THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (NOVEMBER 13, 2011)
Post date: Nov 15, 2011 2:35:10 PM
Witness
F.L.O.C.K. will meet Wednesday at 6:00pm. All kindergarten through 4th grade children are welcome to attend! We’ll do a Bible lesson, crafts, snacks, music and have lots of fun! Please join us while older kids are at confirmation!
A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS OF AMERICAN EVANGELICALISM... Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Topics include: Joel Osteen's Book "Everyday a Friday," The Final Judgment, Emperor Justinian, Elizabeth of Hungary and more. You can listen on-demand at www.issuesetc.org.
If you are interested in hosting a bible study in your home please contact Pastor Watt
Kids kindergarten through 4th grade: Join the FLOCK (Fellowship & Love Offered to Christ's Kids) at 6:00 on the Third Wednesday of every month. 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.
Give the Gift of God's Word to the Preschool Families! The preschool board is giving "The Story Bible" as a Christmas gift to each of the preschool families. If you'd like to help please fill out the envelope on the narthex table put in your donation and put it in the collection plate.
Volunteers needed to hang church information on neighborhood doors. Sunday afternoon November 20, at 2pm we'll canvas an area of town to distribute information about our church. Following the distribution we'll have fellowship with delicious deserts. Help is also needed to stuff the door hangers. Meet in the classroom at the back of the sanctuary on Wednesday November 16 at 6:30pm.
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.
Mercy
Building Healthy Families: LFS has a new website specifically devoted to marriages. Please visit www.helpingmarriageswork.com to learn more about the services we have to offer to couples who are experiencing difficult times. Lutheran Family Service of Iowa (515)251-4900
Carolathon! will be held for the second year during the Creston Uptown festivities before the Lighted Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 1. The lobby of the newly restored Iowana will be the location. People can come and go (or stay) to listen to featured performers and to join in group singing between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Individuals, churches and other organizations can support this event by pledging or donating in advance as follows: To hear your favorite local musical group $50 To sponsor a vocal or instrumental soloist $25 To request a favorite carol or holiday song $10 The event is sponsored by the Union County Ministerial Alliance, and all funds are used to help local residents in need. The deadline for printed acknowledgment of donations is Thursday, November 17. Contact The Rev. Janna Tull Steed at (641)782-7169 or steedjanna@iowatelecom.net for information.
Christian Care: Trinity has established a Christian Care fund to help people in our communities who are in need. Our Thanksgiving offering will be used to fund this account (use your Thanksgiving envelope). You may also give to the fund at any time simply use one of the Christian Care Fund envelopes on the narthex table. Any member of Trinity may request a gift for anyone in need. Find forms for requests on the Narthex table.
Life Quote: “One simple way you can open up opportunities to share your faith and talk about the life issues is by being friendly with those you meet in your daily life. You never know what doors the Lord will open and how He will use you!” Kay L. Meyer, director of development for Lutherans For Life – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life – www.lutheransforlife.org
YOU CAN HELP WITH MERCY OUTREACH! Helping those in need in our local area is a goal of Trinity's Mission Board. During the month of November, our members will fill the grocery cart in the entry as many times as we can. Donations will be given to the Creston Food Pantry. Especially needed at this time are canned chicken, tuna, and other meats and also paper products, but all non-perishable food items are appreciated. CAN WE DO IT? YES, WE CAN! Thank you.
Life Together
Attendance Report: 11/6/11: Worship: 95 Holy Communion: 86
The Board of Education would like to provide the confirmation kids with a light meal before their class during the advent season beginning Nov. 30. If you would like to bring something to help out, please see the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Thank you!
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.
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.
Sunday School Teachers meetings will meet following Sunday school / Bible Classes.
We are once again switching computer systems for the membership database and finances. Volunteers are needed for data entry. You can do the work at home as long as you have access to the internet. Please talk to pastor Watt if you would like to help. We'd like all the data entered by Christmas.
Trinity Calendar
Sun Nov 13 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost—Proper 28 (G)
8:00am Divine Service (First Lutheran)
9:30am Divine Service
11:00am Sunday School Adult Bible Class
12:00pm Special Voter's Meeting (Budget, Ballot) (FH)
Mon Nov 14 Pastor's Day Off
7:00pm LifeLight Bible Study (FH)
Tue Nov 15 6:30am Early Risers (McDonalds)
9:00am Handy Helpers
1:30pm Streams of Living Water, Sermon Broadcast
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1:30pm LifeLight Bible Study (FH)
Wed Nov 16 9:30am Circuit Winkle - Immanuel, Osceola
6:00pp Jr. Confirmation
6:30pm Door Hanger Canvas - Preperation
7:30pm Board of Missions
Thu Nov 17 12:00pm Ministerial Alliance
Sun Nov 20 Last Sunday of the Church Year—Proper 29 (G)
World Relief and Human Care Sunday
8:00am Divine Service (First Lutheran)
9:30am Divine Service
11:00am Sunday School Adult Bible Class
2:00pm Door Hanger Canvas
6:30pm Youth Group and Jr. Youth Group (FH)
Serving this Week at Trinity
Sun Nov 13, 2011
Acolytes: Cali Fogelsong, Ben Bargstadt
Elder: Jack Quee
Finance: Paul Kearney, Bill Magers
Altar: Radine Ward, Marti Williams
Ushers: Mike Lang, Bill Magers, Paul Kearney, Karl Peterson
Sun Nov 20, 2011
Elder: Jack Quee
Finance: Paul Kearney, Bill Magers
Altar: Radine Ward, Marti Williams
Ushers: Mike Lang, Bill Magers, Paul Kearney, Karl Peterson
Acolytes: Devon Peterson, Cassidy Riley
In Your Prayers
Christian Care: Jane, George, Jabes, Jefery our sponsored orphans in Africa;
Cancer: Dana Austin; (Mother of Dane Wardenburg's Girlfriend); Jaque Claubaugh (niece of Paula Bowman); Jennifer Winters; Kara (classmate of Hannah Watt); Kathrine Adams; Melinda Skellenger; Melissa Viers; Ray Nuzum; Robin Kemp; Vivian Herzberg (daughter of Lawrence & Jeanne Herzberg);
Illness, Injury, Facing Surgery or Recovering: Brenda Cook; (Non malignant brain tumor); Freida Porter;
Military: Carl Green (Grand Nephew of Gene Cook), Afghanistan;
Missions: Concordia Mission Society; Dr Oliver (Seminary in Taiwan); Ivan and Jennifer Rasch, Africa; Pastor Daniel Vogel, Hispanic Missions in Iowa; Pastor Dennis Konkel, Deaf Missions in Iowa;
Shutins: Al Schroeder; Lonny Riley; Ruth Chase; Wilma Cottrell, Pauline Young;