Church guide

Today's gospel reading tells how Jesus saved a suffering man by driving demons out of him and into a herd of pigs. Amazing! But the Gerasenes are upset with Jesus because His ministry led to the loss of their pig herd and their wealth. They want Jesus to go away before He does any more damage to their bottom line. Their priorities are clear. What about our priorities? Is the work and ministry of Jesus worthy of our support and the sacrifice of some of our wealth?

Trinity Sunday is set aside for us to assent to the witness of Scripture about the nature of God. We mere creatures cannot say that we understand the divine nature, but we can at least use the human words to which God limited Himself as He revealed what we need to know. All three persons of the Trinity work as one, although we recognize the Father as Creator, the Son as Savior, and the Holy Spirit as Sanctifier. We join the rest of creation in praising His great name, as we speak of our being made, saved from our sins, and given faith to trust our incredible God. Please join us this morning at 9:30 AM.

Trinity will be a drop off site again! Read on to see how you can help. It is greatly appreciated.

Elizabeth is on vacation this week. To contact the church office, please leave a message and we will get back to you soon.

Today we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord and the conclusion of His earthly ministry. It began when “He came down from heaven,” as we confess. His work is completed through His life, teaching, suffering, death, and resurrection. His journey is complete as He returns to the throne in heaven. But it is not as if He is leaving us alone from now on. After all, we are told, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). So it is with joyful confidence that we celebrate this day, relying on His promise to continue His work on us and the whole world through His Spirit working through the apostolic ministry of preaching His Word and administering His Sacraments. We are not alone. Please join us today at 9:30 AM for the Sunday service.

Please remember the Congregational lunch and summer meeting is tomorrow at 11 AM (after the service). We need you there!

Don't forget the Congregational meeting and lunch after the service on Sunday. Please bring a side or salad to go with the deli wrap platter provided.

Don't forget we're starting our summer schedule tomorrow! Please join us at 9:30 AM for the service.

For those of you who were interested in the resources that we used for our Wednesdays in Lent series - "Being the Body of Christ" - the books are listed below. I'm almost done editing the video so you will be able to watch what you may have missed. “Life Together” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer https://www.amazon.com/Together-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Readers-Bonhoeffer-Works/dp/1506402763/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZHNZE1X0V4Y1&keywords=life+together+by+dietrich+bonhoeffer&qid=1557958039&s=gateway&sprefix=Life+Together%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-2 “I Am a Church Member” by Thom S. Rainer https://www.amazon.com/Together-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Readers-Bonhoeffer-Works/dp/1506402763/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZHNZE1X0V4Y1&keywords=life+together+by+dietrich+bonhoeffer&qid=1557958039&s=gateway&sprefix=Life+Together%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-2 “Connected to Christ: Why Membership Matters” by Rev. Peter Speckhard https://www.amazon.com/Together-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Readers-Bonhoeffer-Works/dp/1506402763/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZHNZE1X0V4Y1&keywords=life+together+by+dietrich+bonhoeffer&qid=1557958039&s=gateway&sprefix=Life+Together%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-2

We have been praying for her for so long! Thanks be to God!

Great insights for everyone experiencing some kind of loss from our friend, Rick Jobus.

Some sad but important insights for all of us... https://apnews.com/f15241378057486ea437cad490a2ed67

Remember to join us for the Holy Thursday service tonight at 7:00 PM, and again tomorrow night for the Good Friday service. Both are a wonderful precursor to Easter!

Feed My Starving Children update! The food we packed in February has been shipped out to people in need! 180 boxes went to Sierra Leone to be distributed by Reach Now International. RNI reaches orphans, refugees, internally displaced people, those affected by war, governmental situations, poverty, persecution and other natural conditions and calamities with the gospel and practical help. 792 boxes went to Haiti with Cross Catholic Outreach. They are a relief and development ministry that provides food, shelter, medical care, water, education, self-help programs, care for orphans, and emergency relief to the poorest of the poor around the world in the name of Christ. Thank you for feeding children in Sierra Leone and Haiti. Please join us again next year to help even more starving children.

Another fun and successful Easter Egg Hunt!

The Easter Egg Hunt is tomorrow! Come join us for lots of fun!

Don’t forget our annual Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday! We could use some more volunteers as well! Hope to see you there!

Another insightful article from our friend, Rick Jobus.

Luke 4:8 – “And Jesus answered him, “It is written …’ ” Isn’t it interesting that Jesus does not defeat Satan with His power as God but rather by His perfect obedience in His perfect humanity? Jesus defeats Satan not by miracles but by quoting the Scriptures and living according to it. This should cause us great joy for two reasons. First, because we see Jesus win the victory for us. Second, because here Jesus shows us how to stand in that victory – on the Word of God alone. Let us build our lives on the sure rock of this Word!

Don't Be Late to Church! Remember to move your clocks up one hour tonight!

Have you signed up for the Trinity Family Directory yet? We want everyone! Sign up online, at church, or call the church office at 772-0172 to make an appointment now!

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This is so sweet! Trinity Lutheran Preschool is a great place for your kids!