11-03-2024

All Saints’ Sunday

Announcements: November 3, 2024

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church


All Saints’ Sunday on November 3, 2024

Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17        I John 3:1-3

Matthew 5:1-12

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
    for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
    for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

 

 

Prayer List

Cancer:  

Melissa Starmer

Dannie Stephens

Lynn Shawley (mother of Deron Shawley)

Bob Sickels (father of Mike Sickels)

Tyson Stuart

Rev. Larry Troxel

 

On-going health concerns, Hospitalized, or Surgery/Recovery:

Mark Andresen (nephew of Dennis & Jean Foglesong)

Dick Stream (brother of Cindy Isdahl)

Kevin Larsen (brother of Mark Larsen)

John Needles (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Anna Needles (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Martin Herzberg (son of Bruce and Beth Herzberg)

Tami Killion (friend of Donna Badgett)

Jan Dekrey (friend of Storhoffs)

Don Harris  (brother-in-law of Mitzie Cellan)

Sharyn Harris (sister of Mitzie Cellan)

Bobby Walter (cousin of Corene Walter)

Jeff Kruse (son of Kevin & Joyce Kruse)

Javier Solis Saldana (friend of Doug Gooding)

 

 

Shut-ins: Clara Buchanan, Ellen Brown

 

                                                                                                  

Military: 

 Kyle Marchok (husband of Lola Hembry’s granddaughter)

 

 

Missions:

Trinity Preschool (Creston)

Concordia Mission Society

Pastor James and Christel Neuendorf (Puerto Rico)

Pastor Daniel Vogel (Denison Hispanic Ministry)

Pastor James and Angela Sharp and Family (Uruguay)

Pastor Stephen and Maggie Oliver and Family (Taiwan)

Life Care Clinic, (Stuart, Creston & Atlantic)

 

 

Condolences:   Prayers for the family of Shirley Davis (Jeanna

Eklund’s mother) who passed away last Sunday evening. 


In our prayers today, we remember our members and others who have passed since last All Saints’ Day.  Our members who have passed are as follows:

 

Name                                                   Date of Death

Sharon Nonneman                      November 3, 2023

Jean Kruse                                  December 23, 2023

Virginia Isaacs                           May 26, 2024

Bob Eklund                                June 18, 2024

Joellen Ehm                                June 24, 2024

Cathy Dryden                             September 14, 2024

Jean Stoll                                    September 26, 2024

 


 

 

                             This Week at Trinity 

Sun., Nov. 3   All Saints’ Sunday  H/C at both services

                          8:00 am  Bible Class in Creston

                          9:00 am  Divine Service/HC  in Creston

                              10:00 am  Fellowship time in Mt. Ayr and Creston

                              10:15 am  Sunday School in Creston

                              11:00 am  Divine Service/HC in Mt. Ayr

                          2:00 pm  Preschool Board Meeting in FH (CR)

                          6:00 pm  Food & Fellowship in Creston

 

Mon., Nov. 4  FH (CR) in use all day by Bloodmobile

                                8:30 am Preschool

                                     12:30 pm  Preschool

                           No Lifelight today due to FH used for Bloodmobile.

            

Tues., Nov. 5   FH (CR) in use all day for elections

                           No Early Risers today due to FH used for elections.

                                8:30 am Preschool

                              12:30 pm Preschool

                           No Lifelight today due to FH used for elections.

                           6:00 pm Bible Study in Mt. Ayr

                           6:30 pm Rachel Circle at Julie Lang’s house

                                                                                   

Wed., Nov. 6    8:30 am Preschool

                              10:00 am Library Committee Meeting in FH (CR)

                              12:30 pm Preschool

                            7:00 pm Confirmation Class

 

Thurs., Nov. 7 (Tentative)  Secretary will be out of the office today.

                            8:30 am Preschool

                            9:45 am Preschool Chapel

                              12:30 pm Preschool

                            1:45 pm Preschool Chapel

 

Sun., Nov. 10  8:00 am  Bible Class in Creston

                          9:00 am  Divine Service/HC  in Creston

                              10:00 am  Veterans Reception in FH (CR)

                              10:00 am   Fellowship time in Mt. Ayr

                              10:15 am   Sunday School in Creston

                              11:00 am   Divine Service in Mt. Ayr

                                                                                                     

                         

 

 Attendance from last Sunday,  October 27, 2024

Creston 75  Communed 63 

Mt. Ayr 11  Communed 11 

 

When writing down names on the attendance side of the attendance cards, remember to include any children who are attending church with you. 

 

 

 

 Serving at Trinity on Sunday, November 3,  2024

Accompanists (CR) Sharon Eklund (MA) Greg Storhoff                             

Ushers in November: (CR) Jim Kneedler, Tim Foglesong,

                                   and Dennis Foglesong

 

Acolytes:  Bethany Isdahl and Wyatt Swanson

 

Elder of the month for November:   (CR) Tim Foglesong

                                                           (MA) Doug Gooding

 

Finance Team in November: Joyce Kruse & Joy Brown

Altar Guild for November:  Jennifer Foglesong & Cindy Isdahl

 

 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. You are also invited to join members in the fellowship hall after the 9:00 service or prior to the 11:00 service for a time of fellowship.

 

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. 

On Sundays 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 your phone number or email address have changed, please note any changes on the attendance card so that we can update our records in the office.


Weekly bulletins, announcements, and sermons continue

to be available on the church website.

 

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 another way to aid parents in teaching their children.


Facebook Note:  Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Creston and Mount Ayr, Iowa

If you would like to get posts about weekly services, go to your Facebook page and search for this page for Trinity Church. You can like the page so you get the church's postings about the weekly services including Advent and Lent. You can share a post so it reaches family and friends.

From:  Pat Stream, administrator of the church's Facebook page



Giving Tree:  Naomi Circle set up a “GIVING TREE” in the narthex to run through mid-December..  Please bring hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, socks, etc. to decorate the tree and non-perishable gifts to put under the tree for local food pantries. 


Lifelight Classes Correction to monthly calendar:

There will be classes yet on Nov. 25-26. 


Early Risers and Lifelight will not meet this week due to Bloodmobile using the FH on Monday and the FH being used for a voting poll on Tuesday.



Rachel Circle will meet at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, November 5 at Julie Lang’s house, 1200 N. Oak St. 



Out of Office: (Tentative) Secretary will be out of the office Nov. 7 & 11.  



To Celebrate our Veterans:  Join us Sunday, Nov. 10 as we honor our veterans.  We will have a special recognition after service in the fellowship hall.  There will be a table set up if you wish to share any of your memorabilia.


Mission Trip Opportunity:   Dec. 28, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025

The Lutheran Hour is looking for volunteers to help be petal pushers for float work for the Rose Parade in California.  Information sheets and registration forms are available in the narthex if you are interested.  Final deadline is November 8.


LWML’s 41st Biennial Convention will be held June

26-29, 2025 in Omaha.  Information sheets are available on the table in the narthex .  

Bus Transportation to the LWML Convention:  Iowa District West LWML is looking into hiring a bus line to transport attendees to the convention.  The deadline for signing up is November 15.   Information sheets with all the details are available from the table in the narthex.

          


Upcoming Schedule for Special Services and Activities

Nov. 27  7:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service (Matins) in Creston

                            Thanksgiving Eve offerings will go to Christian Care Fund.

Dec. 4 6:00 pm Supper hosted by elders in Creston

Dec. 4 7:00 pm  Advent Service in Creston

Dec. 8 Hanging of the Greens in Creston after church

Dec. 11   7:00 pm  Advent Service in Mt. Ayr

Dec. 15   Children’s Program during Divine Service CR

Dec. 18   6:00 pm   Supper hosted by LWML in Creston

Dec. 18   7:00 pm  Advent Service in Creston

Dec. 24   5:00 pm  Christmas Eve Service in Mt. Ayr

Dec. 24   7:00 pm  Christmas Eve Service in Creston

Dec. 25   9:00 am  Christmas Day Service/HC in Creston

Dec. 31   7:00 pm  New Year’s Eve Service in Creston