11-17-2024
Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Announcements: November 17, 2024
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost on November 17, 2024
Daniel 12:1-3 Hebrews 10:11-25
Mark 13:1-13
Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple
1 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”
Signs of the End of the Age
3 And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” 5 And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. 7 And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains.
9 “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. 10 And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. 11 And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. 12 And brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death. 13 And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
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
Vicki 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)
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)
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)
This Week at Trinity
Sun., Nov. 17 8:00 am Bible Class in Creston
9:00 am Divine Service in Creston
10:00 am Trustees Mtg. in FH (CR)
10:00 am Altar Guild Cleaning Creston
10:00 am Fellowship time in Mt. Ayr & Creston
10:15 am Sunday School in Creston
11:00 am Divine Service/HC in Mt. Ayr
6:00 pm Food & Fellowship in Creston
Mon., Nov. 18 8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
7:00 pm Lifelight Bible Study in FH (CR)
Tues., Nov. 19 Circuit Pastors’ Meeting in Osceola
7:00 am Early Risers in FH (Creston)
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
1:00 pm Lifelight Bible Study in FH (CR)
6:30 pm Board Meetings in FH (CR)
7:00 pm Church Council Meeting in FH (CR)
Wed., Nov. 20 8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
7:00 pm Confirmation Class
Thurs., Nov. 21 8:30 am Preschool
9:45 am Preschool Chapel
12:30 pm Preschool
1:45 pm Preschool Chapel
Sun., Nov. 24 8:00 am Bible Class in Creston
9:00 am Divine Service/HC in Creston
10:00 am Fellowship time in Mt. Ayr & Creston
10:15 am Sunday School in Creston
11:00 am Divine Service in Mt. Ayr
Attendance from last Sunday, November 10, 2024
Creston 87 Communed 69
Mt. Ayr 13
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 17, 2024
Accompanists (CR) Sharon Eklund (MA) Greg Storhoff
Ushers in November: (CR) Jim Kneedler, Tim Foglesong and Dennis Foglesong
Acolytes: Mallory Williams and Londynn Means
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.
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.
Trustees Mtg.: This morning following the service in Creston.
Altar Guild Cleaning: This morning following the service in Creston.
Board Meetings: 6:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 19
Council Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Tues., Nov. 19
Upcoming Schedule for Special Services and Activities
Nov. 27 7:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve Matins Service 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 after service in Creston
Dec. 11 6:00 pm Supper in Mt. Ayr
Dec. 11 7:00 pm Advent Service in Mt. Ayr
Dec. 11 Elders’ Mtg. following the 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
LWML’s 41st Biennial Convention will be held June
26-29, 2025 in Omaha. Information sheets are available on the table in the narthex .
Building Healthy Families: Parents, grandparents and pew buddies – looking for a way to engage your young reader (or pre-reader) in the worship service? Select a word or common theme among the readings and hymns (or common “church words” like Jesus, Lord, amen) and encourage your child to find and circle it throughout the bulletin! Similarly, they can follow along in the hymnal or screen and make tally marks on scratch paper or in a notebook when each theme or word is used. Not only can this direct their attention to a quiet activity, but it also serves to familiarize kids with the structure of a worship service and call to mind common themes in our Christian faith. Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org