Trinity Lutheran Jefferson, IA - LCMS

Church Notes for March 22, 2026

“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus” Christ’s humility guides our stewardship; we give of ourselves not for recognition, but to reflect His servant heart.

SUPPORT DOUG’S JOURNEY TO A NEW LUNG.  Please go to Gofundme.com and Donate to Support Doug’s Journey to a New Lung, organized by Marissa McAfee on Facebook.  You can find gofundme.com on the Trinity Facebook page or Doreen Bender’s Facebook page. Funds collected will be used towards their expenses staying in Iowa City for several weeks.      

MARCH MADNESS AT TLC! GAME ON!!! Lectern -vs- Pulpit competition continues and the Lectern has a big lead in the collecting of toilet paper for ARC.  Please Pulpit get in the game with some TP. The games end on March 28th. The March Madness FREE Subway meal will be today during Lutheran ½ Hour in the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for supporting your favorite team. Remember to sign up for Easter Breakfast!

OPERATION MEAL MADNESS: 15 youth have signed up to participate in this fun event!  For more information, please see the insert. 

TANNER OLSON TOURS IDW Friday, March 27th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Carroll, Iowa. Meal: 5:45 pm   Show: 6:30 pm. Sign up on the in the Fellowship Hall if you would like to attend or contact Melissa Barrett at 515-370-1249 or email at melissakaybarrett@gmail.com. Free will offering for a meal and show. Great family opportunity!

“THANK YOU” for all your prayers during my knee replacement surgery and through my recovery. Dan Benitz

“THANK YOU” to everyone who helps our mother, Lois Brant. We are very grateful for your time, patience and help that you give to our mom. Especially when both of us are working. Brenda Derry & Sandy Day

Building Healthy Families: “Wrinkles merely indicate where smiles have been,” suggested Mark Twain in a nod to the prestige of old age. Yet today we spend millions of dollars trying to look and feel younger than our years. As Christians, we understand our value is not found in how we look or in what we can do. We’re valuable – even as the number of our limitations (or wrinkles) increase with each passing year – because Jesus says we are and demonstrated it by giving His life as a ransom for ours. If you’re experiencing concerns with aging, chronic illness, disability, or any life transition or limitation and would like to talk to a confidential, experienced, caring counselor who shares your Lutheran faith and worldview, call us – it’s why we’re here! Learn more at www.LutheranFamilyService.orgLutheran Family Service 

Sunday, March 29th Palm Sunday and Rite of Confirmation

Lillian Barrett, Bradon Hirsch, Spencer Hirsch, Kylie Kinne, 

Jerzee McDonald and Addison Smith 

March 29, 2026

Usher:  Adam Pedersen                   Reader:     Autumn Barrett                       

Greeter:  Terry & Darla Johnson    Lutheran ½ Hour:  LWML  

Communion:  Charles Griffith       Counters:    Kevin & Deena Hanson

                                        Acolyte:      Christian Smith

SAVE THE DATE:

Sunday, March 29                        Palm Sunday

                                        9:30 am   Divine Service w/Communion

                                      10:30 am   Lutheran ½ Hour,

                                                      Confirmation Reception

                                   12-4 pm   Res. Fellowship Hall—D. Hirsch

Wed., April 1             10:30 am    Bible Study

Thur., April 2                                Maundy Thursday

                                       6:00 pm   Choir

                                       7 :00 pm    Maundy Thurs. w/Communion

                                                           Usher: David Pedersen

                                                       Good Friday

Friday, April 3              7:00 pm  Good Friday Service

                                                        Usher: Greg Ruth

                                                        Easter   

Sunday, April 5            7:00 am    “Son” rise Service w/Communion

                      8:00 am – 9:15 am      Easter Breakfast

                                                 9:30 am    Divine Worship w/Communion