October 18th Announcements

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: Ladies’ Guild

ADDRESS UPDATES: Waneta Johnson has a new address. Contact the church office.

MEN’S RETREAT RESCHEDULED: Due to weather, the retreat has been moved to next weekend, Friday the 23rd and Sat the 24th. Men young and old are invited to a time of fellowship at Jim Skinner’s place.

CHILI COOK OFF: The annual Chili and Soup Cook off is scheduled for Sunday, October 25th. The cookoff will take place following Bible class on Reformation Sunday. If you would like to enter a chili or soup, please submit your entry information here. Everyone is encouraged to attend and enjoy the variety of chili and soups!

REFORMATION VESPERS: The congregations of the East and West Des Moines Circuits are cordially invited to Trinity Lutheran in Des Moines for a Reformation Vespers service on Sunday, October 25th at 4:00pm.  Sacred music in the service will include selections from congregational hymns, choir, handbells, organ and instruments. Our guest preacher will be the Rev. Nathan Sherrill, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs and Executive Director of David's Harp. After the service please stay for the potluck soup supper and presentation on "Music's Role in the Reformation and Evangelism."  If you would like to participate in the circuit choir ensemble or bring your favorite soup, side, or dessert to share please call the Trinity church office at 515-279-3609.

MOVIE NIGHT: Holy Cross Ladies’ Guild is hosting a movie night on Friday, October 30th. The congregation is invited to watch Arsenic and Old Lace in the fellowship hall at 6:30 pm. Popcorn is provided or bring your own movie treats and enjoy this Halloween classic!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The Holy Cross choir and Sunday school will be presenting an Advent Concert themed “Let our Gladness Have No End” on Sunday, December 13th during the Sunday school hour. If you are interested in participating in the concert, contact Kathy Dee or Kathryn Feldt.

A LUTHERAN VIEW OF DEPRESSION: October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. You can listen to the audiobook, “I Trust When Dark My Road: A Lutheran View of Depression” by Pastor Todd Peperkorn at issuesetc.org/depression. This audiobook is produced by Lutheran Public Radio, Inc., based in Collinsville, IL.