Bond Trinity Lutheran Church 523 4th Ave. SE, Jamestown, ND October 2018 Vol. 15 Issue 10 In this issue: Altar Candle Sponsors.4 Attendance... 4 Quilting... 5 Young at Heart... 3 Calendar... 11 Council/Committee Contacts...12 Council Minutes... 8 Passages.....4 Pastor Susan s Message....2 Youth..6 Faith Quest... 7 Trinity s purpose: Connect with God and with each other. Share God s good news with all. Pastor Susan writes about baptism following a month of seven baptisms at Trinity. See page 2. Walk through the Old Testament November 17. See page 5. 1
Beloved Child of God Child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. Amen. Rite of Baptism, ELW pg. 231 Since mid-august there have been seven baptisms at Trinity and several more are scheduled in the next few months. In late August at Confirmation Orientation 7 th, 8 th, and 9 th grade parents were reminded of the promises they made on the day their child was baptized. Those promises are connected to what their children will learn in Confirmation. Then on September 9 th the Women of Trinity gave 3 rd grade parents a Bible and helped them fulfill one of those promises, to place in their child s hands the holy scriptures. The 9 th grade Confirmation class has begun their yearlong study of the promises they will make (which are very similar to the promises their parents made) when they affirm their faith next October. I have been reading faith connection papers by the 10 th grade class and meeting with them to talk about all they have learned as they prepare to affirm their faith later this month. Maybe that s why baptism has been on my mind. What a gift it is to be proclaimed a beloved child of God! What a gift it is to know who you are and whose you are. We are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and then the congregation exclaims, You belong to Christ, in whom you have been baptized. Alleluia! Then we receive a cross in oil on our foreheads and we are sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. A mark that never washes away. A promise that cannot be broken. We belong to God now. We are claimed and loved. This is a gift of God s grace, not earned, but freely given. The promises of baptism are bold. You belong. You are forgiven. You are claimed. You are family. You are a beloved child. You are loved. These promises speak of community and family and these promises call us to action. As you have been loved, go out and love. As you have been welcomed, go out and welcome. As you have heard the good news, go out and share the good news. Now that you know who you are (beloved child of God) and whose you are (God s), go out and tell other who they are and who they belong to. To put it another way, in the words of welcome that all the baptized receive, We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God's creative and redeeming word to all the world. Blessings, Pastor Susan Haukaas 2
Fall Bazaar Good food, smiles, conversation, and treasures await members and friends attending Trinity Women s annual fall bazaar from 11-1, Saturday, October 13. Barbecues, pie, and coffee or cider may be purchased for $7.00. Scandinavian goodies, candy, baked goods, plants and produce, and Grandma s Attic treasures will be available for purchase. Trinity women are asked to bring a pie and items for the sale tables by 10 a.m. or the day before. Proceeds will be used in Trinity for kitchen supplies and upkeep, confirmation flowers, holiday food basket donations, third grade Bibles, and board book Bibles to be given to newly baptized infants and toddlers. The Women s budget also benefits the community and beyond in gifts to Head Start, Red Willow Bible Camp, Safe Shelter, Salvation Army, Perry Center, Lost and Found Ministries, Lutheran World Relief, and Lutheran Disaster Relief. Making use of perhaps the last good weather for travel, Young at Heart will gather at the Medina Café to order off the menu at noon October 8. We will carpool from the church at 11:20, with each rider contributing $2 toward the gas. Anyone needing a ride to the church is asked to call the church by 10:00 a.m. All seniors are welcome to participate in these monthly gatherings. Trinity Lutheran Church Fall Bazaar Saturday, Oct 13 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Proceeds go towards benevolent projects of the Women of Trinity. 3
Worship on FM radio If you are having trouble with the reception on 1400 AM for the radio broadcast of the 8:30 am Sunday worship, try 107.1 FM to get better reception. Radio Broadcast 10/07/18 by Ken and Anne Dalsted 10/14/18 by Robert and Sue Carlson in honor of Veterans Day 10/21/18 by David and Sheila Nelson in honor of their 30th anniversary 10/28/18 by Evelyn Runck in memory of Craig Runck Altar Flowers 10/07/18 by Gerald and Diana Carlson in honor of their anniversary 10/14/18 by Goldie Mehlhoff in memory of John Mehlhoff and loved ones 10/21/18 by Karen Rene and family in memory of Harold 10/28/18 by Dianna and Mark Pollert in honor of family birthdays Altar Candles 10/07/18 by Gerald and Diana Carlson in honor of their anniversary 10/14/18 by Marilyn Nitschke in honor of her grandkids 10/21/18 by Margaret Beckman in memory of Doug Beckman s birthday 10/28/18 by Trinity Lutheran Church Sponsorships for 2018 are available. Please call the church office or check the sign-up sheets in the Narthex 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. Rides to and from Trinity for w orship on Sunday mornings are available. Call James River Public Transit at 252-2882 by Friday for your ride on Sunday. Your fare will be paid by the Men of Trinity. Donna Eckart: Terry and Pam Hansen Don Eberhardt: Terry and Pam Hansen Mac Nielsen: Terry and Pam Hansen Darold Schmuhl: Barb and Manny Harris Baptisms Memorials All Saints Sunday is November 4. If you would like a loved one (who has died since November 1, 2017) remembered during worship on All Saints Sunday, please send his or her name, with the correct spelling, to Meggen at meggentjnd@gmail.com or bring to the Trinity office before October 15. Thank you. Passages Briggs Nicholas Naze 09/02/18 Hudson Marley Gehlhar 09/16/18 Payton Merle Wiest 09/23/18 Reeve Kenneth Sedler 09/30/18 Holden John Miller 9/30/18 September Attendance Sunday September 2.147 September 9 226 September 16...207 September 23...196 4
New Member Welcome & Potluck Sunday, October 14 12:00 p.m. Quilting All willing hands are invited to tie quilts for Lutheran World Relief, October 17 from 9:30 to 3, or whatever part of that day meets your schedule. If you are staying through the noon hour, please bring a sack lunch. The ability to tie a knot is the only talent required!! Come and have an enjoyable day while helping provide comfort and relief to some of the many victims of natural and man-made disasters. The quilts completed that day and in September will be shipped from Fargo later that week along with the school kits. (Thanks for Les and Vicki Odland for again offering to deliver them to Fargo.) Thanks for Completing 62 School Kits! Generous donations made possible the completion of 62 school kits for Lutheran World Relief, requiring 248 70 page notebooks, 310 pens and pencils, and one eraser, ruler, scissor, pencil sharpener, and box of crayons for each kit. Last year s kits went to Nicaragua. A tracking code enables LWR to inform us of their destination. Roll with It Challenge Many thanks for your gifts of $1,583.87 to dig wells in the Central African Republic. Your gifts provide fresh water to a community. Walk Through the Old Testament November 17, 2018 9am to 4pm $25 per person / $50 per family For everyone 3rd grade and older RSVP by October 31 to connect@trinityjamestown.com or 252-2841 or sign up in the Gathering Space Learn a brief phrase and a hand motion to help you remember the people and events of the Old Testament. Lunch included. 5
Jamestown Youth from Trinity, St. John s and Atonement pause for a photo by the lake at Castaway. The Eastern North Dakota Synod Middle School Retreat was September 21-23 near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The retreat centered on Romans 8:38 For I am convinced that nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Confirmation Celebrations Confirmation Banquet will be held on October 21. As is Trinity tradition, 9th graders will host and serve the banquet. Thank you so much for serving your church community in such a meaningful way. Youth from all over eastern North Dakota gathered for the weekend retreat at Castaway. 6 Affirmation of Baptism will be celebrated on October 28 at 10:45 worship. Please join us in celebrating with our 10th graders as they reach this important faith milestone. Your love and support are a vital part of the success of Trinity's young people. GOD Squad begins on Sunday October 7 at 6:30 pm. We will begin by having a meal together.
LITTLE MESSENGER Fall Breaks You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good Genesis 50:20a Oct. 14th: Sunday, Oct.21st & Nov.25th Joseph No Faith 2nd Rotation Story begins A BIG thank you to all the guides and workshop teachers who are committing their time to Faith Quest this year! More help is always still needed in all the classes. Prayerfully consider joining the ministry team. Contact Sarah today! *Workshop Teachers Needed* Date Night at SS Oct. 12 5:30-9:00 pm Thrills on Thursdays Faith Quest Rotation Model Sunday School 3 year olds - 5th Grade Sunday Mornings 9:30-10:30 am It s not too late to register!! Stepping Stones Wild on Wednesdays Fun on Fridays 8:45-11:45 am $15/1 kid, $25/2 kids, $35/3+kids Register online at www.steppingstonesplaycenter.com by Wed., Oct. 10th. Music and Movement Class Age: 12 months - 3 years (with caregivers) Fee: $50 (sibling care avail.), 6 sessions 5:45-6:30 pm (includes bikes and trikes active play and open play time following class). Oct. 11 Nov. 16 (Oct. 18, Nov. 21 off) Check out our website to register by Oct. 8th! Possible Spanish class for K-5th coming stay tuned! 5:30-7:30 pm Special crafts, games, sensory and learning activities will be available throughout the Play Center designed with your child (birth-8) in mind. No need to register, just pop-in and play! $5/Family/Visit Quest or Children s Church Monthly Deep Cleaning Nights for Parents and Friends of Stepping Stones Monday, 6-9 pm Oct.22 In an effort to keep all the germs at bay we would love your volunteer help with additional, monthly deep cleaning and maintenance of Blast Off - Up, Up and Away! Blast off for an out-of-this-world learning adventure! Join us as we sail and fly high up in the sky with airplanes, rockets, hotair balloons, and more Oct. 3-26 Free Community Open House 5:30-7:30 pm, Oct. 4 Enchanted Forest coming Oct. 31 Nov. 21 our lovely play center. WE want to keep our little ones and our center healthy! We have scheduled an evening every month for a time of fellowship, teamwork, and fun cleaning! Norwex supplies will be provided. Lots of hands make light work! RSVP by text @ 368-9721. 7
Trinity Lutheran Church Council Meeting Highlights Trinity Lutheran Church Special Council Meeting September 5, 2018 6:00 pm Members present: Russ Sunderland, Erin Klein, Ashley Eagleson, Michelle Neumiller, Wayne Prigge, Jennifer Sherman-Mack, David Nelson, Leslee Larson, Pastor Kristi, Pastor Susan, Jason Odenbach called in Call to order: Russ Sunderland ACTION ITEMS A. Roof repair quote for the flat area of the roof- $3834 a. Ashley made a motion to approve the roof repairs for the flat area of the roof, Jennifer seconded. Motion carried. B. Inquiry about Purchasing Property on the 500 Block of 5th Ave SE a. Wayne made a motion to have more research done on the possibility of the purchase, Michelle seconded. Motion carried. Next Council Meeting: September 17, 2018, 7:00 pm Snacks and devotions by Kevin Gall. Trinity Lutheran Church Council Meeting September 17th, 2018 7:00 PM Members Present: Skip Olson, Leslee Larson, Erin Klein, Wayne Prigge, Russ Sunderland, Michelle Neumiller, Kevin Gall, Ashley Eagleson, David Nelson, Jason Odenbach, Pastor Kristi, Pastor Susan, Candace Dempsey joined at the beginning of the meeting SNACKS AND DEVOTION: Kevin Gall Call to order: Russ Sunderland Minutes: Ashley Eagleson- David made a motion to accept minutes, Jason seconded. Motion carried. Treasurer s Report: Michelle Neumiller- Erin made a motion to accept treasurer s report, Kevin seconded. Motion carried. INFORMATION ONLY A. Preliminary Budget Discussions B. Fund Transfer For Coverage Of Expenses - $7,000 (Covered In Treasurers Report) C. Resource Sharing Opportunity Atonement Lutheran Proposal Atonement is not planning on sharing youth ministry resources with Trinity at this time D. Master Building and Grounds Plan (Initial Effort To Prioritize Future Building And Grounds Needs) E. Nomination And Resolution Committee Initiation for 2019- council representatives will be Ashley Eagleson and Skip Olson F. COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS Discussion As Time Permits- discussions deferred for now ACTION ITEMS A. Music Ministry Update Post Temporary Position Through February 1st, 2019 Personnel Committee Recommendation- Michelle made a motion to approve job posting, Wayne seconded. Motion carried. B. Status Report On Stored Boy Scout Items (Garage) Tabled Potential Vote To Proceed With Storage Shed Sale/Removal- Randy L checking with Boy Scouts C. Identify Recipients For July/August Mission Offering ($815)- Wayne made a motion to designate offering to Eastern ND Synod, Ashley seconded. Motion carried. D. Continued 5th Avenue Property Update and Discussion Update Information from Realtor, Property Management, Property Taxes/Utilities, Legal Guidance, Financing Support Foundation, etc. Scheduling Property Walk Through As Next Step (Church Council, continued) Potential For Moving Forward Additional Steps, Questions, Input, Etc. Next Council Meeting: October 8, 2018, 7:00 pm Snacks and devotions by Skip. Next Exec Team Meeting Monday, October 1, 6:30 pm Adjourn with The Lord s Prayer 8
2018 Year-to-Date Financial Overview As of the end of August 2018 YTD 2018 YTD 2018 YTD Actual Budget Difference General Fund Offerings $ 231,658 $ 213,634 Plus Other Income $ 95,771 $ 50,792 Total Income $ 327,429 $ 264,426 Less Total Expenses $ 319,569 $ 299,780 Surplus (Deficit) $ 7,860 $ (35,354) $ (7,140) Other Income and Expenses do NOT include Connect Share Grow or mortgage payments because they are paid from separate accounts above and beyond Trinity s day-to-day expenses. $350,000 Year to Date Financial Overview $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $- Actual Budget Difference $(50,000) Income Expense Surplus (Deficit) Trinity Lutheran Church Lutefisk and Meatball Supper Wednesday, Oct. 3 4:00-7:00 p.m. Adults: $14 presale; $15 at the door Youth: 6-11: $4; Preschoolers: Free Advanced tickets available at the Trinity Office 9
A worker from Tecta America Dakotas repairs portions of the flat roof over the education wing of Trinity s building. This section of roof is getting essential repairs to get us through the winter. A total replacement for this section will be part of Trinity s financial planning for 2019. Repairs to the roof over the offices and Fellowship Hall were completed in mid- September. Replacement of the roof over the sanctuary and repair of the steeple will be completed in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience and support as these projects take place. Robert Murphy, Trinity s Director of Music Ministries, is keeping up posts about his health in Caringbridge.org. To find his page, search for robertbobbymurphy. 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 Kirstie Dobson Director of Youth Ministries Meggen Henke Administrative Assistant Trinity Connection Close Up With her ever-present smile, silver hair, and bright blue eyes, Glenna Monek sat in her living room and talked about her life and her church, Trinity Lutheran. Originally from Drayton, ND, Glenna spent many years as an RN at the ND State Hospital in Jamestown. She married Donald Monek, a local farmer, at Trinity, which is now the Youth for Christ building on 4th Avenue SE. Glenna has been a member of Trinity for over 60 years. After Donald passed away in 1986 and Glenna moved to town from the family farm, she spent many hours volunteering for organizations in her community, and of course her church. One of Glenna s favorite Trinity memories is working in the church kitchen for all the different activities and occasions. She loved the energy of everyone working together, but she especially enjoyed getting to know her fellow Trinity members. For 18 years Glenna delivered the church bulletin to Trinity members who could no longer attend services on Sunday. She said, I met a lot of nice people that I didn t know before! Several years ago, Glenna met Ardell Quigley when they were both at church, assembling the BOND. A friendship ensued! Ardell has been delivering the Sunday bulletin for 12 years. The past 7 years, Glenna has been one of Ardell s stops every Friday morning. Both women very much look forward to these weekly visits, sharing news and catching up with each other. The visits may be brief, but have value. Glenna enjoys staying connected to Trinity, through these weekly visits and following along with the bulletin while listening to the Sunday service on the radio. Written by Judy Brueske with thanks to Glenna and Ardell 10
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 5:15pm Celebration Rehearsal 5:30pm Handbells 7:00pm Boy/Girl Scouts 2 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 3 Early Dismissal 4:00pm Lutefisk Supper 4 5 9:30am A Mother s Heart 5:30pm Stepping Stones Open House Lillejord-Laber Rehearsal 6 Lillejord-Laber Wedding No Confirmation 7 8:30am Worship with Communion 9:30am Faith Quest/Pulse 9:30am Coffee Cart 10:45am Worship with Communion 3:00pm Edgewood Communion 6:30pm God Squad with meal 8 5:15pm Celebration Rehearsal 5:30pm Handbells 7:00pm Boy Scouts 7:00pm Congregational Council 9 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 5:00pm Outreach 6:00pm Baptism Class 10 1:00pm Parish Care 6:30pm 7&8 Grade Confirmation 7:45pm 9th Grade Confirmation 11 9:30am A Mother s Heart 10:00am Eventide Communion 10:00am Altar Guild Noon Jamestown Ministerial Noon Women of Trinity 5:30pm Open Play Time 12 5:30pm Date Night 13 11:00am Fall Bazaar 14 8:30am Worship 9:30am Faith Quest/Pulse 9:30am Coffee Cart 10:45am Worship/New Members 11:45am New Member Potluck 6:30pm God Squad 15 5:15pm Celebration Rehearsal 5:30pm Handbells 7:00pm Boy/Girl Scouts 16 8:00am Men of Trinity 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 7:00pm Grace Circle 17 6:30pm 7&8 Grade Confirmation 7:00pm Wine & the Word 18 Teacher s Convention 11:00am Communion at Ave Maria 5:30pm Lamaze Class 19 Teacher s Convention 20 1:00pm Baby Shower 21 8:30am Worship with Communion 9:30am No Faith Quest/Pulse 9:30am Coffee Cart 10:45am Worship with Communion 5:30pm Confirmation Banquet 6:30pm God Squad 22 5:15pm Celebration Rehearsal 5:30pm Handbells 7:00pm Boy Scouts 23 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 24 2:30pm Ave Maria 6:30pm 7&8 Grade Confirmation 25 9:30am A Mother s Heart 10:00am Jamestown Conference 5:30pm Open Play Time 5:30pm Lamaze Class 26 27 28 Confirmation 8:30am Worship/No Communion 9:30am Faith Quest/Pulse 9:30am Coffee Cart 10:45am Worship/Confirmation 2:30pm Ave Maria 2:30pm Rock of Ages 6:30pm God Squad 29 5:30pm Celebration Rehearsal 5:30pm Handbells 7:00pm Boy/Girl Scouts 30 1:00pm Staff Meeting 2:30pm Text Study 31 Halloween Reformation Day No Confirmation 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. 2018 COUNCIL MEMBERS (Telephone) Russ Sunderland, President (252-2713) Jason Odenbach, Vice President (253-5952) Michelle Neumiller, Treas. (952-2161) Ashley Eagleson, Sec. (200-0299) Erin Klein, Member at Large (320-4560) Wednesday, Oct. 3 4:00-7:00 p.m. Lutefisk and Meatball Supper Saturday, Oct. 13 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fall Bazaar Kevin Gall (320-2575) Leslee Larson (251-2136) David Nelson (252-5438) Skip Olson (252-8534) Wayne Prigge (252-6200) Jennifer Sherman-Mack (269-8221) Hal Weiser (952-4539) Sunday, Oct. 14 12:00 p.m. New Member Potluck Sunday, Oct. 28 10:45 a.m. Confirmation Worship Service COMMITTEE/TEAM CHAIRS (Telephone) Altar Guild..Ardell Quigley (952-5062) 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