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August 9, 2020 - 10:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church www.tlccg.com

Cottage Grove, Oregon 541-942-2373

Rev. James Markus pastorjim@tlccg.com Home: 541-767-9934

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Trinity Lutheran Church Mission Statement

We commit ourselves to gather together to worship God, to study, to

understand, to live His Word, and assist others to do the same.

WELCOME! It is a joy to have you with us. May the spirit of God bless

your worship with us today. Please join us in worship and praise again.

AS WE GATHER

The Gospel stories of Jesus often have a familiarity to us that may diminish

what the sacred writer wants us to understand. Simply put, there has never been

any individual on this earth like Jesus. He has divine power that can heal the

sick, revive the dead, and multiply bread and fish to feed multitudes. And He

can even walk on water. Nobody else has ever done that. Only Jesus. As we

worship and hear the Gospel account shared today, let us rediscover in Jesus

our one and only Savior.

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

TIME OF PREPARATION “Lamb of God”

INVOCATION

Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Congregation: Amen.

OPENING SENTENCES

P: We have begun our worship in the name of the Father and of the Son and of

the Holy Spirit. Let us speak together the words of the Apostles’ Creed

regarding the First Person of the Holy Trinity.

C: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

P: What does this mean?

C: I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me

my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all

my senses, and still takes care of them.

He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home,

wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily

provides me with all that I need to support this body and life.

He defends me against all danger and guards and protects me from all

evil. All this He does only out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy,

without any merit or worthiness in me. For all this it is my duty to

thank and praise, serve and obey Him.

This is most certainly true.

HYMN “Jesus Shall Reign”

(Please see next page.)

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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION

P: Let us humble ourselves before God, confess our sins to Him, and ask His

gracious forgiveness.

C: We confess to God Almighty, before the whole company of heaven and

before one another, that we are sinful human beings by nature and by

deed. We have not always put God first. We have used His holy name

in ways that do not honor Him. We have not always been thoughtful

caretakers of His creation and have not shared His bounty with others

at all times. We have been heedless in word and deed and have not

always kept our thoughts, words, and deeds pure and honorable. We

sinned in ways we know and in ways we do not even recognize. We

have wished for that which is not rightfully ours and have not put the

best construction on all things and on all people. We pray God to have

mercy on us, to forgive us all our sins, and to bring us to everlasting

life. Amen.

P: The almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, forgiveness, and

remission of all our sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of

the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

WORD

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HYMN “There Is a Redeemer”

(NOTE: No intro, start singing immediately)

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SALUTATION

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

P: Let us pray. Almighty and most merciful God, preserve us from all harm

and danger that we, being ready in both body and soul, may cheerfully

accomplish what You want done; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our

Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and

forever.

C: Amen.

PSALM Psalm 18:1–6

P: The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock,

in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my

stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am

saved from my enemies. The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents

of destruction assailed me; the cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of

death confronted me. In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I

cried for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry to Him

reached His ears.

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C: 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.

OLD TESTAMENT READING Job 38:4–18

(God tells Job of His lordship over all creation.)

4“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?

Tell me, if you have understanding. 5Who determined its measurements—surely you know!

Or who stretched the line upon it? 6On what were its bases sunk,

or who laid its cornerstone, 7when the morning stars sang together

and all the sons of God shouted for joy? 8“Or who shut in the sea with doors

when it burst out from the womb, 9when I made clouds its garment

and thick darkness its swaddling band, 10and prescribed limits for it

and set bars and doors, 11and said, ‘Thus far shall you come, and no farther,

and here shall your proud waves be stayed’? 12“Have you commanded the morning since your days began,

and caused the dawn to know its place, 13that it might take hold of the skirts of the earth,

and the wicked be shaken out of it? 14It is changed like clay under the seal,

and its features stand out like a garment. 15From the wicked their light is withheld,

and their uplifted arm is broken. 16“Have you entered into the springs of the sea,

or walked in the recesses of the deep? 17Have the gates of death been revealed to you,

or have you seen the gates of deep darkness? 18Have you comprehended the expanse of the earth?

Declare, if you know all this. Lector: This is the Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

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EPISTLE Romans 10:5–17 (Faith comes from hearing the Gospel.) 5For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the

person who does the commandments shall live by them. 6But the righteousness

based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’”

(that is, to bring Christ down) 7or “‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is,

to bring Christ up from the dead). 8But what does it say? “The word is near you,

in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your

heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For with the heart

one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to

shame.” 12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is

Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. 13For “everyone who

calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14But how are they to call on him in whom they have not believed? And

how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are

they to hear without someone preaching? 15And how are they to preach unless

they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach

the good news!” 16But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says,

“Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17So faith comes from

hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

L: This is the Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 14:22–33

(Jesus walks on the water on the Sea of Galilee.)

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the fourteenth chapter.

C: Glory to You, O Lord.

22Immediately [Jesus] made the disciples get into the boat and go before

him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by

himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but the boat by this

time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was

against them. 25And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking

on the sea. 26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were

terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27But immediately

Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 28And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you

on the water.” 29He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on

the water and came to Jesus. 30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and

beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31Jesus immediately reached

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out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did

you doubt?” 32And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33And those in

the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to You, O Christ.

HYMN “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”

(NOTE: Following organ introduction, join in singing verse 1.)

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SERMON Your Beautiful Feet Romans 10:5–17

SPECIAL MUSIC “Across the Lands” Getty Music

PRESENTATION OF OFFERING

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PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

P: In peace, let us pray to the Lord, beseeching Him for the gift of peace.

P: For the Church and all who are called to lives of service to God’s people,

let us pray to the Lord.

C: Lord have mercy

P: For the blessing of God upon our nation and its leaders that we lead

peaceable lives, let us pray to the Lord.

C: Lord have mercy

P: For the needs of ourselves and others for healing and restoration, for solace

and comfort, let us pray to the Lord.

C: Lord have mercy

P: With thanks for the faithful examples set by those whose earthly journeys

are complete and whose witness to Christ yet inspires us, let us pray to the

Lord.

C: Lord have mercy

(Additional Intercessions as Needed) P: These things and all else that we should have asked, grant us according to

Your gracious will, O Lord, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

C: Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER (Matthew 6:9–13)

P: We continue in 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.

BENEDICTION

P: Go out into the world in peace, have courage, hold to what is good, return

no man evil for evil, strengthen the fainthearted, support the weak, help the

suffering, honor all people, and love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the

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power of the Holy Spirit. Almighty God—the Father, the Son, and the

Holy Spirit, bless you.

C: Amen.

HYMN “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”

(NOTE: Following organ introduction, join in singing verse 1.

There is a small interlude between verses 4 and 5.)

Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Series A, Quarter 3.

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CLOSING COMMENTS

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Those Who Serve Us THIS WEEK, Aug 9 NEXT WEEK, Aug 16

FLOWERS: Pastor & Elizabeth Markus Bob & Karen Swayze

ACOLYTE: Laura Kreklau Laura Kreklau

USHER OF THE MONTH: Mike McCarty Mike McCarty

ASSISTING USHERS: Dennis Monroe Dennis Monroe

Perry Thiede Perry Thiede

READER: Judd Van Gorder DaNelda Strode

ALTAR GUILD: Dody Loeffler Dody Loeffler

ELDER OF THE MONTH: Bob Swayze Bob Swayze

VIDEO: Brian Spindler Jonathan Landon

SOUND: Chip Kreklau Chip Kreklau

RECORDED MUSIC: Katie Kreklau Katie Kreklau

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Trinity Weekly – August 9, 2020 TODAY: Green Bags for Community Sharing Due

10:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary & via Zoom

MONDAY: Keys to Church Building Changed Today!

1:00 p.m. Fenrich TLC Group on 1 Peter via Zoom

TUESDAY: 5:15 p.m. TLC Community Kitchen

6:00 p.m. Elders Meeting in person and via Zoom

7:00 p.m. Council Meeting in person and via Zoom

WEDNESDAY: 10:00 a.m. Pastor’s TLC Group on John via Zoom

6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class via Zoom

THURSDAY: 5:15 p.m. TLC Community Kitchen

SUNDAY: 10:30 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary w/HC & via Zoom

RECORD OF LOVE – Offerings can be mailed to the church or dropped off on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings. Electronic Offerings for July = $2,292 August 2 Offerings: $2,509. August 2 Attendance: Sanctuary – 38 and Online – 42 Total: 80 PRAYING FOR THE MYRTLEWOOD CIRCUIT CONGREGATIONS – Pastor James Cavener and Beautiful Savior and Jan-Hil School in Reedsport. FLOWERS – Our flowers are presented to the Glory of God. Today we thank Pastor Jim and Elizabeth for furnishing them in honor of their 38th Wedding Anniversary. GREEN BAGS – Thank you for bringing in your Green Bags for Community Sharing today! This helps a lot of neighbors with an important need.

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NEW KEYS – New keys are available through the church office on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SWEARENGIN BABY SHOWER – Another choice! Because there wasn’t much time to prepare for Jaydene’s baby shower, TWIM has decided to do a “Gift Card Baby Shower” for her. We are asking that you donate funds for the card either by mailing them to the church (marked “Baby Shower”) or dropping them by the office when Connie is in on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. TWIM will purchase one Visa card that can be used where needed. DEADLINE: Wed, Aug 26

[OR] QUARANTINE BABY SHOWER 2.0 Distancing Version – There will be a virtual baby shower for Jaydene Swearengin via Zoom on Fri, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. Gifts can be delivered or dropped off addressed to “BABY girl” C/O Nana – Amy Swearengin; 5075 Umpqua Hwy 99; Drain OR 97435. The Zoom link will be sent out before the shower by email, text or FB messenger – just let Amy know your preference. TLC PRESCHOOL – Because of COVID 19 our preschool will not open this Fall. May we continue to pray for all who are impacted by this necessary decision. STEWARDSHIP – Matt. 14:30 – “But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, ‘Lord, save me.’ ” The world really is a scary place – natural disasters, disease, terrorism, and a hundred other things. But where do we place our hope, our trust, and our vision? Where do we look for aid and comfort? When Peter’s eyes were on the Lord, he had confidence. When he turned to look at his problems and took his eyes off the Lord, he fell apart. Sometimes God’s call to support the work of His Church with our offerings makes us nervous. But put your eyes back on your Lord, trust Him, follow His Word, and all will be well. The Lutheran Hour Broadcast Sunday Mornings 8:00 a.m. on KKNX - 840AM Aug 16, "Seeing is Believing” Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer

Believing in Jesus Christ, we truly see things the way they are. PRAYER CHAIN “…keep on praying for all the saints.” Eph. 6:18b If you have a need or a joy for which you would like others to join with you in prayer, please contact Linda Ducker webduck@hotmail.com, 541-942-7260.

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WORSHIP AT TRINITY – These options are available: 1) In Sanctuary – Gather with one another maintaining social distancing and

following “Protocols for Gathering for Worship.” Holy Communion is offered on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays.

2) Streaming Service via Zoom – Stream service to your home. (Meeting ID: 896 3437 0678 and Passcode: 675675) We recognize that not everyone feels comfortable, yet, going out in public. Bulletins are available through our Little Library outside the Fellowship Hall.

2) Bulletin/Sermon via mail – There are a few folks who do not have access to Zoom. Each Monday a bulletin with sermon is mailed for a personal time of worship.

If you are worshiping from home, individual communion is available from Pastor Jim. Get in touch with him via phone, 541-942-2373, or email: pastorjim@tlccg.com.