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
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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