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: November 30 – December 6

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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. Thank you for printing your name(s), it is difficult to read “signatures.” 

IN THE NARTHEX

This week you will find December calendars, prayer booklets from the Annual Day of Prayer, the list of Food Pantry needs, 2026 pledge sheets, info for the Toy Drive, and the Portals of Prayer. 

2026 PLEDGE SHEETS

If you wish to submit a Pledge form for 2026, please do so as soon as possible, extra forms are located in the narthex and church office. 

HIGH SCHOOL

Meet in the sanctuary today, immediately following the second service (approx. 11:45). We will carpool to Young Dragon (lunch provided), then back to church to decorate for Advent/Christmas!

WEDNESDAY SCHOOL TIME CHANGE

During Advent, Wednesday School will be held 5:15 – 6:15p.
 

ALTAR GUILD CHRISTMAS PARTY

Past and present Altar Guild members are invited to our Altar Guild Christmas Dinner Party at Pete’s Steakhouse on Tues, Dec. 9, at 6:30p. The restaurant requires a headcount. Please RSVP before Dec 1st by texting Debbie Schneider at 913.426.7026.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

We invite everyone to join us for the Sunday School Christmas program called "A Night Like No Other," presented by our preschool through 8th graders on Sunday, December 14th, in the school gym during the Sunday School hour, 9:15-10:15a.   Children will practice during the Sunday School hour on November 30th and December 6th and have a dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 13th, from 9-11a in the school gym.  Snacks and crafts will also be a part of the dress rehearsal.  Please put these dates on your calendar and we encourage all children to participate in this special time.
 

CONFIRMATION DATE CHANGE

This year, Adult Confirmation for our new members will be Sunday, December 7, at the 10:30 service.
 

DECEMBER 6 LERT TRAINING UPDATE 

There are three open slots available for the Basic Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training on December 6.  Training will take place in the church basement from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.  Lunch will be provided.  Cost of training is $35 per participate.  Please contact Jason Burgess for additional details.  Phone: 580-658-0994 or email: burgess2006harley@yahoo.com.  

CHRISTMAS CAROLING

All ages and singing levels are welcome to join us next Sunday, December 7, at 5:00p for Christmas Caroling. Meet in the church sanctuary. Dinner will be served afterwards. 

VOTERS’ MEETING

On December 14th, after the 10:30 service, we will hold our next Voters’ meeting. We will be voting for the 2026 budget and electing Officers. Lunch will be served. 

KAIR RADIO BROADCASTS

It is time to gather sponsors for our 2026 KAIR radio broadcasts. We already have ten and need 42 more. The cost is $50.00 per Sunday. Simply mark your gift, “KAIR BROADCAST.”

SCHOOL SPONSORS

Only eight more to go! Will you prayerfully consider becoming a sponsor to help one of our Trinity School students with tuition? The suggested gift is $200.00, but any amount is welcomed. We are looking for 40 sponsors this year and have 32! Simply mark your gift, “School Sponsor Plan.”

DEADLINE FOR HOLIDAY SCRIP ORDERS

Don’t forget to take advantage of our SCRIP Gift Card program for your holiday shopping. You can select how a percentage of your purchase can benefit our school! The deadline to order scrip and receive it for Christmas is Dec. 14.

BLOOD DRIVE

Our next Blood Drive will be December 22, 1:00-5:00p. For an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

“CHRISTMAS IN KILLARNEY” AT MISSOURI THEATER

A group of us bought tickets to see “Christmas in Killarney” back in August. This holiday musical is set in Ireland in the 1920’s and brings to life the spirit of Christmas the Irish way. It is Friday, December 12, at 7:30 PM in St. Joseph. We have room on the bus for more people if anyone wants to purchase their own tickets and ride with us ($10.00 bus fee per person). We will leave the school parking lot at 6:30 PM. If you call the Missouri Theater Box Office (816-279-1225) and say you’re with the Trinity Lutheran Church group, you can get a 10% discount on your tickets (regular prices are $45-$65). They will try to get you seats on the main floor near our group if there are any available; or you can choose your own seats elsewhere in the theater. If you decide to get tickets, please let me know ASAP if you want to ride the bus so I can reserve your seat. Any questions, please call Sherri Smith at 913.367.6992.

DECEMBER FOOD PANTRY NEEDS 

Thank you, to all who donated so generously to our Food Pantry last month! We could still use peanut butter, jelly, canned soup, chili, and baked beans. Please refer to the donation flyer in the narthex for items we accept, as this has changed. The need is GREAT! (Please, no expired or near expired food.) For questions, see Terry Mills.

DECEMBER OCC NEEDS

For December, we are asking for your PRAYERS. Please pray specifically for the 141 shoeboxes that were packed by Trinity, that God uses them to bless children's lives and bring them to know Jesus. Also pray for all of the shoeboxes that OCC collected last month, that they will bring joy and the love of Jesus to all the children who receive them. Thanks for supporting OCC!

THRIVENT ACTION TEAMS

Thrivent Action Team Cards are 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.

SAVE THE DATE  

We’ve entered perhaps the busiest time of the year. Make sure to mark your calendars with the following upcoming events!

ADVENT SUPPERS/SERVICES 

Dec. 3

• Supper hosts:  Fellowship Committee (4:30 – 6:00p)
• Menu: Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic toast and salad
• K – 2nd Grade will sing at our worship service (6:30p)
• Message: For Unto Us a Son is Given: Isaac

Dec. 10

• Supper hosts:  Social Committee (4:30 – 6:00p)
• Menu: TBD
• 3rd-5th Grade will sing at our worship service (6:30p)
• Message: For Unto Us a Son is Given: Samuel

Dec. 17

• Supper hosts: 6th/7th Washington, D.C. Group (4:30 – 6:00p)
• Menu: Soups, breads, and desserts
• 6th – 8th Grade singers, handbells, and band (6:30p)
• Message: For Unto Us a Son is Given: John the Baptist

*During Advent, Wednesday School will be 5:15 - 6:15p.

ADDITIONAL DATES

• Nov. 30- High School Lunch and Decorating (11:45a)
• Dec. 6- LERT Training (10:00 - 2:00)
• Dec. 7- Adult Confirmation (10:30a), Christmas Caroling (5:00p)
• Dec. 9- Altar Guild Christmas Dinner Party (6:30p)
• Dec. 11- TLS PS- 2nd Grade Christmas Program (6:30p)
• Dec. 12- Bus Trip to Christmas in Killarney (6:30p departure)
• Dec. 14- Sunday School Christmas Program (9:30a), 

Voters’ Meeting (11:45a), SCRIP Gift Card Order Deadline

• Dec. 18- TLS 3rd-8th Grade Christmas Program (6:30p)
• Dec. 22-Jan 4- TLS Christmas Break, No School
• Dec. 22- Blood Drive (1:00 - 5:00p)
• Dec. 24- Christmas Eve Worship (6:00p, 8:00p, 11:00p)
• Dec. 25- Christmas Day Worship (10:00a)
• Dec. 27- Loaves & Fishes (*No food donations needed)
• Dec. 31- New Years’ Eve Worship (6:30p)