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Our Calendar for
November 9 - 16, 2014
Sunday November 9
8:00 am Divine Service
9:30 am Education Hour
10:45 am Divine Service
5:45 pm Open Gym
Monday November 10
1:30 pm LWML Meeting (MC)
6:30 pm Divine Service
The Lutheran Hour
Broadcast Sundays at:
6:30 am WTMJ 620AM
5:00 pm WJUB 1420AM
Morning Meditations
Wednesday November 12
WHBL 1330am 7:27 am
8:15 am Adult Bible Class (MC)
Pastor Mech
9:00 am Adult Bible Class (MC)
10:00 am Trinity Chapel
11:00 am Trinity Divine Service (Charter 990 & U-verse 99)
2:30 pm Midweek Confirmation Class
7:00 PM Council Meeting
Thursday November 13
8:45 am Women's Bible Study (MC)
6:30 pm Handbells (MR)
7:35 pm Mixed Choir (MR)
Friday November 14 - No School
7:00 am Men's Bible Study (MC)
9:30 am Women's Bible Study
Sunday November 16
8:00 am Divine Service
9:30 am Education Hour
10:45 am Divine Service
$1,500,000
$800,000
Cost of
Renovation
$830,000
Money Collected
$681,814
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
Budgeted
Amount
$1,334,341
$1,000,000
$500,000
Received to
date: $937,848
$0
$0
Work Program
2014
Organ Fund
THE SERVICE PARTICIPANTS
THE PRESIDING MINISTER: Rev. John M. Berg
THE ASSISTING MINISTER: Rev. Timothy J. Mech
For peace today,
THE ORGANIST: Brian Heinlein
dial 452-Pray.
THE CHOIR: (10:45) Trinity Singers
THE SERVER: (8:00) Joseph Rahn, (10:45) Ethan Safly, (6:30) Emily Randall
THE COMMUNION ASSISTANTS: (8:00) Hans Otten, Terry Stenklyft, Roger Buck, Eric Nimmer
(10:45) Tony Smith, Ken Howard, Jeff Roethel, Terry Stenklyft (6:30) Tony Hess, Tim Muth
THE GREETERS: (8:00) Jerry & Sue Toerpe, Chris Short & Shirley Honold, (10:45) Wade, Ann &
Madelyn Rahn
VIDEOTAPING TODAY: Ron Mueller
ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY: 601
“Keep Your Eyes on the End”
† The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost †
November 9/10, 2014
DIVINE SERVICE - Setting One
Trinity Lutheran Church
824 Wisconsin Ave.
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53081
www.trinitysheboygan.org, 920-458-8246
November 9/10, 2014
PRAYER UPON ENTERING: Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast
away the works of darkness and put upon ourselves the armor of light now
in the time of this mortal life in which Your Son, Jesus Christ, came to visit
us in great humility, that in the Last Day, when He shall come again in
glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to life
immortal; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
WELCOME: We cordially welcome you to the Lord's Service. If you are
worshipping with us for the first time, the following suggestions may be
helpful to you:
Put your bulletin in the back of the hymnal. A panel will stick out on the
right side with the Order of Service. By doing this, both hands are free to
find the liturgy and hymns.
Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. Please ask an usher
for assistance.
The Music Room, the room to your right before entering the sanctuary,
is available for parents with small children who need to step out during
the service. The service is televised in the Music Room.
The time before the service is a time of prayer and preparation to receive
the Lord’s gifts of salvation. In addition to prayer, look over the readings
and the words to the hymns during this preparation time.
Please turn off all cell phones and refrain from taking pictures during the
service. Thank you.
GUESTS AND THE LORD'S SUPPER: If you desire to commune, please speak
to one of the pastors before the service. Our altar is open to those who
confess oneness with us in doctrine, are members of our congregation or
sister congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and are not
under church discipline in another congregation.
Stewardship Thought for the week...
Matthew 25:4 “….but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.” Why
did they take flasks of oil with them? Because they listened to the
Bridegroom’s words and believed them. Our actions always start with and
flow from our beliefs. What do your actions in the realm of stewardship
say about what you believe?
BAPTISM: (10:45)
Adalynn Askea, daughter of Antonio & Katie Humphrey
FLOWERS & GIFTS GIVEN THIS SUNDAY TO THE GLORY OF GOD:
For blessings received by Sandra Fischer
A gift has been given to the organ fund in loving memory of Emily
Petkus and Tom Petkus by Adele Stielow
A gift of eternal light candles have been given in loving memory of
Randy Livermore by Edwin & Kathy Livermore
BASKETBALL OPEN GYM: Sunday, November 9, 5:45 – 7:15pm. Please
enter through the back gym doors.
November 9, 2014 - 8:00 am & 10:45 am
November 10, 2014 – 6:30 pm
INVOCATION, CONFESSION,
ABSOLUTION: #151 (8:00 & 6:30)
BAPTISM: #268 (10:45)
ENTRANCE HYMN: #348
KYRIE: #152
HYMN OF PRAISE: #155
SALUTATION AND COLLECT: #156
COUNCIL MEETING is Wednesday, November 12, 7 pm at the Ministry
Center. Council members please plan to attend. 2015 budget will be
discussed.
USHERS NEEDED for upcoming special services and events. If you are
already on an usher team, please see the sign-up sheets in the usher
room. If you are interested in becoming an usher, please contact Jeff
Roethel at 920-564-4068 or Jeff Maletzke at 920-698-6353. Being an usher
at one service a month is one of the many ways to give of your time and
talent – Together in Service.
LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY LEAGUE will meet on Monday,
November 10, 1:30 pm at the Ministry Center. They will be addressing
Christmas cards to our homebound and nursing home members. Please
bring 5 Christian Christmas cards and 5 stamps. Remember your mites.
All women of our congregation are invited to attend. New members are
always welcome.
SENIOR BREAKFAST is Monday November 17, 8:30 am at Fountain Park
Restaurant. Paul Gnan, Executive Director of Sheboygan Lutheran High
School, is our guest speaker. He will discuss his observations after starting
his position last summer and report on the school year.
FIRST READING: (insert)
C Thanks be to God.
EPISTLE READING: (insert)
C Thanks be to God.
HOLY GOSPEL: (insert)
C Glory to You, O Lord.
C Praise to You, O Christ
NICENE CREED: #158
HYMN: #516
SERMON
Text: Matthew 25:1-13
Theme: "Keep Your Eyes
on the End"
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
P let us pray to the Lord,
C Lord, have mercy.
OFFERING/FRIENDSHIP REGISTER
OFFERTORY: #159
ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT: Ladies, mark your calendar, Advent by
Candlelight is Monday, December 8, 7 pm at the Ministry Center. All
women, high school and older are invited to attend.
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: #160
2015 COMMITMENT FORMS: Please return your 2015 Commitment form
as soon as possible. Besides being important in our budget preparation for
2015, it is important that we will be able to use your interests and talents
to help "make known the love of Christ" in the best possible way.
POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE: #164
OPEN FLOWER DATES on November 16 and November 23.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE SACRAMENT:
#514, #510, #663, #334
POST COMMUNION COLLECT: #166
BENEDICTION: #166
CLOSING HYMN: #603
CONGREGATION AT PRAYER & DEVOTIONS FOR THE WEEK
The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
INVOCATION
November 9, 2014
INTROIT (front page)
LEARN BY HEART: Bible Verse and Catechism (front page)
MEDITATION: Portals of Prayer /Devotion
DAILY READINGS:
Sun: Jer 23:1-20, Matt 25:14-30
Mon: Jer 23:21-40, Matt 25:31-46
Tues: Jer 25:1-18, Matt 26:1-19
Wed: Jer 26:1-19, Matt 26:20-35
Thurs: Jer 29:1-19, Matt 26:36-56
Fri: Jer 30:1-24, Matt 26:57-75
Sat: Jer 31:1-17, Matt 27:1-10
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
Steve Heronemus, ALS
Bruce DeWit, relative of Christine Frawley, treatment for a brain tumor
Joel Pape, in treatment for leukemia
Tim Carman, brother in law of Karen Rach, treatment for CLL
Janet Barker, niece of Dennis Fors, in cancer treatment
Robert Neumann, cancer treatment
Brianna Brunner, cancer treatment
Serving in the military: Timothy Schwanke, Rev. Brian Banke, Robert
Badtke, Joey Henning, Robert Swanson, Andrew Kelm, Elyse Slimmer,
Jordan Hartman, Austin Griesbach, Matthew Medrow, Max Konetzki,
Kyle Cady
Duane Wenig, afflicted with Parkinson's disease
Steve Rick, on kidney transplant list
Steve & Cindy (Mueller) Johnson, both recovering after surgery
Todd Fors, recovering after eye surgery
Kenzie Mueller, daughter of Ken & Amy Mueller, undergoing tests
Larry Thompson, recovering after hip surgery at Progressive
Natalie Grunwald, recovering after a tonsillectomy
Jen Madson, recovering after surgery
Linda Wallrich, recovering after open-heart surgery
Jim Schuette, father of Andy Schuette, cancer treatment
Jason Ford, friend of Denise Dreifuerst, seriously ill
Tammy Rosten, friend of Kathy Livermore, cancer
Chad Hamilton, upcoming heart surgery
Neil Kirst, continued issues with his lungs
The family of Lory Witthuhn, mother of Deb Davis
The family of Linda Schicker, friend of Sandra Fischer
The family of Richard Herman, brother of Ruth Post
HYMN OF THE WEEK "The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns" LSB #348
APOSTLES’ CREED
LORD’S PRAYER
COLLECT (front page)
BENEDICTION
Introit
Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where
she may | lay her young,*
at your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King | and my God.
How lovely is your | dwelling place,*
O | LORD of hosts!
Behold our shield, | O God;*
look on the face of your a- | nointed!
For a day in your courts is better than a thousand | elsewhere.*
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in
the tents of | wickedness.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and |
honor.*
No good thing does he withhold from those who walk up- | rightly.
O | LORD of hosts,*
blessèd is the one who | trusts in you!
Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where
she may | lay her young,*
at your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King | and my God.
Collect
Lord God, heavenly Father, send forth Your Son to lead home His bride, the
Church, that with all the company of the redeemed we may finally enter into
His eternal wedding feast; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who
lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gradual
These are the ones coming out of the great tribu- | lation.*
They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood | of the
Lamb.
Blessèd are those whose strength is | in you,*
in whose heart are the highways to | Zion.
Learn By Heart: The Third Article (paragraphs 1&2) LSB #323
The Readings for Next Sunday:
25:14-30
Zeph. 1:7-16, 1 Thess. 5:1-11, Matt.
SWD Missions Prayer for Week of November 9 – In this week of
remembering our veterans who fought to keep our country free, pray also
that our chaplains will be effective in helping prisoners and ex-offenders to
find true freedom in their Savior, Jesus Christ. Ask for His blessings on
Pastors Afam Ikanih, and on Lay Worker Patrick Batom, and all who serve our
District in our Free at Last ministry.
Amos 5:18–24
Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! Why would you have the
day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light, as if a man fled from a
lion, and a bear met him, or went into the house and leaned his hand
against the wall, and a serpent bit him. Is not the day of the LORD
darkness, and not light, and gloom with no brightness in it? “I hate, I
despise your feasts, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings, I
will not accept them; and the peace offerings of your fattened
animals, I will not look upon them. Take away from me the noise of
your songs; to the melody of your harps I will not listen. But let
justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing
stream.
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who
are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.
For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through
Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this
we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive,
who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who
have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven
with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the
sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with
them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always
be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Matthew 25:1–13
“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their
lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish,
and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took
no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As
the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. But
at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to
meet him.’ Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. And
the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps
are going out.’ 9But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not
be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for
yourselves.’ And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came,
and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast,
and the door was shut. Afterward the other virgins came also, saying,
‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not
know you.’ Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the
hour.
Notes on Today’s Divine Service
Treasures from the Church: We should learn to bring our eyes, our hearts, and
souls to bear upon yonder life in heaven and in a lively hope await it with joy.
For if we would be Christians, the ultimate objects of our quest should not be
marrying, giving in marriage, buying, selling, planting, building – activities that
Christ says the wicked will be engaged in especially before the Last Day. To be
sure, we, too, must use these things in order to satisfy the needs of the body.
But our ultimate quest should be something better and higher: the blessed
inheritance in heaven that does not pass away. Martin Luther, Sermon on Titus
2:13, 1531, St. Louis Edition 9:934, What Luther Says, 619
Today’s Reading: The Day of the Lord is “darkness, and not light” (Amos 5:18,
20) for all who trust in their own righteousness and piety. The Lord will not
accept their “burnt offerings and grain offerings,” nor will He look upon their
“peace offerings” (Amos 5:22). Instead, He desires a heart of faith that trusts in
Him, which lets “justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream” (Amos 5:24) in love for the neighbor. In order for the “lamps” of
our lives to burn brightly with such love, we must be filled with the “oil” of
forgiveness through faith in our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ (Matt. 25:1–4).
Therefore, as we await His coming, wisdom directs us “to the dealers” (Matt.
25:9), that is, to the ministers of His Gospel. Thus we wait upon the Lord, and we
“encourage one another with these words” (1 Thess. 4:18). Waking or sleeping, we
are prepared to meet Him when He comes “with a cry of command, with the voice
of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God,” and “we will always
be with the Lord” (1 Thess. 4:16, 17).
The Church’s Liturgy and Music: “'I don’t understand everything that is
happening!' Visitors sometimes say this the first time they attend the service.
Please do not feel bad. We all grow into the Lord’s service. The first hour you
went to a new job, you didn’t understand everything about the job. The first
hour you visited a foreign country, you didn’t know all the language and
customs. The Liturgy is the Lord’s language and the joy of God’s people. We are
all growing into His service. The Liturgy contains the special language and
customs of those who are in Christ’s Kingdom. But this is not a foreign country.
It is truly your home country. When we enter the church, we are returning to our
Heavenly Father’s land. We learn to worship by worshipping. It will take more
than a lifetime to learn it all. That’s why God’s people are at His altar every
week.” Lutheran Forum, Pentecost 2007
Sermon Application: Are you ready to face eternity? When your Lord comes, he
will not ask you what you did for a living. When the Bridegroom comes, he will
not ask to see a W-2 or a savings deposit register. When the angels announce the
coming of Christ, they will not tell us to pack our favorite things into a carry on
bag. The Lord will not ask about our golf handicap or if you were on a winning
sports team. He will not ask how popular you were, how busy you were, or how
good you were. There is only ONE issue - and one alone - that will count when
the groom comes: Do you believe that the Heavenly Bridegroom is your Savior
from sin, death and hell. How important is the Lord Jesus in your life and your
child’s life? Are you ready? Keep your eyes on Jesus! He gave you life and He
sustains your life. He comes to bring you life, salvation and joy!
The Magnificent Company of Saints Organ
ARTS ATTACK: Check out the new student artwork in Lounge.
DISCARDED CHURCH LIBRARY BOOKS: Our church library has been
inventoried! Check out the discarded items in the Lounge, November 29th. There are many videos and books. Members are free to help
themselves to these items at no charge. If, however, you would like to
make a donation to the library to purchase new items, there are
envelopes available on the table. You may place your donation in the red
box beside the church office door.
NEAT REPEATS UPCOMING SALES:
11/10-11/15 Dishes, Glasses & Utensils 50% off
11/17-11/22 Jewelry 30% off
11/24-11/26 CDs, DVDs, Videos & Records 50% off
11/27 CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
11/28 Black Friday – Everything in the Store is 25% off
11/29 Bag Sale – One Day Only – Get a bag of clothes for only $5.
BUY AS MANY BAGS AS YOU LIKE!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! We are looking for LHS parents, grandparents,
alumni, alumni parents, and alumni grandparents to assist at the 35th
annual Grade School Basketball Tournament December 4th
4th-7th.
Volunteers are needed for concessions, ushering, and admissions. Please
considerr assisting at this event by going to LHS website
(www.lutheranhigh.com)) and accessing the VOLUNTEER tab. Dates and
times are listed there. You may also contact tournament chair, Jim Rusch
at [email protected] or cell # 920-980-4501
4501 and he would be glad to
sign you up.
HANDLING THE HOLIDAYS: Reinbold Novak Funeral Home invites you
to their 24th annual "Handling the Holidays" program on Wed.,
November 12, 6:30 pm at Blue Harbor.
bor. The featured speaker is Richard
M. Obershaw, a nationally recognized Grief Therapist, founder and
director of the Grief Center in Lakeville, Minnesota. In a relaxed and
casual atmosphere, Mr. Obershaw will blend gentle humor with practical
advice on how
ow to cope, how to memorialize your loved one, and new
ways to participate in holiday celebrations. A candle lighting ceremony
and refreshments will conclude the program. R.S.V.P. to 452
452-7711.
BETHLEHEM 2ND ANNUAL FALL CRAFT FAIR is Saturday, November
15th from 9:00 am till 3:00 p.m. (1121 Georgia Avenue) There are over 40
entries for the day. $1.00 entry fee gets you in and a chance at their
raffle table. Come and browse around, (you might find a Christmas gift
or two) enjoy the music and the delicious food served throughout the
day. Please support the show and remember to invite your neighbors
and a friend or two. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Trinity's renovated pipe organ
contains literally thousands of
pipes. Banners at the entrance of
the church honor the saints of
Trinity, past and present, by
including the names of loved
ones in whose honor pipes were
purchased. When the organ
sounds, it reminds us of the
saints who are singing with us and wit
with "all the company of heaven."
The following designations
esignations will be on the banners:
banners
•
•
•
•
Gifts in any amount less than $200.
Gifts of $200 will purchase one organ pipe.
Gifts of $2,000
000 will purchase one octave of pipes.
pi
Gifts of $10,000 will purchase one rank of pipes.
woul like your contribution listed.
Please indicate below how you would
Select One:
⎕ In Loving Memory of:
⎕ In Thanksgiving For:
⎕ For Blessings Received:
⎕ In Memory Of:
⎕ In Honor Of:
⎕ Other:
_________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Your Name: ___________________________________
________________________________________________
Amount: $ ____________ ⎕ Check this box if your contribution
will be made in two or more payments.
THANKSGIVING SERVICES: Please join us for Thanksgiving Services
Service on
Wednesday, November 26, 6:30 pm or Thanksgiving Day at 10am.
BOX TOPS CONTEST WINNERS: Thank
Th
you to everyone who turned in
Box Tops – we sent in a total of 6,34
,345. Combined with Box Tops sent in
during the summer, we will receive
e a check for $818.50. Congratulations
to Grade 5 for turning in the most Box Tops per class. They win a
certificate for a free Mini Blizzard from Dairy Queen.
Que
Keep collecting Box
Tops – they may be turned in year round.
Dear Friend in Christ,
Threats from the Islamic State, dangers of Ebola, tensions with rival
nations...you and I live in an uncertain world, but we share the
unchanging Gospel of Christ. Lutheran Hour Ministries shares Christ’s
love every day in more than 30 nations.
As I write, millions risk entering eternity without Christ. But you can
bring the Good News to them – and make twice the impact.
Your gift of support today can be doubled – dollar for dollar – by
a $200,000 Matching Grant.
Here is a snapshot of our outreach plans for 2015:
• Bring The Lutheran Hour to more listeners on the radio, podcasts
and the smartphone app
• A brand new ministry center in Mongolia, a nation near Russia,
China and North Korea
• Special radio broadcasts to our military
• New Bible study videos from our award-winning Men’s NetWork
• Holistic ministry efforts, such as critical HIV testing in Kenya
• Bible Correspondence Courses for 400,000 seekers worldwide
• MISSION U outreach training
• Five14 youth outreach training
• Regional Outreach Conferences in New York and other locations
Will you double your gift today and help bring the unchanging Gospel to
an uncertain world?
Thank you for your partnership!
Your Partner in His Mission,
Kurt Buchholz
Executive Director
You may donate to
Lutheran Hour Ministries
by sending a gift by mail, calling or
donating on-line.
660 Mason Ridge Center Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63141
1-800-876-9880
www.lhm.org
SHEBOYGAN HOLIDAY PARADE is Sunday, November 30 at
5:00pm. Trinity Lutheran
ran School’s Student Council will be
selling hot dogs, hot cider, hot chocolate and baked goods.
Please come and support
rt Trinity’s Student Council!
GUIDEBOOK DIRECTORY 2015: We are in the process of updating our
annual Guide Book & Directory for the church. This book will be the who,
what, where, when, why and wow
ow of our congregation. The book is being
provided at no cost to our Trinity,, including
i
the mailing to each family,
and again is being subsidized by loc
local businesses that advertise in it. If
you own or manage a business a
and would like to find out about
advertising in our book, please call the church office.
Does Trinity have YOUR family mem
embership record correct? Here is your
chance to update YOUR record for our
o annual Guide Book & Directory.
It is time for us to update our datab
tabase with any changes, additions, or
deletions that may have occurred in YOUR family over the past year. Have
you changed your phone number?? H
Have you moved? Are you preparing
to move soon? Are all of your children still at home or do they have their
own address? If you have not alread
ady informed the Church Office about
these changes, please let us know
w now so that the information in the
Guide Book & Directory is correct. You may fill out the white "Keep
Connected" card found in your
our pew, email your changes to
[email protected] or call the church office at 458-8246.
458
Thank you for your help!
LOVE COMES DOWN: Student Coun
uncil is starting to collect donations of
small Christmas gifts
ifts for Trinity’s annual Love Comes
Down event. This eve
vent provides Christmas gifts to shutins,, our homebound members and other nursing home
residents in our community. Donations will be collected
through Monday, December 1. Some suggestions: word
search books, boxes
oxes of chocolate,
chocolate tins of hard candy,
Christmas decorations (small), greeting
reeting cards/stamps, small photo
albums,, slipper socks and individual snack bag items. Look for a
collection box in the Lounge/Library area.