TCLC News - October 6, 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.

The Word for This Week

To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”…

— 1 Peter 5:1-5, 12-14 (NIV)

Gracious God, you call us to care for one another willingly and eagerly, not because we must but because we love.

As we sort, set up, and welcome our neighbors at this week’s yard sale, and as our council gathers on Sunday, clothe us with humility toward one another.

Make us faithful shepherds of all you have placed in our care, and keep our eyes on Christ, the Chief Shepherd, whose glory never fades. Amen.

New This Week

• What Kind of Tenant Are You? The Parable of the Tenants — Cindy Manning’s sermon from October 4 on Matthew 21:33-46, asking how well we tend the vineyard God has entrusted to us.

• John 14:15-17 ‘If Ye Love Me’: A Choral Experience — A reflection on singing Thomas Tallis’s beloved anthem and the promise of the Spirit behind it.

This Week at Triumphant Cross

Fall Yard Sale This Week

Preparation is underway Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If you have a few hours to spare, your help sorting and setting up is greatly appreciated. The sale opens Friday at noon and continues Saturday morning, with cleanup around 1:00 PM Saturday. Please invite your friends and neighbors! See the full announcement for details.

Prayers for Our Church

We lift the following to God in prayer:

Monday–Thursday, October 5–8

• Fall Yard Sale Preparation, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM — Lord, bless the hands and hearts of all who come to sort, set up, and prepare. Give them energy, good humor, and the joy of serving together.

Thursday, October 8

• 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.

Friday, October 9

• Fall Yard Sale, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM — May this sale be a blessing to our neighbors in Dothan and a witness to the warmth and welcome of Triumphant Cross.

Saturday, October 10

• Fall Yard Sale, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Continue to bless the sale and all who come through our doors. May every encounter be touched by your grace.
• Cleanup, ~1:00 PM — Bless all who stay to restore and clean up. May their service be an offering of thanks to you.

Sunday, October 11

• 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 as she leads us in Word and 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.
• Council Meeting, 12:00 PM — Guide our council’s deliberations with wisdom and unity of purpose, that we may be good tenants of the vineyard you have entrusted to us.

People and Concerns on Our Hearts

People:

• Healing for Mark’s brother-in-law Larry Sullivan.
• Healing for Jennifer
• Bernadette (Roland’s friend)
• Cindy and all in the TEEM program following God’s Call
• Pastor Bob as he begins cancer treatment

Concerns:

• All who are suffering Long Covid.
• 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!

In Christ, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church Dothan, Alabama