TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street Ashland, Ohio Phone

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1 Announcements February 19 & 20, 2011 ( In today's first reading we hear, "You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy." Yet we know we cannot achieve perfection. Our attempts to love neighbors and even our enemies fall short of what God desires for us. Yet in Jesus we see one who loved even those who persecuted and killed him. We are made holy in baptism, and forgiven at the table of God's mercy. As a people made holy by God, we go in peace to love as we have been loved. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street Ashland, Ohio Phone trinity@trinityashland.org

2 PARTICIPATING IN OUR SERVICES: 6:30 P.M. SATURDAY FOLK SERVICE HOST FAMILIES Kevin & April Drushell; Erik & Jen Schneeg, Jillian, Macie, Emma, & Madeline LECTOR Eva Beard VIDEO Diane Emser, Jim Norris SOUND Phil Vermillion 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP HOST FAMILY David & Annette Shaw USHERS Merle Witmer & Don Price, (Team 3 ) ACOLYTE Emma Shehy CANTOR Norm Peterson LECTOR Ramona Rogers CHILD CARE Ed & Cindy Duffey; Supervisor - Kristen Donaldson SOUND Bob Pinkley 9:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL HOST Karen Marallo INFANT NURSERY Sondra & Madison Hays; Supervisor - Kristen Donaldson 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY COMMUNION HOST FAMILY Regie & Kay Loyd USHERS Don Cole & Ed Herrick (Team 5) ACOLYTE Cassandra Schuster LECTOR Ann Miller COMMUNION DEACONS Randi Bittle, Susan Hamman, Robert May, Pam Thiel CHILD CARE (Infant) Holly & Kali Beidelschies Supervisor - Kristen Donaldson (Toddler) Mara Morrison, Delia Roberson; Supervisor - Jenny Pence SOUND Bob Pinkley RADIO Al Lawrence 10:45 A.M. SUNDAY PRAISE WORSHIP / WORSHIP CENTER at JACK S PLACE HOSTS David & Jenny Morr; Kathy Goodwin LECTOR Adam Wolbert CHILDREN S CHURCH Bridget Frantz VIDEO Don Prezioso SOUND Chris Vanderzyden 2

3 FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - (JUST ASK A HOST FAMILY OR USHER): -CHILD CARE for children age five and under - Nursery area -PARENT PAGERS - available for use by parents with children in the Nursery -BABY CHANGING AREA - Infant Nursery -WORSHIP ACTIVITY PACKETS for children - at the Sanctuary entrances -LARGE PRINT WORSHIP BOOKS & BULLETINS for the 8:30 and 10:45 Sanctuary services - PERSONAL EARPHONES for the hearing impaired for use in the Sanctuary - Ushers Stand -HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS - Office area -WHEELCHAIR available - Narthex -HANDICAPPED PARKING - near Worship entrances -COURTESY PARKING - available for the 10:45 a.m. services -TOUR OUR CHURCH - please speak with a pastor following worship -PAST SERMONS on the web - visit < WE WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND... WELCOME FRIEND to a congregation who believes that Christ changes all things through the power of his resurrection. We hope that you have found the strength and guidance for your life in the days ahead. Please know that you are welcome here and we hope to worship with you again soon. SANCTUARY ALTAR FLOWERS given by >Ken Rogers and family in memory of Elaine Rogers and in honor of her birthday, >Mr. & Mrs Ed Kemery and family in memory of Wilbur and Grace Kemery, Wendell Biddinger, and Roberta Putt, and >Greg and Nancy Locke and family in loving memory of Kenneth J. Nordstrom. PRAISE WORSHIP FLOWERS are given by Ray and Ann Jacobs to the Glory of God. OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 is sponsored by Tanya Slagle in memory of her son, Guy. IF YOU, A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND ARE OR WILL SOON BE HOSPITALIZED, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH AT AND LET US KNOW. 3 COPYRIGHT: LITURGY from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2010 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # TEXTS from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved...items OF INTEREST THIS WEEK... SUPPER in Jack s Place this Wednesday, February 23, serving from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Menu: chicken noodle soup, turkey & hot ham sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, salad, dessert and beverage, all for $4/adult and $2 / ages 8 years and younger. All are welcome. ASHLAND COUNTY FOOD BANK: Well, here we are, into February already! Time flies! Our wish list is as follows: Juices (Sunny Delight or orange, cranberry, or apple), egg noodles, Spaghettio s, potatoes, canned chicken, vegetable oil or shortening, sugar, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, toilet paper, paper towels, and deodorant. Stay warm and God Bless! Rosemarie Donley Director

4 PSALMS AND PALMS, THE MUSIC OF LENT. We invite persons who enjoy singing but who cannot commit to singing year-round to join the 10:45 Choir for the season of Lent. There are a number of special anthems coming up based on the Psalms and on Palm Sunday and you are invited to join the fun. Just meet in the choir loft at 7:15 on Wednesday evenings for 90 minutes or call Ron Marenchin at the church for more information. Hope to see you there!..upcoming EVENTS.. Our upcoming blood drive on Monday, February 28, has now been designated an official Red Cross Recovery 2011 drive! With this latest round of severe winter storms, the American Red Cross has been unable to collect blood in many parts of the country. This has forced the cancellation of more than 750 blood drives and over 28,000 blood scheduled blood donations since January 1. As a result, in this period blood collections are the lowest the Red Cross has seen in a decade. The Red Cross hosts nearly 700 blood drives a day. Just a few more people giving at each drive could help recover the needed blood in only a few weeks. We have offered to help by trying to collect additional units of blood during our upcoming drive on February 28, 11:30 am to 4:00 pm, in Jack s Place. Please help patients in need by giving blood now to help the blood supply recover. WEEKDAY CHURCH SCHOOL BEGINS ITS SPRING SESSION on Tuesday, March 1 from 9-11 a.m. This class for children ages 3-6 meets in Assembly Rooms A & B and runs for 4 four consecutive Tuesdays, ending March 22. Each week we will focus on a special Bible story and enjoy craft time, music and snacks while we learn the importance of God s work in our lives. There is a one-time fee of $5 per family that covers all four weeks. This is a perfect opportunity for small children to get the feel of a preschool environment, meet new friends, and most importantly, an opportunity to learn more about the love of Jesus in their lives. You may register your child any time after February 14 by calling the church office at or by arriving a little early on the first Tuesday. We hope to see you there! THE FREEDOM TRIO, live in concert, presented by John Rulapaugh (of the Dove Brothers) and Gosh Garner (of the Florida Boys), Friday, March 4, at 7:00 pm at First Lutheran Church, 33 Broadway Street, Shelby. Free admission (love offering will be taken). Contact flcworship@embarqmail.com or FAMILY BOWLING PARTY Once again it is time to gather for that yearly Rite-Of-Passage Ye Olde Annual Family Bowling Party at Luray Lanes. The date has been set for Sunday, March 6, from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. As in the past, the cost will be $2.50 per game per person with free shoes. That s a dollar off per game. In addition, the Young Adult & Family Ministry will provide free pizza & pop for an early supper. That means that a family of four can bowl 2 games & eat for about $20. Not bad! We ve had a great turnout of 80 + for this event the last few years Young families, grandparents with grandkids, young adults Come join us!! LENTEN HOME GROUPS begin the week of March 7 and go for 5-6 weeks. The purpose is to have fun with friends in the faith, to grow

5 closer to God and to go deeper in the faith. Most groups (5 to 12 persons) will use the book, The Lord s Prayer: Praying with Power by John Ortberg. The Lord s Prayer is much more than a collection of words to be recited from memory. It is a Jesus-given springboard to launch us into the refreshing waters of God s wisdom and strength. When we learn to pray with Jesus, we become like him. Would you like to be involved? Have an enjoyable time, (for about an hour once a week) learn and grow? If so, please call or Pam or call one of the persons listed whose group you would enjoy being in: Juan and Hazel Acuna, Eva Beard, Cheryl Benway, Debbie Dull and Karen Sauber, Larry and Norma Franks, Ray and Ann Jacobs, Jessica Murawski, Stacy Prochazka, and Katie Smeltzer. ASH WEDNESDAY COMMUNION SER- VICE on March 9, at 7:30 p.m. Lent is a time for us to examine our faith journeys and to recommit our lives to the Lord. The imposition of ashes, a reminder of human mortality and of cleansing, will be offered as part of the service. Pastor Messner will preach. The Choir, the Preschool Choir, Luther Bells and other musicians will provide special music. Child care for ages five years and under will be available. THE TRINITY TRAVELERS are planning trips for you that are exciting, fun, affordable and comfortable for all ages. Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 31, for the first of four trips that we have planned for this year. We wanted to give you a change of scenery for our first dinner/show so we are headed to North Royalton to Carrie Cerino's Restorante, family owned and operated since The production is an upbeat, fast-paced, high energy show from Branson, MO capturing the hits of the 60's. Among the dozens of songs sung live you will visit the music of the Beatles, the Supremes, the Temptations, Frankie Valli, and many, many more. The cast also relives the dance crazes of the Twist, the Mashed Potato and the Pony in addition to comedy skits, historical video segments, and a special tribute to Vietnam Veterans. Total cost for the trip is $58 per person. We can board the bus at 9:45 am and promptly leave Trinity parking lot at 10:15 am or earlier if all those signed up are boarded. Lunch will be at 12 noon and the performance at 1:30 p.m. Arrival time back at the church is approximately 5:30 pm. The sign-up sheet is posted on the Trinity Traveler bulletin board between the library and Rooms A & B. Deadline to sign up is March 14, with payment due at the time of sign up. We are also working on a trip in June (possibly dinner on the lake or river boat), a third trip in September, and a final trip on November 16 to Olgebay Park. We hope these trips will pique your interest enough so you will be enthusiastic about joining us again. Please feel free to invite a friend or friends. The sign -up sheets will be posted on the bulletin board next to rooms A & B. As difficult and unsure as times were in 2010, you stayed faithful traveling with us and hopefully you will join us again in this new year. Please contact one of the committee members if you have any questions or concerns. Our contact information can be obtained through the church office. Watch the bulletin and newsletter for the details regarding cost, departure, and return home times. - The Trinity Travelers Committee 5 MOWANA CAMPERSHIPS AVAILABLE: It has been quite a winter, but we know spring and summer are going to come and it's not too soon to be thinking about summer camp at Camp Mowana. Camperships are $50 for a full week and $35 for a partial week and are avail-

6 able to any Trinity youth who would like to attend Camp Mowana. For families with multiple children or those who have additional need, an extra $50 is available UPON REQUEST. Please note that Trinity has changed the method of offering camperships this year. Instead of using vouchers that used to be sent with your registration forms, we will issue reimbursement checks directly to our families. Simply copy your child s LOMO registration and proof of payment and we will issue you a $50 (or $35) check. For further information, contact Dawn Forbes at or you can at dawn@trinityashland.org. If you would like to provide funding for our campership program, please contact Dawn Forbes. Thanks to the many folks who have supported this ministry in the past, we have been able to assist over 20 families each summer. We are looking forward to another great year!! 2011 LUTHER CLUB CALENDAR Hey Luther-Clubbers, we ve got an exciting year of events planned for 2011 on a wide variety of subjects. In these cold winter months, it can be hard to get the old blood pumpin. But, hopefully a look at this year s calendar will fit the bill. March 3 Tax Efficient Asset Transfer What U Need 2 Know! SPEAKER: Barry Danko Western & Southern Life April Think SPRING---BATS: God s Amazing Creatures SPEAKERS: Don & Diana Plant Local Naturalists May Go GREEN---Container Gardening For Seniors SPEAKER: Eric Larson Local Gardening Expert June Alzheimers & Memory Loss An Overview SPEAKER: Kristine Gale Alzheimer s Association 6 July What s NEW At the U?.Ashland U.!!! SPEAKER: Jason Miller Dir. Of Development, AU August Do You Smell What s Cookin At The KROC? SPEAKER: Matt Miller-- Salvation Army Kroc Center September Living Wills & Durable Power of Attorney SPEAKER: George Kuo Dir. of Samaritan Social Services October An Update On Diabetes Things 2 Watch Out 4 SPEAKER: Karen Schwan CNO of Samaritan Hospital November The Positive Power Of The Aging Brain SPEAKER: Martha Jordan Hospice of NC Ohio December Singing In The Holidays With The AU Choir DIRECTOR: Ron Blackley, Director of AU Choir WINTER STORM ALERTS: During these next few months there may be winter storms in or near our area that may cause hazardous driving conditions. Our CHILDREN S CHOIRS SNOW POLICY is as follows: 1. We will NOT automatically cancel if the schools close, as morning ice and snow have been known to melt by evening. 2. Listen to WNCO-AM 1340 after 3 p.m. for cancellation information or call the church office between 3 and 5 p.m. at The decision to cancel will be made by the Coordinator of Music Ministries, in consultation with the directors. 4. Adult choirs may be decided separately.

7 Job Help Peggy Bostic, from the Department of Job and Family Services, will let us know how her office can assist individuals who are out of work. She can help with job searches, resume writing assistance, and researching job training aids. Come join us! Wed., Feb 23 and Wed. Mar. 2 6:15pm in Rooms A & B 7

8 Youth News Nate Ediger (Director of Ministry w/ Youth) Jaime Parsons (Associate Youth Minister) Justin Holmes (Associate Youth Minister) This Sunday, February 20 Sunday School - Every Sunday 9:30-10:30am: All students in grades 7-8 are invited to the Middle School room with Jaime, Justin, & Holly, while the 9-12 grade students are invited to join us in the High School Youth room with Nate, Jen, and Jared. Sunday School is an interactive time of learning, fellowship, and fun we hope you ll join us! This Week No High School Choir for a few weeks until the AHS musical is over. But we will then start again! Mosaic, Wednesday from 5:30-7:15pm: All 7-12 th graders are invited to our Wednesday evening ministry: Mosaic. The Youth Area will open at 5:30pm for fun and games, then a little after 6pm, we ll gather for a time of worship and teaching followed by a power-packed time with your D-group (small group). All students are invited to come check it out! Coming Up High School Musical (Friday, February 25): Everyone is invited to join us as we support many of our own students in the Ashland High School Musical. We ll meet at the church at 6pm on Friday, February 25, and head to the theater for the 7pm show. Please RSVP to Jaime Parsons at by tonight so she can order the right number of tickets. Tickets are $8 each. Youth Council (March 6, 6-8pm): All youth council members are encouraged to come to this important meeting to help line up details about spring break trips, summer missions opportunities, and much more. This will be a vital meeting, so mark your calendar now! Dinner will be provided! Matthew 25 Project (March 25-27): Looking for a great opportunity for your spring break? All High School students are invited to join us for a long weekend in Cincinnati filled with service, worship, fellowship, and fun! We ll pack this weekend with activities you ll love, and that will change your life! Registration forms will be available this Wednesday! Announcements Thank you to all the adults who helped chaperone our Middle School Mini Lock-in last night! We couldn t do it without you! 8

9 Noah s Great Adventure An event for children age 3* to Grade 3 Sunday, February 27, :00 2:00 p.m. Luther Hall Cost per child: $4.00 Lunch is provided (please call the church office for reservations) Hey kids! Come one, come all, to Noah s Great Adventure! We re looking forward to a wonderful afternoon of fun and learning about God s creatures. We will begin in Luther Hall with lunch and then hear all about Noah s story.a volunteer from the AKRON ZOO and their animal ambassadors will be with us to share information about some very special creatures. We will also have time to enjoy a snack and craft time all centered around Noah and his GREAT ADVENTURE!! Please call the church office at by Wednesday, February 23 if you can make it. Remember to invite a friend who might not know about Noah s story!! *Parents of small children are strongly encouraged to remain with their child so they can enjoy this event. Also, children who have strong allergies, asthma, or immunosuppressed conditions must have the permission of a parent or guardian before touching any program animal.

10 MAJOR EVENTS THIS WEEK AT TRINITY *See announcements for more information SUNDAY: February 20 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 8:00 a.m. Sonrise Singers 8:30 a.m. WORSHIP Sunday School 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL - ages 2 thru adult 9:45 a.m. Men s Chorus 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION - Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and over the internet PRAISE WORSHIP - Worship Center in Jack s Place 3:00 p.m. Financial Peace University 4:00 p.m. 4-6 th Grade Taco Party & Game Day MONDAY: February 21 9:00 a.m. Piece Makers Quilt Group TUESDAY: February 22 7:00 p.m. 5 th Grade Communion Class WEDNESDAY: February 23 8:30 a.m. Moms In Touch 2:00 p.m. Bible Conversations 4:00 p.m. Trinity Chime Choir 4:45 p.m. Luther Bell Choir 5:00 p.m. Saturday Night Musicians 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Supper* Mosaic* 6:15 p.m. MUSIC GROUPS - Preschool, Cherub, Junior Choirs - Trinity Bells, Trinity Brass 6:15 p.m. Heaven on Earth - Matthew 6:15 p.m. Job Help* 7:15 p.m. Choir* Family Open Gym Time THURSDAY: February 24 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Women s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Thursday Brass 1:30 p.m. TLC Belles 7:00 p.m. Praise Team SATURDAY: February 26 6:30 p.m. FOLK COMMUNION SUNDAY: February 27 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 8:30 a.m. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL - ages 2 thru adult 9:45 a.m. Choir 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP - Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and over the internet PRAISE COMMUNION - Worship Center in Jack s Place 12:00 p.m. 3-yr to 3rd Grade Event* 3:00 p.m. Financial Peace University