News/Announcements

OUR FATHER’S BUSINESS: April 12 - 18 

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 April calendar and the Portals of Prayer daily devotionals for April - June.  

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS 

Our Parish Nurse, Marcene Selberg, will be doing blood pressure checks after both morning services today, in the mother’s room.  

KAIR RADIO BROADCASTS 

Only seven more! We have 45 of our 2026 KAIR radio broadcasts sponsors. The cost is $50.00 per Sunday. Simply mark your gift, “KAIR BROADCAST.” Someone gave $100.00 cash in the offering two weeks ago to sponsor two KAIR broadcasts. There was no name attached. If it was you, can you please contact the office, so we can list your name as the sponsor?  

THEODORA CIRCLE 

All ladies are welcome to an evening of fellowship, food, and a devotional, on April 13, at 6:00p, in the Fellowship Hall (church basement).  Bring your own drink and a dish to share.   Meal theme: appetizers. Glenda is the hostess and will be bringing saucy meatballs.  For questions: Please call Pam Wilburn 913-426-3191. 

ALTAR GUILD 

Altar Guild will meet on Tuesday, April 14th, at 6:00p in the Fellowship Hall. The March/Sept Team will serve as hostesses.  

BLOOD DRIVE 

Our next Blood Drive will be Monday, April 27, 1:00-5:00p. Marcene Selberg will be available in the Mother’s Room after both morning services to help you sign-up, or you can visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Trinity Lutheran Church is seeking a reliable, detail‑oriented custodian. This part‑time position supports the care and cleanliness of our facilities and plays an important role in our ministry. If you, or someone you know may be interested, please contact Roger Tollefson, or the church office, for more information. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Ruth Krusemark is being honored for her 60 years as the Organist at the First Christian Church today at 2:00p, 301 N. 7th St. The Atchison Community Choir and other choirs will be performing some of Ruth’s original compositions. Several of our members will be singing.  

The Atchison Jazz Express Spring Scholarship Concert will be April 26th at 3:00p at Theatre Atchison, (401 Santa Fe St.) They will feature a wide array of jazz and swing music. Your free-will donation supports youth scholarships for those studying music education in college. Neil Wieland is a member of this talented group!  

SPRING GATHERING 

St. Matthew, Nortonville ladies have invited us to the NE Zone Spring Gathering on Saturday, April 25.  District President Elaine Engelman will be a special guest, and Pastor Lally will be the speaker.  He will show pictures and tell us about the children’s mission in Guatemala, “Child Beyond International.” Share a ride at 8:45 in the school parking lot.  

APRIL FOOD PANTRY NEEDS  

This month’s suggestions are: Tuna Helper, canned fruit (only mandarin oranges, pears, fruit cocktail, and pineapple are needed), cake mixes (only white, chocolate, or yellow), and canned frosting (white or chocolate). There are many items we no longer accept, please check the list in the narthex if you would like to bring something other than what is suggested. (Please, no expired or near expired food.) Questions see Terry Mills. 

APRIL OCC NEEDS 

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

CELEBRATING 100TH ANNIVERSARY 

All are invited to help Trinity Lutheran Church in Holton, KS celebrate their 100th anniversary on Sunday, April 26. A special worship service will be held at 10:00a, followed by a fellowship luncheon and cake reception. If you would like to attend the meal, please RSVP by April 7 to 785.364.2206 or email trinitylutheranholton@gmail.com. 

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 

OFFICE REMODEL 

The office remodel is nearly completed! 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.  

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. 

AVAILABLE 

A brand new, raised (locking) toilet seat has been donated to be given to someone in need. Contact the church office for more info. 

SIGN UP TO ATTEND OR VOLUNTEER FOR VBS!  

Registration is now open for volunteers and students for our Vacation Bible School coming Monday, June 1 - Friday, June 5.  Sign up is based on the grade the student is currently in.  Ages 3 through 4th grade meet in the mornings, 9 am - noon and Grades 5 - 8 meet 12:30 - 3:30 pm daily.  You may register online at https://vbsmate.com/events/TrinityAtchisonKS/31679 

or simply complete the paper form in the bulletin.  If you have any questions, please call or text Cathy Higley at 913-370-0605.  We're excited to enjoy games, snacks, music, and crafts every day; and learn Bible stories of how Jesus came to seek and to save the lost!