In today’s readings the risen Christ ascends into heaven and his followers are assured that the Spirit will empower them to be witnesses throughout the earth. The disciples were told to not gaze up into heaven to look for Jesus (Acts 1:11); we find his presence among us as we proclaim the word and share the Easter feast. We too long for the Spirit to enliven our faith and invigorate our mission.

Order of Worship June 24, 2020

10:45 am

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street

Ashland, Ohio 44805 telephone 419-289-2126

web www.trinityashland.org

e-mail trinity@trinityashland.org

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WELCOME TO TRINITY!

We are glad you are here at 10:45 service this weekend. We are celebrating the 2020 graduates today in this service.

We welcome and congratulate the graduates of 2020 as we celebrate their faith and also their families who have supported them thru these years.

The prayer shawls were made by the prayer shawl committee of Trinity, a gift for each graduate.

We invite you to turn to pages 13 & 14 in this bulletin for helpful information for visitors and members alike, such as restrooms and service participants.

SUNDAY MORNING 10:45 WORSHIP

May 24, 2020 - Ascension of Our Lord

+ + + Gathering + + +

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. GATHERING MUSIC We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise - Kirk Dearman, arr. Christopher

You Are Mine (ELW 581) - David Haas, arr. Valerie Shield and J. Bert Carlson

Mark Koehler, organ WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - Pastor Tim Hubert *CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS - Pastor Tim pg. 94

*Please stand, as able.

+The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

In the Name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires 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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If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Silence for reflection

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your holy Name. Amen.

Almighty God, in His mercy, has given His Son to die for us, and for His sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the Name of the Father,

and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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*GATHERING SONG - Stephanie Bragg Alleluia! Sing to Jesus ELW 392

*GREETING - Pastor Tim Huber t

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

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*PRAYER OF THE DAY - Pastor Huber t

Let us pray.

Almighty God, your only Son was taken into the heavens and in your presence intercedes for us. Receive us and our prayers for all the world, and in the end bring everything into your glory, through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Please be seated. DUET My Life Flows on in Endless Song (How Can I Keep From Singing) - Robert Lowry

A setting of ELW 763

Clara Kral, soloist & Marty Kral, guitar

+ + + Word + + +

God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching and song READING - Payton Fickes Acts 1:1-11 Pew Bible, NT pg. 122

[Luke writes:] 1In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning 2until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, ap-pearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4While staying with them, he or-dered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me; 5for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

6So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authori-ty. 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jeru-salem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. 11They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand look-ing up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, Alleluia pg. 142 *GOSPEL - Pastor McClain Luke 24:44-53 Pew Bible, NT pg. 93

The holy gospel according to Luke, the twenty-fourth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

44[Jesus said to the eleven and those with them,] “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be ful-filled.”45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

50Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52And they worshiped him, and returned to Jeru-salem with great joy; 53and they were continually in the temple blessing God.

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated

SERMON Pastor Kevin McClain

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HYMN OF THE DAY - Stephanie A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing! ELW 393 *NICENE CREED - Rylie Hildebrand

Let us confess the faith of the Church.

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

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We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION - Rylie Hildebrand

After each portion of the prayers:

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Please be seated

DUET Touched by a Fire

- Sean Carter, Melanie Tierce, Jennie Lee Riddle, The Emerging Sound, Luke Cyrus Kim Wolbert, piano and vocals, and Dave Wolbert, hand drum

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RECOGNITION OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS - Pastor McClain and Jerry Morton

Introduction of Seniors

Proclamation

Litany of Blessing - Each family will be invited separately by an usher to the altar.

Leader: Parents, please wrap the shawl around your child and place your hand on their shoulder as you bless them.

Parents: (Graduate’s name), we come this day before God to bless you

and thank the Creator for the gift you have been to us.

You have given our lives deeper meaning and a deeper calling.

Through you, we have come to understand the nature of God’s love,

of joy, of forgiveness.

We thank God today for the gift you have been to our lives.

Wherever you go, you will always be a part of us.

Wherever you go, our love goes with you.

Whatever you do, you will always be in our hearts.

We bless you in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

May this shawl remind you of our love, the warmth of this faith community,

and the power of God’s Spirit. And during those times when we cannot

provide comfort, may this shawl remind you that in God’s family you are

never alone.

Leader: Senior, return a blessing to your parents.

Seniors: (Mother/Father), you have given of your heart and of your home.

You have loved and cared for me, even when it was difficult.

I bless you this day for the sacrifice you made to give me life.

I thank God this day for the power and selflessness of your love.

I honor you for your courage, your patience,

your wisdom, and your undying love.

Wherever I go, you will always be part of me.

Wherever I go, your love and example will continue to bless me.

Whatever I do, I will always be your child

and I thank God for blessing my life with you.

I bless you in Jesus name.

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Family and graduate faces Pastor

Benediction for graduate and parents After all graduates are blessed, please stand.

*THANKSGIVING FOR THE WORD - Pastor Huber t pg. 220

Luther held that the Word and Sacraments were central in our worship. On Sundays when we do not celebrate the Sacrament of Communion, we thank God for the gift of the Word which we have received.

The prayers conclude either: or:

For your Word of life, O God, ...be honor and glory forever. we give you thanks and praise. Amen.

*LORD’S PRAYER - Pastor Huber t

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

+ + + Sending + + +

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

*BENEDICTION - Pastor Huber t *SENDING SONG Go, My Children, with My Blessing ELW 543

Song on the next page > > >

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*DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. *DISMISSAL OF FAMILIES - Ushers will dismiss families individually *POSTLUDE Go, My Children, With My Blessing (ELW 543)

- based on arrangements by Paul W. Hofreiter, Valerie Shields, Aaron David Miller and Joseph A. Bognar

Mark Koehler, organ

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH GRADUATES

MAY 24, 2020

Reagan Adkins Josephine Klock Brenden Aebersold Clara Kral Taylor Anderson Jyllian Lewis Christopher Blankenship Reagan Martin Bryan Bostic Avery McFrederick Payton Fickes Bryce Minnick Cole Garrison Jack Mullins Rylie Hildebrand Haley Rhoades Natalie Jurjevic Julia Vanderzyden

Please congratulate the class of 2020 and wish them well in their future journey.

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SANCTUARY ALTAR FLOWERS this weekend are given by: > Terry Dunlap in loving memory of Jerry Dunlap, > Kevin and Kristen McClain in celebration of our 18-year wedding anniversary, > Maxine Stafford and family in memory of Bill Stafford and all veterans, > Roland and Rebecca Massatti, to the Glory of God. OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 is sponsored by Cindy and Greg Funk in memory of loved ones. THE LIVE STREAM VIDEO BROADCAST this week is sponsored by Doug and Natalie Scott, in thanksgiving for our church and the spiritual guidance provided during these trying times. COPYRIGHT: Liturgy from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2019 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26213. Texts from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP! For directions or help with special needs, just ask a usher.

For those with young children

- DIAPER CHANGING AREA - in Gathering Space restroom

- LARGE PRINT BULLETINS for the 10:45 Sanctuary service

- PERSONAL EARPHONES for the hearing impaired for use in the Sanctuary - Ushers’ Stand

- HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM - Gathering Space

- WHEELCHAIR available - Gathering Space

- HANDICAPPED PARKING - near Worship entrances

For more information

- PAST SERMONS on the web - visit www.trinityashland.org

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PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE:

MINISTERS - Pastor Tim Hubert, Pastor Kevin McClain

ASSISTING MINISTERS - Stephanie Bragg, Jerry Morton

LECTORS- Payton Fickes, Rylie Hildebrand

ORGANIST - Mark Koehler

ACOLYTE - Jerry Morton

USHERS - Gary Hildebrand, Tim Shreffler, Bill Smith

SPECIAL MUSIC - Clara Kral, Marty Kral, guitar, Kim Wolbert, piano and vocals, and Dave

Wolbert, hand drum

MULTIMEDIA - Tim Murawski

SOUND SYSTEM - Chris Vanderzyden

RADIO - Hank Stevens

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