September 2018 TRINITY CONNECTIONS WOW! FALL LINEUP HITS A HOME RUN! ALL STAR LINEUP

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1 September 2018 WOW! FALL LINEUP HITS A HOME RUN! TRINITY CONNECTIONS ALL STAR LINEUP As the Milwaukee Brewers Battle Pastor Ralph s Cubs for the division title in baseball, the Church Council and its Ministry Teams have been hard at work preparing for a fall of faith growing and mission serving to our congregation and community. We look forward to your active participation to bring success. Don t forget to invite someone to join you for worship! September 12: 6:30-7:30pm BOLT KICKOFF 6:30-7:30pm Confirmation Orientation (Youth & Parents) September 15: Foster/Lyksett Wedding September 16: 9:00 am New Member Mindy Ramberg Baptism of Maeve Lois Ramberg September 22 & 23: Grace Upon Grace Dance Troupe Sept. 22: 2:00-4:00pm Workshop for youth ages 7-18 Sept. 23: 9:00 am Worship with Grace Upon Grace & Evangeline (Worship Band) September 29: 6:00 pm Confirmation Banquet & Rehearsal September 30: 9:00 am Confirmation Sunday Second graders receiving Bibles Looking forward to seeing you, Pastor Ralph

2 President s Corner - Rose Kuebker Summer is moving rapidly with the finalization work of the Transition Team. Many helped to contribute and inform the work of the committee. Special thanks to the Fall 2017 team who helped review the Constitution and by-laws and the Mutual Ministry Team. Our end of Summer and Fall timeline is shaping up with the following events and dates that have occurred and those that are being prepared for: 1. August 13, 2018 Council Meeting: a. Devotions: Reminded that each is Blessed with Gifts of Special Service b. Approval of Transition Team work c. Review of Constitution and By-Law changes d. Set date for Special Congregational Meeting: October 14, 2018 e. Outside Audit being arranged 2. September 2018 a. Congregation open forums to share Transition Team findings i. Watch for dates in September Newsletter and Sunday Bulletins b. Call Committee Interest Forms i. Need 6 committee members of various stages of Church membership and age range. ii. Form attached to Newsletter and available at Church News station iii. Due into Church office by September 21, 2018 iv. Prayerfully consider the next active phase in calling a Pastor c. September 30, 2018: Confirmation Sunday 3. October Special Congregational Meeting/ Stewardship Giving/Call Committee starts 4. October 14, 2018: Special Congregational Meeting: a. Approve Transition Team work b. Approve Call committee c. Approve Constitution changes i. Ability to have proxy voting ii. Finance committee with roles and responsibilities 5. October: Week of 14 to end of the month: a. Call committee appoints a chairman b. Work with Synod Representative c. Start work on Trinity s Ministry Site Profile (MSP) 6. November December: Finalize MSP As we reflect on our upcoming Fall schedules, please join in the work of Trinity. God s Work, Our Hands! Blessings, Rose Coffee Chat with the Treasurer As July 31, 2018 Financial Overview Year-to-date: Income Total $111,309 Expense Total $99,028 Total Income $12,281 All bills were paid for the month of July. Trinity is looking for a Treasurer. If you like working with numbers and are a detail-oriented person, please see Rose Kuebker, Ron Pratt or Sarah at the Church Office. Check out Serve Opportunities for more information on the position. FOOD PANTRY UPDATE Next Food Shelf Sunday is: September 9 Thank you for helping others in need! WELCA Kathy Jensen, Chair On September 4 th, the Pastors of the St Croix Valley area will be meeting at Trinity. We will be serving them a meal and snacks. I will be in contact with people to help make the food and serve that day. Thank you in advance. The Fall Bazaar will be on Thursday, October 4th. Watch for sign-up sheets to bring food and to help serve. One pair of Hands, Kathy

3 Greetings BOLT families- Education - Kelly Browning, Chair We will be kicking BOLT off with a Registration Fun night on Wednesday September 12! Please stop by the Education wing to register your child from 6:30-7:30pm that night. We will have crafts, decorate cookies, games, and fun for the kids during that hour. BOLT will be Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:15pm for pre-school through 5 th grade. I am looking for one or two more BOLT Guides to teach a class the coming BOLT year. Please let me know if you are interested, we would love to have you join our team. Also, if there are youth interested in helping as a BOLT Guide, please contact me and I am more than willing to talk to them and help in the planning of lessons each week. Friendly reminder that we have a Closed Facebook group where I post what is happening with BOLT on a regular basis. You can request to join here: Trinity Lutheran BOLT BOLT continues to collect donations for Operation Christmas Child all year long. The donation bin is located in the Education wing if you would like to contribute. Thank you to those who have brought in donations this past month. We packed 66 boxes this past year and we are aiming for 100 this coming year, so if you have items to donate, please bring them in anytime of the year. Each month, I will share some ideas to consider donating, so this month, let s think about SCHOOL SUPPLIES! VBS was a blast! Thanks for a great week, the kids had fun learning about how God saves them on life s wild ride. Thanks to all the individuals who volunteered their time or donated items for the meals. We could not do it without. Your Co-worker in Christ, Kelly, BOLT Team Leader Welcome New Members! July 8, 2018: Mandi Wilberg August 5, 2018: Brian, Jessica & Beckett Millar Excited to have you here! QUILTER S CORNER We will be knot tying in the quilting room on September 13 th and 27 th at 9am. Everyone is welcome. Please come share in the fun and fellowship. We are doing quilts for the graduating seniors and for LWR. We plan to sell 10 of our quilts again this year. We will be displaying on the chairs starting November 1. The quilts are for sale at $25.00 per quilt. The money will go toward the building fund. Thank you for all the donations of new fabric and sheets left in the quilting room. Starting Tuesday, September 4th, Trinity Office Hours will be 9am- 12(noon) and 3-6pm.

4 Handicap Accessible Doors Hearing concerns from many members the church council has approved an appeal to raise $14,000 for handicap accessible doors at Trinity. When the goal is achieved, a timeline for installation will established. It is our hope that the doors will be installed for the holidays. Gifts and donations should be payable to Trinity Lutheran and marked for Handicapped Accessible Doors. Church Record - July & August Funerals David Fowler, Funeral: July 7, 2018 John Newton, Funeral: August 4, 2018 Baptisms Everly Jaymes Pomroy Daugther of Andrew & Sarah Pomroy Baptized: July 8, 2018 Beckett Luddy Millar Son of Brian & Jessica Millar Baptized: August 5, 2018 Lennon Monroe Witthoft Daughter of Nickolas & Nicole Witthoft Baptized: August 19, 2018 Evangelism - Betty Johnson, Chair THANKS to all who helped with our 2 nd Annual Hammond Heartland Days Funfest a success. It was well attended and a good time was had by all. We added 3 more games this year and also the sale of hotdogs and chips. The cookie walk was the favorite for all ages. A thank you to Becky Fowler and Lenore Moll for getting the Thrivent Seed money to make this event happen with NO EXPENSE to anyone. The money ($ ) that was raised from the dunk tank and sale of hotdogs and chips will be given to the door fund per request of Becky and Lenore. We are already making plans for Still a learning experience. All suggestion and ideas will be listened to. THANKS AGAIN from the Evangelism Team, GODS WORK OUR HANDS Please share with others and let them know it is available! Take what you need, give what you can. LITTLE FREE PANTRY The free Little Pantry is open for all! The posted hours for are Monday thru Friday, 9am-12pm and 3:00-6:00 pm. Wednesday nights from 6-8pm and Sunday mornings 8:30-12(noon). The pantry is located inside Trinity by the Fireside room. Jumpstart ladies praying with the VBS kids before dinner! Tuesday Community Dinner The Tuesday Community Supper is served the first Tuesday of every month at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 1350 Florence Street, Baldwin, WI. This is a free meal open to anyone in the community, served from 5:00-6:30 p.m. There will not be a September Tuesday Supper due to the Labor Day holiday. See you Tuesday, October 2nd.

5 September Ministry Calendar Please consider how you might do God s work with your hands. Sign up at the Communication Corner or call the church office. Instruction available for every role & a reminder call or a few days before your commitment. SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 16 SEPTEMBER 23 SEPTEMBER 30 GREETERS Vera Grant Janet & Tom DeLong Dorothy Hage Harold & Lenore Moll Ushers (2) Youth and/or Adults Chris & Judy Larson Betty Johnson Brian & Joan Ramberg Reader Wanda Hodnefield Bev Jacobson Kathy Jensen Mike Sittlow Alan & Jeanne Owens Acolyte Madyson McCulloch Madyson McCulloch Power Point Sound Tech Ron Pratt Ron Pratt Ron Pratt Communion Helpers Communion Set Up Worship Team + + Worship Team + + Bread Baker McCulloch Family + + Glenda Pratt + + Bulletin Sponsors BOLT Sponsors To Sponsor a Bulletin, please see Betty Johnson Fellowship Servers Team G-Becky Fowler Team H-Steve & Jean Peterson Team I-Sue Bork Team K-Bruce & Jo Moll Team L-Ron & Glenda Pratt Exterior Property Team Team #13- Myke LaVenture Family September Bulletin Sponsors Team #13- Myke LaVenture Family Team #1- Kirk & Susan Hodnefield Family Team #1- Kirk & Susan Hodnefield Family Team #2-Dylan & Rachel McHenry September 2nd BULLETIN: Roger and June Lindquist Bless all students going back to school Noah John Nusbaum s 13 th Birthday September 9th BULLETIN: Happy Birthday Bruce. Love from your family Tom & Janet DeLong in honor of their 51 st Wedding Anniversary September 16th BULLETIN: Happy Birthday Lauren from Mom, Dad, Carl, Liv and Claire September 23rd BULLETIN: Mike and Dar Sittlow in honor of our 50 th wedding anniversary September 30 th BULLETIN: WELCA Do you have a special day, memory or event coming up? See Betty Johnson to sponsor a bulletin! Just $8.00! Sign up to be a bulletin sponsor in 2018! Call ( ), (alsgal63@baldwin-telecom.net) or talk to Betty Johnson at church! Only $8.00!!

6 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00am Worship w/holy Communion 10:15am Coffee Fellowship :00am SCV 1:00pm Yadda, Pastor s at Yadda Prayer Trinity Group 6:30-8pm Boy Scouts :00am Quilting 8am- 9:00am Worship Food Shelf Sunday 6:30-8pm Cub 9:00am Jumpstart! 1:00pm Yadda, 2:30pm 3:00pm 10:15am Coffee Scouts Yadda Prayer Hammond 6:30-7:30 pm BOLT Foster/Lyksett Group Library Fellowship Kick-off 7:00pm Council Wedding 10:30am-1:00pm 6:30 pm 10:00am Meeting Chicken Feed Confirmation Congregational 12-4pm God s Work Our Orientation Forums Hands day (Youth & Parents) 6:30pm Congregational Forums 9:00am Worship w/holy Communion New Member: Mindy Ramberg Maeve Lois Ramberg Baptism 10:15am Coffee Fellowship 10:30am Mission & Human Needs Meeting :00 pm 10:00am 8am- Grace Upon 6:30-8pm Cub Heritage 6:30pm BOLT 2:30pm Grace Dance Scouts Worship Hammond Workshop for Library Newsletter youth items due! ages :00pm Yadda, Yadda Prayer Group 10:00am Congregational Forums 6:30pm Congregational Forums :00am Worship Special Guests: Grace Upon Grace Dance Troupe 10:15am Coffee Fellowship/Potluck 10:30am Youth Meeting 6:30 Girl Scout Leaders 10am Newsletter Folding & Treats 9:00am Jumpstart! 6:30pm BOLT 9:00am Quilting 1:00pm Yadda, Yadda Prayer Group 5:00pm Serve Grace Place Meal 8am- 2:30pm Hammond Library 6:00 pm Confirmation Banquet & Rehearsal 9:00am Worship Confirmation Sunday 2nd graders to receive Bibles 10:15am Coffee Fellowship September Calendar of Events 30 1 I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to him and HE ANSWERED my prayer. ~Psalm 120:1

7 Mission & Human Needs - Marti Peterson, Chair Thank you to all who have contributed to the Baldwin/Roberts Area Food Shelf Collection, Little Free Pantry Collection, Grace Place Collection, SCC Backpack Collection, SCC School Supply Collection, and Feets and Seats Collection. Your generosity is overwhelming and all the non-profits benefiting from your gifts are very appreciative when we deliver. Thank you to all who contributed to the School Supply collection. I dropped off four bags full of school supplies at the SCC Elementary School on Tuesday, August 21 st. They will keep these items in the school office and distribute to those in need at the SCC Open House and throughout the school year. Thank you also to Roger and June Lindquist who used their Thrivent Dollars to purchase school supplies which they dropped off at the school. Sunday, September 9 th, is designated as God s Work, Our Hands Sunday. We will be working in our community. If you know of anyone who needs help around their house or yard, please contact Deb Henry. It is also Food Shelf Sunday. Please remember our collection baskets as you prepare to come to church that day. We plan to cook another evening meal for Grace Place on September 27th. We cook the food and deliver in disposable dishes between 5 5:30 from which they serve themselves. We pray a meal prayer with them prior to leaving. Ask Deb Henry, Sarah Pommerening, Glenda Pratt, Marti Peterson, or Lois Worbes if you have any questions about serving at Grace Place. I think we are always moved by how fortunate we are when we serve there. We plan to pack meals at Feed My Starving Children in Woodbury on October 6 th from 3 5pm. We have signed up for 25 places. We would sooner add places than subtract so please prayerfully consider joining us in making a difference in the World. I would like to have a meeting with everyone who is interested in being a part of the Mission and Human Needs Team on Sunday, September 16 th after the service. Among upcoming items for discussion Grace Place Meals (how often do we want to serve?), Crop Walk (do we want to have a team to join the Kathy s in walking?), Moola for Milk (do we want to do again and designate money to cover Middle School Students with negative balances?), Feed My Starving Children (how often do we want to do this?), Thanksgiving Meals (Sarah s idea of what she would like to do), Secret Santa, other ideas. Blessings, Marti Youth - Christine Pommerening, Chair Thank you to all who donated, came and supported the youth garage sale and pancake breakfast over Heartland Days. School will be starting and we will be looking for opportunities to have a little fun and provide service opportunities. The Synod Youth Board had their meeting at Trinity this past month and will be hosting Godstock 2019 (High School Youth Gathering) at Metropolis Resort, Eau Claire in November. Let me know if you are interested in going. If you have work credits you may use those to offset the cost! The youth will be meeting the 4 th Sunday after worship! Hope to see you there! Excited to serve, Christine Thank you notes! Dear Trinity Lutheran Church, Thanks so much to the donor who gave money for us to go to Luther Point Bible Camp. I enjoyed all the fun songs, activities, and all my bunk mates! Going to Luther Point brought me closer to God and I got to learn more about God. I also got to try new things and meet new people. Thanks again for the donation. I look forward to going again next year. Thank you again! ~Torri Posey Dear Trinity, Thank you for the donation of money for my sister and I to be able to attend Luther Point Bible Camp. It was super fun! I was able to see a friend of mine who moved towards the end of our 5 th grade school year so it was fun to see him again. I got to try new things and make new friends. Going to Camp helped me learn more about God and Jesus. I look forward to going again next year. Thank you again! ~Tadd Posey Special Worship Highlights the month of September: September 22 & 23 Grace Upon Grace

8 Those present: Sue Frank, Betty Johnson, Ron Pratt, Kathy Jensen, Rachel McHenry, Rose Kuebker, Marti Peterson, Deb Henry, Sarah Pommerening, Laurie Posey, Christine Pommerening, Pastor Ralph Olsen, and Tim Haugen (in for Kelly Browning). Guests: Sally & Dan Doornink, Claire Yurek & Lois Worbes. Absent- Kelly Browning. President Rose Kuebker called the meeting to order at 7:07pm. Ron Pratt shared devotions about the gifts everyone has to offer. Guests were welcomed to ask questions. Lois asked about BOLT and Confirmation. BOLT starts on September 12 th and Confirmation will be starting in October. Secretary s Report- There was a question on July s unapproved minutes as to who was going to be signing the outgoing checks and taking care of the treasurer s position while we are looking for a replacement. The team consisting of; Rose, Claire, Sarah, Sally, and Ron, met and discussed this issue. Action: Betty moved to accept the report with a revision to the motion from last month stating to approve Sally Doornink as signer on the checkbook and Sarah to pay bills and enter financials into Shepherd Staff. Kathy Jensen seconded the motion. Motion carried. A revised motion from Ron to appoint Sarah to be the interim treasurer and direct the finance team to look for someone new to take over the position to be voted on at the annual meeting with Rose and Sarah being the signers on Trinity s checkbook. Tim seconded the motion. Motion carried. Treasurer's Report- Rose and Ron shared that the Finance team has met. They would like each team to use their vouchers with receipts attached, to be reimbursed for items they purchase. Sally and Bob co-share the Financial Secretary duties. It was recommended to have a three-year staggering term for the Endowment committee so one person would leave and a new person could be trained every year as has been done in the past. Claire recommended bringing back the building fund as a separate line item to keep better track of it. Since Sarah will be handling most of the treasurer duties, please try to plan out everything you need from her so there are no last-minute items she has to deal with. The finance team will be looking into the Mission Investment Fund, Endowment Fund, Youth Mission Investment Fund, and the youth account at Westconsin Credit Union and report on those at the September meeting. Memorial Fund-organ donations: Action: Ron moved to move the line items, whatever is needed most and cash to the undesignated memorial fund line and make a line item Handicap accessible account and disperse other line items to the appropriate accounts to have the organ fund depleted. Sue seconded the motion. Motion carried. An outside audit will be done. We will be getting bids to have this completed and follow up with this at the September meeting. 3M Stock- Ron shared that there are 100 shares valued at approximately $20,000 designated for the mortgage reduction. The finance team will be looking into how this money will be best used. Ron reported from the Stewardship team that they need budgets from each team to start the 2019 budget. They are due to Ron no later than the September meeting. Action: Sarah reported that all bills are paid to date. Sue Frank moved to accept the Treasurer s report. Ron seconded the motion. Motion carried. Pastor s Report- Pastor Ralph handed out a summation of the council members interviewed. Wedding and Funeral documents have been drafted so everyone knows what happens when these events occur. It has been brought up since the National Youth Gathering, being there were some controversial speakers there, about staying in the ELCA. We discussed this in length and with our current state of where we are in looking for a pastor and where the pastors come from no matter what synod you are in, that we should stay where we are as of the present. There will be a guest pastor on August 26th. Old Business Worship Band- Sue met with the Worship Band. They will continue to play for Trinity the 4th Sunday of each month. They have moved all of their items to a band member s house. Handicap accessible door- Laurie reported that the door will cost $13,000. It comes with 25 key fobs with each additional one costing $8. Adding the phone system would be an extra $3400 and the electrical expenses to install it would be around $1200. A plea will be going out to the congregation in the bulletin and newsletter. < Continued on next page. Trinity Council Minutes for August 13, 2018 (Unofficial)

9 August 13, 2018-Council Meeting minutes (Unofficial) continued: New Business The transition team is working hard to get through everything by their deadlines. Rose handed out a folder with all of the information they are working on. They have proposed some Constitution changes to be approved at the Special Congregational Meeting on October 14th. Actions-C Voting can be done by absentee ballot. (not a starred item) Ron moved, Kathy Seconded the motion. Motion carried. -C The Financial Secretary term will be 3 years. Ron moved, Kathy Seconded the motion. Motion carried. -C removing with Pastor and President as an ex officio member. -C5- Mission Endowment Committee term will be three years. Kathy moved, Tim seconded the motion. Motion carried. -C Recommend to the council an outside audit be done every year as necessary and a treasurer be appointed should a vacancy occur to be approved at the annual meeting. Ron moved, Sue seconded the motion. Motion carried. Call committee information will be put out and talked about hoping to get candidates to fill out the interest form. The transition timeline is moving along. Bev Jacobson did a history of Trinity. Rose, Pastor Ralph, Christine, and Dan have done an amazing job as the transition team. Simple Church will be discussed in September. Ron moved to adjourn at 9:30pm. Deb seconded the motion. Motion carried. We closed with The Lord s Prayer Our next meeting is Monday, September 10, 201 Respectfully submitted by, Deb Henry, Council Secretary To be approved at the council meeting on September 10, 2018 Wanted: Treasurer Trinity is seeking a new treasurer to be elected at the January, 2019, annual meeting. Responsibilities include: 1. Submitting an annual budget; 2. Submitting a monthly report to the Church Council; 3. Keeping a record of all expenses and paying them on a timely basis; and 4. Serving as Chair of the Finance Team. Proficiency with the software, Shepherd s Staff, is a definite plus. If not, this person would work with the temporary treasurer to become proficient as soon as possible. If you or anyone you know are interested in applying for this position, please stop by the Church Office to pick up an application form. This is a volunteer position. Thank You Notes! Sound Person Needed 1-2 Sound Person(s) needed for Sunday Mornings! Youth can earn service credits for helping out! Contact the church office for more information! Orville Owens Scholarship Committee, Thank you for your generous scholarship that was awarded to me. I fell very fortunate to be apart of a congregation that offers scholarship opportunities to the youth of the church. I will be using this money at the University of St. Thomas! Thanks again, Livvie Moll Dear Trinity Lutheran Church, (Orville Owens Memorial Scholarship) I m writing this in sincere gratitude to you for the award of the Orville Owens Memorial Scholarship. I plan to pursue a horticulture and agronomy major at UW-River Falls. I hope someday I can the world and thanks to you, I am one step closer to my goals. With this scholarship, it definitely helps me to concentrate on my studies rather than financial burdens. Thank you again for your generosity and support. I promise to work very hard and hopefully someday help other promising students, just as you have helped me. Sincerely, Jillian Turbeville

10 Vibrant Faith at Home - What is Faith? By Paige Evers "Faith" is a word that children often hear but they may not understand what it means. This activity invites families to take a walk or look at nature together through the window. By talking about things that are happening unseen, children can start to understand that faith means believing in Jesus who promises to be with us even though we can't see him. After a walk or window time, family members can play a simple memory game indoors to talk further about the meaning of faith. Activity Plan 1. Say this prayer aloud to begin. Dear God, thank you for this time together. Be with us as we learn more about you. Help us grow in faith so that we can always pray with confidence in Jesus' name. Amen. 2. We just asked God to help us grow in faith. Let's talk about that word "faith." What does it mean? What is faith? Read aloud Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." In other words: faith is believing that something is there even when we can't see it. Faith is knowing that something is going on, even when our eyes can't see it happening. 3. Move to a window and look outside. Show your child how to use binoculars if you have them. You could also go for a winter walk and do the activity outdoors. Ask your child what she or he sees in nature in winter. Can they think of anything else that is going on outside in the winter, even though they can't see it happening? Some possibilities are: Moles are traveling through their tunnels underground. Turtles and frogs are hibernating deep in mud. Squirrels are nibbling on pine cones. Chipmunks are hibernating in burrows. Woodpeckers are resting in their nests in holes in trees. Some butterflies spend winter as a chrysalis, preparing to emerge as a butterfly in the spring. 4. Say to your child/family that on a quiet winter day, we know that things are happening in nature even though we can't see them. Faith is like that: it's trusting that Jesus is always with us, even though we can't see him. Faith is knowing that God loves us and helps us every day. Faith is believing that we are God's children and that God has good plans for us. 5. Go inside or move to an area where you can sit together. Play a simple memory game to demonstrate the verse from Hebrews: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Place the objects you selected ahead of time on a tray or cookie sheet. Show your child the objects and name each one. Look at the objects for a minute or so and then cover the entire tray with a towel. With the items covered, ask your child to remember and name all of the objects that are on the tray. 6. Remind your child that you started the activity with a prayer that God would help you grow in faith. When you played the memory game, you had faith that those objects were still on the tray even though you couldn't see them. 7. The Bible tells us that Jesus is always with us. Jesus loves us and gives us new life every day. We put our faith and trust in Jesus. We want to grow in faith so we can follow Jesus and live joyfully as children of God. 8. Finish by saying this prayer. Dear God, it's winter and sometimes it looks like nothing is happening. But we know that you are at work in the beautiful outdoors. We know that you are with us, too. Help us grow in faith in Jesus. Fill up our hearts with Jesus' love. Show us how to share his love with others. Teach us how to serve family, friends, and strangers with joy. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

11 Do you shop for items on Amazon? Did you know that Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice! JOIN US: For the Annual Chicken Feed Support Trinity Lutheran Church by starting your shopping at It is the same Amazon you know! Same products, same prices, same service! Christmas is just around the corner! If you need help setting up your Amazon account, see Sarah in the office! Thank you Notes! Save the Date! Thursday, September 13 th & 20 th At 10:00 am & 6:30 pm Congregational Forums to review Transition Teams work. Special Sunday, October 14th, 2018 Immediately following church service Approvals are needed for: Transition team work, constitution and bylaw proposed and recommended changes and approve Call committee candidates.

12 Proposed and Recommended Changes and Additions to Trinity Lutheran s Constitution and Bylaws for the October 14, 2018 Special Congregational Meeting Chapter 10. CONGREGATION MEETING C Voting by absentee ballot shall be permitted. Ballots must be received into the church office 7 days prior to the Special Congregation or Annual meeting. Voting by proxy or by absentee ballot shall not be permitted. Chapter 11. OFFICERS C The congregation shall elect its president and treasurer and they shall be president and treasurer of the congregation. These officers shall be elected by written ballot and shall serve for three years or until their successors are elected. Their terms shall begin at the close of the annual meeting at which they are elected. The Congregation Council shall elect its vice president and secretary from the elected membership of the Congregation Council, and they shall be vice president and secretary of the congregation. These officers shall be elected by written ballot and shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected. Their terms shall begin at the meeting of the Congregation Council at which they are elected. The congregation shall elect its financial secretary. This officer shall be elected by written ballot and shall serve for 3 year(s) or until a successor is elected. The term shall begin at the close of the annual meeting at which this officer is elected. This officer may not be a voting member of the Congregation Council. Chapter 13. CONGREGATION COMMITTEES C C C C C A Finance Committee will be formed representing the Endowment and Stewardship chair, Financial Secretary, and Treasurer, with Pastor & President as an ex-officio member. When a pastoral vacancy occurs, a Call Committee of six voting members shall be elected by this congregation. Term of office will terminate upon installation of the newly called pastor. (C13.05) Other committees of this congregation may be formed, as the need arises, by decision of the Congregation Council. (C13.06) Duties of committees of this congregation shall be specified in the bylaws. (C13.07) The pastor of this congregation shall be ex officio a member of all committees and boards of the congregation and shall have voice but not vote at the meetings. The president of this congregation shall be ex officio a member of all committees and boards of the congregation, except the Nominating Committee and shall have voice but not vote at the meetings of the committees and boards. (C13.08) Bylaws of Trinity Lutheran s Constitution Chapter 5. POWERS OF THE CONGREGATION b. The Mission Endowment Fund Committee shall elect its chair and secretary from the elected membership of the committee and they shall be the officers of the committee. The officers shall serve for 3 year(s) or until their successors are elected. Their terms shall begin at the committee meeting at which they are elected. Chapter 13. CONGREGATION COMMITTEES C Duties of committees of this congregation shall be specified in the bylaws. a. Duties for the Committee on Finance are specified as follows: 1) Prepare Budget for approval at Congregational Annual meeting 2) Develop written Accounting processes. Review accounting processes yearly. -Recommendations and Proposals from the Constitution/Bylaw team 2017 and 2018 Transition Team

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