Trinity E-News

• Do You Like To Sing?  On October 20, the Reformation Choir will practice at 3 p.m. in the choir loft of Trinity.  (The door by the kitchen will be unlocked.)  We will sing the Introit, the Gradual, and hymns from the hymnal for the Reformation festival on October 27^th at 4 p.m.  Come sing with us!  Everyone is welcome!
• Did you sign the cards for pastors yet? Please sign the pastors’ cards in the narthex for Pastor Appreciation Month.  This will be the last Sunday before we send them out.  Thank you!
• Luther Hostel  Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, Indiana, will host its annual Luther Hostel November 6-8, 2024.  This year’s theme is “Timely Topics for the Life of the Church.”  Questions?  Call Tim Witek.  View online HERE.
• CTSFW Christmas Marketplace  The Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne is seeking donations for their Christmas Marketplace.  These gifts encourage the students and bring joy to them, making the holidays memorable in many ways. Are you willing to collect gift cards this  

Christmas season? The gift cards will be shared with the students before they leave for their Christmas break in December.  It would be a blessing to receive:  

1. Gift cards in increments of $10.00, $20.00, or $25.00, which may be utilized at local Fort Wayne  merchants and national chain stores such as Walmart, Kroger, Target, JC Penney, Meijer, Macy’s, or restaurant chains such as Applebee’s, Cracker Barrel, McDonald’s, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Pizza Hut, Red Robin,  Subway, Texas Roadhouse, Wendy’s, etc.  

2. Service station and gas cards from Shell, Marathon, BP, or Speedway in increments of  $25.00 and above.

3. Cash gifts to purchase dining hall lunch tickets.  The lunch tickets allow students who live off  campus to eat lunch on campus rather than  needing to bring their meals from home.  

The cards or cash gifts must arrive at the Seminary by  December 1.  Please use this link to download the brochure and donation form.  Thank you!

• Faith Lutheran School Dinner & Auction Fundraiser: FLS’s dinner and large auction is Nov. 2, 6:00 pm, at the FLS gym located at 208 S. Derby Ave, Derby, KS. The dinner features Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, House Salad, Cowboy Beans, Desserts, and Drinks. The cost is $20 and may be purchased by emailing caseysmith@flsderby.com or calling 788-1715, ext. 103.

You can still come to the auction, even if you would not like to order dinner!

Please let us know if you will be attending.

                                    Itinerary for the Night

                                    5:00 PM Check In, Childcare Check In, Silent Auction Begins

                                    6:00 PM Silent Auction Ends & Dinner Begins

                                    7:00 PM Live Auction Begins

                                    7:30 PM Check Out & Win Distribution

                                    8:00 PM Childcare Check Out

                                                            Childcare Details:

• Childcare will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, supervised by staff of the school and church. 
• Staff of the school and church have completed background checks.
• The cost of childcare includes dinner for the children.

Cost of Childcare: $10 Cap per Family: $20  Dinner for Children: Pizza!

Link for Childcare: https://forms.gle/nCfJaxfhTAM67x2PA

A Message from The Kansas District LCMS Office  As many of you know, there is a great need in the eastern regions of the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Countless people, including LCMS members and congregations, are grieving the loss of their businesses, homes, and even their loved ones. Yet equally swift have been the many congregations, organizations, church members, and volunteers from around the Synod who have contributed their time, resources, finances, and prayers to aid those affected by the hurricane.  Provided below are links for the three districts receiving contributions:

LCMS Mid-South District: https://mid-southlcms.org/ 

LCMS Southeastern District: https://se.lcms.org/  

LCMS Florida-Georgia District: https://flgadistrict.org/

 Funds received will be distributed by these districts for survivor support and some volunteer support. This will be a long-term ongoing recovery.  Let us join in prayer together as we “encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).  In the service of Christ, Rev. Justin Panzer, Kansas District President

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Issues, Etc.For the week of October 20

Lutheranism in the Public Square . . . Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s topics include: The Movie “Joker Folie a Deux,” A Christian Response to Jordan Peterson’s Appeal with Young Men, The 50th Anniversary of the Walkout at Concordia Seminary, Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts and more.  You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn or a podcast provider. Listen Here for other Issues, Etc. programs.