Trinity Lutheran Jefferson, IA - LCMS
Church Notes for November 30, 2025
THANK YOU to everyone who helped decorate Trinity for Christmas!
GREENE COUNTY ADOPT-A-FAMILY. 2025 Holiday Food & Winter Clothing distribution. AAF will provide holiday food boxes to Greene County families & individuals in need again this holiday season. 2024 was a record year. 177 families received food boxes. AAF is preparing for another record year of families and individuals needing help. For more information on how to donate, please see the flyer in the bulletin.
TOYS FOR GREENE COUNTY KIDS! Sherry Graven is collecting toys for kids in Greene County. Last year over 325 kids received toys. Toys are needed for ages newborn to 14 years. Many of these kids will not receive toys at Christmas if they don’t get them from this type of project. “Toys for Greene County Kids” is a project involving Teresa Lansman, of New Opportunities. There are income guidelines. If you would like to donate, please bring new unwrapped toys and put them in the collection box in the back of the narthex. There is also a box for monetary donations. Deadline for Toys for Greene County kids is Thursday, December 18th. Thank you, Sherry Graven
WOMEN’S TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS, Sunday, December 7th from 3:00-5:00 pm. Trinity women are invited to come and celebrate the season! Ellie Menz is hosting this event at her home at 807 W. South Street (4 blocks south of Trinity). Bring a favorite appetizer or sweet treat. Please carpool as parking is limited.
What Child Is This? Daily Devotions are available in the Fellowship Hall on the table. The devotions begin December 1 through January 6, 2026. Pick up your copy today!
Now, there are (3) pairs of glasses in the Lost & Found
in the Fellowship Hall.
Trinity is looking for people who are trained in CPR & AED. If you would like to be on our list so if ever there was an emergency during service; we would like to know who to ask for help. Please email your name to the office, or let Linda know you would like to be on the list. Thank You!
PORTALS OF PRAYER January – March 2026 are on the table in the Fellowship Hall and under the mailboxes in the narthex. Pick up your copy while different sizes last.
Building Healthy Families: Someone once said, “Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it’s also remembering to take out the trash.” What have you done lately to show your spouse how much you appreciate them? During these busy days of preparation for coming holiday events, a handwritten note, an unexpected and gentle physical touch, affirming words, preparing a favorite meal, or joyfully helping with household responsibilities are simple and no-cost ways to let your spouse know just how much they mean to you. Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
December 7, 2025 Usher: Terry Johnson
Greeter: Bill & Shelly Berger
Communion: George Walker & Matt Carstens
Reader: Cheryl Robson
Lutheran ½ Hour: Craig & Janie Hertel
Counters: Charles & Tracy Griffith
Acolyte: Christian Tronchetti
SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, Dec. 7 9:30 am Divine Service w/Communion
10:30 am Lutheran ½ Hour, No Confirmation
Annual Voters Meeting
3:00 pm Women’s Twilight Christmas
Sunday School kids practice in the Sanctuary for the Program
Tuesday, Dec. 9 7:00 pm VFM Zoom Meditation
Wednesday, Dec. 10 10:30 am Bible Study
6:00 pm Choir
6:30 pm Elders’ Meeting
7:00 pm Advent Worship
Thursday, Dec. 11 1:00 pm Trinity ARC re-stock shelves
Sunday, Dec. 14 9:30 am Divine Service
Children’s Christmas Program
10:30 am Jesus’ Birthday Party