Trinity’s Connections
Weekly News and Information of
Connecting Our Community With Christ
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Rev.
Rev. Patrick & Jennifer O’Neal
INDIVIDUAL HEARING UNITS
Ask an usher for a portable amplifier to enable you to hear anywhere in the worship center.
LIFT HIGH THE CROSS
Trinity’s Service on KLGA Radio today is sponsored by Norm & Sandy Hinz.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Today’s altar flowers are given by Frank & Carol Hagg for their anniversary.
DIAL-A-DEVOTION You can hear a brief devotional message by dialing 395-PRAY (7729) any time throughout the week. This week’s reader is Etta Pergande.
Next week is Rita Scuffham.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT:
Last Sunday’s Attendance: 383
Weekly Offering: $ 7,152.00
Midweek Attendance: 135
TRINITY LIFE CENTER UPDATE
Loan balances 2-28-10 $705,304
Money Market Reserve Acct. - 15,000
Amount due in from pledges - 139,508
Amount needed to finish project $550,796
Amount need for monthly payment $8,900
Amount received for February $5,508
PRAYERS FOR WEEK—March 7, 2010
For Our members in the Armed Forces
TUPPERWARE FOR SALE
The youth attending the National Youth Gathering have 4 items of Tupperware available for sale in the Narthex. Today will be the last Sunday for sales and all sales must be turned in on Wed. March 12th. Please take a moment and support the youth in this fundraising effort.
REMEMBERING THE FIRE
A congregational potluck will be held NEXT Sunday, March 14th in remembrance of the fire 50 years ago on March 13, 1960. We would like those who were there to come and share their stories, and those who weren’t to come and find out what happened in our church that day. You may write down your memories on forms in the Narthex; and sign the sheet if you were in attendance that day. Please bring a dish to share as follows by last name: A-I bring a hot dish, J-R bring a salad, S-Z bring a dessert. Meal will be at Noon with a program sharing the memories and discussion to follow. Tableware and drinks will be provided.
STUDY BIBLE AVAILABLE
Carolyn Schuller has an extra Lutheran Study Bible for sale. Please call her if you would like to purchase it.
ADULT INSTRUCTION CLASS
If you would like to know more about the Lutheran faith or just would like a refresher course, now is the time. Pastor Turner is leading an instruction class at 9:25 am in the TLC conference room.
THE LUTHERAN HOUR
"The Sinner's Friend" Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus proved Himself the Friend of sinners. He reached out to those who needed Him most. (Luke 15:1-2) This can be heard at 7:05am on KLGA next Sunday.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Greta Meyer and Lisa Zeller will be taking blood pressure readings between the services this morning in Pastor Friedrich’s office (first door on your right, before Pastor Dunbar’s office). They will also take them next Sunday after both services.
CANS FOR CAMP
We are again collecting money (that you receive from redeeming your cans) during Lent. Donations can be put in the orange can in the office and will be sent to Camp Okoboji after Easter. Please do not bring in cans! Any questions-call Donna Gadbury.
LUTHERANS FOR LIFE
“I think it is vital that society understands and appreciates the sanctity of every human life whether it is a developing child in the womb or somebody approaching the end of their life. When I graduate and become a doctor, I am hoping to be able to use my skills to help save lives. I think abortion is never the answer and hope that one day, as a doctor, I will be able to help women to make the right decision.” Siobhan Fearon, 19, of Hull York Medical School
HOW CAN I HELP HAITI?
Thank you to everyone who donated health kits for Haiti! And thanks to the quilting ladies for the quilts. We had a great collection and they will definitely help those who need it! Thank you for your generosity.
CARD CASE – Easter cards have arrived!
BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES
Mark Twain once said, “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.” Yet, growing old in our culture is seen as something to be avoided. People spend millions of dollars trying to look and feel younger than their years. Yet we know that, in Christ, our value is not found in how we look or in what we can do. We are valuable, just as we are, because Jesus says we are! He demonstrated this by giving His life as a ransom for ours. Does that make us valuable? You bet! Honor the older members of your family this week with a visit, telephone call or card. Let them know how much you value them, just as they are. Lutheran Family Service of Iowa
MIDWEEK LENTEN SCHEDULE
Midweek Lenten services begin with a light supper which is served from 4:30-5:30. This Wednesday meal will be Beef Burgers. These meals are prepared as a fundraising event by the youth attending the National Youth Gathering.
March 10th Testimony of Judas Iscariot 6:00 pm
March 17th Testimony of Nicodemus 6:00 pm
March 24th Testimony of Caiaphas 6:00 pm
April 1st Maundy Thurs-The Deliberation 7:00pm
April 2nd Good Friday-The Judgment! 7:00 pm
April 4th Sunrise—The Acquittal 6:00 am
April 4th Easter Festival Worship 8am & 10:30am
RSVP VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The RSVP Volunteer Program invites you to make a difference in our community through service to others. Current volunteer needs include: drivers to take people to medical appointments (mileage reimbursement available); mentors, tutors and role models to children of all ages, caring people to visit and make phone reassurance calls to homebound individuals or nursing home residents; payees to help individuals with bill paying; office assistants; people to help with group projects. Call 295-8522 for more info or visit www.iowalakes.edu/continuinged/rsvp.
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