7-20-2025

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Announcements: July 20, 2025

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost on July 20, 2025

Genesis 18:1-14

Colossians 1:21-29

 Luke 10:38-42   Martha and Mary

38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus[a] entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” 41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary.[b] Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

  Prayer List 

Cancer:  

Neal Bowman (brother of Charlie Bowman)

Marisue Lewis (friend of Langs)

Sharmen Lowenberg

Tyson Stuart

Jane McNeill (friend of Corene Walter)

On-going health concerns, Hospitalized, or Recovery:

Dick Stream (brother of Cindy Isdahl)

Kevin Larsen (brother of Mark Larsen)

Martin Herzberg (son of Bruce and Beth Herzberg)

  Shellie Wimer (friend of Doug Gooding

  Terri Higgins (friend of Bullocks)

  Nate Bentley

  Arieta Miers (mother of Anita Wardenburg)

  Jerry Henrichs (friend of Melody Stoner)

  Tracy Booth

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., July 20   8:30 am   Bible Class

                           9:30 am   Divine Service/HC

                          Brief Fellowship Time before voter’s mtg.

                              11:15 am   Quarterly Voter’s Meeting in FH  

                          6:00 pm   Food & Fellowship by firepit 

Wed., July 23     10:00 am Preschool Fundraising Committee Meeting in FH

                         12:00 pm OWLs meet in FH—Sack lunch

Thurs., July 24   Office asst. will be out of the office today

Sun., July 27    8:30 am    Bible Class

                           9:30 am    Divine Service/HC

                              10:30 am    Fellowship Time in FH

                         Elders’ Mtg. following Divine Service

   Attendance from last Sunday, July 13, 2025

Church Attendance  76        Communed 65

Bible Class  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,  July 20, 2025

Accompanist:  Julie Lang

Ushers in July: Dennis Brown, Dane Wardenburg, Phil Wardenburg, Rick Hadley

Elder of the month for July:  Dane Wardenburg

Finance Team in July: Rick Hadley and Phil Wardenburg

Altar Guild for July: Jeanna & Eric Eklund

 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 another way to aid parents in teaching their children.

Volunteers Needed!: LC Clinic has been a wonderful Christ centered mission in our community providing counseling and care for expectant mothers.  They are looking volunteers at their clinics in Creston, Atlantic, and Stuart.  If interested in this opportunity, please contact LC Clinic at 641-782-2150.

Quarterly Voter’s Meeting  Today, July 20, following Divine Service, beginning approx. 11:15.

Food & Fellowship Tonight, July 20  6:00 p.m. Bring a snack to share, your own drinks and lawn chairs.

Volunteers Needed:  Tuesdays Aug. 5 & 12 from 9:00-2:00 and Wednesdays Aug.6 and 13 from 9:00-2:00 have been set as volunteer work dates for some outdoor projects for Trinity Preschool.  Please provide your own work items.  Materials have been purchased for 5 outdoor preschool projects.

HELP WANTED: JANITOR

Beginning August 1, we will need someone new to be our church janitor.   If you are interested, know of someone who might be interested, or for more information please speak to Rick Hadley, chairman of the board of trustees.

Save the Date:  Sunday, August 31, 5-7 pm for Preschool’s Fundraiser Back to School BBQ and Silent Auction:   From the past two weeks bulletins, you should have received a green "Save the Date" flyer about the upcoming BBQ and silent auction fundraiser for the Preschool.   If you did not receive a flyer, please pick one up from the table in the narthex.  We need your help!  We need items for the silent auction.  We are asking the ladies to donate something purple and/or gold on behalf of LWML, and the congregation is asked to donate something Iowa Hawkeyes and/or ISU Cyclones.  Put your donation(s) in the designated box in the Narthex by August 24, and the committee will put them together for the silent auction.  If you, someone you know, or your business would like to donate your own silent auction basket or items, please have them ready and delivered to Fellowship Hall by 9 AM on August 30.  If you have questions, contact Alexis Swanson at 641-344-6084.  The Preschool Board appreciates your support.

Stewardship Message from the District Office

During the month of July, it's a wonderful time to reflect on the principles of biblical stewardship. Stewardship is not just about managing our resources wisely, but also about recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God. By embracing these principles, we can honor God with our wealth, talents, and time, and make a positive impact in our communities. Here is a biblical stewardship sentence to inspire and guide us through the upcoming week.

 "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7

o Tip: Reflect on your giving habits and ensure they align with your values. Give joyfully and willingly, knowing that your contributions make a difference to God’s work.