- Trinity Lutheran Church of Abita Springs, Louisiana

Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church
of Abita Springs, Louisiana
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 23, 2015 — A Prophet without Honor
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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Abita Springs, Louisiana
The mission of Trinity Lutheran Church is to grow in the grace and knowledge of
Jesus Christ and to go and share the good news of Jesus Christ until he returns to
take us home.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP
Welcome! We consider it a privilege to worship the Lord with you this morning.
In our service we gather before our almighty God to offer him our worship and
praise. We also gather to strengthen ourselves through the study of God’s holy
and powerful word. If you are looking for a church home, we are happy to share
ours with you. Please come again and worship with us very soon!
 Bring the kids. Children are always welcome at our worship services.
If your child is having a difficult morning, there is a speaker in the
Fellowship Hall which will allow you to hear the service.
 Restrooms are located in the Fellowship Hall next door.
 Don’t feel obligated. Our members give offerings to the Lord as an
expression of thanks for his love. When the offering plate is passed,
you’re not expected to give an offering; it’s your choice. While the
offering is gathered, we’ll ask you to sign our Friendship Register.
Leave any information you’re comfortable giving us—we use it simply
to thank you for coming and to invite you back.
 Make yourself at home. After our services, we normally join together
in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, snacks, and conversation. We’d be
honored if you could join us!
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BEFORE WORSHIP
As you prepare to worship your Lord today, spend a few quiet moments in prayer
before the service. Helpful prayers, including the one below, may be found in the
front section of the hymnal, pages 10-11 and 134-139.
O Lord—our Maker, Redeemer, and Comforter—we
are assembled in your presence to hear your holy
Word. We pray that you open our hearts by your
Holy Spirit, that through the preaching of your Word
we may repent of our sins, believe in Jesus, and grow
day by day in grace and holiness. Hear us for Jesus’
sake. Amen.
TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME
Everyone seems to love Jesus. Some people today use him as an example
of love as though the only words he had to say were, “Love your neighbor
as yourself.” The rest of what Jesus had to say might not seem as
important. People reject other controversial things he has said. That was
true when Jesus ministered here on earth too. Today we see our Prophet
rejected in his home town.
SERVING OUR LORD TODAY
Service Leader: Pastor Patrick Freese
Ushers: Grant Closson and Greg Wood
Music: Jan Blake
Fellowship Refreshments: Sarah Freese
Church Office: (985) 892-4880
Pastor’s Cell: (985) 502-4021
Pastor’s Email: freeseps@gmail.com
Church Website: www.trinityabita.org
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MORNING PRAISE
OPENING HYMN
Matins
Lord Jesus Christ,
Be Present Now
230
STAND
OPENING HYMN
Jesus, Jesus, Only Jesus
348
STAND
M: In the Name of the Father and of the Son  and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen
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PSALM 95
Venite
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CONFESSION OF SINS
M: God invites us to come into his presence and worship him with
humble and penitent hearts. Therefore, let us acknowledge our
sinfulness and ask him to forgive us.
C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and
that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I
have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I
deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly
sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray:
Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.
M: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his
only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called
servant of Christ and by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the
name of the Father and of the Son  and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
BE SEATED
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THE WORD
LESSON
Ezekiel 2:1-5
He said to me, "Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will speak to
you." 2As he spoke, the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet, and
I heard him speaking to me.
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He said: "Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious
nation that has rebelled against me; they and their fathers have been in
revolt against me to this very day. 4The people to whom I am sending you
are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, 'This is what the Sovereign
LORD says.' 5And whether they listen or fail to listen-- for they are a
rebellious house-- they will know that a prophet has been among them.
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PSALM OF THE DAY
Psalm 143
Refrain
O LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy;
in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief.
Do not bring your servant into judgment,
for no one living is righteous before you.
My spirit grows faint within me;
my heart within me is dismayed.
Refrain
Answer me quickly, O LORD;
do not hide your face from me.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;
may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
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.
Refrain
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VERSE OF THE DAY
M: Alleluia. The Word of God is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Alleluia. (Hebrews 4:12 cf. RSV)
C: Alleluia!
STAND
GOSPEL
Mark 6:1-6
Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his
disciples. 2When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue,
and many who heard him were amazed.
"Where did this man get these things?" they asked. "What's this
wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! 3Isn't this
the carpenter? Isn't this Mary's son and the brother of James, Joseph,
Judas and Simon? Aren't his sisters here with us?" And they took offense
at him.
4Jesus said to them, "Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in
his own house is a prophet without honor." 5He could not do any miracles
there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6And he
was amazed at their lack of faith.
Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village.
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BE SEATED
HYMN OF THE DAY
Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s Head
536
SERMON
A Prophet without Honor
Mark 6:1-6
9
STAND
WE PRAISE YOU, O GOD
Te Deum
10
BE SEATED
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THANKSGIVING
THE OFFERING
Moved by God’s love in Christ, we offer him our first and best gifts, purely out of
thanks to him.
STAND
LORD, HAVE MERCY
Kyrie
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PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
LORD’S PRAYER
C: 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.
BE SEATED
PRAYER HYMN
We Have a Sure Prophetic Word
291
STAND
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PRAYER FOR GRACE
M: O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought
us safely to this new day. Defend us with your mighty power, and grant that
this day we neither fall into sin nor run into any kind of danger; and in all we
do, direct us to what is right in your sight, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our
Lord.
C: Amen.
BE SEATED
CLOSING HYMN
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
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THIS WEEK AT TRINITY
TODAY (August 23, 2015)
9:00 am
Bible Information Class
10:00 am
Worship
11:00 am
Fellowship/Bible Class
MONDAY (August 24, 2015)
5:00 pm
Catechism
WEDNESDAY (August 26, 2015)
7:00 am
Men’s Group
7:00 pm
Bible Study at the Parsonage
NEXT SUNDAY (August 30, 2015)
9:00 am
Bible Information Class
10:00 am
11:00 am
Worship
Potluck
Usher’s Meeting immediately following Potluck
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S LOVE LAST WEEK (August 16, 2015)
Sunday Worship Attendance
Offerings
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$869.00
2015 Weekly Budget
$1,486.53
“Praise the Lord forget not all his benefits” Psalm 103:2
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SERVING OUR LORD NEXT WEEK (August 30, 2015)
Service Leader: Pastor Patrick Freese
Ushers: Indy Nebeker and Chip Rusich
Music: Karen Palliser
Fellowship Refreshments: Potluck
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Welcome to guests and visitors! We are glad that you are here and hope that you
will join us again soon. 
 Bible Information Class: Are you looking for more information or are you
interested in exploring membership at Trinity? Are you just looking to refresh your
knowledge of the foundational teachings of Scripture? If so, join us Sunday
mornings at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.
 Christian Worship: We are studying a new Bible Class series on Christian Worship.
In this class we will also explore the favorite hymns of Trinity Lutheran Church.
 Sunday School: We are launching our Sunday School on September 13. We are
looking to have two levels for our Sunday School. All children entering preschool
through fifth grade are invited to attend.
 1 Peter: Our Wednesday evening Bible study will resume this Wednesday at 7:00 pm
at the parsonage. We will be studying 1 Peter together.
 Men’s Group: We are studying Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. We will discuss
chapters 1-5 at this month’s meeting, this Wednesday at 7:00 am in the Fellowship
Hall.
 Ladies Guild: Trinity’s Ladies Guild will resume meeting on Saturday, September
12, in the Fellowship Hall. Socializing will begin at 10:30 am. The meeting will begin
at 11:00 am. Lunch and Bible study will begin at noon. Lunch will be potluck and
September’s theme is “All American.” Dessert will be provided.
All ladies of the congregation are invited to join the guild. The group works on
special projects for the congregation, has a number of committees to take part in,
plans various social events, and organizes Trinity’s participation in the annual Abita
Springs garage sale. We hope to see you on September 12 -- we would love to have
you join us!
Post Office Box 278
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22139 Level Street
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Abita Springs, Louisiana 70420
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(985) 892-4880