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Bulletin 2-28-24

Feb 28- What Kind of King is this?
As He testified before Pilate that His kingdom is not of this world so are we, by our Baptism, “fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19)

 

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Bulletin 2-21-2024

Feb 21- From earliest days the Christian Church employed the weeks before Easter—what came to be called the season of Lent—as the time of the year to prepare candidates for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, the catechumenate. Paul wrote, “We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). Our midweek Lenten services prepare us to consider our identity and connection with the Passion of Christ as the baptized children of God. Today, we see how John puts our attention on two events happening at the same time—the interrogation of Jesus before the high priest and the interrogation of Peter in the courtyard—and we see how these interrogations confront and comfort us.

 

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Ash Wednesday Bulletin


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Feb 14- Marked and Redeemed by Christ the Crucified
Marked. During this special service for the beginning of our Lenten journey, we will be marked—marked with ashes. These ashes stand as a stark reminder of the dust of death, which is the wages of sin—Adam’s sin, the world’s sin, and our personal sin. But notice the shape in which the ashes are applied to our foreheads: the shape of the cross. “Remember that you are dust,” we hear. Powerful words, yes. But may we also have ears to hear the words even more powerful: “Your sins are forgiven!” The Gospel assures us that we have been marked and redeemed by Christ, the Crucified. The One who entered into our world to shape our dust and breathe new life into our death is the One who has named us and claimed us to be His own. He took on the ashes of our death. He became sin for us, “so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Bulletin Nov 12, 2023

 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
November 12, 2023  10:00 a.m. Communion Service

WELCOME TO TRINITY!
Thank you for worshiping with us today. We want to know who you are, so please provide your contact information in the Friendship Book as it is passed during the Offertory. If you are visiting, honor us by signing the Guest Register in the Narthex.

There are times in our worship service where we stand or kneel. Feel free to participate in either as you are able or feel comfortable to remain seated.

Gluten-free wafers are available upon request during communion services. Please speak to the pastor before service if you wish to receive the host in this form.

Please ask an usher should you require a hearing assistance device.

(†) ~ Those who wish may make the sign of the Cross in remembrance of their Baptism.

RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
If you are not a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, we ask that you speak with the pastor prior to the service before receiving the Lord’s Supper.

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a Blue Card from the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests may also be emailed to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net or to pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com.

FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
We are delighted that you have brought your child to worship! We invite you to use the Cry Room as a courtesy to others if your little one gets a little rambunctious. Our Cry Room, complete with seating and children's activities, is located at the back of the Sanctuary. The service can be heard through the sound system. We hope your children feel glad they were here and that they are a part of the Trinity family!

Our Vision:
Growing in God’s Word to Share Christ’s Love

Our Mission:
Led by God, equipped as disciples through Word and Sacrament, 
we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.

AS WE GATHER TODAY

What do you do when you wait? What do others do? Whether sitting in the lobby of a doctor’s office, or stuck behind a mile of cars in traffic, or counting down the days until an exciting event—what is done while waiting? Some seek distraction through technology to pass the time, others watch the time slowly pass, and still others wait impatiently, made known through verbal and nonverbal ways. How about when it comes to Jesus? What do we do while we wait for Him? Rather than seeking distractions to pass the time or feverishly looking at a clock while growing impatient, we are instead called to wait for Him in faith. We do not know the day nor the hour, but we wait in faith with more than oil in our lamps—faith in our hearts and on our lips until we meet the Bridegroom at the marriage feast.

DIVINE SERVICE
Setting Four

ORGAN

WELCOME

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION  

Please Stand

PROCESSIONAL HYMN  398 vv. 1-4 "Hail to the Lord’s Anointed"    

Text and tune: Public domain

INVOCATION
    
    P     In the name of the Father and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.
    C    Amen.                                                                                Matthew 28:19b

    P    Our help is in the name of the Lord,
    C    who made heaven and earth.                                               Psalm 124:8

    P    Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word, call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner.                                                                                      [Luke 18:13]
    C    Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.

    P    Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.  

   C    Amen.          

SERVICE OF THE WORD

PSALM    Psalm 70

P         1Make haste, O God, to deliver me!
C            O LORD, make haste to help me!

P         2Let them be put to shame and confusion     who seek my life!
C         Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor who desire my hurt!

P         3Let them turn back because of their shame
C            who say, “Aha, Aha!”

P     4May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you!
C     May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!”

P     5But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God!
C     You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay!

    ALL    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.

KYRIE ~ Lord, Have Mercy                                      Mark 10:47

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS ~ Glory to God in the Highest        Luke 2:14; John 1:29

 SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY

P    The LORD be with you.                                                            2 Timothy 4:22
C    And also with you.

    P    Let us pray.
Lord God, heavenly Father, send forth Your Son to lead home His bride, the Church, that with all the company of the redeemed we may finally enter into His eternal wedding feast; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
    C    Amen.

Be Seated

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON    Amos 5:18–24

18Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD!
   Why would you have the day of the LORD?
It is darkness, and not light,
   19as if a man fled from a lion,
   and a bear met him,
or went into the house and leaned his hand against the wall,
   and a serpent bit him.
20Is not the day of the LORD darkness, and not light,
   and gloom with no brightness in it?
21“I hate, I despise your feasts,
   and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
22Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings,
   I will not accept them;
and the peace offerings of your fattened animals,
   I will not look upon them.
23Take away from me the noise of your songs;
   to the melody of your harps I will not listen.
24But let justice roll down like waters,
   and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”

    A     This is the Word of the LORD.
    C    Thanks be to God.

EPISTLE LESSON    1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

   13But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. 15For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. 18Therefore encourage one another with these words.

    A    This is the Word of the LORD.
    C    Thanks be to God.

Please Stand

ALLELUIA and VERSE      John 20:31

HOLY GOSPEL    Matthew 25:1–13

    P            The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-fifth chapter.
    C    Glory to You, O Lord.

1[Jesus said:] “The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. 6But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. 8And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ 10And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. 11Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ 13Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”

P    This is the Gospel of the LORD.
C    Praise to You, O Christ.

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, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also 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, whose 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 remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.  Amen.

Be Seated

HYMN OF THE DAY  968     "My Lord, What a Morning"    

Text and tune: Public domain

SERMON                "We Will Always Be with the Lord"     1 Thessalonians 4:17

OFFERING  

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS   Jacob, Shelby, and Jayce Johnson    

Kneel or Remain Seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH      [1 Timothy 2:1-4]

Be Seated

SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT

The Sacrament, or Lord's Supper, is a special gift from God that brings us into personal communion with Jesus Christ. "In, with and under" the bread and wine we receive His body and blood for forgiveness and renewal. If you are a repentant sinner, come to the table expecting to receive God's wonderful gifts for you!

Communicants will take their own wine cups as they are passed. Those requiring non-alcoholic grape juice will take the cups with white grape juice from the middle of the tray.

Remain Seated

OUR EXAMINATION

P    In preparation for Holy Communion, St. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.”  So that we may properly examine ourselves prior to receiving the Lord’s Supper, I ask you to reflect on these questions:

•    Do you repent of all your sins of thought, word, and deed?
•    Do you believe that Jesus Christ is your only Savior from all sin, Satan, and death?
•    Do you believe that the Risen Christ is really present in the Sacrament and that in, with, and under the bread and wine you receive His true Body and Blood?

If you answer in faith "Yes!" to these questions, and are properly instructed, you are invited to come forward and partake of the LORD'S Supper during Distribution. If you are unable to answer yes to any of these questions, you are invited to come forward, cross your arms as Pastor approaches you and receive a blessing. By your coming forward, "You proclaim the LORD'S death until He comes."

Please Stand

PREFACE

P    The LORD be with you.                                            2 Timothy 4:22
C    And also with you.

P    Lift up your hearts.                                                     [Colossians 3:1]
C    We lift them to the Lord.
    
    P    Let us give thanks to the LORD, our God.                           [Psalm 136]
    C    It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

    P    It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places  give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, for the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all creation. Above all,  we give thanks for Your boundless love shown to us when You sent Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into our flesh and laid on Him our sin, giving Him into death that we might not die eternally. Because He is now risen from the dead and lives and reigns to all eternity, all who believe in Him will overcome sin and death and will rise again to new life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing:

SANCTUS ~ Holy, Holy, Holy       Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

    P     Blessed are You, O Lord our God, king of all creation, for You have had  mercy on us and given Your only-begotten Son that whoever believes in Him  should not perish but have eternal life.

        In Your righteous judgment You condemned the sin of Adam and Eve, who ate the forbidden fruit, and You justly barred them and all their children from the tree of life.  Yet, in Your great mercy, You promised salvation by a second Adam, Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and made His cross a life-giving tree for all who trust in Him.

        We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through Jesus Christ.  Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may faithfully eat and drink  of the fruits of His cross and receive the blessings of forgiveness, life, and salvation that come to us in His body and blood.

        Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:

LORD'S PRAYER         Matthew 6:9-13

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.
THE WORDS OF OUR LORD     Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24;
    Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
    P    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. This do in remembrance  of Me.”  In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had  given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: "Drink of it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the remission of  sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

PAX DOMINI ~ The Peace of the Lord      John 20:19

P    The peace of the LORD be with you always.
C    And also with you.

AGNUS DEI ~ Lamb of God      John 1:29

Be Seated

DISTRIBUTION HYMN

HYMN  636 vv. 1-2, 4, 6, 8    "Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness"    

Text (sts. 1, 4): © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000966
Text (sts. 2, 6, 8) and tune: Public domain

Please Stand

NUNC DIMITTIS ~ Song of Simeon       Luke 2:29-32

POST-COMMUNION COLLECT

    P      Let us pray. 
Gracious God, our heavenly Father, You have given us a foretaste of the feast to come in the Holy Supper of Your Son's body and blood.  Keep us firm in the true faith throughout our days of pilgrimage that, on the day of His coming, we may, together with all Your saints, celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which has no end; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
    C     Amen.

BENEDICAMUS and BENEDICTION

    P    Let us bless the Lord.                                                               [Psalm 103:1]
    C     Thanks be to God.

    P    The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and   be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you  peace.                                                                                   Numbers 6:24-26
    C     Amen.

CLOSING HYMN  663 vv. 1, 4-5   "Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray"    

Text and tune: Public domain

Be Seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS and RECOGNITION OF OUR GUESTS

FLOWERS GIVEN  IN THE GLORY OF GOD
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God 
by Bill Lutes in celebration of Ellen’s birthday.

For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 
so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Romans 12:4-5

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Join us in the Social Hall after the service for coffee and breakfast goodies
provided by the Youth.

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

** SUNDAY SCHOOL IS AT 9:00 TODAY **

ADULT SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Webb leads a Bible study in the Social Hall after the 8:30 service.

CHURCH YEAR CONNECTIONS 
(Ages 3 through High School)
Join us for Sunday School classes for ages three through young adult. Teachers: Megan Haverland (3 years-1st Grade), Judy Bringman (2nd-5th Grade), Bob Hanovich (Middle School), and Karl Schumacher (High School).

PARENTS & TWOS CLASS
In this class for parents and two-year-olds, Karen Hanovich helps parents encourage their little ones as they learn about Jesus together.

YOUNG ADULT SINGLES CLASS
For ages 18-26, this class led by Kevin Riedl is studying “Lessons from the Underground Church.”

21ST CENTURY PARENTING CLASS 
Parents of school-aged kids gain insight into the issues facing Gen Z and learn how to engage them in meaningful conversations. Eric and Megan Thompson lead this class in the Education Building.

YOUNG AT HEART CLASS 
Mature members study how we can demonstrate love and compassion to people in need. Bob Reynolds and Mark Waltz lead this class on the ground floor of the Education Building.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Education Building to study the Word. Our current topic is The Christian Church and Its Denominations.

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
The Ladies’ Study is taking a break over the holidays and will resume on 1/8/24. Please prayerfully consider joining us in this study.

HAPPENING AT TRINITY

GUIDANCE FOR CHOOSING YOUR WORSHIP LOCATION
Gathering in the Sanctuary  
√ You are healthy and have not shown any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19.
(fever, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, chills, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, chest pain)
    √ You have not recently been in contact with someone with Covid-19 
Worshiping from Home via Live-Stream or YouTube
√ Your age or health conditions make you more at-risk for contagion
√ You may have been exposed to Covid-19 at your workplace or through a relative
√ You are concerned about carrying Coronavirus home to at-risk family members.

OFFERINGS
Please remain faithful in bringing your offerings to the Lord by mail or online if you are unable to attend worship in person.

THANK YOU
Thank you to Barbara Lunick for playing the organ for us.

TODAY IS "CAN DO SUNDAY"
Please place your food items in the grocery cart in the Social Hall to help provide a meal for those in need who visit our Food Pantry. As always, thank you for your participation.

SINGLE SERVICE & VOTERS’ MEETING
Today at 10:00 (Sunday School at 9:00)
TODAY, we have a Single Worship Service, followed by our Voters’ Meeting. Sunday School is at 9:00. Please plan to attend.

OVER 50 GROUP LUNCH
Wednesday, November 15 at 12:00
The Over 50 Group will meet for lunch at Outback on Wednesday, November 15 at 12:00.

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP
Wednesday, November 22 at 7:00
Join us for a reflective service of thanking our Lord for our abundant blessings.

THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER
Thursday, November 23 at 12:00
You are cordially invited to Thanksgiving Day Dinner on November 23 here at Trinity! Fellowship starts at 12:00, with dinner at 1:00. If possible, bring a covered side dish to share. Sign up in the Narthex. For more details, see Lisa & Kevin Reidl (8:30 service) or Shirley Lewis (11:00 service).

POINSETTIA ORDERS
Due Sunday, December 3
Poinsettia order forms are available now. The deadline to order is Sunday, December 3rd.

OFFERING ENVELOPES – SIGN UP
If you want 2024 offering envelopes, sign up on the sheet in the Narthex or let Lonna know.

CONNECT WITH US
Connect with TLC and keep up with what’s going on.
*Website - www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
*Facebook - Friends of Trinity Lutheran Church; Trinity Lutheran Church – Community Info & Events (shareable page); Trinity Lutheran Church of Savannah Media; TLC Hearts of Compassion Helping Hands Ministry; Lizzie Comfort Dog
*Instagram - #lcck9lizzie (Lizzie Comfort Dog) 
*YouTube – Trinity Lutheran Savannah

DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Every Wednesday by 9:00am
Email bulletin announcements to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net prior to 9:00am on Wednesdays.

SERVING IN THE LORD'S HOUSE TODAY
10:00 a.m.
    Sharon & Bill Johnson, Greeters    Delane & Kip Wiltse, Greeters
    Pam & Mike Bennet, Ushers    Rosemary Gerdes & Gretchen Holmes, Ushers

SERVING NEXT SUNDAY
    8:30 a.m.    11:00 a.m.
                Pat Sautter, Reader
    Betty Morrell, Greeter    Cindy Baldwin & Cathy Dotson, Greeters
    Cathy Crotwell & JB Strange, Ushers    John Anander, Usher

 

Bulletin November5, 2023

Bulletin October 29, 2023

 THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD

12391 Mercy Blvd. · Savannah, GA 31419 · (912) 925-4839
www.trinitylutheransavannah.com

10:00 a.m. Divine Service of Holy Communion

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Reformation Sunday
October 29, 2023 

10:00 a.m. Communion Service

WELCOME TO TRINITY!
Thank you for worshiping with us today. We want to know who you are, so please provide your contact information in the Friendship Book as it is passed during the Offertory. If you are visiting, honor us by signing the Guest Register in the Narthex.

There are times in our worship service where we stand or kneel. Feel free to participate in either as you are able or feel comfortable to remain seated.

Gluten-free wafers are available upon request during communion services. Please speak to the pastor before service if you wish to receive the host in this form.

Please ask an usher should you require a hearing assistance device.

(†) ~ Those who wish may make the sign of the Cross in remembrance of their Baptism.

RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
If you are not a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, we ask that you speak with the pastor prior to the service before receiving the Lord’s Supper.

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a Blue Card from the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests may also be emailed to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net or to pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com.

FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
We are delighted that you have brought your child to worship! We invite you to use the Cry Room as a courtesy to others if your little one gets a little rambunctious. Our Cry Room, complete with seating and children's activities, is located at the back of the Sanctuary. The service can be heard through the sound system. We hope your children feel glad they were here and that they are a part of the Trinity family!

Our Vision:
Growing in God’s Word to Share Christ’s Love

Our Mission:
Led by God, equipped as disciples through Word and Sacrament, 
we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.

AS WE GATHER TODAY

On this day when we observe and celebrate the Reformation, our Readings point us to remember the struggles and eventual insights of Martin Luther. God used these struggles and insights of one man in Germany to reshape the Church and let the true Gospel resound all over the world. Luther struggled as a young monk and professor because he had been taught that he, by his works of righteousness, might possibly then qualify to be loved by God. This teaching caused him nearly to despair entirely. But then he read Romans 3:23–24: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Struck by God’s Word here, Luther recognized that it is Christ’s work of righteousness—His dying and rising for sinners like Luther—that saves. Today is a celebration of what Christ has done for sinners like Luther and us.

DIVINE SERVICE
Setting One

PIANO SOLO                     “Thy Strong Word” by Sandra Eithun

WELCOME

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

 PREPARATION 

Please Stand

HYMN  578  “Thy Strong Word”   
vv. 1, 3, 5-6 All; v. 2 Women only; v. 4 Men only

5 Give us lips to sing Thy glory,
   Tongues Thy mercy to proclaim,
Throats that shout the hope that fills us,
   Mouths to speak Thy holy name.
Alleluia, alleluia!
   May the light which Thou dost send
Fill our songs with alleluias,
   Alleluias without end!

D 6 God the Father, light-creator,
   To Thee laud and honor be.
To Thee, Light of Light begotten,
   Praise be sung eternally.
Holy Spirit, light-revealer,
   Glory, glory be to Thee.
Mortals, angels, now and ever
   Praise the holy Trinity!
Text: © 1969 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000966
Tune: Public domain


INVOCATION

Pastor:  In the name of the Father and of the  Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.


OPENING SENTENCES Jeremiah 18:4, 6; Romans 3:20, 26; adapted

Pastor:  By works of the law no human being will be justified in God’s sight.
People: God is the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Pastor: Behold, like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel.
People: The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do.

Pastor: As You reshaped the Church at the time of Luther,
People: reshape us in this generation, LORD, to love You with all our hearts and to love our neighbors as ourselves, all as a joyful response to Your first loving us.

Kneel or Be Seated

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Romans 3:23–24; 2 Corinthians 5:21

Pastor:  All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
People: and are justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Pastor: God calls us to confess our sins. We observe a moment of silence for personal reflection and confession.

A time of silence.

Pastor: God, You formed us in the womb, and You shape our lives to love and honor You and our neighbors.
People: Yet we are by nature sinful and separated from You. We sin against You in thoughts, words, and actions. For the sake of Jesus, who was tempted in every way as we are and yet without sin, we pray for Your forgiveness.

Pastor: “For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” Therefore, by the command of Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the  Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God. Amen.

 WORD 

Please Stand

INTROIT Psalm 34:1–2, 11, 22; antiphon: Psalm 119:46

Pastor:  I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, O LORD,
People: and shall not be put to shame.

Pastor:  I will bless the LORD at all times;
People: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Pastor:  My soul makes its boast in the LORD;
People: let the humble hear and be glad.

Pastor:  Come, O children, listen to me;
People: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Pastor:  The LORD redeems the life of His servants;
People: none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.

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:  I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, O LORD,
People: and shall not be put to shame.


KYRIE      

Pastor:   In peace let us pray to the LORD.

Pastor:   For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the LORD.

Pastor:  For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God,     and for the unity of all, let us pray to the LORD.

Pastor:   For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the LORD.

Pastor:  Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious LORD.

HYMN OF PRAISE  506 “Glory Be to God the Father”

Text and tune: Public domain

SALUTATION

Pastor:  The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Pastor: Let us pray.
Gracious God,
People: we are the clay, You are the potter.

Pastor:  Form the Church as the place where Your gracious gifts find full expression.
People: Form us into people who receive Your gracious gifts by faith.

Pastor:  Let Your mercy flow to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness;
People: through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Be Seated

FIRST READING Revelation 14:6–7 (In a vision, John sees an angel who declares to all peoples and nations, “Fear God and give Him glory.”)

  6Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. 7And he said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.”

Lector:  This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.


CHOIR ANTHEM          “God is Our Refuge”           Psalm 46 by Allen Pote


EPISTLE Romans 3:19–28 (“We are justified by His grace as a gift, through the 
redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”)

  19Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
  21But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
  27Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

Lector:  This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

Please Stand

VERSE Luke 12:32

Pastor:  Alleluia.
People: Alleluia.

Pastor:  Fear not, little flock,
People: for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Pastor:  Alleluia.
People: Alleluia.


HOLY GOSPEL John 8:31–36  (Jesus declares that to believe in Him is to be    
truly free.)

Pastor:  The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the eighth chapter.
People: Glory to You, O Lord.

31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”
34Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

Pastor:  This is the Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to You, O Christ.

Be Seated

HYMN OF THE DAY  657    “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” 
Choir Intro; vv. 1, 3-4 All; v. 2 Choir only

Text (sts. 1–4): © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000966
Text (sts. 1s–4s) and tune: Public domain

SERMON                     “The Lord of Hosts Is with Us” Psalm 46

Please Stand

CREED Nicene Creed

People: 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,
the only-begotten Son of God,
begotten of His Father before all worlds,
God of God, Light of Light,
very God of very God,
begotten, not made,
being of one substance with the Father,
by whom all things were made;
who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven
and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary
and was made man;
and was crucified also 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,
whose 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 remission of sins,
and I look for the resurrection of the dead
and the life  of the world to come. Amen.

Kneel or Be Seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Pastor: Filled with God’s grace, founded in faith, and nourished by the Word, let us offer our prayers for the Church, the world, and for all people according to their needs. For the Church, that we faithfully use our freedom in the Gospel to love and to serve both God and neighbor. Preserve the Church from discord and strife. Let the world see that we are Yours, O Lord, by our love for one another. Lord, in Your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.

Pastor: For those entrusted to govern our nation, state, and local community: Guide them and help them to care justly and mercifully for all the people they serve. For the members of our armed forces, for victims of warfare and violence, and for our enemies, we pray that peace may prevail for all. Lord, in Your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.

Pastor: Let us pray for those who are suffering, those we have named and those we name silently in our hearts. [Time of silence]. We pray that their pain and anxiety be relieved according to God’s will. For those who mourn the death of loved ones, we pray that God calm their troubled hearts and give them peace to face the days ahead in the confidence that He will never forsake them. Lord, in Your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.

Pastor: Let us pray for those who visit this congregation, that they may find here a hospitality that bears witness to the kingdom of heaven. For all who travel, we pray that they arrive safely at their destinations. For all the households of this congregation, grant that they be havens of peace and places where Christ is proclaimed and lived. Lord, in Your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.

Additional bids may be added.

Pastor: Let us pray for this holy assembly, that together we use our Gospel freedom responsibly. By the Holy Spirit, grant that we all undergo ongoing reformation of our hearts and minds and in the proper stewardship of our time, talents, and money, continuing to be faithful partners in ministry. Lord, in Your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.

Pastor: Let us give thanks for those who have gone before us and are with the Lord, especially Martin Luther and all reformers of the Church. Sustain us in this earthly journey so that, trusting in the promises of Jesus, we, too, will know the joy of all those who have died in the faith. Lord, in Your mercy,
People: hear our prayer.

Pastor: Holy God, hear these prayers of Your faithful people. By Your grace, grant us those things You see that we need for the sake of our Redeemer and Lord, Jesus Christ.
People: Amen.

Be Seated

OFFERING

CHOIR ANTHEM    “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”  

 SACRAMENT 

The Sacrament, or Lord's Supper, is a special gift from God that brings us into personal communion with Jesus Christ. "In, with and under" the bread and wine we receive His body and blood for forgiveness and renewal. If you are a repentant sinner, come to the table expecting to receive God's wonderful gifts for you!

Communicants will take their own wine cups as they are passed. Those requiring non-alcoholic grape juice will take the cups with white grape juice from the middle of the tray.
Remain Seated

OUR EXAMINATION

Pastor: In preparation for Holy Communion, St. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.”  So that we may properly examine ourselves prior to receiving the Lord’s Supper, I ask you to reflect on these questions:

• Do you repent of all your sins of thought, word, and deed?
• Do you believe that Jesus Christ is your only Savior from all sin, Satan, and death?
• Do you believe that the Risen Christ is really present in the Sacrament and that in, with, and under the bread and wine you receive His true Body and Blood?

If you answer in faith "Yes!" to these questions, and are properly instructed, you are invited to come forward and partake of the LORD'S Supper during Distribution. If you are unable to answer yes to any of these questions, you are invited to come forward, cross your arms as Pastor approaches you and receive a blessing. By your coming forward, "You proclaim the LORD'S death until He comes."

Please Stand

PREFACE 2 Timothy 4:22

Pastor:  The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.

Pastor:  Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.

Pastor:  Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.


PROPER PREFACE

Pastor: It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, whose perfect righteousness is given to us freely through faith in Him. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:


SANCTUS

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Pastor: You, O Lord, freely give us what we could never attain for ourselves—a right relationship with You through the righteousness of Jesus Christ. We thank You for giving us the body of Christ to eat and the blood of Christ to drink, Your gift of grace that forgives our sins and joins us together as the Body of Christ.
People: For all this it is our duty and delight to thank and praise, serve and obey You. Amen.


THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24; Luke 22:19–20;
1 Corinthians 11:23–25

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. This do in remembrance of Me.”

In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My  blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”


PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20

Pastor: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Pastor: O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:


LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6:9–13

People: 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.

PAX DOMINI

Pastor:  The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: Amen.

AGNUS DEI

Be Seated

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS

HYMN 555 vv. 1, 4-6, 9-10   “Salvation unto Us Has Come”

9 Faith clings to Jesus’ cross alone
   And rests in Him unceasing;
And by its fruits true faith is known,
   With love and hope increasing.
For faith alone can justify;
Works serve our neighbor and supply
   The proof that faith is living.

D 10 All blessing, honor, thanks, and praise
   To Father, Son, and Spirit,
The God who saved us by His grace;
   All glory to His merit.
O triune God in heav’n above,
You have revealed Your saving love;
   Your blessèd name we hallow.
Text and tune: Public domain

HYMN 655    “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word”  

Text and tune: Public domain

Please Stand

POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE

POST-COMMUNION THANKSGIVING

Pastor: Let us pray.
You alone, O Lord, are righteous in all Your ways. We thank and praise You for the gift of Christ’s perfect righteousness given to us in this Holy Sacrament. What we could never do for ourselves, You have done for us in Christ. Send us from this Table with renewed hearts, ready to serve our neighbors with the love You have first shown us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.


BENEDICTION Numbers 6:24–26

Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and  give you peace.
People: Amen.


HYMN  644 “The Church’s One Foundation”  

Text and tune: Public domain

Be Seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS and RECOGNITION OF OUR GUESTS

ORGAN POSTLUDE              “A Mighty Fortress” by Johann Pachelbel

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God 
by Bethany & Tom Wayman in celebration of Madalyn's 19th birthday.

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; 
it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9

Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Series A, Quarter 4.
Copyright © 2023 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
REFORMATION CELEBRATION

Join us in the Social Hall after the worship service for our Reformation Sunday Celebration, complete with a potluck meal. We’ll have entertainment, food, and fun!

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

**SUNDAY SCHOOL IS AT 9:00 TODAY**

ADULT SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Webb leads a Bible study in the Social Hall after the 8:30 service.

CHURCH YEAR CONNECTIONS 
(Ages 3 through High School)
Join us for Sunday School classes for ages three through young adult. Teachers: Megan Haverland (3 years-1st Grade), Judy Bringman (2nd-5th Grade), Bob Hanovich (Middle School), and Karl Schumacher (High School).

PARENTS & TWOS CLASS
In this class for parents and two-year-olds, Karen Hanovich helps parents encourage their little ones as they learn about Jesus together.

YOUNG ADULT SINGLES CLASS
For ages 18-26, this class led by Kevin Riedl is studying “Lessons from the Underground Church.”

21ST CENTURY PARENTING CLASS 
Parents of school-aged kids gain insight into the issues facing Gen Z and learn how to engage them in meaningful conversations. Eric and Megan Thompson lead this class in the Education Building.

YOUNG AT HEART CLASS 
Mature members study how we can demonstrate love and compassion to people in need. Bob Reynolds and Mark Waltz lead this class on the ground floor of the Education Building.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Education Building to study the Word. Our current topic is The Christian Church and Its Denominations.

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
The Ladies’ Study is examining John Part 2 on Mondays at 10:00 in the Education Building. This study will finish by Monday, 10/30/23. We take a two-month break over the holidays and will resume on 1/8/24. Please prayerfully consider joining us in this study.

PPENING AT TRINITY

GUIDANCE FOR CHOOSING YOUR WORSHIP LOCATION
Gathering in the Sanctuary  
√ You are healthy and have not shown any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19.
(fever, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, chills, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, chest pain)
√ You have not recently been in contact with someone with Covid-19 
Worshiping from Home via Live-Stream or YouTube
√ Your age or health conditions make you more at-risk for contagion
√ You may have been exposed to Covid-19 at your workplace or through a relative
√ You are concerned about carrying Coronavirus home to at-risk family members.

OFFERINGS
Please remain faithful in bringing your offerings to the Lord by mail or online if you are unable to attend worship in person.

THANK YOU
Thank you to Barbara Lunick for playing the organ for us.

LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE MITES
LWML MITES will be collected next Sunday.

SINGLE SERVICE & REFORMATION SUNDAY CELEBRATION
Today at 10:00 (Sunday School at 9:00)
Join us for Reformation Sunday TODAY as we celebrate with a Single Worship Service at 10:00 and a Reformation Celebration & Potluck afterwards. Bring your favorite dish, and enjoy fellowship, fun, and food! Sunday School will be at 9:00.

VETERANS’ PHOTOS
By Today
Attention Veterans – Please bring me a photo of you from either your enlistment or early military career AND a current photo. Deadline for photos is TODAY. If you have any questions, please see Karen Hanovich. Thank you.

ALL SAINTS’ DAY LIST
Add names by TODAY
Today is the last day to add names to the list in the Narthex for All Saints' Sunday.

VETERANS’ BREAKFAST
Sunday, November 5
We would like to celebrate our Veterans with a special breakfast on Sunday, November 5th.  All Veterans are invited to join us during breakfast for a celebration of their dedication and service to our country.  Please see the signup sheet on the table in the Narthex. Thank you. If you have any questions, please see Karen Hanovich or Jennifer Wolfe.

SINGLE SERVICE & VOTERS’ MEETING
November 12 at 10:00 (Sunday School at 9:00)
On November 12 at 10:00, we will have a Single Worship Service, followed by our Voters’ Meeting. Sunday School will be at 9:00. Please plan to attend.

SENIOR LADIES’ THEATER EVENT
Sunday, December 3 at 3:00
The Board of Social Ministry is happy to announce our annual Senior Ladies event to The Savannah Theater Christmas Show on Sunday, December 3rd at 3 p.m. RSVP your spot today on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Limited to 20 participants. We will meet at the Savannah Theater at 2:45 p.m. For more information, please see Jennifer or Karen.

NOVEMBERFEST DONATION RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE
Novemberfest Raffle tickets are now available! This year your ticket can win a beautiful 11-piece hand-painted Nativity Set or a collectible 3’ Boyd’s Panda Bear. A donation of only $2 gets you a ticket, or $5 for 3 tickets. The drawing will be at 2 pm on November 11. Need not be present to win.

OFFERING ENVELOPES – SIGN UP
If you want offering envelopes for 2024, make sure to sign up on the sheet in the Narthex or let Lonna know. Thanks!

NOVEMBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Penny & Todd Freesemann 11/1, Sharon & Bill Johnson 11/18

CONNECT WITH US
Connect with TLC and keep up with what’s going on.
*Website - www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
*Facebook - Friends of Trinity Lutheran Church; Trinity Lutheran Church – Community Info & Events (shareable page); Trinity Lutheran Church of Savannah Media; TLC Hearts of Compassion Helping Hands Ministry; Lizzie Comfort Dog
*Instagram - #lcck9lizzie (Lizzie Comfort Dog) 
*YouTube – Trinity Lutheran Savannah

DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Every Wednesday by 9:00am
Email bulletin announcements to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net prior to 9:00am on Wednesdays.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER
(Please help us keep the prayer list updated)

HEALTH
Pastor Besalski; Pastor Hopkins; Beth McCawley

CANCER
Jim Eckes; Harold LaMarr; Samuel Martin (19); Matt Sautter

PEACE
Israel, Ukraine, & all who suffer from war

OUR WITNESS
Let us proclaim Jesus Christ is risen to all!

OUR CONCERNS
Raise up those, Lord, who would serve Your Church.

 

Bulletin October 22, 2023

 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD

12391 Mercy Blvd. · Savannah, GA 31419 · (912) 925-4839
www.trinitylutheransavannah.com

8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Divine Service

The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
October 22, 2023  

8:30 Non-Communion & 11:00 a.m. Communion Service

WELCOME TO TRINITY!
Thank you for worshiping with us today. We want to know who you are, so please provide your contact information in the Friendship Book as it is passed during the Offertory. If you are visiting, honor us by signing the Guest Register in the Narthex.

There are times in our worship service where we stand or kneel. Feel free to participate in either as you are able or feel comfortable to remain seated.

Gluten-free wafers are available upon request during communion services. Please speak to the pastor before service if you wish to receive the host in this form.

Please ask an usher should you require a hearing assistance device.

(†) ~ Those who wish may make the sign of the Cross in remembrance of their Baptism.

RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
If you are not a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, we ask that you speak with the pastor prior to the service before receiving the Lord’s Supper.

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a Blue Card from the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests may also be emailed to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net or to pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com.

FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
We are delighted that you have brought your child to worship! We invite you to use the Cry Room as a courtesy to others if your little one gets a little rambunctious. Our Cry Room, complete with seating and children's activities, is located at the back of the Sanctuary. The service can be heard through the sound system. We hope your children feel glad they were here and that they are a part of the Trinity family!

Our Vision:
Growing in God’s Word to Share Christ’s Love

Our Mission:
Led by God, equipped as disciples through Word and Sacrament, 
we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.

AS WE GATHER TODAY

One of the most famous sayings of Jesus appears to provide a neat and tidy divide between the worldly power of government and the spiritual power of the Church. Is that really what Christ is doing? Is He marking the divide or is He commending all things and the ultimate authority to the saving purpose of our heavenly Father? The things that belong to Caesar appear to be valuable in the moment but are temporary and temporal. The things of God are everything—all things in heaven and earth. They are eternal. In reality, there is nothing that does not belong to God, although the Lord assigns different people with the different responsibilities of church and state. In this question of who is in charge, God makes it clear that He is always in charge and always working for our salvation.

DIVINE SERVICE
Setting One

ORGAN PRELUDE                      “O Sing to the Lord” by Benjamin Culli

WELCOME

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

Please Stand

PROCESSIONAL HYMN  819    "Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good"

Text and tune: Public domain

INVOCATION

(The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.)

P  In the name of the Father and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.                                                                                Matthew 28:19b

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.             1 John 1:8-9

Kneel or Be Seated

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.

 (Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.)

P Most merciful God,
C 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.

P Almighty God, merciful Father, in Holy Baptism You declared us to be Your     children and gathered us into Your one, holy Church, in which You daily and     richly forgive us our sins and grant us new life through Your Spirit. Be in our     midst, enliven our faith, and graciously receive our prayer and praise; through     Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C Amen.

SERVICE OF THE WORD

Please Stand

KYRIE ~ Lord, Have Mercy                                   Mark 10:47

P  In peace let us pray to the LORD.

P  For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the LORD.
 

P  For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God,  
and for the unity of all, let us pray to the LORD.
 

P  For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us     pray to the LORD.
 

P  Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious LORD.
             

HYMN OF PRAISE "This Is the Feast" Revelation 5:12-13; 19:5-9
 

SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY

P The LORD be with you.                                                         2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.

P Let us pray.
O God, the protector of all who trust in You, have mercy on us that with You as our ruler and guide we may so pass through things temporal that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.

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OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 45:1–7

1Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus,
  whose right hand I have grasped,
to subdue nations before him
  and to loose the belts of kings,
to open doors before him
  that gates may not be closed:
2“I will go before you
  and level the exalted places,
I will break in pieces the doors of bronze
  and cut through the bars of iron,
3I will give you the treasures of darkness
  and the hoards in secret places,
that you may know that it is I, the LORD,
  the God of Israel, who call you by your name.
4For the sake of my servant Jacob,
  and Israel my chosen,
I call you by your name,
  I name you, though you do not know me.
5I am the LORD, and there is no other,
  besides me there is no God;
  I equip you, though you do not know me,
6that people may know, from the rising of the sun
  and from the west, that there is none besides me;
  I am the LORD, and there is no other.
7I form light and create darkness,
  I make well-being and create calamity,
  I am the LORD, who does all these things.”

A  This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

Please Stand

PSALM HYMN  808                     “O Sing to the Lord” Psalm 96

Text: © Gerhard Cartford. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000966
Tune: Public domain

Be Seated

EPISTLE LESSON 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10

1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,
To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
Grace to you and peace.
2We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 3remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. 6And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. 9For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

A This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

Please Stand

ALLELUIA and VERSE     John 6:68

HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 22:15–22

P         The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-second chapter.

15Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle [Jesus] in his talk. 16And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone’s opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances. 17Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” 18But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? 19Show me the coin for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. 20And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” 21They said, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” 22When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away.

P This is the Gospel of the LORD.

 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, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also 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, whose 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 remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.  Amen.

Be Seated

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE  8:30 Service

HYMN OF THE DAY  940  "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name"

Text and tune: Public domain

SERMON                                "The Render Trap"  

OFFERING  

Please Stand

OFFERTORY  781 vv. 1-2  “We Give Thee but Thine Own”    

Text and tune: Public domain

Kneel or Be Seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH   [1 Timothy 2:1-4]

NON-COMMUNION SERVICE (8:30)

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

Please Stand

CLOSING PRAYER

P Grant, we implore you, almighty God, to your Church your Holy Spirit and the wisdom which comes down from above that your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ's holy people, so that in steadfast faith we may serve you and in the confession of your name abide to the end; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C  Amen.

BENEDICTION  

P The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of (†) God, and the fellowship of     the Holy Spirit be with us all.
C  Amen.
CLOSING HYMN  850    "God of Grace and God of Glory"

Text and tune: Public domain

Be Seated

SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT (11:00)

The Sacrament, or Lord's Supper, is a special gift from God that brings us into personal communion with Jesus Christ. "In, with and under" the bread and wine we receive His body and blood for forgiveness and renewal. If you are a repentant sinner, come to the table expecting to receive God's wonderful gifts for you!

Communicants will take their own wine cups as they are passed. Those requiring non-alcoholic grape juice will take the cups with white grape juice from the middle of the tray.

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OUR EXAMINATION

P In preparation for Holy Communion, St. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.”  So that we may properly examine ourselves prior to receiving the Lord’s Supper, I ask you to reflect on these questions:

• Do you repent of all your sins of thought, word, and deed?
• Do you believe that Jesus Christ is your only Savior from all sin, Satan, and death?
• Do you believe that the Risen Christ is really present in the Sacrament and that in, with, and under the bread and wine you receive His true Body and Blood?

If you answer in faith "Yes!" to these questions, and are properly instructed, you are invited to come forward and partake of the LORD'S Supper during Distribution. If you are unable to answer yes to any of these questions, you are invited to come forward, cross your arms as Pastor approaches you and receive a blessing. By your coming forward, "You proclaim the LORD'S death until He comes."

Please Stand

PREFACE

P The LORD be with you.                                         2 Timothy 4:22
 

P Lift up your hearts.                                                  [Colossians 3:1]
  

P  Let us give thanks to the LORD, our God.                          [Psalm 136]
 

P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places     give thanks to You, holy LORD, almighty Father, everlasting God, through     Jesus Christ, our LORD, who on this day overcame death and the grave and by     His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.  Therefore     with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and     magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising you and singing:

SANCTUS ~ Holy, Holy, Holy    Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

P  Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those     whom You created and sent Your only begotten Son into our flesh to bear our     sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation      accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on     the cross.

 Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to     forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us      faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own     testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate     with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has     no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You      alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy     Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

THE WORDS OF OUR LORD  Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24;
Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
P  Pastor Webb spoke these words over the elements and consecrated them when
he said: 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. This do in remembrance of Me.”  In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: "Drink of it, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the remission of sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

PAX DOMINI ~ The Peace of the Lord   John 20:19

P The peace of the LORD be with you always.
C And also with you.

AGNUS DEI ~ Lamb of God   John 1:29

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DISTRIBUTION HYMN

HYMN  784                    "Take My Life and Let It Be"

5 Take my will and make it Thine,
It shall be no longer mine;
Take my heart, it is Thine own,
It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne.

6 Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for Thee.
Text and tune: Public domain

Please Stand

POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE    "Thank the LORD"

POST-COMMUNION COLLECT

P   Let us pray. 
Gracious God, our heavenly Father, You have given us a foretaste of the feast to come in the Holy Supper of Your Son's body and blood.  Keep us firm in the true faith throughout our days of pilgrimage that, on the day of His coming, we may, together with all Your saints, celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which has no end; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C  Amen.
BENEDICTION  

P The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of (†) God, and the fellowship of     the Holy Spirit be with us all.
C  Amen.

CLOSING HYMN  850    "God of Grace and God of Glory"

Text and tune: Public domain

Be Seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS and RECOGNITION OF OUR GUESTS

ORGAN POSTLUDE                         “La Bamba” by Ramon Noble

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God 
by Delane & Kip Wiltse in celebration of Willow’s birthday.
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Join us in the Social Hall after the service for coffee and breakfast goodies 
provided by the Youth.

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Webb leads a Bible study in the Social Hall after the 8:30 service.

CHURCH YEAR CONNECTIONS 
(Ages 3 through High School)
Join us for Sunday School classes for ages three through young adult. Teachers: Megan Haverland (3 years-1st Grade), Judy Bringman (2nd-5th Grade), Bob Hanovich (Middle School), and Karl Schumacher (High School).

PARENTS & TWOS CLASS
In this class for parents and two-year-olds, Karen Hanovich helps parents encourage their little ones as they learn about Jesus together.

YOUNG ADULT SINGLES CLASS
For ages 18-26, this class led by Kevin Riedl is studying “Lessons from the Underground Church.”

21ST CENTURY PARENTING CLASS 
Parents of school-aged kids gain insight into the issues facing Gen Z and learn how to engage them in meaningful conversations. Eric and Megan Thompson lead this class in the Education Building.

YOUNG AT HEART CLASS 
Mature members study how we can demonstrate love and compassion to people in need. Bob Reynolds and Mark Waltz lead this class on the ground floor of the Education Building.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Education Building to study the Word. Our current topic is The Christian Church and Its Denominations.

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
The Ladies’ Study is examining John Part 2 on Mondays at 10:00 in the Education Building. This study will finish by Monday, 10/30/23. We take a two-month break over the holidays and will resume on 1/8/24. Please prayerfully consider joining us in this study.

HAPPENING AT TRINITY

GUIDANCE FOR CHOOSING YOUR WORSHIP LOCATION
Gathering in the Sanctuary  
√ You are healthy and have not shown any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19.
(fever, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, chills, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, chest pain)
√ You have not recently been in contact with someone with Covid-19 
Worshiping from Home via Live-Stream or YouTube
√ Your age or health conditions make you more at-risk for contagion
√ You may have been exposed to Covid-19 at your workplace or through a relative
√ You are concerned about carrying Coronavirus home to at-risk family members.

OFFERINGS
Please remain faithful in bringing your offerings to the Lord by mail or online if you are unable to attend worship in person.

THANK YOU
Thank you to Barbara Lunick for playing the organ for us.

THANK YOU
Special thanks to Mark Waltz and Mike Fajen for leading worship this morning.

YOUTH YARD SALE
Saturday, October 28 at 8:00-12:00
The Youth will be holding a Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct 28 from 8 a.m. until noon. If you would like to donate items to the yard sale, please bring them to the Education Building gym.  If you have any questions, please see Bob Hanovich.

SINGLE SERVICE for REFORMATION SUNDAY
October 29 at 10:00 (Sunday School at 9:00)
Join us for Reformation Sunday on October 29 as we celebrate with a Single Worship Service at 10:00 and a Reformation Celebration & Potluck afterwards. Bring your favorite dish, and enjoy fellowship, fun, and food! Sunday School will be at 9:00.

REFORMATION SUNDAY CELEBRATION
October 29 after Worship
Reformation Sunday Celebration is October 29th following our 10 a.m. Service.  It’s a Potluck and the sign-up sheet is on the table in the Narthex. If you, or your group, are interested in providing a skit, song, or other entertainment, please let us know.  Our two team leaders are Karl and Bob for the Trivia with a Twist game.  If you would like to be on either team, please sign up on the sheet on the table in the Narthex.  If you have any questions, please see Jennifer Wolfe or Karen Hanovich.

VETERANS’ PHOTOS
By October 29
Attention Veterans – Please bring me a photo of you from either your enlistment or early military career AND a current photo. Deadline for photos is Oct 29th. If you have any questions, please see Karen Hanovich. Thank you.

DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Every Wednesday by 9:00am
Email bulletin announcements to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net prior to 9:00am on Wednesdays.

ALL SAINTS’ DAY LIST
Add names by October 29
There is a list in the Narthex where you can add the names of any dearly departed you want included in the bulletin for All Saints' Sunday, November 5. Or you can contact Traci Schumacher (trinityoffice@bellsouth.net; 925-4839) with names to add.

GLASS FUSING CLASS
Saturday, November 4 at 10:00-12:00
We will have a Christmas Ornament Glass Fusing Class on Saturday, November 4 from 10am until noon. Meet at Midnight Star Pottery, 2477 Hwy 17, Richmond Hill. The cost for an ornament is $25. There will be different styles to choose from. Class is limited to 12, so make sure to sign up on the sheet on the Narthex table. Sponsored by the Board of Social Ministry. See Jennifer or Karen if you have questions.

VETERANS’ BREAKFAST
Sunday, November 5
We would like to celebrate our Veterans with a special breakfast on Sunday, November 5th.  All Veterans are invited to join us during breakfast for a celebration of their dedication and service to our country.  Please see the signup sheet on the table in the Narthex. Thank you. If you have any questions, please see Karen Hanovich or Jennifer Wolfe.

SINGLE SERVICE & VOTERS’ MEETING
November 12 at 10:00 (Sunday School at 9:00)
On November 12 at 10:00, we will have a Single Worship Service, followed by our Voters’ Meeting. Sunday School will be at 9:00. Please plan to attend.

SENIOR LADIES’ THEATER EVENT
Sunday, December 3 at 3:00
The Board of Social Ministry is happy to announce our annual Senior Ladies event to The Savannah Theater Christmas Show on Sunday, December 3rd at 3 p.m. RSVP your spot today on the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Limited to 20 participants. We will meet at the Savannah Theater at 2:45 p.m. For more information, please see Jennifer or Karen.

NOVEMBERFEST DONATION RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE
Novemberfest Raffle tickets are now available! This year your ticket can win a beautiful 11-piece hand-painted Nativity Set or a collectible 3’ Boyd’s Panda Bear. A donation of only $2 gets you a ticket, or $5 for 3 tickets. The drawing will be at 2 pm on November 11. Need not be present to win.

PLEDGE FORMS and TIME & TALENT FORMS
Pledge forms and Time and Talent forms are still available if you were unable to complete yours last week or were not in attendance. You may fold them and place them in the offering plate. Anyone wanting offering envelopes, please state on your Time and Talent sheet (pledge forms are anonymous) or contact Cindy Reynolds. Thank you

CONNECT WITH US
Connect with TLC and keep up with what’s going on.
*Website - www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
*Facebook - Friends of Trinity Lutheran Church; Trinity Lutheran Church – Community Info & Events (shareable page); Trinity Lutheran Church of Savannah Media; TLC Hearts of Compassion Helping Hands Ministry; Lizzie Comfort Dog
*Instagram - #lcck9lizzie (Lizzie Comfort Dog) 
*YouTube – Trinity Lutheran Savannah


TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICES
Traditional 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

IN RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL LAST SUNDAY
      8:30 a.m. – 63      11:00 a.m. – 36      Facebook – 57   YouTube – 6   
Giving  $3,550.36
Building Repair Fund 421.80
Comfort Dog 20.00
Food Pantry 50.00
Pastor's Discretionary Fund 170.00

SERVING IN THE LORD'S HOUSE TODAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Karl Schumacher, Reader 
Blake Chance & Jackie Deemer, Greeters Shirley Lewis, Greeter
Chris Cesaroni & Ryan Smith, Ushers Rosemary Gerdes & Gretchen Holmes, Ushers

SERVING NEXT SUNDAY
10:00 a.m.
JB Strange, Greeter Marilyn McKee & Wayne White, Greeters
Shirley & Doug Masini, Ushers John Anander, Usher

 

Bulletin Oct 8, 2023

 
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD


12391 Mercy Blvd. · Savannah, GA 31419 · (912) 925-4839
www.trinitylutheransavannah.com

8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Divine Service
 


TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 8, 2023  8:30 Non-Communion and 11:00 a.m. Communion Service

WELCOME TO TRINITY!
Thank you for worshiping with us today. We want to know who you are, so please provide your contact information in the Friendship Book as it is passed during the Offertory. If you are visiting, honor us by signing the Guest Register in the Narthex.

There are times in our worship service where we stand or kneel. Feel free to participate in either as you are able or feel comfortable to remain seated.

Gluten-free wafers are available upon request during communion services. Please speak to the pastor before service if you wish to receive the host in this form.

Please ask an usher should you require a hearing assistance device.

(†) ~ Those who wish may make the sign of the Cross in remembrance of their Baptism.

RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
If you are not a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, we ask that you speak with the pastor prior to the service before receiving the Lord’s Supper.

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a Blue Card from the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests may also be emailed to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net or to pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com.

FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
We are delighted that you have brought your child to worship! We invite you to use the Cry Room as a courtesy to others if your little one gets a little rambunctious. Our Cry Room, complete with seating and children's activities, is located at the back of the Sanctuary. The service can be heard through the sound system. We hope your children feel glad they were here and that they are a part of the Trinity family!

 

 

 

 

 

Our Vision:
Growing in God’s Word to Share Christ’s Love

Our Mission:
Led by God, equipped as disciples through Word and Sacrament, 
we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.

 

 

 

AS WE GATHER TODAY

We all have a past. From the people whose names are known to all to the anonymous known only to God, we all come with history that has marked us for sin and death. The gift of God is that He forgives that sinful past, removes all condemnation, and bestows a future upon us. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the story of Paul. The Lord forgave his past, restored him beyond every expectation, and gave him a future serving as an apostle in life with the prize of eternal life in death. No matter who we are, we have the same promise. God forgives all our sin, restores us to be His own and live under Him in His kingdom, and bears in us the fruit of the Kingdom now and the prize of everlasting life in His own time. All of this we know now by faith, trusting in the righteousness that God has given to us in Christ and not in ourselves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


DIVINE SERVICE
Setting Four

ORGAN

WELCOME

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION  

Please Stand

PROCESSIONAL HYMN  644  "The Church’s One Foundation"





Text and tune: Public domain

INVOCATION

P  In the name of the Father and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.                                                                                Matthew 28:19b

P Our help is in the name of the Lord,
C who made heaven and earth.                                               Psalm 124:8

P Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word, call upon Him in prayer and      praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the      fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess     before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed,     and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His     people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father,     seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a     sinner.                                                                                      [Luke 18:13]
C Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to     everlasting life. Amen.

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake     forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by     His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father     and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.                                                                                 [John 20:19-23]

SERVICE OF HOLY BAPTISM 
(8:30 Service)

Receiving Christ's "washing of regeneration" today is Rylee Annabelle Grizzard, born on August 8, 2023. The Service of Holy Baptism is found on page 268 in the hymnal.

BAPTISMAL HYMN  590 vv. 1-2  "Baptized into Your Name Most Holy"





Text and tune: Public domain

 

 

SERVICE OF THE WORD

PSALM Psalm 80:7-19

P   7Restore us, O God of hosts;
C   let your face shine, that we may be saved!

P  8You brought a vine out of Egypt;
C you drove out the nations and planted it.

P  9You cleared the ground for it;
C it took deep root and filled the land.

P  10The mountains were covered with its shade,
C the mighty cedars with its branches.

P  11It sent out its branches to the sea
C and its shoots to the River.

P  12Why then have you broken down its walls,
C so that all who pass along the way pluck its fruit?

P  13The boar from the forest ravages it,
C and all that move in the field feed on it.

P  14Turn again, O God of hosts!
C Look down from heaven, and see;

P  have regard for this vine, 
15the stock that your right hand planted,
C and for the son whom you made strong for yourself.

P  16They have burned it with fire; they have cut it down;
C may they perish at the rebuke of your face!

P  17But let your hand be on the man of your right hand,
C the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself!

P  18Then we shall not turn back from you;
C give us life, and we will call upon your name!

P  19Restore us, O LORD God of hosts!
C Let your face shine, that we may be saved!

ALL 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.

 

 

KYRIE ~ Lord, Have Mercy                                   Mark 10:47

 

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS ~ Glory to God in the Highest     Luke 2:14; John 1:29

 
 
 
 

SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY

P The LORD be with you.                                                         2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.

P Let us pray.
Gracious God, You gave Your Son into the hands of sinful men who killed Him. Forgive us when we reject Your unfailing love, and grant us the fullness of Your salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.

Be Seated

 

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 5:1-7

1Let me sing for my beloved
  my love song concerning his vineyard:
My beloved had a vineyard
  on a very fertile hill.
2He dug it and cleared it of stones,
  and planted it with choice vines;
he built a watchtower in the midst of it,
  and hewed out a wine vat in it;
and he looked for it to yield grapes,
  but it yielded wild grapes.
3And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem
  and men of Judah,
judge between me and my vineyard.
4What more was there to do for my vineyard,
  that I have not done in it?
When I looked for it to yield grapes,
  why did it yield wild grapes?
5And now I will tell you
  what I will do to my vineyard.
I will remove its hedge,
  and it shall be devoured;
I will break down its wall,
  and it shall be trampled down.
6I will make it a waste;
  it shall not be pruned or hoed,
  and briers and thorns shall grow up;
I will also command the clouds
  that they rain no rain upon it.
7For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts
  is the house of Israel,
and the men of Judah
  are his pleasant planting;
and he looked for justice,
  but behold, bloodshed;
for righteousness,
  but behold, an outcry!

A  This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

EPISTLE LESSON Philippians 3:4b–14

If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness, under the law blameless. 7But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
  12Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

A This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

Please Stand

ALLELUIA and VERSE   John 20:31

 
 
 
 

HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 21:33–46

P         The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-first chapter.
C Glory to You, O Lord.

33[Jesus said:] “Hear another parable. There was a master of a house who planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a winepress in it and built a tower and leased it to tenants, and went into another country. 34When the season for fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to get his fruit. 35And the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. 36Again he sent other servants, more than the first. And they did the same to them. 37Finally he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ 38But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.’ 39And they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. 40When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?” 41They said to him, “He will put those wretches to a miserable death and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons.”
42Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures:
“‘The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
this was the Lord’s doing,
and it is marvelous in our eyes’?
43Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. 44And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him.”
45When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he was speaking about them. 46And although they were seeking to arrest him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet.

P This is the Gospel of the LORD.
C Praise to You, O Christ.

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, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also 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, whose 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 remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.  Amen.

Be Seated

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE  8:30 Service

HYMN OF THE DAY  861   "Christ Be My Leader"




Text: © 1964, renewed 1992 Hope Publishing Co. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000966
Tune: Public domain

SERMON                                     "Endurance"  Philippians 3:4-14

OFFERING  

Please Stand

OFFERTORY  955    “Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful”







Text and tune: © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000966

Kneel or Be Seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH   [1 Timothy 2:1-4]

 

 

NON-COMMUNION SERVICE (8:30)

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

Please Stand

BENEDICAMUS and BENEDICTION

P Let us bless the Lord.                                                               [Psalm 103:1]
C  Thanks be to God.

P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and     be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you     peace.                                                                                   Numbers 6:24-26
C  Amen.

CLOSING HYMN  912     "Christ Is Our Cornerstone"




Text and tune: Public domain

Be Seated

 

 

 

 

SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT (11:00)

The Sacrament, or Lord's Supper, is a special gift from God that brings us into personal communion with Jesus Christ. "In, with and under" the bread and wine we receive His body and blood for forgiveness and renewal. If you are a repentant sinner, come to the table expecting to receive God's wonderful gifts for you!

Communicants will take their own wine cups as they are passed. Those requiring non-alcoholic grape juice will take the cups with white grape juice from the middle of the tray.

Be Seated

OUR EXAMINATION

P In preparation for Holy Communion, St. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.”  So that we may properly examine ourselves prior to receiving the Lord’s Supper, I ask you to reflect on these questions:

• Do you repent of all your sins of thought, word, and deed?
• Do you believe that Jesus Christ is your only Savior from all sin, Satan, and death?
• Do you believe that the Risen Christ is really present in the Sacrament and that in, with, and under the bread and wine you receive His true Body and Blood?

If you answer in faith "Yes!" to these questions, and are properly instructed, you are invited to come forward and partake of the LORD'S Supper during Distribution. If you are unable to answer yes to any of these questions, you are invited to come forward, cross your arms as Pastor approaches you and receive a blessing. By your coming forward, "You proclaim the LORD'S death until He comes."

Please Stand

PREFACE

P The LORD be with you.                                         2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.

P Lift up your hearts.                                                  [Colossians 3:1]
C We lift them to the Lord.

P Let us give thanks to the LORD, our God.                           [Psalm 136]
C It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places     give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, for     the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all creation. Above all,     we give thanks for Your boundless love shown to us when You sent Your     only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into our flesh and laid on Him our sin, giving     Him into death that we might not die eternally. Because He is now risen from     the dead and lives and reigns to all eternity, all who believe in Him will      overcome sin and death and will rise again to new life. Therefore with angels     and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify      Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing:

SANCTUS ~ Holy, Holy, Holy    Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

 
 
 
 

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

P  Blessed are You, O Lord our God, king of all creation, for You have had      mercy on us and given Your only-begotten Son that whoever believes in Him     should not perish but have eternal life.

 In Your righteous judgment You condemned the sin of Adam and Eve, who     ate the forbidden fruit, and You justly barred them and all their children from     the tree of life.  Yet, in Your great mercy, You promised salvation by a      second Adam, Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and made His cross a life-
 giving tree for all who trust in Him.

 We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through     Jesus Christ.  Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may faithfully eat and drink     of the fruits of His cross and receive the blessings of forgiveness, life, and     salvation that come to us in His body and blood.

 Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.
THE WORDS OF OUR LORD  Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24;
Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
P 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. This do in remembrance     of Me.”  In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had     given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: "Drink of it, all of you; this is my    blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the remission of     sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

PAX DOMINI ~ The Peace of the Lord   John 20:19

P The peace of the LORD be with you always.
C And also with you.

AGNUS DEI ~ Lamb of God   John 1:29

 
 
 
 

Be Seated

DISTRIBUTION HYMN

HYMN  544               "O Love, How Deep"




 

5 For us by wickedness betrayed,
For us, in crown of thorns arrayed,
He bore the shameful cross and death;
For us He gave His dying breath.

6 For us He rose from death again;
For us He went on high to reign;
For us He sent His Spirit here
To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer.

D 7 All glory to our Lord and God
For love so deep, so high, so broad;
The Trinity whom we adore
Forever and forevermore.
Text: Public domain

Please Stand

NUNC DIMITTIS ~ Song of Simeon    Luke 2:29-32

 
 
 
 
 
 

POST-COMMUNION COLLECT

P   Let us pray. 
We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C  Amen.

BENEDICAMUS and BENEDICTION

P Let us bless the Lord.                                                               [Psalm 103:1]
C  Thanks be to God.

P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and     be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you     peace.                                                                                   Numbers 6:24-26
C  Amen.

CLOSING HYMN  912     "Christ Is Our Cornerstone"




Text and tune: Public domain

Be Seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS and RECOGNITION OF OUR GUESTS

ORGAN

 

 

 

 

 

 


TO THE GLORY OF GOD
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God 
by Ellen & Bill Lutes in celebration of their anniversary.

 

 

 

 

 

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. 
In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33

 

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Join us in the Social Hall after the service for coffee and breakfast goodies 
provided by the Youth.


BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Webb leads a Bible study in the Social Hall after the 8:30 service.

CHURCH YEAR CONNECTIONS 
(Ages 3 through High School)
Join us for Sunday School classes for ages three through young adult. Teachers: Megan Haverland (3 years-1st Grade), Judy Bringman (2nd-5th Grade), Bob Hanovich (Middle School), and Karl Schumacher (High School).

PARENTS & TWOS CLASS
In this class for parents and two-year-olds, Karen Hanovich helps parents encourage their little ones as they learn about Jesus together.

YOUNG ADULT SINGLES CLASS
For ages 18-26, this class led by Kevin Riedl is studying “Lessons from the Underground Church” over the course of four weeks (September 10 – October 1).

21ST CENTURY PARENTING CLASS 
Parents of school-aged kids gain insight into the issues facing Gen Z and learn how to engage them in meaningful conversations. Eric and Megan Thompson lead this class in the Education Building.

YOUNG AT HEART CLASS 
Mature members study how we can demonstrate love and compassion to people in need. Bob Reynolds and Mark Waltz lead this class on the ground floor of the Education Building.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Education Building to study the Word. Our current topic is The Christian Church and Its Denominations.

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
The Ladies’ Study is examining John Part 2 on Mondays at 10:00 in the Education Building. This study will finish by Monday, 10/30/23. We take a two-month break over the holidays and will resume on 1/8/24. Please prayerfully consider joining us in this study.

 

 

 

 


HAPPENING AT TRINITY

GUIDANCE FOR CHOOSING YOUR WORSHIP LOCATION
Gathering in the Sanctuary  
√ You are healthy and have not shown any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19.
(fever, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, chills, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, chest pain)
√ You have not recently been in contact with someone with Covid-19 
Worshiping from Home via Live-Stream or YouTube
√ Your age or health conditions make you more at-risk for contagion
√ You may have been exposed to Covid-19 at your workplace or through a relative
√ You are concerned about carrying Coronavirus home to at-risk family members.

OFFERINGS
Please remain faithful in bringing your offerings to the Lord by mail or online if you are unable to attend worship in person.

THANK YOU
Thank you to Barbara Lunick for playing the organ for us.

TODAY IS "CAN DO SUNDAY"
Please place your food items in the grocery cart in the Social Hall to help provide a meal for those in need who visit our Food Pantry. As always, thank you for your participation.

OVER 50 GROUP LUNCH
Wednesday, October 18 at 12:00
The Over 50 Group will meet for lunch at Sweet Potatoes Restaurant on Wednesday, October 18 at 12:00. Sign up on the sheet in the Narthex; see Marilyn McKee for more information.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Friday, October 20 at 6:00-8:00
The Board of Social Ministry is having a Family Fun Night on Friday, October 20th from 6-8 p.m.  Bring the kids and meet us in the Education Building for an evening of fun. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Card players welcome – bring your team of four to play. For more information, please see Jennifer or Karen.

LWML FALL RALLY
Saturday, October 21 at 9:00-2:00
Trinity is hosting the East Central Georgia Zone Rally on Saturday, October 21, 9 am - 2 pm. 
Registration fee is $15.00 includes breakfast and lunch. Please sign up by Sunday October 15 if you plan to attend. Any questions. Contact Jackie 912-661-3921

YOUTH YARD SALE
Saturday, October 28 at 8:00-12:00
The Youth will be holding a Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct 28 from 8 a.m. until noon. If you would like to donate items to the yard sale, please bring them to the Education Building gym.  If you have any questions, please see Bob Hanovich.

SINGLE SERVICE for REFORMATION SUNDAY
October 29 at 10:00 (Sunday School at 9:00)
Join us for Reformation Sunday on October 29 as we celebrate with a Single Worship Service at 10:00 and a Reformation Celebration & Potluck afterwards. Bring your favorite dish, and enjoy fellowship, fun, and food! Sunday School will be at 9:00.
REFORMATION SUNDAY CELEBRATION
October 29 after Worship
Reformation Sunday Celebration is October 29th following our 10 a.m. Service.  It’s a Potluck and the sign-up sheet is on the table in the Narthex. If you, or your group, are interested in providing a skit, song, or other entertainment, please let us know.  We are looking for another team captain for the Trivia with a Twist game.  Each team captain is responsible for finding their team players (up to ten).  Team One captain is Karl Schumacher.  If you have any questions, please see Jennifer Wolfe or Karen Hanovich.

ALL SAINTS’ DAY LIST
Add names by October 29
There is a list in the Narthex where you can add the names of any dearly departed you want included in the bulletin for All Saints' Sunday, November 5. Or you can contact Traci Schumacher (trinityoffice@bellsouth.net; 925-4839) with names to add.

CONNECT WITH US
Connect with TLC and keep up with what’s going on.
*Website - www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
*Facebook - Friends of Trinity Lutheran Church; Trinity Lutheran Church – Community Info & Events (shareable page); Trinity Lutheran Church of Savannah Media; TLC Hearts of Compassion Helping Hands Ministry; Lizzie Comfort Dog
*Instagram - #lcck9lizzie (Lizzie Comfort Dog) 
*YouTube – Trinity Lutheran Savannah

DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Every Wednesday by 9:00am
Email bulletin announcements to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net prior to 9:00am on Wednesdays.

 

 


MINISTRY NEEDS

YEAR OF GIVING HOPE DONATIONS
Our Year of Giving Hope continues for October. The weather is getting a little cooler! Our needed item for our Hearts of Compassion Ministry is gently used or new Blankets. Please place your donation in the bin in the Social Hall. Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICES
Traditional 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

IN RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL LAST SUNDAY
      8:30 a.m. – 76      11:00 a.m. – 43      Facebook – 62   YouTube – 1   
Giving  $7,793.37
Building Repair 100.00
Comfort Dog 120.00
Food Pantry 25.00
NAMI 5.00
Old Savannah City Mission 15.00
Pastor's Discretionary Fund 5,235.00
Seminary Student – Willoughby 45.00

SERVING IN THE LORD'S HOUSE TODAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Mike Bennet, Reader 
Sharon & Bill Johnson, Greeters Cindy Baldwin & Cathy Dotson, Greeters
Pam & Mike Bennet, Ushers John Anander, Usher

SERVING NEXT SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
   Rosemary Gerdes, Reader
Betty Morrell, Greeter Vicki Lunick & Barbara Prieto, Greeters
Cathy Crotwell & JB Strange, Ushers Ann & Mark Waltz, Ushers


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
TODAY  Traditional Worship Services   8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
  Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
  Evangelism Meeting (Choir Room) 9:45-10:45 a.m.
  Can Do Sunday
MONDAY 10/9 Ladies’ Bible Study (Education Building) 10:00 a.m.
  Bagged Meals for Homeless (Education Building Kitchen) 3:30 p.m.
  Cub Scouts (Social Hall) 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  Columbus Day
TUESDAY 10/10 TLC Quilters (Education Building) 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Clothes Closet 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  Cub Scouts (Social Hall) 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 10/11 Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
THURSDAY 10/12 Clothes Closet 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Crafters (Education Building) 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  NAMI (Social Hall) 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  Church Council (Education Building) 6:30 p.m.
  Cub Scout Leaders Meeting (Choir Room) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY 10/13 Hot Meals for Homeless (Education Building Kitchen) 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 10/14 Youth Yard Sale 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  Neighborhood Prayer Walk 10:00 a.m.
  Young Adult Singles Zoom 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

REMEMBER IN PRAYER
(Please help us keep the prayer list updated)

HEALTH
Pastor Besalski; Pastor Hopkins; Beth McCawley

CANCER
Jim Eckes; Chris Garretson; Samuel Martin (19); Matt Sautter

OUR WITNESS
Let us proclaim Jesus Christ is risen to all!

OUR CONCERNS
Raise up those, Lord, who would serve Your Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
12391 Mercy Blvd
Savannah, GA 31419

phone 912-925-4839                 trinityoffice@bellsouth.net
fax  912-925-4056           www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
Contact Pastor: 717-333-6263; pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com

STAFF
Jeff Webb, Pastor
Traci Schumacher, Administrative Assistant
Helen Williams, Church Custodian

BOARD OF ELDERS
Mark Waltz, Head Elder (C – E)
Mike Fajen (K – Mc)
Todd Freesemann (F – J)
Sonny Massey (A – B)
Bob Reynolds (Me – Sa)
Tom Wayman (Sc – Z)

CHURCH COUNCIL
Kip Wiltse, President
Eric Thompson, Vice President
Cathy Crotwell, Secretary
Karl Schumacher, Treasurer
Jennifer Wolfe, Board of Education
Mark Waltz, Board of Elders
Chris Garretson, Board of Evangelism
Chris Cesaroni, Board of Property Management
Karen Hanovich, Board of Social Ministry 
Lonna McEwen, Board of Stewardship 
Cindy Reynolds, Financial Secretary 
Bob Hanovich, Board of Youth

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS
Cindy Baldwin, Comfort Dog Top Dog
Jackie Deemer, Director of TLC Singers & LWML President
Katie Fester, Sunday School Superintendent 
Rosemary Gerdes, Quilters
Karen Hanovich, TLC Marketing
Lonna McEwen, Altar Guild
Rose Pitt, Prayer Team
 

Bulletin 10-1-23

https://www.trinitylutheransavannah.com/editoruploads/files/Bulletin%2010-1-23.docx

 
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD

12391 Mercy Blvd. · Savannah, GA 31419 · (912) 925-4839
www.trinitylutheransavannah.com

8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Divine Service
 

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 1, 2023 

8:30 Communion and 11:00 a.m. Non-Communion Service

WELCOME TO TRINITY!
Thank you for worshiping with us today. We want to know who you are, so please provide your contact information in the Friendship Book as it is passed during the Offertory. If you are visiting, honor us by signing the Guest Register in the Narthex.

There are times in our worship service where we stand or kneel. Feel free to participate in either as you are able or feel comfortable to remain seated.

Gluten-free wafers are available upon request during communion services. Please speak to the pastor before service if you wish to receive the host in this form.

Please ask an usher should you require a hearing assistance device.

(†) ~ Those who wish may make the sign of the Cross in remembrance of their Baptism.

RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
If you are not a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, we ask that you speak with the pastor prior to the service before receiving the Lord’s Supper.

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a Blue Card from the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests may also be emailed to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net or to pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com.

FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
We are delighted that you have brought your child to worship! We invite you to use the Cry Room as a courtesy to others if your little one gets a little rambunctious. Our Cry Room, complete with seating and children's activities, is located at the back of the Sanctuary. The service can be heard through the sound system. We hope your children feel glad they were here and that they are a part of the Trinity family!

Our Vision:
Growing in God’s Word to Share Christ’s Love

Our Mission:
Led by God, equipped as disciples through Word and Sacrament, 
we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.

AS WE GATHER TODAY

Among the flags of the fifty states of the United States, one of the most distinctive is the flag of Rhode Island. It is a simple design featuring a golden anchor on a field of white, surrounded by thirteen golden stars which commemorate the fact that Rhode Island was the thirteenth of the original colonies to become a state officially. There is just one word on the flag: hope. The likely inspiration for the inclusion of this word is from Hebrews: “We who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul” (Hebrews 6:18–19). The founders of the colony of Rhode Island were hopeful of finding a place of refuge to express their Christian faith freely in their times. In our time, we also are people of Christian hope, as well as people abiding in faith who are given to charity in Christ’s name.

DIVINE SERVICE
Setting Four

ORGAN

WELCOME

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION  

Please Stand

PROCESSIONAL HYMN  549 vv. 1-3, 6-7 "All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name"




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INVOCATION

P  In the name of the Father and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.                                                                                Matthew 28:19b

P Our help is in the name of the Lord,
C who made heaven and earth.                                               Psalm 124:8

P Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word, call upon Him in prayer and      praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the      fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess     before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed,     and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His     people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father,     seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a     sinner.                                                                                      [Luke 18:13]
C Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to     everlasting life. Amen.

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake     forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by     His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father     and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.                                                                                 [John 20:19-23]

SERVICE OF THE WORD

PSALM Psalm 25:1-10

P   1To you, O LORD,
C   I lift up my soul.

P   2O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame;
C   let not my enemies exult over me.

P   3Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
C   they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

P   4Make me to know your ways, O LORD;
C   teach me your paths.

P   5Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation;
C   for you I wait all the day long.

P   6Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love,
C   for they have been from of old.

P   7Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
C   according to your steadfast love remember me,
  for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!

P  8Good and upright is the LORD;
C  therefore he instructs sinners in the way.

P  9He leads the humble in what is right,
C and teaches the humble his way.

P  10All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness,
C for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

ALL 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.

KYRIE ~ Lord, Have Mercy                                   Mark 10:47

 

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS ~ Glory to God in the Highest     Luke 2:14; John 1:29

 
 
 
 

SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY

P The LORD be with you.                                                         2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.

P Let us pray.
Almighty God, You exalted Your Son to the place of all honor and authority. Enlighten our minds by Your Holy Spirit that, confessing Jesus as Lord, we may be led into all truth; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.

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OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32

1The word of the LORD came to me: 2“What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge’? 3As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. 4Behold, all souls are mine; the soul of the father as well as the soul of the son is mine: the soul who sins shall die. . . .
25“Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way not just? Is it not your ways that are not just? 26When a righteous person turns away from his righteousness and does injustice, he shall die for it; for the injustice that he has done he shall die. 27Again, when a wicked person turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he shall save his life. 28Because he considered and turned away from all the transgressions that he had committed, he shall surely live; he shall not die. 29Yet the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ O house of Israel, are my ways not just? Is it not your ways that are not just?
   30“Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, lest iniquity be your ruin. 31Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? 32For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord GOD; so turn, and live.”

A  This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

EPISTLE LESSON Philippians 2:1–4, 14–18

1If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. . . .
   14Do all things without grumbling or questioning, 15that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

A This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

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ALLELUIA and VERSE   John 20:31

 
 
 
 

HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 21:23–27

P         The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-first chapter.
C Glory to You, O Lord.

23When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25The baptism of John, from where did it come? From heaven or from man?” And they discussed it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 26But if we say, ‘From man,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” 27So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”

P This is the Gospel of the LORD.
C Praise to You, O Christ.

APOSTLES' CREED

 I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell.  The third day He rose again from the dead.  He ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.  From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

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.

Be Seated

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE  11:00 Service

 

HYMN OF THE DAY  809     "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"









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SERMON                      "Living Together with Christ"  Philippians 2:1-18

OFFERING  

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OFFERTORY  781 vv. 1, 2    “We Give Thee but Thine Own”



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Kneel or Be Seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH   [1 Timothy 2:1-4]

 

 

 

 

 

 


NON-COMMUNION SERVICE (11:00)

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

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BENEDICAMUS and BENEDICTION

P Let us bless the Lord.                                                               [Psalm 103:1]
C  Thanks be to God.

P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and     be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you     peace.                                                                                   Numbers 6:24-26
C  Amen.

CLOSING HYMN  917  "Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise"





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Be Seated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT (8:30)

The Sacrament, or Lord's Supper, is a special gift from God that brings us into personal communion with Jesus Christ. "In, with and under" the bread and wine we receive His body and blood for forgiveness and renewal. If you are a repentant sinner, come to the table expecting to receive God's wonderful gifts for you!

Communicants will take their own wine cups as they are passed. Those requiring non-alcoholic grape juice will take the cups with white grape juice from the middle of the tray.

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OUR EXAMINATION

P In preparation for Holy Communion, St. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.”  So that we may properly examine ourselves prior to receiving the Lord’s Supper, I ask you to reflect on these questions:

• Do you repent of all your sins of thought, word, and deed?
• Do you believe that Jesus Christ is your only Savior from all sin, Satan, and death?
• Do you believe that the Risen Christ is really present in the Sacrament and that in, with, and under the bread and wine you receive His true Body and Blood?

If you answer in faith "Yes!" to these questions, and are properly instructed, you are invited to come forward and partake of the LORD'S Supper during Distribution. If you are unable to answer yes to any of these questions, you are invited to come forward, cross your arms as Pastor approaches you and receive a blessing. By your coming forward, "You proclaim the LORD'S death until He comes."

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PREFACE

P The LORD be with you.                                         2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.

P Lift up your hearts.                                                  [Colossians 3:1]
C We lift them to the Lord.

P Let us give thanks to the LORD, our God.                           [Psalm 136]
C It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places     give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, for     the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all creation. Above all,     we give thanks for Your boundless love shown to us when You sent Your     only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into our flesh and laid on Him our sin, giving     Him into death that we might not die eternally. Because He is now risen from     the dead and lives and reigns to all eternity, all who believe in Him will      overcome sin and death and will rise again to new life. Therefore with angels     and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify      Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing:

SANCTUS ~ Holy, Holy, Holy    Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

 
 
 
 

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

P  Blessed are You, O Lord our God, king of all creation, for You have had      mercy on us and given Your only-begotten Son that whoever believes in Him     should not perish but have eternal life.

 In Your righteous judgment You condemned the sin of Adam and Eve, who     ate the forbidden fruit, and You justly barred them and all their children from     the tree of life.  Yet, in Your great mercy, You promised salvation by a      second Adam, Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and made His cross a life-
 giving tree for all who trust in Him.

 We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through     Jesus Christ.  Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may faithfully eat and drink     of the fruits of His cross and receive the blessings of forgiveness, life, and     salvation that come to us in His body and blood.

 Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

THE WORDS OF OUR LORD  Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24;
Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
P 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. This do in remembrance     of Me.”  In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had     given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: "Drink of it, all of you; this is my    blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the remission of     sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

PAX DOMINI ~ The Peace of the Lord   John 20:19

P The peace of the LORD be with you always.
C And also with you.

AGNUS DEI ~ Lamb of God   John 1:29

 
 
 
 

Be Seated

DISTRIBUTION HYMN

HYMN  655    "Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word"




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COMMUNION BLESSING

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NUNC DIMITTIS ~ Song of Simeon    Luke 2:29-32

 
 
 
 
 
 


POST-COMMUNION COLLECT

P   Let us pray. 
Gracious God, our heavenly Father, You have given us a foretaste of the feast to come in the Holy Supper of Your Son's body and blood.  Keep us firm in the true faith throughout our days of pilgrimage that, on the day of His coming, we may, together with all Your saints, celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which has no end; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C  Amen.

BENEDICAMUS and BENEDICTION

P Let us bless the Lord.                                                               [Psalm 103:1]
C  Thanks be to God.

P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and     be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you     peace.                                                                                   Numbers 6:24-26
C  Amen.

CLOSING HYMN  917  "Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise"





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Be Seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS and RECOGNITION OF OUR GUESTS

ORGAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power 
and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you. 
Jeremiah 32:17

 

 

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Join us in the Social Hall after the service for coffee and breakfast goodies.


BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Webb leads a Bible study in the Social Hall after the 8:30 service.

CHURCH YEAR CONNECTIONS 
(Ages 3 through High School)
Join us for Sunday School classes for ages three through young adult. Teachers: Megan Haverland (3 years-1st Grade), Judy Bringman (2nd-5th Grade), Bob Hanovich (Middle School), and Karl Schumacher (High School).

PARENTS & TWOS CLASS
In this class for parents and two-year-olds, Karen Hanovich helps parents encourage their little ones as they learn about Jesus together.

YOUNG ADULT SINGLES CLASS
For ages 18-26, this class led by Kevin Riedl is studying “Lessons from the Underground Church” over the course of four weeks (September 10 – October 1).

21ST CENTURY PARENTING CLASS 
Parents of school-aged kids gain insight into the issues facing Gen Z and learn how to engage them in meaningful conversations. Eric and Megan Thompson lead this class in the Education Building.

YOUNG AT HEART CLASS 
Mature members study how we can demonstrate love and compassion to people in need. Bob Reynolds and Mark Waltz lead this class on the ground floor of the Education Building.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Education Building to study the Word. Our current topic is The Christian Church and Its Denominations.

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
The Ladies’ Study is examining John Part 2 on Mondays at 10:00 in the Education Building. This study will finish by Monday, 10/30/23. We take a two-month break over the holidays and will resume on 1/8/24. Please prayerfully consider joining us in this study.

 

 

 

 


HAPPENING AT TRINITY

GUIDANCE FOR CHOOSING YOUR WORSHIP LOCATION
Gathering in the Sanctuary  
√ You are healthy and have not shown any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19.
(fever, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, chills, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, chest pain)
√ You have not recently been in contact with someone with Covid-19 
Worshiping from Home via Live-Stream or YouTube
√ Your age or health conditions make you more at-risk for contagion
√ You may have been exposed to Covid-19 at your workplace or through a relative
√ You are concerned about carrying Coronavirus home to at-risk family members.

OFFERINGS
Please remain faithful in bringing your offerings to the Lord by mail or online if you are unable to attend worship in person.

THANK YOU
Thank you to Barbara Lunick for playing the organ for us.

LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE MITES
LWML mites will be collected today. Please empty your small mite boxes into the congregational mite box or just drop in change from your pocket. District and international mission projects need your prayers and mites. Thanks for your support!
Mite Dedication: Dear Lord, we are blessed to be called Your children. Thank you for supplying our every need. Thank you for sending Your Son to be our Savior. Help us to share Your truth and Your love with our friends and neighbors. Help us to be a blessing to others. May our mite offerings be used to bring Christ to the nations and to help those in need, especially those in need of Your saving grace. To You be the glory! In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

"CAN DO SUNDAY"
Next Sunday is "Can-Do Sunday" when you can donate basic food items to help provide meals for those in need who visit our Food Pantry. We especially need pop tab cans for the homeless. Hopefully we can all remember to buy a "Second Can for the Second Sunday" of the month. Thanks from the Board of Social Ministry.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Friday, October 20 at 5:00-8:00pm
The Board of Social Ministry is having a Family Fun Night on Friday, October 20th from 5-8 p.m.  Bring the kids and meet us in the Education Building for an evening of fun. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Card players welcome – bring your team of four to play. For more information, please see Jennifer or Karen.

YOUTH YARD SALE
Saturday, October 28 at 8:00am-12:00pm
The Youth will be holding a Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct 28 from 8 a.m. until noon. If you would like to donate items to the yard sale, please bring them to the Education Building gym.  If you have any questions, please see Bob Hanovich.

 

 

SINGLE SERVICE for REFORMATION SUNDAY
October 29 at 10:00 (Sunday School at 9:00)
Join us for Reformation Sunday on October 29 as we celebrate with a Single Worship Service at 10:00 and a Reformation Celebration & Potluck afterwards. Bring your favorite dish, and enjoy fellowship, fun, and food! Sunday School will be at 9:00.

REFORMATION SUNDAY CELEBRATION
October 29 after Worship
Reformation Sunday Celebration is October 29th following our 10 a.m. Service.  It’s a Potluck and the sign-up sheet is on the table in the Narthex. If you, or your group, are interested in providing a skit, song, or other entertainment, please let us know.  We are looking for another team captain for the Trivia with a Twist game.  Each team captain is responsible for finding their team players (up to ten).  Team One captain is Karl Schumacher.  If you have any questions, please see Jennifer Wolfe or Karen Hanovich.

CONNECT WITH US
Connect with TLC and keep up with what’s going on.
*Website - www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
*Facebook - Friends of Trinity Lutheran Church; Trinity Lutheran Church – Community Info & Events (shareable page); Trinity Lutheran Church of Savannah Media; TLC Hearts of Compassion Helping Hands Ministry; Lizzie Comfort Dog
*Instagram - #lcck9lizzie (Lizzie Comfort Dog) 
*YouTube – Trinity Lutheran Savannah

DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Every Wednesday by 9:00am
Email bulletin announcements to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net prior to 9:00am on Wednesdays.

 

 

 

MINISTRY NEEDS

YEAR OF GIVING HOPE DONATIONS
Our Year of Giving Hope continues for October. The weather is getting a little cooler! Our needed item for our Hearts of Compassion Ministry is gently used or new Blankets. Please place your donation in the bin in the Social Hall. Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 


TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICES
Traditional 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

IN RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL LAST SUNDAY
      8:30 a.m. – 42      11:00 a.m. – 42      Facebook – 0   YouTube – 2   
Giving  $3,602.55
Food Pantry 25.00
Pastor's Discretionary Fund 135.00
Seminary Student Willoughby 75.00
The Living Vine 75.00
Youth Ministry 133.00

SERVING IN THE LORD'S HOUSE TODAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
   Mary Helen Anander, Reader
Cindy & Bob Reynolds, Greeters Delane & Kip Wiltse, Greeters
Sandy Sanders/Karl Schumacher, Ushers Rosemary Gerdes/Gretchen Holmes, Ushers

SERVING NEXT SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Mike Bennet, Reader 
Sharon & Bill Johnson, Greeters Cindy Baldwin & Cathy Dotson, Greeters
Pam & Mike Bennet, Ushers John Anander, Usher

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
TODAY  Traditional Worship Services   8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
  Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
  MS Youth Group (Education Building) 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Mite Sunday
MONDAY 10/2 Ladies’ Bible Study (Education Building) 10:00 a.m.
  Bagged Meals for Homeless (Education Building Kitchen) 3:30 p.m.
  Board of Elders 6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY 10/3 Clothes Closet 4:00-6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 10/4 Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
  LWML Lunch & Meeting (Education Building) 11:30 a.m.
THURSDAY 10/5 Clothes Closet 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Crafters (Education Building) 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  NAMI (Education Building) 6:00-7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY 10/6 Hot Meals for Homeless (Education Building Kitchen) 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 10/7 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (Social Hall) 5:00 p.m.
  Young Adult Singles Zoom 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


REMEMBER IN PRAYER
(Please help us keep the prayer list updated)

HEALTH
Pastor Besalski; Pastor Hopkins; Beth McCawley

CANCER
Jim Eckes; Chris Garretson; Samuel Martin (19); Matt Sautter

OUR WITNESS
Let us proclaim Jesus Christ is risen to all!

OUR CONCERNS
Raise up those, Lord, who would serve Your Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
12391 Mercy Blvd
Savannah, GA 31419

phone 912-925-4839                 trinityoffice@bellsouth.net
fax  912-925-4056           www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
Contact Pastor: 717-333-6263; pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com

STAFF
Jeff Webb, Pastor
Traci Schumacher, Administrative Assistant
Helen Williams, Church Custodian

BOARD OF ELDERS
Mark Waltz, Head Elder (C – E)
Mike Fajen (K – Mc)
Todd Freesemann (F – J)
Sonny Massey (A – B)
Bob Reynolds (Me – Sa)
Tom Wayman (Sc – Z)

CHURCH COUNCIL
Kip Wiltse, President
Eric Thompson, Vice President
Cathy Crotwell, Secretary
Karl Schumacher, Treasurer
Jennifer Wolfe, Board of Education
Mark Waltz, Board of Elders
Chris Garretson, Board of Evangelism
Chris Cesaroni, Board of Property Management
Karen Hanovich, Board of Social Ministry 
Lonna McEwen, Board of Stewardship 
Cindy Reynolds, Financial Secretary 
Bob Hanovich, Board of Youth

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS
Cindy Baldwin, Comfort Dog Top Dog
Jackie Deemer, Director of TLC Singers & LWML President
Katie Fester, Sunday School Superintendent 
Rosemary Gerdes, Quilters
Karen Hanovich, TLC Marketing
Lonna McEwen, Altar Guild
Rose Pitt, Prayer Team
 

Bulletin September 24, 2023

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 24, 2023  8:30 Non-Communion & 11:00 a.m. Communion Service

WELCOME TO TRINITY!
Thank you for worshiping with us today. We want to know who you are, so please provide your contact information in the Friendship Book as it is passed during the Offertory. If you are visiting, honor us by signing the Guest Register in the Narthex.

There are times in our worship service where we stand or kneel. Feel free to participate in either as you are able or feel comfortable to remain seated.

Gluten-free wafers are available upon request during communion services. Please speak to the pastor before service if you wish to receive the host in this form.

Please ask an usher should you require a hearing assistance device.

(†) ~ Those who wish may make the sign of the Cross in remembrance of their Baptism.

RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
If you are not a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, we ask that you speak with the pastor prior to the service before receiving the Lord’s Supper.

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a Blue Card from the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests may also be emailed to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net or to pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com.

FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
We are delighted that you have brought your child to worship! We invite you to use the Cry Room as a courtesy to others if your little one gets a little rambunctious. Our Cry Room, complete with seating and children's activities, is located at the back of the Sanctuary. The service can be heard through the sound system. We hope your children feel glad they were here and that they are a part of the Trinity family!

Our Vision:
Growing in God’s Word to Share Christ’s Love

Our Mission:
Led by God, equipped as disciples through Word and Sacrament, 
we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.

AS WE GATHER TODAY

When Paul wrote to his co-worker Timothy that he was “bound with chains as a criminal” (2 Timothy 2:9), he knew well the situation he was in. Acts 16 relates the time that he was thrown in jail in Philippi without benefit of a trial. He was later jailed in Jerusalem and then Caesarea and finally at Rome, where he was under a type of house arrest for two years. The final chapter of Acts finds Paul as a captive one more time, accepting this imprisonment as a prelude to his death. He writes to Timothy “the time of my departure has come” (2 Timothy 4:6). In the centuries since Paul gave his prison witness, countless Christian men and women have been imprisoned for their Gospel witness. We are encouraged to be faithful witnesses in our time by Paul, who writes to his young associate Timothy: “Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Timothy 6:11–12a). Paul’s words from prison are good instruction for every situation!

DIVINE SERVICE
Setting One

ORGAN PRELUDE        “Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices” by David Cherwien

WELCOME

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

Please Stand

PROCESSIONAL HYMN  811   "Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices"

Text: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000966
Tune: Public domain

INVOCATION

(The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.)

P  In the name of the Father and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.                                                                                Matthew 28:19b

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.             1 John 1:8-9

Kneel or Be Seated

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.

 (Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.)

P Most merciful God,
C 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.

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake     forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by     His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father     and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.                                   [John 20:19-23]
C Amen.

SERVICE OF THE WORD

Please Stand

KYRIE ~ Lord, Have Mercy                                   Mark 10:47

P  In peace let us pray to the LORD.

P  For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the LORD.
 

P  For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God,  
and for the unity of all, let us pray to the LORD.
 

P  For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us     pray to the LORD.
 

P  Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious LORD.
             

HYMN OF PRAISE "This Is the Feast" Revelation 5:12-13; 19:5-9
 

SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY

P The LORD be with you.                                                         2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.

P Let us pray.
Lord God, heavenly Father, since we cannot stand before You relying on anything we have done, help us trust in Your abiding grace and live according to Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.

Be Seated

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 55:6–9

6“Seek the LORD while he may be found;
  call upon him while he is near;
7let the wicked forsake his way,
  and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him,
  and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
8For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
  neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD.
9For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
  so are my ways higher than your ways
  and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

A  This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

Please Stand

PSALM 27     “The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation”

Text: © 1973 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: Creative Worship License no. 110000966
Tune: © 1973 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: Creative Worship License no. 110000966

Be Seated

EPISTLE LESSON Philippians 1:12–14, 19–30

12I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. . . .
19for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. 21For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. 24But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. 25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, 26so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
27Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, 28and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. 29For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, 30engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.

A This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

Please Stand

ALLELUIA and VERSE     John 6:68

 HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 20:1–16

P         The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twentieth chapter.

 1[Jesus said:] “The kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4and to them he said, ‘You go into the vineyard too, and whatever is right I will give you.’ 5So they went. Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same. 6And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing. And he said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’ 7They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You go into the vineyard too.’ 8And when evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last, up to the first.’ 9And when those hired about the eleventh hour came, each of them received a denarius. 10Now when those hired first came, they thought they would receive more, but each of them also received a denarius. 11And on receiving it they grumbled at the master of the house, 12saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ 13But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? 14Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. 15Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?’ 16So the last will be first, and the first last.”

P This is the Gospel of the LORD.

 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, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also 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, whose 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 remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.  Amen.

Be Seated

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE  8:30 Service

HYMN OF THE DAY  555 vv. 1-4   "Salvation unto Us Has Come"

Text and tune: Public domain

SERMON       "Proclaiming the Gospel in All Circumstances"  Philippians 1:12-18

OFFERING  

Please Stand

OFFERTORY     Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

Kneel or Be Seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH   [1 Timothy 2:1-4]

NON-COMMUNION SERVICE (8:30)

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

Please Stand

CLOSING PRAYER

P Blessed LORD, since you have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our     learning, grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn and take them to     heart that by patience and comfort of your holy Word we may embrace and     ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, your     Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,     now and forever.
C  Amen.

BENEDICTION   Numbers 6:24-26

P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and     be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you     peace.

 CLOSING HYMN  924   "Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing"

Text and tune: Public domain

Be Seated

SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT (11:00)

The Sacrament, or Lord's Supper, is a special gift from God that brings us into personal communion with Jesus Christ. "In, with and under" the bread and wine we receive His body and blood for forgiveness and renewal. If you are a repentant sinner, come to the table expecting to receive God's wonderful gifts for you!

Communicants will take their own wine cups as they are passed. Those requiring non-alcoholic grape juice will take the cups with white grape juice from the middle of the tray.

Be Seated

OUR EXAMINATION

P In preparation for Holy Communion, St. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.”  So that we may properly examine ourselves prior to receiving the Lord’s Supper, I ask you to reflect on these questions:

• Do you repent of all your sins of thought, word, and deed?
• Do you believe that Jesus Christ is your only Savior from all sin, Satan, and death?
• Do you believe that the Risen Christ is really present in the Sacrament and that in, with, and under the bread and wine you receive His true Body and Blood?

If you answer in faith "Yes!" to these questions, and are properly instructed, you are invited to come forward and partake of the LORD'S Supper during Distribution. If you are unable to answer yes to any of these questions, you are invited to come forward, cross your arms as Pastor approaches you and receive a blessing. By your coming forward, "You proclaim the LORD'S death until He comes."

Please Stand
PREFACE

P The LORD be with you.                                         2 Timothy 4:22
 

P Lift up your hearts.                                                  [Colossians 3:1]
  

P  Let us give thanks to the LORD, our God.                          [Psalm 136]
 

P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places     give thanks to You, holy LORD, almighty Father, everlasting God, through     Jesus Christ, our LORD, who on this day overcame death and the grave and by     His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.  Therefore     with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and     magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising you and singing:

SANCTUS ~ Holy, Holy, Holy    Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

P  Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those     whom You created and sent Your only begotten Son into our flesh to bear our     sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation      accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on     the cross.

 Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to     forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us      faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own     testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate     with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has     no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You      alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy     Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

THE WORDS OF OUR LORD  Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24;
Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
P 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. This do in remembrance     of Me.”  In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had     given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: "Drink of it, all of you; this is my    blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the remission of     sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

PAX DOMINI ~ The Peace of the Lord   John 20:19

P The peace of the LORD be with you always.
C And also with you.

AGNUS DEI ~ Lamb of God   John 1:29

Be Seated

DISTRIBUTION HYMN

HYMN  543       "What Wondrous Love Is This"

Text and tune: Public domain

COMMUNION BLESSING

Please Stand

POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE    "Thank the LORD"

 POST-COMMUNION COLLECT

P   Let us pray. 
 O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-    kindness sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for     His sake You have given us pardon and peace in this Sacrament, and we ask     You not to forsake Your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by     Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled constantly to serve You; through     Jesus Christ, Your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the 
 Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C  Amen.

BENEDICTION   Numbers 6:24-26

P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and     be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you     peace.

 CLOSING HYMN  924   "Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing"

Text and tune: Public domain

Be Seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS and RECOGNITION OF OUR GUESTS

ORGAN POSTLUDE            “Salvation unto Us Has Come” by David Cherwien

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God.

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; 
for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Join us in the Social Hall after the service for coffee and breakfast goodies 
provided by the Youth.

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Webb leads a Bible study in the Social Hall after the 8:30 service.

CHURCH YEAR CONNECTIONS 
(Ages 3 through High School)
Join us for Sunday School classes for ages three through young adult. Teachers: Megan Haverland (3 years-1st Grade), Judy Bringman (2nd-5th Grade), Bob Hanovich (Middle School), and Karl Schumacher (High School).

PARENTS & TWOS CLASS
In this class for parents and two-year-olds, Karen Hanovich helps parents encourage their little ones as they learn about Jesus together.

YOUNG ADULT SINGLES CLASS 
For ages 18-26, this class led by Kevin Riedl is studying “Lessons from the Underground Church” over the course of four weeks (September 10 – October 1).

21ST CENTURY PARENTING CLASS 
Parents of school-aged kids gain insight into the issues facing Gen Z and learn how to engage them in meaningful conversations. Eric and Megan Thompson lead this class in the Education Building.

YOUNG AT HEART CLASS 
Mature members study how we can demonstrate love and compassion to people in need. Bob Reynolds and Mark Waltz lead this class on the ground floor of the Education Building.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Education Building to study the Word. Our current topic is The Christian Church and Its Denominations.

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
The Ladies’ Study is examining John Part 2 on Mondays at 10:00 in the Education Building. This study will finish by Monday, 10/30/23. We take a two-month break over the holidays and will resume on 1/8/24. Please prayerfully consider joining us in this study.

HAPPENING AT TRINITY

GUIDANCE FOR CHOOSING YOUR WORSHIP LOCATION
Gathering in the Sanctuary  
√ You are healthy and have not shown any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19.
(fever, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, chills, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, chest pain)
√ You have not recently been in contact with someone with Covid-19 
Worshiping from Home via Live-Stream or YouTube
√ Your age or health conditions make you more at-risk for contagion
√ You may have been exposed to Covid-19 at your workplace or through a relative
√ You are concerned about carrying Coronavirus home to at-risk family members.

OFFERINGS
Please remain faithful in bringing your offerings to the Lord by mail or online if you are unable to attend worship in person.

THANK YOU
Thank you to Barbara Lunick for playing the organ for us.

LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE MITES
LWML MITES will be collected next Sunday.

OCTOBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Ellen & Bill Lutes 10/6

NEW WEBSITE
It’s finally up and running… Check out our new TLC website! TrinityLutheranSavannah.com.

CONNECT WITH US
Connect with TLC and keep up with what’s going on.
*Website - www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
*Facebook - Friends of Trinity Lutheran Church; Trinity Lutheran Church – Community Info & Events (shareable page); Trinity Lutheran Church of Savannah Media; TLC Hearts of Compassion Helping Hands Ministry; Lizzie Comfort Dog
*Instagram - #lcck9lizzie (Lizzie Comfort Dog) 
*YouTube – Trinity Lutheran Savannah

DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Every Wednesday by 9:00am
Email bulletin announcements to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net prior to 9:00am on Wednesdays.

MINISTRY NEEDS

YEAR OF GIVING HOPE
Our Year of Giving Hope continues with this month’s item needed being First Aid Supplies such as Band-Aids, Neosporin, and Insect Repellent.  Please place your donations in the shopping cart in the Narthex.  Thank you.

TEACHER SUPPLIES
It’s back to school time for students and teachers alike, and the Board of Social Ministry wants to help our neighborhood schoolteachers with needed classroom supplies.
   We are now collecting school supplies for the teachers at Windsor Forest Elementary School. A list of items needed is listed below and on the table in the Narthex. There are also specific items which will be purchased with monetary donations. The teachers are extremely excited that Trinity Lutheran Church is reaching out to them to help support our neighborhood.
   Please place any donated items in the bin located at the Donation Station in the Social Hall. Monetary donations can be placed in the offering with “school supplies” written on the memo line. Thank you.
   If you have any questions, please see Jennifer Wolfe or Karen Hanovich.
   Items needed for 22 classrooms: Sticky notes, markers, color pencils, construction paper, glue, whiteboards 8 1/2x11, loose leaf paper (college ruled) and sharpies

TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICES
Traditional 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

IN RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL LAST SUNDAY
      8:30 a.m. – 65      11:00 a.m. – 45      Facebook – 97   YouTube – 1   
Giving  $6,055.26
Building Repair Fund 626.85
Comfort Dog 20.00
Food Pantry 50.00
Pastor's Discretionary Fund 215.00
Property Management 75.00

SERVING IN THE LORD'S HOUSE TODAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Jackie Deemer, Reader 
Blake Chance & Jackie Deemer, Greeters Rosemary Gerdes & Ryan Smith, Greeters
Chris Cesaroni & Ryan Smith, Ushers Ann & Mark Waltz, Ushers

SERVING NEXT SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
   Mary Helen Anander, Reader
Cindy & Bob Reynolds, Greeters Delane & Kip Wiltse, Greeters
Sandy Sanders/Karl Schumacher, Ushers Rosemary Gerdes/Gretchen Holmes, Ushers


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
TODAY  Traditional Worship Services   8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
  Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
MONDAY 9/25 Ladies’ Bible Study (Education Building) 10:00 a.m.
  Bagged Meals for Homeless (Education Building Kitchen) 3:30 p.m.
  Cub Scouts (Social Hall) 6:00-8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY 9/26 Windsor Forest Garden Club (Social Hall) 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  TLC Quilters (Education Building) 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Clothes Closet 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  Cub Scouts (Social Hall) 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 9/27 Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
THURSDAY 9/28 Clothes Closet 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Crafters (Education Building) 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  NAMI (Education Building) 6:00-7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY 9/29 Hot Meals for Homeless (Education Building Kitchen) 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 9/30 Young Adult Singles Zoom 7:30 p.m.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER
(Please help us keep the prayer list updated)

HEALTH
Pastor Besalski; Pastor Hopkins; Beth McCawley

CANCER
Jim Eckes; Chris Garretson; Samuel Martin (19); Matt Sautter

OUR WITNESS
Let us proclaim Jesus Christ is risen to all!

OUR CONCERNS
Raise up those, Lord, who would serve Your Church.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
12391 Mercy Blvd
Savannah, GA 31419

phone 912-925-4839                 trinityoffice@bellsouth.net
fax  912-925-4056           www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
Contact Pastor: 717-333-6263; pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com

STAFF
Jeff Webb, Pastor
Traci Schumacher, Administrative Assistant
Helen Williams, Church Custodian

BOARD OF ELDERS
Mark Waltz, Head Elder (C – E)
Mike Fajen (K – Mc)
Todd Freesemann (F – J)
Sonny Massey (A – B)
Bob Reynolds (Me – Sa)
Tom Wayman (Sc – Z)

CHURCH COUNCIL
Kip Wiltse, President
Eric Thompson, Vice President
Cathy Crotwell, Secretary
Karl Schumacher, Treasurer
Jennifer Wolfe, Board of Education
Mark Waltz, Board of Elders
Chris Garretson, Board of Evangelism
Chris Cesaroni, Board of Property Management
Karen Hanovich, Board of Social Ministry 
Lonna McEwen, Board of Stewardship 
Cindy Reynolds, Financial Secretary 
Bob Hanovich, Board of Youth

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS
Cindy Baldwin, Comfort Dog Top Dog
Jackie Deemer, Director of TLC Singers & LWML President
Katie Fester, Sunday School Superintendent 
Rosemary Gerdes, Quilters
Karen Hanovich, TLC Marketing
Lonna McEwen, Altar Guild
Rose Pitt, Prayer Team
 

 

Sept 17, 2023

 
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD

12391 Mercy Blvd. · Savannah, GA 31419 · (912) 925-4839
www.trinitylutheransavannah.com

8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Divine Service

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 17, 2023  8:30 Communion & 11:00 a.m. Non-Communion Service

WELCOME TO TRINITY!
Thank you for worshiping with us today. We want to know who you are, so please provide your contact information in the Friendship Book as it is passed during the Offertory. If you are visiting, honor us by signing the Guest Register in the Narthex.

There are times in our worship service where we stand or kneel. Feel free to participate in either as you are able or feel comfortable to remain seated.

Gluten-free wafers are available upon request during communion services. Please speak to the pastor before service if you wish to receive the host in this form.

Please ask an usher should you require a hearing assistance device.

(†) ~ Those who wish may make the sign of the Cross in remembrance of their Baptism.

RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
If you are not a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, we ask that you speak with the pastor prior to the service before receiving the Lord’s Supper.

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a Blue Card from the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests may also be emailed to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net or to pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com.

FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
We are delighted that you have brought your child to worship! We invite you to use the Cry Room as a courtesy to others if your little one gets a little rambunctious. Our Cry Room, complete with seating and children's activities, is located at the back of the Sanctuary. The service can be heard through the sound system. We hope your children feel glad they were here and that they are a part of the Trinity family!

Our Vision:
Growing in God’s Word to Share Christ’s Love

Our Mission:
Led by God, equipped as disciples through Word and Sacrament, 
we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.

AS WE GATHER TODAY

This weekend on the Church calendar (September 16), the bishop Cyprian of Carthage is remembered. As a Church leader in the third century, a time of Roman persecution, Cyprian had to deal with the problem of Christians who denied the faith under persecution but later wanted to be restored to the fellowship of the Lord. Cyprian helped craft a response to the situation that was based on forgiveness, allowing a lapsed Christian to be reinstated after a time in which they lived out their restored faithful confession. His own faithfulness unto death was fully demonstrated as he was executed by Roman authorities for his Christian beliefs in AD 258. Speaking words of forgiveness and living them out can come with a price—but is Christlike in every way!

 

DIVINE SERVICE
Setting One

ORGAN

WELCOME

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

Please Stand

PROCESSIONAL HYMN  816  "From All That Dwell Below the Skies"

Text and tune: Public domain

INVOCATION

(The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.)

P  In the name of the Father and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.                                                                                Matthew 28:19b

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.             1 John 1:8-9
Kneel or Be Seated

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.

 (Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.)

P Most merciful God,
C 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.

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake     forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by     His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father     and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.                                   [John 20:19-23]
C Amen.

SERVICE OF THE WORD

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PSALM Psalm 103:1-12

P   1Bless the LORD, O my soul,
C   and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

P   2Bless the LORD, O my soul,
C   and forget not all his benefits,

P   3who forgives all your iniquity,
C   who heals all your diseases,

P   4who redeems your life from the pit,
C   who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

P   5who satisfies you with good
C   so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

P  6The LORD works righteousness
C and justice for all who are oppressed.

P  7He made known his ways to Moses,
C his acts to the people of Israel.

P  8The LORD is merciful and gracious,
C slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

P  9He will not always chide,
C nor will he keep his anger forever.

P  10He does not deal with us according to our sins,
C nor repay us according to our iniquities.

P  11For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
C so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;

P  12as far as the east is from the west,
C so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

ALL 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.

KYRIE ~ Lord, Have Mercy                                   Mark 10:47

P  In peace let us pray to the LORD.


P  For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the LORD.
 

P  For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God,  
and for the unity of all, let us pray to the LORD.
 

P  For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us     pray to the LORD.
 

P  Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious LORD.
             

HYMN OF PRAISE "This Is the Feast" Revelation 5:12-13; 19:5-9

 SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY

P The LORD be with you.                                                         2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.

P Let us pray.
O God, our refuge and strength, the author of all godliness, hear the devout prayers of Your Church, especially in times of persecution, and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.

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OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Genesis 50:15–21

  15When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died, 17‘Say to Joseph, Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.

A  This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

EPISTLE LESSON Romans 14:1–12

1As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 4Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
5One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. 9For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.
10Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; 11for it is written,
“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,
and every tongue shall confess to God.”
12So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.

A This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

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ALLELUIA and VERSE     John 6:68

 HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 18:21–35

P         The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the eighteenth chapter.

 21Peter came up and said to [Jesus], “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.
23“Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. 24When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. 25And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. 28But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ 30He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. 31When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place. 32Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ 34And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. 35So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”

P This is the Gospel of the LORD.

 APOSTLES' CREED

 I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell.  The third day He rose again from the dead.  He ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.  From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

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.

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CHILDREN'S MESSAGE  11:00 Service

HYMN OF THE DAY  760 vv. 1-4  "What God Ordains Is Always Good"

Text and tune: Public domain

SERMON                           "Living the Forgiven Life"  Matthew 18:21-35

OFFERING  

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OFFERTORY     Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

Kneel or Be Seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH   [1 Timothy 2:1-4]

NON-COMMUNION SERVICE (11:00)

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

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CLOSING PRAYER

P Grant, we implore you, almighty God, to your Church your Holy Spirit and the wisdom which comes down from above that your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ's holy people, so that in steadfast faith we may serve you and in the confession of your name abide to the end; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C  Amen.

BENEDICTION   Numbers 6:24-26

P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and     be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you     peace.
 

CLOSING HYMN  851   "Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us"


Text and tune: Public domain

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SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT (8:30)

The Sacrament, or Lord's Supper, is a special gift from God that brings us into personal communion with Jesus Christ. "In, with and under" the bread and wine we receive His body and blood for forgiveness and renewal. If you are a repentant sinner, come to the table expecting to receive God's wonderful gifts for you!

Communicants will take their own wine cups as they are passed. Those requiring non-alcoholic grape juice will take the cups with white grape juice from the middle of the tray.

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OUR EXAMINATION

P In preparation for Holy Communion, St. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.”  So that we may properly examine ourselves prior to receiving the Lord’s Supper, I ask you to reflect on these questions:

• Do you repent of all your sins of thought, word, and deed?
• Do you believe that Jesus Christ is your only Savior from all sin, Satan, and death?
• Do you believe that the Risen Christ is really present in the Sacrament and that in, with, and under the bread and wine you receive His true Body and Blood?

If you answer in faith "Yes!" to these questions, and are properly instructed, you are invited to come forward and partake of the LORD'S Supper during Distribution. If you are unable to answer yes to any of these questions, you are invited to come forward, cross your arms as Pastor approaches you and receive a blessing. By your coming forward, "You proclaim the LORD'S death until He comes."

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PREFACE

P The LORD be with you.                                         2 Timothy 4:22
 

P Lift up your hearts.                                                  [Colossians 3:1]
  

P  Let us give thanks to the LORD, our God.                          [Psalm 136]
 

P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places     give thanks to You, holy LORD, almighty Father, everlasting God, through     Jesus Christ, our LORD, who on this day overcame death and the grave and by     His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.  Therefore     with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and     magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising you and singing:

SANCTUS ~ Holy, Holy, Holy    Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

  PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

P  Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those     whom You created and sent Your only begotten Son into our flesh to bear our     sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation      accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on     the cross.

 Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to     forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us      faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own     testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate     with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has     no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You      alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy     Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

THE WORDS OF OUR LORD  Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24;
Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
P 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. This do in remembrance     of Me.”  In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had     given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: "Drink of it, all of you; this is my    blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the remission of     sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

PAX DOMINI ~ The Peace of the Lord   John 20:19

P The peace of the LORD be with you always.
C And also with you.

AGNUS DEI ~ Lamb of God   John 1:29

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DISTRIBUTION HYMN

HYMN  845    "Where Charity and Love Prevail"

5 Let us recall that in our midst
   Dwells Christ, His only Son;
As members of His body joined
   We are in Him made one.

6 For love excludes no race or clan
   That names the Savior’s name;
His family embraces all
   Whose Father is the same.
Text: © 1960 World Library Publications. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000966
Tune: Public domain

COMMUNION BLESSING

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POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE    "Thank the LORD"

 POST-COMMUNION COLLECT

P   Let us pray. 
We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C  Amen.

BENEDICTION   Numbers 6:24-26

P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and     be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you     peace.

 CLOSING HYMN  851   "Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us"

Text and tune: Public domain

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ANNOUNCEMENTS and RECOGNITION OF OUR GUESTS

ORGAN

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God 
by Delane Wiltse in celebration of Kip’s birthday.

And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul 
and with all your mind and with all your strength.
Mark 12:30

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Join us in the Social Hall after the service for coffee and breakfast goodies 
provided by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.


BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Webb leads a Bible study in the Social Hall after the 8:30 service.

CHURCH YEAR CONNECTIONS 
(Ages 3 through High School)
Join us for Sunday School classes for ages three through young adult. Teachers: Megan Haverland (3 years-1st Grade), Judy Bringman (2nd-5th Grade), Bob Hanovich (Middle School), and Karl Schumacher (High School).

PARENTS & TWOS CLASS
In this class for parents and two-year-olds, Karen Hanovich helps parents encourage their little ones as they learn about Jesus together.

YOUNG ADULT SINGLES CLASS 
For ages 18-26, this class led by Kevin Riedl is studying “Lessons from the Underground Church” over the course of four weeks (September 10 – October 1).

21ST CENTURY PARENTING CLASS 
Parents of school-aged kids gain insight into the issues facing Gen Z and learn how to engage them in meaningful conversations. Eric and Megan Thompson lead this class in the Education Building.

YOUNG AT HEART CLASS 
Mature members study how we can demonstrate love and compassion to people in need. Bob Reynolds and Mark Waltz lead this class on the ground floor of the Education Building.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Education Building to study the Word. Our current topic is The Christian Church and Its Denominations.

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
The Ladies’ Study is examining John Part 2 on Mondays at 10:00 in the Education Building. This study will finish by Monday, 10/30/23. We take a two-month break over the holidays and will resume on 1/8/24. Please prayerfully consider joining us in this study.

 

 

 

HAPPENING AT TRINITY

GUIDANCE FOR CHOOSING YOUR WORSHIP LOCATION
Gathering in the Sanctuary  
√ You are healthy and have not shown any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19.
(fever, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, chills, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, chest pain)
√ You have not recently been in contact with someone with Covid-19 
Worshiping from Home via Live-Stream or YouTube
√ Your age or health conditions make you more at-risk for contagion
√ You may have been exposed to Covid-19 at your workplace or through a relative
√ You are concerned about carrying Coronavirus home to at-risk family members.

OFFERINGS
Please remain faithful in bringing your offerings to the Lord by mail or online if you are unable to attend worship in person.

THANK YOU
Thank you to Barbara Lunick for playing the organ for us.

TODAY IS "BUILDING REPAIR FUND SUNDAY"
Please consider making an extra donation designated for our Building Repair Fund to help cover the cost of our needed repairs.

TODAY’S BREAKFAST
Today and each third Sunday of each month breakfast is being provided by your LWML Ladies Guild. Join us today for breakfast, coffee, and conversation.

OVER 50 GROUP LUNCH
Wednesday, September 20 at 12:00
The Over 50 Group will meet for lunch at Sakura Restaurant on Wednesday, September 20 at 12:00. Sign up on the sheet in the Narthex; see Marilyn McKee for more information.

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
The Ladies’ Study is examining John Part 2 on Mondays at 10:00 in the Education Building.  This study will finish by Monday, 10/30/23. We take a two-month break over the holidays and will resume on 1/8/24. Please prayerfully consider joining us in this study.

NEW WEBSITE
It’s finally up and running… Check out our new TLC website! TrinityLutheranSavannah.com.


THANK YOU
To my friends at Trinity, please accept my thanks for the cards, phone calls, and texts while I was out of circulation. I am not sure what happened, but I have had different doctors give me different thoughts. Figures. God is in charge, and I should know more soon. I'm feeling very well, no more dizzy spells. Love to you all. Rosemary Gerdes

 

 

CONNECT WITH US
Connect with TLC and keep up with what’s going on.
*Website - www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
*Facebook - Friends of Trinity Lutheran Church; Trinity Lutheran Church – Community Info & Events (shareable page); Trinity Lutheran Church of Savannah Media; TLC Hearts of Compassion Helping Hands Ministry; Lizzie Comfort Dog
*Instagram - #lcck9lizzie (Lizzie Comfort Dog) 
*YouTube – Trinity Lutheran Savannah

DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Every Wednesday by 9:00am
Email bulletin announcements to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net prior to 9:00am on Wednesdays.

 

 


MINISTRY NEEDS

YEAR OF GIVING HOPE
Our Year of Giving Hope continues with this month’s item needed being First Aid Supplies such as Band-Aids, Neosporin, and Insect Repellent.  Please place your donations in the shopping cart in the Narthex.  Thank you.

TEACHER SUPPLIES
It’s back to school time for students and teachers alike, and the Board of Social Ministry wants to help our neighborhood schoolteachers with needed classroom supplies.
   We are now collecting school supplies for the teachers at Windsor Forest Elementary School. A list of items needed is listed below and on the table in the Narthex. There are also specific items which will be purchased with monetary donations. The teachers are extremely excited that Trinity Lutheran Church is reaching out to them to help support our neighborhood.
   Please place any donated items in the bin located at the Donation Station in the Social Hall. Monetary donations can be placed in the offering with “school supplies” written on the memo line. Thank you.
   If you have any questions, please see Jennifer Wolfe or Karen Hanovich.
   Items needed for 22 classrooms: Sticky notes, markers, color pencils, construction paper, glue, whiteboards 8 1/2x11, loose leaf paper (college ruled) and sharpies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICES
Traditional 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

IN RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL LAST SUNDAY
      8:30 a.m. – 40      11:00 a.m. – 56      Facebook – 82   YouTube – 2   
Giving  $4,745.89
Lutheran Women's Missionary League Mites 295.70
School Supplies 50.00
Youth 142.00

SERVING IN THE LORD'S HOUSE TODAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
   Sherry Kreger, Reader
Betty Morrell, Greeter Marilyn McKee & Wayne White, Greeters
Cathy Crotwell & JB Strange, Ushers John Anander, Usher

SERVING NEXT SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Jackie Deemer, Reader 
Blake Chance & Jackie Deemer, Greeters Rosemary Gerdes & Ryan Smith, Greeters
Chris Cesaroni & Ryan Smith, Ushers Ann & Mark Waltz, Ushers


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
TODAY  Traditional Worship Services   8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
  Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
  HS Youth Group (Education Building) 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Building Repair Fund
MONDAY 9/18 Ladies’ Bible Study (Education Building) 10:00 a.m.
  Bagged Meals for Homeless (Education Building Kitchen) 3:30 p.m.
  Cub Scouts (Social Hall) 6:00-8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY 9/19 Clothes Closet 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  Cub Scouts (Social Hall) 6:00-8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 9/20 Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
  Over 50 Group Lunch 12:00 p.m.
THURSDAY 9/21 Clothes Closet 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  Crafters (Education Building) 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  NAMI (Education Building) 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  Cub Scouts (Social Hall) 6:00-8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY 9/22 Hot Meals for Homeless (Education Building Kitchen) 4:00 p.m.
  LWML District Retreat (St Augustine)
SATURDAY 9/23 Young Adult Singles Zoom 7:30 p.m.
  LWML District Retreat (St Augustine)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


REMEMBER IN PRAYER
(Please help us keep the prayer list updated)

HEALTH
Pastor Besalski; Pastor Hopkins; Beth McCawley

CANCER
Jim Eckes; Chris Garretson; Samuel Martin (19); Matt Sautter

OUR WITNESS
Let us proclaim Jesus Christ is risen to all!

OUR CONCERNS
Raise up those, Lord, who would serve Your Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
12391 Mercy Blvd
Savannah, GA 31419

phone 912-925-4839                 trinityoffice@bellsouth.net
fax  912-925-4056           www.trinitylutheransavannah.com
Contact Pastor: 717-333-6263; pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com

STAFF
Jeff Webb, Pastor
Traci Schumacher, Administrative Assistant
Helen Williams, Church Custodian

BOARD OF ELDERS
Mark Waltz, Head Elder (C – E)
Mike Fajen (K – Mc)
Todd Freesemann (F – J)
Sonny Massey (A – B)
Bob Reynolds (Me – Sa)
Tom Wayman (Sc – Z)

CHURCH COUNCIL
Kip Wiltse, President
Eric Thompson, Vice President
Cathy Crotwell, Secretary
Karl Schumacher, Treasurer
Jennifer Wolfe, Board of Education
Mark Waltz, Board of Elders
Chris Garretson, Board of Evangelism
Chris Cesaroni, Board of Property Management
Karen Hanovich, Board of Social Ministry 
Lonna McEwen, Board of Stewardship 
Cindy Reynolds, Financial Secretary 
Bob Hanovich, Board of Youth

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS
Cindy Baldwin, Comfort Dog Top Dog
Jackie Deemer, Director of TLC Singers & LWML President
Katie Fester, Sunday School Superintendent 
Rosemary Gerdes, Quilters
Karen Hanovich, TLC Marketing
Lonna McEwen, Altar Guild
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July 16, 2023

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 16, 2023 

8:30 Communion & 11:00 a.m. Non-Communion Service

WELCOME TO TRINITY!
Thank you for worshiping with us today. We want to know who you are, so please provide your contact information in the Friendship Book as it is passed during the Offertory. If you are visiting, honor us by signing the Guest Register in the Narthex.

There are times in our worship service where we stand or kneel. Feel free to participate in either as you are able or feel comfortable to remain seated.

Gluten-free wafers are available upon request during communion services. Please speak to the pastor before service if you wish to receive the host in this form.

Please ask an usher should you require a hearing assistance device.

(†) ~ Those who wish may make the sign of the Cross in remembrance of their Baptism.

RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
If you are not a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, we ask that you speak with the pastor prior to the service before receiving the Lord’s Supper.

REQUESTS FOR PRAYER
If you have a prayer request, please fill out a Blue Card from the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. Prayer requests may also be emailed to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net or to pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com.

FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
We are delighted that you have brought your child to worship! We invite you to use the Cry Room as a courtesy to others if your little one gets a little rambunctious. Our Cry Room, complete with seating and children's activities, is located at the back of the Sanctuary. The service can be heard through the sound system. We hope your children feel glad they were here and that they are a part of the Trinity family!

Our Vision:
Growing in God’s Word to Share Christ’s Love

Our Mission:
Led by God, equipped as disciples through Word and Sacrament, 
we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all.

AS WE GATHER TODAY

Though you may be familiar with Jesus’ parable of the sower, you may be surprised to hear that you do not really know it yet! That’s because on the one hand, the Word of God does not change. Yet on the other hand, we need to keep hearing it again and again, because our circumstances are constantly changing. The parable of the sower tells of this mystery. The seed is God’s Word, God’s work of planting repentance and faith in ears who hear. We may think of the various kinds of soil Jesus mentions to be various sorts of people. Actually, however, He is describing each individual in their changing circumstances. There are times when we are “good soil,” that is, we understand God’s Word and take comfort in it. There are other times, however, when we either cannot or will not hear it. Sometimes we become hard paths, rocky or distracted by worries or fears. For this reason, God never ceases planting, speaking, and growing faith in the heart, and we return repeatedly to continue hearing, reading, learning, and receiving God’s Word because He never gives up on you.

DIVINE SERVICE
Setting One

ORGAN PRELUDE             “Open Now the Gates of Beauty” by Paul Manz

WELCOME

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

Please Stand

PROCESSIONAL HYMN  901    " Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty "

INVOCATION

(The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.)

P  In the name of the Father and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.                                                                                Matthew 28:19b

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.             1 John 1:8-9

Kneel or Be Seated

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.

 (Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.)

P Most merciful God,
C 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.

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake     forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by     His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father     and of the (†) Son and of the Holy Spirit.                                   [John 20:19-23]
C Amen.

SERVICE OF THE WORD

Please Stand

PSALM Psalm 65:9-13

P  9You visit the earth and water it;
you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water;
C you provide their grain, for so you have prepared it.

P  10You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges,
C  softening it with showers, and blessing its growth.

P  11You crown the year with your bounty;
C your wagon tracks overflow with abundance.

P  12The pastures of the wilderness overflow,
C the hills gird themselves with joy,

P  13the meadows clothe themselves with flocks,
the valleys deck themselves with grain,
C they shout and sing together for joy.

ALL 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.


KYRIE ~ Lord, Have Mercy                                   Mark 10:47

P  In peace let us pray to the LORD.


P  For the peace from above and for our salvation, let us pray to the LORD.
 

P  For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God,  
and for the unity of all, let us pray to the LORD.
 

P  For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us     pray to the LORD.
 

P  Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious LORD.
             

HYMN OF PRAISE "This Is the Feast" Revelation 5:12-13; 19:5-9

 SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY

P The LORD be with you.                                                         2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.

P Let us pray.
Blessed Lord, since You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning, grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.

Be Seated

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 55:10–13

10“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven
   and do not return there but water the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
   giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
11so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
   it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
   and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
12“For you shall go out in joy
   and be led forth in peace;
the mountains and the hills before you
   shall break forth into singing,
   and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
13Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress;
   instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle;
and it shall make a name for the LORD,
   an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.”

A  This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

EPISTLE LESSON Romans 8:12–17

12So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.

A This is the Word of the LORD.
C Thanks be to God.

Please Stand

ALLELUIA and VERSE     John 6:68

 HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

P         The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the thirteenth chapter.

 1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. 4And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. 5Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, 6but when the sun rose they were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away. 7Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8Other seeds fell on good soil and produced grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9He who has ears, let him hear. . . .
18“Hear then the parable of the sower: 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, 21yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. 23As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”

P This is the Gospel of the LORD.

 APOSTLES' CREED

 I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell.  The third day He rose again from the dead.  He ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.  From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

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.

Be Seated

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE  11:00 Service

HYMN OF THE DAY  577   "Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast"

SERMON                                   "All in the Family"  Romans 8:12-17

OFFERING  

Please Stand

OFFERTORY     Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

Kneel or Be Seated

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH  [1 Timothy 2:1-4]

NON-COMMUNION SERVICE (11:00)

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

Please Stand

CLOSING PRAYER

P O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works, give to us, Your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey Your commandments and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C  Amen.

BENEDICTION   Numbers 6:24-26

P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and     be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you     peace.

 CLOSING HYMN  921   "On What Has Now Been Sown"

Be Seated


SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT (8:30)

The Sacrament, or Lord's Supper, is a special gift from God that brings us into personal communion with Jesus Christ. "In, with and under" the bread and wine we receive His body and blood for forgiveness and renewal. If you are a repentant sinner, come to the table expecting to receive God's wonderful gifts for you!

Communicants will take their own wine cups as they are passed. Those requiring non-alcoholic grape juice will take the cups with white grape juice from the middle of the tray.

Be Seated

OUR EXAMINATION

P In preparation for Holy Communion, St. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.”  So that we may properly examine ourselves prior to receiving the Lord’s Supper, I ask you to reflect on these questions:

• Do you repent of all your sins of thought, word, and deed?
• Do you believe that Jesus Christ is your only Savior from all sin, Satan, and death?
• Do you believe that the Risen Christ is really present in the Sacrament and that in, with, and under the bread and wine you receive His true Body and Blood?

If you answer in faith "Yes!" to these questions, and are properly instructed, you are invited to come forward and partake of the LORD'S Supper during Distribution. If you are unable to answer yes to any of these questions, you are invited to come forward, cross your arms as Pastor approaches you and receive a blessing. By your coming forward, "You proclaim the LORD'S death until He comes."

Please Stand

PREFACE

P The LORD be with you.                                         2 Timothy 4:22
 

P Lift up your hearts.                                                  [Colossians 3:1]
  
P  Let us give thanks to the LORD, our God.                          [Psalm 136]
P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places     give thanks to You, holy LORD, almighty Father, everlasting God, through     Jesus Christ, our LORD, who on this day overcame death and the grave and by     His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.  Therefore     with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and     magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising you and singing:

SANCTUS ~ Holy, Holy, Holy    Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

P  Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those     whom You created and sent Your only begotten Son into our flesh to bear our     sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation      accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on     the cross.

 Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to     forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us      faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own     testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate     with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has     no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You      alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy     Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER      Matthew 6:9-13

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.

THE WORDS OF OUR LORD  Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24;
Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
P 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. This do in remembrance     of Me.”  In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had     given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: "Drink of it, all of you; this is my    blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the remission of     sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

PAX DOMINI ~ The Peace of the Lord   John 20:19

P The peace of the LORD be with you always.
C And also with you.

AGNUS DEI ~ Lamb of God   John 1:29

Be Seated

DISTRIBUTION HYMN

HYMN  973             "Thy Word Is a Lamp"

COMMUNION BLESSING

Please Stand

POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE    "Thank the LORD"

 POST-COMMUNION COLLECT

P   Let us pray. 
We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our LORD, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C  Amen.

BENEDICTION   Numbers 6:24-26

P The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you and     be gracious to you.  The LORD look upon you with favor and (†) give you     peace.

 CLOSING HYMN  921   "On What Has Now Been Sown"

Be Seated

ANNOUNCEMENTS and RECOGNITION OF OUR GUESTS

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God 
by Bethany and Tom Wayman in celebration of their 4th wedding anniversary.

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8


COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Join us in the Social Hall after the service for coffee and breakfast goodies provided by the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.


BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

ADULT SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Webb leads a Bible study in the Social Hall after the 8:30 service.

TREE OF LIFE: God’s Promise of Salvation 
(Elementary, Middle, & High School Grades)
Join us for Sunday School classes for ages three through young adult.  Teachers: Karl Schumacher, Bob Hanovich, & Judy Bringman.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Education Building to study the Word. Our current topic is The Christian Church and Its Denominations.

LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY
Ladies gather at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays in the Education Building for a study on the book of John.

HAPPENING AT TRINITY

GUIDANCE FOR CHOOSING YOUR WORSHIP LOCATION
Gathering in the Sanctuary  
√ You are healthy and have not shown any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19.
(fever, persistent cough, difficulty breathing, chills, new loss of taste/smell, sore throat, chest pain)
√ You have not recently been in contact with someone with Covid-19 
Worshiping from Home via Live-Stream or YouTube
√ Your age or health conditions make you more at-risk for contagion
√ You may have been exposed to Covid-19 at your workplace or through a relative
√ You are concerned about carrying Coronavirus home to at-risk family members.

OFFERINGS
Please remain faithful in bringing your offerings to the Lord by mail or online if you are unable to attend worship in person.

THANK YOU
Thank you to Barbara Lunick for playing the organ for us.

TODAY IS "BUILDING REPAIR FUND SUNDAY"
Please consider making an extra donation designated for our Building Repair Fund to help cover the cost of our needed repairs.

OVER 50 GROUP LUNCH
Wednesday, July 19 at 12:00 – OD Seafood
Join the Over 50 Group for lunch at OD Seafood (near Big Lots) on Wednesday, July 19 at 12:00 for food and fellowship. Sign up in the Narthex. See Marilyn McKee for more details.

MEET YOUR ELDER
Sunday, July 23
Elders will be holding a “Meet Your Elder” event between services on Sunday, July 23rd in the Social Hall.  There will be an abbreviated adult Sunday School that day to allow time for this event.  Please stay after early service or come early to late service so you can “meet your elder.”

BACKPACK BLESSINGS
Sunday, July 30 in Both Services
Kids are encouraged to bring their school backpacks to church on Sunday, July 30, for a blessing for the new school year. The blessing will take place during both worship services.

RALLY DAY
Sunday, July 30 during Sunday School Hour
Bring the kids for Rally Day on Sunday, July 30, to kick off the new Sunday School year! We’ll have activities, games, and registration for ages 2 through High School – all during the Sunday School Hour. See Jennifer Wolfe with any questions.

CONNECT WITH US
Connect with TLC and keep up with what’s going on.
*Website - www.trinitylutheransavannah.org
*Facebook - Friends of Trinity Lutheran Church; Trinity Lutheran Church – Community Info & Events (shareable page); Trinity Lutheran Church of Savannah Media; TLC Hearts of Compassion Helping Hands Ministry; Lizzie Comfort Dog
*Instagram - #lcck9lizzie (Lizzie Comfort Dog) 
*YouTube – Trinity Lutheran Savannah

DEADLINE for BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Every Wednesday by 9:00am
Email bulletin announcements to trinityoffice@bellsouth.net prior to 9:00am on Wednesdays.

MINISTRY NEEDS

PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Consider designating a donation for Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, which Pastor uses to help people in need. Due to high demand, the fund has been depleted and needs are going unmet. Thanks for your help!

TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICES
Traditional 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.


SERVING IN THE LORD'S HOUSE TODAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
   Sherry Kreger, Reader
Betty Morrel, Greeter Cindy Baldwin & Cathy Dotson, Greeters
Cathy Crotwell & JB Strange, Ushers John Anander, Usher

SERVING NEXT SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Jackie Deemer, Reader 
Blake Chance & Jackie Deemer, Greeters Vicki Lunick & Barbara Prieto, Greeters
Chris Cesaroni & Ryan Smith, Ushers Ann & Mark Waltz, Ushers

 

REMEMBER IN PRAYER
(Please help us keep the prayer list updated)

HEALTH
Pastor Besalski; Pastor Hopkins; Beth McCawley

CANCER
Jim Eckes; Chris Garretson; Samuel Martin (19)

OUR WITNESS
Let us proclaim Jesus Christ is risen to all!

OUR CONCERNS
Raise up those, Lord, who would serve Your Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
12391 Mercy Blvd
Savannah, GA 31419

phone 912-925-4839                 trinityoffice@bellsouth.net
fax  912-925-4056           www.trinitylutheransavannah.org
Contact Pastor: 717-333-6263; pastorjeffwebb@yahoo.com

STAFF
Jeff Webb, Pastor
Traci Schumacher, Administrative Assistant
Helen Williams, Church Custodian

BOARD OF ELDERS
Mark Waltz, Head Elder (C – E)
Mike Fajen (K – Mc)
Todd Freesemann (F – J)
Sonny Massey (A – B)
Bob Reynolds (Me – Sa)
Tom Wayman (Sc – Z)

CHURCH COUNCIL
Kip Wiltse, President
Eric Thompson, Vice President
Cathy Crotwell, Secretary
Karl Schumacher, Treasurer
Jennifer Wolfe, Board of Education
Mark Waltz, Board of Elders
Chris Garretson, Board of Evangelism
Chris Cesaroni, Board of Property Management
Karen Hanovich, Board of Social Ministry 
Lonna McEwen, Board of Stewardship 
Cindy Reynolds, Financial Secretary 
Bob Hanovich, Board of Youth

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS
Cindy Baldwin, Comfort Dog Top Dog
Jackie Deemer, Director of TLC Singers & LWML President
Katie Fester, Sunday School Superintendent 
Rosemary Gerdes, Quilters
Karen Hanovich, TLC Marketing
Lonna McEwen, Altar Guild
Rose Pitt, Prayer Team