Trinity Lutheran Church

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1 Trinity Lutheran Church 424 E. Gilman St. New York Mills, MN Pastor Kirk Douglas Trinity Lutheran Church strives to connect people to Jesus by demonstrating God s unconditional love. Love God boldly, Grow in faith continually, Serve others joyfully. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 20, 2019 IN OUR PRAYERS: God invites us to cast all our cares and worries upon Him because He cares for us. Today we cast upon God those who are sick, awaiting surgery or recovering, especially Gunard Heikkila, Dan Cresswell, Greg Mickelson, Wade Salo, Lois Sailer, Chase Keskitalo, Neil Perala, Doug Weller, Georgia Bentley, Mike Baune, Jon Kumpula, Jim Nielsen, DuWayne and Mary Roberts, Lillian Mindermann, Jennifer Windels, and Tom Hahn. We pray for God s comfort for the family and friends of Rev. David Maki. AS WE GATHER: We all have many cares and worries in life. Chances are you arrived to worship this morning carrying some of those concerns upon your heart and mind. If that s true, know that today s service is designed for you! As we witness Jesus first miracle at the Cana wedding feast, we also learn from the experience of His mother, Mary. Mary was worried about the host family they ran out of wine! She wanted to help, but she knew only one thing to do. She committed the situation to Jesus, knowing He would take care of it. And that He did! Much more than helping provide refreshment for wedding guests, Jesus revealed His power and glory. And His disciples believed in Him (John 2:11). Today, may you do the same. Commit your concerns to the One who gave Himself for you and invites you to believe in Him. READINGS: Isaiah 43:1 7, Romans 6:1 11, Luke 3:15 22

2 Image: Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, Fill the jars with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast. So they took it. When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. John 2:6 9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION TRINITY S ANNUAL MEETING is TODAY. There will be a potluck meal beginning at 11:30 a.m. following the late service in the fellowship hall. The Annual Business Meeting will start at 12 noon. Copies of the report are available for pickup from the church narthex next FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are available for pickup at the signup center in the church narthex. They are in alphabetical order in the blue tubs. Questions, talk to Karin Erickson. OUR FIRST COMMUNION CLASS provides the opportunity for those young people in grades 5 & above, to prepare to receive Holy Communion prior to their confirmation. This is a voluntary program for our youth, along with their parent, guardian or faith mentor. We will have our first meeting on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 9:15 10:15am in the worship area at church. A participating youth must be accompanied by one or both parents, or a guardian, a faith mentor, or other adult member of Trinity. We will introduce the program and hand out the materials which you take home to work on for 7 weeks. The child will need to work together with an adult to complete the program. We will meet again midway through the materials on Sunday, March 24 th at 9:15-10:15am. Our final meeting will take place on Sunday, April 14 th at 9:15 10:15am in the worship area where we will go through completed materials and prepare our youth to receive Holy Communion for the first time. If a child and their adult cannot make one of the meetings, arrangements will need to be made with Pastor Kirk for a separate meeting time. Questions, talk with Pastor Kirk after his return from vacation on February 19th. Please sign up in the church narthex by Friday, Feb. 8th to help us in ordering of materials. Thanks! ATTENDANCE 1/13/19 8:00 a.m. Attendance: :30 a.m. Attendance: 123 Communed: 94

3 RETURN OF BLESSINGS 1/13 General Fund: $ Electronic Giving: $ Mobile App: $25.00 = Total: $ Coins for Christ: $3.68 (Coins sent to help Seminarians) Backpack for Hunger: $20 in Memory of Herb Lubitz Back Pack for Hunger: $255 We currently have a list of members who wish to remain anonymous in their giving towards special funds and missions. If you DO NOT want your name listed in the weekly bulletin, please let the church office know. UPCOMING EVENTS CONFIRMATION RETREATS: January A Christ-like Servant Life Grade Inspiration Point Bible Camp. PARENT HELP is needed please check your . March 8-9 Chosen in Christ Alone - Grade 7 & Lutheran Island Camp April 6 Why God Made Me Grade 6 Lutheran Island OPEN YOUTH ROOM NIGHT - On Fridays February 22 (last of winter session) at 9:30 until 12 midnight. (after HOME basketball games or wrestling matches) Bring friends! Enjoy FREE pizza, fun games, and devotions that share Jesus! YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! Several Parents or adults (age 21+) volunteers are needed for this event! To assist, please contact Holly Gudmundson right away. RESTING IN HIM SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY leader Lorna Rohr begins Wednesday, January 23 at 6:45 in the Sunday School wing of the church. Participants please do lessons 1 and 2 for our first session. **CHIP Families for Week of January 20** Heather Beldo: 715 Elm Ave. Menahga, MN Megan Cole: th Ave Sebeka, MN Ted Rohr: 1 Cedar Dr. Apt. 104 Mapleton, ND Peter & Kinsey Stark: Cty. Hwy. 19 Sebeka, MN Theresa & Justin Craigmile: Marshfield Ave. Apt. P204 Spokane Valley, WA 99216

4 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Light for All Nations is the Epiphany theme of The Lutheran Witness magazine this month. We see so much darkness in the daily news we may struggle to see past it. Some days we may become discouraged and or even lose hope. Rejoice! Christ our Light has come! He calls us into relationship with Him every day and sends us out as lights in a dark world to point others to His saving grace. How do we do that? Pick up a copy and read more about it! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAILING ADDRESS FOR OLGA KREKULA is 201 S Tousley Ave. #102 NYM MN Please DO NOT send her mail to Hadley House. Thanks! SERVING FUNERALS AND CHURCH CLEANING: It s been our practice at Trinity to have members assigned for these tasks and it is once again time to format new lists. We will be doing what we did in 2017 by giving you an opportunity to sign up if you would be willing to serve at Funerals or help with Church Cleaning. We will also have a sign-up for if you would be willing to bring bars for funerals. We have 4 leaders, Karen Dreyer, Carol Ehnert, Diane Duchene & Becky Becker that take charge of calling the members for serving and bringing bars for the funerals. These are opportunities for you to serve and we pray that you would be willing to do so. JANUARY READING CHALLENGE CHAPTERS 1-33

5 Sunday, January 20 SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP HELPERS 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Elders Scott Maki Brian Selander PowerPoint Techs Joel & Janell Brever Brianna & Pam Ehnert Lay Readers Bev Eisenlohr Ron Ruther Ushers Dennis Swenson / Gene Imsande Danny & Cheri Tumberg Tom Becker / Jim Wallgren Brian & Pam Ehnert Lyle & Scarlet Dittman Greeters Greg & Kim Imsande Lillian Wallgren / Ann Hintsala Acolytes Elliot Kangas Kelly Kimber Altar Guild Arlene Monson, Sharon Thompson / Karen Thompson Coffee Team Diane Duchene / Pauline Born Sunday, January 27 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Elders Dennis Tigges Charly Baune PowerPoint Techs Scott & Marsha Maki Bette Ruther Lay Readers Julie Witt Sally Line Ushers Buddy/KayAnn/Morgan Kahilainen Lenny & Barb Puckett Trent & Lacy Ament Chad & Amanda Weller Greeters Doug & Julie Witt Ron & Carol Ehnert Acolytes Brayden Ehnert Maya Radniecki Altar Guild Arlene Monson, Sharon Thompson / Karen Thompson Coffee Team Carol Curtis / Dot Schwartz

6 TRINITY SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY Sunday, January 20 8:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Education Hour 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Potluck Meal 12:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Monday, January 21 8:30 a.m. Preschool 12:00 p.m. Preschool 4:30 p.m. Exercise 6:30 p.m. Bible Study led by Gary Bach Tuesday, January 22 10:00 a.m. MOMS 1:00 p.m. Bible Study led by Bob Maki 4:30 p.m. Bible Study led by Gen Karanen 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. New Beginnings Wednesday, January 23 8:30 a.m. Preschool 12:00 p.m. Preschool 4:45 p.m. Grades 7 & 8 Confirmation 5:30 p.m. Trinity Bells 6:30 p.m. Grades 9 & 10 Confirmation 6:30 p.m. Worship Choir 6:45 p.m. Bible Study led by Lorna Rohr 8:00 p.m. Praise Band Thursday, January 24 6:30 a.m. Bible Study led by Matt Radniecki 6:30 p.m. Mystery Purses Ladies Night OCC Fundraiser Saturday, January 26 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Grades 9 & 10 Leave for Confirmation Retreat at LIC Sunday, January 27 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Education Hour 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 11:45 a.m. Grades 9 & 10 Return from Confirmation Retreat 4:00 6:00 p.m. Dinner with Pastor

7 Coming soon to trinity s Fellowip hall Congregation Information Class January 27, :00-6:00pm This class is for anyone that is in a new relationship with Trinity. It includes those who are looking to be a new member, have come in by transfer, affirmation of faith or would like to know better what our congregation confesses in the Christian faith. We will also explore how God works through and provides for His mission and ministry through us. Even those of you who have been lifelong members at Trinity are welcome to join us. Dinner will be served both evenings. Please contact the church office by at trinity1892@nymtrinity.org or by calling by January 7th so that we know how many to prepare dinner for and for how many materials to have on hand. Please let us know if you will also need child care during the instruction time, and we will see that we have someone available.

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