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PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND Divine Service, Setting Three

Saturday, March 27, 2020, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2020, 9:30 a.m.

Purple is the color of sorrow and repentance for Lent.

Trinity's Ministry is for us to be: Neighbors Sharing Jesus!

Trinity Desires to: Praise: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit Serve: God, Church, & Neighbors Feed: Souls, Bodies, & Minds.

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Lectionary Summary Today’s Readings: John 12:12–19 Zechariah 9:9–12, Philippians 2:5–11 & John 12:20–43

The Son of David Ascends His Throne and Reigns in Love from His Cross

The Son of David comes in gentle humility, “sitting on a donkey’s colt,” yet as the King of Israel “in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13–15). He comes to be lifted up in glory on the cross in order to cast out “the ruler of this world” and draw all people to Himself (John 12:23–32). The Church is thus called to “rejoice greatly,” because her King comes with salvation, and “he shall speak peace to the nations” (Zech. 9:9–10). As He is anointed “beforehand for burial” (Mark 14:8), He also ascends His royal throne as “the King of the Jews” by way of His Passion (Mark 15:2, 17–19, 26). He goes “as it is written of him,” wherefore “you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power” (Mark 14:21, 62). For the glory of God is love, which crescendos in the humble obedience and voluntary self-sacrifice of the Son of God for the salvation of sinners. So, God the Father has “highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name” (Phil. 2:9), that He might reign over us in love with the forgiveness of His cross.

Pre-Service Music Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (M. McDonald)

Trinity Bells Ring, Greetings and Service Information

First Reading John 12:12–19 12The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” 14And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written,

15“Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!”

16His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him. 17The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. 18The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they heard he had done this sign. 19So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.”

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Opening Hymn LSB 441 Ride On, Ride On in Majesty

1. Ride on, ride on in majesty! Hark! All the tribes hosanna cry. O Savior meek, pursue Thy road, With palms and scattered garments strowed.

2. Ride on, ride on in majesty!

In lowly pomp ride on to die. O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin O’er captive death and conquered sin.

3. Ride on, ride on in majesty!

The angel armies of the sky Look down with sad and wond’ring eyes To see the_approaching sacrifice.

4. Ride on, ride on in majesty!

Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh. The Father on His sapphire throne Awaits His own anointed Son.

Please stand if you are able. 5. Ride on, ride on in majesty!

In lowly pomp ride on to die. Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, Then take, O God, Thy pow’r and reign.

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Please remain standing if you are able.

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

Invocation

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

Confession and Absolution

P Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

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P Our help is in the name of the Lord, C who made heaven and earth. P I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord, C and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.

Silence for reflection on God’s Word and for self-examination.

The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy; hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn God’s Word.

P Almighty God, our maker and redeemer, we poor sinners confess unto You that we are by nature sinful and unclean and that we have sinned against You by thought, word, and deed. Wherefore we flee for refuge to Your infinite mercy, seeking and imploring Your grace for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.

C O most merciful God, who has given Your only-begotten Son to die for us, have mercy upon us and for His sake grant us remission of all our sins; and by Your Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of You and of Your will and true obedience to Your Word, to the end that by Your grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

P Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

Please be seated.

Service of the Word

Introit Psalm 24:7–10; antiphon: Psalm 118:26

L Blessèd is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We bless you from the house of the LORD. C Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. L Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle! C Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

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L Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory! C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever will be forever. Amen. L Blessèd is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We bless you from the house of the LORD.

Kyrie

Hymn of Reflection LSB 427 In the Cross of Christ I Glory

1. In the cross of Christ I glory, Tow’ring o’er the wrecks of time. All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime.

2. When the woes of life o’ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me; Lo, it glows with peace and joy.

3. When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more luster to the day.

4. Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide.

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

L The Lord be with you. C And also with you.

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L Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take upon Himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross. Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of His great humility and patience and be made partakers of His resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

Old Testament Reading Zechariah 9:9–12 9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 10I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. 11As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. 12Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.

L This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Special Music - Sunday

Ride On, Ride On In Majesty (J. Blersch) Trinity Choir

Epistle Philippians 2:5–11 5Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

L This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Please stand if you are able.

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Holy Gospel John 12:20–43

L The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the twelfth chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord.

20Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. 23And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. 27“Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. 28Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” 29The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” 30Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not mine. 31Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. 32And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” 33He said this to show by what kind of death he was going to die. 34So the crowd answered him, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” 35So Jesus said to them, “The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. 36While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them. 37Though he had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe in him, 38so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:

“Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”

39Therefore they could not believe. For again Isaiah said,

40“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them.”

41Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him. 42Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the

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Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; 43for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.

L This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ.

Apostles’ Creed

C 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 T everlasting. Amen.

Please be seated.

Children should remain in their seats during the Children’s Hymn and Message.

Children's Hymn LSB 443 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (v. 1 & 3)

1. Hosanna, loud hosanna, The little children sang; Through pillared court and temple The lovely anthem rang. To Jesus, who had blessed them, Close folded to His breast, The children sang their praises, The simplest and the best.

3. “Hosanna in the highest!” That ancient song we sing; For Christ is our Redeemer, The Lord of heav’n our King. Oh, may we ever praise Him With heart and life and voice And in His blissful presence Eternally rejoice!

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Children’s Message

Hymn of the Day LSB 442 All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Refrain All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.

1. You are the King of Israel

And David’s royal Son, Now in the Lord’s name coming, Our King and Blessèd One. Refrain

2. The company of angels

Is praising You on high, And we with all creation In chorus make reply. Refrain

3. The multitude of pilgrims

With palms before You went; Our praise and prayer and anthems Before You we present. Refrain

4. To You before Your passion

They sang their hymns of praise; To You, now high exalted, Our melody we raise. Refrain

5. As You received their praises,

Accept the prayers we bring, O Source of ev’ry blessing, Our good and gracious King.

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Sermon “Prophecy Fulfilled” based on Zechariah 9:9-12

Please stand if you are able.

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Offertory

Please be seated.

Offering - Saturday A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth (K. Hildebrand)

Offering - Sunday

Come Christians Join to Sing (K. McChesney) Trinity Bells

We give our best to Him who gave His best.

Prayer of the Church

Please stand if you are able.

The Lord’s Prayer

P Jesus, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: C 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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Collect for Peace

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.

Salutation

P The Lord be with you. C And also with you.

Benedicamus

P Bless we the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Benediction

P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and T give you peace.

C Amen.

Please be seated.

Closing Hymn LSB 420 Christ, the Life of All the Living (v. 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7)

1. Christ, the life of all the living, Christ, the death of death, our foe, Who, Thyself for me once giving To the darkest depths of woe: Through Thy suff’rings, death, and merit I eternal life inherit. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee.

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2. Thou, ah! Thou, hast taken on Thee Bonds and stripes, a cruel rod; Pain and scorn were heaped upon Thee, O Thou sinless Son of God! Thus didst Thou my soul deliver From the bonds of sin forever. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee.

3. Thou hast borne the smiting only

That my wounds might all be whole; Thou hast suffered, sad and lonely, Rest to give my weary soul; Yea, the curse of God enduring, Blessing unto me securing. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee.

6. Thou hast suffered great affliction

And hast borne it patiently, Even death by crucifixion, Fully to atone for me; Thou didst choose to be tormented That my doom should be prevented. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee.

7. Then, for all that wrought my pardon,

For Thy sorrows deep and sore, For Thine anguish in the Garden, I will thank Thee evermore, Thank Thee for Thy groaning, sighing, For Thy bleeding and Thy dying, For that last triumphant cry, And shall praise Thee, Lord, on high.

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Announcements Postlude All Glory Laud and Honor (J. Linker)

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Serving You in Worship

Pastor Steve Voelker – Officiant Seminarian Matt Carlson – Liturgist – Saturday Seminarian Gabriel Aiello – Liturgist – Sunday Linda Voelker – Hymn Leader – Saturday Erica Taylor – Hymn Leader – Sunday Trinity Choir & Bells – Special Music - Sunday Tammy Schaaf – Organist Jerry Miller – Sound Technician – Saturday Ken Wiegmann & Stuart Barnhill – Sound Technicians – Sunday

Acknowledgments Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a

publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2021 Concordia Publishing House.

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March 27th & 28th, 2021

We are glad you have joined us in worship today! Visitors at the church are asked to please fill out the sheets in the pads in

the racks at the end of the pews. We appreciate any information you provide to us and pray that God will bless your worship with us this week and in future weeks. Please include a phone number if you desire a visit or wish to join. Feel free to call the church office or Pastor Voelker at 422-7931 ext 103.

Prayer Chain Direct all Prayer Chain requests to Jean Lapp at 402-2651.

Health & other concerns: Donald Beebe (Don Ormsby’s nephew); Ron Boren; Barbara Andresen; Arnold Andrews; Rena Bolster; Rick Brown; Cathie Crago; Doug Davis; Pamela Davis-Laguna; Gary Dennis (Lois Dennis’ husband); Roger Herman; Tina Hiser; Jill (Nigel Perry’s daughter-in-law); Carolyn Kane; Christine Krummen (daughter of Roger Krummen); Dr. Michael Laurde; Lisa (Nigel Perry’s daughter-in-law); John Moerer (son-in-law of John & Shirley Davis); Timmy Morales (David Morales’ cousin); Barbara Morse; Phil Morse (son of Barbara Morse); Don Pease; Laura Perry (daughter of Nancy Brown’s friend); Mark Pontius; Johnny Robinson (friend of Bob Mueller); Bob Sturges; Donna Syndram; James Syndram (son of Dick & Donna Syndram); Trinity’s Preschool; Carole Tschannen; Susie Wagner; & Roger Warner (friend of Bob Mueller).

Bloomingdale Elementary School teachers and children.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Derward Franke (former member of Trinity, brother-in-law to Dorothy Springer & uncle to Kathy Graney) who went to be with the Lord 3/21/2021 Funeral service was held Thursday, March 25 at Emmaus Lutheran Church. Pray that God will grant strength & comfort to this family.

Worship Anew (formerly Worship for Shut-Ins) EPTA Channel 21.2 (NBC) Sunday 7:00 a.m. Verizon FiOS Ch.4, Comcast Channel 13 Sunday 7:00 a.m. Mediacom Channel 8 Sunday 7:00 a.m. WINM 12 (TCT) Sunday 11:30 a.m. Public Access Sun. 4:00 p.m. & Mon. 10:00 a.m.

Lutheran Hour Ministries (Radio Broadcast) WLAB – 88.3 FM – Sunday 5:30 a.m. WOWO – 1190 AM – Sunday 11:00 a.m. WFCV – 1090 AM – Sunday 3:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

This Week’s Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God by Don & Connie Ormsby in memory of parents, Bud & Jacque Ormsby.

Attendance Worship: Lenten Service 3/24 – 29 (3 in Parking Lot); Saturday – 5:00 p.m. – 24 (7 in Parking Lot); Sunday – 9:30 a.m. – 58 (9 in Parking Lot); Total – 111 Bible Education: Thursday Bible Study & Fellowship 3/25 – 121; Sunday School – 3; Sunday Bible Study – 20; and New Member Class - 0; Total - 35 In bad weather closure/cancellation announcements are made on WANE-TV. Trinity is listed as: Trinity Luth. @ St. Mary’s Ave. No other Trinity applies to us. If you have access to a computer, visit wane.com, select Weather, Closings & Delays then look for Trinity Luth. @ St. Mary’s Ave.

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Lost & Found We have a Lost & Found box for items that have been left at the church. If you’ve lost something, check out the box located on the shelf in the Coat Room and maybe you will find it! Assistive Listening Devices We have small hand-held transmitters that receive a sound transmission directly from our sound system. Each unit has its own volume adjustment for your personal needs. You may sit anywhere in the church to use these receivers. See usher for assistance.

TRINITY ACTIVITIES/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Devotions on Facebook Live Join Pastor Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. to study the book of Esther.

Private Confession and Communion is available Mondays from 2-4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. Please contact Pastor to make an appointment.

Parking Lot Worship If you are not yet comfortable worshipping in the Sanctuary, we are offering parking lot worship like we did at Foellinger last summer where you stay in your car, tune to 94.5 FM radio and you will be able to hear and participate in the service. You will receive a worship folder as you enter the parking lot and offerings will be collected at the same time during the service as in the Sanctuary. In addition, on communion Sundays, an elder will bring the elements to your car so you can participate in the Sacrament as well. Prayerfully consider this worship option.

Stories with G.G. Be sure to tune in to Facebook on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. for Story Time. You’ll hear a Bible story and fun facts about all kinds of animals. Can’t watch at 4? Stories are recorded so tune in at a time that’s convenient for you!

Thursday Morning Bible Study and Fellowship Good news! This Bible Study has resumed and is continuing the study of the book of Romans in Room 206. Join us!

Sunday Bible Class meets at 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Thank you to the anonymous donor of the palm plants on the altar to God’s glory on Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem!

Knee scooter We have someone recovering from toe surgery in need of a knee scooter. If you you or someone you know has one to share, please let the office know.

Reminder - LWML Three Zone Rally will be held Sat., April 10, at the St. Peter Church Educational Building, 605 Polk Street, Huntington, IN. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. & the fee is $6 at the door. Breakfast will precede the program. All women of the congregation are invited and welcome to attend. Please call Nigel Perry (260-484-4031) or the church office (260-422-7931) by Thurs., April 1, if you plan to attend. Detailed information is available in the March issue of The Fort Wayne Lutheran on page 10.

At-Home VBS As we prepare for the Easter season, we have another At-Home VBS based on Holy Week and Easter that you can do with your children or grandchildren. It is geared toward children from preschool to 6th grade. There will be activities, games, crafts, a snack, and a story prepared for you to take home. Please sign up by either talking with Katie Aiello, emailing her at katie.engebrecht97@gmail.com, or calling the church office with your name, the number of children, and their grades/ages by or on Easter Sunday, April 4th. At-Home Easter VBS pick up will be on April 10th-11th in the fellowship hall after the church services or you can pick up the materials from the office during the following week.

Free Tax Help for Income Under $57,000 Free tax help is available to area residents from February 1st to April 12th, 2021. For residents with income under $57,000 in 2020, IRS-

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certified volunteer tax preparers help residents file their taxes and claim available credits. United Way partners with Volunteer Center and Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in Allen, DeKalb, Noble, and Steuben counties. For more information, call 2-1-1 or 1.866.211.9966

“The Great American Cleanup” in Fort Wayne will be held Sat., May 1. The City will provide garbage bags, gloves and T-shirts. In the past we have cleaned up several blocks around the church. If you would like to participate, please call the church office (260-422-7931) and tell us your glove size (large or small) and T-shirt size (3XL, 2XL, XL, Large, Medium or Small). We need to register our group by Fri., April 9 in order to get supplies ordered, so let us know as soon as possible if you can participate!

Face Mask Fundraiser Marna Davis (260-637-2743) is sewing and taking orders for face masks to be used during the pandemic. She is charging $5 for a basic mask with elastic straps and $7 for a sports mask. She will be charging $2 extra for cloth ties in place of elastic straps. A portion of the amount charged will be given to the church. Give her a call at the phone number above to place your order.

Camp Lutherhaven As you begin planning your summer trips, you don’t have to travel far for summer fun. Camp Lutherhaven not only has fun outdoor activities such as archery & kayaking, but they take time to dive deep into faith. The summer theme is “Likewise”, based on Luke 10:37, where you will explore what it means to love our neighbors & change the world! So whether you want to connect with friends, be strengthened in your faith, have an awesome summer adventure, or all of the above, give Lutherhaven a try. If you register before April1st, you can receive an Early Bird Discount! Register online at www.lutherhaven.org or call 260-636-7101 for more information. Check out the website to see how Camp Lutheraven has been impacted by, and is responding to, COVID-19.

KFUO Radio For churches outside the St. Louis area for the week of March 28 This week on KFUO.org, join us for Tre Ore service from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. CT on Good Friday 4/2, hear special Maundy Thursday edition of Joy! on 4/1 and Good Friday edition on 4/2 at 1:00 p.m. CT, and begin studying 1 Thessalonians on Thy Strong Word (weekdays at 11:00 a.m. CT). Find programs on demand at kfuo.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

Elders Caring for Members

Trinity’s Elders are assigned a section of the alphabetic list of members by last name to care for and keep up with about church activities, especially worship attendance. Your Elder is also your voice to Pastor and the staff for matters of your concern. Find your Elder below and share with him any of your concerns.

Gary Overly 479-0895 M. Ahrens – S. Christlieb Brent Lahey 479-0087 R. Cooper - R. Greener Cliff Mason 432-7511 S. Harmeyer – R. Keller Steve Davis 637-2743 N. Klemke – T. Miller Bob Mueller 482-8422 B. Morse – H. Ryan Ken Merkle 557-2839 J. Sanchez – D. Syndram

Dave Mueller 483-7095 E. Taylor – D. Zerler

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This Weekend’s Servants 27th & 28th (Palm Sunday Observed) Altar Guild – Deb Dambra & Adele Vallow Acolytes – Sat. – 5:00 p.m. – Baylee Rowan Sun. – 9:30 a.m. – Claire Taylor Ushers/Greeters – Sat. – 5:00 p.m. – Rich & Amy Greener Sun. – 9:30 a.m. – Team #4 (Ken Merkle) Counters – Brent & Lilly Lahey Maundy Thursday Servants – April 1 @ 7:00 p.m Communion Assistant – Dave Mueller – Parking Lot Altar Guild – Karen Quinn, Deb Glasper & Noël Fane Acolyte – Edan Orr Ushers/Greeters – Don & Robin Pease Good Friday Servants – April 2 @ 7:00 p.m. Altar Guild – Karen Quinn & Carol Mason Acolyte – Antonello Gill Ushers/Greeters – Team #2 (John Stuber Next Weekend’s Servants April 3rd & 4th (Easter) NO SATURDAY SERVICE – APRIL 3 Communion Assistants – 7:00 a.m. – Dave Mueller – Parking Lot 10:00 a.m. – Brent Lahey – Parking Lot Altar Guild – Leslie McClelland, Sue Fair & June Klinger Acolytes & Crucifers – 7:00 a.m. – Chandler Lindsay 10:00 a.m. – Campbell Barnhill Ushers/Greeters – 7:00 a.m. – Team #1 (Dwight Wagner) 10:00 a.m. – Team #3 (Travis Barman) Counters – Nancy Widmann & Marilyn Reidenbach

Scripture Readings for Next Weekend

Easter Sunrise Easter 10:00 a.m. First Reading Exodus 15:1-11 Isaiah 25:6-9 Epistle 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel John 20:1-18 Mark 16:1-8 32 And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of

them. … And taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to

him, 33 saying, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered

over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver

him over to the Gentiles. 34 And they will mock him and spit on him, and flog him and kill

him. And after three days he will rise.” Mark 10:32-34

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This Week at Trinity …

Sunday, March 28 PALM SUNDAY

9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m.

Worship in Sanctuary & Parking Lot Sunday School (Rooms 204 & 205) Bible Study (Sanctuary) New Member Class (Room 206)

Monday, March 29 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

NO PRESCHOOL – SPRING BREAK Confession and Communion (Contact Pastor)

Tuesday, March 30 10:00 a.m.

NO PRESCHOOL – SPRING BREAK Devotions on Facebook (studying the book of Esther)

Wednesday, March 31

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

NO PRESCHOOL – SPRING BREAK Confession and Communion (Contact Pastor) Students of Solomon (meal served at 6p) Stories with G.G.

Thursday, April 1 7:00 p.m.

NO PRESCHOOL – SPRING BREAK NO BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP Maundy Thursday Service with Communion

Friday, April 2 7:00 p.m.

OFFICE CLOSED NO PRESCHOOL – SPRING BREAK THRIFT STORE CLOSED Good Friday Tenebrae Service

Saturday, April 3 NO SATURDAY SERVICE

Sunday, April 4 EASTER SUNDAY

7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Service in Sanctuary and Parking Lot with communion at both Due to the pandemic, no Easter Brunch will be served between services. Easter Service in Sanctuary & Parking Lot with communion at both NO SUNDAY SCHOOL, BIBLE STUDY OR NEW MEMBER CLASS

Deadline to order Easter At-Home VBS Packets

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Maundy Thursday: Thurs., April 1, 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday: Fri., April 2, 7:00 p.m.

Easter Eve: Sat., April 3 – NO WORSHIP SERVICE

Easter: Sun., April 4, Sunrise Service, 7:00 a.m. (communion)

Easter Service, 10:00 a.m. (communion)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no Easter brunch between

services this year.

All services will be available on Facebook and if you are uncomfortable

coming into the sanctuary, you may stay in your car in the parking lot and

tune to 94.5 FM radio to hear and participate in the service.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church & Early Childhood Center 1636 St. Mary’s Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46808-4605

PHONE (260) 422-7931 FAX (260) 969-4005 Email address: trinity_lcms@hotmail.com

Web site: TrinityEvangelicalLCMS.com

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Pastor Steve Voelker cell: 989-818-0786