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1 Trinity Lutheran Church 18 E. North St. P.O. Box 37 Jeromesville, OH SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30 a.m. Christian Education 9:00 a.m. Pastor Jerry Rhea Make Jesus Known Trinity Highlights N O V E M B E R lutheransonline.com/trinityjeromesville Happy Thanksliving! No, that s not a typo up there. Last year at about this time my family was struggling along on a monthly income well below poverty level. The experience gifted me with a heightened sense of thanks both then and now for God s presence in my life. For about six months, we were pretty much in God s hands and (although I m glad our situation has improved) it was an amazing experience. My family and I were at the receiving end of several miraculously well-timed gifts and other shows of support from family, friends, and church members. It is difficult to express how meaningful these acts of kindness were; not just because they were needed, but because they reflected deliverance of God s promise to care for us. That is a gift that keeps giving and a blessing that keeps blessing. Of all the things I am thankful for this November, my faith in God tops the list. Because of my faith in Him, I can slowly learn to worry less about what I don t have, or can t do and more on giving thanks for what I do have and can do. And when I fully realize all the riches I have, I realize that I have much to share, even in the darkest times. Living in a state of thankfulness makes for... happy thanksliving. I highly recommend it. So did Jesus (Matthew 6:25-34). - Cassy Brown November Giving November Benevolence will go to Lutheran World Relief. The Hillsdale CARES Bread Ministry is requesting canned green beans. These should be turned in to the church by November 11. Trinity Lutheran is a member of the North American Lutheran Church. The November Food from Our Father meal will be on Thursday, November 15 from 5-7 p.m. Meals are free and open to the community on the third Thursday of each month. Make a Change for November will go toward adopting a family for the Christmas holidays. If anyone is interested in coordinating this year s shopping efforts, please contact Cassy Brown or Shannon Canfield.

2 P A G E 2 SCRIPTURE READINGS for November November 4, 2012 All Saints Sunday Isaiah 25:6 9 Psalm 24 Revelation 21:1 6 John 11:32 44 November 11, Kings 17:8 16 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:24 28 Mark 12:38 44 November 18, 2012 Daniel 12:1 3 Psalm 16 Hebrews 10:11 25 Mark 13:1 8 November 25, 2012 Christ the King Daniel 7:9 10, Psalm 93 Revelation 1:4b 8 John 18:33 37 In Our Prayers * Tim Whitcomb and family * Mary Brown * Heath Burkholder, grandson of Kenny and Phyllis, is heading to Afghanistan with the Marines. Please keep him and all our U.S. troops in your prayers. Have a prayer concern to add to our bulletin or newsletter? Please place it in the secretary or newsletter box at the church. Please include your name so you can be contacted for updates. Newsletter Info Trinity Highlights is a monthly newsletter for members and friends of Trinity Lutheran Church in Jeromesville, Ohio. The newsletter is available by U.S. Mail and . Paper copies are also available at the church. LORAC Thank you Dear friends in Christ, On behalf of the LORAC and the entire Sky VBS team of volunteers, I would like to thank you for the multitude of ways you helped support this summer s Sky VBS. There were 81 children and youth, almost triple the number we had last year. Each child received dinner each evening, and at the end of the week received a new pair of shoes, bookbag and school supplies, just in time for school. Seeds of God s love were planted and we can all pray that those seeds continue to grow, blossom and bear fruit in ways we may never see. We are assured by God s word that whatever we do for the least of these, we do for Christ himself (Matthew 25). Harlan County is one of the poorest in the nation, so they will continue to need our love, prayers and support in the years ahead. May God continue to give more than we could ever ask for or imagine as we remain rooted in God s great love (Ephesians 3:17). In His Service, Pastor Deb Michaels The deadline for the December issue of Trinity Highlights will be Sunday, November 18. News, announcements or subscription requests may be sent to the church at trinityjville@neohio.twcbc.com T R I N I T Y H I G H L I G H T S

3 N O V E M B E R Congregation and Community Calling all Hands! Our Church Women will be serving a District Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, November 29. We will be serving 25 to 30 people. Please mark your calendar to help. Blood Drive. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Jeromesville United Methodist Church on November 5 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Please come and donate if you are able. It s a Girl! Emily Tucker gave birth to a daughter, Lilly Blossom, on Friday, October 5 at 12:04 p.m. Lilly weighed 6 lbs, 11 oz. and was 21 long. Congratulations to Emily and to grandmother Julie Tucker. Youth Play. Michael and Leona Brown will appear in the Trinity Academy of Fine Arts fall play, Lilly s Purple Plastic Purse. The play will have two performances: Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10. Both shows begin at 7:00 p.m. in Jack s Place auditorium at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashland. Calendar Sales. We will again offer 2013 calendars for $6 each. Proceeds will benefit our adopted family for Christmas. Technology News. Have you seen it?? Thanks to Trinity member Brent Canfield, our projection screen is up and running. We have been experimenting with using it during worship and are interested in your comments. If you have any feedback to offer, please speak to Brent or to any member of our worship and music committee: Howard Russell, Shirley Dillon, Cassy Brown, Amy Atterholt, or Pastor Rhea. Worship Technicians Needed. Anyone interested in helping run our new projection equipment during worship or using it for meetings and other events, please speak with Brent Canfield for training opportunities. Anything you can put on a computer (dvd movies, photos, websites, etc.) can be displayed on our screen. WORSHIP ASSISTANTS For November P A G E 3 November 4, 2012 All Saints Sunday Lector: Shelley Moorhead Ushers: Goulds Acolyte: Ethan Z. Communion: Goulds November 11, 2012 Lector: Ethan Zimmerman Ushers: Eberts Acolyte: Leona Brown November 18, 2012 Lector: Sue Smith Ushers: Browns Acolyte: Michael Brown Communion: Browns November 25, 2012 Christ the King Sunday Lector: Teresa Ebert Ushers: Ringlers Acolyte: Ethan Z. Altar Guild: Cindy Slarb

4 P A G E 4 GRIP students created their own costumes out of toilet paper to act out the story of John the Baptist s birth. GRIP After School Program dives into Luke. The GRIP afterschool program is studying the Gospel of Luke this year. It s been a great year so far! Our new GRIP assistant, Leena Maki has done a wonderful job with the children. GRIP has also enjoyed support from super snack shopper Karen Ringler, and creative craft creator Megan Smith. We have a nice mix of new students and former students, including some sixth graders who have been great helpers! Our Harvest Meal is coming up on Wednesday, November 21 and we re looking for a big turnout. Volunteers are always appreciated for this event. Please speak with me if you are interested in helping or donating some of our food items. I will have a list of needed items ready in the next week. Snack donations are always appreciated too! We ve been having about kids each week. I am hoping to have a GRIP website within the next few weeks where we can post photos of some of our fun activities and share with parents and friends what we are learning about. Thanks to all who support our program! Cassy Brown, GRIP coordinator We decorated Christmas cookies as part of our lesson on the Christmas story. Looking Ahead Mark your calendars now for our annual Youth Christmas Program. This year s program is scheduled for the evening of Sunday, December 16. We ll have a potluck meal at 5:00 p.m. followed by music and drama from our GRIP and church youth. Adult helpers from the church would be cherished, especially people to help with set up and clean up for the meal. Julia Harper is in character as John the Baptist, telling a priest to repent. T R I N I T Y H I G H L I G H T S

5 N O V E M B E R Council Highlights (October) P A G E 5 Roll: Cindy Slarb, Pastor Rhea, Lisa Jackson, Phil Bicker, Michelle Mong, Shirley Dillon, Jeff McFarlin, Brent Canfield and Karen Ringler. Minutes: September minutes, Financial Secretary s Report and Treasurer s Report were read and approved. Pastor s Report: NALC is considering joining the Lutheran World Federation. This will require a vote by all congregations before January 1, We have received a certificate showing us as a charter member of the NALC. Committee Reports: Property Team: Wiring has been completed at the rental property. Tom Elliot will install the new furnace at the parsonage. A/C for the basement will be installed in the spring The Glass Doctor (Ashland) has been contacted and will be providing a quote for new front doors for the church. Technical Team: Brent will set up a training session for anyone interested in learning how to operate the video/audio system. The Worship Team will be in charge of the video/audio system. Old Business: Church planning day will be October 27 at Buehler s. Church members will be encouraged to attend. New Business: Shelley Moorhead presented a rough draft for a new part-time Church Administrator position that she and Cassy would like the church council/congregation to consider. Council discussed the need to format job descriptions for all church staff. The goal is to have them available for the church planning day on October 27, Next council meeting will be November 12, Church Council Jeff McFarlin, Pres. Phil Bicker, Vice Pres. Karen Ringler, Sec. Cindy Slarb Shirley Dillon Brent Canfield Julie Tucker Michelle Mong Lisa Jackson News The congregation is asked to approve the NALC resolution to join the Lutheran World Federation. This was passed by delegates at the August 2012 NALC Convocation and must now be ratified by member congregations. The LWF is a global communion of Christian churches in the Lutheran tradition. Founded in 1947 in Sweden, the LWF has 145 member churches in 79 countries. LWF seeks to further a united witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, promote peace, human rights, social and economic justice, care of God s creation and sharing of resources. For more information, you can visit or pick up an information packet in the church narthex. Watch for more details to come.

6 P A G E 6 Hillsdale CARES Updates We met our goal of collecting 200 boxes of pasta for the CARES bread ministry. Thanks to all who participated by donating and/ or participating in our Pasta Party. By popular request, the recipe for our most interesting pasta dish, Frog Eye Salad, is printed at the side. Thank you to Sue Bicker. Acini di Pepe Salad (aka: Frogeye Salad) 1 cup acini di pasta 1 cup sugar 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple 2 eggs, beaten 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 oz frozen topping, thawed 1 Tbs (heaping) cornstarch Grapes (halved) Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juice. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain. In medium saucepan, combine reserved juice from pineapple and oranges (equal to 1 1/2 cups), sugar, eggs, salt and cornstarch. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Cool, add pasta, and refrigerate overnight. After refrigeration, add pineapple, oranges and grapes. (I also added about 1/2 can of drained pineapple tidbits). Fold in whipped topping. (You can add 7 oz of miniature marshmallows if you want). Keep chilled until served. - Sue Bicker Our next big project is collecting canned green beans for our Thanksgiving boxes. If you are able to donate, please have your cans at the church by Sunday, Nov. 11 th. We are hoping for at least 100 cans, as it takes a lot to feed over 300 people! Thanks to all who donated or helped with our Coat Giveaway. We distributed 300 coats this year. Cranks Creek Christmas At least 15 LORAC members are already planning to make the trip down to Harlan County, Kentucky, for this year s Christmas give-away on December 23. Donations for transportation costs are greatly appreciated and may be left at the church or mailed to John Furno. The following items would also be appreciated. If you have extra, please consider sharing with those in need. Bedding (mark bed size please): blankets, quilts, sheets, etc. Pillows (new and gently used and laundered) Towels and washcloths, kitchen towels, potholders Curtains, tablecloths (mark size) Rugs and placemats Infant and toddler clothes up to size 5 (please mark size) Boy s jeans (sizes 6-12) Crib sheets and baby blankets Disposable diapers (any size) Toys and stuffed animals Bicycles Hats, gloves, coats and jackets Donations accepted until December 16. Bring to the church or deliver to John and Linda Robinson in Mifflin (call ahead: T R I N I T Y H I G H L I G H T S

7 November 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 All Saints Sunday 9:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Worship Bd - Sandy Burkholder 11 Veterans Day 9:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Worship 18 9:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am Worship Bd - Kevin Bicker 25 Christ the King Sunday 9:00 am Christian Ed. 10:30 am Worship 5 Bd - Patty Drake 12 6:45 pm Council Meeting Bd - Ashley Miller, Anita Dorgan 19 Bd - Anne Eagle 6 7 GRIP after school program 2:45-5:30 pm Bd - Leona Brown 13 7 pm CARES mtg. (J ville Christian) 7 pm LORAC Mtg. at Kroc Center 20 Bd - Lauren Miller 14 GRIP 2:45-5:30 pm 21 GRIP 2:45-5:30 pm GRIP Harvest Meal 5:30 pm GRIP 2:45-5:30pm 1 Bd - Linda Barr, Dennis Nolting Sunday worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Christian Education for youth and adults at 9:00 a.m. 2 3 Bd - Joe Mong Bd - Luke Ebert 15 Food from Our Father Meal 5-7 pm 22 Thanksgiving Day 29 District Lions Club meeting at Trinity Trinity Lutheran Church 16 Bd - Todd Jackson Bd - Wendy Miller, Andrew Eagle 30 N O V E M B E R P A G E 7 Make Jesus Known

8 Trinity Lutheran Church P.O. Box 37 Jeromesville, OH Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Make Jesus Known Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God. - Helen Keller