November 8, 2020   The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

Post date: Nov 5, 2020 4:21:53 PM

For The Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost on November 8,  2020

Amos 5:18-24

I Thessalonians 4:13-18

Matthew 25:1-13

The Parable of the Ten Virgins

1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps[a] and went to meet the bridegroom.[b] 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5 As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. 6 But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7 Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9 But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ 10 And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. 11 Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ 12 But he answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ 13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.

                    This Week at Trinity 

Sun., Nov. 8     8:00 am    Bible Class (CR)                  

                            9:00 am   Divine Service/HC (CR)

                          10:00 am    Reception for veterans  in Creston

                          10:00 am   Fellowship Time in Mt Ayr

                          11:00 am   Divine Service (MA)

                            1:00 pm   Voters’ Meeting in FH (CR)

Mon., Nov. 9    8:30 am   Preschool

                          12:30 pm    Preschool

Tues., Nov. 10  6:30 am   Early Risers’ Bible Study

              8:30 am   Preschool

                          12:30 am   Preschool

                            6:30 pm   Rachel Circle in FH (CR)

Wed., Nov. 11     Veterans’ Day

              8:30 am   Preschool

                           12:30 pm   Preschool

                             1:30 pm   Naomi Circle in FH (CR)

                             1:30 pm   Youth Confirmation Class in Mt. Ayr

                             7:00 pm   Youth Confirmation Class (CR)

Thurs., Nov. 12  8:30 am   Preschool

                             9:45 am   Preschool Chapel

Sat., Nov. 14        9:00 am   Altar Guild Cleaning (CR)

Sun., Nov. 15     Caring for Your Neighbor—Food Bank Day

              8:00 am   Bible Class (CR)                  

                            9:00 am   Divine Service (CR)

                          10:00 am   Fellowship time in Creston & Mt. Ayr

                          11:00 am   Divine Service/HC (MA)

    Prayer List

Cancer:  Denice Creveling (member)

Dan Lutrick (member)

Phil Burmeister (member)

Ellen Kearney (member0

Otto Guiter (grandson of Kathy Parker)

Brian Raske (brother in law of Deb Melzer)

Vivian Herzberg (sister of Bruce Herzberg)

Susie Seals (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Libbie Wilkenson (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Kent Larsen (brother of Mark Larsen)

Prayer of Thanksgiving:   Dick Stream is now in remission from

lymphoma cancer.

On-going health concerns, Hospitalized,  Surgery/Recovery: 

Members:  Norm Schroeder, Jay Bochart, Jean Kruse, Tracy Booth

Marie Burmeister

Oliver Gish (great nephew of Waunita Watt)

Bob Beatty (friend of Waunita Watt)

Rev. Dave Ericksen

Terry Melzer (brother of Deb Melzer)

Rev. Larry Troxel (former pastor at Trinity)

Roger Eyberg (friend of Eddie Ehm)

Bob Ritnour (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Beverly Lyon (friend of Mitzie Cellan)

Maggie Dory

Shut-ins: May Carlisle, Bertha Jensen, Lawrence Herzberg,

Nelda Herzberg, Clara Buchanan,  Doyle Hembry, Warren Kruse,

Mona Quee; Linda Schroeder

Military:  Nathan Nonneman (grandson of Sharon Nonneman)

Kyle Marchok (husband of Hembry’s granddaughter)

Missions: Concordia Mission Society

Pastor James and Christel Neuendorf (Puerto Rico)

Pastor Daniel Vogel (Denison Hispanic Ministry)

Pastor Herb and Markie Burch (Belize)

Pastor James and Angela Sharp and Family (Uruguay)

Pastor Stephen and Maggie Oliver and Family (Taiwan)

Life Care Clinic, (Stuart & Creston)

Trinity Preschool (Creston)

 Attendance:  From November 1, 2020

 Creston 60, HC 48                Mt. Ayr 20, HC 18

 Serving At Trinity    Sunday, November 8, 2020

Organist: (CR) Sharon Eklund   (MA) Greg Storhoff

Ushers in  November:  (CR) Dennis Foglesong, Tim Foglesong, Jim Kneedler, Jim Hagen

Elders on Duty in November: (MA) Mike Sickels & Greg Storhoff     (CR) Jim Hagen

Acolyte:  (CR) Lianna Means (MA)  Garrett or Jaxsen Walter

Finance Team in November: Paul Kear ney & Bill Magers

Altar Guild for November: Cindy Isdahl & Janette Lang

 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.     You are also invited to join members in the fellowship hall after the 9:00 service or prior to the 11:00 service for a time of fellowship.

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.

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.

Attendance via Livestreamed and You Tube Services:  During this pandemic period, if you watch the Divine Service online and wish to have your attendance recorded, please call Linda at the church office 782-5095 or email her at

lhadley@trinitycreston.org and let her know the date of the service that you watched.

Private Communion Times:   If you would like to take holy communion privately, please call Pastor to set up an appointment.  Common cup is also available to families or small groups upon request.

Weekly bulletins, announcements, and sermons continue to be available on the church website.

Library:  Don’t forget to stop by the church library and bookstore in the fellowship hall to check out the latest offerings.  A selection of materials is also available at the Mt. Ayr location.

RECEPTION HONORING OUR VETERANS  After this morning’s service in Creston, you are all invited to join together in the fellowship hall for a time of fellowship.   We will be honoring our veterans.    Refreshments will be served. 

VOTERS’ MEETING TODAY:  The voters’ assembly will meet today at 1:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall, Creston.  This change in date was made by the church council  to ensure the elections for the year 2021 are conducted in accord with the church constitution.

RACHEL CIRCLE meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the fellowship hall, Creston.

NAOMI CIRCLE will meet in the Fellowship Hall Wednesday, November 11 at 1:30 p.m.  Our lesson will be “The Power of Words,” found on page 18 of the Fall 2020 Lutheran Women’s Quarterly.  Please join us as we enjoy the study of God’s Word and Christian fellowship.

ALTAR GUILD CLEANING    Saturday, Nov 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. we will clean and polish the altar- ware and chancel furnishings.  Supplies and equipment will be provided. With many hands we will be done in about two hours.   Thanks in advance for your help.

YOUTH GROUP GATHERING:  On Friday, Nov. 20, the Trinity Youth Group will meet in the Creston fellowship hall at 6:00 p.m. to participate in the Virtual Iowa District West Youth Gathering.

Thanksgiving Eve Service  on Wednesday, November 25, will be at 6:00 p.m. in Creston.     The youth confirmation classes in Mt. Ayr and Creston will not meet that day.

A WEDDING THANK YOU

To the congregation members of Creston and Mt. Ayr:

Wow!   There are not enough words to express how grateful and humbled we are by your never ending love and support for us.  We can’t say “Thank You” enough.  God’s blessings to you all. 

                                    Love,

                                    Molly & John Knosp

From the District Office

Time is short – December 31 is just around the corner! The Iowa Lutheran School Tuition Organization (ILSTO) will gladly accept your gift that will provide financial assistance to our students. Your donation needs to be postmarked no later than December 31. Tax credits are available on a first come first served basis so the closer you donate to the deadline please call to make sure credits are available. You will receive a 65% tax credit on your Iowa taxes and charitable contribution itemized deduction on your federal form. To get more information for donating to the ILSTO go online to www.iowalutheransto.org or www.iowasto.org or call Dewey Torkelson at 712-260-2991.