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INVOCATION
INTRODUCTION In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
“O Lord our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” Today we
celebrate the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. On this name-day GATHERING SONG: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! (ELW 413)
(or ‘nominal feast’) of our congregation, Trinity Lutheran Church, we
thank God for the ministry God is doing among us. There is no other day GREETING
quite like this one in the church’s year. There is no other God like ours.
Praise be to the blessed Trinity! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of
the Holy Spirit be with you all!
CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags and And also with you!
a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available if needed. An
usher will gladly provide you with assistance. KYRIE
As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to vibrate all
cellular telephones and pagers during the worship service.
We ask that all present today please fill out the Attendance and Communion
registration card found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate so
that we may record your presence with us.
God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the
beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word
of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your
Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the
glory he shares with us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son and Holy
Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
CANTICLE OF PRAISE
Let us pray.
Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal
Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us
steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into
your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Please be seated.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
FROM THE ATHANASIAN CREED
What the Father is, the Son is, and so is the Holy Spirit.
Uncreated is the Father; uncreated is the Son; uncreated is the Spirit.
The Father is infinite; the Son is infinite; the Holy Spirit is infinite.
GOSPEL: John 16:12-15 Eternal is the Father; eternal is the Son; eternal is the Spirit:
And yet there are not three eternal beings, but one who is eternal;
Jesus’ ongoing presence with the disciples will be borne by the coming as there are not three uncreated and unlimited beings, but one who is
Spirit, who will guide them and communicate to them Jesus’ will and glory. uncreated and unlimited.
Almighty is the Father; almighty is the Son; almighty is the Spirit:
As the Gospel is announced, worshippers are invited to trace a cross upon And yet there are not three almighty beings, but one who is almighty.
their forehead, then over their lips, and then over their hearts, silently Thus the Father is God; the Son is God; the Holy Spirit is God:
praying, “May the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ be ever on my mind, on And yet there are not three gods, but one God.
my lips, and in my heart.” Thus the Father is Lord; the Son is Lord; the Holy Spirit is Lord:
And yet there are not three lords, but one Lord.
The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John. As Christian truth compels us to acknowledge each distinct person as God
Glory to you, O Lord. and Lord,
so catholic religion forbids us to say that there are three gods or
[Jesus said,] 12“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear lords.
them now. 13When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the The Father was neither made nor created nor begotten;
truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, the Son was neither made nor created, but was alone begotten of the
and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14He will glorify me, Father;
because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15All that the Father the Spirit was neither made nor created, but is proceeding from the Father
has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare and the Son.
it to you.” Thus there is one Father, not three fathers;
one Son, not three sons;
The gospel of the Lord. one Holy Spirit, not three spirits.
Praise to you, O Christ. And in this Trinity, no one is before or after, greater or less than the other;
but all three persons are in themselves, coeternal and coequal; OFFERTORY HYMN: Create in Me A Clean Heart (ELW 188)
and so we must worship the Trinity in unity and the one God in three
persons.
Whoever wants to be saved should think thus about the Trinity…
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Joining our voices with God’s people around the world, let us offer our
prayers for those in need.
Please kneel or sit as you are able.
Each petition ends with:
let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
Merciful God, you hear the prayers of your people even before they are
spoken. We commend these and all our prayers to you, trusting in your
abundant mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Please rise and greet one another in the peace of the risen Christ.
PEACE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DIALOGUE In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave
thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
The Lord be with you. Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
And also with you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to
Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and
It is right to give our thanks and praise. for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
LORD'S PRAYER
Lutherans believe, teach and confess that we receive the true Body and
Blood of Christ in Holy Communion. If you desire to pick up the cross and
live in Christ, we hope you will receive with us. Even if you do not feel
prepared to receive the sacrament today we hope you will join us at the
table. Simply hold your hands over your heart and the pastor will give you
a blessing. Pastor will be glad to discuss Holy Communion and Holy
Baptism with you!
COMMUNION
LAMB OF GOD
God our Father, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united
us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in
the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the
world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
BLESSING
Today’s bulletin cover is given to the glory of God and in memory of We receive members throughout the year by Baptism, Affirmation of Faith,
my father, Casper Speasmaker. Confirmation, Letter of Transfer, and New Member Instruction. Please
contact the church office with any questions. 224-6818.
Presented by Beverly Speasmaker
Please feel free to take your bulletin and happenings with you.
If you wish to discard your bulletin, a recycling box is located at the exit.
Thank you.
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