TCLC News - September 3, 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 I am ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you, because what I want is not your possessions but you. After all, children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. If I love you more, will you love me less? … everything we do, dear friends, is for your strengthening.

— 2 Corinthians 12:14-15, 19 (NIV)

Lord Jesus, Paul’s words remind us that true ministry is never about burden or possession.

It is about people, about spending ourselves freely in love. As we gather this week in worship and around the potluck table, renew in us that same spirit of selfless giving.

May everything we say and do be for the strengthening of one another, building up your church in faith and in love.

Amen.

New This Week

Cindy Manning’s full sermon from August 30 is now posted on the site:

What Is the Shape of Your Cross? — Drawing on Matthew 16:21-28 and Romans 12:9-21, Cindy walks through what it means to take up your cross daily — and closes with a beautiful poem by Rev. James Lawrence that asks: what is the shape of your cross? Did you choose it? Can you bear it?

This Week at Triumphant Cross

Prayers for Our Church

We lift the following to God in prayer:

Thursday, September 3

• Prayers for the Church, 6:00 PM — Lord, draw near as we gather to lift one another and our community to you in prayer; may your Spirit move among us and make our prayers fruitful.

Sunday, September 6

• Worship, 10:00 AM — Gracious God, bless all who gather for worship at Triumphant Cross this Sunday; may we encounter you in the preaching of your Word and depart renewed in faith and love.
• Fellowship, 11:00 AM — Thank and bless those who prepare and serve for our potluck; may our time at table deepen our bonds as a community of faith.

People and Concerns on Our Hearts

People:

• All the victims of the floods and fires
• Bernadette (Roland’s friend)
• Jane and Barbie Schneckloth
• Cindy and all in the TEEM program following God’s Call

Concerns:

• The 8 million people who continue to suffer with 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