Trinity Lutheran Church

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1 Trinity Lutheran Church July 10, 2016 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary Brackenridge Southwest Sleepy Eye, MN Website sleepyeye.org Phone: (507) Fax: (507) sleepyeyetel.net Office Hours Darlene Mon-Thurs 9am 3pm Ministers Every member Pastor Keith Ainsley On Sabbatical Pastoral Intern Adam Connolly gmail.com Parish Secretary Darlene Brummund Financial Secretary Pat Stevermer Organist/Sr. Choir Director Mary Mulry Director of Education Mary VanRoekel Custodian Alex Lazatin

2 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST LECTION 15 ELW SERVICE OF THE WORD JULY 10 TH AT 9:00 AM ~ JULY 11 TH AT 7:00 PM YOU ARE WELCOMED IN THIS HOUSE OF THE LORD! All who come and gather in this place to worship the crucified and risen Lord Jesus Christ are embraced by Jesus and this community of faith. May your service in Christ fill you with new possibilities for loving and serving your neighbor. Immediately following the Sunday morning worship everyone is invited to join in the fellowship and refreshments in the Library. GATHERING WE PREPARE: To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind is to reflect God s mercy in responding to one s neighbor. That mercy found its most profound expression in the gospel that has come to you namely the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That gospel mercy comes to us again today: at the font, at the altar, and from the pulpit. It is very near to you. PARISH NOTICES /RINGING OF THE BELL CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence is kept for reflection. Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. The apostle Paul assures us: When we were dead in our trespasses, God made us alive together with Christ, nailing the record of our sins to the cross. Jesus says to you, Your sins are forgiven. Be at peace, and tell everyone how much God has done for you. Amen. 2

3 GATHERING HYMN Let Justice Flow Like Streams ELW 717 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. Show me your ways, O LORD, and teach me your paths. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. My God, I put my trust in you; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Let none who look to you be put to shame; rather let those be put to shame who are treacherous. Show me your ways, O LORD, and teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. Remember, O LORD, your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting. Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; remember me according to your steadfast love and for the sake of your goodness, O LORD. You are gracious and upright, O LORD; therefore you teach sinners in your way. You lead the lowly in justice and teach the lowly your way. All your paths, O LORD, are steadfast love and faithfulness to those who keep your covenant and your testimonies. RESPONSIVE PSALM 25:1-10 PRAYER OF THE DAY O Lord God, your mercy delights us, and the world longs for your loving care. Hear the cries of everyone in need, and turn our hearts to love our neighbors with the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 3

4 WORD FIRST READING Deuteronomy 30:9-14 The first reading is in Deuteronomy chapter 30, verses Moses calls the people who are about to enter the promised land to renew the covenant God made with their ancestors. Through this covenant God gives life and asks for obedience. God's commandment is neither burdensome nor too far off, but dwells in the people's own hearts. And now the Reading: And the LORD your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all your undertakings, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your soil. For the LORD will again take delight in prospering you, just as he delighted in prospering your ancestors, when you obey the LORD your God by observing his commandments and decrees that are written in this book of the law, because you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Surely, this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too hard for you, nor is it too far away. It is not in heaven, that you should say, "Who will go up to heaven for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?" Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, "Who will cross to the other side of the sea for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?" No, the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe. The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. SECOND READING 1 John 4:7-5:4 The second reading is in 1 John, chapter 4, verse 7 through chapter 5, verse 4. We love God and others because God first loved us. We cannot say we love God, whom we have not seen, while hating fellow Christians, whom we regularly see. Love toward God is to be matched by love toward others because the essence of God is love. And now the Reading: Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, 4

5 whom they have not seen. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION GOSPEL Luke 10:1-11, The gospel is found in Luke chapter 10, verses Jesus is challenged to explain what is involved in obeying the greatest commandment. Jesus tells a parable rich in surprises: those expected to show pity display hard hearts while the lowly give and receive unexpected and lavish mercy. And now The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 10 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? What do you read there?" He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live." But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, 'Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.' Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. NOISY OFFERING TO BENEFIT JOE FRY MISSIONS SERMON First Love Intern Adam Connolly 5

6 HYMN OF THE DAY Oh God of Mercy, God of Light ELW 714 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 THE CHURCH PEACE The Peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. 6

7 THANKSGIVING OFFERING CANTICLE OF THANKSGIVING (The offering is brought forward by the ushers to the acolyte) 7

8 OFFERING PRAYER Let us pray. O God of justice and love, we give thanks to you that you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, awaken us to the needs of others, and at the end bring all the world to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever. Amen. LORD S PRAYER Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us pray: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. BLESSING SENDING 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. SENDING SONG The Spirit Send Us Out to Serve ELW #551 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE 8

9 Our thanks to all who serve the Body of Christ Worship SUNDAY 9:00am Monday 7:00 pm Accompanist Jan Larson Jan Larson Acolyte Joshua Nelson Readers Dave Vosbeck Sound Techs Russ Sorensen Greeters Brian and Carol Polesky Ushers Gerald and Linda Schueler, Susie Pedersen Doug Domeier Altar Guild Tracee Fromm and Beth Klein THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMER COFFEE SERVERS: Serving our coffee hour this morning are Sandy Lund and Pat Stevermer. Thank You! Next week our server is OraDell Fischer. Great Thanks to all who support Relay for Life. It helps continue the fight to find a cure for cancer. Please purchase Luminaries or become a part of Trinity s Virtual Team July 29th. Talk to Carol Carlson for more information. Friday, July 15th, St John Lutheran Home Auxiliary will be hosting the lunch stand at Jim s Market. We will be serving barbeques, hot dogs, coneys, chips, cookies and beverages from 10:30-1:30. Join us! Trinity will host Bingo at St. John Home on Friday, July 29th. As a reminder, Pastor Keith is on Sabbatical until July 31 st. In the event of any pastoral emergencies, please contact Intern Adam first. Join us Monday, July 18 th at 3:30 in the Library! 9

10 July 10, 2016~ Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Love your neighbor as yourself. DAILY BIBLE READINGS Sunday Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan Monday Deuteronomy 30:9-14 The Word is near Tuesday Psalm 25:1-10 Teach me God s truth Wednesday James 2:14-26 Faith produces good works Thursday Mark 12:28-34 Two great commandments Friday Romans 13:8-10 Love fulfills the law Saturday Isaiah 58:6-11 Help those who need help Sunday Luke 10:38-42 Only one thing needed SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THIS WEEK The man replied, The Scriptures say, Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind. They also say, Love your neighbors as much as you love yourself. Luke 10:27 SAY, PRAY AND BLESS: A Prayer for the Week: God our Savior, guide us in your truth, and teach us. We trust in you all day long. Amen. (Psalm 25:5) Mealtime Prayer: God so good, your praises we shout! Give us love for those without. Amen. A Blessing to Give: May the God of steadfast love and faithfulness guide us to see the needs of others and be a loving neighbor to all. Amen. CARING CONVERSATION Discuss in your home or small group: Share about a time when someone was kind to you. In Jesus parable, the Good Samaritan went out of his way to help the man who had been robbed. What would you have done if you saw the hurt man on the road? What does it say about Jesus message that he chose a Samaritan, some-one who was despised by the Jews, to be the hero of the story? Jesus describes a neighbor through a story about someone in need. If you were in need, whom would you accept as your neighbor? DEVOTIONS Speaking through Moses, God told the people of Israel that the Word was in their mouths and in their hearts so that they would obey it (Deuteronomy 30:14). In your home devotion times this week, try to memorize (i.e., place in your mouths and hearts) what Jesus called the two greatest commandments: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) SERVICE In contemporary society there is a fear of strangers. In the Good Samaritan story, the stranger becomes the neighbor. Do an act of kindness for someone you don t know personally. It could be someone at school or at work or on the street. Afterward, talk about your experience with family or friends. What was it like to help someone you do not know well or personally? RITUALS AND TRADITIONS Sometimes religious traditions can get in the way of love. The priest and the Levite avoided the hurt man because of a fear of becoming unclean and unable to enter the temple in Jerusalem. The heart of Christian rituals and traditions is to love God and people. This week recite Luke 10:27 each day when you rise and when you go to bed Milestones Ministry, LLC. All rights reserved. In addition to Taking Faith Home, celebrate milestones in your daily life as an effective faith formation tool. Go to: Please take your bulletin home for weekly devotion 10

11 Peek at the Week TODAY ~ 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am Coffee Hour Monday, July 11 8:00 am Quilting and Bandage Making 4:00 pm WELCA 5:30 pm Al Anon 6:00 pm Property Board 7:00 pm Worship 7:45 pm Lay Ministry Board Tuesday, July 12 7:00 am Men s Bible Study 6:00 pm Internship Meeting 7:00 pm AA Tiding Articles Due Wednesday, July 13 9:00 am Women s Bible Study Thursday, July 14 6 pm Twin Valley Sunday, July 17 9:00 am Holy Communion 10:15 am Coffee Hour Monday, July 18 Darlene on Vacation until 8/2 8:00 am Quilting and Bandage Making 3:30 pm Thrivent workshop~ Jeff Amundson 5:30 pm Al Anon 7:00 pm Holy Communion 7:45 pm Stewardship Board Weekly Worship Attendance: 88 Weekly Giving: ( Needed) $ July Giving: (30, Needed) $ Yearly Contributions to Date $148, On Target Budget to Date $164, Approved Budget $316, 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. Please consider Simply Giving, an automated giving program for your offering. You determine if weekly, semimonthly or monthly. Your gift is deposited into Trinity s account the same day it is withdrawn from your account. Talk to Pat or Darlene if you are interested. Thank You.

12 Pray for all the church that as we bring to God the cries of a sorrowing world, our Lord would save us from the chains that bind us, the hate that fills us, and the evil that is all around us Pray for the communities of Mission, SD and the Rosebud Indian Reservation that they would be blessed by those who come help out in their communities, and that YouthWorks would continue to build lasting relations with the members of these communities Pray for the Southwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA, for Bishop Jon Anderson, and all synodical staff that through their leadership they would continue to be filled with the Holy Spirit as they carry out God s mission in our corner of the world Pray for the Watonwan River Conference Partnership Committee that their passion to carry-on and encourage our congregations in the Partnership Ministry with the Shiyane Circuit would continue to lead to greater cooperation and sharing with our South African sisters and brothers Pray for the nations that leaders around the world would not only welcome ventures of cooperation among the peoples of the world, but would listen and act to foster the common good of all with policies that humanize all people rather than dehumanize those seen as enemies Pray for gratitude in our hearts for the generosity and participation of all who share their gifts of time, talents and offerings for the sake of others and the Kingdom of God Pray for all who are ill or afflicted or in recovery that the Holy Spirit would bring comfort and healing to Julie Bode, Loretta Tostenrud, Wade Pederson, Joyce Wolling, Lorie Grunzke, Kathy Krenz, Yvonne Kittelson, Audrey Johnson, Maureen Kersten and all who are near to us: John Agrimson (Beaty Ainsley s 1 st cousin); Noreen Allenspach (LaDonna Fox s sister); Kim Barka (Adam Barka s sister-in-law); Gordon Diesch (Neil Neidt s step-father); Chuck Erickson (Holly Miller s father); Ted Fischer (Intern Adam s great-uncle); Julie Hirschboeck (John s sister); Terry Hagen (friend of Cindy Anderson); Coretta Hedstrom (Fred Dauer s granddaughter); Estephanie Hanson and Andrew Tynan (niece & nephew of Jim/Jackie Hutchins); Janet Haugen (former member); Eldon Johnson (Judy Johnson s father); Lynn Kitzrow (LaDonna Fox s daughter); Tom This Week s Prayer Concerns Leith (friend of Rod/Darlene Brummund); Ben Mathiowetz (Mary Hillmer s nephew); Kimora Okins (Trudy Schroeder s & Alda Rydin s great-granddaughter); Taithan Rasmus (Brian and Mary Mulry s grandson); and Nancy Stauffer (Virgene Stauffer s daughter-inlaw) Pray for all who grieve the loss of loved ones and that all who grieve would receive the comfort and assurance of our Lord s promise to unite us with those who have gone before us, bringing us together in the new heaven and new earth where crying, pain and death will be no more Pray for those condemned and in prison that the Holy Spirit would guide their hearts to return to the Lord, and bring them opportunities to grow and become contributing members of society Pray for families that the Holy Spirit would bring compassion and mercy to all who are embittered or arrogant or hateful so that their separation from others would give way to mercy and love and reconciliation Pray for Jay Beech and the Center for Worship and Music Studies that his leadership in gathering musicians throughout the church would be Spirit-filled, serving worship needs throughout the church Pray for the men and women serving in the Armed Forces and those far from home Brady Augustin (Donna Augustin s son stationed in South Carolina); John Brummund (Rodney & Darlene Brummund s son at Fort Stewart, GA) that the Holy Spirit would guard and keep their hearts in Christ Pray for the missionaries of our church (ELCA) that the Holy Spirit would bless their lives and keep them from danger and harm as they proclaim their witness of the Gospel throughout the world Pray for Krista Allgor (Rex Beech s granddaughter) that God would bless her and her staff in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in their continuing mission and work to serve girls and women who have been abused by sex trafficking. Pray for Joe and Deb Fry in his ministry with Authentic Community Transformation (ACT Worldwide) teaching a and mentoring church leaders to grow the church throughout the world (see Joe s latest newsletter posted on the bulletin board in the narthex for more details Please see for more information. Joe will be here on Sunday July 31 st.