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 TRINITY LUTHERAN   CHURCH
  Brattleboro, VT

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!

Me! Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, September 22, 2024 Mark 9:35 Jesus Taught: “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” We make a big deal as to who is the greatest. There is even an expression: GOAT which stands for Greatest Of All Time. It really goes back to Adam and Eve, who wanted to be like God. Who was the “great” star, or the “great” athlete a few years ago, or even last month? It is a fleeting memory. Jesus gets right to the heart of life. Want greatness? It is not about you. Contribute to the lives of those around you. There you will have something lasting. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Kris Grotz-Kuch assisting, Marie Wright as lector and Marsha Heydenreich on piano. And we have a very special soloist today - Quinn sings a beautiful solo! 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's Love Is For All, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, September 8, 2024 Matthew 5:45 Jesus taught: God’s sun rise on the evil and on the good and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. (In other words, God’s love is for all.)… Be perfect, therefore, as God is perfect. Why can't everyone me more like me? If everyone agreed with me then this would certainly prove that I am right...right? I might then think folks that disagreed with me were "wrong", or taking it a bit further, I might even condemn or vilify them. Remember God’s love is for all people, not just those who are “like us.” Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Ron Solberg assisting, Diane Hill 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.

Look Within, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, August 25, 2024 Luke 17:20 Jesus taught: People will not say “’There is the Kingdom of God,’ or ‘Here is the Kingdom of God,’ because the Kingdom of God (that place of joy and peace) is within you.” Jesus taught that the kingdom of God – joy, peace – it is within us. But we so often look for it elsewhere. Rest in God’s love for you. That is where joy can be found. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Jeff Herman May assisting, Lynne Stone 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.

Get Out of the Boat, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, August 11, 2024 Matthew 14:29 Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. Jesus summons Peter to walk on the water, to do the miraculous, the extraordinary. We second guess ourselves all the time. There is the doubt. We create excuses… any justification to keep on sitting in the boat. Take that chance. Be of good courage. Trust that God has blessed you. Take up that new hobby. New life awaits. Just have to get out of that boat. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Kris Grotz-Kuch assisting, Gene Kuch 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.

Pay Attention, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, August 4, 2024 Mark 6:46 - And after Jesus dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. Many of us push, push - and I do not refer to physical push push, I refer to the emotional push, push. We go through emotionally draining times. Are we aware of the drain? To see our need for rest we must live with awareness. Look for the red flags, which are different for each of us. Take time to rest. Or re-frame it: time to get the cup filled up a bit, without feeling guilty about it. Pay attention to the red flags. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Jeff Herman May assisting, Kris Grotz-Kuch 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.