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Welcome Guests! We are glad you are here! Here are a few things we thought you would like to know to help you feel at home with us today:

Please accept one of the green bags that you will find on your way out of the front entrance of the sanctuary as our gift to you.

Restrooms are located in the large room adja-cent to the sanctuary. Our ushers will be glad to point you in the proper direction.

Children are always welcome to worship with us. However, for your convenience, a nursery is available for parents with children 3 years old and younger. The nursery is staffed during the T3 hour (Tr in i ty Time Together ) & 10:45am service. Parents may use this room during the 8:00am service as well, being able to watch the service on the TV located in that

room. An usher will be happy to help you find the nursery room.

The offering is an opportunity for our members to support the Lord’s work at Trinity. As our guest, we ask only that you sign our Friendship Pad as it is passed down the pew.

When we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we do so convinced that Jesus gives us His true body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins. Re-ceiving the Lord’s Supper here expresses not only fellowship with the Lord, but also agreement with the teachings of this congregation. There-fore communicant members of LC-MS congrega-tions are always welcome to commune with us, and other guests wishing to commune are kindly asked to speak with the pastor before the ser-vice. We cherish the opportunity to worship with all followers of Jesus, and we regret the sad divisions within Christianity. Whether you are

communing with us today or not, please join us (and Jesus!) in praying for truth and unity within His Church.

This facility is equipped with a hearing assis-tance system. Please ask an usher for a receiv-er.

We would love to have your family join us for coffee, snacks, and the casual, conversational Bible Study we call T3 that takes place most weekends in the gym. Ask any of our members and we will be happy to help you find your way and get settled in.

In Christ, Pastor Carl Lehenbauer Pastor Joshua Rusert

Palm Sunday March 25, 2018

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SPRING Outdoor Cleanup

Saturday, APRIL 14TH, 9:30 to Noon At: A Place of Refuge A Home for Women in Crisis Pregnancies

Trinity’s mission team has ar-ranged for a morning of out-door work at A Place of Ref-uge, a ministry of the South Wisconsin District of the Lu-

theran Church-Missouri Synod, dedicated to ministering to the needs of women in crisis pregnancies. Our team is looking for volun-teers to spend the morning of Saturday, April 14th, helping prepare the garden, rake up leaves and winter debris, clean gutters, and do other necessary spring yard work. This is an ideal service project for entire families to help. Contact Rick Adams for more information. Sign up in the Gathering Room and at T3.

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Divine Service 3 5:00pm & 8:00am

Time of Greeting

Opening Hymn #442

Opening Liturgy p. 184

Psalm of the Month Psalm 121

Kyrie p. 186

Salutation & Collect p. 189

First Reading Anthem (8:00)

Second Reading

Gospel—Good News

Creed p. 191/192

Children’s Message (8:00)

Sermon Hymn #443

Sermon: Rev. Carl Lehenbauer “Giving from Freedom”

Offertory p. 192

Offering: Now is the perfect time to sign the Friendship Pad and pass it along, returning it to the inside aisle seat when fin-ished.

Prayer of the Church

Lord’s Prayer (Inside back cover of hymnal)

The 8:00 service continues with the Benediction & Closing Hymn Words of Institution

Sharing of Peace

Agnus Dei p. 198

Distribution Hymns #848 #761 #545

Thanksgiving Prayer p. 201

Benediction

Closing Hymn #851

Prayer before worship: Holy Lord, You are worthy of all I have and more. Give me Your Spirit so that I can bring You honor, praise, and glory, not just during this hour but with my whole life, through Jesus Christ, Amen.

First Reading: Acts 4: 32-37 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his posses-sions was his own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need. Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet.

P: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Anthem: “No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet” Trinity Mixed Choir

Second Reading: Philippians 4: 10-19 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, wheth-er living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need. Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs accord-ing to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

P: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 25: 31-45 (Sermon Text)

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will sepa-rate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' "Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.' "They also will an-swer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?' "He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ!

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WORSHIP ASSISTANT/ USHER/ACOLYTE/NURSERY SCHEDULE

March 24 & 25 5:00 PM– Mike Strupp/Team #1/Grace Kay 8:00 AM– Dave Hilgendorf/Team #8/ Paul Riemer 10:45 AM–Duane Balsiger/Team #4/Maggie Lemke Organist– Marlene Forshee Nursery– Diane Klug (9:15) Sarah Riemer (10:45)

Maundy Thursday, March 29—IN GYM 4:30 PM– Randy Pipkorn/ALL Available Ushers Needed 6:30 PM– Gene Ladendorf/Team #7 & All Available Ushers

Good Friday, March 30 12:00 PM– Gary Janetzke/Available Ushers Needed 6:30 PM– Neal Degner/Team #8

Saturday, March 31—NO SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP

Easter Sunday, April 1 6:00 AM– Ryan Campbell /Team #5 8:00 AM– Craig Gabor, Dave Hilgendorf, Charlie Thon, Randy Pipkorn/Team #8 9:25 AM– Lou Giza, Craig Tank, Ron Wolf, Jim Yahr/Team #4 10:45 AM– Gary Janetzke/Team #3 Organist– Marlene Forshee (Nursery is open for your convenience but not staffed)

Weekly Church Bulletin This Week at Trinity

SATURDAY (3/24) 7:00 AM- Men’s Bible Study 10:00 AM– Easter Egg Hunt 5:00 PM- Traditional Worship/C 6:00 PM– Historical Society German Dinner

SUNDAY (3/25) Palm Sunday 8:00 AM- Traditional Worship No Blood Pressure Screening Returns 4/22 9:15 AM- Life’s Big Questions... 10:45 AM- Praise Service/C/Gr. 3-4 Sing

MONDAY (3/26) TUESDAY (3/27) 7:30 AM– Men’s Bible Study 6:30 PM– 5/6 Public School Confirmation (no class Thursday -3/29)

WEDNESDAY (3/28) 8:00 AM- Chapel

MAUNDY THURSDAY (3/29) 11:00 AM– EARLY DISMISSAL 11:30 AM– Bible Study 4:30 PM– Worship/C/IN GYM 6:30 PM– Worship/C/IN GYM 7:30 PM– Mixed Choir

GOOD FRIDAY (3/30) NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED 12:00 PM– Worship 6:30 PM– Worship

SATURDAY (3/31) 7:00 AM- Men’s Bible Study NO WORSHIP SERVICE

SUNDAY (4/1) Easter/Mite Box Sunday 6:00 AM– Sunrise Service 7:00 AM– Easter Breakfast in the gym 8:00 AM– Traditional Worship/C 9:25 AM– Traditional Worship/C 10:45 AM– Praise Service/C

SPRING BREAK-APRIL 2nd-6th MONDAY, APRIL 2

School/Church Office Closed

Office Hours Tuesday-Friday 9:00a-3:00p

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER... Have you ever had someone tell you that you are just like your parents? That comment can be a two-edged sword, right? We all have parents who perhaps passed on a few good qualities, and shall we say, some not so good quali-ties? When I was in second grade, my family took a road trip to Florida in a small RV. I recall bits and pieces about that trip, but I can remember one event as if it just happened yesterday. We were at Busch Gardens, and my parents decided that it was time for me to ride my first "upside down" roller-coaster. I didn't agree. Apparently, I also didn't have a say. In a whirlwind of resistance, and prob-ably some crying, I was stuck in line. As if that wasn't bad enough, my parents, who had no intentions of going on the roller-coaster, had talked two total strangers into taking me on the ride along with them. I actually don't remember the ride at all, but I'm sure I didn't like it. That experience was etched in my mind for all time, an example of questionable (bad) parenting, and a firm foundation for me to be completely different when I was a parent someday . . . . When my youngest, and only daughter, was 8 years old, we took a day trip to Six Flags. She was quite content to ride the Whizzer, a tame roller-coaster, over and over and over again. I had other ideas. It seemed to me to be about the right time for her to step up to a more advanced roller-coaster, The Demon! In line, with her dad who she trusted fully, my nervous daughter asked, "Dad, does this ride go upside down?" I stammered, "I don't think so." It did, even had a diabolical cork-screw. "Does it have any big drops?" she questioned. "Um. No, I don't think it does." It did, several. "Is there a bathroom before we get on the ride?" There wasn't, but of course, I replied, "Yep. Pretty sure there is one right before we get on." Wow. Not only was I EXACTLY like my parents, but I graduated to "Advanced Bad Parenting" by adding several blatant lies to my twisted scheme. The Old Tes-tament takes us on a journey where each generation failed to learn the lessons of the previous one, and continually fell away in more and more tragic ways, but never too far for God to pull them back. I survived my ordeal, albeit with some lingering bitterness. My daughter survived, but I suspect she continues to plot her revenge for when I least expect it. My thoughts wander to my future grandchil-dren . . . . Watch out for that first trip to an amusement park. Buckle in. You have no idea what you're in for.

APRIL FOOD BARREL ITEMS Cereal, granola bars, crackers, rice,

potato flakes

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Parish Staff Senior Pastor Rev. Carl W. Lehenbauer Associate Pastor Rev. Joshua D. Rusert Interim Principal Mr. Gene Ladendorf Director of Discipleship Mr. Richard Adams Director of Music Mrs. Marlene Forshee I.T. Mr. Joshua Hunholz Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Cindy Mollwitz Director of Athletics Mr. John Saleska Administrative Assistant Ms. Nancy Dittloff Office Manager Mrs. Lori Scheck Business Manager Mr. Brian Axtman Maintenance Mr. Erick Granke Early Childhood Director Mrs. Catrina Kagerbauer Pre-school Ms. Melissa Appleby Kindergarten Mrs. Stacy Gehrke 1st Grade Mrs. Susan Ernst 2nd Grade Mrs. Kathy Adams 3rd Grade Mrs. Sarah Knuth 4th Grade Mrs. Nichol Kreger 5th-8th Grade Ms. Rebecca Jahr 5th - 8th Grade Mr. Robert Anderson 5th-8th Science Mrs. Vicki Mokros Literature & Spanish Mr. Collin Mayer Art Teacher Mr. Joshua Janetzke Support Teachers Mrs. Terry Schoessow Mrs. Pat Dobberfuhl Mrs. Holly Schulz Lunch Program Mrs. Eunice Szpiszar Mr. Daniel Szpiszar

School Library/ Creation Corner Mr. Greg Black

Never will I leave you. Never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 Thank You, Lord, for the peace that passes all understanding, so that we can be calm in the midst of our storms. Thank You for daily protection. Thank You for bringing purpose and new meaning into our lives. Serving You Lord is never a task but a fulfillment, it feels so good to serve You our Master, for without You we are nothing. In Jesus’ name, Amen. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Jesus, You’re the Lord of all. Your love is all around me in times of trial and times of grief. Your loving arms surround me. Forever shall I sing Your praise and worship at Your feet. I love You Lord with all my heart. I love You Lord for all the needs You meet. In Your most holy name, we lift up the needs of... David & Rachel Baker serving in Mongolia, Sarah Kanoy serving in East Africa Our military, serving our country: Sarah Geidel (Reserves), Mark Liedtke (Special Ops), Rebec-

ca Guild (serving in Hawaii), Akan Udoeyop (serving in Germany), James Hauser (serving in Afghanistan), Madison Kessel Lyon (serving in Okinawa), Nicholas Zanow (Basic Training)

Gene Kreienbrink, Ginny Boehlke, Bill Prahl, Art Seeger, LaVon Price, Lynne Hennecke, Mar-lene Knuth, Irm Tews, Dru Wyatt, Aaron Kagerbauer, and all others who need the power of Your physical and spiritual healing.

March Prayer Topic– Ongoing temptations O Lord Jesus, I come to You feeling useless and hopeless. You know those specific temptations that have a recurring presence in my life. Lord, I struggle to stop these destructive behaviors. Lord, Christ, You know the depths of our temptations, and You have resisted the worst kind. Be with me now and give me the power of Your Spirit to overcome. I place myself into Your hands for forgiveness and strength. Amen.

APRIL PRAYER TOPIC— Those struggling with faith

email: prayers@trinityfreistadt.com Telephone Prayer Chain: 262-242-2045 Prayer Request Form: www.trinityfreistadt.com

Attendance Last Week Lenten Service– 3/14 4:30- 143 6:30- 34 March 17 & 18 5:00- 113 8:00- 180 10:45- 144 Total 614

Maundy Thursday March 29 4:30pm & 6:30pm/Communion Services

IN THE GYM

Good Friday March 30 12:00pm & 6:30pm

NO SATURDAY (3/31) EVENING WORSHIP

Easter Sunday April 1st

Sunrise Service– 6:00am

(followed by the Easter Breakfast)

Traditional Easter Worship 8:00am & 9:25am/Communion Services

10:45am/Praise Communion Service

For Sunday, April 1st Articles Due Mon. (3/26)

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SUNDAY, MARCH 25— 9:00 AM

MUSIC ROOM

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VBS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN— Join us for 4 days of amazing adventures as children in 3K-5th grade (grade completed) survive “SHIPWRECKED” Rescued by Jesus here at Trinity. Dates are Monday, July 9th through Thursday, July 12th from 5:30 PM– 7:45 PM. Register or volunteer online at www.trinityfreistadt.com look for VBS under News & Events and follow the link. Contact Cindy Mollwitz with questions.

Trinity Seniors – will meet on Thursday, April 5th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Gathering Room. Share a pleasant after-noon with refreshments followed by a brief business meeting, plus Sheepshead, or Dominoes. MITE BOX SUNDAY—April 1, Easter Sunday, is LWML Mite Box Sunday. We are working to fill Grant #8 out of 11 grants. We have until June to collect $51,834.33. That’s a lot of mites! With God’s help and your generosi-ty, the goal can be reached. Please put your mites in the big mite box on the LWML table in the church entry-way. Thank you.

BOARD OF LAY LEADERS WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10th at 7:00 PM

Costs such as food, beverages, and other incidentals associated with this amazing evening are kept at a mini-mum and donated by members, friends, and supporters of Trinity and the Christ for Africa Mission Auction. Your donation to the March Nehemi-ah Project will be directly disbursed to the various missions or will be used to procure items to be used as Auction Items. See the Gathering Room for donation envelopes. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

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Trinity Lutheran– Freistadt Church, School and Child Care 10729 W. Freistadt Road, Mequon, WI 53097 Church & School: 262-242-2045

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