Trinity Lutheran Church Contemporary Worship Service October 7, 2012 10:45 a.m. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP Based on Hebrews 1:1-3 Long ago God spoke through the prophets to our ancestors in many and various ways, but now God has spoken a new and living word to us in Jesus Christ. He is the reflection of God s glory and the exact imprint of God s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. Let us worship God. GATHERING SONG: Here I Am To Worship Verse 1: Chorus: Verse 2: Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness, opened my eyes, let me see. Beauty that made this heart adore you, hope of a life spent with you. Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, here I am to say that you re my God. You re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me. King of all days, oh so highly exalted, glorious in heaven above. Humbly you came to the earth you created, all for love s sake became poor. (Chorus) I ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. I ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. CCLI#1330601 CONFESSIONS AND FORGIVENESS We read in Hebrews that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, made the pioneer of our salvation perfect through suffering. Lord Jesus Christ, pioneer of our salvation, the lengths that you were prepared to go to defeat evil and to show us the depth of your love are almost too much for us to grasp. You surrendered any advantage you could have had over us in order to become as we are, and to suffer and even die for our sake so that we could live abundantly and joyfully, with your powerful life in us. But we confess that we carry a multitude of unhealed wounds around with us, and within us. 1
So much of our personal landscapes are filled with the chronic pain of broken relationships and unfulfilled expectations; with emotional, spiritual and physical suffering. Forgive us, Lord, for trying to meet our needs solely out of our own power. Embrace our weaknesses with your strength, our brokenness with your wholeness, our suffering with your healing, our fears with your peace. Remind us that when we bring our weariness and heavy burdens to you, you will give us rest. Lord Jesus Christ, pioneer of our salvation, receive these our prayers, for we offer them in your name. Amen ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS: Through his suffering and death, Jesus rescued us from lives dominated by evil and sin. He is the source of our salvation. Hear then the good news that in and through Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! PRAYER OF THE DAY We praise you, O God, for breaking through to us in the person of Jesus, your Son, our Lord. When the words of the prophets went unheard and when their actions were ignored, you spoke the creative word once more. Bringing order out of chaos again - this time not to bring a world into being, but to bring your very being into the world. The essence of your love taking on our flesh. In the midst of this congregation, we praise you. Amen. CHILDREN S TIME: Shivon Miller Milestone Ministry - Gifting of Bibles SONG: Shout To The Lord ELW #821 2
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Psalm 8 1 O LORD our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! 2 you whose glory is chanted above the heavens out of the mouths of infants and children; you have set up a fortress against your enemies, to silence the foe And avenger. 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars you have set in their courses, 4 what are mere mortals that you should be mindful of them, human beings that you should Care for them? 5 Yet you have made them little less than divine; with glory and honor you crown them. 6 You have made them rule over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet: 7 all flocks and cattle, even the wild beasts of the field, 8 the birds of the air, the fish of the sea, and whatever passes along the paths of the sea. 9 O LORD our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! FIRST LESSON: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 11 I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel? 29 for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 30 Just as you were once disobedient to God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience, 31 so they have now been disobedient in order that, by the mercy shown to you, they too may now receive mercy. 32 For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all. GOSPEL: Matthew 14;22-33 22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. 25 And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, It is a ghost! And they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid. 28 Peter answered him, Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water. 29 He said, Come. So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me! 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, You of little faith, why did you doubt? 32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, Truly you are the Son of God. SERMON - God s Irrevocable Faith In Us Pastor Jerome Evavold 3
SONG: Multiply Multiply, multiply Jesus said to the fishes and bread, Multiply by Lost and Found Thousands all stood hungry waiting on the shore Afterward the gathered twelve full baskets more Just a little yeast hidden in the dough By its presence leavens all the loaf Though the mustard seed is smaller than the rest When it grows to fullness the birds will build their nests If you re my disciples, my love you will show When you love another, and by this they will know Now I tell you go, into all earth Making new disciples telling them my words. CCLI#1330601 CONFESSION OF FAITH - APOSTLES 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. OFFERING SONG: We Are An Offering ELW #692 OFFERING PRAYER Receive and bless these gifts, O God, for we offer them in response to the great gift of your Word to us - Jesus, our Savior and Lord. May our lives reflect your glory and bear the imprint of your love as we reach out to others in Jesus name. Amen PRAYERS WORDS OF INSTITUTION 4
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. DISTRIBUTION SONGS: By Grace Chorus: By grace, through faith, we re saved, we re saved. By grace, through faith, we re saved, we re saved. (Last time repeat chorus twice.) Verse 1: Lord we are witnesses of your awesome love. Lord we are witnesses of your awesome love. (Chorus) Verse 2: Lord make us instruments of your awesome love. Lord make us instruments of your love. (Chorus) Verse 3: Faith is a gift of grace of your awesome love. Faith is a gift of grace of your love. (Chorus) CCLI#1330601 Verse 1: Chorus: Communion Response Lord make me like your bread, your body, Break and bless my life for you. Take not your presence oh, Lord and restore your salvation. Dakota Road Verse 2: From this cup of love and suff ring, Make our lives poured out for you. CCLI # 1330601 BENEDICTION: L) Go into this week, with the love of God inscribed upon your heart, the life of Jesus Christ imprinted within your being, and the energy of the Holy Spirit giving you life. C) Amen 5
SENDING SONG: No Matter by Lost and Found Chorus: No matter how high or how low I will always remain in your love. No matter how high or how low I will always remain in your love. Verse 1: When the water touched my head. You were there just like you said In the water and the word. I can trust in what I ve heard. (Chorus) Verse 2: When we eat the broken bread, You are there just like you said. Broken given all to share, At the table you are there. (Chorus) Verse 3: When we speak of our own sin, When we say you re forgiven, When we hear what God has done, Reconciled we live as one. (Chorus) Verse 4: In your church we live our days, Lift our sacrifice of praise. To the one we honor most: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. (Chorus) L) Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C) Thanks be to God! CCLI# 1330601 6
This week at Trinity... Sunday, October 7, 2012 CATCH-UP & MUSTARD SUNDAY 8:45 a.m.-traditional Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Coney's and Chips and Coffee Fellowship 10:00 a.m.- Education Hour 10:45 a.m. - Worship Service 11:45 a.m. - Coney's and Chips and Coffee Fellowship 5:30-9:30 p.m. - NAMI Monday, October 8, 2012 5:00 p.m. - AA 6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts Tuesday, October 9, 2012 9 a.m. Quilters 7:00 p.m. - Priscilla Circle 7:30 p.m. - NA Wednesday, October 10, 2012 6:00 p.m. - OASIS Thursday, October 11, 2012 5:30 p.m. - In Stitches 7:00 p.m. - Pipes & Drums Friday, October 12, 2012 Stamp n Camp 5 p.m. - Wedding Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. - AA Saturday, October 13, 2012 Stamp n Camp Wedding Sunday, October 14, 2012 CHUM SUNDAY 8:45 a.m.-traditional Worship Service 9:45 a.m.- Coffee Fellowship 10:00 a.m.- Education Hour 10:45 a.m. - Worship Service 11:45 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship 5:30-9:30 p.m. - NAMI Trinity Announcements WELCOME Welcome to Trinity We are happy that God led you to us today. We hope you feel at home here. You are surrounded by your brothers and sisters in Christ and the presence of God. If you are looking for a church home please talk to Pastor Evavold or Shivon before you leave today and sign the guest book in the Narthex or call 218-724-9369. We invite you to join us downstairs for coffee and fellowship following the services. You can find us on the internet at www:tlcduluth.org or on Facebook at trinity@tlcduluth.org. WORSHIP God Bless the Child Our earliest memories come from childhood. Most children are dependent on someone other than themselves someone who provides basic necessities of life, sees to their education, teaches manners, and introduces them to the ways of faith and life. As children, we are generally content to be dependent on someone else, someone we come to trust as having our best interests at heart. But early on our independence kicks in, and we forget just how content in our dependence we truly are as those of us who in a huff ran away from home, got cold, hungry, or scared, and quickly returned, can attest. Jesus refers to the dependence of a child when he talks about receiving the kingdom of God (Mark 10:15). That can paint a powerful and precious picture for us today as it reminds us just how unconditional God's love for us really is, and with how much joy and trust we can receive and experience it. God is our ultimate parent, who never leaves our side, who is always ready to provide, and who introduces us to the knowledge that God's ways are higher and more magnificent than ours. Which means that whether our relationship with those we depended on as a child was good or bad, God has an experience of joy, trust, abundance, and love for us that surpasses anything we have ever imagined possible in a relationship. All we have to do is believe it and receive it; discover it and explore it; accept it and surrender to it; trust it and have faith in it. Today, be content to be a blessed child of God, dependent on God's love and care. Receive God's presence and power in your life, and experience the unspeakable joy of knowing that God is in control. Reprinted from Words for Worship, copyright 2011 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress. 7
WITNESS Hannah Doug Carlson Jake Ulvi Rebecca Nelson Robin Jago Joann Beauregard John D. and Family Tom J. Roger We ask for prayers of comfort for the family of Oshan Lee, infant son of Jessica Brochu and Donny Hoven who passed away this past week at Children s Hospital in Minneapolis. Time & Talent Volunteers-Today October 7, 2012-8:45 am Greeter: Richard & Elaine Carlson Ushers: Christine & Jordan Kimpling Reader: Dawn Kregness Communion Assistants: Don & Bunny Stellmaker Comm. Basket Holder: Gail Hosking Coffee Hosts: Stellmakers Time & Talent Volunteers: October 14, 2012-8:45 am Greeters: Gail Hosking & Bea Wenck Ushers: Kathy Myers & Eileen Nelson Reader: Eileen Nelson Coffee Hosts: Fred and Amy Sowl We offer prayers of protection for Duluth s 148th Fighter Wing in Afghanistan. ADULT FORUM Adults are encouraged to join the discussion in the lounge. Adult Forums begin with 10-20 minute DVD devotional or teaching clips that introduce a topic for discussion. We are currently watching The Reason for God. The Reason for God captures a live and unscripted conversation between Timothy Keller and six panelists discussing their objections to Christianity. Oct. 7 - The Reason for God Session 4: Why Does God Allow Suffering? Oct. 14 - CHUM Representative leads Forum Discussion Oct. 21 - The Reason for God Session 5: Why is the Church Responsible for So Much Injustice? Oct. 28 - The Reason for God Session 6: How can God be Full of Love and Wrath at the Same Time? The Alive and Kickin Group is planning to go to Glensheen Mansion on Friday, October 26th for the Jack O Lantern Spooktacular a self-guided tour of the grounds lit solely by 750 carved pumpkins. Tickets are $8.00 per person, $20 per family, Children 5 and younger are free. Meet at the ticket booth at 6:00 p.m. for the pumpkin viewing. Otherwise, meet up with the group at Perkins on London Road at 7:00 pm for treats. Upcoming Events to put on your calendar: October 13th - WELCA Lake Superior Conference Fall Gathering October 14th CHUM Sunday October 20th BOO at the Zoo 10 am October 21st Stewardship Drive Begins October 23rd Trinity Travelers 1 pm - Duluth Grill October 26th Alive and Kickin Glensheen Mansion Jack O Lantern Spooktacular 6 p.m. Perkins-7 p.m. October 28th - REFORMATION SUNDAY Trick or Treat Seat Around the Seats Trinity Volunteers at Boo at the Zoo - October 20th. Shifts Middle School Gathering - Cragun s NE MN Synod from 10 to 4 p.m. - All ages are invited to sign up to help November 17th and 18th, Grades 6-9, Cost $63 due into pass out candy at a Trinity station at Boo at the Zoo. Sign Shivon by October 14th. This is a fabulous gathering in up for an hour or the day. There will be a small decorated which young people grow in their faith and build new table with the Trinity banner where we will hand out candy, friendships while digging into Confirmation teachings in stamp hands, and greet trick or treaters. Volunteers will a unique way. This year s focus for the gathering is on the also need to purchase a ticket to Boo at the Zoo to be able Apostles Creed. The theme is Creating, Saving, Connectto participate inside the park. Please contact Shivon for 8 ing: God s Doing It. Registration forms are available at more information. www.nemnsynod.org/ms and must be returned to Shivon with payment.