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Trinity Lutheran Church

LCMS

17330 South Hwy 441

Summerfield FL 34491

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Church Phone

352-307-4500 or

1-877-832-2187

Email office@

trinitysummerfield .org

Website

www. trinitysummerfield

.com ____________

Pastors Dan Kelm Blair Clark

Director of Music Dr. LornaLee Curtis

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October 5 & 6, 2019

Lutheran Women’s

Missionary League

“Serve the Lord with Gladness”

-Psalm 100:2

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH October 5 & 6, 2019

LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY LEAGUE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

OUR RITE OF FRIENDSHIP: Members and guests: Please register your attendance in the red pad located at the end of each row. We ask our guests to please print your complete address and phone number. When it reaches the other end of the row, pass it back. Upon its return, note the other names; you may meet a new friend in Christ today.

Please turn off your cell phone.

If you desire a bulletin in large print or a hearing assistance unit, please ask an usher.

May the Holy Spirit bless our worship!

PRE-SERVICE MUSIC [Saturday 4:00 p.m.] “Holy Manna” Southern Harmony, 1835/arr. J. Carter Rocket “I've Walked Alone” and “Jesus, Show Me the Way” Susana Canon “Angel Band” William Bradbury Glory Road Singers [Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.] “'Blessed Be Your Name” Bells of Trinity “All Things Bright and Beautiful” Bells of Trinity “Holy Manna” Southern Harmony, 1835, arr. Schroeder Rocket WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

[Please stand]

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OPENING HYMN "The Church’s One Foundation" (LSB 644)

INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.

CONFESSION Pastor: O Lord, hear our cries for mercy. Turn Your ears to us for our sin

condemns us and we deserve nothing but judgment and condemnation.

People: Lord, we admit that we have sinned against You in our thoughts, words, and actions. We have also sinned against our family members and neighbors. Yet, we cry out asking You to have mercy on us for the sake of Jesus Christ and His death and resurrection.

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Pastor: Lord, do not give us what we deserve. Be gracious to us and bless us. Cause Your face to shine on us that we might be saved. Hear us as before You we humbly make confession of our individual sins.

(Silence for personal confession)

ABSOLUTION Pastor: The Lord is gracious and righteous, full of compassion. When you

were in great need, He saved you. Jesus suffered many terrible things, was rejected and killed to secure your forgiveness. Now, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, and in the stead of our Savior 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. Thanks be to God.

HYMN OF PRAISE LWML Song "Serve the Lord with Gladness" [Tune: “Onward Christian Soldiers”]

"Serve the Lord with gladness!" It is He alone Who redeemed us sinners, Guides us as His own To enjoy the blessings Of His love and grace Will at last in glory Meet us face to face. Refrain: Onward, then, for Jesus! Let this be our aim:

"Serve the Lord with gladness!" Glorify His name! "Serve the Lord with gladness!" Us He gave command To proclaim His Gospel Now in every land So that fellow sinners May, like us, be blest; Leading them to Jesus, We can serve Him best. Refrain "Serve the Lord with gladness!" Is there greater joy Than to serve the Master, Deigning to employ Us to build His Kingdom? Angels, too, rejoice Over every sinner Brought to heed His voice. Refrain

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PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Gracious God, You gave Your Son into the hands of sinful men

who killed Him. Forgive us when we reject Your unfailing love, and grant us the fullness of Your salvation, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

People: Amen.

[Please be seated]

THE WORD OLD TESTAMENT Ruth 1:1-19a Reader: The Old Testament reading for the 17th Sunday after

Pentecost is from the 1st chapter of Ruth. In the days when the judges ruled,[a] there was a famine in the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. The man’s name was Elimelek, his wife’s name was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem, Judah. And they went to Moab and lived there. Now Elimelek, Naomi’s husband, died, and she was left with her two sons. They married Moabite women, one named Orpah and the other Ruth. After they had lived there about ten years, both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband. When Naomi heard in Moab that the LORD had come to the aid of his people by providing food for them, she and her daughters-in-law prepared to return home from there. With her two daughters-in-law she left the place where she had been living and set out on the road that would take them back to the land of Judah. Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back, each of you, to your mother’s home. May the LORD show you kindness, as you have shown kindness to your dead husbands and to me. May the LORD grant that each of you will find rest in the home of another husband.” Then she kissed them goodbye and they wept aloud and said to her, “We will go back with you to your people.” But Naomi said, “Return home, my daughters.

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Why would you come with me? Am I going to have any more sons, who could become your husbands? Return home, my daughters; I am too old to have another husband. Even if I thought there was still hope for me—even if I had a husband tonight and then gave birth to sons— would you wait until they grew up? Would you remain unmarried for them? No, my daughters. It is more bitter for me than for you, because the LORD’s hand has turned against me!” At this they wept aloud again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.” But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her. So the two women went on until they came to Bethlehem. When they arrived in Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them, and the women exclaimed, “Can this be Naomi?” Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

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PSALM Psalm 111 Reader: We read responsively the Psalm of the day. Reader: Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. People: Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Reader: Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. People: He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate. Reader: He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. People: He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations. Reader: The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. People: They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness. Reader: He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name. People: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. EPISTLE 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Reader: The Epistle is from the 2nd book of Timothy, the 2st chapter.

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight

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into all this. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

[Please stand]

HOLY GOSPEL Luke 17:11-19 Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 17th chapter. People: Glory to You, O Lord.

Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to You, O Christ. [Please be seated]

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SERMON "The Unchained Word Brings Life to the World!" 2 Timothy 2:8b-10 A. The P-_________ of life!

Getting the M-__________ out

The G-______ News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

The quest to S-________ the truth of God's Word

B. The U-___________ Word brings life to the world!

1. The unchained Word of God C-_________ be bound Once A-________?

The Word is our L-________

2. The unchained Word of God S-_________________ us in our suffering

The G-__________ of Jesus Christ

What F-____________ seek to keep God's message from getting out?

The Gospel is the most P-_____________ force on earth

3. God's Word brings L-__________ to the world

What B-________ your life today?

The P-__________ of life

[Please stand]

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THE LWML PLEDGE (spoken by everyone)

In fervent gratitude for the Savior's dying love, and His blood-bought gift of redemption, we dedicate ourselves to Him with all that we are and have; and in obedience to His call for workers in the harvest fields, we pledge to Him our willing service, wherever and whenever He has need of us. We consecrate to our Savior our hands to work for Him; our feet to go on His errands; our voice to sing His praises; our lips to proclaim His redeeming love; our silver and our gold to extend His kingdom; our will to do His will; and every power of our life to the great task of bringing the lost and erring into eternal fellowship with Him. [Please be seated] THE COLLECTION OF GIFTS “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”-Malachi 3:10 OFFERING ANTHEM [Saturday 4:00 p.m.] “Send the Light” Charles Gabriel, 1856-1932 Glory Road Singers

[Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.] “There's a Wideness in God's Mercy” arr. Schroeder Bells of Trinity

[Please stand] DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Amen.

[Please be seated]

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PRAYERS Pastor: O Lord, turn Your ears to us and hear us, for You are gracious and

full of compassion. People: Suffering Savior, You know pain and heartache. Rest Your

eyes on all who suffer today on account of their faith. Comfort them with Your love. Reassure them that You know their situation and that their lives are not without hope.

Pastor: We have been given a great gift, Lord, in knowing that we are

saved sons and daughters of the heavenly Father. Give us courage to live boldly for the One who was crucified for us.

People: Cause us to see You in those around us who are hungry, thirsty, poorly clothed, without shelter, and in need. Work through us to answer and help those in need.

Pastor: Bless this country under Your care and guidance. Grant our

present and future leaders much needed wisdom and discernment for the difficult decisions ahead. Watch over our service members who have been called to serve heroically under difficult circumstances. May You fill them with courage and peace in their hearts. Lord, In Your Mercy

People: Hear Our Prayer

Pastor: We thank you for the dedicated love and service given by our Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. We pray that their mission work greatly expands Your Kingdom throughout the world, and we ask that you give each of them, especially in our family of believers here at Trinity, grace and strength and blessings in the days ahead as they serve you. Lord, In Your Mercy

People: Hear our prayer. Intercessory Prayers

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October 6—Don Burgardt, Monte Coy, Velma Goldhagen, Luemma Hull,

Art Loesel, Dotty McCafferty, Bill Miller October 7—Glenn Benner, Rafael Carrizales, Corinne Ewig,

Patricia Hopper, Paul Schlegel, Dave Schuster October 8—Robert Crain, Connie Cunningham, Anna Gay, Elva Hancock,

Carole Hassler, Violet Myrold, Scott Seth, Ellen Smith October 9—Patty Anderson, Sue Hopper, Trudy Spyker

October 10—Marcia Fisk, Jordan Norregaard October 11—Teri O’Conner

October 12—Gary Kerr, Betty Kowske, Bill Macchi

October 7—Kim & Jan Diemand (44) October 9—Ron & Suzy Kelm (43)

October 10—Charles & Sue Vorpagel (66) October 11—Don & Marlo Suess (11) October 12—Don & Cathy Marx (62)

Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,

trusting in Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen.

[Please stand]

SACRAMENT The Lord's Supper is a gracious gift instituted by Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and as a means of receiving God’s grace. We believe that in the holy supper, the true body and blood of the Savior, along with the bread and wine, comes to us. We are encouraged by Jesus to commune frequently and God tells us through St. Paul that we must examine ourselves in preparation for a worthy reception of the sacrament. This includes a confession of our sins, a proclamation of our faith, and a determination to lead a more godly life in the future. If you also acknowledge your sinfulness and your need for a Savior, and recognize Christ’s physical presence in the bread and wine, we invite you to join us at the Lord’s table.

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NOTE: If you have a physical condition that would prohibit you from taking wine in the Lord’s Supper, a few individual cups of white grape juice, instead of wine, are placed in the center of each communion tray for you. . For those with a gluten allergy we now provide gluten-free wafers. Please help yourself to the gluten-free wafers located in the center of the tray.

PREFACE Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord.

Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, from Your tender mercy You

gave Your only Son, Jesus Christ, to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. By the one offering of Himself on the cross, He made there a full, perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. And in His Holy Gospel, He instituted and commanded us to celebrate a perpetual remembrance of His precious death until He comes again.

Therefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, according to the institution of Your dearly beloved Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, we Your humble servants celebrate and make here, before Your divine majesty, with these Your holy gifts, the commemoration Your Son has willed us to make. Remembering His Passion, mighty Resurrection and glorious Ascension, we give You most hearty thanks for the innumerable benefits which He has procured for us. As our Savior Christ has commanded and taught us, we are bold to sing:

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SANCTUS Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest! 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

WORDS OF INSTITUTION Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took

bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: "Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me."

In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: "Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

[Please be seated] AGNUS DEI Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us. Jesus, Redeemer, Redeemer of the world: Give us Your peace, give us Your peace.

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SILENT PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION Dear Savior, I come to Your table at Your gracious invitation to eat and drink Your holy body and blood. Let me find favor in Your eyes to receive this holy sacrament in faith for the reassurance that my sins are forgiven, the strengthening of my faith in You as my Savior, and the grace to serve You with a God- pleasing life, for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

[Saturday 4:00 p.m.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DISTRIBUTION HYMN “Christ for the World! We Sing” (W&R 561) Congregation COMMUNION SPECIAL MUSIC “Where Could I Go but to the Lord?” Sanctuary Choir “As The Deer” Glory Road Ladies DISTRIBUTION HYMN “Glorify Thy Name” Congregation

[Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.]

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DISTRIBUTION HYMN “Christ for the World! We Sing” (W&R 561) Congregation COMMUNION SPECIAL MUSIC “First Song of Isaiah” Sanctuary Choir & Bells of Trinity “Taste and See that the Lord is Good Sanctuary Choir “As the Bread of Life is Broken” SONrise Choir SILENT PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Dear Lord Jesus, I thank and praise You that You have again refreshed me with the gift of Your holy body and blood in this comforting sacrament. Bless my participation that I may go out into the world with peace and joy in the knowledge that I am reconciled to God. I ask this in Your name. Amen.

[Please stand]

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POST-COMMUNION BLESSING Pastor: May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you

and keep you in His grace, unto life everlasting. Go in peace. People: Thanks be to God

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor: Together we pray All: O Lord, we give thanks to You for the gifts of forgiveness, life,

and salvation that we received in Your body and blood. Unite us as one, as together we rejoice in the gifts of Word and Sacrament this day. Enable us now to live our lives for Your sake. By Your Spirit teach us every day how we can take up our cross and follow You; in the name of the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who with the Father and Spirit are one God, forever blessed. Amen.

BENEDICTION Pastor: The LORD bless you and keep you.

The LORD make His face to shine on you and be gracious to you. The LORD look upon you with favor, and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

People: Amen.

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CLOSING HYMN “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” (LSB 660)

DISMISSAL Pastor: Go out into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit! People: Thanks be to God! SILENT PRAYER POSTLUDE “The Prince of Denmark' s March” Jeremiah Clarke

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OUR MISSION: The mission of Trinity Lutheran Church is to share the good news of Jesus Christ by serving the spiritual, family and personal needs of the community. We believe that the primary reason for our existence is to bring people closer to Jesus Christ by providing worship, Bible studies, prayer and fellowship to foster spiritual growth.

ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the honor and glory of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ by Judi Mittlestead in memory of her parents, Arlene & Robert Boehm and by John Spyker in honor of Trudy Spyker’s Birthday.

SPECIAL PRAYERS: Al & Lois Etzler, Kathy Bultman, Betty Giertz, Mike David, George Walters, Gilbert Schroeter, Rick Hoglund, Joyce Moote, Bob

Booth, Sal Vanacore, Bill Roudebush, Rich (Woody) Wood, Marion Raper, Nancy Fauser, Marilyn & Bob Tomsik, Lydia Kelm, Denise Anderson, Lyle Hoffmeister, Lynn Guinn (friend of Lon & Jane Hertel), Bob Ashley, Diana Bernard (friend of Bob Palmer), Lois Franklin, Dan Lindstrom, Carol Bohlmann, Anthony Kakiou (brother of Connie Mulidore), Cathy Keifer, Janice Kaiser, Matthew Crispin, Bill Early, Victor Adam, Rosalyce Peterson, Adrienne Israel, William Hoban, Betty Kowske, Mary Staudacher, Dorothy Scheler, Ralph Munden, Tom Davies.

SPECIAL PRAYERS – LONG TERM ILLNESS: Beatriz Jansen, Michael Lindsey, Shirley Radkiewicz, Fred Suco, Helen Richardson (friend of

Charlotte Leidner), Sharon Lilley, Marlene Losey, Traci Wise-Maupin, Patricia Miller, Pam Petro, Kirsten Reisinger (Granddaughter of Tom & Sandie Burritt), Ray & Barbara King, Tom Palmer (Bob Palmer’s brother), Ann Marie Jaeger, Jean Brown, Ron Barr, Marion Mashman, Ed Westover.

SPECIAL PRAYERS–SHUT-INS: Dallas & Marie Heine, Patricia Miller, Dottie Horwath, George Keenan, Matthew Derrig, Merle Deterding, Mary

Staudacher, Martha Lukeman, Dorothy McCafferty, Mary Wood.

TRINITY SPONSORS THE LUTHERAN HOUR: The program airs every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. on station WOCA Ocala (1370 AM & 96.3 FM). As

part of the agreement, Trinity has an exclusive by-line at the end of each broadcast. “Bringing Christ to the Nations - and the Nations to the Church”.

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Director of Music, Dr. Lorna Lee Curtis

Saturday WORSHIP ASSISTANTS 4:00 p.m.

Elder Chuck Wilt Communion Assistants Ric Marlatt, Ed Sellers

Lector Char Marlatt

Greeters Chris Ahner, Maureen Wolff Ushers Rose Vanacore, China Menendez, Marianne Merrow,

Ingrid Derlis Audio John Zwolak Video Jeff Stutler Altar Guild Marianne Merrow, Ingrid Derlis Volunteer Responder Mike Sindlinger

Sunday WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Elders Paul Stieber Nick Bock Communion Assistants

Dave Bailey, Gary Parker, Ron Lilley, Gil Dahnke, Ralph Munden, Nick Bock

Will Evans, Larry Wigner, Jim Keenan, Ed Sellers, Dan Kowitz, Ron Lilley

Lectors Wendy Davis Carolyn Fortin Greeters Marilyn Tomsik, Donna Faiella,

Mary Ellen Taylor, Yvette Parenteau Janet Sandaker, Bev Coombe, Jane Larson, LouAnn O’Brien

Ushers Hilda Schenarts, Robbie Myers, Patti Paxton, Ingrid Derlis, Dianne Bell Linda Eckoff, Patty Neos, Pam Bixler

Barb Fuehrmeyer, Joan Trainor, China Menendez, Robbie Myers, Ingrid Derlis, Joyce Moote, Rita Luciano, Sharon Klemonski

Audio Dave MacTrinder Dave MacTrinder Video Jeff Stutler Jeff Stutler Altar Guild Sat pm: Marianne Merrow, China

Menendez Sun am: Carol Bach

Dorothy Frenz Dianne Glass

Coffee Ministry Diane Mayer, Liz Koch Baker Betty Bell Welcome Center Pat Konefe, Martha Mitchell Madelyn Stahl, Carol Bajus Volunteer Resp. Sharon Egan, Don Krause, Mike David Martha Mitchell

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VALET SERVICE: available at the 10:30 Service. Any member who has completed and returned the VEHICLE WAIVER FORM is eligible to use

this service.

LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY LEAGUE: The first Sunday in October is traditionally set aside for the celebration of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Sunday. Today, October 6th Trinity’s LWML will be serving in various roles in our two services.

You will notice a lot of purple attire and asking why: Purple is a symbol of royalty and Gold represents value and integrity. We would like to thank the participants for sharing their God given talents for this special service. Our special thanks to Pastor Blair as he serves as our LWML Pastoral Counselor. All Trinity women are members of the LWML, the official women’s organization of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. The LWML supports mission outreach and personal spiritual development. If you would like to learn more about our organization, please go to their website www.lwml.org. We welcome your attendance at our meetings and future events.

LWML MITE COLLECTION: Please remember the Mite Box today,

located in the narthex, with a contribution. Your help may bring the Good News of the Savior to someone who has never heard about Jesus. Always remember that A LITTLE CAN HELP SO MANY!

INTERESTED IN JOINING TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OR JUST LEARNING THE MAJOR TRUTHS OF THE BIBLE? Pastor Dan and Pastor Blair will be teaching NEW MEMBER CLASSES, continuing TODAY, at 9:15 a.m. in Room 5. This is a 6-week study of Lutheran

teachings and doctrine. Classes continue on Sundays, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27. The Reception of New Members and Welcome Breakfast will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 9:15 a.m. If you have questions about joining Trinity, please call the church office at 352-307-4500.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS- The President is seeking volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee for 2020 Election of Board Members and Officers. If you are

interested, please email Bill Myers at BillMyers1939@embarqmail.com

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PASTOR PAUL'S SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will be held Today, October 6th in the Fellowship Hall. We will talk about the

powerful dangerous threat of Voodoosim in the Caribbean and now in this country. Pastor has spent ten years in the 16 poorest nations of the Caribbean and a close friend of his was raised with this religion in Jamaica. Find out about the Obeah Man, Pokomania, use of oils, Voodoo Dolls, the White Witch of Rose Hall. The following Sunday classes will focus on The Bible Miracles, their validation, Balaam's Talking Donkey, Elisha and Gehazi, The Miracles of Jesus. These sessions will take us to the holidays. Coffee will be available.

WOMEN'S SUNDAY AM BIBLE STUDY- will be meeting today, October 6 at 9:15 AM in Classroom 1 (Please note the room change). The theme of our study will be "JOY:FULLY LUTHERAN, Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks" based on 1Thessalonians 5:16-18. Today we will be discovering how we

are to take JOY into our daily lives. We look forward to our study today and pray that you will join us for Bible study, discussion, fellowship, and prayer. If you have questions, please contact Kay Jacobson at 352-638-2528. Have a blessed week!

REVELATION: THE NOT-SO DISTANT TRUMPET CALL Pastor Dan will once again be leading a Wednesday night Bible study, this time studying the final book of the Bible, Revelation. Many people

are troubled by this book, or get caught up in the many confusing interpretations they hear or read in books and on television or radio. Revelation is intended to be a book of great comfort for Christians, and when properly read, can bring great joy. We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays, beginning October 23, at 4PM for this study. As we did with the study of Romans, a meal will be served at the conclusion of the study. So that we have an idea of how many will be at the meals, we ask that you sign up by either signing the sheet at church or calling the church office to let us know that you plan on attending.

MEN! SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY! Pastor Dan invites you to join him on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m., for a low-key, discussion-filled men's discussion of Scripture.

What a great way to get the weekend started! 5 or 50 men, we'll enjoy each other's company and begin our weekend with our Lord. See you Saturday? BYOC (bring your own coffee) to our Fellowship Hall!

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ATTENTION MEN OF TRINITY: Join like-minded men of Trinity for the next Arnie Aagesen - Trinity Lutheran Church Men's Club Meeting. Be

there for a morning Devotion, a scrumptious breakfast and fellowship. It all starts at 8:00 AM, October 7 in the Fellowship Hall. Please sign up in the clipboard area of the Narthex. Be cool and wear your name badge.

TRINITY SOUTH LADIES BIBLE STUDY-Our new Ladies Bible study is being held every Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 11:00

a.m. It’s being held on the second floor of Harbor Chase in the Scrabble Room. We are studying the Book of Esther and all ladies of Trinity are welcome. If you have any questions you can call (479) 531-9327. –Lora Rollings

HEY, “ROARING 90’S”! Our October luncheon will be at Francesco’s, Wed., Oct 9th, 11:30am- 1:00pm. If you are going to be 90 anytime this year, you are invited, too!! Come join us for good food and wonderful company! Need a ride or more information? Call Liz Koch, (352) 561-4179.

Newsletter Deadline: As a friendly reminder from the office, the deadline for submissions in the NOVEMBER

Tidings is Tuesday, October 15th. Please send all articles to staff@trinitysummerfield.org Thank you for your help!

COLOR BOOK GROUP- meets on Tuesday, October 15th at 1:00 p.m. in Room 1. The group is open to all. Remember to bring your

favorite color book, pencils, and join the fun! Please call Janice Collins at (352) 750-4021 for questions. Come join us!

PRISCILLA BIBLE CLASS- Meets Thursday, October 10 in Room 3 at 10:30 a.m. until Noon. (NOTE NEW TIME!) However,we will not be meeting on October 17. For questions, please call Debbie

Thompson at (352) 873-0453.

TRINITY LUTHERAN SINGLES GROUP: meets this month on Friday, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. at Del Webb Toppers Tavern. Please sign up

by calling Jim Hess at (352) 633-0311.

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THANKSGIVING DRIVE-The Board of Human Care will be collecting checks and cash donations for the annual Thanksgiving food gift certificates drive to be distributed to the Community of Gratitude participants. The

Thanksgiving Drive will until Sunday, October 20. There is be a BASKET at the Welcome Center. Your generous contributions in the past years have been greatly appreciated; Let's continue to support this faith based mission. Checks should be made out to COMMUNITY Of GRATITUDE. Thank you for your consideration.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS-Highway Clean Up is scheduled for Thursday October 17. You have an opportunity to sign up and help make our community beautiful. Coffee and donuts and water will be

available at 7:30 a.m. in Room 1 and we will start the cleanup at 8:00 a.m. Please bring your own gloves and hats; everything else will be provided. Questions? Please call Jeff Stutler at 352-288-0140.

“Get a Shot, Give a Shot”-October 20 in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00-10:30 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Administered by Walgreen’s Drug Store. The Flu Shots are being given at a later date than last year because it gives the individual a longer coverage into the flu season (usually good for 6 months). If this is something convenient to your needs, please support the Board of Human Care,

and the kids that are the recipients of the shots needed. Thank you!

LIFE LINE SCREENING will offer the non-invasive and painless health screenings at Trinity

Lutheran on October 21. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries; abdominal aortic aneurysms; hardening of the arteries in the legs; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441.

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We’ve missed YOU! We invite our Trinity family to the monthly FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON on Saturday, October 26th. We meet at the Oakwood Restaurant, 860 S. HWY 27-441, Lady Lake at 11:00 a.m. Our luncheons are held on the 4th Saturday of each month unless noted differently. For planning purposes, please

look for a sign-up sheet in the narthex clip board area by the water fountain. If unable to attend after placing your name or didn’t have an opportunity to place your name on the sheet, please contact Bob & Marilyn Tomsik 352-347-1469. As always, we look forward to seeing familiar and new faces. The luncheon is a wonderful way to gather for great food, fellowship and making a new friend. “The greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends.”

VILLAGES GROUPS 7 & 8 NEIGHBORHOOD GET TOGETHER-It's that time for another picnic for Trinity members who live in Group 8 (Amelia, Bonita, Caroline, Hadley, Lake Sumter Landing, Largo, Mallory Square, Sabal Chase, and Virginia Trace) and we're inviting Group

7 (Ashland, Belvedere, Bonnybrook, Bridgeport at Lake Miona, Bridgeport at Lake Sumter, Bridgeport at Lake Miona Shores, Lynnhaven, Mission Hills, Polo Ridge, Summerhill, Tall Trees, and Winifred) to join us. Wouldn't it be great to get to know people from Trinity North and South who live in your areas of The Villages? It is planned for Sunday, October 27 from 4:30-7:00 at Bacall Recreation Center. We will have an afternoon of appetizers and desserts and an opportunity to get to know your fellow Trinity members. If you want more information or would be willing to help, please call Liz Koch at 352-561-4179 or Kay Jacobson at 352-430-1577.

USHERS NEEDED- Four is okay. Six is workable. Eight is perfect. What do these numbers mean? These are the number of ushers required for the 10:30 church service during the summer months. Now that the snowbirds have returned, eight is the needed

number. Ushering requires nothing but a smile and willingness to serve God. How about YOU? Can you volunteer to usher one month out of every three? That's right one month on and two months off with a couple of Saturday services. If you need a service time off, no problem, no pressure. We are a flexible group! PLEASE call Carol Keenan at 216-8106 and offer to serve the Lord as an usher.

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DO YOU LOVE MISSIONS? DO YOU HAVE A HEART FOR LOST SOULS? Are you interested in expanding our outreach globally for the lord? Global Missions needs you! We will have an informal meeting on Monday, October 28th at 10:00 a.m. in Room 5. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss opportunities

for Service-mission work, Fellowship-travel and visitation, Donations, Financial Giving, and Prayer. We all serve the Lord and appreciate all that He has given to us. Let us be thankful and pay it forward to those less fortunate than ourselves. We are interested in any ideas that you may have and look forward to an exciting adventure. If you are interested and need more information, please contact Jan Garner, at 352-598-2048 or janandchloe@embarqmail.com. If you are thinking of attending, please call the church office at 352-307-4500 so that we will have an idea of how many will be joining us. Thank you.

Joint Group 9 & 10, NEW VILLAGES SOUTH OF STATE ROAD 44: Saturday, Nov 9th at Sterling Heights Recreation Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8:15p.m. Food for the evening will be Sub Sandwiches, chips and dessert. Coffee, Tea, water and ice is provided or BYO. Cost per person $6.00. Plan to come

and spend time with your Trinity family. There will also be a mystery door prize you won’t want to miss. To help us plan, please let us know that you’re coming. Please sign up in the Clipboard area of the Narthex by Sunday, November 3rd. The following are Villages for Group 9: Buttonwood, Duval, Hemmingway, Liberty Park, Pennecamp, Poinciana, St. Charles, St. James, Sunset Pointe, and Tamarind Grove or Group 10: Charlotte, Collier, Dunedin, Fernandina, Gilchrist, Hillsborough, LaBelle, Lake Deaton, Osceola Hills, Osceola Hills at Lake Deaton, Pine Ridge, Pine Hills, Pinellas & Sanibel, and new villages South of State Road 44. We’ll be excited to hear from you.

SAVE THE DATE - GROUP 3 PICNIC, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, 12-3pm, Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center, Mar de Calma Card Room. Please bring a dish to share and join in the fun. Sign up on the clipboard in the Narthex. Please note, we are happy

to extend our invite to our Village neighbors in Groups 1 & 2 (Briar Meadow, Springdale, Woodbury, Calumet Grove and Chatham). For info please call Vita

A. Crain, 352-454-6468, villagenotary@aol.com

Group 3 Picnic

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LAY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - REGION 2 Are you currently a leader at Trinity or interested in becoming one? Would you like to have an opportunity to meet other FLGA District Lay Leaders and share your

experiences, participate in a variety of workshops encompassing a broad scope of leadership opportunities all with a focus of encouraging, equipping, and empowering you in your ministry? The next regional summit will be held on November 15 & 16 at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Gainesville, FL.

SECRET PRAYER PALS REVEAL-Shhh...it’s about time to spill the beans. Save this date! Friday, December 13, 2019 for the revealing of our Secret Prayer Pals. More information to follow.

COMMUNITY OF GRATITUDE EMERGENCY FOOD CENTER- Your help continues to be appreciated and the food center is asking for these items or any non-perishable items (only) that you would like to donate: canned fruit, condiments and cookies. Please place your donations in the shopping cart

in Room 4B and volunteers will deliver them to the food center. They are also in need of 2 volunteers who would pack boxes on the last 2 Mondays of the month. The time to accomplish this usually takes approximately one hour, more or less. Please call Linda Kafader, Director, at (352) 322-8810 for details. Please contact Marilyn Tomsik 352-347-1469 if you have any questions.

A sincere "Thank You" to Lou Ann and Hugh O'Brien for delivering Trinity's food donations during the month of September. Your volunteering meant many in need will have food to eat. -Board of Human Care

PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING! WE NEED TEL-A-CARE CALLERS FOR THE TEL-A-CARE MINISTRY The Bible tells us to pray for one another, to care for one another, and to encourage one another within the body of Christ. Tel-A-Care Callers assist our Elders with their Care List by phoning members who are on the Prayer List, praying for them, and

calling on special occasions. If you are interested, or need more information, please call Liz Koch, 352-561-4179.

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OPERATION SHOEBOX-Once again we have an opportunity to support our troops overseas with more than prayers. Operation Shoebox ships ditty bags to men and women overseas weekly, not just at Christmas. Their supplies vary, but at the moment,

they need small hand sanitizers, gum packets (5 stick kind), and juice bottle packets for 8, 12, or 16 oz. water bottles. All of these are available at the Dollar Tree, etc. Check donations for postage made out to Operation Shoebox and left with the church office are greatly appreciated. It costs at least $40 a box to ship overseas. Later we will be asking for help sewing the weekly cloth ditty bags. There is a cart in Classroom 4 marked Operation Shoebox for donations. Thank you.

THE ROCK- Thank you for your continued prayers and donations for these students at Belleview High School. Your support is greatly appreciated! Recent needs expressed by the students include: deodorant, cereal, toothpaste & toothbrushes. Please leave donations in Room 4B.

TLC “Veterans Helping Veterans” is an off-shoot of Trinity’s Barnabas chapter. The idea is to help Veterans with simple tasks around the home that, because of physical challenges, they are unable to do. Examples would be a changing a light bulb where a

ladder is needed, moving an appliance or sofa, etc. There are many others where a contractor is not needed but basic do-it-yourself skills will suffice. We need members of the congregation whom we can call on when a request is made. All tasks will be done by appointment at the convenience of the volunteer and a willingness and ability to perform the help desired. At least 2 people will be involved with all projects. This is a great way reach out to veterans and perform a service that will earn appreciation for Trinity. Please call Nick Bock at 352-470-4577 or the church office at 352-307-4500 if you are willing to add your name to the list.

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A BIG "THANK YOU" TO SCRAPPY QUILTERS FROM COMMUNITY OF GRATITUDE-For all your hard work, talent, and materials you put into providing the 311 Santa Bags this year. Many toys and necessity items have been purchased and/or donated in preparation of filling these Santa Bags in time for Christmas. Recipients are infants - 17 year old children

whose parents receive food throughout the year at Community of Gratitude Food Pantry. Thank you so much for all your help in making this Christmas gift happen for these children.

DAILY BREAD MINISTRY: Are you a Trinity member experiencing a temporary need of help with meals? It may be that you are

recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery. Our congregation has a Daily Bread Ministry of caring volunteers willing to bring you a prepared meal just for the asking. Contact LouAnn O'Brien at 352-643-1558 or Jane Larson at 352-233-9653 When meals are requested, volunteers are called upon who live close to the household in need. For this reason, the ministry could use more volunteer cooks who live in The Villages.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME TO THE DEL WEBB PICNIC-Hugh and LouAnn O'Brien along with John and Lorraine Meineker would like to thank all who participated in our Del Webb Annual picnic Sept 27th. We had a wonderful time of fellowship and great food to share. A special thank you to our residents who took the

time to help us with set up & clean up. Your efforts were very much appreciated. And a very BIG Thank You to Adoration in Motion for providing for us a fabulous program that was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Our picnic proceeds of $120.00 will be contributed to Trinity's Thanksgiving Drive for Community of Gratitude Food Pantry.

‘Because We Care’ Card Ministry: If you have anyone in need of a card for any reason please let Anna Gay know and a card will be sent. We send cards for Birthdays, (80 years, 85 years, and 90 and over) and Anniversaries (50th, 60th, and over). Also to Shut-in’s, Get Well,

Thinking of you, and Sympathy. If you know of a caregiver who needs a word of encouragement please get those names to me. E-mail annamgay@gmail.com -Anna M. Gay

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Date Time TRINITY LUTHERAN WEEKLY EVENTS

10/06 Sun LWML Sunday / LWML Mite Box Collection 8:00 am Communion Service 9:15 am New Member Classes/ Room 5 9:15 am Pastor Paul’s Bible Class/ Fellowship Hall 9:15 am New Member Classes/ Harbor Chase/ 3rd Floor Conf. 9:15 am Women’s AM Bible Study/ Room 1 10:30 am Communion Service/ Sanctuary 10/07 Mon 8:00 am Men’s Club Breakfast Meeting / Fellowship Hall 10/08 Tues 9:30 am South Ladies Bible Study/ 2nd Floor Scrabble Room 10:00 am Cleaning of Sanctuary 10:30 am Adoration in Motion/ Fellowship Hall 1:00 pm Board of Stewardship/ Room 1 1:00 pm Veteran’s Center Group/ Room 5 2:00 pm Bookworms/ Narthex 7:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous/ Room 1 10/09 Wed 9:30 am Board of Human Care/ Room 1 11:15 am Roaring 90’s Luncheon/ Francesco’s 7:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous/ Room 1 10/10 Thurs 10:30 am Priscilla Bible Study/ Room 3 2:00 pm Cleaning of the Fellowship Hall 2:30 pm Bells of Trinity Rehearsal/ Sanctuary 2:30 pm Veteran’s Center Closed Group/ Room 5 4:00 pm SONrise Choir Rehearsal/ Sanctuary 5:00 pm Glory Road Rehearsal/ Sanctuary 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal/ Sanctuary 10/11 Fri 12:00 pm Scrappy Quilters/ Room 1 & Fellowship Hall 10/12 Sat 8:00 am Pastor Dan’s Men’s Bible Study/Fellowship Hall 4:00 pm Communion Service/ Sanctuary 10/13 Sun 8:00 am Communion Service 9:15 am New Member Classes/ Room 5 9:15 am Pastor Paul’s Bible Class/ Fellowship Hall 9:15 am New Member Classes/ Harbor Chase/ 3rd Floor Conf. 9:15 am Women’s AM Bible Study/ Room 1 10:30 am Communion Service/ Sanctuary 10:30 am Communion Service/ Harbor Chase on the 3rd Floor

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Attendance Saturday 9-28-19 4:00 pm 107 Sunday 9-29-19 8:00 am 154

10:30 am 264 Trinity South 9-29-19 10:30 am 52

Total 577

LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES- Do you share Facebook with family and friends? It makes sense for a Christian organization, like Lutheran Hour Ministries, that specializes in media outreach to be on Facebook.

Learn how expansive LHM’s reach is as it spreads the Gospel in the U.S. and around the world. Visit the page and share videos, photos, comments, events and more. You can find LHM’s Facebook page at facebook.com/LutheranHourMinistries

PROJECT CONNECT- Are you looking for a way to build a relationship with a family member, neighbor, or friend? Check

out the variety of topics offered by the Project Connect booklets on display in the narthex. A Project Connect booklet can help you start a conversation and build a Christ-inspired relationship. Sponsored by Trinity’s Board of Evangelism.

STEWARDSHIP NOTE- “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church

and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” - Eph. 3:20-21 God delights in exceeding expectations and in pouring out mercies in abundance. This truth stands in contrast to our fears about lacking what we need for “this body and life.” We have an abundantly blessing God who has proven His love for us on the cross. How could we not trust Him? How could we not respond to His love with generosity toward His mission in the Church? How could we not have a desire to imitate Him in blessing others?

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Are you Buying, Building or Selling Residential or Commercial Property? Would you like part of the REALTORS® proceeds to go to Trinity

Lutheran Church? Contact the church office for a list of participating members.

PRAYER CHAIN: When emailing a prayer request, please send it to office@trinitysummerfield.org This ensures that both pastors will see it.

PERFUME ALLERGIES/SENSITIVITIES: Did you know that some people are sensitive or allergic to strong scents? Strong aftershave and scented

lotions can even cause asthma symptoms for some people. Please be sensitive to this and use perfumes lightly..

FOR A CHUCKLE – “The Optimist believes the glass is half full. The Pessimist believes it is half empty. A Mother just wants to know why you didn’t use a coaster.”-American Legion Magazine

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: “When you choose to respond to life’s difficulties with compassion and love instead of fear and doubt, you create a ‘heaven on earth’. You bring the aspects of a more harmonious level of

reality into physical being”-Gary Zukov, The Seat of The Soul

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Welcome to Trinity Lutheran Church 17330 South Highway 441 Summerfield, FL 34491

Church: 352-307-4500 /Toll Free: 1-877-832-2187 Website: www.trinitysummerfield.com Email: office@trinitysummerfield.org

Christianity is the only religion of the world to insist that reconciliation with the creator cannot ever be accomplished by our performance. Only through the revelation of a Savior, who would be the substitute sacrifice for all of our wrongdoing and make us right with God, can we finally overcome our sense of separation from the Almighty. This is a gift and promise of life that we rejoice in and share with Christians around the world. We share with all Christians the desire that everyone would come to know Jesus and experience a life under “new management” – the grace and purpose of God. Trinity is a member of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. We enjoy a blessed confessional heritage of Biblical Christianity with over 65 million Lutherans around the world and over 7 million Lutherans in the U.S. alone. What we know and believe comes only from the Bible, which is God’s inspired Word. While the Bible is certainly our guide for holy living, the primary purpose of the Bible is to reveal Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. We believe every Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church is a “little Easter”, a celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. We celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday in all worship services. We believe the forgiveness and strength of faith we are promised through receiving the very body and blood of Christ is so greatly needed by all of God’s people, for we are truly a community of wounded healers. For a Christian Church to be anything else than a place of common fellowship and unity and a source of strength for our fragile faith is to fail its God-ordained purpose and intent. Our pastors would like to be of service to you in any way they can. Feel free to call the church office or speak with Pastor Dan or Pastor Blair directly if you wish to find out more about the church or have more personal needs of a spiritual nature.