Trinity First Lutheran Church

Bulletin Announcements

October 14, 2007 through October 20, 2007

It is gratifying to us that you all have come to worship our loving Creator.
Please plan on worshiping here regularly. Let us know if we can answer any questions for you.

Prepare for worship next Sunday by reading:     Genesis 32:22-30     2 Timothy 3:14-4:5     Luke 18:1-8

Pastor Jake is preaching at St. John's in Chaska this morning along with our school children. Many thanks to Pastor Brutlag for preaching today and to Louise Borak for playing the organ.

Bondage of the Will book discussion group is cancelled for tomorrow night, Monday, October 15th. Please watch the announcements for the rescheduling.

Due to the MEA long weekend, there will be no school on Thursday and Friday, October 18  19, this week. As a a result, Sara Neterer's office hours will be shorter on Friday, approximately 9am-12noon.

"Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers, and cards following the loss of our mother and grandmother, Gertrude. She thought the world of Trinity First and its members and I know many of you were often in her thoughts and prayers also. Thanks especially to Pastor Jake for his support and guidance, to Denae for providing the beautiful music at the service, to all who joined with us at the service to celebrate mom's entrance into her heavenly home. God's blessings to you all. ~ Allen & Joleen Petersen and family."

"Dear Friends at Trinity First, I have been so blessed! My right hip was replaced September 7th, and through the work of the healing hands of my doctor and the host of caregivers God provided. Top that off with the prayers and get well wishes of my church family - a winning combination. many thanks to everyone. ~ Sincerely, Ellen Kay"

As the Holy Days approach, please be aware ... there will be no Thanksgiving or New Years worship services. If you desire to experience either of these two services, why not visit another congregation? You will be blessed! There will be mid-week Advent, German and Christmas Eve and Day worship services. Please refer to the calendar published each week in the worship folder entitled "Key Dates Ahead" for specifics.

Hospitalizations, Births and Funerals ... Please phone the church office if you or someone you know is hospitalized, has given birth, or is in need of funeral arrangements. Due to privacy laws and lack of staff, hospitals and nursing homes seldom (if ever) phone the congregation or pastor when you enter the hospital.

Book Discussion Group on Bondage  Bondage of the Will, that is! There are few books written nearly 500 years ago that are yet so relevant today. Martin Luther's signature work, On the Bondage of the Will is one of them. (Luther suggested that perhaps it was his best work - along with the Catechism) A thorough reading will bring you face-to-face with the root of dissent between Luther and the Catholic Church of the 1500s. Once there, you'll be equipped to go on and critically assess "decision theology" that is so popular in our world today. You are invited to a Book Discussion Group on Luther's Bondage of the Will! Each Monday, October 1 through November 5 (six session in all) beginning at 6:30pm hosted at the Haagenson's. So by a copy of ht book and contact Bea to get on the roster. Let's read it together and discern the nature of mankind's will!

Forum for Congregational Dialogue - Sunday, November 4th at 11am. Specific information may be found here.

FAQ: How did flags get in our sanctuary?
Q:  What is the LCMS position on the American flag and the Christian flag being displayed in the sanctuary?
A:  The LCMS does not have an official stand on the inclusion of flags being displayed in the sanctuary ... A more detailed answer may be found here.

Preaching Schedule and Key Dates:

A Measure of our Faithfulness Last Week
 + There were 71 in our Worship Service on October 7
 + Offering to General Fund received last week: $4,209.50

Apartment Available next door, at 1907 11th Ave S, a two-bedroom apartment is available for rent. The cost is $550 per month (no smoking, all utilities included except phone and gas, storage area in basement and off-street parking included, coin-operated washer and dryer in the basement) . If interested call Jeanette Holm at 612-872-6376.

See and Hear the Words of the Gospel of Luke come to life in Stories from Luke presented in Storytelling Fashion by Pastor David Buuck on Sunday, October 14 at 4pm at Golden Valley Lutheran Church (5501 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley - three blocks west of Hwy 100 on Glenwood Ave). A free-will offering will be taken.

A Taste of Ethnic Missions Coming Soon!  Have you ever wondered what happens to the mission offerings your church sends to  The Minnesota South District? A portion of it goes to support several Ethnic Missions, providing pastors and mission assistance to various immigrant groups. Join us for a "Taste of Ethnic Missions" on Friday, October 26th at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Ham Lake, MN (16345 Polk St. NE, Ham Lake, 5504). Door open at 6:30 pm. To RSVP please contact Ms. Linda Bradford at the District Office, 952-223-2157. Tickets are $25/person i advance and $30/person at the door. In addition to tastes of authentic ethnic foods, a silent auction features various ethic items. Proceeds go directly for the support of the District's ethnic mission work. Come and learn about our international mission work right here in Minnesota!

Time of Grace Sundays at 6:30 am on KMSP FOX, Ch 9.  www.timeofgrace.org

CD's or Cassette Tapes of this worship gathering are available to you by calling or emailing the church office, 612-870-9487.

Portals of Prayer for October-December are available in the Narthex. Suggested donation is $1. What a great way to spend time with God and your family. A limited number of large print copies are available in the church office.

Buy FoxFaith Movie Tickets and Support Trinity First! Visit www.foxfaithfund.com and enter our church code of 100013 and a credit of one dollar per ticket will be donated to Trinity First at the end of the theatrical release.

Thank You! to everyone who donates to TFL School through the use of their Target Card and the Take Charge of Education Program. The school recently received a check for $348.17 from Target. For more information on this program, please call 1-800-316-6142 or visit target.com/tcoe

Campbell's Soup Labels -  Lutheran Special Education Ministries can benefit from Campbell's soup labels - and labels from other Campbell's products as well. The ministry sends the labels to Campbell's and exchanges them for classroom equipment and materials which will benefit us at Trinity First. For information on how you can help with this project, please contact Michelle at school.

Bible Study Opportunities -

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