THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT (MARCH 11, 2012)

Post date: Mar 8, 2012 5:02:57 PM

Witness

Holy Week Worship Schedule:

ü April 5, 7pm - Holy Thursday with Holy Communion;

ü April 6, 7pm - Good Friday Tenebra Service;

ü Easter Sunday

o 7am - Sunrise Service with Holy Communion;

o 8am-9am - Easter Breakfast;

o 9am - Festival of the Resurrection Service with Holy Communion.

If you are interested in hosting a bible study in your home please contact Pastor Watt

Kids kindergarten through 4th grade: FLOCK this month will be on March 28th! Join the FLOCK (Fellowship & Love Offered to Christ's Kids). We'll learn of Jesus' love and forgiveness through games, crafts, fellowship and fun! At this time, we'll meet just once a month on the third Wednesday. We look forward to seeing you in October! (Questions, please contact Julie Lang or Tammy Hudson)

Word for Today Devotions are available by phone. Call (901) 328-7672. Regular long distance charges apply.

THE RADIO VOICE OF THE LUTHERAN FAITH FOR THE 21ST CENTURY...You can listen to teachings on topics like: Family Vocation, Saint Patrick, The Widow's Mite, John 3:16, The Hymn "I Bind Unto Myself This Day" and more. Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can at your convenience at www.issuesetc.org.

What is Apologetics? Defending the faith. Now available for purchase $10 for the whole set. Find these CDs in the Trinity Bookstore in the fellowship hall. Topics: "Introduction to Apologetics" "Why Defend the Christian Faith?" "Answering the Objections of Unbelievers" and "Testing the Truth Claims of Christianity" Talk to Pastor Watt if you have questions.

Be informed - inspired - and networked with other congregations reaching out to their community! Plan on attending the Iowa District West Mission Banquet, Sunday, March 25, at St. Paul, Ft. Dodge, 4:30 – 7 pm. To register, go to the district website, or contact Jill Davis at the district office (jill.davis@idwlcms.org; 515-576-7666). Did we mention it's free?

Mercy

Life Quote: “What does it say to our neighbor when in our own families we care for our elderly, become foster parents, adopt children, care for the handicapped, or carry through with an unplanned pregnancy? What does it say to our community when in our churches we care and pray for each other, offering families respite care, visit nursing homes, or provide for the needs of pregnant women? It says that we are truly For Life because we are living it.” Diane E. Schroeder, president of Lutherans For Life – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

Please remember to bring a few items for the Creston food bank next week. The mission board has designate the third Sunday of every month as 'Caring for Your Neighbor' Sunday.

The current Habitat for Humanity Project House is available. If anyone knows of someone who would be in need of housing please contact pr. Watt. The house has two bedrooms. Habitat for Humanity of Union County will consider all applicatants according to their regular guidelines.

Tornado Relief, LCMS World Relief and Human Care. Your gifts for “Tornado Relief” provide a constant resource of funds that can instantly be made available to help those in need. Give Now http://www.lcms.org/disaster You may also give by mail: LCMS World Relief and Human Care Attn: Disaster Relief P.O. Box 66861 St. Louis MO 63166-6861 Or by phone: 888-930-4438

Life Together

Attendance Report: 3/4: 182; 3/7: 58

Don’t forget fill out your attendance cards. Please don't forget to put the date on the card. Put the name of all in attendance on the front and all those taking communion on the back.

Easter Garden information is available from the bulletin insert today. There are directions on the form if you would like to provide flowers for Easter Sunday.

The Junior and Senior Youth groups will meet tonight at 7pm.

Sunday School Teachers meeting will meet following Sunday school / Bible Classes today.

The Church Council Meeting has been moved to 8pm on Wednesday March 14.

The Sign Committee will meet at 7pm March 15.

Naomi Circle will meet on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 1:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Our Bible Study will be taken from the March, 2008 Lutheran Witness, entitled: “Seeing, Hearing, Touching Jesus” written by Rev. Jonathan C. Watt. Check your mail box in the Narthex for a copy. We will also have a service project to do. Please join us for this bible study and fellowship.

Men, if your child, nephew/niece, or friend followed in your footsteps where would he go? “Leaving a Legacy” is the theme of the Iowa District West men’s ministry breakfast to be held from 8:30 – noon on Saturday, March 24, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 SE Sharon Dr, Ankeny. Registration materials are included in today’s bulletin or you can go to www.idwlcms.org or call Jill at 515-576-7666.

Bulletin Announcement pads can be found on the Narthex Table. Please fill out the form and give it to Pastor Watt or place it in the "Bulletin Announcements" mailbox. Unless otherwise requested announcements will not be repeated.

Prayer Request pads can be found on the Narthex Table. Please fill out the form and give it to Pastor Watt or place it in the "Prayer Requests" mailbox. Unless otherwise requested prayer request will be repeated for three (3) Sundays.

Thanks to everyone that sent me all the beautiful cards, good wishes, and gifts for my birthday. God bless you all. Velma Lorenz.

Young men attending Iowa State University in the Fall of 2012: Beta Sigma Psi, the National Lutheran Fraternity, is offering three $1500 scholarships for Lutheran men attending ISU this fall. There is no obligation to join in order to be eligible. Please visit http://epsilon.betasigmapsi.org/recruits/scholarship.php to apply online, and contact Beta Sigma Psi at betasigscholarship@iastate.edu or call at 515.259.0302 with any questions.

This Week at Trinity

Sun Mar 11 Third Sunday in Lent - Lent

8:00am Divine Service (First Lutheran)

9:30am Divine Service (HC)

11:00am Sunday School Adult Bible Class

7:00pm Youth Group and Jr. Youth Group (FH)

Mon Mar 12 Pastor's Day Off

7:00pm LifeLight Bible Study (FH)

Tue Mar 13 6:30am Early Risers (McDonalds)

1:30pm Streams of Living Water, Sermon Broadcast

PirateChristianaRadio.com

1:30pm LifeLight Bible Study

5:30pm Habitat for Humanity Meeting (FH)

6:30pm Preschool Board

Wed Mar 14 1:30pm Naomi Circle (FH)

6:00pm Jr. Confirmation

7:00pm Lenten Divine Service

8:00pm Church Council Meeting (FH)

Thu Mar 15 7:00pm Sign Committee Meeting

Sun Mar 18 Fourth Sunday in Lent - Lent

Caring for Your Neighbor - Food Bank

8:00am Divine Service (First Lutheran)

9:30am Divine Service

11:00am Sunday School Adult Bible Class

Volunteers

Sun Mar 11

Finance: Paul Kearney, Bill Magers

Elder: Randy Roghair

Organist: Sharon Eklund

Ushers: Troy Peterson, Dorian Peterson, Paul Kearney, Bill Majors

Altar: Chuck and Paula Bowman

Acolytes: Caitlyn Bargstadt, Hannah Watt

Wed Mar 14

Finance: Paul Kearney, Bill Magers

Organist: Sharon Eklund

Elder: Randy Roghair

Acolytes: Ashley and Ben Bargstadt

Ushers: Troy Peterson, Dorian Peterson, Paul Kearney, Bill Majors

Altar: Chuck and Paula Bowman

Sun Mar 18

Finance: Paul Kearney, Bill Magers

Elder: Randy Roghair

Acolytes: Reagan Brown, Cassidy Riley

Ushers: Troy Peterson, Dorian Peterson, Paul Kearney, Bill Majors

Altar: Chuck and Paula Bowman

Pianist: Julie Lang

Wed Mar 14

Finance: Paul Kearney, Bill Magers

Organist: Sharon Eklund

Elder: Randy Roghair

Acolytes: Ashley and Ben Bargstadt

Ushers: Troy Peterson, Dorian Peterson, Paul Kearney, Bill Majors

Altar: Chuck and Paula Bowman