August 5, 2018   The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Post date: Aug 7, 2018 6:13:56 PM

For the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost on August 5,  2018.  

Exodus 16:2-15

Ephesians 4:1-16

John 6:22-35

I Am the Bread of Life

22 On the next day the crowd that remained on the other side of the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not entered the boat with his disciples, but that his disciples had gone away alone. 23 Other boats from Tiberias came near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. 24 So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.

25 When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” 26 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. 27 Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” 28 Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” 30 So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” 32 Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.”

35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.

     This Week at Trinity

 Sun., Aug. 5     8:00 a.m. Bible Class (CR)

                         9:00 a.m.  Divine Service (CR)

                        10:00 a.m.  Fellowship Time (CR & MA)

                        10:45 a.m.  Divine Service/HC (MA)      

Tues., Aug. 7   Pastor at Circuit Visitor Mtg. in Ft. Dodge

                           6:30 p.m.  Bible Study in Mt. Ayr

August 9-18     Pastor Rutz will be on vacation.

Sun., Aug. 12   Pastor on vacation

                          8:00 a.m.  Bible Class (CR)

                          9:00 a.m.   Divine Service/HC (CR) 

                Pastor David  Kottlowski will lead Creston’s service.

                        10:00 a.m.   Fellowship Time (CR & MA)

                        10:45 a.m.   Divine Service (MA)

                Pastor Dave Ericksen will lead Mt. Ayr’s service.

                      Noon-6:00    FH in Creston reserved

                 2:00-4:00 p.m.   50th Wedding Anniversary Open

                                            House and Card Shower for Norm

                                            and Linda Schroeder in FH (CR)

                          6:00 p.m.   Preschool Board Meeting

 Prayer List

Cancer:  Becky Nook;  Denice Creveling; Diane England; Gary McCraken; Jamie Boos; Merle Triggs;  Paul Garchow; Randy Nemitz; Rhonda Smith; Steve McCann; Melynda Crawford; Ron Ludwig; Kent Larsen;  Dale Smelling; Jayne Livingston; Libbie Wilkenson;  Steve McDermott; Paula Bowman; Steve Townsend; Rev. Blake Rickbiel; Heidi Albaugh; Paul Robinson; Dan Arkfeld

Illness, Surgery or Recovery:  Norm Schroeder;  Kathy Bozwell-Craig; Kathy Parker; Ed Rotert’s daughter Amanda

Military:  Nathan Nonneman; Kyle Marchok

Missions: Concordia Mission Society;

James and Christel Neuendorf (Dominican Republic);

Pastor Daniel Vogel (Denison, Iowa);

Pastor Herb and Markie Burch (Peru);

Pastor James and Angela Sharp and Family (Uruguay);

Pastor Joel and Clarion Fritsche and Family (Dominican Republic);

Pastor Stephen and Maggie Oliver and Family (Taiwan);

Life Care Clinic, (Stuart & Creston)

Trinity Preschool (Creston)

Student Ministry at SWCC

Seminary Student: Luke Watt

Shut-ins: May Carlisle,  Irene Hogue, Bertha Jensen, Sheree Zuniga, Lawrence Herzberg, Walt & Nelda Herzberg, Clara Buchanan

Condolences:  We remember the family of Ed Rotert, Jr.  on the passing of his father, Ed Rotert, Sr.   The Roterts are friends of Douglas Gooding.

We  remember the family of Dave Stuck who died on July 24. Dave was a brother-in-law of Dan & Jeanette Lutrick.     We also add the family of Brenda Miller (friend of Sharon Nonneman) who died on July 30. And, we add the family of Maryann Rink (friend of the Hanson family) who died last week.

 Attendance :  Please fill out an attendance card.   They are found in the pew racks.   You may hand it to an usher.

In services when there is Holy Communion, please list the names of those who will be communing on the back side of card.

Attendance from July 29

Creston   69    H/C 62

Mt. Ayr   16    H/C 14

 Serving At Trinity

Sunday, August 5

Organist: (MA) Greg Storhoff  (CR)  Sharon Eklund

Ushers in August:  (CR) Dave Dory, Dennis Brown, Troy Petersen, Kevin Kruse

Elders on Duty in August: (MA) Mike Sickels/    (CR) Eric Eklund

Finance Team in August: (CR) Tom Braymen and Charlie Bowman

Altar Committee for August: (CR) Becky Hagen and Cindy Nelson

                      LIFE TOGETHER

VISITORS:  We are so glad you joined us today.  We do collect offerings during our  worship services.  While we believe this is a chance for each believer to be a good steward of the gifts they have received from God, you are welcome but not expected to give an offering while you are our guest.  If you would like to learn more about the Lord’s ministry here at Trinity please call Pastor Rutz.  He would love to get acquainted and visit at a time that is convenient for you.

Mailboxes:  Every family has a mailbox in the narthex.  Please check it to see if you have any mail.  If your name is missing on a slot, leave a note in the office and we’ll get it fixed.

A 50th Anniversary Open House and card shower for Norm and Linda Schroeder will be held next Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 in the fellowship hall in Creston.  All are invited to attend.

Pastor on Vacation:  Pastor will be on vacation Aug. 9-17.    Mike Lang will lead Bible Class on Aug. 12.  Pastor David Kottlowski will lead the service in Creston and Pastor Dave Ericksen will lead the service in Mt. Ayr.    

While Pastor is gone, in case of an emergency and  if in need of pastoral care, contact Pastor Keith Schweitzer (pastor at Immanuel Lutheran in Greenfield)  at 641-745-5143. 

Calendar change:  The August 15 Church Council meeting has been cancelled.  The various boards will meet at their discretion.

4th Annual Miniature Golf Outing:  Keep the afternoon of Sunday, September 23 open for a time of fellowship, miniature golf, and food.  The Mt. Ayr members are inviting the Creston members of all ages to join together for some fun beginning at 3:00 p.m.   More details will be shared in August and September.  

Bible Sale:  Concordia Publishing House  is running a Bible Sale until September 30, 2018.  If you are needing a Bible for yourself or as a gift you might want to check out the sale.  Go to cph.org/biblesale and if you decide to order something you will need to use the promo code YFL to get the discount.  You could also phone in an order at 1-800-325-3040.    The items that are available are listed on a sheet that can be found on the table in the narthex.    If interested, feel free to pick up a sheet.

Higher Things provides daily devotionals which are good for teens and adults.  You may find them by going to  higherthings.org and click on the link titled Today’s Reflection.   You can even subscribe to receive the free daily devotionals as emails. 

MISSIONS

The LWML is requesting donations for items of the Life Care Clinic Baby Bundles, which either gender can wear in newborn sizes. In June, when we met briefly, we voted to keep the bundles as an on going project for the Lutheran Women In Missions.  In order to do this, we need all of the following items (1) Diapers (2) Sock/booties (3) Long sleeved sleeper (4) Burp Bib (5) Onesies (6) Cap (7) Receiving blankets.    The long sleeved sleeper is the most difficult item to get, probably because it costs more than some of the other items.  If it is more convenient, a check can be made to the LWML and write Baby Bundles in the MEMO.  Checks can be  given directly to Maggie Dory at any time and she will shop for you.   A Bible, Prayer Book and Mustard Seed Devotion are also included in each bundle.   We sincerely thank all of you for the continued responses to the LWML and being able to Serve The Lord With Gladness.

Mission Prayer:  Lord, lay some soul upon my heart and love the soul through me, and help me humbly do my part to lead that soul to Thee.    Amen.