Announcements for Trinity Paso for
Third Sunday in Advent
December 13, 2009

Advent Candle   Today we light the Rose Candle, also called the “Joy” candle and it comes out of the history of Advent. Advent was once observed as a penitential season similar to Lent and it still contains many similarities to that season. The Advent fast was broken on the third Sunday in anticipation of the great event to come. See Luke 2:8-20, Matt 2:1-12.

Prayer for your worship today:  Almighty God, through John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, you once proclaimed salvation; now grant that we may know this salvation and serve you in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reign 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!

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!

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

God’s Word for Today

Zephaniah 3:14-20

¹⁴Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! ¹⁵The Lord has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall never again fear evil. ¹⁶On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. ¹⁷The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. ¹⁸I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival, so that you will no longer suffer reproach. ¹⁹Behold, at that time I will deal with all your oppressors. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. ²⁰At that time I will bring you in, at the time when I gather you together; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes,” says the Lord.

Philippians 4:4-7

⁴Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. ⁵Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; ⁶do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Luke 7:18-35

¹⁸The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, ¹⁹calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” ²⁰And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” ²¹In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. ²²And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. ²³And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” ²⁴When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? ²⁵What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts. ²⁶What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. ²⁷This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ ²⁸I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” ²⁹(When all the people heard this, and the tax collectors too, they declared God just, having been baptized with the baptism of John, ³⁰but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.) ³¹“To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? ³²They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’ ³³For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ ³⁴The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ ³⁵Yet wisdom is justified by all her children.”

Today........... Youth Group Movie Night, 4:30-7:00 pm

Dec 16.......... Advent Service, 4:30 pm / Advent Supper, 5 pm
Children’s Christmas Musical, 6 pm

Dec 19.......... Parents’ Time Out, Fellowship Hall, 11 am – 2 pm

Dec 20.......... Youth Group Lock In, Fellowship Hall, 9 pm

Dec 24.......... Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, 5 & 7 pm

Dec 25.......... Christmas Day Service, 10 am

Dec 28-30.... Youth Group Rose Parade Float Decorating Trip

Jan 3............. Youth Group Un-decorate Christmas Tree, 4:30-7:00

Jan 9............. *Men’s Breakfast & Fellowship, Starting at 7:30 am

Jan 10........... Youth Group Game Night, 4:30 - 7:00 pm

Jan 17........... Youth Group Event, TBA, 4:30 -7:00 pm

Jan 24........... Youth Group Game Night, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

*More information provided.

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Join Us for Bible Class on Sundays:

l 8:00 am-Scripture Readings: Ephesians, Fellowship Hall

l 9:15 am-Middle School Bible Class/Catechism, 5^th-8^th Grades, Fellowship Hall    Dec 20: Luke 1:57-80, Confession and Absolution

l 9:30 am-Children’s Church, Presch-5^th Grade, Fellowship Hall

Women’s Bible Study  every Tuesday from 10:30 am-12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please call Heidi Holliday when babysitting is needed at 238-5581.

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. Dec 20- “Light for Our Loneliness”  Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus

Stewardship Corner: His Love, Our Response 

Philippians 4:4-7: Our LCMS definition of stewardship begins with these words: “Christian stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God. . . .” During this preparation season of Advent we are reminded that Christian stewardship really is free and joyous when we acknowledge that God is the Owner of all things and He delights in lavishing His gifts upon us to use to His glory and the welfare of our neighbors.

Stephen Ministry: How Much Does It Cost? Stephen Ministry is a care giving ministry available to our members and community free of charge.

New Small Group Soup and Bible Study Opportunity – Sunday evenings at 5 pm. Have soup supper with a group of friends, and then get into our Bible Study. Call Chuck or Lynne Weygandt at 610-4540 or 238-4481 to RSVP, for directions, or to learn more.

Trinity Merchandise   Fifteen percent (15%) of all sales go to support the Mexico and India missions. Please visit www.cafepress.com/tlcpaso to shop.

Coffee Cart   Donations from the coffee cart go towards purchasing Bibles for the Christian Media Center in India.

Loaves and Fishes   December is Food Drive Month at Loaves & Fishes. Please think of those in need as you shop this week. You may leave your donations in the brown barrel in the entryway. Thank you!

The Trinity Youth Group   meets weekly. For updates, follow us on Twitter by texting "follow tlcpyouth" to 40404 on your cell phone. A calendar of events is also at youth.trinitylutheranpaso.org"

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 at www.lhmmen.com.

Men’s Breakfast & Fellowship   Starting Jan 9, and every second Saturday of the month (except for March), we are having a Men’s Breakfast and Fellowship at around 7:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. If you plan to attend, please sign your name on the sign-up sheet located in the entryway. Pastor Dan Rowe will lead us in prayer.

Lutheran Braille Ministries   With its 200 work centers and over 5,100 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 volunteer to become a Braille Worker, please contact Thelma Friedrichs at 237-2568.

Women’s Shelter Ministry   The Tree of Warmth for the Women’s Shelter is now up in the entryway. Suggested donations are various children size sweaters, jackets or sweat shirts, gloves and scarves, coloring books, women’s sweat shirts or sweaters, (new items only) new twin size sheets and pillow cases, new towels and wash clothes. NO USED ITEMS, PLEASE. Gift certificates from markets, department stores such as Target, Wal Mart, etc, and prepaid gasoline vouchers. Note: Since they have limited storage space, they have asked that we do not donate used clothing or bedding. The final date for donations is Dec. 20 and delivery is

Dec. 21. Donations after that date cannot be delivered. Thank you!  Earlene Reynolds, 238-7255.

Tijuana Christmas   Please remember to return your gifts by December 15. We are also collecting blankets, jeans and toiletries. These should be brought in unwrapped. You may place items for Tijuana Christmas under the big red ribbon located in the entryway. Thank you and God bless you!

Bell Choir   The Bell Choir is a fun way to participate in worship with your church family. Joining is as simple as making the commitment and coming to rehearsal. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 5:45 pm to about 7:00 pm in the church sanctuary. We ring on the second Sunday of the month. We also ring on Easter, Christmas Eve and other times when the opportunity arises and the ringers are available. Contact Shirley Werner at 227-6412 for more information. You are also invited to sound out any of the ringers.

 

Music for the Soul   to benefit St. James’ Episcopal Church and Loaves & Fishes.  Today at Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles, featuring the acclaimed pianist, Rudolf Budginas. The event kicks off at 5 pm with open studio tours, wine, and hors d’oeuvres following by the concert at 6:15 pm. Tickets: $60 at either Pacifica Real Estate (805) 237-4040, Paso Robles Physical Therapy (805) 237-0171, or St. James’ Episcopal Church (805) 238-0819. We hope to see you there!

Christmas Gift for the Pastors   If you would like to contribute to a monetary gift for the Pastors, please write Pastor's Gift on your check or envelope and put it in the offering plate by December 20.

Cards for Recovering Soldiers   When doing your Christmas cards this year take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful people who have sacrificed so much would get.

A Recovering American Soldier

C/O Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20307-0003

Asleep in Jesus   In His infinite wisdom and mercy it has pleased Almighty God to call unto Himself the precious soul of Jean Perry. Jean received her “Crown of Life” on Monday, December 7, 2009. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 19 at 1:30 pm. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Wedding Anniversary   blessings to the following members of Trinity:    

Ken & Earlene Reynolds                                    12/18/1971
Les & Mildred Hirschler                                     12/19/1935

 

We especially congratulate the Hirschlers for sharing 74 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: For the family of Jean Perry, for the family of Rev. Harvey Siegerson, Michael Davenport, for the family of Ralph Sachs, Ted Rahn, Dick West, Wendy Deeter, Donna Vadnais, and Soldier from Atascadero-Blake Smith, Gene Ehlers, Gerald Cedarquist, LaRue Ninke, 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.)

Please continue to pray for our Bethel Series Adult Bible Study as it meets weekly.

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

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   Heavenly Father, we praise you for the Literacy Classes that are in their first few weeks of lessons in India. Lord, protect and help these students during the next year, as they learn to read and write and hear about your precious Son, Jesus Christ.  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

Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service Setting Three-Pg 184

Opening Hymn:     #348 & #332, Verses 1-7

Entrance Hymn:    #338

Hymn of the Day:  #621

Communion Hymns:     #637 & #350

Closing Hymn:    #563