Trinity United Methodist Church P.O. Box 6775

Los Osos, CA 93412 Phone: 805-528-1649; Website: www.trinitylososos.org

Church Email: church@trinitylososos.org Pastor’s Email: pastorg.trinity@gmail.com

“Waiting does not diminish us, any more than waiting diminishes a

pregnant mother. We are enlarged in the waiting. We, of course, don't see

what is enlarging us. But the longer we wait, the larger we become, and the

more joyful our expectancy.” ~ Eugene Peterson

Third Sunday of Advent

December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent

Called by God, We Gather

! Please stand, as you are able CHIMES: The chimes mark the beginning of worship

Welcome Prelude: "And the Glory of the Lord," from Messiah by George Frederick Handel

! Call to Worship Debbie Wacker Let us come before the Lord with joy.

Let us worship God with music and song. ! Opening Hymn: “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” #196 ! Passing the Peace of Christ

Response “Bind Us Together” (TFWS #2226) Lighting the Advent Candle “O Come, O Come, Emanuel” #211, v6

ALL [sung]: “O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thy justice here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight.”

Reader…God of Joy, you send hope into the world in the form of a tiny baby. ALL: We, God’s people, sing songs of joy with the prophet, “I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God” (Isaiah 61:10, NRSV).

Reader…we light this candle, knowing that joy is our true home. All [sung]: “Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.”

Spoken to by God, We Listen

Prayer before the Word Debbie Wacker Psalm: Psalm 126 #847, resp #2 Children’s Message “This Is Where Children Belong” Beth Crizer Children and Youth are invited to Sunday School

The Message in Music (See insert for words)

“Come Lord Jesus, Dwell Among Us” based on “Wachet Auf,” by J.S. Bach, arr. Lloyd Larson Tom Tatton, viola

“The First Noel” traditional English carol Children’s Bell Choir, directed by Marian Kaser

“Once in Royal David’s City” arr. Ruth Elaine Schram Jora Landis, soloist; Jan Carpenter, cello “Celtic Christmas Lullaby” by Joel Raney Marian Kaser, flute

“Carol of the Bells” Ukranian carol, arr. Douglas Wagner Trinity Ringers, directed by Rich Bolin

“Ring Out the Bells” by Mary McDonald “Patapan, Noel” Traditional carols, arr. Patrick Liebergen Marian Kaser, flute; Vaughn Kaser, percussion

“African Angel Carol” Ghanan folk tune and traditional carol, arr. Sheldon Curry Rich Bolin and Vaughn Kaser, percussion

Blessed by God, We Respond Pastoral Prayer Pastor G The 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Offering our Gifts to God Offertory: “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” Polish carol, arranged by Dale Wood

! Doxology No. 94 “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” ! Prayer of Dedication Debbie Wacker

Sent By God, We Go Out ! Closing Hymn: “People, Look East” #202 Announcements ! Benediction ! Song of Blessing: “Shalom to You”

Postlude: “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow” African-American Spiritual, arr. Hayes and Wagner

Advent Candle Liturgy by Jackson Henry. Copyright (c) 2017, The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church. Used by permission.

Trinity UMC is a Reconciling Congregation. Welcome to this place of worship and gathering of Christian seekers. May your worship experience be a source of spiritual renewal as you seek to faithfully live out God’s call upon your life. Our congregation

strives for open minds, open hearts and open doors, toward all people without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or physical abilities.

Pleasesilenceallcellphones.

Our Mission The Mission of Trinity United Methodist Church is to nurture one another and our

neighbor in the love of God, serve our community, and encourage persons to become Christian disciples and good stewards of God’s creation.

Family of Al Beavers Jenny Blue

Leonora Clixtro Family of Bella Canon

Mary Jane Deal Tracy Deal

Ruby Flaschenriem Susie Gale

Ralph (Chick) Giffard Dan Gittens John Green Ron Hess Jim Hollis

Bruce Hulin Bob & Marlou Isip

Gara Jessup Bill Johnson Glenn Jones

Juliann Kersten David Lemon Helen Luna

Shauna Moody Nathan

Layton Nicholson Noah

Adela Patague Matthew Rauenzahn

Dorothy Rooney Diane Rose

Ray Family of Marie Shutz

Jennifer Stones Laura Strauss

Family of Ray Thurston

Reseda first UMC Ridgecrest UMC

The ministers of Trinity United Methodist Church are all its baptized members: adults, youth and children. We are equipped and encouraged in ministry and mission by the following

Representative Ministers and staff: Bishop: The Rev. Grant Hagiya District Superintendent: The Rev. James R. Powell Pastor: The Rev. Gilbert Stones Lay Leader: Beth Crizer Dir. of Discipleship: Jeff Manildi Office Administrator: MaryAnn Jakes Music Director/Organist: Barbara Hoff Trinity Ringers Director: The Rev. Rich Bolin V.C.C. Director: Bonnie Luther

The Finance Committee hosts coffee hour this month

Prayer List

Asking for your continued support in

prayer for those in need.

If you or someone you

know needs to be included on the prayer list, please fill out a prayer request

located in the pew. Names will remain on the prayer list for four weeks unless otherwise requested. To be removed from the list, please contact the

church office.

THIS WEEK AT TRINITY

SUNDAY 12/17 – 3rd Sunday of Advent 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour – Social Hall 11:30 a.m. AEC: Theologies of the Body – Opal Room 11:30 a.m. Church & Society Committee – Pastor’s Office 5:30 p.m. Christmas Caroling – Meet at church MONDAY 12/18 2:00 p.m. Knitting, Etc – Social Hall 5:00 p.m. Community Dinner – Social Hall 6:30 p.m. Home Group with Jeff Manildi

TUESDAY 12/19 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Crew – Opal Room 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry – Kitchen 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee – Pastor’s Office

WEDNESDAY 12/20 Trinity View Due Date 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 11:00 a.m. Prayer & Care Group – Pastor’s Office 6:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary

THURSDAY 12/21 FRIDAY 12/22 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry – Kitchen

SATURDAY 12/23 SUNDAY 12/24 – 4th Sunday of Advent Christmas Eve 9:15 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service – Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour – Social Hall 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service – Sanctuary 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Sanctuary

Mike Adams Peggy Basinger Paula Bomstad

Carolyn Danielson Mary Jane Deal Mollie Devine Ray Easton

Daniel Eggleston Katie Farmer

Ruby Flaschenriem Bobby Foust Susie Gale

Nita Guzman Ron Hess

Bruce Hulin Steve James

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADULT ENRICHMENT CLASS – Sundays, 11:30am – Opal Room – Begins December 3 – ‘Theologies of the Body’, a 3-week Advent study with Jeff Manildi. COMMUNITY DINNERS – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mondays, 5:00pm – 6:00pm – Social Hall – The next dinner night is December 18th. For more information on how you can be involved, contact Pastor G at church@trinitylososos.org. COFFEE HOUR – Sundays, 11:15am – Join us in the Social Hall after worship on Sundays for refreshments and conversation. Relax as you meet new people and catch up with long-time friends. The Finance Committee is our host for December. FOOD PANTRY – Please consider donating to our food pantry this holiday season. We are in need of Oatmeal (the boxes with individual packets) and canned soup. One box of oatmeal and one can of soup per family will go a long way to helping fill our food boxes. A special THANK YOU to Ralph’s and the Los Osos Pet Store for donating boxes to our food pantry. POINSETTIAS AT CHURCH – We decorate our Sanctuary with poinsettias before and during Christmas. Purchase a plant through the church for $12 and dedicate it to anyone you choose. Take it home after Christmas to enjoy year-round. Forms available at the Information Center in the narthex. CHRISTMAS CAROLING – Sunday, Dec 17, 5:30pm – Meet at church – We gather at the church and carpool for caroling to our friends and neighbors. Afterward we will return to church for hot cider, refreshments and fellowship. ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS CARD – Not just another donation! Instead of sending cards to church friends, donate the cost of the cards and postage to the All Church Christmas Card. The money collected will be donated to a local charitable organization. Sign the card on display in the narthex when you make your donation. CHRISTMAS COOKIES AND TREATS – We will share a bit of home with the first responders in our community again this year. Bring your goodies to the church on Christmas Eve. Pastor G and Rachel will deliver packages to our Fire and the Sheriff’s Stations. CHRISTMAS OFFERING – December 17 – Our Christmas offering this year will be donated to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief). UMCOR is often one of the first responders when disaster strikes. 100% of your donation goes to relief efforts. WOMEN’S RETREAT – Feb 16-18, 2018 – All the women of Trinity are invited to the retreat this coming February. Our speaker is Paula Huston, author of two novels and seven books of spiritual nonfiction, including The Holy Way and One Ordinary Sunday. She is also an oblate of the New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur. Paula will lead us in a retreat on prayer: "What is it? What fosters it? What impedes it? How does it change us?" Join us in San Juan Bautista as we explore the "Journey of Prayer". Registration brochures are available on the information stand in the narthex. Contact Susan McMickell for more information at 528-2152. Scholarship help is available if needed.

Steve Jerney David Kapisky

Tina Kowalchak Kasey Lindsay Christan Luna Sherry Moore Sylvia Mosley J. D. O’Meara

Nathan Emiko Otake

Adela Patague Matthew Rauenzahn

Rick Robinett Diane Rose

Dana Schaeffer Wayne Shaw

Family of Ruby Miller Spangler Indy Stankovits

Pastor Gilbert Stones Jennifer Stones

Tom & Jo Jean Womack

ALL CHURCH CLEANING PARTY!! Saturday, 10/28 & 11/4 9:00AM – 12:00 noon

It’s time for a much needed Deep Cleaning at TUMC! Please join the Trustee Committee for one or both of these Saturday mornings to help “spruce up” the Social Hall, Kitchen and Sanctuary. We’ll have fun together vacuuming, polishing, scrubbing (sweating! ☺) and snacking, too – donuts will be served! Come help make our facility sparkling clean in time for the holidays. We’ll work on the Social Hall and Kitchen on 10/28, and on the Sanctuary on 11/4.

Sign up on the poster in the narthex.

Heifer International Giving December 1 – 31

Social Hall Heifer International (also known as Heifer Project International) is a global nonprofit working to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable, values-based holistic community development. Heifer distributes animals, along with agricultural and values-based training, to families in need around the world as a means of providing self-sufficiency.

Stop by the display in the Social Hall for information on how you can donate to Heifer International.

Sharing a Bit of Home December 24

Once again we are collecting homemade Christmas goodies which Pastor G will deliver on Christmas morning to the Fire and Sheriff’s stations for those who will be spending Christmas away from their families to serve our community. Help bring a taste of home to our First Responders. Goodies may be dropped off at the church on Sunday, December 24.

Village Children’s Center Fundraiser Tickets available in the social hall after worship

A $10 gift card gets you one 1/3-pound burger of you choice, fries and a soft drink. 30% of the proceeds are returned to VCC. To purchase a gift card see Teacher Kym or Teacher Ryan at VCC, or MaryAnn in the church office.