Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

07/13/2025

Sunday July 13th

Trinity and St. Paul Lutheran (Mountain View) will have a common service at 11:00 a.m.

The service will be held at St. Paul, which is located at 1075 El Monte Avenue, Mountain View.

The pre-service coffee hour begins at 10:00 a.m.

A Bible study on Psalm 49 follows the service.

06/21/2025

HEARING THE WORD
June 22-28, 2025

Sunday, June 22, Trinity 1
9:30 a.m., Holy Communion (abbreviated service)

Trinity Season: The Church Belongs to the Lord + Today’s Theme: Counted as Righteous
The Sundays after Pentecost continue the celebration of Pentecost, because by the power of the Holy Spirit the Church arises and flourishes. + White is the color of for the first Sunday after Holy Trinity. + Belief in God’s promise, a promise fulfilled in Christ Jesus, to us is counted as righteousness (Genesis 15:1-6). One’s circumstances in life—either riches or poverty—do not reveal whether one is righteous or unrighteous. Not through our riches but through the riches of God—in Christ’s death and resurrection—are we brought to the comfort of life everlasting. Faith is worked only through Moses and the Prophets, that is, the Word of God, for it points us to Christ (Luke 16:14-31). Thus, rather than justify ourselves before man and trusting in riches, we may freely love one another with those earthly treasures. For “he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?” (1 John 4:7–21).

Hymn of the Day: LSB 876 “O Blessed, Holy Trinity”
Sermon: Luke 16:14-31 “The Appearance of Righteousness”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 644 “The Church’s One Foundation”

11:00 a.m., Study of Revelation: chapter 19

Tuesday - Friday
Matins, 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday
10:00 a.m., Study of 1 Corinthians: chapter 2 (Zoom)

06/14/2025

06/07/2025

HEARING THE WORD
June 8 - 14, 2025

Sunday, June 8, Pentecost
9:30 a.m., Holy Communion

Pentecost’s Theme: He Calls by The Gospel! + Today’s Theme: Come, Holy Spirit!
The fifty-day celebration of the Easter Season climaxes in and ends with Pentecost. The risen and ascended Savior has sent the Holy Spirit to continue the proclamation of the Gospel and to lead us into all truth. The Spirit is our Sanctifier, entering our heart at Holy Baptism, nurturing us through the Word, enabling us to understand the Gospel, and to live a life filled with His fruit. Without the Holy Spirit no one could come to Christ, believe in Christ, or remain a disciple of Christ. + Red, representing the purifying fire and fervor of the Holy Spirit, is the color for Pentecost. + In man’s desire to make a name for himself, he brought the judgment of being divided and scattered (Genesis 11:1–9). By the coming of the Holy Spirit, mankind is brought together and united in Christ--the one, holy, Christian, apostolic church-- as the people hear the wonderful works of God (Acts 2:1–21). The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus (John 14:23–31).

Hymn of Invocation: LSB 498 “Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest”
Hymn of the Day: LSB 497 ”Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord”
Sermon: Genesis 11:1-9 & Acts 2:1-21 “God Makes a Name for Himself”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 503 “O Day Full of Grace”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 500 “Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid”

11:00 a.m., Study of Revelation: chapter 19

Tuesday - Friday
Matins, 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday
10:00 a.m., Study of 1 Corinthians: chapter 2 (Zoom)

05/29/2025

HEARING THE WORD
May 29, 2025

Thursday, May 29, The Ascension of Our Lord
7:00 p.m., Holy Communion

Easter’s Theme: He is Risen! + Today’s Theme: God Has Gone Up With A Shout
The Season of Easter has 7 Sundays, which lead the Church toward the 50th day of the season, Pentecost, when our heavenly Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus, poured out the Spirit on His people. Sundays are known as 2nd Sunday of Easter, 3rd of, etc. to reflect moving toward that fullness. + The Paschal Candle is extinguished to symbolize the physical presence of the Lord has departed. White, symbolizing the purity of our Lord and light, is the liturgical color of the Season of Easter, the highest season of the Church Year. + Our Lord ascended to the right hand of the Father; He fills all things in heaven and on earth; He is Lord over all things for the sake of the Church. He continues “to do and to teach,” (Acts 1:1–11) preaching repentance and forgiveness of sins through those sent in His name, (Luke 24:44–53) giving you His true body and blood in the Supper. Jesus is your great Elijah who pours out on you a double portion of His Spirit in the Word and the Sacraments (2 Kings 2:5–15). You who believe and are baptized into Christ’s body are already sitting in heavenly places; for you are in Him who is at the Father’s right hand.

Hymn of Invocation: LSB 493 ”A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing!”
Hymn of the Day: LSB 494 ”See, the Lord Ascends in Triumph”
Sermon: Acts 1:1-11 “Upward and Outward”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 553 ”O Christ, Our Hope, Our Hearts’ Desire”

05/24/2025

HEARING THE WORD
May 25 - 31, 2025

Sunday, May 25, The 6th Sunday of Easter
9:30 a.m., Holy Communion - abbreviated service

Easter’s Theme: He is Risen! + Today’s Theme: We Beseech You: Hear Us!
The Season of Easter has 7 Sundays, which lead the Church toward the 50th day of the season, Pentecost, when our heavenly Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus, poured out the Spirit on His people. Sundays are known as 2nd Sunday of Easter, 3rd of, etc. to reflect moving toward that fullness. + The Paschal Candle burns next to the altar to signify the presence of the risen Lord with His disciples. White, symbolizing the purity of our Lord and light, is the liturgical color of the Season of Easter, the highest season of the Church Year. + Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit, who comforts and strengthens the Church; He was lifted up for us on the cross that we might be saved and restored to fellowship with the Father (Numbers 21:4–9); He assures us that “whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you” (John 16:23–33). To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray as one baptized; in Holy Baptism He put His name upon you, declaring you sons of God in Him with access to the Father. This life of faith is a hearing of the Word and a doing—a doing that shows forth the Father’s own character of compassion and love (James 1:22-27).

Hymn of the Day: LSB 773 “Hear us, Father, When We Pray”
Sermon: John 16:23-28 “The Man Ingredient”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 490 “Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won”

Sunday Bible Study
11:00 a.m., Apologetics with Brent Young

Tuesday - Friday
9:00 a.m., Matins

Wednesday Bible Study
10:00 a.m., 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (Zoom)

Thursday, The Ascension of Our Lord
7:00 p.m., Holy Communion

05/18/2025

HEARING THE WORD
May 18 - 24, 2025

Sunday, May 18, The 5th Sunday of Easter
9:30 a.m., Holy Communion

Easter’s Theme: He is Risen! + Today’s Theme: Sing to the Lord a New Song!
The Season of Easter has 7 Sundays, which lead the Church toward the 50th day of the season, Pentecost, when our heavenly Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus, poured out the Spirit on His people. Sundays are known as 2nd Sunday of Easter, 3rd of, etc. to reflect moving toward that fullness. + The Paschal Candle burns next to the altar to signify the presence of the risen Lord with His disciples. White, symbolizing the purity of our Lord and light, is the liturgical color of the Season of Easter, the highest season of the Church Year. + Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit, who shall comfort and strengthen the Church; the Spirit will establish the kingdom of Christ and extend it throughout the world; the Spirit will accomplish this through the preaching of the Word. Though Jesus has departed from us visibly to the right hand of the Father who sent Him, yet this is to our advantage. For Jesus—who is Lord over all creation, who intercedes for us before the Father—has sent the Helper, the Spirit of Truth (John 16:5–15). “Every good act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights” through Christ (James 1:16–21). The Holy Spirit helps us by taking of what is Christ’s and declaring it to us. In the Word of Truth the Spirit works repentance and delivers to us the forgiveness of sins, the righteousness of Christ, and victory over the devil. For the ruler of this world is judged and defeated by the cross and resurrection. Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit we have been brought forth to new life in Him who is the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. Confident of our resurrection with Christ we confess, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid" (Isaiah 12).

Hymn of Invocation: LSB 480 “He’s Risen, He’s Risen”
Hymn of the Day: LSB 487 ”Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain”
Sermon: John 16:12-15 “The Whole Truth and Nothing But The Truth (Thus Says the Holy Spirit)”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 475 “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 812 “Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs”

Sunday Bible Study
11:00 a.m., Revelation 17

Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00 a.m., Matins

Wednesday Bible Study
10:00 a.m., 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (Zoom)

05/10/2025

HEARING THE WORD
May 11 - 17, 2025

Sunday, May 11, The 4th Sunday of Easter
9:30 a.m., Holy Communion

Easter’s Theme: He is Risen! + Today’s Theme: Shout for Joy to God, All the Earth
The Season of Easter has 7 Sundays, which lead the Church toward the 50th day of the season, Pentecost, when our heavenly Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus, poured out the Spirit on His people. Sundays are known as 2nd Sunday of Easter, 3rd of, etc. to reflect moving toward that fullness. + The Paschal Candle burns next to the altar to signify the presence of the risen Lord with His disciples. White, symbolizing the purity of our Lord and light, is the liturgical color of the Season of Easter, the highest season of the Church Year. + Though we are pilgrims and sojourners in this world, In Christ we look ahead to a destination yet to come (1 Peter 2:11–17); we are those who wait on the Lord, and those who wait on the Creator shall find strength in His promises - they will not grow weary (Isaiah 40:25-31). The wait is just a little while: “A little while, and you will not see Me; and furthermore a little while, and you will see Me, because I go to the Father” (John 16:16–22). Though we experience sorrow for a time, our sorrow will be turned to joy when He returns; then our joy no one will take from us.

Hymn of Invocation: LSB 478 “The Day of Resurrection”
Hymn of the Day: LSB 483 ”With High Delight Let Us Unite”
Sermon: 1 Peter 2:11-17 “For the Lord’s Sake”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 469 “Christ the Lord is Risen Today!”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 482 “This Joyful Eastertide”

Sunday Bible Study
11:00 a.m., Revelation 17

Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00 a.m., Matins

Wednesday Bible Study
10:00 a.m., 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (Zoom)

05/04/2025

HEARING THE WORD
May 4 - May 10, 2025

Sunday, April 27, The 3rd Sunday of Easter
9:30 a.m., Holy Communion, abbreviated service

Easter’s Theme: He is Risen! + Today’s Theme: The Steadfast Love of the Lord
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Out of the depths of Christ Jesus’ most painful sorrow and death breaks forth His glorious resurrection. Ever since Christ stepped forth triumphantly, He made that day as the one singular and pivotal day. Today makes everything that follows a building on the foundation that was laid when He whom the builders rejected became the Head of the Temple of God. The night of sin has ended; His grace imparts eternal sunshine to our hearts! + The Paschal Candle burns next to the altar to signify the presence of the risen Lord with His disciples. White, symbolizing the purity of our Lord and light, is the liturgical color of the Season of Easter. + Our Lord Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–18): Jesus seeks His scattered sheep to deliver them (Ezekiel 34:11–16); He gathers them and feeds them in rich pasture; He binds up the broken and strengthens the sick; He has laid down His life for wandering and wayward sheep; He has returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls (I Peter 2:21-25) that we may dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23).

Sermon: John 10:11-18 “Be Our Shepherd and Carry Us Forever”
Hymn of the Day: LSB 709, “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 468 “I Am Content! My Jesus Ever Lives”

Sunday Bible Study
11:00 a.m., Revelation 17

Tuesday through Friday
9:00 a.m., Matins

Wednesday Bible Study
10:00 a.m., 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (Zoom)

04/26/2025

HEARING THE WORD
April 27 - May 3, 2025

Sunday, April 27, The 2nd Sunday of Easter
9:30 a.m., Holy Communion

Easter’s Theme: He is Risen! + Today’s Theme: Like Newborn Infants
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Out of the depths of Christ Jesus’ most painful sorrow and death breaks forth His glorious resurrection. Ever since Christ stepped forth triumphantly, He made that day as the one singular and pivotal day. Today makes everything that follows a building on the foundation that was laid when He whom the builders rejected became the Head of the Temple of God. The night of sin has ended; His grace imparts eternal sunshine to our hearts! + The Paschal Candle burns next to the altar to signify the presence of the risen Lord with His disciples. White, symbolizing the purity of our Lord and light, is the liturgical color of the Season of Easter. + We children born in Baptism are nourished by what flows from Christ—the Spirit, the water, and the blood (1 John 5:4–10), which declare to us: “Peace is yours”. His breath—His words—are Spirit and life(John 20:19–31), and they raise up our dry, dead bones and give us new and everlasting life (Ezekiel 37:1–14); His ministers speak His forgiving, Spirit-filled words to the penitent in His stead.

Sermon: John 20:19-31 “H.M.S. Victorious”
Hymn of Invocation: LSB 463 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia”
Hymn of the Day: LSB 472 “These Things Did Thomas Count as Real”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 548 “Thanks to Thee, O Christ, Victorious”
Distribution Hymn: LSB 470 “O Sons and Daughters of the King”

Sunday Bible Study
11:00 a.m., Revelation 16

Monday - Friday
Church Fumigation & Cleaning

Tuesday through Friday
9:00 a.m., Matins in Trinity Room

Wednesday Bible Study
10:00 a.m., 1 Corinthians 1:13-17 (Zoom)