September 28th Announcements

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: A. Doying & K. Helfert

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:
Today – Voters Meeting & Octoberfest
Saturday – Ladies’ Guild: Freezer Meal Making

OCTOBERFEST TODAY! Stick around after the Voters Meeting for Octoberfest! Brats, buns, cold beverages, and table service are provided. Consider helping with clean up before you leave.

MANY THANKS: to those who braved the rain to get the shelter house cleaned up and ready for Oktoberfest! And thank you to all who volunteered to bring food to share today.

LADIES’ GUILD: Join us this Saturday for fun and fellowship. All ladies of Holy Cross, young and old, are invited to participate. We will start at 9:30 with a devotion, then prepare freezer meals to go to those in need.

REFORMATION VESPERS: The churches of the East and West Des Moines Circuits are invited to Trinity for a celebration of the Reformation on Sunday, October 26th! The service will begin at 4p.m. and will feature sacred choral music and our guest preacher, the Rev. Christopher Maronde, who serves on the Board of Regents for Luther Classical College in Casper, Wyoming.  Stay afterwards for a soup potluck meal and a presentation from Pastor Maronde on classical Lutheran Education.  The evening's offering will go to benefit Luther Classical College.  Please call Trinity's office (515-279-3609) if you would like to bring food to share or sing in the choir.  We look forward to celebrating the Reformation together!

MEN’S OUTING: The men of Holy Cross will have a get-together on October 17th and 18th. Speak to Lance Nath for more details.

PROMISES OF GOD SERIES: Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.  You can listen to teachings on God’s promises for you with Pastor Will Weedon of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever.” You’ll find the entire series at issuesetc.org/promisesofgod.