The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Announcements: February 2, 2025
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany on February 2, 2025
Jeremiah 1:4-10 (17-19) 1 Corinthians 12: 31b-13:13
Luke 4:31-44
31 And he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, 32 and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word possessed authority. 33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, 34 “Ha![a] What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” 35 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in their midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm. 36 And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!” 37 And reports about him went out into every place in the surrounding region. 38 And he arose and left the synagogue and entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was ill with a high fever, and they appealed to him on her behalf. 39 And he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her, and immediately she rose and began to serve them.40 Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to him, and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. 41 And demons also came out of many, crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a desolate place. And the people sought him and came to him, and would have kept him from leaving them, 43 but he said to them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose.” 44 And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
Prayer List
Cancer:
Dannie Stephens
Neal Bowman (brother of Charlie Bowman)
Cindy Driskill
Alex Stephens
On-going health concerns, Hospitalized, or Recovery:
Randy Ehm (member)
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)
Shut-ins: Clara Buchanan, Ellen Brown
Military:
Kyle Marchok (husband of Lola Hembry’s granddaughter)
Missions:
Trinity Preschool (Creston)
Concordia Mission Society
Pastor James and Christel Neuendorf (Puerto Rico)
Pastor Daniel Vogel (Denison Hispanic Ministry)
Pastor James and Angela Sharp and Family (Uruguay)
Life Care Clinic, (Stuart, Creston & Atlantic)
This Week at Trinity
Sun., Feb. 2 8:30 am Bible Class and Sunday School
9:30 am Divine Service with concert by the
Trinity Preschool students at the beginning of the service
10:30 am Fellowship Time
11:00 am Preschool Board Meeting
12:00-5:00 pm FH reserved by Preschool
3:00 pm Preschool Fathers’ Event in FH
Mon., Feb. 3 12:30 pm Preschool
Tues., Feb. 4 7:00 am Early Risers Bible Study in FH
8:30 am Preschool
12:30 pm Preschool
6:30 pm Rachel Circle
Wed., Feb. 5 10:00 am Library Committee Mtg.
12:30 pm Preschool
6:00 pm Confirmation Class
Thurs., Feb. 6 8:30 am Preschool
9:45 am Preschool Chapel
12:30 pm Preschool
1:45 pm Preschool Chapel
Sun., Feb. 9 8:30 am Bible Class and Sunday School
9:30 am Divine Service/HC
10:30 am Fellowship Time
Board Meetings following Divine Service
Church Council Meeting following board meetings
Attendance from last Sunday, January 26, 2025
Church Attendance 83 Communed 65
Adult Bible Class 24 Sunday School 7
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 2, 2025
Accompanist: Sharon Eklund
Ushers in February: Dennis Foglesong, Tim Foglesong, and Jim Kneedler
Elder of the month for February: Tim Foglesong
Acolytes: Lydia Williams & Londynn Means
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.
Building Healthy Families: Big changes are happening in our world. Someone once said, “If you want to know what is happening today, read the newspaper. If you want to know what will happen tomorrow, read the Bible.” The Bible is filled with God’s own words, given to teach, correct, and train us in righteousness. Reading and studying the Bible builds faith, changes our relationships, and prepares us for life. It helps us understand who God is and who we are. It builds trust and confidence in God and His good plan for us, which is especially helpful in times when we may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, or anxious about the future and what tomorrow may bring. If you’re not reading your Bible each day, how about starting today? (John 20:31) Ask your pastor for a reading plan or check out this one online at
Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
Welcome to Preschool Students/Families: Thank you to the preschool students for sharing special music with us at the beginning of the service. We are so happy to have you as students in our preschool. We welcome all the families to join us again at church. If you would like to learn more about the Lord’s ministry here at Trinity, Pastor Rutz would love to visit at a time that is convenient for you.
Lutheran Witness Subscriptions Deadline is next Sunday, Feb. 9. If you would like to start a new subscription the cost for 2025 is $28.25. Use the Lutheran Witness envelope found in the front of your offering envelope box and place it in the offering plate. Make checks payable to Trinity Lutheran Church. The church will be billed for all subscriptions in one lump fee. There is a sign up sheet for new subscription names and addresses on the counter in the office.
Confirmation Classes have changed times for February to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays evenings.
Thank You: We wish to thank all for the cards of congrats and wishes on the occasion of our 50th anniversary. We really appreciated all of them.
From Randy & Diana Miller
Birthday Reception: On 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. Her actual birthday is on February 25. All are invited to join together to celebrate with Bert.
Christian Care Fund balance is $1968.78.
Building Healthy Families: Big changes are happening in our world. Someone once said, “If you want to know what is happening today, read the newspaper. If you want to know what will happen tomorrow, read the Bible.” The Bible is filled with God’s own words, given to teach, correct, and train us in righteousness. Reading and studying the Bible builds faith, changes our relationships, and prepares us for life. It helps us understand who God is and who we are. It builds trust and confidence in God and His good plan for us, which is especially helpful in times when we may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, or anxious about the future and what tomorrow may bring. If you’re not reading your Bible each day, how about starting today? (John 20:31) Ask your pastor for a reading plan or check out this one online at
Lutheran Family Service www.LutheranFamilyService.org
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.