Trinity Lutheran Church - LCMS

05/24/2026

Today our congregation celebrated our new graduate, April.

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them. Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. . . Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?” Acts 2:1-6,11-12

05/24/2026

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, pre...

05/24/2026

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Day of Pentecost
May 24, 2026

In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all the baptized, that the baptismal water of life may bring forth its full fruit in all we say, think and do, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For faithful pastors and church workers devoted to the service of God, who delivered His Word through Moses and the prophets and fulfilled it in Christ, who died for our sins and was raised for our justification, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all parents, that God would continue to pour out His Spirit upon them to catechize their children faithfully in His Word, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For a long memory to recall those who gave the full measure of devotion to our country’s peace and security and served faithfully until death in the protection of our freedom and in the defense of our land, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all who face sickness, surgery and pain, that they may not be afraid, and that they might be healed according to the abundance of God’s steadfast love, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For those who commune at the Lord’s altar this day, that they may receive our Lord Jesus’ gifts in sincere repentance, and through firm faith be raised up from death to life through His forgiveness, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

In thanksgiving for the resurrection of the dead and the eternal life in Christ Jesus; and in remembrance of those who have gone before us and are at rest, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

Almighty Father, with Your Son, Jesus Christ, send Your Holy Spirit into our hearts through Your Word to rule and govern us according to Your will. Comfort us in every temptation and misfortune and defend us against every error, that we may continue steadfast in the faith, increase in love and good works, and — trusting firmly in Your grace — obtain eternal salvation; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

05/24/2026

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If you’ve ever wondered whether your mistakes disqualify you from G...

05/23/2026

“The prayer of a struggling believer”, written by Pastor Kurt Wetzel

Father,
I’m struggling right now. My heart is heavy, and I don’t even fully understand what I’m feeling. I know I’ve messed up. I’ve messed up a lot. Some things seem small, but they still bother me. Some things are massive failures, and they torment me. I know it’s not true, but sometimes I wonder if the things going wrong in life are your way of punishing me for not being who I’m supposed to be.

But you say you love me. You say you have plans for me. And your plans for me are good.

There’s a lot about myself I wish was different. I wish I was better. I wish I was smarter. I wish I was more faithful, less prone to wander from your ways, not so weak. I talk to myself like I’m a failure. It seems like there’s no way you could love me. How in the world am I going to face tomorrow—not to mention how many unknowns I’ll face in the months and years ahead. It’s scary. It’s kind of overwhelming.

But you say you love me. You say you have plans for me. And your plans for me are good.

When I look at this nation and everything happening around the world, it looks like everything is spiraling out of control. There is so much fighting. So much hurt. So much pain. People can be so cruel. Why do you let this happen? I try to envision what I can do to be part of the solution, but it looks so daunting. What can I do? Who can I actually help in a meaningful way? I struggle to see how I matter in all of this.

But you say you love me. You say you have plans for me. And your plans for me are good.

Father, I am weak, but you are strong. I have so many doubts, but you are perfectly wise. I feel unlovable, but you love me unconditionally. I have no idea what’s going on, but you govern all things for good. I stumble and struggle, but you never waver. I can’t understand what goes on around me, but you take it all and make it work for something beautiful. I don’t know what the future holds, but you keep making promises. In the midst of pain, discipline, suffering, and cruelty, there you are. You’ve always been there. You silently guide it all in the way you always knew it would turn out. I’m not God. You’re God. Help me see that. Help me know that. Help me believe that more and more.
And God, you’re good. You say you’re my Father and I’m your dear child. I’m your child! I can’t think of a better status than that—a child of God. Parents sometimes make their kids go through tough stuff. It’s not always easy. Sometimes it makes the kids frustrated and mad. But it doesn’t mean the parents don’t love them. The parents still have their best interests in mind. They would give anything for their children.
You gave your Son for me. He died on a cross for me. You told him to do that. For me. For me? Father, why would you do that?

Because you say you love me. You say you have plans for me. And your plans for me are good.

I love you, Father. You know how I struggle. Thanks for being here for me. Till next time, Amen.

05/23/2026

05/20/2026

PSALM 25

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust;
let me not be put to shame;
let not my enemies exult over me.
Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all the day long.

Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!

Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

For your name's sake, O Lord,
pardon my guilt, for it is great.
Who is the man who fears the Lord?
Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.
His soul shall abide in well-being,
and his offspring shall inherit the land.
The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him,
and he makes known to them his covenant.
My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
for he will pluck my feet out of the net.

Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.
Consider my affliction and my trouble,
and forgive all my sins.

Consider how many are my foes,
and with what violent hatred they hate me.
Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me!
Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
May integrity and uprightness preserve me,
for I wait for you.

Redeem Israel, O God,
out of all his troubles.