Rev. Michael Sydnor, Pastor
682-518-3126
trinityreverend@gmail.com
Sunday School
Worship
9:30 am
10:45 am
January 12, 2014
Welcome to Sunday Worship Service at
Phone: 817-473-1712
Email: trinitymansfield@att.net
Website: trinitymansfield.org
Office Hours:
8:00 am—1:00 pm
Monday through Thursday
Dick Nelson, Minister of Music
dicknelson@sbcglobal.net
Sandy Nelson, Pianist
sandy_nelson@sbcglobal.net
Liturgist—Sally Vickery
Founded October 29, 1978
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prayer request cards are in the narthex and available in the
Friendship register. Our usher will collect any prayer requests
following the announcements.
You will find hymns with 3 digits in the Presbyterian Hymnal;
those with 4 digits in the Sing The Faith hymnal.
** Those who are able are asked to stand
Elder of the Month Dennis Wright
Barbara Kondrach,
Church Secretary
817-473-1712
trinitymansfield@att.net
Trinity Presbyterian Preschool
Sheryl Barge, Director
817-473-8717
www.tppmansfield.com
Welcome!
May God Bless and Protect All
Who Enter
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
PRELUDE
“Brethren, We Have Met to Worship”
Molly Ijames
INTROIT #2022
“Great is the Lord”
Great is the Lord, he is holy and just; by his power we trust in his love.
Great is the Lord, he is faithful and true; by his mercy he proves he is love.
Great is the Lord and worthy of glory!
Great is the Lord and worthy of praise.
Great is the Lord; now lift up your voice, now lift up your voice;
Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord!
CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 29 NRSV
Leader: The voice of the Lord is powerful
People: It breaks the cedars.
Leader: It flashes forth flames of fire.
People: The Lord sits enthroned as king forever.
Leader: Let us worship our powerful God.
“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”
**HYMN #288
INVITATION TO CONFESSION
Hebrews 8:11-12
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
We sometimes think that our journey is over and we have no more to learn, to say, or to do.
Jesus was always compassionate, truthful, and loving. Although he grew weary, he never quit.
Forgive us for our failures to show your love continuously. Give us new energy and fresh
enthusiasm to serve you and your people. Amen.
Time for Silent Reflection
DECLARATION OF PARDON
You love us just as we are and rescued us when we were enemies of you and your way. In Jesus’
death, we have been forgiven. In his resurrection we are able to walk in newness of life. Amen.
**PARDON RESPONSE #68
“What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright”
To God the Father, God the Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in one,
May every tongue and nation raise An endless song of thankful praise.
Stanza 4
**PASSING THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
**CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
He is Lord, He is Lord! He is risen from the dead and He is Lord.
Ev’ry knee shall bow, ev’ry tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
ANTHEM
The New Trinity Singers
“Keep Your Lamps!”
arr. Andre Thomas
Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the time is drawing nigh.
Children don’t get weary, ‘til your work is done.
Christian journey soon be over, the time is drawing nigh.
PROCLAIMING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST READING
GOSPEL READING
Pew Bible OT page 630
Pew Bible NT page 3
Isaiah 42:1-9
Matthew 3:13-17
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
**HYMN #495
“Beginning Again”
“We Know That Christ Is Raised”
Rev. Michael Sydnor
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
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 debts as we forgive our debtors;
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
DEDICATION OF OUR LIVES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
“Humming Song”
Robert Schumann
**OFFERTORY RESPONSE
“Doxology”
Old Hundreth
Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
**PRAYER OF DEDICATION
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
“Guide My Feet”
(To be sung antiphonally)
**CHARGE & BENEDICTION
**HYMN #354
POSTLUDE
“Great Is the Lord”
Michael W. and Deborah D. Smith
Mission Statement
We are God’s children—a family of faith committed individually and corporately to glorifying God through our
Savior and God’s Son, Jesus Christ. We are called by Jesus Christ to serve our community as we share the good
news, welcoming all who come into God’s presence.
Karen Hughes and family
Teddy Jayne (Peggy King’s cousin)
Karen Jenkins (Saaghe Fogwe’s friend)
Oliver Elliott (Johnece Stuard’s brother)
Robert Cowan (Vicki McCoy’s H.S. coach)
Ossa Fisher
Billy Gleason (Karen Hughes’ brother-in-law)
Marilyn Hall (Janet Bailey’s sister)
Carol Hepburn
Adeline Abam (Saaghe Fogwe’s friend)
Greg Trammell’s mother
Gary at Flowers, Etc. (Darrell Newcomer’s friend)
PRAYER LIST
Lisa Beaty (Cat Richard’s friend)
Lorna Jones (Saaghe Fogwe’s friend)
Colleen Elliott (Johnece Stuard’s sister-in-law)
Jo Ann and Curtis Murray
J.R. O’Toole (Karen Hughes’ daughter-in-law’s dad)
Edie Painter (Dorothy McGuinness’ sister)
Sandy Wood (Cat Richard's friend)
Ross and Johnece Stuard
Tom McGuinness’ co-worker
Corbin Chester (Peggy King’s grandson)
Beaver (Darrell Newcomer’s friend)
But truly God has listened;
He has given heed to the words of my prayer.
Psalm 66:19