TRINITY Lutheran Church 3040 Town Avenue New Port Richey, FL 34655 trinitytlc1@yahoo.com tlctrinity.org Pastor: Marc E. Nauman Assistant Pastor: Dr. Arnold Kromphardt Organist: Kaethe Mead Director of Music & Visual Arts: Cap Rocap Church Phone: 727-364-4667 Changing lives by sharing the love and life of Jesus Christ Welcome! We re glad to have you worship with us today December 14, 2014 Saturday Service: 6 p.m. Sunday Services: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Confirmation & Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church is a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Order of Service for the Third Sunday In Advent The altar flowers are in celebration of the 42nd anniversary of Evie and Wally Schauer Welcome: Pastor Marc E. Nauman Lighting of The Advent Candle Bible Verse for December But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5 Children s Blessing (second service) Invocation Pastor: In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit Congregation: Amen. Introit Pastor: Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. I will listen to what God the Lord will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints but let them not return to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps. Congregation: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen. Pastor: Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. 2
Opening Hymn First Service: #13 Savior Of The Nations, Come (v. 1-4) Second Service: Hungry (displayed) The Confession and Forgiveness Pastor: Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, Congregation: whose hope is in the LORD his God. Pastor: The LORD sets prisoners free, Congregation: the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. (Silence for reflection and self-examination) Congregation: Heavenly Father, I confess to you my many and constant sins. I have not always remained humble before you. I cannot produce the righteousness you demand. I deserve your judgment. But I am sorry for my sins and repent of them. I cling to Your mercy given to us in Jesus Christ. By Your Holy Spirit teach us true humility and true obedience to Your Word. Amen. Absolution of Sins Song of Response First Service: #13 Savior Of The Nations, Come (v. 5-8) Second Service: There Is A Redeemer (displayed) The Collect of the Day Pastor: Almighty God, through John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, you once proclaimed salvation; now grant that we may know this salvation and serve you in both holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God now and forever. Congregation: Amen. The Reading of God s Word: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test every- 3
thing; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God. The Gospel: John 1:19-28 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?" He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, "I am not the Christ." And they asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" And he answered, "No." So they said to him, "Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" He said, "I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as the prophet Isaiah said." (Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.) They asked him, "Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?" John answered them, "I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie." These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing. Elder: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Congregation: Praise to You, O Christ. The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; Who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was 4
made man; and was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered, and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; His kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Hymn Of The Day First Service: #34 Come, O Precious Ransom The Message: Always Prayers of the Church Pastor: Lord, in Your Mercy Congregation: Hear our prayer! The 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. Song Of The Day Second Service: Bless The Lord (displayed) Offering Please fill out the red Friendship Folder for your row then pass it to the person next to you. The Noisy Offering supports Trinity s Youth Group 5
Children return to the Sanctuary (second service) The Lord s Supper Pastor: The Lord be with you. Congregation: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. Admonition Sharing of the Lord s Peace Sanctus Words of Institution Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In the same way, after supper, he took the cup and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. Pax Domini The Peace of the Lord The Distribution of the Bread and Wine Post Communion Collect Congregation: We give thanks to you, Almighty God, that you have refreshed us through this Sacrament. We ask that, in Your mercy, you would strengthen us in faith towards You, and in love towards one another through Jesus Christ Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen. 6
The Benediction Pastor: The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The LORD look upon you with favor and give you peace. Congregation: Amen. Closing Hymn First Service: #247 Sent Forth By God s Blessing Second Service: Step By Step (displayed) Announcements and Dismissal Pastor: Go in peace and serve the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God! Songs: CCLI# 2880136 Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834 ; Skelton, William, 1763-1848. The Macklin Bible -- John Preaching in the Wilderness, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/ act-imagelink.pl?rc=54080 [retrieved December 11, 2014]. Original source: A gift to Vanderbilt University from John J. and Anne Czura Altar Flowers from Eve s Florist in Oldsmar 7
TRINITY Announcements The Front Parcel: We have raised 70.40% of our $150,000 goal. However, $44, 397 still is needed to own this land. If you have anything left from your Christmas shopping budget, please consider this project. The Women's Prayer and Prayer session is on hiatus until January 19, 2015. LWML Christmas Cookie Sale December 14: Cookies on sale for gifts, parties, or just to enjoy! Thanks for your support, and Happy Holidays! The Voter s Meeting concludes Sunday, December 14 after first service in the sanctuary. Agenda items include the election of the 2015 Leadership Team, 2015 Budget, and voting on the revised Constitution and By-Laws. TLC s Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 14th, 4:30 8 p.m. at Trinity College. (Directions to be provided) Bring a dish to share, a gift for the gift exchange ($10 or less,) and wear the craziest Christmas sweater you own! New Order Method for Altar Flowers: To place flowers on the altar, please use one of the flower forms (by the Flower Calendar,) and also write your name and reason on the calendar. The form and money for flowers must go to Peggy Venter or be put into the collection plate. This should end the current confusion over scheduling. Thank you for your consideration. Poinsettias: Peggy Venter is taking orders for Christmas Poinsettias from Eve s Florist. Price is $12. Advent Bible Study: The Youth Group s study on Noah finishes on Wed., Dec. 17, 7 8 p.m. at church. All are invited. 8
TRINITY Announcements, con t Trustees will not meet in December. Beginning in January, they will meet on the fourth Saturday morning of the month. Adult Bible Study: Have you tried the Augsburg Diet? Guaranteed to contain 100% of the daily requirement of God's grace, which builds strong Christians twelve ways. Get your spiritual nutrition plan starting Dec. 21, when Rick Green begins a study of the Augsburg Confession a lead-up to the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation. Christmas Eve Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 4, 5:30, and 7 p.m. There will be no worship services on Christmas Day. LWML (Lutheran Women s Missionary League) will meet at 7:00 p.m. on January 12 & March 9th. These meetings are open to all women of Trinity who work, and are an opportunity to be with the ladies who can make morning meetings. So please mark your calendar and join us for a brief meeting, Bible study and fellowship. CONFESSIONAL LUTHERANS, WE VE GOT YOUR BACK Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. This week s topics include: The Church, The Five Points of Calvinism, Adam & Eve, Katie Luther, How Did Moses Part the Red Sea? and more. You can listen on-demand at www.issuesetc.org. 9
TRINITY Upcoming Events Women s Prayer & Praise: on hiatus until January 19, 2015 Kid s Club: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. (during second service) Voters Meeting concludes Sunday, Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m. LWML Cookie Sale: Dec. 14 TLC Christmas Party: Sunday, Dec. 14, 4:30-8 p.m. at Trinity College Youth Group Study of Noah: Wed., Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship: Wed, Dec 24 at 4, 5:30, & 7 p.m. No Christmas Day Worship Services New Year s Eve: December 31 This Week s Helpers TLC: Carole Helpers for Next Week TLC: Lorna TLC (Trinity Loving Cleaners) take care of the church on a weekly basis. Cleaning takes about 2-3 hours, to be finished before Saturday service. To volunteer, please talk to Lorna Wright Praise Band: Piano/Keyboards - Nicole Nauman Guitar - Gabby Trout Bass guitar/vocals - Cindy Derevjanik Vocalists - Karen Rosczyk & Tina Baum The deadline for Trinity s bulletin is 9 a.m. on Thursday 10
TRINITY Attendance & Offering December 6 6:00 p.m. Service: 34 December 7 8:30 a.m. Service: 34 Adult Bible Study: 8 10:30 a.m. Service: 44 Offering ~ $2,364.00 Building Pledges ~ $ 468.00 Building Donations ~ $ 235.00 Altar Flowers $ 40.00 Front Parcel $ 5.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 Total Collection 12/7 $3,412.00 Current total received for Front Parcel ~ $105,603.35 November Recap Nov. 2014 YTD Income $12,140.00 $111,516.40 Expenses ($ 8,781.97) ($100,113.71) Net $ 3,358.03 $ 11,402.69 Dedicated Funds Balances 11/30/2014 Building Pledges $ 3,956.88 Building Donations $ 7,559.45 Front Parcel $ 2,623.20 Missions $ (40.00) Pastor s Discretionary Fund $ 533.37 Youth $ 1,311.27 Total Dedicated Funds $15,944.17 Accounts Balances 11/30/2014 General Checking $27,084.36 General Savings $11,060.40 11
TRINITY Information Office hours: Monday Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prayer Requests: Please send them to Diane Roberts at deroberts1946@yahoo.com Adult Bible Study meets in the sanctuary at 9:35 a.m. Confirmation Class is held Sundays in the classroom at 9:35 am. Kid s Club, for children Pre-K 5th, is held during the 10:30 am service with the children returning for communion. LWML (Lutheran Women s Missionary League) is open to all women of Trinity. We meet the second Monday from September through May. Meetings are at 10 a.m. to noon at church (except Jan. & March, when the time is 7 p.m.) Women s Prayer and Praise Group meets every Monday at 10 a.m. in Room 186, FDC. (on hiatus until Jan. 19, 2015) Time of Refreshing: The sanctuary is open for personal prayer from 3-7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month with a candlelight corporate prayer time led by Pastor Marc at 7 p.m. Men s Servant Event: Trinity s LLL (Lutheran Laymen s League) serves breakfast to the homeless the second Saturday every month at the Volunteer Way, 10008 Moon Lake Road, from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. Trustees meet the fourth Saturday morning of the month at the church. They take care of maintenance items inside the church and extra yard work. Everyone is invited to be a part of the work day for whatever time you can be there. Please see or call Les Wright for additional information. G.U.T.T.S (God Using Teens to Serve,) Trinity s Youth Group, meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. at church. Faith Community Nursing promotes the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being as part of Trinity s Christian stewardship. Call Susan Fontaine, RN for her assistance.