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 TRINITY LUTHERAN   CHURCH
  Brattleboro, VT

Press On, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, November 17, 2024 Philippians 3:13 Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize… We go through a transition from winter to spring and life gets easier. Then we go from fall to winter and it gets a bit more difficult for many of us. Facing a difficult transition might prompt us to “get serious.” Have to get ready, focus on what needs to be done, and prepare. The old is over. The new is coming. Jesus speaks of the destruction of the temple, the old. False prophets arrive, there is confusion. A mess. The idea is to keep your eyes focused on who you are, where you are going, and what you need to do. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Ron Solberg assisting and as lector and Marsha Heydenreich on piano. No matter who you are in your walk of faith, or where you are in that journey, you are invited to the communion table at Trinity Lutheran Church. Trinity Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation, more or less traditional and relaxed, and a Reconciling in Christ congregation where all are welcome.

The Gift of Giving, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, November 10, 2024 Luke 21:2 Jesus saw the rich putting in their gifts to the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow putting in two small copper coins….. all that she had to live on. The story – obviously – is not a call to “give everything.” That is foolish. But the teaching is a call to consider just where do I find my identity – my life. As such the story is symbolic. How do I relate to the Giver of this life. The larger issue is that of giving beyond my self. Not just money, but what of my self do I give. In such giving we find life. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Carolyn and John Siefers assisting, Marie Wright as lector and Marsha Heydenreich on piano. No matter who you are in your walk of faith, or where you are in that journey, you are invited to the communion table at Trinity Lutheran Church. Trinity Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation, more or less traditional and relaxed, and a Reconciling in Christ congregation where all are welcome.

Fear Pushes, Faith Pulls, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, November 3, 2024 Matthew 14:29 Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water…. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and began to sink… Peter had faith and courage and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind he was afraid and began to sink. Fear came back. We are a mixed bag of the two. Fear can nip at our heels. It pushes us. I suggest faith can pull us forward. If we fear death, then faith can pull us toward a love for life and a vison of a healthier person. Seek to transition from fear to the love for life that faith can produce. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Jeff Herman May assisting, Lynne Stone as lector and Laura Josephs on piano. No matter who you are in your walk of faith, or where you are in that journey, you are invited to the communion table at Trinity Lutheran Church. Trinity Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation, more or less traditional and relaxed, and a Reconciling in Christ congregation where all are welcome.

God Loves Equally, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, October 20, 2024 Matthew 5:45 God’s rain (love) falls on the righteous and the unrighteous. God’s sun (love) shines on the evil and the good.” God’s love is like rain – it is for everyone. What differentiates us is whether we live out of that center. When I live out of God’s love for me, I still care deeply about family, job, etc. but they do not hold me as captive. The highs are not quite as high and the lows are not quite as low. And my sense of calm is a slight bit more real. It is a hard thing to do – to maintain that center in God. Do hard things. Work on that awareness. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Ron Solberg, Chas Carafiello as lector and Marsha Heydenreich on piano. No matter who you are in your walk of faith, or where you are in that journey, you are invited to the communion table at Trinity Lutheran Church. Trinity Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation, more or less traditional and relaxed, and a Reconciling in Christ congregation where all are welcome.

A Prayer, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, October 13, 2024 Matthew 11:28 Jesus said, “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest…” We can pray in many ways. One way is to pray God intervene and change my circumstances – my family, my work, my house, etc. Another way is to pray God give me whatever I need to accept these circumstances. O Lord, help me get the ego of my desires out of the way, that I may come to see what I can do, and accept what I cannot, that I may live with a measure of serenity. Amen. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Jeff Herman May assisting, Beverly Wolf as lector and Marsha Heydenreich on piano. No matter who you are in your walk of faith, or where you are in that journey, you are invited to the communion table at Trinity Lutheran Church. Trinity Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation, more or less traditional and relaxed, and a Reconciling in Christ congregation where all are welcome. .

I Think I'm OK, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, October 6, 2024 Mark 10:17 “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" "Why do you call me good,” said Jesus. “No one is good – except God alone….” A few years back there was a book entitled – “I’m Okay, You’re Okay.” The title “I’m Okay…” appeals to many of us. But sometime we tend to think "I'm OK, you're not OK". Listen to Jesus for a bit. He is always prompting us to take a good look at ourselves. He said, no one is good but God alone. Live in truth. When we do, we are less inclined to find all the faults in others. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Carolyn and John Siefers assisting, Gene Kuch as lector and Marsha Heydenreich on piano. And today special guest musician Robert Zimmerman joined us on cello during the prelude. No matter who you are in your walk of faith, or where you are in that journey, you are invited to the communion table at Trinity Lutheran Church. Trinity Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation, more or less traditional and relaxed, and a Reconciling in Christ congregation where all are welcome.

Grip It! Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, September 29, 2024 Matthew 13:45 Jesus taught: The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that they had and bought it.” When we think of the most gratifying period of our life it is probably a period characterized by focus, discipline and determination. I knew what I was doing every day. I knew what the vision was. All the other matters of life I needed to tend to – they were done. I found that pearl and I gripped it. Go ahead and grip it and let go of all the other stuff. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Ron Solberg assisting, Marie Wright as lector and Marsha Heydenreich on piano. No matter who you are in your walk of faith, or where you are in that journey, you are invited to the communion table at Trinity Lutheran Church. Trinity Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation, more or less traditional and relaxed, and a Reconciling in Christ congregation where all are welcome.

Quinn blessed us with a beautiful solo today! Accompanied by Marsha Heydenreich on piano. Quinn loves to sing and we hope to hear more from her in the future!