TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

•   Southwestern Texas Synod Conference San
  Antonio 
• Year Organized 1912
• Membership
• Baptized 417
• Confirmed 289
• Average Attendance 86
• Sunday School Pupils 58

• 5520 South Flores
• San Antonio, Texas 78214
• 210-924-1733

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• WELCOME
• WILLKOMMEN
• BIENVENIDOS

• In loving memory of
• Aiken Kappmeyer
• from her loving friends
• 1989

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LUTHERAN COAT OF ARMS

• Represented by Luthers rose emblem which
  identifies our heritage of teaching and tradition
  according to Lutheran practice and belief.

• In 1530, while Martin Luther was still living at
  Coburg Castle, Prince John Frederick ordered a
  signet ring for him that was a characteristic of
  Luthers Theology.

• In memory of Alice McDougall Beloved Mother
• By
• Donald, Doris, Douglas
• And families

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REPRESENTATION

• The black cross on a red heart (faith in Christ
  who died and rose again) rests on a white rose
  (joy, comfort, and peace beyond that of this
  world) in a sky-blue field (the beginning of a
  heavenly joy) and is encircled with a gold ring
  (the eternal and precious possession of
  salvation).

• In memory of Alma McDougall
• Beloved Wife
• by
• Walter McDougall

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THE CHURCH

• In honor of Pastor Wilburn C. Ahlrich
• and to the glory of God
• By
• Lillian and William Newsom
• Victor and Margaret Gallo

• The ship tossed about by stormy waves, yet
  reaching its destination. Though opposed by
  persecution, heresy, and schism, the church will
  fulfill its purpose of bringing people to a
  saving faith in Jesus Christ for now and eternity.

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THE TRIQUETRA

• The three equal arcs
• represent eternity in their
• continuous form,indivisibility
• in their interweaving, and
• their center is a triangle.
• (ancient Trinity symbol)
• The Alpha and the Omega,
• first and last letters of the
• Greek alphabet, remind us
• that God has always has
• been and always will be.

• In honor of Rev Mrs H W Dannhaus
• Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church
• 1952-1976
• By Clifford R Jones Sr.

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PENTECOST

• In loving memory of our
• husband and father
• Earl E Velten
• By
• Mick Weilbacher Edmond E Velten

• The discples were filled with the Holy Spirit and
  were given a powerful saving faith in Jesus
  Christ as Lord and Saviour. The church was begun
  for outreach to all people everywhere.

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REPENTANCE

• The rooster is a symbol of our need for
  repentance of sins today. Even as Simon Peter
  repented when he heard the cock crow the second
  time.

• In loving memory of
• Mother
• Wanda Laura Elsworth

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ATONEMENT

• The Lamb of God with the victory Banner is a
  reminder to us that Jesus the Christ paid the
  price for our sins and made possible our
  redemption.

• In loving memory of W.C. Schupp
• Angelina Schupp O Sahay
• By
• Anna Schupp family

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PRAYER

• The praying hands point out to
• us our need to pray regularly to
• God in praise, thanksgiving,
• confession, and supplication. We
• are to ask Him to supply both our
• physical and spiritual needs.
• Implicit in effective prayer is our
• opening ourselves to hear God
• speak to our hearts.

• In loving memory honor of
• Rahm-Vignes
• Dixon Clark
• families

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ETERNAL LIFE

• Christians also bear the cross
• of their Lord Jesus Christ in this
• life. They also, however, receive
• the promise of Christs peace
• which passes human
• understanding. We are called to
• live out our lives in faithful service
• to Christ and to each other.
• When we do so, we are given the
• Crown of everlasting Life as a gift
• of God

• In loving memory of
• Alvy D Old
• By
• Felicita Meyer Old

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LUTHERS SEAL

• The Christian faith is given to us through the
  teachings and traditions of the Lutheran Church
  with its emphasis upon salvation by grace through
  faith, as unfolded in the scriptures.

• Donated
• by
• Mr Mrs Adolph Cuda

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NEW LIFE

• The butterfly symbolizes the
• process of becoming for all
• believers. Just as the butterfly
• leaves the pupa and soars
• Upward- transformed, so through
• Jesus Christ are his followers are
• transformed into a new life. This
• New Life begins here as we
• faithfully serve our Lord, and
• continues into eternity for those
• who die in the faith.

• In honor of our children
• Jimmy, Charles, Kathy
• By
• Kenneth families
• Daddy Mother
• Mr Mrs James E Harlan Jr

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CREATION

• In loving memory of
• Weldon Braker
• By
• Mrs. Martha Braker
• Robert Braker family

• Almighty God created the
• grandeur and beauty of the whole
• universe and all that there is on
• the Earth. He also created the
• precious gift of life. Even there in
• the very beginning, He reminds us
• That He is the beginning and end
• of all things! Life and the universe
• are about Him, and not us!
• Creation is His garden- not ours!

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THE FALL OF MAN

• Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and fell into
  sin. As a consequence, humanity lost paradise,
  and brought death upon itself, and were driven
  from the perfect garden. God, however took
  action to assist sinful humanity by clothing them
  and giving them the promise of a future Savior.

• Mr Mrs Arthur Deininger
• In honor of their
• Family

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THE CALL FOR ISRAEL

• In his efforts to redeem humanity, God
  began his work of salvation in and through a
  chosen people. He called Moses, just as He also
  calls us today be
• His faithful servants.
• The burning bush which is not consumed,
  but was transformed. Moses also was transformed
  by Gods encounter with him. You and I are
  transformed as we faithfully strive top be Gods
  faithful servants.

• In loving memory of
• Alton A Roberts
• Lt. Clifton C Roberts
• by
• Meta Roberts Ruby Estes
• Cynthia, Jennifer, Clifton Robles

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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

• God gave mankind his rules for living through
  Moses so that all people might become aware of
  their sin and need for the Savoir. No one can
  obey the Commandments perfectly, but by the
  merits of Christ, we can remain faithful.

• In loving memory of
• Arnold H Brookhorn
• by
• Wife Betty

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THE PROPHETS

• In loving memory of
• Marie H White
• by daughters
• C M Cook
• Bertha W Hood

• God called some people to be His special
  messengers in order to prepare the world for the
  unfolding of His plan. The hot coal in tongs
  symbolize the cleansing of the lips of sinful
  Isaiah for the holy work of proclaiming the
  promises of God.

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THE BIRTH OF JESUS

• In loving memory of
• Gilbert H Luebken
• By
• Wife Minnie
• Son Edward

• God made his promise to send his Son as the
  Savior for all people. Humbly born in a manger,
  Jesus was God Incarnate, who revealed the Saving
  Grace of God.

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THE CRUCIFIXION

• Jesus Christ died on the cross in our place to
  pay the price for our sins and the sins of all
  people for all time. As the Sacrificial Lamb of
  God, Jesus became the atoning sacrifice for human
  sin.

• In loving memory of
• Mrs Mrs James E Harlan Sr
• Mrs Mrs Ernest Lemke

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THE BIBLE

• In loving memory of my loving
• mother father
• Etta Ernest Talbert
• brother J D Talbert
• By
• Mrs Lillian Newsom

• The written Word of God tells the story of Gods
  people from Creation through the ascension of
  Christ and the beginning of the Christian era. As
  this Word is given as the final authority on
  matters of life and doctrine, it also conveys
  Gods Grace.

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THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

• In loving memory of
• J D Wofford
• by wife
• Mrs Emma Wofford
• friends

• Symbolized by the descending dove the Holy
  Spirit comes to us at Baptism. In Baptism we are
  made heirs of eternal life in Gods never-ending
  kingdom as we receive the forgiveness of our sins
  and are empowered to live as children of God.

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THE SACRAMENT OFHOLY COMMUNION

• Symbolized by the common cup and the earthly
  gifts of wheat for bread and grapes for wine, the
  Real Presence of Christ gives us forgiveness and
  renewed strength to live faithful lives. Indeed,
  it becomes our Spiritual food.

• In loving memory of J F Strelzick
• Carrie A Smothers
• By Mrs. J F Strelzick family

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MARRIAGE

• Through Christ, Christian
• marriage is blessed by God.
• Representing Gods
• intention for marriage to be
• until death,the endless circle
• reminds us of Gods
• eternal love.

• In loving memory of
• Aileen Kappmeyer
• from her husband family
• 1989

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MUSIC

• In loving memory of
• Lorine Herbst Streeter
• By children
• Betty Jim Gest
• Erline Henry Stille
• Etta James Kosub
• Judy Walter Koehler
• and grandchildren
• Gordon Gest
• Brenda, Sharon, Marie Stille
• Ken Lori Koehler
• other relative friends of
• Trinity Lutheran Church

• The harp symbolizes Christian
• music which enhances our
• worship and pleases God.

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• In loving memory of
• Michael Gene Groesbeck
• By
• Parents- Kames Kathy Groesbeck
• Brother- J D
• Godparents-James Geraldine Harlan
• Tommy Myrldean
• Harlan Groesbeck
• other relatives and
• many many members of
• Trinity Lutheran Church

• The lyre is the symbol for
• music, music ministries and
• praise of God.

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The Balcony Windows
Christ the Savior of the world
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
The Christian Life
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Luthers Coat of Arms
The Word of the Lord Remains Forever
The Lamb of God
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The Ten Commandments
Gods Gift of Grace
The Church as a Mighty Fortress
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THE RESURRECTION

• Jesus Christ conquered sin, Satan, and death by
  his bodily resurrection from the dead. The empty
  tomb of Christ becomes the gateway of life
  eternal.

• In loving memory of our daughter
• Connie Maxwell
• Max Mabel Connally

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THE ASCENSION

• Jesus Christ bodily ascended into heaven to
  prepare the heavenly mansions for all believers.
  He has promised to be with His disciples
  everywhere, all the time, until He returns in His
  final glory as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

• In loving memory of
• Joe F Lutteringer

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Faithfully Serving Harlandale Since 1912Current
Pastor The Rev. Allan F. Copeevcope



04/15/2007