Online Worship - Sunday, May 23, 2021
Pentecost Sunday
“Spirit Poured Out”
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“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young will see visions,
your elders will dream dreams. Even on my servants, men and women,
I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.”
~ Acts 2:17-18 (CEB)
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Today is Pentecost Sunday! It is the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples and gave birth to the Christian church. It is a day when we are reminded that the Holy Spirit sustains us, empowers us, and calls us into our purpose. We are also going to be incredibly blessed today to hear some testimonies from different people in our congregation about what they’ve been facing this year and how the Holy Spirit has been present throughout the year. As is the tradition on Pentecost, we encourage to wear red as we worship together.
Please register your attendance here! You can also list prayer requests as well. To be added to the Prayer Chain click here.
See below for the Order of Worship.
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Sunday Worship
May 23, 2021 - 11 AM
Pentecost Sunday
“Spirit Poured Out”
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Welcome to Trinity online.
As we prepare for a time of worship, we invite you to find an intentional space in your home for worship. We encourage you to light a candle or place something that
reminds you of Trinity or your connection with God nearby. Children are invited
to take out their worship boxes to prepare for worship.
Prelude: Let Songs of Praises Fill the Sky - J.S. Bach
Carol Bowers, soprano; Paul Taylor, baritone; Regino Madrid, violin
Let songs of praises fill the sky: Christ, our ascended Lord, sends down his Spirit from on high according to His word. All hail the day of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Ghost.
Welcome and Announcements
As we light our candles in the sanctuary, I invite you to join us in lighting your own candle at home. As we place the cross in the holder, we invite you to place something that reminds you of Trinity or your connection with God in front of you.
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Call to Worship
In the last days, God declares, I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Your sons and daughters shall prophesy.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Your young shall see visions and your old shall dream dreams.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Upon my people, I will pour out my Spirit and they shall prophesy.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
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Hymn: Hail Thee, Festival Day - Hymnal no. 324
The United Methodist Hymnal ©1989 The United Methodist Publishing House. All rights reserved.
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Prayer of Confession and Pardon
Merciful God,
we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.
We have failed to be an obedient church.
We have failed to recognize your image in our neighbor.
We have failed to choose to advocate for your justice.
We have failed to create community which includes all
and gives to all equal access to your abundant life.
Forgive us we pray. Heal us we pray.
All pray in silence.
Hear the good news:
God’s gift of grace in Jesus Christ forgives us
and sets us free to live full human lives in community.
We may go forth confident of the grace to see with new eyes beyond prejudice;
to imagine with renewed fervor justice and mercy for all,
and to create with a new will a community
where all are given access to God’s abundant life.
Glory be to God. Amen.
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Passing of the Peace
Children’s Time: Katie Cook
We invite the children who are worshiping at home to pay extra special attention. Each week Hannah Day Donoghue will send out a Children’s Worship Bulletin and Coloring Page for the children to do at home during this time.
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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.
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Duet: Like a Mighty Wind - Karen Marrolli
Carol Bowers, soprano; Paul Taylor, baritone;
Regino Madrid, violin; Mary Gillman, handbells
Like a mighty wind over rushing waters, like a soaring dove in glorious flight, come and fill the souls of your sons and daughters with your breath of love, your breath of light. You flood our hearts with a Holy Vision of a world where kindred souls rejoice, showing forth your love: our true religion; joining in one song and with one voice. You send us forth through your Holy Spirit to bring grace to earth as you require. Your call is love! O let us hear it! Let our souls be filled with Holy Fire! O Spirit, move through your sons and daughters, bringing grace to earth, through acts of love, through acts of light!
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Scripture Lesson: Acts 2:1-21 (Common English Bible) - Jill Robinson
2 When Pentecost Day arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be individual flames of fire alighting on each one of them. 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak. 5 There were pious Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd gathered. They were mystified because everyone heard them speaking in their native languages. 7 They were surprised and amazed, saying, “Look, aren’t all the people who are speaking Galileans, every one of them? 8 How then can each of us hear them speaking in our native language? 9 Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; as well as residents of Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the regions of Libya bordering Cyrene; and visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism), 11 Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the mighty works of God in our own languages!” 12 They were all surprised and bewildered. Some asked each other, “What does this mean?” 13 Others jeered at them, saying, “They’re full of new wine!” 14 Peter stood with the other eleven apostles. He raised his voice and declared, “Judeans and everyone living in Jerusalem! Know this! Listen carefully to my words! 15 These people aren’t drunk, as you suspect; after all, it’s only nine o’clock in the morning! 16 Rather, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
17 In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young will see visions. Your elders will dream dreams. 18 Even upon my servants, men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19 I will cause wonders to occur in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and a cloud of smoke. 20 The sun will be changed into darkness, and the moon will be changed into blood, before the great and spectacular day of the Lord comes. 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
The Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God.
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Sermon: Spirit Poured Out
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Pentecost Video Testimonies
Jen Baca
Lisa and Daniel Wangelin
Carol Bobby
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Invitation to the Offering
We invite you to consider giving on-line or giving by text! To give on-line, click here. To give by text, text “GIVE” to 703-783-3034. For further information about online giving, visit here.
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Offertory Prayer
All good gifts come from you, dear Lord,
and from these riches we bring this offering.
Help us to use it for the furtherance of your purpose in this place,
and for the benefit of those in need. Amen.
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Hymn: Come Down, O Love Divine - Hymnal no. 475
The United Methodist Hymnal ©1989 The United Methodist Publishing House. All rights reserved.
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Dismissal with Blessing
During this time, children are invited to take one of the stickers and place it on your clothing to remember that you are sent into the world remembering the love of God and Jesus Christ.
Postlude: Bourree from Partita No. 3 - J.S. Bach
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The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God.
Worship Online this Sunday: While we aren’t meeting in person, we will be worshiping online via livestream on our website and through Trinity’s Facebook page.
Each Saturday evening, we will send out an email with links to the worship sites and the bulletin for worship that Sunday. This Sunday, we will invite you to be intentional about finding a space in your home to worship and to be truly present in a time of worship. For additional questions about how to worship online, please contact the Church Office.
No Fellowship Time via ZOOM this, Sunday, May 23rd. Please join us for our next Fellowship Time on Sunday, June 6th!
When the Spirit Moves: A Pentecost Sermon Series (May 23-July4): What is the Holy Spirit? While the Holy Spirit is ever present in the Bible, we often struggle to understand the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our faith. Through this series, we will explore the powerful and transformative role of the Holy Spirit. What we will see is that the Holy Spirit is God’s breath, our sustainer and advocate, a place of new birth and growth, and calls us into mission and purpose.
Youth Group: Join us tonight in the Courtyard from 5:30-7:30 PM for Youth Group. For additional information, contact Hannah Day Donoghue.
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Today’s Prelude: Let Songs of Praises Fill the Sky is an arrangement of the hymn Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, text by Jakob Ebert and melody by Bartholomäus Gesius. This setting is from Cantata No.143 by J.S. Bach (1685-1750) with violin, cello and continuo accompaniment. Bach used this chorale in multiple works. © Copyright 1987 G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Chicago, IL. International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-713613. All rights reserved.
Today’s Duet: Karen Marrolli is the Director of Music Ministries at Central United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, NM. Like a Mighty Wind was composed for her choir in 2019. To its ballad-like melody, Marrolli added violin and cello to the accompaniment. Today we have adapted it for duet and the string parts for solo violin. We have added handbells to ring the ostinato accompaniment. In addition to being a classically-trained composer and conductor, Marrolli is a prolific singer-songwriter who can be seen performing her own songs. Copyright © 2019 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP) A division of Morningstar Music Publishers, Inc. St. Louis, MO. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-713613. All rights reserved.
Today’s Postlude: Bourrée is the fifth movement from Partita no. 3 in E major for solo violin. A lively 17th century French dance, the bourrée is in quick duple meter with an upbeat. Often included in instrumental suites of the period, it provides contrast to the surrounding movements. In public domain.
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Trinity Community News & Prayers |
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Join the Trinity Prayer Chain: During times of trial and uncertainty, we pray to grow in our faith and encourage one another. To respond to our growing prayer needs, we will be starting an email prayer chain to share our prayer concerns with one another. We will share joys as well as concerns and needs. If you are interested in being part of this prayer chain or have a prayer request, please email us here.
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As we prepare for when and how we can gather together safely, we have come up with a proposed timeline for hybrid worship. For more information, visit our website here.
PHASE 1: Outdoor Worship
Primary Worship (Sunday at 11 AM) remains online. We will add once a month Outdoor Communion services at 9 AM, in addition to online worship at 11 AM.
PHASE 2: Limited Hybrid Worship begins
We will begin in-person, indoor worship in the Sanctuary that will be live-streamed online. In person attendance will be limited based on safety restrictions and limits imposed by the Governor’s Office and by the Virginia Conference. At this time, there are strict restrictions for in person worship including the preacher being masked or wearing a face shield and no live soloists. These restrictions are anticipated to change over time. The Healthy Church Team will work on details and logistics.
Timeline: Starting July 11, 2021
PHASE 3: Open Hybrid Worship
In-person, indoor worship in the Sanctuary live streamed will continue. As restrictions are lifted, we will be able to invite more people into the sanctuary for worship.
Timeline: September 12, 2021
Please note all of these in-person gatherings will follow appropriate protocols to ensure safety for all such as masking and social distancing, among other safety protocols. This timeline is subject to change based on guidance we receive from the VA Governor’s Office and the VAUMC Bishop’s Office and we will keep you posted on changes as needed.
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Trinity Church’s Weekly News |
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Celebrating Rev. Jeff Mickle: Alexandria District Superintendent Rev. Jeff Mickle is retiring this summer. The Alexandria and Arlington Districts will celebrate Pastor Jeff’s wonderful ministry on Sunday, June 27th from 3-4 PM. The celebration will take place virtually via Zoom. For more information click here.
4th and 5th Graders: Current 4th and 5th graders are invited to join youth group on June 6th from 5:30-7 PM. Come get a taste for what youth group will look like when you are in 6th grade. RSVP/Registration required. For additional information, contact Hannah Day Donoghue.
Calling all Graduates--High School, College, and beyond! On Sunday, June 13th we will recognize our graduates at both the 9 AM Outdoor Communion Worship in the Courtyard and our 11 AM online worship. If you are a graduate or have a graduate in your family, please provide the following information to the Church Office by Sunday, June 6th: graduate’s name, where they are graduating from, plans after graduation, and contact information. Please also indicate if the graduate will be present for the 9 AM Outdoor Communion Worship on June 13th. Please send all information to our Office Manager, Jenessa Stokes in the Church Office by Sunday, June 6th.
Youth Mission Week! Youth 6th-12th graders, join us for Neighboring Mission Week, July 18th-23rd! On July 18th we will have a required worship blessing as well as begin mission activities. This is a Youth and Guardians meeting! Email Hannah Day Donoghue with any questions or concerns.
Laptop to donate? As we work to move worship to hybrid, we are also working on creating options to have hybrid meetings, gatherings and studies. As part of this set up, we are wondering if anyone has a PC laptop or desktop (don't need a monitor) they are no longer using, that they'd be willing to donate to the church? It must run Zoom and have an HDMI port. If you do please email Hannah Day Donoghue.
Expanding our Partnership with Rising Hope: Rising Hope is looking for volunteers to help with unloading food and filling bags to give to clients. The shift starts at 10:30 AM and runs until about 2:30 PM(ish), depending on how many volunteers show. No advanced contact is needed, just show up.
Also, while our weekly delivery of packaged food is so very appreciated, there are personal items that are critically needed but are in low supply. If you want to contribute, bags can be placed in the bin by the church office door, across from the mailbox. We will make sure they are included in the weekly delivery. Below are a list of needs.
- Diapers (size 4 are the most requested, but, larger sizes are always needed)
- Toilet paper
- paper towels
- dish soap
- pot scrubbers
- toothpaste
- toothbrushes
- bar soap
- deodorant
They also stock a “homeless shelf” with items such as tuna or chicken salad snack packs, peanut butter crackers, Ensure drinks, water, applesauce or small fruits and vegetables, pop-top can meals, crackers, etc. for those who do not have access to a kitchen. Please consider these items, as well. Paper bags are also welcome. For additional questions or concerns contact Mary Gillman.
Volunteers Needed to Help with Food Ministry: Mission is seeking volunteers who are willing to make food deliveries to Rising Hope Mission Church on Tuesday or Thursday mornings. Someone from the Mission Team will determine delivery contents and will help you load your vehicle. Sign up here. For additional questions or concerns contact Mary Gillman.
Centering Prayer meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, via Zoom. Centering Prayer is a 20 minute practice to sit in quiet prayer to make ourselves open to God. A reading is shared by the leader with a short discussion prior to the prayer time. For more information contact, Alva Smircina.
COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Information for Alexandria City Residents who are 65 years and over: If you are 65 and over, or have a condition that places you at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19, please complete this registration form by clicking here. For more information contact Alexandria City Health Department.
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How to give at Trinity:
There are three ways to give at Trinity!
1. Give online through our online donation portal.
2. Give by text at 703-783-3034. Just send a text that says “Give” and the Amount.
For further questions about how to give, visit here!
Trinity has a NEW financial management system.......Breeze. If you still give through Vanco, you can access your Legacy Vanco account here. We encourage you to switch to Breeze, our new online management system as soon as you can. Please cancel your Vanco account first and then send an email to the Church Office so you can receive an email to set up your new giving through Breeze. Thank you for however you give, it is all very much appreciated! For additional questions or concerns, contact the Church Office.
Did you know you can support Trinity UMC with a tax-free transfer from your IRA? If you are age 72 (or 70½ before Jan 1, 2020) and have a Traditional, Rollover, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA, you are required by law to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) annually. But did you know that you can use the RMD as a way to make a tax-free transfer to a charity, including Trinity UMC? The transfer must be directly from your IRA to Trinity, and your broker can help you with this process so that you get the full tax benefit. Please notify Trinity when you authorize a transfer so that we may confirm receipt.
Another way to provide financial support to Trinity is with a gift of stock. Please consult with your broker and a tax adviser (prior to selling stocks intended to benefit Trinity) on how to handle to maximize the tax benefits. But if you do decide to give stock – please contact the church help. We can provide a form for your broker or tax adviser to facilitate the transfer.
As always, Trinity is very grateful for any gifts. It makes everything we do at Trinity possible. If all else fails - please contact Rich McKinney. Thank you again for your giving - no matter how you give!
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Sunday, May 23th ~ Pentecost Sunday
11:00 AM Worship at via Facebook Live and Trinity Website
12:30 PM Health Church Team Meeting
5:30 PM Youth Group in the Courtyard
Wednesday, May 26th
6:00 PM Centering Prayer via Zoom
6:30 PM Trinity’s Ringer Rehearsal
Thursday, May 27th
8:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal via Zoom
Sunday, May 30th
11:00 AM Worship at via Facebook Live and Trinity Website
Monday, May 31st ~ Memorial Day
Church Office Closed
Wednesday, June 2nd
6:00 PM Centering Prayer via Zoom
6:30 PM Trinity’s Ringer Rehearsal
Thursday, June 3rd
8:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal via Zoom
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