Trinity Lutheran Church
March 25, 2018 8:00 am 2163 Mayhew Lake Rd. NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Those Serving Today Officiating Today
8:00am
Organist
8:00am
Musician Screen Team
10:30am
Daniel Reineke 10:30am
8:00am 8:00am
Acolyte
Ruth Immerfall Mark Woitalla
10:30am Lector
Rev. David Hinz
Jeff Zimmer Tim Meemken
10:30am
Delano Schultz Emily Kleman, Riley Prow
10:30am
Grace Roesch, Richelle Peacock
8:00am
Visuals
Daniel Reineke
Altar Guild
Diana Weyhrausch, Sue Kulzer
Information Desk Greeters
Ushers
Lay Minister
8:00am
Zone – 5
Marie Mendel
10:30am
Zone – 1
8:00am
Zone – 5
Barb Mingo Diane Haffner, Marie Mendel, Amy Schaefer
10:30am
Zone – 1
8:00am
Zone – 5
10:30am
Zone – 1
Shirley Skuza, Lori Zipp Luke Wendt, Jim & Kathy Stueve, Trevor Jevne Mark Helgeson, Dick Mingo, Norm Greenwaldt, Bob Koroll, Dan Reberg, Russ Riehm
8:00am
Jeff Snyder
10:30am
Clint Wenger, Delano Schultz
Trinity is a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran School Association and the Good Shepherd Community.
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PALM SUNDAY March 25, 2018
8:00a.m.
Stand P The grace of our Lord + Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C Amen. P Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. C Hosanna to the Son of David. BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES
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HOLY GOSPEL P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the twelfth chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord. The Triumphal Entry 12 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” 14 And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written, 15 “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt!” 16 His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him. 17 The crowd that had been with 3
him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. 18 The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign. 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.” P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ. P Let us go forth in peace, C in the name of the Lord. PROCESSIONAL OF PALMS PROCESSIONAL HYMN: “All Glory Laud and Honor” LSB 442 (also see screens) (As the hymn is being sung, each row will process as you would for communion and place your palms onto the steps and return to your seat.) CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination. P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen. 4
P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. C Amen. HYMN OF PRAISE: “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” LSB 443 Sit OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Zechariah 9:9-12 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. 11 As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. 12 Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.
L This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
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HYMN:
“Rejoice, O Zion”
EPISTLE: Phil. 2:5-11 5
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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L This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Stand CREED (The italicized portion is from the Epistle Lesson, Phil.2:5-11) I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, “Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen Sit HYMN OF THE DAY:
“No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet” LSB 444
THE MESSAGE OFFERING (Please sign and date the Rite of Friendship pad located in the pew. The children are invited to bring their offerings to the front at this time.) ADULT CHOIR: “Let the Gates of the City Outward Swing”……….…Buck/ Hopson PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
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LORD'S PRAYER ALL: 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. BENEDICTION
HYMN: “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” LSB 441 READING OF THE PASSION: We read the account of our Lord’s passion as we begin Holy Week, and then we leave in silence. The reading of the passion account from Mark at the close of the service signifies the change from the Grand Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem to die and our entrance into our Lord’s journey into this Holy Week. We move from Palm Sunday into the events of the week, reading by groups as Pastor will direct, investing in our Lord’s work for our sake, and moving around the room as readers following our Lord’s movement from riding a donkey to being lifted on a cross and laid into a tomb. Mark 15:1-15 - pg. 852 in pew Bible Mark 15: 16-32 - pg. 852 Mark 15:33-41 - pg. 853 Mark 15:42-47 - pg. 853 8
Palm Sunday
WEEK OF 3/18/2018 3/18/2018
8:00am Worship Z5 9:15am SS & Bible Classes 9:15am New Member Class 10:30am Worship Z1 (HC) 12:00pm Anyuak Worship 2:30 – 4:30pm Anyuak Birthday Party 4:00pm Creative Crafts
TIME 8:00am 10:30am Total
3/14/2018
ATTENDANCE 111 157 268 200
OFFERINGS General Fund Offerings Building Debt Offerings Total Weekly Need:
MONDAY 9:30am Parish Workers NL 6:00pm Bev’s CC Dine to Donate at Panera
$6,867.90 $456.00
3/14/2018
TUESDAY 7:00pm Friends in Harmony
$7,323.90 $11,745.05 $901.00 $155.00 $3,855.37
Missions Rec’d to-date
WEDNESDAY 7:00am Men’s Bible Study @ GS 6:00pm Celebration Ringers 7:00pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
Annual Funds Promised
$23,000.00
Readings for next Sunday:
THURSDAY 12:00pm Mandy Thursday Worship Z2 (HC) 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Worship Z3 (HC) 8:00pm Worship Team Rehearsal
Isaiah 25:6-9 1 Cor. 15:1-11 John 20:1-18 Let’s Be in the Word!
FRIDAY 9:00am Parish Workers 12:00pm Good Friday Worship Z4 7:00pm Good Friday Worship Z5
Church Office Hours: M-F 8:30am-2:30pm
Open during the noon hour. Church Office Phone 252-3670
SATURDAY 9:00am Altar Guild
RESURRECTION SUNDAY
6:00am Worship Z1 (HC) 8:00am Worship Z2 (HC) 7:00 – 10:00 Easter Breakfast 10:30am Worship Z3 (HC) 12:00pm Anyuak Worship 9
Hadley undergoing medical care. Jim Bump, and Sandy Duffy as they continue their cancer treatment and care. The family of Sandra Van Vickle at her death.
For Your Information: Here is the schedule of services for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday: Worship at 12:00pm and 7:00pm with HC
There will be a Voter's Assembly Meeting on Sunday, April 8, 2018, between services at 9:15 a.m. In the Fellowship Hall. Agenda items include the following: 1.) Devotion 2.) Update on the Planning, Mission, and Visioning Sessions that have been taking place, 3.) Open communication on decisions made by the Leadership Team on behalf of the congregation in regard to Prince of Peace Pre-School & PlayHouse Daycare, 4.) 2018 Budget Shortfall and Plan of Action. We encourage all congregational members to attend. In His Name, Trinity Leadership Team
Good Friday: Worship at 12:00pm and 7:00pm Resurrection Sunday: Worship at 6am, 8am and 10:30am all with Holy Communion - Easter Breakfast served from 7am to 10am. Today’s Radio Broadcast is sponsored by the members of Trinity. We thank them for their generosity. We have openings in April and May. If you would like to sponsor a broadcast please complete a form and turn it in. Forms are available in the church office. The radio transmission enables our shutins, as well as others in our community to hear and participate in our worship. The service airs on WVAL 800 on the AM dial, at 8:00am, and live on the internet at www.800wval.com.
Easter Breakfast: From 7 to 10:00am next Sunday, there will be a breakfast of Egg bakes, muffins, fruit and juice. See the sign up sheets in the Church entry. WE are in need of egg bakes, baked goods and people to help!! Please sign up today!
Sunday Morning Fellowship In April our host is Connie Mooney. Members who have last names beginning with the letters “H, I, & J” are asked to bring treats for our fellowship time. If you can help, please sign up on the bulletin board.
Would you like to see the Passion Play in Oberammergau in 2020? An informational meeting will be held on Saturday, April 7th at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Join us to learn more about this exciting opportunity! Information available in the church office.
Please remember in your prayers this week: Rick Iees (son of Shirley), Betty Winczewski, Sandra Nordquist & Pam 10
Prince of Peace News: “Shine Like Stars!” is the theme for the Prince of Peace Lutheran School annual Legacy Dinner and Auction which will be held Sunday, April 22nd at the school. Mark your calendar now and save the date to come out and provide support for our school. Tickets will again be $14 to cover the cost of the catered noon meal – Tickets can be picked up in the POP Office or at one of the Association Churches. Prayer Shawls – Lifegiving Gifts Shawls are provided to all who are physically, spiritually or emotionally ill or for persons undergoing life changing events. Need not be a member to take one. You may pick up one today at the information desk.
members to come and either discover or affirm their Spiritual Gifts. The goal of Network is to help believers to be fruitful and fulfilled in a meaningful place of service. First, you will discover your top 3 spiritual gifts. These gifts tell you what you do in your ministry area. Second, you will find out your personal style which indicates how you serve. Some people like to be behind the scenes and are more task oriented and others like to be up front and around people. Some people are unstructured in how they organize themselves and others are structured. Your personal style needs to be taken into account when considering a place of service. Third, you will find out your passion. Pssion shows you where you serve. It is usually with a particular group of people or with an issue or cause that you are concerned about. I hope you will prayerfully consider this opportunity to discover the place of service that God has in mind for you. -Craig Cooper
THANKS! To Don Murphy and Cashwise Foods for discounts on items purchased for our Soup suppers. Also, we thank Thrivent for supplying gift cards to cover some expenses. And to Rich Austin for making the sloppy joes. Bless you!
Orphan Grain Train Collection of New Socks and Undies These items will be taken to Texas border missions and other places where new items are allowed. All sizes of undies and socks (for men, women, and children) are being collected, but children’s socks for age 3 to 6th grade are very much needed, as children in Mexico cannot go
Network Spiritual Gift Seminar The 3-week Network Seminar begins Today, March 25th at 9:15am in the Large Classroom. This seminar is part of the new member process, for those in the membership class now and also all new members that are transferring here to Trinity. It is also open for all Trinity 11
to school without socks and shoes. Please send New socks and undies with pastor when he attends the 23rd Convention of the Minnesota North District- LCMS on april 9 – 11, 2018 at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Alexandria, MN. Drop off your items in the the tote in the narthex.
practitioners in the first responder fields. There will also be breakout sessions and panels to answer questions. Participants will be given sample “Church Safety Plans” and resource lists to assist with developing customized safety plans based on risk assessment priorities. Please contact Pastor Hinz or Craig Cooper to register.
A Big Thank You from Anna Marie’s!! The Ladies of the LWML have been collecting for the last few weeks and you are all so generous! Many wonderful donations were brought in for those needing out help. God Bless
2018 Leadership Summit Saturday April 14, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (The Summit is free, and
lunch and snacks will be provided)
South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 S. Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake, MN In the past, the doors of the church opened inward, but now the people of our communities are no longer coming in through our doors as they once did. Approximately 78 percent of LCMS congregations have reached a plateau or are declining while, at the same time, the number of people claiming little or no connection to God through His Son, Jesus is rapidly growing. God is calling the church to open our doors outward as the people of God seek to establish connections, form relationships, and invite new disciples of Jesus into life focused on His good gifts. You will learn, with other congregations, about some practical steps for beginning, increasing, or continuing activities that convey the spiritual vitality of Word and Sacrament ministry through our congregation for the sake of our
You!
Safety Summit Saturday, April 21, 2018 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. St. John Lutheran Church, 9141 County Rd 101 N, Corcoran, MN This summit is for lay people, elders, trustees, ushers, greeters, deacons, church council members, and church workers—anyone who is interested in the safety and protection of people attending their church. Participants will learn to assess their risks and ability to respond to medical emergencies, fires, natural disasters and acts of violence. You'll also be introduced to and equipped with a basic and advanced level understanding of safety risks and preparedness. The summit will include an overview of safety risks, preparedness, planning, prevention, response and recovery from experts and 12
community. Please contact either Pastor Hinz or Craig Cooper to register. (We both have copies of the book, Hinges: Opening Your Church’s Doors to the Community if you would like to learn more about this Leadership Summit.
WE WELCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN We are glad you are here! If there is a time during the Worship Service that you feel your child (or you) needs a “time out,” please CONTACT US: feel free to leave the service. If you leave the service, you can go to the Church Office: 252-3670 lobby or use the large conference E-mail & Website:
[email protected] room across from the church office. Pastor David Hinz: 320-815-2779 The conference room has speakers Director of Christian Outreach – and one-way glass so you can still Craig Cooper: 237-5507 participate in Worship. During the Pastor John Bakou: 249-1691 Sunday school hour, (9:15am – Administrative Assistant10:15am) and during the 10:30am Judy Rehwaldt: 252-3670 worship service the nursery is Traditional Music Director – staffed for children 0-3 years old. The Daniel Reineke: 656-0963 nursery is in the preschool on the Contemporary Music Director – north end of the building. It is the Ruth Immerfall: 291-9293 first classroom on the left as you Prince of Peace Preschool: 230-3047 enter the preschool parent lounge Playhouse ChildCare: 230-9116 area. There are also speakers in the Parish Nurse – nursery so you can listen to the Jennifer Machula: 267-1587 service. Activity bags for young Prayer Chain – children to use are in the plastic tub Delores Volkers: 252-2101 outside the church office.
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