Help is needed in three ways if you would like to make a difference: 1) donating supplies for relief efforts, 2) volunteering to serve on a relief team, or 3) providing financial support.

Relief activities are being coordinated by the WELS South Central District, WELS Christian Aid and Relief, Pastor and District President Don Patterson, and Pastor and District Relief Coordinator Daron Lindemann. Please see the information below:

1) DONATE SUPPLIES—drop off new or used supplies, or order supplies online to be delivered to churches below

HOUSTON—If you want help for relief in the Houston area, Cross and Crown Lutheran Church in Georgetown, TX is gathering supplies for this purpose. Visit http://www.crossandcrowntx.com/harvey/ for details about needed supplies and drop off. Or order supplies online and have them shipped directly to Cross and Crown (3800 Shell Road Georgetown, TX 78628). For your convenience, you can bring donations to church at Trinity on Sunday (Sept. 3) and Pastor will take them down to Georgetown on Monday. If you want to take a donation yourself, please have all supplies delivered or dropped off in Georgetown by September 8. Also, please mark all shipments or donations with “Houston Supplies.”

EDNA/VICTORIA—If you want to help for relief in the Edna/Victoria area, Holy Word Lutheran Church in Austin, TX is gathering supplies for this purpose. Critical supplies include: water bottles or jugs, tarps, generators, chain saws with extra chains, no cook/prep food items, and large coolers. You may refer to the online list at the web page above for other ideas that are acceptable. Drop off or order online and ship to Holy Word Lutheran Church 10601 Bluff Bend Dr Austin, TX 78753. For your convenience, you can bring donations to church at Trinity on Sunday (Sept. 3) and Pastor will take them down to Austin on Monday. If you want to take a donation yourself, drop off supplies Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., or bring to either Holy Word campus on Sunday. Drop off or deliver through September 10. Those supplies received by this Wednesday, August 30 will be taken on our Phase One relief trip to Edna/Victoria. Please mark all shipments or donations with “Edna/Victoria Supplies.”

2) VOLUNTEER—serve on a relief team

Volunteers are needed for a Phase One relief trip to Edna/Victoria this week Thursday, August 31 – Sunday, September 3, as well as future relief trips. If you are interested please complete the online form https://goo.gl/forms/Ej7TA8WmHA71Svvz1.

Volunteers are being gathered for possible relief efforts in the Houston area, but the exact timing and scope is yet undetermined. You may, however, submit your name and availability for Houston relief volunteering at this online form https://goo.gl/forms/Ju8nUy2IY0JwPsUi2.

These are two different forms, one for each relief site. If you want to volunteer for both, you must fill out both forms.

PLEASE HELP NOW! Our most critical need right now is two men and their trucks. We need a big truck (Ford F250 size or similar) or SUV to haul an 18-foot, double axle trailer from Austin to Edna on Thursday, August 31. We need a regular truck to haul a smaller trailer. We may need more. Anyone who has a big truck, please contact Pastor Daron Lindemann directly and immediately at daron@holyword.net or 512-808-6052. All other volunteers please complete the appropriate form.

3) PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT

WELS CHRISTIAN AID AND RELIEF: Go to www.wels.net and click on “Giving” and then click on “Christian Aid and Relief” and then then select “Hurricane Disaster Relief” in the “Designation” drop down menu you will find at the bottom of the page.

LOCAL TEXAS FUNDING: Holy Word Lutheran Church has set up a hurricane relief fund to benefit these particular relief efforts. Go to https://pushpay.com/pay/holyword/OFj-4_6evoQNq7api2Z4Eg or text HOLYWORD to 77977 for easy online donations and select “Hurricane Harvey Relief.”

“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality” (Romans 12:11-13).

We, the churches of the WELS South Central District, believe that a storm is not our lord, and a storm is not creating success or failure of our churches and ministry. That responsibility belongs to our true Lord and Savior Jesus. He is our success and our salvation, even through the storm! Now by his grace, he has called us not only to endure the troubles of this world, but to engage in the troubles with the gifts he has given. When we do, we grow. And so does the world. Closer to him.

Mommy & Me isn’t preschool and it isn’t childcare.
It’s something different.

Mommy & Me is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your children and meet other moms. We’ll be ready with age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. And the best part is, we do all the planning. You just sign up!

Moms can mingle with each other and enjoy activities with their children, including: arts and crafts, a sensory table, flannel stories and story time, music, educational toys, and a snack.

The program costs $5 per family per session and includes all snacks and activities.

What: Educational play-dates with mommy for infants through preschool. Sample themes include: Fun with Food, Easter and Eggs, and Farm Animals.
When: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church
Cost: $5 per family per session.
Registration: Advanced web registration is required. We want to be ready for you!

Questions? Ask us at mommyandme@tlctemple.org!

Advent by Candlelight

Advent is all about preparation and anticipation. During this candlelight service, we prepare our hearts to meet the Christ – both at the manger and coming in the clouds.

Hear the words of the prophet Isaiah which declare what Christ would come on earth to do and what that means for you.

The service will be Wednesday, December 7th at 7:00pm.

Bring the kids, bring some chairs or a blanket. We will provide the popcorn and movie.

You are invited to a FREE outdoor movie night at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, October 14th starting at 7:00pm.

The Temple police and fire departments will have vehicles on display before the movie starts. You are welcome to bring lawn games to play before the movie.

This event is open to the public. We will be watching Toy Story! (the first one)

See our facebook event page for more information.

New Sermon Series: Jesus Warns

August 14-September 4: Sundays at 10:30am

The Word Brings Division (Aug 14)

In Luke 12:49-53, Jesus warns that his Word will bring division between family and friends, but it will also bring much needed division from Satan and the powers of this world.

The Door is Narrow (Aug 21)

In Luke 13:22-30, Jesus warns that the door to heaven is narrow, but it is God, not yourself, who brings you to that door and brings you through.

The First will be Last (Aug 28)

In Luke 14:1, 7-14, Jesus warns that those who put themselves first will be last in God’s sight. But those who are humble, and gracious to others will be first in God’s eyes.

Discipleship Comes at a Cost (Sept 4)

In Luke 14:25-33, Jesus warns that being his disciple will come at a cost. But he then reassures you that the reward for discipleship is priceless.

We are inviting the community to a garage sale on Saturday, May 14th, 8am – 12pm.

The garage sale will help raise funds for a new playground that will be open to the community! Many of our members will be selling all kinds of items. You’re bound to find something to your taste.

Check out our facebook event page to get a sneak peak at some of the items for sale! (Check back often. More picture will be added as items come in.)

“Why are you crying?” a man asked Mary as she stared at the empty tomb. The emptiness of the tomb meant far more than she could ever imagine. Find out what it means for you at our Holy Week Services:

Palm Sunday: March 20 at 10:30am
Maundy Thursday: March 24 at 7:00pm
Good Friday: March 25 at 7:00pm
Easter Sunday: March 27 at 10:30am

Jesus’ crucifixion is an important and intimate part of everyone’s life. Today, however, we are far removed from the event that sets sinners free. Come on Wednesday night at 7:00pm to see Jesus’ Passion through fresh eyes – eyes which were there – and get a fresh perspective on what this means for you.

Do you like making crafts? Do you like socializing? Do you like food? Come enjoy all these things on Saturday, January 23rd starting at 9:30am. All ladies are welcome. We will be making cross necklaces for the missionaries in Africa to give out. Apparently they are a big hit over there and the missionaries can’t get enough of them!

Christmas Eve Candlelight: Thursday (Dec. 24) at 7:00pm

We share the hushed excitement of the shepherds on this night as we come to the manger, see the child, and sing his praise. A portion of this service will be sung by candlelight.

Christmas Day Carol Service: Friday (Dec. 25) at 9:30am

As we gather around God’s Word for this service of lessons and carols, we hear God’s plan of salvation culminating in this child. The service will be a series of readings and the responsive singing of carols.