Restrooms are located in the large room adjacent to the sanctuary. Our ushers will be glad to point you in the proper direction.

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1 WELCOME GUESTS! We are glad you re here! Here are a few things we thought you would like to know to help you feel at home with us today. 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 expresses not only fellowship with the Lord, but also agreement with the teachings of this congregation. Communicant members of LC- MS congregations are always welcome to commune with us. All other guests are kindly asked to speak with the pastor before the service. Thank you for respecting our position of love when it comes to this delicate matter. 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. Restrooms are located in the large room adjacent to the sanctuary. Our ushers will be glad to point you in the proper direction. Hearing Assistance This facility is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask an Usher for a receiver. 1 Children are always welcome to worship with us. However, for your convenience, a nursery is available for parents with children 3 years old and younger. It is located on the office level in the childcare room on the right. The nursery is staffed during the T3 hour (Trinity Time Together) & 10:45 am service. Parents may use this room during the 8:00 am service as well, being able to watch the service projected on the TV located in that room. In service to Christ, PASTOR CARL LEHENBAUER PASTOR JOSHUA RUSERT

2 See box on this page for more details. 9 9/22 PREMIERS. September 12, :00 PM on PBS The year 2017 marks the 500th anniversary for one of the most important events in Western civilization: the birth of an idea that continues to shape the life of every American today. In 1517, power was in the hands of the few, thought was controlled by the chosen, and common people lived lives without hope. On October 31 of that year, a penniless monk named Martin Luther sparked the revolution that would change everything. He had no army. In fact, he preached nonviolence so powerfully that 400 years later Michael King would change his name to Martin Luther King to show solidarity with the original movement. This movement, the Protestant Reformation, changed Western culture at its core, sparking the drive toward individualism, freedom of religion, women's rights, separation of church and state, and even free public education. Without the Reformation, there would have been no pilgrims, no Puritans, and no America in the way we know it. 2

3 Prayer Before Worship Heavenly Father, You have brought me here. I am gathered together with Your people and in Your presence. Don t let me miss the gifts You have for me here. Open my heart. Change me. Make me more like You. In Jesus name, Amen. Luther Hymn of the Week: From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee (#607) Written in 1523 and based on Psalm 130, this hymn originally had four stanzas. A year later, John Walther rewrote the second verse and expanded it into verses two and three. In Wittenberg the hymn soon became a favorite for funerals. In 1525, this hymn was sung at the funeral of Luther s friend and patron, Frederick the Wise, in the castle Church in Wittenburg. In 1545, it was sung at Halle when Luther s body was brought from Isleben to Wittenburg. It was also sung by Luther and his aides at Coburg castle during the Diet of Augsburg. This hymn bears the first tune written by Luther. First Reading: Hebrews 5: 11-6:3 (Pew Bible pg. 1867) We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. 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 leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. And God permitting, we will do so. P: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Anthem: Teach Me Your Way (8:00) Trinity Students Grades 7/8 Second Reading: Romans 1: 1-7 (Pew Bible pg. 1746) Sermon Text Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God--the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him and for his name's sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. P: This is the Word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God. Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5: 1-12 (Pew Bible pg. 1501) Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. 3 Divine Service 4 5:00pm & 8:00am Time of Greeting Opening Hymn #607 Opening Liturgy p. 203 Psalm of the Month Psalm 26 Kyrie p. 204 Gloria in Excelsis p. 204 Glory to God in the Highest Salutation & Collect p. 205 First Reading Anthem: (8:00) Grades 7/8 Second Reading Gospel Creed (Inside back cover of hymnal) Children s Message (8:00) Sermon Hymn #857 Sermon: Rev. Carl Lehenbauer Loved by God and Called to Be Saints 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 and Closing Hymn Service of the Sacrament p.208 Sanctus p.208 Words of Institution p.209 Agnus Dei p. 210 Distribution Hymns #852 #851 #625 Thanksgiving Prayer p. 212 Benediction Closing Hymn #582

4 Weekly Church Bulletin WORSHIP ASSISTANT/ USHER/ACOLYTE/NURSERY SCHEDULE September :00 PM Ryan Campbell/Team #1/Worship Assistant 8:00 AM Craig Tank/Team #8/Abby Knueppel 10:45 AM Gary Janetzke/Team #4/Shea Anderson Organist Marlene Forshee (5:00 & 8:00) Nursery Jenny Campbell (9:25) Carol Boehlke (10:45) September :00 PM Phil Mireles/Team #1/Tori Jaeger 8:00 AM Neal Degner, Randy Pipkorn, Lou Giza, Josh Hunholz/Team #8/Joselyn Campbell 10:45 AM Duane Balsiger/Team #4/Nicholas Wollin Organist Marlene Forshee (5:00 & 8:00) Nursery Brenna & Josie Campbell (9:25) Amy Bruss (10:45) Flowers on the Altar are placed to the glory of God by Gene & Marjorie Kreienbrink in celebration of their 60th anniversary. From the Business Manager s Desk Traditionally, the 25th wedding anniversary is supposed to be celebrated with a gift of silver. For our 25th, I think I got my wife an oil change for her car. The 27th is supposed to be a sculpture, and the 29th is furniture. Maybe I will do better on these next installments. Does a washer and dryer count as furniture? 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. What is the proper gift for a 500th anniversary? The year 1517 was a rather boring year in history. Cairo was captured by the Ottoman Empire, and there was yet another major outbreak of the "sweating sickness" in England. At the time, no one knew it, but Martin Luther would mark 1517 as the start of something monumental, and a change in Christianity that still has ripple effects today, 500 years later. It seems like the perfect gift to celebrate 500 years with the same gift we've recognized for the last 499 years.... the gift of God's Grace through Jesus. By the way, the Szpiszars just celebrated 55 years of marriage, and I don't see an emerald on Eunice's finger. I better go talk to Dan. SCHOLARSHIP MONEY FOR THE 1st SEMESTER IS AVAILABLE to Trinity members who are Juniors or Seniors at MLHS & LWHS, or are enrolled in a Missouri Synod College, and are intending to enter full-time parochial school teaching or pastoral ministry. Contact the Church/School office for application forms. DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 30, This Week at Trinity SATURDAY (9/9) 7:30 AM Krankin For Kids 7:00 AM Men s Bible Study 5:00 PM Traditional Worship/C SUNDAY (9/10) 8:00 AM Traditional Worship/Gr. 7-8 Sing 9:15 AM- Fellowship in Gym followed by: * T3 Large Group in Gym * Small Group in Room :45 AM Praise Worship/C MONDAY (9/11) TUESDAY (9/12) 7:30 AM Men s Bible Study 6:30 PM Mission Team Mtg. 7:00 PM Board of Lay Leaders Mtg. WEDNESDAY (9/13) 8:00 AM Chapel 6:00 PM My Two Elaines Presentation Alzheimer Presentation THURSDAY (9/14) 11:30 AM Bible Study 6:30 PM Public School Confirmation, Handbells, Bible Study 7:30 PM Mixed Choir FRIDAY (9/15) SATURDAY (9/16) 7:00 AM Men s Bible Study 8:00 AM Trinity Golf Outing 5:00 PM Traditional Worship/C SUNDAY (9/17) 8:00 AM Traditional Worship/C 9:15 AM- Fellowship in Gym followed by: * T3 Large Group in Gym * Small Group in Room :45 AM Praise Worship/Grades 1 & 2 Sing Board of Lay Leaders will meet on: September 12th at 7:00 PM SEPTEMBER FOOD BARREL ITEMS Toilet Paper, Paper toweling, Facial Tissues Sermon Help Each week a small group meets with Trinity s pastors for worship planning. In order to include varied perspectives, we are looking for a few individuals who would be willing to be a part of these meetings for a month at a time. The group meets on Tuesday from 8:35 to 9:35am in order to share reflections from the previous weekend s sermon and to join in a study of the upcoming sermon texts. If you are interested or for more information, please talk to Pastor Josh or Pastor Carl. 4

5 Parish Staff Senior Pastor Rev. Carl W. Lehenbauer Associate Pastor Rev. Joshua D. Rusert Interim Principal Mr. Gene Ladendorf Director of Discipleship Mr. Richard Adams Director of Music Mrs. Marlene Forshee I.T. Mr. Joshua Hunholz Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Cindy Mollwitz Director of Athletics Mr. John Saleska Administrative Assistant Ms. Nancy Dittloff Office Manager Mrs. Lori Scheck Business Manager Mr. Brian Axtman Maintenance Mr. Erick Granke Early Childhood Director Mrs. Catrina Kagerbauer Pre-school Ms. Melissa Appleby Kindergarten Mrs. Stacy Gehrke 1st Grade Mrs. Susan Ernst 2nd Grade Mrs. Kathy Adams 3rd Grade Mrs. Sarah Knuth 4th Grade Mrs. Nichol Kreger 5th-8th Grade Ms. Rebecca Jahr 5th - 8th Grade Mr. Robert Anderson 5th-8th Science Mrs. Vicki Mokros Literature & Spanish Mr. Collin Mayer Art Teacher Mr. Joshua Janetzke Support Teachers Mrs. Terry Schoessow Mrs. Pat Dobberfuhl Mrs. Holly Schulz Lunch Program Mrs. Eunice Szpiszar Mr. Daniel Szpiszar School Library/ Creation Corner Mr. Greg Black Attendance Last Week September 2 & 3 9/2 5: /3 8: /3 10: I have loved you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3 Dear God, thank You for being who You are and thank You for Your concern for me. Help me to believe every word of Scripture and live it out to the best of my ability. Strengthen me where I am weak and assist me to go on in faithfulness. Please continue to shape me into the vessel of honor that You desire to use in the magnificent name of Jesus, Amen. Help me to remember... The things I take for granted, someone else is praying for That with You, nothing is impossible You have a purpose for my pain, a reason for my struggle and a gift for my faithfulness Gene & Marjorie Kreienbrink (celebrating their 60th anniversary) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord not for men. Col. 3: 23 Our Father, sometimes the cares of the day seem to multiply, while the blessings fade so quickly. My body grows tired. Jesus, help me. Give me the strength You ve promised in Your Word. Give me the power to take the next step. Give me Your grace...for I know that in my weaknesses YOUR STRENGTH is revealed. Amen. Grant an extra measure of Your strength to: David & Rachel Baker serving in Mongolia; Rev. Mark & Susan Moss serving in Africa Our military, serving our country: Sarah Geidel (Reserves), Mark Liedtke (Special Ops), Rebecca Guild (serving in Hawaii), Akan Udoeyop (serving in Germany), James Hauser (serving in Afghanistan), Madison Kessel Lyon (serving in Okinawa) Virginia Boehlke, Gene Ladendorf, Irm Tews, Bob Maas, Dru Wyatt, Aaron Kagerbauer, Peter Kelm and all others on our hearts who need the power of Your physical and spiritual healing. Prayers for all those dealing with Hurricane Irma as well as continued prayers for all recovering in Texas from Hurricane Harvey Edna Gierach (recovering from hip surgery) SEPTEMBER PRAYER TOPIC: Those struggling with sexual temptation Father we praise You and thank You for this blessed day that You have made. We seek You dear God as we ask Your forgiveness for yielding to and committing sinful deeds through the lust of the eye, pride of life and lust of the flesh. Grant us the power through Your Word to overcome, to be delivered and set free from bondage. Guide and lead us into all truth in Jesus name, Amen. prayers@trinityfreistadt.com Telephone Prayer Chain: Prayer Request Form: Private Prayer Box During each of our regular worship services at Trinity we offer up prayers for family and friends on a number of different issues. Each month a different prayer topic is offered. In the back of the church are slips of paper for you to add the first name of someone you might like to have prayed for concerning this topic. We do not read these names-they are known only to you and to God. The list of topics being covered each month is posted above that box and are also listed here in the Ask...Seek...Knock prayer section each week. 5 SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 SCRAMBLE FORMAT WITH A SHOTGUN START AT 8:00 A.M. CATERED LUNCH FOLLOWING GOLF In Slinger, WI SIGN UP TO GOLF The cost for an individual registration is again $80, the same as it was in years past. You can also save money by purchasing a foursome package for $300. Your participation and support is essential to make this golf outing a success. Come join us for a fabulous day of Christian fellowship, great food, and of course golfing on a fun and beautiful Scenic View golf course. Visit for more information and to register your group.

6 September s Nehemiah Project: It s a LIFE SAVER!!! Every second counts when someone s heart stops beating. In the event of such an emergency here at Trinity, we currently have two AED machines (Wall across from Sacristy & Cafeteria) that need immediate updating. Since updating these machines costs almost as much as new machines, Trinity is hoping to raise $2,200 to replace the current AED models with more current models. If you would like to help us raise the funds needed for these machines, please see the display in the Gathering Room. Thank you! Automatic External Defibrillator TRINITY ELECTION NEWS Elections for 3 Board of Lay Leaders members, 1 Endowment Committee member and 1 Elder will take place in November. The Nominating Committee is soliciting candidate names from the congregation. If you would like to suggest a name (even your own name) please provide it to Ginny Jagla- gjagla@gmail.com or or to Lori Scheck in the office. The Nominating Committee will contact the names they receive to determine interest. Thanks for your help. The Nominating Committee includes the following people: Ginny Jagla, Neal Degner, Lucas Dieringer, Brian Forke, Jody Kessel- Szpiszar, Terry Schoessow, Tom Boehlke and Pastor Lehenbauer (ex officio). HYMNS OF MARTIN LUTHER-I think we all enjoyed being able to sing our favorite hymns this summer. Thank you to everyone who submitted their favorite hymn. As we move into fall, we will be focusing on the hymns of Martin Luther in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Each week, we will begin worship with a different Martin Luther hymn. There will also be a bit of information about the hymn in the bulletin for you to read. Thank you for your joyful singing each week as we praise our God together. MY TWO ELAINES Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver On Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 PM, Trinity will welcome guest speaker, former WI Gov. Martin Schreiber whose wife Elaine has had Alzheimer's disease for over 8 years. Through his experience of being a caretaker for his wife, Gov. Schreiber has learned a lot about caring for Elaine, and a lot about self-care. The talk is free for all who attend and we encourage you to invite others who may benefit from his experiences as well. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! EXPERIENCE THE HOLY LAND The pages of the Bible are filled with stories of historical events that took place at particular times in real places. Pastor Lehenbauer and Dr. Jan Heinitz will be hosting a 10 day Biblical Tour of Israel in January of This will be an opportunity to grow in the depth of our appreciation for God s Word as we visit sites including the mountain where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal, the valley where David faced Goliath, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Garden Tomb, the City of David, and many other familiar Old and New Testament locations. People who have returned from tours such as this are quick to describe how seeing these sites helps to bring the Bible to life even after you return home, as you can vividly picture the locations and the culture described in the scriptures. On SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, there will be an informational meeting at noon in the Gathering Room for anyone who is interested. A light lunch will be provided. AUGUST 2017 MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Transferred from Trinity Michael & Stephanie Reich (Bennett, Corbin, Garrett) to First Immanuel, Cedarburg 8/31/17 Released from Trinity Meredith Humiston 8/14/17 Baptism Jillian Knuth 8/27/17 Deaths Janet Ziegler 8/2/17 Beth Wille 8/7/17 Victoria Hoffmann 8/20/17 Celebrating New Life in Christ! We celebrate with the family of Thanh Maung and Beh Meh upon the baptism of their twin daughters Mary and Martha on Sunday, October 3, at Chapel of the Cross. Mary and Martha are sisters of Trinity students, Plae Meh (7 th grade) and Su Meh (3 rd grade). 6

7 3,000 Volunteers Needed RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY Held at Concordia University in Mequon As a volunteer, you: Engage world hunger. Make a tangible impact. Experience the incredible joy of turning hunger into hope with your own two hands. Experience a genuine and meaningful service opportunity. Learn what hunger looks like. The work is fun and easy. Children as young as five years old have participated in past MobilePack events for FMSC. Jobs include labeling bags, measuring, weighing, filling, and packaging the meals. A brief orientation precedes each two hour shift, where volunteers will be trained on how to do their assigned tasks, as well as learn about the history and purpose of Feed My Starving Children. REGISTRATION VOLUNTEERS are also needed throughout the day to help welcome and check-in the roughly 350 volunteers needed for each of the eight available shifts. Lori Scheck is looking for a group of volunteers specifically for this task. Please call Lori in the church office if you are interested. PACKING SESSIONS Thursday, October 12, :30-11:00 AM (No open spots) 12:00-2:00 PM 3:00-5:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, October 13, :30-11:30 AM 12:00-2:00 PM 3:00-5:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM 8:00-10:00 PM (No open spots) (Volunteers must check in 30 minutes prior to their shift and MUST be present for the entire shift). TO VOLUNTEER GO TO: When you reach the FMSC web page, scroll down just a bit and click on... Just below EVENT DETAILS click on Get Involved Choose a session If you have questions or are not able to access a computer, please Log-in or Create an account feel free to call Lori Scheck in the Reserve your spots church office and she will be happy Receive a reservation confirmation to help you register. Trinity Lutheran Freistadt Church, School and Child Care W. Freistadt Road, Mequon, WI Church & School: Website: trinityfreistadt.com trinity@trinityfreistadt.com 8