SUNDAY OF THE PASSION Announcements: March 29, 2015

Post date: Mar 28, 2015 3:44:05 PM

This Week at Trinity

Sun Mar 29 Palm Sunday

• 8:00am Divine Worship (MA)
• 9:30am SS/Bible Class (MA)
• 9:45am Divine Worship (CR)
• 11:00am SS/ Bible Class (CR)

Mon Mar 30 Holy Week ( No Meetings)

• 6:00pm Private Confession (CR)

Tue Mar 31

• 11:30 Streams of Living Water, Sermon Broadcast www.PirateChristianRadio.com
• 1:00pm LifeLight Bible Study
• 6:00pm Private Confession (MA)

Wed Apr 1 NO CONFIRMATOIN CLASS

• 6:00pm Private Confession (CR)

Thu Apr 2 Pre School Obstacle-a-thon

• 9:45 Pre School Chapel
• 1:45 Pre School Chapel
• 6:00pm Private Confession (CR)
• 7:00pm Holy Thursday Service (CR)

Fri Apr 3

• 4:00pm Private Confession (MA)
• 5:00pm Good Friday Service (MA)
• 7:00pm Good Friday Service (CR)

Sun Apr 5 Easter Sunday

• 7:00am Sunrise Service
• 8:00am Easter Breakfast (CR/MA)
• 9:00am Divine Worship (MA)
• 11:00am Divine Service (CR)

Prayers

• Cancer: Al Davis; Kristi Appelhans; Dale Kirk; Duane Dunham; Grace Weese; Jamie Boos; Jeff Bierle; Kenny Goeglein; Larry Davis; Linda Hasstedt; Mady Henson; Mary Johnston; Merle Triggs; Mike Rollings; Rhonda Smith; Ron Harris; Ethel Campbell; Howard Stoll, Marilyn Dwyer
• Condolences: Carter Family (aunt of Fritz Carter)
• General: Prayers for the opening of the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Creston. The persecuted church, especially in Iraq; We pray for all those who diligently serve this congregation with their talents. We pray for our neighbors that we may assist them in every need. We pray that God would continue to lead people to work in His Church as Pastors and Teachers.
• IIS&R: Dan Lang; Makayla Burgmaier; Marie Burmeister;
• Military: Aaron Hoogland; Michael Kaufman; Nathan Nonneman;
• Missions: Concordia Mission Society; Dr Oliver; James and Christel Neuendorf; Pastor Daniel Vogel; Pastor Dennis Konkel; Pastor James and Angela Sharp and Family; Pastor Joel and Clarion Fritsche and Family;
• Seminary Students: Timothy Meyer, Chris Troxel, Martin Herzberg; and Luke Watt;
• Shutins: Don Campbell, May Carlisle, Mary Carson, Ruth Chase, Wilma Cottrell, Jeanne Herzberg, Irene Hogue, Freida Porter, Lonny Riley;

Dear Members of Trinity,

Thank you so much for allowing me to help serve in your worship service. It was an honor and a joy for me to do so. Thank you also for your generous monetary gift. I really appreciate your kindness. I pray that your congregation may be blessed and I look forward to seeing you again.

In Christ, Luke Watt

Attendance Sunday, March 22; 75

Wednesday, March 22; 36

Life Together

• Rolls are still need for the Easter Breakfast at Creston. Please sign up in the book on the table in the narthex.
• Easter Sunday , April 5, Mt Ayr will have Breakfast at 8:00am before Worship service at 9:00am. If you can provide food for the fellowship time there is a sign up sheet at the church or you can send an email.
• Thank you to all who helped distribute the door hangers on Sunday afternoon. The Mission Committee
• Ethel Campbell is seriously ill and needs to know we are all praying for her. So please send cards to: Ethel Campbell 1060 US Hwy 169 Shannon City, Iowa 50861
• The LWML National Convention will be held June 25, 26, 27 and 28 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
• The LWML Southwest Spring Rally is planned for Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Our Savior LCMS, Leon. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and the cost is $8.00. The Ingathering is bars of soap. Come and learn about what God is doing in Sudan. This Lutheran Heritage Foundation program focuses on the birth of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sudan/South Sudan and its need for pastors to shepherd the people.
• Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have been designated Choice Dollars have until March 31, 2015, to direct them. Don’t miss this opportunity to recommend that Thrivent Financial provide grant funding to Trinity Lutheran Church or Trinity Preschool. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more and find program terms and conditions. Or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.
• Please be sure to send your announcements for the bulletin to bulletin@TrinityCreston.org
• Please be sure to turn your cellphone off or silence it so it does not interrupt the worship service.
• This year Camp Okoboji is celebrating 75 years of Blessings and Memories . There are many celebration opportunities to attend. April 11 Anniversary Kick Off May 1-3 Spring Volunteer Weekend, May 31 1940 Opening Date Remembrance, June5-7 Walther League Reunion, June13 Annual Quilt auction and Craft Sale
• Thank you so much for your donation to our Food Pantry. It is appreciated. MATURA of Union County
• You are invited to join Pastor Nabil Nour, a native of Israel, born in Nazareth on a Journey to the Holy Land–Israel and Jordan for the spiritual experience of a lifetime October 12-October 24...walk where Jesus walked...where every page of the Bible comes alive...cruise the Sea of Galilee...climb the Mount of Olives and view the Old City of Jerusalem...visit Tabgha, scene of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes...the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount and where Jesus chose His Twelve Apostles...walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher...stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane...visit Bethlehem...the Church of the Nativity and in Jordan...Madaba...Nebo... and Petra. What to expect: During this 13-day tour, you will experience the sounds, smells and sights of two civilizations the old and the new. You will stand at the cross roads of history and feel the vibrant influence of how this land shapes all other lands. We will do more than just visit sights. We will go off the beaten path and have personal and daily devotions. The Bible will be our map and guide. Experience the Holy Land–a place like no other. Please join Pastor Nour on this pilgrimage. The price is $4199.00 includes: air fair from Minneapolis to Tel Aviv and back to Minneapolis, hotel accommodations (for double occupancy) tips, entry fees and all meals. For further information contact: Pastor Nabil Nour P. O. Box 158 Armour, SD 57313-0158 605-724-2722 (H) 605-724-2489 (O) 605-201-6998 (Cell) nabilsnour@hotmail.com

Mercy

• LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) Training – Sunday, April 19 Iowa District West is forming LERT teams to respond to disasters. It is exciting that over 500 members of the District have now taken the LERT training and are certified to serve and respond after a natural disaster. You are invited to attend an upcoming LERT training. There is NO COST for the training. Volunteers will receive a LERT manual. Where: Our Savior Lutheran Church, 500 North 24th Street, Denison, IA When: Sunday, April 19, 2015 Registration and lunch begin at 12 pm with training 12:30-3:30 pm. Facilitator: Ellie Menz, Disaster Response Coordinator Register online at www.idwlcms.org (under “Calendar”) or contact Jill Davis at the District office (515-576-7666).

Witness

• A new Adult Confirmation Class will be starting on April 12 at 7pm. The class will run 10 weeks on Sunday evenings. If you know of anyone who would be interested in learning about what we believe, teach and confess please contact pastor Watt.

Serving At Trinity

Sun Mar 29

• (CR) Organist: Carla Roghair
• (CR) Pianist: Julie Lang
• (CR) Acolyte: Scott Walter, Emma Bargstadt

Thu Apr 2

• Acolytes: Justin Parsons, Caitlyn Bargstadt
• Organist: Sharon Eklund

Fri Apr 3

• Organist:
• Elder on Duty: (CR) Dave Dory; (MA) Doug Bullock
• Ushers: (CR) Dennis & Alex Brown; Erick Eklund; Ed Tomas
• Counters: (CR) Jim Nelson; Eric & Jeanna Eklund;
• Altar Committee: (CR) Charlie and Paula Bowman