Please pray about ways YOU can SERVE our Risen Lord by becoming a VBS Disciple.

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1 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2511 S Pines Road Spokane Valley, WA Church Phone: (509) office@holytrinitylcmc.org Website: Vacation Bible School July 10-14, :00am - 12:00pm All of God s children (ages 3 through 6th grade) are welcome! We will all learn the Hope, Courage, Direction, Love, and Power of Jesus! Registration forms available online at: or from the church office. June 2017 Volume 57 Number 6 Monthly Newsletter Worship, with Communion 9:30 a.m. (after Worship Service) VBS Donation/Loan Wish List: Empty Carpet Tubes Rolls of Brown Craft Paper Photo Booth Props Rolls of Black Plastic Flat Bed Sheets (Black, Dark Colors, Blues) Yard Lights/Spot Lights (will be returned, if labeled) Sunday, June 4th Why do we wear red on Pentecost Sunday? The main sign of Pentecost is the color red. It symbolizes joy and the fire of the Holy Spirit. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church VBS Needs YOU! We re getting ready for a great VBS! This year, we are using Group Publishing s Cave Quest. Hustle up your hard hats...check your ropes...freshen up your flashlight batteries...we are all going on a Cave Quest to Follow Jesus, the Light of the World! All of God s children are welcome! We will all learn the Hope, Courage, Direction, Love, and Power of Jesus! Please pray about ways YOU can SERVE our Risen Lord by becoming a VBS Disciple. Upcoming Dates: Volunteer Training > All that will be giving love to God s Kids at VBS, need to be at one of these sessions. If you are not available, please let Jayme or Tom know and they will meet with you. Very important that we all know what and how our VBS will work. Please plan on attending one of the following sessions: Friday, June 23 6:30p OR Saturday, June 24 9:00am Decorating Cave-Style > Group Leaders, Crew Leaders, Helpers, Friends, Family Friday, July 7 th, 6-9p AND Saturday, July 8 th, 9a-1p VBS Volunteer Applications (Adult and Youth) are available for download on our website: or on the table in the Narthex. For more information, contact: Tom and Jayme Hilsen at tajhilsen@msn.com

2 Risky Business? Jaynan Clark It seems in the present tense of this world groaning in travail (under the heavy weight of sin), we all acknowledge that we are a world at risk. Daily we are reminded that the risk level is high or severe or critical. We are at risk of physical attack. We are at risk of cyber attack. We are at risk of terrorist attack. We are at risk of cultural, societal attack. We are at risk of our foundational principles being attacked and destroyed. This is not new news -- it is just alarming news. But before we run and hide in a fallout shelter, order large pallets of food, or disconnect from all modes of communication, we need to remember that we have been through many times of challenge and we are not in this alone. In the midst of risk some hide, some drink or get high, some act out violently and others pray. Prayer is what Jesus recommended. Actually, let s correct that; prayer is what Jesus commanded. Is it truly the least you can do? It is often said, At least I can pray for you. Yikes! Language alert!! No, the most you can do is pray. When we ascribe to that contemporary quip that Prayer is the greatest wireless connection and believe it, Jesus says we can do anything. So is that risky to tell people? Is it risky business to encourage people to pray like no other? Is it risky and setting people up for disappointment to tell them to pray and assure them that you are praying also for them (and then actually do it!)? What is the risk in praying for miracles? Praying specifically and repeatedly and even selfishly is an engagement in conversation with the Almighty Himself, so what could be wrong with that? Nothing! First off, God knows you are a self-absorbed, shortsighted, selfish sinner. That is why He sent Jesus to die for you. He knows you are going to pray out of your limited sight and understanding. He knows that you are going to pray for what you want to happen, when you want it to happen, and how you want it to happen. Or -- He also knows that you won t pray at all because you just don t feel it or remember to do it or even know what to say. He knows that the tag line, Your Will be done while Biblical is perceived as risky and scary. If we believe as believers that it is our responsibility to defend God or explain Him and His Will, we will not pray as Jesus has commanded us to do. If we are focused on the rate of success and the correlation of what we ask for and what God does, then we will pray according to a track record. Many are afraid to pray for miracles because it will give people false hope or raise their expectations and set them up for disappointment. Really? Many are afraid to pray for miracles because then when they don t happen then they risk weakening or destroying someone s faith in God. Really? Many are afraid to pray for miracles because when someone doesn t get healed and dies then they don t know what to say about God and so they fall silent. For real? It is a sad thing how our sin blinds our eyes and blocks our ears except to the whisperings of the evil one. The tempter wants to tempt you to not pray. To say you will when you don t. To not trust that there is such a thing as miracles and an active, hands-on, loving God. The devil wants you to neglect prayer so you are in a relationship where silence is deafening between the parties and therefore closeness is compromised. The goal is to alienate you from your Father in Heaven and to diminish your faith in His power, presence, goodness, grace and limitless love. Calling on the name of Jesus and praying in His name is central to our faith as a church family. To pray without reservation or defense knowing that God is going to do what God is going to do is blessed assurance devoid of risk. continued on p. 3

3 continued We are all going to die someday, in some way. We don t know when that is going to happen or how. No human being, no matter how many degrees they hold or how great their training is, can tell you when that is going to happen and how. God, and only God -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit -- holds this knowledge in His eternal wisdom. All matters of life and healing and death and resurrection are His business. It is all in His hands. Surely a risk free zone. Save the Date! HTLC is going to the Spokane Indians baseball game! Game Date: Friday, August 4 th First pitch at 6:30pm, gates will open at 5:30pm Promotion: Fireworks Night! Currently, there are 25 Upper Box seats ($11 each) being held for HTLC. To order your tickets online, go to: store_id=106&dept_id=1601&product_id=87709 for a secure and convenient online group ticket purchasing system. After purchasing your tickets online, your tickets will be left under YOUR NAME at Will Call. Please order your tickets at least 72 hours in advance to be guaranteed tickets. If you would like to order your tickets by phone, please call the main ticket line at and tell them you are a part of the Holy Trinity Lutheran group. If you have any questions, please contact Rosey in the HTLC office. Our goal is to keep in contact with all our members who are sick and shut-in via phone and or home/nursing home visits to assure the shut-ins that their church is still interested in both their physical, and spiritual well being. We do have a few members that are wanting to attend Worship Services at HTLC, but are unable to drive themselves to and from church. We are looking for volunteers that can pick up a church member before Worship Service, and then drive to return them after. If you are willing to drive on an upcoming Sunday, there is a signup sheet in the Hall or please contact Lon Roberts if you have any questions or concerns. Music Makers This is a music ministry provided by the West Valley Kiwanis each Thursday at 6:30pm at HTLC. All are welcome to come and enjoy playing together (if you already know how) and be in fellowship with other musicians. They also provide music for the Community Dinner each month and other events, at different locations throughout the Spokane and surrounding area. For more info, contact Judy Brown at HTLC is the home to a TOPS group on Monday evenings 5:30-7:30pm! TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, and they ve helped millions of people to do that over the last 60+ years. They are a nonprofit/noncommercial organization. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, contact Linda Quick at Get the App! Stream videos, register for events, connect with other congregations, and more with the LCMC mobile app! Go to: lcmc.net/download-our-app Pastor Jaynan Clark Wednesdays > Noon-7:00pm (Bible Study 7:00pm) pastorjaynanclark@holytrinitylcmc.org Home: (509) Cell: (509)

4 Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Service, with Communion at 9:30am follows the Worship Service **Breakfast, Sunday School, and Youth Confirmation Class will resume Sunday, September 10 th.** Congregational Ministries Meeting: Sunday, June 11 th (after Service) Council Meeting: Tuesday, June 13 th at 6:30pm Worship Service at Pine Ridge Alzheimer s Special Care Center: Sunday, June 18 th at 3:00pm Community Dinner: Tuesday, June 27 th at 6:00pm. The Community Dinner is a free family-friendly dinner for anyone who would like to have a meal in fellowship with others. This dinner is open to all -- including members of HTLC and those groups that use the building. Please let Rosey ( ) know if you are planning to attend -- but feel free to come even if you don t call ahead. Worship & Music Committee: Tuesday, June 27 th at 7:00pm June We meet at 7:00pm each Wednesday evening. We are currently studying The Life of Martin Luther. For more information please contact Nancy Purcell or Squeaky May. David Seybold Lon Roberts Kelly Peterson 12 Carol Quigg Gerald Lundt Tom Hilsen 29 Monthly FREE Community Dinner June 4 th (Pentecost Sunday): Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39 June 11 th (Holy Trinity Sunday): Genesis 1:1-2:4a; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20 June 18 th (2 nd Sunday after Pentecost): Exodus 19:2-8a; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:23 June 25 th (3 rd Sunday after Pentecost): Jeremiah 20:7-13; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39 Provided on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm. The Community Dinner is a free family -friendly dinner for anyone who would like to have a meal in fellowship with others. This dinner is open to all -- including members of HTLC and those groups that use the building. Reservations are helpful, but not required. Please contact the church office at This helps with meal planning and is greatly appreciated. Walk-ins are always welcome to attend! Commodity of the Month: Chili, Pork & Beans > May Donations = 38 pounds Total = 144 pounds. Thank you to all who donated items! Please consider picking up some food bank items as you do your food shopping. Thanks! Contact Carol Quigg for more info. YWCA Spokane Domestic Violence Safe Shelter Currently the Safe Shelter is in need of: Sunscreen Outdoor Toys (Bubbles, Hula Hoops, Balls, Fun Sprinklers, etc) When there are no school lunches during the summer: Snack Foods Drinks Grocery Items Thank you for your support!

5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :30a Bible Study Breakfast 6:30p Music 8:00p AA Makers Pentecost Sunday 9:00a Thimbles HTLC Office Closed 7:30a Bible Study 9:30a Worship Breakfast w/ Communion 5:30p TOPS 7:00p Bible Study 6:30p Music 8:00p AA Makers Holy Trinity Sunday 9:00a Thimbles HTLC Office Closed 7:30a Bible Study 9:30a Worship Breakfast w/ Communion Congregational Ministries Meeting 5:30p TOPS 6:30p Council 7:00p Bible Study 8:00p AA Meeting nd Sunday after Pentecost 9:00a Thimbles HTLC Office Closed 7:30a Bible Study Father's Day 9:30a Worship w/ Communion 3:00p Worship Service at Pine Ridge God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless those fathers who have taken upon themselves the responsibility of parenting. Bless those who have lost a spouse to death, separation, or divorce, and who are parenting their children alone. Strengthen all dads by your love that they may become the loving, caring persons they are meant to be. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Breakfast 5:30p TOPS 7:00p Bible Study 6:30p Music 8:00p AA Makers rd Sunday after Pentecost 9:00a Thimbles HTLC Office Closed 7:30a Bible Study 9:30a Worship Breakfast w/ Communion 5:30p TOPS 6:00p Community 7:00p Bible Study 6:30p Music Dinner Makers 7:00p Worship & Music Meeting

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7 SVP FOOD BANK COMMODITIES Month of June: Chili, Pork & Beans Ministry Duties for June 2017 June 4 June 11 June 18 June 25 Pastor Jaynan Clark Jaynan Clark Jaynan Clark Jaynan Clark Assisting Jayme Hilsen Jayme Hilsen Jayme Hilsen Jayme Hilsen Summer Camps June >>> June >>> July 2-7 >>> July 9-14 >>> July >>> July >>> July 30 - August 4 >>> August 6-11 This summer s theme at Lutherhaven is Masterpiece. This summer your kids and hundreds and hundreds of others will hear that because of Jesus love for each of us, that s what they are -- God s Masterpiece Amazing. Loved. Purposed. To make a difference! F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n : Ushers Greeters Flowers Lector Communion Assistant Communion Bread Acolyte Jim & Peggy Cutler Carol Quigg Denel & Judy Ingraham Peggy Cutler Jill Wagner John & Leanne Pardee John & Diane Fried George & Ann LePard John & Diane Fried Jayme Hilsen Ilene Benham George & Ann LePard John & Leanne Pardee Ilene Benham Bonnie Hanson Bonnie Hanson Jayme Hilsen Basket Holder LCMC Northwest District Meeting Monday, July 17 th at HTLC Altar Guild Carol Quigg Ilene Benham Power Point Tom Purcell June 26 th Men s Bible Study & Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Join us each Friday morning for the best breakfast in town and Bible Study fellowship. If you have questions, please call Denel Ingraham. HTLC Office Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (509) office@holytrinitylcmc.org Beginning Sunday, June 4th, Worship Service will begin at 9:30am with following the Service.

8 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2511 S Pines Road Spokane Valley, WA Return Service Requested Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Mission Statement: To proclaim the Good News of God s Saving Grace and to minister to our community through our relationship with God. June 2017 Summer Worship Schedule: Worship, with Communion 9:30am (after Worship Service) **Breakfast, Sunday School, & Youth Confirmation Class will resume Sunday, September 10 th ** Congregational Ministries: Sunday, 6/11 after Worship Service Council Meeting: Tuesday, 6/13 at 6:30pm Volume 57 Number 6 Tidings is published monthly for the members and friends of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Pines and 26 th Avenue in Spokane Valley, Washington. The material and content of this periodical is intended to be about church business, community outreach, theology and spiritual inspiration. Worship Service at Pine Ridge Alzheimer s Special Care Center: Sunday, 6/18 at 3:00pm Community Dinner: Tuesday, 6/27 at 6:00pm Worship & Music: Tuesday, 6/27 at 7:00pm