SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 1 Kings 17:17–24; Galatians 1:11–24; Luke 7:11–17: Jesus Raises Us from Death to Life: St. Paul's apostolic office was not a self-chosen pursuit, but a divine call to preach the Son of God “among the Gentiles” (Gal. 1:15–16). What he preached was “not man's gospel” (Gal. 1:11), but the revelation of Christ Jesus. The Old Testament prophets also preached the same Lord Jesus in many and various ways. Though death is a harsh reminder of sin (1 Kings 17:18), Elijah's raising of the widow's son confirmed that the Word of the Lord is truth (1 Kings 17:24). It pointed forward to the death and resurrection of Christ. So also, when Jesus raised the widow's son at Nain, He anticipated His own Resurrection. Just as “He came up and touched the bier” (Luke 7:14), so He takes our sin and death upon Himself in order to atone for our sin and destroy our death by His cross and Passion.

Pastor wants to update the computer with confirmation verses. If you know your verse please send it to Pastor Watt via eMail or write it on a card and put it in his mailbox.

Naomi Circle will meet Wednesday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m in the Fellowship Hall.  Our topic will be "I Love to Tell the Story: Faith Stories for Three Women" found on page 20 of the Spring Quarterly.  Please join us for Bible Study and fellowship.

Please notify pastor when you make a change to the church calendar outside the church office.

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Rewards of a Spirit Driven Life: Rev. Ken Klaus, Speaker of the Lutheran Hour will be in Immanuel Clarinda July 17 (5pm) and 18. (9am,10:30am, 2pm).

Dr. Oliver, Missionary in Taiwan, will be at Trinity July 12, 2010 at 7pm for a Program. An overnight host is needed.

Adult Bible Class Today we continue our read through of Paul's Letter to the Galatians.  Join us for a fruitful study.

2010 Building Healthy Families: Jesus' words, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” serves as a reminder of the center of Lutheran Family Service's adoption ministry. The goal is that all involved in the process - the newborn child, birth family, and adoptive family - each receive the abundant life our Lord promises. If you know of a family experiencing infertility who might be interested in considering adoption as a way to build their family, invite them to call LFS. Lutheran Family Service of Iowa 800-622-7285

District LWML Convention June 17-19 Camp Okiboji, Milford, IA. "Redeemed, by our Savior, Renewed by the Spirit and Ready to Serve"

A day trip to mission central is being planned for the third Saturday in August. Mark your calendar. August 21. Please signup in the signup book on the narthex table.

TRUTH-CENTERED MISSION OUTREACH...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Topics include: Angels & Demons, The Spiritual & Moral Themes in Pixar Films, The Exodus, The Trinity and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.

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The Senior Youth will meet next Sunday (June 16) at 6:00pm Bible Study, Summer Plans, and finishing the Trinity Float / Sign are on the agenda.

This Week at Trinity

Sun Jun 6        Second Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 5 (G)

                          9am               Divine Service

                          10:15am      Sunday school / Bible Classes

Mon Jun 7       Pastor Watt on Vacation

Tue Jun 8        Pastor Watt on Vacation

                          Election in Fellowship

                          6:30am         Early Risers (HyVee)

                          1:30pm         Streams of Living Water, Sermon Broadcast

                                                PirateChristianaRadio.com

                          6:30pm         Preschool Board

Wed Jun 9       Pastor Watt on Vacation

                          1:30pm         Naomi Circle (FH)

                          7:30pm         Church Council Meeting (FH)

Thu Jun 10      Pastor Watt on Vacation

                          5:30pm         Habitat for Humanity Meeting (FH)

Fri Jun 11        Pastor Watt on Vacation

                          St. Barnabas, Apostle (R)

Sat Jun 12       Pastor Watt on Vacation

                          [C] The Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, AD 325

Sun Jun 13      Pastor Watt on Vacation

                          Third Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 6 (G)

                        Guest Pastor: Pr. Craig                             

                          9am               Divine Service with Holy Communion

                          10:15am      Sunday school / Bible Classes

In Your Prayers

Condolences: Family of Richard Bradley (Steve Bradley's Father)

Cancer: Brenda Painter; Carol Henning; Dee Ann Stults; Don Sychra; Erin Kuhn; Joel Osborne (Dane Wardenburg's Coach); Lee Decker; Mark Burgess (Deb Melzer's Brother-in-Law); Rachel Stoker (former member of Trinity); Roberta Lowery (Phil Wardenburg's Sister) Robin Kemp; Shelly Cabbage (Friend of Phil and Anita Wardenburg); Trevor Hanson (Jim Hagen's Great-nephew); Vyck Shanes (Bill Mager's brother-in-law);

Illness: Bob Rassmussen; Greg Boros (husband of Melody Stoner's Niece) Heart Transplant; Jessica Marquardt (Neice of Marti Williams); Kaylee Hoepker; Pastor Blake Rickbile, Trinity Hewit, MN (Deb Meltzer's former Pastor); Tommie Stoner;

Recovering: Joel Herzberg (Car Accident) and his family as they struggle with his recovery;

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

Prison: Nate Brus;

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

Readings This Week

June 6        Prov 3:5-24; John 11:38-57;

June 7        Prov 4:1-27; John 12:1-19;

June 8        Prov 5:1-23; John 12:20-36a;

June 9        Prov 8:1-21; John 12:36b-50;

June 10      Prov 8:22-36; John 13:1-20;

June 11      Prov 9:1-18; John 13:21-38;

June 12      Prov 10:1-23; John 14:1-17;

June 13      Prov 13:1-25; John 14:18-31;