What does it mean that we worship a Triune God? While the word "Triune" isn’t explicitly found in the pages of Scripture, the early Christian Church carefully adopted this term to defend and proclaim the truth of the one true God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

In this message based on the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19–20, we dive into the mystery and majesty of our God—Three Persons, yet One God. But this doctrine is far from just an abstract theological puzzle. The Triune God is the very God who claims us in Holy Baptism, equips us for His mission, and sends us out into the world to make disciples.

Join us to hear how God promises to bless and sustain you as we share His name and His truth with the world, resting in the comforting promise that He is with us always, even to the end of the age.

Service times:

In person worship
No Live Stream

Order of service:

The Holy Trinity, May 31, 2026

Readings:

Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
Psalm reading is from Psalm 8
Old Testament reading is from Genesis 1:1—2:4a
New Testament reading is from Acts 2:14a, 22–36
Holy Gospel is from Matthew 28:16–20

Songs and Hymns:

Holy, Holy, Holy
Text by Reginald Heber
Tune by John B. Dykes
Public domain
Thy Strong Word
Text by Martin H. Franzmann
© 1969 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune by Thomas J. Williams, public domain
The Lorica
Music and Lyric by Gayle Salmond
© 2008 K-Dawn Music c/o Whitewater Productions
Used with permission: stevebell.com – March 2023; CCLI license #20286740
There Is A Higher Throne
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty
© 2002 Thankyou Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
O Blessed, Holy Trinity
Text: Martin Behm, 1557–1622; tr. Conrad H. L. Schuette, 1843–1926, alt.
Tune: Nicolaus Herman, c. 1480–1561
Text and tune: Public domain
The Lord Is My Salvation
Jonas Myrin, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Nathan Nockels
© 2016 Capitol CMG Paragon; Getty Music Publishing; Son of the Lion; Sweater Weather Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740
Lift High The Name Of Jesus
Tune: Ed Cash; Fionán de Barra; Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty
Text: Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty; Fionán De Barra; Ed Cash
Tune and Text: © Getty Music; © Fionan De Barra Pub Designee; © Capital CMG Publishing
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740

Liturgies:

Gloria in Excelsis
Text: Stephen P. Starke
Sanctus
Text: Stephen P. Starke
Agnus Dei
Text: Stephen P. Starke

Announcements:

Sunday, May 31:
Worship Service (Pastor Bill Engfehr): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
Sunday School: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Downstaris..

Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Downstairs.

Wednesday, Jun 3:
Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM

Downstairs.

Jr & Sr High Youth Group @ Staake Home: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Thursday, Jun 4:
AA Meeting: 6:30 PM

Downstairs.

Saturday, Jun 6:
LWML Circle of Friends: 10 AM to 11:30 AM

Downstairs. Braille Ministry speaker

AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
Sunday, Jun 14:
Congregational Voters Meeting: 10:30 AM

All members, please join us for a congregational meeting on Sunday, June 14.

“Like a Child” (Ep144)

In Mark 10:15, Jesus says that anyone “who does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” This text has been misunderstood in different ways through the years since Jesus has said it. But what does it really mean? Aaron and Chuck discuss this important text on this episode of Cravings Answers, Craving God.


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