February 5, 2012 Order of Service & Messenger 

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH – MISSOURI SYNOD

Trinity Lutheran Pre-School

Howards Grove, WI

Rev. Darrel L. Bergelin, 565-3349

pastorbergelin@tds.net

Vicar Joshua Scheil, 989-274-7971 (cell)

trinityvicar@tds.net

Church Office, 565-3669; Fax, 565-4592

trinityhowardsgrove@tds.net

Website: trinitylcms.us

Music Director – Mrs. Mary Ann Grunewald

Member of Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School Association

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 5, 2012

Divine Service 4 – page 203

OPENING HYMN          398   “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed”

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION – page 203

THE INTROIT (we read together)  Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes!  How can a young man keep his way pure?  By guarding it according to your Word.  With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!  I have stored up your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you.  Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes!  With my lips I declare all the just decrees of your mouth.  In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches.  I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.  I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your Word.

KYRIE

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

SALUTATION

P:   The Lord be with you.

C:   And also with you.

P:   Let us pray.

COLLECT:  O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true faith that, relying on the hope of Your heavenly grace, we may ever be defended by Your mighty power; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C:  Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT: Isaiah 40:21-31

P:   This is the Word of the Lord.

C:   Thanks be to God.

THE EPISTLE:  1Corinthians 9:16-27

P:   This is the Word of the Lord.

C:   Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA AND VERSE (sung by the congregation)

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,

These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

LATE:  Sr. Choir      “The Lord is King”

HOLY GOSPEL:  Mark 1:29-39

P:   The Holy Gospel according to…..

C:    Glory to You, O Lord

After reading:

P:   This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C:   Praise to You, O Christ.

THE APOSTLES CREED (we confess together)  I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.  And in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.  He descended into hell.  The third day He rose again from the dead.  He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty.  From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.  Amen

SERMAN HYMN        664         “Fight the Good Fight”

SERMON

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

OFFERING (please include your worship cards properly marked)

EARLY   Adult Confirmation – Jerry Zeinemann

 LATE – piano & organ duet by Mary Ann Grunewald & Sandy Marthenze      “Onward Christian Soldiers”

THE COMMUNION LITURGEY – page 208

THE DISTRIBUTION

THE DISTRIBUTION HYMNS

693          “O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace”

539          “Christ Is the World’s Redeemer”

566          “By Grace I’m Saved”   

643          “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”

THE NUNC DIMITTIS – page 211

THE BENEDICTION

THE CLOSING HYMN      560          “Drawn to the Cross Which Thou Hast Blessed”

Worship services are aired on Cable TV, Channel 14 on Sunday’s at 5:30 pm and Monday’s at 10:30 am and Sheboygan Cable TV, Channel 990, Tuesday’s at 11:00.

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THE MESSENGER

February 5, 2012

WE WELCOME you to our services this morning and pray God’s richest blessing upon our worship together.

THIS MORNING in our Early Service we welcome Jerry Zeinemann into our membership by way of Adult Confirmation.  We are happy to have him as part of our congregation and we look forward to growing in our faith together.

IN THE HOSPITAL – Arwin Herzog – St. Nicholas Hospital

ASH WEDNESDAY is Wednesday, February 22.  Our worship times throughout the Lenten season are at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm.

LUTHERAN HIGH SUNDAY at Trinity is February 26.  The LHS Chamber Choir will be singing at both our Early and Late Worship services.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN grades 1 through 8 will be singing in church on February 12, late service.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – We are looking for a few people that would be interested in helping demolish the parsonage bathroom.  This would involve taking out the tub, tile, walls, etc.  This is to prepare the room for renovation.  Hopefully this can be started soon.  Once that is finished we will be in need of electricians, carpenters, and plumbers.  Volunteers will certainly help to keep down the cost for the project.  There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex or call Jeff Sixel at 565-3634 or 377-0815 with questions.

HIGHLITES from the voters meeting on January 29

*Feb. 12 – Circuit meeting at Grace, Haven.  Pastor and Brian Andrews will be the delegates from the congregation.

*June 10-12 South Wis. District Convention at Concordia University – Pastor and Dick Schoessow will be the delegates.

*July 7^th – Bob and Nancy Klaus are hosting a golf tournament fund raiser and Trinity will be one of the recipients of the proceeds.

* 30 freshmen are registered at Lutheran High for next fall.

* Allan Bramstedt stepped down as the secretary of the cemetery board after 22 years.

* The voters approved the motion that the proceeds from the spaghetti supper this year will be split between the 1 Lutheran High student and the pre-school.

*Voters approved using the Elsie Neumann Memorial to replace the shingles on the office wing.

*Voters approved replacing the windows in the office wing as funds become available – cost $5,300.

* Voters approved purchasing a new laptop for Vicar since his is no longer working properly.

DVD’S AVAILABLE – If you want a particular service and copies are gone, more can be made, contact Brian Andrews or Lance Liermann.

CONFIRMATION LOCK-IN will be held from 7 pm on March 9^th going to 7 am March 10^th. If you would like to volunteer as a chaperone for one or more of the shifts there is a sign-up sheet out in the church narthex.  Students from Concordia          University will be leading the event.  We greatly appreciate all who wish to come and help make this enjoyable for all of our confirmation youth!  If you would like more information, see Vicar Scheil.

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday          10:00     Bible Class                                  Sunday          8:00   Family Worship

                         6:30       Choir                                                                     9:15   S.S. & Bible Class

Tuesday          10:30     Harvest Home                                                   10:30 Family Worship

                         6:00       S.S. Teachers                                                      1:30   Circuit Forum

                         6:30       Hands for Hope                                                 6:00 Trinity Open Bowling

                         7:00       Men’s Club

Wednesday    4:30       Confirmation Classes

Thursday         4:00       SWD Board of Directors

                          7:00      Bible Class

Saturday          9:00      Education Committee

                         10:30     Adult Information

THE 14^TH ANNUAL CARL JOHN HALLEEM GOLF TOURNAMENT will be held Saturday, July 7 at Quit Qui Oc Golf Course in Elkhart Lake.  Our congregation will be a recipient of the profits raised at the tournament.  The more golfers and hole sponsors the greater the funds raised.  We need many participants from Trinity.  Brochures are on the table in the Narthex with all the information .  Help yourself and come and be a part of the fun!

WE WILL BE HOSTING here at Trinity a concert by the Concert Band of Lutheran High School North out of St. Louis on Saturday evening March 24.  We will also be looking for host families to house the student and chaperone overnight.  More information will be coming as the date approaches.                                                            

SONGS OF THE SEASON CHORAL CONCERT – Please join us for the 12^th annual concert of sacred music on either Sunday, Feb. 12 at First Congregational Church (310 Bluff Ave.) or Sunday Feb. 19 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (1121 Georgia Ave.) Both concerts begin at 2:00 pm.  The 40-voice choir will sing music through the church year, including such well-known songs as Rock of Ages, Amazing Grace, Candlelight Carol, and God Bless America.  Directed by Sandy Kasten and accompanied by Bill Born, both concerts will be identical except that the Feb. 19 concert will also add a hand-bell choir and 20 orchestral instrumentalists to the accompaniments.  The concerts specialize in complex, yet interesting arrangements which will leave a moving and lasting impression.  Although there is no cost for the concert, a free-will donation will be collected to help off-set the expenses.

CHILI DINNER TO BENEFIT THE ‘GATHERING PLACE’ – Sunday, February 19^th the third annual chili dinner will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 730 County Road PPP, Sheboygan Falls, from 11 am to 2 pm.  All proceeds from the dinner will benefit ‘The Gathering Place’, a social day program for adults with memory loss. The all-you-can-eat menu includes chili, cheese, bread and desserts.  Tickets are available at the church office.  You can call Ed Henning at 920-467-3327, Deb Hand at 467-8574, or Margaret Hand, 467-4478 with any questions.

UPCOMING NEAT REPEATS SALES – Winter days got you down, watching too much TV or spending too much time alone on the computer?  Why not come out to Neat Repeats (thrift store that supports Lutheran High School) and spend a morning or afternoon with others!  There are many areas you can help.  You can sort donations (and get first dibs on the good stuff), price clothing, straighten shelves or if you are adventurous, you can learn to run the cash register!  This is not only for women, there are always jobs for men!  Call Laura Herrmann (208-0341), Darlene Mech (467-1784) or Chris Melcher (458-47950 for more information.  Try it, you may love it!  What a great fun way to support LHS.

Feb. 6-11 Valentine Cards and Decorations 50% off & cuff links and pins 50% off;

Feb. 13-18 Valentine Cards 75% off, & coats, jackets and snow pants 50% off;

Feb. 20-25 All clothing with red tickets 50% off;

Feb. 27-Mar. 3 Hats, scarves, belts, gloves and mittens 50% off.          

LAUDAMUS, a men’s choir from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will sing at Trinity Lutheran Church, downtown Sheboygan, as part of their 2012 Winter Tour on Monday, February 20.  The Monday evening Transfiguration Service begins at 6:30 pm.  In addition to the choir and a brass ensemble during the service, pre-service music will feature violin and harpsichord.  Laudamus is a men’s choir of twelve voices that sing mostly unaccompanied music. 

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given to the glory of God by Lloyd & Judy Luecke in celebration of their 55th Annniversary.  Congratulations Judy & Lloyd!

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

2/05           Sue Born

2/06          Dan Bitter, Peter Franz

2/07          Justin Hopf, Diane Jarosinski, Lisa Reinemann

2/10          Tim Wolf

2/11           Chris Liermann

ACOLYTES

2/05          Early     Rachel Richter & Sarah Gardner

                   Late      Natalie McCraw & McKenna Kolb

2/12          Early      John Gessler & Rachel Richter

                   Late      Noah Liermann & Nick Brickner 

GREETERS

2/05          Early      Roger & Janice Lieffring ; Deb Grunewald & Carolyn Grunewald

                   Late       Mark & Angie Schorer; Brian & Vicki Andrews

2/12          Early      Glenn & Diana Reyer and Dan & Tracey Schueler

                   Late       Don & Gloria Hopf and Ken & Heide Dowdy

CHANNEL 990                                            ROCKY KNOLL                                 VIDEO

TAPE RUNNERS                                          TAPE RUNNERS                              OPERATORS

2/13-Lucy Roediger                                   2/12-Wanda Brickner                   2/12-Mark Schorer

2/20-John Roediger                                  2/19-Gilbert Lorenzen                  2/19-Kevin Kolb

SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 1/29/12 = Attendance, 35; Offering, $32.95

CHURCH ATTENDANCE – 1/29/12 = Early, 113; Late, 127; total, 240.

FINANCIAL REPORT – 1/29/12 = Received, $4,511.50.  Special – Pre-School, $104.00; WJUB, $10.00; Today’s Light, $46.00; Christmas Candy, $75.00.  Received to date, $19,072.75.

CHURCH IMPROVEMENT FUND – 1/29/12 = Received, $165.00.

Year to date loan balance, $79,292.86.