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The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Announcements: July 27, 2025
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost on July 27, 2025
Genesis 18:17-33
Colossians 2:6-19
Luke 11:1-13
The Lord's Prayer
1 Now Jesus[a] was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say:
“Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.
3 Give us each day our daily bread,[b]
4 and forgive us our sins,
for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation.”
5 And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; 7 and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence[c] he will rise and give him whatever he needs. 9 And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you, if his son asks for[d] a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
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 27 8:30 am Bible Class
9:30 am Divine Service/HC
10:30 am Fellowship Time in FH
Elders’ Mtg. following Divine Service
Sun., Aug. 3 8:30 am Bible Class
9:30 am Divine Service/HC
10:30 am Fellowship Time in FH
Trustees Mtg. following Divine Service
Preschool Board Meeting following Divine Service
Attendance from last Sunday, July 20, 2025
Church Attendance 59 Communed 53
Bible Class 17
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 27, 2025
Accompanist: Sharon Eklund
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.
August Calendars will be in next Sunday’s bulletins.
Trinity Apparel Orders Are In: If you ordered shirts or other items recently, they will be available for pick up in the fellowship after the service this morning. If you have any questions about the orders speak with Alexis Swanson.
Trustees Meeting: The trustees will meet next Sunday, Aug. 3 following Divine Service.
Janitor: Jeff Bevins, a retired Creston teacher, has been hired to be our new janitor. He will begin on Aug. 8.
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.
Church’s Flat Roof: At last Sunday’s voter’s meeting it was approved to hire Options Exteriors Co. to replace the flat roof above the west end of the church. Estimated cost will be $32,000-$38,000. Anyone who would be willing to contribute towards these expenses may do so by using a Building Fund envelope found in your offering box.
Save the Date: Sunday, August 31, 5-7 pm for Preschool’s Fundraiser Back to School BBQ and Silent Auction: The public is invited. Green flyers with more information are available 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 Saturday, August 30. If you have questions, contact Alexis Swanson at 641-344-6084. The Preschool Board appreciates your support.
Cookies/Bars for the BBQ are needed: Please sign up, on a sheet found on the table in the narthex, to donate 2 dozen unfrosted cookies or bars for the BBQ. Please have them individually cut and wrapped. They need to be delivered to the Fellowship Hall by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 30. We’re planning for 400 people so we need lots of donations.
Building Healthy Families: Whether it’s your growing awareness of the number of hours in your day tinged with anxiety or depression, or a gnawing feeling in your gut about the distance you’re feeling from your spouse, know that you don’t have to wait for a crisis to seek support. It’s often easier to prevent a problem from growing worse than to recover from one in full bloom. Pay attention to your mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational health. Talk to your pastor, a trusted Christian friend, or an LFS counselor, and remember (as the tee shirt says): It’s okay to have Jesus and a therapist, too!
Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
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