TRINITY LUTHERAN 4560 Glendale Avenue Toledo, OH April 2014 NEWSLETTER

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1 TRINITY LUTHERAN 4560 Glendale Avenue Toledo, OH April 2014 NEWSLETTER You are invited to join us for worship on Maundy Thursday (April 17) and Good Friday (April 18) at 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. The 7:00 p.m. service on Good Friday will be a Cantata. Please Join us for Easter Sunday Communion Worship on Sunday, April 20 th 6:15 Sunrise Service 8:00 and 10:30 Traditional Worship 10:45 Contemporary Worship An Easter Breakfast will be served after the Sunrise Service until 10:45 NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS the 20 TH OF THE MONTH AT 5:00 PM! MOVING? Please let us know your new address! Thank you. The Mission of Trinity Lutheran is sharing Jesus Christ through worship, education, and fellowship. Website: Sunday Worship at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.... Holy Communion on First and Third Sundays Wednesday Worship at 7:00 p.m.... Holy Communion on First and Third Wednesdays Contemporary Worship on Sundays at 10:45 a.m.... Holy Communion on Second and Fourth Sundays Adult Bible Class and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Office Phones: Church or School Dial-A-Devotion: AMEN (2636) FAX:

2 April 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 6:30 am Women s Prayer 8:25 Chapel 9:45 Romans Bible Study 4:30 Lenten Worship 5:00 Soup Supper 7:00 Lenten Worship 8:00 Women s CRHP (LR) 3 10:00 Friendship Circle at Musical Rehearsal 6:30 Adult Handbell Reh. 7:00 Young Adult Bible Study/Fellowship LR 7:30 Adult Choir Rehearsal Trinity Lutheran School Musical Fifth Sunday in Lent 8 & 10:30 Traditional /Comm. 8:45 Contemporary Rehearsal 9:15 Sunday School/Bible Study 10:45 Contemporary 6:00 Men s CRHP Mtg :00 Elders Meeting (Luther Rm.) 6:00 Altar Guild (Trinity Rm.) 6:00 Brass Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Council Meets (Conf. Rm.) 9 6:30 am Women s Prayer 8:25 Chapel 9:45 Romans Bible Study 4:30 Lenten Worship 5:00 Soup Supper 7:00 Lenten Worship 8:00 Women s CRHP (LR) 10 9:00 Quilting 6:30 Adult Handbell Reh. 7:00 Young Adult Bible Study/Fellowship LR 7:30 Adult Choir Rehearsal :00 Trustee Work Day 13 Palm Sunday 8 &10:30 Traditional 8:45 Contemporary Rehearsal 9:15 Sunday School/Bible Study 10:45 Contemporary /Comm. 6:00 Men s CRHP Mtg. 14 7:00 VBS Meeting (LR) 15 6:00 Brass Choir Rehearsal 16 6:30 am Women s Prayer 8:25 Chapel 9:45 Romans Bible Study 5:30 Confirmation 8:00 Women s CRHP (LR) 17 4:30 and 7:00 Maundy Thursday Communion Worship 18 4:30 and 7:00 Good Friday Worship Trinity Lutheran Spring Break Begins at Noon 19 8:00 Sammy s Breakfast 20 Easter 6:15 Sunrise Worship 8 & 10:30 Traditional/Comm. 8:45 Contemporary Rehearsal 10:45 Contemporary Worship/ Comm. 6:00 Men s CRHP Mtg. 21 6:00 School Bd. Meeting 22 Noon Market Day Orders Due 1:00 Friendship Circle game day 6:00 Brass Choir Rehearsal 23 No Confirmation-Break 6:30 am Women s Prayer 7:00 Worship 7:00 CRHP (LR) 24 9:00 Quilting 6:30 Adult Handbell Reh. 7:00 Young Adult Bible Study/Fellowship LR 7:30 Adult Choir Rehearsal :00 Thrivent Meeting in Luther Room Trinity Lutheran School Spring Break 27 Second Sunday of Easter 8 & 10:30 Traditional Worship 8:45 Contemporary Rehearsal 9:15 Sunday School/Bible Study 10:45 Contemporary/Comm. 6:00 Men s CRHP Mtg. 28 School Resumes 4:00-5:30 Market Day Pick-up 29 1:30 Prayer Shawl Meeting 30 6:30 am Women s Prayer 8:25 Chapel 9:45 Romans Bible Study 5:30 Confirmation 7:00 Worship 7:00 CRHP (LR) Traditional Worship Services are Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings; Contemporary Worship is at 10:45 in the gym. Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays & Wednesdays in the traditional services and 2nd and 4th Sundays in the contemporary service. When there is a 5th Sunday in the month, we offer communion at all services.

3 PAGE 1 April 2014 Special points of interest: Pastor s Message Funeral Planning Getting Involved Stewardship Holy Week Memorials & Honorariums Trinity Lutheran Newsletter Pastor Kleimola s Message All's well that ends well, the peacock said as he looked at his tail. There is a story told of a peacock's pride in his appearance. A particular peacock is distraught over the condition of his feet. He cannot believe how ugly they are and grouses about this to any of his feathered friends who care to listen. The condition of his feet do not reflect well on his perfect appearance. He can't get past it! This is much like the lives we live, perfection on the surface, but further examination demonstrates ugly sins and imperfections that would lead to our embarrassment and ultimate condemnation. Fear in being found out and healthy fear of God's wrath against our sin could leave us lost. April contains a big end for us at Trinity. We are seeing the unfortunate end of Pastor Carr's ministry at Trinity as he transitions from his position as Senior Administrative Pastor to the role of Emeritus Pastor as his cancer and treatments prevent his engagement in the work of ministry. This end leaves many questions and uncertainties as we face the future of sharing Christ at Trinity. Another end we will see this April is the end of Lent as we see the life of Christ end in His Good Friday death on the cross. At the time of His death many questions and uncertainties were in the minds of His followers. We know those questions and uncertainties did not remain for long as the death of Christ ended well three days later in His resurrection. This resurrection is our hope that as we remain in Him we would live in Him and would have a blessed end this side of eternal glory. This month as we consider many ends (the end of cold weather!), I encourage you to take a moment and consider your final wishes and to make preparations for the church militant's farewell service for you. As Christians found by Christ, we are blessed to have the confidence of eternal life, yet we continually face the sting of death until Christ's return. In this month's newsletter is a brief form for you to share with our church office some of your wishes for your funeral service. If you would like assistance with this, please contact me at anytime and we can schedule a meeting. It is hardly fun to consider the end of life but the words of the peacock ring in my ears as we are certainly ugly not just in our feet but through and through. Yet, the plumage of Christ s glory shines through us through the grace of His gifts found in the forgiveness of sins. We are confident that He who began this good work in us will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ! (Philippians 1:6) Peace in Christ and His work in us, Pastor Kleimola March 26, 2014

4 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER Getting Involved USHER TEAMS NEED MEMBERS Each Sunday faithful members of our usher teams assist in worship by handing out bulletins, helping members to the communion tables, collecting the offering, and other duties that keep things running smoothly and efficiently during our worship services. The team captains can now use your assistance! New members are needed for teams that serve in the Traditional worship services at 8:00 and 10:30. If you would like to assist, please call the church office at and we will be glad to pass your name along to a team captain. Thank you Trinity! AN INVITATION TO ALL MEN OF TRINITY All men of Trinity are invited to attend a program and lunch on Saturday, May 3, The women of the Lutheran Women s Missionary League (LWML) want to honor your service to Trinity congregation; in your home as a father, son, brother, or uncle; as an employee or employer; in the military; as a public servant; fireman; policeman; or wherever you serve in the community. MYSTERY TRAIN TRIP Thrivent Financial for Lutherans West Lucas County Chapter has planned an event for Thrivent members. It is a train ride on the Old Road Murder Mystery Luncheon Train. The train will leave the Blissfield, Michigan, East Depot at Noon Sharp! on Sunday May 18 th and return at 2:30 p.m. The train trip includes a delicious meal and a murder mystery. You must be a Thrivent member to order tickets and you are limited to four tickets per household. The cost of the ticket is only $15.00 per person. The balance is being subsidized by the Thrivent Chapter. Please contact David Hupp (419) to order your tickets before May 8 th. Only 50 tickets are available! The first to send in payment will receive tickets. GENERAL FUND February 28, 2014 Contributions General $ 66,229 $ 584,842 School Income $ 37,818 $ 305,991 Other Income $ 225 $ 36,674 Total $104,272 $927,507 Expenses Salaries Benefits $ 85,591 $ 760,331 Operations $ 21,180 $ 211,177 Total $106,771 $971,508 Net Income ($2,499) ($44,002) or (Loss) A Stewardship Thought Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. Watch the Sunday News and Notes for further information. Jesus was always very clear on what His purpose on Earth was. At the young age of twelve, He told His parents, Didn t you know I had to be in My Father s house? (Luke 2:49). Caption Later He declared, I have come that [My de-sheep] may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10). In order to give that abundant life to us, His sheep, The Good Shepherd [laid] down His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Our purpose as stewards of the Good Shepherd is to glorify Him and spread that Good News of His death and resurrection which brings us forgiveness of sin and life everlasting with Him. Capital Improvement Fund as of 2/28/2014 Funds Available: $ 65,146

5 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER Trinity Lutheran Church 4560 Glendale Avenue Toledo, OH Phone: Fax: We are on the web!! Trinity Lutheran Church and School s mission is Sharing Christ through Worship, Education and Fellowship. To that end, Trinity offers 3 worship services on Sunday: 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary and a Contemporary 10:45 service in the gymnasium Sunday School, Jr. High, High School and Adult Bible Classes are from 9:15 10:15 a.m. each Sunday morning. During the week, Pastor offers a Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 9:45 in the Luther Room. Trinity Lutheran School offers a Christian education for children PK3 through 8 th grade. Please call the school office at for more information on how you can afford a Christian education for your child. Memorials and Honorarium MEMORIALS Daniel & Patti Stainbrook donated a Memorial to Trinity in memory of Jason Craig. Wendy, Jillian and Beau Craig have donated a Memorial in memory of beloved husband and father Jason Craig to Trinity. Joe & Melissa Kisandi donated to CRHP in Memory of Shirley Chizmadia (Leslie Wilt s mother). HONORARIUM John & Dorothy Landskroener have donated to the Choir Fund in Honor of Roger Schlade for all of his kindness to them. Al & Vivian Liebnau have donated to Trinity s Drager Fund in honor of Vicki (Viola) Day s birthday. Kathryn (Wechsel) Plock and family have donated Memorials to dear husband and father, John, who entered his heavenly home on 3/21/81. They have also donated a Memorial in memory of Kathryn s father Carl Wechsel, who entered heaven on 3/23/40. Betty Panning has donated a Memorial to the Scholarship Fund in memory of Lois Foltz.

6 Holy Week Services Lenten Services will be held each Wednesday at 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. Please join us for worship as we follow the Lenten 2014 theme The Crucified King on the following Wednesday evenings: Wednesday, April 2 nd The King Mocked Wednesday, April 9 th The King on the Cross Good Holy Thursday, Friday and Easter Worship Holy The Com- Thursday, April 17 th King s Feast munion Worship at 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 18 th The King Forsaken Services at 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. Easter Com- munion Worship 6:15 Sunrise Wor- ship Easter Breakfast between services 8:00 Traditional Worship 10:30 Traditional Worship 10:45 Contemporary Worship Easter Breakfast Menu Scrambled Eggs and Sausage French Toast Sticks Coffeecake and Doughnuts Bagels and Cream Cheese Fruit Cup Juice, Milk and Coffee Breakfast will be served after the Sunrise Service until 10:45. A free-will offering is appreciated.

7 Lenten Meal Menus Soup Supper will be served in the cafeteria and Luther Room on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. April 2 nd Soup Salad Dessert Bread/Crackers April 9 th Soup Salad Dessert Bread/Crackers Please Note: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches or Hot Dogs will be available every week. Beverages include coffee, lemonade and ice water. Also Note: This year there will be no soup meal on Maundy Thursday. Soup Supper Confirmation Helpers Throughout the Lenten Season, Trinity s confirmation students will be assisting with the Soup Suppers. The following is a list of the dates, times and names of the students: April 2 nd 4:30 6:00 Ian Sood and Gabe Jaquay-Williams 5:30 7:00 Christian Kollmorgen, Jacob Benner, Jesse Yambert April 9 th 4:30 6:00 Adam Diegel and Sam LaChapelle 5:30 7:00 Jordyn Walton and Claire Hensley

8 Date of Completion Funeral Planning Worksheet Full Name Date of Birth Place of Birth Father s Name Mother s Name (Include Maiden Name) Baptism Date Baptism Location Confirmation Date Confirmation Location Confirmation Verse Marriage Date Marriage Location Spouse s Name Names of Children and Other Family members (with relationship) Scripture Texts (See Suggestions on Reverse) Favorite Hymns (See Suggestions on Reverse) Additional Comments or Requests (What would you like your funeral service to confess?)

9 Funeral Service Suggested Readings and Hymns Suggested Psalms Psalm 23: The Lord is my Shepherd Psalm 25:1-5, 15-20: Guard my soul and deliver me Psalm 27: Forever beholding the beauty of the Lord Psalm 46: God is our refuge and strength Psalm 65:1-8: Blessed is the one you choose and bring near Psalm 90: Teach us to number our days Psalm 103:1-18: He redeems your life from the pit Psalm 116:1-9, 15: Precious in the sight of the Lord Psalm 118:1-21: This is the gate of the Lord, I shall not die Psalm 121: My Help comes from the Lord Psalm 130: Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord Psalm 146: I will praise the Lord as long as I live Suggested Old Testament Readings: 2 Samuel 12:15b-23: King David looks to the resurrection of his son 1 Kings 17:17-24: Elijah raises the widow s son Job 19:21-27: Job confesses his faith in the resurrection Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: A time for everything Isaiah 25:6-9: The Lord will swallow up death forever Isaiah 43:1-3a, 25: Fear not you are mine Isaiah 61:1-3, 10: To comfort all who mourn Lamentations 3:22-33: His mercies are new every morning Suggested Epistle Readings: Romans 8:31-39: Nothing can separate us from God s love in Christ 1 Corinthians 15:20-26: In Christ all will be made alive 1 Corinthians 15:51-57: Death is swallowed up in victory Philippians 3:8-11: Knowing Christ and the Power of His resurrection Colossians 3:1-4: You have been raised with Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: The dead in Christ will rise first 1 Peter 1:3-9: A living hope through the resurrection of Christ 1 John 3:1-2: We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is Revelation 7:9-17: Standing before the throne of the Lamb Revelation 14:13: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord Revelation 21:1-7: A new heaven and a new earth Suggested Gospel Readings: Matthew 5:1-12: Blessed are you Mark 10:13-16: Little children are brought to Jesus Luke 2:25-32: Lord, let your servant go in peace John 5:24-30: He has passed over from death to life John 6:27-40: I will raise him up at the last day John 10:11-16: I am the Good Shepherd John 10:27-30: I give them eternal life John 14:1-6: I am the way, and the truth, and the life Suggested Hymns (Lutheran Service Book): 438 A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth 878 Abide with Me 596 All Christians Who Have Been Baptized 753 All for Christ I Have Forsaken 601 All Who Believe and Are Baptized 477 Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven 633 At the Lamb s High Feast We Sing 467 Awake, My Heart, with Gladness 676 Behold a Host, Arrayed in White 725 Children of the Heavenly Father 509 Christ is Surely Coming 459 Christ Jesus Lay in Death s Strong Bands 420 Christ the Life of All the Living 605 Father Welcomes 677 For All the Saints 742 For Me to Live is Jesus 607 From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee 594 God s Own Child, I Gladly Say It 740 I Am Jesus Little Lamb 461 I Know That My Redeemer Lives 938 In Peace and Joy I Now Depart 755 In the Very Midst of Life 672 Jerusalem the Golden 490 Jesus Lives! The Victory s Won 708 Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart 880 Now Rest Beneath Night s Shadow 449 O Sacred Head, Now Wounded 710 The Lord s My Shepherd, I ll Not Want 760 What God Ordains Is Always Good 730 What is the World to Me 763 When Peace, like a River

10 Symbols of Easter Mary Anne Hibbard Many of our Christian celebrations are filled with symbolism and Easter is no exception. The first and primary symbol is the empty cross. During Lent and especially on Good Friday we often see graphics or other renderings of Jesus on the cross - or the corpus Christi and it reminds us of His sacrifice. But on Easter we see the cross empty. It could not hold Him. (In fact it couldn t actually Him on Good Friday. He chose to hang there and die for us.) The empty cross reminds us of Jesus victory over death and the victory that He gives to each one of us. Colors associated with Easter are primarily white - symbol of purity and holiness, also the newness of life that Jesus makes possible; and gold - symbol of Jesus as the light of the world, as well as the exaltation of Jesus as Lord and King. The purple of Lent symbolizes both royalty and luxury (Judges 8:26 and Revelations 17:4) as well as penitence and sorrow for our sins. The black used on Good Friday symbolizes darkness and sin and despair. It is completely obliterated with lightness and brightness on Easter! Easter lilies decorate our worship space and our homes. The white color stands for purity. The lilies themselves are a sign of the resurrection and more specifically, of immortality. We use some of the symbols of Easter all year long. Sunday, which was the day of Christ s resurrection, has been the chosen day for worship for centuries. (There were other choices in the early church, but that could be another story ) Another symbol of Easter used all year long is candles which remind us that Jesus is the Light of the world. On Good Friday we observe the Tenebrae a Service of Darkness, when the candles will be extinguished one by one, symbolizing Jesus dying on the cross, His life ebbing away. Finally the Christ candle will be removed from the chancel, because He indeed did die. The Christ candle will be returned - because death could not keep Him. He was alive again and victorious. We will leave the worship time in dimness, out of humility and sorrow for our sins that caused His death, though even then we know that the victory is complete. The paschal candle is lit on Easter Sunday and in many worship settings is lit for each time of worship from the Easter celebration until the Ascension (when Jesus returned to heaven and is no longer physically seen on earth). Even when I am privileged to assist in transforming our sanctuary from the stark darkness of Good Friday to the brightly adorned sanctuary for Easter morning, I am always amazed and awed by the transformation, which is only a dim symbol of the transformation that the Holy Spirit works in our hearts and lives because of Jesus work of redemption on our behalf. As we continue on our Lenten journey to the cross, may we be anticipating the journey s end at the empty tomb. We are already victorious Easter Christians - everyday of our lives!

11 Guatemala Mission Mary Anne Hibbard After His resurrection and just before ascending, Jesus gave us this promise and directive: You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be my witness in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 To put that in Toledo terms in the year 2014 for us, it would be Toledo (and Maumee and Perrysburg ) and in all of Ohio and the northeast United States and to the end of earth. It s a step by step process, first here, then further out it s a multi-faceted responsibility. This summer a mission team from Trinity will be traveling to Guatemala to share the Gospel there! We are working through MOST Ministries in Ann Arbor, an RSO (Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS). In Guatemala, we ll be working Children s Christian Concern Society which partners with Lutheran pastors and teachers in Guatemala (and other countries) to provide Christian education. Our team will be partnering with local churches, offering Eyeglass Clinics. In many parts of the world, eyeglasses are so expensive most cannot possibly afford them! We ll be bringing eyeglasses with us, that have been donated, cleaned up and repaired and measured and marked. Using a simple technique, we will be able to assist approximately 97% of all people coming to our clinics. Local pastors and evangelists will be providing a witnessing at the clinics and (very importantly!) will be following up with the local people who have come to the clinics. We will also be providing a vacation Bible school experience for the children each day we do a clinic! Here s some ways you can assist: Pray for Christians in Guatemala, for people in Guatemala who haven t heard of Jesus as their Savior yet, for Lutheran pastors and teachers in Guatemala, for Children s Christian Concern Society who partners with Lutheran pastors and teachers, for the mission team who will working in Guatemala for safe travels, for effective witnessing work in Guatemala, for peace, insight, wisdom, and strength, and for all other outreach efforts of Trinity Assist with eyeglass preparations Groups are organized periodically from Trinity, traveling to MOST Ministries in Ann Arbor to sort and prepare eyeglasses for mission efforts like this. See Grace Harris ( ) Make witness bracelets through the efforts of MOST Ministries, thousands of witness bracelets are given out each year and always with a clear sharing of salvation in Jesus Christ (details are available at MOSTministries.org) Trinity Lutheran School does Trinity Serves projects once every trimester. Several classes this past trimester made almost 300 witnessing bracelets that we ll pass out in Guatemala. Support Fund Raising efforts as you feel led - Trinity Yard Sale start sorting out good stuff to sell! Watch for details soon! (And maybe, you can assist with the sale ) Silent Donation Board or other Direct Donation Prayerfully choose the size of donation you would like to make for this mission effort and put in the offerings (clearly marked for the Guatemala mission) (Watch for more details) Individuals on the mission team will each be paying for much of the cost of this mission work we are simply offering the opportunity to others who would also like to support this effort financially.

12 Trinity Lutheran School Music Mary Anne Hibbard Trinity Lutheran School provides a comprehensive music education and performance ministry for all students. From early experiences with rhythm and tone in preschool to choir experiences to various instrumental groups, a wide range of opportunity is offered. Not only is music an important part of our expression of faith - it is a blessing is many other ways. Music integrates mind, body, and spirit. It stimulates our brain s development, can improve academic achievement, and helps develop higher order thinking skills and music is just plain fun! Recently some of our middle school students traveled to Concordia University in Ann Arbor to participate in a Lutheran Schools Music Festival. Music students from 11 different school gathered for a day of simultaneous band, handbell, and vocal choir performances(!) plus a chapel service with everyone worshipping together in the university chapel! Participating music groups have the experience of being adjudicated, receiving helpful pointers and teaching, plus they get to watch other peer groups perform. Our vocal 5 th - 8 th grade Choir, directed by Erica Yang, earned a second, just one point away from a first. And our 7 th -8 th grade Handbell Choir, earned a first, with the highest possible rating within that category! We offer our congratulations to all our student musicians, as well as our drivers for the day! Making a joyful noise!

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17 LUTHERAN WOMEN S MISSIONARY LEAGUE MITES and MISSIONS WITH THANKFUL HEARTS Women of the Lutheran Women s Missionary League (LWML) Ohio District acknowledge your prayers and MITE offerings for the Mission Grant Goal. Mites received in March totaling $661.75, have been sent in to combine with Mite gifts from other churches in the Ohio District for the Mission Grant Goal. Praise God for His blessings! As of this date, we don t know whether our grant goal was met by the end of March and we pray that God has blessed our giving. A new Mission Grant Goal will be voted on at the Twenty-fifth Biennial LWML Ohio District Convention to be held June 20 to 22, 2014 at the Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside, Independence, Ohio. The convention theme Make Me a Servant! is based on Joshua 24:15. The women of the Cleveland area are looking forward to hosting this convention, as we joyfully worship our Lord, study His Word, conduct business with an emphasis on Mission Grants and enjoy Christian fun and fellowship. The Proclaimer at Friday evenings opening worship service, with communion, will be Ohio District President Rev. Terry Cripe. The Rev. Peter Marcis, St. Paul, Napoleon, will lead us in Bible study and the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast, President of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne will be our keynote speaker. There will be Interest Sessions and Servant Events. There will be special entertainment at the Saturday evening banquet as the women of the LWML Ohio District observe and celebrate their 50 th Anniversary. Registration and Housing information and forms are in the spring issue of the Ohio District Edition (ODE). Deadline for general registration is May 15. No registration is needed to attend the opening worship service on Friday evening. One day registration is also available. The spring issues of the LUTHERAN WOMEN S QUARTERLY and ODE are available in the narthex and near the gym door. The Quarterly features an article on a young Japanese woman, Michiko, and her Journey of Faith. You will want to read, From Russia with Love, the story of Rev. Timothy and Catherine Carr and their adoption of Sasha, written by Joy Dougherty. Also included in this issue is a listing of national LWML Mission Grants, Bible studies for your spiritual growth and many other interesting features. Be sure to pick up a copy along with the ODE which has registration and housing forms and information on the 2014 LWML Ohio District Convention and news from the LWML Ohio District. LWML MITE SUNDAY IS APRIL 20 th. Continue to fill your Mite Box with coins, dollars or quiet money. Empty your Mites into an envelope regularly. Bring your Mites to church on April 20th and place them into the large Mite Box in the narthex or near the gym door. Remember this national Mission Grant in your prayers: REBUILDING NORD EST HAITI LUTHERAN SCHOOL Nord Est Haiti Lutheran School began as a result of the relationship between Rev. Daniel Paul, a native Haitian, and Rev. Sam Wiseman, an American, who attended seminary together at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They made a commitment to support the Lutheran church through Rev. Paul s work in Haiti after their graduation in Nord Est Haiti Lutheran School was established in The orphanage was begun in The two congregations where Rev. Wiseman has and is currently serving have sent short-term mission teams to help with construction of the original school and have established an organization to support the ministry. When Haiti suffered the traumatic earthquake in 2010, many schools were destroyed. Greatly changed standards and recommendations for construction should prevent this from happening with the new building. Enrollment has increased and children from the community and the orphanage are meeting in the church, office building and the orphanage for their classes. The school teaches in French and students study math, science, French grammar, Creole, history, social studies and geography. The students begin each day with prayer, they memorize Bible verses and prayer is intertwined throughout the school day. Attending church on Sunday is a requirement and they wear uniforms, for many the nicest clothes they have. The school provides a daily hot meal and for some, the only food they receive each day. Nord Est Haiti Lutheran School reaches out to the Haitian children through education. This grant will enable these students to become productive members of society and help in sharing God s Word with future generations. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = THE LWML TOLEDO ZONE SPRING RALLY will be held at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 3002 Upton Avenue, Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, May 10, 2014, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The program is titled TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH CHRIST. Our speaker is the Rev. Donald Weiss, a retired LCMS pastor, who is doing volunteer ministry at Cherry Street Mission. He will bring with him a guest who will share how her life has been changed/transformed from being homeless to having hope. A light lunch will be served at noon. All women of Trinity are welcome to attend. We hope that you will save the date and join us.

18 FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE NEWS! Trinity s Amazing Grays * have been having their fun, But our year of fellowship is far from done. Our Circle of friends has many new faces, This year s events have taken us many new places. In September, we cruised down the Maumee, Back to the 1800 s, in stories we did hear and see. Then F.B.I. Mike took us on his journey Through his life to stop criminal activity! Turkey, pumpkin pie, and all the trimmings, we did eat, The young singers from Maumee were a musical treat! The December bus trip to Turkeyville was such a delight, The Two Guys in Christmas outfits were quite a sight! The Winter Snow started and the January event was cancelled NO SCHOOL-NO FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE, from Trinity we were banished! February games of Tailing that Donkey and Musical Chairs, Gave us Amazing Grays* smiles, laughter and more gray hairs! March snow? No, we still, Experienced the Epitome of Fine Dining! The Mystery Lunch kept everyone guessing, Was that a brownie that was not quite black, And was a snoozing relative, a napkin for our lap? JOSEPH, from the Pit to the Palace Trinity s kids are performing. Join us April 3rd, Trinity s gym, 10:00 in the morning! Ruby Tuesday afterwards will be our lunch destination Come and join us without any hesitation! [Reservation to Grace Harris, gooney@buckeye-express.com by Monday, March 31 st ] Our Friendship Circle year is not yet finished, The Butterfly House in May, we can be there in minutes. June s lunch on the Sandpiper is our rendezvous Please plan to join us, we ll be expecting YOU! *Joyfully Aging, by Richard Bimler, Concordia Publishing House

19 April Birthdays and Anniversaries Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary! We recognize those members who are celebrating 50 years and over anniversaries. If your name has inadvertently been left off our list, please call the church office. God Bless all our celebrants! April Birthdays 15. Conrad Dent Brenda Provenzale John Stacy 16. Gene & Jean Gable (53 yrs.) Steve & Kris Stainbrook 1. Brian Scott Peggy Packer 2. Lyla Ballard John Quackenbush Jeffrey Treadaway 3. Florence Pilz 4. Suzanne Blevins Bethany Hausch John Randolph Nicholas Vincent 5. Carol Nielsen Jennifer Schefft Ann Maier-Sugg Leslie Wilt 6. Rev. Timothy Carr Chad Lowry Brianna Taber 7. Garrett Krix Brody Swinford Madeline Tucker Henry Winterstein 8. Jackson Dettinger Joy Dougherty Jackson Hallett Kenna LaChapelle Karl Schefft Tatum Scott Isabelle Sood Norah VanNeil 16. Jacob Anderson William Bates Sandy Snyder Malcolm Stambaugh 17. Eric Quackenbush Cassidy Tucker Michelle Underwood 18. Laura Dery Pat Dodge Joan Ehrlich Gabe Jaquay-Williams Marianne Kazmaier Andreanna McMillen Tom Metzger Garrett Petty 19. Charlene Brisbin Mike Falkenberg Lillyann Garcia Patti Momany 20. Brian Riley Steven Shipley Rebekah Stainbrook Lindsay Turner 21. Birdena Martin Kim Strzyzykowski Steven Young 22. Adam Crisp Cathy Kunz Nicole Maxon Johan Wahren 27. Elizabeth Landskroener Christina Snyder Dennis Stallbaum 28. Patricia Burmester Dustin Miller Libby Snyder Sarah Teems Don Wilms 29. Karen Francis Albert Greene Chris Jaquay-Williams Dorothy Landskroener Rachel Marter Nancy Nuding Jerry Sawicki III Steven Shipley, Jr. 30. Troy Ames Danielle Hench Donica Kline Mary J. Morris Anniversaries 1. Mike & Sarah Fairchild Lynne & Lee Armstrong Ryan & Kati Kleimola 2. John & Lindsay Sawicki Jim & Becky Wollenweber 4. Ernest & Alice Heller (55 yrs.) 5. Steven & Hattie Shipley Melissa & Michael Frankhouse 17. Charles & Debra Fahncke 18. Chad & Emily Eitniear 19. Jim & Joan Keeler (56 yrs.) 20. Keith & Kathy Diegel Susan & Nickolas Stambaugh 21. Henry & Susan Schaadt John & Lin Wenberg 23. Bob & Sue Baker Duane & Katherine Poole 24. Joel & Kim Behrman 25. John & Gretchen Mikolajczak 26. Paul & Janet DeJeu James & Bette Schneider (56 years) 27. Bob & Carol Norton 28. Sandra & Charles Reese Joseph & Charlene Smolinski 29. Dave & Pat Dodge 30. Robert & Tina Broadway Don & Trina Titkemeier 9. Kevin Brubaker Elisabeth Burchfield Maxwell Vallier 10. Hillary Lorton Holly Lorton 11. Kelly Rice 12. Lindsay Hubaker Aubrey Shirley 13. Pat Eistetter Hattie Shipley 23. Hunter Hayes Anna Miller 24. Ruth Klein Arnold Rahm Joni Schmidt 25. George Eistetter Amy Packer Jeff Rice Angie Sawicki Marilyn Shirley Douglas Williams 26. Katelyn Haas Ruth Haynes Andrew Lucier 6. Joseph & Rebecca Hench 7. Richard & Karen Hutt 8. Barry & Grace Harris Rose & Brian Letherby 10. Ron & Darla VonDeylen 11. Johan & Roselyn Wahren 12. Dick & Ellen Schave 13. Dave & Mary Lou Baertschi (51 yrs.)

20 Worship Servants April 2014 Date 8:00 10:30 10:45 4/6 Charles Brisbin Derek Dierks Ed Mauntler 4/13 Phil Snyder Dan Pinkleman 4/17 Maundy Thursday 4:30 Mel Goatley 7:00 Kent Jackman 4/20 Dan Gibson Bob Norton Scott McDonald 4/24 Wednesday 7:00 Jerry Francis 4/27 Kent Jackman Bryan O Neill 4/2 Lenten Service 4:30 Calvin Ahern, Jesse Yambert 7:00 Shelby Ellett, Brittany Ellett 4/6 Lily Young, Claire Hensley, Hanna Dettinger, Baily Cervetto Gabe Jaquay-Williams, Keenan Marter, Lauren Searl, Ian Sood 4/9 Lenten Service 4:30 Simone Green, Alex Soper 7:00 Faith Briars, Clay Rondeau 4/13 Moira Behrman, Catie Dangler Alex Truman, Jordyn Walton 4/18 Maundy Thursday 4:30 Cassidy Tucker, Sam Stainbrook, Shelby Ellett, Brittany Ellett 7:00 Cliff Stacy, Elizabeth Burchfield, Nathan Ku, Brandon Ku 4/19 Good Friday 4:30 Jacob Benner, Ian Sood 7:00 Jillian Craig, Keenan Marter 4/20 6:15 Emily Hutchins, Christian Kollmorgen Victoria Wagner, Ryan Wagner, Lauren Searl, Sam LaChapelle 8:00 Adam Diegel, Grace O Neill, Jesse Yambert, Simone Green 4/27 Gabe Jaquay-Williams, Lily Young Hanna Dettinger, Chloe Moyer 4/23 Wednesday 7:00 Carson Orr 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 8:00 Usher Team Rick Kranz, Captain Jim Bates Bill Yarnell Gary Riley George Streepey Jerry Thomas 10:30 Usher Team Jim Malohn, Captain Matthew Malohn Justin Garcia Dave Kinsel Doug Ackerman Bill Routson Greeters 8:00 10:30 Joe & Melissa Kisandi Paul & Mary Klein Betty Panning & Debbie Sommers Fred & Darlene Scholl Lydia Steenson & Charlene Brisbin Dave & Jill Kinsel Dave & Maureen Judy Ruth Klein & Diane Thorpe 10:45 Usher Team Tom Sink, Captain Scott McDonald Phil Snyder Rob Yambert Henry Schaadt Welcome Center Volunteers Dorothy Landskroener Melissa Kisandi Hoefflin Leo Knox Hoefflin Marylin Hodak Jack & Kay Marylin Hodak Jack & Kay

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