The mission of The United Methodist Church isto form disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Welcome to Trinity United Methodist ChurchMarch 4, 2012

Second Sunday in LentSacrifice Proportionally…

“…gave according to their means, and even beyond their means…” 2 Corinthians 8:3

Welcome to Trinity UMC!We welcome Alan & Jamie Bozeman to the Trinity family.

Today is the first Sunday in Lent. Continue your Lenten journey toward a season in your lifefor a deeper, more spiritual devotional life. Join me each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., duringLent, for one hour in the Chapel. We shall study an Adam Hamilton series on the last 24 hoursof Jesus’ life.

James C. Sprouse

WorshipGreeters & Fellowship (8:30): Jim &

Cindy Wilson

Greeters (10:30): Karen McWilliams &John Sadler

Fellowship (10:30): Music

The flowers on the altar are given to theglory of God by Suzanne Watts in memory ofGeorge Watts.

PrayersTrinity’s Prayer Chain is always available

to pray. Prayer requests can be written on thereverse side of the Attendance card in the pewracks. Today, we remember: Allison, Andrea,Anne, Annie, Bell family, Ben,Bob & Chris, Bobbie, Carolyn,Chris, Darlene, Dave, Dawn, Deb-bie, Edi, Gary, Heather, Jerry &Robin, Johanna, Lynne, Melissa,

Nick, Peggy, Rosie & Tao, Roz, Sandra,Scott & Kathy, Wilson family, Yancy, Heartto Heart MInistries and Moriah House staff.

Today’s communion services are inmemory of: Frances E. Groover, 3/25/1953;Jean Grimes, 3/17/1971; Billie Jean Aldridge,3/21/1978; John Payne, 3/17/1983; HattieGray, 3/16/1984; Nancy Heckel, 3/28/1985;Jean Vandermark, 3/22/1989; Mervin Boston,3/05/1990; Ruth Gaines, 3/26/1992; JohnHendricks, 3/26/1995; Hendrick Boese,3/01/1997; Earl Lewis, Jr., 3/3/2003; CarrieSue Matthew, 3/16/2003; Miji Boese,3/18/2003; Mary Shirley, 3/4/2005; Dan Dob-son, 3/16/2005; Rami Saenz, 3/17/2005;Katherine Sutherland, 3/20/2005; JoeJauchem, 3/21/2005; George Watts,3/12/2006; Jean Volz, 3/13/2006; Roy Tidwell,3/17/2008; and John Hardy, Jr., 3/15/2011.

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8:30 a.m. Worship & CommunionMarch 4, 2012 Second Sunday in Lent

Welcome and Recognition of Guests Erin Van Kirk[Please fill out the yellow attendance and prayer request cards in the pew pockets.]

Gathering Music Sicilienne von Paradis

Announcements Van Kirk

* Call to Worship Van KirkLeader: The light of the Lord is shining with love.

People: Rise in our hearts, Bright Morning Star.

Leader: God calls to us now, saying, "Be not afraid."

People: Give peace in our lives, O Promised One.

Leader: Come to the mountain and gaze at the glory.

People: Shine in our lives, Light of the World!

* Praise Hymn: FWS 2196 We Walk by Faith

Pastoral Prayer Gretchen A. Miller

The Lord’s Prayer: UMH 895

Psalm 22 “I will praise the Lord in the assembly of the people.” Evan Ayars

Sharing of Gifts Miller

* Gospel Reading Mark 8:31-38 (p. 40-41, pew Bible) James C. Sprouse

* Meditation Hymn: FWS 2254 In Remembrance of Me

Message If We Would Follow James C. Sprouse

Celebration of Holy Communion (p. 12, UMH) Crisp, Miller, Sprouse, & Van Kirk(If you need to be served in your pew, please let an usher know or raise your hand.)

Communion Music How Can I Keep from Singing? LowryEvan Ayars, tenor

* Closing Hymn: “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

* Benediction Amy L. CrispLive in God's ways with faith, hope, and love.Go into the world transformed and renewed! Amen.

Closing Music Toccata in G Minor Pasquini

* The Congregation Stands

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Greeting, Announcements and Recognition of Guests Erin Van Kirk[Please take a moment to fill out the yellow attendance & prayer request cards in the pew pockets.]

Acolyte: Madeline Faust, Crucifer: Megan Faust, Langley Bell Ringer: Tanner Coerr

Prelude Sicilienne von Paradis

* Call to Worship Amy L. Crisp

Leader: The light of the Lord is shining with love.

People: Rise in our hearts, Bright Morning Star.

Leader: God calls to us now, saying, "Be not afraid."

People: Give peace in our lives, O Promised One.

Leader: Come to the mountain and gaze at the glory.

People: Shine in our lives, Light of the World!

* Praise Hymn: FWS 2142 Blessed Quietness

Pastoral Prayer Gretchen A. Miller

Lord’s Prayer: UMH 895

Psalm 22 “I will praise the Lord in the assembly of the people.” Evan Ayars

Reception of New Members: Alan & Jamie Bozeman James C. Sprouse(Children ages 3– grade 6 are invited to Children’s Sunday School immediately following the New Member Reception.)

Offering Crisp

Offertory Take My Life and Let It Be CourtneyChancel Choir

* Doxology: UMH 95

* Torah Reading: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 (p. 12-13, pew Bible) Sprouse

* Meditation Hymn: FWS 2254 In Remembrance of Me

Message The Abrahamic Covenant James C. Sprouse

Celebration of Holy Communion (p. 12, UMH) Crisp, Miller, Sprouse & Van Kirk(If you need to be served in your pew, please let an usher know or raise your hand.)

Communion Music How Can I Keep from Singing? LowryEvan Ayars, tenor

Communion Hymn: FWS 2113 Lamb of God

* Sending Forth Hymn: FWS 2175 Together We Serve

* Benediction CrispLive in God's ways with faith, hope, and love.Go into the world transformed and renewed! Amen.

Postlude Toccata in G Minor Pasquini

* The Congregation Stands

10:30 a.m. Worship & CommunionMarch 4, 2012 Second Sunday in Lent

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Welcome to Trinity

Sunday School…Sunday School classes for Youth and Adults are available from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. For more

information on classes and offerings, please see the Education section of the bulletin.Children’s Sunday School meets in the Fellowship Building during the 10:30

a.m. service. Children attend worship with their parents and are dismissed to theirclasses after the Children’s Message. All children are welcome to participate.Please make sure to sign your children out of their classes within 10 minutes fol-lowing the service.

If You Have Infants or Toddlers…You are welcome to have your children join you in worship or you may leave them in

the nursery, located in the Fellowship Building. If you prefer to have them in worship, a cryroom (the Memorial Lounge) is available in the back of the sanctuary which has audio feedof the service.

Special Needs…There is a chair lift available at the side entrance to the sanctuary, accessi-

ble from the back parking lot. We also have hearing devices available for thosein need. Please see an usher for assistance.

What to Expect From the Service…At the beginning of the service, you will be asked to fill out an attendance card available in

the pew pockets. Please place this card in the offering plate. We would appreciate your contactinformation, so we may contact you to answer any questions about our church or be of any spe-cial assistance.

Communion is celebrated every Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. service and on the first Sunday ofevery month at the 10:30 a.m. service. Communion is open to all who wish to partake, includingchildren. If you feel uncomfortable participating, you may abstain. If you need to be served inyour pew, please raise your hand or let an usher know.

Fellowship…Please join us for a time of fellowship following each service in the Fellowship Building. We

would love to have the opportunity to chat with you about your interests and experience here atTrinity UMC.

Other Activities…Upcoming events are listed in the bulletin. Other materials are available at the Welcome

Table in the Fellowship Building- please feel free to take any materials that are of interest toyou. Also, please check out our website (umtrinity.org) for more information about our programs.

* A map of our facilities is located in the brochure on the Welcome Table.To reach the Fellowship Building, exit the back of the Sanctuary, go outside and the door to the

Fellowship Building is under the covered walkway.

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SUNDAY OPPORTUNITIES9:30 a.m.

Children, infant-5th grade, (Nursery) - Super-vised by Trinity Staff

LinC, grades 6-12, (124) - explores currentevents through the eyes of faith, emphasizingthat faith impacts all areas of the youths’ lives.

Cokesbury (Library) - an informal, Scripture-based class studying the Gospel of John, seek-ing deeper faith connections and understand-ing.

FaithLink (301) - a dynamic and growing classthat connects faith and life by studying topicalevents through the prism of core Bible pas-sages and contemporary events. Recently, wehave covered such topics as domestic vio-lence, unemployment, teachers, Sept. 11, 2011- Ten Years Later, Christian understandings ofHell, and Nuclear Power & Faith (Disaster inJapan).

Immersion Bible Study (303) - an informalScripture-based class geared toward YoungAdults. Currently exploring the Gospel of Mark.All are welcome!

10:30 a.m.Children’s Sunday School - For ages 3 - 6thGrade is available during our 10:30 a.m. ser-vice. The children attend worship and are dis-missed to their classes following the Children’sMessage. This year, the children will learn themain stories of the Old and New Testaments.PARENTS: Please remember to sign your chil-dren out of their classes within 10 minutes fol-lowing the conclusion of the service.

4 - 5 p.m.Confirmation Class (for grades 7-12) willmeet from 4-5 p.m. in Room 402-403 For moreinformation, please contact Amy Crisp

(acrisp@vacoxmail.com).

Ultimate Game Time: 4:15 p.m.Guys meet out on the field to playFrisbee, football, basketball orwhatever else you have in mind.

Youth Group: 5 p.m.(Grades 7-12) Join us for “snacksupper” followed by fun and fellowship in theFellowship Building Questions? Erin Van Kirk,evankirk@vacoxmail.com, or check out umtrin-ityyouth.org

WEEKDAY OPPORTUNITIESLadies’ Bible Study meets at McLean

Family Restaurant on Tuesdays, 6:45—8 a.m.7-week Lenten Study: Feb, 28- April 10. Pray.Act. Pray Again. A 40-Day Walk with God byKathleene Card and Dianne Martin. ContactDianne Martin for more information at 703-893-5062 or dmartin@gwu.edu.

24 Hours That Changed the World - Nosingle event in human history has receivedmore attention than the suffering and crucifix-ion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this study we’llwalk with Jesus in his final day;sit beside him at the Last Sup-per; pray with him in Geth-semane; follow him to the cross;desert him; deny him. Join JimSprouse each Wednesday dur-ing Lent from 7 - 8 p.m. in the Chapel.

Girls’ Small Group meets Wednesday(7:30-9 p.m.) Join us as we discuss our faithand daily life as it relates to the TV series Joanof Arcadia. Meet at the Van Kirk home — tastytreats are always included. Contact Erin VanKirk, evankirk@vacoxmail.com for more infor-mation.

* newcomers always welcometo attend any class

Education Opportunities

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SUNDAY, MARCH 4Worship (Sanctuary), 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.Fellowship (Lobby), 9:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.Youth & Adult Sunday School (124, 301, Library), 9:30 a.m.Children's Sunday School (classrooms), 10:30 a.m.Iglesia de Dios (Langley Hall), 4 p.m.Confirmation (402-403), 4 p.m.Ultimate Game Time (outside), 4:15 p.m.Youth Group (Fellowship Building), 5 p.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 5Community Bible Study (Chapel, 301-403, class at 7 p.m.), 5 p.m.Boy Scouts (Langley Hall), 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6Ladies’ Bible Study (McLean Family Restaurant), 6:45 a.m.Women’s Club of McLean (Langley Hall), 10:30 a.m.Crafts for a Cause (122), 10 a.m.Staff Meeting (office), 10 a.m.Bulletin deadline (umtrinity@vacoxmail.com), 12 p.m.Langley Residential Support Services (Langley Hall), 7 p.m.Trinity Ringers (115), 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7Decorative Artisans of the National Capitol Area (205, Langley Hall), 9:30 a.m.PDO Chapel (Langley Hall), 10 a.m.Communion & Worship (Chapel), 12 p.m.Children's Choir (Langley Hall, 115), 6 p.m.24 Hours That Changed the World (Chapel), 7 p.m.Girls’ Small Group (Van Kirk home), 7:30 p.m.A.A. (Langley Hall, Kitchen, 205), 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8Teen Community Bible Study (Langley Hall, Kitchen, Library, 103, 105, 124, 205), 5 p.m.Memorial Ringers (115), 6 p.m.Chancel Choir (115), 7:30 p.m.Moms’ Group (Van Biljon home), 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9PDO Music (Langley Hall), 10:30 a.m.Langley students (Sanctuary), 11:45 a.m.A.A. (Langley Hall), 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10Roots Users Group (Langley Hall), 9 a.m.Family Pool Party & Potluck (Bruce home), 5 p.m. (see page 9 for details)Iglesia de Dios (Langley Hall), 6 p.m.

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The Prelude was written by Maria Theresia von Paradis (1759-1824), acontemporary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Although stricken with blind-ness at an early age, von Paradis became a concert pianist and composer

who worked tirelessly on behalf of the sight-impaired. The Offertory was penned in 1988 bypopular choral composer Craig Courtney (b. 1954), who matched a new and broadly lyrical mel-ody to the classic 1874 stewardship poem by Frances Havergal (see #399 in our Hymnal). Thestern Postlude is by the Tuscan composer Bernardo Pasquini (1637-1710), who directed themusic a t the Roman basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and whose distinguished students in-cluded Domenico Scarlatti.

Trinity’s Choirs are always welcoming new members. The Children’s Choir meets onWednesday nights and is directed by Evan Ayars (evan.ayars@gmail.com). Our adult vocal andhandbell choirs rehearse each week. For more information about how you can be a part of themusic ministry at Trinity, please contact Jerry Rich (703-356-3312, jrich@potomacschool.org).

LOOKING AHEAD

March 15: Spire deadlineMarch 23-25: Couples’ Retreat

April 1: Palm SundayApril 5: Maundy ThursdayApril 6: Good FridayApril 8: Easter

June 3: Confirmation CelebrationJune 22-24: Annual Conference, Roanoke

July 1-7: Youth Appalachia Service ProjectJuly 11-17: Bahamas Methodist Ministry trip

More on our website:www.umtrinity.org

Please consider helping SHARE provide our Food Pantry clients with some fresh, whole-some vegetables to this summer. Ways to help rangefrom a full garden on your church or synagogue grounds,to helping as individuals or groups in our SHARE gardenplot in Lewinsville Park, to planting a few individual potson your patio or sharing excess abundance from yourhome garden.

We are launching this gardening initiative to preparefor spring planting and summer harvest at our SHAREmeeting on Thursday, March 8, 7:30pm at the Imman-uel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane in McLean.Our presentation is first on the program, followed by apause to allow you to exit if your time is short.

Contact us through http://tinyurl.com/Gardens-for-SHARE

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March Collection Driveto Benefit Martha’s Table

During March, we'll be collect-ing unopened travel-sized toiletriessuch as shampoo, conditioner, andsoap for Martha’s Table,a center in Washington,D.C., that supports fami-lies in need. These toi-letries will be given asMother’s Day gifts.Please place your dona-tions in the collectionbins in the Narthex orFellowship Lobby.

July 11 – 17: We are excited to be taking a mission team of up to 12 to Current Island inthe Bahamas to work with The Bahamas Methodist HabitatMinistry (www.methodisthabitat.org) which provides support,housing & relief assistance to low income folks in the Bahamasand in Haiti. We will help complete the construction the ZionChildren's Home. This facility will house orphaned and fosterchildren from around the Bahama Islands. Our mission servicewill focus on both assisting with the work on the facility andsharing God's love with the children and the families of CurrentIsland. We will spend evenings in community with the local families, sharing meals and experi-ences. We will become a part of the community for 6 -7 days in a variety of ways. We will stay in"bunk beds" in the local community church. We will have one day of rest and relaxation wherewe will get to tour the island and enjoy ourselves. The estimated cost of the trip will be about$1,000 - $1,100 including airfare. (Some financial support may be available.) This trip might beperfect for those seeking a first short-term mission experience. In addition to adults, we are alsoinviting senior highs to consider this mission service- perhaps with a parent. If you have an inter-est please contact Dan (dmoore@longstreetpartners.com) or Chris Moore(christinecmoore@gmail.com) as soon as possible as committments are in process.

Crafts for a Cause will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, in Room 122to make pillows for chemo patients at Fair Oaks Hospital. We will be cutting fabric,sewing and stuffing. Everyone is welcome, and instruction will be provided. Manyhands make quick work! For more information, contact Molly Sprouse at 703-356-4896 or mollysprouse@gmail.com.

Volunteer Drivers Needed for Shepherd’s Center Of McLean-Arlington-FallsChurch: There is an urgent and growing need for drivers to take older adults who live in theMcLean-Arlington-Falls Church area to appointments – medical, physical therapy and compan-ion grocery shopping. To volunteer, please call the Shepherd’s Center at (703) 506-2199.

The Missions Committee and Church &Society are planning more mission opportuni-ties. We have weekly and monthly, local oppor-tunities and we plan domestic and internationalmission trips several times a year. For generalMissions Committee information or ideas,please contact Dan Moore (703-893-0054).

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Please recycle our print material after you’ve finished reading it (or pass it on toa friend). If you do not want to take this bulletin with you after worship, there areblue recycle bins placed in the Narthex and Fellowship Lobby. The blue bins withthe recycle symbol are for mixed paper only. Unfortunately, we donot have a way to recycle trash that has been in contact with foodand beverage. Thank you for helping us to be good stewards.

For e-mailed items, such as The Spire, your information can be updatedby contacting Harriet at umtrinity@vacoxmail.com.

Sponsoring the Sunday morning altarflowers is a great way tohonor or memorialize aloved one. Simply sign upin the 2012 Flower Note-book. Flowers are $45 aweek. You can put yourcheck in the offering plate or bring it to theoffice at any time; please write “altar flow-ers” on the memo line. We have a regularorder with the florist so that there are alwaysflowers. The orange notebook is on thestand by the Chapel in the FellowshipLobby.

Available dates:March 18 & 25April 1, 22, 29July 8, 15, 22Aug. 5Sept. 2, 16, 13; 30Oct. 21Dec 2, 9, 16.

Easter flower orderforms are available atthe ends of the pews andon the church website.Orders are due Sunday,March 25.

Family Potluck and Swim Partysponsored by Trinity Youth Ministriesat the Home of Jim and Carol Bruce

March 105 to 9 p.m.

Adults and kids of all ages are welcome tojoin in the family fun: swim in a warm, indoorpool (bring a towel!); play billiards or cardgames; watch a movie; or just enjoy goodfood and conversation. The Bruces will supplythe beverages, appetizers, snack food, bread,and dinner ware. Guests should bring a meatdish, vegetable dish, other side dishes, fruit ora dessert.

Please RSVP to Erin Van Kirk atevankirk@vacoxmail.com and let her knowwhat dish you plan to bring.

We hope to see you there!

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StewardshipOur role as God’s stewards is one of our most important roles as Christians.

To help us learn more about stewardship, on the second Sunday of each monthwe are exploring twelve key principles that remind us that stewardship is not justabout money, but so much more. Stewardship is really about our relationship withGod and his world.

In March, our stewardship focus is to sacrifice proportionately. For our sakeJesus gave up everything to make us rich through the cross and the resurrection.

We are called to sacrifice so others may share in God’s word and blessings. For more informa-tion on the principles of stewardship, visit the Trinity website www.umtrinity.org.

If you would like to assist the Stewardship Committee as we work through the year’s cam-paign, we’d look forward to having you join the team. Please contact either Ann Benson(ann.benson@lincolninsight.com) or Sue Smith (wadelse@comcast.net) and let us know.

Save-the-Date for the 1st Annual “We Care and Share” Golf Classic –TUMC and several other youth focused area organizations will hold a golf classicon Monday, July 9 at the Hidden Creek Country Club (Reston). The Classic isbeing held to benefit local and international children and youth ministries, missions,and education. For more information contact: Brad Duty (bradduty@gmail.com,571-814-3314) or Jim Wilson (jaswilson@sloflt.com, 571-286-9491).

Online Giving is easy! Visit www.umtrinity.org & click Get Involved to get toChurch Giving. Trinity UMC also offers a mobile version of our online giving pageto make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the im-age you see here using your phone’s Quick Response (QR) code reader!

2012 Offering Envelopes are available for pick-up in the Narthex.Please check to see if yours are there and take them home. If they are not,and you would like a box, then please add your name to the pad on thetable.

To volunteer, please contact:Tutor at DC Scholars at Stanton - Suzanne Hamilton, 703-759-6264, suzanhamil@aol.com

Drivers for Shepherd’s Center - Ed Schrock, 703-506-2199

Usher at 10:30 - Vinnie and Sandy DeMicco, 703-938-7906, vinniesam@yahoo.com

Acolyte, Crucifer and Bell ringer - Jessica Faust, 703-893-0482, jfaust@mitre.org

Lay reader - Scott Keough (703-847-5080) or Leslie Vorndran (703-868-5359)

Greeter & Fellowship host at 8:30 - Karen Taylor, 703-241-7576, karen.taylor2@usdoj.gov

Greeter at 10:30 - Alev Weidman, 703-533-9343, br102004sox@verizon.net

Martha’s Table volunteers—sign-up sheet is on the Welcome Table, or contact Molly Sprouse,703-356-4896, mollysprouse@gmail.com

Children’s Sunday School volunteers can sign up in Fellowship Hall or e-mail Carol Brunnerat brunnerabc@gmail.com

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How Do I Become a Member of Trinity UMC?... If you are interested in joining the church orlearning more about our ministries, please contact a pastor below.

In Ministry with Christ – the People of Trinity Church and…

Pastor The Rev. James C. Sprouse jcsprouse@vacoxmail.com

Pastor of Congregational Care The Rev. Gretchen A. Miller itsaboutlove@ymail.com

Director of Children’s Choir, Song Leader Evan Ayars evan.ayars@gmail.com

Director of Children’s Ministry Carol Brunner brunnerabc@gmail.com

Director of Christian Education Amy L. Crisp acrisp@vacoxmail.com

Director of Music Ministry/Organist Jerry Rich jrich@potomacschool.org

Director of Parents Day Out Karen Jester (703-790-2767)

Director of Youth Ministry Erin Van Kirk evankirk@vacoxmail.com

Office Manager Harriet Latta hlatta@vacoxmail.com

Lay Leader Scott Keough scottkeough@hotmail.com

Lay Leader Leslie Vorndran frankandleslie@gmail.com

Trustees James T. Bruce, III jim@jtbruce.com

Liaison, Iglesia de Dios Pamela Danner PBDanner@Ideamatics.net

Nursery Attendants Winnie Elegido, Josie Ramirez, Michelle Sylvain(Sunday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Boy Scout Representative Van Todd wtodd@mac.com

Shepherd’s Center Ed Schrock 703-506-2199

Custodian Thuong Van Nguyen (Mon., Wed., Fri., 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

1205 Dolley Madison Blvd. Phone: 703-356-3312McLean, Virginia 22101 Fax: 703-356-9119umtrinity@vacoxmail.com www.umtrinity.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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