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The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Announcements: May 18, 2025
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Fifth Sunday of Easter on May 18, 2025
Acts 11: 1-18 Rev. 21:1-7
John 16:12-22
12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
Your Sorrow Will Turn into Joy
16 “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me.” 17 So some of his disciples said to one another, “What is this that he says to us, ‘A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me’; and, ‘because I am going to the Father’?” 18 So they were saying, “What does he mean by ‘a little while’? We do not know what he is talking about.” 19 Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, “Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, ‘A little while and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me’? 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy. 21 When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. 22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
Prayer List
Cancer:
Dannie Stephens
Neal Bowman (brother of Charlie Bowman)
Cloa Faulkner (sister of Cindy Isdahl)
Marisue Lewis (friend of Langs)
Sharmen Lowenberg
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)
This Week at Trinity
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
Mon., May 19 12:30 pm Preschool
Tues., May 20 7:00 am Early Risers
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 am Preschool
Wed., May 21 12:30 pm Preschool
Evening Preschool Graduation
Thurs., May 22 8:30 am Preschool’s last day of school
9:45 am Preschool Chapel
12:30 pm Preschool’s last day of school
1:45 pm Preschool Chapel
Sun., May 25 8:30 am Bible Class and Sunday School
9:30 am Divine Service/HC
10:30 am Fellowship Time in HC
Elders’ Meeting following Divine Service
Attendance from last Sunday, May 11, 2025
Church Attendance 70 Communed 59
Bible Class 21 Sunday School 14
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 18, 2025
Accompanist: Sharon Eklund
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
Life Care Clinic’s Baby Bottle Boomerang is running from May 11-June 15. If you are able to participate, pick up a baby bottle from the tub in the narthex. Return it with your donation on Father’s Day. (June 15).
Sunday School : Today was the last day for Sunday School for the summer. We'll start back up in the fall.
High School Graduates will be recognized at a reception during the fellowship time this morning, 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.
Save the Date: On Saturday, June 7 there will be a garage and bake sale benefiting Trinity Preschool. It will be held in Trinity’s fellowship hall. Donations of items will be appreciated. More information will be coming soon.
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 with 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).
Flyers with VBS enrollment information are available on the table in the narthex. Feel free to pick some up to share with other families who might like to be invited.
Missing: We are missing two green handled mops from the janitor’s closet and one large round wicker basket from the kitchen. If you have borrowed these items, please return as soon as possible. Thank you.
The Trinity apparel store is open. Place your order by June 30 at 9 AM. See Alexis Swanson if you have any questions. Order apparel with Trinity Lutheran’s logo online at either of these links.
https://jonescreekapparel.com/trinity_lutheran_church_ia/shop/home
Thank You
Thank you everyone who gave me cards, jewelry and money for my confirmation. I am very appreciative of everything I received. Thank you for all of your support these past few years as I grew in Christ. Bethany Rose Isdahl
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