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The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Announcements: May 3, 2026
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
800 North Sumner Pastor John Rutz
Creston, Iowa Website: www.trinitycreston.org Phone: 641-782-5095
The Fifth Sunday of Easter on May 3, 2026
Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60
I Peter 2:2-10
John 14:1-14
The Sixth Sunday of Easter on May 10, 2026
For your own personal reading at home this week.
Acts 17:16-31
I Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21
This Week at Trinity
Sun., May 3
8:00 am Bible Class
9:00 am Divine Service/HC
10:30 am Sunday School and Fellowship Time
11:00 am Preschool Board Meeting
Preschool Fundraising Meeting following board meeting
Fellowship Hall reserved 12:00-5:00 by Preschool
3:00 pm Preschool’s Mother’s Event in FH
Teacher Appreciation Week
Mon., May 4
IDW Pastors Conference in Algona
12:30 pm Preschool
Tues., May 5
IDW Pastors Conference in Algona
7:00 am Early Risers
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
6:30 pm Rachel Circle
Wed., May 6
10:00 am Library Committee
12:30 pm Preschool
Thurs., May 7
8:30 am Preschool
9:45 am Preschool Chapel
12:30 pm Preschool
1:00 pm Card Club
1:45 pm Preschool Chapel
Sun., May 10 Mother’s Day
8:00 am Bible Class
9:00 am Divine Service/HC
Trustees meeting following Divine Servcie
10:30 am Sunday School and fellowship time
Serving at Trinity on Sunday, May 3, 2026
Accompanist: Julie Lang
Acolyte: Becca Swanson
Ushers in May: Dennis Brown, Jim Hagen, Rick Hadley and Kevin Kruse
Elder of the month for May: Jim Hagen
Finance Team in May: Kevin Kruse & Mike Swanson
Altar Guild for May: Donna Badgett & Deb Melzer
Prayer List
Cancer:
Tyson Stuart
Jane McNeill (friend of Corene Walter)
Ron Still (friend of Ed Booth)
Brenda McIntosh (friend of Mitzie Cellan)
Chad Simmons( friend of Melody Stoner)
Eric Hensley (friend of Doug Gooding)
On-going health concerns, Hospitalized, or Recovery:
Corene Walter
Tracy Booth
Pat Barkalow
Cindy Isdahl
Jack Quee
Shellie Wimer (friend of Doug Gooding
Kenny Kile (friend of Melody Stoner)
Pat & Max Lowenberg (friends of Mitzie Cellan)
John Needles (friend of Mitzie Cellan)
Bev (Bear) Denipah (friend of Deb Melzer)
Kristi Frans (friend of Mitzie Cellan)
Steven Andresen (nephew of Dennis & Jean Foglesong)
Ed McCreary (friend of Doug Gooding)
Roy Stetzel (friend of Mitzie Cellan)
Shut-ins: Dorothy Cook
Military:
Kyle Marchok (husband of Lola Hembry’s granddaughter)
Eric Green (husband of Elizabeth Green)
Gabe Nixon
Jacob Walter
Missions:
Trinity Preschool (Creston)
Life Care Clinic, (Stuart, Creston & Atlantic)
Concordia Mission Society
Pastor James and Christel Neuendorf (Puerto Rico)
Pastor Daniel Vogel (Denison Hispanic Ministry)
Pastor James and Angela Sharp and Family (Uruguay)
Rev. Dr. Walter and Robyn Steele, (East Africa)
Jesse Liebmann (Romania)
Rachel Krause (Germany)
Rev. Thomas Park (Taiwan)
Rev. David & Jennifer Preus and family (Romania)
Rev. Christian & Lula Tews (Germany)
Vicar Gavin Johnson (Dominican Republic)
Phone Numbers and Emails Addresses
To reach Pastor Rutz phone the church office at
(641-782-5095) Ext. 3
Or, you may reach Pastor at 712-621-5971 (cell)
Pastor’s email is:
pastor@trinitycreston.org
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Email Address for the Office Assistant
lhadley@trinitycreston.org When you have announcements that need to be included in the weekly announcements, please turn them in by noon on Wednesdays.
Visitors: We are so glad you joined us today. We
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. You are also invited to join members in the fellowship hall after this morning’s service.
Attendance Cards: Visitors and members are asked to fill out an attendance card and to list names of each family member in attendance. Turn in your card at the back of the church at the end of the service. When there is Holy Communion, please list the names of those who will be communing on the Holy Communion registration side of the card. Hand it to an usher as you go up for communion. If you have moved or you phone number or email address have changed, please note any changes on the attendance so that we can update our records in the office.
Children in the Divine Service Sheets are available from the basket in the back of the church. Parents are encouraged to read these to/with their children. Each week will have a short explanation of a different part of the church service or about something found in the church. They are another way to aid parents in teaching their children.
Weekly bulletins, announcements and sermons are available on the church website. Recorded services will also be available as soon as possible following each service.
Attendance from Sunday, April 26, 2026
Church Attendance 80 Communed 66
Prayer Chain: If you would like to be part of a new prayer chain, get a file card out of the Missions mailbox, jot down your name and cell phone # and place the completed card in Deb Melzer’s mailbox.
Teacher Needed: Trinity Lutheran Preschool (est. 1986) is looking for a part-time SWVP teacher with an Early Childhood Licensure for Monday through Thursday afternoon classes. Hiring is contingent upon passing all required guidelines. Submit resume and cover letter to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, ATTN: Preschool Board, 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston, Iowa, 50801. Deadline is May 31st or until the position is filled. Learn more about our preschool by visiting our new website TrinityLutheranPreschoolCreston.com.
Cards for Sale: Check out Trinity’s card display. We now have graduation and confirmation cards available.
No youth confirmation class tomorrow morning due to Pastor attending district pastors’ conference in Algona.
Rachel Circle will meet on Tuesday, May 5, at Julie Lang’s house (1200 N. Oak) beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Naomi Circle will meet next week on May 13, at 1:30 at Corene Walter’s house in Lenox. Meet at the fellowship hall at 1:00 p.m. to carpool to Lenox. The lesson will be from the Spring Quarterly, p. 18 “Who is My Neighbor and What Does This Mean?”
Flyers in Today’s Bulletin:
1. Information about three maintenance projects to be done at Trinity this spring/summer.
2. Information about the 2nd Annual Garage & Bake Sale fundraiser for Trinity Lutheran Preschool on Sat., June 6 A sign-up sheet for a variety of ways you might be able to help is found on the table in the narthex.
April 2026 Financial Report
2026 Annual Budget $197,736.00
Budget Needs Through April 2026 $ 65,912.00
General Funds Received Though Apr 2026 $ 67,525.67
Surplus to Date $ 1,613.67
May 15 Deadline for Preschool’s t-shirt design entries. More info is found on a flyer on the table in the narthex.
Life Line Screening will be renting Trinity’s Fellowship Hall on Thursday, May 14. If you are interested in any of their screenings, pick up an information sheet from the table in the narthex.
If you are interested in a special deal? Linda has two complimentary screening certificates for free stroke/carotid artery plaque buildup screenings. Pre-registration is required for setting up an appointment time and you would also need to bring the certificate along with you to the appointment. Speak with Linda in the office if you are interested in one of the certificates.
Reception for our High School Graduates: A reception will be held in the fellowship hall on Sunday, May 17, following Divine Service, for our high school graduates. Maylee Riley and Lianna Means will both be graduating from Creston High School.
Fish Fry: A fish fry will be held on Sunday, May 31 beginning at 6:00, in the fellowship hall. All are invited to attend. Bring lawn chairs and a side dish to share.
VBS Dates July 6-9 9:00-11:30 Helpers for teaching, leading crafts, snack time, playground supervision, etc. will be needed. Cookie bakers will be needed. Please keep this in mind and consider whether there is a way you can volunteer. More information will be coming.
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