Church Notes for March 2, 2025

 

PROMISED TREASURES Lent Family Calendar: Each week on this year’s Lenten Journey, we will see, smell, touch or taste a biblical item that reminds us of God’s eternal love for us in Christ. The calendars are available on the table in the fellowship hall. Pick yours up today! Lent begins Wednesday, March 5.

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR LENT & EASTER: The Hand of The Lord devotional books are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Please pick-up a copy today!

 

FREE REGISTRATION FOR CAMP OKOBOJI: Please register online by April 1, 2025, and give your registration confirmation to Linda, or place in the basket on the door. There is a link to click for camps available and details. Please refer to the insert for more information. 

 

MISSION BOARD’S LENTEN CHALLENGE:  Beginning March 5, the first day of Lent.  Please refer to the insert for more information and how to participate in the Lenten Challenge!

 

“THANK YOU” to the volunteers that signed up to deliver Meals on Wheels. Trinity is truly blessed!

 

ONE OF THE QUILTER’S SUPPLIERS gave a donation of Towels! Many towels, hand towels and wash cloths are available.  Please help yourself. 

 

“ THANK YOU” to everyone who signed up to host and serve Lenten Suppers. Trinity is blessed to have such dedicated support in our congregation.

 

TRINITY SERVICE ARC is on Thursday, March 13th at 1:00 pm. For more information on ARC please see the insert.  Helpers are always needed. 

 

HOSPICE OF THE MIDWEST: UNDERSTANDING YOUR GRIEF. Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope & Healing Your Heart. Ten-week program March 5th-May 7th Wednesdays 11:30 am-1:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church.  Registration is limited to 15. Call First Presbyterian Church weekdays between 10:00 am- 2:00 pm to register (515) 386-2514. $30.00 sign-up fee. 

 

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

 

Building Healthy Families: Parents, grandparents and pew buddies—the season of Lent is one of repentance, a turning away from our sins and the things that take our focus off Jesus. When we repent, we confess our sins and ask for forgiveness, making this a fitting time to focus on confession and absolution in the worship service. For younger children, explain that this is the part of the service where we tell God we’re sorry for the things we’ve done wrong and encourage a simple, “I’m sorry, God.” At home, take time as a family to read and discuss the words we and the pastor use during this part of the service (be sure to take home a bulletin or ask if you can borrow a hymnal for a few days, if you don’t have one). Once you have confessed your sins, don’t forget to help children listen for God’s words of forgiveness in the absolution! Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org

 

PRAYER LIST: When putting names on the Prayer List we will keep them on there until you let us know that you feel you are ready to have them removed. Please let Linda know by Monday, if there are any changes. If we need to add someone during the week let us know and we will send out an extra prayer request. Thank you for helping with keeping the list up-to-date.

 

March 9

                                           Usher:   Dennis Thede                    

                                      Greeters:   Lois Brant

                                         Reader:   William Graham  

                         Lutheran ½Hour:   Bill & Shelly Berger

                                      Counters:   Scott & Elizabeth Graham 

                                        Acolyte:   Luke Larson

                                                             

SAVE THE DATE:    

Saturday, March 8         Spring Forward

                                          Daylight Savings Time

Sunday, March 9             9:30 am   Divine Service

                                      10:30 am   Lutheran ½ Hour, Sunday School,

  HSY: Aidan Shorey & Ellie Menz        Bible Study: Charles Griffith                                       

                      Confirmation: Jeff Kienast & Pastor Martens

 

Tues., March 11              7:00 pm   VFM Zoom Meditation                                               

Wed., March 12      10:30 am   Bible Study

                                       5:00 -6:45 pm   Lenten Supper – D & L Thede - Tacos

                                        6:00 pm   Choir

                                        7:00 pm   Lenten Worship

                                        7:30 pm   Elders’ Meeting

 

Thursday, March 13        1:00 pm   Trinity Community Service ARC

 

Sunday, March 16           9:30 am   Divine Service w/Communion 

                                      10:30 am   Lutheran ½ Hour, Sunday School,

        HSY: Aidan Shorey & Ellie Menz     Bible Study: Charles Griffith                                       

                          Confirmation: Jeff Kienast & Pastor Martens

                                                     

 

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