LARGE PRINT. Trinity Lutheran Church. April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday

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1 Trinity Lutheran Church April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday 217 Brackenridge Southwest Sleepy Eye, MN Website sleepyeye.org Phone: (507) Fax: (507) sleepyeyetel.net Office Hours Darlene Mon-Weds 9am 3pm Thurs 10am-3pm Fri-9am-12pm Ministers Every member Pastor Keith Ainsley Cell: sleepyeyetel.net Parsonage: Parish Secretary Darlene Brummund Financial Secretary Pat Stevermer Organist / Sr. Choir Director Mary Mulry Educational Director Mary VanRoekel Youth Director Ana Schubbe Custodian Marian Johnson LARGE PRINT

2 EASTER SUNDAY HOLY COMMUNION - ELW 4 6:30 A.M. ~ Sunday, April 20 th ~ 9:00 A.M. CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, INDEED! This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and offer to God our highest praises for breaking the bonds of death by raising Christ from the grave! Today, the highest festival day of the Church Year, the risen Christ comes to us to share his presence in the proclamation of the Word and in the sharing of the Eucharist. The Savior welcomes everyone to His Table of grace, both member and visitor alike. To all guests and visitors we pray God s blessing upon you as your presence is a blessing to this service of worship. We Proclaim a person who has faith in these words, given for you and shed for you for the forgiveness of sin, is worthy and well prepared to receive the Sacrament. Children who are not instructed for Holy Communion are invited to come and 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: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Today God Prevails. On the first day of the week God began creating, transforming the darkness into light. On this, the eighth day of the week, Jesus was raised from the dead. We gather here to celebrate this new creation in the waters of our baptism and in the feast of victory. With great joy we celebrate this Day of days beginning the great 50 days of Easter. Filled with hope, we go forth to share this Good News that Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! PRELUDE RINGING OF THE BELL George Hirschbock and Molly Dunn PARISH NOTICES (As we begin in the entry of the church, the congregation is invited to turn around) CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. Amen. Let us come into the light, the revealing and healing light of God. 2

3 God of grace and glory, you have brought us through the night of sin into the light of Jesus' resurrection. Yet our lives are still shadowed by sin. O God, make us alive in Christ. Make us new as you make all things new. Rescue us from evil and the gloom of sin, renew us in grace, and restore us to holy living, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen. Rejoice with all creation around God's throne! The light of the risen Christ puts to flight all evil deeds, washes away sin, restores innocence to the fallen, casts out hate, brings peace, and humbles earthly pride. Jesus Christ loves you and + frees you from your sins by his blood. To him be glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen. (6:30 The Paschal Candle, representing the Light of Christ s presence, is returned in victory) PROCESSIONAL SONG Jesus Christ Is Risen Today ELW #365 3

4 GREETING Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! 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. KYRIE A Day Bright with Joy Sr. Choir 4

5 (6:30) CANTICLE OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 5

6 WORD FIRST READING Acts 10:34-43 NT page 113 The first reading is in Acts chapter 10, verses It is found in the New Testament on page 113 of your bibles. Peter's sermon, delivered at the home of Cornelius, a Roman army officer, is a summary of the essential message of Christianity: Everyone who believes in Jesus, whose life, death, and resurrection fulfilled the words of the prophets, "receives forgiveness of sins through his name." And now the Reading Then Peter began to speak to them: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SECOND READING Colossians 3:1-4 NT page 178 The second reading is in Colossians chapter 3, verses 1-4. It is found in the New Testament on page 178 of your bibles. Easter means new life for us as it first meant new life for Christ. His resurrection reshapes the entire focus and motivation for our lives, since we are now hidden with the risen Christ in God. And now the Reading So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. The Word of the Lord. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Thanks be to God. 6

7 GOSPEL Matthew 28:1-10 NT page 29 The gospel is found in Matthew chapter 28, verses It is found in the New Testament on page 29 of your bibles. Sorrow gives way to "fear and great joy" when two women are sent by an angel to proclaim the good news: Jesus is risen! And now The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 28 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.' This is my message for you." So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me." The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. CHILDREN S MESSAGE (9:00) SERMON The Return of the Alleluias! Pastor Keith Ainsley 7

8 SONG OF THE DAY Thine Is The Glory ELW #376 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 8

9 PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH SHARING THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. MEAL PRESENTATION OF BREAD & WINE (Wine & Bread is brought forward by the communion assistants) ELW#184 OFFERING PRAYER Let us pray. Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, for the glorious resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ, the true Paschal Lamb who gave Himself to take away our sin, who in dying has destroyed death, and in rising has brought us to eternal life. And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of the resurrection, with the earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: 9

10 WORDS OF JESUS LORD S PRAYER 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. DISTRIBUTION (Please sign the Welcome Pads and pass to your neighbor the ushers will receive your offering as you are ushered forward.) COMMUNION BLESSING The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen POST COMMUNION SONG ELW#204 (The offering is brought forward by the ushers to the acolyte) 10

11 PRAYER Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, that you make your home with us, bringing heaven to earth in this holy meal. Fill us with your Spirit as we go from here, that we may wipe away tears, tend to those in mourning and pain, seek the healing of the nations, and bring to earth the presence of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. SENDING DEPARTING BLESSING The blessing of the Lord God Almighty, the blessing of + Christ, the Lamb who was slain, and the blessing of the Holy Spirit of truth be among you and remain with you always. Amen. SENDING SONG I Know That My Redeemer Lives ELW #619 (vs.1,2,7 & 8) 11

12 BELL DISMISSAL Go in peace. Proclaim the resurrection. Alleluia, alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia! Our thanks to all who serve the Body of Christ SUNDAY 6:30 Worship 9:00 Worship Accompanist Mary Mulry Mary Mulry Acolytes Isaac Nelson Benjamin Laffen Readers Lee Johnson Donna Augustin Communion Assistants Bonnie Pettis, Lee Johnson Fred Dauer, Donna Augustin Sound Techs Russ Sorensen Russ Sorensen Greeters Mary Renberg Neil Neidt Ushers LeRoy Hinderman, Ed Ecker Ron Petersen Eric Wahlorg, Jim Hutchins Phil Jensen Altar Guild Donna Augustin, Tammy Palm, Mary Renberg We Thank the Following People for Providing the Easter Flowers You may pick up your flowers anytime following the 9:00 am service Lilies Pat & Michal Lowther Alice Mae Hinderman and family Floyd & Deb Stenger Marian Johnson and Family Frank & Tracee Fromm Charles & June Haug Judy Weedman In memory of Mavis Anderson and Myron & Betty Lowther In memory of Albert & Randy Johnson In honor of our grandchildren In memory of Wilbert, Mary, Mathilda & Verdina Johnson, and Eleanor Buche In memory of Alan and Jerome Fromm In memory of our parents In memory of Gary Weedman 12

13 Jeffrey & Nancy Ludewig and family Carissa Trebesch Florence Sandgren Pat & Sue Bruggeman Pat & Sue Bruggeman Joyce Neid Colleen Ibberson Colleen Ibberson Tulips Pat & Michal Lowther Craig & Joleen Dittbenner Karen Turbes and family Brandon Polesky Brian & Carol Polesky and family Larry & Sherry Baumgardt Bruce & Jodi Belseth Irene Schmitt Larry & Diane Evers Robin Schottle Ed & Cathy Blackstad Doug & Holly Miller and family Lee & Judy Johnson Mums Rod & Darlene Brummund Alda Rydin Brian & Mary Mulry family Audrey Johnson Maureen Kersten Loretta Tostenrud Mark & Sandy Beito Begoinia Rod and Darlene Brummund Calla Lillies Frank & Tracee Fromm Wade & Susie Pedersen Jean Bloemke and Family Hydrangias Brian and Mary Mulry family Marion Johnson and Family Karen Dauer Leona Gunneson Family In memory of George & Inez Ludewig In memory of Nikolas James Trebesch In memory of Andrew Sandgren In memory of Helen Bruggeman In memory of Marv & Kathy Manthei In memory of Dale Christiansen In memory of her parents In memory of Bill Ibberson In honor of Emily, Allison, and Ian Lowther In memory of Sidney Dittbenner In memory of Matt Turbes In memory of John Mangen and Tyler Hadley In memory of Betty Riley In memory of our parents and brothers In memory of Glen & Phyllis Belseth In memory of Gerald Schmitt In memory of our parents In honor of Ray Schottle In memory of our parents In memory of Bud Miller and Alvina Erickson In honor of our parents In memory of Don & Donna Marcott and Herb & Esther Brummund In memory of Ginny Sluss In memory of Caleb Quesenberry and Anna Sperberg In memory of Ron Johnson In memory of Ken and honor of my family In memory and honor of my loved ones In memory of Marion & Wilma Beito In honor of our children, Katrina, Andrea, and John and granddaughters, Ariella and Amelia In memory of Mary Meyer and Jason Meyer In memory of Wallace Pedersen In memory of Craig Bloemke In memory of Angela Rasmus In memory of Lester Johnson In memory of Arline Dauer In memory of Leona Gunneson 13

14 Proposed Roster of Boards and Officers Trinity Lutheran Church Executive Director: Larry Baumgardt Treasurer: Brian Renberg Assistant Director: Jeff Briard Secretary: Darlene Brummund Board of Christian Education (5) Board of Church Properties (5) Sara Sellner, Director Neil Neidt, Director Sarah Lendt Toby Arneson Julia Coulson Darlene Brummund Shawna Sellner Zeke Gehrke Frank Fromm Board of Evangelism (5) Board of Lay Ministry (5) David Vosbeck, Director Bev Petersen, Director Karen Dauer Mary Mulry Rex Beech Gerry Van Roekel Rose Wall Lorie Grunzke Susan Pedersen Mark Beito Board of Parish Fellowship (4) Board of Social Ministries (4) Karen Voge, Director Sandy Beito, Director Sandy Brinkman Michal Lowther Lynette Carlson Irene Schmitt Doug Domeier Jim Johnson Lee Johnson Maren Briard Board of Stewardship (5) Board of Young People s Work (3) Keith Lendt, Director Tammy Schenk Ron Kleven Tom Johnson Mark Miller Nicole Stevermer Tony Skovbroten Pat Stevermer Election of the Administrative Boards of Trinity will be held at the May 4 th, The Congregation Meeting is scheduled at 9:00 am immediately following the 8:00 am service in order that the Educational Hour may be observed. The names above, are the people who have agreed to serve as of April 13 th. The Board of Young People s Work has two openings. The numbers listed are the minimum allowed by our Constitution. It is preferred to have 5 members on each Board. Please see Pastor Keith or Larry Baumgardt ASAP if you are willing to serve in one of these needed and important positions. Thank you! 14

15 Mini Bio: Ana Schubbe-Director of Youth Ministries I d like to share a little bit about myself with you I have been in the Sleepy Eye community since April The only time I wasn t living in the area for an extended period of time was during when I was married to a U.S. Army Blackhawk Pilot and living wherever the Army sent us orders. I moved back to Minnesota in May of 2009 and have been here ever since. I worked as a staff member (Membership Specialist & Community Program Specialist) for Girl Scouts of MN & WI River Valleys from 2010 until later in For Girl Scouts I facilitated programming with girls grades K-12 and was responsible for the training & management of nearly 300 volunteers. While working for Girl Scouts I was able to create imaginative/innovative curriculums, and best of all, I was able to have a lot of fun with my job and those I served. My hope in serving as the Director of Youth for Trinity Lutheran Church is to provide engaging activities for Trinity Youth & serve as a mentor and positive role model. Lastly, I have a personal goal to act as a kind of cultural liaison for Trinity and the growing Latino community in Sleepy Eye. Gifts that assist me in that vision include my fluency in Spanish & English. I m also looking forward to being wedded to Chris Turbes on July 12th, 2014 right here at Trinity Lutheran Church! I also look forward to opportunities when we can connect our mission and volunteerism with the wider community. If you have any questions or thoughts you d like to share with me, please contact me using the following addresses: Trinitylcyouth@gmail.com or cell # Thanks, Ana! PLEASE JOIN ST. JOHN S CIRCLE OF CARE as they honor all who helped in 2013 at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, April 24 th at noon in the Chapel. THE SOCIAL MINISTRIES BOARD would like to thank all who participated in the Noisy offerings during the month of March for the benefit of the food shelf. $ was raised! These funds will be matched and help provide much needed food supplies at the food shelves in Sleepy Eye and Springfield. The 27 th Synodical Women s Convention of the Southwestern Minnesota Synodical Women s Organization of Women of the ELCA will be held Saturday, May 3 rd at the American Lutheran Church in Windom. The theme verse is 1 Peter 4:10 Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. The fee for the day is $ You may contact Darlene for any information. This year s special Lenten offering has been designated for the Sleepy Eye/Springfield Food Shelves and St. John s Lutheran Home. The Ash Wednesday offering plus the quarter folders, film canisters, cash or checks designated for "Quarter Folders" will be distributed in April. Though the season of Lent ends with Easter s beginning, you may continue to give this offering during April if you designate your offering as such. Thank You! 15

16 Please see Judy Weedman for Tickets. Living in God s Garden Saturday, May 10 th 9:30 am 12:30 pm Come spend the morning celebrating the joys of spring! *Learn about gardening with Master Gardener Lynn Hacker *Plant a lovely container garden * Enjoy a special luncheon Adults - $10.00 Children 10 and under - $5.00 Please sign up in the office 16

17 April 20, 2014 RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 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 Matthew 28:1-10 He is risen! Monday 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Witnesses to the risen Christ Tuesday 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Christ has been raised Wednesday Mark 16:1-8 Women go to the tomb Thursday John 20:1-18 Mary Magdalene sees the Lord Friday Acts 13:23-33a God raised him from the dead Saturday Psalm 98 Shout for joy! Sunday John 20:19-31 Thomas sees and believes SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THIS WEEK The angel said to the women, Don t be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus, who was nailed to a cross. He isn t here! God has raised him to life, just as Jesus said he would. Matthew 28:5-6 (CEV) SAY, PRAY AND BLESS: A Prayer for the Week: Risen Lord Jesus, please take away our fears. Help us to go wherever you send us. Amen. (Matthew 28:10) Mealtime Prayer: Risen Lord Jesus, we praise you for the gifts of this table and our celebration of Easter joy. Fill us with your love and life. Amen. A Blessing to Give: May the risen Lord Jesus replace your fears with joy, and raise you to new life with him. Amen. (Matthew 28:10; Colossians 3:1) CARING CONVERSATION Discuss in your household or small group: Share about a time you received good news. Imagine that you were one of the women who went to the tomb the first Easter morning. How do you think you would have felt? What does it mean to you that Jesus is risen and is alive? DEVOTIONS When you gather for your home Easter celebrations, begin with these words (a leader says the words in italic type, all respond with the words in bold type). This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Lord, you give us new life. Alleluia! Lord, you give us this new day. Alleluia! Lord, you give us our world and all that is in it. Alleluia! Lord, you give us each other. Alleluia! We praise you God, maker of the universe, for sending us Jesus and giving us new life in him. Alleluia! He is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia! After this, commence your hunt for Easter eggs, prepare for church, or begin your household Easter breakfast or lunch. As an Easter week home activity, plant seeds or seedlings in pots or in your garden in celebration of the new life God gives us through the risen Christ. SERVICE Spare a thought for those who have to work on Easter Sunday (e.g. those working in hospitals, police stations or in other areas of important public service). Make up a basket of Easter goodies to deliver to them. RITUALS AND TRADITIONS It is a custom in many churches to light a new Paschal Candle on Easter Sunday for use throughout the year ahead. As an Easter week household activity, prepare your own Paschal Candle to use during the next year. Purchase a large white candle. Decide together on Christian symbols to place on the candle (include a cross and the year number in your design). Trace these symbols onto the candle with a felt-tip pen, and then use fabric paints to paint them on. Light the candle on the dates of church festivals and on your baptism anniversary dates 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 ~ HE IS RISEN! 6:30 am Sunrise Holy Communion 7:30 am Easter Breakfast downstairs 9:00 am Easter Holy Communion Monday, April 21 Quilting & Bandage Making Tidings Articles Due 7:00 pm AA Tuesday, April 22 7:00 am Men s Bible Study Wednesday, April 23 9:30 am Bible Study 2:15-3:45 pm Good News Bearers 6:00 pm Bell Choir 6:15 pm In the Spirit 7:00 pm Senior Choir Thursday, April 24 9:00 am Women s Bible Study Noon ~ St. John s Appreciation Luncheon 5:00 pm Evangelism Board Saturday, April :00 pm Bridal Shower for Melissa Strand at Ross Park Sunday, April 27 ~ World Malaria Sunday Preschool Bibles 8:00 am Worship 9:15 am Education Hour 10:30 am Worship 8:30-1:00 pm St. John s Waffle Feed in Springfield 5:00 pm New Members Class 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: 279 Offering: $ The Welcome Project 2014 Receipts to date $

19 This Week s Prayer Concerns For all the church that God would help us die every day to sin and raise us up to new life in Christ so that we would live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection For Trinity that the Holy Spirit would teach and lead us to invite, welcome, nurture, and equip all people to become practicing disciples of the risen Christ For the Watonwan River Conference Partnership Committee that the Holy Spirit would support with gifts and prayers those from our Conference who will soon travel to South Africa and visit our partners in the Shiyane Circuit, fostering our partnership of understanding and support of another For our nation that God would preserve our government and leaders in justice and honor, helping all of us to live a peaceable life of integrity, good health and service For Maci Lang, Ristan Coners, and Ramsey Coners that the Holy Spirit would sustain their baptisms into Christ with the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, and the spirit of joy in God s presence always For our Trinity Staff that the Holy Spirit would fill them with faith to trust and serve God s people with a gladness of heart, sustain them with strength in times of weariness, and kindle the gift of love in their hearts that all may see the light of Christ in all they do For the Food Shelves of Springfield & Sleepy Eye and St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield that God would lead and guide their ministries in providing meals and housing to those who are in need among us For all who travel that God would guide and protect them just as God kept Abraham & Sarah in safety throughout their pilgrimage; and that God would make their ways safe and their homecomings joyful For those among us who suffer from illness, affliction and the need for recovery that the Holy Spirit would bring patience and healing to: Carol Carlson; Deb Stenger; David Thorson; Roger Wolling; Ray Schottle (Dale s father); Nicole Steffl (Marge Kramer s granddaughter); Noreen Allenspach (LaDonna Fox s sister); Dick Anderson (former member); Arlen Bayer (friend of Monis Meyer); Karen Blum (Donna Augustin s friend); Kylie Grunzke (Lorie Grunzke s daughter); Janet Haugen (former member); Connie Irlbeck (Gary/Diane Graff s daughter); Tom Leith (friend of Rod/Darlene Brummund); Kimora Okins (Trudy Schroeder s/alda Rydin s great granddaughter); and Joe Soukup (in recovery) For the families and friends who grieve tragic loss from automobile & plane crashes, avalanches & landslides, sinking ships & natural disasters that the Holy Spirit would comfort those afflicted with the faith and courage to trust in God s power and promises For all who grieve the loss of loved ones among us that God s Spirit would comfort and assure them of 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 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 our schools that God would comfort all the students attending SEPS, Springfield, and St. Mary s schools in their loss and grief, as well as bless and lead those attending vocational/community colleges, universities and centers of research & training bestowing upon each one the gift of knowledge and wisdom so that they may serve God faithfully in both their private and public lives... For Jay Beech as he directs 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 For the men and women currently serving in the Armed Forces and those far from home Brady Augustin (Donna Augustin s son (now deployed overseas in Jordan); John Brummund (Rod & Darlene Brummund s son at Fort Stewart, GA); Jamin Ose (nephew to the late Sue Windschitl); Joshua Trottier; and Jon Agrimson and his wife, Jackie (Beaty Ainsley s nephew at Fort Campbell, TN); 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 from danger and harm as they proclaim their witness of the Gospel throughout the world For Krista Allgor (Beech s granddaughter) that God would protect and guide her in all her travels and bless her work & witness as she returns to the Agape International Mission in Cambodia to serve and teach abused young women to know the crucified and risen Christ For Joe and Deb Fry that Joe s ministry of consulting and mentoring international leaders through Authentic Community Transformation (ACT) would be blessed with fruitful accomplishments and future promise and that God would lead and protect the Discipling for Development missionaries who are serving throughout Africa (Please see Joe s Discipling for Development newsletter on the bulletin board and for further information.) 19

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