June 2018 ENVISION THE BEST TRINITY CONNECTIONS The task is difficult, but that does not mean it is impossible. The challenge is complicated yet somewhere, somehow a solution can be crated. The news is troubling but that does not mean the world is falling apart. I say, Look Up, Look Forward, and see the positive possibilities. Stop to think about how life has changed over the years; how Trinity has changed; how your community has changed, how the church has changed. I have had the privilege to be a pastor for 43 years and the church is far different today than it was when I accepted my first call to Augustana Lutheran in West St. Paul. In those days many wives did not work out of the home, Wednesday was seen in the community as church night, families ate meals together and athletic events were not on weekends; not so any more. Life seems to be changing faster than we can handle. Recently, I was doing a home visit with a member family. The discussion centered on the pressures of life jobs, kids, sports, marital relations and more. I asked them if they remembered the children s rides that were once outside stores. You put a quarter in one and your child got to ride for a length of time and then the ride stopped. You decided if you wanted to put another quarter in the machine. My point was we have time for what we give priority to in our lives. The church council has begun reading an excellent book, Simple Church, and will be using it to create a working ministry plan for Trinity. It is the council s desire to have this document ready for the congregation to approve in early 2019. The early church grew as the followers of Jesus worshiped together, ate together, prayed together, served together and fellowshipped together. Trinity has far more reason to be hopeful, positive and enthusiastic about its future. Let us dare to have faith in the good things we can do, in the goodness we can inspire and act on hat faith. You create your future from the way you see it, so envision the best, and give your best to make it so. Looking forward to seeing you and your guest in worship! Pastor Ralph
Mission & Human Needs -Marti Peterson, Chair A special offering was taken on Mother's Day for the ELCA Mission totaling $1525.00. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you to all who contributed to the SCC Backpacks, Grace Place, Trinity's Little Food Pantry, Baldwin/Roberts Food Pantry this last month. The Trinity Little Food Pantry has had a lot of usage this last month. We served a supper at Grace Place on Thursday, May 24th. We served a Memorial Day dinner of hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, etc. Thirty-five residents of Grace Place were served. Thanks to all who helped and contributed food. We hope to do again soon. Please bring your donations for the donation center on Sunday, June 7 (Food Shelf Sunday). Thank you for all you do. Marti WELCA Kathy Jensen, Chair The salad bar luncheon is Thursday, June 14th starting at 11 am. We are still in need of salads and bars. There is a sign-up sheet on the kitchen counter. Thank you for helping make this a great Trinity event. Workers will be needed to set up the salad bar, serve and clean up. Please consider being one pair of the many hands that make this a successful event. On Tuesday, June 19th, there is a Regional WELCA event in Star Prairie at Bethany Lutheran. It starts at 8am and the cost is 5 dollars. Coffee Chat with the Treasurer -Rachel McHenry April Numbers overview: Income Total 13,628.79 Expense Total 13,898.41 April Net Income -269.62 We came up a little short for the month of April. All bills were paid for the month. Remember now that summer is almost here that your offering is most crucial during these summer months. Thank you, Rachel McHenry, Treasurer One pair of hands, Kathy FOOD PANTRY UPDATE Next Food Shelf Sunday is: July 8 Food Shelf: 26 Pounds donated Backpack: 57 pounds donated Thank you for helping others in need! President s Corner-Rose Kuebker Greetings, The church council has started their journey and reflection with the book Simple Church. In our first chapter we agreed that we thought our church was complex. We could relate to the fictional character, Pastor Rush, who was overbooked and in constant motion, along with the ministry teams. To get through the complexity, the team noted we need to: - Communicate openly - Reflect on changes - Prioritize Another question posed in the chapter asked: Why is it so hard to see the big picture of ministry? Reflective answers noted: - Ego s get in the way of focused direction - Lack of connectedness from one to ministry to another Lastly, we shared thoughts on: What do you think is required to design a process for church ministry? - Start with a foundational strength of our church: Worship Next month we will explore the concept of Process, its importance, and how a ministry process can help us eliminate some things. In closing reflection Pastor Ralph shared some insight given from the Optimists club meeting and speaker Patti Wetterling, sharing 11 things people can do to nurture a culture: 1. Be Fair 2. Be kind 3. Be understanding 4. Be honest 5. Be Thankful 6. Be a Good Sport 7. Be a Good Friend 8. Be Joyful 9. Be Generous 10. Be Gently with others 11. Be Positive I invite to the Optimists thinking as we continue through change. Rose Tuesday Community Dinner There will not be a July Tuesday Community Supper.
Greetings BOLT families- Education-Kelly Browning, Chair We had a great time in BOLT this year. Our last night of BOLT was Wednesday May 16. Thanks to the families for bringing their children to BOLT and to share in God s love. We will be reaching out to the parents in the coming weeks regarding their thoughts on BOLT this year, so as we start to plan next year we will know how to plan for the kids and guides. BOLT will be be collecting donation for for Operation Christmas Child all year long. The donation bin is is located located in in the the Education wing wing if if you you would like to to contribute. contribute. Thank Thank you to you those to those who have who brought have brought in donations in donations this past month. this past We month. packed When 66 boxes I have this past been year shopping, and we I have are aiming noticed for the 100 winter this hats coming and year, gloves so clearance, if you have so some items good to deals! donate, We please packed bring 66 them boxes in this anytime past of year the and year. we are Each aiming month for I will 100 this share coming some year, ideas so if to you consider have items donating, to donate, so this please month, bring let s think them about in anytime HYGIENE of the ITEMS! year. Each month I will share some ideas to consider donating, so this month, let s think The BOLT kids having fun in May with helping make May Day Baskets. Special Congregation Meeting Sunday, June 10th, 10:30am It is the recommendation of the Church Council that the congregation vote to extend to Pastor Ralph Olsen an 11-month contract to serve as Pastor of Trinity, removing the Interim Pastor title. The contract will be for the period of July 1 st, 2018- May 30 th, 2019. All confirmed members of the congregation are encouraged to attend to share your voice & vote. Information regarding the contract will be provided to the congregation prior to the meeting. QUILTER S CORNER Thank you for the fabric that was left in the Quilting room. We finished the graduating High School Senior quilts and they were presented on Sunday, May 20th. Congratulations! Mark your calendars for VBS 2018 where we will strap on your life jacket and get ready for a rip-roaring river ride with Splash Canyon: God's Promise on Life's Wild Ride. Please join us July 30 through August 2, 2018 for our VBS. Dinner will begin at 5:30 pm each night and is for the entire family. VBS will begin promptly at 6:00 pm with it finishing up at 7:45 pm. Everyday there will be music, lessons, games, crafts, snacks and fun. More details will be shared in the coming months, but if you are interested in volunteering, please let me know. Friendly reminder that we have a Closed Facebook group where I post what is happening with BOLT on a regular basis. You can request to join here; Trinity Lutheran BOLT Your Co-Worker in Christ, Kelly, BOLT Team Leader June Quilting dates are the 7th and the 21st at 9 am. We will be tying quilts for LWR. Come join us in knot tying and fellowship. Starting Monday, June 4 th, 2018, Trinity s office hours will be 9 am until 2 pm, Monday Friday.
ADRC Wants to Hear from You! Community Assessment Assessing Our Community for Positive Aging Please help us determine how our community can be a great place to live and grow old in. All suggestions and opinions are important and will be considered as we create a 3-year plan for aging programs. Thank you! 1.Are there services or events you have seen or heard of in other communities that you think would be helpful to seniors in our community? 2. As a caregiver for a spouse, family member or friend, what resources do you think are most important to help people remain living in the community as long as possible? 3. What are some services or ideas you feel might make your community easier or more enjoyable for you to live in? 4. What activities in the community are making a positive difference for adults? 5. What do you think are the main issues, problems, and challenges adults midlife and beyond in our community are facing? Please send your responses by June 29th to: adrcinfo@sccwi.gov or mail them to: ADRC of St. Croix County, 1752 Dorset Lane New Richmond, WI 54017 LITTLE FREE PANTRY The free Little Pantry is open for all! The posted hours for summer are Monday thru Friday, 9am- 2pm. Wednesday nights from 5-7pm and Sunday mornings 8:30-12(noon). The pantry is located inside Trinity by the Fireside room. Youth Christine Pommerening, Chair We are working on establishing a Youthled board with adults as mentors! This board will meet periodically and discuss activities (Service & Fun) for the youth to do! All Youth will be involved with this board and we plan on having monthly events/activities! We are going to hold a quick meeting on Sunday, June 24 th after worship. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me! My email is: tlchyouth@gmail.com. Excited to serve, Christine Evangelism-Betty Johnson, Chair The Evangelism team is busy planning the 2 nd annual Hammond Heartland Days Fun Fest. It will be on Sunday, Aug. 12th at Trinity following the parade. We will be asking for volunteers for helping with games, kazoo band and other things. Prayerfully consider helping out with this event. It was well attended and positive feedback made it all worthwhile. We have also been planning our GODS WORK OUR HANDS Sunday. We will be serving a brunch with no cost to you. It will be catered. That will be in Oct. We will be honoring our Veterans on Nov. 11 th during our church service with a meal to follow. Again, it will be a free meal. So, keep your eyes and ears open for when things will be happening. Please share with others and let them know it is available! Take what you need, give what you can.
June Ministry Calendar Please consider how you might do God s work with your hands. Sign up at the Communication Corner or call the church office. Instruction available for every role & a reminder call or email a few days before your commitment. JUNE 3 JUNE 10 JUNE 17 JUNE 24 GREETERS Kathy Gustafson Julie Boumeester Kerry & Marti Peterson Bev Medes Ushers (2) Nancy & Scott Post Arnie & Bev Jacobson Mike & Darlene Sittlow Daryl & Susan Frank Reader Wanda Hodnefield Bev Jacobson Mike Sittlow Marti Peterson Acolyte Rob Munson Zach Wittmer Power Point Ron Pratt Ron Pratt Sound Tech Communion Helpers Communion Set Up Bread Baker Bulletin Sponsors BOLT Sponsors Ron Pratt, Rachel McHenry, Marti Peterson, Rose Kuebker + + + + Worship Team + + Worship Team + + Moll s + + Glenda Pratt + + To Sponsor a Bulletin, please see Betty Johnson Fellowship Servers Houston Mission Team Team F-Steve & Vickie Holzer Team G-Dave & Becky Fowler Team H-Steve & Jean Peterson Exterior Property Team Team #6- Troy & Amy Johnson Team #7- Mike & Micki Larson Family Team #7- Mike & Micki Larson Family Team #8- Bruce & Jo Moll June Bulletin Sponsors See Betty Johnson to sponsor a bulletin! Just $8.00! June 3rd BULLETIN: Lois Koosmann in honor of Laura Koosmann s Birthday June 10th BULLETIN: WELCA June 17th BULLETIN & FLOWERS: Happy 40 th Wedding Anniversary to Pastor and Andrea. June 24th BULLETIN: Roger & June Lindquist in honor of June s birthday. Do you have a special day, memory or event coming up? Sign up to be a bulletin sponsor in 2018! Call (715-688-6444), email (alsgal63@baldwin-telecom.net) or talk to Betty Johnson at church! Only $8.00!!
June Calendar of Events Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 7am-7pm Synod Assembly, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire 9:00am Worship w/holy Communion 10:15am Coffee Fellowship 7am-2pm Synod Assembly, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9:00am Quilting 1:00pm Yadda, Yadda Prayer Group @ American Heritage, Apt. 111 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9:00am Worship Food Shelf Sunday 10:15am Coffee Fellowship 10:30am Special Congregational meeting 7:00pm Church Council 9:00am Jumpstart! 11:00am-1:00pm WELCA Salad Luncheon 1:00pm Yadda, Yadda Prayer Group @ American Heritage, Apt. 111 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9:00am Worship w/holy communion 9:00am Quilting 1:00pm Yadda, Yadda Newsletter Prayer Group @ Special Music: items due! 10am Heritage American Heritage, 4given quartet from Apt. 111 St. Andrews Scholarship Sunday 10:15am Coffee Fellowship 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9:00am Worship 10:15am Coffee Fellowship 10:15am Youth Meeting 10am Newsletter Folding & Treats 9:00am Jumpstart! 1:00pm Yadda, Yadda Prayer Group @ American Heritage, Apt. 111 Trinity Youth to ELCA National Youth Gathering, Houston, TX-June 25-July 2 I will WALK BY FAITH even when I cannot see. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7
Thank you to all who donated to the Bold Generosity Mother s Day appeal! We have raised over $1,500. Our final goal is $2,000 and your gift is needed and appreciated. Special messages of the wonderful women in our lives Amy & Troy Johnson- In honor of our Moms- Sharon Johnson & Cheryl Steffen Rick & Rose Kuebker- In honor of: Catherine & Helen Jerry Afdahl- In honor of: Sharon Afdahl-mother of Kari, Kurt & Karol In remembrance of: Alice Olson & Mayme Afdahl Glenda & Ron Pratt- In remembrance of: Our Mother s, Alice Pratt & Ruth Peterson Julie Boumeester- In remembrance of: Esther Moen, mother Lillian Jorgenson- In remembrance of: My mom, Sonna Cadwell Kathy Jensen- In honor of: All the women who been mentors to me. Betty Johnson- In memory of: My mom, Florence Shefland In Honor of: my daughters & Daughterin-law: Kim Poppe, Amy Edison & Laura Johnson Travis, Laurie, Tadd & Torri Posey- In honor of: Mother s Day Harold & Lenore Moll- In memory of: My mom, Sue Holman & Harold s mom, Alice Moll Heath, Kelly & Taylor Browning- In honor of: Karen Browning & Sue Manthei Bev Medes- In Honor of My Mother, I had a wonderful mother for 95 years. Pauline Klingensmith- In remembrance of: My mother-petra Kildahl and my mother-in-law, Lillis Klingensmith Brent & Michelle Sittlow- In honor of: Darlene Sittlow Pastor Ralph & Andrea Olsen- In remembrance of: Kaye Olsen & Ardys Helling June & Roger Lindquist- In remembrance of: Frances Strese & Sadie Lindquist Sharon Johnson- In honor of: Amy Johnson & Lori Johnson In remembrance of: Marie Mackey Marti & Kerry Peterson- In remembrance of: Mary Lou Peterson & Violet Christensen Bruce & Jo Moll Family- In honor of: Lenore Moll & Judy Newton In remembrance of: Joanne Green Jim & Karen Riley- In remembrance of: In loving memory of our wonderful moms: Lucy Peterson & Emma Riley Mike & Dar Sittlow- In remembrance of: Our mothers Ruth Peterson & Marjorie Sittlow-Rasmussen Sometimes you will never know the value of a mother s moment until it becomes a memory. ~Dr. Seuss Dorothy Hage- In remembrance of: My mother, Lena Zahurones My mother was kind, patient and caring. She taught me so much. She has been gone for over 20 years. I ll honor her forever. Sarah Pommerening- In honor of: My mom, Deborah Summers In remembrance of: My grandma, Nancy Potts Dan & Sally Doornink- In honor of: Dorothy Doornink In remembrance of: Mary Ann Bond Thank you to all the selfless women who inspire, motivate and remind us to be a better person every single day!
Those present: Pastor Ralph, Rose Kuebker, Marti Peterson, Deb Henry, Sarah Pommerening, Laurie Posey, Kathy Jensen, Sue Frank, Betty Johnson, Rachel McHenry, and Ron Pratt. Absent- Kelly Browning and Christine Pommerening. President Rose Kuebker called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Pastor Ralph opened with prayer. Secretary Report- Ron Pratt motioned to approve the April minutes as written, Laurie seconded. Motion Carried. Treasurer Report- Rachel reported that all bills have been paid. She has been receiving information from Thrivent about someone giving us choice dollars but it can t be specified to a specific group unless the person tells exactly where they want it go. People are encouraged to let the church office know where they would like that money to go to. Rachel and Ron will be working on taking care of the 3M stock. Sue F will be talking to Sally D to come in to do offering counting on Sundays. $1410 was given to Synod Benevolence from the Mother s Day offering. Action: Deb moved to accept the report. Ron seconded. Motion carried. Pastor s Report- Pastor Ralph signed two transfer letters today. His doctor said seven more weeks his turtle shell will be able to come off. He has a schedule of drivers that will be helping him out. He attended a meeting to hear Patty Wetterling speak. Jacob s favorite number was 11. She has 11 things she would like everyone to work on. Being fair, kind, understanding, honest, thankful, a good sport, a good friend, joyful, generous, gentle with others, and positive. Gethsemane gave us a challenge to wear more red noses than them. Each nose is $1 and it goes around the world to feed the hungry. Old Business Update on Memorial Fund- tabled until next month. We will help call people that donated to the organ fund to see what they would like to do with those funds, (Sue, Deb, Ron, Marti, Rose, and Rachel will help). Rachel and Sarah will make a form for donors to sign. Simple Church book---discussion-- Downsizing materialistic items. Less is more. Remember you re not Jesus- you can t do everything. We are a complex church, we don t look at it from a hierarchy to see why we are here and what we are doing. We haven t defined our priorities. How do people grow spiritually? Giving them opportunities to grow. For every 10 people, you need a small group for them to get involved. What are our strengths. What is our non-negotiable item that we need to focus on. Get kids up in front with activities or chairs to sit on. How do you share your welcome- we do the sharing the peace very well. We need to be involved in the community, get out there. We need to get the blocks in order and connected with everyone. Worship, education, evangelism. New Business Approval of a $200.00 check for our light vendor as a thank you- (Larry Berg)- He redid all of our lighting in the sanctuary and saved us a lot of money. Action: Betty moved to send a $200 check to him. Kathy seconded. Motion Carried. Pastor Ralph contract- tabled until after Pastor Ralph leaves at 8:30 tonight. Contract for Praise Band-- Expectations will be written into contract form. If you have issues, talk to Sue this week. She will be meeting with her committee and then making a contract to bring to them for approval before next meeting. (Fire or theft of their equipment, who is liable, etc.) Electronic Door opener- Darryl went to two vendors he knows and got bids. He will present to the council in June. Would also like new handicap signs placed outside. Luther Point -special event to get a donation to send there. Education, Youth, and Worship committees working on this. Open Discussion Sue Frank asked about doing a spring clean-up. Will not happen right now. Asked about the broken basketball hoop. Roger maybe can weld it together. Gmail is our way of communicating. Please get into those accounts. If help is needed, the office staff can help you. Ron is looking into some stewardship drives to get going in the fall. Adjourn with The Lord s Prayer. Motion to adjourn was made by Marti at 8:32pm. Seconded by Deb. Motion carried. (Pastor Ralph had to leave for his ride so we went into closed session to discuss his contract) Our next meeting will be Monday, June 11 at 7:00 pm at Trinity (will be discussing the 2 nd chapter of Simple Church. Respectfully Submitted by, Deb Henry, Council Secretary Trinity Council Minutes for May 14, 2018
Musical Worship Highlights this summer: June 17 th celebrate Father s Day with the 4Given Men s Quartet from St. Andrew s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN July 15 th Saint Croix Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus July 29 th - Steve, lee and friends lead a Bluegrass Worship Service Last Day of BOLT Dear Pastor Ralph and all the Staff and Congregation at Trinity Lutheran Church: Thank you so very much for the use of your church on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Special thanks to Sarah for her help. We so appreciate it! Leann Lifto, Adoray Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Feed My Starving Children - Eagan Trinity is heading back to Eagan to help at Feed My Starving Children! We have 22 spots available on Saturday, July 28 th from 2:00-4:00 pm Click on the link below to register! Sign-up for Feed My Starving Children Carpooling is available! Have questions, see Marti Peterson or Sarah Pommerening. Sound Person Needed 1-2 Sound Person(s) needed for Sunday Mornings! Youth can earn service credits for helping out! Contact the church office for more information! Volunteer opportunity Attention Trinity Members: Retired? Been thinking about a feel good volunteer activity that benefits both Trinity and the community? Volunteer time is set up by your own schedule. If interested, see me or call me for details! God s Work, Our Hands Dar Sittlow 715-220-0455 Serving Meals at Grace Place in New Richmond Do you have a heart toward serving others and enjoy cooking? Grace Place in New Richmond is looking for volunteers interested in cooking the noon meal at the shelter. Food would be provided, just looking for the willing hearts to complete the task. Could be as little or as often as you are able to help. Contact Lori at 715-246-1222 if you are interested in learning more.
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