You are invited to join us for worship! Each Sunday we gather to worship at 10AM, to sing praises, to listen and grow from the words of scripture, and to share our joys and concerns as a Christian community of faith.

Trinity Community celebrates open communion (meaning you are welcomed to join us as we share Christ's table in remembrance of the Last Supper - no one is turned away) normally on the first Sunday of the month which we dedicate as Family Communion Sunday - as a reminder we are all part of God's family.

We look forward to your visit and invite you to visit our family of faith. Whether you have not gone to church for a while for whatever reason, never have gone to church, or just looking (church shopping) - we invite you and you are welcome to worship with us.

Sunday worship is a time to celebrate being a child of God through participation, singing, praying, listening to scripture, and sharing the gifts we each bring to the community called Trinity Community Church, UCC. Worship at Trinity normally lasts about an hour, sometimes a little less or more depending on any special moments such as baptisms, recognition of Lay Leaders, Communion, etc.

Since each United Church of Christ church is autonomous from each other, worship styles vary between churches. The following outline provides an overview of Trinity Community’s worship on a typical Sunday worship experience.

Trinity Community Church, United Church of Christ
10 AM – Sunday, January 27, 2008
3rd Sunday after Epiphany

WE GATHER TOGETHER

Carillon Hymn/Prelude/Lighting the Candles: Through the lighting of the candles we celebrate the two sacraments of baptism and communion. It is also a reminder that it is through the fire of Pentecost, the fire of the Spirit, that we are called to be God’s children. The Christ candle is also lit as a reminder or Christ’s birth and presence in the world.

Greeting and Invitation of the Choir to Come Forward

* Invocation & Call to Worship:
Psalm 27, Triumphant Song of Confidence, even vs. right side, odd vs. left
Hymnal #222, Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!, verses 1 & 4.
Hymnal #560, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, verses 1 & 2.

* Welcoming Each Other in Peace
P: The peace of Christ be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Let us greet one another in his name!

For The Good Of The Community: Announcements / Moment for Mission

Sharing Our Life: Prayers of the People
Reassurance: The Lord’s Prayer and Amen, Hymnal #308 (on piano)

Special Music: Trinity Community Choir

CELEBRATION OF BLESSINGS

Children’s Time: All those young at heart are invited forward for a time with the Pastor. After, all children are invited to Sunday School.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:12-23

New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Sermon: “United in the same Mind and the same Purpose” (1 Cor. 1:10)

Sharing Our Gifts

Invitation (Unison): What can we do to send the message of the cross to those who think it is foolishness? How will the gospel be proclaimed to people who are perishing, both within and far beyond the church? One way is through the sharing of resources God has given us – our time, talent, and treasure. Let us give with joy!

Doxology: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (Hymnal #46)

* Blessing (Unison): Let these gifts follow Christ’s lead into the lives of people who live in poverty or despair. O God, use them to heal divisions among your children. Show us how to be instruments of peace. Ready us to follow Jesus, to make an offering of ourselves, not just our money. Teach us so we may teach others. Heal us so we can become instruments of healing. To these purposes we dedicate this offering and our lives. Amen.

GOING FORTH

* Closing Hymn: Hymnal #453, Called As Partners in Christ’s Service, verses 1, 3, and 4.

Responsive Benediction:
Hymnal #451, Litany of Ministry, BOLD text is Unison

Hymn of Christian Friendship (All are invited to form a circle around the sanctuary, join hands, and sing in our hymn of Christian Friendship): Hymnal #464, God of Grace and God of Glory, verses 1 & 2, printed below for your convenience:

God of grace and God of glory, on they people pour they power;
Crown thine ancient church’s story; bring its bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour,
for the facing of this hour.

Save us from weak resignation, to the evils we deplore;
Let the search for thy salvation, be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving thee whom we adore,
Serving thee whom we adore.

Our worship is concluded. Let our service begin.