TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH The Day of Pentecost

May 31, 2020

Opening Hymn: “Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord”

Text: © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110003153 Tune: Public domain

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Confession and Absolution

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.

C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

C Amen.

Introit

P Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful,

C and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.

P O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all;

C the earth is full of your creatures.

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P These all look to you,

C to give them their food in due season.

P When you give it to them, they gather it up;

C when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.

P When you send forth your Spirit, they are created,

C and you renew the face of the ground. ALL: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

P Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful,

C and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.

Kyrie

P In peace let us pray to the Lord.

C Lord, have mercy.

P For the peace from above and for our salvation let us pray to the Lord.

C Lord, have mercy.

P For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.

C Lord, have mercy.

P For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to the Lord.

C Lord, have mercy. P Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.

C Amen.

Song: “Shine Jesus Shine”

Lord, the light of your love is shining In the midst of the darkness, shining. Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us Set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me.

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Chorus: Shine, Jesus, shine Fill this land with the Father's glory. Blaze, Spirit, blaze Set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow Flood the nations with grace and mercy Send forth your word. Lord, and let there be light. Lord, I come to your awesome presence From the shadows into your radiance. By the blood I may enter your brightness Search me, try me, consume all my darkness. Shine on me, shine on me. Chorus As we gaze on your kingly brightness So our faces display your likeness. Ever changing from glory to glory Mirrored here may our lives tell your story. Shine on me, shine on me. Chorus

Salutation and Collect of the Day

P The Lord be with you.

C And also with you.

P Let us pray. O God, on this day You once taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending them the light of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us in our day by the same Spirit to have a right understanding in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy consolation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

Old Testament: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Then he brought me back to the door of the temple, and behold, water was issuing from below the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple

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faced east). The water was flowing down from below the south end of the threshold of the temple, south of the altar. 2 Then he brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around on the outside to the outer gate that faces toward the east; and behold, the water was trickling out on the south side. 3 Going on eastward with a measuring line in his hand, the man measured a thousand cubits, and then led me through the water, and it was ankle-deep. 4 Again he measured a thousand, and led me through the water, and it was knee-deep. Again he measured a thousand, and led me through the water, and it was waist-deep. 5 Again he measured a thousand, and it was a river that I could not pass through, for the water had risen. It was deep enough to swim in, a river that could not be passed through. 6 And he said to me, “Son of man, have you seen this?” Then he led me back to the bank of the river. 7 As I went back, I saw on the bank of the river very many trees on the one side and on the other. 8 And he said to me, “This water flows toward the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah, and enters the sea; when the water flows into the sea, the water will become fresh. 9 And wherever the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live, and there will be very many fish. For this water goes there, that the waters of the sea may become fresh; so everything will live where the river goes. 10 Fishermen will stand beside the sea. From Engedi to Eneglaim it will be a place for the spreading of nets. Its fish will be of very many kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea. 11 But its swamps and marshes will not become fresh; they are to be left for salt. 12 And on the banks, on both sides of the river, there will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither, nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh fruit every month, because the water for them flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for healing.”

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

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Hymn: “Glorious Things of You are Spoken”

Tune and text: Public domain

Epistle: Acts 10:44-48 44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling

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God. Then Peter declared, 47 “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.

P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Alleluia and Verse

Holy Gospel: John 7:37-39

P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the seventh chapter.

C Glory to You, O Lord.

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” 39 Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message

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May Memory Verse “ And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.”

Ezekiel 36:26

Song: “The River is Here”

Down the mountain the river flows And it brings refreshing wherever it goes. Through the valleys and over the fields The river is rushing and the river is here. The river of God sets our feet a-dancing. The river of God fills our hearts with cheer. The river of God fills our mouths with laughter, And we rejoice for the river is here. The river of God is teeming with life, And all who touch it can be revived. And those who linger on this river's shore Will come back thirsting for more of the Lord. The river of God sets our feet a-dancing. The river of God fills our hearts with cheer. The river of God fills our mouths with laughter And we rejoice for the river is here. Up to the mountain we love to go To find the presence of the Lord. Along the banks of the river we run We dance with laughter giving praise to the Son. The river of God sets our feet a-dancing. The river of God fills our hearts with cheer. The river of God fills our mouths with laughter And we rejoice for the river is here. And we rejoice for the river is here. We rejoice for the river is here.

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Sermon

Apostles’ Creed C: 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.

Prayer of the Church Time of Offering Song: “Holy Spirit”

There's nothing worth more That could ever come close No thing can compare. You're our living hope, Your presence, Lord. I've tasted and seen Of the sweetest of loves Where my heart becomes free And my shame is undone Your presence, Lord. Holy Spirit, You are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere. Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your presence, Lord. There's nothing worth more, That could ever come close No thing can compare, You're our living hope, Your presence, Lord.

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I've tasted and seen, Of the sweetest of loves. Where my heart becomes free, And my shame is undone. Your presence, Lord. Holy Spirit, You are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere. Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your presence, Lord, Your presence, Lord. Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness. Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness. Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness. Holy Spirit, You are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere. Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your presence, Lord.

Offering Prayer Lord’s Prayer

C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

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Collect for the Word

P Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of your Holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Benediction

P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look upon you with favor and T give you peace.

C Amen.

Closing Hymn: “Holy Spirit, Light Divine”

Tune and text: Public domain

Acknowledgments

Divine Service, Setting One from Lutheran Service Book Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard

Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2018 Concordia Publishing House.

CONNECT… May 31, 2020

Trinity’s Community Assistance Fund

During the Covid-19 crisis, many individuals and families have immediate needs that they are unable to meet. Trinity has the ability to assist financially through the Community Assistance Fund. These funds can go directly to help with gas, groceries, bills and immediate needs of those most impacted during this difficult time. Please contact Pastor Hinz (320-815-2779), Pastor Beck (320-249-4012) or John Alstrup (612-839-9490), Trinity’s Community Assistance Coordinator. All requests will be treated confidentially.

This fund is available to our congregation, but also to our community at large. Are you aware of a neighbor or friend who is struggling? This is an opportunity to reach out and provide them with the information to contact the Community Assistance Fund at Trinity.

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For Your Information: There will be NO Vacation Bible School this summer. Pray for everyone’s health and safety.

God Loves Cheerful Givers

St. Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 9:7, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” We give thanks for all the cheerful givers at Trinity who are continuing to faithfully participate with their offerings during this time of stay at home due to the coronavirus. All expenses are being met in a timely way because of your offerings. Truly God is the greatest Giver of all. How wonderful it is when His children reflect His love and giving in their lives.

God’s Text for this Week:

Monday Ezekiel 47:1-48:35

Tuesday Daniel 1:1-21

Wednesday Daniel 2:1-49

Thursday Daniel 3:1-4:37

Friday Daniel 5:1-31

Saturday Daniel 6:1-28

For your prayers--

+We pray for Del Johnson

(mother of Allan Johnson), Angel

Dohrman and Kellie Fischer

(daughter of Neal Hanson). May

our Lord strengthen them.

+Jim Bump, Jim Truenow, Jeff

Cziok, Mona Hanson, Roy

Peterson, Millie Ripplinger (sister

of Delores Volkers), Rachelle

Dohrman - especially following

additional surgery, Mark

Thompson, Bob Nordquist and

Sonja Carlberg (sister-in-law of

Jan Sorell) as they continue their

cancer treatment and care.

The family of Keith Bjorklund at

his passing.

+Families as we go through our

membership:

Lucie Schwartzkopf; Shirley

Skuza; Thomas Skuza; Cathy

Smith; Tiffany Smith; Chad

Smolnik; John Smolnik; Lynn

Smolnik; Peggy Smolnik; Wayne

& Marjorie Smolnik.

Stewardship Corner: Acts 2:1 – “When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place.” Pentecost is the Old Testament harvest festival – it happens around the time when the wheat and oats are ready to be brought in. Of course, this was a picture and foreshadowing of the great harvest of humankind that God means to bring in through the preaching of His Word. God gives the seed, and God brings about the harvest. From first to last, in things temporal and things eternal, we stand only by His grace.

2020 Graduates at Trinity

Lutheran Church

Amanda Petersen Tech High School Organizations: HOSA (health organizations), National Honor Society, gymnastics, CNA I plan to attend NDSU to major in nursing. Gavin Fuchs Is planning for after high school are to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He is accepted into the School of Biological Sciences and will be pursuing a major in Neuroscience with minors in Pharmacology and Spanish. He would like to attend medical school after his

undergraduate work is complete. Gavin is the Class of 2020 Valedictorian. Some other of his activities and accomplishments include: Student Council, Class Treasurer, DECA, Minnesota Honor Society, Cross Country, Track, Math League. Isaiah Novak Thanks for putting this together for our seniors. Isaiah joined the Army National Guard in November 2019. He plans to complete his basic training at Fort Jackson this fall, followed by his AIT training at Fort Benning. Once all of his training is complete, he plans to attend SCTC for welding or automotive. He graduates from Foley High School on May 30th.

Madysen Boettcher Mady plans to attend the College of Saint Benedict. While in High School, she played volleyball and softball. She was All-Conference in softball in 2019. She was also the boy’s hockey team manager. Brandon Hejhal Brandon is attending St Cloud Technical and Community College this fall. He has been accepted into an Engineering program. He hopes to transfer to U of M or St Cloud State after his

freshman year at SCTC to continue his degree in Engineering.

Chloe Stockinger

Kelsey Kulow

Amber Kutzorik

Nathan Lindquist

Madison Molitor

Tara Butkowski

Garrett Feuling

Ashlyn Frey

May 31

8:00am Worship

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TUESDAY

6:30pm Life With God

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THURSDAY

7:00pm God’s Text Bible Study

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June 7

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Church Contact Information

Church Office: 252-3670

Church Fax: 202-1095

E-mail: office@trinitysr.org

Website: www.trinitysr.org

Pastoral Staff

Pastor David Hinz 320-815-2779

Pastor John Beck 320-249-4012

Pastor John Bakou 763-204-4803

Additional Contact Information

Admin. Assistant: Judy Rehwaldt

Traditional Music :

Daniel Reineke 248-7367

Contemporary Music:

Ruth Immerfall 291-9293

Prince of Peace School Office:

251-1477

Today’s Radio Broadcast-- is sponsored by the Trinity Lu-theran Altar Guild in honor of our shut-in members. We thank them. If you would like to spon-sor a broadcast, call the church office. The service airs live on WVAL 800 on the AM dial, at 8:00am, and live on the inter-net at www.800wval.com.

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