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Why are we here? To lengthen and strengthen Christ's ministry by encouraging, supporting, and participating in the spiritual growth of each other and our neighbors through God's grace, wisdom and guidance.

        Bulletin & Announcements

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Rome, Georgia

Pentecost 8 July 19, 2026  10:30 a.m.

WELCOME!

A special welcome to all visitors and guests who are with us today.  We pray that you will hear and receive the Word of God with joy in our midst.  If you are a guest, please sign our guest book located in the narthex.

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated on the first and third Sundays of each month.  We invite you to prepare for the Sacrament of Holy Communion with the following personal questions: Am I a believer, confessing Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior?  Do I believe Christ is fully present in the communion meal with His body and blood in the Bread and Wine to forgive sin and restore fellowship with the Father? Do I come with a repentant heart intending to live in obedience to God’s will?  Answering yes to these questions is an indication that one is prepared to receive Communion.

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

Divine Service Setting III

Prelude and Welcome

Opening Hymn         “When Morning Gilds the Skies”   # 807

Confession and Absolution - please stand or kneel…...page 184

Introit spoken by leader and Gloria Patri sung by congregation

Kyrie sung…….…….………….…..………….…........pages 186

Hymn of Praise “Glory to God in the Highest”.…pages 187-189

Salutation and Collect of the Day  spoken/sung........…page 189

Please be seated.

Old Testament Reading                                        Isaiah 44:6-8

Readings printed on back cover of bulletin.

Psalm 119:57 – 64

Read responsively, from the hymnal, whole verse by whole verse.

Epistle Reading                                                 Romans 8:18 – 27

Alleluia and Verse sung – please stand...........................page 190

The Holy Gospel                         Matthew 13:24 – 30, 36 – 43

The Nicene Creed….....inside back cover of hymnal or page 191

Please be seated

Hymn of the Day                          “Lord, Whose Love”   # 848

The Sermon                                                “The Gift of Leaders”

Christ gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4)

The Offertory  sung – please stand. …………….……..page 192

The Offering  please be seated.

You may add your prayer request if you wish, by filling out the slip located in the pew slot.  Please hand your prayer request slip to the usher as the offering is being collected.

The Prayers please stand. After the petition and the words “Lord in Your Mercy,”the congregation responds, “Hear our prayer.”

The Service of the Sacrament:

Preface chanted/sung responsively………...…....page 194

The Sanctus sung……………….……..…….…..page 195

Lord’s Prayer spoken………………..………… page 196

The Words of Our Lord spoken………………….page 197

Pax Domini chanted/sung ……………….…...…page 197

The Agnus Dei “Lamb of God” sung……….…..page 198

Please be seated

The Distribution and Hymn “Where Charity and Love” # 845

The Nunc Dimittis “Song of Simeon” sung…...…pages 199-200

The Thanksgiving and The Collect…….….…….pages 200-201

The Salutation, Benedicamus, and Benediction..pages 201-202

Closing Hymn: “Lord, Help Us Walk Your Servant Way”  # 857

Postlude

Acknowledgements  Divine Service III, Lutheran Service Book. © 2026 Concordia Publishing House.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Rome, Georgia

July 19, 2026

Serving in our worship today

Pastor  – Ken Wagener

Usher – John Pless

Streaming –  John and Cheri Pless

Lector – Brenda Wagener

Next Lector (7/26) – Brenda Wagener

Sub. Organist Service – Andrea Jones

Counters (July) –

Fellowship Hosts – Open

Elders – Paul Flinchbaugh, Luke Syverson, and John Pless

Our Prayer List

Healing, Comfort, and Hope:

Charles Reiper

Rebecca King    Ruth Miller

Kevin Donegan      Scotty Donegan

Paul Syverson

Shut-ins:

Jack Karch and Susan Karch  Helen Steele

Kelly Williams  Anna Hawkins  Clifton Bode

Holy Trinity Ministry Update

In Worship (7/12/2026): est 36

In Study (7/12/2026): 17

Offering (7/12/2026): $1245

General Fund – $515

Designated Fund - $730

Announcements and Events

Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m., during the summer will meet in the Community Room for “On Being Lutheran…,” an overview of Holy Trinity’s guiding truths and teachings.

This week: Pastor Ken on The Drama of Scripture: God’s Grand Story.

Women’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study takes a break for the month of July… Thank you for your faithful study of God’s Word. Class resumes Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

The Gift of Fellow Citizens

“The term "fellow citizens" captures the truth of the Christian community as a unified body of believers who share a common story, identity and purpose in Christ. It is a powerful reminder of the transformative work of the Holy Spirit through the Gospel, which brings together people from all walks of life into God’s family.”

The Gift of Leaders

The apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body…

A.  Sending and Extending

P.     Anchoring and Renewing

E.     Communicating and Inviting

S.   Protecting and Providing

T.       Interpreting and Equipping

Ministry Biblical Basis: Romans 15

We must not just please ourselves. We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord… Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. (Romans 15 NLT)

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9 – 3

Mark your calendar… Pass the word!

Sunday, October  25, 2026, 2 - 4 p.m.

A family-friendly event for Garden Lakes!

Watch for details on how we’ll work together…

Council Report, July 12 Meeting

Treasurer’s Report… As of June 30, 2026:

Year to date operating Expenses through June were $38,713 and our total contributions into the General Fund were $52,155, making total contributions $13,442 above expenses. Our average monthly expenses are $6,452 with average operating income of $8,692.  June expenses were $6,183 on operating income of $11,034.  Contributions designated to the mortgage this year have been $21,740 and we have paid $29,512 in 7 mortgage payments of $4,216 each.  We have $25,586 in the General Fund Accounts and $30,847 in the Designated Fund Accounts at River City Bank.

New Member Welcome, Aug 30

We welcome one another in the saving name of Jesus Christ… And we will be honored to welcome new members into our fellowship. Sunday, August 30, 2026, will be the “Welcome to Our Ministry Day” in worship. Over the next weeks, Pastor Ken will be contacting potential new members and inviting you to join Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Rome. We’re praying for the Lord’s blessing on our work together.

Tim Furnish Bible Study, Aug 8 Men of our circuit are invited to join the Timothy Lutheran Men's Prayer/Bible Study Breakfast on Saturday, August 8, 7-9 AM. Tim Furnish will lead a study of James, and breakfast will be served. To sign up, contact him at jinnandtonic@yahoo.com or 678-848-4570.

Stewardship Board: Ready to Go

Our Stewardship Board Chair, Nancy Smith, is already hard at work assembling a team to lead our ministry to a deep and solid understanding of Christian stewardship.

Time I pledge to devote a portion of my weekly time to growing in my faith.

Talent I pledge to invest a portion of my aptitudes and abilities to serving the Lord

and His world.

Treasure I pledge to give a portion of my financial resources to our ministry.

We are God’s redeemed stewards. In partnership with and encouraged by fellow redeemed stewards, we freely and joyfully manage all of life and life’s resources for God’s purposes.

We understand we are God’s steward by His grace. We live as His disciples by His grace.  And we manage the gifts He entrusts to us with joy and generosity—all so that His purposes   are accomplished and His mission enhanced.

Mission and Ministry Consult

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, October

27, 2026, as Holy Trinity welcomes Rev. Eric Sahlberg, Executive Director, Missions & Outreach, FL-GA District. Pastor Sahlberg has extensive experience in Church and Ministry revitalization, and will join us for an interactive ministry consult. He is currently leading congregations through a deliberate “Purpose Blueprint: To help God’s people self-assess, to think and discern its current context, identify and strategic ‘Focus Area,’ and commit to actionable next steps.” We’ll plan on Leaders & Members!

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Website: www.romehtlc.net

3000 Garden Lakes Blvd., Rome, GA 30165 706-232-7257

Email: holytrinitylutheranrome@gmail.com

Vacancy Pastor Ken Wagener

KennethCWagener@gmail.com   317-650-5843

Lay Officiant Dr. Timothy Furnish

jinnandtonic@yahoo.com

Our Vision is to lengthen and strengthen Christ's ministry by encouraging, supporting, and participating in the spiritual growth of each other and our neighbors through God's grace, wisdom, and guidance.