TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
206 E. Badger St. / Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone: (715) 258-7688 / Fax: (715) 258-0426
E-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.tlcwaupaca.org
We’re glad you’re here!
WELCOME, GUESTS
VISITORS: We welcome all of our visitors. We would like to make a
personal connection with you. So, please fill out the visitor card
located in the back of the pew. Following the service, bring it to the
Link Information Center, located straight out the Sanctuary doors. A
volunteer will be there to greet you.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT EDUCATION: 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Sunday school classes for Beginner 3-Grade 5 children; and adult
Education classes, in the conference room. February 8: How to read
the Bible; Feb. 15: How to share your faith with someone.
ChildCare/Nursery: Available for Wed. and Sun. worship services.
The nursery is located in the hallway on the left of the Koinonia
Room. We have a pager system for each child and their parents.
Cry Room: There is a quiet room available for parents with babies or
small children. See an usher for direction.
Children’s Bibles & activity bags are available in the
Koinonia Rm.
Assisted Hearing Devices: Hearing devices and instructions
are now available in the Koinonia room on the bulletin table.
Hearing Loop system installed. Turn your hearing-aid to T-coil.
Free Public Wireless: Trinity offers free WIFI. Contact the church
office to get the security code.
Listen to sermons online at www.tlcwaupaca.org, or, if you‟d like
a copy on CD, stop by the church office to place your order.
Like to Blog? Join our Bible study blog: Daily Discipleship.
Read about the Gospel text for the week and how it relates to
your daily life: http://tlc-biblestudy.blogspot.com/
STEWARDS OF TIME
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH PASTORS:
Jennifer DeNetz, Andy Behrendt
and PastoralAssistant Marilyn Lange
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Organist/Pianist: Wanda Eikenbary, Director of Music Ministries,
[email protected]
SPECIAL MUSIC: (8:00) Trinity Choir, Louise Sanford, Director,
Elders: (6:00) Kenn & Nancy Elandt
(8:00) Vic & Chris Anthony; (10:30) Mark & Sue Harrington
Ushers: (6:00) Audrey Schmidt, Tyler and Cathy Peterson; Linda
Schober
(8:00) Ken Claussen, Stu Droeger, Mike & Trae Claussen
(10:30) Carol Stanczyk, Yvonne Robbers, Mya and Kylie Berzsenyi,
Doug & Kathy Pickar
Readers: (6:00) Patsy Hunter; (8:00) Jean Schwirtz;
(10:30) Vi Gauerke
Greeters: (6:00) Merle Lange; (8:00) Pete Gasper & Nancy Schanke;
(10:30) Paul & Cindy Mattingly
Hospitality: Ryan Luedtke & Kyle Diestler
Link: (8:00) Nancy Johnson; (10:30) Carol Stanczyk
SOUNDBOOTH: (Sat.) Wanda Eikenbary; (Sun.) Ron Kolb
POWERPOINT: (6:00) Scottie Brinker; (8:00) Nancy Pagel;
(10:30) Leilani Gunter
Sacristy Duties: Altar Guild
Nursery: (Sun.) Susan Elandt & Sarah Heider
SUNDAY HOSPITALITY HOUR,
9:00-10:00 A.M.
Needed: Cookies, 8-9 oz. styrofoam cups & plastic spoons.
Please fill-out the ―Visitor‖ card located in your pew.
Contact Pastor Jennifer DeNetz, at 715-258-7688,
(Membership)
Visit our website for more information:
www.tlcwaupaca.org
Transfiguration of our Lord Feb. 14 & 15,2015
Preacher: Pastor Andy Behrendt
Facebook: Find out what‟s happening with our Trinity family.
„LIKE‟ us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/trinitywaupaca.
FOLLOW TRINITY ON TWITTER: @TrinityWaupaca.
ELW 8
Stewardship Thought
Gratitude reminds us to be like plants,
which turn toward, not away, from the light.
MJ Ryan in Attitudes of Gratitude
PRELUDE: (6:00) Be Thou My Vision
(8:00) Thine, O Lord, is the Greatness
(10:30) Shine, Jesus, Shine
Melody Bober
Francis S. Hess
G. Kendrick/J. Schrader
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
OPENING HYMN: Arise, Your Light Has Come!
GREETING
KYRIE / HYMN OF PRAISE
PRAYER OF THE DAY
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
ANOUNCEMENTS
SCRIPTURE READINGS
FIRST READING: 2 Kings 2:1-12
SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Hymn #314
Liturgy Pg. 8-9
Pew Bible O.T. 237
Pew Bible N.T. 128
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Liturgy Pg. 10
GOSPEL: Mark 9:2-9
SERMON
Pastor Andy Behrendt
SERMON HYMN: How Good, Lord, to Be Here!
Hymn #315
APOSTLES’ CREED
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
OFFERING / OFFERING MUSIC:
(6:00 & 10:30) Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Joseph Haydn
(8:00) Shine, Jesus, Shine
G. Kendrick/J. Schrader
PRESENTATION: We Are An Offering
OFFERING PRAYER
GREAT THANKSGIVING
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY LORD
Liturgy Pg. 11
WORDS OF INSTITUTION / THE LORD’S PRAYER
LAMB OF GOD / DISTRIBUTION
Liturgy Pg. 12
Gluten-free wafers are available by asking the pastor.
Clear apple juice is located in the center of the communion tray.
COMMUNION MUSIC: (8:00) As We Break the Bread
COMMUNION HYMN: (Sun.) Christ, Be Our Light
TABLE BLESSING
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION / BLESSING
SENDING HYMN: The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve
DISMISSAL
POSTLUDE: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Jay Althouse
Hymn #715
Hymn #551
Cindy Berry
WORSHIP/PRAYER
FRIENDSHIP REGISTER: Members and visitors- Please sign the
Friendship Register, located at the end of the pew, and pass it on. The
Register provides valuable information used by our staff.
RADIO BROADCAST: If you would like to sponsor the Sunday WDUX radio
broadcast of our worship service, in honor of or in memory of someone, the cost
is $71. See Sue in the church office or give her a call, 715-258-7688.
PRAYER REQUESTS can be submitted through our website.
Visit www.tlcwaupaca.org and click on the Prayer Request
button on the left-side of the home page, or scan this QR
code to your smart phone. Your request will be securely
delivered. Prayer requests can also be filled out before
worship and handed to an usher. Forms are located in the
Koinonia room on the Link table.
E-DEVOTIONALS / ANNOUNCEMENTS: Trinity‟s daily e-devotional and
announcements can be delivered to your inbox. Just call the church office and
request to be put on the E-Devotion List.
SICKNESS AND HOSPITAL: If you or a loved one has a pastoral need, please
contact the church office, 715-258-7688. We would be happy to visit you and /
or put your request on our prayer list for two weeks. Remember, the hospital
only calls us if they have a request to do so.
PRAYER SHEETS: A detailed, written, version of the prayer requests is
available on the bulletin board in the hallway to the church office. The council
minutes, treasurer‟s report, and flower chart are also located on that bulletin
board.
FAMILY & YOUTH
SILENT AUCTION: The Silent Auction will take place starting Wednesday,
February 18 and go through Sunday, March 29 (Palm Sunday) at 11:00
a.m. If you would like to donate an item or basket for the auction, please
see Heidi Fischer in the church office. Thank you for your support.
BUY GIFT CARDS & SUPPORT FAITH VENTURES: The Scrip program
allows you to buy gift cards to hundreds of retailers at face value, and a
percentage of the purchase goes toward the Faith Ventures Detroit trip.
$25 cards for Piggly Wiggly, Pick „n Save, and Kwik Trip are in stock at all
times; we will be selling the first and third Sundays between services or any
time in the church office. You may still place orders for any card you may
need. Orders are sent in Thursday and arrive by Wednesday the following
week. Questions? Contact Susan Elandt, 715-412-0525. Look for our
table in the Connection Room. Thanks.
JAKE THE PANCAKE MAN will be with us on Sunday, February 15,
9-10:30 a.m. All Sunday school children and teachers are welcome to
have pancakes. Anyone else can purchases a ticket for only $5.
WHERE MOMS CONNECT is a ministry that connects moms of all age
groups through all stages. They will meet the 3rd Sunday of the month in
the youth room, at 9:15 a.m. Topics may include encouraging one
another, stress, holidays, affordable fun, dealing with loneliness, etc.
Coffee, snacks, and child care provided.
THIS WEEK AT TRINITY
February 15-22, 2015
Sunday
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
--Worship Services / Communion
--Jake the Pancake Man / Fellowship Hall
--Coffee Sales / Connection Room
--Connect Moms Group / Youth Rm
--Blood Pressures / Library
--Education Hour
--Trinity Choir / LL4
--Men‟s Choir / Chapel
--Faith Ventures / Youth Room
Monday
8:00– a.m. -2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m./
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
--Heroes Day Off / Downstairs
--Membership & Evangelism / Conf. Rm.
--Grief Support / Room 115
--Handbell Choir / Sanctuary
--Abigail Circle / Off-site
--Family & Youth Team / Youth Room
Tuesday
8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
--Mission Quilters
--Newsletter Deadline / Church office
--Luther‟s Tap / Paca Pub & Grill
Wednesday
12:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
--Ash Wednesday Worship / Sanctuary
--Women‟s Bible Study / Rm 115
--Children‟s Choir / Chapel
--Ash Wednesday Worship / Sanctuary
--Conf. Homework Catch-up / Lower Level
Thursday
7:00 p.m.
--Lenten Bible Study (PA) / Paca Pub & Grill
LOOKING AHEAD
LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICES: Ash Wednesday, February 18, worship at
12:15 and 6:15 p.m. Worship at these times on Wednesdays through
March 25. Lenten meals will be served at 11:30 and 5:30 p.m., starting Feb.
25. The Holden Evening Service Liturgy will be used.
BREAD: Loaves of home baked or good store bought bread will be needed
for the meals during Lent. Bread donations would be appreciated starting
February 25.
TLC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: The TLC Education Endowment Fund
exists to aid active Trinity members in their post high school and seminary
education. Active members are eligible for grants for up to 4 years.
Applications for grants for the 2015-2016 academic year are available at
tlcwaupaca.org (Resources tab; Forms are due at the church office no later
than (4:00 p.m.) April 10. Please note there are two applications: one for
initial application (“Initial Application”) and one for continued financial
support (“Application for Continued Grants”).
THE MISSION QUILTERS are in need of quilt fillers. These can be old
blankets, quilts, mattress pads, etc. Just drop them off in the church office
during the week, from 8:00-4:00 p.m.
CALL COMMITTEE: The Call Committee is beginning the process of
searching for a new lead pastor for our church. Please pray for them.
EASY, CONVENIENT, SAFE: Please consider signing up for on-line
giving. Fast, safe, easy and adjustable at anytime. To set up a recurring
contribution, visit tlcwaupaca.org and look for the „Give Now‟ button on the
left-hand side of the home page. Please contact the church office with any
questions or for assistance.
Saturday—Sunday –Junior Youth Gathering –Neenah
SOUTH AFRICA PARTNERSHIP: If you are age 16 or older, consider
being on this new mission group. This group will oversee the partnership
relationship with our sister church Saron Lutheran in Phokeng, South
Africa. We will inform & update Trinity members on details of the
partnership, meet quarterly on non-visitation years and meet more
frequently on visitation years. Our goal is to expand our church to church
relationship and individual relationships with each other. Interested?
Questions? Contact
Terry Nellis at, 715-281-7651, or email at,
[email protected]
Saturday
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
OWLS EVENT: Thursday, February 26, Potluck, games, and fellowship,
Sign up in the Connection room. Potluck at 1:00 p.m., a variety of games to
follow. If you have a favorite game, bring it along.
Sunday
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
--Blood Pressure / Library
--Worship
--Worship
--Blood Pressures / Library
--Education Hour
--Trinity Choir / LL4
--Men‟s Choir / Chapel
YOUNG ADULT MISSION TRIP. June 8-14, on our second annual trip for
those ages 18 and up, we‟ll build connections with God and one another as
we build or rebuild homes for folks in South Bend, Indiana, with Habitat for
Humanity while staying on the Notre Dame campus. Forms are now
available in the Connection Room and on Trinity‟s website (select
“Resources” and then “Forms”). The out-of-pocket cost for this meaningful
adventure is only $100, with additional fundraising to be done in the months
after the March 1 registration deadline.
TRINITY WOMEN’S RETREAT: February 28, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.,
potluck lunch to follow. Come to experience and learn prayer practices. No
cost. Sign –up in Connection Room.