News/Announcements

  TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 

 603 N. 8th Street, Atchison, Kansas 
913-367-2837          
www.trinityatchison.org 

 The Lutheran Church  Missouri Synod 

OUR FATHER’S BUSINESS
March 30 - April 5

RECORDING YOUR ATTENDANCE  

Welcome! We are so glad you are here! Please ensure that you sign one of the attendance registers located in the narthex, stairwell, and parish hall. Visitors, please include your address and/or email. Members, please include any changes to your mailing address, phone number, or email address. Please PRINT your name(s), it is often difficult to read “signatures.” Thank you! 

LENTEN SERVICES/SUPPERS 

April 2: 

Supper hosts: The Goodpasture Family, serving Sloppy Joes and Baked Beans. (5:00) 

5th/6th Grade will sing at our worship service. (7:00) 

April 9: 

Supper hosts: TLS Athletics, serving Pulled Pork with all the fixings, and desserts. (5:00)  

7th-8th Handbell choir will play at our worship service. (7:00) 

PORTALS OF PRAYER 

The new Portals of Prayer have arrived and are in the narthex. There are now three sizes to choose from. Please take the large print if you need it.  

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! 

Trinity Lutheran Church is seeking to hire another part-time Church Secretary. The position will be between 8-12 hours per week. Please contact Ryan Halling at (816) 752-0075 or ryanhalling86@gmail.com to request a job application and to learn more about the upcoming position! Applications can also be picked up in the church office.  

NEWSLETTER OPTIONS 

We are asking all members to fill out the enclosed flyer to let us know how you would like to receive your monthly newsletter. Thank you! 

IN THE NARTHEX 

Sign-up sheets are only kept in the bulletin for two weeks. After that, copies are kept in the narthex. This week you will find the flyer to order an Easter Lily. The deadline is noon on Monday, April 7th.  

CHILDREN’S PALM SUNDAY PROCESSIONAL 

On Sunday, April 13th, Palm Sunday, all children are invited to join in opening each service with a palm procession in the aisles of the church sanctuary.  Please have your child meet in the small room off the narthex to get their palm leaf five minutes before the beginning of each morning service.  Those who are in the procession from early service who would like to walk again after Sunday School hour at the 10:30 service are welcome to do that. 

ALTAR GUILD 

The next Altar Guild meeting will be Tuesday, April 8th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The March/September Team will serve as hostesses. 

COMMUNION PRACTICE FOR ELDERS 

After the 10:30 service on Palm Sunday, April 13th, the Elders will meet in the Sanctuary to practice distributing Communion for Easter.  

LWML SPRING EVENT 

Plan ahead! The LWML Northeast Zone Spring Event will be hosted by St. Paul, Fairview at the Fairview Community Center on Saturday, April 12.  Registration begins at 9am (with a $5.00 fee). Our mission speaker will be Marcia Schwartz, and a salad luncheon will follow.  “Gifts from the Heart” items are supplies to make hygiene kits for Orphan Grain Train.  Contact Joyce Duitsman to share a ride.  

“BEHOLD THE HANDS OF JESUS” HOLY WEEK EGG HUNT 

This year we are having our egg hunt on Palm Sunday, the start of Holy Week.  Activities, games, and treats will follow the hands of Jesus through Holy Week!  We will start in the cafeteria at 1:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13th.  Each family will receive a copy of the new Arch book “The Hands of our Lord Jesus” and will make a set of Holy Week story eggs!  All ages welcome! Bring your whole family and baskets for hunting!  For questions or to volunteer to help, call Jill Lowe 426-5810. 

CLOTHING DRIVE 

Cleaning out closets? We have an easy way for you to donate your unneeded clothes! Bag ‘em up and bring them to church on April 13. The HS youth going to Higher Things this summer will meet you in the parking lot by the shed and will unload your bags! They will be available for 30 minutes after Bible Class and 30 minutes after second service. Team Thrift pays per pound, and this helps the youth with the conference costs! Thank you in advance for your support! 

FAITH AT WORK 

The second annual Kansas District Faith at Work servant events are coming up next month! Mark your calendars for April 30! We will be helping the Pregnancy Resource Center of Atchison as they prepare for a sale of kids clothing and equipment. We will need trucks, vans, and cars to transport items from their location to downtown. We will begin at 5:30! We are also collecting diapers of any size and wipes for their pantry! Please donate diapers and wipes in the laundry basket in the narthex. Questions? Please contact Rachel Goodpasture.  

APRIL FOOD PANTRY NEEDS 

The Food Pantry looks great! Thanks to all that have donated! 

APRIL OCC NEEDS 

In April we collect stuffed animals that will fit in a shoe box.  

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 

SAVE THE DATE! VBS 2025 will be held during the week of June 9-13.  Our theme this year is EPIC Australian Adventure—An Unforgettable Journey with Jesus.  Ages three through grade eight will have a fun week of learning about Jesus and participating in wonderful learning activities.  More information will be coming in the upcoming weeks so start planning now to have your children, and those you know, join us for the fun.  Also, be in prayer for this fantastic opportunity to bring God’s word to children in a week they will remember for life.  

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS/ACTION TEAMS 

Thrivent members with 2025 Choice Dollars need to direct them to your favorite church or nonprofit by tomorrow, March 31st. You can do this online through your Thrivent Account or call 1-800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” when prompted.  Please call the office (913.367.2837) to let us know which account you would like your gift deposited in. Action Team Cards are also available. Action Teams can be used for any type of community service project, fundraiser, or educational event. Contact your Thrivent representative if you need help applying.  

PRAYER GUIDE – March 30, 2025 

Trinity Lutheran Church 

“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 

Dearest Lord, thank you for our Pastors, for their faithful devotion and leadership. Bless and protect their families. Provide them with strength and wisdom as they shepherd Your flock. Help us appreciate that they preach Your Word in truth. Bless them with an extra measure of endurance and good health during the many upcoming Lenten and Easter services.  

Bless, Good God, our current members attending the Adult Inquirers’ Class: Ed Bosshammer, Terry Crank, Christine Geoffroy, Adam Goodpasture, Kathrine Neill, Karen Schmidt, Debbie Schneider, and Becky Whaley. Bless the new Inquirers: Cheyenne Blanton, and Roger Tollefson.  

Dear Savior, Thank You, for all the students enrolled in Trinity Lutheran School. I pray that many more of our Trinity children will be in Trinity School where they will learn about Jesus every day. Bless Principal Birnbaum, all our teachers and staff as they serve You, bringing the Good News of Jesus to the children in our area.  

Father, bless our Evangelism Callers who go out every Monday evening. Raise up more men and women to become callers to reach the thousands in our community who do not have salvation. 

Loving Father, watch over and bless our shut-ins: Anelle Genail, Linda Cross, Lois Vowels, Darlene Robinson, Shirley Fuller, Sue Eyler, Alvin Wehking, Jessie Miller, Cindy Hoverson, Rick Hitchens, Dan Huff, Ellen Reno, Janice McDevitt, Roy Truman, Nancy Shannon, Tudy Devor, Sherry Garrison, Cheril Hefner, Mary Ranger, Wayne Reno, David Olson, Marjorie Stone, Mary Kuhnert, and Richard Linden. 

O Great Physician, be with all who are struggling with cancer: Harold Olson, David Smith, Kristy Melton, Crissi Harvey, Kathy Anderson, Diana Rooney, Amy Keys, Manny Ramos, Wayne Hundley, Judy Dissen, Thomas Rockey, Glenda Griffin, and Jane Allen. 

Almighty God, also watch over and protect these young people in the Armed Services: Jeremy Hanshaw, Jennifer Lassen, Travis Hooper, Romonn Calhoun, Dylan Klawuhn, Derrick Reyes, Joshua Blasi, Michael Krock, Robert Berry, Aaron Cairo, Libby Harper, Shane Gierstorf, Cameron Fridell, Ethan Piper, MacKenzie Forbes, Michael Forbes, Kiah Cockrell, Joshua Hughes, Conner Simmers, and Nora Richter.  

Compassionate Father, I pray for the sick, recuperating, and those struggling with chronic illnesses: Anelle Genail, Linda Edgington, Harvey Mead, Alane Hanshaw, Ann Lennington, Steve Estes, Michelle McMillan, Marvin Sumy, Cindy Hoverson, Laura Kelly, Leonard Green, Joe Cornell, Joe Schletzbaum, Linda Wilson, Larry Genail, Ellen Reno, Steve Niemann, Randy Kearney, Steve Hobus, Monte Minard, Laurie Reed, Sue Schuler, Micah McFarland, Danny Rivera, Patty Donaldson, Mike Stapleton, Cindy Swimarski, Clay Lutz, Phillip Cairo and Richard Sinclair. 

Blessed Savior, during this Lenten season help it to be a sacred time of reflection, repentance, and renewal for me and all Christians. May we draw ever closer to You in prayer and through Your Word.  Encourage all our members to be faithful in worship for our Lenten services, and during Holy Week and Easter.  Help us all to be mindful of inviting family and friends to worship with us this Easter.  

Gracious Lord, thank You for the wonderful Acolytes that faithfully perform their duties. Bless these young people for their service to You and Your church, Trinity.   

THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR 

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February 23— Numbers 21 - 24 

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March 2— Deuteronomy 7 - 9 

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March 9— Deuteronomy 29 - 31 

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        March 16— Joshua 16 - 18 

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        March 30— 1 Samuel 14 - 16 

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        April 6— 2 Samuel 9 - 12