Sunday, June 4, 2017

Day of Pentecost

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Service of Holy Eucharist—Setting 8

To all who join in worship, we are grateful that you are here today!

• We invite all believers in Christ to receive the Sacrament with us. White grape juice is available. Gluten-free wafers are also available. If you would like us to bring the bread and wine to you, please notify one of the ushers.

• Nursery attendants are available during worship just off the South Lobby area for children ages 5 years and younger. If you arrive and no one is in the nursery, please notify one of the ushers to get the attendant. A changing table is available in the nursery.

• Pew Pads are located at the end of each pew. Please sign in and pass them down to the end of the row so we can note that you attended worship with us today. If you or someone you know would like a visit from one of our staff, please inform the Pastor.

• Prayer request cards are in the pew racks. Please hand to an usher during the hymn following the sermon.

WELCOME… We pray this worship time is enriching for your spiritual life.

Day of Pentecost: Today’s festival derives its name from the Jewish festival of Pentecost, observed fifty days after Passover. On the fiftieth day of Easter we celebrate the Holy Spirit as the power of God among us that heals, forgives, inspires, and unites. In the reading from Acts, images of wind and fire describe the Spirit poured out on disciples of all nations. In John’s gospel the risen Christ breathes the Spirit on his followers on Easter evening. In the one Spirit we are baptized into one body, and at the Lord’s table the Spirit unites us for witness in the world.

PRELUDE

WELCOME

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the minister begins. In the name of the Father,

and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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. 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. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the

Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

GATHERING HYMN: “Spirit of Gentleness” (ELW 396)

GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

KYRIE

PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray.

O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

The assembly is seated.

READING: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

Paul is helping the Corinthians understand the relationship between our God-given unity and Spirit-created diversity. The Spirit creates the unity of faith and gives all Christians diverse gifts for the common benefit of all. We need one another’s diverse spiritual gifts, because the same Spirit has given

them to each person for the common good.

A reading from 1 Corinthians.

3bNo one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. 4Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.12For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The assembly stands to welcome the gospel.

GOSPEL: John 20:19-23 The risen Jesus appears to his disciples, offering them a benediction, a commission, and the gift of the

Holy Spirit.

The holy gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. 19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON The assembly is seated.

HYMN OF THE DAY: “God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind” (ELW 400)

RECEIVING OF NEW MEMBERS The minister invites the new members to profess their faith.

Then, the assembly answers the following questions with the new members. P Do you believe in God the Father? C I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

P Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? C I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

P Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? C I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The assembly welcomes the newest members into the family of faith.

PEACE The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

The assembly is seated.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Brief announcements will be made by the Pastor and thanks given for what our offerings provide towards the church’s mission.

OFFERING: “Come to the Table” (ELW 481)

OFFERING PRAYER After the table is set, the assisting minister leads the prayer.

Let us pray.

Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

PREFACE

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

LORD’S PRAYER Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.

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.

COMMUNION When giving the bread and cup, the communion ministers say The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you.

and each person may respond Amen.

LAMB OF GOD

DISTRIBUTION MUSIC:

Reflective music provided for Communion contemplation.

POST COMMUNION BLESSING The assembly stands to receive the blessing.

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of heaven to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection that we may show your glory to all the world; through the same Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.

BLESSING The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.

The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen.

SENDING HYMN: “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” (ELW 579)

DISMISSAL Go in peace. The Spirit sends us forth to serve. Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE

Sunday, June 4 9:00AM Worship Service

10:15AM Coffee Fellowship

Sunday, June 11 9:00AM Worship Service

10:15AM Coffee Fellowship

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Charles Nye (06/04); Terry Pantier (06/05);

Troy Schimek (06/06); Andrew Telander (06/06); Butch Heggie (06/07); Raymond Leach (06/07); Sharon Leder (06/07), Ellie Hudson (06/07); Duncan Marshall (06/08); Karen Ommen (06/10); Brandon Passow (06/10); Amy Boerger-Fields (06/11); and Lily Conyers (06/11).

THOSE NEEDING OUR PRAYERS Please keep the following members in your prayers this week: Ed

Dolan, Joan Dana, Bob Thymian, Jane Kidwell, Addie Hopper, Marilyn Moen, Daniel Travsky, Pastor

Rachel Larson, Pastor Don Holmstrom, Eleanore Barrett, Cathy Hemsher; Ellie Hudson; Carl Johnson,

and Ruth Castor. If you know of someone that could use a visit from Pastor Nate, just let him know,

or if there is someone you would like added to the Trinity Prayer Chain, please inform

Jennie Lawrence!

JAMES’ LAST DAY That time is sadly approaching where James must say goodbye to Trinity as our

Office Manager. His official last day is Friday, June 16th. Andrea Toven is being trained these next

two weeks and will be an amazing replacement for James as the new Office Manager. Be sure to

stop by the office to say bye to James and hello to Andrea!

THANK YOU BAND AND READERS! Trinity would like to thank the wonderful Trinity Band for sharing

their musical talents with us this morning, as well as all of the skilled readers that blessed us with

the Lord’s Prayer in several languages on this day of Pentecost. All of you truly make Trinity an

amazing place to worship!

SKY RANCH CAMP On July 23-30, all youth of Trinity are invited to join Pastor Nate at Sky Ranch

Lutheran Camp in Colorado. The week is unique because Sky Ranch is offering youth events for all

ages. Young kids will attend for a few days at the beginning of the week, middle school youth will

be there all week at the camp, and older youth will have opportunities to serve off-site, white wa-

ter raft, and experience a high ropes course. Pastor Nate is planning to stay at the camp all week

to spend time with Trinity’s youth, and all Wyoming ELCA congregations are planning to attend that

week as well. So don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity and sign up today by visiting: http://

skyranchcolorado.org/register-online and using Group Code 17TLCWY (Case Specific)!

Save The Date: Vacation Bible School Where: Trinity Lutheran Church

When: July 10-14

M-Th 8:00-4.00, Fri 8.00-12.00

Ages: Preschool-5th Grade

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TRINITY SENDS A SINCERE WELCOME

TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!!!

Darlene & Mark Chytka

Kay Dalles

Cathy Hemsher

Shannon & Duane Hemsher

Jill, Samuel, Alex, and Cara Keith

Sharon & Phil Rabon

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Office Manager .......... ………………….…….James Greening

Congregation President…………………… Lindsay Conyers

Organist………………………………………………...…… Meng Xu

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TODAY—June 4, 2017

Preacher: Pastor Nathan Keith

Lector: Terri Rittenburg

Acolyte: MacKenzie Muhsman

Ushers: Barb Rouse Mike Smith

Greeters: Janet Talbott Judi Weatherwax

Nursery: Kate Jablin

NEXT WEEK—June 11, 2017

Preacher: Pastor Nathan Keith

Lector: Maia Anderson

Acolyte: Madie Jablin

Ushers: Judi Weatherwax Mike Nutter

Greeters: Sharon Leder Iris Brunett

Nursery: Derk Lyford

Stewards: Margot Birkholz & Lindsay Conyers

Altar Guild: Diane Fiedler & Mike Smith

Coffee Fellowship: Lois & Edward Hiller

Flowers: Donated by Thom & Sally Edgar in Honor of Their Amazing Children

and Their 45th Wedding Anniversary!

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