From Pastor Bode - Discovering God's Greatness

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1 TrintyChurch4u.com WEBSITE needs YOU! We need U! It s simple, comes with an instructor and easy to do anytime from the comfort of your home! See Pastor for details. Trinity Lutheran Church July & August 2017 Sunday Services 8:00am Contemporary Worship 9:30am Christian Education 10:45am Traditional Worship TRINITY TIDINGS TrinityChurch4U.com Inside this issue: From the Vice- President 2 The Prayer Team 3 Bible Reading Plan 4 Open Arms 5 Birthdays & Anniversaries 7 Those Who Serve 8 From Pastor Bode - Discovering God's Greatness Dear beloved friends, Every time I have taught the Catechism to a group of students or presented an overview of Christian doctrine in a Bible Class, I have been overwhelmed with the greatness of God and how presumptuous it is to even attempt to cover the chief doctrines of our faith in one short series of classes. Our God is too big and great to be grasped in the short time we too often set aside to pour over His revelation of Himself to us in His Word. Some verses of Scripture came to mind as much needed reminders: "Lord my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty." (Psalm 104:1 NIV) "Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom." (Psalm 145:3 NIV) "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, And His paths beyond tracing out!" (Romans 11:33 NIV) How I thank God for His greatness! I need someone as great as He is... greater than I... greater than my problems... greater than my needs... greater than my enemies... greater than my world. I offer this same great, yet loving, God to be your God and your greatness. He does indeed give us Himself and all His greatness in His Son Jesus Christ. But I not only thank God for His greatness. I need to learn more and more of Him His greatness, His love, His salvation. Thanks be to God that He has so clearly and abundantly revealed Himself to us in His Word. I am confident that you too are aware of your great need to learn more of God. To meet that need, I challenge you to become a "theologian" a word that simply means "a student of God." Continued on Page 6

2 Page 2 A note from Trinity s Vice President....BeBe Owen This month as I write this article it is with sadness that I inform you that Tena Sigmon s husband, Mickey, passed away early in the morning on July 11. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tena and her family. Last Sunday, Pastor Bode and his family attended a family reunion. Matt Dixon, early service, and Jim Davis, second service, filled in for Pastor and we wish to thank both of them. Trinity s Annual Picnic and Open Arms Summer Kick-off was enjoyed by many on June 17. The out-ofdoors was filled with laughter. A thank you to all of you who contributed. It was a fantastic picnic and really good food, too. As we move through the summer months we continue to miss our Northern members and await your return. And before I close, I ask all of you to take an invitation card from the pew rack at church and use it to invite your friends and neighbors to Trinity. Blessings, BeBe MUSTARD SEED VOLUNTEERS Nine volunteers from Trinity worked together at Mustard Seed on July 6. We accomplished so much and enjoyed every minute. We will be there again on August 3. Come join us. Thanks to Joe Malfait for taking the picture. Come join us on August 3, 1:00. See you there!

3 Page 3 From the Prayer Team.... God's Profit-Sharing Plan "With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of His calling, and that by His power He may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith." - 2 Thessalonians 1: 11 In her book, Believing God Day by Day, Beth Moore writes: "God can deliver anyone... from anything... at any time. He doesn t need any help. Yet He invites us to be part of His great work through prayer. Never underestimate the effects of intercessory prayer lifted for our deliverance. Never underestimate the effect of prayer for others. If we don t intercede for one another, we miss opportunities to see His deliverance and to thank Him for His faithfulness. I call this God s profit-sharing plan. When we pray for one another, we share the blessings when His deliverance comes, because we ve been personally involved." Don't miss the opportunity and privilege of praying for one another. Prayer is one of God's greatest gifts for us to utilize on behalf of one another. Please join the Prayer Team on Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:15 am for a time of corporate prayer. There is power in joining together in fellowship around the Word and prayer. Contact Mary Bode with any questions at b @gmail.com, or Open Arms VPK Graduation 2017

4 P a ge 4 Today's Light 2-year Bible Reading Plan "The unfolding of Your words gives light." (Psalm 119:130 NIV) Our Today's Light Bible Reading Plan guides you through the whole Bible in 2 years, breaking the Bible into segments that take about minutes a day to read. God's Holy Spirit will teach, comfort, confront, and sustain you through His Word on a journey that is sure to make a difference in your day... a difference in your life! "Be in and encourage each other with God's Word!" (Psalm 119:130 NIV) Week 31 (July 31-August 6) Monday 1 Kings 19 Tuesday 1 Kings 20 Wednesday 1 Kings Thursday 2 Kings 1-2 Friday 2 Kings 3-4 Saturday 2 Kings 5 Week 32 (August 7-13) Monday 2 Kings 6-7 Tuesday 2 Kings 8 Wednesday 2 Kings 9-10 Thursday 2 Kings Friday 2 Kings Saturday 2 Kings Week 34 (August 21-27) Monday 1 Chronicles 1-4 Tuesday 1 Chronicles 5-8 Wednesday 1 Chronicles 9-12 Thursday 1 Chronicles Friday 1 Chronicles Saturday 1 Chronicles 17 Week 35 (August 28-September 3) Monday 1 Chronicles Tuesday 1 Chronicles 21 Wednesday 1 Chronicles 22 Thursday 1 Chronicles Friday 1 Chronicles 28 Saturday 1 Chronicles 29 Week 33 (August 14-20) Monday 2 Kings 17 Tuesday 2 Kings Wednesday 2 Kings 20 Thursday 2 Kings 21 Friday 2 Kings Saturday 2 Kings 24-25

5 P a ge 5 In July we are learned about Cultures of the World and the teachers are going above and beyond with this unit. The children are really understanding. They made globes, self portraits, danced the culture dances and dressed up. They are ending the unit with a Multicultural Luncheon. Check out our website openarms4kids.com This In June, we learned about buildings and what it takes to build them and keep them looking nice. It s Trinity s PB & J Summer the Mustard Seed Next grocery run, pick up some Peanut Butter & Jam for Trinity s Mustard Seed Wishing Well.

6 P a ge 6 Pastor Bode s article continued - There are blessings and promises to be found and claimed by faith in every one of God's attributes. You can learn more and more of your God by turning to His Word, where He so faithfully shows and gives Himself to us. The Scriptures beckon us to open its pages and take the next step in a lifetime adventure of uncovering the greatness of our God. To the end that you may better know your great God, I challenge each of you to commit yourself to faithful personal devotions and Bible study and regular church and Bible Class attendance here at Trinity. Won't you join me in opening God's Word and uncovering "the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God?" Your fellow-theologian, Pastor Bode President s Equip Conference "Reforming Living Stones" September 28-30, 2017 Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida The President s Equip Conference is an extraordinary event provided by the Florida-Georgia District, designed in every detail to advance the mission of the Lutheran Church and School. Celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and equipping a leadership community for reforming the advancement of the gospel into the next century. This Conference is designed to increase knowledge, skill, and deepen spiritual development of all church leaders, professionals and volunteers, provide the information, strategies, best practices, resources and solutions needed to effectively engage in ministry and build our local congregation and strengthen our local ministry. The President s Equip Conference is a training event for all church leaders; Board and Church Council Members, Elders, Office Administrators, Part-time staff, volunteers, serving in all capacities, Early Childhood Center staff, Pastors, Music Ministers, and VBS and Sunday School teachers. Just imagine an opportunity to gather with our key leadership for an extended weekend for the building up of our spiritual house and connecting to many others who are the living stones that make up Christ s Church. Come, and Let yourself be built into a spiritual house of living stones. (1 Peter 2:5) To express interest talk with Pastor Bode and for more information go to: flgadistrict.org/ presidents-convocation. Looking for Mom Friends? MOPS is what you need! Join us here at Trinity beginning August 22, 10 am - 12 pm. MOPS is for all Moms with children from pregnancy through Kindergarten. It's a place for friendship authentic community, support and growth because Better Moms Make a Better World! MOPS Kids Childcare is provided. For more information contact Christie Garst (christiananlee@ymail.com ). Check us out on Facebook at FtPierceMOPS.

7 P a ge 7 TRINITY CELEBRATIONS August Birthdays and Anniversaries of our Members Birthdays Anniversaries 2 Gloria Tausch 4 Joyce Lonser 6 Renee Schmitzer 13 Dennis Hornyak Holly Tetzloff 14 Rosanne Cracraft Heather Dunn Diane Raimo 15 Kelly Daniel 18 Barb Dunnivant Tena Sigmon 20 Shirley Louria 22 Maria Archuleta-Jones Donna Russell Tamra Summerlin 27 Roberta Bibow 29 Edna Gunthner Evelien Smothers Dawn VanCise 30 Ronald Engel 31 Becky Eagan 3 Gene and Lois-Ann Harvey 10 Adam and Jamie Rowan 12 Joe and Susan Malfait 15 Kevin and Jessica Palmer 16 Ted and Chris Grant 20 Zaneta and Terrance Cooper 23 Charles and Kathleen Powell Larry and Holly Tetzloff Memorials In memory of Phillip Snowberger by Steve Snowberger REMEMBER OUR MEMBERS Who are homebound or in a nursing care facility Catherine Cherry 7200 Eden Rd, Ft. Pierce FL 34951, Becky Eagan 613 Paurotis Lane, Fort Pierce, FL 34982, Charles Nergard Westminster Oaks, 4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL , rm 266b Jim Patterson 1525D Pheasant Walk, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950, Judi Rivera 1702 Binney Dr., Ft. Pierce, FL 34949, Beverly Roebuck 515 E. Weatherbee Rd, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982, Louise Wile Broadmoor Assisted Living, 200 Dixieland Dr., Ft. Pierce, FL Please pray for our members.

8 P a ge 8 THOSE WHO SERVE TRINITY ELDER INFORMATION Bess Callejo besscallejo@gmail.com Cell (772) Home Kitty Hawk Ct Port St. Lucie, FL Charles Powell capwell@ufl.edu Cell Callede Lagos Fort Pierce, FfL Robert Garst rgarst88@gmail.com Cell Liberty Square Way Fort Pierce, FL Larry Tetzloff grammatetz@att.net Home Home Cell Papaya Drive Ft. Pierce, FL Stonewater Dr. Raleigh NC Support Team Readers: Leslie Graham Greeters: 8:00 AM Ann Laurentowski :45 AM Shirley Louria Coffee Hour: 8:00 AM Ann Laurentowski :45 AM Shirley Louria It s Trinity s PB & J Summer the Mustard Seed Next grocery run, pick up some Peanut Butter & Jam for Trinity's Mustard Seed Wishing Well. The deadline for Trinity Tidings submissions is the 10th of each month. Pls. Pam N4095P@gmail.com The deadline for Sunday Bulletin information is Tuesday of the prior week. Pls. OfficeManager@Trinitychurch4U.com. Thank you.