Stewardship Sunday

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

November 13, 2011

www.trinitymhd.org “Our mission as children of God is to live together in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, acting with compassion in the world as we proclaim the promises of God.”

Today at Trinity

SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP: 10:05 am - Lounge: Storied Waters: Hunger Panel: Trinity members will share their experiences in the food industry/ hunger volunteer work. Come to hear how their faith has affected their service. God’s Work, Our Voices – Life Overflowing We will gather in the fellowship hall at 10:05 am today to listen to Dr. Mark Allan Powell speak to us about God’s work and our voices in stewardship. The first session will focus on our “Hearts and Treasure;” the second session on our “Duty and Delight.” We will watch the video and have a short discussion following. All are welcome as we grow in our giving to God! What’s that noise?? It’s the change in your pockets, under the couch cushions, found on the sidewalk, and in your piggy banks! It’s the coins (or dollar bills!) that clang and clatter when they hit a metal can. It’s the Noisy Offering we will collect for churches in Minot! Today our kids will bring an offering to Sunday School and extra coins to worship as we gather money to support other kids whose church was damaged by the floods in Minot. And adults are encouraged to bring their loose change as well and give to our kids so they can make some noise! God’s Work and Our Voices! Trinity’s Boy Scout Troop #637 is hosting coffee and conversation today at 10:05 in the CLC. Don’t forget to put your coffee/cookie money in the baskets provided to help support them. The 20th Annual Church Bazaar continues today from Noon - 5 pm @ Moorhead Center Mall. NEXT SUNDAY SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP: Sunday, November 20th - 10:05 am - Lounge Hunger Awareness: Ruth Smith from the Dorothy Day Food Pantry

This Week at Trinity

NOVEMBER 14 - 19 For complete schedule go to www.trinitymhd.org Tuesday 6:30 pm - HSP Support Group - Lounge 7:00 pm - Cost and Joy of Discipleship - FHC 7:00 pm - Grief Share Workshop - CLC 1, 2 7:00 pm - School of Discipleship Committee - CR 8:00 pm - AA and Al-Anon - 211, 213, 215, 216 Wednesday 12:00 pm - LFM Board Meeting - LFM 2:30 pm - Communion Service - Eventide Chapel 5:15 pm - Wednesday Worship - CLC 1 7:00 pm - Financial Peace University - Lounge Thursday Trinity serves at Dorothy Day House 6:30 pm - TLCW Board Meeting - CLC 1, 2 7:00 pm - YAM Dinner and Conversation - off site Friday 2:00 pm - Friday Fellowship - CLC 7:30 pm - NA Fellowship Meeting - 215, 216 SMALL GROUP MINISTRY These Small Groups are meeting this week: Mon.-6:30 am-Men’s Bible Study-Easten Fryn’ Pan Mon. - 10:00 am - Senior Bible Study - CLC 1, 2 Mon. - 6:30 pm - Beadazzled Women of Faith - CR Mon. - 7:00 pm - Knit and Stitch - Rm 232 Tues. - 10:00 am - Faithfully Fit Forever -CLC Tues. - 1:30 pm - Knit Wits - Rm 226 Wed.-9:00 am - Rise and Shine Lectionary - Library Wed. - 5:45 pm - Waiting on Wednesdays - CLC 2 Thurs. - 1:30 pm - Seeds to Sow - Lounge Fri. - 9:00 am - Faithfully Fit Forever - CLC Fri. - 9:00 am - Reading the Gospels - Lounge WEDNESDAY WORSHIP Wednesday Worship “Food for the Journey” will meet at 5:15 pm this Wednesday in the CLC classrooms. The first 15 minutes will be sharing of “highs and lows,” from 5:30-6 we will study a portion of Scripture, and conclude with Prayers and Holy Communion. Boy Scouts will serve dinner at 5 pm.

News and Notes Financial report $131,458.23 was received in gifts and offerings in the month of October. Expenses totaled $109,951.25. Thank you for your continued support of the life and mission of Trinity Lutheran Church. Our year-to-date budget balance is –$53,734.

You’re invited!

Building for Mission project updates! Building for Mission projects continue – Thank you for your support! These much needed repairs and improvements are possible because of your continued gifts. Current projects include roof replacement, boiler tank replacement and installation of new doors. Current projects include roof replacement, boiler tank replacement and installation of new (west sanctuary) exterior doors.

Guest Speaker: Rick Foss Topic: “Making a Difference” Dinner Music: Sue Dale Vocal Selection: Ted Horan

Transition Update: The Church Council announces the following members will serve as the Senior Pastor Call Committee: Marcella Gulsvig, Steve Wright, Michelle Colvert, John Andreasen, Ted Horan, Maggie Gulsvig (youth), Shimmer Foster, Grant Weiss (youth), Shelly Strand and Eric Johnson. The committee will be meeting with Bishop Larry Wohlrabe as the first step to begin the process. Thanksgiving Decorations: We would like to fall decorations for Thanksgiving! Pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks and wheat sprays. Please bring item to the church this week! Thank you! Advent FunShop! This year’s Advent FunShop will be December 4th in Fellowship Hall beginning at Noon. Join us after worship for lunch served by Friends in Faith and fun projects for all ages!

What: Foundation Dinner When: Thurs., Dec.1 @ 6 pm Where: Trinity Christian Life Center

Tickets will be available at the info desk, in the narthex and Christian Life Center on Sun., Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Ticket cost is $10 . Trinity Foundation Supporting the mission of Trinity in “...acting with compassion in the world as we proclaim the promises of God.” Partially funded by Thrivent Financial For Lutherans

Advent Small Group Sampler-Be the Surprise! In this season of Advent, of stresses and worries about presents, decorations, and busy schedules, we invite you to take some time to rediscover the beauty of gift-giving. Not presents you buy, but your hospitality, cheer, forgiveness, and love. We will meet for an introduction session on Monday November 28th at 6:30 pm in room 236 and then 3 times over the month of December around the holidays, dates and times to be determined. We will be using Terry Esau’s book Be the Surprise as our guide. If you are interested in joining us or need a book, please contact Pastor Alexis. All are welcome to join us. This week, Nov. 13-19, the Prayer Team will pray for congregational and staff members with last names starting with P-R. If you have specific prayer concerns that you would like us to include, please let the church office know.

Kindergarten Faith Milestone Today, all Trinity kindergartners will receive the Spark Story Bible at the 9:00 am worship services in the sanctuary and the CLC. Following the worship services, families will gather in the sanctuary to meet Noah—who built the ark—and participate in a fun storytelling activity. Anthony Bender Hali Dahl Gunnar French Alivia Gobernatz Sadie Gompf Easton Groce Abigail Hall Audrey Heisler Brooke Hoogland Wyatt Johnson Ashton Knudson Paige Knuttila Hayden Leiseth Spencer Lindell

Devin Linnertz Rylan Manston Adam Moe Haylee Gilbertson/Nedrebo Stuart Oberg Andrew Olek Jack Olstad Natalie Peterson Abby Pink Tatyana Pollock Addison Rust Kiya Schock Evalyn Schoenack Noah Schoenack

Anders Skunberg Annika Skunberg Avery Stallman Marquelle Stoskopf Kersey Strom Gracin Vogt Karson Vogt Maya Weiler Carter Winczewski Cole Wittrock Danica Yak Isabella Yak

Stewardship Sunday Reason for giving: Act out of love, not out of guilt. Love is the greatest force in all of creation. It is the power that surpasses all others in breadth, depth and height. Nothing compares to it, for it expresses the very essence of the one who spoke everything into existence: “God is love” says 1 John 4:16. Love is the reason God gave his one and only Son: “God demonstrated his own love for us in this: While we are still sinners, Christ died for us.” Love is the fruit of the Spirit. Love is the greatest of the virtues. Love is the hinge of the Scriptures. Considering all these truths, why should we give? Above all, because of love - a love for God, a love for his work, and a love for his kingdom to come and his will to be done. -Revolutionary Generosity by Kirk Nowery. Pledge to our missionaries, Phil and Lou-Marie Knutson: Please remember to support the work of our missionaries, the Knutsons, with a generous gift during the month of November. Indicate on the memo line of your check that it is for global mission or use

one of the global mission envelopes. We’ve raised $10,000 to help support them. We are just $1000 away from our 2011 goal! Electronic Giving Options Online giving is available on our web site at www. trinitymhd.org. Just click on the Donate button for easy-to-follow steps that offer a number of designations and options for your gifts. Online giving may be used for debit/credit cards as well as checking and savings accounts for one-time or recurring donations. Automatic withdrawal is a safe and easy way to ensure your gifts are received as pledged. An authorization form is found on the back of your pledge card. There are a number of advantages to using automatic withdrawal. Now that you’ve made the decision to use an electronic giving option, do you miss not having an offering to place in the basket? Please check for a “Joyful-E-Giving” note (available at all entrances, information desk and visitor’s center) to place in the basket as the weekly offerings are received.

Senior Ministry Senior Bible Study: We begin tomorrow at 10 am in the CLC Classroom with Isaiah 36:4. The question is: “When approached by solicitors with “an offer too good to refuse” are you an easy sell or a hard sell?” Friday Fellowship is this Fri., Nov. 18 in the CLC at 2 pm. Michael Slette, President of Oak Grove Lutheran Schools will talk about what is happening at Oak Grove, his hopes and dreams for the school. Pastor Lew’s Journal of the British Isles Tour is available at the Info Desk today. Game Day will be next Sun., Nov. 20 in the CLC from 2:00-4:00 pm. Sign up so Pastor Lew will know how much dessert to furnish. British Isles Group: You are invited to gather on Mon., Nov. 21 in the CLC at 7 p.m. to share pictures, albums and good memories. Pass the word around. “Season of Light” is the new program at the MSUM’s remodeled Planetarium. We are going on Mon., Dec. 5 at 7:00 pm to see this new show. Cost is $3. Sign up so we can arrange transportation.

Concordia Christmas Concert will be Dec. 4 at 3 pm. Cost is $11. Sign up today Lunch with Lew & Larrel will be at the VIP in Fargo on Nov. 21. We can take 8 people with us. “Messiah” will be presented at NDSU on Sun., Dec. 11 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12. Sign up today. “The Church Basement Ladies” will be at the Fargo Theater on Sat., Nov. 26 at 2 pm. Cost is $25. Sign up today before tickets are sold out. This is their new Christmas comedy. Israel: Pastor Lew is leading a 10 day tour to Israel on Jan. 13-21, 2012. Cost is $3,430 per person. Brochures at the Info Desk. We have 17 in the group. We meet on Tues.., Nov. 22 at 3:00 pm at Olivet Lutheran for an info meeting. If you can’t be there, please see Pastor Lew for other arrangements. Lorie Line will be at NDSU Festival concert Hall on Sun., Dec. 18 at 3:00 pm. If 10 people sign up we can get tickets at $30 each. Sign up today.

Happy Hour Coffee: Meet in the CLC classrooms every Sunday from 10-11 am for alternating weeks of coffee and study!

Apps and Conversation: Connect at Usher’s House, Thursday November 17 at 6 pm for food and conversation. Appetizers are on us as we gather to catch up on busy weeks and meet other 20/30-somethings. Eat This Bread.: Save the date! Beginning Sunday, November 27 at 6:30 pm, gather in the CLC for weekly dinner and worship. More details to follow!

Waiting on Wednesdays: Every Wednesday from 5:45-7:00 pm while your kids are at GIFTS, Joyful Noise, or Minims, come to the CLC classroom for a snack, a little conversation, and a chance to unwind with other parents. Contact us at 218-236-1333 or email us at michael@ trinitymhd.org or [email protected]

Foundation Dinner Friends in Faith is looking for a couple more Sr. High youth and parents to help with this dinner on December 1. We ask that at least one parent come with their youth to help with the dinner. Please consider being a part of this event and let Kathy or Ashley know if you are willing to help or would like more information. 78th on FiF Street Middle School Synod Youth Gathering: There will be a meeting this Wednesday night, November 16 at 7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall for all youth and parents that signed up for the gathering trip. We will go over our travel plans, the covenant, and additional trip information. If you have not signed up for the trip yet but are interested in going, talk to Ashley or Kathy and we will get you more information.

This Wednesday, November 16th, on FiF Street: • 78th on FiF Street: Pizza @ 5:30 pm Youth Rm • Small Group On-Site @6:30 pm Fellowship Hall • Sr. High: Coffeehouse 6:20 pm - CLC parking lot • Small Groups Off-Site @ 8 pm Contact us at 218-236-1333 or e-mail us at kathy@ trinitymhd.org or [email protected]. Visit www.fifstreet.org!

Social Concerns Ministry 17th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

This year’s dinner is at Trinity from 12-2 pm. We are looking for lots of volunteers and donations this year! On Wed., Nov. 23 at 8:30 am, the potato peeling will be done at St. Joseph’s kitchen. When the peeling is done, we will move to Trinity’s CLC kitchen to continue getting things ready for Thursday’s meal. Donated food items can be brought to Trinity after 10:30 am on Wednesday. Because of the economy we anticipate a larger attendance for dinner so we need your help with the donations. Sign-ups will begin this Sunday and continue through November 20. You may also call the church office to sign up. Stop by the tables for a full list of needs for the dinner. We will need Salads (both vegetable and fruit), Pies (we need 70), dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and of course money to purchase food. Thank you for your participation.

Next Sunday is HUNGER SUNDAY! We remember those in our community and around the world who go hungry today in word and prayer, in learning and dialoguing together in the Lounge with presenters from Dorothy Day and FM Emergency Food Pantry, and in giving of our blessings to be a blessing to others through ELCA World Hunger offering envelopes. Arc West Central Housing Access Program has an individual moving from a homeless situation to an apartment and is in need of a couch, table and chairs, and a double bed. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. If you have any of these items, please contact Pastor Alexis or Kathy Brinkman at (218) 287-1841. Thank you! Habitat Welcome Home. Help us welcome home the Bichler family at the dedication of their new Habitat home, the 2011 Thrivent Build project. Dedication is on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 5:30 pm, at their home, 1205 2nd Ave. S. Fargo, ND.

Prayers for Healing...

Radio Sponsorship

...for those who are sick or in the hospital, or otherwise ailing. Please keep the following members/family members in your prayers: Jim Haugstad, Susan Tuckner; Clayton (Bud) Anderson; Phoebe Erickson; Clarice Leadbetter; Lisa Markert; John Russell; Wes Mathre; Diane Lister; Michael Grund; Lisa Christian; Terry Atherton; Ethan Mjolsness; Becky Mjelde.

Today’s radio broadcast is sponsored by Graham and Madrene Goeson in memory of Jack and Emma Goeson and their birthdays.

...for the loves ones of those who have recently passed: Elizabeth Henderson; mother-in-law of Bishop Wohlrabe

STREAMING LIVE/LIVE RADIO BROADCASTS Trinity expresses our sincere appreciation for the radio broadcast on KVOX (740 AM). Listen to 9 am Sanctuary Worship live. - OR Watch Sunday Worship on the web anytime! Join us live at 9:00 am (CT) on Sundays for live streaming, or watch archived worship services anytime. Go to trinitymhd.org and click the streaming live link.

If you have prayer requests, you are encouraged to share these concerns with pastors and/or the church office to be placed on the prayer chain.

Flowers on the Altar

The flowers for the altar are provided in memory of Bert Johnson and his birthday on November 9th. They are provided by his wife, Harriet; his daughters, Jackie Klein and Julie Peterson; and his son, Curtis Johnson

Rose on the Altar

The rose on the altar is to celebrate the birth of a baby boy, Isaac Alexander, to Laura and Kevin Gullickson on November 7, 2011.

Open radio dates for sponsoring a radio broadcast are December 11th. Please help us continue this important outreach ministry. Call Char at 218-236-1333 to reserve your date.

Radio Broadcast

Attendance November 6

Sanctuary CLC 8 am - 71 9 am - 190 9 am - 221 11 am - 168 11:10 am - 253 Wednesday Worship: 10

Total: 903

Next Sunday’s Texts Christ the King

Weekly Bulletin Deadline 12 pm Wednesday, August 10. E-mail your news to [email protected]

First Reading - Ezekial 34:11-16, 10-24 Psalm - 95:1-7a Second Reading - Ephesians 1:15-23 Gospel - Matthew 25:31-46

Ministry Staff PASTORS Lew Clefisch ([email protected]) Colin Grangaard ([email protected]) John Hulden ([email protected]) Rick Reiten ([email protected]) Alexis Twito ([email protected]) PROGRAM MINISTRIES Sandra Anderson ([email protected]) Director of Children’s Ministry Kathy Hunstad ([email protected]) Director of Youth Ministry Ashley Strelau ([email protected]) Associate Director of Youth Ministry Michael Larson ([email protected]) Director of Young Adult Ministry Kay Heidrich ([email protected]) Director of Trinity Preschool Sue Ellingson ([email protected]) Director of Small Group Ministry/Office Asst. Ellen Liddle ([email protected]) Parish Nurse Coordinator CHURCH COUNCIL Alan Dostert, President Susan Carlson, Vice President Ron Lee, Secretary Joel Bakken, Treasurer Shawn Bagne, Craig Wagstrom, Jana Kasper, Ellie McCann, Shelly Strand, John Lenarz, Amanda Peterson, Milt Haugen, Marj Aakre

SUPPORT STAFF Kacie Victorian ([email protected]) Communications Coordinator Jennifer Hanson ([email protected]) Bookkeeper Charlotte Tallakson ([email protected]) Receptionist/Secretary Jan McCormick ([email protected]) Business Administrator Jana Peterson ([email protected]) Volunteer Coordinator Marcia Grosz ([email protected]) Confirmation Coordinator Dale Myrum Custodian Nick Barth Weekend Custodian MUSIC STAFF Peter Nygaard Organist Jay Beech CLC Worship Coordinator CHOIR DIRECTORS Mike Weber Cathedral Choir Jessamy Alto Youth Choirs Rachel Horan Celebration Singers Sue Dale Joyful Noise

Sharon Christensen-Clark Joy Ringers (bells) Angie Schulz Minims Nat Dickey Trinity Brass

GLOBAL MISSION Philip and Lou-Marie Knutson Missionaries in South Africa Trinity Lutheran Church 210 7 Street South, Moorhead, MN 218-236-1333; Fax: 218-236-8918 Emergency Number: 218-329-6444 (after hours) Web site: www.trinitymhd.org Radio broadcast: 9 am: KVOX (740 AM) Telecast (Ch 99): Mhd Wed., 7 pm (Ch 99): Fgo Sun., 11:30 am

Lost and Found Ministry 111 7 Street South, Moorhead, MN 218-287-2089; Fax: 218-291-1250 www.lostandfoundministry.org Pastor Ray Branstiter: Director Bill Iverson, Intervention Specialist Sandy Branstiter, Donation Coordinator/Bookkeeper Susan Aukes, Circulation Coordinator

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost Stewardship Sunday

8 am Sanctuary November 13, 2011

Welcome to Trinity! Please sign our friendship folder at the end of each pew.

Prelude Confession and Forgiveness

Page 94

Gathering Song

“Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service”

Apostolic Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Prayer of the Day

Let us pray. Righteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy of the day of your coming, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Temple Talk

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Alan Dostert

Welcome Children’s Sermon First Reading

Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

Bible Pg 874

Second Reading

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

Bible Pg 205

Gospel Acclamation

(sing) “Alleluia! Lord and Savior: open now your saving word...”

Page 205

Gospel

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

“Wait Until Your Father Gets Home”

Hymn of the Day with Children’s Noisy Offering

“Christ, Be Our Light”

All sing before the gospel reading: Glory to you, O Lord. All sing after the gospel reading: Praise to you, O Christ!

Bible Pg 28

Pastor Lew Clefisch #715

The offering will be received during the Hymn

Apostles’ Creed

Page 217

Prayers of Intercession

Each petition concludes with “Hear us, O God...” congregation responds “Your mercy is great.”

Offertory Hymn

“Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”

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The offering and electronic giving cards will be brought forward to the altar.

Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy: bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. (Refrain) Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound. Christ is able to make us one, at the table he sets the tone, teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. (Refrain) Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share: God (Immanuel) ev’rywhere!

Mission Moment

Your words, deeds, tithes and offerings proclaim God’s work. Thank you! “Faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes from the people of God sharing the word of Christ in word and deed.” -Romans 10:17

Offertory Prayer

Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself to us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Words of Institution Lord’s Prayer Distribution Table Blessing Post Communion Prayer

Blessing

God of abundance, 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 The Lord bless you. . . and give you peace.

A - men,

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Sending Song

“Lord of Light”

Dismissal

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God!

Postlude

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Worship Participants Pastors:   Communion Deacons:  

Pastor Lew Clefisch Pastor Rick Reiten Jana Kasper, Cory Bennett, John Wentzell, Mary Wentzell

Ushers: Larry Aarestad, Mark Beedy, Gene Christensen, Joel Flom,  Dale Gunderson, Craig Hagen, Gary Johnson, Kevin Johnson,  Curt Kallander*, Darrel Sandvig  Organist: Peter Nygaard  Council Person on Duty: Jana Kasper  

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost Stewardship Sunday

9 & 11 am Sanctuary November 13, 2011

Welcome to Trinity! Please sign our friendship folder at the end of each pew.

Prelude Temple Talk (11:00)

Alan Dostert

Confession and Forgiveness

Page 211

Gathering Song

“Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service”

Apostolic Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Kyrie

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Page 213

Canticle of Praise

“Glory to God”

Prayer of the Day

Let us pray. Righteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy of the day of your coming, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Musical Offering (9:00) (11:00)

“Time and Talents” by Tom McBryde “Lord, Lead Us Now” by Williams/Martin

Temple Talk (9:00) Welcome Kindergarten Spark Story Bibles Presentation (9:00)

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Joyful Noise Cathedral Choir Alan Dostert

Children’s Time First Reading

Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Bible Pg 874

Second Reading

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

Bible Pg 205

Gospel Acclamation

(sing) “Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go?...Alleluia, alleluia.”

Gospel

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

“Wait Until Your Father Gets Home”

Hymn of the Day with Children’s Noisy Offering

“Christ, Be Our Light”

Page 216

All sing before the gospel reading: Glory to you, O Lord. All sing after the gospel reading: Praise to you, O Christ!

Bible Pg 28

Pastor Lew Clefisch #715

The offering will be received during the hymn.

Apostles’ Creed

Page 217

Prayers of Intercession

Each petition concludes with “Hear us, O God,” congregation responds “Your mercy is great.”

Sharing the Peace

The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

Worshippers are invited to greet one another, saying “Peace be with you.”

Offertory Special Music

“Come Thou Font of Every Blessing”

Laura and Adam Morlock

The offering and Joyful-E-Giving cards will be brought forward to the altar.

Mission Moment

Your words, deeds, tithes and offerings proclaim God’s work. Thank you! “Faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes from the people of God sharing the word of Christ in word and deed.” -Romans 10:17

Offertory Prayer

Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself to us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Canticle of Thanksgiving

Page 219

Thanksgiving for the Word

Page 220

Lord’s Prayer

Page 221

Blessing

The Lord bless you. . . and give you peace.

A - men,

A - men,

Sending Song

“Lord of Light”

Dismissal

Go in Peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God!

Postlude

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Worship Participants Pastors:   Ushers:     

(9:00) Larry Aarestad, Mark Beedy, Gene Christensen, Joel Flom, Dale Gunderson, Craig Hagen, Gary Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Curt Kallander*, Darrel Sandvig (11:00) John Peterson, Charles Chinquist, Milt Haugen, Naomi Paasch, Chuck Peterson, Jon E. Peterson, Sherwood Peterson, Kevin Wallevand*, Marlyn Wegge

Lectors: 

(9:00) Becky Grothe (11:00) Pat Chinquist

Pastor Lew Clefisch Pastor Rick Reiten

Acolytes:   

(9:00) Joseph Grove Samuel Grove (11:00) Brenna Bellemare Sadie Anderson

Greeters: 

(9:00) Merlyn and Susan Shelstad (11:00) Robert and Carol Kennedy

Organist:  Council Person on Duty: 

Peter Nygaard Jana Kasper

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost Stewardship Sunday

9 & 11:10 am Christian Life Center November 13, 2011

Welcome to Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, Moorhead, Minnesota.

Pre-service Music

Worship Band

Announcements & Temple Talk

Alan Dostert

Gathering Call to Worship (11:10)

“Time and Talents” by Tom McBryde Noise

Gathering Song

“Hear Our Prayer”

Baptism (11:10)

Edison Lennon Lien, child of Chris and Rikki Lien Sponsors: David and Tara Baltes Guardian Angel: Laura Jensen

Welcome (11:10)

Joyful

We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God’s creative and redeeming word to all the world.

Song

“River of Glory”

Greeting & Prayer

The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

Prayer of the Day

Let us Pray. Righteous God, our merciful master, you own the earth and all its peoples, and you give us all that we have. Inspire us to serve you with justice and wisdom, and prepare us for the joy of the day of your coming, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Word Children’s Sermon & Kindergarten Spark Story Bibles Presentation (9:00) First Lesson

Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Second Lesson

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Verse

“Alleluia! Give the Glory”

Gospel

Matthew 25:14-30 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon Offering

Pastor John Hulden “Even My Open Hand”

Worship Ensemble

Mission Moment

Your words, deeds, tithes and offerings proclaim God’s work. Thank you! “Faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes from the people of God sharing the word of Christ in word and deed.” -Romans 10:17 Apostles’ Creed (9:00) Prayers

Response after each petition:

Hear us, O God; Your mercy is great.

Meal Sharing of the Peace

The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

Offertory with Children’s Noisy Offering

“Thank You, Lord”

Greeting and Preface

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord; Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is indeed right...and join their unending hymn:

Sanctus

“Holy, Holy, Holy”

Word of Institution Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

Distribution Songs

“Come to the Table of Mercy” “Sing of the Lord’s Goodness”

Blessing

The body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ strengthen you, and keep you in his grace. Amen.

Sending Benediction Sending Song

“Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”

Dismissal

Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

(9:00 am) Kindergarteners and families follow Pastor John to the Sanctuary to meet a famous Bible character!!

Post-service Music

Worship Band

Worship Participants Worship Leaders:   Communion Deacons:   

Pastor John Hulden Pastor Alexis Twito (9:00) Jana Kasper, Bunny Renslow, Brad Renslow, Shelly Gompf, Morgan Renslow, Hattie Gompf (11:10) Jana Kasper, Megan Casper, Becky Hulden, Jens Hulden, Michelle Foster, Blaine Rogness

Lectors: (9:00) Ashely Strelau  (11:10) Megan Casper  Hosts: (9:00) Morgan Renslow and Family  Hattie Gompf and Family  (11:10) Michelle Foster and Family  Blaine Rogness and Family  Worship Ensemble Singers: Angie Schulz, Brian Schulz, Jay Olson, Rita Olson, Brent Gerber,  Gary Lundberg, Dave Manning, Mark Jensen, Ruth Ann Halls, Rachel Horan,  Ted Horan, Jeannie Krull, Chris Ashmore, Cindy Friese, Sarah Nissen  Worship Ensemble Instrumentalists: Jay Beech - Director, bass  Joel Thompson - drums  Matt Patnode - sax & flute  Michael Larson - keyboards Council Person on Duty: 

Jana Kasper