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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 11   August 9, 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 I

Prelude and Welcome                                       

Opening Hymn     “Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun” # 868

Confession and Absolution - please stand or kneel…...page 151

Introit spoken by leader.

Kyrie spoken/sung…….…….……..……..….........pages 152-153

Hymn of Praise “Glory to God in the Highest” ………pages 154

Salutation and Collect of the Day  spoken/sung........…page 156

Please be seated.

Old Testament Reading                                           Job 38:4 – 18  

Readings printed on back cover of bulletin.

Psalm 18:1 – 6

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

Alleluia and Verse sung – please stand...........................page 156

The Holy Gospel                                        Matthew 14:22 – 33

The Apostles’ Creed.... inside back cover of hymnal or page 159

Please be seated

Hymn of the Day                               “On Eagles’ Wings”   # 727

The Sermon                      “Faith in Our Fears”  (Matthew 14:27)              

“Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

The Offering  please be seated. 

You may add your prayer request by filling out the slip located in the pews. Please hand your prayer request to the usher during Offering.

The Offertory  sung – please stand. …………….……..page 159

The Prayers please stand.

After the leader ends a petition with the words “Lord in Your Mercy,” the congregation responds, “Hear our prayer.”

The Lord's Prayer

The Collect and Benediction …….….……………..….page 166

Closing Hymn  “Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer”     # 918

Postlude

Acknowledgements  Divine Service I, Lutheran Service Book. 

©  Concordia Publishing House. 

From Martin Luther:

“But because he is God, he claims the honor of giving far more abundantly and liberally than anyone can comprehend—like an eternal, inexhaustible fountain which, the more it gushes and overflows, the more it continues to give.”

 “God is good, but not as a human being is good; from the very bottom of His heart He is inclined to help and do good continually.”

“True faith draws forth the following conclusion: God is God for me because He speaks to me. He forgives my sins. He is not angry with me, just as He promises: ‘I am the Lord your God.’ Now search your heart, and ask whether you believe that God is your God, Father, Savior, and Deliverer, who wants to rescue you.”

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Rome, Georgia 

August 9, 2026

Serving in our worship today

Lay Officiant  – Dr. Tim Furnish

Usher – John Pless

Streaming –  Andrew Syverson

Lector (Today) – Tom Smith

Lector (8/16) – Nancy Smith

Sub. Organist Service – Andrea Jones

Counters (August) – Regina S. and Sharon B.  

Fellowship Hosts (Today) – Flinchbaughs

Fellowship Host (8/16) – Smiths

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 (8/2/2026): est 41

In Study (8/2/2026): 13

Offering (8/2/2026): $11,380

General Fund – $ 10,245

Designated Fund - $ 1,135

Announcements and Events

Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m., during the summer will meet in the Community Room for “On Being Lutheran” This week: Dr. Tim on “The Lord’s Prayer and Prayer.” A new class begins in September: you are invited.

Women’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study has started again… Wednesdays, 10 a.m., in the Community Room.  All ladies are welcome. Bring your Bible and grow with us.

August in Worship… HTLC

The Saving Ministry of the Lord Jesus…

That’s the “big theme” for our weekly worship in August. Interested in previews?

Focus your personal Bible reading on Matthew 14 – 16. See how Jesus serves!

August 16 Pentecost 12 (Pastor Ken):

“A Wide Mercy for All”  Matthew 15:21 – 28

August 23  Pentecost 13 (Dr Tim):

“The Solid Rock” Matthew 16:13 – 20

August 30  Pentecost 14 (Pastor Ken):

“Cross Focus… Following Jesus” Matt 16

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.

Sunday Morning Serving…gifted

We thank God for the many gifts to serve in worship! Would you like to read God’s Word? Help with our financial stewardship? Or perhaps share your hospitality? Please take a moment to sign up on the narthex table for “Lector,” “Fellowship Host,” or “Counter.” … Remember, saints: We are the body of Christ!

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 discern our current context, identity and strategic ‘Focus Area,’ and commit to next steps.”

Our “All Church Gathering” will be on Tuesday! We’ll plan supper together with our gathering.

Let’s pray for God’s blessing on our journey.

Key Dates for the Fall!

We Remember… and Pray!

In September, our nation will observe the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks… a solemn day of remembrance. We’ll mark the date in worship on Sunday, September 13, praying that our heavenly Father hears our petition for our land.

But deliver us from evil.

What does this mean? We pray in this petition, in summary, that our Father in heaven would rescue us from every evil of body and soul, possessions and reputation, and finally, when our last hour comes, give us a blessed end, and graciously take us from this valley of sorrow to Himself in heaven.  – 7th Petition, Small Catechism

Work Day, Saturday, October 10

Please pick up a tan flyer on the narthex table today... and note the possible tasks before us. Our Trustee Chair, Mike Britton, will receive suggestions and then approve the final list. A sign-up sheet (late August) will give all of us a chance to help a little (or a lot). Thank you!

Fall Fest, Sunday, October 25, 2 - 4 p.m.

A family-friendly event for Garden Lakes families with young children… Would you like to serve on the Planning Committee? Please see Brenda! In addition, please pick up a yellow flyer on the narthex table to learn about tentative plans and ideas. But we will not be ready until we hear from you. Thanks for supporting outreach.

MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL!

LIFELONG DISCIPLESHIP TODAY!

THE 1% SOLUTION

In the Word & Prayer ... 1% of Every Day

Each day we live is a gift from the Lord. He gives each of us the same amount of time each day:    1,440 minutes. Will you use 14 of those minutes, just 1% of the time the Lord has given you each day, to read the Bible and pray?

In Worship … 1% of Every Week

If you get 8 hours of sleep that doctors recommend each night, that leaves 112 waking hours per week. Will you spend just 1% of those hours to come to church each week for worship?

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.

We are a congregation of

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.