Church Notes for April 27, 2025

 

IT’S A CELEBRATION! We invite our church family to join Pastor Dennis’s family of origin in celebrating his 70th Birthday at an open house Saturday, May 3rd from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Courtyard, 214 E. State Street, Jefferson. Your presence is your gift. We hope you can join us. Pastor Dennis & Margaret

 

TRINITY’S SENIOR RECOGNITION RECEPTION will be on Sunday, May 11th in the Fellowship Hall following service. Seniors recognized are: Kayla Frederick; Kamden Kinne; Patrick Graham; Logan Taylor; Cole Mason; Nick Stream and in Loving Memory Harley McDonald. 

 

TRINITY’S OUTPOURING for “40 Days of Giving” has been FANTASTIC!  If you have not yet done so, please deliver your donation to the church by April 30th. Thank you to all who participated. Your gifts will truly be a blessing to someone in need. 

 

(VFM) THE VISUAL FAITH MINISTRY THEME FOR 2025 is a Year in the Psalms. In May we’ll mediate on Psalm 55: God acts; we benefit from remaining connected to Him. All women are invited to a one-hour zoom event on May 13th 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. 

 

CAMP OKOBOJI EVENTS: April 26th, Annual Meeting Charles & Tracy Griffith will be representing Trinity this year.  May 2nd- 3rd, Volunteer Work Weekend. An opportunity to share your time and talents to assist in preparing Camp for summer. Room and board provided. Please contact the office, 712-337-3325 for lodging arrangements and sign up to help. 

 

HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE: The homeschool families of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Carlisle, Iowa are hosting our Fourth Annual Homeschool Conference on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. The theme for this conference is Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty: into Your Home & Homeschool. There is no charge to attend this event. Lunch will be offered at a minimal cost, and limited childcare is available. The registration deadline is May 3, 2025. Find additional information and complete your registration on our website: holycrosscarlisle.org.   

 

JUNE SIGN UP SHEET is up. If there are any Sundays in June that you will not be available to volunteer for church services, please write your name on those week(s), or send Linda a note. Thank you!

 

Building Healthy Families: Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! The joy of Jesus’ resurrection day isn’t limited to one day or church service! The season of Easter is 50 days long, though one could argue that this most wonderful celebration continues to be marked throughout the year. In the next several weeks of Eastertide, consider celebrating resurrection and new life by picking up fresh flowers or a small potted plant to share with a neighbor or homebound church member, enjoy time outside as God’s creation buds and blossoms, and keep up the traditional greeting of “He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!” Lutheran Family Service  www.LutheranFamilyService.org

 

Announcements & Prayers. If you have any information to put into the Announcements or need someone added to Prayers, please contact Linda in the office by phone 515-386-3517 or email: tlcoffice@netins.net.

 

When putting names on the prayer list we 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 you would like someone added during the week let us know and we will send out an extra prayer request. Thank you for helping with this.

                               

May 4, 2025                    Usher:   Dan Benitz

                                           Greeters:   Kevin & Deena Hanson

                                   Communion:   Charles Griffith

                                               Reader:   Pat Benitz

                        Lutheran ½ Hour:   Dennis & Linda Thede

                                           Counters:   Charles & Tracy Griffith

                                              Acolyte:   Addison Tronchetti

 

SAVE THE DATE: 

 

Sunday, May 4              9:30 am   Divine Service

                                      10:30 am   Lutheran ½ Hour, Sunday School HSY:                                Aidan Shorey & Ellie Menz     Bible Study: Trisha Easton                                                      Confirmation: Jeff Kienast                                         

 

Wednesday, May 7     10:30 am   Bible Study

                                                        

Sunday, May 11            9:30 am   Divine Service 

Mother’s Day               10:30 am   Lutheran ½ Hour, Senior Recognition

                                                        No Classes

 

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