Trinity Lutheran Church LCMS ______

Home , Bound for Glory (2019)

17330 South Hwy 441 Summerfield FL 34491 ______

Church Phone 352-307-4500 or 1-877-832-2187

Email office@ trinitysummerfield .org

Website www. trinitysummerfield .com ______Pastors Dan Kelm Blair Clark ______

Director of Music

Dr. LornaLee TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Curtis

January 11 & 12, 1 2020

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

BAPTISM OF OUR LORD January 11 & 12, 2020

OUR RITE OF FRIENDSHIP: Members and guests: Please register your attendance in the red pad located at the end of each row. We ask our guests to please print your complete address and phone number. When it reaches the other end of the row, pass it back. Upon its return note the other names; you may meet a new friend in Christ today.

Please turn off your cell phone.

If you desire a bulletin in large print or a hearing assistance unit, please ask an usher.

May the Holy Spirit bless our worship!

PRE-SERVICE MUSIC [Saturday 4:00 p.m.] “This Train is Bound for Glory” “Gonna Ride That Glory Train” Bob & Marianne Hughes

[Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.] “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star” (wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern) 3 settings: Jan Bender, D. Buxtehude, M. Medley

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

[Please stand]

OPENING HYMN “Another Year is Dawning” tune: Aurelia

Another year is dawning: Dear Father, let it be, In working or in waiting another year with Thee; Another year of progress, Another year of praise, another year of proving Thy presence all the days.

Another year of mercies, Of faithfulness and grace; Another year of gladness in the shining of Thy face; Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast; Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest.

Another year of service, Of witness for Thy love; Another year of training For holier work Above. Another year is dawning: Dear Father, let it be, On earth or else in Heaven, Another year for Thee.

BAPTISMAL REMEMBRANCE Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. Pastor: With the washing of water and these words, God called us out of darkness into His marvelous light, forgave our sins, and made us members of His family. Hear the Word of the Lord concerning Holy Baptism.

BAPTISMAL READING Romans 6:3-11 (All of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death.)

All: Don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be

3 slaves to sin–because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.

Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.

In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Pastor: In Holy Baptism our sins are forgiven and we are granted a new life in Christ, our Lord. We solemnly renounce the devil and all his works and all his ways; we confess the gift of faith in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I ask you, as a reaffirmation of what God has done for you in your baptism, do you renounce the devil and all his works and all his ways? People: I do renounce them.

Pastor: Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty? People: Yes, I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

Pastor: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son? People: Yes, I believe 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.

Pastor: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? People: Yes, 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.

Pastor: Is it your earnest intention to continue steadfast in this faith and in the promise of your Baptism, and as a member of the Church, to be diligent in the use of the means of grace and prayer? People: Yes, with the help of God.

Pastor: Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given you the new birth of water and of the Spirit and has forgiven you all your sins, strengthen you with His grace to life everlasting. People: Amen.

[Please be seated]

HYMN OF PRAISE “Arise, Your Light is Come!” (WR231) vs 1,4

Arise, your light is come! The Spirit’s call obey; Show forth the glory of your God which shines on you today.

Arise, your light is come! The mountains burst in song! Rise up like eagles on the wing, God’s power will make us strong.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

Pastor: Let us pray. People: Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in His name faithful to their calling as Your children and heirs with Him of everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

THE WORD OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 42:1-9 Reader: The Old Testament Reading for the Baptism of Our Lord is from Isaiah chapter 42.

Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law. Thus says God, the LORD, who

5 created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: “I am the LORD; I have called you in righteousness; I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the LORD; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols. Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.”

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

PSALM Psalm 29 Reader: We read responsively from Psalm 29.

Reader: Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. People: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.

Reader: The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over many waters. People: The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

Reader: The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon. People: He makes Lebanon to skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox.

Reader: The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire. People: The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.

Reader: The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth and strips the forests bare, and in his temple all cry, “Glory!” People: The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever.

Reader: May the LORD give strength to his people! People: May the LORD bless his people with peace!

EPISTLE Romans 6:1-11 Reader: The Epistle is from the 6th chapter of Romans.

What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Reader: This is Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

[Please stand]

HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 3:13-17 Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the third chapter. People: Glory to You, O Lord.

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized,

7 immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to You, O Christ.

SERMON HYMN “By Grace I’m Saved” (LSB566)

By grace! On this I’ll rest when dying; In Jesus’ promise I rejoice; For though I know my heart’s condition, I also know my Savior’s voice. My heart is glad, all grief has flown Since I am saved by grace alone.

SERMON “We All Need Mercy” Isaiah 42:3

“A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out; he will faithfully bring forth justice.”

THE COLLECTION OF GIFTS “One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.” –Proverbs 11:24

[Saturday 4:00 p.m.] OFFERING SPECIAL MUSIC “I’ve Got a Mansion” Bob & Marianne Hughes

[Sunday 8:00 a.m.] OFFERING HYMN “Jesus Loves Me” (WR437) Congregation

Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so! Little ones to him belong: they are weak, but he is strong.

Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me, he who died heaven's gate to open wide; he will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. [Refrain]

Jesus loves me! He will stay close beside me all the way; he's prepared a home for me, and some day his face I'll see. [Refrain]

[Sunday 10:30 a.m.] OFFERING ANTHEM “Send the Light!” Sanctuary Choir

[Please stand]

DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Amen.

[Please be seated]

9 INSTALLATION OF 2020 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS OFFICERS President Bill Myers Vice President Gilbert Dahnke Recording Secretary Pam Bixler Financial Secretary Rusty Ryan Treasurer Gary Eckoff

BOARDS

BOARD OF EDUCATION Suzy Kelm Joyce Mussey Mary Minotto Christine Rebeck Doug Mussey Marliese White BOARD OF ELDERS Bob Anderson Ron Lilley Nick Bock James Moore Bryce Buuck Leon Norregaard Roy Egeland Paul Stieber Lon Hertel Chuck Wilt Jim Keenan Will Evans BOARD OF EVANGELISM Monty Davis Jeff Stutler Jerry Iseler June Hoban Harriet Scharr Sheryl Finley Jan Garner Bob Behrends Jacquelyn Keck Marianne Merrow Nick Bock BOARD OF FELLOWSHIP Patti Paxton Mary Minotto Christel Galvin Sandy Hooten Lon Hertel Priscilla Mercier Carol Bach Jane Wood Toney Kendrick DJ McElwain Bonnie Graham Bob Tomsik Doug Mussey Marilyn Tomsik Joyce Lindstrom Kitty Evans Ingrid Derlis Marilyn Scaer Joyce Mussey Haynie Matthias Sharon Ahrens DJ McElwain Jean Dialoiso Joyce Moote

BOARD OF HUMAN CARE Martha Mitchell Ellen Rentola Darlene Baney Janet Sanner Arline Reinking-Hanf Carolyn Fortin Jan Bates Hugh O'Brien Jane Larson Lou Ann O'Brien Barbara Hunter BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP Roy Egeland Louis Rebeck Joan Egeland John White Dennis Esch Mike Sindlinger BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lester Boretsky Paul Stieber Toney Kendrick Jim Hopper Jeff Bixler Mike David Chuck Lehota Jeff Stutler Ginny Norregaard Bob Booth Dennis Esch Loren Thompson Marvin Rosser Steve Nash

PRAYERS Pastor: Gracious Father, since You have committed to us the ministry of intercession, we call on You to hear the prayers of Your people. Teach us to bring all our concerns to You, and strengthen us to acknowledge and submit to Your will. Show us your ways, O Lord, People: and teach us Your paths.

Pastor: Hear our prayers, O God, for all the people of the world. Where there is war and conflict, grant peace and safety for those seeking to do Your will, especially our brave service members, and the guidance necessary to bring the bloodshed to a beneficial conclusion. Where there is persecution and terrorism, grant comfort and hope. Where the Gospel is being proclaimed, grant it free course to the glory of Your name. Where there is famine and shortage of the necessities of life, grant Your providence, and move Your people to share with generosity the blessings You have given. Show us Your ways, O Lord, People: and teach us Your paths.

Pastor: Hear our prayers, O God, for all who are in need. Grant healing according to Your good will to those whom we have lifted up to You previously Father, and those most recently in need of healing. For each of these children of Yours who look to You for courage and strength, bless them with a special measure of faith. Show us Your ways, O Lord, People: and teach us Your paths.

Intercessory Prayers

January 12—Glenn Croteau, Marilyn Detizio, Leon Norregaard, Sue Schnabel, Maureen Wolff January 13—Marge Brandt, Chuck Meyer January 15—Liz Bondie, Carol Luckert January 16—Venice Gigstead, Chris Messersmith January 17—Alice Kirsch, Anna Thompson, Jim Weaver January 18—Tiffany Firkins, Joe Parlas, Gloria Saner

January 13—Don & Pat Hartman (52) January 14—Esther & Dan Aggas (64) January 16—Don & Lorraine Bowman (60)

Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. People: Amen.

[Please stand]

SACRAMENT The Lord's Supper is a gracious gift instituted by Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and as a means of receiving God’s grace. We believe that in the holy supper, the true body and blood of the Savior, along with the bread and wine, comes to us. We are encouraged by Jesus to commune frequently and God tells us through St. Paul that we must examine ourselves in preparation for a worthy reception of the sacrament. This includes a confession of our sins, a proclamation of our faith, and a determination to lead a more godly life in the

future. If you also acknowledge your sinfulness and your need for a Savior, and recognize Christ’s physical presence in the bread and wine, we invite you to join us at the Lord’s table. NOTE: If you have a physical condition that would prohibit you from taking wine in the Lord’s Supper, a few individual cups of white grape juice, instead of wine, are placed in the center of each communion tray for you. For those with a gluten allergy we now provide gluten-free wafers. Please help yourself to the gluten-free wafers located in the center of the tray.

PREPARATION FOR HOLY COMMUNION Pastor: Brothers and sisters, since it is our intention to come before the altar of the Lord to receive the very body and blood of Jesus Christ in this blessed Sacrament, let us confess our sins to God, our merciful Father.

(Silence for personal confession)

Pastor: Almighty God, People: Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all people, we admit and confess our sinfulness. We have turned away from You in our thinking, speaking, and doing. We have done the evil You forbid and have not done the good You demand. We do repent and are truly sorry for these our sins. Have mercy on us, kind Father, because of the obedience of our brother, Jesus Christ, Your Son. Forgive us all that is past, and with the power of the Holy Spirit move us to serve You faithfully.

Pastor: God is gracious and merciful, and for the sake of Jesus Christ He hears our prayer for forgiveness. It is a joy as your ordained servant of the Word, and at the command of our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, to forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.

13 PREFACE Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.

Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord.

Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. People: It is right and proper for us to do so.

SANCTUS Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: "Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me."

In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: "Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

Pastor: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until He comes. People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Pastor: Lord Jesus Christ, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

LORD’S PRAYER 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

[Please be seated]

AGNUS DEI

SILENT PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION Dear Savior, I come to Your table at Your gracious invitation to eat and drink your holy body and blood. Let me find favor in Your eyes to receive this holy sacrament in faith for the salvation of my soul and to the glory of Your holy name; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

15 COMMUNION SPECIAL MUSIC [Saturday 4:00 p.m.] “Let Us Break Bread Together” Bob & Marianne Hughes

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS “O Jesus So Sweet, O Jesus So Mild” (LSB546)

“O Love, How Deep”

For us He rose from death again; For us He went on high to reign; For us He sent His Spirit here To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer.

[Sunday 10:30 a.m.] “Glorious Son of God” Choir & Congregation

17 SILENT PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Dear Lord Jesus, I thank and praise you that you have again refreshed me with the gift of your holy body and blood in this comforting sacrament. Bless my participation that I may go out into the world with peace and joy in the knowledge that I am reconciled to God. I ask this in your name. Amen.

[Please stand]

THE DISMISSAL Pastor: May this, the true body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, forgive you all your sins, comfort you in your trials, and provide for you strength of faith for daily living until you reach your home in heaven. Go in peace, to serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

BENEDICTION Pastor: 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 give you peace. People: Amen.

CLOSING HYMN “God of Our Life” (WR409)

DISMISSAL Leader: Go in Peace, to love and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

SILENT PRAYER

POSTLUDE “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star” Nicolai, arr. M. Burkhardt

19 OUR MISSION: The mission of Trinity Lutheran Church is to share the good news of Jesus Christ by serving the spiritual, family and personal needs of the community. We believe that the primary reason for our existence is to bring people closer to Jesus Christ by providing worship, Bible studies, prayer and fellowship to foster spiritual growth.

ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the honor and glory of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ by Paul Pazitney in memory of Marilyn Pazitney, and by Chuck & Geri Wilt in memory of their grandson Ryan Wilt.

SPECIAL PRAYERS: Karin Goldsmith, C.C. Acker, Debbie Thompson, Rick Hoglund, Bob Palmer, Dan Lindstrom, Marlowe Suess, Andy Tourrette, Bill Mercier, Kathy Bultman, Betty Giertz, Mike David, George Walters, Gilbert Schroeter, Joyce Moote, Bob Booth, Bill Roudebush, Marion Raper, Marilyn & Bob Tomsik, Denise Anderson, Lyle Hoffmeister, Lois Franklin, Carol Bohlmann, Anthony Kakiou (brother of Connie Mulidore), Cathy Keifer, Janice Kaiser, Matthew Crispin, Bill Early, Victor Adam, Rosalyce Peterson, Adrienne Israel, William Hoban, Betty Kowske, Mary Staudacher, Dorothy Scheler, Ralph Munden, Tom Davies.

SPECIAL PRAYERS – LONG TERM ILLNESS: Beatriz Jansen, Shirley Radkiewicz, Fred Suco, Helen Richardson (friend of Charlotte Leidner), Sharon Lilley, Marlene Losey, Traci Wise-Maupin, Pam Petro, Kirsten Reisinger (Granddaughter of Tom & Sandie Burritt), Tom Palmer (Bob Palmer’s brother), Ann Marie Jaeger, Jean Brown, Marion Mashman, Ed Westover.

SPECIAL PRAYERS–SHUT-INS: Dallas & Marie Heine, Dottie Horwath, George Keenan, Matthew Derrig, Merle Deterding, Mary Staudacher, Dotty McCafferty, Mary Wood.

VALET SERVICE: available at the 10:30 Service. Any member who has completed and returned the VEHICLE WAIVER FORM is eligible to use this service.

BACK UP VALET DRIVER NEEDED-The Human Care Board is seeking an individual who would be willing to be a BACK-UP Valet Driver to park members cars at the 10:30 Service. For more information, please contact Hugh O’Brien at 352-245-5835.

Director of Music, Dr. Lorna Lee Curtis

Saturday WORSHIP ASSISTANTS 4:00 p.m. Elder Bob Anderson Communion Assistants Bruce Larks, Vic Stevens Lector Vic Stevens Greeters Ron & Karen Kellogg Ushers Tom & Dianne Bell, Andy Anderson, Stu Vogt, Rich Scaer, Larry Matney, Harold Kirsch, Milo & Linda Arneson Audio John Zwolak Video Jeff Stutler Altar Guild Bob & Bonnie Ashley Volunteer Responder Robert Brown

Sunday WORSHIP ASSISTANTS 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Elders Jim Moore Jim Moore Communion Leon Norregaard, Bryce Buuck Lon Hertel, Leon Norregaard, Assistants Ron Lilley, Gary Parker, Chuck Wilt, Larry Wigner, Jim Konefe Ed Sellers Lectors Gerry Sandaker Carolyn Fortin Greeters Ellen Rentola, Cheryl Fibish Dave & Sharon Ahrens Tom & Lori Yahr Larry & Betty Porter Ushers Jay Paxton, Jim Stencel, Phil Gay, Gary Martens, Susan Cummings Jim Ahner, Mike Sindlinger, Jack McClelland, Johnny Byard Milt Volosyn Karen Wyzykowski, Ingrid Derlis Carol Keenan Audio Dave MacTrinder Lee Stump Video Jeff Stutler Jeff Stutler Altar Guild Sat pm: Sandy Emigholz Jud & Joyce Moote Jean Dialoiso Sun am: Robbie Myers, Betty Bell Coffee Ministry Servers: Joan Trainor, Donna Battard Baker: Nick Bock Welcome Ctr. Jackie Keck Harriet Scharr, Pat Mahlstedt Volunteer Resp. Sharon Egan, Bryce Buuck Martha Mitchell

21 INTERESTED IN JOINING TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OR JUST LEARNING THE MAJOR TRUTHS OF THE BIBLE? Pastor Dan and Pastor Blair will be teaching NEW MEMBER CLASSES, beginning this Sunday, Jan. 12th, at 9:15 a.m. in Room 5. This is a 6-week study of Lutheran teachings and doctrine. Classes continue on Sundays, through February 16th. The Reception of New Members and Welcome Breakfast will be held on Sunday, February 23rd at 9:15 a.m. If you have questions about joining Trinity, please call the church office at 352-307- 4500.

NEW ADULT BIBLE CLASS BEGINS TODAY AT 9:15 AM IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL! Today marks the beginning of our new Adult Bible Class entitled, JESUS ALWAYS: EMBRACING JOY IN HIS PRESENCE! Led by Paul Stieber, this study will explore the biblical depths of the new devotional book written by Sarah Young, the author of, Jesus Calling, as it seeks to increase your joy and strengthen your faith relationship with Jesus Christ. Written from the first-person perspective of Jesus, participants will hear the comforting voice of their Shepherd for daily living the Christian life. The class will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

TRINITY SOUTH LADIES BIBLE STUDY-Our Ladies Bible study is being held every Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. It’s being held on the second floor of Harbor Chase in the Scrabble Room. We are studying the Great Women of the Bible and all ladies of Trinity are welcome. If you have any questions you can call (479) 531-9327. –Lora Rollings

TRINITY MOVIE NIGHT: Join us on Tuesday, January 14 as we show the movie “Overcomer” at 7:00 p.m. in The Fellowship Hall. The plot follows: “Life changes overnight for coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team and state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant shuts down and hundreds of families leave their town, John questions how he and his family will face an uncertain future. After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, John and his wife, Amy, meet an aspiring athlete who's pushing her limits on a journey toward discovery. Inspired by the words and prayers of a new-found friend, John becomes the least likely coach helping the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year. ” All are invited!

DO YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS INCLUDE CONNECTING WITH A SMALL GROUP? If you have not connected with a Small Group, you’re missing out on one of the best ministries Trinity provides for developing relationships, growing in your Christian discipleship, and sharing God’s love throughout the community. We have Small Groups located throughout the Villages, at Trinity South, and in the Stonecrest and Del Webb communities that are open and in need of additional participants. Registration is now underway for the Spring Season which will run from February 1 – April 30, 2020. If you are interested in connecting with a Small Group please indicate your interest by signing up at the special board located in the narthex or at the table at Trinity South. If you need more information, please contact Pastor Blair.

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO BECOME A SMALL GROUP FACILITATOR? We are currently in need of additional Small Group Facilitators as we seek to expand our Small Group Ministry throughout our communities and make our Group locations even more accessible for you. All Group Facilitators receive specialized training under Pastor Blair where you will become confident in your leadership and receive assistance for building your Small Group. It would be great to have at least 1 or 2 new facilitators as we begin our spring season. If you have questions or want to learn more about facilitating and training to lead a new Small Group, please contact Pastor Blair.

REVELATION: THE NOT-SO DISTANT TRUMPET CALL Many people are troubled by this book, or get caught up in the many confusing interpretations they hear or read in books and on television or radio. Revelation is intended to be a book of great comfort for Christians, and when properly read, can bring great joy. We invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, January 15 at 4PM for this study & a meal.

Newsletter Deadline: As a friendly reminder from the office, the deadline for submissions in the FEBRUARY 2020 Tidings is Wednesday, January 15. Please send all articles to [email protected] Thank you for your help! 

23 SEWING FOR CUBA MINISTRY-Retired Pastora Alehandrina Lopez from Perservancia, Cuba, teaches sewing to women in her village while spreading the Gospel and bringing these young women and their families closer to the Lord. If you are interested in helping her mission, please donate any of the following items (new or used) and place them in the suitcase in Room 4: (examples of needed items: thread, elastic, zippers, buttons, lace, rick rack, sewing machine needles, regular needles, bobbins, pins, pin cushions, bias tape, iron on hem tape, snaps, hook and eye fasteners, Velcro, measuring tape, rulers, scissors, seam rippers, sewing machine oil, small plastic containers, sewing kits, etc.) Collections will continue through January 19. After that, they will be delivered to her in person. Photographs will follow this event. If you are interested in making a monetary donation, please put Pastora Lopez on the memo line of your check to TLC. And we ask for prayers for her ministry. Thank you. The Committee on Global Missions meets on the third Monday each month (January 20) at 10:00 a.m. in Room 5. You are welcome to join us.

TRINITY COUPLES SIMPLE SUPPERS- Do you wish that you knew more members of our Trinity family so that you could talk with them after church or even when you see them at the grocery store? You might want to consider joining other couples in our SIMPLE SUPPERS group. We don’t just do suppers! We enjoy the company of two or three other couples at breakfast, brunch, dinner, an outing, or even an evening at a fellow members home over a four month period. Our next organizational meeting will be Mon., January 20 at 4 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Mark that date on your calendar. Please contact Kay Jacobson [email protected] or Paula Zumaris [email protected] for any questions.

FIVE WISHES, AGING WITH DIGNITY PRESENTATION- An advance directive that has been described by Wikipedia as the "living will with a heart and soul". Jessica McQue, Marion County Hospice Monarch, will provide a presentation to the Congregation on Tuesday, January 21 from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The program presentation, sponsored by the Board of Human Care. A sign-up sheet will be available by 12/1/2019. For questions, please contact Janet Sanner at 352-452-0708 or Emailing: [email protected]

COLOR BOOK GROUP- will meet on Tuesday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 1. The group is open to all. Remember to bring your favorite color book, pencils, and join the fun! Please call Janice Collins at (352) 750-4021 for questions. Come join us!

PRISCILLA BIBLE CLASS: We will resume meeting Thursday, January 23 in Room 3 at 10:30 a.m. For questions, please call Debbie Thompson at (352) 873-0453

FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON-Meet your Trinity friends at 10:55 a.m. at Oakwood restaurant on Saturday, Jan 25 for the best ribs in AMERICA and fun times with your Trinity friends. Sign up sheet in Narthex. Bob and Marilyn Tomsik can no longer lead us due to health concerns. We owe them a big thank you for their many years of service with our FRIENDSHIP LUNCHEON. Please have a blessed day filled with JOY with the Lord.

L.W.M.L. (Lutheran Women's Missionary League)- Our first meeting of the new year will be Tuesday, January 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All ladies of the congregation are cordially invited to attend and join in an afternoon of fellowship. We will begin with a short devotional message from Pastor Blair, followed by our business meeting, which will include the re-installation of our President, Robbie Myers, and Secretary, Arlene Stackhouse, We will also make a presentation to Helen Roenfeldt from the Mission Haiti ministry the donations collected at our Red Boot Tea which exceeded $1,400. Our speaker this month will be Amanda from JoAnn Fabrics who will highlight some of the classes and crafts they offer in their store in Lady Lake. She may also be doing a demonstration to share an idea with us. As always, we will conclude with refreshments and a time for conversation. Please mark this date on your calendar today and make plans to attend.

HOUSE OF HOPE DONATIONS- Remember To bring your donations for the HOUSE OF HOPE to Room 4 the next few weeks. See the January Tidings for a complete list but some of the needs of this group are: soaps (bath, hand, dish, laundry), paper towels, shave cream, shampoo, coffee, stamps, towels, wash cloths.

25 HELP IS NEEDED for the BGD (Blue Grass, Gospel, Dessert) Concert on Friday, January 31st. We need BAKERS for the desserts, folks willing to come in early to SET UP, and people willing to stay after the event to help CLEAN UP. Sign Up sheets will be in the clipboard area of the Narthex until January 27th. Please consider participating in what will surely be a fun, memorable evening. Questions? Call Pam Bixler at 419-420-2356.

SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendar for the Martin Luther High School Concert Choir and Troubadours performance on Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM. This concert is free and open to the public – so invite family & friends. Tickets are not being sold, but a free-will offering will be accepted to help defray the Choir’s expenses. These students from Greendale, Wisconsin will require housing on Sunday night and breakfast on Monday morning. If you would like to house two students, please contact Pam Bixler at [email protected] and indicate your preference of either two boys or two girls.

TLC “Veterans Helping Others” is an off-shoot of Trinity’s Barnabas chapter. The idea is to help others with simple tasks around the home that, because of physical challenges, they are unable to do. Examples would be a changing a light bulb where a ladder is needed, moving an appliance or sofa, etc. There are many others where a contractor is not needed but basic do-it-yourself skills will suffice. We need members of the congregation whom we can call on when a request is made. All tasks will be done by appointment at the convenience of the volunteer and a willingness and ability to perform the help desired. At least 2 people will be involved with all projects. This is a great way reach out to veterans and perform a service that will earn appreciation for Trinity. Please call Nick Bock at 352-470-4577 or the church office at 352- 307-4500 if you are willing to add your name to the list.

BE AN ANGEL! VOLUNTEER FOR THE COFFEE MINISTRY IN FEBRUARY, MARCH, OR APRIL! The sign up sheet is at the coffee station or call Toney Kendrick or Liz Koch. (Liz will be gone January & February so they are trying to complete the schedule early.)

Community of Gratitude Emergency Food Center: We are in need of many items this week. Usually during this time of year we have a much greater need to provide for our families. The items are: Condiments, Crackers, Egg Noodles, Jello, Jelly, Mashed Potatoes (instant) and Snacks. Please place your donations in the shopping cart in Room 4B and volunteers will deliver them to the food center. Contact Marilyn Tomsik 352-347- 1469 if you have any questions. There are several opportunities for physically volunteering at the center, and if you have any questions call Linda Kafader, Director at 352-322-8810. Thank you to everyone supporting this Board of Human Care ministry.

LWML MITE NEWS: Many thanks to all who contributed to our monthly Mite collection on Saturday (January 4th) and Sunday (January 5th). A total of $214.55 was collected. These contributions will help fund many mission projects/grants. The Trinity Ladies Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) wishes to thank everyone for the great support given to the collection of Mites in 2019. The total amount collected for the year was $4770.15. Twenty- five percent of the Mite offering is sent to International LWML for mission projects and the remaining seventy-five percent is used for our district's mission projects. Always remember that A LITLE CAN HELP SO MANY!

OPERATION SHOEBOX-Once again we have an opportunity to support our troops overseas with more than prayers. Operation Shoebox ships ditty bags to men and women overseas weekly, not just at Christmas. Their supplies vary, but at the moment, they need small hand sanitizers, gum packets (5 stick kind), and juice bottle packets for 8, 12, or 16 oz. water bottles. All of these are available at the Dollar Tree, etc. Check donations for postage made out to Operation Shoebox and left with the church office are greatly appreciated. It costs at least $40 a box to ship overseas. There is a cart in Classroom 4 marked Operation Shoebox for donations. Thank you.

DAILY BREAD MINISTRY: Are you a Trinity member experiencing a temporary need of help with meals? It may be that you are recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery. Our congregation has a Daily Bread Ministry of caring volunteers willing to bring you a prepared meal just for the asking. Contact LouAnn O'Brien at 352-643-1558 or Jane Larson at 352-233-9653 When meals are requested, volunteers are called upon who live close to the household in need.

27 Date Time TRINITY LUTHERAN WEEKLY EVENTS 01/12 Sun Installation of Officers & Board Members 8:00 am Communion Service/ Sanctuary 9:15 am New Member Classes/ Room 5 Trinity South New Member Class/ 3rd Floor Conference 9:15 am Room at Harbor Chase 9:15 am Trinity South Choir Practice/ Harbor Chase 9:15 am Trinity South Bible Study/ 2nd Floor Scrabble Room 9:15 am Adult Bible Class/ Fellowship Hall 10:30 am Communion Service/Sanctuary 10:30 am Communion Service / Harbor Chase on the 3rd Floor 01/13 Mon 10:30 am Board of Evangelism /Room 1 1:00 pm Board of Trustees/ Room 1 2:00 pm Board of Elders/ Room 5 01/14 Tues 9:30 am Trinity South Women’s Bible Study/ 2nd Floor Scrabble Room 10:00 am Cleaning of Sanctuary 10:30 am Adoration in Motion/ Fellowship Hall 1:00 pm Board of Stewardship/ Room 1 1:00 pm Veterans Center Group/ Room 5 2:00 pm Bookworms/ Narthex 7:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous/ Room 1 01/15 Wed Newsletter Deadline 2:30 pm Small Group Leader Meeting/ Room 1 4:00 pm Pastor Dan’s Bible Study & Meal/ Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous/ Room 1 01/16 Thurs 2:00 pm Cleaning of the Fellowship Hall 2:30 pm Veteran’s Center Closed Group/ Room 5 01/17 Fri 12:00 pm Scrappy Quilters/ Room 1 01/18 Sat 8:00 am Men’s Sat AM Bible Study/ Room 5 11:00 am Richard Oster Memorial & Luncheon 4:00 pm Communion Service/ Sanctuary

01/19 Sun 8:00 am Communion Service/ Sanctuary 9:15 am New Member Classes/ Room 5 Trinity South New Member Class/ 3rd Floor Conference 9:15 am Room at Harbor Chase 9:15 am Trinity South Choir Practice/ Harbor Chase 9:15 am Trinity South Bible Study/ 2nd Floor Scrabble Room 9:15 am Adult Bible Class/ Fellowship Hall 10:30 am Communion Service/Sanctuary 10:30 am Communion Service / Harbor Chase on the 3rd Floor

Attendance Saturday 1-4-20 4:00 pm 137 Sunday 1-5-20 8:00 am 192 10:30 am 310 Trinity South 1-5-20 10:30 am 52 Total 691

STEWARDSHIP NOTE––“But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.”- Matthew 3:15 The reason God sent His Son into the world is to fulfill all righteousness for us, to do what we could not do. So here Jesus plunges Himself into our sins and soaks them up in His Baptism, so that in our Baptism we might be cleansed and renewed. The whole of Jesus’ life, everything He did and said, was one great offering to the Father in our stead to fulfill all righteousness for us. All our offerings back to our Lord are in thanksgiving for this one great, true offering.

LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES -is dedicated to the billions of people around the world still unreached with the Gospel message, our work is not done. What can YOU do to let others know about Jesus Christ? Check out the Lutheran Hour Ministries website at www.lhm.org for the many resources available.

PROJECT CONNECT- PLEASE TAKE ONE – Project Connect booklets are one of the many resources on a variety of topics available through Lutheran Hour Ministries. Come visit the booklet display in the narthex and help yourself! - sponsored by Board of Evangelism

29 WERE YOU AWARE? Many folks are not aware of federal privacy laws that have been in force for a few years now. No longer are hospitals allowed to contact your church when you are admitted, due to privacy issues. Often, when you are admitted, you will be asked the church you attend. This is for the purpose of identifying denominational affiliation, which is forwarded to the hospital chaplains. They will not contact our pastor or church office. So please, if you are admitted to the hospital, call the church office to let us know. If it is a planned admittance, do not hesitate to contact us in advance. We want to be at your bedside in your time of need for prayer and spiritual care.

FLAGS FOR FALLEN VETS: I have been contacted by Flags for Fallen Vets to form a team to place flags at Florida National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Flags are placed the Sunday before Memorial Day, May 24th, and are picked up the following Saturday, May 30th.If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected].

FOR A CHUCKLE- “A children’s Sunday school teacher encouraged her five year old students to create an art masterpiece related to the Bible. As she wandered around the room looking at the pictures, she came to Alice. “Alice, what are you drawing?” “I’m drawing God.” “But no one knows what God looks like, Alice.” Without missing a beat, Alice replied, “They will when I’m finished.”

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK- “Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.”

31 Welcome to Trinity Lutheran Church 17330 South Highway 441 Summerfield, FL 34491 Church: 352-307-4500 /Toll Free: 1-877-832-2187 Website: www.trinitysummerfield.com Email: [email protected]

Christianity is the only religion of the world to insist that reconciliation with the creator cannot ever be accomplished by our performance. Only through the revelation of a Savior, who would be the substitute sacrifice for all of our wrongdoing and make us right with God, can we finally overcome our sense of separation from the Almighty.

This is a gift and promise of life that we rejoice in and share with Christians around the world. We share with all Christians the desire that everyone would come to know Jesus and experience a life under “new management” – the grace and purpose of God.

Trinity is a member of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. We enjoy a blessed confessional heritage of Biblical Christianity with over 65 million Lutherans around the world and over 7 million Lutherans in the U.S. alone. What we know and believe comes only from the Bible, which is God’s inspired Word. While the Bible is certainly our guide for holy living, the primary purpose of the Bible is to reveal Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

We believe every Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church is a “little Easter”, a celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. We celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper every Sunday in both worship services. We believe the forgiveness and strength of faith we are promised through receiving the very body and blood of Christ is so greatly needed by all of God’s people, for we are truly a community of wounded healers. For a Christian Church to be anything else than a place of common fellowship and unity and a source of strength for our fragile faith is to fail its God-ordained purpose and intent.

Our pastors would like to be of service to you in any way they can. Feel free to call the church office or speak with Pastor Dan or Pastor Blair directly if you wish to find out more about the church or have more personal needs of a spiritual nature.