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1 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NONPROFIT ORG 100 POPLAR AVENUE US POSTAGE PAID CARRINGTON, NORTH DAKOTA Carrington, ND Phone (701) Zip Fax (701) Permit No Pastor Bruce Vold: Parsonage: Cell Phone: Pastor Russ Christiansen: Cell Phone: KDAK (1600 AM) Broadcast at 11 a.m. WORSHIP 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8am-5pm ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED February 2014 FROM YOUR PASTORS As I think about February, I can only hope that it is brings less snow, more sunshine and warmer temperatures. I am tired of Winter and cold! I have had people ask me to pray for the weather because, You have a little extra pull with the Man upstairs, or some similar comment. This time of year our prayers would mostly agree upon my hope above. The rest of the year is usually a different story. On just about any given day in the spring, summer or fall seasons there would be disagreement upon what the weather should do. If one farmer has all the crop seeded or just feels caught up, rain might be welcome; whereas for the neighbor down the road with a bunch of acres left might be really disappointed with rain. The same story is true with spraying, haying or harvesting. Each person, farmer or not, has different expectations and needs. It doesn t matter if we are talking about the weather, our health, our family, our hopes and dreams, or anything else life brings. Those are some of the reasons I really like Romans 8:38-39; For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels not principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, not height nor depth, nor anything else in all of creations, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1

2 These words remind me that God is with us in all our struggles, sorrows, joys and everyday happenings. God doesn t manipulate us or the world we live in as though we were puppets on a string and God doesn t answer every prayer of every person. (Think of the impossibility of that! Picture 2 coaches asking God to bless his/her team with victory. Pretty tough for each coach to win the same game) I like to tell people of a Yogi Bera quote when he was catching a game for the New York Yankees. The opposing batter came to the plate, used his bat to make a cross on home plate. Yogi leaned forward and used his glove to wipe the plate clean and said, Let s just let God watch this one. I truly believe that God is watching this one. God is watching, leading, guiding, encouraging, and praying for us as we live here on earth. God wants us to know happiness and success. The world may not always allow us to be happy and successful but that doesn t stop God from wanting that for us, nor does anything that goes on make it impossible for us to come to God. Nothing else in all of creation those words sound like a good guarantee of God s presence in our lives! May you know and trust that God is with you each day and that you can always lean on Him for strength when you just don t seem to have any of your own left. Pastor Russ FEBRUARY 2014 BIBLE STUDY THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH by S. Block Session 6: WISE MANAGER: Luke 12:35-48 ARE WE READY? Food (and Forks) for Thought By Judy Lake Our Parable this month is about a Manager given full reign of the household while his Master is gone. If he s wise, he ll take full responsibility and do his job without sloughing off. He ll not be surprised and unprepared when his Master does return. On the other hand, if he lets his new power over the household staff take over and he doesn t do his job, lies around, gets drunk, and treats the other employees poorly, he definitely will be surprised and unprepared when the Master returns. It ll be too late to do what he s supposed to be doing. Therefore, he ll lose his job, be punished and cast out. Jesus said that of whom much is given, much is required and expected. He relates that to us, His disciples, who claim to be Christians. Are we always doing what He expects of us? Are we prepared for His return? Will He find that we have done His will, taken care of those who are in need and loved our neighbor as ourselves? Are we caring for His household? Have we repented? Are we awake? Are we prepared? Or are we just lying around doing nothing until we think we have to? Are we as ready as the good Christian lady who told her Pastor that when she died and they put her in her casket, she wanted them to put a fork in her hand? Why? Her reasoning was that when she went to a church supper, the food was great and at the end, she was to keep her fork because pie was coming. The best was yet to come. She felt that upon her death the best was yet to come! Do we have her wisdom, her faithfulness, her readiness to meet the Lord whenever He comes? She evidently had done God s will throughout her life, helped those in need and was a good manager of what He had given her, so she was ready! Are we? 2

3 PARISH NURSE NUGGETS... from Holly Zieman, RN February is Heart Month. Pastor Bruce shared this article with me from the Bowdon Lutheran's newsletter and written by Carla Newman. Spiritual death can happen to any one of us but the good news is it's REVERSIBLE! Let's talk about spiritual death. How long does this type of death take? It can take a lifetime or it can take just a few minutes. And I believe the first organ affected during this type of death is the heart. Here's the amazing news,...this type of death is most definitely reversible! CPR...that stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Cardio refers to the heart, which beats over 60 times per minute. Pulmonary refers to the lungs, which breathe 15 to 25 times per minute. Resuscitation means restoring life to someone who appears to be dead. I think we can also refer to CPR when we think about spiritual death. Many things can cause spiritual death: emotional problems, societal issues, religious struggles, even bad television can cause spiritual death. But giving all of these tumultuous obstacles over to God and letting Him carry their burden for us...is God's CPR. C=Cardio=Heart: Jeremiah 29:13 "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jesus said in John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be trouble. Trust in God; trust also in me." P=Pulmonary=Lungs: Genesis 1:7 "The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and the man became a living being." Elihu said to Job in Job 33:4 "The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life." R=Resuscitate=Restore life: Psalm 51:12 "Restore to me the joy of your salvation." Lamentations 5:21 "Restore us to yourself, O Lord, that we may return; renew our days as of old." Too much information to remember? Okay, let me simplify it just a bit, when we (or someone we know) seems to be suffering from spiritual death, it helps to remember CPR: Through CHRIST, God PROMISES us RENEWED life. 2 Corinthians 4:16 "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." God's Blessings - Parish Nurse Holly DID YOU KNOW...? As of January 15th, Trinity has raised $215, in cash and pledges designated towards the new church addition. This is 43% of our $500,000 goal. Thank you for your continued support! HALLELUJAH! Bids are being accepted through the end of January with selections being made by the end of February. Ground breaking will occur in the Spring, with anticipated completion in September AROUND THE WORLD AT TRINITY Around the World at Trinity invites you to join Valborg Ellingson on Sunday February 9 at 2 p.m. as she presents pictures and commentary about her mission trip to Madagascar. Val served as a missionary in Madagascar several years ago and enjoyed the opportunity to return last summer. She saw some old friends and made many new friends. Come, enjoy the pictures and learn a little about our sisters and brothers in Madagascar. 3 LEFSE MAKING February 23rd - the Healthy Communities Coalition will be providing an evening of Lefse making practice! Lea Dell and Jan Bakke will provide all that is needed and will be there to help you practice rolling and grilling the Norwegian Delicacy! Cost will be $10 per person (checks can be written to Healthy Communities) Call Laurie Diets at the Chamber Office to register Limit 10 Persons - so call quickly!

4 Ushers 2 - Fred Sauby 9 - James Linderman 16 - James Linderman 23 - James Linderman Lay Readers 2 - John Cabler 9 - John Cabler 16 - John Cabler 23 - John Cabler February Worship Volunteers 8:30 Worship 10:45 Worship Acolytes 2 - Easton Rindy Drew Page 9 - Mariah House 16 - Tyler Seaburg Haley Hewitt 23 - Jayden Shipman Coffee Hour Servers 2 - Kathy & John Cabler Alan Lange 9 - Randall & Amanda Zink Arlene Brandt 16 - Lyle & Jane Forde Gary Austin 23 - Duane & Beth Lura Fred & Kristy Sauby Communion Set-Up 2 - Wally Scheen 16 - Mary Struxness Communion Servers 2 - Dan & Joyce Wick 16 - Matt & Tiffany Paulson Ushers 2 - Mark Struxness 9 - Mark Struxness 16 - Mark Struxness 23 - Mark Struxness Lay Readers 2 - Holly Zieman 9 - Holly Zieman 16 - Claudia Park 23 - Claudia Park Service Group Coordinators Rod & Holly Zieman Jerome & Patti Zink Acolytes 2 - Addie Urness Destiny Stedman 9 - Justine Finch 16 - Jessica Gussiaas Madison Solwey 23 - Tucker Beumer Communion Set-Up 2 - Deb Leapaldt 16 - Mary Struxness Communion Servers 2 - Dan & Joyce Wick 16 - Dianne Larson Kristy Sauby Membership of Trinity Lutheran was divided into 11 groups that each took a month to be responsible for tasks within the church. Each month we will be looking for ushers, lay readers, communion set-up, communion servers and coffee servers. The list below is the service group scheduled for March. The service coordinators are Don & Janice Gussiaas and Kevin & Renee Klein. If your name is on this list, please check the calendar and see what Sunday(s) in March works best for you and give Don, Janice, Kevin or Renee a call at (Don/Janice) or (Kevin/Renee). If any of the coordinators calls you, please prayerfully consider how you can help. If you don't see your name on this list, your month will be coming. Please say yes when called. Thank you for doing your part and participating in our worship services. Dorothy Bauer Scott Beumer Bob & Karen Buskness Josh & Kristin Cabler Less & Joyce Cabler Don & Lynette Caylor Russ & Cheryl Christiansen Warren & Jolene Dalbec Gary Edinger Ruth Engelstad Rose Gjerdevig Brock Gussiaas Roger Gussiaas Kent & Connie Johnson We & Verna Martin Chris & Nikki Mertz Howard & Charlotte Nelson Tracy Perhus Craig & Brenda Rask Helen Rask Cam Reisnour Curtis Reisnour Darwin & Arlene Rodacker Arlene Schroeder BettyLou Schroeder Sherril Semmens Doug & Cody Stangeland 4

5 TLCW EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING January 6, 2014 The TLCW Executive Board met Monday, January 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. President Sharie Mattson called the meeting to order. Present were: Sharie Mattson, Becky Hagel, Lea Dell, Dorothy Fenske, Jodie Davis, Jana Davis, Patty Hertel, Kristy Sauby, Julee Erdmann and Lynelle Bachmeier. Absent was: Stacy Rzaszutak. Sharie gave devotions. The November and December minutes were read and corrections made. Dorothy made a motion to accept the November minutes as corrected and Lynelle seconded. Julee made a motion to accept the December minutes as corrected and Jodie seconded. Becky presented the December treasurer s report. Starting balance for December was $26,821.82; with receipts of $ and expenses of $7,858.45, the ending balance for December is $19, Patty made a motion to pay the December bills and it was seconded by Lea. Lynelle made a motion to approve the December treasurer s report and Kristy seconded it. The 2014 Proposed Budget was also discussed and changes were made to it. VICE PRESIDENT: Julee and Lynelle reported that 3 coffee hours and 2 funerals were served. Funerals were for Jenny Kautzman and Marian Ferguson. GROWTH CHAIRMAN: Jodie and Jana will be responsible for the general meeting in February and World Day of Prayer. World Day of Prayer will be held the first Friday in March. ACTION CHAIRMAN: Patty is still looking for a president and secretary. Becky Galt will be the new Action Chairman. Since it has been such a difficulty finding a president it was suggested to maybe look at a copresident situation. CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence was received from the Pastors, Kathy Cabler, Faith in Action, Daily Bread, Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, Red Willow Bible Camp, Lutheran Camping for Citizens with Disabilities, Safe Shelter, Marie Sandvik Center and Anne Carlson. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Pastor Bruce will do a temple talk about the new 11 groups. The new groups were discussed and how they work and how the persons were put on a list and how the new book will look where the groups will be listed. The next meeting will be Monday, February 3 at 6:00 pm as there will be a General Meeting set for 7:00 pm. The meeting ended with all reciting the Lord s Prayer. Acting Secretary and Co-Vice-President, Lynelle Bachmeier TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 2013 President Warren Dalbec called the meeting to order. Members present were Warren Dalbec, Gene Drewlow, Ken Wangen, Lisa Weninger, Randy Munkeby, Robin Simonson, Jennifer Gast, Andrea Scheen, Steve Schaubert, Jo Pollert, Amy Seaburg. Pastor Bruce and Pastor Russ were also present. Devotions were given by Gene Drewlow. Meetings of the last meeting were approved as read. TREASURER S REPORT: General Fund $19, Reserve Fund $14, Mission Fund $223, PASTOR S REPORTS: Pastor Russ reported that Fergy will check with light company on the amount of light given by the new fixtures in the back of the church. 5

6 Pastor Russ would like to order 400 candleholders from Augsburg Fortress. Motion was made by Steve and seconded by Jo to place the order. Bernie Satrom with Maranatha Church will be contacted to repair some lights not working. Council approved printing in the bulletin requests from the congregation to fund memory sticks with the Bible on it, to be sent to military persons overseas. These would be purchased from Faith Comes by Healing should anyone be interested in purchasing them at a cost of $25.00 each. BOARD OF DEACONS: The letter for membership role needs to be drafted. Deacons will be monitoring Faith in Service Groups. Gene moved and seconded by Robin to accept deacon s report. Motion carried. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Christmas program was a success. Lock-in was a hit with the kids. Andrea moved and Randy seconded the approval of board of education report. Motion carried. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 10% or $2, was paid to Dean Wallace Construction for shingle job. $15,000 bill should be coming from Central City Lumber. Steve moved and Lisa W. seconded approval of board of trustees report. Old Business: Did You Know article for February will address cash donations and pledges for the building fund. Target Roofing will be contacted to complete the rubber portion of the shingling project. Building committee reports $214,224 cash donations and pledges. Bids will be let in the Foster County Independent and want them in by January 29 th. Bids will be awarded by Feb 25 th. Finance committee will be responsible for approaching bank on loan. Budget committee currently working on budget. Randy moved and Steve seconded approval of preliminary budget. Motion carried. Nominating committee reported all current positions consented to serve in Motion made by Larry and seconded by Jo to pay benevolences quarterly. Motion by Ken and seconded by Robin to use reserve fund as necessary to pay 2013 benevolences. Faith in Service Groups are beginning. New Business: Council approved payment of recurring bills online. Annual meeting reports are due this week. Devotions for next meeting: Pastor Russ Next meeting date: February 4 th Meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer Respectfully Submitted by Rita Balvitsch Treasurer s Report as of December 31, 2013 December Income Disbursed Weekly Income and Attendance General $32, $47, Weekly Need: $6, Sunday School /1/13 $6, Mission , /8/13 $5, Building - 3, /15/13 $4, Total $33, $32, /22/13 $4, /24 Christmas Eve $6, /29/13 $4, Budget Report for January 1, 2013 December 31, 2013 Categories Disbursed To Date Budgeted For Year Difference for Year Benevolence $15, $15, $63.00 Pastoral Ministry And Staff $195, $203, $8, Congregational Life $25, $25, $ Building and Maintenance $54, $116, $62, Totals $289, $361, $71,

7 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES 2 Dewey Robson, Abby Gudmestad 3 Wayne Evans, Samantha Wede, Ben Beach 4 Charlotte Nelson, Jean Gross, Matthew Davis, Bryant Stangeland, Kristine Swart 5 Tenley Bjerke 6 Levi Cabler, Oliver Lende 7 Inez Brown, Gerald Zink 9 Arlene Weninger, Brady Bickett, CJ & Jennifer Whitman, Jerome & Patty Zink 10 Dan Genre, Danny Schuchard, Curtis Reisnour 11 Muriel Morton, Gloria Garrett, Bonnie Monson, Janell Beumer, Tabetha Schmeets 12 Calleigh Hewitt, Kenleigh Hinrichs 14 Renee Hallwachs, Elizabeth Hoggarth, David Dunn, Arvid & Lillian Ellingson, Craig & Brenda Rask 15 Mark Finch, Kevin Guthmiller, Coty Remmick 16 Rod Zieman, Randy Munkeby, Jacob Copenhaver, Howard Simonson 17 John Topp 18 Valerie Piatz, Joan Miller, Craig Rask, Cole Monson 19 Jamie Hetletved, Trevor Hoggarth 20 Markie Struxness, Logan Topp 21 Tim Partlow, Rock Rindy, Sadie Magnuson, Sierra Kliem 22 Alex Tufte 23 Joyce Miller 24 Christian Irion 25 Julie Miller, Ryan Carr 26 Janice Heringer, Trace Beumer, Ella Nowatzki, Kaydence VanRay 27 Kelly Hagel, Kevin Klein, Taylen Mehring 28 Kyle Bahm, Brekken Wuori Reminder: If I missed your birthday, I apologize. Please call the church office so we can print it in the weekly bulletin. Thank you! 7