HIGHLIGHTS A Newsletter of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 2 Fifth Street NW at N. Washington Avenue Pulaski, VA 24301 540/980-3624 trinitypulaski@gmail.com www.trinitypulaski.org February, 2019 Souper Bowl of Caring February 3 Bring canned goods for the Community Food Pantry on Super Bowl Sunday. Monetary donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase food for the Little Free Pantry. Chalk Art Party with Pastor Dwight Haynes Saturday February 16 6:00-8:00 pm Pizza and Dessert are included in the $25 registration cost which also covers all art supplies and mission support for Good News Chalk Talks. Please register on Trinity s Facebook page or by emailing the church office by February 13. Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting February 17, 2019 - Following Worship Agenda Items: Review and Adopt 2018 Annual Report Elect two Nominating Committee Members at large Other business from the floor
Communion Thank You to Our February Servers Area of Service Feb 3 Epiphany 4 Feb 10 Epiphany 5 Feb 17 Epiphany 6 Feb 24 Epiphany 7 Flowers Brumagins B Wingo Clines Claytons Greeter Campbells Campbells Campbells Campbells Ushers Campbells Campbells Campbells Campbells Acolyte E Hagar E Hagar A Sealander A Sealander Crucifer E Hagar E Hagar E Sealander E Sealander Reader B Thompson B Thompson B Thompson B Thompson Bread K Wohlford B Wingo Set Up K Wohlford K Wohlford Presenter T Conner E Hagar Assistant T Conner E Gunter Teller D Huff D Huff D Huff D Huff 2019 Congregational Officers The following council members were elected at the January 8 council meeting for 2019: Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Financial Secretary Jim Casteele Jessie Brockmeyer John Campbell Debbie Donald The congregation owes a debt of gratitude to Kathy Sealander who has served as our Treasurer for the past five years, and to Denise Huff who has served as our Financial Secretary for the past three years. Please thank them when you have an opportunity!
Calendar for February February 3-9 Sun 3 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship - Holy Communion ** SOUPER BOWL OF CARING ** Wed 6 12:30 pm Bible Study 6:30 pm Choir Practice February 10-16 Sun 10 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship 12:15 Sparks! Tues 12 7:00 pm Council Meeting Wed 13 12:30 pm Bible Study 6:30 pm Choir Practice Sat 16 6:00 pm Chalk Art Party with Dwight Haynes (please register by Feb. 13) February 17-23 Sun 17 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Holy Communion Congregational Meeting after worship 4:00 pm Von Bora Circle Bible study Mon 18 10:00 am Piecemakers Quilting Group Tues 19 6:30 pm Men in Mission Wed 20 12:30 pm Bible Study 6:30 pm Choir Practice February 24-March 2 Sun 24 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship 12:15 Sparks! S-T 24-26 Women Clergy Retreat (Richmond) - Pastor attending Wed 27 12:30 pm Bible Study 6:30 pm Choir Practice Meeting Locations: Bible Study Library; Adult S.S., Council, Von Bora Circle Parlor; Men s Group, Circle of Ruth, Quilting Fellowship Hall; Choir - Sanctuary
NEWS AROUND THE PARISH IN OUR PRAYERS for healing and safekeeping: Lloyd Broadstreet, Kathy Faller, Emma Gallimore, Jackie Pratt, Patti Sanders, Libby Sumner; Friends and Family: Joan Antos, Salinda Arthur, Jim Campbell, Pastor Gene Copenhaver, Roger Gravely, Catherine Humphrey, Linda Rea, Kenny Rinker, Wayne Sutphin; Law Enforcement, Peace Corps and Military: Clint Baker, Alvin Blankenship, Michael Clayton, Brett Downey, Caleb Dunford, Seth Elich, Ray Harrell, Jerry Martin, Chris Olesuk, Kevin Olesuk, Tyler Renn, Garrett Rich, Vicky Sands, Tyler Simpkins, Cody Slaughter, Jack Smith, Justin Smith, Lane Smith, Bronson Underwood, James & Lebreska Whitaker, Cody Wright CONGRATULATIONS to: Maggie Dalton, Alex Sealander, and Ethan Sealander for being named to the Superintendents Honor Roll for outstanding academic achievement for the 2 nd 9 Weeks at Pulaski County High School. Kimmy (Faller) and Trey Dawson who are expecting their first child later this year. We pray for God s safe-keeping as this new life grows in grace! WITH THANKSGIVING for: Faithful service of Kathy Sealander, Treasurer, and Denise Huff, Financial Secretary for their service as officers of Trinity Lutheran these past 3-5 years. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 2 Matthew Conner, Barbara Wingo 18 Tim & Michelle Goff 4 Sarah Wall, John Martin, 27 Gary & Mary Jayne Hall Susan Heebner 7 Calla Benedict 9 Ellie Wohlford BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES 10 Linda Gill, Catherine Humphrey 3 Frances Haga, Marilou 16 Ryan Brockmeyer, Todd Conner Sanders 19 Michael Clayton, Jr. 16 Fred Olesuk 22 Quinn Wohlford 25 Trey Clayton, Kathy Olesuk WORDS OF SYMPATHY OR CONGRATULATIONS are always welcome please let the church office know of your news! Address for Catherine Humphrey: Mount Vernon Health Center 8111 Tis Well Drive Alexandria, VA 22306
We LEARN Faith formation is a life-long journey - where do YOU fit in? Children s Time after Worship Sparks! Class for Pre-K Grade 5 We usually meet two Sundays a month (2 nd & 4 th Sundays unless otherwise noted) High-School Class: Sunday mornings, 9:45 Adult Education Opportunities to go deeper with John s Gospel: Mid-week Bible Study Wednesdays, 12:30-1:45 pm, Library Sunday School Sundays, 9:50 am, Parlor Von Bora Circle monthly meetings (Sunday afternoon) include a bible study from Gather magazine and fellowship Circle of Ruth monthly meetings (Saturday am) learning/service and fellowship We SERVE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRIES Donations to the Community Food Pantry at New River Community Action are always welcome. If you drop it into the collection box near the bulletin board we will be sure to deliver it to the food pantry. Remember, too, to supply the Little Free Pantry on 4 th Street (First Presbyterian Church) as you are able. THRIVENT ACTION TEAMS Thrivent Members, this is a good time to be thinking about how we can make full use of our Action Team funds in 2019. Also, if you haven t designated your Choice Dollars lately, please be sure to go online soon and do so. Trinity was blessed in 2018 to have received well over $2,500 in Choice Dollars. Thank you! www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/thrivent-choice/ We SHARE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2018 The Stewardship and Finance ministries of Trinity wish to thank everyone for faithful giving and expenditures in 2018. A full report for 2018 income and expenses will be finalized and presented in the 2018 Annual Report at the February 17 semi-annual congregational meeting. We ended the year with a surplus of $1,100.
We WORSHIP READINGS FOR FEBRUARY: Feb 3 Epiphany 4: Treasure in Heaven Matthew 6:7-34 Feb 10 Epiphany 5: The Golden Rule Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29 Feb 17 Epiphany 6: Parables of the Kingdom Matthew 13:24-43 Feb 24 Epiphany 7: Feeding 5,000 Matthew 14:13-33 YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY Chalk Art Party February 16, 6pm Bring a friend or two! (Details are on the front of the newsletter.) BINGO & SILENT AUCTION March 23 6:00 pm Co-Sponsored by the Women of the ELCA. Donations of gently used fun stuff for Bingo prizes and really nice donations for the Silent Auction are welcome any time from now until March 10. Drop your donations off in the Library. If an item is for the Silent Auction, please attach a donor form available on the library table. Thank you! YEAR-END YOUTH MINISTRY THANK YOU S On behalf of the Youth Ministry at Trinity, we wish to thank everyone who gave so generously to the Youth Ministry Fund in 2018! You have set us up for strong youth ministry for 2019 and beyond!
WOMEN S & MEN S MINISTRY NEWS Circle Meetings in February - Von Bora Sunday, February 17 (note date change!), 4pm - Parlor Circle of Ruth Date to be announced, 10am; Pastor Terrie program leader Pulaski Early Educator Rewards for Credentials (PERC) presentation Circle of Ruth News: We had a wonderful meeting on Jan. 19 with 13 in attendance. Karen Martin, with assistance from Barbara, fed us quite well! We enjoyed piecing together fabric for quilt tops. Our Trinity Piecemakers quilting group average making 3 quilts a month. Over 300,000 quilts were sent overseas by Lutheran World Relief in 2018. Thank you, ladies, for your work and ministry! TAKING A LOOK AT 2019 Key Events Planned Bold Women s Sunday - February 23; wear your WELCA blue scarf and lotus flower logo necklace. We will recognize several women who have made significant contributions over the years. Spring Clean Date Saturday, April 6, 9:00 am; breakfast and work day Spring Banquet Sunday, May 5, 5:00 pm; Report on Israel trip by Lavelva Stevens and Barbara Tuck VSWO Convention August 2-3, Norfolk; prayerfully considering serving as a delegate Summer Picnic (WELCA & Men in Mission) Monday, August 12, 6:00 pm at Heritage Park Business Meeting Sunday, October 13, 7:00 pm Christmas Program Sunday, December 8, 6:00 pm Our February meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19 for supper and fellowship, 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. On March 5, we will host the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at 6:30pm. Please plan to help us cook, beginning at 5:15pm. Spring Clean Date is Saturday, April 6, 9:00 am.