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Trinity Lutheran Church

July 28, 2013 - 10:00 am

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you are new to our community, welcome, we are happy to have you worshiping with us today.

We invite you to fill out the welcome section at the bottom of the announcement insert and place

it in the offering plate.

GATHERING SONG: “Here is Our King”

Here is our King

Here is our love

Here is our God who’s come

To bring us back to him

He is the one

He is Jesus

CONFESSION (all) Lord, we come before You in prayer today, asking for forgiveness.

We have not loved as we ought to love, we have not given as we ought to give, and we have

fallen short of the mark of truly being Your obedient sons and daughters.

FORGIVENESS L) God, our heavenly Creator, hears the prayers of all people and answers those prayers. Our

prayer for forgiveness is answered in the person of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, who died for our

sin that we might have new life. The distance between God and ourselves has been brought to-

gether by love made perfect in the sacrifice of Jesus. Praise God for the gift of love to us.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty and ever-living God, you are always more ready to

hear than we are to pray, and you gladly give more than we either desire or deserve. Pour

upon us your abundant mercy. Forgive us those things that weigh on our conscience, and

give us those good things that come only through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and

Lord. Amen

CHILDREN’S TIME --- Vacation Bible School Shares Shivon Miller

Day 1 –

Bible Point: God’s love helps us….Stand Strong

Bible Character: Truman

Bible Story: King David writes about God’s love

Bible verse: I love you Lord, you are my strength. Psalm 18:1

Song: Stand Together/Stand Strong

Project: Dog Treats

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Day 2-

Bible Point: Family and Friends help us…Stand Strong!

Bible Character: Duke

Bible Story: Mordecai encourages Esther to do the right thing.

Bible verse: So encourage each other and build each other up. 1Thess 5:11

Song: Let’s Get a Little Crazy

Project: North Country Ride

Day 3-

Bible Point: Prayer helps us…Stand Strong!

Bible Character: Swift

Bible Story: Nehemiah perseveres to rebuild the wall

Bible verse: Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Phil 4:6

Song: Pray about Everything

Project: Prayer

Day 4-

Bible Point: Trusting God helps us….Stand Strong!

Bible Character: Sir Valiant

Bible Story: Jesus dies and comes back to life.

Bible verse: Trust in the Lord always for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Is 26:4

Song: King Jesus

Project: Wildwoods Rescue

Day 5 –

Bible Point: The Bible helps us….Stand Strong!

Bible Character: Victoria

Bible Story: King Josiah follows God’s way

Bible Verse: Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Ps. 119:105

Song: Say, Say

Project: Sharing Food

FIRST LESSON: Genesis 18:20-32

In today's reading, Abraham undertakes the role of a mediator be-

tween God and sinful humanity. Appealing to God's justice, Abraham

boldly asks for mercy for the city of Sodom, for the sake of the few

righteous people who are in it, including Abraham's nephew, Lot.

20Then the LORD said, "How great is the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah and how very

grave their sin! 21I must go down and see whether they have done altogether according to the

outcry that has come to me; and if not, I will know."

22So the men turned from there, and went toward Sodom, while Abraham remained

standing before the LORD. 23Then Abraham came near and said, "Will you indeed sweep away

the righteous with the wicked?" 24Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city; will you then

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sweep away the place and not forgive it for the fifty righteous who are in it? 25Far be it from

you to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the

wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?" 26And the

LORD said, "If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in the city, I will forgive the whole place for

their sake." 27Abraham answered, "Let me take it upon myself to speak to the LORD, I who am

but dust and ashes. 28Suppose five of the fifty righteous are lacking? Will you destroy the whole

city for lack of five?" And he said, "I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there." 29Again he

spoke to him, "Suppose forty are found there." He answered, "For the sake of forty I will not do

it." 30Then he said, "Oh do not let the LORD be angry if I speak. Suppose thirty are found

there." He answered, "I will not do it, if I find thirty there." 31He said, "Let me take it upon my-

self to speak to the LORD. Suppose twenty are found there." He answered, "For the sake of

twenty I will not destroy it." 32Then he said, "Oh do not let the LORD be angry if I speak just

once more. Suppose ten are found there." He answered, "For the sake of ten I will not destroy

it."

PSALM Psalm 138

Your steadfast love endures forever; do not abandon the works of your hands. (Ps. 138:8)

1I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with my whole heart;

before the gods I will sing your praise. 2I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise your name,

because of your steadfast love and faithfulness;

for you have glorified your name

and your word above all things.

3When I called, you answered me;

you increased my strength within me. 4All the rulers of the earth will praise you, O LORD,

when they have heard the words of your mouth.

5They will sing of the ways of the LORD,

that great is the glory of the LORD. 6The LORD is high, yet cares for the lowly,

perceiving the haughty from afar.

7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe;

you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies;

your right hand shall save me. 8You will make good your purpose for me;

O LORD, your steadfast love endures forever;

do not abandon the works of your hands.

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GOSPEL FOR THE DAY: Luke 11:1-13

In teaching his disciples this prayer, Jesus also reminds them to focus on God's coming reign,

God's mercy, and the strengthening of the community. Jesus encourages his disciples to child-

like trust and persistence in prayer.

1[Jesus] was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to

him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." 2He said to them, "When you pray,

say:

Father, hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come. 3Give us each day our daily bread. 4And forgive us our sins,

for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us.

And do not bring us to the time of trial." 5And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say

to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; 6for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have

nothing to set before him.' 7And he answers from within, 'Do not bother me; the door has al-

ready been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.' 8I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, at

least because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs.

9So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the

door will be opened for you. 10For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches

finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. 11Is there anyone among you who,

if your child asks for a fish, will give a snake instead of a fish? 12Or if the child asks for an egg,

will give a scorpion? 13If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

REFLECTION ON PRAYER “Just A Call Away” Pastor Jerome Evavold

SONG “I Meet You In My Prayer” John Ylvisaker

I know you hear my pray’r before I ever pray it.

I know you are aware before I ever say it.

I know you feel my pain,

though I do not explain my need for you to see me thru and help me live again.

But I meet you in my pray’r, though you’re with me ev’rywhere.

I need to say the words that invite your loving care.

I meet you in the night or when dawn awakens bright.

I say, “You are my God and you are my heart’s delight.

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

I believe in a great God who created the world in power and love and whose character is

reflected in all of creation.

I believe in Jesus Christ. I trust him as a friend and brother, a Savior and Lord.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, God at work in and among us. I believe that God is present

and active in today’s world and that I can know some of the joy of heaven right

now.

OFFERING

In preparation for prayers of the people, we invite you to fill out a prayer card (white cards at

the center of every row). If you would like us to include someone in prayer or share aloud

prayers of thanksgiving or concern, write this on the card and place the card in the offering

plate.

OFFERING SONG “Pass It On”

It only takes a spark to get a fire going,

And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing;

That's how it is with God's Love,

Once you've experienced it,

Your spread the love to everyone

You want to pass it on.

What a wonderous time is spring,

When all the trees are budding

The birds begin to sing, the flowers start their blooming;

That's how it is with God's love,

Once you've experienced it.

You want to sing, it's fresh like spring,

You want to pass it on.

I wish for you my friend

This happiness that I've found;

You can depend on God

It matters not where you're bound,

I'll shout it from the mountain top - PRAISE GOD!

I want the world to know

The Lord of love has come to me

I want to pass it on.

I'll shout it from the mountain top - PRAISE GOD!

I want the world to know

The Lord of love has come to me

I want to pass it on.

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OFFERTORY PRAYER

Accept and bless these gifts and our lives, O God, for we offer them in response to your

many gifts to us. May this offering - of gifts and lives - be used to make your word more

fully known and your love more fully experienced. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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.

BENEDICTION

Go into this week formed by the word of God, informed by the compassion of Jesus Christ,

transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

SENDING SONG “Soon And Very Soon” Verse 1: Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King,

Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King,

Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King. (Chorus)

Chorus: Hallelujah, hallelujah, we’re goin’ to see the King!

Verse 2: No more cryin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King,

No more cryin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King,

No more cryin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King. (Chorus)

Verse 3: No more dyin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King,

No more dyin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King,

No more dyin’ there, we are goin’ to see the King. (Chorus)

Verse 4: Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King,

Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King,

Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King. (Chorus)

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Dismissal L) Go in peace. Serve the Lord!

C) Thanks be to God!

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Sunday, July 28, 2013 10:00 am - Worship Service VBS Shares

11:00 am - Coffee Fellowship

Monday, July 29, 2013

5 pm - AA

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Mystery Trip

7:30 pm - NA

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Mystery Trip

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Friday, August 2, 2013

6 pm - AA

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Sunday, August 4, 2013 10:00 am - Worship Service with com-

munion.

11:00 am - Coffee Fellowship

Internet: www:tlcduluth.org

Facebook: trinity@tlcduluth.org

Phone: 218-724-9369

Trinity Announcements

Talking and Listening

It’s no wonder the disciples came to Jesus for some special instruction in the area

of prayer. As followers of Jesus, we too sometimes wonder if we’re doing it right,

if we have all the tools of the trade like those others we see praying with such ap-

parent ease and confidence. Do we need to pray in a certain language? Do we need

to use special, holy words? Do we need to use a certain format or pattern?

Jesus teaches the disciples just the essentials. Recognize the holy and intimate God

to whom you pray and pray for God’s will to be made manifest on earth. Pray for

what you need, for forgiveness and power to forgive debts, and for rescue from

evil. Jesus provides a model with some structure while also allowing great freedom

for those who need it.

Today, we pray to God together throughout our worship service. We pray words of

confession and ask for forgiveness; we pray to give thanks for who God is; we pray

for the needs of the church, the world, and all creation; we pray the prayer Jesus

taught us. We pray knowing that our petitions and praise are not just a one-way

conversation.

Talking and listening with God can lead us to new places, despite our doubts or

lapses in confidence. What if we feel that we’re “just going through the motions”?

What if we have trouble setting aside time for prayer? Sometimes even going

through the motions of prayer can lead us to discover a faith we didn’t know was

there. And those of us who have little time to spend in quiet can seek to pray al-

ways, living in such a way that everything we do and say is a prayer.

Jesus promises that those who ask will receive, those who search will find, those

who knock will have the door opened for them. Listen, God is calling.

Reprinted from Words for Worship, copyright 2012 Augsburg Fortress.

Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

This week at Trinity...

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THIS SUNDAY - July 28th - 10:00 am

Greeters: Jody Berquist, Joyce Goar

Ushers: Dick & Elaine Carlson

Reader: Joann Narhi

Coffee Host: Claudine Hansen

Counter - Monday, July 29th - Eileen Nelson

NEXT SUNDAY - August 4th - 10:00 am

Greeters: John and Jean Bergum

Ushers: Kathy Gilbertson & Eileen Nelson

Reader: Theresa Stumbris

Communion Assistants: Joanne Robson & Joann

Salmela

Communion Basket Holders: Christine & Jordan

Kimpling

Coffee Host: Glenn & Peg Evavold

Counter - Monday, August 5th - Joanne Robson

WITNESS

Upcoming Events at Trinity to put on your calendar:

Tuesday, July 30 - August 1 - Oasis Mystery Trip

Sunday, August 25 - Praise Service with Polka Band

From Elim Lutheran Church of Blackhoof, MN

Sunday, September 8 - RALLY SUNDAY - ELCA

God’s Work - Our Hands Sunday

Remember in your prayers:

Vivian Nelson Hart

Bill Lewis

Ann Kettunen

Prayer requests for :

Family and Friends of Megan Bailey

We offer prayers for all our military, law

enforcement officers and firemen who put

themselves at risk for our safety.

Thank you to the Joyce and Tom Goar for the beauti-

ful flower garden they have created at Trinity. They

do not want any credit, but we felt we have to thank

them for their hard work. I know the black and white

picture doesn’t give the total effect of the garden but

it is beautiful!

Trinity Lutheran Church

Your church is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is.

It will be friendly, if I am.

Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them.

It will do great work, if I work.

It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver.

It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship, if I invite and bring them.

It will be a church where people grow in faith and serve you, if I am open to such growth and service.

Therefore, with your help Lord, we shall dedicate ourselves to the task of being all the things you want your church to be. Amen.

This prayer is from Pastor Meredith Musaus, Holy

Cross Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls, WI.