2016 September - Trinity Lutheran Church Ashland Ohio

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2016
F R OM O UR P AST OR
WELCOMING OUR NEW PASTOR
For the first time in 38 years, Trinity will welcome a new senior pastor.
One may ask how shall we do it? The Call Committee, the Church
Council and Staff members have been arranging details for a smooth
transition. Pastor Riesen intends to begin on October 1. God’s Holy
Spirit has been with us in the interim time since June 1, 2015. We have
been blessed with a faithful Call Committee, who worked creatively and
diligently to search for a new pastor.
In the past 15 months there have been changes in staff. There has
been self-study of our congregation, its history and directions for the
future. Some persons were very anxious after Pastors Mitchell and
Messner departed. Some folks left our fellowship, and others joined us.
Overall it has been a time of assessment, evaluation and casting a vision
for the future. Life in our congregation did not suddenly halt, becaus e
of a change of pastors. Thankfully our congregation has been blessed
with good lay leadership, and our ministry has moved forward in good
and healthy ways. I am giving thanks for your faithfulness in this
interim period. We did not shrink before the task God gave us.
Several reactions happen when a new pastor arrives. Some persons will
rejoin our fellowship. People will evaluate the new pastor. We dare not
raise our expectations unrealistically high about any future pastor. That
is unfair to the person. Rather let us ask God’s Holy Spirit to open our
hearts, our arms, our lives, so that any new pastor can begin their
ministry with enthusiasm and joy for proclaiming the Gospel in this
congregation.
Pastor Riesen and Terry have purchased a new home in Ashland and
will become part of our community. If asked, you can be helpful to
them in your gracious attitude. People have given Diane and me many
good suggestions about Ashland County. I see the welcoming of a
new pastor as similar to welcoming any new person in our
congregation. We listen to them and hear their story. We walk with
them and help them to navigate life in our congregation. We pray for
their spiritual journey in this new place.
Therefore let us be in prayer for our congregation and new pastor.
God will guide us as God guided Abraham and Sarah to their new
home (Genesis 12:1). We have God’s promise and his Spirit’s presence.
Pastor Michael Koch
I N SI DE
T H IS I S SUE :
F I N AN C I AL IN F O R M AT I ON
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C A L L C O M MI T T EE
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U P D ATE
B OOK
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J O B S T UD Y
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A SH L AN D S P E C IA L N E ED S
M I NIS T R Y
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NA LC C ON V O C A TI O N
N E WS
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S E NI O R C E L E BR A TI O N
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A L TA R G UI LD C H A N C EL
C O M M IT T E E
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A SH L AN D C H RIS T IA N
H E A L TH C EN T E R
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M N M ’S M A Y E VE N TS
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L U TH E R C LU B
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K A T HI E B U C H AN A NH O G U E RE T IR E M EN T
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W E D NE SD A Y N IG H T
S U P PE R M EN U
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R A L L Y D A Y A ND 2 0
Y E AR S O F P R AI SE
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G E T TI N G T O K N O W
T R I NI T Y C L AS S
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B ACK
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S CH O O L B A SH
N UR SE R Y N E W S
K I D C HE C K
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AN D
C H OI R C A M P W R A P
UP
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A C O L YT E S CH E DU LE
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Y O UT H M I NIS T RI E S
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M US I C G R OU P S F OR
Y O UT H A ND A DU L TS
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S E P T EM BE R C AL E ND A R
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O UR F AITHFULNE S S I N G IV ING
ATTEND ANCE
RECEIPTS
July 3
$18,880.37
July 10
$18,257.15
July 17
$11,778.85
July 24
$ 9,783.95
July 31
$21,392.92
Sunday
School
Church
July 3
July 10
July 17
July 24
27
122
52
50
465
786
434
424
July 31
67
440
OPERATING FUND
YEAR-TO-DATE
Income
$481,271.06
Disbursements $522,950.68
Deficit-7-31-16 ($41,679.62)
Please note:
Since the newsletter is printed before the end of the month our current monthly financial figures are not available at the time of printing.
Financial figures are report ed from the previous month.
Trinity Call Committee Communications
August 2016
The Call Committee and Church council have received confirmation from Pastor Riesen that he will start
working on October 1, 2016. There will be an Installation and Celebration of him as our Senior Pastor later
in October.
The Call Committee has no plans to meet again until we start the search for our Associate Pastor after
Pastor Riesen is settled in. Pastor Riesen will be part of the Call Committee and the search.
To help you recognize a Call Committee member we provide the photo below…
Front row: Ken Milligan, Stan Kopp, Darlene Osbun,
Cara Schuster, Rob Ward. Back row: Dan Wierbiki,
Kim Wolbert, Melissa See, Doug Zimmerman,
Norma Franks, Jon Haag, Michelle Vanderzyden,
Ben Van Scoy, Heath Garrison.
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W E DNE S DAY N IGHTS , 6 PM
L E D BY I NTE RN E RIC S TE WARD
T RINITY R O O M
B E GINS S E PTE MBE R 7
Chuck Swindoll once asked, “If you were asked to describe the book of Job, what would you
say?” I am sure some of you might call it a book about the depth of human suffering, others would
call it a story of patience in serving faithfully, and still others would call it a story that illustrates the
unfairness of life. The amazing thing is, all those answers are correct! However, the book of Job
offers so much more than a heart-wrenching story of one man’s suffering with the help (or lack of
help) from some well-meaning friends. Job is a valuable resource of God’s truth that we can apply
to our lives when we have reached the end of our rope. In this journey through the book of Job
we will see that the main focus is not on Job’s suffering but on his stalwart faith in God. Will you
join me in this travel as we walk with him through his trials and eventual triumph as God rewards
him for his faith? Hopefully, Job’s courageous faith will encourage you to lean on the Lord in every
situation.
P AS TO R R IE S E N ’S B O O K
Most of you know that Pastor Riesen has written a book. This is an introduction
to the Christian faith, that should interest both seekers and Christians who want
to better understand and deepen the faith they confess.
In it he raises some of the basic questions of life that contemporary people really
ask. Then he discusses them, drawing on his own life experiences, his many years
of pastoral experience, and his wide reading in books old and new, religious and
secular. But the questions and discussion are not an end in thems elves. He calls
this book a “catechism” because it is a book of questions and answers. To order
this book, go to the home page of our website and look for the book icon.
SOAR: Seeing Other’s Abilities Revealed
Are you interested in serving families of children with special
needs? From S eptember through April on the second Saturday
of the month from 4:30 to 7:30pm, Ashland Special Needs Ministry and Trinity Lutheran are working together to provide
“SOAR”, a night out for parents of children with special needs.
This evening will include: dinner, crafts, games, stories, puppets, and hearing about Jesus. “SOAR” is
provided for the child with special needs as well as his or her siblings. W e are looking for volunteers
to help as we desire to reach as many families as possible and provide this wonderful time of res pite.
Training is available. If you are interested in volunteering or serving in another way, please contact
Christina Teevan (Executive Director) [email protected], or 614-572-7993 or Pam Prezioso
(Board Member) [email protected] or 419-289-2126.
Options for volunteering: Supplying food or donating money for SOAR
Preparing and serving food for SOAR
Partnering a child during SOAR
Help with set up and tear down
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NALC C O NVO CATIO N N E WS
2016 NALC Convocation focuses on “Holy God, Holy Lives”
More than 400 NALC members gathered August 10-12 for the 2016 NALC
vocation in Anaheim, California, around the theme, “Holy God, Holy Lives.”
Con-
Major presentations were provided by the R ev. Dr. Malcolm Guite of the University of Cambridge,
England, and musician Steve Bell from Winnipeg, Manitoba. They combined to lead devotions
during the Convocation and led a poetic and musical reflection the theme. Prof. Guite also gave an
address entitled, “C.S. Lewis: ‘Friendship and Holiness.”
The Rev. Dr. James Nestingen, a noted Lutheran historian, led a Bible study and was preacher for the
Communion service.
“Holy Families” will be a special NALC emphasis as a part of the 2017 celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. A variety of resources will be available for congregations and families.
The NALC Mission Festival began the Convocation under the theme, “Faith is Made Whole in
Community.” Time on Wednesday and Thursday was spent focusing on what it means for the NALC
to be a Mission-Driven church. Speakers included Bishop John Bradosky, Pastor Gemechis Buba,
Assistant to the Bishop for Missions, and Gary Pecuch of faithwebbing.com. Delegates also focused
on developing mission plans for their congregations and Mission Districts.
Elected to the NALC Executive Council to four-year terms were Lynn Kickingbird of Edmond, OK.,
and Pastor Kenneth Kimball of Waterville, IA. Pastor David Schafer of Waukon, IA, was elected to the
Court of Adjudication. The Convocation also ratified the election of four people to the NALC-Canada
Section Governing Board.
North American Lutheran Seminary Board of Regents members were elected. Pastor Cathi Braas ch
of Elwood, NE; Donna Evans of Pittsburgh, PA; and Pastor Jeffray Greene of Brooks, GA., were
elected to six-year terms. Bishop Paull Spring of State College, PA., was elected to a four-year term to
fill a vacancy on the board.
2017 Budgets Were Approved. The Convocation approved a $2 million operating budget for the
NALC. Budgets were also approved for the NALC’s two designated funds: $140,500 for the Great
Commission Fund and $525,160 for the Fund for Theological Education (which includes the North
American Lutheran Seminary.) Treasurer Ryan Schwartz reported that NALC “income is very
substantially below budget.” Many delegates expressed concerns about the shortfall and commi tted
to addressing support for the NALC in their congregations or encouraging
gifts by individuals.
The Braaten and Benne Lectures in Theology, the annual theological
conference which precedes the Convocation, focused on theological
perspectives on the Person of Christ. Five speakers explored the theme from
different theological perspectives. The speakers were Dr. Carl Braaten,
Dr. Phillip Cary, Dr. Wesley Hill, Dr. Mickey L. Mattox, and Dr. Michael
Pasquarello III.
Video R ecordings of the NALC Convocation and the Braaten-Benne
Lectures on Theology will be available for viewing online at
www.thenalc.org. Documents from the Convocation and daily summaries
are also available online.
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Save the date for a Senior Celebration!
Saturday, October 29
Trinity would like to thank our members over the age of 70 for loving
and serving the Lord for so many years.
Please mark your calendars now for the Celebration Lunch on Saturday,
October 29. Invitations will be mailed in late September.
(If you would like to show your thanks to our seniors
by helping with the Celebration,
please contact Wendy Shreffler in the Church Office.)
L ADIE S , M ARK Y O UR C ALE NDAR ! C RE ATIV ITY NE E DED !
The annual Women’s Christmas Brunch is just around the corner! The
Brunch will be held on Saturday, December 3, and will once again focus
on how we can give of ourselves this holiday season.
As in the past few years, we are asking groups or individuals to decorate
a table for our brunch. If you or a group that you belong to would like to
a part of this event, please contact Dawn Forbes (419-289-2126), as soon
as possible. We will be sending out information in September with details
on set up.
M O MS IN P RAY E R
Moms in Prayer International will begin meeting on Monday, September 12 at 8:30 a.m., Front
Lounge Trinity Lutheran Church. Moms in Prayer International (MIPI) is a group of moms who pray
for their children and the schools they attend. We meet weekly when our children are in school. All
moms, grandmothers and friends who would like to pray for their children and schools are welcome
to attend and pray. The best school supply you can provide your child is PRAYER! Please join us.
Contact Michelle Vanderzyden at 419-651-1564 with questions or visit the MIPI website for more
information about this wonderful ministry.
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TRINITY
Trinity woodworkers, who build ramps for those in need, are at it again. Ron Bilger, and his
team, built this ramp off Cottage Street in Ashland.
The weather was hot and dry, but all went well, and we finished on Ron’s Birthday!!!!!!!
Dedication !!!!!!!!
Pictured from L to R are Doug Culler, Ron Bilger, Phil Vermillion, Mike White, John McNutt.
Also helping were Pat Ewing, Hillard Clark, Myron Amstutz, and Larry Franks.
A LTAR G UILD C HAN CE L C O MMITTE E
From its beginning, the Altar Guild has divided responsibilities under three
committees: Flowers, Communion, and Chancel. Chancel is so named because
their responsibility is to prepare and maintain the Chancel for all traditional
services in the main Sanctuary. Each week this committee sees that the
appropriate church-year paraments, church banner, candles, and candelabra,
are displayed. They post the Church festival on the hymn board and prepare
the large print hymnal. They also dust and clean the Chancel. Twice a year
they polish the brass and s ervice the oil candles. Special Events, such as
Christmas and Easter, also require unique attention to the Chancel. In addition to the committee
members, we are very blessed to have pew volunteers who straighten each pew and refill the
hymnbook racks, as needed. The committee also prepares the Chancel for weddings, funerals, and
baptisms held in the main Sanctuary. As with our other committees, four people serve rotating
duties on a weekly basis. We are very fortunate to have members who are willing to share their gifts
and serve our church family.
Becky Dickerhoof
Directress, Trinity Altar Guild
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A S HLAND C HRIS TIAN H E ALTH C E NTE R
“Stuff the Truck” clothing Drive at the Ashland Christian Health Center
Labor Day week: Tuesday, September 6, thru Thursday, September 8.
Joi n us as w e partner wi th Eas ter S eals Northern O hi o to rai se money for pati ent care.
WHO: We need YOU! Tell your friends, family, neighbors, or anyone else looking to clear clutter and do something
GOOD!
WHAT: An Easter Seals truck will be parked at the Ashland Christian Health Center, the Frank Miller building to
accept donations of clothing, blankets, curtains, towels, shoes, purses, stuffed animals, old
cloth lunchboxes, and backpacks, etc. Even stained items can be recycled into something! The more
items we donate, the more money we will raise! (* All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a
receipt when you drop off your items). Our previous collection earned us over $11 00.00 Thank you.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 6, 9 am - 3pm (duri ng offi ce hours)
Wednesday, September 7, 9 am - 3pm (duri ng offi ce hours)
Thru Thursday, September 8, 9 am - 3pm (duri ng offi ce hours)
WHERE: Ashland Christian Health Center, 380 E. Fourth S treet, As hland, OH 44805 419-903-0475
Start “stashing your stuff”
We are also collecting Christmas items for our 2nd-Annual Santa’s Attic Sale
At the Ashland Christian Health Center - the Miller Building, 380 East Fourth Street
Now is the perfec t time for us to collect gen tly used and grea tly treasured
CHRISTMAS décor*. As you sort through your Christmas items, be sure you
consider us. Our sale is the perfec t way to find a new home for every item.
You can bring your items to the Ashland Christian Health Center during business
hours Monday thru Thursday, 9 am til 4 pm. November sale da te to be
determined.
*Stockings and Christmas Trees, Nativity, Snowmen, Candles, Lights, Stuffed Animals,
Tins, HOLIDAY HOM E DÉCOR, Tree décor, Angels, Santa décor, Linens, Baskets, Greenery,
Christmas wrap, and SO much M ORE.
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M N M S : M AKING N EW M EMORI ES
A S OC IAL GROUP FOR ALL WOMEN ON THE IR OWN .
Vermilion Getaway: Thursday, September 29
Once again, it is time for our Fall Getaway, and this time we will
head north to enjoy the beauty of Lake Erie in Vermilion, Ohio.
We’ll meet in the office hallway at 9:30 a.m. and take the church van north
for shopping, food, and fun, and will then return to Trinity no later than 4:30
p.m.
Please register by Tuesday, September 27, for this special trip so that we can plan our
reservations for the van and our lunch. (We are limited to 15, so save your spot as soon
as possible!)
Our monthly luncheon:
Bob Evans
September’s luncheon will be Monday,
September 19, at 11:30 a.m. We will
meet “down on the farm” at Bob Evans,
1304 East Main Street, Ashland, for a
good meal with fun friends.
Please RSVP by Sunday, September 18.
Have you received a copy of the MnMs
September to December schedule? If not, you
can pick one up at the church, or request a
copy be mailed to you.
Feel free to invite your friends to our activities,
and remember to make your reservation for
any (or all!) of these events either in the
Church Office, 419.289.2126, or at the
Information Desk on Sunday mornings, or by
emailing Wendy Shreffler at:
[email protected].
PRA YER SH AWL MINISTRY
“Give me your tired”- of summer vacations.
“Your poor” - from taking the children to…
“The huddled masses” - at hot amusement parks.
“Yearning to breathe free” - from odors that were incurred in large crowds, picnic areas, and other
outdoor smells that are not in tune with nature.
So…Come join the Trinity Prayer Shawl Meeting
On: Tuesday, September 13, 2016
At: 2:30 p.m.
In: The Church Home South Sun Room
Bring a Friend!!
For more details you may contact:
Pam Tresh @ 419-289-2863
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S E PTE MBE R L UTHE R C LUB
Our next Luther Club luncheon will be held Thursday, September 1, at noon in the Trinity Room.
Jean Viers, Shelby Alliance of Women, will speak about their medical mission to Africa. They send
shipping containers of medical supplies as well as clothing for newborn babies to Mali, which is the
poorest African country. We'll be served a delicious lunch of Ham Loaf, Cheesy Potatoes, Corn, Roll,
and Dessert.
Bring a friend!
If AARP wants you, we want you more!
Call the Church Office at 419-289-2126,
to reserve your spot and come join us for food and fellowship.
E XPRE S S IO NS O F F AITH
Expressions of Faith will meet Tuesday, September 20,
20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Room
to craft our hand-made cards. We will provide materials and supplies, but if you can
bring your own scissors and adhesive it is helpful. If you have ideas to share, or completed projects to show, please bring them as well! W e give our support in September
to the S afe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter from the sal e of our greeting cards.
If you have any questions about the group or purchasing our cards, please contact
Wendy Shreffler in the Church Office or by e-mail: [email protected]
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T R IN IT Y MA IL
Thank you so much to the Altar Guild and the person who delivered flowers to
me on my birthday. They were beautiful and lasted a long time. I am sorry I missed
Julie when she delivered them. They were very much appreciated. W anda Kerr
Dear Members of Altar Guild, Thanks so much for the beautiful Sanctuary flowers
left on my porch. What a special surprise. It’s a blessing to share these from Trinity.
Appreciate your service to the church. R on Bilger
Thank you to the Trinity Altar Guild member, Becky, who delivered the lovely floral bouquet on
my 80 something birthday. The Altar Guild workers are special donating many loving hours of their
time. Also, I want to extend a big THANK YOU and blessings to all VOLUNTEER members who
have been working tirelessly the past year and a half to keep Trinity a happy place to Praise the
Lord. Evelyn Palik
Thank you from Montessori to Larry Franks for the creative repair to the Trinity Playground.
Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers delivered to me last Sunday. God bless you all for
remembering me. Betty J. Lawrentz
How very thoughtful of you to bring me flowers during my recent illness. They were much appreciated and made many days much brighter. Jane Whitecotton
After twenty years of faithful service to the Lord and His people at Trinity, as
kitchen coordinator, we announce the retirement of
Kathie BuchananBuchanan -Hogue . We will truly miss Kathie as she
leaves to spend more time with family, including several
adorable grandchildren. We ask God’s blessings for her as
she moves on to this new journey in her life.
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T R IN IT Y W OODW OR KER S W IL L M EET
Dear Fellow Woodworkers:
I hope you have been having a pleasant summer.
According to the calendar the months keep peeling away and soon
September will be upon us!
So...Time for Woodworkers to get together!
Fall projects and Christmas projects will be calling!
Please be thinking about items we can make as gifts.
Let’s plan to meet on Wednesday,
September 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Come bring your ideas and help us launch another season of working together in our shop.
Pastor Bob
BEGINNING
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5:15 P.M.
September 7
Pizza, Salad, Dessert, & Drinks
September 14 Sloppy Joe or Turkey Sandwich,
Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup,
Salad, Fruit, Dessert & Drinks
September 21 Hot Chicken or Ham Sandwiche, Chicken Noodle
Soup, Chili, Salad, Fruit, Dessert & Drinks
September28 Hot Dog or Roast Beef Sandwich,
Beef Barley or Chicken Noodle Soup,
Salad, Fruit, Dessert & Drinks
Cost is $4.00 for Adults, $2.00 for children age 8 and under.
All Are Welcome!!
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O UR B LES SI NG T A B LE S
We are grateful that many of you have given to others
in our congregation by sharing your extra produce on
our Blessing Tables this year.
These tables will remain in the Gathering Space and
outside the double doors of Jack’s Place through the
beginning of September and for as long as the donations are still coming in.
Thank you for supporting this delicious ministry!
From the Nurture Committee
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
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IN ROOMS A & B
New Member Class:
Getting to Know Trinity
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Meet with staff and take a tour of the church.
Learn about opportunities to become involved.
Childcare is available upon request.
Register in the Church Office (419.289.2126) or at the
Information Desk on Sunday mornings. Contact Wendy Shreffler
[email protected] w ith any questions.
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Back to School Bash Wrap up and Thanks!
Thank you to the many volunteers who helped with the
SEVENTH ANNUAL Back to School Bash! Nearly 50 happy
volunteers made this another wonderful event - from those
who helped to set up after worship, and those who manned
the prize and registration tables, played games with the kids and supervised the bounce houses, to
those who stayed to clean up all the mess - a huge THANK YOU!! We could not have done it
without you! (Kudos to our youth who manned the games and made each child feel special as they
played the games.)
The main reason for this event, which is sponsored by the Nurture, Christian Education and
Children’s Ministries committees, was for our families to register their children for Sunday School
classes. In addition to blessing children’s backpacks, this year we blessed each individual child–
what a wonderful way to celebrate the milestone in the lives of our children! Special thanks to
Pastor Koch, Pastor Moffett, Rev. Abel and pastoral Intern Eric Steward for giving of their time to
bless our children.
Over 50 kids participated in a scavenger hunt that led them throughout the building and strai ght
to their Sunday School classes, where their teachers were waiting to welcome them. We are all
looking forward to another wonderful fall and the Back to School Bash was a great way to get
things started!
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N URSERY N E WS
N UR S ERY S UP ERVIS OR N EED ED
Trinity’s Nursery Team is searching for a responsible, reliable, warm,
caring, and fun person to interact with children ages 2-4 during worship
service twice a month. Childcare experienc e is necessary. Degree in Early
Childhood Education is preferred.
Sundays, 10:45 a.m.
$8.65/hr.
Opportunity for additional hours
Immediate start date
To express interest, contact Kathryn Tooman
at 419-496-6594 or [email protected]
T ODDL ER N UR S ERY U P DAT E
The nursery provides childcare for children ages birth to 4 years old.
Each nursery supervisor is an experienced caregiver, certified in CPR and First Aid,
and enjoys engaging with children.
We offer a safe, enriching and loving environment to the little ones as you attend
worship, Sunday School, or Wednesday night activities.
The Infant Nursery is for children birth to 24 months and
the Toddler Nursery serves children ages 2-4 years.
C AMPBE LL ’ S S O UP L ABE LS
We are no longer saving Campell’s soup labels as they have dropped their incentive
program for schools and preschools. Thank you so much for your willingness to
save label to this point as we have been able to purchase many quality things for
our children.
4-5 TH G RADE H AY RIDE
Save the Date!
Kick Off Hayride for 4-5th graders
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Don’t miss out on the fun!!
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What is KidCheck?
KidCheck is a secure children’s check-in system that enhances your provider’s security system and simplifies the
check-in process. KidCheck helps ensure no one can pick up your child without your consent.
More information about KidCheck can be found at www.kidcheck.com.
Key Benefits
Child Safety
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Easily create and update a list of who can (and cannot) pick up your children
Upload photos of children and guardians for added security
Provide medical and allergy information and alerts
Secure Information
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No one sees your or your child’s information until you check-in to their facility
KidCheck uses the same secure data technology as banks to keep your information safe
KidCheck never asks for personal identification such as Social Security numbers, credit cards or banking
information, and we never sell the information we do gather
Convenient
Speedy check-in - simply input your 10 digit phone number
KidCheck is web-based, so you can create and access your account from anywhere
Text message notifications when your child is checked in and out, or in case of emergency
Account Setup Instructions
Signing up for KidCheck is easy and free for parents, guardians, and workers!
Sign-up
1. Visit https://go.kidcheck.com or download the KidCheck app on an iOS or Android device
2. Select the link to create a free KidCheck account
3. Fill in the requested fields, and agree to the terms of use
A ddi ng Chil dre n a nd Gua rdi a ns
* If you are a volunteer/employee only, and have no kids to add, you may skip these steps
1. Locate the “Kids” tab. Select the link to add a new child, and input your child’s information and upload
photos. Select the save button when you are done.
2. Locate the “Guardians” tab. This is where you will input additional guardians whom you would permit to
pick up the children you’ve listed. Add their information and upload photos. Remember to click save when
you are done.
P A GE 18
F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND
Trinity’s 24th annual Choir Camp met from August 1 thru 4 with the theme, “Listen, God Is Calling,”
based on ELW 513. Seventy-two children from age four thru grade 5 spent the mornings experiencing a number of songs, Bible stories, and activities.
All of this could not have been possible without a number of dedicated staff and volunteers. After a
gathering kickball game led by Norm Peterson & Andrew Burgart, Pastor Koch led a Bible theme of
the day.
Ron Marenchin, Jane Whitecotton and Ruth Ann Linder led the ages 4 and 5 choir with helpers “shepherds,” we call them - Cyndi Sawchak, Catherine Gray, Aubrie Rickett, Sarah Sawchak, and
KayLee Swanger.
Dee Pinkley and Mark Koehler led the older choirs with shepherds Karen Loy, Norm Peterson,
Shawn Rausch, Kim Schwarzwalder, Carolyn Yannayon, Andrew Burgart, Steven LaGoy, and Reagan
Good.
Chimes for the older children were directed by Kathleen Wendling with Kristopher Kollar as pianist.
Mark Koehler led all the children in Creative Movement and Shawn Rausch and Ron Marenchin led
Music Games with the 1st and 2nd graders.
Older children also enjoyed Arts Exploration, with a different topic each day. Kirk Rader l ed an Artworks Tour, Dave Wolbert involved the children in Drum Circle, and Martha Buckner of the Ashl and
Symphony shared the Musical Instruments Petting Zoo.
Snacks were served by Sara and Jena Barrick. Special thanks to the registrars Wendy Anderson,
Sarah Anderson, Jane Burns, and Barb Renneker, who got the week off to a great start.
Thanks to Kathie Buchanan-Hogue & her Kitchen Crew for serving a wonderful picnic lunch on
Thursday after the concluding program.
The camp project was raising money for water for the folks in Flint, Michigan. $210 was raised,
equal to five store carts full of bottled water!
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F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND
C RE ATIVE M OV E ME NT B E GINS
Mark Koehler’s Creative Movement starts again
on Tuesday, September 27!
Ages start at 18 months.
Hope to see you all there with us!
It's FUN!
Interested, contact Mark at 419-281-8948.
SEPTEMBER Acolyte Schedule
2016
IF YOU CANNOT SERVE ON YOUR SCHEDULED DATE, CALL TO TRADE WITH
SOMEONE. THEN PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE (419-289-2126) BY
WEDNESDAY NOON TO NOTIFY JOELLEN OF THE CHANGE
09/04/16
Payton Fickes
Chris Blankenship
8:30 AM
10:45 AM
09/11/16
Avery McFrederick
Rachel Steward
8:30 AM
10:45 AM
09/18/16
Jillian Lewis
Reagan Martin
8:30 AM
10:45 AM
09/25/16
Payton Fickes
Reagan Adkins
8:30 AM
10:45 AM
HEA RT OF A SERVA NT
Giv e me the heart of a serv ant,
Tender and Faithful and True
Fill me with lov e then use me, O Lord.
So that the world can see YOU.
F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND
P A GE 2 0
B E ACO N A FTE R S CHO O L P RO GR AM
Happy End-of-Summer from Beacon!
Greetings to you all, and thank you for yet another year of support for our beloved Beacon
buddies and their families! The children have come so far together in their understanding of
God’s love for them and in their ability to share their love and caring with others. Our families
are very grateful for the homework help we provide their children. One parent shared how
pleased she was that her child was being so helpful and using so many pleas es and thank-yous
at home! This year we plan to direct the students’ thinking more outside of themselves through
some new outreach projects.
In this year of changes for Trinity, the Beacon program also has two new assistants! We are
very lucky to be able to keep Sally Carr who will continue as a part-time assistant. And we are
very excited to welcome Jocelyn Dickerson and Melissa Kyser who will be adding youthful energy and lots of new ideas to our leadership! Check out their mini-bios below.
We will be starting the year with 16 children. Thirteen are buddies from last year and three are
new. We can’t wait to see how
much they all have grown!
Blessings to you all,
Jan, Melissa, Sally, and Jocelyn
Melissa Kyser
Jocelyn Dickerson
I am a lifelong resident of Ashland. I am
married to my high school sweetheart,
Brennen, and am a stay-at-home mom to our
4-year-old daughter Adalynn. I am a graduate of Ashland High School and Ohio State
Agricultural Technical Institute with dual
degrees in Horse Production Management
and Agricultural Business. In my free time I
enjoy hiking with my family around Ashland,
spending time with my niece and nephew,
and canning vegetables from my garden. I
am excited to be helping the children and
families in the Beacon Program!
I am thrilled to be a part of the Beacon After
School Program team! I was born and raised in the
Mansfield area. I graduated from Malone University
in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational
Ministries. Since then, I have worked for the Boys
and Girls Club and Tiqvah Hand of Hope (a nonprofit after-school program in Canton, Ohio). I also
worked as the Director of Student Ministries at
Faith UMC near Ashland. I am married to my high
school sweetheart, Andrew, and we have one son,
Luke. I am passionate about helping children and
youth reach their fullest potential academically,
socially, and spiritually. I am looking forward to
serving the children and families of the Beacon
program.
F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND
P A GE 2 1
Montessori Good Shepherd
Preschool and Kindergarten
Montessori Good Shepherd Preschool and Kindergarten is closing its enrollment until October 1. Families who wish to complete registration for openings in October may do so. Registration information is available in the
Church Office or by contacting Mrs. Sorenson (lyn@trinityashland,org).
Montessori Good Shepherd is a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church to its
families with young children, and community families with young children desiring a strong ac ademic multi-aged setting with a Christian spiritual formation. The curriculum includes a Montess ori
multisensory individual approach to child development that builds character and independence in
the child. Many families have enjoyed the fellowship built within the group and the children mai ntain strong academic strengths throughout elementary years.
Children who enroll for kindergarten with Montessori Good Shepherd experience all established
standards and requirements choosing either a five day morning program or a three day full day
program. For more registration forms and brochures stop by the showcase outside the Montessori
room or the Church Office.
Special Children’s Sunday School
Sunday, Sept. 4, 9:30am
All children age 2 through Grade 5
Mitchell Hall
To register your children
(age 2 through Grade 5) for
Sunday School!
There are registration forms at the
information center, or you can go to
our website and register online! With any questions please
contact Pam Prezioso at [email protected]
or 419-289-2126
P A GE 2 2
Hello P arents and Students!
Welcome to a new year… or at least a new school year! Don’t know about you, but love it when
school starts back up. T here is a new energy around us, new opportunities to engage in, and a
general feeling of new beginnings. Yes, this time of year can also be crazy busy and challenging;
but I love a challenge, and I am looking forw ard to this fall!
Our youth ministry is still very much in transition. Our summer team is off to college and we are
in the interviewing stage for a new Youth Director and an Associate Director. God is so good, and
has provided an incredible team of dedicated volunteers to keep the youth ministry moving forw ard
and thriving during this transition. We are so grateful for them!
P arents of any student entering 6th-12th grade should expect a packet in the mail with more
detailed information about the fall. If you don’t get one, please let us know so w e can make sure
your information is up to date in the church database!
As staff and volunteers are added, more events
will “pop up.” T o be sure you know about them,
“Like” us on Facebook at “T rinity Lutheran Ashland-Youth” and sign up to get general youth text
reminders by texting “@tlcyo” to 81010.
We will be kicking
off Sunday School
on September 11
(Rally Day) with a
Wednesday Nights from 6-7:30pm
Starting September 7
Breakfast
Burrito Bar
and Bible
Challenge!
Mosaic is open to all 6th-12th grade students
who want to dive deeper in their faith and
experience intentional discipleship in a small
group setting.
Middle School and High School students will be
together that day, but will be split up for the
rest of the year. Come on down to the youth
rooms from 9:30-10:30am.
**There will be no youth Sunday School on
September 4 as w e celebrate Labor Day.**
The game room will be open for snacks and
fellowship from 5:15-6pm. At 6pm, all
students will gather for a large group time of
w orship and learning, follow ed by small groups
until 7:30pm.
P A GE 2 3
Catechism and Confirmation are an important part of a student’s faith journey.
Catechism is the affirmation of baptism; where a child becomes responsible for his or her
own faith. Students in grades 7 and 8 will meet monthly to explore Lutheran Heritage
and Biblical Foundations. At the end of our students’ 8th grade year, they will be invited
to confirm their faith by making a public testimony. This is known as “Confirmation” in
our church. If an 8th grade student has not participated in the past, he or she is welcome to join this year. We will work with the student to cover the material missed in the
previous year.
Catechism Orientation, Sunday, September 11 from 6-7pm in Jack’s Place
Parents and students please join us for an important orientation to review the
expectations for all students in Catechism. We will hand out the schedule for the year,
including dates for a weekend retreat in November.
Sunday, September 25 11:45am-5pm
Cost: $15 RSVP & Waiver Required!
All students in grades 6-12 are invited for an
afternoon of paintball! We will meet in the
youth rooms at 11:45am (right after church),
grab a quick lunch and drive down to Mt.
Gilead to SplatterPark. We have tickets for
free admission, free equipment rental & 100
free paintballs. The $15 will get you an additional 250 paintballs. Pick up a registration
form outside the youth office, or look for one
in the September mailing.
Students in 7-12 grade are invited to
be a part of our amazing High Praise
Youth Choir. High Praise performs at
various worship services and other
events throughout the year.
High Praise will rehearse on select
Wednesday evenings from 7:308:15pm.
The first rehearsal series for new
members will be on Wednesdays
from September 28—Oc tober 19.
Previous members will rehearse
September 21 (7:30-8:15pm) and
September 24 (10am) in preparation
for a performance on September 25.
Contact Kim Wolbert at 419-651-2698
with any questions.
P A GE 2 4
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 2016-2017
MUSIC GROUPS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Groups begin in late August or early September, but it’s never
too late to join! Check our website and/or announcements for dates.
If you have any questions about any of our music groups, contact Ron Marenchin,
Coordinator of Music Ministries, at <[email protected]> or 419-289-2126, ext. 120
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MUSIC MAKERS (Age 4 as of Sept. 30 through younger Grade 1)
Meets W ednesday evenings from 6 to 7 in the Preschool Music Room
Sings sev eral times a year at the 10:45 a.m. services and at sev eral holiday services
Director: Ron Marenchin (419-651-3747)
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NOTES OF JOY CHOIR (Older Grade 1 - Grade 5)
• Meets W ednesday evenings from 6 to 7 in Assembly Rooms A & B
• Sings the 2nd or 3rd Sunday each month at v arious services
• Director: Dee Pinkley (419-685-4112)
MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC (Grades 6 - 8)
• Meets W ednesday evenings as part of Youth Groups as scheduled
• Director: Kim W olbert (419-651-2698)
HIGH PRAISE! (Grades 7 - 12)
• Meets selected W ednesday ev enings in the Youth Area
• Sings at v arious services, v arious weeks
• Director: Kim W olbert (419-651-2698)
TRINITY CHIME CHOIR for new ringers, Grades 3-6
• Meets W ednesday afternoons from 4 to 4:45 p.m. in Luther Hall
• Director: Kathleen W endling (419-289-0788)
LUTHER BELL CHOIR for more experienced youth ringers
• Meets W ednesdays from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. in Luther Hall
• Director: Kathleen W endling (419-289-0788)
Every Wednesday that the Children’s Choirs practice
Trinity offers inexpensive Suppers for families
beginning at 5:15 p.m. in Jack’s Place.
Also sponsored by Trinity:
CREATIVE MOVEMENT with Mark Koehler for children and youth
TRINITY ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS (TAFA) coordinated by Dav e W olbert
Information on these activities, schedules and fees, will be on our websit e, www.trinit yashland.org,
at t he Church Office, and in announcements and newsletters.
P A GE 2 5
TRINITY LUTHERAN 2016-17 MUSIC GROUPS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
Most groups begin in late August or early September, but it ’s never too late to jo in! Please check our websit e
and announcement s for dates! Unless otherwise noted, Ron Marenchin directs the choirs. If you have any questions about any of our music groups, contact Ron Marenchin, Coordinator of Music Ministrie s, at 419-289-2126,
ex t. 120 or <ron@trinit yashland.org>.
CHOIR (September to June)
• Practices W ednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Choir Loft.
• Sings weekly at 10:45 a.m. Sanc tuary service and for special services
• Child care av ailable if requested
SONRISE SINGERS (September to June)
• Practice the 1st Sunday each month at 8 a.m. and 1st Monday at 7 p.m. in the Music Room
• Sit in the pews and sing on the steps at the 8:30 a.m. service on the 2nd & 4th Sundays
SATURDAY NIGHT MUSICIANS Instrumentalists and v ocalists
• Practice Wednesdays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary
• Lead the weekly 6:30 Saturday Night Folk Service
• Instruments include piano, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, v iolin, clarinet, sax
• Coordinator: Gracie Vermilion
PRAISE TEAM Instrumentalists and v ocalists
• Practices Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Jack’s Place
• Leads the weekly 10:45 a.m. Praise Worship
• Director: Dav e W olbert (419-651-9295)
TRINITY BRASS Grade 7 through adult
• Meets Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room
with an additional time on Thursdays or Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.
• Plays at v arious services, summer outdoor garden services and special events
• A few instruments av ailable which may be borrowed
TRINITY BELL CHOIR for experienced ringers (September to June)
• Meets W ednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Mitchell Hall
• Rings on the 4th Sunday each month and at other special services
• Director: Kathleen Wendling (419-289-0788)
TLC BELLES a women’s handbell ensemble (September to June)
• Practice Thursdays at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Mitchell Hall
• Ring for senior citizen homes and other groups as well as worship
•
Director: Kathleen Wendling (419-289-0788)
SPECIAL GROUPS practice prior to each performance. These include The Trinity Singers, Bach
Choir, Christmas Musical Chorus and Orchestra, String Quartet and Ensemble, Youth Brass, and
others. Contact: Ron Marenchin (419-289-2126, ex. 120)
P A GE 2 6
September Preaching Schedule
September3/4
Praise
6:30: Pastor Koch
8:30: Pastor Koch
10:45: Pastor Koch
10:45 : Michelle Vanderzyden
September 10/11 6:30: Pastor Koch
8:30: Intern Eric Steward
10:45 Intern Eric Steward
10:45 Praise: Pastor Koch
September 17/18 6:30: Rev. Tyler Dunlap
8:30: Pastor Koch
10:45: Pastor Koch
Praise 10:45 : Intern Eric Steward
September 24/25 6:30: Rev. Patty Abel
8:30: Pastor Koch
10:45: Rev. John Moffett
10:45 Praise: Pastor Koch
Communion Schedule
for September
Sunday
September 4
8:30 a.m.
Sanctuary
Saturday
September 10
6:30 p.m.
Folk Service
Sunday
September 11
10:45 a.m.
Praise Worship
Sunday
September 18
10:45 a.m.
Sanctuary
Saturday
September 24 6:30 p.m.
Folk Service
Sunday
September 25 10:45 a.m.
Praise Worship
OUR 10:45 RADIO
BROADCAST on WNCO-
AM 1340 Sponsored by Mr.
& Mrs. Robert C. Ingmand
in memory of their parents,
Robert D. & Marjorie C. Ingmand and
Floyd R. & Mildred E. Baker.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY:
We are happy to r eport that 62 bags of food and items
were taken to th e Ashland County Food Bank. Thank
you for your support of this important ministry.
Baptism
Ily Faith Shultz
Trinity Website
ALTAR FLOWERS FOR SEPTEMBER 3 &4
Bob, Dee, Curt, and Chris Pinkley and John and
Louise Decker, in memory and in honor of the
birthday of Mabel Heifner, grandmother and greatgrandmother.
Jim Prinz and family, in memory of Barbara Prinz.
CHOIRS THIS FIRST WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER
10:45 Sanctuary: Choir
10:45 Praise Worship: Praise Team
Wedding
Robin Swartz
and
Josh Burkholder
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your Smartphone
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
On September 22, Shirley Price will celebrate her
86th birthday.
Donna Brubaker will celebrate her 90th birthday on
September 26.
F OLLOWE R S OF JE SUS (D ISCI PLE S! ) SER VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND
P A GE 2 7
2016
Sunday
28
Monday
29
2016
Tuesd ay
30
W ednesday
Thursd ay
1
8:00 AM Men's Bible
Study
8:30 AM Ruth Circle
12:00 PM Luther Club
6:15 PM Praise Team
Rehearsal
31
Regular We dnesday Eveni ng Activities
4:45 PM Luther Bells
5:00 PM Saturday Night Musicians
5:15 PM Supper ($4 Adults and $2 Children 8 & under. All are welcome);
5:30PM Cornerstone, Mosaic, Youth Ministry
6:00 PM Music Makers, Notes of Joy Choirs; Trinity Bells; Woodworkers’
Group
7:00 PM Senior Choir, Youth Choir
Friday
Saturd ay
2
3
10:00 AM Friday Brass 9:00 AM FFCLadies' Exercise
6:30 PM Folk
Service
4
5
8:30 AM Holy
Communion
9:30 AM Sunday
School
Labor Day
10:45 AM Praise
Worship
OFFICE CLOSED
10:45 AM W orship
6
9:00 AM First Place 4
Health
10:00 AM Nurture
Committee Meeting
6:00 PM FFC- Ladies'
Exercise
6:30 PM Trinty Brass
7:30 PM Sonrise Singers
7
8
2:00 PM Bible Conver- 6:15 PM Praise Team
sations
Rehearsal
5:15 PM Suppers
begin
6:00 PM Book of Job
Bible Study
6:30 PM First Place 4
Health
7:00 PM Outreach
Meeting
9
10
10:00 AM Friday Brass 9:00 AM FFCLadies' Exercise
4:30 PM Ashland
Special Needs
Respite - SOAR
6:30 PM Folk
Communion
11
13
9:00 AM First Place 4
Health
2:30 PM Prayer Shawl
Mtg
6:00 PM FFC- Ladies'
Exercise
6:30 PM Trinty Brass
7:00 PM Council
14
2:00 PM Bible Conversations
5:15 PM Supper
6:00 PM Book of Job
Bible Study
6:30 PM First Place 4
Health
16
17
10:00 AM Friday Brass 9:00 AM NO FFCLadies' Exercise
10:00 AM AA
Meeting
6:30 PM Folk
Service
12
9:00 AM Piece Makers
Quilt Group
7:00 PM Altar Guild
Patriot Day
8:00 AM Sonrise
Singers
8:30 AM W orship
9:30 AM Rally Day
9:30 AM Sunday
School
10:45 AM Praise
Communion
10:45 AM W orship
12:00 PM Rally
Day/Praise Celebration Picnic
6:00PM Catechism
Orientation
15
8:00 AM Men's Bible
Study
6:15 PM Praise Team
Rehearsal
18
8:30 AM W orship
9:30 AM Sunday
School
10:45 AM Holy
Communion
10:45 AM Praise
Worship
19
20
9:00 AM Piece Makers 9:00 AM First Place 4
Quilt Group
Health
10:00 AM NALC
Clergy Meeting
6:00 PM FFC- Ladies'
Exercise
6:30 PM Trinty Brass
7:00 PM Expressions
of Faith
21
22
2:00 PM Bible Conver- 6:15 PM Praise Team
sations
Rehearsal
5:15 PM Supper
6:00 PM Book of Job
Bible Study
6:30 PM First Place 4
Health
7:30PM High Praise
25
FOOD BANK
8:00 AM Sonrise
Singers
8:30 AM W orship
9:30 AM Sunday
School
10:45 AM Praise
Communion
10:45 AM W orship
2:00 PM Getting to
Know Trinity (New
Member Class)
26
11:30 AM BLOODMOBILE
7:00 PM Worship &
Music
28
2:00 PM Bible Conversations
5:15 PM Supper
6:00 PM Book of Job
Bible Study
6:30 PM First Place 4
Health
27
9:00 AM First Place 4
Health
4:15 PM Creative
Movement
6:00 PM FFC- Ladies'
Exercise
6:30 PM Trinty Brass
23
24
10:00 AM Friday Brass 9:00 AM FFCLadies' Exercise
6:30 PM Folk
Communion
10:00AM High
Praise
29
30
9:30 AM MnM Get10:00 AM Friday Brass
away to Vermilion Ohio
6:15 PM Praise Team
Rehearsal
Trinity Lutheran Church
508 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805
419-289-2126 www.trinityashland.org
www.trinityashland.org
1
9:00 AM FFCLadies' Exercise
5:30 PM Circle of
Hope
6:30 PM Folk
Service