TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 728 CHURCH STREET WISCONSIN DELLS, WI. Office: 608-253-3241 Website: www.TrinityDells.org Wednesdays 7pm E-mail: office@TrinityDells.org Vacancy Pastor: James Laatsch Sundays Principal: David P. Sellmeyer 254-2258 9:45am Faculty: Enith Bailey Laurie Jonas, Diane Luba Contemporary Secretary: Heidi M. Klave Worship Sunday School Supt.–Betty Gudenschwager rd 3 Sunday of each WEDNESDAY WORSHIP: 7:00 P.M. month SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:45 A.M. All Saints’ Week October 29 & November 2, 2014 A.D. Almighty and everlasting God, You knit together Your faithful people of all times and places into one Holy Communion, the mystical body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that, together with them, we may come to the unspeakable joys You have prepared for those who love You; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. OUR MISSION For Christians, we know how beautiful it is to live life with faith in Jesus, so the mission of our congregation is to always be a part of connecting people to Jesus. WORSHIP ORDER: LSB p. 213 HYMNS: Wed: 666, 655, 656 Sun: 677, 678, 946, 625, 622 BIBLE READINGS: SERMON: Pastor Laatsch Revelation 7:9-17 p. 1323 1 John 3:1-3 p. 1311 Matthew 5:1-12 p. 1034 OCTOBER BIBLE VERSE–James 3:17-18 “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” Welcome to Trinity and our worship service. All are welcome to commune who:  Believe that Jesus Christ is their personal Savior from sin because He died on the cross to pay for their sins.  Who have been taught and share in the Lutheran understanding that the Body and Blood of Christ are truly present and received by the participants to grant forgiveness of sins and strengthening of faith. (1 Corinthians 11:27-29)  Are repentant of their sins and desire, with the help of God, to change the way they think and act. If you are not a member of an LCMS church, please talk with pastor before communing. A SPIRITUAL CONCERN: As Missouri Synod Lutherans, we have some spiritual concerns especially for those taking communion. Here are some examples of these concerns. Many people in our world today live together without the benefit of marriage. There may be people desiring to take communion that are from a different faith. Our spiritual concern is based on 1 Corinthian 11:27-29 here we are reminded not to take communion in an unworthy manner, because we will eat and drink a judgment upon ourselves. Our spiritual concern is that this doesn’t happen to you. If this is a concern for you please talk with the Pastor or Elder before the worship service. When coming up for communion if you are not confirmed, make the sign of an X with your arms over your chest so we know not to give you Communion but to share a blessing with you instead. Thank you! What’s happening with the Call Process? AT THE VOTERS’ MEETING: It was voted to extend a Call to Pastor Matthew Gehrke as Trinity’s next pastor. He will be visiting Trinity on Nov. 4th. Please keep him in your prayers as he considers this Call to Trinity. WOMEN’S FALL CRAFTING RETREAT NOVEMBER 14-16, 2014: Women of all ages will enjoy a weekend dedicated to crafting. Participants may choose between creating cards and gifts using stamping or preserving memories through scrapbooking or work on your Quilting, Knitting, or Crocheting projects all weekend. When you arrive you will be given table space to call your own for the weekend. The cost for this retreat is $99 per person which includes housing, workspace, make & takes, and five meals. A Saturday only rate is offered for $50. For more information or to obtain a registration form, visit www.luwisomo.org or call (920) 622-3350 SUNDAY SCHOOL NEEDS teachers for various Sundays. For more info. and to sign up see the bulletin board in the ramp hallway. ORGAN FOR SALE: The organ in the narthex (that used to be used here at church) is for sale. If anyone is interested please contact Orpha Reifsteck. Confession & Absolution Pastor: Beloved in the Lord… call upon His name. Congregation: We confess that we are children of Adam and therefore have lost the righteousness You gave us when You made us in Your image. We have sinned against You in our thoughts, our words, and our deeds, and deserve nothing but grief, shame, and eternal separation from You. Yet we are heartily sorry for all that we have done amiss, and all that we have failed to do. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, be gracious and merciful to us, and restore us once again into Your image, that we may walk before You free from blame and glorify Your holy name. Pastor: Almighty God has indeed had mercy on us …in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen. UPCOMING EVENTS (Nov 2nd-9th) The members of the Board of Elders Sun 11/2 –Adult Study 8:30am, are here to assist Pastor in the Worship w/ HC 9:45am spiritual care of the congregation. If you have any questions, comments or Mon 11/3concerns please feel free to contact Tue 11/4– Altar Guild 6:30pm one of the Elders. Your Elders are: Wed 11/5- Bible Study 3pm, Confirm 5pm, Dave Hammerly 254-4077 Adult Choir 6pm, Worship 7pm Randy Gardner 219-0879 Thurs 11/6- SS Teacher Mtg 6pm Glen Griggel - 253-2370 Fri 11/7 – Patrick Leege – 432-1689 Sat 11/1Sun 11/2 –Adult Study 8:30am, Worship w/ H.C. 9:45am, Birthday Fellowship THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP: Elder: Wed-Randy Gardner Greeter: Dave Leege Elder: Sun-Dave Hammerly Greeter: LeRoy & Marge Zimmerman Musician: Wed- Vivian Sellmeyer Sun- Enith Bailey THOSE BLESSED THROUGH SERVICE: Wed – 67 Sun – 68 Total last week = 135 All Saints Day is a universal Christian Feast that honors and remembers all Christian saints, known and unknown. The celebrated date is November 1st. It is a day to glorify Jesus Christ, who by his holy life and death has made the saints holy through Baptism and faith. Members of the Lutheran church usually spend the day thinking about friends and relatives, both deceased and living, and being thankful to God for them. A saint, in the Lutheran Church, is anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, who tries to live an exemplary life and is an example of what everyone else can aspire to. In everyday use, the word saint is usually applied to the elderly, children who behave well, people who work hard, and people who usually have cheerful dispositions. The Lutheran Church considers all who believe in Jesus Christ, both living and dead, to be saints. Explain to children the meaning and importance of All Saints Day as a Lutheran. Perform activities with them to help them understand the significance of this day. For instance, sing hymns and read stories of people in the Bible and tell stories about people you know who are good examples of saints according to Lutheran beliefs. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/how_2061626_celebrate-all-saints-day-as.html