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The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Announcements: May 25, 2025
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Sixth Sunday of Easter on May 25, 202
Acts 16:9-15
Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27
John 16:23-33 (printed here) or John 5:1-9
23 In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. 24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
I Have Overcome the World
I Have Overcome the World
25 “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; 27 for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.[a] 28 I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”
29 His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! 30 Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.” 31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? 32 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
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 25 8:30 am Bible Class
9:30 am Divine Service/HC
10:30 am Fellowship Time in HC
Short LWML meeting for all women in the sanctuary right after
Divine Service
Elders’ Meeting following Divine Service in FH
Mon., May 26 Memorial Day
Tues., May 27 7:00 am Early Risers
Wed., May 28 12:00 pm OWLS in FH
Sat., May 31 1:00-3:00 pm FH reserved by Staci Wilker
Sun., June 1 8 :30 am Bible Class
9:30 am Divine Service/HC
10:30 am Fellowship Time in HC
Preschool Board meets following Divine Service
6:00 pm Fish Fry All are invited to attend.
Garage Sale items for the June 7 PS sale may be dropped off in FH when you come to the fish fry.
Attendance from last Sunday, May 18, 2025
Church Attendance 75 Communed 65
Bible Class 16 Sunday School 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, May 25, 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.
The Trinity apparel store is open. Place your order by June 30 at 9 AM. See Alexis Swanson if you have any questions. Order online at either of these links.
https://jonescreekapparel.com/trinity_lutheran_church_ia/shop/home
Short LWML Meeting for all women will be held immediately following today’s Divine Service in the sanctuary.
Elders will meet following today’s Divine Service in the fellowship hall.
Fish Fry: All are invited to attend a fish fry, next Sunday, June 1 at 6:00 p.m. Fish will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and lawn chairs.
Trinity Lutheran Preschool Garage Sale and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 8am-2PM in Trinity’s fellowship hall. Please refer to the insert in today’s bulletins for more information. There are also some bright green flyers on the table in the narthex. If you would like to take one/some to share with others or to post at your place of employment, feel free to do so. More information is found at the end of today's announcements.
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).
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.
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).
Building Healthy Families: Attention, all worry warts - does this thought pattern sound familiar to you? God’s Word tells me not to worry (Matthew 6:25), and I feel like an even bigger failure because I can’t stop worrying. Good news for all worry warts…you’re not alone! Lutheran Family Service counselors are available to help you break through this pattern, even if you’ve dealt with it your whole life. Through a combination of education (helping you understand where your worry comes from) and building a few new skills (teaching you practical ways to respond to worrisome thoughts so they no longer have free reign in your head), solid mental health education and support consistent with God’s Word and the Christian faith is helpful. Call us. It’s why we’re here!
Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
Information about June 7, 2025 Garage/Bake Sale to benefit Trinity Lutheran Preschool
More information about the sale and online sign up information for working at the sale, furnishing food, sale items, etc. was emailed last Monday to members who have provided email addresses.
If you did not receive an email or your email address has changed and needs to be updated in our computer system, please write down the correct information and give it to Linda in the office. A flyer will also be found in today's bulletin.
We need you to save the following and bring them during a drop off time:
• Items to sell (clean & in working condition)
• Sacks/bags
• Small or medium sized boxes
Leftover items will be donated to Orphan Grain Train or disposed of.
Saturday, June 7th
8 AM-2 PM
Selling Lunch 11 AM until gone
Fellowship Hall
Don’t forget to wear your TLC t-shirt!
Drop off your items during one of the designated times given below.
June 1st: during annual church fish fry,
6 PM (bring side dish and/or dessert and lawn chairs if you’re staying to eat)
June 4th: all day, call Pastor or office if the door is locked when you arrive
June 6th: 9 AM-5 PM
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