TCLC News - October 29, 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

Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God; if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark, an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of little children, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth— you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself?…

— Romans 2:17-29 (NIV)

Gracious God, you see past what is outward and look upon the heart.

When we are quick to instruct others, turn us first to your Word, that we might be taught by it ourselves.

Write your law on our hearts by your Spirit, so that our faith is not only something we say but something we live, and let our praise come from you alone. Amen.

Gifts of Love Begins This Sunday — November 1

Every Sunday in November, the children of Triumphant Cross will be collecting loose change and paper bills for Lutheran World Relief Gifts of Love. Their goal is farm animals for families in need: $80 sends a hen and chicks, and $100 sends a goat. Collections are November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, so check under the couch cushions and bring your change this Sunday! Learn more in Gifts of Love: How Your Spare Change Can Give a Family a Goat.

Thanksgiving Potluck — November 15

Join us for our Thanksgiving Potluck on Sunday, November 15, following worship. Come give thanks together around the table with your church family. A sign-up sheet is in the Fellowship Hall, so please add your name and the dish you plan to bring.

Fall Back This Weekend

Daylight saving time ends early Sunday morning, November 1. Remember to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night so you don’t arrive an hour early for Sunday School!

New This Week

• Free by Grace: A Reformation Sunday Sermon on John 8:31-36 — Cindy Manning’s Reformation Sunday sermon, from an AI-written poem to the three Solas: God’s grace is a free gift, and the truth sets us free to love boldly.

• Interfaith Thanksgiving Service in Dothan — All are welcome Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 PM at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity, one of our full communion partners.

• Follow Triumphant Cross on X — We’re now on X at @tclcdothan, plus a list of everywhere else you can find us online.

This Week at Triumphant Cross

Prayers for Our Church

We lift the following to God in prayer:

Thursday, October 29

• 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, November 1

• 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 Pastor Kay in leading us in Word and Sacrament. May all who gather be drawn closer to Christ, and bless the gifts our children collect for families in need around the world.
• 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:

• Jennifer
• Pastor Bob Carr
• Pope Leo
• Eugene Gonales
• Cindy and all in the TEEM program following God’s Call

Concerns:

• All the victims of the floods and fires
• 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 spare change!

In Christ, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church Dothan, Alabama