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 TRINITY LUTHERAN   CHURCH
  Brattleboro, VT

Use Your Gifts Today, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, November 12, 2023 Matthew 25:24 Then the one who had received the one talent (a large sum of money) came forward, saying, 'Master, I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master replied, 'You lazy slave!.. (Y)ou ought to have invested my money with the bankers…. The fellow had a gift and did nothing with it. He settled for less than what life could be, less than the opportunities God provided. Each of us has gifts. With vision of what life, this day, can be, we use our gifts. Own your day. Use your gifts. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Jeff Herman May assisting, Beverly Wolf as reader, 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.

Care for Yourself, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, October 29, 2023 Matthew 22:39 Jesus taught: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 3 Cs. Center yourself on Christ. Care for others. Care for yourself. Jesus said the most important thing we can do is live in God. When we do this we can live with a measure of peace, and this frees us up to care for other people and for ourselves. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Hannah Cooper assisting, Kali Taylor as reader, 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.

Show Up Ready, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, October 22, 2023 Matthew 22:14 Jesus said, “Many are called but only a few make it.” We know folks whose lifestyle may have put them in the Dr.’s office, hospital, or on the verge of death. They might change out of fear. But once fear subsides a bit, there is a pull to go back to the old “natural” ways. The other motivating impulse is to live out of faith in what life can be. We reach for that vision instead of running from death. It may be that the people who live out of faith in what God can provide (versus living out of fear) is a small group. The invitation is there. No RSVP needed, just show up, ready. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Ron Solberg assisting, Lynne Stone as reader, 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.

Find the Balance, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, October 15, 2023 Matthew 22: 4 Jesus taught: "The kingdom of heaven (peace) may be compared to a king who gave a… banquet... He invited people… but they would not come…. (T)hey made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business… People are invited to the banquet but do not come. I am reminded of Jesus inviting people not simply to life (which we have) but to abundant life – which he offers. We miss out on the potential of what life can be. On one extreme we have the folks who savor this life and the beauty and mystery of their surroundings. On the other extreme we have the busy, busy crowd, acquiring, achieving. Find the balance. Savor the gift of life. That is the banquet Jesus invites us to. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Jeff Herman-May assisting, Kali Taylor as reader, 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.

Anger and Isolation, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, September 24, 2023 I Corinthians 12: 26 If one part of the Body of Christ suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. The teaching today is about jealousy. Do we rejoice for the goodness others experience or are we inclined to be jealous? Jesus teaches that the way to life is through unity with others. Jealousy and the instinct to compare ourselves to others separates us from the people around us. We end up on an angry isle of isolation, clinging to a few kindred souls. When we do the work of being grateful for our lives we are free to celebrate the blessings of others. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Jeff Herman-May assisting, Kali Taylor and Kris Grotz-Kuch as readers, 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.

But I Don't Want to Forgive!, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, September 17, 2023 Matthew 18: 21 Then Peter said to Jesus, "If another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as 7 times?" Jesus said, "Not 7 times, but, I tell you, 77 times. Usually, when we are angry with someone, we get fixated on the injury they have caused. We are fixated on them and how “bad” they are. The thoughts eat away at us. But forget “them” for a moment and think about the price we pay - what “they” are costing us. Forgive – for your sake and well-being. I suggest Jesus came to bring peace and his counsel to forgive opens that door to a measure of such peace. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Kris Grotz-Kuch assisting, Lynne Stone as reader, 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.

Find Peace, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, September 10, 2023 Matthew 18:15 Jesus taught: "If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one…” I cannot count the number of folks who allow some issue, some unfairness or injustice, to eat at them. And the anger breaks the relationship. The counsel of Jesus is to work out the problem. Settle it, restore the relationship and know that Jesus will be there with you. Pastor Dennis Walker presides, with Kris Grotz-Kuch assisting, Diane Hill as reader, 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.

Who Is God Calling You To Be?, Trinity Lutheran Church, Brattleboro, VT, September 3, 2023 Exodus 3 and 4 Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh… Suppose the Israelites ask me, ‘What is God’s name?’ ……“What if they do not believe me…. Finally Moses said to the Lord, “ I have never been eloquent…” God calls Moses to lead the Israelites to freedom from slavery. Moses is called way out of his comfort zone, and he makes lots of excuses. God says, in effect, ‘Look, there is a better future out there for you and for them. Get up and go! I will give you what you need.’ Where is God calling you? Forget the excuses. Pastor Jon Heydenreich presides, with Jeff Herman May assisting, Micaela Carlton Newton as reader, 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.