July 2015 - Trinity Lutheran Church

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A Monthly Publication of Trinity Lutheran Church
Volume 84, Number 7
The
Messenger
July 2015
A Letter from Pastor Sarah Stobie
Dear Trinity family,
It is with great difficulty that I write this announcement to you. I have accepted a new call as
Pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Blue Bell is just
north of Philadelphia, and the church is within the village of Center Square. St. John is a
historic church, organized in 1769, with a rich German-Lutheran tradition, a cemetery, and a
pre-school.
My time at Trinity has been so rich—I have grown here as a child of God, I have served here
as faithfully as I could, and I feel that our youth and family ministries have never been stronger.
Trinity is blessed with active youth and families, and this will surely only continue in the
future! I also know there are wonderful leaders and mentors here with our youth; God’s plan
will continue to thrive at Trinity and I am confident that things will continue to expand and
grow in my absence. I deeply love the youth and children here at Trinity, and I will miss them
more than I can express. I will also miss my adult Bible studies, our gifted Stephen Ministers,
JOYful Days, worshipping with you all every Sunday, and sharing a good laugh. I have been
blessed, truly, these past nine years. It has been a privilege serving with you.
Pete and I both immediately felt called to serve in Pennsylvania after our visits there this spring. It was a bittersweet realization.
While we have loved our time at Trinity and I have loved being your pastor for five years, I felt that God was calling me to serve in
a new, exciting way. Not too long ago, we had never heard of Blue Bell—now, we will be calling it our new home. Trusting in God’s
plan for me, we boldly go there so that I may answer God’s call in a new setting. I ask for your prayers for me, for Pete and our
family as we transition into our new ministry site. Trinity will certainly be in our prayers, too.
My plan is to complete my Triple Crown (yes, I went there!) with our youth this summer—Mission Trip, National Gathering and
Stony Lake Lutheran Camp. My last Sunday at Trinity will be August 2, and following the two worship services, I am told we will
have a wonderful party with my favorite food—chocolate. Please do plan on joining me, the girls and Pete!
I give my sincere gratitude to the members of Trinity, and to Pastor Bob, our wonderful staff, and the many special friends I have
made along the way. God surely placed me here for a reason, I always knew that, and now I trust in God again with his Call.
Blessings to you all,
Pastor Sarah
Worship in the Park and Congregational Picnic
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Please join us when the people of Trinity gather for one combined worship
service at Ada Township Park at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 26! A brief order of
worship will include the children of the Vacation Bible School leading us in
story and song, and we will conclude with Holy Communion.
Following the service, you are invited to stay for a congregational picnic! Be
sure to bring your own lawn chairs and/or blanket, beverages and table service
and a dish to share.
We will enjoy a picnic potluck in the park and the goodness of summertime in
an outdoor setting. It will be an opportunity to meet other people from Trinity
who worship at a different time than you do.
There will be no worship service on site at Trinity on July 26. All are invited
to attend the single 10 a.m. service in Ada Township Park located on the
corner of Buttrick Avenue and Grand River Drive. In the case of rain, we will
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the 10 a.m.
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What’s Going on at Trinity this Month?
Daily Calendar:
Saturday, July 18
ELCA Youth Gathering
Wednesday, July 1
Mission Trip for High School
Men’s Ministry Planning Meeting,
5:30 p.m.
Sunday Rejoice
Contemporary Worship,
9 a.m.
 Sunday Traditional
Worship, 10:30 a.m.
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 Wednesday Midweek
Worship, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 19
Richmond Pool Party, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 2
Health Advisory Cabinet Meeting,
4:30 p.m.
Monday, July 20
VBS, 9:30 a.m.
Outreach Committee Meeting, 1 p.m.
Finance Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 3
Al-Anon Speaker Meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 21
VBS, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 4
Independence Day
Wednesday, July 22
VBS, 9:30 a.m.
Monday, July 6
Property Committee Meeting, 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 23
VBS, 9:30 a.m.
Messenger Mailing Assembly Group,
9:30 a.m.
Weekly at a Glance:
Tuesday, July 7
Executive Committee Meeting, 7:15 a.m.
Worship and Music Committee Meeting,
7 p.m.
Sundays through September 6
Rejoice Contemporary Worship, 9 a.m.
Traditional Worship, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 9
NARFE (National Active & Retired
Federal Employees), 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 25
Babywearing International, 10 a.m.
Wednesdays
Quilting, 10 a.m.
Pastor Bob’s Morning Bible Study,
10:30 a.m.
Midweek Vespers Service, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 10
Babywearing International Meeting,
10 a.m.
Sunday, July 26
Worship Service & Congregational Picnic
at Ada Township Park, 10 a.m.
Blessing of the Campers
Stony Lake Lutheran Camp
Fridays
AA, 8 p.m.
Al-Anon, 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 12
Fair Trade Coffee Sales, 9 a.m.
LWR Quilting Bee, 1 p.m.
Monday, July 13
Messenger Submissions Due
Congregation Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 15
Stephen Ministry Peer Support Meeting,
5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 16
Deǵaǵe (Day Team), 6 p.m.
Friday, July 17
Deǵaǵe (Marvin Team), 6 p.m.
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Friday, July 24
VBS, 9:30 a.m.
Monday, July 27
Human Resources Committee Meeting,
6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28
Endowment Fund Committee, 5:30 p.m.
Spiritual Growth Committee Meeting,
5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29
Thursday, July 30
Friday, July 31
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Message from Pastor Bob Linstrom
Planting Trees Under Whose Shade
You Do Not Expect to Sit
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”
Nelson Henderson
Nelson Henderson, a second generation farmer in the Swan River Valley region of
Manitoba, Canada, is revered for the little bit of wisdom printed above. It’s a variant
on an older snippet of Greek wisdom, and others throughout the ages have sought to
capture the sentiment. It evokes the simple wisdom of seasoned farmer philosophers
and of authors of proverbs, of reflective elders and of caretakers of the earth. In our
faith heritage, called to be stewards on life’s journey, we are all called to “plant trees”
for the sheer joy of the planting, joining in the work of our Creator, and not for some personal benefit. In so doing we are engaged in
something bigger than ourselves. Our efforts become something of a true gift, rich in grace, when we give of ourselves without
expectation of immediate gratification, return or payback.
As I share this reflection with the people of Trinity, I am drawn to reflect on the “tree planting” ministry of Trinity’s Associate Pastor
Sarah Stobie. Pastor Sarah’s nine years caring for the youth and family ministry of this parish, along with her five years caring for the
breadth of the ministry in this place and among this people as an ordained pastor, has been a ministry of planting seeds and nurturing
growth in faith formation. She has shared her love of Jesus, her commitment to children and teens, her rich heritage as a Lutheranflavored pastor and disciple, her sincere faith, her love of liturgy and the privilege of preaching, and her infectious laughter and joy on
life’s journey. Pastor Sarah has also generously shared her family through her partner Pete and his full engagement with the people of
Trinity and through her daughters Amy and Lucy, who spent their teenage years growing up as active members of this congregation.
The Stobie family has planted many “trees” in our faith community, and many of them will continue to grow and mature as Pastor
Sarah and Pete make their move to eastern Pennsylvania later this summer.
There will be genuine grief in Pastor Sarah’s departure among those who knew her well, and the whole of the Trinity congregation
will certainly mark the conclusion of a vital chapter of ministry as she and Pete engage a new congregational community at St. John
Lutheran Church in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Trinity has had a gracious gift in the ministry of Pastor Sarah, and it is our privilege to
release her now to bring that gift to a sister congregation some 700 miles southeast of Grand Rapids. Our sadness is indeed mixed with
joy as we commend our sister in Christ to the next chapter of her ordained ministry among the people of St. John parish.
Let us be reminded to care well for the seeds that Pastor Sarah and her family have planted in their years among the people of Trinity.
I pray that many of those seeds will continue to grow into great shade trees, that many will bear fruit for years to come, and that all
who have shared ministry with Pastor Sarah will seek to nurture that growth, celebrating the vitality of the partnership we’ve enjoyed
with Pastor Sarah and her family.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Bob Linstrom
Senior Pastor
Pastor’s Class “The Lord’s Prayer: Entering into God’s Country”
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning in July
Mark your calendar! Pastor Linstrom will be hosting an eightweek summertime class entitled “The Lord’s Prayer: Entering
into God’s Country” on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult
Forum beginning on July 1.
Following a well-attended year of Wednesday morning Bible
study, the 10:30 a.m. class will be open to anyone who would
like to learn more about the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples
to pray with DVD clips featuring Dr. Walter Wangerin, Jr. and
additional material.
July 1
Entering Into God’s Country
July 8
Our Father Who Art in Heaven
July 15
Hallowed Be Thy Name
July 22
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done,
On Earth as it is in Heaven
July 29
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
August 5
Forgive Us Our Debts, as we Forgive Our
Debtors
August 12
Come and enjoy the goodness of study and fellowship in the
summertime!
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Council Corner
Trinity Congregation Council
Members 2015-2016
Standing committees of the Congregation
Council coordinate the mission and ministry
of Trinity and provide leadership in developing
new programming. Each committee has a
council committee person who acts as the
liaison between the council and committee.
Executive Committee members and
Committee contacts are:
The June Congregation Council meeting marks the first
official meeting for new Council members who were elected
back in January. The June meeting is also when the Council
elects officers and assigns liaisons from Council to each of
Trinity’s ministry committees. I’d like to share these elected
officers and committee liaisons with you in the hope that you
will seek these people out if you have questions regarding
their assigned ministry. I’d also like to ask that you pray for them as they
individually and collectively seek to do God’s will on behalf of our congregation.
Congregation Council Executive
Committee
Our four officers for the upcoming year are Brad Blair (President), Dan Babin
(Vice President), Carrie Wygmans (Secretary) and John Basher (Treasurer).
President: Brad Blair, 616-430-7259,
[email protected]
Vice President: Dan Babin, 616-818-9122,
[email protected]
Treasurer: John Basher, 616-974-9482,
[email protected]
Secretary: Carrie Wygmans, 616-481-2489,
[email protected]
Senior Pastor: Rev. Robert Linstrom,
616-949-2492, ext. 15, [email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rev. Sarah Stobie,
616-949-2492, ext. 24, [email protected]
Our Council ministry liaisons are:
Congregation Council Members
Children’s Ministries Committee – Kathy Bush
Congregational Life Committee – Neil Sendler
Endowment Fund Committee – Mike Mason
Evangelism Committee – Peter McKinney
Fellowship Committee – Brenda Heacock
Finance Committee – John Basher
Health Ministry Committee – Jane Renwick
Human Resources Committee – Nan Treul
Outreach Committee – Tess Lundgren
Property Committee – Jim Coates and Rick Radke
Spiritual Growth Committee – Carrie Stine Wygmans
Stewardship Committee – John Fox
Worship and Music Committee – Dan Babin
Youth and Family Committee – Michael Mulligan and Mikaela Bradley
Children’s Ministries: Kathy Bush,
616-485-0031, [email protected]
Your brother in Christ,
Congregational Life: Neil Sendler,
Endowment Fund: Mike Mason,
616-826-8501, [email protected] Brad Blair
Evangelism: Peter McKinney, 616-878-3886,
[email protected]
Trinity Lutheran Church Budget vs. Actuals
Fellowship: Brenda Heacock, 616-915-0717,
[email protected]
Month of May 2015
Finance: John Basher
Variance
Health Ministries: Jane Renwick,
Favorable/
Budget
Actual
(Unfavorable)
Human Resources: Nan Treul, 616-719-9056,
Total Income
73,000
66,167
(6,833)
-10.3%
[email protected]
Total Expenses
69,585
68,781
804
1.2%
Outreach: Tess Lundgren, 616-889-9503,
Operating Income (Loss)
3,415
(2,614)
(6,029)
[email protected]
Property: Jim Coates, 616-254-9447,
For the month of May, income was down around $6,800 from lower giving. At
[email protected]
the same time, expenses were slightly lower than budgeted.
Property: Rick Radke, 616-682-1198,
2015 Fiscal Year to Date (February, 2015 to May 2015)
[email protected]
Spiritual Growth: Carrie Wygmans
Variance
Favorable/
Stewardship: John Fox, 616-949-2510,
Budget
Actual
(Unfavorable)
[email protected]
Worship and Music: Dan Babin
Total Income
321,000
333,550
12,550
3.8%
Total Expenses
308,063
303,568
4,495
1.5%
Youth and Family: Mikaela Bradley,
616-826-5599, [email protected] Operating Income (Loss)
12,937
29,981
17,044
Youth and Family: Michael Mulligan,
Year to date our income was up about $12,500 from giving. At the same time,
overall expenses were down approximately $4,400 due to timing on spending.
Brad Blair
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Youth and Family Ministry
This summer, many of Trinity’s children, youth and adults will be with Pastor Sarah in a
variety of settings as they experience God’s presence together. Please keep them in your
thoughts and prayers as they travel.
Pastor Sarah’s “Triple Crown” events include:
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Mission Trip: 30 high school youth and four adult chaperones leave June 27 for an eightday trip to Keansburg, New Jersey. The people there continue to struggle with the effects
of Hurricane Sandy. For details about the trip and a list of participants, please see the
June edition of the Messenger.
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ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit: 18 youth will be attending the ELCA Youth
Gathering in Detroit from July 15 to 19. Over 30,000 youth attend this event…
yes, that’s right. Well over 30,000 attendees are expected. It’s kind of a big deal!
Participants from Trinity include:
The Rev. Sarah Stobie,
Associate Pastor
Andrea Batten, Blake Brackmann, Mikaela Bradley, Olivia Bradley, Alaina Dulecki,
Ray Engle, Ben Hall, Emma Hall, Jesse Hall, Julia Kessel, Sarah Kuntzman,
Katherine Lown, Gabe Mattison, Caylyn Moglia, Allison Radke, Madeline
Schmehling, Sara Vander Baan, and Lucy Wagenaar. They will be accompanied by
Dawn Brackmann and Pastor Sarah and Pete Stobie. 13 of our youth are attending
both the mission trip AND the ELCA Gathering.
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Stony Lake Lutheran Camp: 35 young people will attend camp along with Pastor
Sarah and Pete from July 26 to 31. Together, they will learn about God and themselves
by exploring the wonders of nature. Those attending camp are:
Emily Albaitis, Sarah Ashby, Katelyn Basher, Kyle Basher, Ben Battreall, Peter
Bowman, Anna Breaugh, Ali Bredwell, Leah Bredwell, Joel Cairns, Jack Cole, Sam
Cole, Brooke Croly, Alaina Dulecki, Ryleigh Fischer, Sydney Fisher, Alexander
Hahn, Audrey Korb, Caroline Kuntzman, Annierae Lang, Kathryn Larson, Grace
Lawrence, Alaina Lundgren, Katarina Lundgren, Isaac McKinney, Isabelle
McKinney, Elizabeth Mulligan, Lexy Shannon, Tori Shannon, Charlotte Stephan,
Lauren Sytsma, Franny Turnage, Ted Turnage, Olivia Ulrich and Spencer Waite.
May you all be a blessing to each other and to all of the people that you encounter on your
travels together!
Join Us to Celebrate Pastor Sarah’s Ministry on Sunday, August 2
We will be gathering to celebrate Pastor Sarah Stobie’s ministry among the
people of Trinity following worship on Sunday, August 2, Pastor Sarah’s
last Sunday serving as the Associate Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Following the 10:30 a.m. worship service, a celebration reception will be
held in Centennial Hall. Mark your calendar and watch for more details –
don’t miss this special day with the Stobies!
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. . . that the first meeting of the Trinity Building Committee with architects from Progressive AE
is scheduled for June 30? Following the 98% vote in favor of contracting services with
Progressive AE and with church capital campaign company Walsh and Associates on May 17,
architectural work will begin this summer to assess our facilities and begin moving toward the
development of a Master Plan and Conceptual Design for a future building project. Watch for
regular updates in the months ahead and for the scheduling of a congregational workshop to
discern the hopes and dreams of our people for the care and development of the facilities that
house our mission.
. . . that we could use a couple of willing bakers to join the Trinity bread bakers? Most of our
bakers serve for a month at a time and provide the loaves of bread used for Holy Communion at
Trinity. If you are willing to bake, or to learn to bake, communion bread for our life together in
worship, please contact the church office at 616-949-2510 ext. 10.
Many thanks to our 2014-2015 bread bakers: Cindy Zientarski, Elizabeth Derbin, Bev Heyne,
Nadene Delana, Sue Bakkila and her son Garrett, Rebecca Linstrom, Kris Fox, Dawn
Brackmann, Marcia Schaner, Jan Jacobson, Kathy Young, and David and Nancy Morrison.
. . . that during July and August we continue to worship on Sundays at 9 a.m. for the Rejoice
contemporary worship service and at 10:30 a.m. for the traditional worship service? We
return to the four service Sunday worship schedule on September 13.
. . that the inaugural May 30 Men’s Breakfast turned out 56 men of our congregation for a hearty
breakfast, a brief Bible study and an address by Mayor George Heartwell? A survey was also
received to discern the direction for our new men’s ministry at Trinity. Watch for news of
upcoming events for the Trinity men’s ministry!
. . . that Pastor Linstrom is hoping to hear from Trinity parents who are interested in a brief class
to prepare young children for Holy Communion. Tr inity is a congr egation that welcomes all
of the baptized, including young children, to participate in the Lord’s Supper, and a wonderful,
simple curriculum entitled “A Place for You” provides a meaningful introduction to Holy
Communion for young children. Last year some parents provided that preparation at home with
their own children and others attended a brief class with their children and the pastors followed
by bread baking in the church kitchen. The bread the children baked (with a bit of help) was
shared the next Sunday in worship.
If you are interested in more information about Holy Communion with young children, contact
the church office at 616-949-2510 ext. 10.
. . . that a new Building Endowment Fund has been established after receiving an anonymous
seed gift of $5000 to launch this fund? The Council endorsed the development of a Building
Endowment Fund, with eventual distributions to care for extra budgetary facilities related
projects, to function alongside the existing Mission Endowment Fund, which provides annual
distributions to care for mission work beyond the operational budget of the congregation. It has
been proposed that the Building Endowment Fund will begin annual distributions after the fund
has achieved a balance of $100,000. Currently the Mission Endowment Fund has a balance of
$425,723.
Remember Your Offering When You Are Away
As you travel this summer to vacation destinations, the lakeshore, the family cottage or family reunions, remember that the ministry
of your congregation continues all summer long. Mail your offering or make your gifts electronically but don’t forget your church!
If you would like assistance with options for electronic giving, contact the Trinity church office at 616-949-2510 or via email at
[email protected].
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Trinity Pool Party - Sunday, July 19
Richmond Park Pool
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Make plans now to enjoy some summer fun and splashin’ around during
Trinity’s Pool Party on Sunday, July 19, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Richmond
Park Pool in Grand Rapids. Join us for this great Trinity summer tradition!
Trinity’s annual pool party is always a highlight of the summer. Admission
is free and we have the whole pool all to ourselves. Invite your friends,
family, the kids’ friends; the more the merrier! This HUGE pool features:
- An amazing water slide
- Zero-depth entry so the littlest swimmers can walk into the water
- Several water playground areas and water spray features
- Diving boards
- Swimming lanes
- Shaded picnic area - bring snacks, dinner
- (snorkels and other water toys are not permitted at Richmond Pool)
Richmond Park Pool is located 1637 Tamarack NW, at the intersection
of Richmond and Tamarack on the near northwest side of Grand Rapids.
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Midweek Worship - Wednesday Evenings in July & August
For the second year, beginning on Wednesday, July 1 and continuing every
Wednesday evening through August 26, a brief order of Evening Prayer and
Holy Communion will be offered weekly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Trinity.
Offering liturgies such as Holden Evening Prayer, Compline, a Taizé hymn
service and the Service of the Word for Healing, each service will close with
a Brief Order of Holy Communion. The Midweek Worship Service, which will
last a total of 30-35 minutes, will include a brief homily on one of the texts
from the prior Sunday.
Join us for Midweek Worship in the summer of 2015! If you will be away for
the weekend or if you are just seeking an alternative time to gather at midweek,
we hope that you will join us on Wednesday evenings!
Wednesdays
7 p.m.
Two Service Sunday Worship Schedule Continues Through August
Except for Sunday, July 26, when the people of Trinity are invited to attend the “Worship in the Park” service at 10 a.m. in Ada
Township Park, there will be two worship services offered on our summertime schedule: 9 a.m. for the Rejoice contemporary
worship service in Centennial Hall, and 10:30 a.m. for the traditional worship service in the church sanctuary.
Join us and bring a friend to church in the summer of 2015!
We return to our four service schedule of worship on Sunday, September 13.
Spiritual Growth Opportunities at the Dominican Center
Are you looking for short-term, affordable opportunities for learning
and other nourishing experiences?
The Dominican Center at Marywood, a short hop west on Fulton from
Trinity, offers a variety of programs that may be of interest or fill a
need for you. Here are some that are coming up:

Finding Hope: A retreat for those living with chronic and life
threatening illnesses (October 3)
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Praying with Spiritual Giants: John the Evangelist, Rumi, Mother
Teresa, and more. (Mondays, October through April)
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Intimacy with God in our Later Years (Two Mondays in November)
Looking for a free date night? Check out the Free Monthly Film Series,
offered on the second Friday of each month starting in September.
Upcoming films are:
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September 11 - Where Do We Go Now?
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October 9 - Departures (Japan)
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November 13 - Frozen River (USA)
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December 11 - Stations of the Cross (Germany)
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The Dominican Center at Marywood offers these and
many more programs and events in a variety of formats
and topics. The Center is located at 2025 Fulton Street E.,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3895. For more information on
these or other offerings, call 616-514-3325 or go to
http://dominicancenter.com.
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Welcome New Members of Trinity Lutheran Church
Welcome to our 39 newest members of Trinity Lutheran Church, received
in worship on May 17 and May 31, 2015! Please take time to greet and
get to know our newest partners in ministry!
Katie Bowman and her sons Peter, Stellan and Remy
Darcy Duitsman
Johannah Duitsman
Jeff and Jana English and their son Carter
Carol Eriksen
Blake Garvey
Doug Haneline
Denny and Ruth Helzer
Monique Kalonji and her family, Prodige Mukadi, Benedicte
Mukadi, Daniel Mukendi, Jonathon Mukendi, Deborah
Mukendi, Gabriel Mukendi, Esperance Kalonji, Shekinah
Kawulu and Michelle Tshilumba
Mike and Molly King
David and Rebecca Marquardt and their sons Bergen and Theo
Andy and Stephanie McLeod
Daniel and Anne Meeuwsen and their daughter Anneliese
Al Smith
Ron and Kris Stowe
Jean Waide
Summer Blood Drive at Trinity - Monday, July 27
Michigan Blood will be here on Monday, July 27, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. for our summer blood
drive. Please call Susan Babin at 616-272-3902 or email [email protected] to schedule an
appointment. Childcare is provided.
People who can donate from 2 to 4 p.m. are especially needed as are volunteers to bake cookies.
If you plan to donate, take extra care to eat a protein-rich diet several days in advance.
Remember, the need is constant. Give if you can!
Buy a Book of Bus Tickets!
You are invited to support our community’s most vulnerable members
by purchasing bus tickets to be distributed to community organizations
including Dégagé Ministries, Family Promise (IHN) and Lutheran
Social Services. Many area residents do not have cars and rely upon
public transportation to get to job interviews, work, grocery stores and
appointments. Bus tickets can provide stability for individuals and
families who are struggling.
Please consider supporting this ministry by purchasing one or more
packs of bus tickets. A pack of 10 tickets is $11.50.
Please place your donation in the offering plate on Sunday or drop it off
in the Church Office. Make checks payable to Trinity Lutheran Church
with “bus tickets” on the memo line. We will collect for this special
program through the end of August.
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Save the Date
Trinity Connections Form
Please use this form to share updates and requests. Our faith
family at Trinity supports our daily journeys of faith, shares
God’s gifts of love and grace, and responds to people in need.
AUGUST
Complete this form and drop in the offering plate or Church
Office, or mail to: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2700 E. Fulton St.,
Grand Rapids, MI 49506.
Aug. 2 – Reception for Pastor Sarah, 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 5, 12, 19 – Pastor Bob’s Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.
Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 – Midweek Vespers Service, 7 p.m.
Aug. 9 – Fair Trade Coffee Sales, 9 a.m.
Aug. 10-14 – SpringHill Day Camp, 9 a.m.
Please check all that apply:
SEPTEMBER
Welcome Visitors - Let us get to know you!
 Have visited Trinity
 New to the area
 Seeking a church home
Sept. 6 - 13 – IHN guests at Trinity for the week
Sept. 7 – Labor Day Office Closed
Sept. 13 – Return to four worship services
Sept. 13 – "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday
Sept. 13 – Fair Trade Coffee Sales, 9 a.m.
Sept. 13 – LWR Quilting Bee, 1 p.m.
Sept. 16, 23, & 30 – JOYful Days, 10:15 a.m.
Sept. 16, 23, & 30 - Midweek dinner, 5:15 p.m.
Cares/Concerns
Would appreciate a visit from a pastor
Prayer request (describe below)
Would appreciate being connected to a Stephen Minister
Health concerns for self or family member (describe below)
Please add a member of my family in the military (describe below include position, armed services branch and location)
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Family Changes
 We’re expecting or adopting! Anticipated arrival _________
 Birth (share details below)
 Death of family member (share details below)
Address/Phone Changes
 Address Change
 Phone or email change
OCTOBER
Oct. 4 – LWR Quilting Bee, 1 p.m.
Oct. 7, 14, & 21 – JOYful Days, 10:15 a.m.
Oct. 7, 14, & 21 – Midweek dinner, 5:15 p.m.
Oct. 11 – Fair Trade Coffee Sales, 9 a.m.
Oct. 12 – Columbus Day
Oct. 23, 24, & 25 – Dinner Group Weekend
Oct. 28 – Trunk or Treat, 5:30 p.m.
Other
 I’d like more information (describe below):
Notes of Thanks!
First Name
Last Name
Address
I would like to thank Pastor Bob, Angela, Linda and all of the
caring, compassionate members of our congregation who have
been there with me through this extensive medical journey.
God bless each of you!
Pat Stevens
City State Zip
Home Phone
Thank you to all the volunteers
and participants who made this
year’s Start of Summer
Celebration a huge success!
Cell Phone
Email
Cares/concerns, prayer requests, family changes and ideas:
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Jennifer Palm
Joy Prusak
Warren Veltman
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Joan and David Hansen
Esther and Alan Sellman
July 2
Ellie Brandstadt
Peggy Demmon
Haley Fisk
Linda Grinstead
Joe Rosloniec
Calvin Steketee
Micah Steketee
July 3
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Isaac Johnson
Janet Konen
Yvonne Lynn
John Moglia
Ned Quinn
July 4
Greg Battreall
Oscar Heaford
Donna Linsey
Jeff Ulrich
Shayne Wilson
Linda and John Holm
July 5
Bonnie Brandstadt
Caden Budzyn
William Cannon
Victoria Elliott
Susan and Dave Gutierrez
July 6
Deborah Bambini
Kim Brock
Kristi Flatt
Rachel Gosch
Tony Lawrence Jr.
Shirley Pearson
Kristin and John Bradley
Lisa and Dave Reierson
July 7
Elena Griewahn
Michelle and Marty Remelts III
Melissa and John Ziech
July 8
Kaitlyn Childers
Kelly Hoffman-Hagmeyer
Abigail Lamprich
Matthew Mead
Rachel Vigna
July 9
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Angie Brace
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Annie Hudson
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Chloe Tesch
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July 10
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July 11
Connie Engel
Tom Helzer
Fred Ulreich
July 12
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Connor Krupp
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Andrea and Timothy Dudley
Lisa Wilson and Keith Gohlke
July 13
Sofia Crist
Geoffrey Larsen
Andrea Salasky
Kelly and Grant Hagmeyer
July 14
Sarah Huckstep
Shannon Smith
Alexander Soule
Diane and Larry Biser
Carrie and Sid Hoeksema
Ashley and Erik Perkins
July 15
Lillian Czypera
Laura Fisher
Kathryn Langenburg
Mary Wollen
Laura and Steven Cairns
Deb and John Potter
July 16
Brooklyn Breon
Bill Fisk
Katie Grzelak
Kaitlyn Landon
Grace Lawrence
Karen Smith
Ingrid and Patrick Brang
Jane and Nicholas Claus
Kerry and Jim McKee
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July 17
Benjamin Cannon
Darcy Duitsman
Tadas Norris
Tom Shannon Jr.
Tom VanderWoude
Peyton Wollen
Beth and Bob O’Connor
July 18
Sue Bakkila
Kate and Bryan Bredwell
Wendy and Joesy Johnson
Yvonne and Dan Lynn
Joyce and Ralph Schenk
July 19
Fran Bolthuis
Mikaela Bradley
Nancy Krupp
Laura Swain
Connie and Larry Frazier
July 20
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood
Dave Reierson
Michelle and Tom Albaitis
July 21
Rachel Ahrens
Ken Beld
Katelyn Tooley
Shirley and Richard Tedford
July 22
Keegan Coles
Jordan Donahue
Betsy and John McIntyre
Rachel and Brian Vigna
July 23
John Miller
Fred Wilcox
Bonnie and Todd Brandstadt
Liz and Art Schmehling
July 24
Kirstine Brocker
Laura Elliott
Charlie Flanders
Charles Krug
Megan Unruh
Maggie VanderWoude
Paul VanderWoude
July 25
Susan Candela
Brendan Hunt
Karen and Dave Rozek
Kyle and John Teichow
Kathleen and David Young
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Tom Fredrickson
Pam Gunderson
Carrie Hoeksema
Christopher Humphreys
John Kendall
Molly King
Susan Youngren
Ann and Michael Morin
July 27
Peter Bowman
Barbara Meyers
Jay Rosloniec
Dale Volkerding
Christine & Richard Duyser
Michelle and Ned Quinn
July 28
Alain Carron
Bruce Hungerford
Beth Olson
Steven Salasky
Jamie and Jason Stevenson
July 29
Peter Larson
Ronald McNally
Elaine Rongey
Jennifer Salasky
Kay Zeaman
Kori and Jeffrey Grooters
July 30
Zach Budzyn
Grant Greiner
Gene Gunderson
Bryant Hicks
Nancy Lindquist
Kathleen Longstreth
Emily and Roy Black
Sharon and Bill Brandner
July 31
Jillian Beld
Brooke Croly
Clara DeVita-Krug
Mary Rasmussen
Kirsten and Omar Zarou
Trinity Hiring Part-Time Finance Assistant
Trinity Lutheran Church has an opportunity for a Part-Time Finance Assistant to join
our staff. The person in this role will have the responsibility for maintaining the
operational accounting records. Weekly tasks may include: processing and recording
the offerings, preparing and making the bank deposit, processing payables and
reconciling accounts. The successful candidate will utilize their knowledge of general
accounting principles and payroll and tax laws as they will be responsible for processing
payroll and associated taxes, the quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting, and
preparing the annual non-profit renewal.
Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office software will be instrumental
to the selected candidate’s success in this role. Additionally, the incumbent must be able
to prioritize their workload so that tasks are completed in a timely manner with minimal
supervision.
We are requesting that candidates have a minimum 3 years work experience coupled
with at minimum of an Associates Degree in accounting or related field.
If you are an organized individual and have a proven record of working well with
others, and want to join our staff, please submit your résumé. Perhaps you know
someone outside of your church family who might be qualified and interested in the
position. Please encourage them to apply as well.
All inquiries and résumés should be submitted to: [email protected].
2700 Fulton Street East
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Main Office: 616-949-2510
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (M-F)
www.tlcgr.org
Mission: T rinity L utheran Church is a dynamic family called by God to nurture each other in our daily journeys of faith and to joyfull y
increase our response to all people in need, sharing God’s gifts of love and grace.
Staff
Direct Dial:
616-949-2492
(then dial extension #)
facebook.com/tlcgr
Rev. Robert Linstrom, Senior Pastor (ext. 15)
[email protected]
Linda Heine, Parish Nurse (ext. 19)
[email protected]
Rev. Sarah Stobie, Associate Pastor (ext. 24)
[email protected]
Sidney Hoeksema, Trinity Choir Director
Diane Biser, Director of Children’s Choirs (ext. 18)
Beth Humphreys, Wedding Coordinator
[email protected]
Larry Biser, Associate Organist and Director of Bell Choirs
(ext. 18) 616-304-7259, [email protected]
Cheryl Reeve, Rejoice Worship Coordinator
Angela Davis, Director of Congregational Life (ext. 29)
[email protected]
Sylvia Stouten, Director of Discipleship (ext. 21)
[email protected]
Laura DeHaan, Program Director of Trinity Day Care
(ext. 12), [email protected]
Tim Van Der Bilt, Director of Children’s Ministry (ext.14)
[email protected]
Niki Ferguson, Sexton (ext. 17)
[email protected]
Jodi VanGorp, Office Assistant (ext. 10)
[email protected]
Dr. Elizabeth West, Organist (ext. 26)
[email protected]
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