July 24th -July 30th,2026

A Message from Pastor Davis

Luke 16:8 – “For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.” Money is a tool that can be used for good or wicked purposes. Oftentimes unbelievers show more shrewdness in this than us Christians. If we really believe all that stuff we say in the Creed every Sunday…won’t that affect how we use our money?

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Children's Sunday School will resume on Sunday, August 9th.

Dear Trinity Lutheran Church Family,

Thank you for your generous donations of school supplies for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. Your kindness and willingness to give will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families as they prepare for a new school year.

Because of your generosity, children will have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed in the classroom. Your gifts also remind families and individuals experiencing homelessness that they are seen, valued, and cared for by a loving community.

Your compassion reflects Christ's love in a tangible way, bringing hope and encouragement to those facing difficult circumstances. Thank you for helping us support our neighbors in need and for making a positive impact on the lives of those living at the shelter.

May God bless each of you for your faithful and caring hearts.

With sincere gratitude,

Ruth Wietbrock and Leah Lutz

Dear Trinity Family,

We invite you to join us in sharing the love of Christ by participating in Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child this year. Together, we have the opportunity to bless children around the world who may have very little and bring hope to families facing poverty and hardship.

For many children, the simple gifts packed in a shoebox may be the only Christmas present they receive. More importantly, each shoebox is a reminder that they are loved—not only by caring people like you, but by our Heavenly Father, whose greatest gift to us is His Son, Jesus Christ.

As we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season, let us remember the words of Jesus: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35). By packing a shoebox, you can be the hands and feet of Christ, sharing kindness, compassion, and the hope of the Gospel with a child in need.

Please prayerfully consider participating in this wonderful ministry. Whether you fill one shoebox or several, every gift is a blessing and every act of generosity helps spread God's love to children who need it most.

Thank you for your faithful hearts and for helping us make a difference this Christmas. May God bless you for your generosity as we come together to share His love with children around the world.

National Collection Week for shoeboxes is November 16-23, 2026.

Feel free to reach out to Nina Clement or Leah Lutz with any questions.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/

An Update from Makia !

LWML NEWS

The large collection box for mites will be available Sunday,

August 2nd. It will be in the back of the church and go to the front during the offering time. You may either put your mites in before service or during the offering. There will be small mite boxes in the back of the church each Sunday for you to take home to fill. Please remember to include your children and grandchildren in this opportunity to aid in God's work. Mite box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants. 

LWML will meet again at Trinity, Saturday, August 1st and will meet every other month after that. (Even numbered months).

Tuesday's Ladies Bible Study will resume in the fall.

August 2nd - Rally Day

August 9th - Open

August 16th - Harry Bufford

August 23rd - Meelers

August 30th - Elderberries

"PASTOR'S PANTRY" IS IN NEED OF THE FOLLOWING

* PASTOR’S PANTRY UPDATE *

from Gloria Black

August 2026

A big thank you to everyone who has been donating items and money to the pantry. We have a good variety of items and groceries. We collected $135.00 and used this money to buy more items. Right now we are having moderate to heavy traffic. The items that seem to be most needed are canned meats, tuna, chicken, ham, beanie weenies, cheese 'n' crackers, corn chips, salsa, mustard, canned nuts, protein bars, powdered drink packets, cereal, hamburger helper, taco and burrito tortillas, taco sauce, taco dinners, baked beans, beef-a-roni cans, spaghetti cans, pancake mix , syrup, hot dogs and buns, Also, all soups, mac 'n' cheese deluxe, lima beans and ground

beef ( 1 lb. pack). Cash donations go to purchase the ground beef and other meats for the freezer. The container to donate money is at the front door of the gathering room. All items are welcomed and much appreciated. 

Thank you,

Gloria Black

Are You a Thrivent Member?

As a Thrivent member you may have Choice Dollars that can be directed to the organization of your choice.

Directing Choice Dollars is easy!

Visit thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more OR call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" after the prompt.

Please take a moment to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars® to support the ongoing work of Trinity Lutheran Church.

THANK YOU, Thrivent members, for supporting TLC/TLA!

If you have any items you would like to donate, let us know and we can post them for you in the newsletter.

On behalf of our TLA team, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Suzanne Miller and Janet Rodekohr who has generously purchased gifts from our Amazon Wish List. Your kindness and support mean the world to us and make a real difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Each item you've donated helps us create a more enriching, joyful, and nurturing environment for our little ones. From educational toys to essential supplies, your gifts are already bringing smiles and blessings into our classrooms.

We are truly grateful for your continued love and support. Thank you for being such a vital part of our ministry and for helping us care for our children with such grace and generosity.

With gratitude,

The TLA Staff

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Shut In List

Here is a list of our brothers and sisters who are unable to venture from their home. Please consider sending them a card or encouraging note to remind them that they are loved.

Aluminum Can Recycling

This is a reminder that Trinity recycles aluminum cans (drink cans only). The receptacles are located in the fenced area behind the Fellowship Hall kitchen. Just place your bagged cans (squash them if you can, but it’s ok if you can’t). Proceeds go to Trinity Youth Group.

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