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WORSHIP LITURGY

*Stand as you are able in body or spirit. Please silence all electronic devices during the service.

Prelude Intermezzo, Op. 117, No. 3 J. BrahmsThree Preludes G. Gershwin

Allegro ben ritmato e decisoAndante con moto e poco rubatoAllegro ben ritmato e deciso

*Opening Hymns - see music on page 4 & 5 God of Grace and God of Glory Hymn 577Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Hymn 400

*Communal Response

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place,I can feel his mighty power and his grace.I can hear the brush of angels’ wings,I see glory on each face; Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.

Baptism (11:00am)

Austin William OliverAustin is the son of Ian & Brandan Oliver. He was born March 7, 2019.

Baptism Song (all sing)

Austin William, God claims you. God helps you, protects you and loves you too. We are here to say this day that we will help you on the way.

Offering of Our Presence & Gifts Ken BrownPlease complete the Connection Card+Prayer Request on the back cover. Tear at the perforation and place in the offering plate. Give online at trinityumc.org/give.

Special Music Grace Medley arr. T. Doran & B PriceClaudia Jones & Midge Neel, bells

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Lee Anderson Harris

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.

Special Music Rise Up A. DayJudith Mitchell, soloist

Scripture Lesson Hebrews 12:18-29

Message Living Braver With Fear Ken Brown

Hebrews 11:1-3, 12:22-25 (CEB): Faith is the reality of what we hope for, the proof of what we don’t see. The elders in the past were approved because they showed faith. By faith we understand that the universe has been created by a word from God so that the visible came into existence from the invisible.

But you have drawn near to Mount Zion, the city of the living God, heavenly Jerusalem, to countless angels in a festival gathering, to the assembly of God’s firstborn children who are registered in heaven, to God the judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous who have been made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks better than Abel’s blood. See to it that you don’t resist the one who is speaking. If the people didn’t escape when they refused to listen to the one who warned them on earth, how will we escape if we reject the one who is warning from heaven?

“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.” - J.R.R. Tolkien

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*Hymn of Fellowship - see music on page 6Take My Life, and Let It Be Hymn 399

*Sending Forth

PostludeBallade, Op. 118. No. 3 J. Brahms

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Worship LeadersToday’s Worship Leaders are:

• Ken Brown, Senior Pastor• Lee Anderson Harris, Minister of Care• Judith Mitchell, Director of Music & Arts Ministry • Norman Sutphin, Pianist

Participate in worship by providing the beautiful floral arrangements for the Sanctuary. A note of acknowledgment is placed in the bulletin each Sunday, where you may choose to give the flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one or for a special occasion. You may take the flowers with you following the 11:00am service. Learn more and sign up online at trinityumc.org/flowers or with Julie Gladney in the Church Office.

Sunday Flowers

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Welcome New MemberPlease welcome new member Anna Trundle to Trinity!

New Staff MembersWelcome Karen Schaffer, Children’s Ministry Assistant & Child Care Supervisor. Karen joined our childcare team in 2012 and then later took on the role of childcare supervisor. She continuted teaching school until 2017. She now enjoys having the opportunity to be at home with her children, three year old Boxley and one year old Emma. She and her husband Jesse enjoy traveling, hiking and having fun adventures with the kiddos. Karen loves being able to help Trinity’s children grow and blossom. She is excited about this new position to assist in the wonderful works of the Children’s ministry.

Welcome Grant Conder, Youth Ministry Assistant. A native of Texas, Grant moved to Colorado in 2016 to study Contemplative Christianity at Naropa University in Boulder where he received his Master’s degree. He has an undergraduate degree in Global Religious Studies from Baylor University. Grant grew up in the Methodist church and is forever grateful for all the love and support the church gave him in his youth. Now he wants to give back by helping today’s youth make lasting connections with Christ that will guide them througout their lives and beyond the walls of Trinity. Grant and his fiance Jessica are planning an August 2020 wedding.

Parking Transition | trinityumc.org/parkingSunday complimentary parking has not changed. Recent new ownership of the North & East parking lots have resulted in updates for Trinity parking access during the week and on Saturdays. Beginning August 19, complimentary weeknight and Saturday parking for most Trinity meetings and events is available only in the 1855 Lincoln Parking Garage, accessible from Lincoln. Complimentary parking on the weeknights and Saturdays in the North lot is not available.

Calling all Veterans!We want to honor and recognize ALL Trinity UMC Veterans in a special publication for Veteran’s Day, 2019. Please get your information to the church office or to Nancy McFaddin by September 1. Information should include: branch of service, dates served, location of service and a short personal story of that service. We will take a current picture, but would would appreciate a picture in uniform from the time of serivce.

TrinityServes Join an upcoming opportunity to volunteer alongside others from Trinity making a difference with local nonprofit partners!

Capitol Hill Community Services | September 6 | Contact: Julie GladneyServe a hot lunch to anyone in need, 11:30am-1:00pm. Appropriate for ages 10 and up. Sign up with Julie Gladney in the church office.

MetroCaring | September 14 | Contact: Deb MeyerHelp out 9:30-noon with projects like stocking shelves and cleaning in the market and warehouse. Repackage bulk food items for distribution to families MetroCaring serves. Family-friendly and open to all ages. Register by September 12 and receive full details by email.

Inclusion Beyond Race Learning Group Dessert | September 3 | Contact: Deb MeyerDid you attend the Traces of the Trade film screening at Trinity earlier this year or the Regan Byrd presentation August 15 at Belong UMC? Please attend a dessert in the Atrium from 6:00-7:30pm to continue learning and processing together. contact Deb Meyer with questions and to RSVP.

Announcements

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AnnouncementsStudy with Religious Scholars | Septemer 15 - May 10Trinity Academy begins its ninth successful year. Feel free to stop in at 9:30am in rooms 107-108 on level one. Our first Sunday features the Rev. Dr. Tom Wolfe, CEO of the Iliff School of Theology. See the full schedule at https://trinityumc.org/connect/small-groups/sunday-small-groups/trinity-academy-2019-2020-schedule. Attend a few classes before deciding about membership ($60 covers stipends to our presenters). For more information, contact Mary Jackson: MARYJACK@aol.com

Open House | September 29Save the date! Plan now to attend Trinity’s fall open house - a day of grand re-openings and connection, with glimpses of seldom seen hidden treasures in our building and stories about past, present and future adventures. Watch your bulletin and the weekly email for more information coming soon.

Women’s Fall Retreat | October 4This year’s annual Women’s Fall Retreat is October 4-6! We will be retreating at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park and are excited to explore our theme, Unleashing Our Joy, with guest speaker, Rev. Stacy Collins. Join us for the entire weekend, or take advantage of the “Saturday-Only” option. Learn more and register at trinityumc.org/events/2019-women’s-fall-retreat.

FACE Concert: Tickets Now Available | October 18 | trinityumc.org/face FACE Vocal Band is coming to Trinity Friday, October 18. Trinity and FACE have chosen to benefit a local non-profit, MetroCaring, with a portion of the concert proceeds. Get your tickets online today!

Gap BudgetIn February 2019, we shared news of an anticipated $225K gap in our operating budget. Although that news was difficult to share and to hear, we’re grateful for the way that so many of you responded to this need. We are happy to report that the Finance reforecast of the gap has closed to $66,400 primarily because of your generosity as well as some paid outstanding invoices. We are humbled by your willingness to ‘stand in the gap’, which allows us to continue to serve you, create new and fresh programming, and to continue to open our doors to the community. And although we still have some work to do to eliminate the gap, we are encouraged by your faithfulness and know that God has amazing things planned for Trinity!

Staff Transition | Contact: Sheila AlishouseWe have several employment opportunities. Visit trinityumc.org/jobs to see all of the job postings.

Sanctuary UpdateThe new carpet is stunning! Thank you for being so “close” the last several weeks in services. It’s been good to get to know one another and to see the progress that’s being made. We anticipate that the Sanctuary will be completely done within the next few weeks with final carpet installation and replacement of flooring in the choir loft and dais. Looking good Trinity!

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Trinity Staff contact information is listed on page 10. Visit trinityumc.org/events for a complete listing of upcoming events.

We value your time with us today. Below is a list of accommodations offered on Sundays:

• Enjoy coffee, food and fellowship in Trinity Café (Level 3) from 8:00am–12:45pm. • Between services, you’re invited to join one of our many Sunday Small Groups.• Hearing aids, large print bulletins, Bibles, and hymnals are available at the sound booth in the back

of the Sanctuary.• Join the Historical Tour following the 11:00am service. Meet inside at the front of the Sanctuary.• Listen to today’s message again online at trinityumc.org/message. CDs of today’s service ($4) are

available at the ushers’ station.• Childcare for newborns through 3 years is available from 8:00am–12:00pm on Sundays in the

Children’s Area (Level 2). Please ask a Door Guide for assistance.

Hospitality

• Friday: Luke 14:12-14

• Saturday: Hebrews 13:15-16

• Sunday: Psalm 81:15-16

• Monday: Luke 14:1, 7-11

• Tuesday: Psalm 81:1, 10-16

• Wednesday: Hebrews 13:1-8

• Thursday: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Weekly Scripture Readings

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Please list any prayer requests below. Requests are kept confidential by our Prayer Team, Pastors and Staff.

Church OfficePhone: 303.839.1493Email: info@trinityumc.orgHours: Monday–Thursday | 8:30am–4:30pm Friday | 8:30am–3:00pm

Trinity Stafftrinityumc.org/staff

Contact

Ken Brown, Senior Pastorkbrown@trinityumc.org

Sheila Alishouse, Director of Business Administrationsalishouse@trinityumc.org

Grant Conder, Youth Ministry Assistantyouth@trinityumc.org

Leticia Dyment, Wedding Coordinatorweddings@trinityumc.org

Julie Gladney, Office Administratorjgladney@trinityumc.org

Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris, Minister of Carelanderson@trinityumc.org

Deb Meyer, Director of Servant Ministrydmeyer@trinityumc.org

Judith Mitchell, Director of Music & Arts Ministryjmitchell@trinityumc.org

Rod Rodriguez, Building Operations Managerbuildingoperations@trinityumc.org

Karen Schaffer, Children’s Ministry Assistant & Child Care Supervisorchildren@trinityumc.org

Lou Semin, Music Assistantmassistants@trinityumc.org

Mary Soroka, Executive Ministry Assistantmsoroka@trinityumc.org

Norman Sutphin, Organistnsutphin@trinityumc.org

Cami Twilling, Director of Youth Ministry & Contemplative Spiritualityctwilling@trinityumc.org

Allison Watkins, Director of Children’s Ministryawatkins@trinityumc.org

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“Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” –Romans 15:7

Trinity United Methodist Church, a regional church located in the heart of Denver, has a community mission and historic faith tradition dating back to 1859. Today the church offers welcoming and transforming experiences of worship and service, embracing the Christian message of love for all and upholding the value and uniqueness of each person.

Our inclusion knows no boundaries or conditions. Our intentional hospitality welcomes and values all of God’s people. We see the image of God in every human face. We welcome people of every race, ethnicity, and country of origin; gender identity, marital status, and sexual orientation; faith, culture, and language. We include people of all ages, levels of education, and physical and mental ability; socio-economic class, political affiliation, and life experience; shape, size, and appearance.

We are committed to becoming a more diverse congregation that reflects the composition of our metropolitan community, where members and visitors feel that their presence matters and diversity fosters meaningful and enriching participation. As we strive for deeper understanding of the sacred worth of each person and the holy nature of Christian community, we endeavor to turn our words into deliberate policies, practices, and natural acts of kindness.

Adopted: June 30, 2019

Trinity Statement of Inclusion