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1 Trinity Trumpet November 2018 Thanksgiving and Praise Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! (Psalm 118:1) Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! (Psalm 100:4) Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (I Thessalonians 5:16) Over and over again, the Bible instructs us to give thanks. On November 22 nd, our government gives us an opportunity to do that with a na)onal day of Thanksgiving. Certainly this is not the only day of the year we are to remember where our blessings come from and to give God our thanks for all of our blessings. It is also not only our blessings we are to give thanks to our God for. Paul tells us to give thanks in all circumstances. Some)mes we don t recognize all that God has given to us. Many )mes we ignore the hand of God in our lives. God desires to pull us closer to himself by the use of whatever means necessary. When painful things come our way, we have the faith and trust in God to know that he is using it for our ul)mate good. Thanksgiving is a gi2 from God. When we give thanks, it changes our en)re perspec)ve in life. So o2en we approach life from seeing all the things we do not have, and desiring to have them. Instead, we need to take an inventory of all the things we do have, and praise the Lord for them. And then we can thank our God for the things we do not have, because there must be a reason why he hasn t given them to us. God knows the things we need even be5er than we know ourselves. The greatest gi2 that we can give thanks to our God for is the gi2 of our salva)on. Life eternal is ours through the blood shed by Jesus upon the cross. A life free of guilt and shame through the forgiveness that he purchased for us is a great gi2 for the here and now. This is the greatest gi2. We are given a gi2 in the na)onal day of Thanksgiving. I welcome you and your family to start the day off by entering his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Worship at Trinity will be at 10:00 a.m. Bring your nonperishable food item, and one thing you are thankful for. We will sing praises to our awesome God and give him the thanks for everything. I look forward to seeing you in worship. Thankful for all of you, Pastor Mark Cutler Pastor Will Be On Vacation Pastor Cutler will be taking some vaca)on )me Tuesday-Tuesday, November Please pray for him to have a )me of blessing and refreshment. 1

LWML Announcements Praise the Lord! A total of $189.49 was collected for LWML Mites during the Noisy Buckets on LWML Sunday, October 7. LWML missions around the world are supported by Mites.

2 LWML Announcements Praise the Lord! A total of $ was collected for LWML Mites during the Noisy Buckets on LWML Sunday, October 7. LWML missions around the world are supported by Mites... LWML Mite money is used to further God's Kingdom through the mission grants selected by delegates at the LWML Montana District Conven)on and LWML Na)onal Conven)on. This month we focus on the following two Mission grants: EMMAUS LUTHERAN MISSION $3,000 (Montana District Grant) The new Livingston, Montana loca)on with personalized support is called, Together in Mission. Funds will assist with one month s rent, purchase of church paraments, and other worship supplies, as well as office needs and equipment. The LWML Montana grant of $3,000 will cover these expenses. May the Lord bless this new mission as they further the kingdom of God. LABORERS OF LOVE LUTHERAN BRAILLE WORKERS $100,000 (Na)onal Grant) Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. (Romans 10:17) Did you know there are approximately 11 million blind and/or visually impaired people in the United States, and of those about 95% are unchurched? For 74 years Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW) has been using their resources to engage blind and visually-challenged people by giving both spiritual and physical encouragement. Combined since 2012, Lutheran Blind Mission Society and Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW) are helping the visually challenged to see Jesus with the eyes of faith through the use of large print and braille Bibles. Laborers of Love will use this grant of $100,000 to print 20,000 English Standard Version (ESV) Bibles at more than 100 LBW Work Centers in the United States. This is a complicated process of transcrip)on, crea)ng and embossing zinc plates and then prin)ng a complete ESV Bible of 37 volumes in either large print or braille for a cost of $185. On the commercial market this same Bible would sell for $810, making the purchase of this Bible cost prohibi)ve for many blind and visually impaired persons. The Laborers of Love grant project will give these Bibles free of charge to recipients. As a Recognized Service Organiza)on (RSO), this ministry serves about 1,200 ac)ve par)cipants in 60 Outreach Centers throughout 23 states. LBW seeks to reach out to people with visual limita)ons so they too have the saving news of Jesus. Dear Lord, we ask You to bless Lutheran Braille Workers project, Laborers of Love, as they engage in sharing Your Word by producing 20,000 English Standard Version Bibles in braille and large print. Use our prayers and mites to further Your kingdom by using this ministry as a means to plant the seed of faith in the hearts of the visually challenged reading these Bibles, so they will know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. 2

Family Life Ministry News Stephen Ministry We give thanks for our Leadership Team who help to make this ministry the best that it can be in caring for people within our congrega)on while also

Each week Trinity s Stephen Ministry trainees learn and prac)ce different skills in the four areas of what it means to be a dis- )nc)vely Chris)an caregiver: Compassionate, Full of Faith,

With the upcoming holiday season, we recognize this can be an emo)onally challenging and difficult )me, especially if it is the first holidays a2er a loved one has passed away or maybe life

3 Family Life Ministry News Stephen Ministry We give thanks for our Leadership Team who help to make this ministry the best that it can be in caring for people within our congrega)on while also reaching out into our community. Each week Trinity s Stephen Ministry trainees learn and prac)ce different skills in the four areas of what it means to be a dis- )nc)vely Chris)an caregiver: Compassionate, Full of Faith, Trustworthy, & Skilled. We are thankful for their dedica)on and service to care for others because of how Christ has cared for them. With the upcoming holiday season, we recognize this can be an emo)onally challenging and difficult )me, especially if it is the first holidays a2er a loved one has passed away or maybe life circumstances aren t as you imagined they would be in this season. We take referrals in the church office on an ongoing basis, if you or someone you know may benefit from a Stephen Minister. We would love to talk more about it with you. Colleen St. Pierre Shannon Rier srier@trinitykalispell.org November 7 ~ 9:00-11:00 am Invite A Friend ~ Kalispell MOPS Coordinator: Katina Hardgrove at Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit singing to God with gra2tude in your heart. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:12-17 Let us give thanks for one another here at Trinity as we con)nue to serve one another in love and also stretch to reach our community with the love of Christ. May we rejoice in singing and in worship together this Thanksgiving season as God prepares our hearts once again for the celebra)on of the birth of His most treasured gi2 to us, His Son Jesus. Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center Update Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center has been a mission of Trinity Lutheran Church since June We just celebrated 25 years of providing quality Christian child care in our community. During this time, we have doubled our licensing capacity from 60 children a day to 120 children per day. We have grown from one facility and using the fellowship hall of the church to four facilities. Ultimately, we would like to build one facility to meet all our needs, so we ask that you keep our longrange plans and growth in your prayers. We are a self-sufficient mission of this church and operate on a very tight, responsible budget. For that reason, we often do not have extra monies available for big ticket items that we might need. At this time, we are in desperate need of a large copy machine. As we pursue fundraising ideas, we ask for your help in meeting this need whether it is through information, financing, or prayer. We thank you for all congregational support we have received thus far and ask that you continue to keep our program, our caregivers, and our child care families in your prayers. Thank you! 3

Set Your Clocks Back Sunday, November 4 Lutherans For Life Meeting Sunday, November 11 1:30 pm

School for a Veterans Day celebra)on program in the sanctuary on Monday, November 12 at 11:30

guests. RSVP to the school at 257-6716 for large groups, please.

Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. See you there!

Center Thanksgiving Day Worship Service We will have a Thanksgiving Day worship service on

A food offering will be presented before the Lord during the opening part of our worship

4 Set Your Clocks Back Sunday, November 4 Lutherans For Life Meeting Sunday, November 11 1:30 pm Timothy Room All Are Invited Veterans Day Celebration You are invited to join Trinity Lutheran School for a Veterans Day celebra)on program in the sanctuary on Monday, November 12 at 11:30 am. There will be a lunch to follow for veterans and service people in a5endance and their guests. RSVP to the school at for large groups, please. No Senior Dinner Monday, November 12 All Seniors are Invited to the Veterans Day celebra)on as noted in the box next to this one. New Member Reception Sunday, November 18 12:00 noon Fellowship Hall Come and help us welcome the new members to our church family! The Board of Parish Fellowship will provide barbecue pulled pork sandwiches. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. See you there! Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, November 19 2:00-6:00 pm Fellowship Hall Sign Up at the Welcome Center Thanksgiving Day Worship Service We will have a Thanksgiving Day worship service on Thursday, November 22 at 10:00 am to give our thanks to our gracious, loving and faithful God. A food offering will be presented before the Lord during the opening part of our worship service. The church office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, as well as on Friday, November 23. Join Us for Advent Services What Child is This? All Advent Services at 12:00 Noon December 5 The Child Who is Zechariah s Hope December 12 The Child Who is a Virgin s Great Son December 19 The Child Who is John s Joy 4

A Ray of Hope Christmas Gifts Plans are being made to bless the residents of A Ray of Hope and Peggy s House homeless shelters with Christmas gi2s.

The shelters could also use paper towels, toilet )ssue, Kleenex, coffee, sugar and powdered creamer. Please mark items for A Ray of Hope. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

There are shoeboxes available in the narthex or you can buy plas)c shoeboxes, which in themselves are gi2s to needy children.

See addi)onal gi2 sugges)ons according to age and gender listed at samaritanspurse.org/occ for other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies to fill the shoebox.

5 A Ray of Hope Christmas Gifts Plans are being made to bless the residents of A Ray of Hope and Peggy s House homeless shelters with Christmas gi2s. Items needed for men, women and are warm hats, gloves and scarves; socks and deodorant. Items may be le2 in the bin across from the restrooms by Tuesday, December 11. The shelters could also use paper towels, toilet )ssue, Kleenex, coffee, sugar and powdered creamer. Please mark items for A Ray of Hope. Your help would be greatly appreciated. If you have ques)ons, please call Linda Mengwasser at Operation Christmas Child It s )me to pack shoeboxes for Samaritan s Purse Opera)on Christmas Child. There are shoeboxes available in the narthex or you can buy plas)c shoeboxes, which in themselves are gi2s to needy children. Start with a quality wow item such as a stuffed animal, deflated soccer ball with pump, or clothing ouxit that will capture the child s a5en)on the instant he or she opens the box. See addi)onal gi2 sugges)ons according to age and gender listed at samaritanspurse.org/occ for other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies to fill the shoebox. Please include $9 to help with shipping and other expenses. Please do not include: candy, toothpaste, used or damaged items, war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures, chocolate or food, seeds, fruit rolls or fruit snacks, liquid or powdered drink mixes, liquids or lo)ons, medica)ons or vitamins, breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers or aerosol cans. Please return boxes to the church by Sunday, November 11. CRU in Alaska Freshman 15 The fall is always crazy busy. Weekly mee)ngs, evangelism trainings, bonfires, fall retreat, bunco nights, spiritual surveys, small groups whew! The first six weeks of the fall semester pass in an exhilara)ng, exhaus)ng blur. (And don t forget the new baby in the mix!) Here s a li5le bit of what God s been up to as we kick off our third year (woohoo!) at UAA: For one of the first )mes since Cru at UAA began, there is a core group of freshman students who are s)cking around the ministry. About 15 or so contribute to the movement right now! Freshman are essen2al to get a ministry off the ground, and these freshmen are the real deal. We re grateful to get to invest in these students for the next four plus years! We just took 20 students to our annual Fall Retreat. The event was well a5ended by freshmen, and the group really seemed to bond as they played around outside in the crisp fall air. God put some great guys in front of us this year. Every fall, we meet new students on campus through spiritual interest surveys. Hundreds of students fill out these contact cards in the first weeks of school, and we spend the fall following up each one with a text and a personal invita)on to meet. One of my favorite stories from this year s batch of surveys involved four freshman guys that all live together in the dorms at UAA. I ve been able to meet with three out of the four so far, and only one said that he s a Chris)an. Two want to know more about God, and the fourth has no spiritual background, but told me as we were mee)ng, I just feel like this is the important stuff I need to know. Pray that God would make himself known in this circle of friends! Thank you for your love and support in the busyness of fall. We can t do it without you, and we d love to hear from you! How is your fall going? Please let us know how we can support you in prayer! Derek & Tess Please Pray: that Jesus would guide our home as we adjust to life with a new child! our freshman students would desire to know God more and share the Gospel with friends. 5

6 Lutherans for Life thanks all who donated goods and helped with the September 22nd Rummage Sale. The profit from the sale was $2, Our current projects are: donations to Hope Pregnancy Ministries, A Place Refuge Home for Mothers, putting up pro-life highway signs and providing pro-life materials to churches. I would like to thank all who have been praying for me. The heart issue I had was not a heart attack but is A-Fib. I had an echo gram and all seems to be working as it should. It is a blessing to know so many are there praying when you need it. THANKS AGAIN. God's blessings, Edna Carter NEW MEMBERS Beverly Baisch Transferred from First Lutheran Church Missoula Cari Park & Children, Caleb & Lillia RELEASED John & Melissa Loomis & Madison Taylor Loomis Wayne & Krista Martens Brock Martens Sunny Martens Darin Owens Jason & Karissa Prewi' & Family Ariana Wempel T E L C 400 W C S., K, MT P* S* 2018 N,- 18 After prayerful consideration, using the treasure God has given, I/we commit: $ per week month for offering my/our contribution to the church and its ministries. I will commit to attending worship times per month. I will commit to attending Bible study(ies) or prayer group(s) times per week. I will commit to serving in area(s) of the church. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. II Corinthians 9:11 Please fill out this form for your family. There will be a special time during each worship service on Sunday & Monday, November 18 & 19 to collect pledge cards. 6

7 Duane & Jessie Schrade 11/2 Craig & Kathy Christopherson 11/5 Karl & Carol Schrade 11/6 Dave & Melanie Lowitz 11/11 Ralph & Rena Naumann 11/14 Henry & Florine Ficken 11/20 Ken & Carol Oberndorfer 11/20 Raymond & Sharon Pitsch 11/20 Bud & Toni Lowitz 11/21 Robert & Carole McAtee 11/23 Larry & Kathy Minch 11/26 Gregory & Karla Bu5s 11/29 Silvers, Drew 11/1 Anderson, Valerie 11/2 Casey, Ardell 11/2 Gifford, Natalie 11/2 Ellio5, Stephanie 11/3 Hamann, Gene 11/3 Frasch, Heidi 11/4 Glimm, Carl 11/4 Hobus, Micah 11/4 Koenig, Timothy 11/4 Jones, Elizabeth 11/5 Long, James 11/5 Wendt, Duane 11/5 Whitney, Ardella 11/5 Wiley, Mikki 11/5 Baker, Madelaine 11/6 Holste, Ryan 11/6 Kastner, Brian 11/6 Cutler, James 11/7 Heuscher, Tanja 11/7 McAtee, Parker 11/7 Pa5on, Robin 11/7 Long, Malakai 11/8 McAtee, Carole 11/8 Wiley, Brian 11/8 Lacy, Caleb 11/9 Evans, Linda 11/9 Larsen, Megan 11/9 Carlson-Church, Abigail 11/10 DeShaw, Brodyn 11/10 Henriksson, Kelly 11/12 Schwartz, Heidi 11/12 Corpron, Alicia 11/13 Jensen, Angela 11/13 Orr Jr., Paul 11/13 Warrington, Donna 11/13 Carlson, Landon 11/14 Young, Sara 11/14 Dahlke, Grace 11/15 Sandry, Brock 11/15 Dalton, D artagnan 11/16 Junk, Susan 11/16 Minch, Kathy 11/16 Mumm, Theora 11/16 Burgau, June 11/17 Mineau, Michael 11/17 Peiffer, Laurie 11/18 Peiffer, Lloyd 11/18 Schwartz, Greyson 11/18 Wiech, Jacob 11/18 Matumeak, Paul 11/19 Schwartz, Logan 11/19 Tre5er, Kathy 11/20 Moore, Rylan 11/21 Storle, Keith 11/21 Thorn, John 11/21 Vlasak, Keely 11/21 Brosten, Dennis 11/22 Jeschke, Emme5 11/22 Schomberg, Josh 11/22 Snell, Michael 11/22 Gifford, Holly 11/23 Naumann, George 11/23 Seward, Jane 11/23 Pitsch, Raymond 11/24 Rasmussen, Julia 11/24 Stra5on, Shane 11/24 Moore, Rebecca 11/25 Bohannan, Randy 11/26 Fredenberg, Rebekah 11/26 Hanson, Deliliah 11/26 Holste, Neil 11/26 McAtee, Cooper 11/26 Russ, Hunter 11/26 Kikendall, Colby 11/27 Russ, Sco5 11/27 Thorn, Brecken 11/27 Todd, Kyle 11/27 Brousseau, Renae 11/28 Hadley, Olivia 11/28 Maestas, Christopher 11/28 Wied, Rachel 11/28 Peiffer, Dale 11/29 Wendt, Pam 11/29 7

8 Trinity Lutheran Church Calendar November 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 9:30 AM Thim.Club 12:00 NOON WOW Bible Study 2 7:00 AM HS Youth 9:00 AM Thimble Club Bazaar 3 9:00 AM Thimble Club Bazaar 4 Daylt. Savings Ends 8:00 AM WORSHIP 9:30 AM Educa. Hr. 10:45 AM WRSHIP 2:00 PM GrfShare 5 1:30 PM Ruth Circ. 6:00 PM WORSHIP 6 7:00 PM BoardMtgs 7 6:00 AM Bib.Mnhd. 7:00 AM PrincessCoff 8:20 AM TLS Chapl. 1:00 PM Pres)ge Devo)ons 2:30 PM FIT 3:45 PM Confirma. 5:30 PM Steph.Min 8 12:00 NOON WOW Bible Study 9 7:00 AM HS Youth 4:00 PM Jr. High Lock-In Veterans Day 8:00 AM WORSHIP 9:30 AM Educa. Hr. 10:45 AM WRSHIP 1:30 PM LFL Mtg. 2:00 PM GrfShare 12 10:30 AM AltarGld. 11:30 AM Veterans Day Celebra)on 4:00 PM MarthaCir. 6:00 PM WORSHIP 13 6:30 PM BOD Mtg. 14 6:00 AM Bib.Mnhd. 7:00 AM PrincessCoff 8:20 AM TLS Chapl. 9:00 AM Thim.Club 2:30 PM FIT 3:45 PM Confirma. 5:30 PM Steph.Min 15 12:00 NOON WOW Bible Study 16 7:00 AM HS Youth 12:30 PM TLS Early Dismissal :00 AM WORSHIP 9:30 AM Educa. Hr. 10:45 AM WRSHIP 12:00 NOON New Member Recep)on 2:00 PM GrfShare 19 1:00 PM Libry. Club 2:00 PM Blood Drv. 6:00 PM WORSHIP :00 AM Bib.Mnhd. 1:00 PM Pres)ge Devo)ons 5:30 PM Steph.Min 22 Thanksgiving 10:00 AM Thankgvg Worship Service 23 CCC Closed Parish Ofc. Closed :00 AM WORSHIP 9:30 AM Educa. Hr. 10:45 AM WRSHIP 2:00 PM GrfShare 26 6:00 PM WORSHIP 27 5:45 PM Commun. Kitchen 28 6:00 AM Bib.Mnhd. 7:00 AM PrincessCoff 8:20 AM TLS Chapl. 2:30 PM FIT 3:45 PM Confirma. 5:30 PM Steph.Min 29 11:00 AM Brendan House Devo)ons 12:00 NOON WOW Bible Study 30 7:00 AM HS Youth 31 8

Thimble Club Annual Bazaar Thimble Club s Annual Bazaar will be held on Friday, November 2, 9:00 am-3:00 pm and Saturday, November 3, 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Mark your calendars and don t forget to come!

We have many beau)ful handmade items at great prices that can be used as gi2s: decora)ons, place mats, stocking stuffers, kitchen items, and much more.

9 Thimble Club Annual Bazaar Thimble Club s Annual Bazaar will be held on Friday, November 2, 9:00 am-3:00 pm and Saturday, November 3, 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Mark your calendars and don t forget to come! Remember, all proceeds are used for various missionary work, as well as for our church, school and camp scholarships. We have many beau)ful handmade items at great prices that can be used as gi2s: decora)ons, place mats, stocking stuffers, kitchen items, and much more. We ll also have interna)onal baked goods for sale. For early shoppers on Friday, coffee, juices and rolls will be available in the morning and a lunch will be served from 11:30 am )ll 1:30 pm: soups, rolls, drinks and homemade pies! Mark your calendar: November 2 and 3. Come and bring a friend. We ll see you there! MAILING LABEL HERE 9

Trinity Trumpet January 2019

Trinity Trumpet January 2019 A New Creation Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creaon. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (II Corinthians 5:17) This is a new year, 2019. As