Pr. Len - Trinity Lutheran Church
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Pr. Len - Trinity Lutheran Church
Vol. 80, No. 11 June/July, 2016 Page 1 What Does This Mean? As we move into the growing season of summer, we also enter the long green season of the church year. It is called the Time after Pentecost or it is also known as Ordinary Time (nonfestival time). Since Advent, we have progressed through the life of Jesus: God’s promise, God’s gift in Jesus, Jesus’ ministry, death, resurrection and ascension, and the gift of the Holy Spirit and the creation of the church at Pentecost. In many ways the next section of the church year invites disciples to ask, “What does this mean?” Throughout the green season the gospel lessons will help us focus on how we might grow in our understanding of the grace and goodness of God and how we might live out the Christian life in relationship to God and to others. In a portion of the ancient liturgy that has not been carried over into our current Lutheran practice, is the following phrase that is said in preparation for receiving the sacrament, "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and I shall be healed." The foundation for this statement is derived from the gospel text for this week: the Centurion’s statement of faith. Now it’s not popular in our culture today to say things like we are not worthy. It brings up the reality for many who feel shame and who have been blamed for who they are or even how they live. In fact, we all want to be found worthy or worth something. We all want to believe that we bring something to the table. Yet, even though in this story the Centurion is praised for his contributions to the Jewish community and therefore endorsed by the community as one who is worthy, it is the Centurion himself who states that he is not worthy of Jesus coming under his roof. He knows what authority is and he is submitting to a higher authority that he believes Jesus provides. The Centurion’s words bring about results. When he gives orders they are obeyed, however, his orders have people do things. He knows that the authority that Jesus’ words bring is a power that changes things, such as bringing healing. What does this mean? I suspect there are multiple things we could take away, but let’s lift up just two. When Jesus speaks things change. Hope comes. Loves breaks through. God’s acceptance is assured. When Jesus enters there is a welcome that includes all people. The other is that, even though like the Centurion we are not worthy, Christ’s presence in our lives gives us worth. We receive that gift each time we hear the words, “You are forgiven.” We receive that gift when we hear the word of Christ proclaimed. We receive that gift when receiving the body and blood of Christ in, with and under the bread and wine. So as we approach the table we, too, may say, "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and I shall be healed." Pr. Len Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Page 2 Summer Liturgies Change Our festival season concluded with the observance of The Holy Trinity on May 22. As the Time after Pentecost (“Ordinary Time”) begins, our liturgical music reflects this change. On both Saturdays and Sundays, we will sing the setting in the ELCA’s supplement With One Voice #5. Our Canticle of Praise changes from the celebratory to the more ordinary “Glory to God,” with a Peruvian twist in a call-and-response form. May we all find refreshment and renewal as we worship and grow in God’s grace this summer. Choirs take a summer break – share your gifts Trinity’s choirs enjoy a well-deserved break from their leadership duties after Pentecost. We appreciate the many ways in which choirs enhance our worship together. Show your gratitude – hug a chorister! We plan for the upcoming choir season during the summer months. Please prayerfully consider joining a choir after Labor Day. For further information, contact Director of Music Ministries Ruth Anderson at the Church Office. Look for summer music offerings on the Web While our choirs are on hiatus, we invite vocalists and instrumentalists to make music offerings in worship. For up-to-date postings of scheduled musicians, visit our parish website. Join Us for Handbells 101 in August Experienced handbell ringers at Trinity offer an introduction to handbell ringing for beginners later this summer. Interested people from grade 6 – adult may attend the 45minute sessions at 10:45am on Sunday, Aug. 14, 21, & 28 in Trinity’s sanctuary. Each session builds upon the previous week’s material, so it is most advantageous to attend all three sessions. Please contact Ruth Anderson at the church office to sign up. There is no obligation to join a choir after training, but we hope you will! Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Page 3 Taizé worship this August Rest in quiet. Feel the healing warmth of God’s love in candlelight. Let the Spirit speak to you through simple, meaningful songs. Renew your heart and spirit. Worship with us in an evening prayer service using music and liturgy from Taizé (the birthplace of Trinity favorites “Eat this bread,” “Be not afraid,” and “O Lord, hear my prayer”). This worship opportunity offers an intimate setting and a unique format for meditative prayer. Come to experience God in a new way on Tuesday, August 30 at 7:00 pm. Baptismal font gets a facelift Trinity boasts several artists and craftsmen among its membership. We thank God for their willingness to use their talents within and outside our walls. We extend our heartfelt appreciation and deep gratitude to Terry Woolsey, Carolina Ramsell, Chris Dokolasa, and members of Trinity’s Worship Committee for their vision and work to refurbish our baptismal font. Terry made a number of repairs to the wooden base and refinished the wood, returning it to its original beauty. He also painted the interior a deep water-blue color and added a lip around the upper edge in which to hold new tiling created by Carolina. Both Carolina and Chris fashioned bowls for us to use (one in glass with shell imagery and one in pottery with dove imagery), offering variety throughout the liturgical year. We rededicated the font in worship on Holy Trinity Sunday, May 22. May this symbol of our new life in baptism help us daily refresh and renew our covenant with God. Thank you one and all! Martha/Ruth Circle gathers for food and fellowship The Martha/Ruth Circle will meet at the Grandview Restaurant at 9:30 am on June 7th for breakfast and conversation.Come and enjoy good fellowship. All women are invited. Church Women United meets for treats and coffee Q’s Café will provide the treats for the coffee time on Thursday, June 2nd at 9:15 am. Plan to join us for an interesting time. Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Page 4 Trinity Staff reserves June 8 for planning of ministry in coming year Trinity staff members will spend Wednesday, June 8th planning a twelve month calendar of ministry. This annual effort helps to coordinate various ongoing ministries. The planning time also encourages and serves to integrate new ideas. The staff will meet and have lunch at the Lake Bracken Country Club that day. Church Office will be closed on June 8. Messages may be left on the answering machine. Potluck brings good food and company The Fourth Thursday Potlucks continue on June 26 and July 28 at Noon in Fellowship Hall. Plans for the June and July programs are still developing. Free will offering goes to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. Servers are needed for both meals to put out placements, organize the beverages, etc. If you can help, call the Church Office. Reminder … NO June standing committee meetings NO July Congregation Council meeting Summer All-Committee meeting nights: July 26, 7 pm, Fellowship Hall Aug. 23, 7 pm, Fellowship Hall Summer Congregation Council meetings: June 14, 7 pm, Fellowship Hall August 9, 7 pm, Fellowship Hall Church Office closed for Independence Day The Church Office will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The Church Office will be open normal hours on Tuesday, July 5th. Tidings Deadline for next issue The next issue of the Tidings will arrive on August 16th. Deadline for articles for this issue are due in the Church Office on Wednesday, August 10th. Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Page 5 Christian Education and Youth News PRISMS Dates to Remember: June 23rd- Registration deadline for Leadership Lab July 23rd- PRISMS BBQ July 25th- July 30th- Leadership Lab PRISM’s PRISM students and families come join us for a Summer BBQ on Sunday, July 24rd 6:00pm at 236 Olive St, Galesburg IL. Please bring lawn chairs and a side dish to share!! Meat and Drinks will be provided. Jr High Summer Trip to Huck’s Water Park * For students that have completed their Sermon Notes expectations will earn admission to Huck’s Water Park in Burlington, IA. Admission is free!!! Date and Time-TBA Leadership Lab 2016 July 25- July 30, 2016 at Augustana College, Rock Island, IL. Leadership Lab is designed to assist youth acquire skills that will be useful in congregational, synodical and national youth ministry settings and in their local communities and the world. Trinity will pay for half of the registration fee for youth who are Trinity members, not to exceed $200, as a scholarship. Registration is due by June 25th. Please visit Sarah Helvey in the Christian Education Office if you would like a registration form. leadershiplab.net Please contact Sarah Helvey in the Christian Education office if you would like a 2016 summer camp brochure with information about camps and retreats from Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center. Trinity will pay for half of a basic registration fee for youth who are Trinity members, not to exceed $200 as a camp scholarship. Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Page 6 Join us for VBS and bring your friends! Register NOW for Barnyard Roundup VBS with First Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran church! Come to a “farm-tastic” VBS and learn that Jesus gathers us together to be with Him with His abundant provision and saving protection, now and forever! Dates: June 13th- June 16th 2016 For Ages 3 through 5th Grade (completed) How to register: Forms/Sign-up sheets are located: Downstairs in Fellowship hall on the Bulletin Board. Contact Sarah Helvey with any questions at 309343-4191, [email protected] How can you help with VBS? Name: ________ _______ I can provide: 1 bottle of apple juice: ______________ _ A dozen cookies: ___________________ _ A bag of Trail Mix: _____________ ______ I can: Help with decorations: ____________________ Help lead a class: ______________________ Help with music: __________________ Help with recreation: ______________________ Help with crafts: ________________________ _ __ __ _ _ VBS will take place June 13th-16th at First Lutheran Church from 9-11:30 each morning. Please bring contributions to Sarah Helvey by June 8. Thank you!! We appreciate your help in this year’s VBS!! Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Page 7 Barnyard Roundup “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not 2 want. “The Lord He makes is my shepherd, me lie down I shall in green not 2 pastures; want. Hehemakes leads me me lie beside downstill in waters, green 3 pastures; he leads me he leads in right mepaths beside forstill hiswaters, name’s 3 he leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.“ Psalm 23:1-3 sake.“ Psalm 23:1-3 Jr. and Sr. High Youth Retreat Trinity & First Lutheran Churches June 13-16, 2016 Monday-Wednesday- 6:30pm8:30pm Thursday- 6:30-11:00pm Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church Registration Form for Jr. / Sr. Youth Name Address Phone Cell Phone Grade in fall Church Email address I plan to attend: Retreat nights 6:30pm-8:30pm Monday ____ Tuesday ____ Wednesday ____ Thursday _____ (retreat only) Thursday night’s lock-in 6:30pm-11:00pm_________________________ ______ I volunteer to help lead games at the evening retreat ______ I volunteer to help lead songs at the evening retreat ______ I volunteer to serve as a group guide/helper at VBS Mon– Thurs, 911:30am Other as needed We will be working on a service projects throughout the week and visiting Spurgeon Veggies Farm on June 13th. Parent’s Name Address Email Home phone Cell phone Emergency telephone Doctor’s Name Phone Hospital preference Known allergies or other medical concerns Parent’s Church Brothers & sisters (Name and ages) Return this registration form completely filled out to First Lutheran Church or Trinity Lutheran Church by June 5th. Youth may bring one guest to the retreat. Each guest must complete and return a form. Stuff to bring: First night: a snack to share. Please wear casual clothes. Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 _ Page 8 Adult Bible Study Wednesday’s at 7:00 pm in the Martha Room Starting on June 1st Studying: The Book of Genesis We Celebrate! Please join us in Fellowship Hall following worship on Sunday, June 5th for our annual “Thank You” party. We set aside the first Sunday in June each year for a time of celebration to thank all who participate in ministry in the name of Trinity Lutheran Church. Refreshments, a sing-a-long, and a small take home gift will be part of the morning’s fun. A short program will begin at 11:00 am. Fun in the Sun Trinity’s annual all church picnic will be held Sunday, June 12th, at Lincoln Park shelter #1. We will gather at 12 noon with our meal to begin following grace at 12:15 pm. Please bring your own table service, a generous dish to share, and if you wish, a table cloth. Meat and beverages will be provided. Games and a time for enjoying God’s beautiful gift of nature – the out-of-doors – will be part of the afternoon’s activities. Feel free to wear picnic clothes to worship. Please note: Shelter #1 is located next to the playground, parking lot and restrooms. The picnic will be held in Fellowship Hall if weather is a problem. Call Trinity by 11:00 am if you are unsure of location for the event. Trinity’s prayer chain available for your requests If you have a request for prayer please contact the Church Office, 3434191. When being admitted to the hospital … please list Trinity as your home congregation and notify the Church Office. Your cooperation is appreciated. Federal law is now in effect whereby upon admission to the hospital, a patient will be asked various questions pertaining to their person. The patient will then be asked for permission to share this information with others. If the patient declines, the information will be withheld from everyone outside the hospital, including one’s pastor. The patient’s pastor will not know of their hospitalization, much less be able to visit them. The patient will also not be able to receive cards or flowers from the church. Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 In Kind Offering Survival Packages Page 9 This year at the Synod Assembly, the in-kind offering survival packages are being assembled on behalf of domestic violence victims and their children. The packages will be donated to area women’s shelters. How can we help? 1. 2. 3. 4. Get a reusable grocery bag. Fill it up with the list below. Bring it to your church. Make sure you include all items listed. Voting members will bring them to the Synod Assembly to be distributed to local shelters. Package list: Shower gel/Soap Toothbrush and toothpaste Brush and comb Full size shampoo and conditioner Razor for shaving (women’s) Floss Face Wash One package Diapers (choose one size newborn through 5) Deodorant Baby Wipes and Diaper Rash Cream Brush and comb Trinity’s voting members to the Synod Assembly are Sarah Brakenbury and Nick Elders. The Assembly begins on Thursday, June 16 and continues through mid-afternoon on June 18. Also attending will be Pastor Hoffmann and Associate in Ministry, Ruth Anderson. “Noisy offering” of June 4-5 to be delivered to Northern Illinois Synod during Assembly A “noisy offering” will be collected at both the Saturday and Sunday worship services of June 4-5. We are asked to drop our loose change in the metal containers that are passed, continuing to shake the containers as we pass them. Our “noisy offering” will be taken to the 2016 Northern Illinois Synod Assembly by our voting members. Currency and checks will also be accepted (payable to Trinity Lutheran Church, designated Syn.Assm.Offg.) Contributions will appear on financial statements. This year the designated offering will be split between the two Wollersheim Funds: 1. The Gary Wollersheim Rostered Leader Education Debt Reduction Fund, and 2. The Polly Wollersheim Fund for Literacy Education – Arcot Lutheran Church, India. Deadline for this appeal is Sunday, June 5, in order for the monies to be included in the Northern Illinois Synod Assembly worship service on June 18. Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Good news dates shape our prayer life Page 10 Remember the brothers and sisters of our church family who are celebrating special days. Prayers are invited for those who are celebrating … June Birthdays 17-Phyllis Anderson, Donna Jo Bowman 22-Andy Crawford, Karisa Johnson, Lisa Wildermuth 23-David Beversdorf, Jean Grupe 24-Harper Colclasure 25-Jarod Cox, Lester Johnson, Jr., Bill Petentler 27-Emma Helvey 30-Bethany Petentler June Wedding Anniversaries 15-Tad & Marilyn Yarde 16-Mark & Lori Chezem 21-Heather Hellenga & Thomas Colclasure 22-John & Wilma Hessler, Jim & Sandy Woods 23-Andy & Erin Crawford, Mark & Jennifer Holmes, Terry & Susan Woolsey 28-Harry & Carlene Sandry 29-Douglas & Charla Taylor July Birthdays 1-Jonathan Simkins 2-Christopher Taylor 3-Crystal Johnson, Karen Smith 4-Quentin Brown, Jane Cox, Marsha Cudd, Cheryl Hanson, Brian Robinson 5-Stephanie Reiber 7-Amy Bowman, Thomas Steil, Eleanora Woolsey 8-Cameron Reed 10-Rodney Hanson, Bette Nelson 11-Steve Jones, Lillian Tucker 12-Jacqueline Miller, Sara Quarterman 13-Julia Smith 14-Gwendolyn Johnson, Brooke Petty 15-Nancy Fennig, Dan Sauter 16-Lyle Johnson, Kayln Warner 17-Thomas Clayton, T.J. McNaught 18-Paula Graham 19-Isaac Triplett Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 July Birthdays - continued 20-Robert Fennig 22-Connie Dehler, Carolyn Park 23-Sarah Brakenbury, Lucia Crawford 24-Peggy Magnuson, Mary Steller, Alyssa Swarts 25-Copelyn Marty 26-Samantha Burton 28-Mart Frakes, Henry Gray 29-Marilyn Gehring 31-Julie Huijbregts, Greg Kirchgessner, C. Kent Kriegshauser July Anniversaries 2-Brian & Jennifer Robinson 9-Dean & Marlene Nelson 12-Robert & Jacqueline Miller, Michael & Christine Tapper 14-John & Lynn Armstrong, David & Amy Clark, Lyle & Gwendolyn Johnson, T.J. & Susan McNaught 24-Quentin & Carol Brown 28-Danny & Christine Robertson August Birthdays 2-Bonnie Spencer 4-Miriam Skrade 5-Marcella Johnson, Kelsey Miles 6-Jacob Hannam 7-Richard Gramley, Dorothy Selander 8-Carol Brissey, Erin Crawford, Liam Rutledge 10-Robert Fornander 11-Lynn Armstrong, Sandra Gray 12-Rodney Nyman 13-Kody Johnson, Linda Miles 14-Heather Hellenga 16-LaMae Icenogle 19-Tallas Clayton 20-Annette Maier 22-Mark Holmes, Pam Wildermuth 23-Vera Fornander 26-Marlene Nelson, Victor Rhea 27-Shirley Brouillette 31-Joan Lacy, Katherine Palmer, Judy Rhea Page 11 Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Page 12 August Anniversaries 2-Matthew & Danielle McCoy 7-Larry & Ruth Graham, Paul & Miriam Skrade 9-Steven & Carolyn Marty 10-Ken & Lindi Gerard 11-Dale & Mary Carlson, Stephen & Dianne Rasmus 13-Kyle & Cassandra Johnson 14-Norman & Linda Tippey 15-Ruth Anderson & Marshall Thomas, Michael & Joyce Behrens, James & Jean Musolf 16-Gordon & Judith Holmgren, Ed & Marty White 18-Larry & Judy Diemer 19-Mark & Becky Hannam 20-Charles & Marilyn Knapp 24-Donald & Rebecca Earnst 26-Lance & Margaret Renfroe 28-Craig & Stephanie Reiber 31-Isaac & Lynly Triplett If you are a member of Trinity celebrating a birthday or anniversary during this time period and your name does not appear above, please call the church office and tell us. We want to list all our members celebrating special days during this time period, but we may not have the information available. Celebrate Green Saturday with the Green Team on June 18th. We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 9:00 am to pick up litter around our Trinity neighborhood. At 10:00 am, we meet back inside and enjoy refreshments together. Bring the kids, this is a family friendly activity! Call Jennifer Holmes if you need more information at (309) 342-7627. Work gloves provided. Council Shares Trinity’s Congregation Council met May 10. Opening devotions were led by Warren Johnson entitled “A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath”. Council received, reviewed and accepted the Treasurer’s Report for April, 2016. Council approved: Secretary’s Report for April 12, 2016, Special Meeting of April 26, 2016 and Special Congregation Meeting of May 1, 2016. Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Page 13 The following recommendations were approved: 1. Approved reappointment of Hillary Hoffmann to Mutual Ministry Committee, upon her approval. 2. Approved reappointment of Annette Maier and Roger Williamson to Personnel Committee, upon their approval. 3. Approved transfer of membership: Vicki Parks-Murphy and Leo Murphy to Bethel Lutheran Church, Encino, CA Tara Wigal, Jerrod Wigal and Henry Wigal to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn, IL Julia Millman to Zion Lutheran Church, Kewanee, IL 4. Recommendation from Christian Education/Youth Committee to collect funds during the week of VBS from students and congregation to be used to purchase sustainable farm animals for subsistence farmers through Good Gifts (similar to Heifer foundation). 5. Finance Committee recommends transferring funds quarterly from Memorial Fund/Undesignated to cover the salary of the Christian Education/Youth Coordinator for the remainder of 2016. Discussion regarding the possible change of start time of Saturday night service resulted in suggesting that a survey be distributed to Saturday service attendees for their input regarding time of the service. Suggested times would be 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:00 pm, and 6:00 pm. Results will be reviewed and decision regarding the time will then be made. You have the opportunity to sponsor or co-sponsor a radio broadcast Trinity has broadcast to the community our Sunday morning worship services over radio station, WAIK - 1590 AM, since October, 1992. This ministry is partially provided through our regular Evangelism portion of the budget. The weekly cost for Trinity's radio ministry is $60. If you would like to help defray some of these costs, consider sponsoring or co-sponsoring a weekly radio broadcast. Names of sponsors appear in the weekly Sunday bulletin as well as those who are being honored or remembered. To sponsor a radio broadcast, complete the form below and return it with a check payable to Trinity Lutheran Church, designated Radio. Please include your phone number. Contributions will appear on financial giving reports. -----------------------------------------------------2016 RADIO BROADCAST SPONSOR/CO-SPONSOR ... Broadcast date requested_____________________ (Check one of the following) To the glory of God In memory of ... In honor of ... _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Sponsored by______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Phone number____________________ $_________ check enclosed Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Page 14 Trinity Tidings June/July, 2016 Page 15 Vision Statement Developing Disciples – Connecting to Christ Mission Statement Led by the Spirit, we receive Christ’s love, share God’s forgiving grace, and reach out to welcome, encourage and serve all. Welcome Statement Members of Trinity Lutheran Church are freed by the Gospel to seek reconciliation and wholeness in a world that is frequently an unloving place. We extend welcome to ALL, including people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, whether believer, doubter, or seeker. In Christ’s love we invite you, so that led by the power of the Holy Spirit we will join together to strive for justice, peace and love in all the earth. Trinity Tidings is a semi-monthly (except during summer) newsletter of Trinity Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Editor is Jean L. Musolf Trinity is located downtown on the southeast corner of Kellogg and Ferris Streets. Church Office: (309) 343-4191; Fax (309) 343-8745, [email protected] Open 8 am-12N and 1-5 pm; Monday-Friday The Rev. Dr. Len Hoffmann, Interim Pastor, [email protected] Cell: 815-975-4740; Out of office: Thursdays & Fridays Ruth E. Anderson, AIM, Director of Music Ministries, [email protected] Home: 343-7574; Out of office: Fridays Jean L. Grupe, Ministry Coordinator, [email protected] Home: 343-0600; Office hrs: 9 am-12N, Tuesday-Friday Sarah Helvey, Christian Education/Youth Coordinator, [email protected] Cell: 402-314-2206 Office hrs: Wed. 9 am-8 pm, Sun. 8 am – 8 pm Jean L. Musolf, Office Manager, [email protected] Trinity’s website: www.trinitygalesburg.org Trinity’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trinity-LutheranChurch-Galesburg/430442807097722?ref=stream Worship: Sundays, 9:30 am, Holy Communion, Childcare, Van transportation, call Church Office before Friday Radio ministry WAIK, 1590, 9:30 am Sunday School (ages 3-adult), 10:50 am (Childcare provided for infants-3 years old) Saturday, 6 pm, Holy Communion All visitors welcome!