Trinity Announcements 

Last Updated: Dec. 4, 8:20 am

CHOIR MEMBERS AND ANYONE THAT CAN SING

Choir members and anyone wanting to go caroling Friday night to meet at 4:45 pm and bring a flashlight.

DECEMBER CALENDAR

The December calendar is now available online and on the library unit.

CLICK  HERE.

ADVERSE WEATHER POLICY

It’s that time of the year again, snow, hard winds, drifting, etc.  If any church related event is cancelled, a notice will be put on our website, an email will be sent to those I have an email address, and will be on KLQP 92.1 FM.  Always, if you are in doubt, call the church before you venture onto the highway.

POINSETTIA SIGNUP

Anyone who wishes to donate a poinsettia or other plant for Christmas is asked to bring them to church before the Festival of Nativities set-up if possible which will be on Thursday, Dec 4th between 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Otherwise they can be brought later.  A signup sheet is on the library unit.  Altar Committee

A reminder to the people that signed up to do The CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECE MAKING class:  

The class is FULL but this is a reminder to those that signed up:  The class will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM @ The Apple Barrel

The make and take Christmas Centerpiece with be taught by Jill Swenson of Appleton Power Equipment, Hardware & Floral. We will be having fun with people from Trinity Lutheran Church creating a Christmas centerpiece. 

Please pay your $20 to Wes or Karen Anderson by Sunday, November 30. If you write out a check, please make it payable to Appleton Floral. You will be making a centerpiece that includes assorted Christmas Greenery, flowers and more to create a beautiful Christmas Centerpiece. Feel free to bring along your own decorations to add to your creation.

A reminder, we are asking you to please bring your centerpiece to church after the class so that it can be used to beautify the church for the Festival of Nativities. You can take it home, following the Festival on Friday evening, December 5th @ 7:00 PM.

Funds have been applied for through Thrivent.

Contact Wes or Karen Anderson if you have any questions (320-297-0121 or 320-297-0122).

The class is FULL

FESTIVAL OF NATIVITIES

BRINGING NATIVITIES
If you are planning to bring nativities for our Festival of Nativities, please put your name on the sign-up sheet that is on the library unit so that we can get an estimate of how many nativities to plan for. There are information cards near the sign-up sheet.  We ask that you take as many of the cards as you would like (one for every nativity item that you plan to bring), fill out the card in advance and put it in Wes & Karen Anderson's mailbox. We would like to type up information cards ahead of time to place near the nativities.

All types of nativities are welcome both large and small, old, and new.  We would also like to have on display anything you may have that has a nativity on it such as ornaments (if you have an ornament hanger that would be perfect to display it on), snow globes, blankets, wall hangings, etc. If you have a wall hanging, please bring an easel to display it on (or contact us so we know how many easels to bring). 

When you stop and think about it, there are so many styles of nativities, some very decorative, some very simple, some old, some new, some handmade, some purchased, some especially created for children, etc.  We would love to see them all.  We ask that you take your nativity down at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 5, following the Festival of Nativities. 

SET UP NATIVITIES

We ask that you set your nativities up at church on Thursday evening, December 4, between 3:00 and 6:00 PM. We will have coverings on some tables; however, we ask that if you can bring a cloth or other special touch to put with your display and/or a table to put your display on, that would be wonderful. 

THE FESTIVAL

The Festival of Nativities will be at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM.  The community is invited to come and view the variety of nativities displayed throughout our church. 

We will have a Living Nativity from 5:00-7:00 PM outside of church and Christms Carolers! Supper will be served.

ADVENT SUPPER SIGNUP

There is a signup sheet for 3 Advent suppers on the library unit.  The dates are December 3, 10 and 17.

SOMETHING NEW WITH THE GIVING TREE

             This year's Giving Tree has a new twist! Instead of collecting gift items for specific individuals, we’re teaming up with the Appleton Area Food Shelf to spread some holiday cheer. Many of us know the joy of opening our cupboard and finding a bounty of food, but sadly, some in our community face empty shelves.

So, in the spirit of giving, we’re inviting everyone to contribute to our food drive! When choosing items, please be mindful—let’s keep it fresh and don’t bring any expired goods. Consider creating a Birthday Bag filled with fun items like a boxed cake mix, cooking oil, foil pan, non-stick spray, frosting, birthday candles, and more!
Additionally, essential items like toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, and personal hygiene products are always appreciated.
Let’s come together to surround our Giving Tree with an abundance of these thoughtful donations! Below, you’ll find a list of suggested items, put together by someone from a food shelf to inspire your generosity.
You can start bringing your contributions on Sunday, November 30 and we’ll be collecting through Wednesday,  December 17.

Thank you for helping us make a difference this holiday season!

Also, take a look a the bulletin board by the phone. It has some great tips and suggestions for your donations. 

Click the document below to print it out or to read.

QUILT RAFFLE INFORMATION

Following the church service on November 23 and 30, the Trinity LWML will be selling raffle tickets for a quilt and two gift cards for $5 per ticket.  Thank you for supporting the LWML mission projects.

PORTALS OF PRAYER

The January through March 2026 of the Portals of Prayer is now available on the ledge below the bulletin board.

2026 ALTAR COMMITTEE SIGNUP

The 2026 Altar Committee signup is on the library unit.  You may signup there or from our website, SIGNUP .  The list will be updated as soon as they are received.

FESTIVAL OF NATIVITIES

The Festival of Nativities is coming to Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM.  The community will be invited to come and view the variety of nativities displayed throughout our church.   We will have a Living Nativity from 5:00-7:00 PM outside of church and Christms Carolers! Supper will be served.

Do you have Christmas Nativities to share?  Would you be willing to bring your nativities to our church on Thursday evening, December 4, between 3:00 and 6:00 PM to set yours up?  Nativities will be set up throughout the church.  We will have coverings on some tables; however, we ask that if you can bring a cloth or other special touch to put with your display and/or a table to put your display on, that would be wonderful.  All types of nativities are welcome both large and small, old, and new.  We would also like to have on display anything you may have that has a nativity on it such as ornaments (if you have an ornament hanger that would be perfect to display it on), snow globes, blankets, wall hangings, etc. If you have a wall hanging, please bring an easel to display it on (or contact us so we know how many easels to bring).  When you stop and think about it, there are so many styles of nativities, some very decorative, some very simple, some old, some new, some handmade, some purchased, some especially created for children, etc.  We would love to see them all.  We ask that you take your nativity down at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 5, following the Festival of Nativities. 

The community will be invited to this special event here at Trinity.

There will be a sign-up sheet on the library unit so that we can get an estimate of how many nativities to plan for.  We will also have information cards near the sign-up sheet.  We ask that you take as many of the cards as you would like (one for every nativity item that you plan to bring).  This year, we would like to type up information cards ahead of time to place near the nativities. 

Please contact Karen & Wes Anderson if you have any questions, 320-297-0122, 320-297-0121 or wdtoursappleton@gmail.com