But as for me, it is good to be near God.
MORNING WORSHIP
The Lord’s Day, September 18, 2011  8:30 and 11:00 A.M.
The Silent Meditation upon Entering the Sanctuary
My heart I offer to you, Lord, early and earnestly.
~ John Calvin
THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS [8:25 and 10:55 A.M.]
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
* THE PRELUDE
“Come, God, Creator Holy Ghost”
Mr. Edward M. Patterson, Organist-Choirmaster Emeritus
Bach
THE STRIKING OF THE HOUR
† THE ASCRIPTION OF PRAISE
“Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”
Glorious things of Thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God;
He Whose Word cannot be broken formed thee for His own abode:
On the Rock of Ages founded, what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation’s walls surrounded, thou may’st smile at all thy foes.
Savior, if of Zion’s city I, through grace, a member am,
Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name:
Fading is the worldling’s pleasure, all his boasted pomp and show;
Solid joys and lasting treasure none but Zion’s children know.
† THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Ephesians 3:20-21
Mr. Howell
Now to Him Who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask
or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the
church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
*† THE HYMN NO. 2
“O Worship the King”
LYONS
† THE PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION
† THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father Which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done in 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, for ever. Amen.
WE RETURN TO THE GOSPEL
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
Romans 3:23
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
THE CONFESSION OF SIN
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you all your sins, and deliver you
from all evil, comfort and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to life
everlasting. Amen.
THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you!
People: And also with you.
THE MORNING PRAYER
THE HYMN NO. 634
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” [stanzas 1, 3]
SWEET HOUR
THE COLLECTION MEDITATION
I Corinthians 4:7b
And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed
receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?
THE COLLECTION
THE ANTHEM
“Irish Shepherd’s Psalm”
K. Lee Scott
The King of love my Shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack
if I am His and He is mine forever. Where streams of living water flow, my
ransomed soul He leadeth, and where the verdant pastures grow, with food
celestial feedeth. In death’s dark vale I fear no ill with Thee, dear Lord, beside
me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. Thou
spreadst a table in my sight; Thy unction grace bestoweth; and oh, what
transport of delight from Thy pure chalice floweth. And so through all the
length of days Thy goodness faileth never: Good Shepherd, may we sing Thy
praise within Thy house forever.
WE RECEIVE THE WORD
† THE READING OF GOD’S WORD
Psalm 1
Page 481 in the Pew Bible
† THE RESPONSE
Minister:
People:
All men are like grass and all their glory is like the flowers of the field.
The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the Word of our God
shall stand forever. Amen.
THE MEDITATION
“What Wondrous Love Is This”
Mrs. Rosemary Hudson, soprano
See the Trinity Hymnal No. 261 for words.
WONDROUS LOVE
Children four years old through kindergarten leave for Children’s Church.
THE SERMON
Mr. McRoberts
WHATEVER HE DOES PROSPERS
Psalm 1
THE HYMN NO. 644
“May the Mind of Christ My Saviour”
ST. LEONARDS
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
THE RECEIVING OF NEW MEMBERS
The Introductions
[8:30] Mr. William Kennebrew
[11:00] Mr. and Mrs. Sherman K. Goocher (Cindy)
Misses Regan Goocher and Mary Stuart Goocher
The Confession of Our Faith
The Apostles’ Creed
Inside front cover of the Trinity Hymnal
The Vows for Membership
The Prayer of Commitment
WE GO FORTH TO SERVE
† THE DOXOLOGY
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
† THE BENEDICTION
Minister: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
fellowship of the Holy Spirit, descend and rest in your hearts until
the day breaks and all these shadows flee away.
People:
AMEN!
† THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see:
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
THE POSTLUDE
“But Now the Lord Is Risen Today”
* Indicates seating times for those who are detained
Bach
† Indicates the congregation standing, as able
Please visit our Welcome Center outside the John M. Ward Session Room.
Learn more about Trinity Church and find a Sunday School community.
The sanctuary flowers this Lord’s Day are given to the glory of God
and in loving memory of Virginia Foxworth Jacks
and Jesse M. Williams, III, by his family.
Before the eyes of the Lord and in the presence of God
LORD’S DAY WORSHIP
CONCLUDING THE LORD’S DAY IN WORSHIP  6:00 P.M.
The Opening Scripture
Mr. McRoberts
The Hymn No. 164 – “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
AZMON
The Prayer of Invocation and Adoration
The Report from the Field – David and Jill Martin, Mission to the World
The Evening Prayer
Ruling Elder Bill Joseph
The Hymn No. 585 – “Take My Life, and Let It Be”
The Evening Lesson ~ Micah 1:1-7
HENDON
Page 818 in the Pew Bible
Children are dismissed to attend their classes.
The Piano Interlude
The Evening Homily
Mr. Howell
“The Bad News of the Lord’s Coming”
Micah 1:1-7
Introduction: v. 1
I. Summons to a Trial: v. 2
II. Arrival of the Judge: vv. 3-4
III. Explanation of the Charges: v. 5
IV. Sentence Handed Down: vv. 6-7
Conclusion
The Prayer of Application
The Hymn No. 316 – “The Mighty God, the Lord”
The Benediction
DIADEMATA
VOLUME LXVIII, NUMBER 38
SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
WELCOME TO TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
We cordially welcome in Christ's name all who worship with Trinity Church this morning and
evening. If you are new to Trinity, please sign the Friendship Register in the pew and speak to
a minister at one of the doors at the close of the service. Audio enhancement units are
available from an usher. Please use the Spires Room as an annex for morning services when
the sanctuary is overcrowded or if you need to worship in a smaller environment. A nursery is
available during all worship services. Our morning service is broadcast live at 11 o’clock over
WNZZ-AM 950.
OUR CHURCH THIS LORD’S DAY, September 18, 2011
The Lord’s Day
8:30 A.M.
9:45 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
4:30 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
7:15 P.M.
Early Morning Worship/Introduction of New Members
Sunday School
Morning Worship/Introduction of New Members
Director of Youth Search Committee in the John Knox Room
Evening Worship
Senior High Fellowship—Home of the McRoberts
FOR PRAYER AND PARTICIPATION, September 19-24, 2011
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
11:30 A.M.
12 Noon
6:45 A.M.
10:00 A.M.
12 Noon
1:30 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
6:10 A.M.
6:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.
12 Noon
Finance Committee Meeting in the John Knox Room
Men’s Bible Study
Prayer Breakfast in Trinity Hall
WIC General Meeting
Ladies’ Search the Scriptures Study in Room #201
WIC Bible Study in Room #203
WIC General Meeting
Officers’ Prayer Meeting at Home of the McRoberts
Men’s Search the Scriptures Study in John Knox Room
Ministry of Worship-Music Meeting in the John Knox Room
Ministry to Adults Meeting in the Westminster Room
Midweek at Trinity Church:
Thursday
5:00 P.M. Relax  Church Family Supper
5:40 P.M. Renew  Prayer, Sharing, Singing
6:00 P.M. Refresh  Something for Everyone; Pathway Class (for those
interested in joining and/or learning more about TPC)
7:00 P.M. Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:10 P.M. Diaconate Meeting
10:00 A.M. Mother2Mother in the Westminster Room
12 Noon Executive Committee Lunch Meeting
Trinity Church Ministry Focus of the Week
WIC Condolence Ministry
Missionary Focus of the Week
David and Jill Martin … Mission to the World
OUR PASTORAL AND MINISTRY STAFF
Claude E. McRoberts, III, Senior Minister
Patrick W. Curles, Executive Minister
Stacy S. Hamilton, Director of Children’s Ministries
S. Michael Howell, Minister of Pastoral Care
Justin J. Rojek, Director of Music and Organist
Rebecca S. Canerday, Director of CE/Women’s MinistriesMichael Hogg, Director of Business Operations
Thomas J. Danielson, Director of Missions
Alisa S. Jones, Youth Ministry Assistant
Elizabeth V. Arnold, Interim Assistant Organist
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