October 29, 2017 Reformation Sunday
Post date: Oct 26, 2017 5:02:51 PM
This Week at Trinity
Sun., Oct. 29 Reformation Sunday with Holy Communion in
Creston and Mt. Ayr
8:00 am Bible Class (CR)
9:00 am Divine Service/HC(CR)
10:00 am Fellowship Time (MA & CR)
10:00 am Sunday School in Creston and Mt. Ayr
10:45 am Divine Service/HC (MA)
1:00 pm Voter’s Meeting in FH (CR)
Mon., Oct. 30 8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
6:30 pm Lifelight Bible Study in FH (CR)
Tues., Oct. 31 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
6:30 am Early Riser’s Bible Study in FH (CR)
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
1:00 pm Lifelight Bible Study in FH (CR)
Wed., Nov. 1 All Saints’ Day
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
6:00 pm Youth Confirmation Class in FH (CR)
7:30 pm Elders Meeting
Thurs., Nov. 2 8:30 am Preschool
9:45 am Preschool Chapel
12:30 pm Preschool
1:45 pm Preschool Chapel
3:15 pm Youth Confirmation Class in Mt. Ayr
Sat., Nov. 4 9:00 am Altar Guild Cleaning (CR)
“Fall Back” Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed tonight due to the end of Daylight Saving Time.
Sun., Nov. 5 All Saint’ Sunday with Holy Communion in
Creston and Mt. Ayr
8:00 am Bible Class (CR)
9:00 am Divine Service/HC(CR)
10:00 am Fellowship Time (MA & CR)
10:00 am Sunday School in Creston and Mt. Ayr
10:45 am Divine Service/HC (MA)
Prayer List
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; Jayne Livingston; Martha Ricker; Donna Williams; Libbie Wilkenson; Cheryl Harper; Rod Stark; Brenda Miller; Tracy Konkler; Steve McDermott; Paula Bowman; Steve Townsend; Rev. Rick Biel
Illness, Surgery or Recovery: Norm Schroeder; Dale Conn; Aaron Cottrell; Jack Yearous; Bertha Jensen
Hospice Care: Dave Stuck
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, Donna Dittman, Irene Hogue, Bertha Jensen, Sheree Zuniga
For Reformation Sunday on October 29, 2017.
Rev. 14:6-7
Rom. 3:19-28
John 8:31-36
The Truth Will Set You Free
31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”
34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Matthew 11:12-19English Standard Version (ESV)
12 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. 13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, 14 and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. 15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear.16 “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,17 “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”
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.
Attendance from October 22
CR 59, 53 communed MA 20
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 form 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.
VOTERS MEETING: The quarterly voters’ meeting will be held TODAY, October 29, at 1:00 pm in the fellowship hall in Creston. Those who live closer to the Mt. Ayr location may meet at the church there to participate in the meeting via Skype. Included on the agenda is the election of officers and board members for 2018,. A list of proposed officers and board members is found on an insert in today’s bulletin.
Tuesday, October 31, will be the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. The next day, November 1, will be All Saints’ Day. We will celebrate the Festival of All Saints’ Day on Sunday, November 5, with holy communion in Creston and Mt. Ayr.
Thank You to the members of Trinity for your thoughts and prayers during my recent recovery.
From Cathy Dryden
ALTAR GUILD CLEANING: The altar guild (CR) will meet on Saturday, November 4, at 9:00 a.m. to clean.
Trinity’s 90th :Trinity would like to celebrate the 90th anniversary of our church which is next year. If you would like to be on a committee to put a few activities together please contact Julie Lang.
HONORING OUR VETERANS: On Sunday, November 12, we will honor our veterans with a reception following the church service in Creston. Please bring pictures and memorabilia of members of your family who have served our country, either presently or in the past. A table will be set up in the fellowship hall to display these items. Please place your pictures and/or other items on the table before the church service and you may take them home with you after the reception. Everyone is invited to join us to honor our veterans. If you have questions contact Joyce Kruse.
BIBLE STICKS FOR THE MILITARY: At our November 12 reception for our veterans, a Bible Stick will also be displayed. A Bible Stick is an audio device of the New Testament and selected Psalms that a military person can listen to even out in the field. Each device costs $25.00. A special offering will be collected that day for anyone who would like to contribute to this very worthy cause.
From the Mission Board
MISSIONS
9th ANNUAL IOWAY BANQUET: The 9th Annual IOWAY Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 4 in Ft. Dodge. An insert with all the details was included in last Sunday’s bulletin. If you need another copy, some extras are on the table in the narthex. Please note that if you plan to attend that you will need to make a reservation early this week so that the committee can plan food for the guests. Information for the RSVP is on the information sheet.
Serving At Trinity
Sunday October 29
Organist: (MA) Greg Storhoff (CR) Sharon Eklund & Julie Lang
Acolyte: (CR) Kate Foglesong Crucifer: Jacob Rutz
Ushers in October: (CR) Jim Nelson, Bruce Herzberg, Eric Eklund, Phil Wardenbutg
Elders on Duty in October: (MA) Mike Sickels, Doug Bullock (CR) Mike Lang
Finance Team in October: (CR) Jim Nelson, Eric & Jeanna Eklund
Altar Committee for October: (CR) Pat Barkalow, Gene & Dorothy Cook