News/Announcements

OUR FATHER’S BUSINESS: March 22 - 28 

WELCOME 

Please ensure that you sign one of the attendance registers located in the narthex, stairwell, and fellowship hall. Visitors, please include your address and/or email. Members, please include any changes to your contact information.  

IN THE NARTHEX 

This week you will find the March calendar and the NEW Portals of Prayer daily devotionals for April - June.  

DONATIONS NEEDED 

As you clean out your closets this spring, please bring your donations of clothes, shoes, and soft goods to the parking lot shed today or March 29, between 10:00a - Noon. The high school youth attending the Higher Things Conference will receive your bagged goods.  

PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP 

Families considering enrolling their child in our Pre-school 3- or 4-year-old morning programs or Kindergarten are encouraged to come meet the teachers and see the classrooms any time during our March 24 Open House, 4:15 – 6:15p. 

HOLY WEEK EGG HUNT  

Join us for a Holy Week Egg Hunt at 10:00a on Saturday, March 28. We’ll have games, crafts, and activities that “roll” us through Holy Week till we roll away the stone from the tomb on Easter!  After the activities in the gym, we’ll hunt eggs outside!  All ages welcome.  Bring your whole family!  Bring a basket for hunting eggs! 

PALM SUNDAY CHILDREN’S PROCESSIONAL  

Sunday, March 29, our children will participate in the Palm Sunday Processional at the beginning of each service.  All children can meet in the basement to receive a palm and proceed to the mother’s room area where we will lead the children through the sanctuary waving their palms.  It’s a great opportunity to remember Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. 

 KAIR RADIO BROADCASTS 

Almost there! We have 41 of our 2026 KAIR radio broadcasts sponsors and need 11 more. The cost is $50.00 per Sunday. Simply mark your gift, “KAIR BROADCAST.” 

LAYETTE KIT DONATIONS 

Orphan Grain Train helps provide baby items to needy moms around the world. Theodora Circle is collecting the following items to complete layette kits. Each kit receives the following items: 4 cloth diapers, 4 diaper pins, 2 rubber or reusable swimmer pants (not diapers), 2 washcloths, 1 sleeper, 2 onesies, 1 receiving blanket, and 1 blanket. If you would like to donate to this cause, items can be placed in the Layette Kit box in the Narthex.  

AVAILABLE 

A raised (locking) toilet seat has been donated to be given to someone in need. It has never been used. It has adjustable side comfort handles. If you could use this or know someone who could, contact the church office. 

FIRST AID, CPR, AED CERTIFICATION CLASSES 

Amberwell is offering classes for certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED on the following dates: Wed. April 15, 4:00 – 7:30p; Thurs. May 14, 1:00 – 4:30p; Tues. June 16, 4:00 – 7:30p. Classes will be taught at Amberwell Downtown located at 705 Commercial Street. The cost is $25.00. Space is limited. To register for a class, email Allison Benner at abenner@amberwellhealth.org 

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS 

Thrivent members with 2026 Choice Dollars need to direct them to your favorite church or nonprofit by March 31st. You can do this online through your Thrivent Account or call 1-800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” when prompted.    

MARCH FOOD PANTRY NEEDS  

This month’s suggestions are: spaghetti sauce, (we are good on pasta), boxes of instant pudding and jello, and sticks or tubs of butter /margarine (please bring directly to the office). Please see the list of accepted donations in the narthex for other suggestions. (Please, no expired or near expired food.) Questions see Terry Mills. 

 TRINITY’S LUTHERAN EARLY RESPONSE TEAM (LERT)   

Following a natural disaster, people with chainsaw skills are in high demand. There are often trees that have fallen or been damaged that need to be cleared before other work can begin.  That’s why LCMS Disaster Response wants to equip Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) members to provide this service safely and efficiently. For those volunteers who have completed LERT basic training and want to learn more, LCMS Disaster Response periodically organizes special chainsaw training sessions. This training covers personal protective equipment, injury prevention, how to buck and limb fallen trees, and more.  To operate a chainsaw on behalf of the LERT one must complete the LERT Basic Chainsaw course.  Training is approximately $50 per individual and/or $85 per couple.  Course is eight hours in duration (four hrs of classroom instruction and four hours of practical exercise).  Must have steel toe boots to operate the chainsaw.  Those interested contact Jason Burgess by April 12 at 580-658-0994 or email at burgess2006harley@yahoo.com 

MARCH OCC NEEDS 

In March we collect various quality crafts. Examples are coloring books, sticker/activity books, watercolor sets, wood crafts, playdough, scratch art, stickers, and sewing kits. 

OFFICE REMODEL 

During the office remodel the side entry door will be kept locked. We are asking everyone to use the front doors on 8th Street for entry to the church. Doors will be unlocked during office hours. A temporary office is set up in the Mother’s Room. Thank you for your flexibility during this time.  

VBS SAVE THE DATE!  

Make plans now to come to Vacation Bible School, June 1 – 5.  This is for ages 3 through 8th grade. The theme this year is “Tropical Trek.”   We will have lots of activities, fun, food, and learning about Jesus who came to seek and save us!   

LENTEN SERVICE/SUPPER 

March 25: 

Supper hosts: Washington, D. C. Group (4:30 – 6:00p) 

Menu: Soups, breads, and desserts 

Worship (6:30p) 

Music: 6th/7th/8th Choir, Band, and Handbells.