July 2016 Newsletter - Trinity Lutheran Church and School

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
July 2016 Newsletter
“ L ea rni ng ,
STAFF
S EN I O R PAS TO R
Stephen Henderson
[email protected]
A S S O CI AT E PA S TOR
David Kipp
[email protected]
A S S O CI AT E PA S TOR
Brett Satkowiak
[email protected]
D I R. M US I C
M I N I S T RY
Karol Ketcher
[email protected]
D I R. CH RI S T I AN
E D U CAT I ON
Paul Wendt
[email protected]
BUS I N ES S M AN AG ER
Ca r i ng
a nd
S ha ri n g
God’ s
Wo rd. ”
July Sermon Series
The book of Galatians is an amazing book that reminds
us that Christ has set us free from being under the weight of the
law, that God has set us apart so that others may walk with us in
the Spirit as we together strive to fulfill the Law of Christ in
carrying one another's burdens. This month, we finish our focus
on Paul’s letter to the Galatians.
July 2-3
July 9-11
July 16-18
July 23-25
July 30-Aug 1
True Freedom
Producing Fruit
Burden Bearing
Rooted
Working For…
Galatians 5:1-15
Galatians 5:16-26
Galatians 6:1-10
Colossians 2:6-15
Ecclesiastes 2:18-26
Our upcoming August sermon series will focus our
attention on the role and purpose of faith. Join us in August as
we look at how we Live BY FAITH!
Susan Magruder
[email protected]
T EC HN OL OG Y
D I RE C TO R
Will Samples
[email protected]
C H UR CH AD M I N .
A S S I S TAN T
Cathy Stinson
[email protected]
S C H OO L AD M I N .
A S S I S TAN T
Lisa Cizmar
[email protected]
Check us out our website, www.TrinityCP.org,
and follow us on Facebook, and Instagram
Managing Marriage
There are many issues that confront marriage today, but one that is secretly
deadly is something that you can control. It is something that you have
the power to change, to control! This secret killer of marriage is your mind.
Within your mind you have the power to choose how you will think, but far
too often we focus on that which is easiest. Just as it is far easier for the
news to report all the bad news that we see around us, in marriage it is
much easier to talk about that which causes struggles. Negative thinking just
seems to come naturally, and we use it to garner the support and pity of
our friends and family members. This gives them something negative to share with others and a wedge
begins to develop separating husband and wife, family and friends. So goes this cycle of negativity among a
people of negative thinkers.
It may be that you, or someone you love, are dealing with health issues. We naturally move toward
the loss that we have experienced. We focus on what we do not have, rather than looking for the blessings
that we do have. In financial strain, people focus on what they think they deserve and how they are not
getting it. They focus on what other people have and how they should have that too, after all they work
harder than others do!
It may be that you just are not getting what you want or think you deserve. You lament this to
anyone who will listen in hopes that they will give you what you want—affirmation of who you are. All
these are nothing more than examples of coveting, which leads to discontentment (we even have two
commandments to deal with all our coveting!). The danger is that we do this in our marriages as well.
Maybe you share that your husband doesn’t give you the thanks and affirmation that you deserve. Maybe
your spouse spends more than you make. The reality is that you both deal with a health problem of the
heart! It’s called sin!
God has a remedy for any and all our sin. He has sent us the full strength prescription in Jesus
Christ’s blood so that when we confess our sins of covetousness, He is faithful and forgives every sin (1 Jn
1:8-9)! God also gives us direction in how we can live our lives in a way that strengthens our relationships,
upholds marriage, and honors God. Paul shares that with us in Philippians 4:8:
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever
is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent
or praiseworthy—think about such things.
No life or marriage is perfect; it is infected by sin. Thanks be to our Lord Jesus Christ, who cleanses
us from all sin and gives us eyes to see His blessings and gifts. These are the things that we focus on: true
salvation that is ours in Christ, His noble sacrifice for our sins, how to do that which is good and right in
God’s eyes, the pure unchanging love of our God, the admirable people around us who strive toward heaven
with faith in Him. Think about these things, and change your life!
A great big ‘Welcome!’ and God’s
richest blessings to the Satkowiak
family as they begin their new
vocation here at Trinity!
Cave Quest VBS photos
June 13th through June 16th
Many thanks to Pam Shea for these great photos!
Glory be to Jesus, the Light of the World!:
Thank you does not even begin to cover the incredible blessing and honor that the experience of Cave
Quest VBS was June 13th-16th. With 65 preschool children, 85 K-4th grade students, 15 5th grade students,
volunteers who worked on the cave, volunteers who served the week of VBS, families who donated supplies
for VBS, families who donated food to eat for the VBS participants, families who donated items to support
the Trinity Cares Pantry as our VBS Offering, caretakers who helped in the nursery, drivers who escorted
the 5th grade off site, registration helpers, and then to think of the families connected to the children who
heard about Jesus in our halls, the exponential effect of the week probably reached close to a thousand
people. Throughout the week, through powerful Bible lessons, games, snacks, cinema, crafts, skits, field trips,
and music, the students and volunteers were reminded and imprinted with the message that Jesus gives us
hope, courage, direction, love and power. Thank you brothers and sisters of Trinity! The entire process of
VBS 2016 was humbling and miraculous. Go in peace and serve the Light of the World!
Rachel Henderson
Our New Phone System
The new phones have been installed. As we started the installation, the old
system started to breakdown even more. I’m convinced the old system would
have stopped working altogether if we didn't make this switch. Here are a few of
the new features: The calls are clear now. We have caller ID now (we never had
the ability to see our missed calls in the past). Our voicemail system is secure and
reliable. You can use the new auto attendant to reach your party or press 0 to
reach a receptionist (please make sure you listen to the greeting as our options
have changed). This auto attendant will make it easier (and more secure) for
those trying to reach a Pastor during the day and after hours. Outside callers
don’t have to memorize extensions anymore. We have conference phones in the
library and staff lounge that can be used for meetings. A 911 button was added to
the phones in case of an emergency.
The PA system will be installed in the hallways,
cafeteria, fellowship hall, and gym so we can make
zone specific pages. And of course, the on-hold
music is much better. Thanks to everyone who
supported this need at the auction. This tool will
support the important ministry that Trinity is doing
now and will continue to do in the future.
Will Samples
Trinity Cares
Trinity Cares is a great ministry here at Trinity, but not many people know what it does and what falls
under the large umbrella of Trinity Cares. We’ve added a webpage, http://www.trinitycp.org/trinitycares
with all kinds of great information along with a description of the ministry:
Trinity Cares is the helping arm of Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Crown Point, IN. It is the
larger umbrella under which several groups function: Financial Assistance, Financial Peace University, our
little food pantry, the Christmas Blessing Tree, and Child Protection. Each has its own set of guidelines and
its own set of volunteers who man and manage it.
Financial assistance is offered first to families of Trinity’s church and school, then to members of the
community who live in Cedar Lake, Crown Point, and Winfield only. This area of ministry service was
delineated so that we may have a personal, face-to-face contact with these clients and present God’s plan for
their lives to them as well as helping them over a ‘bump in the road’. There are now two ways of making
contact with us: 1) Telephoning 219-663-1578 and leaving a message with the requested information, and
2) through the computer by leaving a message on our new email account – [email protected].
Because we are manned by volunteers, we will return your message as soon as possible and set up a meeting
where we can get to know you and determine a course of action.
As a doctor’s goal is to heal, not long ago, it was decided that putting a band aid on a situation was
not truly solving the problem, so as a church we offer a way for people to manage their money (through
Financial Peace University) instead of their money managing them, which is more in keeping with God’s plan
for us. Because of this, we offer FPU to Trinity Cares clients, members of our church and school, and to
then community at large.
Many, many thanks to
Judy Duffala for the
numerous hours she puts in on
a weekly basis keeping
Trinity Cares up and running,
we thank God for you Judy!
Also, keep an eye out for
monthly announcements on
Second Sunday needs!
An interview with
Brett and Jennifer
Satkowiak
Between packing boxes & ordination preparation
the week of June 26th is a big week for the
Satkowiak family. During that very busy week, they
were gracious enough to share a little bit more
about who they are.
Favorite Bible verse
Brett - Romans 8:1 "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
Jen - Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Favorite hymn/praise song
Brett - As with most “favorites,” these come and go with the seasons or my mood. There are certainly hymns
I look forward to: Beautiful Savior, Joy to the World, Crown Him with Many Crowns. But nothing I could
label as a “favorite."
Jen - I like lots of different things, and I’ll get sick of singing anything all the time, no matter how great it is. But
if I have to say something, “The Church’s One Foundation” comes to mind early.
Would you like to tell us about a time you led someone to Christ?
Brett - Well, the Holy Spirit is the one who “leads." The best I can say I’ve done is “point.” I tend to think of
our calling more as planting seeds than anything. I had the opportunity over vicarage to work with a homeless
woman whose path had led her to our church. I talked with her about Christ’s love for her and that was part
of a relationship she had with the church over a period of time. We were working toward getting her
baptized, but she kind of dropped off the radar after a while and I had to head back to seminary. I keep
praying from time to time that the Lord keep pursuing her and I hope to see her again someday to talk to her
about Jesus once more, hopefully this time as a fellow brother in the faith.
Jen - I don’t know if I can point to anyone and say that I did anything much to lead them to faith. But I try to
bring Christ’s presence into all sorts of relationships. In particular, I’ve found that people I work with tend to
come to me with questions about God, life, and faith and I just try to be as faithful as I can in those situations.
I remember there was a young Indian woman that I became close with during my internship year that included
a lot of these conversations and I could see the Spirit working on opening up some doors there.
What are your spiritual gifts and how do you see God using them?
Brett - I don’t know whether or not I’d call them “spiritual gifts,” but I believe that I do have gifts or talents things like writing, speaking, 80s, 90s, and 00s movie and comic book trivia, organizing, killing flying insects, and
teaching. I’ve seen how God has used some of those things to further His kingdom because some folks have
told me that my using them has helped them to think about God in a new way. And that’s about all I can really
ask for.
Jen - I love science and reason and talking about God’s creation. I have been told that I’m very creative, even
though I don’t feel that way all the time. I also like to find ways to support and encourage others in their
hardships and endeavors. Currently, I see God using my gifts most in how I serve my family, particularly
homeschooling our children.
Brett, what drives your passion for Youth Ministry?
I didn’t grow up in the church. Faith wasn’t a thing in my life until I was a teenager. I had a pretty rough time
during those years and it was during that time that God butted Himself into my life and started to speak. In
many ways, God didn’t just save me from my sins, but He saved me from a lot of “could-have-beens” and
“almost-was’s”. But God entered into our messy world in the person of Jesus to save us, and He sends us
back into that world with Jesus to help others. In the same way, Jesus entered into the mess that was my
young life to save me, and I believe He calls me to go back to others in that stage of life to bring the same
hope.
Jen, tell us about the time, as a family, you knew God was leading you to this new vocation?
Back in 2008, Brett, Peter, and I were on our way to visit family in Texas. We’d stopped in St. Louis and
were staying at my aunt’s house. We were sitting on her porch swing, relaxing while Peter was napping and a
lot of things just kind of came together. Brett had been serving as a volunteer youth director at our church
while he was studying to be a teacher. I had just finished my internship and we had been talking about and
thinking a lot about what was next for us. The possibility of Brett going into ministry of some kind had been
hovering around us for a while by that point, and on that trip, things just became certain. I know it’s not
some grand spiritual revelation or anything like that, but God doesn’t always work like that.
What activities do you like to do together as a family?
Hiking, camping, playing games and doing puzzles, wrestling, laughing, reading, and watching movies.
Letter from the Elders
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we leave the month of June, we thank God for all of the blessings
bestowed upon us. Trinity's youth and teachers completed another successful
school year. Also, we celebrated Father’s Day, a day to remember our fathers
and give thanks for all that they have done. On June 26, our congregation
welcomed Pastor Brett Satkowiak and his family by celebrating his Ordination
and Installation. A big thanks goes out to all who donated to their pantry shower
and helped with the reception. Most importantly, we were able to thank and
praise our Father in Heaven who has made all of this possible.
July is now upon us, bringing with it the celebration and reminder of the many liberties that we enjoy.
One of our most important freedoms is the ability to worship God and proclaim Jesus as our Lord and
Savior. One symbol of our freedom is the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Engraved on it is a quote from
Leviticus 25:10, “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” We as a
congregation have several opportunities to "proclaim liberty" this month. First of all, Trinity will be
participating in the annual Crown Point 4th of July parade. Volunteers are always needed for this event. This
is a great way to "proclaim" our love for Christ in our community. On July 10th, Trinity will be hosting a
parish picnic. Bring your family for a day of great food, fun, fellowship and invite a friend! At the end of the
month, on July 30th at Camp LRCA, come celebrate the Awestruck Festival. This festival celebrates a
service opportunity for high school youth throughout the state. Several of Trinity's high school students will
have served their community by donating hundreds of hours to individuals and charities throughout
Northwest Indiana. Any activity, big or small, has the ability to "proclaim liberty" through Christ. We can
praise and glorify God by utilizing our freedom to attend church and share the Word of God. As you enjoy
summer with friends and family, think about how you can "proclaim liberty" by putting Christ at the center of
your life.
Yours in Christ, Brad Campbell, Elder
Important
Trinity
Announcements
Top 10 Reasons
for joining a
music group at
Trinity:
#10 You’ll Sleep
Better! Once you’ve
spent an hour every
other Thursday
evening ringing
handbells or singing in
the choir, you’ll be
sure to have a great
night’s sleep!
#9 Better Posture and More Lung Capacity!
This is especially true for singers and wind instrument
players but can work for handbell ringers as well.
Once you’ve been in a music group you’ll be able to
blow up 10 times as many balloons and swim at least
30 laps in the pool!
#8 Muscle Strengthening! Just think of the biceps
and triceps workout handbell ringers get. Imagine the
abdominal muscle workout of the singer and wind
player. You could skip a day at the gym! You’ll be in
tip-top shape.
#7 Brain Development! Experts have told us for
years that involvement in music keeps the brain
active, makes you a better test-taker, and wards off
forgetfulness. So keep those synapses popping! Be
smarter than everyone else! Join a music group!
#6 Example to Your Children! Children learn by
watching what we do even more than by listening to
what we say. We want them to grow up to love and
serve the Lord with thanksgiving. Show them how
it’s done!
#5 Live Your Faith! At your Baptism, the Holy
Spirit showered God’s gifts upon you. Faith was
born. Now, through the power of that Holy Spirit,
you are able to live out that faith. “For we are His
workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good
works, which God prepared beforehand, that we
should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10
#4 Good Stewardship! You might be wondering
how you can be a good steward of your talents?
DON’T SAY YOU HAVE NO MUSICAL TALENT!!!
Being part of a music group at Trinity is a perfect
opportunity to return to the Lord the gift of music
He has given to you.
#3 Fellowship! You won’t find a nicer bunch of
people anywhere than “music people”. They love to
laugh and enjoy life almost as much as they love
music. They’ll stand by you through thick and thin.
At Trinity, they’ll hug you and pray for you and
confess their faith with you. They might even take
you out for a ???? after rehearsal!
#2 Teach God’s Word! “Go therefore and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them…” Music has an extraordinary ability
to teach God’s Word. You can be part of the Great
Commission when you teach God’s Word through
music.
#1 Glorify God! How can any praise we offer
measure all the thanks we owe? Take our hearts and
hands and voices; Gifts of love we can bestow
Alleluia! Alleluia! Triune God, to You we sing! Start
your heavenly praises early! Join a music group at Trinity!
ANOAB Update
The first priority for funding from ANOAB after the
15% was given to the 8th grade Washington DC trip
and the 15% to the Trinity scholarship fund was the
replacement of the phone system in both the church
and school. That project has been completed!
(Thanks to Will Samples for your work on getting
that accomplished!) The stove/oven for the
child for 55 years or more.
Fellowship Hall kitchen is on order with thanks to the A few highlights:
Trinity League for $1,000 which was applied to the
-More than 80% of those who responded
purchase. When this project and the 8th grade
identified our worship celebrations as one of
classroom technology update is completed, the
the best things about being a member of
remaining balance of the $95,320 ANOAB 2016
Trinity!
profit will be used for standard cabinetry in the
-More than 80% who responded would
classroom. These funds were earmarked for these
encourage a friend or family member to
projects in the fall by the ANOAB funding committee
connect with Trinity because they believe that
comprised of a Board of Properties representative,
would enhance that person’s relationship with
Susan Magruder, Jim Hensley, and a Day School
God.
Board member.
-Just under 70% feel welcomed and part of the
family when present here and believe a friend
or family member would be warmly
welcomed.
-A significant number of respondents
expressed a desire for additional opportunities
to connect to other people.
In written comments, many expressed feeling blessed
to enjoy our worship and fellowship with one
another. Many see us as their ‘Trinity family’.
The Adulthood and Aging Champion Team continues
to analyze the results in order to better serve the
Children of God who are in the later part of the
journey. Watch for more highlights and opportunities
to grow as God’s child as we enter the fall.
An ANOAB planning meeting is set for Tuesday,
August 2nd for the 2017 event. Yes, it requires early Summer Sunday School
planning to make the event happen! The date of
Topics coming this month. All Classes meet from
Friday, April 7, 2017 for A Night of Abundant
9:30 to 10:25. Preschool to Grade 1 in the Preschool
Blessings has already been booked for the Avalon and Room and Grades 2 to 5 or 6 or 7 in Room 103
with the auctioneer. Many of the past committee
July 3
God Preserves His Word
members are planning to return to the committee.
July 10
God’s Word is Complete
These people are experienced in how to put on a
July 17
Don’t Change God’s Word
successful event, but they need a leader. Is God
July 24
How Do I Know God Exists?
calling you to use your talents to make this very
July 31
What is God Like?
important event happen? Please speak to Pastor
August 7
The Trinity
Henderson if you can volunteer to help!
August 14
The Seven C’s of History
Grades 5 to 7 are invited to Join the Answers in
We are now emailing a digital copy of our
Genesis course in room 103, or to join Unlocking the
monthly newsletter! If you have not received one Mysteries of Genesis in Fellowship Hall East.
via email please call the church office or email
Unlocking the Mysteries of Genesis, Grade 4 to Adult
Melissa Maxwell, [email protected]
July 3
Flood or Fiction?
July 10
How Old is the Earth?
‘Experts’ Survey Initial Report
July 17
Dinosaurs!
July 24
Ice Age
The Adulthood and Aging Champion Team of our
July 31
Rise of Civilization
Family Faith Formation effort would like to thank all
August 7
Origin of the Universe
those who responded to our ‘Experts’ survey. Our
August 14
Uniqueness of Earth
‘Experts’ are those saints who have the experience
Weekly Adult Bible study looking at the Scripture
and wisdom that often comes with living as God’s
Readings of the Week in the Library. Always room
for one more!
Child Protection Training
Child Protection Training is required for all who
work with those under 18 years of age at Trinity.
Training events will begin again in August. Please
look for those dates in the August newsletter and
other media.
and or doctor appointments. Lets not keep members
from attending doctors appointments or church
services because they can no longer drive. Please call
the church at 219-663-1578. Don’t let us turn away
members who need your help.
Watch Group Name Change
Trinity’s Small Group ministry has use the name
Watch Groups for We Are The CHurch for many
years. After conversation with a variety of people,
the team in charge of Small Groups has come to the
conclusion that simple is better so we are going with
Small Groups. Trinity has over 40 Small Groups in
the following categories: Bible study Small Groups,
Service Small Groups, Fellowship Small Groups,
Prayer Small Groups, and Support Small Groups.
The Small Groups Team, (Bob & Judy Duffala, Traude
Thoelke, Sharon Voyak, & DCE Paul Wendt) is
working on an accurate listing for our website. We
hope to have that in place by mid-August. A Trinity
Small Group is a great way to connect with other
people and grow as God’s child.
Evangelism Conference
For the first time in many years the Indiana District is
hosting an Evangelism Conference in the fall. This
will be great opportunity for all of us to explore how
to reach out with Christ in our current culture. Full
information packets including schedule and sectional
descriptions are in the rack in front of the Reception
Desk. http://in.lcms.org/event/confessing-christ-in-acontrary-culture-evangelism-conference/
Trinity Wheels
Help wanted! Trinity Wheels ministry needs help.
Join a team to drive members to all church services
Hungry to Help?
In the past seven years volunteers have had 860,000
reasons to be glad they helped provide that many
meals to hungry families in Northwest Indiana and
abroad. This year we’ll add another 140,000 to that
number. Our team has again partnered with Pack
Away Hunger (formerly Kids Against Hunger) for this
project. If you would like to help us, please consider
donating to reach our funding goal of $37,800 (27
cents per meal) and volunteering at one or two shifts
on the packing day Saturday August 27th at the ARC
at Valparaiso University. You may send a tax
deductible check to Pack Away Hunger, P.O. Box 37,
Greenwood, IN 46142, with Valpo Event in the
memo line. Register to help pack at
donate.PackAwayHunger.org/valpoevent. More
information is available on the church’s bulletin board
and from Carsten and Georgia Falkenberg.
219-663-6352 or [email protected] 90% of
the meals and all of the fun stay right here in
Northwest Indiana! Many stomachs will thank you.
Moms in Prayer
Moms in Prayer will have a “Park and Pray Day” on
Wednesday, July 20th at 11am at Eisenhower
Elementary School. (1450 South Main Street)
Interested? Please contact Theresa Reinholtz,
219-406-2967
SCRIP over Summer
Summer is in full swing as evidence by our warmer
temperatures. Are you planning a summer family
vacation? Whatever your summer plans, Scrip gift
cards can help you meet your needs, as well as help
support the Trinity Scholarship Fund.
Our summer schedule for July is as follows: A Scrip
order will be place July 5th and 18th. Gift cards
ordered Monday morning, are available for pick up
by Wednesday 3:00 pm of the same week, at the
front receptionist desk!
We will continue to carry a limited number of “Cash
and Carry” gift cards available for immediate
purchase in the atrium at the front receptionist desk,
Monday-Friday 8-3:00 pm and on Sundays 9:30-10:30
am throughout the summer.
Thank you so much for your continued support of
such a worthy fundraiser for our school!
Trinity Sociables at Lucrezia’s
Join us on July 28th at Lucrezia’s Italian Ristorante,
located at 302 S. Main St in Crown Point, at1pm.
Lucretia’s provides innovative Northern Italian
specialties in a relaxed andeclectic atmosphere.
Lucretia’s was voted as one of the most unique
restaurants in Indiana. For a reservation, phone Don
or Barbara Wigley at 219-374-9451.
Would you like to add an announcement to the
newsletter? Email Melissa Maxwell with details at
[email protected]. The deadline for the July
newsletter is Wednesday July 27th.
Summer Break for Christian Yoga
Yoga will take a break until Wednesday, September
7th at 6:00 p.m. Add Christian Yoga to your
calendar for the fall session which will be the 1st &
3rd Wednesdays in September, October &
November. The fall session will be held in the
fellowship hall. Have a wonderful summer!
Thrivent Choice Dollars
Thrivent Choice Dollars Are Waiting For You to
designate them!! If you haven't directed your Choice
Dollars they aren't doing any good. Please log into
your account or call Thrivent directly at
1-800-THRIVENT to designate your available dollars
to Trinity Lutheran, Crown Point. Let's put those
dollars to work in ministry. If you have questions
contact Susan Magruder in the church office.
Second Sunday
Sharing
We are a generous and giving congregation
that takes Jesus’s mandate to care for the widows and
orphans seriously through making food and taxable
items available to those in need. Second Sunday
Sharing has been one of those ways we replenish our
little pantry shelves and also share with the Crown
Point community food bank. For the month of July
we are looking for:
July - This month we continue to focus on child
friendly items as well as single-serve macaroni &
cheese, soup in a cup, lunchables, Ensure and other
protein drinks, and a few hygiene items like band aides
and hand sanitizer.
Long Term Prayer
Requests
Please continue to pray for: Jack Decker (Misty
Watland’s uncle), Cliff Cary (Ed Klingberg’s brother in
law), Levi Vandercar (Stephanie Hildebrandt’s great
nephew) Carolyn Gardin (Hazel Gardin’s sister in
law), Kathleen Hepburn (Dee Pocock’s daughter),
Andy Katona (Cindy David’s son in law), Donna
Marton (Cindy David’s sister), Carrie Myers (relative
of Gwen Cruz), Shari Pekelder (Elaine Edward’s
sister), Pam Silvas (Jill Klingberg’s sister), Lee & Jack
Jaroki (Sharon Tillery’s friend), Tom Parry, Greg
Myers (Gwendolyn Cruz’s uncle), Suzette Pryde,
Renee Corman, Ron Atkinson, Evelyn Arizmendi,
Sandy Toporski (Cynthia Lambert’s sister), Stephanie
Ken Ables, Cole Viers, Christine Pavot, Rick Garner
(Matt Garner’s father), Rebecca Guess, Sharon Dix,
Laura Newhouser, Keith Osborne, Sharon Grelacki, and
(long term prayers continued)
Ken Homeier
Those serving in the military at home and
abroad: Denise Min-Monroe, Jon Parry, Matt
Reynolds, Justin Smith, Ely Ronguillo (friend of
the Mullins family), Dan Seel (friend of the Mullins
family), Tim Stanford, Daniel Sergent, Jeffrey Smith,
Tyson Daake, Kevin Jillson (Bill & Sandy Heiser’s
grandson), John Luebcke (Gerry Luebcke’s nephew
Jim Ponziano (Karol Ketcher’s son-in-law), Marcia
Potter, Grace Rhoads (Myles & Diane Horst’s
granddaughter), Judah Mark Ephraim Rhoads (Liz
Beamer’s son), Rose Thomas (Lori Hult’s
goddaughter), Chris Tsirlis (Dave Zimmerman’s
friend), Keith Hernandez, Bill Metseff (grandson of
Florence & Darrrell Sergent), Sarah Board
7/2
7/3
7/4
7/5
7/6
7/7
7/8
7/9
7/10
7/11
Also, those serving in the mission field: Brian 7/12
& Barbara Sorge, Randy & Rachel Stauner, Kevin &
Ginny Holmes, Hispanic Mission Work, Bakery House 7/13
& Lydia House, Tony & Connie Booker (Czech
Republic), James & Crystal Neuendorf (Panama),
7/14
Rev. David & Lois Mahsman
7/15
7/16
7/17
7/18
7/19
7/20
7/21
7/22
7/23
7/24
Trinity
Celebrations
Birthdays
7/1
Kyle Berkshire, Linda Borsits, Joseph Riffle,
Alexa Stefanovich, Lee Stephen, Paulette
Urbanchock
7/25
7/27
7/28
7/29
7/30
Haley Carlin, Daniel Stinson, Kolleen
Whitaker
Sharon Dix, Marina Klepsch, Angela Miller,
Vicki Mowery, Amy Zimmerman
Emily Rowland, Ethel Schuffert
Julie Boettger, Tasha Curley, Ami Pysh,
Andrew Rinkovsky
Noah Blood, Billie Evans, Lori Guritz,
Elizabeth Morawska, Owen Pace, Bridget
Rayonec, Connie Snow
Molly Buth, Jacob Robinson, Carl Sapper
Casey Byrd, Cheryl Demmon, Eric Engleking,
Kindrah Walker
Hailey Loach
Savana Asche, Lauren Surufka
Kristine Bikoff, Amy Engel, Emily Gardiner,
Denton McCormick, Lillian Stadnick, Misty
Watland, Judith Wynn
Kate Gardiner, Darren Klockenga, Alec
Matalin, Larry Nimetz
Emily Campbell, Brenda Fiegle, Elizabeth
Swalby, Laura Vajda
Jennifer Rupp, Corey Swanson, Patricia
Zimmerman
Anna Gardiner, Dennis Lunkes, Ryan Mohney,
Elizabeth Rager, Dorothy Russel
Mason Cruz
Kathryn Foulds, Marissa Fraley, Donald
Fronek, Kara Whitaker
Romi Jabarin, Eric Neff, Terry Stanford,
Chelsea Viers
Karin Becker, Kameron Dixon
Donna Bartnik, Dylan James, Dorothy Shreve
Catherine Fanno, Richard Saager, Dorothy
Teer
Jacob Carey, Elaine Einsele, Elisabeth Garner,
Charles Kerr, Lynda Smith
Lisa Engel, Judie Evans, Andrew Magruder,
Kenneth Manning, Pamela Vana
Shirley Guske, Chloe Morantz, Bart Rashin,
Carol Saager
Jeanne Strunk
Nancy Anglis, Neva Balaszek, Erma Tidwell
Caitlyn Doyle, Everett Gudenschwager,
Jennifer Kulak, Mike Kulak, Brian Maxwell,
Nathan Nichols, Grant Robinson, Barbara
Wigley
Denise Herkey, Mike Huitsing, Evan Rashin,
Donna Sitarski
Nicole Cooper, Kevin Sparenberg, Isaac
(birthdays continued)
7/30 Thompson
7/31 Martha Diekelmann, David Hart
7/30
7/31
Garry & Laura Vajda
Michael & Diane Evers
Baptism Birthdays
7/1
Anniversaries
7/1
7/3
7/5
7/7
7/10
7/11
7/12
7/14
7/16
7/17
7/19
7/20
7/21
7/22
7/23
7/24
7/26
7/27
7/28
7/29
David & Denise Herkey,
Gary & Paulette Urbanchock
Douglas & Rebecca Bergner, Lewis & Patty
Sue Eliou, Larry & Ruth Mickow
Brett & Christine Miller
Richard & Lisa Anderson, Raymond & JoAnne
Hurtubise, David & Susan Kipp
Ryan & Melanie Johnson
Charlie & Jene Lintz
Patrick & Leah Coffey, Myles & Diane Horst
Thomas & Cindy Chariton, Brian & Melissa
Maxwell, Daniel & Felicia Schuster, Joseph &
Donna Witham
Samuel & Stephanie Fies
Michael & Darleen Maas
Phil & Chelsea Sagissor
Matthew & EunJin Dallman
William & Christine Good, Fred & Christi
Oosterhoff
Charles & Susan Kerr
Terry & Michael Chelap
Noel & Dawn Cross, Lothar & Traude
Thoelke
Todd & Kathryn Corban, Everett & Marilyn
Gudenschwager, Ryan & Joy Smith
Mike & Laura Didonna, Ed & Christine Dixon,
George & Sharon Letz
Kenneth & Sue Board, Gregory & Sandra
Peyovich
Bernard & Barbara Orelup
7/2
7/3
7/4
7/4
7/5
7/6
7/7
7/8
7/9
7/10
7/11
7/12
7/13
7/14
7/15
7/17
7/18
7/20
7/21
7/22
7/24
Dawn Casey, Michael Coy, Logan DeHaan,
Pete Dyba, Andrew Dyba, Brenda Ebert, Tina
Gardiner, Colin Hecht, Katelyn Huitsing,
Debra Kish, Stephanie Korte, Roberta
Kujawski, Carl Mullins, Luke Pysh, Ethel
Schuffert, Ryan Smith, Vicki Stojkovich,
Jacqueline Tavrides, Lynn Yates
Sandra Hnatusko, Abigail Morantz,
Mary Morantz
Tyler Doyle, Rebecca Heineman
Elizabeth Buth, Marlo Dunlap, Michael Evers,
David Guritz, Riley Knipper, Helen Melcher,
Suzette Pryde, Tatiana Sarafim, Daniel
Torkelson
Heather Arizmendi, Dennis Hodges
Janet Rosenwinkel
Phillip Gardin
Kayla Egnatz
Madyn Schoiber
Gage Damjanovic, Grace Oostehoff
Brandon Stieve
Karen Warner
Robin Luebcke, Jake Thunberg
Gina Bucholz, Brooke Hoefling, Amanda
Stieve
Sophia Genovese
Lydia Hughes, Pacey Nack, Davison Rager,
Michael Stephen
Melanie Johnson
Alexander Feaster, Abigail Feaster, Michael Jr
Feaster, Evan Thompson
Sophia Handel
Judy Alliss, Emily Rowland
Chloe Morantz
7/25
7/26
7/27
7/28
7/29
7/30
Timothy Stump
Terrance Claus, Miranda Stephen
Dominique Merrell, Owen Nelson, Ky’per Nelson, Zachary Puent
Gabriella Aguilar, Bill Campbell, Melissa Maxwell
Ralph Knipper
Quentin Klingberg
Those Serving Us This Month
Readers
July 10th
July 17th
July 18th
July 24th
July25th
July 31st
August 7th
Acolytes
July 10th
July 16th
July 17th
July 24th
July 31st
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
6:30pm
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
6:30pm
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
Helen Melcher
Melanie Johnson
Cynthia Fitzsimmons
Dennis Hodges
Robin Luebcke
Matt Garner
Becky Bergner
Sandy Smith
Sandra Hnatusko
Georgia Falkenberg
Jennifer McCord
Christine Thomas
Pat Dykman
Donna Witham
Eileen Maxwell
Cynthia Lambert
Gerry Luebcke
Hunter MacDonald
Robin Luebcke
Connie Rainey
Mike Aldwardt
Andrew Kraemer
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
6:30pm
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
Samuel Puent, Zachary Puent
Grace Koelikamp, Lily Koelikamp
Kaylee Bewley, Mandy Murdock
Caiden Mowery, Colton Mowery
Robert Blink
Eli Oosterhoff, Noah Oosterhoff
Emma Riffle, Benjamin Robinson
Emma DeHaan, Owen Pace
Dominic Dennis, Cameron Zimmerman
Riley Johnson, Michael Coy
Blake Pysh, Joseph Rogers
Zachary Thurn, Zachary Bodamer
Allison Garden, Kaleigh Klingberg
Michael Kulak, Luke T hompson
Brendan Ballou, Madison Maas
August 7th
10:45am
8:15am
10:30am
Conor Sivak, Reilly MacDonald
Anna Gardiner, Sarah Gardiner
Charles Peschke, Lucas Slowiak
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
J Hensley, K Manning, L Nimetz, M Magruder, M Korte
A Manning, B Stephen, B Campbell, B Maxwell, D Bergner
B Thomas, D Trump, G Luebcke
M Strunk, A Kraemer, C Froman
D Maxwell, P Gardin, C Falkenberg, B Duffala, D Mills
J Thompson, J Cruz, K McCord, L Smith, L Nack
G Forsythe, M Evers, R Forsythe
D Brannock, P Wendt, D Jenkins
K Manning, D Kregel, E Hildebrandt, J Hodgin, J Hensley
R Rainey, R Gardiner, S Wilson, T Fraze, A Manning
T Pflughoeft, J Nelson, B Thomas
M Strunk, A Kraemer, C Froman
P Gardin, K Manning, L Nimetz, M Magruder, M Korte
B Steven, B Campbell, B Maxwell, J Thompson, J Cruz
D Trump, G Luebcke, G Forsythe
D Brannock, P Wendt, D Jenkins
C Falkenberg, B Duffala, D Maxwell, D Mills, D Kregel
K McCord, L Smith, L Nack, R Rainey, R Gardiner
M Evers, R Forsythe, M Evers
M Strunk, A Kraemer, C Froman
Communion Assistants
July 10th
July 17th
July 24th
July 31st
August 7th
June Attendance
Saturday: 101
Traditional: 909
Contemporary: 607
Monday: 146
Pastor Satkowiak’s Ordination service: 163
Next month’s
newsletter deadline is
Wednesday, July 27th.
Continue to enjoy a beautiful
summer everyone!
Line of Credit
7400 · Charities
7100 · Building Fund
6000 · District & Synod
5900 · Board Expenses
5800 · School Program
161,359.00
197,842.23
30-Jun
3,457.44
4,532.03
151,081.43
129,856.19
0.00
2,471.83
2,665.16
10,097.70
5,990.55
136,645.00
2,245.00
131,000.00
163,957.00
198,923.91
30-May
0.00
0.00
178,003.61
123,625.00
26,000.00
2,582.25
5,563.81
12,432.55
7,800.00
149,900.00
6,400.00
2,177,506.09
1,664,877.48
71,293.45
20,231.97
182,814.03
116,108.70
122,180.46
2,116,687.69
49,165.59
2,184,362.44
1,638,310.63
112,200.00
24,900.00
162,805.74
132,117.55
114,028.52
2,184,000.00
35,000.00
71,000.00
219,000.00
179,505.00
30-Jun-15
2,219,220.50
1,657,561.03
112,996.96
25,908.29
160,889.00
138,100.00
123,765.22
2,088,987.01
54,533.76
4050 · Other Income
Property Loan
171,300.00
25,340.00
Total Expense
6100 · Payroll Expenses
5500 · Properties/Repair/Util
5100 · Office/Devel/Ins
Expense
Total Income
Synod Payable
65,200.00
34,230.16
103,604.53 estimate $4000 toward drawings
Regular Bills
Offerings are down $55,000 from last year
insurance prepaid
8th Grade trip
Added to the Payable
70K last year, 40K this year
Close in Sept 2016 at 217,000
Delayed billing for School 2016-17
Church Attendance
15-Jun
1
Other Income
Notes:
16-Jun
1882
Building Fund is up $30,000 from last year
2053
2
Current Month
SGO is up $22,000 over last year
31914
3
31125
50-50 generated $67,000 in one time gifts
Total for 1 year
4
614
Attendance/Week
599
before matching and annual increases
New Credits State-Wide Beginning July 1st
Donate to Trinity’s SGO &
get 50% back from the State of Indiana
in the form of a credit or refund
What other investment can you make with a guaranteed return of 50%? Donate $1,000 get $500
back. Donate $5,000 get $2,500 back. Don’t owe that much in taxes? You’ll get a
refund from Indiana when you file your taxes. Dollars aside- supporting Christian education
has the potential to make an incredible difference in the life of a child; the lives of their family
members and ultimately the Church at large.
Can businesses receive the 50% credit? Absolutely!! Trinity has business donors who contribute to the SGO
and the business receives the credit when they file their State taxes.
The company I work for has a program that will match my donation to any charity I choose? Would
both my employer and I receive a credit for what we each contribute? Yes!
Is there a limit to the amount the State will issue in a credit to an individual or business? No. The State
has alocated a total $ amount State-wide. As long as there are dollars in the fund, there is no limit on the credit
you can receive.
Has the State ever exhausted the dollars available for credits? Yes!! Credits are renewed by the State on
July 1st of every year. Warning!! This year the credits were used up within 8 months!! If you typically donate
in December please consider donating much sooner. It is very possible and some believe it’s likely that credits
will run out some time in December, 2016.
Have questions? Contact Susan Magruder in the church office
or via email [email protected]
4
25
7:00pm Christ Care
26
Wed
7
Thu
1
8
Fri
9:30am Quilting
2:00pm Stephen Ministry
3:30pm Sociables Card &
Game Day
7:00pm Stephen Ministry
9:00am Drama Kids
Camp
5:00pm NYG Departs
15
9:00am Drama Kids
Camp
22
28
1:00pm Trinity Sociables
at Lucrezia’s
14
9:00am Drama Kids
Camp
9:30am Quilting
21
20
13
9:30am Quilting
27
Newsletter Deadline
9:30am Quilting
29
2:00pm Stephen Ministry
3:30pm Sociables Card &
Game Day
7:00pm Stephen Ministry
7:00pm Trinity League
6
July 2016
3
Independence Day
Offices closed
No 6:30pm worship
service on this day
Tue
8, 8:15, 10:30 &
10:45am Worship
9:30am Sunday School,
Bible Study
2:00pm Hispanic
Worship
11
9:00am Drama Kids
Camp
7:00pm Christ Care
Mon
10
9:00am Drama Kids
Camp
3:00pm Alzheimer’s /
Dementia Support
Group
6:30pm Worship
7:00pm PPC
19
Sun
8, 8:15, 10:30 &
10:45am Worship
9:30am Sunday School,
Bible Study
12:00pm Parish Picnic
2:00pm Hispanic
Worship
18
5
17
8:00am Small Groups
Team Meeting
6:30pm Worship
7:00pm Boards
7:00pm Elders
12
8, 8:15, 10:30 &
10:45am Worship
9:30am Sunday School,
Bible Study
2:00pm Hispanic
Worship
24
8, 8:15, 10:30 &
10:45am Worship
9:30am Sunday School,
Bible Study
2:00pm Hispanic
Worship
31
8, 8:15, 10:30 &
10:45am Worship
9:30am Sunday School,
Bible Study
2:00pm Hispanic
Worship
2
Sat
11:00am Creative Kids
Drama
6:30pm Worship
9
11:00am Creative Kids
Drama
6:30pm Worship
16
11:00am Creative Kids
Drama
6:30pm Worship
23
6:30pm Worship
30
3:00pm Awestruck Festival
6:30pm Worship