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Trinity Trumpet Trinity Lutheran Church 295 Shaul Avenue ~ Ottumwa, IA 52501 ~ 641-684-7279 Pastor: Rev. James Preus ~ Pastor s email: jamespreus@gmail.com www.trinitylutheranottumwa.

1 Trinity Trumpet Trinity Lutheran Church 295 Shaul Avenue ~ Ottumwa, IA ~ Pastor: Rev. James Preus ~ Pastor s jamespreus@gmail.com Message from Pastor November 2017 Happy All Saints Day! We will celebrate All Saints Day on Wednesday, November 1 st at 7:15 PM with a Divine Service. On this day we thank God for all the saints, who have gone before us. We thank God that he showed them great mercy. And we thank God that he gave them to us as such examples of faith and good works. The Gospel lesson for All Saints Day is from Matthew chapter five. I would like to focus on just one verse here: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." We hunger and thirst for all sorts of things. Yes, food and drink, but also cars, houses, peace and quiet, a better job, a safer neighborhood, a more vibrant church, etc. And yet, no matter how rich we are we aren't satisfied. There is always better food, a better job, more money, a better church. We are insatiable. But that's how it goes for those who hunger and thirst for earthly things. But the one thing all the saints have in common is that they hungered and thirsted for righteousness. What is righteousness. Well, to be righteous means to be innocent of all sin and to be declared in a right relationship with God. To have righteousness is to have Jesus Christ and citizenship in heaven. We've learned that to be given righteousness means to be justified. We are justified by faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by our own works. What is a saint? A saint is a holy person. To be holy means that you are set apart for God and are without sin. Well, how can we be holy? How can we be saints? The same way the saints before us became saints. They received Christ's righteousness as a gift. This means they hungered and thirsted for Christ and his righteousness. They desired to be forgiven of all their sins by grace and to be justified by God. Unlike everything else that we might hunger and thirst for, righteousness truly satisfies. To be justified by God, forgiven, made into a saint forever, this is the most satisfying thing in the world. If you have Christ's righteousness, then you are satisfied for eternity. If you do not have Christ's righteousness, then you will be in want for eternity. So, I encourage you all to follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before you, to hunger and thirst for that, which truly satisfies. Hunger and thirst for Jesus, his forgiveness, life, and salvation. God will not leave you hungry. Yours in Christ, Pastor Preus

Prayer Request To add someone to the Sunday morning prayers, please call the Church office or speak to Pastor Preus on Sunday morning.

The altar guild covered the following topics: Flowers: David Raebel opened the discussion of the use of fresh flowers.

2 Prayer Request To add someone to the Sunday morning prayers, please call the Church office or speak to Pastor Preus on Sunday morning. The Lord s Cupboard We are collecting any brand of Canned Vegetables for the month of November to be given to the Lord s Cupboard. Please place your donations on the table in the Narthex. Your participation is greatly appreciated! Newsletter Deadline This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the December Newsletter will be Tuesday, November 21st, Please information to Fred Grover at blindboyfred@hotmail.com. If you would like to receive an version of the newsletter, just call the church office or Linda at trinitysecr@centurylink.net with your address. Thank You - Fred Grover. The Altar Guild met Tuesday, October 3 rd at 6pm. Those present were Gail Bainbridge, David Raebel, Kim Ansley, Dawn Lewis and Pastor Preus. Pastor opened with prayer and reading from the catechism. The altar guild covered the following topics: Flowers: David Raebel opened the discussion of the use of fresh flowers. We are going to look into using fresh flowers every Sunday either an arrangement that someone has signed up for, a simple flower and greenery or a live plant. Our hope is that the congregation will be reminded of the sacrifice of Christ by seeing the live flower(s) that has been sacrificed. Calendar and schedule for setting up Communion: It was decided that the Saturday set ups will be assigned each week. Jennifer Jones will set up the first and second Saturdays of the month. Theresa Preus will set the third Saturday. Dawn Lewis will set up the fourth Saturday. Kim Ansley will continue to clean up on Sunday mornings before service. Gail Bainbridge and Kim Ansley will continue to clean up on Sunday mornings after service. If one of the members cannot set up on their weekend, they are to contact another member to cover for them. If there is no one available, the elders are to be contacted. Setting the Lord s Table: Pastor reviewed the setting of the elements on the altar. The new size wafer is working out fine. We are still ordering wine from Hy-Vee Drug. They are happy to accommodate our needs. Red and green chalice veils: Kim Ansley is looking into replacing these two veils. She will keep the group posted. Banners: David Raebel has come up with an idea for hanging banners. He has a roof rake that can be used to hang the banners. We will need to have hooks installed to use it. New candle stand(s) for communion candle: Kim Ansley found some candle sticks that would coordinate with our brass vases. We do not want to have the communion candle smaller than our present altar candles. So, we will need to look into getting specific candle socket size. We also talked about replacing the two candles behind the altar, if needed, to match/coordinate with the new communion candles. Kim Ansley will be looking into this and bring information to our next meeting. Plans were also discussed for the following upcoming festivals/feast/special services: Reformation (observed): Sunday, October 29 th. Paraments will be red. Pastor will be preaching on Tuesday, October 31 st at Faith Lutheran Church, Mt. Pleasant. All Saint s Day: Wednesday, November 1 st at 7:15 pm. This will be a Divine Service with Holy Communion. Paraments will be white.

3 Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 22 nd at 7 pm. This will be a Divine Service with Holy Communion. Paraments will be white. Advent services: The Wednesday evening Advent services will be December 6 th, 13 th and 20 th at 7:15 pm. Decorating Church: Decorating the church for Christmas will be Saturday, December 2 nd at 9 am. Poinsettias: Gail Bainbridge will be taking care of this project. She will be getting information out to the congregation when the holiday gets closer. Christmas Eve: Sunday the 24 th there will be two services 10 am and 7 pm. We may want to cut down on the wafers/cups for the Saturday evening service of that weekend and maybe for the 10 am service. Paraments, banners and the advent wreath will need to be changed out between services. Paraments will be white. Extra wafers and cups should be added for the 7pm service on the 24 th. Christmas Day: Monday, the 25 th at 9 am. This will be a Divine Service with Holy Communion. The weekend of January 6 th and 7 th will have two different services: Epiphany: Saturday, January 6th at 6pm. This will be a Divine Service with Holy Communion. The Baptism of Our Lord: Sunday, January 7 th at 10 am. This will be a Divine Service with Holy Communion. David Raebel told us about the upcoming Mission Sunday on December 3 rd. He was telling us that the elders would like all the organizations in the church to have a small display. This display should give information about the Altar Guild. We will be getting together to discuss and gather the needed items for this display. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 6 th at 6 pm. We will be planning for the upcoming Lenten/Easter season. Ash Wednesday will be Wednesday, February 14 th, Pastor led us in closing with the Lord s Prayer.

4 Trinity Lutheran Church Voter s Meeting Sunday, October 22, 2017 President Bill Ansley called the meeting to order at 11:05 am. Pastor Saylor opened the meeting with prayer. Attendees: Pastor Saylor, Bill and Kim Ansley, John and Lea Ann Mercer, Norma Joseph, Gail Bainbridge, Susan Bragga, Evelyn Klyn, Elaine Haselhuhn, Charles Marble, Janet Edgren, Lucille Arbogast, Dana Brown, Dennis and Mary Brown, Shane Angle, Willie and Sheri Boettcher, Don Bailey, Bob Francis, Paul Rabbass, Charlie Rabbass, Karen Nitzschke, Anna Lundgren, Justin and Tricia Klyn and Chris and Courtney Cordray. The slate of officers for 2018 was presented with all positions being filled except for the two Elders slots which will be the duty of the Council to complete. John Mercer moved and Don Bailey seconded the motion to accept the slate of officers for Motion carried. President: Bill Ansley Secretary: Mary Brown Financial Treasurer: Gail Bainbridge Trustee: Steve Tanner Elder (2): Council to fill Bill thanked the Nominating Committee (John Schildmier, Sheri Boettcher and Dawn Lewis) for their work and dismissed them from their nominating duties. The 2018 Budget was presented and discussed. Paul Rabbass moved and John Mercer seconded the motion for approval as presented. Motion carried. Don Bailey moved and Gail Bainbridge seconded the motion to nominate Rev. Hinkle as the Circuit Visitor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 am. Respectfully submitted, Lea Ann Mercer Council Secretary

Thanks Be to God! Our loan of $40,000 with The Lutheran Church Extension Fund for the parsonage remodel and roof repair has been paid off. God has blessed us richly in many ways.

However, it was the many members of the congregation that have been good stewards of the gifts that God has given them that made this possible.

borrow more money, Thank You! To all of you who have given money over the past 3 years to help pay down the principal of the loan again, Thank You!

5 Thanks Be to God! Our loan of $40,000 with The Lutheran Church Extension Fund for the parsonage remodel and roof repair has been paid off. God has blessed us richly in many ways. Most recently with a gift from the Jack Finney estate that allowed us to pay off this loan. However, it was the many members of the congregation that have been good stewards of the gifts that God has given them that made this possible. To all those that gave of their talents and labor and helped at the parsonage so that we could save money, Thank You, to those that gave when we first started to remodel so that we didn t have to borrow more money, Thank You! To all of you who have given money over the past 3 years to help pay down the principal of the loan again, Thank You! There will be more challenges ahead as there always are, but we can always depend on God to bless us and give us what we need when we need it. Our general fund account is behind at this point in the year so perhaps if you feel God has given you enough you might consider redirecting your offering that took care of the loan to help us get the general fund brought up to a better level. There will be a stewardship program later this year that will help us to see how God has truly blessed us and how to use those Blessings of Time, Talent & Treasures for his Good. Volunteers needed! After repairs to the ceilings from leaks and old age they are now ready to be painted. Some areas need primed & painted while others just need painted. It is always hard to get a work day set up when it works for everyone so while we still might have a work day at a later date for the time being we are asking for volunteers to help paint all the ceilings in the church at whatever time works best for you. You may paint a hallway, a room or two or whatever you wish to tackle. Primer, paint, rollers & tape will be provided. We have some covers and some roller handles here. What you would need to bring with you are, ladders, rags, roller handles and roller pans, paint brushes for trimming and perhaps an empty painting pail. The cost for the paint & supplies will be around $ If you are unable to paint perhaps you could help with the cost or BOTH. If you can help with this please contact Bill Ansley at or b.ansley@mchsi.com and I will be more than happy to get you and the paint together. Once again, Thanks Be To God! Bill Ansley; President

7 Trinity Lutheran Church Council Minutes October 16, 2017; 6:00 pm Open Meeting: President Bill Ansley Attendees: Bill Ansley, Sheri Boettcher, Chris Matthiesen, Lea Ann Mercer, Karen Nitzschke and Greg Wetterich. Devotion/Opening Prayer: We opened by praying the Catechism. Approval of Minutes: Lea Ann Mercer Greg moved and Chris seconded that minutes from the September 18, 2017 Council Meeting taken by Chris Matthiesen be approved as printed. Motion carried. Treasurer s Report: Karen Nitzshke As of today, there is $ in the General Fund. Paid off the parsonage loan as of 9/28/17. $ left in the fund. The Elder s Fund shows -$266.67, but had several offerings. Sent a check $ for LCMS Disaster Relief. A commercial Promissory Note from LCMS Extension Fund for $40,000 (marked paid in full) was given to Lea Ann to keep with the Secretary s Minutes. Financial Secretary s Report: Sheri Boettcher Still under budget $11, Lea Ann moved and Greg seconded the approval of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer s Reports. Motion carried. Pastor s Report: Pastor Preus (No report on vacation) Parsonage Needs: Faucet in Kitchen needs repair and it is being addressed. BOARDS: Elders: Greg Wetterich Meeting on October 8 th 4 Elders and Pastor were present. Don Bailey will need a backup for Head Usher starting December 21 st. Linda is planning to fold bulletins during that time. Dave and Chris working on Mission Sunday activities scheduled for December 3rd. John Bohlmann/David Raebel (one Saturday per month)/theresa Preus are playing piano/organ for Saturday evening services. Looking for a longer-term solution to find an organ/piano player of the Lutheran faith. Some monies are coming into the Elders Fund (benevolence fund). No new assistance requests have been received. Continued discussion on an ESL (English as a Second Language) program as outreach to the community. Pastor could use some volunteer help with the research and organization. Greg Wetterich to bring to the attention of the council. Pastor is considering teaching a Theology based course at IHCC with the intent to start a Campus Ministry. David attended the Altar Guild meeting on October 3 rd. We will return to live flowers in the Sanctuary. Altar Guild needing to replace the candle on the Altar, possibly with a design that can be used to replace the candelabra.

8 Trustees: Trying to get last grass cutting done for the season. Possibly the first couple of weeks in November for painting at church. Volunteers needed. COMMITTEES: Memorial: Nothing new to report Education: No report Sunday School: Low attendance in Children s Sunday School. Confirmation School: Going well LWML: Cookie Walk and Luncheon to be held on Saturday, December 2 nd. Members will be asked to participate by baking cookies to be sold at the Cookie Walk. Swaddling Clothes: Swaddling Clothes is open the 1 st Saturday of every month. In October, 12 clients received donations. OLD BUSINESS: Sheri gave an update from the Nominating Committee: Pres: Bill Ansley Sec.: Still looking Elder: Still looking Fin. Sec.: Gail Bainbridge Trustee: Steve Tanner 2018 Budget: Reviewed budget Chris moved and Greg seconded that the 2018 budget that we reviewed be presented to the voters. Motion carried. Accounting Software: Karen will start using the new software beginning in District Circuit Forum: Need someone to attend this event which can be decided at the upcoming Voter s Meeting. The Forum will be October 29 th at 4pm in Mt. Pleasant. Chris may attend if his schedule allows. Voter s Meetings: Chris will present information on Saturday, October 21 st (after the service) and Bill will present information on Sunday, October 22 nd (after the service). NEW BUSINESS: LWML Cookie Walk: - As a courtesy, the LWML asked for permission to hold a Cookie Walk and Luncheon on December 2 nd as they will be contacting every family to help by baking cookies for this fundraising event. Council approved. Our next meeting will be November 20 th. Meeting adjourned. Closed with Luther s Evening Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Lea Ann Mercer Council Secretary

LWML Meeting Minutes ~ Monday, October 2, 2017; 6:10 pm Attendees: Annette Raebel, Kim Tanner, Janis Wetterich and Judy Workman President Annette Raebel opened the meeting at 6:00 pm.

9 LWML Meeting Minutes ~ Monday, October 2, 2017; 6:10 pm Attendees: Annette Raebel, Kim Tanner, Janis Wetterich and Judy Workman President Annette Raebel opened the meeting at 6:00 pm. Annette had a devotion about The Lord's Prayer. Secretary s Minutes: Minutes from the August 16, 2017 LWML Meeting were approved as printed. Treasurer s Report: No report. Annette repeated the numbers given last month: Current balance of $ in the treasury. A check in the amount of $42.93 for mites and a check for $75 repaid to the church for the confirmation gowns left a new balance of $ Reviewed some updates: Will be meeting quarterly instead of monthly When meeting, will be meeting on the first Monday of the month at 6pm It was brought to our attention that some members, due to health issues, are required to drink decaf coffee, so we will keep a supply of regular and decaf on hand in the kitchen. Mission Opportunities: No report. Still planning on "Wings of Refuge" donation in December. Co-Chairs for Social Events: Janis W. offered to be one of the co-chairs and will work on getting someone to help her. We discussed various options; we'll possibly be meeting on December 4th. Discussed the Cookie Walk and Luncheon Fundraiser on Saturday, December 2 nd, from 11:00 am 1:00 pm. The luncheon menu will be: Italian Beef Sandwich, Veggie Tray, Pickle, Chips, Pie and Beverage for $5.00. We will also be selling Starla s Seasonings again. It was agreed upon at the last meeting to do photo greeting cards of Trinity Lutheran; further discussion continued as to whether this would be very profitable. We may give it a try with a small number of cards for sale. Final decision will be made next month. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm. The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 2 nd at 6:00 pm at church. Respectfully submitted, Annette Raebel, President

Trinity Lutheran's Cookie Walk will be hosted by LWML on Saturday, December 2nd, from 11am to 1pm!

However, to make it a success, we are in need of all members of Trinity to join us! There are lots of ways to help, but the best way is to bake cookies to donate!

the other booths that we will have, and the list goes on!

10 Trinity Lutheran's Cookie Walk will be hosted by LWML on Saturday, December 2nd, from 11am to 1pm! We want to raise funds so we can give a big portion of the proceeds to help with the church's deficit in Trinity's General Fund. However, to make it a success, we are in need of all members of Trinity to join us! There are lots of ways to help, but the best way is to bake cookies to donate! However, if you don't bake cookies, you could make homemade candy, donate an item for the lunch that will be served, help set up, help the day of the cookie walk, help to clean up, help sit at one of the other booths that we will have, and the list goes on! Speaking of the other booths, we will be selling "Starla's Seasonings" once again; also, the youth will be having a "Christmas Shop" where the younger children can purchase gifts for other family members. [Please see the signup sheets in the narthex or respond positively if you get a call for assistance.] We hope that all members, along with their friends, will come out to purchase some special Christmas cookies, have a good lunch, and enjoy some wonderful fellowship with others! Remember: Saturday, December 2nd from 11am to 1pm! We're looking forward to it, so come and bring your friends!

Trinity Lutheran Church 295 Shaul Ave Ottumwa, IA, 52501 (641)684-7279

11 Trinity Lutheran Church 295 Shaul Ave Ottumwa, IA, (641) (641) (Pastor)

12 ~ November 2017 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 6-8:15 p.m. Wednesday School 7:15 p.m. All Saints Day Divine Worship 2 6:30 a.m. Men s Bible Breakfast at Country Kitchen 3 4 6:00 p.m. Divine Worship 5 8:45 a.m. Sunday School/ Youth Group/Ault Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Divine Worship 12 8:45 a.m. Sunday School/ Adult Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Divine Worship 6 6:00 p.m. LWML Meeting Pastor at Circuit Meeting :45 p.m. Wednesday School 7:15 p.m. Vespers :45 p.m. Wednesday School 7:15 p.m. Vespers 9 6:30 a.m. Men s Bible Breakfast at Country Kitchen :00 p.m. Swaddling Clothes 6:00 p.m. Divine Worship :30 a.m. Men s Bible High School Retreat at Breakfast at Country Kitchen Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca 18 6:00 p.m. Divine Worship High School Retreat at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca 19 8:45 a.m. Sunday School/ Youth Group/Adult Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Divine Worship 20 6:00 pm. Council Meeting No Wednesday School 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Divine Worship 23 Thanksgiving Day :00 p.m. Divine Worship 26 8:45 a.m. Sunday School/ Adult Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Divine Worship :45 p.m. Wednesday School 7:15 p.m. Vespers 30 6:30 a.m. Men s Bible Breakfast at Country Kitchen Acolytes 6 th Erynn Ward 12 th Sam Mattheisen 19 th Joseph Graeve 22 nd Jaime Hallgren 26 th Luke Graeve Ushers Don Bailey-Head Usher Altar Guild Communion Elder David Raebel

February Dear members of Trinity Lutheran Church,

February Dear members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Trumpet Trinity Lutheran Church 295 Shaul Avenue ~ Ottumwa, IA 52501 ~ 641-684-7279 Pastor: Rev. James Preus ~ Pastor s email: jamespreus@gmail.com www.trinitylutheranottumwa.com February 2017