March 29, 2020 Worship Service

Once again, we are worshiping today using video rather than being together in body. We're also being very sensitive to our local and commonwealth guidelines about meeting sizes, and you'll notice this week that we've significantly scaled back the number of people involved in the service, as well as editing the video so that we don't all have to be in the room at once. But we know that when even when just a few of us gather in His Name, God promises to be present with us in a mysterious way. We hope this video service is a means of helping us gather today to worship our Lord!

Offering:
Please take time before beginning the video to set up online giving or prepare a check to be mailed to PO Box 5102, Charlottesville, VA 22905-5102. Your offering is an act of worship that will help our church during this time continue to glorify God as we seek to love each other and our neighbors. 

Worship Service:
1) Here is the video of the service, with ASL interpretation. This is not a "livestream" service. You are free to listen to the service whenever it works for you and you will not miss anything by watching it later.
2) Here are the regular Order of Worship and the Large Print Order of Worship.
Engage in worship, sing out loud, and at the Spirit's prompting feel the freedom to push pause and enter more deeply into the life of God. 

Children's Bulletins:
For today's service we have included a coloring page with several illustrations of doves—a traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit. You can print this or encourage your children to draw their own doves using these inspirations. Additionally there is a pattern for making an origami dove. Make a few paper doves to put up in your home or on your prayer table to remind you of the Holy Spirit's presence with you! We have also included our normal older children's Sunday bulletin that walks children through the parts of the service. You have the option to print this or to grab a paper and colors and make your own sheet as you go.
Scripture Verse and Coloring Page
Origami Dove Instructions
Bulletin for Ages 7+

Children's Meditation Video:
We've also included a guided meditation for kids on today's passage from John. If you have a candle, please get it ready to light alongside Elizabeth in the video. For younger children, we’d suggest letting them color the pictures mentioned above as they listen or have them work with play dough or another manipulative. Feel free to press pause and answer the wondering questions as a family! Here is the link to the children's meditation. 

Passing the Peace:
Spend time today calling, texting, or writing to someone from Trinity. If you would like a name of someone to call, please let us know.

Weekly Discussion:
Here are some questions to consider. In your virtual small groups or personal devotions, spend time this week engaging with our God who is our refuge and strength. 

The Lord is our Shepherd and He has given us everything that we need. Let's continue to put our trust in Him as we worship together in this season.