Attendance Shifting to App
Beginning November 17, all digital attendance will be transitioning to the new app. Attendance in the app is available for two hours before worship and for the first 30 minutes of worship. Recording attendance is easy in the app! Make sure your app is ready to go!
Trunk or Treat Thank You
Thank you to all who participated in Trinity’s Trunk or Treat event. We are grateful for those who decorated trunks, donated candy or cookies, or volunteered. We would also like to thank our special guests – Brandon Draper & Drum Safari, The Amazing Christopher balloon artist, the Mission Kansas Police and Fire Department, the Barker family for the popcorn buffet, and the Trinity youth for the hotdog dinner. We were truly blessed with a fun day of fellowship and outreach.
Call Extended to Pastor Russ Peterson
On Sunday, October 13, a recommendation to call Pastor Russ Peterson as the Lead Pastor of the Shawnee Campus was presented at a congregation assembly. The recommendation was supported by a vote and the call was extended to Pastor Russ. He also has another call extended from a congregation in Florida. Please pray for Pastor Russ, his family, and the involved congregations as he deliberates on God’s will for him and his ministry.
Shawnee Building Dedication – Thank you!
It was a long time in the making, but the day finally arrived! After years of dreaming, planning, and construction… after collecting suggestions, financial support, and lots of dust we were able to celebrate in our new space on Sunday October 20th. Thank you to everyone who made it such a special occasion!
Pastor Mark Wood’s Installation Service and Dinner
We are so excited to welcome our new Pastor Mark Wood and his wife, Lauren! Installation Service | Mission Campus Sanctuary at 4pm. Congregational Potluck Dinner | Fellowship Hall at 5:30pm
Pastor Mark Wood Accepts the Call
We are delighted to announce that Pastor Mark Wood has accepted the call to serve as Lead Pastor – Mission Campus for Trinity. The call acceptance was officially announced in worship on October 6. Please pray for Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Kansas City, Kansas, as they embark on the journey to call their next pastor and pray for a smooth transition and productive and effective ministry for Pastor Mark Wood in our midst.
October 20 Building Expansion Dedication
Trinity Lutheran Church joyfully invites you to the dedication of the new expansion at our Shawnee Campus on Sunday, October 20, at 1pm! Join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone with a special dedication ceremony. Following the dedication, stay for a delicious award-winning BBQ meal prepared by Trinity’s own Chris Cox, and enjoy live music from Brandon Draper and the Shawnee Praise Band.
50+ Octoberfest
11:30am, October 30
Mission Campus Fellowship Hall
Please join us for traditional German fare at Octoberfest on Wednesday, October 30, at 11:30am in the fellowship hall at the Mission campus. Please sign up in advance at the Mission campus or with the link below. A freewill offering will be taken to help support the Mission Community Food Pantry.
Instagram Series – What’s a meaningful Bible verse for you?
Check out our Instagram to see updates in November! We will share Bible verses, why the verse is meaningful, and maybe a picture of you! Content may be edited for length, grammar, or clarification. We might not be able to post everyone’s Bible verse in November, but be on the look out, and follow us on Instagram!
Beth Stephens Begins Kindle Training
Beth Stephens began a two-year leadership program in September called KINDLE. This two-year program engages second-chair ministry leaders who have five or more years of experience serving in a congregational setting. She is excited to begin this program and share with the congregation!
Trunk or Treat October 27
Sunday, October 27, 4:00-5:30, Mission Campus | So many fun activities and goodies for kids and adults of all ages! Trinity Youth will be serving a fundraiser dinner during the event. Bring canned goods to support Mission Community Food Pantry. Invite your friends, family and neighbors! Much help is needed for this community event!
Congregational Call Assembly for Lead Pastor – Shawnee Campus
The Call Committee for Lead Pastor – Shawnee Campus, with the approval of the Executive Committee, is recommending a candidate for extending a call. Please join us at the Shawnee Campus on Sunday, October 13, at 1pm for a congregational assembly to vote to extend a call.