Stewardship Giving Season – It’s time to prepare for our Annual Stewardship Drive. You will receive a pledge packet by mail in early October. Please join us for Stewardship Sunday on October  20 and Dedication Sunday on October 27. We hope you prayerfully reflect on God’s blessings in your life. Thank you for your continued support. I&S Ministry Team

Martha Circle will meet on October 9 at 9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. Our hostess will be Cassandra Goble. We will start with a time of fellowship after which Karen Weinman will lead us in Lesson 2, “Land Justice.”  After the lesson we will have a short business meeting. Please plan to join us.  All are welcome.

Peace & Global Witness Offering – A gift to the Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world. Individual congregations are encouraged to utilize up to 25% of this offering to connect with the global witness of Christ’s peace. Mid councils retain an additional 25% for ministries of peace and reconciliation. The remaining 50% is used by the Presbyterian Mission Agency to advocate for peace and justice in cultures of violence, including our own, through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness. Trinity will receive the Peace & Global Witness Offering on World Communion Sunday, October 6. Thank you for your generosity.

Did you know? The Chimes that Mark plays at the beginning of every church service were added to Trinity’s original organ in 1957. They were a gift from the Hamilton family in memory of W. T. Hamilton, a lifelong resident of Indianola and a Presbyterian. He was known to be “an outstanding citizen, faithful churchman and served his community and church with vision, commitment and boundless energy.” Thus, they are appropriately called the Hamilton Memorial Chimes. When the Dobson organ replaced the original organ in 1982 the chimes were moved to the new instrument.

Have you ever wondered about the green Celtic cross and matching candle holders that we sometimes use in front of the pulpit? They were donated by John J. Hopkins, of Washington, D.C. Mr. Hopkins was “chairman of the board of General Dynamics Corp, the firm that developed the famed Nautilus atomic submarine for the United States Navy. The cross and candleholders, both specially designed and made by an Ohio firm, were given in memory of Mr. Hopkins’ father, the Rev. John Thomas Hopkins, who was pastor when Trinity’s current building was built in 1900. Rev. Hopkins was pastor from 1898 to 1904.” The younger Mr. Hopkins lived in Indianola as a small boy.

Both tidbits were in 1957 Indianola newspapers.

–Marieta Grissom

Dobson Pipe Organ Builders – If you are in the mood for a road trip, our friends at Dobson Pipe Organ Builders are having a celebration in October. Dobson is opening their brand new shop in Lake City, Iowa after a devastating fire destroyed their original building in 2021. They are also celebrating the 50th anniversary of their founding in 1974. Trinity has been part of “Team Dobson” for much of that time since our Dobson pipe organ was installed in 1982 after months of prior planning and construction.

Dobson is celebrating their milestone with two events that are open to the public. On Friday, October 18, there will be an organ concert by Dr. Bradley Welch, organist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He will perform at 7:30 pm on the Dobson organ that was built in 1980 for the Lake City Union Church, just west of the town square. Admission is free and there will be a reception afterward. On Saturday, October 19, the new shop will be open from 10 am to 2 pm. It’s located on the site of the old shop at the northeast corner of the square in Lake City. Tours will be available as well as refreshments. Even for non-woodworkers, the shop is a fascinating place filled with specialized equipment. There may even be a partially completed instrument offering a glimpse of the inner workings of a pipe organ!

Presbyterian Women – In case you didn’t know, Trinity is proud to have two circles of Presbyterian Women. These circles are part of the national organization of Presbyterian Women and one of their purposes is to support and strengthen the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) beginning at the congregational level. Ana Circle meets on the 4th Monday of January-April and August-November at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. They are currently studying Psalm 23 using the book Traveling Light by Max Lucado. Ana Circle also takes a turn at serving the SWAT dinners on Wednesday. Martha Circle is studying what the Bible has to say about Environmental Justice. This year, Martha Circle has offered to provide monthly treats for the middle school and high school youth groups on Wednesday evening. They also occasionally serve the SWAT dinners. Martha Circle meets the 2nd Wednesday of Sept-May at 9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. Please consider joining either (or both) of these groups. Just show up at a meeting and you will be cordially welcomed.

Directory Update:

Theresa Dyer

805 SE Tallgrass Ln #507

Waukee, IA 50263

515-491-3599

BUDGET UPDATE August 31, 2024

GENERAL OPERATING FUND

Beginning balance $95,965.11

Revenue 13,953.37

Expenses (19,455.76)

Ending balance $90,462.72

RESTRICTED FUND BALANCE $67,912.58

Highlights from the August 28 Session Meeting

1. Request from PNC to hire a videographer was approved.
2. Proposed Endowment Policy changes were approved.
3. Set a date for Elder Training – Saturday, October 5 from 9 am-12 pm.
4. Request from Indianola Tour of Homes to allow alcohol in the Fellowship Hall on December 13 was approved.
5. Trinity will have a float in the Log Cabin Days Parade on September 28 at 10 am.
6. Recognition of Members – Robert Endriss and Larry Lepper for their work on the Endowment Policy changes. Susan Tinder for the Sewing Group coordination. Technical Team members who provide sound and video: Greg & Laura Avitt, Heather Roush, Reed Robbins, John Sorensen, Joel & Deanne Herr.