Trinity Lutheran Church
402 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD
(605)342-9302 trinityluth@rushmore.com
Web site: trinityrapidcity.com
8:30 am ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:30 am
13th SUNDAY after PENTECOST
August 27, 2023
Liturgist and Sermon: Pastor Wilbur Holz
Pianist: Caroline Straub Cantor: Margy Anderson
Lector: Carol Weiss
PRELUDE “Everlasting Love” by James Mountain
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(The liturgy is taken from Marty Haugen’s “Now the Feast and Celebration”. Copies
of the liturgy are available in the church entryway. The words are also printed in the
bulletin.)
CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: We give thanks to God with our whole heart.
All: We give thanks for God’s steadfast love and faithfulness!
Pastor: Though high above all things, God sees lowly.
All: Even when we are in deep trouble, God makes us live again. The
love of God lasts forever!
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Pastor: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires are known, and
from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by
the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and
worthily magnify your holy name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Pastor: Most merciful God,
All: have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and
given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and
humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known
and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to
do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we
may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord. Amen.
GATHERING HYMN “Here I am, Lord” ELW #574
GREETING
Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
All: And also with you.
THE KYRIE
Cantor: In peace, in peace, let us pray to the…
All: Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
Cantor: For the Reign of God, and for peace throughout the world, for the
unity of all, let us pray to the…. (All: Refrain)
Cantor: For your people here, who have come to give you praise, for the
strength to live your Word, let us pray to the…. (All: Refrain)
Cantor: Help, save and defend us, O God.
All: Amen!
THE GLORY TO GOD
Cantor: Glory to God in the highest and peace to God’s people on earth.
All: Glory to God in the highest and peace to God’s people on earth.
Verse 1:
You are God; we praise you.
You are Lord; we acclaim you.
You are God eternal; all creation worships you. (Chorus twice)
Verse 2:
All the angels in the heavens
Chant your praise in endless song:
Holy, holy, holy, God of power and might. (Chorus twice)
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Verse 3:
The apostles all praise you.
All the prophets acclaim you.
All the martyrs and your faithful people worship you. (Chorus twice)
Verse 4:
God, Creator, we praise you.
Jesus the Christ, we adore you.
Spirit of the Living God, we worship you. (Chorus twice)
THE SALUTATION
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Pastor: Let us pray.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Pastor: O God,
All: with your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock
of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of
your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen
THE FIRST READING Isaiah 51:1-6
Lector: Word of God, word of life.
All: Thanks be to God.
PSALM 138
Sung to the tune of ELW #501 “He Leadeth Me: Oh, Blessed Thought”
I’ll praise You, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I’ll praise impart.
I’ll bow down toward Your holy place, and praise Your name for truth and grace.
You have exalted o’er all things, Your name and word, which true life bring.
The day I called, You answered me; You made me bold and strong to be.
May all the kings of earth praise You, Lord, when they hear Your words so true.
May they sing of the ways of God; the Lord’s great glory known abroad.
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For though the Lord on high is great, yet He regards our lowly state,
And looks on those who humble are, but proud ones He knows from afar.
Though I walk in the midst of strife, e’en there You do preserve my life.
You stretch Your hand against my foes; Your right hand saves; You them oppose.
The Lord’s own purposes for me, He will accomplish and fulfill.
Your love, O Lord, forever stands; do not forsake works of Your hands.
THE SECOND READING Romans 12:1-8
Lector: Word of God, word of life.
All: Thanks be to God.
THE HOLY GOSPEL
Lector: We invite you to stand for the reading of the Gospel.
All: Alleluia. Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the
words of eternal life. Alleluia. (Repeat)
Lector: The Holy Gospel according to Matthew 16:13-20
The Gospel is read.
Lector: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
SERMON HYMN “Built on a Rock” ELW #652
THE SERMON Pastor Wilbur Holz
HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation” ELW #654
APOSTLES’ CREED
All: I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
And born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, died, and was buried.
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He descended into hell.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
And is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
The communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
The resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
Pastor: Trusting in God’s abundant mercy, let us offer our prayers for a
world in need.
(The response after each prayer petition)
Pastor: God in your mercy,
All: Hear our prayer.
Pastor: Receive our prayers and answer us, O God, in the name of
Jesus Christ.
All: Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
SHARING OF THE PEACE
Pastor: The peace of Christ be with you always.
All: And also with you.
THE GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS & TITHES (Please complete the
yellow card enclosed in this bulletin and place it in the offering plate.)
OFFERTORY “I Need Thee Every Hour” by Robert Lowry
AS THE GRAINS OF WHEAT
All: Refrain: As the grains of wheat once scattered on the hill
Were gathered into one to become our bread;
So may all your people from all the ends of earth
Be gathered into one in you.
As this cup of blessing is shared within our midst,
May we share the presence of your love. (Refrain)
Let this be a foretaste of all that is to come
When all creation shares this feast with you. (Refrain)
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PRAYER OF OFFERING
Pastor: Gracious God,
All: we thank you for the measure of faith you have given to each of
us. Increase in us generosity, compassion, and prophetic
courage so we may continue to be your body in and for the world.
With thanksgiving, we pray in the name of Christ. Amen.
CHARGE
Pastor: Jesus asked each of us: Who do you say that I am? Answer his
question, this day and all your days, in every word you speak, with
every action you perform.
BLESSING
Pastor: The God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in
harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus.
All: Amen.
Pastor: The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you
may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Pastor: The God of all grace bless you now and forever.
All: Amen.
SENDING SONG “Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song” ELW #808
DISMISSAL
Pastor: Go in peace. Share the harvest.
All: Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE “Learning to Walk” by Joseph Martin
Trinity’s Mission Statement
We are disciples of Jesus with open doors, open hands, and open hearts
committed to making disciples through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory
of God.
THOSE SERVING TODAY
August 27, 2023
8:30 a.m. Service
August 27- SUNDAY
8:30 am - Worship, KOTA Broadcast Greeters: Wendy Hanken and Joann
9:35 am - Coffee and Conversation in Library Holcomb
10:15 am - Worship
Ushers: Dean Schmaltz and Dave
7:00 pm - NA Group Ohlen
August 28- MONDAY
Counters: Paul Fauss and Faye
4:00 pm - Missions Meeting Schroeder
August 29 - TUESDAY
Food Certs: Bonnie Warejcka
August 30 - WEDNESDAY
12:00 pm - Fellowship Meal Brown Bag Sound Board: John Goff
6:00 pm - Youth Group meets at Salamun’s
August 31 -THURSDAY
10:30 am - Staff Meeting Altar Guild
Marilyn Denison, Michele Wise,
September 1 - FRIDAY and Marie Sailer
September 2- SATURDAY
September 3- SUNDAY Thank You for Your Service!
8:30 am - Worship, Communion, KOTA Broadcast
9:35 am - Coffee and Conversation in Library
10:15 am - Worship and Communion
7:00 pm - NA Group
ATTENDANCE
Sunday August 20, 2023 2023 Offerings $209,691.39
2023 Expenses $203,562.50
8:30 am - 66 $6,128.89
10:15 am – 18
MONTH OF JULY, 2023
Total - 84 Offerings $40,365.69
Expenses $28,612.32
$11,753.37
Venmo scan to WEEK OF August 20, 2023
Givelify scan give. CONTRIBUTIONS
Offering 8/13/2023 $8,117.00
NEEDED WEEKLY $6,873.00
We are looking to be better at communicating NFL “Pick Um”
with our members and have gotten a new
system that will allow for us to send out mass Help raise funds for the 2025 Tijuana house
emails and text messages. If you have an email build!
and/or a cell phone number please let the office
know. We would love to make sure everyone Each Sunday, beginning September 10, fill out
has all the information we send out. the weekly NFL “pick um” schedule in the
church entryway and place in the indicated box.
Free will donation to play.
Remember these individuals in your Shopping Cart Sunday is Sept. 1
prayers this week:
Trinity is in need of soup (not tomato, please!), pork
Rick Atkins Ty Tisher and beans, Vienna sausages, Cup of Noodles,
Gavynn Maas Marvin Knuth Spaghettio’s, or other canned pastas. Pop-top lids are
Ty Cross Val Flagstad preferable, but not mandatory.
Makenzie Hayes Steve and Prae
Loleen Anderson Matt Jorgensen We also need snack items (crackers, granola bars,
Dustin Denton Andy Johnson cookies, fruit or pudding cups, chips, etc.) for our
Deb Simpson Gary Soderberg shelves. Thank you for all you do.
Wayne Versaille Mae Hanscom
Greg Riley Richard Cleland
GiGi Kupari Maui
Berniece Larson
Prayer Shawls
Please call the church office or make the Evangelism
Committee aware if you or
a friend are ill or maybe
just need a little
comfort. Let us bless you
Join us for coffee and with a prayer shawl that
conversation following has been lovingly created
today’s worship at 9:35 in the library. and blessed by people at
Trinity to let you know how
much you are loved as a brother or sister in Christ!
A thought to ponder heard at the South Dakota Synod Assembly
“Hope requires us to check our optimism at the door and enter the future without
illusions.”
Last month the council voted to award two seminary students with $1,000.00 scholarships out of
the Margaret Petersen fund. One of these people was Amber Wichmann. Amber is currently
serving at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in addition to attending seminary. She sent us a thank you
note that read:
Dear Scholarship committee, Penny, and Wilbur,
Thank you! Your generous gift of money came as a huge blessing! This money will
help pay for my travel and book expenses for my fall semester at Wartburg Seminary.
It is with sincere gratitude, I send my thanks.
Peace,
Amber Wichmann
As we get back to a fall schedule, would you have time in your schedule to help:
_____ Usher
_____ Count Offerings
_____ Serve Communion
_____ Sell Grocery Coupons
_____ Sing in Choir
_____ Provide Treats for Sunday Coffee Hour
_____ Read Lessons & Gospel on Sunday
_____ Gardening
_____ Adult Bible Studies
_____ Other -- Comments can be included on back of paper
Please drop off at church office and we will call you to set up a schedule to help.
Thank you for volunteering!
Name____________________________________
Dear friend,
The significant loss of life and damage caused by the wildfires in Hawaii have turned our prayers and
attention to mourning those lost, supporting the survivors and how Lutheran Disaster Response can assist
with recovery.
Exacerbated by strong winds, wildfires on Maui have claimed dozens of lives and have destroyed homes,
businesses and lines of communication. The Big Island of Hawaii has also been impacted by wildfires,
and more islands remain vulnerable to additional fires this season.
Lutheran Disaster Response is prepared to accompany our neighbors in Hawaii impacted by these
wildfires. Will you consider a gift today?
Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating with the Pacifica Synod and other partners to assess the
needs of people impacted by the wildfires. We will work with them to provide for immediate needs and
long-term recovery amid the widespread destruction. Lutheran Disaster Response is committed to
accompanying recovering communities in the years ahead.
By standing with Maui’s wildfire survivors, we follow Christ’s call to share hope and healing with our
neighbors in need.
With gratitude,
Give by scanning the QR The Rev. Daniel Rift Additional Ways to Give
code below Director, ELCA World Hunger and
Checks or money orders can be sent to:
Lutheran Disaster Response Fund
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lutheran Disaster Response
America P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
Give by phone at 800-638-3522 Monday
through
Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Central time
or online.
