TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2020

Opening Hymn: “Alleluia! Jesus is Risen”

Text: © 1995 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003153 Tune: © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003153

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Confession and Absolution

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.

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 In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

C Amen.

Introit

P Praise the Lord! Sing to the LORD a new song,

C his praise in the assembly of the godly!

P I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up

C and have not let my foes rejoice over me.

P O LORD my God, I cried to you for help,

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C and you have healed me.

P O LORD, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;

C you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.

P Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints,

C and give thanks to his holy name.

P For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime.

C Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

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.

P Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, C his praise in the assembly of the godly!

Kyrie

P In peace let us pray to the Lord.

C Lord, have mercy. P For the peace from above and for our salvation let us pray to the

Lord.

C Lord, have mercy.

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.

C Lord, have mercy.

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

C Lord, have mercy.

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

C Amen.

Song: “Firm Foundation”

Jesus You're my firm foundation, I know I can stand secure Jesus You're my firm foundation, I put my hope in Your Holy Word I put my hope in Your Holy Word.

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I have a living hope (I have a living hope) I have a future (I have a future) God has a plan for me (God has a plan for me) Of this I'm sure, of this I'm sure. Jesus You're my firm foundation, I know I can stand secure Jesus You're my firm foundation, I put my hope in Your Holy Word I put my hope in Your Holy Word. Your word is faithful (Your word is faithful) Mighty with power (Mighty with power) God will deliver me (God will deliver me) Of this I'm sure, of this I'm sure Jesus You're my firm foundation, I know I can stand secure Jesus You're my firm foundation, I put my hope in Your Holy Word. I put my hope in Your holy word, I put my hope in Your Holy Word. I put my hope in Your Holy Word.

Salutation and Collect of the Day

P The Lord be with you.

C And also with you. P Let us pray. O God, You make the minds of Your faithful to be of one

will. Grant that we may love what You have commanded and desire what You promise, that among the many changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen. Old Testament: Ezekiel 3:1-15

And he said to me, “Son of man, eat whatever you find here. Eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.” 2 So I opened my mouth, and he gave me this scroll to eat. 3 And he said to me, “Son of man, feed your

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belly with this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it.” Then I ate it, and it was in my mouth as sweet as honey. 4 And he said to me, “Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak with my words to them. 5

For you are not sent to a people of foreign speech and a hard language, but to the house of Israel— 6 not to many peoples of foreign speech and a hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, if I sent you to such, they would listen to you. 7 But the house of Israel will not be willing to listen to you, for they are not willing to listen to me: because all the house of Israel have a hard forehead and a stubborn heart. 8 Behold, I have made your face as hard as their faces, and your forehead as hard as their foreheads. 9 Like emery harder than flint have I made your forehead. Fear them not, nor be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house.” 10 Moreover, he said to me, “Son of man, all my words that I shall speak to you receive in your heart, and hear with your ears. 11 And go to the exiles, to your people, and speak to them and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God,’ whether they hear or refuse to hear.” 12 Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me the voice of a great earthquake: “Blessed be the glory of the Lord from its place!” 13 It was the sound of the wings of the living creatures as they touched one another, and the sound of the wheels beside them, and the sound of a great earthquake. 14 The Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness in the heat of my spirit, the hand of the Lord being strong upon me. 15 And I came to the exiles at Tel-abib, who were dwelling by the Chebar canal, and I sat where they were dwelling. And I sat there overwhelmed among them seven days.

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Hymn: “Word of God, Come Down on Earth”

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Tune: Public domain Text: © 1969 OCP Publications. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003153

Epistle: Hebrews 2:5-10

For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. 6 It has been testified somewhere, “What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the son of man, that you care for him? 7 You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned him with glory and honor, 8 putting everything in subjection under his feet.” Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. 9 But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.

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

Alleluia and Verse

Holy Gospel: John 6:25-35

P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the sixth chapter.

C Glory to You, O Lord. 25 When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” 26 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. 27 Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” 28 Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” 30 So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” 32 Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” 35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.

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May Memory Verse “ And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put

within you.” Ezekiel 36:26

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message

Song: “I Am the Bread of Life”

I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall not hunger. He who believes in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me, Unless the father draw him. Refrain: And I will raise him up, and I will raise him up, And I will raise him up on the last day. The bread that I will give, is My flesh for the life of the world. And he who eats of this bread, he shall live forever. He shall live forever. Refrain. I am the resurrection, I am the life He who believes in Me, even if he die, He shall live forever. Refrain. Yes, Lord we believe that you are the Christ The Son of God, Who has come into the world. Refrain.

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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 everlasting. Amen.

Prayer of the Church Time of Offering Song: “Breathe” This is the air I breathe, This is the air I breathe Your holy presence living in me. This is my daily bread, This is my daily bread Your very word spoken to me. And I, I'm desperate for you. And I, I'm I'm lost without you. This is the air I breathe, This is the air I breathe Your holy presence living in me. This is my daily bread, this is my daily bread Your very word spoken to me. And I, I'm desperate for you, And I, I'm lost without you And I, I'm desperate for you, And I, I'm lost without you. Offering Prayer Lord’s Prayer

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Collect for the Word

P Blessed Lord, 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, by patience and comfort of your Holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Benediction

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.

Song: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer”

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Text and tune: Public domain

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 © 2018 Concordia Publishing House.

CONNECT… May 10, 2020

I dare you to reread Ezekiel chapter 1. Look at his description of angels. Bizarre. Luther concludes his morning and evening prayers with the phrase, “Let your holy angel be with me.” Angels have at times been hot topics. Some claim to have seen angels, some believe they become angels, some believe their children are angels (when sleeping usually) and some believe they hover unseen around us. Angelology (the study of angels in theology) is a good topic for another day. For now, we see Ezekiel’s telescopic look into the heavenly realms; and it is different. It is “out of this world.” His description of angels is not beautiful, or all that human. They are humanoid, but very different. Yet don’t miss it, he still calls them “creatures”. However strange or magnificent, Ezekiel reminds us they have nothing on God! He is mighty, awesome, powerful, and above all! He is no creature; He is the Creator. Take heart my friends, God is above all. Yes, All. And He chooses to be with you. Your God is HUGE. And NO challenge you face is one He will be with you in and lead you through! Pastor Hinz

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL OUR MOMS!!

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The Prince of Peace Eighth Grade Graduates

are:

Trinatie Downare

Jacob Geyer Lem-wa Ojullu Isabella Patino Greta Peterson

Lucas Ryan Dylan Sauer-Sundly

Lucas Schuett Brandon Trisko Eden Wollum

God Bless You!!

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Pastor Hinz and Pastor Beck would like to start small zoom reading groups and/or small zoom Bible study groups, to encourage that fearless faith. These can be pastor or lay-led. If you are interested in learning about facilitating or participating, please reply to the office email office@trinitysr.org and we will get you hooked up!

Kids of the Kingdom Online Auction Going on NOW!

The Prince of Peace annual Legacy Auction began April 23, 2020 and will run until Friday, May 8, 2020. This auction is vital to the operating budget for the 2020-2021 school year. Our auction has a goal of

$25,000. Thank you to everyone who has donated items for this auction. We couldn't put this on without your support. Please share our auction with your family and friends on social media. https://www.32auctions.com/popkidsofthekingdom

God’s Text for this Week:

Monday Ezekiel 10:1-11:25

Tuesday Ezekiel 12:1-13:23

Wednesday Ezekiel 14:1-15:8

Thursday Ezekiel 16:1-17:24

Friday Ezekiel 18:1-19:14

Saturday Ezekiel 20:1-21:32

For your prayers--

+We pray for Mark Wedel

(father of Katie Dusing), Todd Nelson & Estelle Johnson, Del

Johnson (mother of Allan Johnson). Russell Keske family as

they await a new grandchild amid Covid concerns. Good

Shepherd as they face Covid 19. May our Lord strengthen them.

+Jim Bump, Jim Truenow, Jeff Cziok, Mona Hanson, Keith

Bjorklund, Roy Peterson, Millie Ripplinger (sister of Delores Volkers), Rachelle Dohrman,

Mark Thompson, Bob Nordquist and Sonja Carlberg (sister-in-law

of Jan Sorell) as they continue their cancer treatment and care.

+Families as we go through our

membership: Troy, Angela, Blake, Samantha & Abigail

Roering; Jon, Julie, Grace & Leah Roesch; Daniel Rogosheske; Judy

Rogosheske; Gary Rolfzen; Sandra Rosha; Jacqueline Rucks;

Nathan, Ian & Aaron Rucks.

The family of Morris Reberg at

his passing.

Missionaries: Rev. James & Christel Neuendorf and the people of Ponce, Puerto Rico after earthquake and hurricane.

Stewardship Corner:

1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” God has called us to be His own. He has chosen us out of love, out of mercy, out of sheer, divine joy. The Apostle says that God has done this that we may share in His glory and joy, that we may “proclaim the excellencies of Him” who has made us His own. And truly, this is our delight! His joy brings joy in our hearts as well.

Generosity in Times of Need

In times of trouble, Christians are even more generous. We trust that God will provide for all our needs. This crisis comes with financial strain -- in our personal lives, our community and our church.

HOW CAN YOU HELP

Community Assistance Fund: Through a donation to Trinity a special fund has been established to meet the growing needs of the COVID-19 crisis. Do

you need help? Do you know of someone in need? Funds will go directly to help with gas, groceries, bills, immediate needs of those most impacted. Please contact the church office at 320-252-3670 if you or someone you know needs help.

Contribute to the assistance fund directly by writing a check to Trinity Lutheran with “Community AssistaFund” in the memo. Contributions should be above and beyond your regular giving.

Regular offering: In this time of separation, we continue to worship God with our gifts and offerings. Continue to faithfully support our church and the mission God has given us in this critical moment.

Helping Hands: Can you help? If you are interested in volunteering to reach out to those in isolation with a word of encouragement or to volunteer for serving your neighbor, contact the office: 320-252-3670.

Do you have medical questions or needs? Our parish nurse, Jennifer Machula, is available for a call. Contact Jennifer at 320-267-1587.

This is a time for the church to step FORWARD.

Romans 12:13 Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Thank You

For all who have continued to send your regular offerings as well as some additional generous gifts — THANK YOU. We want to support and encourage one

another as best we can. Offerings can be sent by mail, online E-giving, and drop off at the church office.

Family Viewing

Looking for some movies the family can watch? There are also video series on Christian history and Bible studies It is all free to view and donor-supported. Check it out: www.watch.redeemtv.com Redeem TV is available with apps for phones and tablets (phones, ipads and androids), Roku and Amazon Fire enabled devices (for TVs).

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May 10

8:00am Worship

on WVAL Radio 800AM

TUESDAY

6:30pm Life With God

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May 17

8:00am Worship

on WVAL Radio 800AM

Church Contact Information

Church Office: 252-3670

Church Fax: 202-1095

E-mail: office@trinitysr.org

Website: www.trinitysr.org

Pastoral Staff

Pastor David Hinz 320-815-2779

Pastor John Beck 320-249-4012

Pastor John Bakou 763-204-4803

Additional Contact Information

Admin. Assistant: Judy Rehwaldt

Traditional Music :

Daniel Reineke 248-7367

Contemporary Music:

Ruth Immerfall 291-9293

Prince of Peace School Office:

251-1477

Today’s Radio Broadcast-- is sponsored by Delores Volkers in memory of Alma, her mother. We thank her. If you would like to sponsor a broadcast, call the church office. The service airs live on WVAL 800 on the AM dial, at 8:00am, and live on the inter-net at www.800wval.com.

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