8-03-2025

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Announcements: August 3, 2025

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost on August 3, 2025

Eccl. 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26

Col. 3:1-11

Luke 12:13-21

The Parable of the Rich Fool

13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” 16 And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, 17 and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ 18 And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ 20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ 21 So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

 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

Cindy Isdahl

Sue Cellan (sister-in-law of Mitzie Cellan)

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., 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 in FH

                    Preschool Bd. Mtg. following Divine Service

Tues., Aug. 5 7:00 am  Early Risers Bible Study in FH

                       9:00-2:00 Volunteer Outdoor Work Day for Trinity Preschool —-Volunteers Needed

Wed., Aug. 6 9:00-2:00 Volunteer Outdoor Work Day for Trinity Preschool —-Volunteers Needed 

                     10:00 am  Library Committee Mtg. in library

                       1:00 pm  Craft and Chat Club in fellowship hall

Office Assistant out of the office Aug. 6-16 

Fri., Aug. 8   IDW Preschool Conference in Des Moines                   

Sun., Aug. 10   8:30 am  Bible Class

                           9:30 am  Divine Service/HC

                         10:30 am  Fellowship Time in FH

                           6:00 pm  Food & Fellowship by firepit

     Bring a snack to share, your own drinks, and lawn chairs.

Attendance from last Sunday, July 27, 2025

Church Attendance 75      Communed 66

Bible Class 19

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,  August 3, 2025

Accompanist:  Sharon Eklund

Ushers in August:  Dennis Brown, Karl Peterson,           

                              Doug Bullock, Doug Gooding

Elder of the month for August: Karl Peterson

Finance Team in August: Kevin Kruse & Mike Swanson

Altar Guild for August:  Becky & Jim Hagen

 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.

Vacation:  The office assistant will be out of the office  Aug. 6-16

Trustees will meet this morning following Divine Service.

Preschool Board Meeting this morning at 11:00 a.m.

Church’s Flat Roof:   At the last 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.

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.

Craft and Chat Club:  Do you like to crochet? Knit? Needlepoint?  Bring an item you are presently working on and join us on Wednesday, August 6 at 1:00 in the fellowship hall and share your talents and patterns with others.  Don’t know how to do any of these crafts?  No problem, come and learn how—others there will be happy to teach you!  Bring a friend (they don’t need to be a church member).  This is another great time for fellowship while keeping our hands busy with a craft.  Both men and women are welcome!   Questions?   Speak with Corene Walter or Joyce Kruse. 

Janitor: Jeff Bevins, a retired Creston teacher, has been hired to be our new janitor.  He will begin on Aug. 8.  

Food & Fellowship will meet at 6:00 next Sun., Aug. 10.  Please add this to your monthly calendar. 

Save the Date:  Sunday, August 31, 5-7 pm for Preschool’s Fundraiser Back to School BBQ and Silent Auction:   We have big and small green flyers for you to hand out to neighbors and to post around town.  They are found on the table in the narthex.  We need your help with 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.

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.

   Stewardship Message from the District Office

During the month of August, 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.

"Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful." - 1 Corinthians 4:2

  Tip: Be diligent in managing your resources, whether it's time, money, or talents. Create a budget or schedule to help you stay faithful in your stewardship.