CHURCH STAFF

I. Tidings of Comfort and Joy

II. A Light Shall Shine

III. Prepare the Way!

IV. David’s Royal City

V. Glory in the Highest!

VI. Joy of Every Longing Heart

VII. Worship Christ, the Newborn King

VIII. Sing Joy to All the World!

Sing JOY to All the WORLD!

by Lloyd Larson

Trinity Presbyterian Church Christ-Centered, Biblically-Based, Spiritually-Alive!

4365 State Road 776, Venice FL 34293 941-493-0018 / www.trinitypc.org

“For God so loved the world

that he gave his only Son,

so that everyone who believes

in him may not perish but may

have eternal life. “

John 3:16

Prayer Requests For...

Charlie Bartell, Maintenance Susan Brembs, Choir Director Larry DeBruyne, Seasonal Organist Juanita Fauser, Church Administrator Douglas J. Hamstra, Organist Kathy Lane, Finance Administrator Todd Miller, CAM Director Walter Pratt, Custodial/Maintenance Lewis Trotter, Pastoral Associate Chuck Wiggins, Pastor

SUPPORT STAFF

Karen Mann, Clerk of Session Dick Conrad, Treasurer Gail Marker, Vera Day, Assist. Treasurers Bryan Page, President, Board of Trustees

IT TEAM:

Joan Mrha, Sharon Ingleton, April Emery, Jan Clements, Susan Conrad, George Wileman, & Juanita Fauser

This Week at Trinity

HOSPITALIZED

Joan Armond, Venice

HOMEBOUND

Paul Ryan Gini Mathews

Barbara Hopper Bob Kolb

Bill Hesterhagen

NURSING/REHAB/ASSISTED LIVING

Sophia Bojan — Brookdale Rotonda W.

Gertrude Bouwma — Gardens of Venice

Deborah Carpenter — Charlotte Harbor

Bill / Betty Carlson — Banyan Residence

Fran Eggleston — Windsor of Venice

Jim Harmony — Brighton Gardens, Tampa

Betty Kuhlman — Windsor of Venice

Ray & Betty Lutze — Gardens of Venice

Jean Merrill — Cadbury Park

Carolyn Nielsen — Jacaranda Trace

Lois Odom — Manor Care

Nancy Opie — Cadbury Park

Vivian Visser – Jacaranda Trace

SUNDAY — December 10, 2017 9:00am Childrens’ Church School 9:00am Contemporary Worship/Nursery 10:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:30am CHRISTMAS CANTATA 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship MONDAY — December 11, 2017 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:30am Community Assistance Ministry 7:00pm Boy Scout Troop 311 TUESDAY — December 12, 2017 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:00am Staff Meeting 10:30am Community Assistance Ministry 5:30pm Girl Scouts WEDNESDAY — December 13, 2017 9:30am Prayer Group 10:30am Stephen Ministry Supervision 1:00pm Knitted Knockers 6:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Cub Scouts THURSDAY — December 14, 2017 9:00am CAM Monthly Meeting 9:45am Pause & Reflect 10:30am Community Assistance Ministry 2:00pm Trustees 6:30pm Euchre FRIDAY — December 15, 2017 1:00pm Caregiver Support Group

SATURDAY — December 16, 2017 9:30am New Officer Training SUNDAY — December 17, 2017 9:00am Childrens’ Church School 9:00am Contemporary Worship/ Nursery 10:00am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:15am Bible Study 10:30am Traditional Worship/Nursery 1:00pm Gardens of Venice Worship

USHERS: John & Susan Mather Jim Inglis & Clara Fidler Dan & Pat Church GREETERS: Peggy Kirk Mary Poremba

SCRIPTURE FOR PREPARATION Isaiah 9:3

You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its

JOY—they rejoice before you as with JOY at the harvest!

PRELUDE Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming D. Bish

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREETING SONG Emmanuel

LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE Bob & Kaye Elliott

*CAROL O Come, All Ye Faithful pg. 173

PRAYER OF ADORATION & THE LORD'S PRAYER

CONFESSION OF SIN

Holy God, we come before you during Advent with thoughts appropriate to our deepest need: We are sinners who have fallen short of your glory, in desperate need of forgiveness. You come to us lavishly in Jesus Christ, yet we confess that we have done so little with so much. Cleanse our hearts dear Lord, so that as you move toward us in mercy, we may repent, turn to you and know salvation and forgiveness. Through Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 1:1-8

MINISTRY MOMENT GoodNEWS&GreatJOY

Elder Seth Jones

OFFERING & PRAYER

OFFERTORY Meditation from “Thais” J. Massenet Karen Tuttle, Nicole Rawley, Shawn Snider, Charles Wright

CANTATA Sing JOY to All the WORLD Lloyd Larson

BENEDICTION

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

December 10, 2017 10:30am

NARRATORS

John Frazee & & Paul Mrha

CHOIR DIRECTOR

Susan Brembs

CHANCEL CHOIR

SOPRANO

Anne Broshar Cathy Bruennig Nancy Cornnell* April Emery Pat Erickson Tammy Glover Jayne Huserik Carolyn Jones Nanci Korman June Paynter Frances Tsolinas

ALTO

Vicki Farrell* Shirley Kmetz Elenore Laverty Judy Liston* Margo Maple Jean Rider Char Schnieders Bonnie Wendler

BASS

Walter Brembs Jake Scheeres Lowell Smith

INSTRUMENTALISTS

Piano/Organ Doug Hamstra Violin I Karen Tuttle Violin II Nicole Rawley Viola Shawn Snider Cello Charles Wright Bass Chris Riley Clarinet Robert Felman Oboe Delia Montenegro Bassoon Mary Ellen Snell Flute Beth Morrison Trumpet Jim Kmetz Percussion David O’Fallon

SCREENS/LIGHTING/SOUND

Joan Mrha & Juanita Fauser

TENOR

Mona Lee Burr Danny Cornnell* Peter Tsolinas Brenda Ward

*Guest Singers

Christmas Eve Morning, December 24 and New Years Eve, December 31– we will have ONE SERVICE at 10AM. We will resume our regular schedule on Epiphany Sunday, January 7th—Contemporary Service at 9am and Traditional at 10:30am.

Thank You! We thank our Chancel Choir, Guest Singers and Instrumentalists and all those involved for their dedication of bringing God’s Word through music this morning. A special thank you to Susan Brembs, Director, for her planning and leadership of this Cantata also to Doug Hamstra our Organist /Pianist.

BOOMERS&MORE — Will be gathering at 6pm on

Thursday, Dec. 14th for a Trivial Pursuit Night. Please bring a small appetizer plate to share and join us at the Saint Andrews clubhouse in the Plantation Country Club. Feel free to bring a friend for a fun time of Fellowship. Directions will be available at the sign-up table. Contact Colleen for more information (910-297-3681).

My Involvement At Trinity

GARDENS OF VENICE MINISTRY: This Sunday’s Team will be serving at the Gardens of Venice. They are: Pastor Jim Sharp, Barbara Winsmore Norma Brown, Brenda Ward and Mona Lee Burr, pianist. Join us at 1pm as we share God’s Word with our neighbors. BRING IN YOUR GALLON JUGS — We need folks to bring in clean gallon water/milk jugs (no lids please); bring to the church to be used as luminaries for this Christmas Eve. CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS — It’s time to sign up beginning Today following the worship services for your order for Christmas Poinsettias. You may also call the church office at 941.493.0018 to order. Plants may be purchased in honor or in memory of loved ones. The plants will be $10/each and will help to make our facility festive for the Christmas Season.

Thank you — Christmas Angels! We want to thank our Trinity Family who participated in our Angel Tree Project this year. It means so much to the families receiving these gifts — both Children and Seniors. Just a reminder — Unwrapped gifts need to be RETURNED TO THE CHURCH by TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH. Again, Thank you! — Anne Broshar, Deacon

SEEKING...INTERESTED...CURIOUS?

MEMBERSHIP AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Pastor Chuck will be leading an INQUIRERS GATHERING this January. If you would are interested in joining our family of faith as a member or affiliate (your active membership is in a congregation up north) or perhaps simply curious in finding out more about Trinity Church please speak to Pastor Chuck or Outreach Chair Elder Colleen Lamberty (908) 812-9232 or leave word at the office (493.0018).

Women of Trinity’s Christmas Luncheon THIS WEDNESDAY — 12NOON

Venice Golf & Country Club

Tickets on sale now at a cost of $20. There will be a special music program featuring Christmas Music from around the world along with a Carol Sing for all to enjoy. Get your Ticket Today! Directions Available.