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The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Announcements: May 11, 2025
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Fourth Sunday of Easter on May 11, 2025
Acts 20:1-35
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
John 10:22-30 I and the Father Are One
John 10:22-30 I and the Father Are One
22 At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me,[a] is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
This Week at Trinity
Sun., May 11 Mother’s Day
8:30 am Bible Class and Sunday School
9:30 am Divine Service/HC
Boards may meet following Divine Service as
needed or at another time of their choosing.
Church Council will not meet this month.
Mon., May 12 12:30 pm Preschool
Tues., May 13 7:00 am Early Risers
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 am Preschool
Wed., May 14 12:30 pm Preschool
1:30 pm Naomi Circle in FH
Thurs., May 15 8:30 am Preschool
9:45 am Preschool Chapel
12:30 pm Preschool
1:00 pm Book Club in Trinity Library
1:45 pm Preschool Chapel
Sun., May 18 8:30 am Bible Class and Sunday School
9:30 am Divine Service/HC
10:30 am Reception for high school graduates in FH
Tyler Riley from Creston High School
Garrett Walter from Mt. Ayr High School
Prayer List
Cancer:
Dannie Stephens
Neal Bowman (brother of Charlie Bowman)
Alex Stephens
Cloa Faulkner (sister of Cindy Isdahl)
Marisue Lewis (friend of Langs)
On-going health concerns, Hospitalized, or Recovery:
Dona Bowman (member)
Dick Stream (brother of Cindy Isdahl)
Kevin Larsen (brother of Mark Larsen)
Martin Herzberg (son of Bruce and Beth Herzberg)
Maggie Dory
Shellie Wimer (friend of Doug Gooding
Terri Higgins (friend of Bullocks)
Nate Bentley
Arieta Miers (mother of Anita Wardenburg)
Shut-ins: Clara Buchanan (mother-in-law of Kathy Parker)
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)
Condolences: We remember the family of Alex Carrigan, son
of Cherish and Larry Miller, who died in a recent construction
accident.
Attendance from last Sunday, May 4, 2025
Church Attendance 91 Communed 68
Bible Class 18 Sunday School 8
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, May 11, 2025
Accompanist: Julie Lang
Ushers in May: Dennis Brown, Kevin Kruse, Mike Swanson, Karl Peterson
Elder of the month for May: Karl Peterson
Finance Team in May: Kevin Kruse & Mike Swanson
Altar Guild for May: Tracy & Ed Booth
LIFE TOGETHER
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.
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 are other way to aid parents in teaching their children.
LCMS Singles Camp for ages 21-41 will be held June 13-15 at Camp Omega inn Waterville, MN. Information sheets are available on the table in the narthex and at www.lcmsheartlandsingles.com
Church Council will not meet in May.
Boards may meet today after church or at another time of their choosing, as needed.
Naomi Circle will meet on Wednesday, May 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The Bible study will be from the spring quarterly “Divine Times” p.18.
Office Asst. Hours on Thurs., May 15: Linda will not be in the office for regular hours (9:00-12:00) on May 15 due to some appointments.
FLOCK is done for the year. We'll start back up in the fall. Thank you to all that provided food or money to buy food for the kids. We had a pretty consistent group of about 10 kids.
Sunday School : The last day for Sunday School before summer is May 18th. Again, we'll start back up in the fall.
High School Graduates will be recognized at a reception during the fellowship time next Sunday, May 18. This year’s grads are:
Tyler Riley graduating from Creston High School and Garrett Walter graduating from Mt. Ayr High School.
Fish Fry: Sunday, June 1 at 6:00 p.m. Fish will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
VBS will be held Tues.-Fri., June 17-20 from 9:00-11:30. Lots of helpers are needed. Please see the sign up sheet in the narthex and see if you are able to help out for one of the needs. This year’s theme is: Epic Australian Adventure: An Unforgettable Journey with Jesus. An outdoor service will follow on June 22 (weather permitting).
From the Library Committee:
A big thank you to everyone for all the donations whether financial or donated books. In accordance with our Mission Statements, any books donated need to be Christian based to aid in the education and growth of our faith.
Missing: We are missing two green handled mops from the janitor’s closet, one large round wicker basket from the kitchen and the plastic coffee basket from the big Bunn coffee maker. If you have borrowed these items, please return as soon as possible. Thank you.
Building Healthy Families: Parents, grandparents and pew buddies! Did you know that even from the womb a child comes to know his or her mother’s voice, nurturing their bond, providing comfort, and building trust? As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, we also mark Good Shepherd Sunday on the church calendar. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, says “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27). Thank you, Lord for the gift of mothers who reflect the comfort, security, and love of our Good Shepherd, Jesus and for the incredible gift of hearing his voice in our churches and homes! Happy Mother’s Day!
Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
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