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Inside this issue: News from the Pastor 2 All Saints Sunday 2 Sunday School News 3 S.S. Christmas Program 3 Silent Auction 3 Spotlight on Missions 4 TWF News/Altar Guild 5 Christmas Painting 5 Goodie Extravaganza 5 November Calendar 6 Finance Page 7 Christmas Dinner 7 Prayers/Church News 8 Altar Guild 8 Did You Know? 9 Visions of Christmas 9 Poinsettia Order Form 9 Staff/Leaders 10 Volume 73 Issue 11 November 2017 COME WORSHIP WITH OUR TRINITY FAMILY Sunday Morning Worship Traditional Service 9:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship/ Education Hour 10:00-11:00 a.m. Praise Service 11:00 a.m. The Trinity Lutheran Gathering in Faith, Living in Hope, Serving in Love . . . Blown by the Spirit REMEMBER . . . To Give Thanks Wednesday, November 22 Trinity Lutheran 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service at Trinity beginning at 7:00. We will worship and give thanks during our Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 22. Some of our members will share their thankfulness for God’s blessings in their lives, and our choirs and Praise Team will lift up their voices and music in thanksgiving to our great God, who blesses us each day with gifts beyond measure, during a beautiful blended service of music and praise. Let us all gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing on our families and our world. REFORMATION SUNDAYOCTOBER 29 On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 theses (items to be debated) on the door of the church at Wittenberg. His intent was to reform his church, the Ro- man Catholic Church. But, the Church was not ready for the reforms Luther had in mind, and the foundations of today’s Lutheran Church were laid. On Sunday, October 29, our Trinity family will gather for worship at 9:00 and 11:00 for our Reformation Festival Services to remember how our Lutheran heritage began. REMEMBER TO WEAR RED! CONFIRMATIONSUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 Eight of our youth will publicly affirm their faith in God and in their desire to be a part of the ministry of Trinity during our 9:00 worship service on Sunday, October 29. Owen Burrack Jacie Geesaman Nathan Patterson Mercedes Cisneros Cameron Johnson Caleb Weber Lukas Clark Hannah Meehan

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Page 1: REFORMATION SUNDAY OCTOBER 29€¦ · fund-raising efforts to support our youth going on the trip to Houston. Check out the baskets on the tables in the narthex on Sunday mornings

Inside this issue:

News from the Pastor 2

All Saints Sunday 2

Sunday School News 3

S.S. Christmas Program 3

Silent Auction 3

Spotlight on Missions 4

TWF News/Altar Guild 5

Christmas Painting 5

Goodie Extravaganza 5

November Calendar 6

Finance Page 7

Christmas Dinner 7

Prayers/Church News 8

Altar Guild 8

Did You Know? 9

Visions of Christmas 9

Poinsettia Order Form 9

Staff/Leaders 10

Volume 73

Issue 11

November 2017

COME WORSHIP WITH OUR

TRINITY FAMILY

Sunday Morning Worship

Traditional Service

9:00 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship/

Education Hour

10:00-11:00 a.m.

Praise Service

11:00 a.m.

The Trinity Lutheran Gathering in Faith, Living in Hope, Serving in Love

. . . Blown by the Spirit

REMEMBER . . . To Give Thanks

Wednesday, November 22

Trinity Lutheran

7:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Service at Trinity

beginning at 7:00.

We will worship and give thanks during our Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 22.

Some of our members will share their thankfulness for God’s blessings in their lives,

and our choirs and Praise Team will lift up their voices and music in thanksgiving to our great

God, who blesses us each day with gifts beyond measure, during a beautiful blended service of

music and praise.

Let us all gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing on our families and our world.

REFORMATION SUNDAY—OCTOBER 29

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 theses (items to be debated) on the door of the church at Wittenberg. His intent was to reform his church, the Ro-man Catholic Church.

But, the Church was not ready for the reforms Luther had in mind, and the foundations of today’s Lutheran Church were laid.

On Sunday, October 29, our Trinity family will gather for worship at 9:00 and 11:00 for our Reformation Festival Services to remember how our Lutheran heritage began.

REMEMBER TO WEAR RED!

CONFIRMATION—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

Eight of our youth will publicly affirm their faith in God and in their desire to be

a part of the ministry of Trinity during our 9:00 worship service on Sunday,

October 29.

Owen Burrack Jacie Geesaman Nathan Patterson

Mercedes Cisneros Cameron Johnson Caleb Weber

Lukas Clark Hannah Meehan

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Shari Kusaba Schwedhelm has been an Intern Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Onawa and Soldier Lutheran Church in Soldier since November 1, 2016. It has been my privilege to walk with her in this jour-ney as her Internship Supervisor. As her offsite supervisor, Trinity has paid nothing toward her expenses; these were covered by the two congregations. My time and travel expenses to meetings in Onawa and Soldier have been covered by funding from Luther Seminary. In terms of time, Shari and I have met every Tuesday, following Text Study that we both attended, for three hours of Supervision discussion and check-ing in. She completes her year of internship on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at a worship service in which I will participate.

This has been an interesting and challenging year. It started last October, when Bishop Prois called me and asked me if I would consider supervising an intern for the next year. After that, I had a phone interview with a representative from the seminary, and then a face-to-face interview with Shari to see if we thought that we could work together. From that point on we began.

Shari is married to Alan, and together they have 8 children, most of which are grown up and on their own, but with three still at home. They live in Kennard, Nebraska, so Shari needed an internship site that was within a reasonable driving distance from home. The bishop from the Nebraska Synod called Bishop Prois and asked if Western Iowa had any that fit that geographical restriction, and we did. Shari was already signed up for a full class load with the seminary to be taken online as well as on campus; was serving two con-gregations, leading worship and preaching twice every Sunday; being a wife and mom part time; officiated at 18 funerals; and visited 40 homebound people per month. In many ways, Shari has already experienced more in ministry in one year than many first call pas-tors will in several years. She is definitely ready!

Following her internship, Shari will continue at Onawa and Soldier as their Interim Pastor until they call a regular pastor or she gets a call to another congregation. She will now enter the candidacy process in the Nebraska Synod, during which she will be certified for ordination and await having her name issued to congregations looking for a pastor.

It has been a great privilege and honor for Trinity to share their pastor in this way in the formation of one more minister in Christ’s

church.

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News From the Pastor

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 5

Since the 9th century the Christian Church has celebrated November 1 as All Saints’ Day. This is a special day for remembering those of God’s family who have gone before us. On Sunday, November 5, we will celebrate this day as All Saints’ Sunday at both our 9:00 Traditional and 11:00 Praise Services. On this day we will recognize and remember all those who were born into the Kingdom of God through Holy Baptism, affirmed their faith in their Confirmation and departed to their reward in God’s heavenly Kingdom since last All Saint’s Day, in our prayers and by listing their names in the bulletin.

We rejoice with those who are born anew among us. We celebrate those who have affirmed their faith. We know that many of you still experience the sorrow which comes as you think of your loss. We pray that you may find comfort and strength in the promises of our God. We know that God walks with us through all the times and seasons of our lives, and is always present.

If you have a loved one who has passed away this past year and is not a member of Trinity, but would like their name included in the bulletin, please contact the church office by October 31 with their

name.

We hope that you will be able to be present at either of our worship services on Sunday, November 5, as we share together our faith in God.

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SUNDAY - DECEMBER 10

11:00 A.M.

Trinity’s Sunday School Youth

and Trinity Members Will Present the Musical

“Something’s Up Down in Bethlehem”

Christmas Program Rehearsals have begun and will

continue each Sunday during the Sunday School hour

(10:00-11:00) through December 11.

You will be AMAZED at how much talent our young

people have when you see them singing and dancing

during this wonderful story about a shepherd boy

who just wants to see Jesus.

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The Sunday School offering and

birthday money collected this

year will go toward buying a cow

or chickens, etc., for a family as

part of the ELCA Good Gifts pro-

gram.

We will be making a difference in one or more

families by participating in this program, so please

remember to send offering and birthday money

along with your child(ren) to Sunday School. The

more we collect . . . the more we can help!

SILENT AUCTION

FUND-RAISER

FOR OUR YOUTH

HAS BEGUN!!!

The parents of our youth who will be attending the

2018 Youth Gathering in 2018 are continuing their

fund-raising efforts to support our youth going on

the trip to Houston.

Check out the baskets on the tables in the narthex

on Sunday mornings and write down your bid for

your favorite basket(s). The bidding will close on

Sunday, November 19, after the 11:00 service.

Thank You to everyone who donated a basket for

the Silent Auction!

YOUTH FUND-RAISER UPDATE

Our youth have raised $18,138.59 toward the Youth Gathering trip next year! Their goal is $30,000, and they have been working hard on reaching this goal. There will be 15 youth and 5 adults traveling to Houston, which is awesome in itself!

THANK YOU to everyone for stopping downstairs for the brunch that was served on October 1 by our youth. They raised $550 from the brunch and $250 from the bake sale that day!

THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Pizza Ranch fund-raiser on October 10. They raised $731 from bussing tables and collecting tips.

THANK YOU for your rummage donations to the Children’s Closet. They raised $270 from this rum-mage sale.

YOUR SUPPORT IS

VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!

SUNDAY MORNING CLASS SCHEDULE

10:00 Cherub Choir (3 yrs. old to Kindergarten)

Amen Choir (1st-5th grades)

Chime Choir (3rd-Middle School)

10:15 Sunday School for youth age 3 thru High School

Adult Bible Fellowship

YOUTH GROUP WITH EARL

ALL High School & Middle School youth are encouraged to come

together on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour.

Our youth are busy with school activities, but we hope that on Sunday

morning you can take time out and get together with other Trinity

youth. You will be planning other activities throughout the year and

gearing up for the 2018 Youth Gathering trip to Houston, Texas, as

well.

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FOOD BASKETS

Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for our Food Basket which will be donated to Midtown Family Community Center.

DOLLAR SUNDAY/FOOD BASKET SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 5

Don’t forget to bring your $1 on Sunday, November 5, for our Dollar Sunday donation to the neighborhood dinner in December. The total raised so far from our Dollar Sunday is $1,187.81, so we are a little behind our $1,500 goal! We appreciate your donations each month to help make this dinner possible for our neighbors.

BACK DOOR MINISTRY

The grocery cart has been retired, but there is a basket in the narthex for your canned food donations. We also welcome any contri-butions you would like to make. All funds are distributed to people in need who come to our back door.

SOLES 4 SOULS

Don’t forget when you are cleaning out your closets to donate your old shoes. Remember, they can be any size and in any shape. They are refurbished and donated. There is a box in the narthex in which to put your shoes. Our congregation has donated 1,240

pairs of shoes!!! Thanks to Jeri & Russ Snyder for transporting the shoes.

PURSES & BAGS

As you are cleaning out your closets, remember we will take your old purses, bags and backpacks. Thank you to Gail Anfinson for taking these items to the City for the homeless program.

HOTEL TOILETRIES

We continue to collect hotel toiletries to be distributed to various organizations.

UP FROM THE EARTH

The growing season is about over for this year. Thank you much for 211 pounds of produce, which was donated to help the hungry people of Siouxland. Thank you also to Deb Martin for taking the produce to the food pantries.

WARMING SHELTER, located at 703 West 5th Street, is a temporary emergency shelter during the winter months for those who are homeless. Trinity is aware of their need for food and other supplies and has started a fund for these needs. If you would like to do-nate to The Warming Shelter, you can mark your donation as such and you will be given credit on your envelope number. For more information on how you can volunteer in other ways, please contact Pastor Paul, who is on their board, or Joe Twidwell at 712-253-

9273. Can give through Easy Tithe.

SUPPORT SIOUXLAND SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

The next Support Siouxland Soldiers event is December 11. These families are in need of men’s, women’s and children’s winter coats for all ages. Please bring your donation of coats in before December 11. NEW socks & underwear in all sizes are also needed throughout the year. There is a basket in the narthex for these donations. Personal toiletries, such as toothpaste and toothbrushes are also needed.

ADDITIONAL MISSION PROJECTS

SHESLER HALL has been one of Trinity’s longstanding mission partners. They have a Top 10 Needs list which the Mission Team has agreed to sponsor. As part of our awareness of how thankful we are for the many blessings in our lives, any items you would like to donate will be accepted during the four Sundays in November. A basket/box will be placed in the narthex designated for Shesler

Hall. Needs: Prayers, Toothpaste, Body Wash & Cleaning Supplies. Cash donations are always welcome

MERCY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER

Items needed at the center are older teen clothing, male and female, pants or sweatpants with elastic waist bands and sweatshirts and all sizes. They also welcome stuffed animals, hats, mittens and gloves.

HY-VEE RECEIPTS

Bring in your Hy-Vee shopping receipts and we will deliver them to the elementary schools in our neighborhood. There will be a box in the narthex.

PLEASE GIVE AS YOU CAN . . . THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY!

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT OF THESE MISSION PROJECTS!

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REMEMBER TO

Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 5.

Be sure to set your clocks back 1 hour before go-ing to bed on November 4.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Financial Overview

September 2017

Net Sept. 2017 Operating Income/(Loss): ($2,750.96)

Sept. 2017 Gross Operating Income = $17,625.25

Sept. 2017 Operating Expense = $20,376.21

Cash in the checking account as of 9/30/2017 = $4,360.90

Current Assets as of 9/30/2017 = $81,470.82, of which

$77,109.92 is of restricted use. (“Current Assets” total is com-prised of checking account, savings account(s), certificates of deposit and restricted funds).

Balance of Thrivent Loan = $121,442.21 and is due in 2025.

The current monthly payment is $1,721. Monthly payments are made by electronic withdrawal from a savings account that has a balance as of 9/30/2017 of $10,451.65.

Please feel free to contact me at (712) 204-6322 or at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or con-cerns. Itemized financial records are available for review at any time.

Respectfully submitted,

James Jensen, Treasurer

September Attendance/Offerings

Sept. 3 68 $ 2,444.11

Sept. 10 116 $ 2,355.70

Sept. 17 104 $ 2,557.77

Sept. 24 124 $ 9,897.67

Total $17,255.25

Hispanic Church $ 350.00

Other $ 20.00

Total $17,625.25

Building Fund Deposits $ 295.00

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Demonstrate Your Thankfulness this Season

Each holiday season, Trinity anticipates and relies on a sea-sonal increase in contributions. It is through the donations of every individual and family in the congregation that we are able to carry on our work now and throughout the year.

If you need a convenient way to make recurring contributions or plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options. As the pace of life speeds up around the holidays, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contribu-tions.

To set up a recurring giving schedule with our Easy Tithe program, download the Easy Tithe app on your phone or go to EasyTithe.com on your laptop. Find Trinity Lutheran Church and set your account information. The amount(s) you desig-nate will be withdrawn from your checking account or credit card automatically on the date you specify. It’s that easy!

NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTMAS DINNER

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17

Trinity will again host the Neighborhood Christmas Dinner. This dinner provides many opportunities for all of us to be in-volved with families in our neighborhood through wrapping of presents, joining in a meal with our neighbors, food prepara-tion, food serving, music and clean-up.

The Neighborhood Dinner is a partnership activity with Mid-town Community Center and Pastor Lil. Many of our members have been involved in this project in the past several years. Each and everyone involved felt it was one of the most joyous experiences in which they have been involved.

Please watch for the sign-up sheet starting on November 19. The dinner will be held on Sunday, December 17, with preparation day on Saturday, December 16.

Thank you everyone for your contributions during our monthly Dollar Sunday collection for the dinner. This process provides us with ample money to purchase the food without asking in December for last minute contributions. Planning ahead truly does pay off!

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Reminders and messages are sent out by email daily, as it is a fast and easy way to contact you, so please call the church office and let Jane know what your email address is OR email Jane at: [email protected].

THANK YOU!

RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED: Levi Weber, Shawn Olorundami, Florence Brewer

REMEMBER THESE IN PRAYER . . .

(Each week we pray daily for the members and friends of Trinity)

11/05 - Lynne Clark; Kandace Clay and family; Damon & Tiffany Clayborne and Deion & Kobe; Scott & Roni Comstock and Brennan,

Jordan & Bricelyn; Cheryl Connot and Matthew & Haley

11/12 - Lauren Connot; Maureen Connot; Kevin & Pam Cook and Tanner & Taylor; Steve Cook; Steve & Bitsy Corrie and Lizzy

11/19 - Dustin & Kamra Crooks and Easton; Sandra Cummings and Megan; Frank & Barbara Curry; Stephen Dalton; Adam & Jen

Damrau and Karson, Harison & Jameson

11/26 - David & Amy Daniels and Michael, Tina & Matthew; Elaine Davis; Joyce Davis; Lydia Davis and Elijah; Pam Davis and Amber

Call Jane in the church office if you would like Trinity’s Prayer Partners to pray for you or a loved one.

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PRAYER CONCERNS Bobbie Myers - health problems David Berg - recovery from stroke

Barb Bobier - receiving treatments Betty Kragthorpe - health concerns

Bill Van Osdel - cancer treatments Barbara Holtze - health problems

Gordon & Ella Swanson - health problems Don Lehmann - recovering from lung surgery

Diane Plum - cancer treatments Bola Olorundami - cancer treatments/eye surgery

Maxine Durig - health concerns Nick Benjamin - back surgery

Charlotte Richards - recently hospitalized Levi Weber - recovering from motorcycle accident

Mary Hansen - receiving treatments Gerald Jorgensen - recently hospitalized

Pastor Paul - cancer treatments Dottie Kontz - recovering from stroke

Ann Stump - health problems Florence Brewer - recovering from broken ankle

Shawn Olorundami - recovering from broken arm

ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER

Thank you to Tom & Karla Lohry for donating the communion wine that is used each week.

Pew Duty Comm. Setup Altar Linens Polishing

Connie Sunderman Jane Olorundami Connie Sunderman Volunteers?

DID YOU KNOW . . .You can re-ceive The Trinity Lutheran via email?

Please email Jane at [email protected] if you would like the newsletter sent to your email address instead of by mail. Also, please make sure we have your correct email address.

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You can help decorate the sanctuary for Christmas by purchasing a Poinsettia in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Poinsettias may be purchased by filling out the form below. Place the form, with payment, into the offering plate or bring/send to the church office.

Please make check out to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Name:______________________________________________________________

I wish to buy a Poinsettia in honor / memory of: _____________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Indicate below how many of each size you would like to order:

____ 6½” red - $10.00 ____8” red - $20.00 ____10” red - $24.00

Total Amount of Your Order: $_____________

($2.00 has been added to the actual price of each of the poinsettia sizes for the

benefit of the Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.)

DEADLINE TO ORDER IS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19.

A SPECIAL INVITATION

TO OUR TRINITY

FAMILY & FRIENDS

Trinity’s choirs invite you to a

beautiful evening of music on

Wednesday, December 13.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, shares her

VISIONS OF CHRISTMAS with us

and our choirs will enhance this

beautiful story with singing, praise

and instruments.

We hope you will join us at 7:00 on

December 13 for an evening of

Christmas Joy!

Daily devotional books are available for you to take home? They are in the display stands on the table in the narthex and by

the side entrance to the sanctuary.

The church office will be closed on Thursday-Friday, November 23-24, to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday? Trinity’s staff

is thankful for our members and for all the love and support they give to us. Have a Happy Thanksgiving as you gather together with your families and friends, and remember to give thanks to the Lord for your many blessings.

Martin Luther’s birthday will be celebrated on Sunday, November 12, at Buffalo Alice? Join Lutherans and friends from

around Siouxland at a fund-raiser for the Siouxland Coalition Against Human Trafficking from 4:00-7:00. Enjoy All-You-Can-Eat Pizza and Pasta Buffet, salad, soup and dessert for only $9/adults and $4/kids 4-12 (kids 3 and under are free); $25 max. for immediate family. Bring canned goods for St. Thomas and First Lutheran Food Pantries.

Trinity’s Men’s Group meets Saturday mornings at 9:00? The men meet in the Gathering Grounds coffee room for breakfast

and fellowship. All men are welcome!

Trinity’s volleyball team has been playing on Friday nights in the Siouxland Lutheran Volleyball League? They have 4

more Fridays left to play this season. On October 27 they play at 7:00 at First Lutheran; on November 3, they play at 8:00 at St. Paul’s Lutheran; on November 10, they play at 8:00 at Morningside Lutheran; and on November 17, it will be tournament night with time/location TBA. Come and cheer on your Trinity team!

We are inviting all singers to join the Mass Choir for the Visions of Christmas program on December 13? If you are inter-

ested in singing in the choir for our special evening on Wednesday, December 13, please either sign up on the clipboard on Sun-day mornings, talk to John or Shirley Luebke, or call the church office. You will be notified when rehearsals begin.

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1122 JACKSON STREET SIOUX CITY IA 51105 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT NO. 661

SIOUX CITY IA 51105

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE

Www.trinitylutheranchurchsc.org

TRINITY’S STAFF TRINITY’S LEADERS

Pastor: R. Paul Johnston Council President: Lynne Clark

Admin. Assistant: Jane Olorundami Cherub Choir Dir.: Jane Olorundami

Custodian: Johnny Hansen Amen Choir Director: Joanna Meehan

Organist: Shirley Luebke Mission: Jeri Snyder

Director of Choral Music: John Luebke Spiritual Growth Co-Chairs: Barb Stansbury

Praise Team Director: Amy Linder Property Chair: Mary Ellen Hartman

Handbell/Chime Choir Director: Kerry Patterson Trinity Women’s Fellowship Chair: Jane Olorundami

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

1122 JACKSON STREET

SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51105

A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Office Hours: 9:00-4:00 M-F

Office: 712-258-0519

Trinity’s Email: [email protected]

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TRINITY WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP (TWF) NEWS

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CHRISTMAS GOODIE EXTRAVAGANZA IS COMING SOON!

Saturday, December 11

TRINITY FAMILY FUND-RAISER FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FUND

Trinity Members! Start planning to bake up a batch or two, or three of your favorite Christmas Goodies for our 11th Annual Christmas Goodie Extravaganza! We’re calling on ALL members to participate in some way this year. Watch for the clipboard sign-up sheet on Sunday mornings, beginning November 5, to find out how you can get involved.

Tickets will go on sale Sunday, November 12. Please plan to purchase or sell at least 5 tickets to help us meet our goal of selling 300 tickets, which would mean we will need 325 dozen Christmas goodies available on Saturday, December 9. Tickets will sell for $5.00, which allows you to choose a dozen assorted goodies on the 9th. Ticket money will need to be turned in by December 5.

The women of Trinity, or Trinity Women in Fellowship (TWF), work together to fund-raise for a variety of projects within Trinity and in the community.

Trinity currently has two women’s circles. Each circle meets monthly for Bible Study and fellowship. Below are the meeting dates and times of our circles. We hope you will come and see what we’re all about!

Miriam Circle - Meets the 4th Monday evening of the month at 6:00.

Abigail Circle - Meets the 3rd Thursday morning of the month at 11:00. Call Glenda Carstensen at 252-0662 if you would like to join this circle.

NEW TABLES: The women of Trinity and the Miriam & Abigail Circles have been busy raising funds to purchase the white, round lightweight tables for the fellowship hall. These tables would replace the heavy brown ones. So far we have purchased 4 tables, and have raised enough funds to purchase 6 more. Our goal is to purchase 18 tables, so we have 8 more to go. We appreciate your sup-port of our fund-raisers to help get these tables purchased quickly.

The Miriam Circle recently went to the Ronald McDonald House to prepare a meal of chili, corn bread and sugar cookies for the fami-lies who stay there. It was a fun night!

TWF is sending $100 to Lutheran Lakeside Camp to help in their purchase of a stove for the camp kitchen.

ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT PAINTING FUND-RAISER

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9

6:00-8:00 P.M.

Come and try out your painting skills, or just come for the fun of it! We will be painting a scriptural picture with the theme of All is Calm, All is Bright on Thursday, November 9. This is a fund-raiser sponsored by TWF to purchase light-weight, white, round tables for the fellowship hall. The tables we now use are very heavy and hard to put up and take down, so these new tables will make it a lot easier. Annika Kolbo, who teaches art at Irving Elementary School, will be our instructor.

Choose from the following types of canvas: Canvas Paper Donation is $30 Canvas Board Donation is $40

Your donation will cover the painting supplies and fund-raiser, and you will get to take your beautiful painting home with you!

If you’d like to bring an appetizer to share, that would be great, and we’ll have apple cider to warm us up as well.

TRINITY’S WOMEN’S MINISTRIES INVITES YOU TO OUR FALL MUG & MUFFIN

SATURDAY—NOVEMBER 11

10:00 a.m. to Noon

ALL women of Trinity are invited—ages 18-100—to an exciting women’s ministry gathering/brunch.

We will be shopping in Heaven’s Grocery Store to see what blessings we can throw in our carts. Of course, there will be yummy food and prizes, plus great fellowship amongst one another . . . A great way to meet other women in our family!

Remember to bring a mug to exchange and a nonperishable food item for the grocery cart!

SIGN UP ON SUNDAY MORNING OR CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Christmas Program Practices Sundays, November 5, 12, 19 & 26 December 3 & 10 10:00 a.m.

1

5:00 Chancel Choir 5:45 Confirmation 6:15 Handbells

2

8:00 AA Meeting

3

11:00 Shirley Heinke Memorial Service 6:00-8:00 SDAC 8:00 Volleyball @ St. Paul

4

9:00 Men’s Group 9:00-1:00/ 5:00-8:00 SDAC

5 All Saints

9:00 Trad. Serv. 10:00 Educ. Hour/ 11:00 Praise Serv 1:00-3:00 SDAC

6

5:00-8:00 SYC

7 Election Day

. 7:00 SDAC

8

5:00 Chancel Choir 5:45 Confirmation 6:15 Handbells

9

6:00-8:00 Christmas Scripture Painting

10

8:00 Volleyball @ Morningside

11

9:00 Men’s Group 10:00-Noon Mug & Muffin 5:00-8:00 SDAC

12 23rd Sun.

after Pent. 9:00 Trad. Serv. 10:00 Educ. Hour 11:00 Praise Serv 1:00-3:00 SDAC 4:00-7:00 Martin Luther’s B-day

13

5:00-8:00 SYC

14

9:30 Project Day

7:00 SDAC

15

5:00 Chancel Choir 5:45 Confirmation 6:15 Handbells

16

11:00 Abigail Circle

17

6:00-8:00 SDAC

18

9:00 Men’s Group 9:00-1:00/ 5:00-8:00 SDAC

19 24th Sun.

after Pent. 9:00 Trad. Serv. 10:00 Educ. Hour 11:00 Praise Serv 1:00-3:00 SDAC

20

5:00-8:00 SYC

21

6:00 Council Mtg. 7:00 SDAC

22

7:00 p.m. at Trinity

23

Church Office Closed

8:00 AA Meeting

24

Church Office Closed

6:00-8:00 SDAC

25

9:00 Men’s Group 9:00-1:00/ 5:00-8:00 SDAC

26 Christ

the King 9:00 Trad. Serv. 10:00 Educ. Hour 11:00 Praise Serv 1:00-3:00 SDAC

27

5:00-8:00 SYC

28

9:30 Project Day

. 7:00 SDAC

29

5:00 Chancel Choir 5:45 Confirmation 6:15 Handbells

30

8:00 AA Meeting