LARGE PRINT. Trinity Lutheran Church. October 28, Reformation/ Confirmation Sunday

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1 Trinity Lutheran Church October 28, 2012 Reformation/ Confirmation Sunday 217 Brackenridge Southwest Sleepy Eye, MN Phone: Fax: sleepyeyetel.net Office Hours Darlene Mon-Wed 9am 3pm Thurs-10am-3 pm Fri-9am-12pm Ministers Every member Pastor Keith Ainsley Cell: Parsonage: Youth Director Elizabeth Kolbe Cell: Parish Secretary Darlene Brummund Home: Financial Secretary Pat Stevermer Director of Organ & Sr. Choir Mary Mulry Custodian Marian Johnson LARGE PRINT

2 REFORMATION SUNDAY ~ CONFIRMATION HOLY COMMUNION ~ ELW SETTING 3 8:00 A.M. ~ Sunday, October 27 ~ 10:30 A.M. WITH JOY IN OUR HEARTS all are welcome to this celebration of Christ s victory over sin and death as we approach God s throne of grace where mercy and life is given to all. Today, Reformation Sunday, offers an opportunity for all Christians to affirm the faith of our baptism in Christ. Therefore with gratitude, we recall the saints who led the Church in reformation. It is a reformation that continues with the spiritual freedom we have been given by God s grace through faith in Christ. In this gathering we proclaim all who believe in Christ s real presence are prepared to receive and join in the Holy Communion. Children who have not been instructed to receive the elements are invited to come forward to receive a personal blessing. WORSHIP AIDS A NURSERY is located upstairs by the balcony. Though the nursery is not staffed, it is available for your use. ACTIVITY BAGS for young children are on a stand at the rear of church; please return after services. Thanks. A PREFERENCE to receiving grape juice is indicated by raising your index finger to the server. I WISH CARDS are in your pews; please let us know your ideas to improve our Trinity home. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE. Please ask the usher for a copy. GATHERING WE PREPARE: Eight young people come before us today to affirm the faith of their Baptism in Christ and receive Confirmation from the church. As Parents, sponsors, relatives, mentors, guides, teachers and friends, we surround them with our love and prayers as we continue to offer them our encouragement and support today and in the days to come. RINGING OF THE BELL / PARISH NOTICES JOSIE SCHIEFFERT THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. Amen. Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. ALL: We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family. Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons, making us heirs of your promise and servants of all. 2

3 ALL: We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. GATHERING SONG Amazing Grace ELW # 779 GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. 3

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5 PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. INSCRIPTION OF HOPE WORD Hannah Johnson & Molly Dunn FIRST READING Jeremiah 31:31-34 OT page 694 The first reading is in Jeremiah chapter 31, verses It is found in the Old Testament beginning on page 694 of your bibles. The renewed covenant will not be breakable, but like the old covenant it will expect the people to live upright lives. To know the Lord means that one will defend the cause of the poor and needy (Jer. 22:16). The renewed covenant is possible only because the Lord will forgive iniquity and not remember sin. Our hope lies in a God who forgets. And now the Reading The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the LORD. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, "Know the LORD," for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. PSALM 46 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, and though the mountains shake in the depths of the sea; Though its waters rage and foam, and though the mountains tremble with its tumult. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be shaken; God shall help it at the break of day. The nations rage, and the kingdoms shake; God speaks, and the earth melts away. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. 5

6 Come now, regard the works of the LORD, what desolations God has brought upon the earth; Behold the one who makes war to cease in all the world; who breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire. "Be still, then, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth." The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. SECOND READING Romans 3:19-28 NT page 134 The second reading is in Romans chapter 3, verses It is found in the New Testament beginning on page 134 of your bibles. Paul's words stand at the heart of the preaching of Martin Luther and the other Reformation leaders. No human beings make themselves right with God through works of the law. We are brought into a right relationship with God through the divine activity centered in Christ's death. This act is a gift of grace that liberates us from sin and empowers our faith in Jesus Christ. And now the Reading Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For "no human being will be justified in his sight" by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin. But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. He did this to show his righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over the sins previously committed; it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus. Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By that of works? No, but by the law of faith. For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law. The Word of the Lord GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Thanks be to God. GOSPEL John 8:31-36 NT page 88 The gospel is found in John chapter 8, verses It is found in the New Testament beginning on page 88 of your bibles. 6

7 Jesus speaks of truth and freedom as spiritual realities known through his word. He reveals the truth that sets people free from sin. And now The Holy Gospel according to St. John the 8 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, 'You will be made free'?" Jesus answered them, "Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON No Room For Yeah-Buts Pastor Keith Ainsley SONG OF THE DAY Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me ELW #767 8:00 Worshippers Go To Page 10 of the Bulletin 7

8 AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM P: These persons have been instructed in the Christian faith and desire to make public affirmation of their Baptism: Benjamin James Bleick, Hannah Lynn Johnson, Austin Mark Fischer, Sydney Bernice Holland, Kyle Lee Kjelshus, Dylan James Klein, Lauren Elizabeth Laffen, and Josie Lynn Schieffert. (Confirmands come forward.) P: Let us pray. Merciful God, we thank you for Benjamin, Hannah, Austin, Sydney, Kyle, Dylan, Lauren and Josie, whom you have made your own by water and the Word in baptism. You have called them to yourself, enlightened them with the gifts of your Spirit, and nourished them in this community of faith. Uphold them in the gifts and promises of baptism, and unite the hearts of all whom you have brought to new birth. We ask this in the name of Christ. C: Amen. P: Dear friends, we rejoice that you now desire to make public profession of your faith and assume greater responsibility in the life of our Christian community and its mission in the world. In Holy Baptism our Lord Jesus Christ received you and made you members of his Church. Therefore, I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the Church, the faith in which we baptize. Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God? Confirmands: I renounce them. Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God? Confirmands: I renounce them. Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God? Confirmands: I renounce them. (Congregation stands to affirm our faith with the Confirmands) Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen THE PRAYERS are said. Let us pray for those who are affirming their Baptism, and for all the baptized everywhere: 8

9 That they may be redeemed from all evil and rescued from the way of sin and death: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. That the Holy Spirit may open their hearts to your grace and truth: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. That they may be kept in the faith and communion of your holy Church: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. That they may be sent into the world in witness to your love: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. That they may be brought to the fullness of your peace and glory: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. (other petitions are offered) Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (C: Sit as the minister addresses the Confirmands.) You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism: to live among God s faithful people, to hear his Word and share in his supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth? Confirmands: I do, and I ask God to help and guide me. People of God, do you promise to support these sisters and brothers and pray for them in their life in Christ? We do, and we ask God to help and guide us. (Confirmands kneel) Let us pray. Gracious Lord, through water and the Spirit you have made these young men and women your own. You forgave them all their sins and brought them to newness of life. Continue to strengthen them with the Holy Spirit, and daily increase in them your gifts of grace: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen (Parents, Baptismal Sponsors and/or Mentors come forward. They join the pastor in the laying on of hands.) Father in heaven, for Jesus sake, stir up in (name) the gift of your Holy Spirit; confirm (his/her) faith, guide (his/her) life, empower (him/her) in (his/her) serving, give (him/her) patience in suffering, and bring (him/her) to everlasting life. Amen. PRESENTATION Let us rejoice with these sisters and brothers in Christ. We rejoice with you in the life of our baptism in Christ. Together we will give thanks and praise to God and proclaim the good news to all the world. 9

10 8:00 Worshippers Continue Here CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION In Remembrace of Me Senior Choir PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. MEAL PRESENTATION OF BREAD & WINE ELW #182 10

11 OFFERING PRAYER Let us pray, O Lord our God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts. With them we offer ourselves to your service and dedicate our lives to the care and redemption of all that you have made, for the sake of him who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. Lift up your hearts. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. And also with you. We lift them to the Lord. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, through Christ our Lord; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with the Church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: WORDS OF JESUS THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. COMMUNION (Please sign the Welcome Pads and pass to your neighbor. As you are usher forward, the ushers will receive your offering.) 11

12 POST COMMUNION SONG ELW #204 (The offering is brought forward by the ushers to the acolyte) PRAYER Almighty God, you provide the true bread from heaven, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant that we who have received the Sacrament of his body and blood may abide in him and he in us, that we may be filled with the power of his endless life, now and forever. Amen. SENDING BLESSING Like children in the arms of Jesus, receive God s blessing: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. Amen. 12

13 SENDING SONG Shout to the Lord ELW #821 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God. Our thanks to all who serve the Body of Christ SUNDAY 8:00 am Worship 10:30 am Worship Accompanist Mary Mulry Mary Mulry Acolyte Mariah Miller Michael Curtis Readers Lee Johnson Ben Bleick, Kyle Kjelshus, Sydney Holland, & Austin Fischer Sound Techs Zeke Gehrke Sue Pedersen Communion Assistants Bonnie & Harold Pettis Dylan Klein, Lauren Laffen Greeters Gerry & Linda Schueler Rex Beech Ushers Jeff & Marin Briard Clete Ludewig Bruce Belseth Dennis Mangen Altar Guild Mary & Kaylee Hillmer, Carol Polesky, and Tammy Schenk 13

14 THE FOLLOWING YOUNG PEOPLE ARE AFFIRMING THEIR FAITH TODAY Benjamin James Bleick Hannah Lynn Johnson 1/26/98 Parents: Deb and Mark Joramo Parents: Lynette and Jeff Carlson Scott and Anita Johnson Baptized: Baptized: 3/22/98 Sponsors: Steve Tragner and Jessica Dupree Sponsors: Steve and Heidi Wersal Mentor: Lee Johnson Mentor: Audrey Johnson Bible Verse: Galations 2:20 Bible Verse: Psalm 119:105 And it is no longer I who live, but it is Your word is a lamp to my feet Christ who lives in me. And the life I now and a light to my path. live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Austin Mark Fischer 4/6/98 Sydney Bernice Holland 9/7/97 Parents: Chad and Angela Fischer Parents: Mandy and Ryan Parker Jason Holland Baptized: 7/18/98 Baptized: 9/8/97 Sponsors: Cody and Shari Fischer Sponsors: Steph Redmen & Misty Helling Mentor: Cory Fischer Mentor: Misty Helling Bible Verse: Prov. 3:5-6 Bible Verse: Hebrews 10:23 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, Let us hold fast to the confession of our and do not rely on your own insight. hope without wavering, for he who has In all your ways acknowledge him, promised is faithful. and he will make straight your paths. Kyle Lee Kjelshus 6/26/98 Dylan James Klein 8/7/97 Parents: Kevin and Donna Kjelshus Parents: Jim and Beth Klein Baptized: 8/1/98 Baptized: 9/14/97 Sponsors: Shari & Dan Kotten Sponsors: Jade and Lisa Klein Colleen & Joleen Kral Sarah Heglund Mentor: Bruce Belseth Mentor: Norman Krienke Bible Verse: 1 Timothy 4:12 Bible Verse: Phillipians 4:13 Let no one despise your youth, but set I can do all things through him who the believers an example in speech and strengthens me. conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

15 Lauren Elizabeth Laffen 10/24/97 Josie Lynn Schieffert 6/11/98 Parents: Shane and Nancy Laffen Parents: Kari and Dave Schieffert Baptized: 12/14/97 Baptized: 7/18/98 Sponsors: Deb May & Dan Fitzke Sponsors: Terry and Karen Galuska Mentor: Carol Polesky Mentor: Angie Fischer Bible Verse: Phillipians 3:13 Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9 Beloved, I do not consider that I have I hereby command you: Be strong made it my own but this one thing I do: and courageous; do not be forgetting what lies behind and straining frightened or dismayed, for the forward to what lies ahead. LORD your God is with you wherever you go." GOOD NEWS! GREAT JOY! Girls and boys in more than 150 countries have experienced the joy of Christmas and heard the Good News of Jesus Christ thanks to caring people like you. Samaritan s Purse has delivered over 100 million shoeboxes since Trinity will once again participate in this project. Brochures can be picked up in the church office, they have all the information you need on how to fill your box. Then return it to the office by November 17 th. It s that simple to touch the heart of a needy child this Christmas with a gift-filled shoe box and the Good News of Jesus Christ. There will be a mass blessing of all the boxes at the November 17 th service before they are delivered to the drop off point. Time and Talent Sheets may be found in your narthex mailbox. These sheets are used to help make our Trinity Family work together and function in our labors toward further service and fellowship in our Lord s name. Please fill one out and return it to the offering plate or office. Thank! CHOICE DOLLARS Do you have Choice Dollars available? Direct them to Trinity between October 1 and November 30, 2013 and your dollars will be doubled during this time. On line, there is and extra $25 contribution before October 31 st. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice, or Call 800-THRIVENT ( ) and say Thrivent Choice. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is giving up to $15 million to churches across the country during this time! ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS (7th, 8th, and 9th graders) and their parents are invited to a special presentation by Tim Flitter, a Financial Associate with Thrivent Financial on Sunday, November 3rd during the Education Hour in the Fellowship Hall. Tim will speak on the importance of good money management, and how effective money management skills now can lead to financial independence in the future. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Liz at the church office. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall for those that attend. 15

16 ATTENTION! There Are Two Months Until Our Christmas Program and its time to start preparing! We are looking for donations of white bed sheet fabric to be used as angel gowns. We are also looking for help to take them from simple bed sheets to gowns for our elementary angel choir. If you can help in anyway, please let Liz know right away! Thanks! ADVENT DINNER HOSTESS MEETING will be Tuesday, October 29 th at 5:15 in the Church Library. If you want to be a hostess and cannot attend this meeting please contact Mary Van Roekel WHAT DOES IT MEAN, THAT WE ARE LUTHERAN? Find out at Adult Forum. Join us today during the Sunday Education Hour between services to participate in this compelling series. See you there! TOUR LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF in So. St. Paul Wednesday, November 13 th. You will visit the new Lutheran Social Services building and have lunch with Rev. Richard Anderson, then visit Global Health Ministries before heading home. Please plan on a full day from 7:30 to 5:00. The cost will be about $30.00 per person. We need at least 35 people from the Conference for this trip, so sign up in the church office before November 1 st. It will be a fun day to deliver our quilts, kits and see all the good being done in our Lord s name. Please sign up in the office 16

17 OCTOBER 27, 2013 ~ REFORMATION SUNDAY TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST God stands by those who are guided by humility. DAILY BIBLE READINGS These readings are related to the Lectionary readings for this Sunday. We invite you to take time each day to read the assigned Bible passages. Sunday Luke 18:9-14 A Pharisee and tax collector pray Monday Matthew 23:1-12 Jesus teaches about humility Tuesday Philippians 2:1-11 Imitating Christ s humility Wednesday Matthew 6:5-13 Jesus teaches about prayer Thursday James 4:6-10 God will lift you up Friday Isaiah 57:13-19 God gives new life to the humble Saturday Psalm 138 God looks upon the lowly Sunday Luke 19:1-10 Jesus visits Zacchaeus SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THIS WEEK If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored. Luke 18:14 SAY, PRAY AND BLESS: A Prayer for the Week: O God, help us to put others ahead of ourselves. Teach us to be humble. Amen. Mealtime Prayer: We thank you for our food, O God, for life and joy and play. We thank you for the special things you give to us this day. Amen. A Blessing to Give: May the Lord Jesus stand by your side. May he give you strength to share his good news with others. Amen. (2 Timothy 4:17) CARING CONVERSATION Discuss in your household or small group: Have you ever felt abandoned by a friend? What happened? Even when his friends abandoned him, Paul wrote that The Lord stood by my side and gave me strength When and how have you experienced God strengthening you? What does it mean to stand by others? DEVOTIONS As part of your home devotional time this week, share things you see in one another that make you proud of them ( I was proud of you when ). Talk about the difference between being proud and being prideful. Give thanks to God in prayer for the good qualities you see in one another. SERVICE In 2 Timothy 4, Saint Paul writes of his experience of being deserted by others, of feeling alone. Be the hands and feet of Christ, reaching out to the lonely in your area. Invite someone who lives alone or who is new to your community to a meal at your home. Aim to get to know him/her better and to introduce him/her to others. RITUALS AND TRADITIONS The writer of Psalm 84 spoke of the journey to the temple in Jerusalem. The psalmist was looking forward to being able to worship God in his house. As a household activity, take a road trip to look at the different Christian churches in your area. How are they alike? How are they different? Talk about how worship of God impacts your life as a family Vibrant Faith Ministries. All rights reserved. Written by Pr. Greg Priebbenow and edited by Vibrant Faith Ministries. Go to for more faith-forming activities. 17

18 Peek at the Week Today ~ Reformation Sunday 8:00 am Holy Communion 9:15 Education Hour Confirmation Pictures 10:30 am Holy Communion ~ Confirmation Monday, October 28 8:00 am Quilting & Bandage Making 6-8:00 pm Youth Group 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 7:00pm AA Tuesday, October 29 7:00 am Men s Bible Study 5:15 Advent Dinner Hostess Meeting Wednesday, October 30 6:00 pm Bell Choir 6:00 pm Confirmation Fellowship Event 7:00 pm Senior Choir Thursday, October 31 9:00 am Women s Bible Study Saturday, November 2 Set your Clocks Back Sunday, November 3 ~ All Saints Day 8:00 am Holy Communion 9:15 Education Hour 10:30 am Holy Communion 1:00 pm Thrivent Member Dinner (by invitation) Trinity s Mission Statement We are a community where Jesus is Lord: our mission is to invite, welcome, nurture, and equip all people to be disciples in His name. TRINITY S WEBPAGE Send an to the church office at trinity@sleepyeyetel.net and let Darlene know you want your newsletter via ! TRINITY IS NOW ON FACEBOOK CHECK IT OUT!! Trinity Lutheran (ELCA) Sleepy Eye MN The Trinity Tidings newsletter is now also posted on watch this site for community news and events. Last week at Trinity Sunday Worship Attendance 161 Offering: $ (Needed per week to meet our budget $5,740.00) The Welcome Project and Serenity Garden Receipts to date $287,

19 This Week s Prayer Concerns For all God s people in celebration of Reformation that we d offer thanks for God s Holy Spirit who renews the church in every age. For Trinity s 2013 Confirmation Class (Ben Blieck, Austin Fischer, Sydney Holland, Hannah Johnson, Kyle Kjelshus, Dylan Klein, Lauren Laffen, and Josie Schieffert) that their Confirmation today would be filled with God s blessings flowing through parents, mentors, baptismal sponsors, and many teachers as they share and celebrate the gift of faith we profess together in Christ Jesus For all Confirmation students everywhere that God would pour out the Holy Spirit upon each one keeping them steadfast in the Word, protecting them in times of trial, defending them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestowing upon them on God s amazing grace and saving peace For Trinity that the Holy Spirit would never stop teaching and inspiring us to invite, welcome, nurture, and equip all people to be disciples of the Lord Jesus who makes al things new For the sharing of our Time & Talents that God s people would gladly share and joyfully offer their time and abilities to the work and ministry God calls us to do For the Shiyane Circuit and all its congregations that the Holy Spirit would bless our partnership with love and goodwill as we continue to seek ways to learn more about one another and share ideas for how we can minister to and build one another up as the Body of Christ in the world For our nation that our national leaders would transcend partisan politics, listen to one another and focus upon the needs of the whole nation For our Church Staff that the Holy Spirit would fill them with faith to trust and to serve in gladness of heart, sustain them with strength in times of weariness, and kindle the gift of love in their hearts so that all may see in them the servant-hood of Christ For those among us who suffer from illness, affliction and the need for recovery that the Holy Spirit would heal those who suffer physical and spiritual needs, including: Gary Kopitzke; Marge Kramer; Jacob Neid; Deb Stenger; Roger Wolling; David Tostenrud (Loretta s son); Noreen Allenspach (LaDonna Fox s sister); Dick Anderson (former member); Roxanne Armbruster (Randy s wife); Arlen Bayer (friend of Monis Meyer); Karen Blum (Donna Augustin s friend); Janet Haugen (former member); Dan Hemming (son of the late Helen Swenstad); Connie Irlbeck (Gary/Diane Graff s daughter); Tom Leith (friend of Rod/Darlene Brummund); Diane Morrow (Mark Beito s cousin); Kimora Okins (Trudy Schroeder s/alda Rydin s great granddaughter); Bill Sage (friend of Jim Hutchins); Ginny Sluess (Alda Rydin s daughter); Mario Salas (Caitlin Hutchins-Salas father-inlaw); and Joe Soukup (recovering from surgery) For victims of violence and those who grieve tragic loss here or far away that the Holy Spirit would bring comfort, strength and courage to all who are suffering and turn any hatred and bitterness into love and joy For all who grieve the loss of loved ones for Karen Ganske and her family in the recent death of her brother Donald Halverson, that God s Spirit would comfort and encourage them with our Lord s promise to bring forth a new heaven and a new earth where there will be no more crying, nor pain nor death anymore For those condemned and in prison that the Holy Spirit would lead repentant hearts to return to the Lord, and bring them opportunities to grow and become contributing members of society For the gift of new life especially Kyson, newborn son of Brian & Holly Christensen, that we d offer our thanks and celebration because each one of us is fearfully and wonderfully made For families that trusting in the presence and promise of the Holy Spirit, their homes would be places of love, forgiveness and nurture that reflect God s unconditional love and grace For the men and women currently serving in the Armed Forces and those far from home Brady Augustin (Donna Augustin s son); John and Cassandra Brummund (son and niece of Rod & Darlene Brummund); Jamin Ose (nephew to the late Sue Windschitl); Joshua Trottier; and Jon Agrimson (Beaty Ainsley s nephew); that the Holy Spirit would guard and keep their hearts in the love of Christ For the missionaries of our church (ELCA) that the Holy Spirit would bless their lives and keep them safe from danger and harm as they proclaim their witness of the Gospel throughout the world For Krista Algore (Beech s granddaughter) That God would protect her from any danger or harm, blessing her service and witness in Cambodia as she strives to serve young women in need who have been abused and victimized For Joe and Deb Fry that Joe s ministry with Authentic Community Transformation (ACT) of consulting and mentoring leaders in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in West Africa would be blessed with fruitful accomplishments and future promise and that God would bless and protect the Discipling for Development missionaries serving in Uganda, Ghana, Francophone Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, Malawi, and Rwanda (Please see Joe s Discipling for Development newsletter on the bulletin board and for further information. 19

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