March 19, 2017  The Third Sunday of Lent

Post date: Mar 17, 2017 7:54:00 PM

This Week at Trinity

Sun., Mar. 19       8:00 am     Bible Class (CR)

                             9:00 am     Divine Service (CR)

                           10:00 am     Sunday School (CR)

                           10:00 am     Fellowship Time (CR) and (MA)

                           10:45 am     Divine Service/HC (MA)

                              6:00pm     Preschool Board

Preschool is on spring break this week.   Classes resume on March 27.

Mon., Mar. 20   6:30  pm    Lifelight Bible Study

Tues., Mar. 21     6:30 am    Early Risers in FH

                              9:00 am    Handy Helpers Quilting

                              1:00 pm     LIfelight Bible Study in FH

                              Pastor’s evening in MA

Wed., Mar 22      7:00 pm     Lenten Service (CR)

                              No confirmation class due to spring break.

Sun., Mar. 26       8:00 am     Bible Class (CR)

                             9:00 am     Divine Service /HC(CR)

                           10:00 am     Sunday School (CR)

                           10:00 am     Fellowship Time (CR) and  (MA)

                           10:45 am     Divine Service/ (MA)

                             6:00pm      Potluck supper and Game Night  

                                               Sponsored by the Mission Board. 

                                                SWCC students have been invited to                             

                                                     be our guests.   All are welcome to attend.

                                                     More details are in an article on the back

                                                     side of this sheet.   A sign up sheet is on the

                                                     table in the narthex.

 Prayers

Cancer:  Becky Nook; Al Davis; 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; Haiting Hsieh; Jim Best;  Jayne Livingston;

Martha Ricker; Donna Williams; Libbie Wilkenson; Cheryl Harper;  Rod Stark; Eldon Starmer; Brenda Miller; Tracy Konkler

Illness, Surgery or Recovery:  Tricia Niehouse;

Norm Schroeder;  Bentley Oneal;

Bev Larsen; Jude Shady; Jeanne Herzberg

Hospice Care:   Dave Stuck

Military:  Nathan Nonneman

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)

Seminary Student: Luke Watt

Shut-ins: May Carlisle,  Donna Dittman, Jeanne Herzberg, Irene Hogue, Bertha Jensen, Sheree Zuniga,

 Attendance :  March 12

CR     79         H/C  73          MA  11

H/C means Holy Communion

March 15 Lenten Service    53

LIFE TOGETHER

TODAY:  This morning, March 19, right after the Divine Service, there will be a special voter’s meeting to determine the location of the outdoor crosses. 

Calendar Events for April: If there are any meetings/events that need to be included on the April calendar, please turn them in to the office by noon on Wednesday, March 29. 

Thank You:   Trinity received a thank you from Matura Head Start for allowing them to use the fellowship hall for a recent event.   The thank you is posted on the bulleting board in the fellowship hallway. 

Lost and Found Items:   On the table in the narthex, you will find a lost and found box with some winter items in it.   Please see if any of them belong to you.    At the end of March, leftover items will be washed up and donated to those in need.

Found:   A round, silver charm was found.   If you have lost one, check with Linda in the office.

Suppers for Confirmation Kids:   During Lent, the board of education will sponsor suppers for the confirmation  kids beginning at 5:30.  If you are able to help in providing food for these meals, please check the sign-up sheet  that is posted on the table in the narthex.  Thanks to all who have already signed up to bring some food.   There is still an opening for one more volunteer.     If you have questions, contact Julie Lang.

Sunday morning Bible Class:   For the next several weeks, Pastor Rutz will be leading a study on the topic of Christian prayer.    All are welcome  Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. 

MISSIONS

LWML Mite Box:    The large mite box will be on a table in the back of the church throughout the month of March.   The mites will be used to fund a variety of mission projects that are supported by the work of the LWML.  We thank all who so generously support the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.   And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins (mites), which make a penny (Mark 12:42). 

Spring Family Potluck and Game Night:  The Mission Board invites you to a potluck and game night next Sunday, March 26 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall in Creston.  We will eat first and games will follow the meal.  Members of the SWCC campus ministry will be our guests.  Pulled pork sandwiches, beverages and table service will be provided.  Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.   There will be family fun and fellowship for all ages with games and PRIZES.  We will have bingo, bunko, corn hole and a few other games on hand.  If you have another game you like to play, please feel free to bring it along.  There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex, so we know how many to plan for.  Thank you.  

Trinity Preschool is now registering students for the 2017-2018 school year.   If you know any families who have preschool age children and are looking for a preschool  please tell them about Trinity.  Invite them to contact the preschool teachers, Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Cook, for more information.  The preschool  phone number is 782-5095 Ext. 2

Christian Care Fund:   The balance in the Christian Care Fund is $930.88.

 Serving At Trinity

Sun March 19

Organist: (MA) Melody Stoner   (CR) Sharon Eklund

Acolyte:  Holden Hanson

Ushers in March:  (CR)  Norm Schroeder, Jim Nelson,

Karl Peterson, Eric Eklund

Elders on Duty in March:

(MA) Mike Sickels      (CR) Charlie Bowman

Offering Counters in March: (CR) Eric Eklund, Jim Nelson

Altar Committee for March: Charlie & Paula Bowman