Bond Trinity Lutheran Church 523 4 th Ave. SE, Jamestown, ND February 2019 Vol. 16 Issue 2 In this issue: Altar Candle Sponsors...3 Attendance... 3 Calendar.....11 Council/Committee Contacts...12 Council Highlights... 8 Little Messenger...6 Passages...3 Pastor Susan s Message... 2 What s Happening.......4 Youth..7 Trinity s purpose: Connect with God and with each other. Share God s good Month of Parables see page 5 for daily readings that dig into the parables of Jesus. 1
A Month of Parables Then Jesus disciples asked him what this parable meant. He said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but to others I speak in parables, so that 'looking they may not perceive, and listening they may not understand.' " ~ Luke 8:9-10 This year in Lent we will be focusing on some of Jesus parables. Parables tell us about the Kingdom of God. Sometimes they even tell us about the character of God. On Wednesday nights in Lent the Confirmation students will be introducing a parable to the congregation during worship. Then, after worship, they will gather with their mentors and dig deeper into those five parables. We will be thinking about their meaning and wondering together what they teach us. You are, as always, invited to join us every Wednesday in Lent in the Fellowship Hall for lively conversation and learning. We ll begin on March 13. In preparation for the parable study in Lent, I want to invite you to spend all of February thinking about parables in general. There are many parables in the Gospels. Some are shorter, like the Parable of the Lost Coin. Some are longer, like the Parable of the Good Samaritan. None of them will take you more than a few minutes to read. To make this exercise easier we will post a parable on our Facebook page each day. The list of readings for each day are on page five. Most of the parables come from the Gospel of Luke, with a few additions from the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. They are in the order you will find them in your Bible. It may be tempting to read more than one, but if you can resist, try to read just one. 2 Spend a few minutes reading a parable in the morning and see how it colors your day. Read a parable before bed and see what comes of it the following day. If the parables reveal the secrets of the kingdom of God, then four weeks may reveal a great deal to us. If you are someone who journals, you might write your observations down. You might share Memorials what you notice with a good friend or family member. You can even make a comment on the parable posts on Trinity's Facebook page. There s no wrong way to do this. I look forward to hearing what you find as you journey through the parables. I am hopeful that I will hear lively conversation about parables on Sunday mornings. Mostly I hope this practice enriches your engagement with the Word of God and helps you to better imagine the kingdom of God. Blessings, Pastor Susan Haukaas THE Bond is published monthly by Trinity Lutheran Church 523 4 th Ave. SE, Jamestown, ND 58401 Telephone (701) 252-2841 E-mail: connect@trinityjamestown.com Web site: www.trinityjamestown.com Kristina Weber (320-2077).. Senior Pastor Susan Haukaas (320-1446) Associate Pastor Sarah McDermid Director of Children s Ministries Kirstie Dobson Director of Youth Ministries Meggen Henke Administrative Assistant
Worship on FM radio If you are having trouble with the reception on 1400 AM for the radio broadcast of the 8:45 am Sunday worship, try 107.1 FM to get better reception. Radio Broadcast 02/03/19 by Mary and John Craft in memory of Helen and Milt Holtan 02/10/19 by Keith and Leslee Larson in celebration of family 02/17/19 by Dolores Klaudt in memory of William (Bill) Klaudt 02/24/19 by Judy Hoyt and family in memory of Hartley Hoyt Altar Flowers 02/03/19 by Mike, Heidi, Jeremy and Asher Williams in memory of Mona Williams 02/10/19 by Marlyn Swanson in honor of grandchildren s February birthdays 02/17/19 by Dolores Klaudt in memory of William (Bill) Klaudt 02/24/19 by Cory and Deb Struble in honor of Allie s birthday Altar Candles 02/03/19 by Mike, Heidi, Jeremy, and Asher Williams in memory of Mona Williams 02/10/19 by Marlyn Swanson in honor of grandchildren s birthdays 02/17/19 by Dolores Klaudt in memory of William (Bill) Klaudt 02/24/19 by Judy Hoyt and family in memory of Hartley Hoyt Sponsorships for 2019 are available. Please call the church office or check the sign-up sheets in the Gathering Space for the dates you would like to sponsor these things. The cost is $15 for candles, $35 for flowers and $100 for the radio broadcast. It is a nice way to honor or memorialize a loved one. January Attendance Sunday January 6....202 January 13 242 January 20..143 January 27....119 3 Daisie Brooks: Alice Frederick, Goldie Mehlhoff, Marlyn Swanson Harvey Jensen: Dale and Jan Andrud, Deloris Christy, Jane Eberhardt, Donna Fischer, Frank and Marvel Fischer, Mark and Joan Gehlhar, Harvey Jensen family, Philip and Rachelle Jystad, Shirley Laber, Arlan and Arlene Meszaros, Gary and Bonnie Olson, Norma and Dale Repko, Marlyn Swanson, Ken and Ruth Urdahl David Mehlhoff: Goldie Mehlhoff Robert Murphy: Bob and Donna Badal, Lynette Berry, Judy Brueske, Scott and Beth Fritz, Donna Gullickson, Erin Klein, Shirley Laber, Rodney and Colleen Levsen, David and Sheila Nelson, Wynn and Donette Rasmussen, Patti Rondestvedt, Jon and Peg Schlenker, Marlyn Swanson, Ken and Ruth Urdahl *Robert s family sent their thanks along with many memorial checks given to them. Those names will appear in the March Bond. Passages Baptisms 1/13/19 Ryder Carl Eberhardt Deaths 1/6/19 Robert Murphy 1/17/19 Harvey Jensen 1/17/19 Pat Rutgers
Young at Heart will again indulge its love of other than home cooking by dining at the Pizza Ranch at 12 noon Monday, February 11. All seniors are welcome to join the group. Anyone needing a ride is asked to call the church by 10 a.m. There s an App for That! Now you can give to Trinity from your mobile device. The GivePlus app makes online giving convenient with the power of your smartphone. With GivePlus Mobile, you can: *Quickly and easily donate using your debit/ credit card of you checking/savings account. *Make one-time donations or set up recurring giving to multiple funds *Choose to create an account or donate as a guest *Securely and conveniently manage donations using Touch ID/Fingerprint, PIN or password Simply download the free app in the App Store or Google Play. Quilting All available hands are requested for a few hours of quilting for Lutheran World Relief on Tuesday, February 5 and 19 from 9:30 until 3 p.m. or whatever part of that time fits your schedule. If staying through the noon hour, bring a sack lunch. No experience is necessary as the only skill needed is being able to tie a know. If you prefer to work from home, prep help like cutting 10 1/2 inch squares and/or sewing 48 of them together to make 60 x 80 quilt tops would be greatly appreciated. 4 Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars by March 31 Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have available Choice Dollars have until March 31, 2019, to direct them. Don t miss this opportunity to recommend that Thrivent Financial provide funding to Trinity Lutheran Church. For 2019, Thrivent Choice dollars will support Trinity s day to day ministries through the General Fund. Everything from supplies for children s and youth ministries, to paper for worship bulletins, to heat and light for a comfortable place to gather is part of the day-to-day ministry that makes Trinity a place where people connect with God and with each other to share God s good news with all. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more. Or call 800-847-4836 and say Thrivent Choice after the prompt. Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour fundraising event, is on February 14. To date, Giving Hearts Day has raised more than $54 million for charities and causes in North Dakota and Western Minnesota. This year, drink offerings from January 6 February 3 will go toward Giving Hearts Day. (Eastern North Dakota Synod) You may make additional gifts to your favorite non-profit organizations on February 14 at impactgiveback.org/giving-hearts-day/ Consider gifts to: Red Willow Ministries Eastern North Dakota Synod, ELCA Lutheran Social Services of ND Anne Carlsen Center JRMC Foundation and your favorites
The 2019 Offering envelopes are ready to pick up in the Gathering Space. If you do not see offering envelopes with your name on them and you would like a packet of envelopes, please contact Meggen in the office. Many people have chosen to give electronically. This is also an option. Go to Trinity s web site: trinityjamestown.com and click on the Online Giving button. The first time you make an electronic donation, you will need to create an online profile. After that, you just log in and make your donation. Thank you for giving by whatever method works best for you to support Trinity s mission and ministry. Scout Sunday On February 3, Trinity s Boy Scout Troop 163 will assist with worship as ushers and greeters to highlight Scout Sunday. Thank you, Scouts. A MONTH OF PARABLES: February 1 The weeds & the wheat: Matthew 13:24-30 February 2 Hidden treasure & the pearl: Matthew 13:44-46 February 3 The unmerciful servant: Matthew 18:23-35 February 4 The laborers in the vineyard: Matthew 20:1-16 February 5 The two sons: Matthew 21:28-32 February 6 The ten virgins: Matthew 25:1-13 February 7 The sheep and the goats: Matthew 25:31-46 February 8 The seed growing secretly: Mark 4:26-29 February 9 The wise and foolish builders: Luke 6:47-49 February 10 The two debtors Luke 7:36-50 February 11 The sower: Luke 8:4 15 February 12 The good Samaritan: Luke 10: 25-37 February 13 The persistent friend: Luke 11:5-8 February 14 The rich fool: Luke 12:13-21 February 15 The faithful servant: Luke 12:35-48 February 16 The barren fig tree Luke 13:6-9 February 17 The mustard seed: Luke 13:18-19 February 18 The banquet: Luke 14:15-24 February 19 The lost sheep: Luke 15:1-7 February 20 The lost coin: Luke 15:8-10 February 21 The prodigal son: Luke 15:11-32 February 22 The unjust steward: Luke 16:1-13 February 23 The rich man and Lazarus: Luke 16:19-31 February 24 The widow & the unjust judge: Luke 18:1-8 February 25 The Pharisee & the tax collector: Luke 18:9-14 February 26 The ten pounds: Luke 19:11-27 February 27 The wicked tenants: Luke 20:9-18 February 28 The fig tree: Luke 21:29-33 5
LITTLE MESSENGER Register and join us anytime! Sunday Mornings 9:30-10:30 New Rotation! Feb. 3rd - March 10th Jesus Heals Children s Church 10:45 service Don t be afraid. Just have faith. Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you. - Jesus Friday Night Date Night at Stepping Stones Feb. 22nd, (5:30-9:00 pm) A special evening of fun, safe childcare provided for children (12 months-8 years * call about exceptions*). Cost is $15/1 kid, $25/2 kids, $35/3+ and reservations online by Feb. 20th Open House February 17 9:30 Come with your children. are required. Snack and structured activities provided. www.steppingstonesplaycenter.com This winter at Stepping Stones Open Play: Winter Classes and Camps Starting late Feb. and March! SUPERHEROES - Jan. - Feb. 8 Pet LOVE - Feb. 13- March 1 Check out our website soon for more information and to register. Storybook Characters March 6 29 www.steppingstonesplaycenter.com We are planning a Lego class Spanish class... Music and Movement classes... and MORE! Family Valentine s Day Party Thursday, Feb. 14th (5:30-7:30) $10/Family Food, Fun, and Furry Friends 6
PULSE Topic of the month: What is Love? This Sunday morning programming is for sixth to eighth-graders. A typical Sunday includes watching videos, listening to music, playing games and having great conversations. In February, we will dive deep into the topic of Love. What is love, anyway? Can unconditional love really exist? What does The Bible say about love? These are just some of the questions we will tackle together. Please don t miss these meaningful and important discussions. Looking Ahead: Coffee Cart Youth families host the Coffee Cart in the months of March and April. Please let Kirstie know if you would like to sign up to host. Thank you. NEWSBOYS Concert The Newsboys will be performing in Fargo on Friday May 10. It s sure to be a great show! I know it seems like a long way off, but it will be here before we know it. Mark your calendars. I ll keep you posted. Note: No PULSE on Feb 17 come visit the open house with your son or daughter GODSQUAD GODSquad is taking a hiatus. We have decided to revamp and reconfigure our High School Bible Study time. Trinity s high schoolers and I are brainstorming some new ideas. We are excited to see where this time of discernment will lead us. We appreciate your support and prayers during this time and will keep you all posted as to our progress. Thank you. Fargo Force Saturday, February 16 The Youth will be attending a Fargo Force Hockey game on Feb 16. Any youth in grades 6-12 can attend. We will travel together in the church van (meet at Trinity at 3:00), have dinner in Fargo and then attend the game. Price per person is $30. This includes travel, dinner and your hockey ticket. Please RSVP to Kirstie by Feb 11. kirstiedobson@yahoo.com 7
Trinity Lutheran Church Council Meeting Highlights Trinity Lutheran Church Council Meeting January 14, 2019 7:00 PM Members Present: Skip Olson, Erin Klein, Russ Sunderland, David Nelson, Ashley Eagleson, Hal Weiser, Jason Odenbach, Kevin Gall, Leslee Larson, Michelle Neumiller, Pastor Kristi, Pastor Susan Minutes: Ashley Eagleson- David made a motion to approve December meeting minutes, Skip seconded. Motion carried. Treasurer s Report: Michelle Neumiller presented verbally, report to be emailed. ACTION ITEMS A. Selection of Drink Offering Recipients January 6 through February 3 Eastern ND Synod Erin made a motion to designate UJ Habitat for Humanity for February drink offering, and Campus Ministries for March, Skip seconded. Motion carried. B. Appoint Director of Music Ministry Search Committee Approve interview/travel funding- Skip made a motion to appoint an interview team with members Pastor Kristi, Erin Klein, Hal Weiser, and a third individual to be selected by the team (Shelia Nelson later accepted this appointment) and for travel funding to come out of the budgeted salary line item, Leslee seconded. Motion carried. Please recognize that this action item does not directly obligate hiring an individual, rather it allows us to thoughtfully plan/proceed C. Current Music Ministry Strategy Michelle made a motion to extend the current contract with Beth Fritz and Heidi Williams beyond January 31, 2019 on a month-to-month basis, Leslee seconded. Motion carried. D. Options For 5 th Ave Property(s) Michelle made a motion to present two proposals at the January 27 Annual Meeting. Jason seconded. Motion carried. Right of First Refusal: Resolved that the Council be authorized to request and take appropriate action to secure Right of First Refusal from the owners of the six properties between 5 th Street SE and 6 th Street SE on the east side of the alley (not currently owned by Trinity Lutheran Church). Funding for payments would come from special gifts, memorial funds, or the Trinity Foundation. Purchase of the house at 506 5 th Ave SE: Resolved that the Council and Foundation be authorized to purchase the house at 506 5 th Ave SE with funding to come from the Trinity Foundation, pending approval by the Foundation. E. Education Wing Roof Repair Hal made the motion to present the following to at the Annual Meeting, Jason seconded. Motion carried: Resolved that Council has the authority to contract for roof reconstruction or replacement at a cost not to exceed the donations received in excess of the $28,000 budgeted in the general fund for said repairs. 8
F. 2018 End of Year Financial Transactions Action on 2018 close out recommendations: Kevin made a motion to approve the financial reconciliations for the 2018 year end, Ashley seconded. Motion carried. G. 2019 Budget Approval Skip made a motion to approve the proposed 2019 budget of $528,702 for general fund and $26,472 for mortgage, Ashley seconded. Motion carried. Next Council Meeting: Organizational Meeting Immediately following the Annual Meeting January 27, 2019 February Council Meeting on February 11, 2019 7 pm. Adjourn with the Lord s Prayer Trinity Lutheran Church Annual Meeting Highlights January 27, 2019 12:30 PM After thoughtful discussion, all four resolutions presented at Trinity s Annual Meeting were approved. Resolution #1 Right of First Refusal Authorizes Trinity s Council to request and take appropriate action to secure Right of First Refusal from the owners of the six properties between 5th Street SE and 6th Street SE on the east side of the alley. Funding for payments would come from special gifts, memorial funds, or the Trinity Foundation. Resolution #2 Purchase of House at 506 5th Ave SE Authorizes Trinity s Council and Foundation to purchase the house at 506 5th Ave, Jamestown, North Dakota, with funding to come from the Trinity Foundation, pending approval by the Trinity Foundation. NOTE: Next steps will include a meeting of the Trinity Foundation to assess details of the financial offer and a meeting of the Trinity Council to approve the Foundation s offer. Resolution #3 Roof Replacement Authorizes Trinity s Council to contract for roof reconfiguration or replacement at a cost not to exceed the donations received in excess of the $28,000 budgeted in the General Fund for said repairs. NOTE: Next steps will include seeking bids for reconfiguration of the roof from flat to pitched. After review of the bids, a special fundraising appeal may be recommended to ensure that funding is available for the approved plan. Resolution #4 Budget Approved the 2019 budget of $528,702 for the General Fund and $26,472 for the mortgage payments. 9
2018 Financial Information Complete financial information for 2018 is included in the Annual Report. At the January 27 Annual Meeting, the Council presented a budget that includes $28,000 for reconstruction or reconfiguration of the roof on the education wing of the building. Just over $9,000 is available in the Roof Repair Fund. That means nearly $19,000 is needed to complete this project. Your gifts to Trinity s General Fund will help support the congregation s day to day ministries and will help with this additional planned expense for 2019. Thank you for your generosity. Snapshot of member giving in 2018 More than 305 households made a gift to support Trinity s day-to day-ministries (General Fund) Gifts exceeding $5000 10 $2000 - $4999 37 $900 - $1999 55 $200 - $899 106 $100 - $199 36 $1 - $99 64 Has your giving to Trinity s General Fund remained the same during the past few years? An increase of $5-10 per month would make a world of difference in supporting the ministries you value. Thank you for your generosity. Trinity Connection Close-Up Open House Children s and Youth Ministries Sunday, February 17 9:30-10:30 am Come see what happens beneath your feet every Sunday morning. Tour the Faith Quest (Sunday School) rooms and check out the different ways children connect with God and with each other to follow Jesus. Stepping Stones rooms will be open for you to see how we love our pets. The Youth room will also be open during the tour. Stop in for a game of clipboard ping pong or watch one of the Bible discussion-starter videos. 10
24 8:30am Worship 9:30am Faith Quest/Pulse 9:30am Coffee Cart 10:45am Worship Noon New Member Class 2:30pm Rock of Ages 25 5:00pm Celebration Rehearsal 5:30pm Handbells 6:30pm Trinity Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Boy Scouts 26 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 27 6:30pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation 28 9:30am A Mother s Heart 10:00am Jamestown Conference 5:30pm Open Play Time 17 8:30am Worship with Communion 9:30am Coffee Cart 9:30am Faith Quest/Pulse Open House 10:45am Worship with Communion 2:30pm Ave Maria Chapel No Faith Quest/Pulse/God Squad 18 No School 5:00pm Celebration Rehearsal 5:30pm Handbells 6:30pm Trinity Choir Rehearsal 19 9:30am Quilting 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 7:00pm Grace Circle 20 6:30pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation 7:00pm Wine & the Word 21 9:30am A Mother s Heart 11:00am Ave Maria 5:30pm Open Play Time 22 5:30pm Date Night 23 10 8:30am Worship 9:30am Faith Quest/Pulse 9:30am Coffee Cart 10:45am Worship 11 12:00pm Young at Heart 5:00pm Celebration Rehearsal 5:30pm Handbells 6:30pm Trinity Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Congregational Council 7:00pm Boy Scouts 12 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 5:00pm Outreach 13 1:00pm Parish Care 2:30pm Ave Maria Chapel 6:30pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation 9:30am A Mother s Heart 10:00am Altar Guild Noon Jamestown Ministerial Noon Women of Trinity 5:30pm Open Play Time 14 Valentines Day 15 No School 16 3:00pm Youth to Fargo Force Game 11 3 Scout Sunday 8:30am Worship with Communion 9:30am Faith Quest/Pulse 9:30am Coffee Cart 10:45am Worship with Communion 3:00pm Edgewood Communion 4 5:00pm Celebration Rehearsal 5:30pm Handbells 6:30pm Trinity Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Boy/Girl Scouts 7:00pm Foundation 5 9:30am Quilting 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 5:45pm Executive Committee 6 6:30pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation 7:45pm 9th Grade Confirmation 7 9:30am A Mother s Heart 5:30pm Open Play Time 7:00pm Troop Committee Meeting 8 6:00pm LifeWorks Pre-Marriage Retreat 9 9:00am LifeWorks Pre-Marriage Retreat 1 2 2:30pm Birthday Party-St. Stones Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Trinity Lutheran Church 523 4 th Ave SE Jamestown, ND 58401 Address Service Requested Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 128 Jamestown, ND Trinity s Purpose: Connect with God and with each other. Share God s good news with all. New Member Class Sunday, February 24, noon Open House Sunday, February 17 9:30 10:30 a.m. Check out Trinity s Children s and Youth Ministries activities 2019 COUNCIL MEMBERS (Telephone) Russ Sunderland, President (252-2713) New Officers Jason Odenbach, Vice President (253-5952) to be elected by Council Michelle Neumiller, Treas. (952-2161) February 11 Erin Klein, Sec. (320-4560) Member at Large Jennifer Sherman-Mack (307-0415) Mindy Blackmore (269-2805) Hal Weiser (952-4539) Leslee Larson (251-2136) Jon Schlenker (251-1018) David Nelson (252-5438) Judy Brueske (252-9559) Mitch Ostlie (320-8822) COMMITTEE/TEAM CHAIRS (Telephone) Altar Guild....Ardell Quigley (252-5062) Boy Scouts.... Keith Domke (252-8433) Education... 252-2841 Fine Arts... 252-2841 Library... 252-2841 Memorial... Peg Beckman (252-1896) Men of Trinity... Randy Lebahn (952-8337) Outreach... Donette Rasmussen (252-4890) Parish Care...Ruth Urdahl (952-1733) Property & Management... (252-2841) Selma Alexander/Trinity Foundation... Bob Toso (252-5027) Stephen Ministry... Carol Delaney (952-3793) Women of Trinity...Ruth Urdahl (952-1733) Worship... 252-2841 Youth... Wynn Rasmussen (252-4890) Church office-----------------------------------------------------------252-2841 12