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WELCOME TO TRINITY

Those Serving Today: Sound System: 8:00 Mike Calamari 9:30 Tim Boeneke MNP Brad Hicks

Organist: Chrissie Rogerie-O’Quin Trumpet: Keller Kieschnick

COMMUNION AT TRINITY

We want you to feel welcome, loved, and know that we care deeply about you, your salvation, and your spiritual health. We value the opportunity to have a relationship with you in Christ. If you have any questions, doubts, or disagreements with our teaching on communion, we would love to hear from you and have a conversation so together we can explore God’s Word which says, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68) God’s Word teaches that partaking of the Lord’s Supper in an unworthy manner can result in God’s judgement instead of a blessing. So, we urge those who wish to participate to examine themselves as the Scriptures direct (1 Corinthians 10:14-22, 11:23-34). The Lord’s Supper is celebrated today in the confession and confidence that our Lord gives us not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who are baptized, trust His words, repent of all sin, set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, and desire, with God’s help, to conform their life to His Word. Participation in Holy Communion is also a profound proclamation of unity in faith (1 Corinthians 10:15-18; Acts

2:42-47). In sharing Christ’s body and blood at this altar, we indicate our common commitment to the teachings of Christianity as taught in this congregation. Any who are not yet instructed in the faith, in doubt of or in disagreement with what our church teaches are welcome to come forward and signal their desire to receive a blessing by crossing their hands over their heart.

Trinity Lutheran Church Vision Statement Trinity Lutheran Church is a growing, joyful, vibrant, and discipling church with

passionate spirituality, loving relationships, and inspiring worship… a welcoming place of witness, service, hope, and mission.

www.tlcbr.org www.brlutheranschool.org www.lcms.org

Church: (225) 272-3110 TLCDC: (225) 275-9517 TOP: (225)412-4102 BRLS:(225) 272-1288

This booklet will lead you through today’s service. Hymns can be found in the maroon hymnal in front of you (Lutheran Service Book, LSB). If you are visiting today, please take a moment to fill out the connection card and place it in the offering plate. Following the service, please introduce yourself to a Pastor or Elder. An usher can direct you to our staffed church nursery for young children. We pray God would use today’s worship service to touch your heart with His grace.

If you would like to become a member, please talk to Pastor Dave Buss or Pastor Greg Moyer.

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THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE April 2, 2018

DECLARATION OF VICTORY: (We SHOUT our responses with joy!)

P Christ is risen! C HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! P In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C AMEN! P Sing unto the Lord; for He has done excellent things. [Isaiah 12:5] C SING, O HEAVENS; AND BE JOYFUL, O EARTH;

FOR THE LORD HAS SAVED HIS PEOPLE! [Isaiah 49:13] P Christ is risen! C HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA!

OPENING SONGS: “Because He Lives”

Verse 1 I believe in the Son I believe in the risen One I believe I overcome By the power of His blood

CHORUS Amen, Amen I’m alive, I’m alive because He lives Amen, Amen Let my song join the one that never ends Because He lives

Verse 2 I was dead in the grave I was covered in sin and shame I heard mercy call my name He rolled the stone away

CHORUS Amen, Amen I’m alive, I’m alive because He lives Amen, Amen Let my song join the one that never ends

Bridge Because He lives I can face tomorrow Because He lives Every fear is gone I know He holds my life my future in His hands

CHORUS 2x Amen, Amen I’m alive, I’m alive because He lives Amen, Amen Let my song join the one that never ends

Ending Because He lives Because He lives

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CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION

P The first disciples of Jesus had many fears and doubts after His death and after the tomb was found empty. We too have fears and doubts, and we too are haunted by the power of death. We pray for stronger faith, and renewed hope for this life and the one to come. Even in the excitement, joy, and victory of Easter, we remember our inability to free ourselves from our sinful conditions and our need the vary Savior who’s resurrection we celebrate today.

C Almighty God, you overcame death once and for all by raising Jesus from the grave. We ask now for your forgiveness for doubting your power. Raise us out of our fears and frailty that we may share in the hope of Christ’s resurrection.

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ Jesus, I announce God’s grace unto all of you, and by His authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son T and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen. Alleluia!

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P We pray together…

C Almighty God, through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, You overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life. We humbly pray that we may live before You in righteousness and purity forever; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

ALL READINGS CAN BE FOUND ON THE BACK OF YOUR WORSHIP FOLDER

Old Testament Reading Isaiah 65:17-25 (After the reading) P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 (After the reading)

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

The Holy Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 (After the reading)

P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ.

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SONG OF THE DAY “What Beautiful Name”

Verse 1 You were the Word at the beginning One with God the Lord Most High Your hidden glory in creation Now revealed in You our Christ

CHORUS What a beautiful Name it is What a beautiful Name it is The name of Jesus Christ my King What a beautiful Name it is Nothing compares to this What a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus

Verse 2 You didn’t what heaven without us So Jesus You brought heaven down My sin was great Your love was greater What could separate us now

CHORUS 2 What a beautiful Name it is What a wonderful Name it is The name of Jesus Christ my King What a wonderful Name it is Nothing compares to this What a wonderful Name it is The Name of Jesus

Death could not hold You the veil tore before You You silence the boast of sin and grave The heavens are roaring The praise of Your glory For You are raised to life again

Bridge 2 You have no rival You have no equal Now and forever God You reign Your is the Kingdom Yours is the glory Yours is the Name above all names

CHORUS 3 What a powerful Name it is What a powerful Name it is The name of Jesus Christ my King What a powerful Name it is Nothing can stand against What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus

[Bridge 2]

[Chorus 3]

What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus What a wonderful Name it is

EASTER MEDITATION Pastor Dave Buss

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APOSTLES’ CREED

OFFERING & OFFERTORY “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” Verse 1 Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost but now I’m found Was blind but now I see

Verse 2 ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed

CHORUS My chains are gone I’ve been set free My God my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy rains Unending love amazing grace

Verse 3 The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures

Verse 4 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow The sun forbear to shine But God who called me here below Will be forever mine Will be forever mine You are forever mine

CHORUS 2x My chains are gone I’ve been set free My God my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy rains Unending love amazing grace

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH P Blessed are You, O God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who according to Your mercy has

given us a new and living hope by the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Christ is risen! C HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! P You have transformed the darkness of doubt and sorrow into the new and eternal light of joy and

gladness by the rolling of the stone from the door of the tomb. Christ is risen! C HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! P You have brought life and immortality to light by the good news that Christ is risen, C HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! P Fill our hearts with the joy of the resurrection. Grant unto Your church and people everywhere the

power of an endless life, that we may radiate with Your praise. Christ is risen! C HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELUIA! P Renew us by Your Spirit, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Teach us to pray in the hope of

Your resurrection,

THE LORD’S PRAYER

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BENEDICTION P Christ is alive; He is risen! Christ has taken the fear out of death and defeated our enemies. His

victory is our victory! C HE IS RISEN! AMEN! 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 “Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” Hymnal 477

Verse 1 Alleluia, alleluia! Heart to heaven and voices raise: Sing to God a hymn of gladness, Sing to God a hymn of praise; He who on the cross a victim For the world’s salvation bled Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, Now is risen from the dead. Verse 1 Alleluia, Christ is risen! Death at last have met defeat: See the ancient pow’rs of evil In confusion and retreat; One he died, and once was buried: Now He lives forevermore, Jesus Christ, the world’s Redeemer, Whom we worship and adore. Verse 1 Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to God on high: Alleluia to the Savior Who has gained the victory; Alleluia to the Spirit, Fount of love and sanctity! Alleluia, alleluia To the triune Majesty!

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THESE CLASSES RESUME NEXT WEEK: Adults attend any of the following Bible Studies: 9:30am - Charlie Edwards – James – TLCDC Room 1

9:30am - Mike Gibney - Our union with Christ as seen in Ephesians - Our Christian Identity - Music Room

10:50-11:50am - Chuck Boeneke – Hebrews - BRLS Childcare Room

KIDS’ LIFE:

9:30am - Pre-K through 3rd Grade meet in fellowship hall Pre-K & K - Sarah Turney (Preschool Room) 1st-3rd – Chad and Elizabeth Reimann/Kenzie Woltemath (3rd Grade Classroom) 4th & 5th- Dee Ann Hasse (meet in 4th Grade Classroom) 6th-12th- Nick Butcher & Paul Mroczenski (Youth Room/Old Choir Loft)

11:00am Pre-K through 5th- Zsa Zsa Boeneke (meet in 2nd grade classroom) 6th-12th- Nick & Tim Boeneke (meet in 4th grade classroom)

TEACHER NEEDED for 9:30am time slot grades K-1 please contact Kenzie if you are interested – 225-272-3110

TRINITY WEEKLY NEWS

Lutherans believe in Grace alone: God’s Grace means that we get God’s riches at Christ’s

expense. Lutherans believe in Faith alone: Faith is the firm conviction that something is true. True faith

in Christ Jesus will result in the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Lutherans believe in Scripture alone: Only God’s Word is totally trustworthy.

NO KIDS’ LIFE OR BIBLE STUDY ON EASTER SUNDAY April 1, 2018

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR The lilies are given to the glory of God and in memory of or honor of loved ones listed on the insert. Thank you to all who have signed up for flowers.

Please check the flower chart for after Easter and make sure to put your phone number on the chart. Please print clearly…thank you!

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LUTHERAN CEMETERY CLEAN-UP We are planning the cemetery clean-up for April 14th. Save

the date!

SAVE THE DATE: May 20th - Please celebrate 60 years of EDUCATION ANCHORED IN CHRIST with

BRLS. If you have any photos or memorabilia from your schooling at BRLS and for the old codgers, First Lutheran, dust them off and save them. More details to follow. Any questions or would like to help participate in planning or helping out please contact Gary Mall at drgarymall@gmail.com.

VBS Save the date for Vacation Bible School – June 4-8! Details coming soon!

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S LOVE Worship Attendance: 3/25/18 and 3/26/18 8:00am Service (107) 11:00am Service (87) 9:30am (158) Monday Night Praise (30) Total Weekend (382) Total Worship (483) Includes Lent 6 Nottingham Nursing Home (18) Lent 6 (83) Bible Study (54) Kids’ Life/Youth (22) Total Kids Life and Bible Study (76) Budgeted Offerings: $ 545,986.00 YTD Offerings: $ 524,841.91 Over/(Under) Budget:$ (21,144.09) Envelope Offerings: $19,398.56 **Rooted & Reaching: $ 7,134.00** Total Rooted & Reaching Receipts: $1,297,710.96 **The envelope offerings of $19,398.56 is 3/11 & 3/18 at $11,224.65 & $8,173.91 respectively. R&R of $7,134.00 is 3/11 & 3/18 at $5,481.00 & $1,653.00 respectively.

What Are We Up To in Youth Ministry THIS week?

There will be no Confirmation/Youth Group tonight. Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord with your families! :) Confirmation and Senior High youth will meet back up on April 8th from 5:30-7:30. Sr. High will be discussing chapter 8: Meekness, a Gentle Strength. It's never too late to come check it out! :)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Senior High Youth Group will be serving a pancake breakfast after the Sunrise service, as well as between the 8:00 & 9:30 services. Please bring a freewill offering to support our mission trip this summer to Nashville, TN, where we will have the opportunity to partner with and witness to a variety of different people— from inner city families & children to the homeless! We’re so excited for this opportunity to serve our neighbors, but we need your help to get there. Thanks for your support!

FUNDRAISER! If you eat at IHOP on Siegen Ln. between 5-10pm on April 19th, the youth group will get 20% of the profit to help costs for our Nashville mission trip-- but we need 20 RSVPs by April 16 or the event will be canceled! So please RSVP & share the link or our Facebook event with your friends! :) Here's a link to RSVP: https://www.groupraise.com/events/58463-trinity-lutheran-youth-group-at-ihop

8th grade Confirmands, please join Pastor Dave on April 17th at 4pm for confirmation.

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Our Calendar This Week

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Happy Easter! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

6:30am

7:30am

8:00am

9:00am

9:30am

11:00am

Easter Sunrise Worship – Prayer Garden

Pancake Breakfast – Youth Fundraiser

Easter Traditional Worship with Communion

Pancake Breakfast – Youth Fundraiser

Easter Traditional Worship with Communion

Easter LifeStory Worship with Communion (BRLS GYM)

Monday, April 2, 2018

All week

1:00pm

6:30pm

6:30pm

BRLS Spring Break

Ladies Bible Study – Brooks home

Ladies Small Group Study – Buss Home

Easter Monday Night Worship

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10:00am

12:30pm

5:30pm

Nottingham Nursing Home Service

Men’s Lunch

Ladies Small Group Study(Great Women of the Bible) – Rosendahl Home

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice

Thursday, April 5, 2018 7:00am

6:30pm

Men’s Bible Study – La Madeleine’s

Sweet Adeline’s

Sunday, April 8, 2018

8:00am

9:30am

9:30am

9:30am

9:30am

10:50am

11:00am

11:00am

4:00pm

5:30pm

Traditional Worship with Communion

Kids’ Life

Ephesians Bible Study

James Bible Study

Traditional Worship with Communion

Hebrews Bible Study

Kids’ Life “Explore”

LifeStory Worship with Communion (BRLS GYM)

Youth Choir Practice

Youth Group and Confirmation

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Staff Contact Information: Senior Pastor: Dave Buss – 225-205-1639 Associate Pastor: Greg Moyer – 225-406-7079 BRLS Principal: Harmon Butler – 989-280-4698 DCE: Nick Butcher – 989-274-5953

TLCDC/TOP Director: Abigail Iron Rope – 225-275-9517

Music Director: Kathi Calamari – 225-272-3110

Women’s Ministry: Lisa Miller - 225-405-9373 DCE Int Intern: Kenzie Woltemath – 225-384-0485