Fourth Sunday in Easter - May 15, 2011
Post date: May 11, 2011 9:21:02 PM
Witness
DEFENDING THE FAITH, TEACHING THE TRUTH...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. Topics include: Responding to Liberal Bible Scholars, The Exclusive Claims of Jesus Christ, Emperor Constantine, Peter & Cornelius and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org. ^announcements
New Children's Bible from CPH: Teach children about the Bible in a way like never before. Concordia Publishing House’s new release, The Story Bible, delivers beautiful life-like art combined with features not normally found in children’s Bibles such as discussion questions, learning activities, and prayers. The Story Bible is designed to engage children and to build a strong foundation in Christ. For ages 3-8. For more information or to see samples visit cph.org/storybible.
Mercy
Prayer Requests can be placed in the Prayer Request Mailbox.
Building Healthy Families: It is once again graduation! It is a time to remind graduates of the wonderful life that awaits them as they venture out into the world. Now, more than ever, these young adults will experience many challenges and many successes. A strong support system will be necessary for the years ahead to guide and direct them through this journey called life. Congratulations, graduates on your success and best wishes on your future! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa (Please insert local LFS office telephone number.)
Help for Mapleton Tornado: There will be a truck in Creston (May 28 or June 4) ( to collect items for the victims of the Mapleton tornado (No clothing please). Please watch for further information.
Life Together
Trinity Lutheran Church is on Social Media! Follow Trinity on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TrinityCreston Become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TrinityCreston Don't forget Trinity's Web page at http://www.TrinityCreston.org
Attendance Report: May 8, 2011; Attendance 78; Holy Communion 73;
Free Iowa Cubs Tickets from Thrivent: Sign up for free tickets to the ICubs game on June 26. Sign up sheet is on the narthex table
The Thrivent representative for our area is Matthew Heller. Call him at 515-276-1527 or 800-369-1527; eMail matthew.heller@thrivent.com;
This Week at Trinity
Sun May 15 Confirmation Sunday
No Sunday School (Confirmation Sunday)
Concordia Sunday
Fourth Sunday of Easter (W)
9am Divine Service
6pm Divine Service (First Lutheran)
7pm Youth Group - Youth Room
Mon May 16 Pastor's Day Off
Tue May 17 6:30am Early Risers (McDonalds)
1:30pm Streams of Living Water, Sermon Broadcast
www.PirateChristianaRadio.com
7pm Ladies Reading Group - A Little Book of Joy (FH)
Wed May 18 7:30pm Mission Board
Fri May 20 Junior Youth Group Lock-In
Sat May 21 Junior Youth Group Lock-In
Sun May 22 Fifth Sunday of Easter (W)
Creston High School Graduation
8am Divine Service (First Lutheran)
9:30am Divine Service
11am Sunday School Adult Bible Class
Volunteer Calendar
Sun May 15
Ushers: Jay Bochart, Adam Bochart, Chuck Bowman, Randy Roghair
Altar: Gene and Dorothy Cook, Pat Barkalow
Finance: Jay Bochart, Charlie Bowman
Elder: Randy Roghair
Acolytes: Calista Foglesong, Devon Petersen
Sun May 22
Ushers: Jay Bochart, Adam Bochart, Chuck Bowman, Randy Roghair
Acolytes: Devon Petersen, Kessler Tomas
Altar: Gene and Dorothy Cook, Pat Barkalow
Finance: Jay Bochart, Charlie Bowman
Elder: Randy Roghair
In Your Prayers
Christian Care: Jane, George, Jabes, Jefery our sponsored orphans in Africa; Japan (earthquake, tsunami); Mapleton (Tornados);
Condolences: Family of Delma Haley (Friend of Mitzy);
Cancer: Amy Roan; Betty Crouse; Carol Henning; Curley (David) Stream; Don Sychra; Dorothy Decker; Ray Nuzum; Robin Kemp;
Illness, injury, Surgery or Recovering: Dustin Morrison (Friend of Wardenburgs); Greg Boros, heart transplant (husband of Melody Stoner's Niece); Joel Herzberg; Kaylee Hoepker; Kristin Cook; Lonny Riley (surgery); Rev. Blake Rickbile (Former Pastor of Deb Meltzer);
Missions: Concordia Mission Society; Dr Oliver (Seminary in Tiawan); Ivan and Jennifer Rasch, Africa; Pastor Daniel Vogel, Hispanic Missions in Iowa; Pastor Dennis Konkel, Deaf Missions in Iowa;
Military: Carl Green (Grand Nephew of Gene Cook), Afganistan; Eric Green (Husband of Beth Green nee Stoner), Afganistan; Joe Brown, (Grandson of Ellen Brown) Afganistan;
Shutins: Lonny Riley; Ruth Chase;Wilma Cottrell, Pauline Young;