2-16-2025
The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Announcements: February 16, 2025
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany on February 16, 2025
Jeremiah 17:5-8 I Corinthians 15: 1-20
Luke 6:17-26
Jesus Ministers to a Great Multitude
17 And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, 18 who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. 19 And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
The Beatitudes
20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
21 “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied.
“Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
22 “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! 23 Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
Jesus Pronounces Woes
24 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.
25 “Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry.
“Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
26 “Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
Prayer List
Cancer:
Dannie Stephens
Neal Bowman (brother of Charlie Bowman)
Cindy Driskill
Alex Stephens
On-going health concerns, Hospitalized, or Recovery:
Dona Bowman (member)
Dick Stream (brother of Cindy Isdahl)
Kevin Larsen (brother of Mark Larsen)
Martin Herzberg (son of Bruce and Beth Herzberg)
Javier Solis Saldana
Maggie Dory
Shellie Wimer (friend of Doug Gooding)
Francine Lang (granddaughter-in-law of Langs)
Lloyd Jones (father of Diane Riley)
Terri Higgins (friend of Bullocks)
Carol Holste (Trinity preschool teacher)
Shut-ins: Clara Buchanan
Military:
Kyle Marchok (husband of Lola Hembry’s granddaughter)
Missions:
Trinity Preschool (Creston)
Life Care Clinic, (Stuart, Creston & Atlantic)
Concordia Mission Society
Pastor James and Christel Neuendorf (Puerto Rico)
Pastor Daniel Vogel (Denison Hispanic Ministry)
Pastor James and Angela Sharp and Family (Uruguay)
Rev. Dr. Walter and Robyn Steele, (East Africa)
Jesse Liebmann (Romania)
Rachel Krause (Germany)
Information sheets about the newest missionaries are posted on
the bulletin board in the narthex.
This Week at Trinity
Sun., Feb. 16 8:30 am Sunday School
9:30 am Divine Service/HC Guest: Pastor Jeff Siegel
10:30 am Fellowship Time
Mon., Feb. 17 No Preschool Classes today. Creston PDI
Tues., Feb. 18 7:00 am Early Risers Bible Study in FH
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
Wed., Feb. 19 12:30 pm Preschool
6:00 pm Confirmation Class
Thurs., Feb. 20 8:30 am Preschool
9:45 am Preschool Chapel
12:30 pm Preschool
1:45 pm Preschool Chapel
Sun., Feb. 23 8:30 am Bible Class and Sunday School
9:30 am Divine Service/HC
10:30 am Fellowship Time with reception for Bert Ehm’s birthday
Elders’ Meeting following Divine Service
Attendance from last Sunday, February 9, 2025
Church Attendance 81 Communed 67
Adult Bible Class 22 Sunday School 9
When writing down names on the attendance side of the attendance cards, remember to include any children who are attending church with you.
Serving at Trinity on Sunday, February 16, 2025
Accompanist: SOS (Substitute Organ Service)
Ushers in February: Dennis Foglesong, Tim Foglesong, and
Jim Kneedler
Acolytes: Bethany Isdahl & Wyatt Swanson
Elder of the month for February: Tim Foglesong
Finance Team in February: Joyce Kruse & Joy Brown
Altar Guild for February: Anita & Phil Wardenburg
LIFE TOGETHER
VISITORS: We are so glad you joined us today. We do collect offerings during our worship services. While we
believe this is a chance for each believer to be a good steward of the gifts they have received from God, you are welcome but not expected to give an offering while you are our guest. If you would like to learn more about the Lord’s ministry here at Trinity please call Pastor Rutz.
He would love to get acquainted and visit at a time that is convenient for you. You are also invited to join members in the fellowship hall after this morning’s service.
Attendance Cards: Visitors and members are asked to fill out an attendance card and to list names of each family member in attendance. Turn in your card at the back of the church at the end of the service.
On Sundays when there is Holy Communion please list the names of those who will be communing on the Holy Communion registration side of the card. Hand it to an usher as you go up for communion.
If you have moved or your phone number or email address have changed, please note any changes on the attendance card so that we can update our records in the office.
Weekly bulletins, announcements, and sermons continue to be available on the church website.
Children in the Divine Service Sheets are available from the basket in the back of the church. Parents are encouraged to read these to/with their children. Each week will have a short explanation of a different part of the church service or about something found in the church. They another way to aid parents in teaching their children.
Lc Clinic’s Annual Diaper Drive
The Lc Clinic is hosting their annual diaper drive through the end of February. They need Huggies and Pampers diapers sizes newborn through size 8 and Pull-ups all sizes. Information sheets telling times and locations for drop off sites are available for you to pick up from the table in the narthex.
Welcome to Guest Pastor: We thank Pastor Jeff Siegel, from Des Moines, for leading Divine Service this morning. Pastor Rutz and family are out of town for the weekend.
Elders will meet next Sunday, Feb. 23, following the Divine Service.
Birthday Reception: Next Sunday, February 23 following Divine Service, the family of Bert Ehm will be hosting a reception, in the fellowship hall, in recognition of Bert’s 90th birthday. All are invited to join in on the celebration.
Clothing with Trinity’s logo: Order your church attire today! Orders can only be placed online, but Alexis Swanson will be available in Fellowship Hall, during fellowship time, for anyone needing help ordering. The online store closes March 10 at 9 AM. Scan the QR code on the flyers hanging around church or use this weblink to order: https://tinyurl.com/3kk298v5
Painting Class: Save the date March 16th. Diana Miller will be doing a painting class that day in Fellowship Hall (snow date March 23rd). More information and a sign up to is to come.
LWML Rally Immanuel Lutheran in Greenfield will be hosting a Women’s Spring Rally on Sat., March 29 beginning at 8:30 a.m. They have invited the women of Trinity to attend. Purple flyers with more information are available on the table in the narthex. RSVP by March 19.
Current Christian Care Fund balance is $1768.78.
Building Healthy Families: Wives, want to have a closer relationship with your husband, even during times of stress or conflict? Check your tone, your attitude, and your words. Research supports what Scripture already tells us: During an argument, 83% of husbands feel disrespected. “Each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33) Respect your husband always, even when you’re not happy with him. It’s not just a good idea; it’s a clear directive from the creator of marriage Himself. And it works!
Lutheran Family Service