Philippians 1:3-11 ”I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In

Box 38 TRUMAN, MINNESOTA 56088
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Email [email protected], Website: www.trinity-waverly.org
Interim Pastor Gerry Giese
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Dear friends, grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. Amen.
They are a reminder to us of how the early
church established its identity. They developed an early theology and practice centered on the core elements of faith.
Throughout the ages, the church used this
very principle as the church grew and developed local congregations. Indeed God
has blessed us.
This is our last newsletter for the Trinity &
Waverly Parish. I would like to share with you excerpts from my last message.
Epiphany Sunday , January 6, 2013 Service of
Celebration
(Last Worship Service with T & W)
Philippians 1:3-11
I thank my God every time I remember
you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I
always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first
day until now”. Those are the opening
words of Paul in his Letter to the Philippians. They are words of affirmation and an
expression of gratitude for the partnership
in the gospel. Consider these words that
Paul shares with us this morning.
”
God has blessed us. We give thanks this
morning for members of Waverly, who
moved from Calamus, Iowa and in 1890’s
and settled in central Martin County and in
April 1899, founded Waverly Lutheran
Church. Through the early years, as they
were served by area pastors, the members
of Waverly began to see their vision, their
dreams come into reality. Many of our
members today are descendents of the original members. The life and ministry of the
church is shown in its diversity of age. This
morning we give thanks for Lenora Mau
who is our oldest member at 99 and Alexander Hansen, son of Neil & Cara, as our
youngest at 1month and who was baptized
one week ago. Indeed God has blessed us.
God
has
blessed us. We give thanks for Pr.
Stensland, who in the 1940’s met with
members of the community in their homes
here in Truman, along with several members from Waverly. Through this period of
time, their vision and mission became reality. On January 5, 1949, Trinity Lutheran
was established. Through the
God has blessed us. In the beginning, for
each of our congregations and within our
parish, God instilled a vision, a dream of
ministry, a dream of building a sanctuary
where community can assemble and worship, pray, participate in the sacraments and
dine in fellowship and to go forth in service
to the community that surrounds them. I am
reminded of the words of scripture from
Acts 2:42… “They devoted themselves to
the Apostles’ teaching, and to Fellowship,
to the Breaking of Bread and to Prayer”.
These words are a reminder of whose we
are, who we are and our very purpose as
members of the body of Christ. These
words are within a picture on the last page
of Trinity’s Fifty Year Anniversary book.
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Box 38 TRUMAN, MINNESOTA 56088
Office (507) 776-4781, Fax (507) 776-7888
Email [email protected], Website: www.trinity-waverly.org
Interim Pastor Gerry Giese
Pastor’s Cell # 507-380-1176, Pastor’s Email: [email protected]
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dedication of Pr. Stensland and the charter members,
the church began to flourish. Today, we acknowledge
Veryle Williamson and his sister Arleen and Eleanor
Lubitz as our charter members who are still with us.
This morning we give thanks for Sylvian Behrens as our
oldest at the age of 95 and Sophie Carlson (Caitlian) as
our youngest. Indeed God has blessed us.
At the same time, we remember that
our parish also came into being in conjunction with the
newly formed Trinity. So the Trinity and Waverly
partnership goes back sixty-four years. This time line
gives us the opportunity to remember. Throughout its
history prior to the partnership, seven pastors have
served the Waverly and nine have served the Trinity &
Waverly Parish along with several interims. Together
as pastors and members, we have been the heart and
soul of the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus in our
community for these many years. Indeed God has
blessed us.
As in all family relationships,
there are many occasions where we have the opportunity to gather together. In the community of faith,
we gather not only for worship, but special occasions,
baptisms, first communions, confirmations, graduations, weddings, anniversaries and a time for remembrance at our Celebration of Life Worship. We are
family. Indeed God has blessed us.
God has blessed us. Perhaps no
other hymn describes this abundant love, more than
“Jesus Loves Me”. As in the dynamics of family relationships, there are times of conflict, settling around
given issues, whether it be centered on theological,
scriptural, cultural or in-house. As often the case,
words have been said or un-said in silence, or like-wise
our actions, known as commission or omission, bring
tension and discord. But God has blessed us. We are
blessed within the church to begin our worship service,
knowing as we come before him, we confess our sin.
And we know that he is a gracious and compassionate
God, forgiving us of our sin and empowering us with
his Holy Spirit to forgive one another. The words we
speak in the confessional and now in the closing litany
for the interim acknowledge this and affirms our relationship together. God has blessed us. We are family.
We will sing during communion “Blessed Assurance
and Great is thy faithfulness”. The words in these
hymns speak to these promises. Indeed God has blessed
us.
In Paul’s Letter
to the Philippians, chapter 1, he describes the church as
“fellowship” or "partnership”. The Greek word
koinōnia is a word that expresses the essence of
Christianity. The church is a community of active participants, gathering together as "brothers and sisters"
and having a common faith. That is, the church is a
community because of God's call in our baptism. We
are reconciled through the life, death and resurrection
of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are sanctified through the
power of the Holy Spirit.
God has blessed us. Today, with our worship
“Celebration of Ministry” service, we celebrate our
past, our history, our partnership in ministry. Today,
we also move forward as this interim time and our
partnership comes to a close. Today in our respective
congregations, we move into new ministries, new
journeys as we proclaim the love of God in our communities. Indeed God has blessed us.
God’s blessings to you this morning and throughout
our days.
Pastor Giese
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A SEMINARIAN’S LETTERS HOME– February 2013
.
To the membership of Trinity and Waverly Lutheran Church-
As we journey onward, parting ways and goGreetings to you all from Pennsylvania!
January 6 has come and gone. From here on, ing into the new worlds to which God has
called us, we will face many times when we
we are going our separate ways. After worshiping together, lifting up the relationship our think that there is nothing but desert, that our
congregations have shared for many years, we hopes will go unsatisfied. But let us journey
onward, knowing that Christ will bring us
are now following different
through to the abundant feast and limpaths into the wilderness of the
itless fountain of eternal joy. As we
unknown. Much will change. It
we
are
now
part here, let our last words to each
is good to take a bit to breathe
other as a parish be a prayer for God’s
following
deeply before stepping out.
blessing, using these words:
different paths
into the
wilderness of
the unknown.
On Transfiguration Sunday, a
traditional hymn to end worship is “Alleluia, Song of
Gladness.” We do not sing or
say alleluia during the forty
days of Lent, as the words of
this hymn remind us. We cannot always sing
the song of resurrection and joy, sinners that
we are. For six weeks each year, we say farewell that word and its spirit, and follow Jesus
into the wilderness. We long for cool water to
refresh us. We long for our homeland, for the
realization of our hopes and dreams. But it is
not there yet. It will come, though. It will
come in the healing waters of baptism and the
joyful shouts of “Christ is risen, alleluia!” on
Easter morning.
O God, in the transfiguration of your
Son you confirmed the mysteries of
the faith by the witness of Moses and
Elijah, and in the voice from the
bright cloud declaring
Jesus your beloved Son, you foreshadowed our adoption as your children.
Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and
bring us to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus
Christ our Savior and Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God
now and forever. Amen. [ELW, Transfiguration
Sunday]
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of
God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be
with you all.
Your fellow member and pilgrim,
Carl P. Rabbe
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TRINITY COUNCIL MINUTES
distributed to eleven households.
Worship—The “New Beginnings” serJanuary 9, 2012
vice has been planned for January 13th.
We will sing songs from the various
Present: Jerry Teig, Jan Warring- hymn books used over the years, includton, LeAnn Maloney, Connie Seling the new hymnal. The committee is
nes, Chad Hastad, Doyle Peterson, searching for a piano accompanist for the
Teresa Zaharia, Dave Sorenson
choir. Linda Howard will be playing on
Sunday, January 13. It was decided to
purchase a $75 gas card for Linda in apPresident Jerry Teig called the
preciation for her coming. The new
meeting to order. The secretary’s
report was approved as read. Tere- hymnals are available for use.
sa presented the treasurer’s report. Old Business:
The new church policy pertaining to the
There is a balance of $14,684.79.
prevention of sexual abuse of children
This will be reduced to $8070.11
was approved. This policy is to be adminafter the December bills are paid.
istered and put into compliance by the
There is an additional balance of
heads of the youth and education com$7836.50 in the savings account.
mittees. It was decided that Jerry Teig
Board reports:
will conduct a training session for those
who need to be informed.
Stewardship-- Since the Pony
New Business:
Express campaign ended, we have
Jerry presented a report from the task
received a $1200 pledge and a
force committee. Pastor Eugene Andercheck for $1500.
Lay Ministry—The welcoming of son has agreed to a salary of $900 per
new members has been tentatively month, plus mileage for his services.
During our transition period, Pastor Anset for January 27.
derson will serve primarily as our visitaChurch properties—The new
tion pastor and will also be available for
baby changing station has been inbaptisms, weddings, and funerals. He
stalled in the men’s bathroom.
will fill Trinity’s rotation at the retireYouth—The Leaguers dined toment home and will be available for
gether on chili and chicken noodle
soup. Cookies were decorated and emergency situations. Pastor Gene will
Trinity Lutheran Church
be at Trinity for 2-4 office hours per
week.
Karen Koeder will be available for
pulpit supply during our transition
phase. She will conduct church services two or three Sundays per month
at a salary of $125 per Sunday, plus
mileage. Karen will preach primarily
on non-communion Sundays. She will
also teach confirmation, teach a Bible
Study, and spend an hour per week
coordinating with Brenda.
She will be paid at a rate of $15 per
hour, plus mileage. Motion carried to
approve the terms agreed to with Pastor Anderson and Karen.
We will also be receiving some pulpit
supply from Trish Reidstrom, a psychologist and a current seminary student. Trish lives in Rapidan, and her
daughter is also in the seminary. Trish
will be preaching the first two Sundays
in February and several more in
March.
Britta Hartman has agreed to be the
coordinator for Trinity’s new website.
Contact her with any information for
the new site.
Dave Sorenson
acting secretary
TRINITY’S NEWEST MEMBERS
Trinity welcomed their newest members on January 27th.
They include:
Kaela & Miah Krebs, Mason White, Ron, Justin and Johanna Kelley
Dennis Angela and Zach Jahnz
Reverand Harold and Dolores Peterson
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TRINITY WELCA NEWS
Thank you to Tegan Q.,
Barb & Gene and Division D
for working and serving the
potluck dinner at Trinity after
joint worship service with Waverly on January 6th.
Thank you co-chairpersons
Laurie & Jerome W. and Marilyn & Clayton D. and Division
A for furnishing and serving
the coffee reception for new
members on January 27th.
New members are Kaela
Krebs, Mia, Mason White, Ron
Kelley, Dustin & Joanna; Dennis
Jahnz, Angela and Zac; and Pastor & Mrs. Harold Peterson.
WELCOME to our church family. As members of Trinity you
will be put into one of our work
divisions in WELCA.
Dennis & Angela Jahnz in Division A; Kaela Krebs & Ron
Kelley in Division C and Reverend & Dolores Peterson in
Division D.
First quilting days for
2013 was held on January 28th
& 29th with very nice turn out
of ladies quilting both days.
Thank you ladies for your help
with making and sewing quilts
together. We had fun and enjoyed the fellowship.
Thank you to Eloise M for being the WELCA President this
last year.
FEBRUARY UPCOMING
WELCA EVENTS
February 5th-9:30 am making
greeting cards
February 11th-1:30 WELCA
meeting-Lois Circle serves
February 13th-2 pm Bingo at
Truman Senior Living...please
contact Cathy S. if you can help
for Bingo.
February 25 & 26—9 am
Quilting Days
LENT
Lent is an occasion for us to journey with Christ … into tomorrow. For you never walk
with Christ long but what the dawn breaks, the sun shines and hope breaks through.
—C. Neil Straight
WOMEN OF WAVERLY NEWS
There were 4 ladies that worked on quilts on Tues. &
Wed. We made 11 quilts. The $100 this month is
going to Marie Sandvik.
Waverly
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Quilting Feb. 12 & 13-business meeting on the 12th
at noon. Bring a sack lunch both days.
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WAVERLY COUNCIL MINUTES
Waverly Church Council
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
the usher list is current.
second is forthcoming.
Old Business
Call committee update was given.
Interviews are taking place, and
second interviews will be scheduled at initial interviews if seen fit.
Note: Waverly Worship
will begin at 11:00 am
during the Interim.
President Karen Helvig called
the Waverly Church Council to
order, and Karen Koeder opened
with prayer.
New Business
The December secretary’s report Karen Koeder updated the council
was read, with correction noted. on Equipping Congregations Day
Trinity paid Waverly $1,025.00 in Willmar, MN., on 02/09/13 at
Vinje Lutheran Church. Everyone
for office supplies, not
$11,025.00 as previously report- is invited!
ed.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has
The financial report was given.
extended an invitation to Waverly
December receipts totaled
to worship with them on April 7,
$8,403.41 and disbursements
2013. September 13, 2013 has
totaled $9,583.51. Both reports been suggested the date for Harwere accepted.
vest Homecoming with Gloria Dei
at Waverly. Motion carried.
The Deacons have volunteered
to help and assist with Sunday
One quote for repair of the SanctuSchool and the Christmas Proary ceiling has been received, a
gram. The Trustee’s will ensure
includes new fellow travelers to a destination that
is a fulfillment of an idea
started years ago.
My Fellow Waverly
Members,
As I look ahead to the
year 2013, I am excited
about the prospects and
changes taking place. We
are embarking on a new
journey; a journey that
As in any journey, there
may be some difficulties
and even a few wrong
turns. However, with
everyone's support and
prayers, we will come
through even better than
before. My dream and
hope for Waverly is to
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Waverly Council met again on
Sunday, January 6 to review the
2013 proposed budget before presenting it to the congregation at
the January 20, 2013 annual meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Schneider
Waverly Budgeted Receipts vs.
Amount Received Through
December 31, 2012
Budgeted Amount
Received Amount
+ or—of Budget
$83,000.00
91,588.62
+ 8,588.62
find, 100 years from now,
a thriving church standing
on the prairie calling all to
come and join in on the
continuing journey.
Feel free to contact me
with comments, suggestions, or any news you
wish to share. It is going
to be a great year!
Your fellow traveler,
Deanne
WE WORSHIPTOGETHER
SCRIPTURE READINGS
DATE/Theme
1ST READING
PSALM
GOSPEL
Feb 3-4th Sunday after Epiphany
2 Samuel 12:1-10
32
Luke 7:36-50
Feb 10-Transfiguration Sunday
Exodus 34:29-35
99
Luke 9:28-45
51
Luke 9:51-62
Feb 13-Ash Wednesday
Feb 17-First Sunday in Lent
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
91:1-2, 9-16
Luke 4:1-13
Feb 24-2nd Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 55:1-9
63:1-8
Luke 13:1-9, 31-35
FEBRUARY VOLUNTEERS
HYMNS FOR FEBRUARY
TRINITY
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
8:45 am Worship
10 am Sunday School
COMMUNION SCHEDLE:
February 3 & 10 and
Ash Wednesday 2/13
COMMUNION SERVERS:
2/3-Linda Meyer
2/10-Dave Sorenson
2/13-(Ash Wed) Dave Sorenson
Feb 3. –Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now
Healer of Our Every Ill
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
Comm.-You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
7 PM WORSHIP
SERVICE WITH
COMMUNION
LAY READERS:
2/3-Margaret Durkee
2/10-Kent Hyndman
2/13 Dave Sorenson(Ash Wednesday)
2/17-Clayton Duncanson
2/24-Kim Breamer
The Youth Group
will again be
serving Lenten
meals from
5:30-6:45 pm
USHERS: *Lowell Noorlun, Norm Anderson, Doyle Peterson
OBJECT LESSON: February 17-Kim Breamer
WAVERLY
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
Worship-11:00 am
Sunday School 9:15 am
COMMUNION SCHEDULE:
Feb 10-Beautiful Savior
How Good, Lord, to Be Here!
O Master, Let Me Walk with You
Comm.-Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Feb.17-To be announced
Feb. 24-To be announced
TRINITY YOUTH LENTEN MEALS
Feb 20 – Baked Potatoes with all the fixings. Rootbeer Floats
Feb 27 – Pasta Bar
Mar 6 – Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches w/Chips
Mar 13 – Taco Bar
Mar 20 – Summer Picnic
LENTEN SCHEDULE
LAY READERS:
7:00 PM
2/3-Mary Lou Sherman
(Ash Wed) Feb 13—at Trinity Welcome
2/10-Karen Helvig
Wed Feb 20—At St Peter Ceylon
2/17-Lynette Shaw
Wed. Feb 27—at Waverly
2/24-Susan Rathman
Wed. Mar 6—at Trinity Welcome
Wed. Mar 13—at St. Peter Ceylon
Wed. Mar 20—at Waverly
February 3 & 10
USHERS FOR FEBRUARY *Erwin Atzenhoefer, Brad Sherman, Cliff Armbrust, Phil Bettin, Todd Rathman
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DID YOU KNOW?
LAST ISSUE…
DEAR TRINITY/WAVERLY PARISH,
WHATS GOING ON…
As most of you already know, Trinity has decided against joining the new area parish.
Waverly has decided to join the new parish.
For 64 years, Trinity and Waverly worked together as a 2-point parish. Many good
friends were made over the years. Now on
February 10th, 2013 we will go our separate
ways.
The Messenger will no longer be snail mailed to our
many subscribers. Without Waverly members, we
do not have enough for a bulk rate price at the post
office anymore.
WE WILL STILL EMAIL THE
MESSENGER.
We will also print copies and put into your mailboxe at the church if requested.
If you get your messenger by snail mail and would
like to be included on the e-mail list. Please call the
church office 507-776-4781 or email the office
with your email address at:
Trinity thanks Waverly for the organizational
and financial support you gave us in getting
started in 1949 and we also cherish our relationahip in the years that followed. We wish
you the very best, in organizing your new
parish.
[email protected]
BIBLE STUDY
BIBLE STUDY
JOURNEY WITH PAUL
Both congregations are embarking in a new
direction and with the Lord’s guidance, we
continue to serve Him and our community
for many years into the future.
Wednesday's 1pm at Trinity
We have all heard about the Apostle Paul and probably read many or all of his letters in the New Testament. In our new adult study we will journey
with Paul through his world, exploring his writings
in context of his day and in view of our lives today.
Our journey will stop briefly to reflect on several
of his letters giving us time to talk about what his
message means to us. We are planning a 12 session
study to take us to mid-April. The participant book
cost is $15. No registration needed...just come and
join the journey. Questions? Contact Karen at 507639-6275 or [email protected]
Sincerely,
Jerry Teig, Past President
Trinity Lutheran Church
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March 2013
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(W) No Dor- Open Bible
study at the
cas in Feb.
Truman Café
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• Ash Wednesday,
February 13th
Worship-11:00 am
3 Communion 4
5
Trish
Reidstrom
preaches (T)
(W) 7 pm
Mary at
Rosemary’s
7th Conf-3:30
8th Conf-4:45
5:30 8th gr.
Conf. parent
meeting
(Transfiguration)
End of partner
ship between
Trinity & Waverly Parish
Trish
Reidstrom
preaches (T)
17
(T) Karen
Koeder
preaches
24
(T) Karen
Koeder
preaches
12
(T) 1:30
(W) 9 am
WELCA mtg. Quilting
Days– 12
Lois serves
noon bus
mtg.
(Wed also)
18
Sat
• First Sunday in
Lent, Feb 17th
• Presidents Day,
• Transfiguration of February 18th
Our Lord, Feb. 10,
Sun School-9:45 am
10 Communion 11
Fri
1
• Boy Scout Sunday, February 3rd
WAVERLY
(T) 7 pm
Martha at
Barb S.
Thu
Special dates
Valentine’s Day,
• African-American February 14th
History Month
OFFICE HOURS Worship Schedule
Mon-8-11, 1-4
Wed-8-11, 1-4
TRINITY
Fri-8:00-11:00
Worship-8:45 am
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Sun. School-10 am
Pastoral Office
hours still to be
determined.
Wed
19
25
26
(T) 9 am
Quilting
Days
(T) 9 am
Quilting
Days
• Second Sunday
in Lent, Feb 24th
(T) 2 pm
Lois meets at
the church
13 Ash Wed. 14
(T) 2 pm
Bingo at TSL
5:30-6:45
supper
7 pm Lenten
Worship
20 9:3021
10:30 Second Harvest
pick up
5:30-6:45
supper
7 pm Lenten
Worship
27
28
5:30-6:45
supper
7 pm Lenten
Worship
9
15
16
Pat Jones
Scrapbooking at (T)
22
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LENT WORSHIP
IN MARCH
3/6—7:00 PM
3/13—7:00 PM
3/20-7:00 PM
3/28-Maundy Thur
3/29-Good Friday
Mary & I would like to
thank everyone for the
cards and gifts that we
have received this past
Christmas and at the end
of the Interim. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you to the members of Trinity
for the Lord’s Supper crystal. It will always
be a reminder of the Interim time I have spent
Deepest sympathy to Donald Barfknecht with you. God’s blessings to everyone.
on the death of his brother-in-law, Jim
Stadtherr from Olivia, MN who passed Pastor Gerry & Mary Giese
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away the beginning of January.
Thank you to all who stopped in, remembered me with cards, gifts and greetings for
my birthday. God’s Blessings to you all.
Reid & Laura Olson are proud parents of
Roman Robert Olson born on December 21.
Grandparents are Bob & Lenore Olson, Joan
& Bob Burns of Janesville and the late Vicki
Rosenberg.
Marlene Ratike
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THANK YOU...I want to thank Waverly for
the beautiful red poinsettia that was sent to
me. I really appreciate your kindness.
LeVone Toedt
I want to thank Waverly for all the wonderful
years of working for you and all the kind
words of encouragements as your office secretary. I will be staying on at Trinity as their
office secretary as it is closer to where I live
and kids go to school. I will miss working
for such a kind and caring congregation.
Brenda Hansen-Trinity/Waverly Secretary
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Bible Quiz
Congratulations to London Rose Truesdell
was baptized at Waverly on December 2,
2012. Her parents are Andrew and Stephanie (Meyer) Truesdell. London was born
on June 8th in Minneapolis. Her sponsors
are Steven & Molly Roben and Amanda Mattsen. She
has 3 big sisters—Kaylea, Lily and Taylor.
Who were the craftsmen appointed by the Lord to design
the Tent of Meeting and its furnishings while Israel was
still in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land?
ALSO,
Congratulations to Alexander Oliver Hansen who was
baptized at Waverly on December 30th. He was born
Dec. 5th, 2013 in Fairmont. His parents are Cara & Neil
Hansen. His sponsors are Ciera Drevlow and McKenzie
Ricard. Alexander has three big brothers, Nathaniel, Matthew and Levi and one big sister Christine.
A. Moses and Joshua
B. Bezalel and Oholiab
C. Judah and Reuben
D. David and Jonathan
Answer: Answer: B (See Exodus 31:1-11.)
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February Birthday’s
& Special Anniversaries
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
2
Cara Hansen Roger
Carlson
Kevin Shaw
3
4
Emma
Josie Clow
Wiederhoeft
Joyce
Jorgenson
Christina
Wood
Jeannette
Gall
10
Jim Hansen
Joel Hatch
17
5
6
7
Stephen
Helvig
Megan
Durkee
Amanda
Babinski
11
12
Mark Durkee Abby Butler
13
14
John
Sherman
Scott
Peterson
David
Sorenson
18
Mary Lou
Sherman
19
20
Christopher
Meyer
Bowdin
Bentz
Sarah Hecht
Barb Mager
Clayton Feis
25
9
Cole Hartwig
Hailey Olson
15
Butch &
Marlene
Ratike
(61 years)
16
22
23
Celeste
Nick Graham Patrick
Benge
Wiederhoeft
(86 years)
Jim &
Mary Lou
Sherman
(40 years)
21
Miriah
Mosloski
Jodi Meyer
Al & Muriel
Armbrust
(56 years)
Brandon
Poppe
24
8
26
27
28
Lowell
Noorlun
Dean Ehlert
Bryce
Hansen
Stephanie
Truesdell
Kira Hoppe
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Church Events
Welcome New Council Members and Welcome back to all Returning Members!
Thank you for your commitment to give of your time to serve God through the church council and your respective
committees. Together we will work toward ways to strengthen & grow our respective congregations enhancing our
ability to make Jesus known to all in our words and actions. Benefiting our church, our community and beyond
TRINITY LEADERSHIP
WAVERLY LEADERSHIP
President: Chad Hastad
Vice-President: David Sorenson
Secretary: Cathy Sorenson
Treasurer: Carolyn Drevlow
President: Deanne Gaalswyk
Vice-President: Tim Peterson
Secretary: Deb Schneider
Treasurer: Cliff Armbrust
Christian Ed: Tegan Quade, Sadie Mosloski,
Julie Brudelie
Deacons: Jack Potter, John Sherman, and
Rosemary Atzenhoefer
Church Properties: Monty Selnes, , Mark Durkee
Doyle Peterson, Darrell Buhmann
and Lowell Noorlun
Trustees: John Bentz, Scott Peterson, and
Bob Olson
Stewardship: Janice Buhmann, Arlene Wegner,
and Linda Meyer
Board of Ed: Jodi Lueth, Tanya Schmidtke,
and Heidi Clow
Lay Ministry: Connie Selnes, Tammy Selnes,
Donna Kotewa and Tammy Wokash
Worship/Music: Jodi Lueth, Karen Koeder
and Kirsten Rabbe
Worship: Chris Hyndman, Janice Warrington, Pam Rode Financial Secretary:
Barb Mager, Pr. Harold Peterson
2013-Steve & MarLeone Williamson
2014-Kevin & Lynette Shaw
Youth: Carolyn Drevlow, Britta Hartman,
LeAnn Maloney and Raquel Harder
Gifts & Memorials: Muriel & Albert Armbrust
Nominating Committee for 2013: *Eloise Miller
(Chairperson), Teresa Zaharia, Marilyn Anderson,
Laurie Wille, Jan Ringeisen and Duke Drevlow
Green Lake Ambassador: Phil & Shelia Bettin
Synod Convention Delegates:
Tim & Belva Peterson
Website Coordinator: Britta Hartman
2013 Nominating Committee:
Karen Helvig (chairperson), others to be
elected at another time.
Facebook: Paula Kester
Prayer Chain: Connie Selnes
Auditor: Clayton Duncanson
Financial Secretary: Barb Shoen
Circle of Faith Parish
PO Box 328
Welcome, MN 56181
507-728-8259
2012 Synod Delegates: Clayton Duncanson, and
women needed
Task Force Support: Jerry Teig, Yvonne Noorlun
David Sorenson and Barb Mager
Email:
[email protected]
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THE MESSENGER
Non—Profit Org.
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Truman MN
56088
TRINITY & WAVERLY LUTHERAN PARISH (ELCA)
102 NORTH 7TH AVENUE EAST
PO BOX 38
TRUMAN MN 56088
Address Service Requested
FEBRUARY 2013
God’s Blessings to:
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Phone: 507-776-4781
Fax: 507-776-7888
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Pastor Gerald GieseInterim Pastor-Circle of Faith
[email protected]
Cell: 507-380--1176
Deanne GaalswykWaverly Council President
[email protected]
Chad HastadTrinity Council President
[email protected]
Brenda Hansen
Parish Secretary
[email protected]
Office Phone 507-776-4781
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TRINITY-8:45 AM
WAVERLY-11:00 AM
NEW
TIME!
If you are searching for a church home or are
currently a member, we want to extend a
warm welcome to you. Trinity & Waverly
observes the “Open” communion policy–
all those believing in Christ are welcome at
our Lord’s Table.
Communion is scheduled to take place the first two
Sunday’s of the month, check the calendar inside
for any changes.
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Monday-8-11 am, 1-4 pm
Wednesday-8-11 am, 1-4 pm
Friday-8:00-11:00 am
INTERIM PASTOR
GIESE’S
OFFICE HOURS
At Circle of Faith Parish
Mon—Thurs. 9:00-1:00 pm
at Trinity in Welcome office
Office Phone: 507-728-8259