TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 725 SW Buchanan Street Topeka, Kansas 66606-1426 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT # 838 TOPEKA, KS Trinity Tidings AUGUST 2016 Nothing prints in this area barcode will be applied here. STAFF Rev. J. Mamy Ranaivoson Pastor pr_mamy@topekatlc.org Cindy McGinnis Administrative Assistant office@topekatlc.org Laurie Jackson Music Director Marcy Carlson Custodian marcyrtpr@gmail.com OFFICE Trinity Hall, 725 SW Buchanan St. Office Hours: 10:00AM-3:30PM Mon.-Fri. Telephone: (785) 233-0767 WORSHIP SERVICE Sundays, 10:30 AM liturgical service of Holy Communion celebrated every Sunday BIBLE STUDY 9:15 AM Sundays in Trinity Hall Lounge SUNDAY SCHOOL Trinity Hall-725 SW Buchanan Street 9:00-10:15 AM (September-May) Ages 3 through Adult The mission of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is to: worship God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, serve those in need, and reach out to share the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ! Together in Community Living with Christ Caring for Neighbors
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Trinity Tidings Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Page AUGUST 2016 Special Items of Interest: Pr. Mamy Ranaivoson Dear Trinity members, Since my last Tidings article in June, two of our beloved members passed on. Joan Vogue (6/12/16) and Oscar Albrecht (7/11/16). My prayers are with the families. This month of the August is still part of the summertime that we all love so much. We tend to have more flexibility for traveling, vacationing, trips to the ocean and beach, sightseeing and most of all, a time to relax. I want to wish you all a safe, healthy and happy summer. Enjoy it and get most of it as much as we can. But always remember to celebrate the gift of God in Christ Jesus which we receive by faith. Please see the invitation to a congregational meeting on July 31, in the church sanctuary, immediately after worship. Since Council just met on July 19th (a week later than usual), we did not have time to get the highlights ready for inclusion in this issue of Trinity Tidings. They will be included in next month s newsletter and by request, if needed, before then. Peace, Pr J. Mamy Ranaivoson 725 SW Buchanan St. Phone: 785-233-0767 E-mail: office@topekatlc.org
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Page 2 AUGUST 2016 WORSHIP LEADERS August 7, 2016 Date Greeter(s) Usher(s) August 14, 2016 August 21, 2016 August 28, 2016 Vickie Jacobs Barbara Apps Howard & Loni Reece Jerry & Marsha Chelson Bob Horton Bob Horton Bob Horton Bob Horton Organist; Choir Director; Keyboard Laurie Jackson Mitchell Bean Laurie Jackson Mitchell Bean Flowers Acolyte Lector Altar Guild Julie Reeves Jake Kennedy (2) Mary Heald (1) Marcy LaVell Winsor Carlson (1) Curt & Jane Lewis (2) Marilyn Heckman (1) LaVell Winsor (1) Worship Assistants Diane Bottorff Ted Quast Bronwyn King Linda Longren Zane Kennedy Ted Murphy Jane Lewis & Team 2 Jane Lewis & Team 2 Jane Lewis & Team 2 Jane Lewis & Team 2 Coffee Host(s) Dean McGinnis Julie Reeves & Dorothy Strom Roxanne Wolf & Marsha Chelson Donna Allen, Carol Marker & Marilyn Heckman Assisting Minister Rosie Nichols Walt Laughlin Rosie Nichols Bob Horton Presiding Minister Mary Heald Pr. Michael Haar Pr. Mamy Pr. Mamy Blood Pressure Checks August 7, 2016 Regular Blood Pressure Checks are good for you! Come to the kitchen after worship to have this important health check. General Information Office Hours The church office is open Monday thru Friday, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. To be removed from the mailing list, please call 785-233-0767 or email office@topekatlc.org. Prayer Requests To share a prayer request please contact Barbara Apps at 234-5130. She will contact Pr. Mamy and get the prayer chain started. If you want your prayer request included in our worship service prayers, please let Barbara know that as well. Altar Flowers Each vase is $25. Please note flowers on your check and put it in the offering plate. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Cindy in the church office, 233-0767. After worship, you may take live flowers only home or to a friend. Please let Cindy know 1) if you will not be picking up your flowers after worship but sometime during the week or 2) if you do not want the flowers and prefer we donate them for you. The Hospitality Committee would like everyone to know that coffee cans are no longer needed for altar flowers. We have a fairly large quantity of coffee cans on hand currently and the florist puts them in an insert that does not require a coffee can for transportation. From now on, you may put your coffee cans in your recycling bin. Thanks.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Page 3 August Celebrations Birthdays 4 Janeen Horton 6 Shelley Andrews 6 Jimmy King 11 Merle Adams 11 Pr. Mamy 11 Ella Bosch 13 Gay Marker 15 Brian McGinnis 17 Jay Tunnell 17 Johnathon Brown 20 Samantha Ginter 20 Myra Sodergren 20 Paula Soldan 23 Karen Kaiser 24 Howard Kunard 24 Sandy Grubb 27 Russell Johnson 27 Whitney Gentry 27 Loni Reece 29 Heather Klamm 29 Adrienne Hutchison 30 Maren Farr 31 Bryah Wakes Baptisms 1 Blayne Pomeroy 2 Evelyn Johnson 3 LaVell Winsor 10 Marilyn Hypse 13 Marilyn Heckman 18 Paula Southerland 24 Brandon Soldan 29 Janeen Horton Wedding Anniversaries 1 David & Cindy McGinnis 2 Bob & Pam Kobbeman 5 Rick & Janice Greenlee 10 Bob & Janeen Horton 15 Tom & Mary Heald 17 Matthew & Sera Knutson August Readings August 7 Twelfth Sunday of Pentecost Genesis 15:1-6 Psalm 33:12-22 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40 August 14 Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 11:29 12:2 Luke 12:49-56 August 21 Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost Isaiah 58:9b-14 Psalm 103:1-8 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17 August 28 Fifteenth Sunday of Pentecost Proverbs 25:6-7 Psalm 112 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Adult Bible Study meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am. Please Note Change of Email Address Linda Longren has a new email address: Sanej1624@hotmail.com Save the date! Baker University Welcome Luncheon Thursday, August 18, 11:30 We will be welcoming 46 new students to our community. Starting June 26, the youth group will begin meeting every other Sunday, 5:30-8:30 pm. This change was requested by the kids in order to have more time together!
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Page 4 WELCA News Thanks to everyone who brought items for the tangible offering (tooth brushes & cereal/nutrition bars). These were delivered by other attendees from our Cluster to the Synod gathering held at Springfield, Missouri the last weekend in July. We certainly appreciate the delivery and your contribution. Next month the last of the summer series of study "The Heart of the Matter" will be the topic when we meet August 17, 1:30 pm in the Trinity Library. Julie will lead the discussion and there will be a space at the table just for you! So, plan to come! Have you designated your portion of the Dillons Community Rewards money to go to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church? Welcome Luncheon for Baker University School of Nursing August 18 BUSN Life Review Interviews As a new semester August 22, Diane Bottorff invites you to participate again, or if you haven't previously, to consider being interviewed by a senior nursing student. The interview would take place in your home or at a mutually agreeable location. The student Thursday, August 18 at 11:30 we will host the incoming class of 46 new nursing students who are beginning studies toward a bachelor of science in nursing at Baker, Stormont Vail campus. We will also welcome faculty and staff. The luncheon is a nice opportunity to get acquainted with the students, and they get to learn something about Topeka and Trinity. Please plan to come for lunch! Salads and desserts will be needed. If you can provide one, please contact Diane Bottorff at 231-0379 or dbottorff3@att.net would contact you to set up an appointment. Interviews will occur during September. The only requirement is that you are age 65 or better. Contact Diane at 231-0379 or see her at church on Sundays. If you are a Thrivent member, have you designated Trinity to receive your Choice Dollars? And don t forget to shop amazonsmile when you shop online! Call Cindy in the office if you need help getting signed up for any of these! Save the date: Rally Day Sunday, September 11 Sunday School for children resumes.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Page 5 PENTECOST PROJECT Where has the summer gone? Suddenly we're facing deadlines - for the school year, for our responsibilities to one organization or another in which we're involved, or even in our gardens. And one more deadline we can't ignore - our contribution to the PENTECOST PROJECT. Our goal, our mission - is to publish a book consisting of contributions inspired by the Holy Spirit from every member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church as a unifying force and as a witness of, to and for our faith to the world at large. When this publication is finally in print, before the Season of Pentecost ends, to be shared by all the members of Trinity and far, far beyond - we want it to include at least one contribution from every member of Trinity. Be a part of our gift to the world and to each other. We're still waiting for the first piece of art work, photography, or other new and surprising concept of a gift or gifts of the Holy Spirit. So, you're not an artist, you say. Surely each of us is capable of choosing a quote from the scriptures especially meaningful to you. Please - don't be the one left out! Save a stamp and slide your contribution under the church office door next Sunday. Or mail it to Pentecost Project, Trinity Lutheran Church, 725 Buchanan, 66606 or email it to office@topekatlc.org.
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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Page 7 Pr Walt Laughlin s Story Walter Laughlin, son of George & Elsa Laughlin, was born November 4, 1929 at Osage, Iowa. He is the second of six children. Rev. T. P. Solem baptized and confirmed him and also officiated at his ordination on July 2, 196l at Our Savior s Lutheran, Osage, Iowa. He graduated from Osage High in 1948. Following a year at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN he worked for his dad for a year. He attended Luther College, Decorah, IA for a semester. He served in the US Navy for four years. During those years he was on the aircraft carrier, USS Oriskany and travelled to the Mediterranean Sea, around South America, Hong Kong, two tours to Japan and along the Korean coast. After the Navy, her returned to Luther College and graduated in 1957. His seminary training was at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN and included a year of internship at Virginia, MN. He served Immanuel Lutheran, rural Cushing, OK. He and Helen Fischer were married April 11, 1964 at Lohman, MO. Walter also served Trinity Lutheran, Oklahoma City, OK, Our Saviour s Lutheran, Dannebrog, NE, Concordia Lutheran, Concordia, KS, United Lutheran, Hampton, NE, and the dual parish, St. Paul, Byron and St. Paul, Hardy, NE. He received a year of Clinical Pastoral Education and was on the staff of Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, IA. He retired from active parish ministry in the ELCA on November 13, 1994. He and Helen moved to Topeka, KS November 16, 1994. Walter and Helen are the parents of Mrs. Michael (Stephanie) Mueller, Tulsa, OK (kids Elsa & Greta), John (Julie Suhr; kids, Alane & Meredith), The Plains, OH and Mrs. Bob (Michele) Peck (kids Alison & Ryan), Waterloo, IA.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Page 8 Congregational Meeting Sunday, July 31, 2016 following worship Presented by the TLC Task Force The task force and council are requesting your attendance at a short meeting following worship Sunday July 31st. We will meet in the sanctuary immediately following the service. The purpose of this meeting is to visit with you regarding the task force and we are asking for your input and ideas. We have met several times since January and would like to share some information and hear from you. Over the past several years Trinity has experienced many significant challenges: several members have had life altering changes, over 20 members have died, and there has been several major maintenance expenses (new air-conditioner for the church, lightening strike to the church tower) with many more major items still needing to be addressed. We are thankful for every day and look forward to the future as we meet these challenges. Currently at midyear, our expenses have been $16,000 more than the income received. The church council is looking at our finances and our resources so we can keep the lights on and the doors open to continue our mission at Trinity Lutheran. The task force and council have a responsibility in finding a solution(s). But it will take ALL OF US TOGETHER taking a more active role to help Trinity Lutheran Church remain viable as we move forward. The Task Force has identified three primary assets at Trinity: Pastor Mamy, congregation members and our facility (sanctuary and buildings). Please take the time and be a part of this meeting together on Sunday, July 31. Thank You Curt Lewis, Bob Horton, Bob Kobbeman, LaVell Winsor, Dean McGinnis and Pastor Mamy Ranaivoson CONGREGATION COUNCIL President Curt Lewis 286-2728 Vice President Bob Horton 640-5344 Secretary Carol Marker 862-1588 Treasurer Janice Greenlee 231-3085 Co-Treasurer Cindy McGinnis 233-0767 Members Diane Bottorff 271-7131 Bob Kobbeman 379-9480 Linda Longren 233-9473 Dean McGinnis 272-0255 Emily McGinnis 230-4529 Ted Murphy 357-4031 Ted Quast 301-514-0307 Howard Reece 286-1959 Junior Utech 272-0664 Pr. Mamy Ranaivoson 207-6489