11-15-2026

                             The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

                                 Announcements: November 15, 2026

                                Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

800 North Sumner                                                                 Pastor John Rutz

Creston, Iowa      Website:  www.trinitycreston.org   Phone:  641-782-5095

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost on November 15, 2026

Zeph. 1:7-16

I Thessalonians 5:1-11

Matthew 25:14-30

Last Sunday of the Church Year on Nov. 22, 2026

For your own personal reading at home this week.

Ezek. 34:11-16, 20-24

I Cor. 15:20-28

Matthew 25:31-46

                     This Week at Trinity

Sun., Nov. 15

  8:00 am   Bible Class

  9:00 am   Divine Service/HC

10:30 am  Sunday School and Fellowship Time

Mon., Nov. 16

 Secretary (Linda) will not be in the office today.

  9:00 am  Youth Confirmation Class

 12:30 pm  Preschool

Tues., Nov. 17

 7:30 am  Early Risers

 8:30 am  Preschool

12:30 am  Preschool

 1:00 pm  Bible Study in FH

Wed., Nov. 18

12:30 pm  Preschool

Thurs., Nov. 19

 8:30 am  Preschool

 9:45 am  Preschool Chapel

12:30 am  Preschool

1:00 pm  Card Club

1:45 pm  Preschool Chapel

Sun., Nov. 22  Last Sunday of the Church Year

  8:00 am   Bible Class

  9:00 am   Divine Service/HC

10:30 am  Sunday School and Fellowship Time

Serving at Trinity on Sunday, November 15, 2026

Accompanist: Sharon Eklund

Acolyte:  Becca Swanson

Ushers in November: Dennis Brown, Tim Foglesong, Dennis Foglesong, Jim Kneedler

Elder of the month for November:

Finance Team in November: Joyce Kruse and Joy Brown

Altar Guild for November: Jennifer Foglesong and Jean Foglesong 

Prayer List

Cancer:  

Sandy Shimono

Amy Mills (mother of Julie Rutz)

Brenda McIntosh (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Aubree Trost (granddaughter of Tammy Magers and great-granddaughter of Bill Magers)

Jeff DeGennaro (son-in-law of Jolene Hinrichs)

Martin Hinrichs (son of Jolene Hinrichs)

Larry Miller Sr.  (father of Larry Miller)

Tiffany Jensen (daughter of Randy & Diana Miller and sister of

                       Alexis Swanson)

On-going health concerns, Hospitalized, or Recovery

Eddie Ehm

Randy Miller

Cindy Isdahl

Jack Quee

Pat & Max Lowenberg (friends of Mitzie Cellan)

Bev (Bear) Denipah (friend of Deb Melzer)

Kristi Frans (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Steven Andresen (nephew of Dennis & Jean Foglesong)

Roy Stetzel (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Paula Godwin (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Jackie Ehlert (sister of Larry Miller)

Mary Jane Narigon (mother of Diana Miller & Connie Kerrigan)

Suzanne Troxel

Jackie Luther (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Sam Sutton (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Craig Smith (brother-in-law of Ellen Kearney)

Shut-ins: Dorothy Cook

Military: 

 Kyle Marchok (husband of Lola Hembry’s granddaughter)

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)

Prayers for the family of Ron Lett (cousin of Julie Lang), who still has not been found following the recent flooding in Persia, Iowa.

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’s Materials are found in baskets in the back of the church.

Phone Numbers and Email 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.

Attendance from last Sunday, November 8, 2026

Church Attendance 84       Communed 68

Bible Class 11                     Sunday School 16

Tues., Nov. 10 Early Risers 6

Tues., Nov. 10 Afternoon Bible study  Didn’t meet.

Card Club Schedule Change:  Because of Thanksgiving being on our normal card playing day, we will play cards the day before on Wednesday, November 25 at 1:00 p.m.  All are welcome to attend.

Veteran’s Program This Morning:  Join us this morning, following the service.  We will honor our veterans Tom Braymen, Eddie Ehm and Mike Lang.  There will be a program including a short video.

Church Secretary (Linda) will not be in the office on Monday, Nov. 15.  She will be back on Tuesday.

Calendar Items:   Please turn in any changes or additions to the December calendar by Tuesday, November 24.  Calendars will be included in the Nov. 29 announcements.

Thanksgiving Eve Service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 25.   All offerings from that night will go to the Christian Care Fund which is used to help out those in need.  Gifts to that fund may also be given at any time during the year.  Note on your check or special gifts offering envelope that it’s for that fund.   The current balance in the fund is $637.61.

Thanksgiving Dinner:  Do you want to celebrate Thanksgiving with more people than you have at home?  Join us for dinner at 1:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day in the fellowship hall.  Turkey and potatoes will be furnished.  The rest will be potluck.  Sign up so we have enough food.  The complete menu will be on the sign up form in the narthex.   If any questions, speak with Deb Melzer or Donna Badgett.

                           ADVENT

First Sunday in Advent will be on November 29.

Midweek Advent Services will be held on December 2, 9 and 16 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Hanging of the Greens (decorating) will be done following Divine Service on Sunday, December 6. Many helping hands will make the work go more quickly.

Rachel Circle Christmas Party:  Sunday, December 6 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Anita Wardenburg’s house (1000 N. Lincoln).  Soup will be provided. Please bring a food item to share.  There will also be a grab bag gift exchange for those who want to bring a gift.  Wrap the gift in brown paper bag or cardboard box.  You can decorate it with bows or markers.  Be creative!  All women of the church and daughters are welcome!  Bring a friend.  There is plenty of room!

Advent Supper:   The Preschool Board will host a supper at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, preceding the final 6:00 Midweek Advent service.  The menu will be chili.   If questions, speak with Alexis Swanson.