TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 17, 2020

Opening Song: “Your Grace Is Enough”

Great is Your faithfulness, oh God You wrestle with the sinner's heart You lead us by still waters into mercy And nothing can keep us apart So remember Your people Remember Your children Remember Your promise, oh God Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me Great is Your love and justice, God You use the weak to lead the strong You lead us in the song of Your salvation And all Your people sing along So remember Your people Remember Your children Remember Your promise, oh God Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me Yeah, Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me

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So remember Your people Remember Your children Remember Your promise, oh God Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me

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.

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C Amen.

Introit

P Your word is a lamp to my feet

C and a light to my path.

P Forever, O LORD, your word

C is firmly fixed in the heavens.

P Your faithfulness endures to all generations;

C you have established the earth, and it stands fast.

P By your appointment they stand this day,

C for all things are your servants.

P If your law had not been my delight,

C I would have perished in my affliction.

P I will never forget your precepts,

C for by them you have given me life. 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 Your word is a lamp to my feet

C and a light to my path.

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.

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Hymn: “This Joyful Eastertide”

Text and tune: Public domain

Salutation and Collect of the Day

P The Lord be with you.

C And also with you.

P Let us pray. O God, the giver of all that is good, by Your holy inspiration grant that we may think those things that are right and by Your merciful guiding accomplish them; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

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Old Testament: Ezekiel 20:39–44

“As for you, O house of Israel, thus says the Lord GOD: Go serve every one of you his idols, now and hereafter, if you will not listen to me; but my holy name you shall no more profane with your gifts and your idols. “For on my holy mountain, the mountain height of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, there all the house of Israel, all of them, shall serve me in the land. There I will accept them, and there I will require your contributions and the choicest of your gifts, with all your sacred offerings. As a pleasing aroma I will accept you, when I bring you out from the peoples and gather you out of the countries where you have been scattered. And I will manifest my holiness among you in the sight of the nations. And you shall know that I am the LORD, when I bring you into the land of Israel, the country that I swore to give to your fathers. And there you shall remember your ways and all your deeds with which you have defiled yourselves, and you shall loathe yourselves for all the evils that you have committed. And you shall know that I am the LORD, when I deal with you for my name’s sake, not according to your evil ways, nor according to your corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, declares the Lord GOD.”

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Song: “Only By Grace”

Only by grace can we enter Only by grace can we stand Not by our human endeavor But by the blood of the Lamb Into Your presence You call us You call us to come Into Your presence You draw us And now by Your grace we come Now by Your grace we come

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Lord if You mark our transgressions Who could stand Thanks to Your grace we are By the blood of the Lamb Lord if You mark our transgressions Who could stand Thanks to Your grace we are By the blood of the Lamb Only by grace can we enter Only by grace can we stand Not by our human endeavor But by the blood of the Lamb Into Your presence You call us You call us to come Into Your presence You draw us And now by Your grace we come Now by Your grace we come

Epistle: Acts 16:25–34 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened. When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.

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

Alleluia and Verse

Holy Gospel: John 8:2–11

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

C Glory to You, O Lord. Early in the morning [Jesus] came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and placing her in the midst they said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground. But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.”

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message

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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

Hymn of the Day: “By Grace I’m Saved”

5 By grace to timid hearts that tremble,

In tribulation’s furnace tried, By grace, in spite of fear and trouble, The Father’s heart is open wide. Where could I help and strength secure If grace were not my anchor sure?

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6 By grace! On this I’ll rest when dying; In Jesus’ promise I rejoice; For though I know my heart’s condition, I also know my Savior’s voice. My heart is glad, all grief has flown Since I am saved by grace alone.

Tune and text: Public domain

Sermon

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: “Grace Flows Down” Amazing grace

How sweet the sound Amazing love Now flowing down From hands and feet That were nailed to the tree As grace flows down and covers me.

It covers me

It covers me

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It covers me And it covers me

Amazing grace

How sweet the sound Amazing love Now flowing down From hands and feet That were nailed to the tree As grace flows down and covers me.

It covers me

It covers me It covers me And it covers me

Offering Prayer Lord’s Prayer 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.

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Closing Hymn: “Rise, Shine You People”

Tune and text: © 1974 Augsburg Publishing House, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003153

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 17, 2020

Trinity’s Community Assistance Fund

During the Covid-19 crisis, many individuals and families have immediate needs that they are unable to meet. Trinity has the ability to assist financially through the Community Assistance Fund. These funds can go directly to help with gas, groceries, bills and immediate needs of those most impacted during this difficult time. Please contact Pastor Hinz (320-815-2779), Pastor Beck (320-249-4012) or John Alstrup (612-839-9490), Trinity’s Community Assistance Coordinator. All requests will be treated confidentially.

This fund is available to our congregation, but also to our community at large. Are you aware of a neighbor or friend who is struggling? This is an opportunity to reach out and provide them with the information to contact the Community Assistance Fund at Trinity.

OFFICE HOURS:

8:30am to 2:30pm

320-252-3670

The office will be open each weekday during these hours.

The entry has a NEW SYSTEM with camera and intercom in place! Just ring the buzzer and someone will let you in.

We pray you are healthy and awaiting an opportunity to worship in the building again. Watch our emails, the website and this CONNECT sheet each week for the latest information.

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There will be a private graveside memorial for Morris Reberg on Thursday, May 21st.

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God’s Text for this Week:

Monday Ezekiel 22:1-23:49

Tuesday Ezekiel 24:1-27

Wednesday Ezekiel 25:1-27:36

Thursday Ezekiel 28:1-26

Friday Ezekiel 29:1-32:32

Saturday Ezekiel 33:1-34:31

For your prayers--

+We pray for Mark Wedel (father of Katie Dusing), Jim Volkers, Todd Nelson, Estelle Johnson, Del Johnson (mother of Allan Johnson), and Kellie

Fischer (daughter of Neal Hanson). 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:

Norbert Sadowski; Misty & Skylar Sauer; Pat Sauer; Amy Schaefer; Laverne Schaefer;

Ron Schaefer; Jenny Schlangen; Thomas & Jan

Schleicher.

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

and Covid 19 concerns.

Stewardship Corner:

John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Jesus is clear: our obedience to His Word comes from our love for Him. But where does that love come from? Jesus tells us that as well, “She was forgiven much, so she loved much” (Luke 7:47). Christ shows us His love and gives us the forgiveness of our sins – and this causes love to well up in us, which in turn causes us to keep the commandments of Jesus. For after all, the summary of the Law is “Love.”

God Loves Cheerful Givers

St. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 9:7, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” We give thanks for all the cheerful givers at Trinity who are continuing to faithfully participate with their offerings during this time of stay at home due to the coronavirus. All expenses are being met in a timely way because of your offerings. Truly God is the greatest Giver of all. How wonderful it is when His children reflect His love and giving in their lives.

May Memory verse: “ And I will give you a new

heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.” Ezekiel 36:26

For Your Information: There will be NO Vacation Bible School this summer. Pray for everyone’s health and safety. Prince of Peace Lutheran School Association OUR MISSION: The mission of Prince of Peace Lutheran School Association is to establish a lifetime educational ministry for children and their families based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, focusing on academic excellence and spiritual growth from generation to generation. Dine to Donate is cancelled for May. Watch for more information to come.

This Sunday we will focus on “God’s Holy Name and

Surprising GRACE.” Ezekiel 20:39-44

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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

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