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1 Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity News Volume 17 Issue 144 January 2017 Office: Web Page: trinitybenson.org Pastor: Art Wiese Secretary: Pam Anderson Council President Brian McNeill Custodians: Rosy Petersen Mission Statement Trinity Lutheran Church is a caring congregation committed to providing a place of worship to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We acknowledge the authority of Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. Growing in Christ as a community of believers, we share with all people the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Inside this issue: Council Minutes 2 Financial Report 3 Treasurers Report 4 January Servers 5 Statistical Change 5 Calendar 6 Usher list 7 Narrative Reading 9 Youth Happenings 11 Thank You s 11 Birthdays 11 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 Dear People of Trinity, Once again, it is budget season! The Stewardship & Finance committee is already hard at work on your behalf trying to prepare a new one for next year. It s not an easy task. They are to be commended for their faithfulness. Thank them when you next have the opportunity. In their book, Ministry and Money, authors Janet and Philip Jamieson open their chapter on budgeting with this claim: Each year churches make a statement of faith in which their reveal that which is most important to them This statement of faith is the annual operating budget. We might not usually think of it this way, but the truth is that, in whatever situation we find ourselves, we fund those things that we believe are the most important. Think of it in terms of your household budget. What s most important a roof over your head, heat and lights, food on your table? Of course! But maybe also maintaining a vehicle, saving for the future, and having a little fun from time to time? Or think of it in terms of government. What s important now keeping the peace, protecting our freedoms, build-ing and repairing infrastructure? Well, sure! Now, think of it as a congregation. What do you believe is most important? The Jamiesons admit that many budgeted items are routine, ordinary, and necessary expenses of operating a church, including staff salaries, building utilities and upkeep, office supplies and postage, and insurance, to name a few. Those are necessities. They represent the bills, which have to be paid. But there are other priorities as well. What about educating our children in the faith, or providing youth and adults alike with service opportunities, or enhancing worship with quality music, or reaching out and visiting the sick or the home-bound, or new people? What about the mission of the wider church? What about the work of educating new pastors, or starting new congregations or doing global ministry? Those are things we believe in too, aren t they? Continued page 10

2 Trinity Church Council Minutes December 7, 2016 Members Present: Pastor Art, Brian McNeill, Sheri Reuss, Stacy Lindahl, Byron Giese, Ron Lundebrek, Mike Johnson, Bill Hoberg, Robyn Dehne, Tom Simonson, Robert Newman, and Mark Grussing Everyone was welcomed by Brian at 7:00 p.m. Devotion: Great-O-Antiphons pg 174 green hymnal and Isaiah 61. The message of Advent is come. Pastor s Report: Summary of activities. Request for a reallocation in the housing allowance for 2017 at the suggestion of his retirement planner. Motion to approve a $10,000 reallocation in pastor s housing allowance in 2017 made by Byron, seconded by Mark, motion carried. Additions: Flowers for Pam under new business. Reports: Church Council Secretary s Report: Reviewed and approved via . Church Financial Secretary s Report: Motion to approve made by Byron, seconded by Tom, motion carried. Church Treasurer s Report: Synod commitment is paid. Motion to pay back the borrowed funds from the memorial fund first with December offerings then pro rate as possible to Heifer International, Global Health Ministries, Luther Seminary Rural Pastors, and Sharing and Caring Hands up to the $1,100 original designation made by Stacy, seconded by Mike, motion carried. Motion to approve made by Sheri, seconded by Bob, motion carried. Committee Reports: Board of Education: Did not meet. Outreach & Community Relations: Did not meet. Back Pack Program: Funding is doing awesome but always welcome. 78 bags distributed. Teachers happy with the program. Property & Grounds: Did not meet, but water softener still having issues. Will contact Craig to service. Insurance report came back. Relatively good compared to past years. Need to move piano away from the exit door and have release forms signed by parents to include children in photos. Stewardship & Finance: Discussed the budget for Looking for council guidance on commitments for next year. Worship & Music: Did not meet. Endowment: Did not meet. Old Business: Bylaws: Revisions will be in the annual report for approval with the Constitution. Nothing major just general wording changes. New Business: Budget: Will have ready for council review at the January meeting. Release Membership for LeRoy and Lorraine Noreen: Motion made to release to the Noreens made by Tom, seconded by Robyn, motion carried. Flowers for Pam: Pam s mother passed away. Discussion on sending flowers for immediate family deaths for church employees. Motion for council members to send flowers to Pam made by Bob, seconded by Byron, motion carried. Announcements: Newsletter articles due December 19 th. Annual Reports due December to Pam. Each committee needs to submit a general summary of activities. Annual Meeting will be held January 15 th with potluck to follow. Next council meeting Wednesday, January 4 th at 7:00 p.m. Committees as needed at 6:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m., closed with the Lord s Prayer. Respectfully submitted and council approved, Sheri Reuss Page 2 Trinity News

3 NOVEMBER 2016 INCOME ENVELOPE OFFERING $ 11, LOOSE $ SUNDAY SCHOOL $ SEASONAL - THANKSGIVING $ 1, CHURCH RENT (Molden Funeral) $ THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS $ NOVEMBER INCOME $ 13, INCOME COMPARISON YTD 2015(backpack $1,070) $ 126, YTD 2016 (backpack $3,146, Memorial fund $2,023) $ 133, MEMORIALS/GIFTS RECEIVED In Memory of Phyllis Stone from Family & Friends $ 5.00 Quilting In Memory of Eunice Quick from Family & Friends $ Hand bells SAVINGS ACCOUNT ALTAR FUND $ 2, BUILDING FUND $ HANDBELLS $ LANDSCAPING $ LIBRARY FUND $ MEMORIAL FUND $ 3, MUSIC FUND $ 1, PARKING LOT FUND $ 2, SOUND SYSTEM $ SUNDAY SCHOOL FUND $ 2, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FUND $ INTEREST $ BALANCE TO DATE $ 15, P ANDERSON, F. SEC.

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5 Members Serving in the Month of January Usher Chad Payne Mike Heinzig Pat Kellner Robert Neuman Brandon Tweten Lectors 1/01 Pastor/Brenda 1/08 Miriam Lindblad 1/15 Linda Lysen 1/22 Laura Hulterstrum 1/29 Jermy Michaelson Assisting Deacon: Mark Grussing Altar Guild Bev Ehert Kathy Johnson Acolytes 1/01 Cameron Gronseth Anna McNeill 1/08 Jordan Erickson Taylor Duncan 1/15 Megan Grussing Tyler Hadfield 1/22 Abby Lundebrek Zoe Halvorson 1/29 Larissa Overlie Anna McNeill Coffee Servers 1/01 Quilters 1/08 Worship & Music Committee 1/15 Annual Meeting/Potluck 1/22 Sam & Abby Lundebrek, Allison Egenes, Kolby Goff, Shane Grussing, Zoe Halvorson, Danielle Reuss, Tasha Simonson 1/29 Gracie & Sam Grussing, Jordan & Rylee Erickson, Tyler Hadfield, Megan Grussing, Courtney & Anna McNeill, Larissa Overlie 2/5 Altar Guild Worship Attendance Date Atten. Communed 12/ / / The family has set up a caring bridge page on Marge. The family updates it and you can send messages to Marge. Go to - Meals on Wheels Trinity is delivering Meals on Wheels January Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex. If you have questions about delivering, contact Linda Lysen at Thank you for your willingness to serve our community. STATISTICAL CHANGE Baptisms 12/4 Griffin Anthony Olson son of Jason & Monica (Ohmacht) Olson Births -It s a girl born to Jose & Ashley (Egenes) Solis -It s a girl born to Jeremy & Kelly Michaelson Released: Leroy & Lorraine Noreen Sympathies: to Pam Anderson and family on the death of her mother, Helen Puffe Volume 17 Issue 144 Page 5

6 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:00-Communion Worship 10:00-Coffee Hour 8 9:00-Worship 10:00-Coffee Hour 10:15-Sunday School 10:30-Adult Study 15 9:00-Communion Worship 10:00-Sunday School 10:00-Annual Meeting 11:00-Potluck Dinner 22 9:00-Worship 10:00-Coffee Hour 10:15-Sunday School 10:30-Adult Study 29 9:00-Worship 10:00-Coffee Hour 10:15-Sunday School 10:30-Adult Study :15-Confirmation class 6:30-Committee meetings 7:00-Council :30-WELCA 5:15-Confirmation class 6:30-Bell Choir 7:30-Pastor, Parish Relation Committee 16 Newsletter Articles due 17 10:00-Rebekkah Circle 7pm-Sarah Circle 18 5:15-Confirmation class 6:30-Bell Choir 7:30-Senior Choir 5 8am-quilting 12 8am - quilting 19 8am-quilting Trinity delivers Meals on Wheels :30am-volunteers for newsletter :15-Confirmation class 6:30-Bell Choir 7:30-Senior Choir 26 8am-quilting JANUARY :30-Volunteers for Annual Report Women s Retreat Pam s Office Hours Mondays - 8am-12 noon Tuesdays - 8am-12 noon Wednesdays - OFF Thursdays - 8am-12 noon Fridays - 8am-12 noon Unless otherwise stated on calendar

7 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH USHERS LIST 2017 FEBRUARY * Tom Holligsworth Jerome Lysen Daren Schuerman Al Grussing JULY * Nathan Pederson Rod Benjamin Jeff Reuss Jeremy Michaelson Logan Flegel JANUARY 2018 * Chad Payne Mike Heinzig Pat Kellner Robert Neuman Brandon Tweten MIDWEEK LENTEN SER- VICES Matt Moe Kurt Flegel MARCH * Bruce Loen Bruce Larson James Ahrndt Mark Erickson Ben Overlie APRIL * Robert Hoberg Chad Carroll Niels Unke Kelly Aeikens Marcus Goldenstein MAY * James Razink Steven Petersen Ron Woitte David Tweten Kurt Flegel JUNE * Jason Anderson Rick Hoffman Kelly Lindblad Dale Luschen Greg Gunderson AUGUST * Rob Anderson Mark Schwarz Ron Lundebrek Matt Moe Dakotah Simonson SEPTEMBER * Mike Johnson Brain McNeill John Connolly Roger Lindahl Chuck Erickson OCTOBER * Bill Hoberg Craig Lindblad Robert Young Mark Grussing NOVEMBER * Darrell Davidson Jerry Goff Michael Hadfield Scott Huston Tom Simonson DECEMBER * Mick Boone Brock Duncan Greg Tweten Hans Helgenset SUBSTITUTES Gene Pangrac Jason Olson Cory Anderson David Tweten Jason Anderson FUNERAL USHERING Jerome Lysen Tom Hollingsworth Kelly Lindblad Chad Payne Darrell Davidson If anyone would like to usher, we could use more help please call Darrell Davidson or Jerome Lysen , cell * indicates head usher for the month

8 DUTIES OF USHERS Time to be here 30 minutes before regular Sunday services or 15 minutes before other services. PLEASE GET A SUBSTITUETE, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO USHER!!!! GUIDELINES Be sure the cross light is on. It is located in the room left of the altar. Be sure the lights for the chancel (where the altar is located) are on. The switch is by the American Flag. The chancel lights are on (located by the pulpit. Also back lights of altar and stained glass light Ceiling fans should be adjusted at a mininmal speed. Do not use fans if waxed candles are being used. Ring the church bell at 15 min. before service and at church time. Light the candles, if no acolytes are present. Please greet and usher the people in. Ask where they would like to sit. When the service starts the glass doors should be closed and visiting cease. All ushers should know how to operate the lights. Dim the lights at sermon time (this includes the narthex lights). Return lights to full on after the sermon. Count how many are in attendance during worship service OFFERING 2 ushers pick up offering plates from the front 2 ushers up side aisles pick up offering in the balcony Ushers face front of church at offering time Ushers before coming forward with offering wait until the special music is over and then raise your hand to signal acolytes who will ask congregation to rise 2 ushers bring offering forward COMMUNION SERVICE be sure communion rails are in proper position before worship Notify assisting deacon (before worship) if there will be communicants remaining in their pew after bringing offering plates to the alter insert communion kneeling bench & insert wood rail one usher located at left siale & one in center isle (direct people out of the pews as acolytes are being communed, so they will fill the rail immediately - approximately 8-10 people per side, try not tpo split families 2 usher should commune at the last table & then open the rail & move kneeling bench CLOSE OF WORSHIP Two ushers usher the people out center aisle After half of the people have been ushered out, the two other ushers enter the sacristy and pick up offering plates from the altar, count the loose money, and enter the amount in the ledger book in cupboard; enter attendance count too. Return offeing plates to the Alter Straighten hymnals and pick up loose papers. Turn off nave lights. Thank you for your commitment and service to Trinity!

9 Narrative Lectionary Bible Readings Read This Week: (Jan. 1-7) Sunday: Luke 2:21-38 Simeon and Anna Monday: Leviticus 12:1-8 Purification of a Woman after Childbirth Tuesday: Exodus 13:1-16 The Law Concerning Dedication of Firstborns Wednesday: Numbers 3:40-51 Levites Become Substitutes for Firstborns Thursday: Isaiah 42:1-9 God s Servant Friday: Luke 2:39-52 The Boy Jesus Is Found in the Temple Saturday: Exodus 23:10-17 Laws Concerning Festivals Read This Week: (Jan. 8-14) Sunday: Luke 3:1-22 Jesus Baptism (Baptism of Our Lord) Monday: Luke 3:23-38 Genealogy of Jesus Tuesday: Luke 4:1-13 Jesus is Tempted in the Wilderness Wednesday: Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort, O Comfort My People, Thursday: Isaiah 52:1-12 God Will Restore Jerusalem Friday:, 1 Kings 19:1-9a Elijah s Flight Saturday: Deuteronomy 6:4-15 Hear, O Israel Read This Week: (Jan ) Sunday: Luke 4:14-30 Sermon at Nazareth Monday: Luke 4:31-37 Jesus Casts Out an Unclean Spirit Tuesday: Luke 4:38-39 Jesus Heals Peter s Mother-in-Law Wednesday: Luke 4:40-44 Jesus Heals and Casts Out Demons Thursday: Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord Friday: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Elijah Helps a Widow Saturday: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Elisha Heals Naaman Read This Week: (Jan ) Sunday: Luke 5:1-11 Great Catch of Fish Monday: Luke 5:12-16 Jesus Cleanses a Leper Tuesday: Luke 5:17-26 Jesus Heals a Paralytic Wednesday: Luke 5:27-32 Jesus Calls Levi (Matthew) Thursday: Luke 5:33-39 The Question about Fasting Friday: Isaiah 43:14-21 God Does a New Thing Saturday: Isaiah 43:25-44:5 God Forgives Sins Read This Week: (Jan. 29-Feb. 4) Sunday: Luke 6:1-16 Healing on the Sabbath Monday: Luke 6:17-26 Jesus Teaches and Heals Tuesday: Luke 6:27-30 Love for Enemies Wednesday: Luke 6:31-38 Love for Enemies Thursday: Luke 6:39-42 Love for Enemies Friday: Luke 6:43-49 A Tree and Its Fruit Saturday: Luke 8:1-3 Jesus Speaks in Parables Volume 17 Issue 144 Page 9

10 Pastor s message continued from page 1 I m glad to report, in regard to this last category, our council has been very aware of the importance of fulfilling our commitments. It has been a struggle, but it looks like we will be able to fund all of the things we said we would. Now, we have to think about what are the things that will be important to us in the future? When Paul wrote to the Corinthians, in the words quoted above, he made it clear that everyone was to have a part in the mission of God. This was work for the whole community. It was outreach to the faithful in other places who did not enjoy the material wealth of the Corinthians. Giving was to be a part of their faith. It wasn t just contributing to items on budget. It was making real ministry happen for people who were not so fortunate. In the months ahead, I intend to focus on some of the work that gets done because of your faithful contributions. Here is a quick summary based on $100 of mission support (money sent to the SWMN Synod on your behalf) in 2014: $47.50 is kept in the Synod, $52.50 goes on to the ELCA, of that: of that: $30.61 pays for synod support $20.49 supports and program staff congregations and synods $12.00 goes to shared ministries $10.51 funds global mission $2.55 pays administration $4.20 manages Hunger and Disaster Relief $2.34 funds other programs $15.20 pays for Churchwide staff $2.10 goes to retiree assistance We ll take a closer look at what this means for us in future news-letters. For now, know that our budget is more than just a set of numbers. It s a statement of our faith! Peace be with you, Pastor Art Page 10 Trinity News

11 Youth Happenings Sunday School 10:15-11:15 am There will be NO Sunday School January 1 st. There will be a movie during the annual meeting January 15 th. ROCK (Reaching Our Community Kids) 4-6 grade Youth Group We are happy to say we saved enough money in our Stewardship jar to donate a piglet to the ELCA God's Global Barnyard. Way to go kids! We had a fun time in December making Christmas cards for shut-ins and the congregation. We will meet on Wednesday, January 11 at 3:30 pm. Contact Marlene at if you need a ride. TIDES Happenings 7-12 grade Youth Group (Together In Devotion Everyone Serves) THANK YOU NOTES Thank you so much to all of my Trinity family for all the cards, prayers & concerns sent my way during my recent hospitalizations & recovery at home. Thank you to Pastor Art for hs visits & prayers. May God Bless all of you during this holiday season. Pat Hagen Dear Trinity Quilters, We want to thank you for the nice blanket you made and gave to Griffin for his Baptism. God Bless, Jason, Monica & Griffin Trinity members, Thank you for the cookies for shut-ins. I really appreciated them. It brightened my spirit. Marla Forbord January Birthday s 3 Jaden Michaelson 3 Kim Schuerman 4 Aleah Egenes 4 James Razink 4 Jeremy Schauer 4 Barb Schluter 6 Mitchell Boone 6 Kayla Unke 10 Bev Ehret 11 Dugan Halvorson 11 Lynne Payne 12 Joshua Razink 18 Tom Ahrndt 18 Ashley Solis 19 Shelly Mikkelson 19 LuVonne Priebe 20 Emily Ascheman 20 Brianna Schuerman 20 Marie Young 21 Cory Anderson 21 Marlene Giese 21 Vanessa Gronseth 21 Ryan Unke 24 Hannah Hovde 25 Zack Johnson 26 Mike Bates 29 Garrett Hoffman 29 Kyle Mikkelson 30 Kelly Aeikens Volume 17 Issue 144 Page 11

12 Trinity Luthern Church 700 Nevada Ave Benson, MN Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Benson, MN Permit No. 89 Phone: Web Page: trinitybenson.org ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Women s Retreat Join us for an overnight women's retreat on Friday-Saturday, January 27-28, 2017, at Shores of Lake Andrew. By sharing in the message, music and massage, you will experience our theme, 'We are blessed'. Friday night begins with the meal at 6:30 pm, followed by worship and a movie. Breakfast and lunch are included on Saturday. Dave Eliason, musician and camp director, will provide a musical program Saturday morning followed by Brie Sweeney, West Central Navigator for Safe Avenues as she talks to us about Human Trafficking in Minnesota and our local area. After lunch, we will create a DIY project with barn boards. During the morning and afternoon, you will have an opportunity for a short massage by Kendra Hengel. The day will end at 2 p.m. Cost is $50 a person. Registration will begin January 8. If you have questions, contact Peg Cameron, , or Marlene Giese, Invite a friend, relax and enjoy! We are blessed!