Church Notes for August 10, 2025

 

FREE!!!! There is a green couch in the basement Sunday School room looking for a new home. 

 

PLEASE DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES for Greene County Students.  Every year many students need school supplies and we will be collecting donations until Tuesday, August 19th.  New Opportunities will be handing out all donated school supplies on Wednesday, August 20th at the Baptist Church in Jefferson. If you would like to donate, please see the list of supplies in the Bulletin.  A box will be by the rolling bulletin board for all donations. Thank you for your donations!

 

VFM—THE VISUAL FAITH MINISTRY theme for 2025 is A Year in the Psalms. In August we’ll mediate on Psalm 91: Those who trust in God are secure. All women are invited to a one-hour zoom event on Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. for this unique approach to scripture. We will meet in the fellowship hall to participate together. Please prayerfully consider attending. 

 

MEALS on WHEELS! It’s Trinity’s turn for Meals on Wheels in September.  Only 3 Routes still available: Sept 8-12 (1 route); Sept. 22-26 (2 Routes).  Please consider signing up to deliver meals. It only takes 40 minutes of your day to help others.  “THANK YOU” to all who have signed up already! 

 

BACKPACK BLESSINGS SUNDAY, August 24th for Students, School Teachers and Workers.  You are invited to bring your backpack to church and receive a blessing as a reminder that Jesus is your source of guidance, love and protection during the school year. 

 

UPCOMING EVENT. IDW JR YOUTH GATHERING. October 18-19, 2025, Sheridan Hotel, West Des Moines. Trinity has again been very blessed with a donor who will paying the cost for anyone that wants to go. (You & your friends). Early deadlines for registration this year! Packets will be on the table in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, August 17th. All packets must be completed and turned into the office by September 3rd. The office will register all participants.

 

SAVE THE DATES:

  • SUNDAY SCHOOL begins Sunday, September 7th
  • 4-H RECOGNITION during Lutheran ½ Hour, September 14th
  • SPRING LAKE SERVICE, September 21st

 

SEPTEMBER Sign-Up Sheet is now posted. Please write your name on any dates you are not available. Thank you!

 

Building Healthy Families: Much of today’s media reflects values that we wouldn’t want our family to see or use as a model for life, but there are notable exceptions! Why not plan a weekly movie night with your family or friend group, intentionally choosing films that are both entertaining and faith-affirming? Here’s an idea to get you started: “Where Hope Grows” (streaming on many online platforms) tells the story of Calvin, a former baseball player who struggles with addiction and loss who befriends Produce, a young man with Down Syndrome who works at the grocery story. God uses their relationship to help Calvin rediscover hope and faith. Among the unwholesome story lines out there are some that shine light and challenge us to change our opinions in helpful ways…like remembering the value of people born with Down Syndrome! Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org

 

 

August 17, 2025   

                                         Usher:   Dan Benitz

                                       Greeters:   Craig & Janie Hertel

                          Communion:   Craig Hertel

                                          Reader:   Craig Hertel 

                    Lutheran ½ Hour:   Dan & Pat Benitz

                                      Counters:   Jason Smith & Amber Thompson

                                         Acolyte:   Lillian Barrett 

 

SAVE THE DATE: 

 

Sunday, August 17        8:15 am   LWML

                                                 9:30 am   Divine Service w/Communion 

                                               10:30 am   Lutheran ½ Hour, Bible Study

                                                                                                                                                

Wed., August 20          10:30 am   Bible Study

                                                7:00 pm   Elders’ Meeting 

                                                                          

Thurs., August 21         2:00 pm   Trinity Care Outreach GCMC

 

Sunday, August 24        8:15 am   Women’s Bible Study

                                                9:30 am   Divine Service Backpack Blessings

                                                10:30 am   Lutheran ½ Hour, Bible Study

                                                              Parenting Matters

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