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SERVICE BULLETIN

School Reminders

Friday, October 27:

• Trunk or Treat (6-8 PM)

Tuesday, October 31:

• Class Fall Parties (2 PM)

Thursday, November 2:

• Noon Dismissal
• Parent/Teacher Conferences (12:30-6:40 PM)

Friday, November 3:

• No School
• Parent/Teacher Conferences (7:30 AM-1:20 PM)

November Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Deadline to Sign Up: Thursday, October 26

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 2 and Friday, November 3. The deadline for conference sign up is Thursday, October 26. All Parent/Teacher Conferences must be completed by Friday, November 3. Parents may sign up through Sign Up Genius below.

Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 27 | 6:00-8:00 PM

Join us tomorrow night for Trinity's Trunk or Treat! You won’t want to miss the creative trunk decorations, candy, hay rides and pizza (TLS 8th grade class trip fundraiser). 

Family FallFest

Sunday, October 29 | 2:00-5:00 PM

You and your family are invited to year 7 of St. Paul's Family FallFest! All are welcome, community included, to this fun free event! * Trunk or Treat * Scavenger hunt * Lots of fall games and crafts * BINGO w/ prizes * Cakewalk * Pumpkin painting * Hayrack rides * Bonfire with s'mores, hot chocolate, popcorn, and bottled water * and More! Family-friendly costumes are welcome. Join us and help us make this the best year yet for Family FallFest! 

Location: St. Paul’s Lutheran, 915 27th St, Marion

Free Clothing Exchange

October 30 - November 3

The FREE Clothing Exchange will be set up in the school foyer starting Monday morning October 30 and ending at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 3. Bring in gently used clothes your kids have outgrown and get the next size up! No worries if you don't have any clothes to bring in…just take what you need.

The Lost and Found is also set out. Please check to see if you are missing anything. Any items left, will be donated.

Volunteers are needed to set up and to pack up totes with the clothes that aren't taken during the Exchange. Sign up below to help out.

Help Us Feed Our Teachers!

Thursday, November 2

Conferences start on Thursday, November 2 and we would like to set our teachers up with breakfast, lunch and snack foods. If you are able, please consider donating some of the supplies needed. Donations may be dropped off Wednesday or Thursday morning, November 1st and 2nd. Sign up at the link below. Thank you!

Home Missionary

Thursday, November 2 | 1:00 PM

Please plan to attend our monthly meeting on November 2. All women of Trinity are invited to join us and bring a friend!

Operation Christmas Child

Donation Deadline: Sunday, November 5

Since 1993, God has used Samaritan’s Purse to deliver over 200 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to children in need around the world. In addition to bringing great joy to millions of boys and girls, gifts are accompanied by the Good News of Jesus Christ. We praise God that over the last three decades 50 million children have been discipled.

This year Trinity’s Youth Group will be serving alongside King of Kings Lutheran Church in their annual Operation Christmas Child service project. Youth groups from both churches will be combining efforts in packing shoeboxes full of toys and various outreach materials, which will be sent to children all over the world!

We need your help! Please donate gifts for us to pack in the shoeboxes. Click below for a list of of suggested items to donate. Printed copies are available by the drop off boxes located at both church entrances. The last day to donate will be November 5! Thank you so much for supporting our service project!

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Cake Reception for Mark Mueller

Sunday, November 12 | Following 9:00 Worship Service

Join us after the 9:00 AM worship service on Sunday, November 12 for a cake reception in honor of Trinity Lutheran School Principal Mark Mueller. Mr. Mueller is moving on from Trinity to coach basketball with his son, Taylor, at Mayer Lutheran High School in Mayer, MN. His final day at the helm of TLS is November 15. Please join us in thanking Mr. Mueller for his dedication to Trinity!

LCMS Singles Group

Sunday, November 12

Hey Singles! Join Zion Lutheran Hiawatha's next singles group event on November 12 (for adults ages 18-100).  We'll meet for the early afternoon showing of “Journey to Bethlehem” (musical about Mary, Joseph & Jesus’ birth) at the Collins Road Theatre across from Lindale, time TBD. If you have questions, please call Cindy Gewecke at 319-929-3077.

Holiday Assistance

Deadline: Monday, November 13

The Board of Human Care is giving gift cards again at Thanksgiving time to Trinity Church & School families in need. We are asking Trinity members to assist us by purchasing $25 Walmart gift cards from the SCRIP program. We plan to give two gift cards to each family. Gift cards or donated cash in any amount may be given to Stacy in the church office or Pat Heyer on or before Monday, November 13. You may also give us names of those you feel should be on the list to receive these cards. All names will remain confidential. 

School Band Concert

Monday, November 13 | 2:00 & 6:30 PM

The Trinity Lutheran School Band is performing twice on November 13. Have a seat in the school gym and hear our talented 5th-8th grade musicians play!

Panera Fundraiser Night

Monday, November 13 | 4:00-8:00 PM

Simplify your evening and help us raise some dough by enjoying dinner from Panera! 25% of sales will benefit Trinity Lutheran School. Purchase in café, drive-thru, pick up or delivery. Bring the printed flyer below or show a digital copy to your cashier when ordering at the café, or enter promo code FUND4U at checkout on Panerabread.com or in the Panera app. Edgewood Rd location only.

< Panera Fundraiser Night Flyer

Stewardship Pledge Cards

Return By: Sunday, November 19

Stewardship commitment pledge cards were recently mailed to each Trinity church member household. Please complete and return your card by mail, drop it off at the church office, or put it in the collection plate during the offering. You’re not required to turn in a pledge card, but they are a significant help in budgeting for the upcoming fiscal year. For budgeting purposes, we’d like to receive pledge cards by Sunday, November 19; however, they may be turned in at your convenience after that date as well. Pledge cards are only viewed by Business Director Pat Powell and her assistant Shannon Sherman. If you did not receive a pledge card in the mail, you can obtain one from the ushers when you come to worship. 

Non-Public Transportation Reimbursement

Deadline: Monday, November 27

The Non-Public Transportation Reimbursement Claim Forms were sent home with students. By filing a Non-Public Transportation Reimbursement Claim, parents of children attending a non-public school, or school districts, are reimbursed for at least part of their transportation costs. The funding for this program is appropriated by the legislature from the State of Iowa’s general fund. The program is mandated by Iowa Code section 285.1(14), which states: “Resident pupil attending a nonpublic school located either within or without the school district of the pupil’s residence shall be entitled to transportation on the same basis as provided for resident public school pupils under this section.”

Some important highlights to note:

• Please include all students in your household on one application. K-8 students only; preschool students are not eligible.
• A parent or guardian who transports one or more family members more than two miles to their non-public school are eligible to submit an application.
• Per the state of Iowa guidelines, forms will not be accepted by the resident school district past the December 1st deadline.
• Applications must be submitted to Trinity School Office no later than Monday, November 27, 2023.

If you need another copy of the reimbursement form, please click the link below and print the page for the school district in which you currently reside.

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Strategic Growth Planning Committee (SGPC) Update

We continue to meet regularly, focused on the Shive-Hattery Master Plan project. After receiving school staff input and additional discussions, the Master Plan options will be publicly presented in November. Details (date/time) are yet to be determined as Shive-Hattery finalizes the full Master Plan report. The SGPC is also refocusing efforts in the areas of programming, staffing, and enrollment. 

ILSTO Donations

This year $104,247 in tuition assistance was awarded to Trinity Lutheran School students through the Iowa Lutheran School Tuition Organization (ILSTO) with over $816,000 awarded to Lutheran students throughout Iowa. We would like to increase that amount for 2024-2025, but we need your help. Donations are currently at 15% of our 2023 goal. Now is the time to contribute for the next school year so we can continue this great program. The benefits are two-fold: 1) You get to see more children experiencing the love of God every day, and 2) You will receive a 75% tax credit on your Iowa state income taxes and a charitable deduction on your Federal return. At this time $21,469 has been designated for Trinity School. For more information, contact Dewey Torkelson at 712-260-2991. Donation forms can be downloaded below. Printed copies are also available by the piano in the church Sanctuary.

Lower Elementary Teacher Needed

Thank you to the Lower Elementary teachers for assisting with the October 30 transition. Miss Andrea Coates, current resource staff, will be the interim first grade teacher while we continue to interview candidates. We are looking for a licensed teacher interested in working in a Christ-centered school. Send your resume to: [email protected]. This is a full-time position with benefits and a competitive salary.

Did You Know...

Stay bright and well lit on Halloween! Wear reflective clothing or stickers, carry a flashlight or glow sticks, and wear face paint instead of masks.

- Helpful Information from the Board of Human Care

Successful Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser

Trinity School’s annual Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser was a big success! TLS had a goal of $23,000 and ended up raising $26,204! The funds will go toward audio/visual upgrades in our gymnasium, school improvements, PR and our endowment. We are also sending 10 percent of our raised funds to Emmanuel Lutheran School – Maui, to help with the Lahaina community’s fire relief fund. Thank you to everyone who supported our student’s efforts and helped us surpass our goal!

Concessions

We are looking for concession stand helpers for the volleyball, football and basketball games. Sign up below.

Saturday Ushers Needed

We’re in need of ushers for our Saturday evening worship services. To volunteer, please contact the church office or speak with Larry Acord.

Mueller's Minute

CONNECTED (John 15:1-5)

This past Wednesday at our weekly chapel led by the school faculty, John Tetzel was attempting to sell indulgences to the townspeople so that they could buy their way out of purgatory (two coins) or hell (five coins). “As soon as the gold in the coffer rings, a soul from purgatory springs!”

Martin Luther would have none of this. He addressed Tetzel’s heretical claims, making it clear that the only way to eternal life with God is through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and receiving the forgiveness of sins that Jesus paid for.

God understands that there is nothing we can do to make ourselves right with Him. “God demonstrated His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8).

God created us as living human beings and He wants us to continue our life with Him in heaven.

God’s Blessings,

Mark Mueller

Principal

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