Trinity Lutheran Church
Service of the Word for Healing
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost, October 17, 2004
+ + + Welcome + + +
With reconciling love and grace, Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes all people into this community of Christ. We celebrate the diversity of God’s creation and our unity as God’s children. In our ministry of reconciliation, we strive to transcend all human boundaries. People of any race, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and ability are welcome. Join with us as we seek to understand God’s love for us. We invite you to struggle with us to be faithful messengers of that love in the world.
Page numbers are in the front section of the Lutheran Book of Worship (green book). Hymns are referenced as LBW #, HS # (Hymnal Supplement 1991) or TFF # (This Far by Faith.)
+ + + Gathering + + +
(Please use the time during the Opening Voluntary to make the transition between “getting here” and “being there.” Relax your body; quiet the inner dialogue of your mind; be open and receptive to God’s Spirit in our midst.)
Opening Voluntary
Announcements
Blessing of Children
*Hymn LBW #520 Give to our God Immortal Praise! DUKE STREET
*Dialog
P Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good,
C and God’s mercy endures forever.
P They cried to the Lord in their troubles,
C and were delivered from their distress.
P God sent forth a Word and healed them,
C and saved them from the grave.
P The Lord is righteous in all ways,
C and loving in all works.
P The Lord upholds all who fall,
C and lifts up those who are bowed down.
P The Lord sustains them on their sickbed,
C and ministers to them in their illness.
P The Lord is my strength and my song,
C and has become my salvation.
P Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good,
C and God’s mercy endures forever.
*Creedal Hymn HS #797 This is the Three-Fold Truth THREEFOLD TRUTH
*Prayer of the Day
P The Lord is with you.
C And also with you.
P Let us pray
C Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations. Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may preserve with steadfast faith in the confession of your name; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
+ + + Word + + +
Choir Anthem
First Reading Genesis 32; 22-31
22-23Jacob got up in the middle of the night and took his wives, his eleven children, and everything he owned across to the other side of the Jabbok River for safety. 24Afterwards, Jacob went back and spent the rest of the night alone.
A man came and fought with Jacob until just before daybreak. 25When the man saw that he could not win, he struck Jacob on the hip and threw it out of joint. 26They kept on wrestling until the man said, "Let go of me! It's almost daylight."
"You can't go until you bless me," Jacob replied.
27Then the man asked, "What is your name?"
"Jacob," he answered.
28The man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob. You have wrestled with God and with men, and you have won. That's why your name will be Israel." 29Jacob said, "Now tell me your name."
"Don't you know who I am?" he asked. And he blessed Jacob.
30Jacob said, "I have seen God face to face, and I am still alive." So he named the place Peniel. 31The sun was coming up as Jacob was leaving Peniel. He was limping because he had been struck on the hip,
Psalm 121
Refrain: My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
I lift up my eyes to the (hills)—
from (where) will my help come?
My help comes from the (Lord,)
who made (heav-) en and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved; … he who keeps you will not (slumber.)
He who keeps Israel will neither (slum-) ber nor sleep.
The Lord is your (keeper;)
the Lord is your (shade) at your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day, … nor the moon by (night.)
The Lord will keep you from all evil; … (he) will keep your life.
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming (in)
from this time (on) and forevermore.
Second Reading 2 Timothy 3: 14- 4:5
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, and exhort, be unfailing in patience and in teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths. As for you, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
* Holy Gospel Luke 18: 1-8
Gospel Verse (sung) p.63
C Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia. Alleluia
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 18th chapter.
C Glory to you, O Lord.
1Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up:
2In a town there was once a judge who didn't fear God or care about people. 3In that same town there was a widow who kept going to the judge and saying, "Make sure that I get fair treatment in court."
4For a while the judge refused to do anything. Finally, he said to himself, "Even though I don't fear God or care about people, 5I will help this widow because she keeps on bothering me. If I don't help her, she will wear me out."
6The Lord said:
Think about what that crooked judge said. 7Won't God protect his chosen ones who pray to him day and night? Won't he be concerned for them? 8He will surely hurry and help them. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find on this earth anyone with faith?
P The Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn Day by Day WOV 743 Blott En Dag
Offering
*Offertory (sung) p.75
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right sprit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence, and take not the Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with your free Spirit.
*Prayers
P Let us pray for all who suffer.
Merciful Lord, you sent Jesus to be our peace. Help all who suffer pain and grief to find in him strength and peace, so that their trust in your promises may be renewed; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
P Let us pray for recovery from sickness.
O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers; Mercifully hear our prayers and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health and sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
P Let us pray for those in affliction.
Almighty and everlasting God, comfort of the sad and strength to those who suffer: Let the prayers of your children who are in any trouble rise to you. To everyone in distress grant mercy, grant relief, grant refreshment; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
P Let us pray for those who minister in healing.
Almighty God, source of human knowledge and skill: Guide physicians and nurses and all those you have called to practice the arts of healing. Strengthen them by your life giving Spirit, that, by their ministries, the health of all people may be promoted and your creation glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
P Let us pray for the ministry of family and friends.
Loving God, our creator and redeemer; Give us strength and gentleness, patience and faithfulness to family members and friends. Let their hope be in you, and by their ministry of love let your love be known; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
P Praise to you, almighty God. You sent Jesus to live among us and to bring us your salvation.
C Blessed be God.
P Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. You humbled yourself to share in our humanity and you came to heal all our illnesses.
C Blessed be God.
P Praise to you, Holy Spirit, our defender and consoler. You heal our sickness with your mighty and life-giving power.
C Blessed be God.
P Holy and blessed Trinity, sustain us with your presence; drive away sickness of body and spirit; and give us that victory of life and peace which will enable us to serve you now and evermore.
C Amen
Laying on of Hands for Healing
Hymn HS #781 Go, My Children, With My Blessing AR HYD Y NOS
P The almighty Lord – a strong tower to all who trust, to whom all things in heaven, on earth, and under the earth bow and whom they obey-be now and evermore your defense, and make you know and feel that the only name under heaven given for health and salvation is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
C Amen
P Let us pray.
Merciful Lord God, constant source of all healing, we give you thanks for all your gifts of strength and life, and above all we thank you for the gift of Jesus, through whom we have health and salvation. As we wait for that day when there will be no more pain, help us by your Holy Spirit to be assured of your power in our lives and to trust in your eternal love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
*The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven,
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
+ + + Sending + + +
*Blessing
P Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time forth and forevermore.
C Amen
*Closing Hymn LBW #294 My Hope is Built on Nothing Else MELITA
* Dismissal
P Go in peace, equipped by God for every good work.
C Amen
* Closing Voluntary
*Those who are able are asked to stand
Visitors: A warm welcome is extended to our visitors! Please sign the blue attendance book and/or a visitor’s card so we can get to know you.
Members of Trinity for whom we pray: The J. Family; Tim, Melanie, Rebecca and Nicholas, Stacey J., Marty B., Donna H., Paul S., Carroll S., and all our homebound.
Friends of Trinity we also include in prayer: Lutheran Hospital and the Parish Nurse Program. St. Gregory Byzantine Church in Lakewood.
Altar Flowers are a gift to the glory of God and are given by Ray S. and Chuck M. in celebration of 19 years together.
Coming Events:
Oct. 19 Witness Committee 7:30 p.m.
Mission Planning with Ron Zoesch 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 20 Finance Committee 6:30 p.m.
Church Council 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 22 Wedding Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.
English Country Dancers 8:00 p.m.
Oct. 23 Belt/Flaugher Wedding 6:00p.m.
Oct. 24 Spiritual Gifts Potluck After Service
There will be a potluck after the service. The menu is soups, salads and breads. Bring an old favorite...or a new recipe to try out!! Commitment forms will be distributed both during the service and at the luncheon. The form has even more information about opportunities to serve, so be sure to read it all and fill in as many blanks as you can. Because the refrigerator is not working, we are asking if we can borrow your coolers to keep any cold items cold? Please call Melanie Long if you can lend a cooler for that Sunday – 216-433-5763 (w) or 216-961-1749 (h). See you there!!
Middle School Youth at The Chat Room 4:00 p.m.
Keep these dates!
· November 21: plans are to have a supper to thank our neighbors by inviting them to dinner. This is a way to encourage people to come and see Jesus in our ministries.
· December 4: Holiday gift making with neighborhood children. Watch for more details as these two outreach plans continue.
· Dec. 7: Benefit concert for Transitional Housing for Women by Broadway Diva Linda Eder along with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and the North Coast Men’s Chorus will join in a Holiday Concert at Severance Hall. All proceeds go directly to support of Transitional Housing.
Trinity says thank you to all who helped with the fix-up day and to Thrivent Financial for the lunch and supplies.
Council: Interested in being part of our Congregational Council? Nominations will be soon. Let Dave Robar know if you are interested.
Women’s Retreat: Join Trinity’s women as we go to Camp Mowana for a weekend (Nov. 12-14) for a time of fellowship, relaxation, study and fun. The book, The Friendship Factor about making, keeping and deepening friendships will the focus for the weekend. The cost is $70 each (your early payment or deposit will help us make the deposit to Mowana). Camperships are available to help offset the cost – see Pastor Paula for information. Time to order your books – call the Church Office to let us know how many to order.
Entertainment 2005 Books are once again available for $25 each, part of which is matched with a Thrivent for Lutherans Matching Grant. See Eddie B. for the chance to double your entertainment dollars with the 2 for 1 offers. Checks should be made out to Lutheran Chaplaincy.
Finances as of 9-30-04 Actual 2004 Budgeted 2004
Income-Contributions 63,653 67,500
Rental/Other 4,398 3,285
Expansion 16,000 9,000
Total 84,051 79,785
Expenses 94,880 102,955
Shortfall -10,829 -23,170
From our Parish Nurse: Hello Trinity Friends
The month of October is Mental Health and Illness Awareness Month. I would like to recognize this month by addressing an illness that needs more understanding, Depression. Depression is more than just a blue mood. Everyone gets sad sometimes, a brief mood, disappointments, grief after losing a loved one. Depression, though, is NOT just a case of the blue's. It is a serious medical illness that needs treatment, just like diabetes, asthma, or heart disease.
There are several signs and symptoms that help a health care professional determine if a person has Depression. If at least 5 of the following symptoms are present for most of the day, nearly every day for more than 2 weeks, seek professional help.
1. Feelings of sadness, depressed mood, and/or irritability
2. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities, such as hobbies or spending time with family/friends
3. Change in weight or appetite
4. Change in sleep patterns-sleeping too much or too little
5. Feelings or guilt, hopelessness or worthlessness
6. Inability to concentrate, remember things or make decisions
7. Constant tiredness or loss of energy
8. Restlessness or decreased activity9. Frequent thoughts of suicide or death (Seek professional help immediately 216-623-6888, suicide hotline for Cuyahoga county)
Depression isn't something to be ashamed of, nor is it a character flaw or a sign of a weak personality. No one with depression can just "Snap out of it". Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance to you.
God's peace and joy Kathy
REMINDERS:
1. Breast Health Awareness month is taking place. Please be receptive to your "Friend to Friend" phone call! If you are a women between the ages of 40-75, we have important information for you!
2. I regret to say that the Parish Nurse Program has NO Flu vaccine to give. Please seek out the flu vaccine from your Doctor's office or other source( try the city of Lakewood OR the city of Cleveland -wherever you are a resident)
3. CONGRATULATIONS to Evan A. and Chuck M. They are our FIT FAMILIES FOR FUN winners!!! Evan had the most TOTAL points and Chuck wins the award for the most perseverance throughout the contest. They will each receive a prize basket to enjoy!!
Serving in Ministry
Altar Guild – Kirsten R. Assisting Minister – Bob D.
Organist/Minister of Music - David Usis Parish Nurse - Kathy Devney
Pastor - Paula Maeder Connor Maintenance - Rick Murphy
Reader and Greeter – Valerie M. Servers –Paige R., Luke F.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 a.m.
16400 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Website: http://members.core.com/~trinitylutheran
Service of the Word for Healing
Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost, October 17, 2004
+ + + Welcome + + +
With reconciling love and grace, Trinity Lutheran Church welcomes all people into this community of Christ. We celebrate the diversity of God’s creation and our unity as God’s children. In our ministry of reconciliation, we strive to transcend all human boundaries. People of any race, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and ability are welcome. Join with us as we seek to understand God’s love for us. We invite you to struggle with us to be faithful messengers of that love in the world.
Page numbers are in the front section of the Lutheran Book of Worship (green book). Hymns are referenced as LBW #, HS # (Hymnal Supplement 1991) or TFF # (This Far by Faith.)
+ + + Gathering + + +
(Please use the time during the Opening Voluntary to make the transition between “getting here” and “being there.” Relax your body; quiet the inner dialogue of your mind; be open and receptive to God’s Spirit in our midst.)
Opening Voluntary
Announcements
Blessing of Children
*Hymn LBW #520 Give to our God Immortal Praise! DUKE STREET
*Dialog
P Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good,
C and God’s mercy endures forever.
P They cried to the Lord in their troubles,
C and were delivered from their distress.
P God sent forth a Word and healed them,
C and saved them from the grave.
P The Lord is righteous in all ways,
C and loving in all works.
P The Lord upholds all who fall,
C and lifts up those who are bowed down.
P The Lord sustains them on their sickbed,
C and ministers to them in their illness.
P The Lord is my strength and my song,
C and has become my salvation.
P Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good,
C and God’s mercy endures forever.
*Creedal Hymn HS #797 This is the Three-Fold Truth THREEFOLD TRUTH
*Prayer of the Day
P The Lord is with you.
C And also with you.
P Let us pray
C Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations. Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may preserve with steadfast faith in the confession of your name; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
+ + + Word + + +
Choir Anthem
First Reading Genesis 32; 22-31
22-23Jacob got up in the middle of the night and took his wives, his eleven children, and everything he owned across to the other side of the Jabbok River for safety. 24Afterwards, Jacob went back and spent the rest of the night alone.
A man came and fought with Jacob until just before daybreak. 25When the man saw that he could not win, he struck Jacob on the hip and threw it out of joint. 26They kept on wrestling until the man said, "Let go of me! It's almost daylight."
"You can't go until you bless me," Jacob replied.
27Then the man asked, "What is your name?"
"Jacob," he answered.
28The man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob. You have wrestled with God and with men, and you have won. That's why your name will be Israel." 29Jacob said, "Now tell me your name."
"Don't you know who I am?" he asked. And he blessed Jacob.
30Jacob said, "I have seen God face to face, and I am still alive." So he named the place Peniel. 31The sun was coming up as Jacob was leaving Peniel. He was limping because he had been struck on the hip,
Psalm 121
Refrain: My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
I lift up my eyes to the (hills)—
from (where) will my help come?
My help comes from the (Lord,)
who made (heav-) en and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved; … he who keeps you will not (slumber.)
He who keeps Israel will neither (slum-) ber nor sleep.
The Lord is your (keeper;)
the Lord is your (shade) at your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day, … nor the moon by (night.)
The Lord will keep you from all evil; … (he) will keep your life.
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming (in)
from this time (on) and forevermore.
Second Reading 2 Timothy 3: 14- 4:5
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, and exhort, be unfailing in patience and in teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths. As for you, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
* Holy Gospel Luke 18: 1-8
Gospel Verse (sung) p.63
C Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia. Alleluia
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 18th chapter.
C Glory to you, O Lord.
1Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up:
2In a town there was once a judge who didn't fear God or care about people. 3In that same town there was a widow who kept going to the judge and saying, "Make sure that I get fair treatment in court."
4For a while the judge refused to do anything. Finally, he said to himself, "Even though I don't fear God or care about people, 5I will help this widow because she keeps on bothering me. If I don't help her, she will wear me out."
6The Lord said:
Think about what that crooked judge said. 7Won't God protect his chosen ones who pray to him day and night? Won't he be concerned for them? 8He will surely hurry and help them. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find on this earth anyone with faith?
P The Gospel of the Lord.
C Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn Day by Day WOV 743 Blott En Dag
Offering
*Offertory (sung) p.75
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right sprit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence, and take not the Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with your free Spirit.
*Prayers
P Let us pray for all who suffer.
Merciful Lord, you sent Jesus to be our peace. Help all who suffer pain and grief to find in him strength and peace, so that their trust in your promises may be renewed; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
P Let us pray for recovery from sickness.
O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers; Mercifully hear our prayers and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health and sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
P Let us pray for those in affliction.
Almighty and everlasting God, comfort of the sad and strength to those who suffer: Let the prayers of your children who are in any trouble rise to you. To everyone in distress grant mercy, grant relief, grant refreshment; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
P Let us pray for those who minister in healing.
Almighty God, source of human knowledge and skill: Guide physicians and nurses and all those you have called to practice the arts of healing. Strengthen them by your life giving Spirit, that, by their ministries, the health of all people may be promoted and your creation glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
P Let us pray for the ministry of family and friends.
Loving God, our creator and redeemer; Give us strength and gentleness, patience and faithfulness to family members and friends. Let their hope be in you, and by their ministry of love let your love be known; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
P Praise to you, almighty God. You sent Jesus to live among us and to bring us your salvation.
C Blessed be God.
P Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. You humbled yourself to share in our humanity and you came to heal all our illnesses.
C Blessed be God.
P Praise to you, Holy Spirit, our defender and consoler. You heal our sickness with your mighty and life-giving power.
C Blessed be God.
P Holy and blessed Trinity, sustain us with your presence; drive away sickness of body and spirit; and give us that victory of life and peace which will enable us to serve you now and evermore.
C Amen
Laying on of Hands for Healing
Hymn HS #781 Go, My Children, With My Blessing AR HYD Y NOS
P The almighty Lord – a strong tower to all who trust, to whom all things in heaven, on earth, and under the earth bow and whom they obey-be now and evermore your defense, and make you know and feel that the only name under heaven given for health and salvation is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
C Amen
P Let us pray.
Merciful Lord God, constant source of all healing, we give you thanks for all your gifts of strength and life, and above all we thank you for the gift of Jesus, through whom we have health and salvation. As we wait for that day when there will be no more pain, help us by your Holy Spirit to be assured of your power in our lives and to trust in your eternal love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C Amen
*The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven,
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
+ + + Sending + + +
*Blessing
P Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time forth and forevermore.
C Amen
*Closing Hymn LBW #294 My Hope is Built on Nothing Else MELITA
* Dismissal
P Go in peace, equipped by God for every good work.
C Amen
* Closing Voluntary
*Those who are able are asked to stand
Visitors: A warm welcome is extended to our visitors! Please sign the blue attendance book and/or a visitor’s card so we can get to know you.
Members of Trinity for whom we pray: The J. Family; Tim, Melanie, Rebecca and Nicholas, Stacey J., Marty B., Donna H., Paul S., Carroll S., and all our homebound.
Friends of Trinity we also include in prayer: Lutheran Hospital and the Parish Nurse Program. St. Gregory Byzantine Church in Lakewood.
Altar Flowers are a gift to the glory of God and are given by Ray S. and Chuck M. in celebration of 19 years together.
Coming Events:
Oct. 19 Witness Committee 7:30 p.m.
Mission Planning with Ron Zoesch 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 20 Finance Committee 6:30 p.m.
Church Council 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 22 Wedding Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.
English Country Dancers 8:00 p.m.
Oct. 23 Belt/Flaugher Wedding 6:00p.m.
Oct. 24 Spiritual Gifts Potluck After Service
There will be a potluck after the service. The menu is soups, salads and breads. Bring an old favorite...or a new recipe to try out!! Commitment forms will be distributed both during the service and at the luncheon. The form has even more information about opportunities to serve, so be sure to read it all and fill in as many blanks as you can. Because the refrigerator is not working, we are asking if we can borrow your coolers to keep any cold items cold? Please call Melanie Long if you can lend a cooler for that Sunday – 216-433-5763 (w) or 216-961-1749 (h). See you there!!
Middle School Youth at The Chat Room 4:00 p.m.
Keep these dates!
· November 21: plans are to have a supper to thank our neighbors by inviting them to dinner. This is a way to encourage people to come and see Jesus in our ministries.
· December 4: Holiday gift making with neighborhood children. Watch for more details as these two outreach plans continue.
· Dec. 7: Benefit concert for Transitional Housing for Women by Broadway Diva Linda Eder along with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and the North Coast Men’s Chorus will join in a Holiday Concert at Severance Hall. All proceeds go directly to support of Transitional Housing.
Trinity says thank you to all who helped with the fix-up day and to Thrivent Financial for the lunch and supplies.
Council: Interested in being part of our Congregational Council? Nominations will be soon. Let Dave Robar know if you are interested.
Women’s Retreat: Join Trinity’s women as we go to Camp Mowana for a weekend (Nov. 12-14) for a time of fellowship, relaxation, study and fun. The book, The Friendship Factor about making, keeping and deepening friendships will the focus for the weekend. The cost is $70 each (your early payment or deposit will help us make the deposit to Mowana). Camperships are available to help offset the cost – see Pastor Paula for information. Time to order your books – call the Church Office to let us know how many to order.
Entertainment 2005 Books are once again available for $25 each, part of which is matched with a Thrivent for Lutherans Matching Grant. See Eddie B. for the chance to double your entertainment dollars with the 2 for 1 offers. Checks should be made out to Lutheran Chaplaincy.
Finances as of 9-30-04 Actual 2004 Budgeted 2004
Income-Contributions 63,653 67,500
Rental/Other 4,398 3,285
Expansion 16,000 9,000
Total 84,051 79,785
Expenses 94,880 102,955
Shortfall -10,829 -23,170
From our Parish Nurse: Hello Trinity Friends
The month of October is Mental Health and Illness Awareness Month. I would like to recognize this month by addressing an illness that needs more understanding, Depression. Depression is more than just a blue mood. Everyone gets sad sometimes, a brief mood, disappointments, grief after losing a loved one. Depression, though, is NOT just a case of the blue's. It is a serious medical illness that needs treatment, just like diabetes, asthma, or heart disease.
There are several signs and symptoms that help a health care professional determine if a person has Depression. If at least 5 of the following symptoms are present for most of the day, nearly every day for more than 2 weeks, seek professional help.
1. Feelings of sadness, depressed mood, and/or irritability
2. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities, such as hobbies or spending time with family/friends
3. Change in weight or appetite
4. Change in sleep patterns-sleeping too much or too little
5. Feelings or guilt, hopelessness or worthlessness
6. Inability to concentrate, remember things or make decisions
7. Constant tiredness or loss of energy
8. Restlessness or decreased activity9. Frequent thoughts of suicide or death (Seek professional help immediately 216-623-6888, suicide hotline for Cuyahoga county)
Depression isn't something to be ashamed of, nor is it a character flaw or a sign of a weak personality. No one with depression can just "Snap out of it". Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance to you.
God's peace and joy Kathy
REMINDERS:
1. Breast Health Awareness month is taking place. Please be receptive to your "Friend to Friend" phone call! If you are a women between the ages of 40-75, we have important information for you!
2. I regret to say that the Parish Nurse Program has NO Flu vaccine to give. Please seek out the flu vaccine from your Doctor's office or other source( try the city of Lakewood OR the city of Cleveland -wherever you are a resident)
3. CONGRATULATIONS to Evan A. and Chuck M. They are our FIT FAMILIES FOR FUN winners!!! Evan had the most TOTAL points and Chuck wins the award for the most perseverance throughout the contest. They will each receive a prize basket to enjoy!!
Serving in Ministry
Altar Guild – Kirsten R. Assisting Minister – Bob D.
Organist/Minister of Music - David Usis Parish Nurse - Kathy Devney
Pastor - Paula Maeder Connor Maintenance - Rick Murphy
Reader and Greeter – Valerie M. Servers –Paige R., Luke F.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 a.m.
16400 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Website: http://members.core.com/~trinitylutheran