We welcome all this morning. Welcome home to Trinity
First.
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!"
Prepare for worship next Sunday by reading: Isaiah 63:7-9 Galatians 4:4-7 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Deepest Thanks to Gloria Groenke, Steve Dreyer, and Tiger Club children for their service in decking the halls with Christmas!
Praise the Lord for Steve Dreyer's efforts to tweak the heating system that keeps the building warm!
The Office will be Closed for the most part until school resumes.
The Power of the Word
Do you still desire the free gift of an "mp3 New Testament"? Speak with Pastor Jacob to learn more about this Bible Listening Program.
We'll receive a free-will offering for Faith Comes By Hearing Ministries on December 9th and December 16th.
100% of the monies given will go directly towards the cost of recording another language New Testament. It costs $25,596 to record a language, $950 for 1 book of 1 language, and therefore $475 for 1/2 book of 1 language. We can choose which foreign language edition that we'd like to sponsor - the list is posted on the bulletin board by the office.
May God bless your listing!
I have received a "Divine Call" thru LCMS World Mission to serve in Uganda, East Africa as a Leadership Training Facilitator. Please lift up my family in prayer in these days as we deliberate on whether to accept the Call or return the Call. I hope to give my answer to the Mission Board in the coming weeks. -Pastor Jake
Wednesday morning Bible Class will be held at Augustana this week. Enter via the 1020 building. God's Holy Spirit continues to transform us as we walk thru the Gospel of John verse by verse. You are always welcome to join us!
Forum for Congregational Dialogue -
As the Holy Days approach, please be aware ... there will be no 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.
Preaching Schedule and Key Dates:
| Dec 24 | Mon | 4:00 p.m. | Christmas Eve Service |
| Dec 25 | Tue | 9:30 a.m. | Christmas Day Service |
| Jan 6 | Sun | 9:30 a.m. | Epiphany Worship, Pastor Brutlag preaching |
| Feb 6 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | |
| Feb 10 | Sun | 11:00 a.m. | Annual Voter's Meeting |
A Measure of our Faithfulness Last Week
+ There were 50 in our Worship Service on December 16
+ Sunday Offering to General Fund received last week: $2278.75
Tibetan Mission Minute
- by Bob & Sheila Nikl
Last week also was the first time Sheila and I had dinner with the family of
the new kids that are coming to Kids Club. The two moms had already eaten so
they fed us and the kids when returned form Kids Club. It was a time to get
to know them and find out about a few of their felt needs. his coming week I
will try and fix a couple of lights that are not turning on at this new
family's house. The two biggest 'ins' in our ministry are Kids Club and home
repairs.
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.
Do you ever miss Sunday worship? It's important to stay in touch! Worship folders are mailed out each week from the Church Office by request. Let us know if we can send one to you or a loved one.
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 January - March are available. 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.
Time of Grace Sundays at 6:30 am on KMSP FOX, Ch 9. www.timeofgrace.org
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 -
| Sundays | 8:30 a.m. | Bible Study - Norm Gallup, leader |
| Sundays | 11:00 a.m. | Bible Class |
| Tuesdays | 5:30 p.m. | Community of Faith (Family Fellowship) |
| Wednesdays | 9:15 a.m. | Prayer Circle / Bible Class - at Augustana Apartments for winter |
| Saturday | 8:30 a.m. | Men's Bible Study |
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