Trinity Lutheran Church, Paso Robles, CA
Announcements for
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
July 5, 2009

Prayer for your worship today:  O God of compassion, you sent your Son Jesus to move among your people with healing for every hurt of life. Send him among us with that same power to heal our sinful lives, through the same Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you 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, email, or phone number changes. Thank you!

Altar Flowers  are given to the glory of God in celebration of Bob and Jeanette Atkinson’s 56^th wedding anniversary.  Happy Anniversary!

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

Ezekiel 2:1-5

¹He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.” ²And as he spoke to me, the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard him speaking to me. ³And he said to me, “Son of man, I send you to the people of Israel, to nations of rebels, who have rebelled against me. They and their fathers have transgressed against me to this very day. ⁴The descendants also are impudent and stubborn: I send you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God.’ ⁵And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) they will know that a prophet has been among them.

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

¹I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. ²I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. ³And I know that this man was caught up into paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows— ⁴and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. ⁵On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. ⁶Though if I should wish to boast, I would not be a fool, for I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. ⁷So to keep me from being too elated by the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. ⁸Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. ⁹But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. ¹⁰For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Mark 6:1-13

¹[Jesus] went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. ²And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? ³Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. ⁴And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” ⁵And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. ⁶And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he went about among the villages teaching. ⁷And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. ⁸He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts— ⁹but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics. ¹⁰And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there. ¹¹ And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” ¹²So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. ¹³And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.

Every Wed... *Women’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall at 10 am &
Holliday Residence at 7 p.m.

July 12.......... “40 Days of Love” Begins
*The Lord’s Supper Seminar, Fellowship Hall at 10:30 am

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

Sept 6............ Worship in the Vineyard- Teacher Dedication & Potluck, Steinbeck Vineyard Campground at 10 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: Amos 7:7-15, Eph. 1:3-14, Mark 6:14-29, Fellowship Hall

Women’s Bible Study  every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and 7 p.m. at the Holliday residence. All women are invited! Babysitting is available during both Bible studies. Call Heidi Holliday if you need babysitting coverage and/or directions to her house for the evening Bible study at 238-5581.

Lord's Supper Seminar   Sunday, July 12, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Join us to review what Jesus said about Holy Communion. Whether you've been communing with us for months or years or haven't yet, join us for this review of the Bible's teaching. This is open to adults and children age 10 and up. (This seminar is especially for confirmation students, their parents, and new members, as well as life-long Lutherans.)

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. July 12- “A Case of Mistaken Identity” Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus   Who is Jesus? What do you think? Take it from those who knew Him best: Jesus’ friends as well as His enemies.

Stewardship Corner: His Love, Our Response 

2 Corinthians 12:1-10: Even though St. Paul suffered great abuse because of his faith in Jesus and his preaching that Jesus is the only Savior of the world, he considered himself to be blessed in spite of the circumstances. How much more should we consider ourselves blessed to be a blessing to others as we manage our time, talent and treasure in a God-pleasing way!

“Life Quotes” from Lutherans for Life  “We stand for the right to life, not simply because the state needs more people, but rather because each human being is a unique creation of God, endowed with personhood and the rights that attach to personhood from the moment of conception.” Colonel John Eidsmoe, Member of the Lutherans For Life Board of Directors  This “Life Quote” is from Lutherans for Life- www.lutheransforlife.org.

Attention Ladies!   The Summer Lutheran Woman's Quarterlies have arrived. Please pick one up from the rack in the entryway.

Memorial DVD 1LT Daniel Hyde   I have a copy of a memorial DVD for Daniel Hyde. If you would like to borrow it, please see me. Eunice Dieter.

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.

Greeters Needed   If you can greet one morning a month, either early or late service, please contact Eunice Dieter, 238-3036. edieter@charter.net.

Men’s Network   What happens when you mix guys, good humor, a determination to follow Christ, and the Internet together? The answer is the Men’s Network: 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   It is time for our Christmas in July Food Drive! Please consider donating any of the following items to Loaves and Fishes: soup, peanut butter, tuna, canned fruit, cold cereal, canned meat, dry pasta, canned potatoes, spaghetti sauce, or canned vegetables. Thank you for supporting Loaves and Fishes during our Food Drive! Please drop off donations in the brown barrel located in the entryway. Thank you!

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   Celebrating 66 years of ministry, Lutheran Braille Workers has helped visually impaired people touch the Promises of Jesus. Braille and Large Print publications are free of charge to all recipients in 30 languages. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, contact Thelma Friedrichs.

India Missions    Did you know that Trinity supports two different India Mission projects? The first is Mission India where we provide for the starting of new Christian churches in India by training and supporting 10 church planters. This project is partially supported by our multiplication projects. If you would like to donate to this project, please write a check to Trinity and in the memo section write “India Church Planters.”

The second project we support in India is the CNH District Mission trips to the Christian Media Centre in Chennai to provide for support of Lutheran Hour in India. If you would like to support the mission team (which includes six of our own members from Trinity), please write your check to Trinity and in the memo section write, “LLL India Mission Team” or you can donate on the web by going to www.cnhindiamission.org and click on the donate button under the heading “Fundraising Progress.”

We greatly appreciate, as does Our Lord, your support of both of these projects.

The Family Care Network’s Wild West BBQ Bash  Preisker Park, Santa Maria, 11 am. – 4 p.m.  Enjoy family fun and world-class BBQ as teams from Santa Maria and around the state compete for the Wild West crown! Sanctioned by the international Barbeque Cookers Association. The event will feature live music, great food, and family activities including face painting, performances, and games. Admission is free. Please call the church office for direction and sign ups for a chicken or tri-tip meal ($8 value). Flyers are available on the entryway table.

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.

July Thrivent Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting 

Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m., North Santa Barbara County Food

Bank, 490 West Foster Road, Santa Maria. All are welcome to attend this meeting. Please call the Food Bank at 937-3422 for directions. The Board is planning fall events for chapter members and friends at both the North Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County Food Banks. This will be an opportunity for all to see the amazing work these non-profits do to provide food for individuals and agencies. About $6,000 is still available for either hands-on service or fundraising activities through Thrivent Financial Services for Lutherans' Care Abounds in Communities program. We welcome your proposals and are glad to help you with completing the needed paperwork.   -Nancy Emerson, Communications Dir.

Wedding Anniversary blessings to the following members of Trinity:        

Rob & Pam Sharp                                               7/05/2002

Bob & Jeanette Atkinson                                   7/06/1953

Keith & Marilyn Testerman                              7/07/1973

Tim & Karen Benedix                                        7/10/1993

Tim & Cindy Newkirk                                        7/10/1982

We especially congratulate the Atkinsons for sharing 56 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: Rollie Christopher, LaRue Ninke, Gerald Cedarquist, Haylee Bernal, Paul Ernst, and Vi Ernst.

(If you know that a particular person still needs prayers, please call the church office monthly, and we will place that person’s name back on the list.)

For the CNH District LLL India Mission Team traveling  August 1-25: Lauren Aikenhead, Glen Butler, Drew Rowe, Pastor Rowe, Chuck Weygandt, and Josh Weygandt.

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, the 10-day Children’s Bible Clubs will be wrapping up for the summer, but the harvest work is just beginning! We thank you for the many boys and girls coming to Christ as a result of the clubs and pray that they will be energized to reach their families and friends with the hope of the Gospel. Amen.

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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 Worship Service

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