WEEKLY FOR DECEMBER 15, 2024
Sunday, December 15
8:30 - 8:45 am Confession
9:00 am Worship
10:15 am Children’s Christmas Program
Monday, December 16
5:30 - 6:30 pm Confession
6:30 pm Bible Class
Tuesday, December 17
Newsletter Articles Due!
Wednesday, December 18
2:00 pm Advent Worship
7:00 pm Advent Worship
7:45 pm Choir
8:15 pm Ringers
Thursday, December 19
5:00 - 5:30 pm Confession
6:00 pm Worship
Friday, December 20
9:00 am to Noon Pastor Boehme’s Office Hours
Sunday, December 22
8:30 - 8:45 am Confession
9:00 am Worship
10:00 am Fellowship
10:30 am Bible Class
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The Children’s Christmas Program will be held on this morning, December 15, immediately following the worship service. Instead of Fellowship time today, the program will begin at 10:15 am in order to make it easier for the congregation to attend. The congregation is invited to stay for the program and then attend a luncheon following the program.
The Board of Education would like to make a request for donations for treat bags for the children. They would be grateful for candy, snacks, or money donations to fill the treat bags to give to the kids after the program. Thank you for your support!
TRINITY YOUTH EVENT
Next weekend, Trinity youth will be making and selling lefse. This event isn’t just for youth though; everyone is invited to help in the fun! Friday, December 20 at 6 pm will be the prep day for the lefse. Bring yourself and some russet potatoes. Saturday, December 21 at 1 pm will be cooking day. Bring yourself and any of the items listed on the hallway bulletin board. Whoever helps gets to take some lefse home with them! Sunday morning after worship, the youth will be selling the lefse for a fundraising event to raise money for the 2025 youth gathering. Come join the fun!
LUTHERAN RELIGIOUS LIFE SURVEY
The congregation is invited to participate in a Lutheran Religious Life Survey, which was being taken by Concordia University - Nebraska. The anonymous survey is for LCMS to help LCMS churches and organizations in their work. This is not a financially supported survey by any outside organization, and it does not ask political or partisan questions. Please go to this link to take the survey:
http://s.alchemer.com/s3/105751819b3e.
NO WEDNESDAY DINNERS DURING ADVENT
There will not be Wednesday dinners at church during December because of the Advent services. The bi-monthly dinners will resume on January 8, 2025.
BAPTISM NAME OMITTED
Katie Wagner was mistakenly omitted from the list of Baptism Anniversaries from November. We apologize for the mistake.
CHRISTMAS CARDS ON SALE
Boxed Christmas cards are now available to buy in the Fellowship Hall. The prices this year are a box of 18 cards - $9.00, a box of 12 cards or a box of 12 cards - $6.00. All proceeds from the card sales support Trinity’s Library.
MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES CONCLUDE
This Wednesday, December 18, will be the last Midweek Advent service. Please join us at 2:00 pm or at 7:00 pm.
VIDEO SERIES COMING SOON
At the Go First Conference sponsored by the MN South District earlier this year, Pastor Boehme attended a sectional entitled “Critical Decisions Later in Life.” This sectional featured a 7-session video series to assist aging individuals in staying in their homes as long as possible. The series features sessions on
1. avoiding falls
2. ways of knowing when to stay and when to leave your home
3. encouraging exercise for both body and the brain to maintain health
4. nutrition
5. maintenance of memory
6. advice on aging in place
7. making medical decisions
This series will be offered to the congregation beginning sometime in February. If you would be interested in this class, please contact Pastor Boehme or the church office. There will be a sign-up sheet posted on the hallway bulletin board sometime in January.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Pastor Boehme is in need of lighting technicians, acolytes, ushers, and others to assist with the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Christmas Eve 6 PM). If you are interested in helping please contact the church office or Pastor Boehme.
CLOSING SERVICES FOR MN SOUTH DISTRICT CHURCH
St. John Lutheran Church in Kilkenny is closing. Its closing service will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm. There will be some refreshments and fellowship after the service.
Please keep our brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers as they move to their new spiritual homes. May God continue to bless all involved with His grace and mercy in Christ in these transitions.
People Serving at Trinity
This Week - December 15, 2024
Pastor - Rev. Dr. Brent Klein
Communion Assistant - Pastor Boehme
Ushers- Group F (Tony & Bobbi Schmidtke,
John Pfeiffer)
Acolyte - Morgan Voigt
Greeter - Kurt Anderson
Worship Camera - Olivia Voigt
Vacuuming - Dec. 15 to 21 - Brent Casmey
Altar Guild - Brenda Niebuhr, Darlene Larson, Mary Vogt
Counting Team - Tony & Bobbi Schmidtke
Kurt & Barb Anderson
Midweek Advent 3 - December 18, 2024
Pastor - Rev. Dr. Brent Klein
Acolyte - Elijah Wagner
Worship Camera - Josh Wagner
Next Week - December 22, 2024
Pastor - Rev. Dr. Brent Klein
Communion Assistant - Kurt Anderson
Ushers- Group G (Craig & Kathy Schuster, Jim Grieser)
Greeters - John Pfeiffer, Kurt Anderson
Acolyte - Maddox Schwaab
Worship Camera - Erin, Jared Nybakke
Vacuuming - Dec. 22 to 28 - Rob & Colleen Gottsch
Scripture Readings
December 15 - The Third Sunday in Advent
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Philippians 4:4-7
Luke 7:18-35
December 18 - Midweek Advent 3
Matthew 1:1-17
2 Chronicles 32:32-33:20
1 Timothy 1:8-17
December 22 - The Fourth Sunday in Advent
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Philippians 4:4-7
Luke 7:18-35
Attendance
Thursday - December 5 Sunday - December 8
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Trinity Office Hours - Monday through Thursday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday (Pastor Boehme)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
