May 14, 2023. Divine Service. 8 A.M.

I don’t know if there is a sadder thing to see in our world than an orphan - a child left without a father and mother to care for and to love him. Orphans aren’t as visible in our country today as years ago, because we don’t have institutions called “orphanages” anymore. But they’re still around. Tornadoes and floods, car accidents, crime, the AIDS epidemic in Africa, all leave behind orphans. Yet perhaps saddest of all are the children who are orphaned simply because their parents didn’t want them. You are no orphan! No, you are dearly loved by God our heavenly Father. Don’t let the devil, the world or your own sinful nature deceive you or mislead you into despair, but fill your ears with Jesus’ Word, your mouths with His food, your hearts with His love, and your lives with His forgiveness. Truly He is coming to you and sending you His Spirit. You are no orphan. He is here, for you! ----- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService