Trinity Lutheran Church of Paso Robles

Announcements for

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Armed Forces Sunday

Prayer for your worship today:
God’s Word for Today
Acts 1:12-26
1 John 5:9-15
John 17:11b-19
TRINITY UPCOMING EVENTS
PERSONAL GROWTH
The Lutheran Hour
Stewardship Corner: His Love, Our Response
Lutheran Hour Lunch
May 31: One Worship Service, Brunch and Voters’ Meeting
Worship in the Park
JUST PLAIN FUN & FELLOWSHIP
Trinity Merchandise
Trinity Book Club
MISSIONS AND MINISTRIES
Men’s Network
Tree of Life Baby Bottles
Loaves & Fishes
For Mission India
Firewood
Lutheran Braille Ministries
Family Movie Night!
OTHER INFORMATION
Vacation Bible School
Graduating Class of 2009
IN OUR PRAYERS
Asleep in Jesus
Wedding Anniversary
In Our Prayers
A Prayer for India

Prayer for your worship today:  Risen and ascended Lord, you now pray for us at the throne of the Father. Keep all those whom you love in your name, O Lord, that they may be one even as you and the Father are one; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

For those communing today, we encourage you to attend the next Lord’s Supper Seminar.

Prayer Requests may be handed to an usher.

Red Record of Fellowship Folders Please be sure to sign the red folder found at the end of each pew and pass it to the person beside you. Include everyone in your family who are at church and any address/phone number changes. Thank you!

Altar Flowers  are given to the glory of God and in thanking God for 70 years of grace for William Wayne Thompson.

FOR YOUR CHILDREN:

Church Bags are available for your child in the entryway to keep them occupied during worship. Please discourage drawings on the prayer cards, offering envelopes and the red folders. Thank you!

Nursery (Ages 0-3) Childcare is available in the Nursery Room for the 9 a.m. Contemporary Service.

Children’s Church (Preschool to Grade 5) starts at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

God’s Word for Today

Acts 1:12-26

¹²Then (the apostles) returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. ¹³And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James. ¹⁴All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. ¹⁵In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120) and said, ¹⁶“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. ¹⁷For he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry.” ¹⁸(Now this man bought a field with the reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out. ¹⁹And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) ²⁰“For it is written in the Book of Psalms, “‘May his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it’; and “‘Let another take his office.’ ²¹So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, ²²beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection.” ²³And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias. ²⁴And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen ²⁵to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” ²⁶And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

1 John 5:9-15

⁹If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. ¹⁰Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son. ¹¹And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. ¹²Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. ¹³I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life. ¹⁴And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. ¹⁵And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.

John 17:11b-19

^11b(Jesus said) “Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. ¹²While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. ¹³But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. ¹⁴I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. ¹⁵I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. ¹⁶They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. ¹⁷Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. ¹⁸As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. ¹⁹And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.

Fri May 29... *Family Movie Night, Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm

Sun May 31. *One Worship Service at 9 am

....................... *Brunch, Fellowship Hall

....................... *Voter’s Meeting, Sanctuary

Wed June 3.. *Lutheran Hour Lunch, Fellowship Hall at noon

Sun June 7... *Contemporary Worship Service, City Park at

....................... 10 am, followed by a Potluck Lunch; Traditional Worship Service at 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary

Jul 20-24...... *VBS, Fellowship Hall at 8 am

*More information provided.

The Full Audio of Our Sunday Message is available at trinitylutheranpaso.org on the left under “Sermons/Media.”

Join Us for Bible Class on Sundays:

Sun., 9:30 am, Children’s Church, Preschool-5^th Grade, Fellowship Hall

Sun., 8:00 am, Next Week’s Scripture Readings: Ezek. 37:1-14, Acts 2:1-21, John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15, Fellowship Hall

1^st Wed., 12:00 pm, Lutheran Hour Ministry, Fellowship Hall

Thursdays, 1:00 pm, Group Prayer for the Church, Pastor Willweber’s office.

The Lutheran Hour   Christian Radio Program, KMJ 580 Sunday 7:00 a.m., KPRL 1230 Sunday 7:05 a.m., KKMC 880 Sunday 9:00 a.m. May 31– “Not What They Seem”  Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus   Things are not always what they seem to be. That’s especially true of Christ and His Church. (John 15:26-27)

Stewardship Corner: His Love, Our Response   1 John 5:9-15:  Christian stewards have courage in God’s presence because we are sure that He hears us if we ask for anything that is according to His will. God’s love is shown in giving; our love is also shown in giving.

Lutheran Hour Lunch  Wednesday, June 3 at noon. Molly Wyatt worked in Samoa with the Peace Corps for two years. Find out how she encountered several challenges and how the Lord was with her through them all. Bring a bagged lunch. Coffee and punch will be provided.

May 31: One Worship Service, Brunch and Voters’ Meeting   On Sunday, May 31 we will have a blended Contemporary/Traditional service at 9 a.m. followed by a brunch in the Fellowship Hall. After brunch, join us in the Sanctuary for a Voters’ Meeting. Everyone is invited! (There will be a free-will offering to cover the cost of the brunch.)

Worship in the Park   Join us at the City Park on Sunday, June 7 at 10 a.m. for our Contemporary Service. Bring a chair and your favorite dish (at least six servings) for a potluck lunch after the service. The Traditional 10:45 a.m. Service will be held at the church.

Trinity Merchandise   Show your support for Trinity with official Trinity clothing and merchandise. Dozens of items, and something for everyone. Fifteen percent (15%) of all sales go to support the Mexico and India missions. Please visit www.cafepress.com/tlcpaso to shop.

Trinity Book Club is going strong! If you are interested in joining our book discussion or want to be put on the email list to see what we are reading each month, contact Monica at mwillweber@gmail.com (or 239-2817). We will meet twice more before summer break. Our next book is a Christian historical mystery -- the story behind the Gerasene demoniac of the gospels of Mark and Luke. This promises to be a fascinating read and a lively discussion! Please join us.

June 16 (7pm))-- Silas Marner by George Eliot

Men’s Network   Looking for a place to find out what’s happening in Men’s ministry? Check out the Men’s Network at www.lhmmen.com.

Tree of Life Baby Bottles  Don't forget to pick up a Tree of Life baby bottle on the entryway table. Take it home and fill it with your spare change - it adds up. It's a great project for children, and needy families benefit from this small act of kindness.

Loaves & Fishes   May is canned potato (white & sweet) month at Loaves and Fishes. Potatoes are a main staple in most people’s diets. Please think of Loaves & Fishes when you do your shopping and pick up an extra can or two of canned potatoes or a bag of fresh potatoes to share with the needy. Thank you!

For Mission India  Mr. Do-All, Dick Begeman, will fix the problem! $10/hour  237-0624  (Please, no broken hearts.)

Firewood   We have trimmed our oak trees and are splitting it for a fireplace or BBQ. We are selling a cord of word and donating the money to Mission India. We will deliver locally, just need help in unloading. Asking price: $375. Call for more information at 391-3060 or 391-3064. Thank you, Mike and Susie Torgerson

Lutheran Braille Ministries   With its 200 work centers and over 5100, volunteers, Lutheran Braille Workers produces 250,000 volumes of Braille and Large Print publications a year. These publications are given free of charge to recipients desiring to “touch the Promises of Jesus.” If you would like to be a part of this ministry, contact Thelma Friedrichs at 237-2568.

Family Movie Night!   Friday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall   This is a fundraiser for Mission India! Featured Movie: Hotel for Dogs.  Cost: $5 ages 5 and up. Price includes movie, bag of popcorn and red vines. Bring a beach chair or bean bag to sit on. Purchase tickets at the school office by May 27. Questions? Call Mendi Leon at 226-8510.

Vacation Bible School   Vacation Bible School is coming up on July 20-24 for Preschool-6th grade. You may sign your children up at the church or school office. Helpers are needed!! We are looking for housing for the Mt. Cross counselors and meals for the counselors. Please contact Michelle Ehlers if you are able to help or have questions. 467-9758 or 712-6290

Graduating Class of 2009   If you are aware of anyone graduating from Jr. High, High School or College from our congregation, please contact the church office so we may recognize this happy event and say a prayer for them.

Asleep in Jesus   In His infinite wisdom and mercy it has pleased Almighty God to call unto Himself the precious soul of Heloise Newton. Heloise received her “Crown of Life” on Sunday, May 17. We pray for family and friends. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Wedding Anniversary blessings to the following members of Trinity:             Mike & Foy Roberto                       5/27/1961

Glen & Hui-Yop Butler                   5/30/1980

We especially congratulate the Robertos for sharing 48 years of marriage. May the love that began these relationships continue to be nurtured by Almighty God.

In Our Prayers   We may not know their needs, but God does. Our prayers on a regular basis are an important part of their recovery: The family of Bick Moe and Heloise Newton, Ruth Wilson, Margaret Newton, Margaret Kronenberger, Dorothy Hileman, Jeri Hansen, Linda Falcone, Pastor Greg Ellis, Bick Moe, Gerald Cederquist, Emmalyn Franklin, Dennis Wheeler, Eleanor Sachs, Paul Ernst, Bill Friedrichs, Randy Burgess, Robie Nickols, Pastor Rowe, Vi Ernst, and Gene Ernst.

We pray for those in the Military:  Air Force:  David & Tiffany Warnke, Chase Johnson, Kevin Andrews / Marines:  Tyler O’Grady, Parker Lindquist, Jonathan Clark and Christopher Clark / Navy: Andrew Pina.      

For all the soldiers fighting for our freedom: we pray for our nation, our leaders, for the persecuted church, our enemies, and for peace in our nation and the world.    

A Prayer for India   Father God, we praise you for the Children’s Bible Club trainers who so selflessly travel under harsh conditions to reach outlying areas where the name of Jesus Christ is not known. They are training volunteers who will plant countless seeds of faith in young hearts!

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940 CRESTON ROAD u PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

CHURCH 805.238.3702 u SCHOOL 805.238.0335

Rev. Daniel Rowe......................... Senior Pastor

Rev. Steve Willweber................... Associate Pastor

Rev. Herbert Burch...................... Hispanic Ministry

Mr. Charles Schliebe..................... Lay Minister for Visitations

Mr. James Burgess....................... Deacon

Mrs. Roberta Blash....................... Organist

Mrs. Jane Fairbank....................... School Principal

Mrs. Kim Norman......................... Preschool Director

10:45 am Traditional Service

Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service Setting One

OPENING HYMN  #821

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION  Pg 151

ENTRANCE HYMN  #492

KYRIE  Pg 152

HYMN OF PRAISE:  “This is the Feast”  Pg 155

SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY  Pg 156

FIRST READING  (Printed in the bulletin)

EPISTLE  (Printed in the bulletin)

ALLELUIA AND VERSE: Common  Pg 156

HOLY GOSPEL  (Printed in the bulletin)

HYMN OF THE DAY  #493

THE MESSAGE

NICENE CREED  Pg 158

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

OFFERING Video Presentation

APPRECIATION OF THE MILITARY & Special Music

OFFERTORY  Pg 955

PREFACE   Pg 160

SANCTUS  & PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING  Pg 161

LORD’S PRAYER & THE WORDS OF OUR LORD  Pg 162

PAX DOMINI & AGNUS DEI  Pg 163

DISTRIBUTION  Pg 164 / Hymns: #621 & #623

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE: “Thank the Lord”  Pg 164

POST COMMUNION COLLECT  Pg 166

BENEDICTION  Pg 166

CLOSING HYMN  #477

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