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For the Third Sunday after Pentecost on June 10, 2018.
Genesis 3:8-15
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Mark 3:20-35
20 Then he went home, and the crowd gathered again, so that they could not even eat. 21 And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for they were saying, “He is out of his mind.”
22 And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem were saying, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “by the prince of demons he casts out the demons.” 23 And he called them to him and said to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26 And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but is coming to an end. 27 But no one can enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man. Then indeed he may plunder his house.
28 “Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”— 30 for they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.”
31 And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. 32 And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers are outside, seeking you.” 33 And he answered them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” 34 And looking about at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 For whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.”
This Week at Trinity
Sun., June 10 8:00 a.m. Bible Class in Creston
9:00 a.m. Divine Service/HC in Creston
10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time in CR and MA
10:45 a.m. Divine Service in Mt. Ayr
6:00 p.m. Preschool Board Meeting in FH (CR)
The secretary will not be in the office this week. If you need to reach Pastor phone 641-782-5095 and choose extension 3.
Thurs., June 14 7:00 pm Adult Confirmation Class in FH (CR)
Sun., June 17 Father’s Day
Door Offering for the IDW Convention
Return baby bottles for the LC Clinic
Caring for Your Neighbor—Food Bank
8:00 a.m. Bible Class in Creston
9:00 a.m. Divine Service in Creston
10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time in CR and MA
10:45 a.m. Divine Service/HC in Mt. Ayr
Mon., June 18 Bloodmobile in FH (CR) All day (This will be the real day for the bloodmobile. My apologies for listing it on the wrong date in last week’s announcements. L.H.)
Prayer List
Cancer: Becky Nook; Al Davis; Denice Creveling; Diane England; Gary McCraken; Jamie Boos; Merle Triggs; Paul Garchow; Randy Nemitz; Rhonda Smith; Steve McCann; Melynda Crawford; Ron Ludwig; Kent Larsen; Dale Smelling; Jayne Livingston; Libbie Wilkenson; Rod Stark; Brenda Miller; Steve McDermott; Paula Bowman; Steve Townsend; Rev. Blake Rickbiel; Heidi Albaugh; Paul Robinson
Illness, Surgery or Recovery: Norm Schroeder; Mike Woodring; Kathy Bozwell-Craig; Kathy Parker
Hospitalized: Denice Creveling
Hospice Care: Dave Stuck
Military: Nathan Nonneman; Kyle Marchok
Missions: Concordia Mission Society;
James and Christel Neuendorf (Dominican Republic);
Pastor Daniel Vogel (Denison, Iowa);
Pastor Herb and Markie Burch (Peru);
Pastor James and Angela Sharp and Family (Uruguay);
Pastor Joel and Clarion Fritsche and Family (Dominican Republic);
Pastor Stephen and Maggie Oliver and Family (Taiwan);
Life Care Clinic, (Stuart & Creston)
Trinity Preschool (Creston)
Student Ministry at SWCC
Seminary Student: Luke Watt
Shut-ins: May Carlisle, Irene Hogue, Bertha Jensen, Sheree Zuniga, Lawrence Herzberg, Walt & Nelda Herzberg, Clara Buchanan
Attendance : Please fill out an attendance card. They are found in the pew racks. Hand to an usher.
In services when there is Holy Communion, please list the names of those who will be communing on the back side of card.
Attendance from June 3
CR 82 MA 17 HC 15
Serving At Trinity
Sunday, June 10
Organist: (MA) Greg Storhoff (CR) Julie Lang
Ushers in June: (CR) Byron Bilderback, Dennis Brown, Jim Hagen, Randy Ehm
Elders on Duty in June: (MA) Mike Sickels/ (CR) Eric Eklund
Finance Team in June: (CR) Kevin Kruse & Dave Dory
Altar Committee for June: (CR) Sharon Eklund & Hannah Shady
LIFE TOGETHER
VISITORS: We are so glad you joined us today. We do 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.
Baptism Today: We celebrate today as Christ our Lord claims Terry, James, and Elliot Ross as His own in the waters of Holy Baptism! Their sponsors are Dennis and Joy Brown. Welcome to God’s family here at Trinity!
Thank You: Rachel Circle would like to thank the 50-60 people who came to our fish fry on Monday evening and for bringing all the really delicious dishes to share. The fellowship with so many of our church family members is very rewarding and we thank God that He has blessed Trinity with a wonderful group of people.
IDW Convention Offering: On Sunday, June 17, a special door offering will be collected for the Ministry Excellence Fund-Education Debt Assistance. This offering will be delivered to the Iowa District West Convention on June 24. Please read the insert found in today’s bulletin for more information about the convention. Pastor and our delegate, Mike Lang, will be attending the convention.
Sunday School will resume September 9th. We hope all children will plan to attend VBS this summer and bring friends to share in God’s word!
Trinity’s 90th Anniversary Celebration: On Sunday, June 24 Trinity will have one combined service at 10:00 in Creston. Weather permitting, it will be held by the outdoor worship area. We will not have Holy Communion that day. Please make plans to join together to hear God’s Word and to thank God for the 90 years of blessings that He has bestowed on this congregation. Following the service, we will have a potluck/picnic. Bring a potluck dish to share. Grilled hot dogs will be provided. We hope everyone will be able to attend.
Naomi Circle will not meet in June, July or August.. We will resume on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 1:30 p.m
Lutheran Family Day at Adventureland Park ; It will be on Wednesday, June 20. Price is $33.00 per person (cash only) with ages 3 and under free. If a group of the youth and their families would be interested in going as a group, contact Pastor Rutz. A poster with more information is on the table in the narthex.
MISSIONS
If anyone is interested in giving any Ingathering items to the 2018 LWML IDW Convention please have to Joy Brown or Maggie Dory before they go to the Convention on June 27th. Ingathering items are: New washcloths; Men's deodorant-travel size; Toothpaste-travel size; $5.00 McDonald's gift cards for Veterans. Becky Hagen is accepting money from anyone who would like to give towards the purchase of the $5.00 gift cards.
The LWML is also still accepting any of these newborn size items for the Life Care Clinic Baby Bundles, which either gender can wear. (1) Diapers (2) Sock/booties (3) Long sleeved sleeper (4) Burp Bib (5) Onesies (6) Cap (7) Receiving blankets. A Prayer Book and Mustard Seed Devotion are also included in each bundle. These items can be placed in the receiving blanket lined basket in the narthex.
Thank you all for your continued generous donations that help to make a difference in the lives of hurting, helpless and unbelieving people at home and throughout the world.
2018 Baby Bottle Boomerang Project for the Life Care Clinic: On a table in the narthex, you will find a basket of baby bottles. You are invited to take a bottle home, fill it with your donation between now and Father’s Day, and return it to church NEXT SUNDAY, June 17 (Father’s Day). If you are unable to return it next week, they will still accept them at a later date.The proceeds will be used to help fund the “Earn While They Learn” program at the LC Clinic.
LIFE TOGETHER
VISITORS: We are so glad you joined us today. We do 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.
Baptism Today: We celebrate today as Christ our Lord claims Terry, James, and Elliot Ross as His own in the waters of Holy Baptism! Their sponsors are Dennis and Joy Brown. Welcome to God’s family here at Trinity!
Thank You: Rachel Circle would like to thank the 50-60 people who came to our fish fry on Monday evening and for bringing all the really delicious dishes to share. The fellowship with so many of our church family members is very rewarding and we thank God that He has blessed Trinity with a wonderful group of people.
IDW Convention Offering: On Sunday, June 17, a special door offering will be collected for the Ministry Excellence Fund-Education Debt Assistance. This offering will be delivered to the Iowa District West Convention on June 24. Please read the insert found in today’s bulletin for more information about the convention. Pastor and our delegate, Mike Lang, will be attending the convention.
Sunday School will resume September 9th. We hope all children will plan to attend VBS this summer and bring friends to share in God’s word!
Trinity’s 90th Anniversary Celebration: On Sunday, June 24 Trinity will have one combined service at 10:00 in Creston. Weather permitting, it will be held by the outdoor worship area. We will not have Holy Communion that day. Please make plans to join together to hear God’s Word and to thank God for the 90 years of blessings that He has bestowed on this congregation. Following the service, we will have a potluck/picnic. Bring a potluck dish to share. Grilled hot dogs will be provided. We hope everyone will be able to attend.
Naomi Circle will not meet in June, July or August.. We will resume on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 1:30 p.m
Lutheran Family Day at Adventureland Park ; It will be on Wednesday, June 20. Price is $33.00 per person (cash only) with ages 3 and under free. If a group of the youth and their families would be interested in going as a group, contact Pastor Rutz. A poster with more information is on the table in the narthex.
MISSIONS
If anyone is interested in giving any Ingathering items to the 2018 LWML IDW Convention please have to Joy Brown or Maggie Dory before they go to the Convention on June 27th. Ingathering items are: New washcloths; Men's deodorant-travel size; Toothpaste-travel size; $5.00 McDonald's gift cards for Veterans. Becky Hagen is accepting money from anyone who would like to give towards the purchase of the $5.00 gift cards.
The LWML is also still accepting any of these newborn size items for the Life Care Clinic Baby Bundles, which either gender can wear. (1) Diapers (2) Sock/booties (3) Long sleeved sleeper (4) Burp Bib (5) Onesies (6) Cap (7) Receiving blankets. A Prayer Book and Mustard Seed Devotion are also included in each bundle. These items can be placed in the receiving blanket lined basket in the narthex.
Thank you all for your continued generous donations that help to make a difference in the lives of hurting, helpless and unbelieving people at home and throughout the world.
2018 Baby Bottle Boomerang Project for the Life Care Clinic: On a table in the narthex, you will find a basket of baby bottles. You are invited to take a bottle home, fill it with your donation between now and Father’s Day, and return it to church NEXT SUNDAY, June 17 (Father’s Day). If you are unable to return it next week, they will still accept them at a later date.The proceeds will be used to help fund the “Earn While They Learn” program at the LC Clinic.
LIFE TOGETHER
VISITORS: We are so glad you joined us today. We do 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.
Baptism Today: We celebrate today as Christ our Lord claims Terry, James, and Elliot Ross as His own in the waters of Holy Baptism! Their sponsors are Dennis and Joy Brown. Welcome to God’s family here at Trinity!
Thank You: Rachel Circle would like to thank the 50-60 people who came to our fish fry on Monday evening and for bringing all the really delicious dishes to share. The fellowship with so many of our church family members is very rewarding and we thank God that He has blessed Trinity with a wonderful group of people.
IDW Convention Offering: On Sunday, June 17, a special door offering will be collected for the Ministry Excellence Fund-Education Debt Assistance. This offering will be delivered to the Iowa District West Convention on June 24. Please read the insert found in today’s bulletin for more information about the convention. Pastor and our delegate, Mike Lang, will be attending the convention.
Sunday School will resume September 9th. We hope all children will plan to attend VBS this summer and bring friends to share in God’s word!
Trinity’s 90th Anniversary Celebration: On Sunday, June 24 Trinity will have one combined service at 10:00 in Creston. Weather permitting, it will be held by the outdoor worship area. We will not have Holy Communion that day. Please make plans to join together to hear God’s Word and to thank God for the 90 years of blessings that He has bestowed on this congregation. Following the service, we will have a potluck/picnic. Bring a potluck dish to share. Grilled hot dogs will be provided. We hope everyone will be able to attend.
Naomi Circle will not meet in June, July or August.. We will resume on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 1:30 p.m
Lutheran Family Day at Adventureland Park ; It will be on Wednesday, June 20. Price is $33.00 per person (cash only) with ages 3 and under free. If a group of the youth and their families would be interested in going as a group, contact Pastor Rutz. A poster with more information is on the table in the narthex.
MISSIONS
If anyone is interested in giving any Ingathering items to the 2018 LWML IDW Convention please have to Joy Brown or Maggie Dory before they go to the Convention on June 27th. Ingathering items are: New washcloths; Men's deodorant-travel size; Toothpaste-travel size; $5.00 McDonald's gift cards for Veterans. Becky Hagen is accepting money from anyone who would like to give towards the purchase of the $5.00 gift cards.
The LWML is also still accepting any of these newborn size items for the Life Care Clinic Baby Bundles, which either gender can wear. (1) Diapers (2) Sock/booties (3) Long sleeved sleeper (4) Burp Bib (5) Onesies (6) Cap (7) Receiving blankets. A Prayer Book and Mustard Seed Devotion are also included in each bundle. These items can be placed in the receiving blanket lined basket in the narthex.
Thank you all for your continued generous donations that help to make a difference in the lives of hurting, helpless and unbelieving people at home and throughout the world.
2018 Baby Bottle Boomerang Project for the Life Care Clinic: On a table in the narthex, you will find a basket of baby bottles. You are invited to take a bottle home, fill it with your donation between now and Father’s Day, and return it to church NEXT SUNDAY, June 17 (Father’s Day). If you are unable to return it next week, they will still accept them at a later date.The proceeds will be used to help fund the “Earn While They Learn” program at the LC Clinic.
2018 Vacation Bible School
Creston July 8-11 6:15pm-8:15pm
Mt. Ayr July 29-31 6:15pm-8:15pm
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