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September 6th, 2026 “You Are Earth’s Caretakers”Prelude George French Welcome and Announcements Greeting of PeaceCal...
09/06/2026

September 6th, 2026 “You Are Earth’s Caretakers”

Prelude George French
Welcome and Announcements

Greeting of Peace

Call to Worship Psalm 65:1, 5-8
L: Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed.
C: By awesome deeds you answer us with deliverance, O God of our salvation; you are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.
L: By your strength you established the mountains; you are girded with might.
C: You silence the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves,
the tumult of the peoples.
L: Those who live at earth’s farthest bounds are awed by your signs;
C: you make the gateways of the morning and the evening shout for joy.

Opening Hymn ELW red hymnal #771 “God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens””

Greeting
L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

Hymn of Praise ELW red hymnal p.148
L: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
C: Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen

Prayer of the Day
L: Creator God, C: we praise you for giving us a garden to till and to keep. Help us to care for that garden to the best of our ability. We need your forgiveness when we fall short. And we need your support to be good stewards of all that has been entrusted to us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Children’s Time
Reading Genesis 2:4b-15
L: Holy wisdom, holy Word. C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation ELW red hymnal #787 “On Eagle’s Wings” refrain
And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand

L: The Holy Gospel according to John 1. C: Glory to you, O Lord
Gospel Reading John 1:1-5
L: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon “You Are Earth’s Caretakers” Pastor Vern Christopherson

Hymn of the Day ELW red hymnal #556 “Morning Has Broken”

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the People
L: God of grace, C: hear our prayer.
you may be seated

Offering
Offertory ELW red hymnal #691 “Accept, O Lord, the Gifts We Bring”

Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Communion

Distribution Song ELW red hymnal #471 “Let Us Break Bread Together on our Knees”
Prayer After Communion

Blessing
L: Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, one God, bless, heal, and hold you today and always. C: Amen

Sending Hymn ELW red hymnal #836 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore We”

Dismissal
L: People of Trinity, what is our mission? C: We are a people who explore, engage, and share the hope of Jesus. Thanks be to God.
Postlude George French

Mark your calendars for our upcoming September Sundays at Trinity :)
09/02/2026

Mark your calendars for our upcoming September Sundays at Trinity :)

Sunday, August 30th, 2026 Seven Encouraging Words from God Sermon Series“You Have a Future With Hope”Prelude George Fre...
08/30/2026

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

Seven Encouraging Words from God Sermon Series
“You Have a Future With Hope”

Prelude George French

Welcome and Announcements

Greeting of Peace

Confession and Forgiveness
L: Blessed be the holy Trinity, † one God, whose compassion endures forever.
C: Amen
L: Let us confess our sin to God.

Silence is kept for reflection

L: Compassionate God,
C: we confess to you all our sins. Our burden is heavy, and we cannot free ourselves. In your mercy, call us back to you. Your yoke is easy and your burden is light. Restore us to dwell in your peace. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.
L: Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” In the name of God, Father, † Son, and Holy Spirit, your sins are forgiven. Rest in God’s love.
C: Amen.

Opening Hymn ELW red hymnal #858 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty””

Greeting
L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

Hymn of Praise ELW red hymnal p.148
L: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
C: Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen

Prayer of the Day
L: Lord God our King, C: thank you for giving us a future with hope. There are so many folks claiming to speak the truth today, so many wanting our allegiance. Help us to listen for your voice among all the clamor. Send your Spirit to guide us into your way, truth, and life for us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reading Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14
L: Holy wisdom, holy Word. C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation ELW red hymnal #787 “On Eagle’s Wings” refrain
And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand
L: The Holy Gospel according to Matthew 23. C: Glory to you, O Lord

Gospel Reading Matthew 23:1-12
L: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon “You Have A Future With Hope” Pastor Vern Christopherson

Hymn of the Day ELW red hymnal #764 “Have No Fear, Little Flock”

Apostles’ Creed

Prayers of the People
L: God of grace, C: hear our prayer.

Offering

Offertory ELW red hymnal #691 “Accept, O Lord, the Gifts We Bring”

Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Communion

Distribution Song ELW red hymnal #496 “One Bread, One Body”
Prayer After Communion

Blessing
L: Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, one God, bless, heal, and hold you today and always. C: Amen

Sending Hymn ELW red hymnal #632 (vv. 1-4,6) “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Dismissal
L: People of Trinity, what is our mission? C: We are a people who explore, engage, and share the hope of Jesus. Thanks be to God.
Postlude George French

08/26/2026

Rally Sunday is right around the corner - SEPTEMBER 13! Mark your calendars for all of God's Goodness coming up on September Sundays at Trinity! Please call 218-281-4276 if you have any questions about worship or programming for 3 year olds-10th graders. Hope to see you in church!!!

Trinity Point was full of song and laughter for our Family Beach Day ! A huge thank you to our sPARK kids and all who ca...
08/25/2026

Trinity Point was full of song and laughter for our Family Beach Day ! A huge thank you to our sPARK kids and all who came out to join in the fun and sunshine ! 🎶🏖️☀️

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 Seven Encouraging Words from God Sermon Series“You Are Not Forgotten”Prelude George French We...
08/21/2026

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

Seven Encouraging Words from God Sermon Series
“You Are Not Forgotten”

Prelude George French
Welcome and Announcements

Greeting of Peace
Call to Worship “Forgiveness” Gerhard Frost
L: As a struggling writer, I have a thing about mistakes. Whenever I make one, no crude correction will do. I must put the blemish behind me; I need a new page.
C: So with each evening and morning, the old day and the new. We can’t be content with Band-aids; we cry for a new creation – for forgiveness and starting over. Amen.

Opening Hymn ELW red hymnal #638 “Blessed Assurance”

Greeting
L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

Hymn of Praise ELW red hymnal p.148
L: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
C: Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen

Prayer of the Day
L: O God, C: be close to us always. When we feel alone and forgotten, remind us of your never-ending love. Reassure us through your word and through our brothers and sisters in Christ, that we belong to each other, and ultimately to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reading Isaiah 43:1-7
L: Holy wisdom, holy Word. C: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation ELW red hymnal #787 “On Eagle’s Wings”
And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand

L: The Holy Gospel according to Mark 2 C: Glory to you, O Lord

Gospel Reading Mark 2:1-5
L: The Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon “You Are Not Forgotten” Pastor Vern Christopherson

Hymn of the Day ELW red hymnal #639 “When We Are Living”

Prayers of the People
L: God of grace, C: hear our prayer.

Offering

Offertory ELW red hymnal #691 “Accept, O Lord, the Gifts We Bring”
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Communion

Distribution Songs ELW red hymnal #742 “What A Friend We Have in Jesus”
Prayer After Communion

Blessing
L: Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, one God, bless, heal, and hold you today and always. C: Amen

Sending Song ELW red hymnal #581 “You Are Mine”

Dismissal
L: People of Trinity, what is our mission? C: We are a people who explore, engage, and share the hope of Jesus. Thanks be to God.

Postlude George French

Address

205 S Broadway
Crookston, MN
56716

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 8:30am - 10:30am

Telephone

+12182814276

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