity Church of Nunda Affiliated with The Presbyterian Church USA and The American Baptist Churches USA The Rev. Ronald Duttweiler, Minister November 19, 2017

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TRINITALK PRELUDE *HYMN #564 "Now Thank We All Our God" CALL TO WORSHIP Minister: God calls out: “Come and enter my joy!” SPECIAL MUSIC People: We gather in thankfulness this day, as servants of God’s blessings. Minister: Each day God’s love reveals that he is our good shepherd OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS TO GOD People: We gather in faith this day to worship our God. Tithe and Offering *Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below. PRAYER OF INVOCATION Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be JOYS, CONCERNS, AND TESTIMONIES 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. PASTORAL PRAYER For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 23 *MUSIC OF PREPARATION #570 "We Gather Together" (Pew Bible p. 539 ; Large Print Bible p. 862 )

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Philippians 4: 4 - 9 MESSAGE (Pew Bible p. 1140 ; Large Print Bible p. 1830 )

CONFESSION OF SIN *CLOSING HYMN #565 "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" Lector: Merciful God, we are aware of the ways our faith falls short. In our pride, we wait too long to ask for your help. In our self-absorption, we ask that our will, not your will, be done. Even when you rescue us from our *CHALLENGE AND BENEDICTION misery, we quickly return to our careless ways. Aware of these failures, we turn our eyes to you, trusting in your *CHORAL RESPONSE God be with you till we meet again; By His counsels guide, uphold you, love and mercy. People: Amen. With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. ( A silent moment of personal confession follows) *POSTLUDE GOOD NEWS OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Minister: Since the Lord is our shepherd, we have obtained life and salvation through Jesus Christ. In him, we *Please stand, if able are forgiven and free. Amen

*GLORIA PATRI: 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. Amen. ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE HOURS

Pastor Ron: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am – noon or by appointment. Welcome to Trinity Church; we are glad you are here! We meet each week for worship, fellowship and Messages may be left on the church phone, 468-2680. teaching, and go out to serve and witness God's love to the world, starting with Nunda. If you do not The prayer chain may be started by calling the church phone have a church home in this community, we invite you to walk with us in our quest to be the people God or by emailing [email protected] . is calling us to be. The church email address is [email protected] . EVENTS OF THE WEEK The Pastor’s e-mail address is [email protected] . Today 12:00 pm Thanksgiving Dinner in the dining room Other e-mails are available at our website: www.nundatrinity.org 6:00pm Youth Group meets Monday 5:45 pm Senior Choir practice 6:30 pm Christmas Candlelight Service practice Organist & Minister of Music Jack Morgan Tuesday 5:00pm Christmas Pageant practice Director of Bell Choir & Youth Choir Jackie Morgan Wednesday 5:00 pm Free supper and Thanksgiving Message at Trinity Director of Junior Choir Cheryl Sanford Sunday 9:15 am Adult Bible study Lector Vicki Amidon Greeters Janet and John Rapp Women's Association Christmas Brunch will be on December 4th at 11:00. This a catered affair, so reservations are necessary. Please sign up on the sheet on the back table. Bring a gift to share, not to Ushers Koen and Glenda Weaver exceed $10.00. Please visit our website at: www.nundatrinity.org

We still need some lectors and greeters for December. Please sign up at the back of the sanctuary. from the Abingdon Worship Annual 2017 Edition. Copyright 2016 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. The winners of the Holiday Bazaar drawings: Juli Severson- Mickey Mouse Cooler, Emma Cox- Raggedy Ann's Tea Party, Glenda Weaver- Hand-blown Glass, Ronalee Maker- Lily Pad Watercolor, Laurie Snyder- Country Charm Barbie, Tammy Pritchard- Christmas Spirit Basket, Scarlet Luther- Living the Chocolate Life and Family Movie Night, Naomi Masterson- Ho Ho Ho Treats and Ice Cream Sundae Baskets, Sue Timothy- LEGO Elves, Barb Powers- Cutting Board and Hors D'oevres, Gladys Duryea- Native American Barbie, Jenny Quinn- Child's Activity Basket, Nancy May- Lois Buchinger painting.