WELCOME TO TRINITY! We are part of God's epiphany. In baptism God calls us. In Holy Communion Christ feeds us and sends us to the world-just as God called Isaiah, and just as Jesus sent Simon, James, and John. The good news handed down to us is meant to be passed on to others. A joyous greeting to one and all! A special welcome to those who are visiting with us. Please take time to sign our guest book in the entry leaving both an address and a telephone number.
TODAY WE CELEBRATE HOLY COMMUNION. All who seek the Lord's Grace and forgiveness and are baptized, irrespective of age or denominational membership are welcome to the Lord's Table. Children who have not received communion instruction are invited to come forward for a blessing.
(Worship-Setting# 8 in ELW-page 184-items designated by*)
GATHERING
Prelude Elaine Hanke
Call to Worship by the Bells
Welcome and Announcements
Confession & Forgiveness
P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.
P: Gathered in God's presence, let us confess our sin.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P: Mighty and loving God, C: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We seek our own way. We divide the body of Christ. In your mercy, cleanse us and heal us. Let the words of our mouths, the thoughts of our hearts, and everything that we do be filled with faith, hope, and love. Amen.
P: Hear the voice of Jesus; "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me to proclaim release to the captives." In the name of Jesus Christ, I proclaim to you that your sins are forgiven and you are released. The joy of the Lord is your strength, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are yours forever.
C: Amen.
Opening Hymn "Rise, Shine, You People!" ELW# 665
The Greeting
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with you all. C: And also with you.
Opening Sentences
P: Come to me, Jesus invites,
C: All you who are weary. P: Come to me,
C: All you who are carrying heavy burdens. P: Come to me,
C: All you who are busy, stressed and anxious. P: Come to me,
C: All you who are searching and seeking. P: Come to me.
C: Here we have come together in Christ Jesus. Let us now worship our eternal God.
Prayer of the Day P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.
P: Most Holy God, C: the earth is filled with your glory, and before you angels and
saints stand in awe. Enlarge our vision to see your power at work in the world, and by your grace make us heralds of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Installation of Trinity Council Members
THE WORD
First Reading Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]
Psalm Psalm 138
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Gospel Acclamation "Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go?" p.188 ELW
Response after announcement: Glory to you, 0 Lord. Luke 5:1-11
Response after the conclusion: Praise to you, 0 Christ
Children's Sermon
Sermon Pastor Phil Bogen
Hymn of the Day"You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore"ELW # 817
Apostles' Creed
Prayers of Intercession P: Lord, in your mercy. C: Hear our prayer.
MEAL
Offering
Offering Prayer: P: God of all creation, C: all you have made is good, and your love endures
forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
*Great Thanksgiving p. 190 ELW
*Proper Preface "Holy, holy, holy Lord, " p. 190 ELW
*Words of Institution
*Lord's Prayer p. 191 ELW
Invitation to Communion: P: Come to the table. Feast on God's abundant life for you!
Communion Hymns: *"Lamb of God, you take away ....." p. 191 ELW "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound" ELW# 779
"Here I Am, Lord" ELW# 574
Post Communion Blessing: P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and keep you in his grace. C: Amen
Prayer after Communion: P: We thank you, 0 God, C: that you have fed us at your banqueting table with bread and wine beyond compare, the very life of Christ for us. Send your Spirit with us now, that we may set the captive free, use your gifts to build one another up, and in everything reflect your glory revealed in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
THE SENDING
Benediction
Closing Hymn "Will You Come and Follow Me" (v. 1,3,5) ELW# 798
Dismissal: P: Go in peace. Christ is your light. C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude Elaine Hanke
DON'T FORGET WORSHIP TIMES ARE SWITCHED LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Worship times for February 24 will be 8:30 a.m. at Trinity and 10:15 a.m. at St. Peter. This will be the last time that we will switch worship services. We will go back to our regular schedule of worship at St. Peter at 8:30 am and worship at Trinity at 10:15 throughout the year.
INSTALLATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO TAKE PLACE TODAY We thank these council members for serving in the following positions:
President: Mike Erickson Property Committee: Lyle Steidinger Vice President: Robert Dehnel Property Committee: Gary Carr Secretary: Pam Fromm Property Committee: Jim Werner Treasurer: Dennis Bowen Entry Coordinator: Sheila Frey Financial Secretary: Nancy Buttke
Mutual Ministry: Dennis Bowen
TRINITY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY MEETS THE FOURTH TUES OF THE MONTH: The Trinity Women's Bible Study will meet Tues., February 26 at 1:00 pm in the Trinity basement. These meetings are filled with Bible Study, food and fellowship. If you haven't tried this out before, please come and join us. We use the women's Gather Magazine as our basis for Bible Study. The next few studies are entitled "Meetings with Jesus" authored by Rev. Julie Knarr who is a pastor in Belfair, Washington. She is an avid sea kayaker and a regular contributor to Gather Magazine.
FIFTH GRADE FIRST COMMUNION IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY: First Communion classes for fifth graders are scheduled for the month of February. Pastor Phil will email some potential schedules for meeting to all fifth graders and their parents so we can determine what will work best for all those concerned. Parents are expected to take the class with their fifth graders. Be o.n the lookout for an email and
let Pastor Phil know if you don't hear anything.
7th GRADERS TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS TO COMPLETE LUKE UNIT: The 7th graders will not meet with mentors through their ": Dear Theophilus" Unit. The Unit will be taught by Pastor Phil at the regular Wednesday night time. Class begins at 6:00 pm and will end at 7:30 pm. This class will run through Wed., Feb. 27, 2019
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8th GRADERS WILL MEET WITH MENTORS TO COMPLETE FAITH STATE: Eighth graders will meet with their mentors to complete their faith statements. They will agree upon a time to get together each week. Faith Statements are due to Pastor Phil by Sun., March 3, 2019.
LOCAL COMMUNITY NEEDS: Now that the cold weather has finally hit, think of the following possible donations for local Warming Shelter, Women's Community: Long underwear (men's and women's), New underwear, gloves, mittens, gently used winter coats, socks; Chapsticks/lip balm, Individual Kleenex packets, deodorant, shampoo, hygiene products (men and women), Lysol disinfecting spray. Put either in the "Local community needs" box under mailboxes for Kai to deliver or deliver directly to Warming Shelter or Women's Community (as appropriate). Thanks for your kind thoughts and actions to our local community needs during this time of year. Kai Oelke and Sheila Frey
MEN'S BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY EVERY SECOND SATURDAY AT VILLAGE INN Men's breakfast and Bible Study will again be meeting on the second Saturday of the month starting in September. Next men's breakfast and Bible study is scheduled for Mar. 9, 2019, 8:00 am at the Village Inn in Marathon. This is a
great time for fellowship and a discussion on the upcoming Sunday gospel. No sign up
needed; just show up; friends and neighbors are welcome!
JOINT COUNCIL WILL MEET on Tuesday, February 12 at Trinity at 6:30p.m. This will be a good introduction for our new council members to experience a joint council meeting.
JUNIOR HIGH BLAST (GRADES 6-8) MARCH 8-10,2019: The youth in grades
6-8 are invited to attend a weekend long youth retreat at Pine Lake Camp, Waupaca. It’s a weekend filled with fun games, worship, good food and engaging Bible Study and seasonal outdoor and indoor activities. We're trying to get a head count to see who is interested in attending. The events go from 7 pm Friday night to 11 am on
Sunday (plus travel time). The cost is$ 55 per camper.· Other costs are covered by the
youth group. Deadline is TODAY, Feb. 10, 2019.
If you are interest please let Lisa Hieronimus know.
PHONE NUMBER CHANGES & ADDRESS CHANGES FORWARDED TO SECRETARY: Please remember to notify the church secretary if you have a phone number change or an address change. We want to make sure we are listing and getting information to the correct places. Please leave the change in the church secretary mailbox or email the change to trinitystettin@yahoo.com.
WISCONSIN SINGERS WILL PERFORM AT MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL TODAY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY l0th: Wisconsin Sings, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's premier entertainment group, is taking the stage for its 51st season show, Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now! with captivating vocals, stunning choreography, big band sound and Badger spirit performed by the UW's most talented students at Marathon High School on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at 3:00 pm. Trinity's own Reid Parks is a singer/dancer in this amazing Broadway-caliber show. Tickets are $12 and are available at Marathon HS office and at Peoples State Bank
