The Circumcision of Our Lord, January 31, 2008 (Observed)

Liturgical Color: White

Preparation

Processional Hymn - Glory Be to God Alone LSB 948

Service of the Word

Old Testament Numbers 6:22-27
Epistle Galatians 3:23-29
Gospel Luke 2:21

Hymn of the Day - Across the Sky the Shades of Night LSB 899

Service of the Sacrament

Distribution Hymns

Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing LSB 528
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates LSB 341

Recessional Hymn - Savior, Again to Your Dear Name We Raise LSB 917

First Sunday after Christmas, December 28, 2008

Liturgical Color: White

Preparation

Processional Hymn - Joy to the World LSB 387

Service of the Word

Old Testament Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Epistle Galatians 4:4-10
Gospel Luke 2:22-40

Hymn of the Day - Let Us All Together Praise Our God LSB 389

Service of the Sacrament

Distribution Hymns

Angels from the Realms of Glory LSB 367
Once He Came in Blessing LSB 333

Recessional Hymn - Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing LSB 380

Festival of the Incarnation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25, 2008

Liturgical Season / Color: Chirstmas / White

December 25th, 2008 - 9:00am

Procession Hymn 379 O Come, All Ye Faithful    

Hymn of Praise 368 Angels We Have Heard on High   

Old Testament Reading     Isaiah 52:7–10 Epistle     Hebrews 1:1–6

393 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly   

Holy Gospel     John 1:1–14

387 Joy to the World   

Service of the Sacrament

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only the bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust in His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because his Holy Communion is a confession of faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked first to make an appointment to speak with the Pastor. For further study, see Matt 5:23ff; 10:32ff; 18:15-35; 26:26-29; 1 Cor. 11:17-34;

Distribution Hymns

380 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing   374 Gentle Mary Laid Her Child    363 Silent Night, Holy Night   

Recessional Hymn 391 Rejoice, Rejoice This Happy Morn

Great Show on Issues, Etc.; Lutheran Church Bodies in America; Church Historian Dr. Martin Noland

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, 2008

            

Liturgical Season Color: Advent / Blue

December 24th, 2008 - 7:30pm

Processional Hymn 390 Let Us All with Gladsome Voice

Psalm     Psalm 2

370 What Child Is This

Old Testament Reading Isaiah 7:10
Epistle 1 John 4:7–16

365 Away in a Manger

Holy Gospel     Matthew 1:18–25

386 Now Sing We, Now Rejoice

Sermon
Offering
Prayers

Service of Light

363 Silent Night, Holy Night

Recessional Hymn 387 Joy to The World

Holiday Service Schedule

Please join us as we celebrate the coming of the one who was born, lived, died and rose again for the forgiveness of our sins.

7pm, December 24 - Christmas Eve, Candlelight Service

9am, December 25 - Christmas Day, Divine Service with Holy Communion

9am, Sunday December 28 - First Sunday after Christmas, Divine Service with Holy Communion

7pm, December 31 - New Year's Eve, Divine Service with Holy Communion

9am, Sunday January 4, 2009 - Epiphany Service

The Fourth Sunday in Advent

          

Liturgical Season Color: Advent / Blue

Processional Hymn - 356 The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came

Old Testament Reading   2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Epistle Romans 16:25-27
Holy Gospel     Luke 1:26-38

Hymn of the Day - 357 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Recessional Hymn - 349 Hark the Glad Sound

No Early Risers - December 16, 2008

Due to the threat of bad weather, there will be no Early Risers Breakfast tomorrow (Dec 16).

Early Risers next scheduled meeting is December 23 at 6:30am at HyVee for Breakfast.  We are currently reading Romans.  Join us for a lively discussion and a full stomach!

Sunday School Children's Christmas Program; December 17, 2008

Liturgical Color: Blue

Order of Service - Vespers LSB p. 229

Office Hymn - Come Thou Long Expected Jesus LSB 338

Reading Luke 2:1-20

Children's Christmas Program - Advent is Waiting for Jesus
--Congregational Hymn - God Loves Me Dearly LSB 392

Magnificat LSB 933

Join us to listen to Rev. Halakhe, General Secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya

Rev. Halakhe, General Secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya (Sister Church to the LC--MS) will be speaking at Immanuel Greenfield on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 10am.

Anyone interested in car-pooling meet at Trinity at 9:15am on Saturday.

The Third Sunday in Advent; December 14, 2008

Liturgical Color: Blue

Preparation

Processional Hymn - Once He Came in Blessing LSB 333

Service of the Word

Old Testament Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Epistle 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Gospel John 1:6-8, 19-28

Hymn of the Day - On Jordan's Bank the Baptist Cry LSB 334

Service of the Sacrament

Distribution Hymns

Arise, O Christian People LSB 354
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns LSB 348
O Lord, We Praise You LSB 617

Recessional Hymn - On What Has Now Been Sown LSB 921

Study Guide for Test, December 15

Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Junior Confirmation Class
Study Guide – Baptism Exam
December 15, 2008

Memory Work.

• All Ten Commandments. I’ll ask you to fill in the blanks on one.
• Books of the Bible. New and Old Testaments

Holy Baptism

• Review Units 40-44 in Applying Luther’s Catechism
• Review Luther’s Small Catechism Questions 236-260

Sample Questions

1. True / False. Adults should be baptized after they have been instructed in what Baptism is about.
2. True / False. Repent means to have a changed mind about our sins and want to never sin again.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason to baptize babies

• Jesus especially invites little children to come to him
• As sinners, babies need what baptism offers
• Babies are too young to know the difference between right and wrong
• Babies are also able to have faith

Weekday Advent Service 2; December 10, 2008

Liturgical Color: Blue

Order of Service - Vespers LSB p. 229

Office Hymn - Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People

Reading Isaiah 40:1-11

Magnificat LSB 933

Second Sunday in Advent; December 7, 2008

Liturgical Color: Blue

Order of Service - Matins LSB p. 219

Venite LSB p. 220-1

Office Hymn - LSB 332 Comfort, Comfort Ye, My People LSB 347

Reading Isaiah 40:1-11;
Reading 2 Peter 3:8-14;
Reading Mark 1:1-8;

Te Deum LSB p. 224ff

Closing Hymn - On Jordan's Bank the Baptist Cry LSB 334

First Sunday of Advent; November 30, 2008

Liturgical Color: Blue

Order of Service - Matins LSB p. 219

Venite LSB p. 220-1

Office Hymn - LSB 332 Savior of the Nations, Come

Reading Isaiah 64:1-9 
Reading 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Reading Mark 11:1-10

Te Deum LSB p. 224ff

Closing Hymn - LSB 350Come Thou Precious Ransom, Come

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Thanksgiving; November 25, 2008

Liturgical Color: White

Order of Service - Divine Service 5 LSB p. 213

Processional Hymn LSB 837 Lift High the Cross (text unavailable)

Old Testament Reading     Deuteronomy 8:1–10
Epistle     Philippians 4:6–20

Hymn of Praise LSB 790 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty  

Holy Gospel     Luke 17:11–19

Creedal Hymn LSB 954 We All Believe in One True God  

Distribution Hymns
  LSB 528 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing   
  LSB 809 Great Is Thy Faithfulness (text unavailable)   
  LSB 797 Praise the Almighty  

Post Communion Hymn LSB 617 O Lord, We Praise Thee     st. 1

Recessional Hymn LSB 895 Now Thank We All Our God

Newsflash! F.L.O.C.K. has Thanksgiving Fun!

F.L.O.C.K. has a great evening making a "candy" Thanksgiving Meal, and practices the Christmas program.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study; Every Sunday 10:15am

Continues Each Sunday
10:15am

"The Sign of Jonah."

A study of the Book of Jonah

What did Jesus mean when he said, "No sign will be given except the sign of Jonah?"

Follow the prophet as we read the account of his "fish" tale.  We'll ask these questions... and more.

What really happened to Jonah?  What is "Typology?" What is Sheol? What is repentance?

Please stop by and have a cup of coffee a doughnut and fellowship around God's Word.

27th Sunday after Pentecost; November 16, 2008

Liturgical Color: Green

Order of Service - Matins LSB p. 219

Venite LSB p. 220-1

Office Hymn - The Day Is Surely Drawing Near LSB 508

Reading Zephaniah 1:7–16
Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
Reading Matthew 25:14–30

Te Deum LSB p. 224ff

Closing Hymn - We Give Thee But Thine Own LSB 781

Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost; November 9, 2008

Liturgical Color: Green

Preparation

Processional Hymn - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise LSB 802

Service of the Word

Old Testament Amos 5:18–24
Epistle 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
Gospel Matthew 25:1–13

Hymn of the Day - Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying LSB 516

Service of the Sacrament

Distribution Hymns
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns LSB 348
Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness LSB 636
When Peace, like a River LSB 763

Recessional Hymn - How Great Thou Art LSB 801

Host a Bible Study in Your Home

Share God’s Word with your friends and neighbors

Commitment: 5 Sessions

When should I have it? You pick the time and dates. (Subject to Pastor’s availability)

• Mornings
• Evenings
• Afternoons
• your choice

No training necessary! Pastor Watt will lead the study

Who do I invite? Up to 10 people

• Friends
• Neighbors
• Relatives
• Members of Trinity
• Members of other churches

What topics are available? Many, you choose...

• Baptism
• Justification
• Sanctification
• The Lord’s Supper
• The Word
• Prayer
• Faith
• Kingdom of God
• Law & Gospel
• Revelation
• Creation
• In Christ
• Heresy
• Repentance
• Heaven
• Holy Spirit
• Forgiveness
• God Our Father
• Christ in You
• Abiding in Christ
• The Devil
• Teaching
• The Office of the Keys
• See pastor for more…

What do I provide? You make all the necessary arrangements and provide a place for the study. Don’t forget the food!

Cost:

• Materials: total $25 (all study materials included!)
• Fellowship: Free.

More questions? Contact Pastor Watt

(605)579-0005 or Pastor@TrinityCreston.org

Pastor's Page - November 2008

Dear members of Trinity;
This month we are continuing our series on Worship. Last month we talked about the invocation, and how it reminds us of our Baptism. Isn’t it wonderful that we have such a strong tradition that we are often reminded of the time when God reached out and touched us, and made us His very own children?
This month we are going to talk about confession / absolution. In reality the confession and absolution are not part of the “Divine Service” at all. Really they are something we do to prepare for worship. The worship service properly begins with the Introit (which we’ll talk about next month). In the old days there wasn’t a “public” confession, because everyone who was going to come to the Lord’s Supper attended a private confession. But as private confession became a less used part of church life in the United States, public confession was added to the corporate worship of the church. There are some very strong disadvantages to public confession. First and foremost is that it is general. “Most merciful God we confess that we are sinful and unclean.” It’s a one-size-fits-all phrase. The confession does describe our state before God very accurately; we have indeed sinned against Him in all the ways we say here. And it accurately spells out what we deserve, death and hell. And the forgiveness we receive is just as sure as if you received it privately. The disadvantage comes in if we are burdened by a particular sin. Sometimes a particular sin may not want to leave us alone. Sometimes, we are plagued with guilt from some action we’ve done that hurt someone. In cases like this it may help to hear that God forgives that sin. “Dear Pastor,” the private confession begins, “I have sinned against God in these ways…” and the pastor answers, “…in the name of Jesus, and by His command you are forgiven for those very sins!” It’s not a matter of the sureness of the forgiveness; it’s a matter of our needing to hear it in a very specific way. I am available for Private Confession, just stop by and talk any time.
Why do we confess our sins? We do it because God calls us to do it. We even repeat the command from God’s Word to remind ourselves why we do it. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:8-9) Confession is about God’s promises. We confess because God promises to forgive. We need forgiveness because we are sinful people. But, it’s also important to remember that God doesn’t forgive us because we confess, He forgives us when we confess. You might say that when we “keep on confessing,” God continues to forgive. It is a way of saying that as long as we continue to have faith, God continues to forgive. As long as we continue to look to Him for forgiveness we are forgiven. You see God’s forgiveness is His gift to us because of what Jesus has done, because Jesus was born, lived, died and rose again. He has done everything necessary to earn our forgiveness. All we do is look in faith for that forgiveness, because we know that we need it. That’s what faith is all about; trusting in what God has done, not depending on what we have done, or do. As the passage says; If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and don’t know the truth. God forgives us because of Jesus when we trust that He will do so.
God’s richest blessings as you worship this month.
Pastor Watt

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"Fall" Party Day! At Trinity Pre-School

  

After practicing the music for the Fall Festival,

the Pre-School Children say the Lord's Prayer with Pastor Watt. Our Father, who art in heaven...

The morning class in costume.  

Going into church for "Pastor Time."

Junior Confirmation - Unit 3 – The Lord’s Prayer – Study Guide

10/29/2008

Review the contents of the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. (Red Catechism p. 19-21; Blue Catechism p17-20. )

Intro: Our Father who art in heaven
1. Hallowed be thy name
2. Thy kingdom come
3. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
4. Give us this day our daily bread
5. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us
6. Lead us not into temptation
7. Deliver us from evil
Concl: For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Review Catechism Questions: 193-235 (Red p. 174ff; Blue p. 175ff)

Review Workbook “Applying Luther’s Catechism” Unit 3, (page 68-83)

Sample Questions:

True / False

1. T F One reason people don’t get along is because they are unwilling to forgive.
2. T F In the Third Petition we ask that God forgive us our sins.

Multiple Choice

1. God’s name is kept holy when
   • a. We make it holy
   • b. We honor religious beliefs that do not include Christ
   • c. We live our lives to God’s glory
   • d. We suffer hardship and persecution to earn God’s favor
2. Which of the following do we promise according to the explanation of the Fifth Petition?
   • a. To rid ourselves of evil
   • b. To trust in God’s power more completely
   • c. To study God’s Word faithfully
   • d. To forgive others sincerely

Newsletter - November Chimes

 

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Festival of All-Saints; November 2, 2008

Liturgical Color: White

Preparation

Processional Hymn - Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness LSB 563

Service of the Word

First Reading Revelation 14:6–7
Epistle Romans 3:19–28
Gospel John 8:31–36

Hymn of the Day - For All the Saints LSB 677

Service of the Sacrament

Distribution Hymns
Behold a Host, Arrayed in White LSB 676
Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise LSB 680
Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones LSB 670

Recessional Hymn - Children of the Heavenly Father LSB 725

Mission News from Dr. Stephen Oliver, Taiwan

News from Dr. Stephen Oliver, Taiwan

Luther scholar, Dr. Robert Kolb, is making an East Asian tour through Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. His ministry is diverse, including preaching, counseling, advising, teaching, encouraging, admonishing, and lecturing.
We praise God that as a mission professor of Concordia Seminary, he can devote a good amount of time each year to mission ministry overseas!

Thank God for Dr. Kolb's good health and ministry here, and pray for continued fruitfulness.

Photo: KOLB IN HONG KONG
Dr. Robert Kolb with Hong Kong pastors Andrew Chiu, Daniel Lee and Stephen lp at seminar in which he spoke with Dr. Andrew Chiu on the topic of WORD, SPIRIT, GIFTS.

More F.L.O.C.K. Fun!

F.L.O.C.K. met again on Wednesday night, October 22. We couldn't cook out 'cause of the rain... so we cooked "in"

We also made pictures of God's promise to Abram's that his children would be as many as the stars in the sky. That promise is important because Jesus is one of those stars.

A New Friend In Pre-School!

A new friend showed up in preschool today.  He was there to greet all the parents as they came to pick up the students. 

Welcome to Trinity Pre-School new friend!

Festival of the Reformation, October 26, 2008

Liturgical Color: Red

Preparation

Processional Hymn - Built on the Rock LSB 645

Service of the Word

Kyrie - Kyrie LSB 942

Hymn of Praise - All Glory Be to God Alone LSB 948

First Reading Revelation 14:6–7
Psalm Psalm 46:1-11
Epistle Romans 3:19–28

Hymn of the Day - A Mighty Fortress Is Our God LSB 656

Gospel John 8:31–36

Creedal Hymn - We All Believe in One True God LSB 953

Service of the Sacrament

Sanctus - Holy, Holy, Holy LSB 507 v 4

Agnus Dei - Lamb of God, Pure and Holy LSB 434 v 1

Distribution Hymns
Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice LSB 556
My Soul Rejoices LSB 933

Post-Communion Hymn - O Lord, We Praise Thee LSB 617 v 1

Recessional Hymn - Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing LSB 924

Worship This Week - Service for Oct 19, 2008, Pentecost 23 (Proper 24)

     

Processional Hymn - O Christ, Our True and Only Light   LSB 839

Old Testament Reading   Isaiah 45:1–7
Epistle 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Holy Gospel     Matthew 22:15–22

Hymn of the Day - Holy God, We Praise Thy Name  LSB 940

Recessional Hymn - O God, Our Help in Ages Past LSB 733

Worship and Education Schedule Schedule

Sunday Morning

• 9:00am - Divine Service
  
  • Holy Communion* Celebrated 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month
• 10:15am - Sunday School and Bible Classes

Weekdays

• Monday: 7:00pm - Lifelight Bible Study
• Tuesday: 1:30pm - Lifelight Bible Study
• Wednesday: 6:00pm - Junior Confirmation (5th - 8th Grade)
• Second and Fourth Wednesday: 6:00pm - F.L.O.C.K.
• Weekday Worship Services (Advent, Lent, etc) begin at 7:00pm
  

Updated (10/18/2008)

*A note regarding Closed Communion The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only the bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust in His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because his Holy Communion is a confession of faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked first to make an appointment to speak with the Pastor. For further study, see Matt 5:23ff; 10:32ff; 18:15-35; 26:26-29; 1 Cor. 11:17-34;

ACOLYTE ASSIGNMENTS

October

Sun. 19 – 9:00 a.m. Josh Reed

Sun. 26 – 9:00 a.m. Ashtyn Riley

November

Sun. 2 – 9:00 a.m. Samantha Reed

Sun. 9 – 9:00 a.m. Jay Wolfe

Sun. 16 – 9:00 a.m. Jacy Eklund

Sun. 23 – 9:00 a.m. Madison Peterson

Wed. 26 – 7:00 p.m. Adam Bochart

Sun. 30 – 9:00 a.m. Jacob Wolfe

Monthly Acolyte schedules are published in “The Chimes,” Trinity’s monthly newsletter and will also be posted on our website: www.TrinityCreston.org. Also, an assignment sheet will be placed on the table in the narthex prior to the coming month if you would like to choose a Sunday to acolyte rather than being assigned. If your young person cannot acolyte at their assigned time, they are responsible for finding a replacement and notifying the church office of the change.

Updated 10/14/2008

Yearly Repeating Usher Schedule

JANUARY

Jay Bochart
Jim Kneedler
Eddie Ehm
Dennis Brown

FEBRUARY

Phil Wardenberg
Dave Stream
Jim Hagen

MARCH

Lyle Scheel
Randy Ehm
Jim Nelson

APRIL

Norm Schroeder
Eric Eklund
Steve Bradley

MAY

Karl Peterson
Darwin Scott
Jack Quee
Lynn Kruse

JUNE

Charlie Bowman
Mike Lang
Kevin Kruse

JULY

Jay Bochart
Jim Kneedler
Eddie Ehm
Dennis Brown

AUGUST

Phil Wardenburg
Dave Stream
Jim Hagen

SEPTEMBER

Eric Eklund
Norm Schroeder
Steve Bradley 782-9447

OCTOBER

Lyle Scheel
Randy Ehm
Jim Nelson

NOVEMBER

Karl Peterson
Darwin Scott
Jack Quee
Lynn Kruse

DECEMBER

Charlie Bowman
Mike Lang
Gene Cook
Kevin Kruse

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Fellowship & Love Offered to Christ’s Kids

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

 

F.L.O.C.K. got off to a great start tonight with 7 kids here! Julie led us in some songs and Carla Roghair led a Bible lesson about apples and the Trinity – Father, Son & Holy Spirit.

We took turns cranking an apple peeler and enjoyed our fresh apples with some caramel dip. Yummy!

 

We also talked about all the things we would like to do this year in F.L.O.C.K.

 

 

NEXT TIME…..

Our next F.L.O.C.K. will be Wednesday, Oct. 22. Don’t eat before you come. We will have a cookout with hot dogs & s’mores.

We’re so excited all the things we can do this year and hope the kids have a great time, too. As always they are welcomed to invite their friends.

 

If you have any questions, contact Tammy in the church office at 782-5095 or Julie Lang (782-5683).