Trinity Lutheran Church

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1 Trinity Lutheran Church September 10, Sunday of PENTECOST Lection 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 Cell: sleepyeyetel.net Parsonage: Parish Secretary Darlene Brummund Financial Secretary Pat Stevermer Organist / Sr. Choir Director Mary Mulry Educational Director/ Confirmation Assistant Julia Coulson Custodian Alex Lazatin

2 14 TH WEEK AFTER PENTECOST~ LECTION 23 SERVICE OF THE WORD SEPTEMBER 10 TH AT 9:00 AM ~ SEPTEMBER 11 TH AT 6:45 PM WELCOME TO RALLY SUNDAY THE LORD JESUS CHRIST WELCOMES ALL to this house of worship! As Jesus welcomed the crowds to listen to him teach, so the Spirit of God welcomes us to listen to our Lord s teachings. May our gathering around God s Word of grace bless one and all alike! Today s Rally Day: God s Work-Our Hands activities immediately follow today s Sunday Worship. All are welcome! WORSHIP AIDS LARGE PRINT BULLETINS are available for those who need them from the ushers. ACTIVITY BAGS for young children are on a stand at the rear of church; please return after services. Thanks. THE NURSERY located upstairs by the balcony is not staffed during worship, however, it is available for your use. I WISH CARDS are in your pews; please let us know your ideas to improve our Trinity home. GATHERING WE PREPARE: Today, we welcome Drew Campbell from Mankato as our pulpit guest. He serves as a Blue Earth County Supervisor and a LSS volunteer with homeless youth. We also welcome Dawn, Drew s wife, who is also sharing their gracious musical talent with us. We are fortunate having them with us on this Rally Sunday as we lift up the important work of L.S.S. representing Our Hands doing God s Work in every county of Minnesota from assisting adoption and homeless care to refugee resettlement and financial counseling and more. We are thankful for the Campbell s joining us today and sharing God s Word of grace and the work of the church. Today s readings speak of our God who wills to seek and save the lost, not only as a holy hope, but as our only hope. Conflict and bad choices are part of our relationships and community life. Jesus words in today's gospel are often used in such situations. The prophet Ezekiel is told to be faithful in warning sinners to turn from their ways. Paul reminds us that only love can fulfill the law. Our gathering in the name of Christ, assures us that Jesus is present among us bearing the gifts of peace and reconciliation. Thanks be to God! PARISH NOTICES RINGING THE BELL CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, the Sovereign over all the earth, the Wisdom from on high, our merciful Judge and Savior. Amen. Let us boldly approach the throne of grace, trusting in God's mercy and love. Generous and faithful God, Silence is kept for reflection 2

3 we confess to you all the ways, known and unknown, that we reject and undermine your steadfast love. Though you made us your people, we treat strangers with suspicion. Though you forgave our debts, we collect without mercy. Yet we are quick to pass judgment on others. Have mercy on us, O God, and remember your promise to us, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Through the living Word, + Jesus Christ, God forgives your every debt, your every sin, and gives you a new heart and a new spirit. Amen. GATHERING SONG Earth and All Stars ELW #731, 1,2,4&5 GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. 3

4 CANTICLE OF PRAISE Let My Prayer Rise Up ELW #232 4

5 PRAYER OF THE DAY O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your never ending mercy. For without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and leads us toward all gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. DAWN AND DREW CAMPBELL 5

6 WORD FIRST READING Ezekiel 33:7-11 So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, "O wicked ones, you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life. Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: "Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?" Say to them, As I live, says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel? The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SECOND READING Romans 13:8-14 Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet"; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 6

7 GOSPEL Matthew 18:15-20 The Gospel is found in Matthew chapter 18, verses Jesus offers practical advice to his disciples on how individuals--and the church as a whole--should show wrongdoers their need for repentance. And now The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 18 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. MESSAGE Mr. Drew Campbell SONG OF THE DAY We Are Called ELW #720 7

8 ENROLLMENT AND BLESSING OF CONFIRMATION STUDENTS AND PARENTS Parent(s) of each student presents their child(ren) before the railing with the minister addressing them: P: Students, you have been received by our Lord Jesus Christ in Holy Baptism and are reborn children of God and inheritors of eternal life. By water and the Holy Spirit you were made members of the Church, the body of Christ. Living in Christ, you are now at the age this year to study the Holy Scriptures and the teachings of the Lutheran Church, and learn what it means to participate in the communion of saints. Today, we ask you for your commitment and re-commitment to devote yourself to this special commitment of time and effort. P: Parents, I ask you, will you support your daughters and sons in your prayers and by your example of living out your faith in Christ? Will you make WNW s, fellowship & service events, and attendance to worship a priority? We do and we ask God to help and guide us. Students, will you attend WNW s, fellowship & service events, worship, and complete assignments given to you as you are able? Students kneel at the railing with parent s laying on their hands: I will, and I ask God to help and guide me. P: Let us pray Most gracious God, we thank you for these young people who have received your love in the water and Word of holy baptism, and who, on their journey of faith have received promise in forgiveness in Word and Sacrament. And now, as they join and resume their participation in the church s ministry of Confirmation and make preparations to publicly affirm the faith of their baptism in Christ, we ask for your blessing to be upon each one. Guide and lead them with your Spirit. Place a hunger in their hearts for you. May the hands of these parents extended in blessing, give support, protection, and love to their children, so that they may eagerly learn, serve, and live life in your name the Name that is above every name who calls us his own, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (respond after Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.) SHARING THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. THANKSGIVING OFFERING There is a Balm in Gilead Senior Choir 8

9 BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING: Backpack Ministry We are always thankful whenever we can celebrate the gift of food and nourishment God graciously provides. Today we dedicate and bless the Backpack Ministry sponsored by the Board of Social Ministry and graciously supported by your gifts, so that grade school children in our wider community may have food to eat over the weekends. Let us pray: L: O give thanks to the Lord who is good, C: whose steadfast love endures forever. L: We thank you, O God, for the gracious blessings you have given to us. Bless our sharing of these continuing gifts with the children of our community. Fill them with your sustenance and nourishment as you help us recognize all the gifts of life come from your bountiful hands. C: AMEN. CANTICLE OF THANKSGIVING (The offering is brought forward by the ushers to the acolyte) 9

10 LORD S PRAYER Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. SENDING AFFIRMATION OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF HOUSTON, CARRIBEAN & FLORIDA On this day of God s Work Our Hands, we remember those who live out their baptismal vocation in service to the community as 1 st responders, firefighters, police, EMT s, and social workers Sisters and brothers, God has called you and others through your baptism to a ministry of care for others in moments of danger and crisis. Trusting that God has equipped you with gifts for that service and empowered you for this ministry, we pray you will seek to serve God in word and deed, through your work and your rest, giving thanks to God for this call: Protector God, through your promise to us in baptism, give care to those who serve on behalf of the needs of so many. Keep them from all harm and danger; give them good courage and wisdom in stressful situations, and help them serve your people in need. Surround them with the support of others and encourage all of us to live out our baptismal calling in service to your earth and its peoples everywhere. Amen. BLESSING The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. Amen. SENDING SONG Go, My Children, With My Blessing ELW#543 10

11 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE OUR THANKS TO ALL WHO SERVE GOD S WORK OUR HANDS! SUNDAY 9:00 am Worship Monday 6:45 pm Worship Accompanist Mary Mulry Mary Mulry Acolyte Camden Bode Readers Bonnie Pettis Sound Techs Russ Sorensen Greeters Doug Domeier Ushers Dennis Schueler, Shirley Cannon, Jon Hansen Gail Sorensen Altar Guild Judy Johnson and Beth Klein RALLY DAY IS HERE!! We are so grateful to hear Mr. Drew Campbell address the Scriptures for the day as well as relate to us information about Lutheran Social Services and his experience as a LSS volunteer with homeless youth at the LSS Youth Drop-in Center. Thank You! Drew brings his wife Dawn, a talented musician, with him. He serves as a Commissioner for Blue Earth County. Rally Sunday God s Work. Our Hands is a great day to resume our Sunday worship and education program with opportunities to serve and learn and have fun! Thanks for being a part of it! Opportunities for you to be the Hands of Jesus -Sign up to be a part of a new ministry at Trinity! Trinity Meal Ministry will help our members during a life changing event (i.e. new baby, illness, loss of a loved one). Sign up to receive invites to bring a meal. -Sign up to help pack food for the Weekend Food Program. Food is packed 6 times a year at different times. -Sign up to make a fleece blanket for a child attending Camp Noah. Fleece will be provided. -Provide financial support to sustain the Weekend Food Program. $4.00 for a weekend of meals for a child. $ for a school year of food for a child at risk of hunger on the weekends. There is a table at the party in the parking lot today for you to look at and commit to being the Hands of Jesus. 11

12 Great Thanks to Toby Arneson for supplying the Root Beer for our Rally Sunday! ROAD DITCH CLEAN UP SEPT 27TH 7th to 12th grade are asked to help. We do need 4 or more adults as well. We will have a light lunch at TLC following clean up. YOUTH TO ATTEND VALLEY SCARE IN OCTOBER Trinity youth will sponsor a bus trip to Valley Scare on Saturday, October 21. School and community friends and family members are welcome to join the group. Watch for further information about times and sign-up and payment for the trip. PRAYER CHAIN UPDATE Please call the Church Office or Joyce Neid ( ) with prayer requests. A GO FUND ME PAGE has been established for Jeremy Domeier. Jeremy recently has had a major health issue and is now recuperating at home. If you would like to help, go to Jeremy s Facebook page where you will find the link to Go Fund Me. The goal is to reach $ and $ has been raised so far. We give thanks to God for Jeremy s recovery. TO MY TRINITY FAMILY, Thank you for the wonderful card and the continued support and prayers for me and my family. I have a long road ahead of me, but I am forever grateful for another chance at life. It s a great feeling to know that so many people care. God Bless You All, Jeremy Domeier 12

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17 September 10 th, 2017 God calls us to show mercy and not judge others. 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 18:21-35 A parable about forgiveness Monday Genesis 18:20-33 Abraham pleads for Sodom Tuesday Genesis 33:1-16 Jacob meets Esau Wednesday Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph forgives his brothers Thursday 1 Samuel 26:5-25 David spares Saul s life Friday Acts 6:8-15, 7:54-60 Stephen prays for his killers Saturday Psalm 79:8-11 Help us, O God our Savior Sunday Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of the vineyard workers SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THIS WEEK So why do you judge your brothers or sisters in Christ? And why do you think you are better than they are? We will all stand before God to be judged. Romans 14:10 SAY, PRAY AND BLESS: A Prayer for the Week: Lord, help us not to judge others today. Help us to accept them and be kind to them. Amen. (Romans 14:1) Mealtime Prayer: Lord, as we eat the food you give, make us ready to forgive. We re so glad we have your love; thank you, Father, up above. Amen. A Blessing to Give: May the Lord forgive you all your sins, and help you to forgive others. Amen. CARING CONVERSATION Discuss in your household or small group: Have you ever felt judged by somebody? How did you feel? Why should we be careful about judging others? God is like the master in the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:21-35). What can we learn from this parable about judging others? DEVOTIONS Act out the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:21-35) or read it together with household members speaking as the different characters in the parable. Then, talk about each character. What are they like? Which of the characters are you most like? Take turns praying for each other, that God may help you to be kind and forgiving towards others. SERVICE Joseph was badly treated by his brothers, but God used what happened to bring about good (Genesis 50:20). Through his work as a leader in Egypt, God used Joseph to take care of many people in a time of great famine. Prepare a letter to send to an elected leader of your region or community. Thank them for their work on your behalf and let them know that you are praying for them. RITUALS AND TRADITIONS Jesus told Peter that he should forgive someone who sinned against him seventy times seven (Matthew 18:22). By this, he meant that we should never stop forgiving. Find a page or roll of small white stickers and write 70x7 on each. Stick these up around your home to remind you of Jesus call to practice forgiveness toward one another Vibrant Faith Ministries. All rights reserved. Written by Pr. Greg Priebbenow and edited by Vibrant Faith Ministries. Go to for more faith-forming activities Please take your bulletin home for weekly devotions 17

18 Peek at the Week Sunday ~ Rally Sunday! 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am Rally Day Events Outside Monday, Sept. 11 8:00 am Quilting and Bandage Making 3:30 pm WELCA 4:30 pm Christian Ed Board 5:30 pm Al anon 6:00 pm Property Board 6:45 pm Worship 7:30 pm Stewardship Facilitators Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12 7:00 am Men s Bible Study 5:30 pm Social Ministries Board 6:30 pm AA Wednesday, Sept. 13 9:00 am Women s Bible Study 10:00 am Countryside Bible Study 6:00 pm Bell Choir 6:00 pm In the Spirit 6:45 pm Confirmation Class 7:00 pm Senior Choir Thursday, Sept. 14 9:00 am Child Protection Sunday, Sept 17 9:00 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Education Hour Monday, Sept. 18 8:00 am Quilting and Bandage Making 5:00 pm Lay Ministry 5:30 pm Al anon 6:45 pm Holy Communion 7:30 pm Stewardship Group Meeting Tidings Articles Due! Weekly Worship Attendance: 101 Weekly Giving: ( Needed) $ September Giving:(25, Needed) $ Yearly Contributions to Date $188, On Target Budget to Date $227, 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. If you haven t already, please consider Simply Giving, an automated giving program for your offering. You determine the frequency of your offering which is deposited into Trinity s account the same day it is withdrawn from your account. It s a hassle-free way to give. Talk to Pat or Darlene if you are interested. Thank You. We offer the opportunity to support the mission of Trinity by simply scanning the following code using a smart phone with a QR scan app.

19 This Week s Prayer Concerns Pray for the church that Christ would enliven and preserve the church with his everlasting mercy and remove everything that is harmful from us as he leads us by the Holy Spirit toward all that gives life and salvation Pray for Lutheran Social Services that we and congregations throughout the church would be reminded and blessed by the ministry of Drew Campbell and the other LSS volunteers throughout the church who are addressing the needs of homelessness, unemployment, poverty and oppression; that the life-giving Spirit of God would move our hearts to share God s mercy and love through he hands of LSS Pray for the Watonwan River Conference as we prepare to host our visitors from South Africa that we would receive and welcome our South African Partners from the Shiyane Circuit, including: Mr. Shadrack & Mrs. Eunice Mashego; Mr. Bonginkosi Khumalo; and Mr. Siphumule Thwala, M.D. with hospitality and peace as they arrive Sept. 15th Pray for the victims of Severe Weather that those whose lives have been impacted by hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other dangers would heed necessary evacuations; would assist others in the midst of chaos; and that God s love would be made known through those willing to shoulder the burdens of suffering and need bringing hope to those in despair Pray for the nations that God would act with care, imparting holy wisdom to leaders to seek and establish peace among the nations Pray for Trinity...that the Holy Spirit would reassure us that God is in control of our future and will continue to lead us to invite, welcome, nurture and equip all people in becoming followers of Christ Pray for all who are ill, afflicted, or in recovery that the Holy Spirit would give comfort and daily strength to Jeremy Domeier; LaDonna Fox; Deb Joramo; Ron Kleven; Joan Miller; Maureen Kersten; Loretta Tostenrud; Judy Weedman; and all who are near us in need, including: Albert Brummund (Rod Brummund s brother); Beth Chapdelaine (Terry Newgord s sister); Brittney Johnson; Kimora Okins (Trudy Schroeder s/alda Rydin s great granddaughter); Stan Turbes (Chris Turbes and Shawna Sellner s father); Jamison Wandro (Jim/Jackie Hutchins nephew); and Brent Weber (Judy Weedman s son-in-law) Pray for the beloved who now rest from their labors in God s mercy and all who mourn personal loss, that God would fill us all with peace, granting us the comfort and assurance to trust our Lord s promise to bring us all to a new heaven and earth where suffering, crying, pain and death will be no more. Pray for our schools of learning that we would give thanks for teachers, support staff and administrators who have dedicated their lives to education and that God would empower both teachers and learners with a passion to find God as the source of all truth Pray for those condemned and in prison that the Holy Spirit would guide their hearts to return to the Lord in faith, 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 those preparing for marriage and those newly married...that God would be glorified in their union, filling every couple with the light and truth of God s grace and power throughout their lives together Pray for Jay Beech that The Spirit would lead him in his discernment of God s will as he searches God s guidance in his service Pray for the men and women serving in the Armed Forces and those far from home for Brady Augustin and his wife (Donna Augustin s son & daughter-in-law stationed in Japan) and for all of our military Veterans that the Holy Spirit would guard them in safety and keep their hearts stayed 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 (granddaughter of Rex Beech) that the Lord would bless her in a sabbatical of rest and guide her as she seeks to discern the will of God for her life and service Pray for Joe and Deb Fry in his continuing ministry with Authentic Community Transformation (ACT Worldwide) teaching and mentoring church leaders to grow the church throughout the world, encouraging young people to grow in their relationship with God and restoring their valued purpose and commitment to serve others through the integrity of their faith. Pray for Joe and his work in leading and mentoring leaders in Haiti and other nations around the world. You can read Joe s newsletter posted on the bulletin board in the narthex as well as the website at for more news and information. 19

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