MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR From Pastor Paul, Brenna, Alex & Adam

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1 IN THIS ISSUE Page Number Advent Begins 2 Adult Forum 2 Annual Meeting 3 Baptisms 3 Baptism of our Lord Sunday 4 Bazaar 5 Budget Report 3 Children s Ministry Dates 6 Choir Notes 4 Deaths 3 December Activities 1 December Birthdays & Anniversaries 8 December Calendar of Events 9 December Worship Schedule 12 Director of Children s Education Notes 6 Help Wanted 4 January Birthdays & Anniversaries 10 January Calendar of Events 11 Mitten Tree 5 New Members 4 November Attendance 2 Offering Envelopes 3 Pastor s Notes 2 Poinsettia Order Form 5 Quilting 5 Seasonal Giving 3 SEMCAC December Needs 5 Senior High News 7 Share Christmas 3 Sunday School News 6 Upcoming Women Events 5 Women s Bible Study 5 MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR From Pastor Paul, Brenna, Alex & Adam Saturday, Dec. 1: Trinity Christmas Bazaar 8:30am-11am Sunday, Dec. 2: Trinity Christmas Bazaar & Egg Bake Brunch 9am-10:30am Sunday, Dec. 2: Selections from Handel s Messiah at 2pm Wednesday, Dec. 5: Advent Service at 7pm Wednesday, Dec. 12: Advent Service at 7pm Sunday, Dec. 16: Christmas in the Barn 7pm Wednesday, Dec. 19: Advent Service 7pm Sunday, Dec. 23: Sunday School Christmas Program 10:30am Christmas Eve: 4:30pm and 10pm services Christmas Day: 10am Worship with Holy Communion Sunday, Dec. 30: Only one service at 10am Sunday, Jan. 27: Annual Meeting and Soup Potluck at 11:45am

2 Advent and Christmas are my favorite time of year in the church. There s something about this season of anticipation that enlivens my senses. This is a season of extra church services (I love spending time with you in worship) and family gatherings. This is a season of surprises how God decided to send his Son to the world in a barn of all places. We are surprised by presents, how we find the time to send cards and make the cookies. We are surprised how on earth that Sunday School Christmas program could be pulled off! Many surprises, much anticipation, and reflection of how Christ comes, not only at Christmas and on the Last Day, but in our lives each and every day if we have the eyes to see Him. The Hauschild Christmas will have an international flavor! Not only will we have Riccardo, from Italy, with us, but also Frede, from Denmark, is coming back for a visit! We ll have a house full! I am very happy to announce that Alex Hansen has accepted the position of Sr. High Youth Director. Since the Eblings departure in August, Alex has filled in exceptionally well as a volunteer. She has a wonderful ability to relate to teenagers and engage them in fun and in faith. She will work 5-10 hours a week, focusing on Wednesday night Youth Group, Sunday morning Youth Forum, and fun monthly activities or service opportunities. I want to thank the church Council for having a clear vision on ministry to our church youth, and the budgetary dollars that are invested. I hope many people come to the Messiah concert on December 2 nd at 2pm. I just love to be a part of this wonderful Advent musical event! I ve sung and I ve watched both have truly blessed me. Remember Advent brings extra worship opportunities that you will love: Midweek services on Wednesdays at 7pm, a Sunday School Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 23 rd at 10:30am, and a Christmas in the Barn service on Sunday, Dec. 16 th at 7pm at the Scanlan Farm. And of course, wonderful Christmas Eve services at 4:30pm and 10pm, and Christmas Day at 10am. I hope the pews are filled up with our family of God! You will notice that this newsletter combines December AND January. This is to help with paper costs and fewer volunteers to assemble them. Mark your calendars for our Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 27 th at 11:45am. A soup potluck will precede this beginning at 11:15am. Please let us know if 2 you can bring a crockpot of soup! We ll need many! Also have you ever thought about serving on council for 3 years? We d love to hear from you! God s Peace, Pastor Paul MID-WEEK ADVENT WORSHIP BEGINS On Wednesday nights in December, 7pm 7:30pm, we will have special services that help us anticipate the season of Christmas. Our worship themes will be based on Max Lucado s wonderful book: Because of Bethlehem. Please pause from your busy schedules to come and worship! Sunday Morning Adult Forums in December & January Dec. 9 th and 16 th : Because Of Bethlehem Love is Born, Hope is Here. In these video Bible studies, Max Lucado explores how the One who made everything chose to make himself nothing and come into our world. Jesus birth gives us the promise that God is always near us, always for us, and always within us. Participant guides are free and Lucado s popular book will be available for $10. Lucado studies have been popular at Trinity! Come and experience Advent/Christmas! 9:15am in the Fellowship Hall. Sundays in January: The Jesus Creed Lessons on Loving God and Loving Others. This is a seven-sunday series that explores the 2 greatest commandments (Mark 12:29-31). This video study uses biblical characters such as John the Baptist and Peter to explore themes important to every Christian: What are you living for? What has God called you to become? How is God calling you to compassion? How can we be like the first disciples? Books and participant guides will be available. Join us at 9:15am in the Fellowship Hall. NOVEMBER ATTENDANCE November 4, November 11, November 18, November 25,

3 October Offering Income: $19, October Budgeted Expenses: $20, Difference: ($ 1,169.11) 2018 Year-to-date Income: $209, Year-to-date Expenses $249, Difference: ($ 40,758.24) Trinity Lutheran Church relies heavily on a seasonal increase in contributions each year starting around Thanksgiving. These contributions help support the work of the church now and throughout the year. During this season, please consider demonstrating appreciation for your own good fortune or good health by making an additional contribution or, if you haven t done so already, by committing to a consistent giving plan. We offer congregation members a convenient electronic giving option for making donations. Please contact the church office for details. New church envelopes for 2019 will be available in the Narthex starting on Sunday, December 9th. Please make sure to take your envelopes home with you! Baptized into God s Holy Family on November 11th was Kelcin Leigh Kauffman, the daughter of Travis & Ashlen Kauffman. Baptized into God s Holy Family on November 25th was ChloeAnn Marie Mayzlik, the daughter of Jesse & Michelle Mayzlik. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Lois Johnson. Lois passed away on November 18th, 2018 Want to be a Part of our Christmas Services?? Pastor Paul is looking for volunteers, young and old, to help with our Christmas Eve (4:30pm and 10pm) and Christmas Day (10am) worship services. Let him know if you d be willing to share your gifts through reading the lessons, greeting, and providing special music. Pastor Paul is also looking for elementary kids who would like to help act in our Christmas in the Barn service on Sunday, Dec. 16 th at 7pm. A brief rehearsal will be held after 10:30 church on Sunday, Dec. 16 th. ANNUAL MEETING ON JANUARY 27 th Please join us for our Annual Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 27 th at 11:45pm in the Fellowship Hall. A delicious SOUP POTLUCK will begin at 11:15am. The second service will be briefer than normal to accommodate the lunch time before the meeting. Please let the church office know if you can donate soup. We ll need lots! At the meeting we ll be electing five new council members and voting members to the Zumbro River Conference Assembly on Sunday, Feb. 10 th and the Synod Assembly on Friday, May 31 Saturday, June 1 in Rochester. The election of a new Synod Bishop will the main business at both assemblies. The Share Christmas tree with gifts tags is in the Narthex. Pick up a tag and buy a gift for a little girl or boy in our area. Return the gift to the church or the bank, unwrapped, with the tag attached. Presents must be returned to the church or the bank NO LATER THAN Monday, Dec

4 Please join us! We rehearse 2 or 3 times a month and sing at worship 2 or 3 times a month. Rehearsals: December 5th 6:15-7pm January 9th 6:15-7pm January 16th 6:15-7pm Sing on: December 2nd late service December 9th early service December 16th-late service January 13th early service January 20th-late service Messiah Concert 2pm on December 2nd (choir members wear black and report in at 1:15pm) WELCOME TO TRINITY'S NEWEST MEMBERS! They are Travis & Ashlen Kauffman, with their infant daughter, Kelcin. They have been married for two years and reside in Hayfield. Travis was raised in Brownsdale, MN and graduated from Hayfield Schools in He then attended Winona State University for Communications. He currently works for Johnson Brothers Liquor as a Sales Rep. Travis enjoys anything sports related. He plays baseball, slow pitch softball, is an assistant coach for the Hayfield girl s softball team and is the announcer for Hayfield volleyball, football and basketball games. Ashlen was raised in Zumbrota, MN and graduated from Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools in She then attended Winona State University for Sociology. She currently works for IBI Data in Brownsdale. Ashlen also enjoys sports. She plays volleyball and softball. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends. Kelcin was born on October 27, 2018 in Rochester, MN. She is a very good eater and sleeps well so far. She spends her time meeting new family members and friends. The Hayfield Library is looking for volunteers. There are 2 shifts available, Monday through Friday, 2:00pm-4:00pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm. No computer or library experience is necessary. Scheduling is very flexible. You must be 18 years old or older. Please talk to Ruth Santjer at The Blessing of 2018 Baptisms on Jan. 13th, 2019 We celebrate The Baptism of our Lord in our liturgical calendar on Sunday, Jan. 13 th. With this in mind, Trinity is inviting all families who had a baptism in 2018 to come to either of the services that day to receive a special baptismal blessing and gift. At the beginning of the service we ll gather around the baptismal font and Pastor Paul will trace the cross (with water) on the children s foreheads, reminding them of their identity and purpose in Christ.

5 SEMCAC ITEMS ARE COLLECTED IN THE NARTHEX December Items Needed: Hygiene Products, paper products, diapers All Women, All Ages There is always room for more! Women s Bible Study Thursday, December 6th, after WELCA Christmas Potluck WELCA Christmas Potluck Thursday. December 6th, Noon Open to church staff and Women s Bible Study group. Bible Study to follow the potluck. The WELCA booklet (Christian Service Group book) will be reviewed during January If you wish to be added or removed from a group please let the church office or Dorothy Gesme know. December 1st, :30am to 11am Please bring your items to sell on Friday day or eve, or by 8:15am on Saturday. Mark a price on your donation. Those not bringing an item to sell are asked to give $10. Rolls & coffee for a free-will donation will be available. December 2nd, am to 10:30am Egg bake brunch, free-will donation. Remaining bazaar items will be available for sale. Christian Service Groups will help with egg bakes and serving. The Mitten Tree is downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Please help us to fill up the tree with caps, mittens and scarves for those in need. You may order a Christmas poinsettia through the church office in memory or in honor of a loved one. The cost for a 6 1/2 plant is $ Fill out the form below and drop it in the offering plate on Sunday, mail it to Box 476, or return it to the church office. Deadline is December 7th In Memory of or In Honor of Name (from) 3

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8 December 1 Lisa Jorgenson Carrie Saxton December 2 Megan Leckness Nicholas Matti December 3 Lori Kindschy Jasmine Gustine December 4 Craig Selk Bryan Oelkers Gavin Klauer December 5 Becky Demmer Brenda Rud December 6 Michelle Towey December 7 Caden Jorgenson December 8 Lincoln Zelinske December 9 Julie Kyllo David Holst December 10 Laura Vaith Cindy Dahle Emmitt Otterness Patrick Oelkers Brandon Hanson December 11 Brian Scanlan Lindsay Mestad Alex Lynch Macy Holtan December 12 Keegan Zelinske Khloee Zelinske Ethan Slaathaug December 13 Randy Benson Andrea Osman Everhett Crooks Benjamin Whalen December 14 Don Harker Bob Stocks Carol Steward Noah Hamer December 15 Kent Erickson Tami Harker Karlin Ziegler Sara Dowd December 17 Mike Stevens Meaghan Shelstad December 18 Hazel Steward Kirk Dudycha Kristin Smith December 19 Paula Murphy Haden Simonson Aubrey DeRosier December 20 Tera Jorgenson Noah Shadow Stanlee Aarhus December 22 Jon Zuk Hunter Louks Natasha Jax Amber Ziegler April Stasko 8 December 23 Susan Tindal December 24 Kevin Lee Holly Beaver Thomas Steele December 26 Joshua Franke Jax Mussell December 27 Vickie Simonson Pete Kyllo Bradley Tapp Trey Tucker Ryan Nelson Jax Zelinske December 28 Fred Kindschy Pastor Paul Hauschild Jacob Rud Lukas Woodwick Mike Stasko December 29 Elizabeth Fjerstad Carissa Pesch Benjamin Anderson December 30 Andrew Fjerstad Katie Miner Brayden Hegna Dec. 6 Dana & Vickie Simonson Dec. 8 Gina & Neal Anderson Dec. 14 Craig & Lisa Selk Dec. 16 Linda & Wayne Jorgenson

9 25 OFFICE CLOSED 1 8:30-11:30: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 1st Sunday of Advent 8am: Worship 9am-10:30am: Bazaar & Egg Bake Brunch 9:15am: NO Adult Education 9:15am-10:15am: Youth Forum 10:30am: Worship (choir sing) 2pm: Messiah Concert 9 2nd Sunday of Advent 8am: Worship (choir sing) 10:30am: Worship 2:00pm: 5th & 6th grade youth group Cookies & Canvas 16 3rd Sunday of Advent 8am: Worship 9:15am-10:15am: Youth Forum 10:30am: Worship (choir sing) 11:30am: Christmas in the Barn practice 11:30am: Church Council Mtg. 11:30-4:30pm: Sr. High Cookie Decorating 7pm: Christmas in the Barn 23 4th Sunday of Advent 8am: Worship 10:30am: Worship (Sunday School Program) 30 10am: Worship (Brown Baptism) 3 7:00pm AA 10 7:00pm AA 17 7:00pm AA 24 4:30pm & 10pm: Christmas Eve Services 7:00pm AA 31 7:00pm AA 4 9:30am: Bible Study 11 10am: Bible Study 18 10am: Bible Study 10am: Christmas Day Service w/ Communion 5 3pm-5pm: WASS 6:15-7pm: Trinity Choir 6:30pm: Confirmation 7pm: Advent Service 12 10am: Field Crest Comm. 11am: Midtown Comm. 11:30am: Staff Lunch 3pm-5pm: WASS 6:30pm: Confirmation 7pm: Advent Service 19 3pm-5pm: WASS 6:30pm: Confirmation 7pm: Advent Service 26 10am: Villa Communion NO EVENING ACTIVITIES (no school) 6 Noon: WELCA Potluck 1pm: Women s Bible Study 13 9:00am: Quilting Drop Off Bazaar Items 6:00pm: Blanchard Rehearsal :00am: Quilting Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale 3:30pm: Blanchard Wedding 9

10 January 1 David Erickson Kristi Dick Korbin Turner January 3 Randy Demmer Gregg Slaathaug January 4 Amy Nelson Joey Andrist January 5 Gene Leckness Wayne Tjosaas Keefe Zelinske Brittney Dahl Melanie Eggler Ethan Schnable January 6 Brian Paape January Alexis Dudycha Isabelle Branstad Ellie Mork January 8 Carol Daleske Colleen Fish Connor Sparks January 9 Linda Ulve Chad Johnson January 10 Cameron Swank Drew Slaathaug January 11 Chloee Robinson Sakada Robinson Claire Oelkers January 12 Dawn Lubbert Amanda Johnson Alexandra Louks January 13 Rick Ruehmann Heather Mundy January 14 Jodi Klocke Blaine Stackhouse January 15 Vicky Stocks Johanna Bungum Michael Shadow January 16 Terry Dahl Grant Klennert Brenda Thissen January 17 Evelyn Winfield January 18 Joyce Bakkedahl Madison Lubbert Marie Johnson January 19 Tammy Ruud Mishelle Herrick January 20 Shelby Mindrup January 21 David Loeschen Derek Hatten Jackie Sanvick Henry Haugstad January 22 Sharyl Herrick Tera Rath Elizabeth Klocke Breanna Mundy Mason Tapp Don Carlson January 23 Kristi Hauschild January 24 Tanya Rieken Crystal Koski Dylan Miner Jan. 1: Kevin & Rachel Purrier Jan. 2: Kristi & Marty Dick Jan. 6: Debra & Gene Whittington Jan. 6: Kelli & Jeff Jax January 25 Dale Ulve Melanie Dobson Austin Freerksen January 26 Lisa Selk Hunter Mickelson January 27 Jana Wagner Laura Holtan January 28 Heather Burns-Myhre Alexis Roe January 29 Jeffrey Bakkedahl January 30 Tom Brown Corinna Branstad January 31 Quentin Woodwick Jan. 12: Jerry & Margaret Becker Jan. 14: Lana & Garrett Mindrup Jan. 16: Donna & Jr Jorgenson Jan. 26: Heath & Kim Klauer 10

11 6 Epiphany Sunday 13 Blessings of the Baptisms 2 10am: Villa Communion 9 10am: Field Crest Communion 20 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 8am: Worship 9:15am-10:15am: Youth Forum 10:30am: Worship 8am: Worship (choir sing) 10:30am: Worship 8am: Worship 9:15am-10:15am: Youth Forum 10:30am: Worship (choir sing) 27 ANNUAL MEETING 8am: Worship 10:30am: Worship 11:15am: ANNUAL MTG/Lunch 7 7:00pm: AA 14 7:00pm AA 21 OFFICE CLOSED 7:00pm: AA 28 7:00pm: AA 1 8 OFFICE CLOSED Happy New Year! 9:30am: Bible Study 2pm: Meadow Lakes Communion 15 9:30am: Bible Study *Annual Report Deadline* 22 9:30am: Bible Study 29 9:30am: Bible Study 2pm: Meadow Lakes Communion 3-5pm: W.A.S.S. 6:30-8:00pm: Confirmation 11am: Midtown Communion 3-5pm: W.A.S.S. 6:15pm: Trinity Worship Choir 6:30-8:00pm: Confirmation 16 9am: Women s Bible Study 2pm: Madonna Summit Comm. 3-5pm: W.A.S.S. 6:15pm: Trinity Worship Choir 6:30-8:00pm: Confirmation 23 10am: Villa Communion 3-5pm: W.A.S.S. 6:30-8:00pm: Confirmation pm: W.A.S.S. 6:30-8:00pm: Confirmation :00am: Quilting :00am: Quilting am-8pm: Youth Ski Trip (7th-12th grade)

12 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 104 First Street SE P.O. Box 476 Hayfield, MN U.S. POSTAGE PAID NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION HAYFIELD, MN PERMIT NO. 3 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED December Worship Schedule Worship on Sundays at 8:00am and 10:30am Wednesday Evening Advent Worship Dec. 5, Dec. 12, and Dec. 19 at 7:00pm Dec. 24: Candlelight Worship 4:30pm and 10:00pm Dec. 25: Christmas Worship with Holy Communion 10:00am Dec. 30: One service only at 10am 12 Trinity Lutheran Church P.O. Box 476 Hayfield, MN (507) Rev. Paul Hauschild, Pastor phauschild@trinityhayfield.com Adam Anderson, Director of Christian Education aanderson@trinityhayfield.com Brenna Scanlan, Parish Secretary churchoffice@trinityhayfield.com Alexandra Hansen, Sr. High Youth Worker Nancy Matti, Sr. Choir Director Judy Follmuth, Sr. Choir Accompanist Mark Nelson, Custodian Allison DeRaad & Nancy Matti, Organists churchoffice@trinityhayfield.com Find us on Facebook