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Merrillville, IN 46410
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TRINITY MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH



TRINITY MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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We are a Christ-centered, family-oriented, Bible-based congregation committed to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. May you be refreshed and empowered through our time together in worship, to bless the world as God has blessed you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP - 9:00 a.m.
Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month. Contemporary service is on the 4th Sunday of the month.

SUNDAY SCHOOL & ADULT BIBLE CLASS: Please join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - 9:00 a.m.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES - Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.

HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSALS - Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.

ADULT CHOIR REHEARSALS: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room.

Wednesday, March 20th     Lenten Service at 7:00 p.m.
Soup Supper at 5:15 PM                                             

Maundy Thursday with Cantata
March 28  7:00 PM Holy Communion
The Choir will present the Cantata “God So Loved the World”

Good Friday
7:00 PM Tenebrae Vespers
March 29

EASTER SUNDAY – March 31st
“Sunrise Service” at 6:30 am
Easter Breakfast at 8:00 am
Easter Egg Hunt
“The Resurrection of Our Lord” at 10:00 am

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Please complete the 2024 Volunteer Form and return to the office, or to Cara, or Connie. Forms can also be filled out online at https://forms.gle/8URNG2B5eoh8fhDJ7. Complete by April 7th. We are looking for a Team, two or more, to lead and facilitate Vacation Bible School. Dates are flexible as we are using the church building and not FLC. Volunteers are ready, willing, and able to help the event be successful. Prayerfully consider this and contact Cara Clausing or Connie Hoernig.

If you would like to know more about Trinity Memorial, contact Pastor Brian Nygaard at (219)769-5376.





Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church © 2024

PALM SUNDAY / SUNDAY OF THE PASSION
March 24, 2024  
Rev. Brian Nygaard

Welcome to worship this Palm [and Passion] Sunday.
As we follow Jesus into Jerusalem, the city of his death but also his resurrection, may we experience the wonder of his love.

9:00 a.m. Worship services with Holy Communion on the
1st and 3rd Sundays
10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Study

READINGS
John 12:12–19 (Palm Sunday Procession)
Zechariah 9:9–12
Philippians 2:5–11
Mark 14:1—15:47 or Mark 15:1–47 or John 12:20–43

MEMORY VERSE: Hosea 6:1–2
Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him.


The Son of David Ascends His Throne and Reigns in Love from His Cross

The Son of David comes in gentle humility, “sitting on a donkey’s colt,” yet as the King of Israel “in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13–15). He comes to be lifted up in glory on the cross in order to cast out “the ruler of this world” and draw all people to Himself (John 12:23–32). The Church is thus called to “rejoice greatly,” because her King comes with salvation, and “he shall speak peace to the nations” (Zech. 9:9–10). As He is anointed “beforehand for burial” (Mark 14:8), He also ascends His royal throne as “the King of the Jews” by way of His Passion (Mark 15:2, 17–19, 26). He goes “as it is written of him,” wherefore “you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power” (Mark 14:21, 62). For the glory of God is love, which crescendos in the humble obedience and voluntary self-sacrifice of the Son of God for the salvation of sinners. So, God the Father has “highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name” (Phil. 2:9), that He might reign over us in love with the forgiveness of His cross.




Maundy Thursday with Cantata
March 28  7:00 PM Holy Communion
The Choir will present the Cantata “God So Loved the World”

Good Friday
7:00 PM Tenebrae Vespers
March 29

EASTER SUNDAY – March 31st
“Sunrise Service” at 6:30 am
Easter Breakfast at 8:00 am
Easter Egg Hunt
“The Resurrection of Our Lord” at 10:00 am

photo EASTER BREAKFAST.  We are making Breakfast Casseroles for our Church Breakfast. We are asking each SIC member to make 2 casseroles each. It is your choice of what kind of casserole you make. Sign-up sheet and further instructions on the bulletin board. Also – We need help setting up for the breakfast on Saturday, March 30th at 9:00 AM.

EASTER CANDY DONATIONS: We would love bags of small Easter candy to fill the eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. This event will be after breakfast and before the 10:00 AM service. There is a collection box in the narthex.

IT'S FEED THE FLOCK TIME!!! It's our church's chance to serve food at Feed the Flock on March 30, 2024. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin in the narthex under the Easter Brunch sign up sheet. This is the day before Easter. We will do the sloppy joes with the standard sides. Please sign up for service or to provide food. See Beth Bias if you have any questions.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Please complete the 2024 Volunteer Form and return to the office, or to Cara, or Connie. Forms can also be filled out online at https://forms.gle/8URNG2B5eoh8fhDJ7. Complete by April 7th. We are looking for a Team, two or more, to lead and facilitate Vacation Bible School. Dates are flexible as we are using the church building and not FLC. Volunteers are ready, willing, and able to help the event be successful. Prayerfully consider this and contact Cara Clausing or Connie Hoernig.

2025 NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING in New Orleans. The Board of Education needs to know who would be interested in attending the National Youth Gathering in 2025. Any teen that will be 14 years old by July 2025 or going in to 9th grade through graduation Senior can attend. Parents – Please sign your teen up if they are interested.
We will need you to sign up by April 7th
. Thank you!

SISTERS IN CHRIST ACTIVITIES
- March 31st Easter Breakfast - We are asking each SIC member to make 2 casseroles each. It is your choice of what kind of casserole you make. Sign up sheet and further instructions on the bulletin board.
-April 12th Bunco! 6:00 PM Join us for a fun EVENING of fellowship and Bunco. Everyone is Invited
Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Along with a small Bunco Prize (wrapped). Please sign up on the Bulletin Board if you ate attending. Thank you!
-May 20th Dinner 6:00 PM Asparagus
-June Shipshewana Day Trip Date to be Determined

DARTBALL Do you like baseball? Do you like darts? How about putting them together? Dartball...Trinity Lutheran Memorial is seeking males (that have been confirmed and older) who would be interested in playing on a dartball team this coming season starting in the fall. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board. If you have any questions, please reach out to Michael Moore. His number and email are provided on the signup sheet.

INTERESTED IN HELPING wiith an Outreach Event for FoodBank of Northwest Indiana?
Contact Dr. Brian E. Thompson, 219-616-1655, betdvm@comcast.net

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER? Spend time at Camp Lutherhaven! With so many fun activities from Archery to Zip, Zap, Zoey (a fun game played at Camp) to jumping in the lake, there is so much to experience! Most importantly, spend time in God’s Word and grow in your relationship with Christ. Summer 2024’s theme is “Wildfire,” coming from Psalm 78:4. Join in spreading the glorious deeds of the Lord like wildfire with everyone who comes to Camp Lutherhaven this summer!
Register before April 1st and receive the Early Bird Discount! Register online today at www.lutherhaven.org, or call for more information at 260.636.7101.

YOU'RE INVITED

LWML Prayer Breakfast: Grace, Mercy, Peace
Saturday April 6th, 2024 at the Fellowship Hall Trinity Lutheran School Hobart, IN
Time: 9 am -11 am
Enjoy food 9 am – 10 am with Spiritual food 10 am – 11am

“Not Your Grandmother’s Quilting Workshop”
Saturday April 6th at 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Griffith Lutheran Church
Please RSVP by April 1 to 219-838-1626 of glc1000@griffithlutheran.org
See the Flyer in the Narthex for more details

LWML Hammond Zone – Spring Prayer Breakfast at Trinity Lowell

April 17 at 9:00-9:30 AM Registration, Prayer service at 10:00 AM
Please RSVP by April 14th to Susan 844-6176 or Trinity Office 696-9338
See Flyer in the Narthex for more details.


Through the Decades
Friday, April 26th 2024 7:00 pm
Doors open at 6:00 pm for Table Decorating. Open to all ages.
$100/table of up to 10 participants.         
Individual reservations $15

Bring Your Own Food; No Outside Beverages Allowed


Prizes for Winning Table, Best Decade Dress (guy & gal), Best Table Decorations

To sign up call the office at (219) 769-5376 or visit https://tmlctrivia.eventbrite.com








WAYS TO GIVE AT TRINITY MEMORIAL
Mail/Drop-Off: Mail or drop-off your Offerings at TMLC. 7950 Marshall St., Merrillville, IN 46410.
Automatic checking/savings withdrawal: Contact Cheryl Wilson at (219) 644-9823
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