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Trinity Lutheran Church 523 4 th Ave. SE, Jamestown, ND 58401 March 2017 Vol. 14 Issue 3 In this issue: Altar Candle Sponsors...4 Attendance... 4 Calendar... 11 Community Lenten Service Schedule...2 Council/Committee Contacts... 12 Council Minutes... 9 Faith Quest...6 Kirstie s Message 3 New Members.. 8 Passages... 4 Pastor Susan s Message... 2 Radio Broadcast... 4 Things to Do..5 Trinity Lenten Service Schedule.3 Youth Page... 7 Trinity s purpose: Connect with God and with each other. Share God s good news with all. Meet Our New Members! New member Sunday was February 26 and we had several families make Trinity their new church home. Meet them on page 8! Lent Begins Wednesday, March 1 See pages 2 and 3 for the Lenten service schedule at Trinity and the Community Lenten service schedule. 1

The season of Lent challenges us to walk the road to Jerusalem alongside Jesus. To walk the road that will eventually lead to his crucifixion and death. In these forty days we walk through the valley of the shadow of death beside our savior and contemplate what it means that God would come to die for our sake. Along the way we contemplate our own sin, our own brokenness. Christ calls us to follow him down this dark road. It is a part of our calling as Disciples. In January and February, as a part of our desire to engage in Discipleship, the congregation was invited to articipate in a book discussion of Robert Schnase s Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations. Fruitful Congregations, Schnase tells us, engage in passionate worship, intentional faith development, radical hospitality, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity. As we enter into the season of Lent, we will focus on these five practices to help us engage with the Gospel readings we hear each Sunday. Walking with Jesus On Sunday mornings we will hear the Gospel reading and a sermon that unpacks the way that Gospel demonstrates one of the five practices. On Wednesday nights our 9 th Grade Confirmation students will present a dramatization of the same Gospel. Then our Confirmation students, their mentors, and anyone else who would like to join the conversation (that means you are Invited!), will dig deeper into the Gospel reading for the week and think about the practice of the week. We invite you to come and be inspired by the stories of everyday people encountering Jesus. Come and think about how it changed their lives. Come and contemplate how Jesus has changed your life. Come and wonder together how Christ might be challenging Trinity to: worship more passionately, develop our faith with intentionality, extend radical hospitality to everyone who comes to this place, take risks in regard to mission and service, and be extravagant in our generosity. May this season of contemplation lead us all to more faithful discipleship and deepen our engagement together in conversations of faith. Blessings, Pastor Susan Community Lenten Services Jesus is Lord March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29 April 5 Lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran, 523 4 th Ave SE Service at 12:15 p.m. at St. Paul s United Methodist Church, 1000 5th Ave NE at First Church of the Nazarene, 1307 6th Ave SE at First Congregational Church, UCC, 201 2 nd St SE at St. James Basilica, 622 1st Ave S Good Friday (April 13) at United Presbyterian, 302 2nd Ave SE at NOON, no lunch served A free-will donation will be accepted for the cost of the lunch with the remaining monies being donated to the local Homeless Coalition Committee. Items being received at each of the services include facial tissues, wet wipes, lip balm, mouthwash, shampoo, deodorant, socks, small first-aid kits, feminine hygiene products, gallon-sized zip-top bags and nonperishable snacks such as granola bars, crackers, gum, and mints. These will be gathered into bags to be given to people who are homeless or otherwise in need. 2

Lenten Schedule Wednesday, March 1, 6:45 p.m. Ash Wednesday Sunday & Monday, March 5 & 6 Passionate Worship Wednesday, March 8, 6:45 p.m. Worship the Lord Sunday & Monday, March 12 & 13 Intentional Faith Development Wednesday, March 15, 6:45 p.m. Keep Learning - Nicodemus Sunday & Monday, March 19 & 20 Radical Hospitality Wednesday, March 22, 6:45 p.m. Living Water-Woman at the Well Sunday & Monday, March 26 & 27 Risk-Taking Mission and Service Wednesday, March 29, 6:45 p.m. Opened Eyes - Man Born Blind Sunday & Monday, April 2 & 3 CONNECT Wednesday, April 5, 6:45 p.m. Alive Lazarus, Mary and Martha HOLY WEEK Sunday & Monday, April 9 & 10 SHARE (Palm Sunday) Thursday, April 12, 6:45 p.m. Maundy Thursday Friday, April 13, 6:45 p.m. Good Friday Sunday & Monday, April 16 & 17 EASTER 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Sunday & Monday, April 23 & 24 GROW Sunday & Monday, April 30 & May 1 RESPOND From the Youth Director Trinity youth have really been digging in deep to this year s theme: Love>Hate ~Making a Difference in Our World. We have studied such topics as: Who is our Neighbor? ThanksGIVING, 1000 Things Went Right Today and What Does Love Look Like? Along with these lessons and others we have been practicing the art of service and the blessing of benevolence. Because you, our Trinity family, encourage, love and support us in so many ways, we have been able to put these lessons into action. Not only have we learned about, wrestled with and discussed making a difference, we have done so. Since August, the Youth have logged countless service hours and have given away every penny earned and tithed. We have earned funds through pancake breakfasts, lefse sales, catering jobs and more. On Sundays, during PULSE and GODSquad times, an offering is also taken. These funds have allowed us to give globally and locally. So far this school year, we haven given to ELCA World Hunger and in Jamestown to Community Action. Through Community Action, 154 families were fed with money raised by our young people. 154!! Praise be to GOD! Our annual Christmas servant event is another way that we gave back this year. We have also made tie quilts for Trinity members in nursing homes and made and sent Valentines with personal messages of encouragement and love. We are seeing God at work through and in our young people. Thank You for being a part of all of this; a part of our learning, our giving, our serving, and of our growing. May Peace be Yours. Love, Kirstie 3

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 97.1 FM to get better reception. Radio Broadcast 03/12/17 by John and Mary Craft in memory of Carol Carlson 03/19/17 by Mike and Heidi Williams in honor of Asher s birthday 03/26/17 by Robert and Sue Carlson in honor of Robert s birthday Altar Flowers 03/05/17 by Renea and Andy Dalbol in honor of Bob s birthday 03/12/17 by Jerry and Myrna Ronholm in memory of David Ronholm 03/19/17 by Mike and Heidi Williams in honor of Asher s birthday 03/26/17 by Wendell and Judy Perleberg in honor Briggs Peterson s birthday Altar Candles 03/05/17 by Kelly Krein in honor of Kilian s 10th birthday 03/19/17 by Mike and Heidi Williams in honor of Asher s birthday 03/26/17 by Myrna and Jerry Ronholm in honor of granddaughter Paige Ronholm s birthday Sponsorships for 2017 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, $30 for flowers and $100 for the radio broadcast. It is a nice way to honor or memorialize a loved one. Passages Deaths 02/18/17 Bernice Olson Don Hofland: Ardell Quigley, Dale and Jan Andrud, Candice Dempsey and Jim Weight, Donna Fischer, Martha Klingenberg Ken Gehler: Ray Arbuckle and Patti Rondestvedt, Ardell Quigley, Robert and Lori Schuchard, Marlyn Swanson, Marvel and Frank Fischer, Shirley Driessen, Michael and Penny Landscoot, Harvey and Lillian Jensen, Richard and Deanna Walters, Jill Schlenker, Jon and Peg Schlenker, Robert and Sue Carlson, Kim Lunde, Sandra and Ronald Bendewald, Mike and Joleen Scott, Dolores Klaudt, Arlene Hofland, Harley and Jaci Trefz, Jane Eberhardt, Paul and Karri Williams (Botner Family), Cheryl Olenic, Carol Delaney, Charles and Dorothy Erstad Evelyn Harr: Shirley Laber, Evelyn Runck, Jane Eberhardt, Dale and Jan Andrud, Harr Family, Dorothy Pederson, Glenna Monek, Joyce and Larry Kukla, Martha Klingenberg, Marlyn Swanson, LeRoy and Dodie Kautz, Ruth and Ken Urdahl, Don and Laura Eberhardt, Shirley Driessen Ida Flaig: Roger and Ruby Iszler, Shirley Laber, Carol Delaney Marlyn Weber: Mark W eber Memorials Donelda Dodgson: Martha Klingenberg Everett Koenig: Michael and Penny Landscoot Pat Larson: Larry and LuAnn Knoke Attendance Sunday Monday Feb. 5..128 Feb.6.19 Feb. 12...231 Feb 13.21 Feb 19...224 Feb. 20.24 Feb 26....206 Feb. 27...25 4

Young at Heart s favorite activity of gathering to share a meal and conversation will continue at Grizzly s Wood-Fired Grill at 11:30 Monday, March 13. The order-off-the-menu gathering is open to all seniors. Anyone needing a ride is asked to call the church office by 10 a.m. 90 Hearts for Red Willow Included with the thank you note WELCA received from Red Willow was information that Richard Solberg of Fargo has pledged to match any and all donations of $900 or less received by Red Willow in 2017, including the donation Trinity WELCA sent. Baskets of Promise Lenten Project Trinity is participating in Lutheran World Relief s Baskets of Promise Lenten drive to collect new personal care items and assemble Personal Care Kits for persons in need around the world. The drive will begin March 1 and continue the 6 weeks of Lent. Items needed for each kit are one light weight bath towel (between 20" x 40" and 52" x 27"), dark color preferred*; 2 or 3 bath size bars of soap equaling 8 to 9 oz., any brand, in original wrapping; one adult-size toothbrush in original wrapping; one sturdy comb; and one metal nail clipper. A box will be in the Gathering Space to receive donated items. *Be sure to shop for light to medium weight towels, which are easier for Kit recipients to hand wash and air dry, take up less space and are less expensive to ship. Thanks for the generosity of Trinity in providing for this worldwide need in addition to the more local Faith Quest collection of somewhat similar items for Blessing Bags for the homeless during their Good Samaritan rotation and the collection of funds for Project Ignite Light in the drink offering and the Monday evening offering in February. Quilters Needed Quilting continues in March and help is needed tying quilts beginning at 9:30 am until 3 p.m. (or any part of that time) Friday, March 10 and Monday, March 20. If you re staying through noon, plan to bring a sack lunch. Donations of fabric, including larger pieces or colored sheets for backings as well as for quilt squares, which could be smaller pieces. A working sewing machine is also needed. Baby Care Kits Saved After Hurricane Matthew Baby Care Kits provided by Lutheran World Relief were pre-positioned in Haiti when Hurricane Matthew ripped through the country, affecting more than 1.4 million people. Though the kits were stored safely and securely, the storm blew the roofs off most of the buildings in the storage compound and many of the Baby Care Kits were soaked by the rain. Generous community members opened up all the kits and meticulously washed all the baby clothing, blankets, and diapers and laid them out to dry. They reassembled the kits, which were then distributed in some of the hardest hit areas in the country. 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 Robert Murphy...Director of Music Ministries Shirley Laber (269-1840).Pastoral Care Assistant Kirstie Dobson Director of Youth Ministries Meggen Henke Administrative Assistant Bonnie Jo Conley-Hanson Administrative Assistant 5

LITTLE MESSENGER This Month at Stepping Stones Family Play Center Rotation Model Sunday School (2 year olds - 5th Grade) Sunday Mornings 9:30-10:30 am New kiddos always welcome! Read with Dr. Seuss Make a mess with the Cat in the Hat, dance around with the Fox in Sox, count the red and blue fish, and listen to Sam I Am s friend complain about his dish of green eggs and ham. Feb. 22, 23, 24, March 1, 2, 3 What's at the end of the RAINBOW? Shamrocks and Shenanigans. March 15, 16, 17 The Rainforest Take a walk through the wilds of a tropical rainforest, home to over half the world's species of animals and plants. March 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 Come and enjoy new sensory activities, crafts, games, and surroundings each week during our open play hours! $5/Family/Visit Date Night Friday, March 31st 5:30-9:00 pm 5th Grade First Communion Classes Friday, March 24th (5:30-8:30 pm) We will enjoy a fun evening together as we prepare together for your first communion. Parent(s) will be asked to attend along with their kids as we share a light dinner together and explore the meaning and significance of Holy Communion. 5th-graders: you will receive your first communion at the Maundy Thursday Service on April 13. Lenten Rotation: March19, 26, April 2, 9 Jesus Words from John 14 All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. SPRING BREAK NO FQ Sunday, March 12 6

Pancake Breakfast On Sunday, March 5 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., the Youth will host a Pancake Breakfast. As usual, we will serve delicious pancakes and sausages. Juice and coffee will also be served. A free will offering will be taken. Please join us for this fun and tasty time of fellowship. Note: Youth: Please be at church by 8:15 to help prepare breakfast. Thank You! Coffee Cart Hosts Each month a different group from Trinity takes its turn at hosting the Coffee Cart. Trinity's young people are hosting the Coffee Cart in the months of March and April. Hosting the cart requires being at church a bit early (a little after 9:00a.m.), the making or buying of treats (6 dozen) and making coffee (provided by the church) to be served in the Gathering Space between services on Sundays. Please let me know when/if you are available to host. Please know that I am so grateful for all of the ways that you support Trinity and the youth programs. Thank You! I will be available to help get things set up and make coffee if you would like help or if you haven't done it before. Please just let Kirstie Dobson (kirstiedobson@yahoo.com) know if you need a hand in this way. (Two families can sign up for the same week and share duties) March s dates are as follows: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 April: 4/2, 4/9, 4/23 and 4/30 Topic for Lent: PULSE Connection; with God, with each other, with our community, with our world Sunday Morning programming for 6th- 8th graders begins at 9:30. We watch videos, listen to music, play games, and have great conversations, all about how our faith and The Bible are relevant today and pertain to our lives. I so look forward to spending this time with our incredible young people. Thank you for sharing them with me! Note: NO PULSE on Sunday March 12 GODSquad ~ HighSchool Bible Study~ In March, we will continue our discussions about who GOD is and our connections to Him. If you would like to join this high school discussion group, please meet us in the Youth Room on Sunday evenings at 5:00. Come as you are. No pressure. Bring a friend. Food is served. Lenten and Holy Week Schedules March 1~ Ash Wednesday (Lent begins) Lenten conversations happen every Wednesday in Lent immediately following Wednesday Lenten Services. Youth, parents, mentors and caring adults are all invited (and needed) for these discussions. April 9~ Palm Sunday April 13~ Maundy Thursday Service April 14~ Youth lead Good Friday Service April 16~ Easter Sunday (Youth serve Easter 7

Trinity s New Members Nathan Mack and Jennifer Sherman Mark Rodlund and Emmy Opskar Chad and Crystal Hankanson, Haylie and Kaiden Rachel Toren and Greg Hastings Justin and Kaitlyn Roseneau, Grahm and Porter Ross and Megan Bendewald, Rhett Not Pictured: Tara Morris and Eric Watne; Jason and Jennifer Gruebele, Hayley and Hudson 8

In January, Trinity members participated in a survey and individual interviews and focus groups facilitated by Pastor Jana Swenson from Kairos and Associates. A detailed review of the combined responses from the congregation was shared with Trinity s Council and other leaders on January 28. The picture that emerged was that Trinity is in a place of health, strength, and readiness to begin a capital campaign to help re-order the congregation s financial priorities to support core mission and enhance mission and ministry. This was shared with the congregation at the Annual Meeting on January 29 and a team has been preparing to launch the campaign in April. Some of the highlights from the survey and Interviews/focus groups include: 106 survey participants Percent of responses that Agree or Strongly Agree with the following statements: 74-79% I feel a greater sense of belonging in this congregation the more I participate in its ministries. The worship experience in this congregation plays an important role in nurturing my faith. Thank You! 81-89% There are opportunities to develop deeper relationships in this congregation. God works through me to carry out God s mission. This congregation is making a difference in people s lives. 90-97% My faith informs my daily behaviors. My faith is part of my entire life. God is active in the world today. Thank you for participating in the survey, interviews, and focus groups. Thank you to the campaign leadership team: Bob Badal and Candace Sedler - Co-Chairs, Penny Landscoot, Tena Lawrence, Jon Lillejord, Wendy Thompson, and Pastor Kristi Weber. Thank you for your attentiveness and support as we CONNECT, SHARE, GROW. Financial Update (General and Building Funds) through January 2017 Annual Expense Projection $553,000 Expenses YTD $ 48,800 For detailed financial information, please review Trinity s Annual Report. Copies are available in the church office. Trinity Lutheran Church Council Meeting February 13, 2017 7:30 PM Members present: Tom Sanders, Kevin Gall, Leslee Larson, Erin Klein, Skip Olson, Kevin Knodel, Mitch Gahner, Michelle Neumiller, Hal Weiser, Jason Odenbach, Pastor Susan, Pastor Kristi Others present: Bob Badal, Candace Sedler Tom called the meeting to order. Devotions by Skip. INFORMATION ONLY A. Capital Campaign Update Case Statement Bob Badal and Candace Sedler reported on the progress of the Campaign and Case Statement. The group reviewed the draft. There was discussion on the two-part description of the goals. Launch will be in April with an early gifts event in March. AGENDA Mitch made motion to approve January 9th council meeting minutes, Skip seconded, motion carried. Skip moved to approve the January 29 organizational meeting minutes, seconded by Hal, motion carried. The council received the January 29 special congregational meeting minutes and the January 29 congregational annual meeting minutes. The council affirmed the January 28 decision of moving forward with the Capital Campaign. Pastor Kristi provided the Treasurer s Report. Kevin K. moved to approve, Kevin G. seconded, motion carried. STAFF REPORTS given by P astor Kristi and P astor Susan INFORMATION ONLY Capital Campaign Update Case Statement (see above) 9

New Member Update see Pastor Susan s report Roof Repairs Update awaiting bill. That area has been patched several times. Sound System Repairs Update currently a temporary amp has been working well. Quote is $3,600 for replacing. Snack/Devotions List and Contact Information Sheet ACTION ITEMS Drink Offering Recipient for February (Project Ignite Light) Motion by Michelle, seconded by Kevin G., motion passed. March: Region VI Homeless Coalition (for after hours calls) and April: Safe Shelter moved by Kevin K., seconded by Skip, motion passed. (Continued) Church Mutual Terrorism Risk Insurance motion by Skip to reject coverage, seconded by Kevin K., motion carried. New Van a. Offer of $200 from Boy Scout Troop 163 for Towing Package/Receiver b. Who is authorized to get bids & act to get Trinity Name painted on van Funds are available from the insurance settlement to do both of these things. Michelle moved to authorized Tom to look into the hitch and the lettering. Seconded by Leslee, motion carried. Parking Lot Snow Removal Contract for 2017-2018, renew (at the same price we ve been paying) or get bids? Kevin K. moved we keep the same provider for 2017-18 at the same rate, Jason seconded, motion carried. Financial Responsibilities a. Name Authorized People for Women of Trinity Account Kevin K. moved to authorize Myrna Ronholm and President Tom Sanders, seconded by Jason, motion carried IRS authorized person Kevin K. moved to authorize Tom Sanders, seconded by Skip, motion carried Men of Trinity Hal moved to affirm Randy Lebahn and Robert Toso are the names for the Men of Trinity at Unison Bank. Seconded by Skip, motion carried. Stepping Stones Hal moved to affirm Candace Sedler, Marlena Maddock, and Connie Lillejord for Stepping Stones at Bank Forward, seconded by Jason, motion carried. Youth Skip moved to affirm Scott Fritz, Wynn Rasmussen, Kirstie Dobson, seconded by Mitch, motion carried. Foundation, and Selma Alexander Foundation Hal moved to affirm Robert Toso, Evelyn Runck, and Brent Harris, Leslee seconded, motion carried. Primary Credit Card Holder: Jason moved to name Peg Beckman and Judy Perleberg as authorized names on the account, And seconded by Kevin Grace-Filled K., motion carried. b. Name a Team to talk with prospective lenders rate on current mortgage with Gate City will change on March 1, 2017 and annually thereafter to market rates; can reamortize with paydown) Mitch moved to authorize Randy Lebahn, Bob Toso, Jason Odenbach to reevaluate the mortgage, seconded by Kevin K., motion carried New Year c. Review Financial Process Consensus was that Meggen be asked if she would be willing to take on income deposit and recording responsibilities. F. Committee Assignments for Council Members Property Kevin Gall and Kevin Knodel Personnel Jason Odenbach Fine Arts Leslee Larson Foundation Skip Olson Memorial Hal Weiser Stepping Stones Ashley Eagleson AUXILIARY REPORTS Women of Trinity no report COMMITTEE/TEAM REPORTS Outreach Erin Klein Men of Trinity Kevin Knodel Youth Mitch Gahner Worship - Wayne Prigge B. Men of Trinity-Kevin K. no report CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, STEPPING STONES, FINE ARTS, MEMORIAL, NOMINATIONS & RESOLUTIONS, PARISH CARE, PERSONNEL- no reports MISSION RESOURCE- capital campaign planning ongoing OUTREACH- getting ready to receive new members WORSHIP- Survey will go out about the Monday night service. YOUTH-Mitch lock-in was held, the kids made tie blankets, Shirley brought them to nursing home residents, also made Valentines which Shirley brought to the members who are in nursing homes. Youth will host coffee cart in March and April, pancake breakfast March 5. March 8 youth presentation during worship. Working on a sleep-outside event to raise awareness for homelessness. TRINITY FOUNDATION-Skip- Steve Bossert has asked to go off of committee; Russ Sunderland has agreed to join. Next Council Meeting: March 13, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Snacks and devotions by Hal Weiser. Meeting adjourned with The Lord s Prayer Minutes respectfully submitted by Erin Klein, acting secretary. 10

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 5 8:30am Worship with Communion 9:00 am Youth Pancake Breakfast 9:30am Pulse/Faith Quest 10:45am Worship w/ Communion 5:00pm God Squad 6:30pm Handbells 12 Daylight Savings Begins Girl Scout Sunday 8:30 am Worship 9:30am Coffee Cart /Youth 10:45am Worship 6:30pm Handbells No Pulse or Faith Quest 19 8:30am Worship with Communion 9:30am Coffee Cart /Youth 9:30am Pulse/Faith Quest 10:45am Worship w/ Communion 5:00pm God Squad 6:30pm Handbells 26 8:30 am Worship 9:30am Coffee Cart /Youth 9:30am Pulse/Faith Quest 10:45am Worship 5:00pm God Squad 6:30pm Handbells 6 5:15pm Celebration Rehearsal 6:30pm Worship 7:00pm Boy/Girl Scouts 7:00pm Youth Committee Meeting 13 5:15pm Celebration Rehearsal 6:30pm Worship 7:00pm Boy/Girl Scouts 7:30pm Congregation Council 20 9:30am Quilting 5:15pm Celebration Rehearsal 6:30pm Worship 7:00pm Boy/Girl Scouts 27 5:15pm Celebration Rehearsal 6:30pm Worship 7:00pm Boy/Girl Scouts 7 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 6:00pm Trinity Choir 6:00pm Nurtured Heart 6:00pm Capital Campaign Team 7:00pm Baptism Class 14 10:00am Homeless Coalition 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 5:00pm Outreach 6:00pm Trinity Choir 6:00pm Nurtured Heart 21 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 6:00pm Trinity Choir 6:00pm Nurtured Heart 6:00pm Capital Campaign Team 7:00pm Grace Circle in Conf room 28 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 6:00pm Trinity Choir 6:00pm Nurtured Heart 1 Ash Wednesday 6:45pm Worship with Communion No Confirmation 8 11:00am Community Lenten Service w/lunch 1:00pm Jamestown Ministerial 3:30pm Trinity Troubadours 6:45pm Lenten Worship 7:15pm Confirmation Mentoring 15 1:30pm service at Roseadele 3:30pm Trinity Troubadours 6:45pm Lenten Worship 7:15pm Confirmation Mentoring 22 2:30pm Comm at Rock of Ages 3:30pm Trinity Troubadours 6:45pm Lenten Worship 7:15pm Confirmation Mentoring 29 3:30pm Trinity Troubadours 6:45pm Lenten Worship 7:15pm Confirmation Mentoring 2 9:00am A Mother s Heart 5:30pm Open Play Time 6:00pm Lamaze Class 7:00pm Troop Comm Meeting 9 No School 10:00am Altar Guild Noon Women of Trinity 6:00pm Lamaze Class 16 9:00am A Mother s Heart 11:00am Comm at Ave Maria 2:00pm Faith Circle 5:30pm Open Play Time 6:00pm Lamaze Class 23 9:00am A Mother s Heart 10:00am Jamestown Conference 5:30pm Open Play Time 6:00pm Lamaze Class 30 9:00am A Mother s Heart 5:30pm Open Play Time 3 10 No School 9:30am Quilting 17 24 5:30pm First Communion Class 31 5:30pm Date Night 4 11 18 25 11

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. Lenten Schedule Sundays 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. Mondays 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 6:45 p.m. Sunday & Monday, March 5 & 6 Passionate Worship Wednesday, March 8, 6:45 p.m. Worship the Lord Sunday & Monday, March 12 & 13 Intentional Faith Development Wednesday, March 15, 6:45 p.m. Keep Learning - Nicodemus See inside (page 3) for a complete schedule 2016 COUNCIL MEMBERS (Telephone) Tom Sanders, President (952-1992) Wayne Prigge, Vice President (252-6200) Michelle Neumiller, Treas. (952-2161) Ashley Eaglson, Sec. (200-0299) Kevin Gall, Member at Large (320-2575) Mitch Gahner (952-1224) Erin Klein (320-4560) Kevin Knodel (320-0138) Leslee Larson (251-2136) Jason Odenbach (253-5952) Hal Weiser (952-4539) Skip Olson (252-8534) 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... Shirley Driessen (252-2841) 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