Trinity Lutheran Church th Ave. SE, Jamestown, ND

10:45 a.m. September 17, 2017 Prelude: Amazing Grace Allie Struble, clarinet and Christian Hanson, Tenor Saxophone Announcements and Greeting Hymns of Praise: Love the Lord Every Praise Prayer of the Day page 47 First Reading: Genesis 50:15-21 page 800 Second Reading: Romans 14:1-12 page 923 Children s Message Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Lord to Whom Shall We Go Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 page 798 Sermon: Rev. Susan Haukaas Hymn: Lead Me (V. 1 & 3) ELW #768 Apostles Creed page 105 Prayer Song: More than We Can Ask Prayers of Intercession Prayer Response Offering: Be Still My Soul Christian Hanson, Tenor Saxophone and Allie Struble, Clarinet Offertory: Take My Life that I May Be ELW #583 Offering Prayer Words of Institution Lord s Prayer Communion Communion Songs: Lamb of God page 174 Come, Let Us Eat ELW #481 Taste and See ELW #493 Take, Oh, Take Me as I Am ELW #814 Prayer after Communion Blessing Hymn: Send Us Out Dismissal Postlude Trinity Lutheran Church 523 4 th Ave. SE, Jamestown, ND 58401 E-mail: connect@trinityjamestown.com www.trinityjamestown.com 701-252-2841

Thank you to Jerry and Joan Rudnick for sponsoring the altar candles in memory of Jason Rudnick and to Jeanette Skjeret and family for sponsoring the altar flowers in memory of Leon L. and Leon D. Skjeret. The radio broadcast was sponsored by Trinity Lutheran. Sign-up sheets for 2017 sponsors of candles, flowers and radio broadcasts are now available. Please sign up in the Gathering Space or call the church office to reserve your dates. Radio Broadcast: If you are having trouble with the reception on 1400 AM for the radio broadcast, try 97.1 FM to get better reception. You can also listen online at: www.newsdakota.com/kqdj-1400am. Held in Prayer: Jerry Bennett, Joy Langel, Kim Pulst, Melodie Reese, Trina Schnaible, Mary Ann Trelfa, Connie Waswick Please also pray for the families of those who have died: Agnes West 09/04/17 The September Drink Offering will go to the Eastern North Dakota Synod. Trinity s purpose: Connect with God and with each other. Share God s good news with all. A new member class will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please speak to one of the pastors to register. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Walk To Wittenberg See our progress in the north hallway. Bible Day Trip See the St. John s Bible Monday, October 23 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Sign up by October 9 to travel with a group from Jamestown to Moorhead to view Illuminating the Word: The Saint John s Bible. The cost is $30 per person including transportation and lunch for the first 14 people to sign up. (Additional people are welcome but you may need to provide your own transportation.) Email us at connect@trinityjamestown.com, call 252-2841 or sign up at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Space on Sunday mornings. The exhibit will be on display October 1- December 31. You can attend on your own if the timing of the group trip does not work for you. Visit www.hcscconline.org/sjb for more information. New Pew Cards The new yellow pew cards replace the friendship register and the prayer request cards. If you are new to Trinity, please fill out the guest information on the card and place it in the offering plate. If you are communing or if you have a prayer request, a concern or a thanksgiving, we ask that you also use the yellow pew cards and place them in the offering plate. A Men s Bible Study is held every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the Conference Room.

Sunday Dinner for Missions. A Sunday Dinner will be held at Trinity on September 24 with proceeds benefiting the Central African Republic Synod (our sister synod) and the Lutheran World Relief Quilting Project. A presentation will be given by the Synod s Associate with the Bishop, Jakelle Cornell, about her 2016 visit to the Central African Republic. On the menu: BBQ pork, chicken, scored potatoes, sunshine carrots, salad, homemade rolls and pie. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available in the church office or in the Narthex today. Tickets must be purchased by this Thursday, Sept 21. Adult Catechism Class By Heart ~ Conversations with Martin Luther s Small Catechism Martin Luther wrote the Small Catechism for parents to use as instruction for children in the home. It covers the Apostles Creed, the Lord s Prayer, Baptism, Holy Communion and the 10 Commandments. Our study time will be on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m., for seven consecutive Sundays. Come join us today! Lutheran Disaster Relief is providing relief to people affected by recent hurricanes. Your donation helps. Please visit: community.elca.org/ushurricanerelief to donate or to learn more. Trinity is holding a book fair! Through Sunday, Oct. 15, A book fair will be held in the Gathering Space. You can look through books that can help children connect with God and books about Martin Luther, Lutheran theology, and how Lutheran and Catholic communities are observing the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. You can order and pay for the books you like at reduced prices then pick up your order in early November. The Nurtured Heart Approach parenting class will be offered at Trinity Lutheran Church from 6:00 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 21 to Oct. 26. Attend to learn new techniques and strategies for creating positive behaviors, gain an ability to respond to challenging behaviors with intent and purpose, and create everyday habits that reveal the greatness in children. The course is sponsored by the ND Dept. of Human Services, Children & Family Services Division and NDSU Extension and is offered at no charge. To register call 845-8528 or online at www.ag.ndsu.edu/ pen/region-6. Congratulations to Hannah Schuchard and Samantha Weng who were married yesterday. If we really want to Love, We must learn how to forgive. Mother Theresa

Welcome to Trinity! * Please fill out the Friendship Register--in the pew near the center aisle. If you do not have a church home, or if you d like more information about Trinity, please let us know. * Communion is served 1 st & 3 rd Sundays of the month. All Christians welcome. Gluten-free wafers are available. Please indicate to the server that you would like them. * Our nursery is located on the east end of the Gathering Space. * Activity bags for children s use during worship are on a coat rack in the narthex. We encourage children of all ages to worship with us! * Restrooms are east end of the Gathering Space and downstairs. We re glad to be worshiping together. Please come again. IN MINISTRY TODAY: 8:30: Head Ushers: Kevin Knodel; Usher: Becky Knodel; Greeter: Lori Frank; Lector: Erin Klein; Communion Preparer: Donna Fischer and Judy Brueske; Communion Servers: Donna Fischer and Judy Brueske 10:00 Head Usher: Mike Williams; Usher: Ernie, Jeremy and Asher Williams; Greeter: Sara Coleman; Lector: Sara Coleman: Communion Preparers: Sara Coleman and Shelly Andersen; Communion Servers: Sara Coleman and Carol Delaney; Acolytes: Lauren Peterka and Luke Van Berkom; Greeters: Jerry and Myrna Ronholm Thank you to all who served in ministry this morning. We are grateful for your generous giving of your time and talents. STAFF: Senior Pastor: Kristi Weber-320-2077 Associate Pastor: Susan Haukaas-320-1446 Director of Music Ministries: Robert Murphy Children s Ministries: Sarah McDermid Director of Youth Ministries: Kirstie Dobson Administrative Assistant: Meggen Henke Administrative Assistant: Bonnie Jo Conley-Hanson Office Hours 9-4 Monday-Friday 5:00pm 6:45pm 8:00am 1:00pm 8:45am 9:00am 6:30pm 7:30pm 8:45am 9:00am 5:30pm THIS WEEK AT TRINITY Sunday, September 17 8:30 Worship with Communion 9:30am Coffee Cart 9:30am Faith Quest/Pulse 9:45am Adult Catechism/Men s Bible Study 10:45am Celebration Worship with Communion Monday, September 18 Celebration Rehearsal Worship Handbells Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts Congregational Council Tuesday, September 19 Men of Trinity Staff Meeting Trinity Choir Grace Circle Wednesday, September 20 Open Play Time Parents Morning Out Bible Class 3rd, 4th or 5th grade Newborn Support Group 7th &8th Grade Confirmation 9th Grade Confirmation Thursday, September 21 9:00am A Mother s Heart 11:00am Communion at Ave Maria 2:00 pm Faith Circle 5:30pm Stepping Stones Open House Friday, September 22 MS Castaway Open Play Time Parents Morning Out Date Night Saturday, September 23 MS Castaway Sunday, September 24 Texts Jonah 3:10 4:11; Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 JMS Castaway 8:30 Worship 9:30am Coffee Cart 9:30am Faith Quest/ No Pulse 9:45am Adult Catechism/Men s Bible Study 10:45am Celebration Worship 12:00pm Mission Dinner