TCLC News - November 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

Then the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to sound them. The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down on the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. The second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a huge mountain, all ablaze, was thrown into the sea. A third of the sea turned into blood, a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed...

— Revelation 8:6-9:12 (NIV)

Lord God, when trumpets sound and the world around us seems shaken, remind us that all of history rests in your hands.

Keep our eyes fixed on the Lamb who was slain and who reigns, so that fear does not have the last word in our hearts.

Where there is suffering in the world this week, make us people of hope who share what we have with those in need. Amen.

Bring Your Change for Gifts of Love — November 8

Our children are collecting loose change and paper bills every Sunday in November 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. Please bring your spare change this Sunday, November 8. Remaining collections are November 8, 15, 22, and 29. Learn more in Gifts of Love: How Your Spare Change Can Give a Family a Goat.

Thanksgiving Potluck — November 15

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

New This Week

• All Saints Day Sermon: The Beatitudes and the Saints Among Us — Cindy Manning's All Saints Sunday sermon on Matthew 5:1-12: we are saints and sinners, known, seen, and deeply loved by God.

• All Saints and All Souls Day: How Lutherans Keep These Three Days — Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls Day fall three days in a row. Here is what each one means, and why Lutherans keep All Saints but not All Souls.

This Week at Triumphant Cross

Prayers for Our Church

We lift the following to God in prayer:

Thursday, November 5

• 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 8

• 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 those who lead 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.
• Council Meeting, 12:00 PM — Guide our council's deliberations with wisdom and unity of purpose.

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
• Mark

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