OPENING SONGS - One Thing Remains

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INVOCATION, CONFESSION OF SINS & WORDS OF FORGIVENESS

Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen.

Pastor: As we begin a new Church Year, let us put behind us everything in the past that would disqualify us from a new life. 

Because we remember our Baptism, we boldly petition our Savior Jesus Christ, seeking for our entry into His presence and His plan and future for us.

Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come,

People: that by Your protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and saved by Your mighty deliverance.

Pastor: What are those threatening perils? I now ask you before God, who searches the heart, do you sincerely confess that you have sinned against God and deserved His wrath and punishment?

People: I do confess.

Pastor: So you should confess as Holy Scripture says, “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.”

Do you also repent of all your sins committed in thought, word, and deed?

People: I do repent.

Pastor: So you should repent as did King David, who prayed for a contrite heart; Peter, who wept bitterly; the sinful woman; the prodigal son; and others.

Do you sincerely believe that God, by grace, for Jesus’ sake, will forgive you all your sins?

People: I do believe.

Pastor: So you should believe as Holy Scripture declares, “God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Do you promise that with the aid of the Holy Spirit you will amend your sinful life?

People: I do promise.

Pastor: So you should promise for Christ the Lord says, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Finally, do you believe that through me, a called servant of God, you will receive the forgiveness of all your sins?

People: I do so believe.

Pastor: Then upon this, your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God to all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen.

Pastor: Let us pray. Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come,

People: that by Your protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and saved by Your mighty deliverance. Amen.

APOSTLE'S CREED

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.

OUR GIFTS AND TITHES FOR GOD

OFFERTORY SONG - How Great is Our God

OUR PRAYERS & THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE

Starting December 6 there will no longer be Saturday night services.

Weekly Worship Services will be in-person and live streamed on Sundays at 9:00am & 11:00am.

Trinity is looking for volunteers to help support our services each week. There are opportunities to serve on rotations with groups such as our counters, ushers, greeters, altar guild, online service hosting, camera operators and more! No experience needed, just a heart to serve.

If you are interested in volunteering in one of these areas or even one we haven't mentioned that God has put on your heart, contact Jeanine Kelly at jeaninek@trinityroselle.com.

Clinical Christian Counseling is now offered at Trinity. Begin your journey to clarity, health and wholeness by contacting Dr. Dean Pittelko, BCPC, CARS or Siri Hansen, MS, LCPC (contact information below).

Dr. Dean and Siri are currently making appointments for online videotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. After the pandemic is over, they will see people at Trinity and several other nearby locations for your privacy.

Siri Hansen, MS, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

630/351-5118

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Rev. Dr. Dean Pittelko, BCPC, CARS

Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, Certified Addiction Rehabilitation Specialist

224-645-3300 || dr.deancounseling@gmail.com

Watch this video to hear more about how Dr. Dean and Siri can help you with your journey!