About Gethsemane Lutheran Church

Gethsemane Lutheran Church is committed to classic, historic Christianity with the good news of our salvation in Christ at the center. Our life at Gethsemane is drawn from the richness of God's gifts in Word and Sacrament. The Christian Church is a hospital for sinners among whom we are foremost, and here at Gethsemane, Christ, the great physician, heals and comforts us with His Word and promises. Here Christ Himself is present not to be served but to serve. Here He confirms the hope which He won for us when He gave His life as a ransom for manyWe come together not to do something for God but to receive the good gifts from Him that we need for life and peace. We have a traditional service that utilizes the ancient forms of Christian liturgy and reflects the worship of the Church throughout the Christian era. We proclaim our Lord's triumph together each week by celebrating the Lord's Supper.

We invite you to come and experience the richness of God's blessings in Christ with us.

Now in the Season of Trinity

Easter

In the Lutheran Church, along with most liturgical churches, the Church Year is centered around the life and teachings of Jesus. During the first half of the Church year we focus on the life of Jesus, especially His birth, suffering, death, and resurrection. This is known as the festival season since it includes the festivals of Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, and Trinity. The second half of the Church year is the non-festival season. During this time the Church focuses on the teachings of Christ.

The teachings of Christ begin with His teaching of the Holy Trinity. The mystery of the Holy Trinity is profound and saving. The Scriptures present to us this God in three persons and there is no other. But the trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit is more than a mystery to be contemplated. This is the God who is to be worshiped and adored and there is no other. The Church never strays from the doctrine of the Trinity because we recognize that this is the God who comes to us and saves us eternally.

Sundays in the the non-festival season are usually referred to as Sundays after Trinity or Sundays after Pentecost. Themes included in the Sundays after Trinity include the reception of salvation, the life of the saved, the character of the saved, and the saved facing the end. The first five Sundays focus on the reception of salvation. Here you'll find the upcoming topics and service information for the services at Gethsemane:

Trinity Schedule 2008 at Gethsemane


Trinity Sunday - 18 May 2008
OT Lesson: Isaiah 6: 1- 7
Epistle Lesson: Romans 11: 33- 36
Gospel Lesson: John 3: 1-15
Sermon: From Him, Through Him, To Him
Sermon text: Romans 11: 33- 36
Opening Hymn: # 169 Come, O Almighty King
Hymn of the Day: # 175 Father Most Holy
Offering Hymn: # 174 The Lord, My God, Be Praised
Communion Hymns: # 248 Lord Jesus Christ, Life Giving Bread
Closing Hymn: # 171 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Liturgical Color: White

1st Sunday after Trinity - 25 May 2008
OT Lesson: Genesis 15: 1- 6
Epistle Lesson: 1 John 4: 16- 21
Gospel Lesson: Luke 16: 19- 31
Sermon: He First Loved Us
Sermon text: 1 John 4: 16- 21
Opening Hymn: # 175 Father Most Holy
Hymn of the Day: # 280 Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True
Offering Hymn: # 171 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Communion Hymns: # 345 Come Unto Me, Ye Weary
Closing Hymn: # 507 Beautiful Savior
Liturgical Color: Green

2nd Sunday after Trinity - 1 June 2008
OT Lesson: Proverbs 9: 1- 10
Epistle Lesson: 1 John 3: 3- 18
Gospel Lesson: Luke 14: 15- 24
Sermon: The Gracious Invitation to Feast
Sermon text: Luke 14: 15- 24
Opening Hymn: # 171 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Hymn of the Day: # 246 Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared
Offering Hymn: # 238 O Lord, We Praise You
Communion Hymns: # 240 Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord
Closing Hymn: # 218 Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
Liturgical Color: Green

3rd Sunday after Trinity - 8 June 2008
OT Lesson: Micah 7: 18- 20
Epistle Lesson: 1 Timothy 1: 12- 17
Gospel Lesson: Luke 15: 11- 32
Sermon: The Sinner Welcomed Back
Sermon text: Luke 15: 11- 32
Opening Hymn: # 175 Father Most Holy
Hymn of the Day: # 347 Today Your Mercy Calls Us
Offering Hymn: # 351 By Grace I'm Saved
Communion Hymns: # 239 Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness
Closing Hymn: # 365 Christ Be My Leader
Liturgical Color: Green

4th Sunday after Trinity - 15 June 2008
OT Lesson: Genesis 50:15-21
Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:18-23
Gospel Lesson: Luke 6:36-42
Sermon: God Meant It for Good
Sermon text: Genesis 50: 15- 21
Opening Hymn: # 168 Holy, Holy, Holy
Hymn of the Day: # 300 Do Not Despair, O Little Flock
Offering Hymn: # 276 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Communion Hymns: # 242 I Come, O Savior, to Your Table
Closing Hymn: # 217 On What Has Now Been Sown
Liturgical Color: Green

5th Sunday after Trinity (Friendship Sunday) - 22 June 2008
OT Lesson: 1 Kings 19: 11- 21
Epistle Lesson: 1 Peter 3: 8- 15
Gospel Lesson: Luke 5: 1- 11
Sermon: Christ Calls and Comforts the Sinner
Sermon text: Luke 5: 1- 11
Opening Hymn: # 202 Dearest Jesus, at Your Word
Hymn of the Day: # 297 A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Offering Hymn: # 301 Lord of Our Life
Communion Hymns: # 248 Lord Jesus Christ, Life Giving Bread
Closing Hymn: # 218 Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
Liturgical Color: Green