Haiti Relief: The church is still accepting donations for Haiti earthquake relief.  Please mark your donation clearly and place it in the collection plate.

Chimes Deadline is this Friday, Feb 19. All Boards and Committees should submit reports for newsletter. Please place articles for the Chimes in the "Chimes" mailbox found at the lower left side of the member mailboxes, or eMail articles to chimes@TrinityCreston.org

Lent Begins this Week with Ash Wednesday Services at 7pm on Wednesday.  Begin your preparation for the celebration of the life, death and resurrection, of Jesus with ashes, confession, forgiveness, and Holy Communion.  Lenten services continue every Wednesday through Holy Week (Apr 24).

Lutheran Public Radio: SMARTEST LISTENERS IN RADIO…You can listen to in-depth discussions on topics like Praising God, Love in the Scriptures,  The Animal Rights Movement, Ouija Boards, Confession and more.  Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.  You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.

Communicating with Trinity is easy use email! Trinity's eMail addresses are...

Trinity Lutheran Church - tlc@TrinityCreston.org;

Pastor - pastor@TrinityCreston.org;

Bulletin Announcements - bulletin@TrintiyCreston.org;

Chimes Editor - chimes@TrinityCreston.org;

Preschool Teachers - preschool@TrinityCreston.org;

Adult Bible Class today we continue our study on the Work of the Holy Spirit. 10:15am today in the fellowship hall. 

Pastor has time available to lead a bible study in your home on your schedule.  Please contact him for details.

Kids kindergarten through 4th grade: Join the FLOCK (Fellowship & Love Offered to Christ's Kids) at 6:00 Wednesday (Feb 17). We'll learn of Jesus' love and forgiveness through games, crafts, fellowship and fun! Questions, please contact Julie Lang or Tammy Hudson.

Word for Today Devotions are available by phone. Call (901) 328-7672. Regular long distance charges apply.

Rachel Stoker thanks everyone for the cards sent to her on her special birthay celebration. The made her day! She continues with radiation treatment and appreciates your continued prayers.

This Week at Trinity

Sun Feb 14   9am            Divine Service with Holy Communion

                       10:15am    Sunday school / Bible Classes

                       11:30am    Voter's Meeting

Mon Feb 15  Pastor's Day Off

                       12:30pm    Preschool

                       7pm            LifeLight (FH)

Tue Feb 16   6:30am      Early Risers (HyVee)

                       8:30am      Preschool

                       9am            Handy Helpers

                       12:30pm    Preschool

                       1:30pm      LifeLight

                       1:30pm      Streams of Living Water, Sermon Broadcast

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Wed Feb 17  12:30pm    Preschool

                       6pm            Youth Group

                       6pm            F.L.O.C.K.

                       6pm            Confirmation Classes

                       7pm            Ash Service w/ Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes

                       7:30pm      Mission Board

Thu Feb 18   8:30am      Preschool

                       9:30am      Preschool Pastor Time

                       12:30pm    Preschool

                       1:30pm      Preschool Pastor Time

Fri Feb 19     Newsletter Deadline

Sun Feb 21   9am            Divine Service

                       10:15am    Sunday school / Bible Classes

                       6pm            Youth Group

                       6:30pm      Preschool Father's Night (FH)

Serving the Trinity This Week

Sun Feb 14

  Ushers: Jim Nelson, Eric Eklund, Randy Ringsdorf, Jim Kneedler

  Pianist: Julie Lang                                                                          Elder: Phil Wardenburg

  Acolytes: Samantha Reed, Cali Foglesong   Altar: Mike & Janette Lang, Bev Braymen

  Finance: Jim & Cindy Nelson, Eric and Jeanna Eklund

Wed Feb 17

  Ushers: Jim Nelson, Eric Eklund, Randy Ringsdorf, Jim Kneedler

  Elder: Phil Wardenburg                                                               Organist: Sharon Eklund

  Altar: Mike & Janette Lang, Bev Braymen

  Finance: Jim & Cindy Nelson, Eric and Jeanna Eklund

  Ushers: Jim Nelson, Eric Eklund, Randy Ringsdorf, Jim Kneedler

Sun Feb 21

  Ushers: Jim Nelson, Eric Eklund, Randy Ringsdorf, Jim Kneedler

  Organist: Sharon Eklund                                                               Elder: Phil Wardenburg

  Altar: Mike & Janette Lang, Bev Braymen          Acolytes: Ashtyn Riley, Reagan Brown

  Finance: Jim & Cindy Nelson, Eric and Jeanna Eklund

 

 

In  Your Prayers

Cancer: Brenda Painter; Dee Ann Stults; Erin Kuhn; Joel Osborne (Dane Wardenburg's Coach); Mark Burgess (Deb Melzer's Brother-in-Law); Rachel Stoker (former member of Trinity); Raydene Dillenger (Family of Joy Brown); Robin Kemp; Shelly Cabbage (Friend of Phil and Anita Wardenburg); Tammy Bryson (Near Death) (Family of Cindy Nelson); Trevor Hanson (Jim Hagen's Great-nephew); Vyck Shanes (Bill Mager's brother-in-law);

Heart: Greg Boros, husband of Melody Stoner's Niece (Needs a new heart, but insurance will cover)

Hospice: Max Meeks (Friend of Bill and Marsha Magers)

Illness: Bob Rassmussen; Jessica Marquardt (Neice of Marti Williams); Kaylee Hoepker

Recovering: Arlene Madison; Joel Herzberg (skiing accident);

Testing: Tommie Stoner

Military: Rich Miller (Husband of Brenda Bochart's Co-Worker) sent to Haiti

Missions: Ivan, Jennifer Rasch, Nigeria; Rev. Daniel Vogel (Missionary to Hispanic in Dennison); Rev. Dennis Konkel (Missionary to the Deaf in Des Moines)

Shut-ins: Lonny Riley, Al Schroeder, Ruth Chase, Wilma Cottrell, Pauline Young