Church Notes for November 1, 2026

 

NEW OPPORTUNITIES ANNUAL COAT DRIVE is starting and if you have a good used coat, hat, gloves, mittens or scarves please put them on the table in the room across from the office.  The coat drive will end Sunday, November 22nd and the coats and winter apparel will be delivered to New Opportunities on Tuesday, November 24th.

 

GREENE COUNTY ADOPT-A-FAMILY (AAF) 2026 Holiday Food & Winter Clothing Distribution. AAF will provide food boxes to Greene County families & individuals in need again this holiday season. 160 families received food boxes in 2025 and AAF is preparing for a record year of families and individuals needing help in 2026. For more information on how to donate, please see the insert. 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES with Greene County Christian ARC “food pantry.”  There are many ways that you can volunteer for a good cause.  Please see the insert for more information.

 

VETERAN’S DAY BINGO: Wednesday, November 11th from 6:30-8:00 pm at Trinity. Everyone and Youth of all ages are invited to come have a fun night at church playing BINGO. We would like to invite any veteran and their families to join us.  We will be ordering pizza and families are welcome to bring a side dish if able, but not required. If you know a veteran, please invite them to attend this event. Mark your calendar to attend this fun event sponsored by the Board of Education! 

 

CHURCH COUNCIL ELECTIONS are coming up and there are openings to serve as follows: Board of Elders (1), Board of Christian Education (2), Trustees (1), Board of Community Outreach (1), Board of Parish Fellowship (1). Please prayerfully consider these openings and if you would like to join one of these boards, please talk to Fred Long, Scott Graham or Linda Thede. 

 

The VISUAL FAITH MINISTRY THEME for 2026 is Sojourn with Jesus “A Year in the Gospels”. In November we’ll meditate on Luke 12:13-21, which raises the question: “Who is Rich?” All women are invited to a one-hour event on Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m. for this unique approach to scripture. We meet in the fellowship hall. Please prayerfully consider participating. 

 

THANK YOU for all the many prayers prayed for me and words of encouragement shared with me over the past year. They were greatly appreciated.  Carol Christensen

 

SAMARITAN’S PURSE sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Be a part of bringing joy to children around the world!  Fill a Shoebox! Donate Money, or bring in items listed on the back of the label.  The deadline is November 8th. 

 

THE GOOD SHEPHERD HOUR has been broadcast for 70 years.  Broadcasts are beneficial to those who are unable to attend worship, and those who have fallen away, to learn about Jesus and His love for them. For more information on how to sponsor a broadcast, please see the insert. 

 

 

Sunday, November 8

 

                       Usher:   Fred Scherle                              

                      Reader:   Craig Hertel       

                      Greeter:  Terry & Darla Johnson         

            Lutheran ½ Hour:   Craig & Janie Hertel

           Counters:   Scott & Elizabeth Graham 

                   Acolytes:   Zoey Kennedy-McCormick & Aleigha Schultz

                  

          

SAVE THE DATE: 

 

Sunday, Nov. 8            9:00 am    Divine Service 

                                       10:15 am    Lutheran ½ Hour, Bible Study,

                                                           SS, Confirmation, HSY                                                     

 

Tuesday, Nov. 10           7:00 pm    VFM Zoom Meditation

 

Wednesday, Nov. 11     10:30 am   Bible Study

                                    6:30-8:00 pm   Veteran’s Day BINGO

                                          7:00 pm   Elders’ Meeting

                                       

Sunday, Nov. 15             8:00 am    LWML Meeting

                            9:00 am    Divine Service w/Communion

                                          10:15 am    Lutheran ½ Hour, Bible Study,

                                                               SS, Confirmation, & HSY,

                                                                        Pastor Appreciation

 

 

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