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Trinity Lutheran Church
God's Love. Our Hearts. God's Work. Our Hands.
Sunday marks the beginning of our Fall Worship Schedule.
There will be two worship opportunities:
8:15: We will be gathering for worship outside in the Courtyard at 8:15.
For this worship we ask that you bring your own lawn chair and that you bring a mask to be used while we are singing.
10:30: This worship, for the present time and until it is safe to gather inside in-person for worship, will be streamed on Trinity’s Facebook Group or our YouTube Page. trinity lutheransparta).
At both worships this Sunday we will be having a time for prayers for healing in addition to celebrating the Lord’s Supper. Whether we are gathered in person or online, we are the body of Christ, and Jesus is with us!
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WELCOME!
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
We sing, we dance, we laugh,
we serve, we worship!
We are rooted in the love of God, made known through Jesus Christ, and believe that we are called to share the gospel through word and deed.
Trinity Lutheran Church has a nearly 140 year history in Sparta, WI, with worshipers less than 9 days old & more than 90 years old.
TRINITY TIDINGS
Our Trinity Tidings Newsletter is Jam Packed with all sorts of great information on what's going on here at Trinity now, and in the days to come!
WORSHIP
8:15 am - Worship in the Courtyard
10:30 am - This worship, for the present time and until it is safe to gather inside in-person for worship, will be streamed on Trinity’s Facebook Group or our YouTube Page. trinity lutheransparta).
Come and worship!
You are most welcome here!
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Trees planted by living streams
Read the Bible in One Year Plan!
Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the word of the LORD, and on his word they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither.
I have always liked the imagery of this first part of Psalm 1; especially the image of being like trees planted by streams of water. I can just picture what that looks like; beautiful trees lining a stream in a beautiful valley on a wondrous summer day! Friends, I hope that all of us have the chance to take part in this kind of beauty this summer!
The author of this psalm says that those who delight in the word of the Lord are just like trees planted by God, taking in the nourishment of water and soil and yielding fruit with leaves that do not wither. When I read this, I do so want to be just like this! And my prayer is that all of you do as well!
So, how do we delight in God’s word? The easy answer is that we read God’s word. But sometimes it’s hard to know how to begin. To help all of us; and most definitely including me; begin or continue to read God’s word, you will find a Bible reading plan included in this month’s Tidings. It begins on July 1 and will take us through the whole Bible in one year!
You can find the reading plan in the attached file:
Here are some resources that can be of help to us:
A great app for phones can be found at www.biblegateway.com.
To access an online bible reader; please visit: http://bible.oremus.org/
Once on the site, you may enter the bible chapters and verses you would like to read. You can also customize your search; for example, choose the translation you would like to read. (the suggested translation for our reading plan is the New Revised Standard Version)
Another wonderful resource for the study of scripture is www.enterthebible.org from Luther Seminary.
Summer is a great time to engage in God’s word! Happy reading and summer’s blessings to all of us!
Soli Deo Gloria! (To God alone the Glory!)
Pastor Mark Kvale
CURRENT NEWS
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Greetings Sunday School Families and Teachers! Education Ministry continues to plan for in-person Sunday School in the upcoming weeks, however, to make sure we are taking all proper precautions, Rally Sunday, the first day of Sunday School, will be postponed until next weekend, Sunday, September 19.
We hope to either have outdoor activities (weather permitting) or have small groups within the classrooms, both with wearing masks.
If you have not yet signed up for Sunday School, click the link: https://rb.gy/5bmfrv.
If you have any questions, please email Missy Erickson at melissa.jane.erickson@gmail.com.
We are also still looking for a 5th grade teacher. Please contact Missy ASAP if you are interested and able!
Afghan Allies in Wisconsin
Dear Trinity,
God’s love and peace be with all of you today and always. I thank God for each and every one of you today. And I thank God for all the people who have been reaching out to me wondering what we can do to help our Afghan allies who are at Ft. McCoy.
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SMALL GROUP INTEREST SURVEY
Small groups are a way to build connections through fellowship, learn more about the Word of God and develop relationships. Small groups generally meet 6-12 weeks for each section to cover a topic.
Please fill out this Survey on your interest in small groups and Bible Study at Trinity!
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LOVE AND FAITH
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