Church Notes for August 9, 2026

 

THANK YOU Rev. Mark Heilman for leading our worship this morning while Pastor Dennis is leading worship at Memorial in Ames. Rev. Heilman retired from Memorial at the end of July after 42 years there.

 

IOWA DISTRICT WEST Senior High Youth Gathering. Unshakable “Light” October 3-4, 2026 at Camp Okoboji. Registration forms are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Please turn completed forms into the office to be registered no later than Tuesday, September 1st. 

 

MEALS on WHEELS! It’s Trinity’s turn for Meals on Wheels in September.  The sign-up sheet is on the rolling bulletin board and there are still five slots left to fill.  Delivering meals only takes 40 minutes of your day; please consider signing up.  Thank You!

 

TRINITY IS COLLECTING BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES! We only have five more days to collect school supplies for the upcoming school year. Please help fill the tote before collection ends on August 14th and is taken to New Opportunities to distribute. Thank You! 

 

VISUAL FAITH MINISTRY (VFM) theme for 2026 is Sojourn with Jesus: A Year in the Gospels. In August we’ll meditate on Luke 16:1-8, which is considered one of the most difficult parables to understand. All women are invited to a one-hour zoom event on Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. for this unique approach to scripture. We meet in the fellowship hall. Please prayerfully consider participating. 

 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY on August 23. We will continue “Blessings in Disguise” from the summer issue of Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly. It is found on pages 20-21, in the narthex and in the Weekly Notes.  Associated scriptures are also available. All women are invited at 8:00 a.m.

 

SEPTEMBER sign-up sheet is up!   If there are any Sundays in September that you will not be available to volunteer, please write your name on those week(s), or send Linda a note. Thank You!

 

Encouraging spiritual First Aid Sign-up: We still have spots open, but need people to register NOW so we can plan accordingly. An IDW Pastor consolidated the idea of Spiritual First Aid in this way: “This training will help you know what to say, when you really don’t know what to say.” If you want to become more confident in ministry of presence with people around you who are going through life difficulties, this would be a great opportunity. Sign-up through the QR code on the flyer in the Bulletin.

 

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August 14th: 7:00-10:00 BOE Late Night Blast

August 23rd: Backpack Sunday

August 24th: Greene County Schools start

August 30th: 4-H Youth Projects during Luth ½ Hr

September: Trinity delivers Meals on Wheels

 

Building Healthy Families: In today’s culture, death is often suggested as the answer to life’s most challenging situations – including the challenge of an unplanned pregnancy. The world tells a scared and confused mother she can make her situation better by ending her child’s life through abortion. We Christians have a better option: tell her that she and her baby are both seen, known and loved by God. Tell her of Jesus’ love, mercy, and forgiveness. Then love her like family, support her in choosing life; offer tangible help like transportation, meals, childcare, diapers, clothing, and other household items. Continue your support through the pregnancy and long after. There is joy in living out 1 John 4:19 – We love because he first loved us! www.LutheranFamilyService.orgLutheran Family Service 

 

Sunday, August 16 

 

Usher:  Kyle Kinne                    Luth. ½ Hour:  Kyle & Amanda Kinne

Greeter: Dennis & Linda Thede        Counters:  Jason & Amber Smith

Communion: Adam Pedersen             Acolyte:   Isaac Schroeder             

Reader:  Al Robson

                                                                  

SAVE THE DATE: 

                                                                                                                                                                        

Sunday, August 16         8:00 am     LWML

                                            9:00 am      Divine Service w/Communion

                                          10:15 am      Lutheran ½ Hour, Bible Study

 

Wed., August 19           10:30 pm    Bible Study

                                           2:00 pm     Trinity Cares Outreach Gardens 

                                                                                       

Thurs, August 20           2:00 pm      Trinity Cares Outreach GCMC

                                         

Fri., August 21               2:00 pm      Trinity Cares Outreach Regency

                                                                      

Sunday, August 23         8:00 am     Women’s Bible Study

Backpack Blessing          9:00 am      Divine Service

                                           10:15 am      Lutheran ½ Hour, Bible Study                                                            

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