TRUST GOD – CHOOSE LIFE (January 22, 2012)
Post date: Jan 23, 2012 2:35:51 PM
Witness
GRACE, FAITH, SCRIPTURE & CHRIST ALONE...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio. You can listen to Bible studies on topics like: The Transfiguration, The Conversion of Paul, Titus, Timothy and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org.
The Lutheran Witness for 2012: The following members currently have subscriptions to the Lutheran Witness. If you want to continue to receive the Witness you don't have to do anything. To cancel or subscribe please send a note to pastor Watt before the end of January 2012. The cost for 2012 is $21.65 a year. You may put the payment in the collection plate labeled "Lutheran Witness" anytime during the year. Charles Bowman, Gene Cook, Doyle Hembry, Lynn Kruse, Gerald Lorenz, Janice Nook, Randy Roghair, Rev. Jonathan Watt, Steve Bradley, Eddie Eh, Walt Herzber, Warren Krus, Dale Maue, Karl Peterso, Miciah Wat, Mitzie Cella, Gibson Memorial Librar, Fern Hoepke, Mike Lan, Jim Nelso, Jack Que, and Phil Wardenburg.
Mercy
Become a Hospice Volunteer! Make a difference, you can help! Running Errands. Assisting with Activities. Reading the newspaper to a patient. Allowing the caregiver time for errands or rest. Helping with household chores. Help in the Hospice office. Please contact Dena Chapman (641)743-2264 or dchapman@careinitiatives.org
Building Healthy Families: Have you done something special for your spouse lately to show them you care? A note of appreciation, a back rub, or preparing a favorite meal are simple ways to let your spouse know just how much they mean to you. If you haven’t done something recently take time out of your schedule this week to do something nice for them. Lutheran Family Service of Iowa (515)251-4900
HUSH deer distribution has started up again. Please spread the word to stop by the First Presbyterian Church Thursday’s from 4-6pm. No eligibility requirements, just sign your name & give the number of people in your household. Last year more than 16 thousand pounds were given out to the needy of SW Iowa. So far in the past seven weeks more than six thousand pounds has been distributed.
Report from The Christian Care Committee: As of January 18, 2 requests have been approved and 2 families helped; $200 was given to help with groceries and $500 given to a family to help with transportation and lodging to visit a sick family member. The Christian Care Fund receives donations from the congregation at any time. There are envelopes on the narthex table. Use either the "Thanksgiving" envelopes or the "Designated Offering" (write "Christian Care Fund" ) Don't forget to write your envelope number on them.
To send cards and well wishes to Frances Bird please use this address: Francis Bird, 721 S Timber Creek Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
Life Together
Thank you! to my friends at Trinity who sent cards and gifts for my 95th birthday. Also thanks to the people who came or helped at my Open House. May Carlisle.
The Sunday School Teacher's Meeting and Midwinter Potluck for January will be today following Sunday School and Adult Bible Class. Bring your spouse, children a dish to share for lunch!
Walt & Nelda Herzberg 6oth anniversary card shower. Friday, February 3, 2012 will be Walt & Nelda’s 60th wedding anniversary. If you would like to help them celebrate this milestone, please send a card to them at: Walt & Nelda Herzberg Sun Valley Park 11101 E. University Rd #110c Apache Jct. AZ 85120
This Week at Trinity
Sun Jan 22 Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Holy Communion
8:00am Divine Service (First Lutheran)
9:30am Divine Service
11:00am Sunday School Adult Bible Class
12:00pm Sunday School Teacher's Meeting
Midwinter Potluck
Mon Jan 23 Pastor's Day Off
Tue Jan 24 6:30am Early Risers (McDonalds)
1:30pm Streams of Living Water, Sermon Broadcast
www.PirateChristianaRadio.com
Wed Jan 25 6:00pm Jr. Confirmation
7:30pm Board of Education (FH)
7:30pm Board of Trustees (FH)
Fri Jan 27 9:30am Crest Haven 782-5012
10:30am Creston N & R 782-8511
1:30pm Prairie View 782-3131
Sun Jan 29 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00am Divine Service (First Lutheran)
9:30am Divine Service
11:00am Sunday School Adult Bible Class
Volunteers This Week
Sun Jan 22
Altar: Phil and Anita Wardenburg
Acolytes: Cassidy Riley, Devon Peterson
Elder: Phil Wardenburg
Ushers: Randy Ehm, Dennis Brown, Kevin Kruse, Eddie Ehm
Sun Jan 29
Altar: Phil and Anita Wardenburg
Acolytes: Cassidy Riley, Devon Peterson
Elder: Phil Wardenburg
Ushers: Randy Ehm, Dennis Brown, Kevin Kruse, Eddie Ehm