May 21, 2017  The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Post date: May 22, 2017 4:15:14 PM

             This Week at Trinity

Sun., May 21     Caring for Your Neighbor—-Food Bank 

                              8:00 am      Bible Class (CR)

                              9:00  am     Divine Service (CR)

                            10;00 am      Sunday School (CR)

                            10:00 am      Fellowship Time (MA & CR)                

                            10:45  am     Divine Service/HC (MA) 

Mon., May 22         8:30  am     Preschool

                             12:30 pm     Preschool

                               5:00 pm     Meet and Greet Rev. Sharp and

                                                  Family

                               6:00 pm    Potluck supper followed by a

                                                 presentation by the Sharp fami-

                                                 ly about their mission work in

                                                 Uruguay, South America.  All

                                                 invited to attend.   See bulletin

                                                 insert for more information.

Tues., May 23       6:30 am     Early Risers in FH (Last  one 

                                                 for the summer)

                              8:30 am     Preschool

                            12:30 pm     Preschool                           

                              Pastor’s afternoon in Mt. Ayr

Wed., May 24        8:30 am    `Preschool 

                             12:30 pm     Preschool 

                               6:00 pm     Preschool Graduation

Thurs., May 25     Ascension Day

                               8:30 am       Preschool (Last session)

                               9:45 am       Preschool Chapel

                             12:30  pm      Preschool (Last session) 

                               1:45 pm       Preschool Chapel

Sun., May 28         8:00 am      Bible Class (CR)

                              9:00  am     Divine Service/HC (CR)

                            10;00 am      Sunday School (CR)

                            10:00 am      Fellowship Time (MA & CR)                

                            10:45  am     Divine Service (MA) 

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

Illness, Surgery or Recovery:  Norm Schroeder;  Dale Conn

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)

Student Ministry at SWCC

Seminary Student: Luke Watt

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

Attendance :  Please fill out an attendance card.   They are found in the pew racks.   Hand 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.

May 14 Attendance

CR   54    H/C 50                                  MA  8          

LIFE TOGETHER

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: This morning we   continued a  study on the Doctrine of Vocation.  This is a topic that applies to all of us at all stages of life on how we serve those who the Lord places in our lives through the various callings and gifts we are blessed with.  It’s not just about your employment career but serving your neighbor in many vocations that Lord has given you to be a blessing to others during your lifetime as a called and redeemed child of God.  Even if you weren’t able to join us this morning, you may still come and join us next Sunday or any Sunday.   Pastor Rutz

TRINITY PRESCHOOL’S GRADUATION   will be held on Wednesday, May 24.   The preschoolers and their families will be gathering for pizza at 6:00.  The graduation program will begin at 6:30.   Weather permitting, it will be held outdoors.  All are invited to attend.  

ASCENSION DAY SERVICE will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 25 in St John’s Lutheran Church in Adair.  For information contact Mike or Janette Lang.

INTRODUCTION TO THE LUTHERAN FAITH: Pastor Rutz will be starting this class on Wednesday June 7th at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.  This serves as an adult inquiry class for those interested in learning more about the basic teachings of the Lutheran(LCMS)/Christian faith with the opportunity to join our congregation and be confirmed into membership upon completion of the course.  It will also serve as a refresher course for current members who would like to review the Catechism and our teachings.  If you know of anyone who has expressed interest in learning about what we teach and confess or is looking for a church home please tell them about this opportunity.  This is great opportunity for any family/spouse of current Trinity members or our preschool families who would like to learn more about our teachings and confession of faith.  For more information, Please contact Pastor Rutz at 782-5095 or 712-621-5971.

VBS DATES         

Creston: June 25-29 and Mt. Ayr: Monday, July 24-Wednesday, 26 (Please note correction of dates.)

It will be held from 6:15pm-8:00 pm.

WANTED:  Several large pieces of plywood for a VBS sign.   Contact Tammy Burgmaier if you have any.

An invitation from Trinity Lutheran, Shenandoah :  You are invited to join us as we celebrate our 90th anniversary Sunday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Shenandoah. The service will be a joint service with Immanuel and Pastor Lawrence Boye will return to conduct this special worship celebration. A catered lunch will follow the worship service and we will have a short program after the meal. We hope to have a full church! Please mark the date and join us for this special day!

MISSIONS

MISSIONS NIGHT:  Please join the Mission Board TOMORROW EVENING, Monday, May 22nd to help welcome Rev. James Sharp & family for a meet and greet at 5:00 pm  followed by  a potluck at 6:00 pm. in the fellowship hall.   After supper, Rev. Sharp will share their mission story of how the Lord has led their lives since moving to Uruguay, South America.  Please bring a favorite potluck dish to share.  We hope to see many of you on the 22nd.   The Mission Board can be contacted with any questions.   See the insert in today’s bulletin for more information about the Sharp family.

Trinity Preschool is now registering students for the 2017-2018 school year.  If you know of 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.

MISSION TRIP:   The Mission Board will be traveling to Mission Central in Mapleton, IA on Saturday, July 15, 2017.  Pastor Stephen Oliver and his family from Taiwan  (who we support) will be at Mission Central on that day, and Pastor Oliver will be speaking that afternoon.   Since we are inviting all of Trinity Creston and Mt Ayr to join us, we would like to get a general idea of how many people to expect; how many vehicles we would need for transportation and if you would be willing to drive.    Right now the agenda is to arrive at Mission Central by 10:30 am for a tour of the grounds.  A meal will be served at noon with Pastor Oliver speaking at 1:00 pm.  There is NO charge for this event.  We hope you have already saved the date of July 15th to join us.  A sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex.  Please indicate if you are interested in going and if you would be willing to drive.   If there are any questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Mission Board-Sue Larson, Jean Stoll, Bill Magers, Julie Rutz or Maggie Dory.   

           Thank-You from The Mission Board. 

 Serving At Trinity

Sun May 21

Organist: (MA) Greg Storhoff   (CR) Julie Lang

Acolyte:  Kate Foglesong

Ushers in May:  (CR)  Byron Bilderback, Dennis Brown,

Alex Brown, Dave Dory

Elders on Duty in May:

(MA) Mike Sickels, Doug Bullock   (CR) Dave Dory

Offering Counters in May: (CR) Dennis Brown, Tom Braymen

Altar Committee for May: Sharon Eklund, Hannah Shady