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Trinity Church, Baptist in Richmond, Virginia |
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401 Branchway Road, Richmond, Virginia 23236 |
| June 22, 2008 -- The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost | ||
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The Celebration of Worship Reverend Nancy Rock Poti, Pastor June 22, 2008 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost “Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:31 Gathering Music “Peace Be With You” Tim Heinz ©2000 Fifty Seven Varieties Music/Songs of Universal (BMI) Performed by The John Tesh Project on “Pure Hymns” ©2000 FaithMD Music Announcements Prayer Concerns and Joys
A Holy Silence The Congregation Call to Worship (Based on our Psalter Reading from Psalm 86)
in the knowledge of your goodness and your mercy, O God; do great and wondrous things. All: Amen. *Hymn of Praise No. 51 “Creator God, Creating Still” ST. ANNE Morning Prayer Rev. Poti A *Please stand, as you are able.
Children’s and Youth’s Focus Mr. Bob Warren The Gift of Music “In the Shadow of Your Wings” Cathy Spur/Debby McNeil ©1984 Maranatha! Music (Adm. by The Copyright Company, Performed by The John Tesh Project on “Pure Hymns” ©2000 FaithMD Music Our Offering Offertory Prayer Master Christopher Lee Doxology No. 253 OLD 100TH Old Testament Reading from Genesis 21: 8-21 NRSV Mrs. Glenna Pierce Homily “Life is Messy!” Rev. Poti *Closing Hymn No. 249 “Glorify Thy Name” GLORIFY THY NAME Words of Commission and Benediction Led by Rev. Poti Leader: Live purposefully, People: for God hears the voice of every child. Leader: Live trustingly, People: for even the hairs of our heads are numbered. Leader: Live bravely, People: for fear of failure is overshadowed by the grace of Christ. Leader: And now, may the steadfast love of God surround you; All: Amen. Please recycle your bulletin, either by placing your bulletin on one of the tables at the entrances to our worship space as you depart or when you recycle at home.
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| June 15, 2008 -- The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost | ||
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The Celebration of Worship Reverend Nancy Rock Poti, Pastor June 15, 2008 Honoring Our Fathers and the Men of the Church Gathering Music Mrs. Lora Dennis, Pianist Welcome Mr. Quenton Lee, Worship Leader Announcements Prayer Concerns and Joys A Holy Silence The Congregation Call to Worship Led by Mr. Shane McClaskie Leader: O God, creator and parent of this family, People: we often act and speak in ways that sadden you, Leader: yet you open your arms to us with love and compassion. People: Soften our hearts and warm our hands Leader: so that we may lead others to your embrace, saying People: “Children of God, you are welcome here.” Leader: May the grace of God, love of Jesus, and power of the Holy Spirit bless this time of worship. All: Amen. Introit Hymn No. 55 “Children of the Heavenly Father” TRYGGARE Old Testament Reading from Genesis 18: 1-15; 21: 1-7 NRSV Mrs. Melanie McClaskie Morning Prayer Rev. Poti Hymn of Praise No. 14 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” LOBE DEN HERREN Our Offering Offertory Prayer Hymn No. 460 “When I Pray” WHEN I PRAY Offertory Music Doxology No. 253 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” OLD 100TH Prayer of Dedication of the Gifts Mr. Travis McClaskie *Please stand, as you are able. Children’s and Youth’s Focus Mr. Bob Warren A Litany for Fathers Led by Rev. Poti (The Congregation will respond by reading the bold italicized print.) For our fathers, who have given us life and love, that we may show them respect and love, we pray to the Lord... For fathers who have lost a child through death, that their faith may give them hope, and their family and friends support and console them, we pray to the Lord... For men, though without children of their own, who like fathers have nurtured and cared for us, we pray to the Lord... For fathers, who have been unable to be a source of strength, who have not responded to their children and have not sustained their families, we pray to the Lord... God, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless the men of the church, that they may be strengthened to do your will. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Homily “Blessed with Laughter” Rev. Poti Hymn of Invitation to Discipleship and of Commitment No. 640 “Let All Things Now Living” ASH GROVE Benediction The Congregation Leader: God blesses us and sends us forth to live in ways that proclaim God’s love. All: We go into the world to be a blessing to those we meet along the way. Leader: And now, may the peace of God surround you, the compassion of Jesus Christ enfold you, and possibilities created by the Holy Spirit grow within you. Please recycle your bulletin, either by placing your bulletin on one of the tables at the entrances to our worship space as you depart or when you recycle at home. |
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| June 8, 2008 -- The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost | ||
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The Celebration of Worship Reverend Nancy Rock Poti, Pastor June 8, 2008 The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Gathering Music Mrs. Lora Dennis, Pianist Welcome and Call to Reverence Mrs. Melanie McClaskie, Worship Leader Announcements Our Prayer Concerns and Joys A Holy Silence The Congregation Call to Worship Led by Mr. Travis McClaskie Leader: Listen carefully. God is calling to you today. God wants us to follow as well. and spreading God’s Good News of healing love. All: Amen. Morning Prayer Rev. Poti *Hymn of Praise No. 2 “Holy, Holy, Holy” Prayers Marking the End of the School Year Led by Rev. Poti Leader: Let us give thanks for the past year. For the things we have learned, for the fun we have had, for the skills we have gained, for the help we have had, and for the friends we have made, in thanksgiving let us pray to the Lord: People: We pray to you our God. For those who have been ill, and for those who are unhappy or anxious, let us pray to the Lord: *Please stand, as you are able. Leader: Let us pray for teachers, staff and parents. For their encouragement and support to us and for their well being, let us pray to our God: People: We pray to you our God. Leader: Let us pray for ourselves and for the future. For a happy vacation time, for safety for those who travel, for families and friends, for help and guidance in the new school year to come, and for continuing growth in faith and hope and love, let us pray to the Lord: Leader: Hear us, O God, as we offer our prayers to you – the prayers we have said, and the silent prayers of our hearts – through your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Old Testament Reading from Genesis 12: 1-9 NRSV Ms. Jacqueline Lee Children’s and Youth’s Focus Mr. Bob Warren Our Offering Offertory Prayer Mr. Shane McClaskie Offertory Music *Doxology No. 253 “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” OLD 100TH Gospel Reading from Matthew 9: 9-13; 18-26 NRSV Mrs. Pamela Irvin Choral Response No. 477 “Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands” AU CLAIR DE LA LUNE Homily Risky Business Rev. Poti *Hymn of Invitation and Commitment to Discipleship Hymn No. 580 “O God of Love, Enable Me” ST. PETER *Words of Commission and Benediction The Congregation Leader: The blessings of God are poured out upon you. People: Now we must go into the world to be a blessing, proclaiming with our words and our actions the healing love of God. Leader: Go in peace, and may God’s peace flow through you to others. All: Amen. Please recycle your bulletin, either by placing your bulletin on one of the tables at the entrances to our worship space as you depart or when you recycle at home. |
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| June 1, 2008 -- The Third Sunday after Pentecost | ||
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The Celebration of Worship Reverend Nancy Rock Poti, Pastor June 1, 2008 The Third Sunday after Pentecost Gathering Music Mrs. Lora Dennis, Pianist Welcome and Call to Reverence Mrs. Barbara Warren, Worship Leader Announcements Prayer Concerns and Joys A Holy Silence The Congregation Call to Worship Leader: Built upon the rock of Christ's love, May we welcome and embrace God’s people in love, also. All: Amen. *Hymn No. 8 “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” EIN´ FESTE BURG Psalter Reading from Psalm 46 NRSV Mrs. Pamela Irvin Pastoral Prayer Rev. Poti Gospel Reading from Matthew 7: 21-29 NRSV Mr. Quenton Lee Children’s and Youth’s Focus Mr. Bob Warren *Please stand, as you are able. Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance Led by Rev. Poti Protect us from the glaring sun, the blasting rain, and the gale-like winds. Forgive us for the many times we stray from your foundation, and wander away from the cover of your love. Forgive us when we build our lives on beliefs that shift, and on priorities that are like quicksand. Offer your saving hand, that we may walk away from treacherous places and live in the safety of your love. Help us trust the foundation of your ways, and that love will survive even the stormiest waters of life. In the name of Christ, the rock of our faith, we pray. Amen. Our Offering Offertory Prayer Master Christopher Lee Offertory Music *Doxology No. 253 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” OLD 100TH Observance of the Lord’s Supper The Congregation Words of Institution Communion Communion Hymn No. 369 “As He Gathered at His Table” Homily Rev. Poti *Hymn of Commitment to Discipleship The Congregation No. 338 “How Firm a Foundation” FOUNDATION We will sing Stanza One only. *Passing the Peace The Congregation *Choral Response “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” DENNIS “Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. Amen.” *Commission and Benediction Rev. Poti Please recycle your bulletin, either by placing your bulletin on one of the tables at the entrances to our worship space as you depart or when you recycle at home. |
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| May 25, 2008 | ||
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The Celebration of Worship Reverend Nancy Rock Poti, Pastor May 25, 2008 The Second Sunday after Pentecost Gathering Music Mrs. Lora Dennis, Pianist Welcome and Call to Reverence Mr. Quenton Lee, Worship Leader Announcements Our Prayer Concerns and Joys A Holy Silence The Congregation Call to Worship Leader: As our hearts beat within us, giving us life, People: so God’s love pulses within us, to withstand even the stormiest days of our lives, *Hymn of Praise No. 25 “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” Morning Prayer Rev. Poti Gospel Reading from Matthew 6: 24-34 NRSV Mr. Jim Poti Choral Response Hymn No. 23 “God Is So Good” GOD IS SO GOOD Our Offering Offertory Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer Led by Master Christopher Lee Offertory Music *Doxology No. 253 “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” OLD 100TH Children’s and Youth’s Focus Mr. Bob Warren *Please stand, as you are able. Prayer of Confession Led by Rev. Poti Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, you warned us of the dangers of making social status, wealth, or reputation priorities in our lives, and we confess how easily our lives can become enmeshed in such worldly values. We know that the pursuit of such values leads to needless worry and anxiety, yet we get caught up in the fear that we will have too little money or security in the future. You remind us that the lilies of the field are not obsessed with work or worries, yet God makes them beautiful. Grow our trust in God’s care for us and help us to weave that trust into the fabric of our lives. | |