TCLC News - October 14, 2026

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Here is a look at what’s happening at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church this week.

A Word for This Week

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone—and even by the truth itself. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.

— 3 John 9-12 (NIV)

Gracious God, John warns of one who refused to welcome others and urges us instead to imitate what is good.

Make Triumphant Cross a place where every believer and every neighbor is welcomed, as you have welcomed us in Christ.

As we gather this week for fellowship, prayer, and worship, let our lives speak well of you, so that others may see your truth in us. Amen.

Wear Red for Reformation Sunday — October 25

Mark your calendars: Sunday, October 25 is Reformation Sunday, and everyone is invited to wear red! Red is the color of the Holy Spirit and of the Reformation, reminding us that the Spirit continues to renew Christ’s Church. Cindy Manning will lead worship that morning. To brush up on one of the great themes of the Reformation, read Sola Gratia Defined.

New This Week

• The Parable of the Wedding Feast and the Gift of the Robe — Reflections on Pastor Kay’s sermon on Matthew 22:1-14: the doors are open to everyone, and the robe is a gift we are meant to wear beyond Sunday morning.

• Meet Pastor Kay — The Rev. Kathleen Yates now has a page on our Church Staff listing.

This Week at Triumphant Cross

Prayers for Our Church

We lift the following to God in prayer:

Wednesday, October 14

• WELCA, 6:30 PM — Bless the women of our congregation as they gather; strengthen their fellowship and ministry.

Thursday, October 15

• Prayers for the Church, 6:00 PM — Send your Holy Spirit to guide and bless all who pray for our congregation, and hear the prayers we lift for one another.

Sunday, October 18

• Sunday School, 8:45 AM — Send your Spirit to open our hearts and minds to your Word as we learn together.
• Worship, 10:00 AM — Bless Mark Haynes as he leads us in worship. May all who gather be drawn closer to Christ.
• Fellowship, 11:00 AM — Thank and bless those who prepare and serve the potluck. May our time together deepen our bonds as a community of faith.

People and Concerns on Our Hearts

People:

• Pastor Bob and Alexis
• Bob and Margo, who suffered loss from a house fire
• Healing for Mark’s brother-in-law Larry Sullivan
• Cindy and all in the TEEM program following God’s Call

Concerns:

• All those who suffered damage or loss from the hurricane
• All the victims of gun violence
• Improved health and peace for those facing chronic illness
• Safety for those in the military, all first responders, and their families
• For those praying for peace in war-torn countries
• Comfort and belonging for those who feel isolated
• Guidance for Bishop Kevin Strickland and the SE Synod staff
• For our Church that we will do God’s Will in the Community
• For Missionaries that are spreading God’s message throughout the world

Our address and directions are on our Contact page.

We are grateful for each of you. See you Sunday, and don’t forget your red on the 25th!

In Christ, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church Dothan, Alabama