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GRAPEVINE JUNE 2015 Father s Day June 21 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 612 Main Street Westbrook, ME 04092 Karen Indorf, Pastor Bonnie Wright, Editor Phone (207) 854-5653 Phone (207) 854-5653 Email

com Summer Hours of Worship begins June 7-9:00 am PASTOR S REFLECTIONS On the first Pentecost, a great wind ushered in tongues of fire that rested on the heads of the disciples, filling them with the

In these challenging times for the Christian church in the northern hemisphere, we all need to be seeing visions and dreaming dreams inspired by the Holy Spirit. Things happen when we do.

1 GRAPEVINE JUNE 2015 Father s Day June 21 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 612 Main Street Westbrook, ME Karen Indorf, Pastor Bonnie Wright, Editor Phone (207) Phone (207) pastor@trinitywestbrook.com office@trinitywestbrook.com Summer Hours of Worship begins June 7-9:00 am PASTOR S REFLECTIONS On the first Pentecost, a great wind ushered in tongues of fire that rested on the heads of the disciples, filling them with the Holy Spirit. Peter stood up to preach, quoting the Old Testament prophet Joel s words about young and old, sons and daughters seeing visions and dreaming dreams. I would echo those words of Joel. In these challenging times for the Christian church in the northern hemisphere, we all need to be seeing visions and dreaming dreams inspired by the Holy Spirit. Things happen when we do. Our monthly Rejoicing Spirits worship began with a vision. The Climb Aboard the Food Train event just raised $5000 and collected 150 large boxes of food for the Westbrook Food Pantry. That event started as a dream. When the old sanctuary windows badly needed to be replaced, the beautiful new creations that have been installed started as a vision to honor persons in our faith community who have died. The dreams and visions of the Holy Spirit are powerful. When we pray Come Holy Spirit we are inviting strong winds to blow among us and fire to ignite our spirits. Complacency and apathy will be blown away. Our hearts will be set on fire. Young and old will see visions and dream dreams. Will you join me in praying Come Holy Spirit? Will you share with me your dreams and visions? Come Holy Spirit! Pastor Karen

2 Farewell to Ken and Dorothy at Panda Garden The Thinkers The Engineers and Conductors CLIMB ABOARD THE FOOD TRAIN!!!

The Climb Aboard the Food Train project was a huge success! We raised over $5,000 in monies and 150 large boxes of food. Thank you to all who helped with this city-wide project.

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Our summer worship schedule begins June 7 th. We will worship at 9:00am during June, July and August.

A special thank you to Paul and Carol, who taught them and guided them during their second year of instruction and spiritual formation. Please keep these two young people in your prayers.

Pastor Karen will be attending along with our elected delegates, Carey and Peggy MONTHLY PRAYER SERVICE Every third Sunday of the month, (June 21 is the next service) after the sharing of the peace,

3 The Climb Aboard the Food Train project was a huge success! We raised over $5,000 in monies and 150 large boxes of food. Thank you to all who helped with this city-wide project. There is a great need in Westbrook and the money and food raised will make a big difference in fighting hunger in our community. I Heard It Through the Grapevine! SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Our summer worship schedule begins June 7 th. We will worship at 9:00am during June, July and August. CONFIRMATION Confirmation will be held this year on Sunday, June 7 th at 9:00. Holly and Christine are our two young persons who will affirm their baptism in the order of Confirmation. A special thank you to Paul and Carol, who taught them and guided them during their second year of instruction and spiritual formation. Please keep these two young people in your prayers. SYNOD ASSEMBLY The New England Synod Assembly will be held in Springfield, MA on June 5-6. Pastor Karen will be attending along with our elected delegates, Carey and Peggy MONTHLY PRAYER SERVICE Every third Sunday of the month, (June 21 is the next service) after the sharing of the peace, Pastor Karen will be present in the front of the annex for persons who would like individual prayer, for themselves or someone else. Anyone is invited to come and sit in the annex during this time. You may pray silently from your pew and/or come forward to pray with pastor. She will be there as long as someone wants to pray. Tricia Bumby will be playing violin music during this time, soothing background hymns of healing, that will also provide privacy to those who come forward to pray. Contact Pastor Karen if you have any questions. PAUL S PALS will sing at the Maine Veteran s Home in Scarborough on Sunday, June 21 at 2:00 pm SENIOR SAINTS will meet at IHOP at 11:00 on Wed., June 17 and will sing and entertain folks at Gorham House at 2:00 pm June 27 Two Hour Portland Harbor Cruise Thrivent members $5 no more than $15 per Family Non member Guests $5 no more than $15 per Family Portland Discovery boat leaves at 11 AM sharp from Long Wharf on Commercial St., one pier west of the DiMillo s Floating Restaurant location. Recommended parking is on Fisherman s Wharf, just west of Portland Discovery location. Arrive early! Snacks are available on boat, but you can bring your own, if desired, except you cannot bring any alcoholic beverage aboard. They are available on the Boat. Please be ready to board by 10:45. Plan to stay and poke around in the Old Port after the cruise. Mid-afternoon lunch place(s) will be recommended if you request this. Please see Carey if you are interested.

PORTLAND AREA LOCAL YOUTH GROUP will be hosted by First Lutheran on Sunday, May 31 and will meet from 2:00-4:00 at Ft. Williams Park for outdoor fun and games.

The railroad tracks on the land behind the church are being removed within the next couple weeks. If you would like to dig up any of the day lilies in the raised bed, help yourself.

REPORT FROM SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE COME CLIMB ABOARD THE FOOD TRAIN Thank you to those who helped support the project by donating food, money or your time.

4 PORTLAND AREA LOCAL YOUTH GROUP will be hosted by First Lutheran on Sunday, May 31 and will meet from 2:00-4:00 at Ft. Williams Park for outdoor fun and games. In case of rain, indoor games will be held at First Lutheran. Contact Doug if you need a ride. EVERYTHING S COMING UP LILIES! The railroad tracks on the land behind the church are being removed within the next couple weeks. If you would like to dig up any of the day lilies in the raised bed, help yourself. There are also tulip bulbs under the cross that are available. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE COME CLIMB ABOARD THE FOOD TRAIN Thank you to those who helped support the project by donating food, money or your time. We re going to participate this year in the annual Westbrook Together Days. It is being held on Friday, May 29 from 4-9pm and on Saturday 10am-9pm at Riverbank Park. We are going to have a vendor booth in the park and we ll be promoting the Food Train event that was held earlier. We ll be acknowledging the participants and hope to be able to present a check to the director of the Food Pantry, Jeanne Rielly, and have information and handouts of the programs that T.L.C. is involved with like the Community meal, Rejoicing Spirits, Paul s P.A.L.S., Senior Saints, Bible studies and Sunday School. We will need some volunteers to help with manning the booth for different shifts, No experience required. This should be easy and less labor intensive and a chance to solicialize and interact with visitors to the festival. We will have some free handouts and give-aways for all ages. The Together Days parade has not been announced yet and we are not sure if we ll be able to participate in that as well. We will keep you updated. NURSERY NEWS Spring cleaning has been done for the Nursery and a fresh coat of paint and a new rug are the final items on the list to complete the project. We would like to respectfully request that no food or drinks be brought into the nursery. The change of season also brings with it ants and we would like to avoid the "invitation" for them come and visit. We encourage use of the Nursery and welcome volunteer Nursery attendants during the worship services. During fellowship time we would appreciate that children are not left unsupervised and that the Nursery is returned to its' original condition with toys and books returned to their respective places when done. Your help and/or volunteering would be greatly appreciated. FROM EDUCATION COMMITTEE Sunday School will have a special celebration at IHOP for breakfast on May 31 at 9:00 am. Sunday School children and confirmation students are welcome. See Doug for more information. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held July 13 thru July 17 at Trinity.

WORSHIP IN THE PARK Trinity will be worshipping in the park on Sunday, July 19 and Sunday,

ON-GOING PARISH CARE will meet on June 2 at 2:00 pm. They will not meet in July and August.

The women s study group, SHARING OUR FAITH WITH SCRIPTURE will meet on the second Tuesday of

There will be no meeting in July and August.

NEWS FOR WORSHIP HELPERS Thanks to all the Assistants, Readers and Acolyte/Crucifers.

let Bonnie know so the correct name may be put in the Sunday bulletin.

e-mailed to you. Thank you. DON T FORGET WORSHIP BEGINS AT 9:00 DURING THE SUMMER!

JUNE ASSISTANT READER ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER 7 Bill O Bev Eleshadaye 14 Bill S Ron Fente 21 Abera

5 WORSHIP IN THE PARK Trinity will be worshipping in the park on Sunday, July 19 and Sunday, August 16. There will be more information to come. ON-GOING PARISH CARE will meet on June 2 at 2:00 pm. They will not meet in July and August. SOCIAL MINISTRY will meet on June 2 at 7:15 pm. They will not meet in July and August. The women s study group, SHARING OUR FAITH WITH SCRIPTURE will meet on the second Tuesday of the month, June 9, at 10:30 am in the large classroom. All are welcome. There will be no meeting in July and August. KNIT NIGHT group will not be meeting again until September. NEWS FOR WORSHIP HELPERS Thanks to all the Assistants, Readers and Acolyte/Crucifers. If you are unable to perform this duty on specified date, please arrange for a substitute and let Bonnie know so the correct name may be put in the Sunday bulletin. Readers and Assistants please supply your replacement with your prayers or readings that are ed to you. Thank you. DON T FORGET WORSHIP BEGINS AT 9:00 DURING THE SUMMER! WORSHIP HELPERS FOR JUNE THANK YOU! JUNE ASSISTANT READER ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER 7 Bill O Bev Eleshadaye 14 Bill S Ron Fente 21 Abera Cathie Jenny 28 Paul Christina Delia ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN FELLOWSHIP IN SONG AND PRAYER Our Ethiopian and Eritrean brothers and sisters from Westbrook and greater Portland are meeting weekly at Trinity in the fellowship hall for a Celebration of Prayer and Praise in their native languages. Worship will be on Sundays, June 7, 14 and 28 at 4:00; and on Saturday, June 20th at 2:00.

REJOICING SPIRITS meet on the third Sunday of each month at 4:00 pm. The worship is casual and user friendly for those with disabilities or mental challenges.

The next worship service will be Sunday, June 21st. The fellowship meal will be sponsored by the Education Committee. PRAYER GROUP Meets Wednesday at 11:15.

We invite all who cannot attend to consider praying with us at 11:15 on Wednesday from wherever you are at that time.

) COMMUNITY MEAL The Community Meal continues to take place here at Trinity at least until May while the Teen Center kitchen is being renovated.

Volunteers are needed to cook, serve and clean up. See Jane Sinclair or Ted Deschambeault for more information.

Thank you for the many cards and gifts. They were just wonderful. Love to each of you.

6 REJOICING SPIRITS meet on the third Sunday of each month at 4:00 pm. The worship is casual and user friendly for those with disabilities or mental challenges. We have a sign language interpreter. Families and caregivers, as well as anyone else who would like to attend are welcome. The next worship service will be Sunday, June 21st. The fellowship meal will be sponsored by the Education Committee. PRAYER GROUP Meets Wednesday at 11:15. Many prayer concerns have been lifted up and many thanksgivings have been raised. We invite all who cannot attend to consider praying with us at 11:15 on Wednesday from wherever you are at that time. There are prayer request cards and a box to place them in after they are filled out on the table next to the office door. ALL AROUND THE TOWN (Nice hat Jane!) COMMUNITY MEAL The Community Meal continues to take place here at Trinity at least until May while the Teen Center kitchen is being renovated. Every Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 we serve a free hot meal and warm fellowship, with food provided by Wayside Food Services. 468 meals served in April. Volunteers are needed to cook, serve and clean up. See Jane Sinclair or Ted Deschambeault for more information. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are being offered at the community meal. THURSDAY NOON COMMUNITY MEALS has ended for the season. Meals will continue in September. Thank you for the many cards and gifts. They were just wonderful. Love to each of you. Peggy Harmon Dear Trinity Members, Thank you again for the incredible effort for the food pantry. You have awakened so many people to giving and to thinking about others. Here s to next year! Jeanne and volunteers at Westbrook Food Pantry Thank you for all the kindness and love you have shown to me since I have been here. I wish you all a well deserved happy, peaceful, restful and fun-filled summer holiday you have earned it! I would like you all to remember to send me news for the Grapevine, not only of meetings and dates to remember, but also of your celebrations and blessings. Happy summer to all! Bonnie

Q: What's a tornado's favorite game? A: Twister!

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl

7 KIDS KORNER Knock, Knock Who s there? Claire Claire who? Claire the way, I m coming through! Q: What's a tornado's favorite game? A: Twister! Q: What falls but never hits the ground? A: The temperature! THE LIGHT SIDE Why do Brides Wear White? Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, Why is the bride dressed in white? The mother replied, Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life. The child thought about this for a moment then said, So why is the groom wearing black?

8 A Bit from Bonnie

G R A P E V I N E MAY 2015

G R A P E V I N E MAY 2015 Mother s Day May 10 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 612 Main Street Westbrook, ME 04092 Karen Indorf, Pastor Bonnie Wright, Editor Phone (207) 854-5653 Phone (207) 854-5653 Email pastor@trinitywestbrook.com