Trinity Lutheran of Freistadt Church School Child Care

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1 Trinity Lutheran of Freistadt Church School Child Care March 10, 2019 Welcome Guests! We are glad you are here! Here are a few things we thought you would like to know to help you feel at home with us today: Please accept one of the green bags that you will find on your way out of the front entrance of the sanctuary as our gift to you. Restrooms are located in the large room adjacent to the sanctuary. Our ushers will be glad to point you in the proper direction. Children are always welcome to worship with us and sincerely, that is what we prefer. However, for your convenience, a nursery is available for parents with children 3 years old and younger who might wish to use it. The nursery is staffed during the 9:15 Bible Study Hour & 10:45am service. Parents may use this room during the 8:00am service as well, but the room will not be staffed by volunteers. An usher will be happy to help you find the nursery room. The offering is an opportunity for our members to support the Lord s work at Trinity. As our guest, we ask only that you sign our Friendship Pad as it is passed down the pew. When we celebrate the Lord s Supper, we do so convinced that Jesus gives us His true body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins. Receiving the Lord s Supper here expresses not only fellowship with the Lord, but also agreement with the teachings of this congregation. Therefore communicant members of LC-MS congregations are always welcome to commune with us, and other guests wishing to commune are kindly asked to speak with the pastor before the service. We cherish the opportunity to worship with all followers of Jesus, and we regret the sad divisions within Christianity. Whether you are 1 communing with us today or not, please join us (and Jesus!) in praying for truth and unity within His Church. This facility is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask an usher for a receiver. We would love to have your family join us for our Fellowship Hour & T3 that takes place Sunday mornings at 9:15am. Ask any of our members or the pastor and we will be happy to help you find your way and get settled in. In Christ, Pastor Carl Lehenbauer

2 6:00 PM LED BY RICK ADAMS Video Based Study featuring Tim Keller (Author of Prodigal God, Gospel in Life, Counterfeit Gods) For six Wednesdays in Lent, beginning March 13th and concluding on April 17th (the Wednesday of Holy Week,) we will examine a different Psalm for the Journey of Lent, addressing our broken humanity and leading us to see that the world is not as it should be. But one of the ironic aspects of the season of Lent is that it takes place during the spring of the year as days lengthen and grow brighter. These Psalms, which are essentially prayers, point to the end of the story Easter Sunday and the ultimate restoration of all things. Our world can often be a dark place, and yet this study of these select Psalms can refresh a parched soul and provide us with what we need most: repentance, rest, security, and hope. Each week s study includes a video with a Bible study to follow, making each session last approximately 75 minutes. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH Psalm 32 (A Prayer of Confession) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20TH Psalms 42 & 43 (A Prayer of Thirst) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27TH Psalm 91 (A Prayer of Rest) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD Psalm 98 (A Prayer for the World) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH Psalm 110 (A Prayer for the King) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH Psalm 16 (A Prayer for Security) Register your family on our website Invite others to hear about Jesus! HOW CAN YOU HELP? Donate: small individually wrapped Easter candy, fruit snacks, etc. that will fit into small eggs. For our toddlers, we are looking for apple sauce pouches, individually wrapped Gold Fish and Teddy Grahams. Deliver to the church office by April 5. Money donations also welcome. Help: Adults & teens can hide eggs or supervise an age group hunt. Sign up on the bulletin board next to the elevator in the school entrance or contact Cindy at cmollwitz@trinityfreistadt.com Attention all cooks!!!!! A Place of Refuge is in a unique situation. Four of our five moms living at Refuge House have given birth within the last three weeks and one more is on the way! We are in extreme need of pre-made meals to help the moms out. Some moms had Csections so it will be a month before they are back on cooking rotation. There are a total of 9 mouths to feed including children. The only allergy to be concerned of is citrus/ pineapple. Midweek Lenten Services Wednesdays at 4:30 PM March 13, 20 & 27 April 3 & 10 Since most of our moms are breast feeding, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, asparagus and spicy foods should be avoided for the comfort of the babies. Please contact Kris, our House Manager, if you re able to help us out. Her number is Thank you in advance!!!!!!!

3 Prayer Before Worship Gracious Father, thank You for bringing me here to this time of worship. Give me eyes to see Your grace and ears to hear Your Words. Fill my heart with Your Spirit and send me into Your world to be Your hands and feet, through Jesus Christ, Amen. Divine Service 3 5:00pm & 8:00am Time of Greeting Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 When you have entered the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and settled in it, take some of the firstfruits of all that you produce from the soil of the land the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his Name and say to the priest in office at the time, "I declare today to the LORD your God that I have come to the land the LORD swore to our forefathers to give us." The priest shall take the basket from your hands and set it down in front of the altar of the LORD your God. Then you shall declare before the LORD your God: "My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down into Egypt with a few people and lived there and became a great nation, powerful and numerous. But the Egyptians mistreated us and made us suffer, putting us to hard labor. Then we cried out to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice and saw our misery, toil and oppression. So the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror and with miraculous signs and wonders. He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey; and now I bring the firstfruits of the soil that you, O LORD, have given me." Place the basket before the LORD your God and bow down before him. And you and the Levites and the aliens among you shall rejoice in all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household. P: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Epistle Reading: Romans 10: 8b-13 "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile--the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." P: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Gospel Good News: Luke 4: 1-13 (Sermon Text) Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread." Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone.'" The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, "I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. So if you worship me, it will all be yours." Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.'" The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down from here. For it is written: "'He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'" Jesus answered, "It says: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time. P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ! 3 Opening Hymn #727 Opening Liturgy p. 184 Psalm of the Month Psalm 95 Kyrie p. 186 Salutation & Collect p. 189 Old Testament Reading Epistle Reading Gospel Good News Creed p. 191/192 Children s Message Sermon Hymn (8:00) #418 Sermon: Rev. Dr. John Oberdeck No One is Exempt From Temptation, Not Even Jesus! Offertory p. 192 Offering: Now is the perfect time to sign the Friendship Pad and pass it along, returning it to the inside aisle seat when finished. Prayer of the Church Lord s Prayer (Inside back cover of hymnal) (The 8:00 service continues with the Benediction & Closing Hymn) Words of Institution Sharing of Peace Agnus Dei p. 198 Distribution Hymns #610 #620 #628 Thanksgiving Prayer p. 201 Benediction Closing Hymn #770

4 Weekly Church Bulletin This Week at Trinity SATURDAY (3/9) 7:00 AM Men s Bible Study 8:00 AM 7/8 Confirmation Workshop 5:00 PM Traditional/C WORSHIP ASSISTANT/ USHER/ACOLYTE/NURSERY SCHEDULE March 9 & 10 5:00 PM Ron Wolf/ Team 1/George Ziebell 8:00 AM Sam Seefeld/Team 8/Ava Bruss 10:45 AM Gary Janetzke, Bob Seefeld/Team 4 /Aaron Mudge Organist: Marlene Forshee (5:00 & 8:00) Nursery- Beth Dieringer (9:15) Amy & Caty Bruss (10:45) March 13 4:30 PM-Available Worship Assistant/Available Ushers SUNDAY (3/10) Daylight Savings 8:00 AM Traditional Worship 9:15 AM Fellowship/Gym 9:25 AM Creation is REASONable/Gym Holy Communion Workshop 10:45 AM Praise Worship/C 12:00 PM Trinity Lunch/Canvassing 3:00 PM Vintage Mix Historical Society Fundraiser MONDAY (3/11) March 16 & 17 5:00 PM Phil Mireles/ Team 1/Rylan Alft 8:00 AM Lou Giza, Charlie Thon/Team 8/Esther Lehenbauer 10:45 AM John Bultman/Team 4 /Todd Tischer Organist: Marlene Forshee (5:00 & 8:00) Nursery- Diane Klug (9:15) Anna Knueppel (10:45) TUESDAY (3/12) 7:30 AM Men s Bible Study 5:30-8:00 TRINITY OPEN HOUSE FROM THE DESK OF TRINITY S MINISTRY COORDINATOR My head is still spinning! In a good way. So many ideas and perspectives are swirling around in my head, since attending the recent Best Practices for Ministry conference. Each member of our team attended 8 breakout sessions and there were over 200 breakout sessions to choose from. It was difficult to narrow down my choices! On the first day of the conference, I attended a session entitled Breaking Down the Walls. The session was about breaking down the walls of shame and secrecy that keep parents from discussing the pain of having a child who has left the faith. The break-out leader, a daughter of a LCMS pastor, was raised in a loving Christian home, along with her two brothers. One by one, each one fell away from faith in Christ. How painful that was for their parents. Enabled by the Holy Spirit, she returned to the faith after 25 years. Her brothers are still lost. She and her father, who has since passed away, began an outreach to parents with prodigals. Their mission is to encourage parents to never give up on their prodigals, as they are never out of the reach of God. By way of support groups, parents encourage one another while working through feelings of failure and hurt. The process of talking about it and exploring Scripture, heals and empowers. The message to all parents of prodigals: You are not alone! Don t give up! Keep praying! Love continually! The Holy Spirit is at work! He is at work in you and He is at work in your child(ren). Parents can find great comfort knowing that God is relentlessly pursuing His lost sheep. I left the session wondering if there was a parent at Trinity who would be interested in leading a support group for parents of prodigals. Perhaps that person is you? Cindy Mollwitz 4 WEDNESDAY (3/13) 8:00 AM Chapel 9:00 AM Women s Bible Study 4:30 PM Lenten Worship/Gr. 7-8 Sing 5:00-5:45 PM Lenten Supper 6:00 PM A Journey Through Lent 6:30 PM PTL Meeting THURSDAY (3/14) 8:00 AM Women s Bible Study 6:30 PM Handbells, 5th-6th Old Testament Bible Class, Romans Bible Study 7:30 PM Mixed Choir FRIDAY (3/15) 8:30 AM Women in the Word 6:30 PM 4K-3rd Grade Musical SATURDAY (3/16) 7:00 AM Men s Bible Study 1:30 PM High School Bible Study 5:00 PM Traditional/C 5:30 PM Historical Society German Dinner SUNDAY (3/17) 8:00 AM Traditional Worship/C 9:15 AM Fellowship/Gym 9:25 AM Creation is REASONable/Gym Holy Communion Workshop 10:45 AM Praise Worship 2019 March Church Calendar is available by the church mailboxes! MARCH FOOD BARREL Toilet paper, Paper toweling, facial tissues

5 Parish/School Staff Senior Pastor Rev. Carl W. Lehenbauer Principal Dr. Sam Seefeld Asst. Principal of Academics Mrs. Stefanie Herbert Director of Discipleship Mr. Richard Adams Director of Music Mrs. Marlene Forshee Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Cindy Mollwitz Director of Athletics Ms. Rebecca Jahr Administrative Assistant Ms. Nancy Dittloff Office Manager Mrs. Lori Scheck Business Manager Mr. Brian Axtman Maintenance Mr. Erick Granke I.T. Mr. Aaron Kagerbauer Early Childhood Director Mrs. Catrina Kagerbauer Pre-school Ms. Melissa Appleby Kindergarten Mrs. Stacy Gehrke 1st Grade Mrs. Sarah Knuth 2nd Grade Mrs. Kathy Adams 3rd Grade Ms. Samantha Steger 4th Grade Ms. Emily Woelfel 5th-8th Grade Ms. Rebecca Jahr 5th - 8th Grade Mr. Robert Anderson 5th-8th Science Mrs. Vicki Mokros 5th-8th Literature Mr. Collin Mayer Art Teacher Mr. Joshua Janetzke Support Teachers Mrs. Pat Dobberfuhl Mrs. Susan Ernst Mrs. Terry Schoessow Mrs. Holly Schulz Lunch Program Mrs. Eunice Szpiszar Mr. Daniel Szpiszar Library/ Creation Corner Mr. Greg Black 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, 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. Hebrews 12:1 2 Lord, our God and Father, we thank You for letting us walk in the way of Jesus Christ, for helping us on the way to the Cross. Come what may, we belong to the Savior, and we are Your children. We want to be joyful and full of faith, full of hope, full of patience, for Your mercy leads us on. In all we experience how often we can say, Thanks be to God. He has helped us here, He has helped there, He helps every day in spite of all the evil in the world. Praise and thanks and honor be to Him forever! Amen. Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 Lord our God, we come to You as a little flock, asking You to accept us and keep us as Your own, whom You will redeem in your time. Protect us always so that we remain strong in faith. Strengthen us in the faith that You are with us, helping us. Grant that Your people may come to the light, to the honor of Your name. So we entrust ourselves to Your hands this night. Be with us, Lord our God, through Your Spirit. Amen. David & Rachel Baker serving in Mongolia, Rev. Douglas & Angela Thompson, Tom & Emily Forke serving in Indonesia in the Peace Corps Our military, serving our country: Sarah Geidel (Reserves), Mark Liedtke (serving in Afghanistan), Eric Liedtke (serving in Iraq), Rebecca Guild (serving in the Middle East), Akan Udoeyop (serving in Germany), James Hauser (serving in North Carolina), Madison Kessel Lyon (serving in South Korea), Nicholas Zanow (Charleston, South Carolina), Kurt Degner, Fort Bliss, TX. Linda Pom, Joyce Sanborn, Ann Gabor, Dru Wyatt, James Geilfuss, Aaron Kagerbauer, and all others who need the power of Your physical and spiritual healing. Family of Helene Moberg (who was called home to her heavenly Father last week) MARCH PRAYER TOPIC: Those Dealing with Chronic Pain Thank You for the amazing, beautiful and strong body You have given us. We know our bodies are a temple designed by You. When constant pain is our companion, help us to stay positive, knowing You have a plan for us, and we were given this body for a reason. No amount of pain will ever divert us away from You. We thank You for looking after us, and we lift up our gratitude as You wrap Your healing arms around us. Our bodies and minds are strong because we are a part of Your team. Amen. prayers@trinityfreistadt.com Telephone Prayer Chain: Prayer Request Form: UPDATED LWML MITE CHALLENGE: As of March 1, the amount of mites needed to meet the National goal of $2,075,000 is $112,000. If every woman sends in $5 by March 31, this goal can be met. Have you mailed your money in yet? It goes to: LWML Office, 801 Seminary Place, Suite L010, St. Louis, MO If you check the LWML bulletin board in the downstairs hallway, you will see the 22 Mission Grants and see which ones still need to be paid. Will you meet the challenge? Attendance Last Week March 2-3 5: : : Total 425 February 2019 Membership Changes Released from Trinity 2/3/19 Gail Young Jennifer Peterson Brandon Hofmann (Reed, Easton) Andrew Schoessow Jeremy Kaemmer April & Michael Stolte (Evan, Grace, Isaiah) Baptism Mallory Kuehnl (2/3/19) Deaths Virginia Radue (2/14/19) 5

6 Vintage Mix, a singing group comprised of 17-year-old quadruplets from Waukesha, specializing in barbershop, a cappella, and vocal jazz will present a concert at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, here in the gym at Trinity. Some of the group s recent local engagements include the Milwaukee Riverside Theater and welcoming Honor Flights home. They have also presented around the United States and were the 2018 World Mixed Quartet Silver Medalists in Germany last spring. Tickets may be purchased after church services. For more information go to Facebook: Trinity-Freistadt Historical Site or call Adult tickets: $15.00 in advance/$17.00 at door. Students 15 and under: $8.00 in advance/ $9.00 at door. This is a fundraiser for the Trinity Freistadt Historical Society. The Trinity Freistadt Historical Society will present its Ninth Annual Traditional German Dinner and Entertainment on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in the gym. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and a buffet dinner will be served from 6:00 6:45. Dinner includes beef rouladen, pork schnitzel, spaetzle, red cabbage, German potato salad, sauerkraut, and more. German drink and desserts will also be available. Peggy Mueller and her button box will entertain. This is a fundraiser for the historical site. The cost, which is partially deductible, is $ To purchase tickets, please stop in the Gathering Room after church, call , or go to Facebook: Trinity-Freistadt Historical Site. DEAR CHURCH FAMILY, Thank you all for your prayers and support for our family during our granddaughter s illness and as we grieve her passing. We rejoice at her entrance into her heavenly home! Noel & Mary Starosta Trinity Athletics is looking for a 4-8th Track and Field Coach for this spring. It would be approximately 35, one hour practices one day a week after school starting at the end of April until the all day Track Meet at Lake Country Lutheran on Tuesday, May 21st. If you are interested, willing to coach, or have additional questions please trinityathletics@trinityfreistadt.com. KWIK TRIP MILK MOOLA PROGRAM ENDING: One of our school s fundraising efforts is coming to an end this month. Kwik Trip will no longer be running their Milk Moola program, which offers schools 5 cents back for every milk top or milk bag tab we turn in. If you have been a supporter of this program, we ask that you turn in any milk tops/bag tabs by FRIDAY, MARCH 22 to the brown cabinet outside the office. PTL will take care of the collecting, counting and submitting to earn any last minute money for our school. Thank you for your support. BOX TOPS: Our school is still participating in the Box Tops for Education program, where each tab collected earns the school 10 cents. Thank you for supporting this program as well. This program is still going strong and we welcome any support from the congregation. Box Tops can be dropped off in the brown cabinet across from the office or given to a Trinity student to support our classroom competition. THANK YOU TRINITY FROM VETERANS IN NEED: I would like to thank those congregation members for their periodic donations of food, clothing, and hygiene items for veterans in need. Your participation is greatly appreciated by the volunteers at Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Services and the veterans who take advantage of our services. Veterans in need deserve our Christian concern for their well being if we are a truly grateful nation and appreciate their service. Keep our vets in your prayers and thank them for their service if the opportunity presents itself. God Bless Our Nations Veterans! Jack Wegner MHVS Volunteer LENTEN SUPPERS WEDNESDAYS March 13-April 10, 2019 Served: 5:00-5:45 PM ($7 per person $25 per family) (All meals include: veggies, chips, dip, milk, water, coffee and dessert) R.S.V.P. REQUIRED for Lenten Suppers Wednesday March 27th Reservations Due: March 24th Chili Wednesday March 13th Reservations Due: March 10th Cousin s Subs Wednesday April 3rd Reservations Due: March 31st Cousin s Subs Wednesday March 20th Reservations Due: March 17th Soup & Hot Dogs Wednesday April 10th Reservations Due: April 7th Soup & Hot Dogs 6 Reservation forms can be found in Gathering Room. You can make your reservations weekly or sign up for multiple suppers. Payment is PREFERRED at time of reservation but is not required and can be paid the night of the supper. Please remember that Trinity pays for each meal so please make every effort to attend the suppers you have signed up for. THANK YOU!

7 Welcome to Trinity! INTRODUCING.. Our New Assistant Principal of Academics: Mrs. Stefanie Herbert We are thrilled to announce the hire of Mrs. Stefanie Herbert as the newest member of Trinity's team. Stefanie comes to us with years of experience in classroom instruction, teacher coaching/mentoring, and childcare leadership. Stefanie has already started with us, stepping in to bolster in-progress enrollment efforts while also participating in a revamping of our childcare. Stefanie holds a bachelor's degree in education and English and graduates this spring with a master's in education leadership and innovation; both from Wisconsin Lutheran College. Our Next Middle School Science Teacher: Mr. Brian Brauer We are also thrilled to announce that Mr. Brian Brauer has accepted our offer to serve next year as our full-time middle school science teacher. In addition to teaching science and theology, Mr. Brauer brings with him decades of experience as a Bible study leader and fine arts coordinator. He is excited to work with Pastor Carl and to get involved in the Trinity church family as well. Finally, Mr. Brauer will be working to start a theatre program here at Trinity next year! Brian holds bachelors and masters degrees in education, both from Concordia University Wisconsin. YOU RE INVITED! TRINITY MUSICAL The children in K-3 will present the musical "We Like Sheep" on Friday, March 15 at 6:30 pm. The preschool will begin the musical with a song of their own. Children s Clothing Swap Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Center March 23rd :00 am to 2:00 pm HELD IN TRINITY S GYM We ve been hard at work since the beginning of the year, developing a new church & school website. While still in progress, we are getting ever closer and very excited about sharing this new website with you! STAYED TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION The Clothing Swap is open to all Trinity church, school, and childcare families. We will only be accepting clothing and shoes (no toys or baby gear) for children 0-14 years. Clothing and shoes must be in good condition- no holes, rips, or large stains; all zippers and fasteners should be in working order. While we will not be limiting the shopping, please be respectful and only take what you need. Bring your own shopping bags. We will have areas set up for the children to play while you shop. No shopping permitted without a shopping certificate. Questions please Catrina: ckagerbauer@trinityfreistadt.com Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care of Freistadt W. Freistadt Road, Mequon, WI Church & School: Website: trinityfreistadt.com trinity@trinityfreistadt.com 7