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This Weekend in Worship – December 27, 2020

First Sunday after Christmas

Preacher: Pastor Mark Lund Liturgist: Pastor Tom Schlund

Organist: Pam Gogerty Vocalist: Holly Hagg

8:00 AM

10:30 AM

Trinity Lutheran Church “Connecting our Community with Christ”

by being disciples who are “All In”… Church Office

520 N Garfield St

Algona, IA 50511

515-295-3518

office@trinityalgona.org

Rev. Tom Schlund

Senior Pastor

515-395-1070

pastorschlund@ trinityalgona.org

Rev. Mark Lund

Associate Pastor

507-530-4724

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Rev. Thomas Cowell

Associate Pastor

319-464-5548

pastorcowell@trinityalgona.org

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Welcome

384 Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Text and tune: Public domain

Confession and Absolution LSB 151

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 T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all

unrighteousness.

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

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

C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in

thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You

with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and

eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and

lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

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 T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

Service of the Word

Kyrie LSB 152

Gloria in Excelsis LSB 154

Salutation and Collect of the Day

P The Lord be with you.

C And also with you.

P Let us pray.

O God, our Maker and Redeemer, You wonderfully created us and in the incarnation of Your Son yet more

wondrously restored our human nature. Grant that we may ever be alive in Him who made Himself to be like us;

through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

Old Testament Reading Isaiah 61:10—62:3

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD;

my soul shall exult in my God,

for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation;

he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,

as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress,

and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

For as the earth brings forth its sprouts,

and as a garden causes what is sown in it to sprout up,

so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise

to sprout up before all the nations.

For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,

and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet,

until her righteousness goes forth as brightness,

and her salvation as a burning torch.

The nations shall see your righteousness,

and all the kings your glory,

and you shall be called by a new name

that the mouth of the LORD will give.

You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD,

and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Epistle Galatians 4:4–7

When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those

who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit

of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir

through God.

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Alleluia and Verse LSB 156

Holy Gospel Luke 2:22–40

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the second chapter.

C Glory to You, O Lord.

When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, [Mary and Joseph] brought [Jesus] up to

Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb

shall be called holy to the Lord”) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of

turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was

righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been

revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came in

the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of

the Law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in

peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all

peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”

And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his

mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a

sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years,

having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, and then as a widow until she was eighty-

four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that

very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of

Jerusalem.

And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own

town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to You, O Christ.

374 Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Tune and text: Public domain

Sermon “Peace According to God’s Word” Luke 2:22–40

Nicene Creed

C 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 T of the world to come. Amen.

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.

Brief silence

Eternal Lord God, in the fullness of time, You sent forth Your Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, to

redeem us and give us the adoption as Your sons and heirs. Hear us, Father, as we call to You in His name. Give

us grace to rejoice in Christ’s blessed incarnation, and grant us a glad new year. Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

P Heavenly Father, from whom all fatherhood on earth is named, bless the families of all Christians with Your

promises. Give parents diligence and delight in their work, and grant Your favor on all children, that they may

grow in strength and wisdom. Bless all widows, orphans and broken families also with Your mercy, and give

them joy in the redemption You have won for us in Christ. Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

P O worthy Judge, from You proceeds the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, counsel and might, knowledge and

the fear of the Lord. Give wisdom to those who make, administer and judge our laws, that they may serve

faithfully in their tasks, according to Your good pleasure, for the benefit of our people. Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

P Gracious Lord, receive our prayers for those who suffer from loneliness. Comfort them with the sure and certain

knowledge that they will never be forsaken by You. Give them family and friends within the household of faith

with whom they can find loving companionship. Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

P Blessed Lord, help the sick and suffering, especially those who desire our prayers [_____________]. Surround

them with Your love in Christ and, according to Your gracious will, heal them. Comfort all those who mourn

[especially _____________] and fill their hearts with the certain hope of the resurrection. Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

P Father of lasting peace, show Your mercy to those who receive the Lord’s Supper this day, that they would

behold their salvation in the very body and blood of Christ given for them and, with St. Simeon, be well-prepared

to depart in peace according to Your Word. Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our

Lord.

C Amen.

Service of the Sacrament

Preface LSB 160

Celebration of the Lord's Supper

If you are a member of an LCMS congregation we invite you to join us this today for Holy Communion. Lutherans believe that

the celebration of Lord’s Supper is the eating and drinking of the body and blood of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin and

strengthening of faith. We also believe Holy Communion is a sign of oneness of faith, life, and worship. We ask that if you have

not communed with us before, and would like to receive Communion please visit with one of the elders on duty or one of the

Pastors so that we may be of help to you concerning your participation in this Holy Supper. Anyone is welcome to come forward

to receive a blessing. Simply indicate your desire by crossing your arms over your chest.

The Words of Our Lord

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 T 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 T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of

sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.

C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Lord’s Prayer

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.

Agnus Dei LSB 163

Distribution

Distribution of the Lord's Supper will be in the narthex and we will start with the back row and move toward the front. Please come

into the narthex by family unit (anyone who rode to church with you in your car). You will receive a blessing and then will be

dismissed to your car. Please remember to take all of your belongings with you. Hymns will be sung during the distribution.

381 Let Our Gladness Have No End

Text and tune: Public domain

390 Let Us All with Gladsome Voice

Text and tune: Public domain

Benediction LSB 166

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 T give you peace.

C Amen.

Acknowledgments

Divine Service, Setting One from Lutheran Service Book

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 © 2020 Concordia Publishing House.

News & Notes for December 27, 2020 Ways to Serve

TASK is looking for Back-up Assistance in the event that a positive COVID test prevents Marcia from being there. This

person would only be called if Marcia cannot be there. If interested, please contact the church office at 295-3518 or

office@trinityalgona.org

Volunteers are Needed to serve on the Youth Board next year (starting February 2021). We are also looking for

volunteers to help in the Upper Room on Wednesday nights. If you are interested in serving in either or both of these

ways, please contact Pastor Lund.

Sponsor Altar Flowers or Lift High the Cross radio broadcast for 2021 by contacting the church office.

Stay Connected The Trinity App is packed with content and resources to help you grow in your faith and stay connected. Download in

your phone or tablet’s app store or at http://get.theapp.co/3tfq

Flocknote keeps you in touch with us via text and email. Text TrinityAlgona to 84576 or visit us online at

Flocknote.com/TrinityAlgona

Supporting God’s Work 2021 Giving Envelopes are available in the narthex. If you would like envelopes and are unable to find yours; or if you

have envelopes but no longer need them, please contact the church office.

Thank You to all who have continued to support God’s work here at Trinity during this unusual time. We understand that

some might be suffering economic hardship as a result of this crisis, however if you are able to support this work with

your financial gifts, here’s how:

Worship Service: Drop your envelope in the box in the narthex before or after a service.

Online: Make your contribution via our website (www.trinityalgona.org/give), in our new app, or by texting TrinityAlgona to 888-364-4483. It’s easy and you can setup reoccurring gifts. Contact the office with questions.

Via Mail: Just add a stamp to your giving envelope and mail it (or place in an envelope addressed to the church).

In Person: Bring your gift to the church office. (Please don’t come if you’re feeling unwell or exhibiting symptoms of illness.)

Miscellaneous & Resources Sunday Preview is a new weekly video series produced by the pastors that provides a preview of what’s to come on

Sunday in the readings and theme for the day. It can be found Thursdays on YouTube, Facebook, or our app.

In-Person Worship: Due to social distancing, numbers are limited at services and require weekly pre-registration, which

begins Mondays at 9am and closes 24 hours before the start of the service. Online Services are at 8am for those unable to

be here in person. Adult Bible Study live-streams at 9:15am. Contact the church office with questions.

Pre-registration is important to guarantee yourself an available seat, to allow us to print the appropriate number of

bulletins without excessive waste, to plan for seating arrangements when services are near capacity, and to quickly notify

people in the event of COVID exposure.

Masks and Face Coverings are required for everyone ages 2+ during worship according to the governor’s newest

emergency proclamation.

Meals on Wheels: If you are considering having Meals-on-Wheels delivered to your home, informational pamphlets are

available in the church narthex or contact Kathy Bichel (320-5864).

Feeling Isolated? LFS can help - check out their resources at: LutheranFamilyService.org/Resources

A Huge Thank You to the Evening Circle and to the movers who helped with my recent move across town. You are all

greatly appreciated! ~ Gary Reynolds

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Trinity’s Missionaries

Rev. Andrew Schlund Mexico City

Rev. Carl Hanson South Korea

Sunday….…..… 8:00 am Worship with Communion (Pre-registration Required) (Dec 27) 8:00 am Live-Stream Worship (Pre-registration for In-person) 9:15 am NO Adult Bible Study (Live-Stream) 9:15 am NO Sunday School 10:30 am Worship with Communion (Pre-registration Required) Monday…….….. 9:30 am Church Staff Meeting Tuesday……….. 9:00 am Sunday Worship Re-Broadcast (MediaCom Ch 3; AMU Ch 20 or 918) Wednesday….. 6:45 pm NO Midweek Class, 8th Grade Confirmation, & LYF Thursday….….. 6:00 pm New Year’s Eve Worship with Communion (Live-Stream) Saturday…….… 5:00 pm NO Worship Sunday……….… 8:00 am Worship with Communion (Pre-registration Required) 8:00 am Live-Stream Worship 9:15 am NO Adult Bible Study (Live-Stream) 9:15 am NO Sunday School 10:30 am Worship with Communion (Pre-registration Required)

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Those Battling Cancer: Larry Reddel, Marsha Jaros, Cherann Eden, Sherry Peter, Sully McGuire, Bradley Bjustrom, Michele Huff, Linda Barton, Ryan McGuire, Elaine Brown, Ethan Fairbanks, Duane Lieb, Carol Capesius, Thelma Knoer, Jason Breig, Ken Wolf, Chris Rochleau, Anna Olsen, Amy Gerdts, Jane Nettleton, Perry Dau

Ongoing Health Concerns: Larry Gade, Wes BrynsaasLori Boyken, Michelle Penning, Don Lee, Diane (Bahne) Struecker, Susanna Bredehoeft, Bonnie Riggert, Kristen Laird, Vicki Glawe, Eunice Meyer, Jim Wilcox, Pastor Henry Friedrich, Nova Reefer, Gene Sorenson, Charles Trunkhill, Stacy Metzen, Patty Rusch, Dean Meyer, Megan (Huff) Immel, Dick Kuecker, Merle Halverson, Arnold Kuper, Janette Zittritsch, Pat Gronbach, Eulan Schuller, Bettie Ditsworth, Mary Reddel, Steve Bouressa, Marvin Hackbarth, Jerry Freyholtz, Isaac Williams, Cecil Wattermann, Samantha Olson, Doris Mueller

Condolences: Family of Laura Voigt

Residents & Staff of Algona Nursing Facilities affected by COVID-19 virus

All affected by COVID-19 virus

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