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Speakers: Ross Queener, Elder; Stephanie & Nathan, Worship Arts; Dan and Lauren, Prayer Ministry; Valerie, Children’s Ministries; Christi, Youth Ministry; Pamela, Alpha; James, Pastor; Sarah, Small Groups
Speakers: Ross Queener: Elder Beth Markham: Director of Worship Arts, Shadia Oshadi: The Walk Ministry Leader, Cindy Palicka: Director of Children's Ministries, Janet Stewart: Director of Youth Ministries, Bryan & Haley Scott, Dave Page: Elder
Aaron Abramson is the leader of the New York branch of Jews for Jesus. Aaron brings a global experience to us. He was born in the US but grew up in Israel. He has a bachelor of arts degree in Biblical and Intercultural Studies from All Nations Christian College in England. Aaron is currently in a graduate program at New York University. He is married and has three children.
Hebrews 13:9-16 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so. 10 We have an altar from which those who minister at the tabernacle have no right to eat.
11 The high priest carries the blood of animals into the Most Holy Place as a sin offering, but the bodies are burned outside the camp. 12 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. 13 Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. 14 For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.
15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Hebrews 13:1-8 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
6 So we say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 12:18-24 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20 because they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”[a] 21 The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.”[b]
22 But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, 23 to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
Hebrews12: 4-6 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,
“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”
Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 11:1-10 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for.
3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
4 By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.
5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.”[a] For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.
8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9 By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
Hebrews 10:19-25 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:1-7 1 The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. 2 Otherwise, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins. 3 But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins. 4 It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.
5 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said:
“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; 6 with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. 7 Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I have come to do your will, my God.’”
Hebrews 9:11-14 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation. He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption. The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!
Hebrews 8:1-6 Here is the point of what we are saying. We have a high priest like that. He sat down at the right hand of the throne of the King, the Majesty in Heaven. He serves in the sacred tent. The Lord set up the true holy tent. A mere man did not set it up. Every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. So that priest also had to have something to offer. What if he were on earth? Then he would not be a priest. There are already priests who offer gifts required by the law. They serve at a sacred tent. But it is only a copy and a shadow of what is in heaven. That’s why God warned Moses when he was about to build the holy tent. God said, “Be sure to make everything just like I showed you on the mountain”. Jesus has been given a greater work to do for God. He is the go between for the new covenant. That covenant is better than the old one. It is based on better promises.
Hebrews 5:11-6:3 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,and of faith in God, instruction about cleansing rites,the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.And God permitting, we will do so.
Hebrews 4: 14-16 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:1-3 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 2 For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed. 3 Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said,
“So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’”
And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world.
Call to Worship and Invocation: James Leonard Gathering Our Story: Jaan Heinmets (Trinity 1956-1965) Video Testimony: Karin Larson (Trinity 1966-1968) Testimony: Ted and Meredith Gandy (Trinity 1976-present) Our Story: Gordon and Gail MacDonald (Trinity 1989-1993) Our Story: Mel Cure (Trinity 1995-2002) Testimony: Beth Markham (Trinity 1998-present) Our Story: Where Do We Go From Here? Keith Boyd (Trinity 1992-present)
Hebrews 3:12-14 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.
Hebrews 1:1-6 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs
Matthew 26:1, John 16:16, 20, Mark 14:28 Jesus said to His disciples, You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of man will be delivered up to be crucified. A little while, and you will see me no more; again a little while, and you will see me. You will weep and lament, but your sorrow will turn into joy. But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee
1 Corinthians 15:3b-6a Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, he was buried, he was raised on the third day according to the Scripture, and he appeared to Peter and then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred of our brothers at once.
Philippians 2:9-11 God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him a name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.
Romans 6:4, 1 Corinthians 15:22 we were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
Ephesians 1:19-21 you may know how vast are the resources of his power open to us who trust in him. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age, but also in the one to come.
LEADER: Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Hosanna in the highest! LEADER: With boughs in hand, join the festal procession up to the horns of the altar. People: You are our God and we exalt you. LEADER: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good People: His love endures forever! LEADER: Hosanna to the Son of David! People: Hosanna in the highest! LEADER: Today Christians all over the word celebrate Palm Sunday. LEADER: They remember the crowds who went before Jesus as He entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey LEADER: They proclaimed their hope that their King and Savior had come, and shouted ALL KIDS: “Hosanna” -- “Save us now.” People: Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest! This is Jesus the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee. (Matt 21:9-11) LEADER: It was the hope of those who celebrated that this indeed was the Promised One, come to fulfill the words of the prophets. People: Rejoice greatly O Daughter of Zion. Shout Daughter of Jerusalem. See your King comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey.” (Zech 9:9) LEADER: We know now that Jesus was indeed the Promised One and that He would make us whole and set us free LEADER: We know now that within one week of His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus would die on a cross so that we could be forgiven and set free. LEADER: We know also, that three days later after His crucifixion He would come alive to mark His triumph over death, and so that we would be able to experience new life, eternal life. People: Praise, O servants of the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord! Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forever more. (Psa 113:1) LEADER: From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, praise the name of the Lord. ALL KIDS: Hosanna! People: Hosanna in the highest!
Psalm 22:1-11 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? 2 My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest.[b]
3 Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the one Israel praises.[c] 4 In you our ancestors put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them. 5 To you they cried out and were saved; in you they trusted and were not put to shame.
6 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people. 7 All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads. 8 “He trusts in the Lord,” they say, “let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.”
9 Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you, even at my mother’s breast. 10 From birth I was cast on you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God.
11 Do not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.
I KINGS 19:19-21 So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him. Elisha then left his oxen and ran after Elijah. “Let me kiss my father and mother goodbye,” he said, “and then I will come with you.”
Go back,” Elijah replied. “What have I done to you?” So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his servant.
"HE IS NOT HERE: HE HAS RISEN!" Matthew 28:6
Special Music: “Amazing Grace” music and additional lyrics by Elzar Simon Trinity Choir with Angela Workman
A celebration of what God is doing through Trinity in our two adopted Rwandan villages Nyamagabe and Mudasomwa.
Advent Reading: The Boyd Family: Keith & Dee Ann, Benjamin, Claire, Hannah & Graham (Thompson)
"Orphans of God" Joel Lindsey, Twila LaBar ©2006 Bridge Building Music, Inc. | New Spring | Upright Grand Music | Vacation Boy Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) used by permission CCLI# 223501
A Study of the Book of Nehemiah Malachi 3: 16-18 16 Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name. 17 “On the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty, “they will be my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him. 18 And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.
Righteous God, in Christ you became sin for us. You took what we are so that we might become what you are. But we confess that often we ignore our sin. We confess that too often we do not confess. We keep silent about the sin that clings to us. But our sins are too great a burden for us. Forgive us. In Christ take away our iniquity. You are our stronghold, our hiding place. May we confess our sins, that we might then rejoice and be glad in you and in the righteousness that flows over us as a mighty stream of grace. In Christ, Amen
CORPORATE CONFESSION:
Most merciful God whose Son, Jesus Christ, was tempted in every way, yet was without sin, we confess before you our own sinfulness; we have hungered after that which does not satisfy; we have compromised with evil; we have doubted your power to protect and provide. Forgive our lack of faith; have mercy on our weakness. Restore in us such trust and love that we may walk in your ways and delight in doing your will. Amen.
"Redeemed" sung by: Matt Yoder words & music by: Benji Cowart ; Michael Weaver © 2011 Word Music, LLC ; Weave Country (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.) ; (Admin. by Word Music Group, Inc. Used by permission CCLI # 223501
Trinity welcomes Steve and Carol Smith, missionaries to Côte d'Ivoire and members of Trinity's family through our relationship with Converge Worldwide (formerly Baptist General Conference). Philippians 1:17-30 View Steve and Carol's video shown during the service http://www.convergeworldwide.org/give/15986