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1 Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity News October 2018 Office: Web Page: trinitybenson.org Pastor: Art Wiese Secretary: Pam Anderson Council President Byron Giese Custodians: Rosy Petersen Mission Statement Trinity Lutheran Church is a caring congregation committed to providing a place of worship to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We acknowledge the authority of Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. Growing in Christ as a community of believers, we share with all people the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Inside this issue: Council Minutes 2 Financial Report 3 Treasurers Report 4 October Servers 5 Thank you notes 5 Calendar 6 Narrative Readings 7 WELCA 8 Youth Happenings 9 Birthdays 9 Shout Out 9 Ground that drinks up the rain falling on it repeatedly, and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God. Hebrews 6:7 Dear People of Trinity, Last month I wrote to you about the generous gift we have received from the estate of Clarence Lageson. This month I d like to write about another activity some of us have been working on regarding generosity. It s called Cultivating Generous Congregations. We were invited to get involved with it by the SWMN Synod because of our location near Alexandria, MN, where the training workshops are taking place. It s an ecumenical program involving ELCA, Roman Catholic and Reformed Church in the USA congregations. Our first training was in August. The second was this past weekend and a third will happen in November. In between, we had a video conference meeting with our coach who lives in Pennsylvania. One of the words in the title of the program, which I would like to focus on is cultivating. This is a farming term familiar to most of us. Though it isn t practiced with the rigor it used to be, cultivating fields is still important, at least as it applies to congregations. The first reason for cultivating is to remove weeds. Jesus said that weeds were bound to happen, especially in the kingdom of God (see Matthew 13). Of course, weeds in a grain field are more difficult to deal with than weeds in the corn or the beans. Jesus said to leave them until the time of harvest, lest the grain be pulled out along with the weeds in the process of cultivating. A second reason for cultivating, according to our trainers, is to put oxygen into the soil. I remember my uncle telling me that he liked to get the corn cultivated at least once because it loosened the soil, so that the moisture of the rain could get into it better. Either way, I always thought it looked better after I was done digging through the rows. The trainers suggest that cultivating is necessary in the church as well. Things do not happen automatically. We have to be intentional about teaching the principles of Christian discipleship, so that we can all become better disciples. Whether that means pulling out a few things that get in the way, mixing in a little oxygen or loosening the soil to make it more receptive, we need to work at it. It doesn t just come naturally. And one of the ways we do that is through a lot of talking. We need to have conversation, share opinions and reflect on our experiences. It s something we all need to do together. Continued page 7

2 Trinity Lutheran Church Council Minutes, September 5, 2018 Members Present: Byron Giese, Stacy Lindahl, Jodee Erickson, Becky Woitte, Hans Helgenset, Bill Hoberg, Ron Lundebrek, Mark Grussing, Laura Hulterstrum, Jason Anderson, Pastor Art The meeting was called to order by President Byron at 7:00 p.m. Devotion: Pastor gave a message from John 3 with a discussion about our congregation and community. Pastor s Report: Byron Giese, Hans Helgenset, and Pastor Art attended the Creating Generous Congregations workshop on August 2nd. Amy Bigot, Regional Gift Planner for SWMN Synod will be at Trinity on Sunday, September 30th at 10:15 a.m. to give a program for the members of our congregation. Pastor Art suggested a series of meet and greet meetings to discuss the gift of money given by Clarence Lageson. The dates and times for these meetings are as follows: Sunday, October 7th at 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, October 18th at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, October 24th at 1:30 p.m.; and Monday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Art will be gone Sunday, September 16th and Pastor Harvey Nelson will be worship leader and preacher for the day. Additions: Mark made a motion to approve additions to the agenda. Ron seconded the motion. Reports: Church Council Secretary s Report: Reviewed and accepted via . Church Financial Secretary s Report: The financial secretary s report for August was reviewed. Hans made a motion to combine the sound system and video system funds in the Savings Account. Becky seconded the motion. The motion to approve was made by Stacy and seconded by Jason. Motion carried. Church Treasurer s Report: The church treasurer s report for August was reviewed. Jason made a motion to accept the report. Jodee seconded the motion and it carried. Committee Reports: Board of Education and Youth: Julie McNeill will be done at the end of this year as superintendent. Julie will be working to find a replacement through this year. Sunday School is set for Rally Sunday this coming week. Back Pack Program/Outreach and Community Relations: Did not meet, will meet in October. Back Pack Program started this week at the school with 53 students which will increase in the coming weeks. The program is running well again this year. Property and Grounds: The roof is leaking, which is being looked into. Insurance adjuster will be called. This week the doors and thresholds are being looked at for repairs. Stewardship committee: Prior to the council meeting, council members met virtually with a coach for the Creating Generous Congregations Program to discuss finances. Endowment: The current balance in the Endowment Fund is $34, Worship and Music: Met to plan the fall worship services. We will continue to use the red folders, LBW and With One Voice. Special music rotations will remain the same. Some requests were made for the red folders and that will be added when time allows. Also discussed the remaining items that were not included in the first video bid. The software will be $300, video camera $300, computer about $1000 and the wiring will be determined. We have passed the halfway point to start on the project but will wait for a little more of the money to come in as the whole amount will be needed upon completion. We talked again about reaching all members of the congregation about events happening. We may try to get s again. Team Trinity: Rick Hoffman, Shelly Mickelson, Deb Connelly, Newsletter Volunteers Old business: Council members will discuss the gift policy prior to the November council meeting at 6:30 p.m. There was a discussion about reducing the council from eleven members to nine. Becky made a motion to do so beginning in January of next year. Stacy seconded the motion and it carried. New business: Rosy Peterson has resigned as the janitor effective September 30th. Jodee motioned to accept the resignation and thank Rosy for her years of service. Becky seconded the motion and it carried. Advertisement for a new janitor will be posted in the church bulletin and the Benson Monitor. The position would include about hours a month at $11.85 per hour. Continued pg 8

3 AUGUST 2018 INCOME From July 29 ENVELOPE OFFERING $ 1, LOOSE $ TRANSFER (Lageson) $ 10, SYNOD-PASTOR SALARY $ MISCELLANOUS $ AUGUST INCOME $ 20, INCOME COMPARISON YTD 2018 (Gift 1,000, transfer memorial $500, $ 100, ROCK Heart fund, $525.12, $10, Lageson) YTD 2017 ($1072. ROCK Barnyard chick fund raiser, $ 101, $500 TIDES, 5,000 backpack grant, 2000 Memorial fund) MEMORIALS/GIFTS RECEIVED Gift to the Video system $ WELCA In Memory of Gladys Lysen from Jerome & Linda Lysen family $ Video System In Memory of Viola Corneliusen from Marla Forbord $ Video System P ANDERSON, F. SEC. SAVINGS ACCOUNT ALTAR FUND $ BUILDING FUND $ HANDBELLS $ LANDSCAPING $ LIBRARY FUND $ MEMORIAL FUND $ 7, MUSIC FUND $ PARKING LOT FUND $ 2, SOUND SYSTEM $ SUNDAY SCHOOL FUND $ 1, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FUND $ VIDEO 0PROJECT $ 13, CL TRUST $ 15, INTEREST $ BALANCE TO DATE $ 182, October 2018 Page 3

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5 Members Serving in the Month of October Usher Bill Hoberg Craig Lindblad Mark Grussing Michael Hadfield Lectors 10/07 Confirmation Student 10/14 Ron Lundebrek 10/21 Krista Hoberg 10/28 Lisa Slaughter Assisting Deacon: Mark Grussing Worship Attendance Date Atten. Communed 9/ / / /23 80 Altar Guild Sheri Reuss Janet Hoffman Acolytes 9/30 Taylor Duncan Logan Hadfield 10/07 Jordan Grussing Jack Helgenset 10/14 Tyler Hadfield Mason Moe 10/21 Chaden Carroll Logan Schauer 10/28 Blake Lien Kermit Overlie Coffee Servers 9/30 Worship & Music Committee 10/07 * Taylor & Elise Duncan, Cameron & Kyra Gronseth, Sara Larson, Chaden Carroll, Jack Helgenset, Blake Lien 10/14 * Danielle Reuss, Abby Lundebrek, Allison Egenes, Kolby Goff, Zoe Halvorson, Mason Moe, Logan Schauer 10/21 Education Committee 10/28 *Sam Grussing, Jordan & Rylee Erickson, Tyler & Logan Hadfield, Megan & Jordan Grussing, Anna McNeill, Larissa & Kermit Overlie, J. Oliver Hovde STATISTICAL CHANGE Men's Small Group Study The men of Trinity are encouraged to attend a Men's Study starting on September 30th. This will be a five session study around topics concerning men. The study guide will cost $ Let Brian McNeill know if you are interested and he will provide the books at the first session. This study will be from 5:00-6:00 p.m. starting on September 30th and completing October 28th. There will be door prizes each time. If you are interested sign up with Brian McNeill! New Members: Robert & Maureen Erdman Sympathies to : Nathan Pederson on the death of his Dad, Ivan Pederson Thank you notes The Committee would like to say a big "Thank You" to all who worked, provided food donated money for supplies or attended the Salad Luncheon. It was a very successful event. If you were asked for a monetary donation and have not yet given it to Rose or Pam, please do so as soon as possible. Trinity's Worship and Music Committee would like to thank those of you who contributed to the Video System this past year. A special acknowledgement goes out to the council for supporting this project and giving us the opportunity to proceed with what we think will really enhance our worship experience. October 2018 Page 5

6 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7 9:00-Communion Worship 10:00-Coffee Hour 10:15-Sunday School 5:00-Men s Bible Study 14 9:00- Worship 10:00-Coffee Hour 10:15-Sunday School 5:00-Men s Bible Study 21 9:00-Communion Worship 10:00-Coffee Hour 4:00-TIDES 5:00-Men s Bible Study 28 9:00-Worship 10:00-Coffee Hour 10:15-Sunday School 5:00-Men s Bible Study :15-Confirmation 6:30-committee meetings 7:00-Council 8 7:00-Mary Circle Newsletter Articles due :00-4:30-ROCK 5:15-Confirmation 6:30-Bell Choir 7:00-Sarah Circle 17 5:15-Confirmation 6:30-Bell Choir :15-Confirmation 6:30-Bell Choir 7:30-Senior Choir 4 8am-Quilting 11 8am-Quilting 18 8am-Quilting 25 8am-Quilting Trinity delivers meals on wheels :30am-volunteers for newsletter 31 5:15-Confirmation 6:30-Bell Choir 7:30-Senior Choir October2018

7 Narrative Lectionary Bible Readings Read This Week: (Oct. 7-13) Sunday, Exodus 19:3-7; 20:1-17 Covenant and Commandments Monday, Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses Dies Tuesday, Joshua 1:1-9, God s Commission to Joshua Wednesday, Joshua 2:1-21 Spies Sent to Jericho Thursday, Joshua 3:1-17 Israel Crosses the Jordan Friday, Joshua 6:1-14 Jericho Taken and Destroyed Saturday, Joshua 6:15-27 Jericho Destroyed and Rahab Spared Read This Week: (Oct ) Sunday, 2 Samuel [11:1-5, 26-27]; 12:1-9, David and Bathsheba Monday, 2 Samuel 12:15b-23 Bathsheba s Child Dies Tuesday, 2 Samuel 12:24-25 Solomon Is Born Wednesday, 1 Kings 1:1-21 The Struggle for Succession Thursday, 1 Kings 1:22-27 The Struggle for the Succession Friday, 1 Kings 1:28-53 The Accession of Solomon Saturday, 1 Kings 2:13-25 Solomon Consolidates His Reign Read This Week: (Oct ) Sunday, Joshua 24:1-15 [16-26] Joshua Renews the Covenant Monday, 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Samuel s Birth and Dedication Tuesday, 1 Samuel 3:1-18 Samuel s Calling and Prophecies Wednesday, 1 Samuel 7:3-15 Samuel as Judge Thursday, 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Israel Demands a King Friday, 1 Samuel 9:27 10:8 Saul Anointed as King Saturday, 1 Samuel 16:1-13 David Anointed as King Read This Week: (Oct. 28-Nov. 3) Sunday, 1 Kings 3:4-9, (10-15), Solomon s Wisdom Monday, 1 Kings 6:1-22 Solomon Builds the Temple Tuesday, 1 Kings 8:1-13 Dedication of the Temple Wednesday, 1 Kings 8:54-61 Solomon Blesses the Assembly Thursday, 1 Kings 10:1-13 Visit of the Queen of Sheba Friday, 1 Kings 10:14-29 Visit of the Queen of Sheba Saturday, 1 Kings 11:1-13 Solomon s Errors Pastor Column continued from page 1 So, at our last council meeting, I proposed that we have a number of congregational cottage meetings to talk about our gift and determine together how we might honor the intention of the donor and use it most wisely. The dates and times for these meetings will be: Sunday, Oct. 7 th at 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, Oct. 18 th at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 24 th at 1:30 p.m.; and Monday, Oct. 29 th at 6:30 p.m. I want to invite you to attend any of these meetings that best fit your schedule. I ll lead us in a little Bible Study. Representatives from the council will be there to make note of your suggestions. And, of course, we ll make sure we have some food and refreshments. Together, let s start to do some cultivating, so that we become the best disciples we can be! Peace be with you, Pastor Art October 2018 Page 7

8 Meals on Wheels: Trinity is delivering Meals on Wheels October Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex. If you have questions about delivering, contact Linda Lysen at Thank you for your willingness to serve our community. Women of Trinity W.E.L.C.A. Meeting Sunday September President Rose opened the meeting. Members present: 19 Secretary/treasurer's reports: accepted. Old Business: Profits from Craft and Bake Sale: The decision was made to combine the profits from the Craft and Bake Sale with profits from the Salad Luncheon- (total of ) A motion was made by Marilyn Mills to give $ to the Prairie Five Fuel assistance program. Second by Lois- motion carried. Discussion was held on disbursement of the rest of the proceeds- a motion was made by Jan to leave decisions of disbursement of funds until the next meeting - second by Joanne. New Business: A motion was made by Marilyn to send $50.00 to Lutheran Campus Ministries- second by Joanne- motion carried. Announcements: Thankoffering Sunday is November 18. Next WELCA meeting will be on Sunday November 11. Motion to adjourn made by Arlene- second by Lois. Submitted by Irene Heinzig *********************** To All WELCA members: I can t thank each & everyone of you enough for your time, money, help, salads & a shoulder to lean on these past 10 years as chair/co-chair of the Salad Luncheon. It is time for me to step aside & let some new & fresh ideas take over. To Deb & the decorating committee & Pam in the office your help made my job so much easier. Thank you. And last but not least Rose, Irene, Alonah & Toni you re the best. May God Bless all of you. Pat Hagen Council minutes continued from page 2 Page 8 Greeters - A few members have asked about having greeters on Sunday mornings. The council will begin as greeters in September and other congregation members will be invited to join as greeters. Video System - Becky made a motion to give $14,000 of the Lageson gift to the video system project that completes the money needed to go ahead with the video system. Ron Lundebrek seconded the motion and it carried. Committee for the Lageson Gift Fund - Byron has asked members to be on a committee to listen to congregational suggestions about how to use the money. The committee includes Hans Helgenset, Marlys Boone, Julie McNeill, and Greg Tweten. Stacy made a motion to create this committee and begin discussion. Jason seconded the motion and it carried. There was a discussion about using the church for school concerts. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Newsletter articles are due by September 17th. The next church council meeting will be Wednesday, October 3rd. The committees will meet at 6:30 with council to follow at 7:00. Stacy made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Jodee seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. We closed with the Lord s Prayer. Respectfully submitted with Council approval by Laura Hulterstrum Trinity News

9 Youth Happenings Sunday School 10:15-11:15 am There will be NO Sunday School on Sunday October 21 ROCK (Reaching Our Community Kids) 4-6 grade Youth Group ROCK will have it s first meeting of the school year on Wednesday, October 10 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. All 4 th -5 th -6 th graders are invited to attend and urged to bring a friend. I hope to see many new faces this year. If you need a ride, you can contact Marlene Giese, or Fourth grade students will be picked up at Northside and fifth and sixth grade students will be picked up at the Jr. High Auditorium Doors. TIDES Happenings 7-12 grade Youth Group (Together In Devotion Everyone Serves) Octobers meeting will be 10/21@ 4pm SHOUT OUT The Trinity Council would like to recognize members who give of their time and talents to our church. Each month we will feature one or two volunteers and/or groups of volunteers in this area of the newsletter. If there is someone you would like to recogniplease contact Becky Woitte in person or by rebecca.woitte@gmail.com and tell us what they are doing. We are not able to recognize everyone all at once, but you could be next. This month we give a big hardy Shout Out to: Newsletter Volunteers Thank you Lois Torgerson, Rose Du- Houx, Carolyn Rear, Pat Hagen and Jean Goff for folding and assembling our newsletters. Your dedication shines through in taking the time every month to help with this function. Thanks for keeping those fingers limbered up so our newsletters keep coming! Outdoors Beautification Our church has looked beautiful all summer thanks to the efforts of Deb Connolly, the planter; Shelly Mikkelson, the weeder; Bill Hoberg, the trimmer; and, Rick Hoffman, the edger. All of your work makes our church look loved and welcoming. Thank you for doing these labor-intensive tasks. we ll be looking at those muscles! October Birthdays 1 Rod Benjamin 3 Katie Groinus 3 Harold Heinzig 3 Irene Heinzig 7 Stacy Lindahl 8 Krya Gronseth 8 Brandon Lang 9 Brooks Groinus 10 Sara Schuerman 12 Chuck Erickson 12 Kyle Moser 13 Philip Goff 13 Lindsey Nichols 14 Mark Schwarz 15 Carl Lindblad 15 Betty Twitchell 16 Brandon Tweten 16 Donald Wilts 17 Travis Collins 17 Ava Nichols 18 Rose DuHoux 18 Julie McNeill 20 Laura Rear 23 Bruce Larson 24 Virgil Anderson 26 Sarah Hengel 26 Amber Marohl 27 Tadd Egenes 28 Faye Gunderson 28 Becky Huston 28 Anna McNeill 28 Becky Woitte 29 Adleigh Foss 30 Miles Goldenstein 30 Emily Wilson 31 Ross Benjamin -Team Trinity October 2018 Page 9

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