May 2016 Newsletter - Trinity Lutheran Church and School

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
T R I N I T Y TA L K L I N E
“Learning, Caring and Sharing God’s Word.”
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
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P R I N C I PA L
Henry Foote
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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
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]
May Sermon Series
Jesus Christ has indeed risen from the dead! We believe this and
it changes us; in fact, the Holy Spirit works in us so that we truly
LIVE EASTER each and every day! This is the work of the Holy
Spirit – to create faith that is lived! The third article of the
Apostles’ Creed helps us confess this often, but it is the Holy
Spirit who works this in us to believe, confess, and live it!
When the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth.
John 16:13
April 30 - May 2,
Overcome: Life Everlasting
(Receiving New Members)
In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have
overcome the world. John 16:33
May 7-9,
Looking Up
(Ascension Weekend)
This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in
the same way as you saw him go into heaven. Acts 1:11
May 14-16,
Confirmed
(8 Grade Confirmation)
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my
name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance
all that I have said to you. John 14:26
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May 21-23,
I Am Here
(Holy Trinity Weekend)
Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my
Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.”
John 8:54
May 28-30,
The One Gospel
The gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel.
Galatians 1:11
Check us out at: www.TrinityCP.org
Managing Marriage
May 5th, the first Thursday in May, is the National Day of Prayer and there is
much that we can pray for. This May, pray these seven things knowing that
God will hear your prayer!
“Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying
in your presence this day.” 1st Kings 8:28
Monday – Security
Our marriages need God’s hand of protection upon them as Satan is
constantly working to separate us from one another and from God. Pray that God, who joined you
together, would strengthen you to create safety and security in your marriage.
Tuesday – Fidelity Faithfulness in an unfaithful world sticks out! May your marriage be one that
is built, sustained, and directed with faithfulness to one another. Pray that your mind and heart only have
eyes for your spouse.
Wednesday – Integrity
In marriage we made vows that we intended to keep, but keeping our
word is difficult. Pray that you continually strive toward integrity regardless of what you think it might cost;
because, really you have everything to gain in His good gifts!
Thursday – Health
There is much that attacks our health (emotional, physical, and spiritual)
these days. These attacks are often little and unseen. Remain vigilant in caring for the greatest gift that God
has given you – YOU – and pray for His endurance.
Friday – Growth
Relationships continue to grow, even if we don’t want them to (we all age and
change). The Christian marriage seeks not to halt growth, but to direct growth toward God. If both
husband and wife seek to grow toward God, they will naturally grow closer together. Pray that your
marriage continually grow closer together and deeper in Christ.
Saturday – Balance
There is a reason that we pray for balance on Saturday! Schedules fill up
quickly with activities in the fresh spring air, which is good; however, be sure that you balance your time in a
way that reflects your values – God, Marriage, Children, Others!
Sunday – Future
Marriage has been under attack, and is so still. Pray for the future of your
marriage, for the estate of marriage, and for God’s glorious return where we will celebrate the wedding
feast of the Lamb.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how
wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may
be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask
or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:17-21
Pastor Henderson
Running the Race
A note from the Principal
Run, Forest, Run! Remember that line? Remember taking it and twisting the words to fit in who ever
we were teasing at the time? We had a lot of fun with that when we were younger didn’t we? We still do! I
still reference that line to every situation in which I think time moves too quickly or when I have lost time
and need to move faster. Well, right now I’m referencing that phrase to this school year. It seems to have
flown by quickly. This year has been a little bit of a race. Deadlines and events came and went so very quickly
and like any race we ran hard to keep up. We wanted to finish and do well. Team members become sore and
tired. You wanted to stop, but you knew you couldn’t. This is a great sports analogy to our daily lives.
You know, the Apostle Paul liked to make these same sports analogies to our spiritual lives. Sports
were very important in daily life among the Greeks and Romans. Paul constantly referenced them in his
writings. He made them relate to the spirit filled life we lead. People in Paul’s day understood what he
meant in I Corinthians 9:25. Do we?
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.They do it to get a crown that
will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever”.
How is that race going for you? This is all for a finish line we can’t see in front of us and yet Paul is
urging us on to finish this race. Other projects are temporary and we have deadlines. We are rewarded with
things that after a while become meaningless. Paul tells us to keep on going to a different finish line and a
prize that is beyond measure. That prize is a crown of righteousness and a place forever beside our Savior.
Can you run this race in faith and finish? Yes, you can! With the power of the Holy Spirit you can’t lose!
Can’t you hear Paul shouting “Run (insert name here), run!”
School Happenings
4/29
4/30 - 5/7
5/5
5/19
5/20
5/27
5/30
6/1
6/2
6/3
Mid-quarter 4
Eighth Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
Asention Day Chapel 2 P.M.
Pk-2 Last Day
Pk-3 & 5 Last Day
Kindergarten Graduation 9 A.M.
Memorial Day - No School
Fun & Field Day
Eighth Grade Graduation Time TBD
Last Day of School this year.
Please visit our school website and The Weekly
Announcement (TWA) for more information about
these and other events at school.
Henry Foote
Interim Principal
Cave Quest VBS: June 13th-16th9am-Noon
Summer is coming quickly! Please discover our mini caves in the atrium and by our contemporary worship
area where you will find bats hanging from the caves. Each bat will have an item requested for
donation. Please take the bat home, purchase the item, and return the item back to the cave no later than
June 1st.
Other important VBS planning dates:
Scenery construction of the cave dates:
Saturday, May 7th from 9am to Noon
Saturday, May 21 from 9am to Noon
Sunday, May 22 from 1pm to 4pm
Tuesday, May 24 from 7pm to 9pm
VBS Volunteer Meeting:
Sunday, May 22 from Noon to 1pm
(Snacks will be provided!)
We would still love more volunteers to share the love of Jesus, the Light of the World!
Contact Rachel Henderson at [email protected] or 563-386-1037.
A Note from the Board of Elders
Dear Friends and Fellow Members,
This month’s note from the Elders starts with a Hurray – Easter is NOT over! - Easter has just
started a year of joy that “Christ is Risen – He has Risen Indeed!” Easter is not a one Sunday event. It is a
Sunday of reminding us again and again at how blessed we are that Christ rose from the dead and overcame
death and sin for us. Wow! Be happy all year! How wonderfully happy we should be with that news and
reminder. I recently heard a Pastor say that “Laughter is Carbonated Holiness!” Let it fizz up for you the
entire year. “Let the fizz be with you” as the Star Wars aficionados would say.
The Elders have been busy as usual with a number of issues including meeting the school’s candidate
for Principal, unfortunately he has returned the call. Discussing and agreeing to a request for a yoga class to
be held at the church (which will be coordinated with Susan Magruder, Business Manager) and rework of the
Elder assignments for member care. Please get to know your Elder. He can be an important resource for
you since he is there to help you in a number of ways. You may receive a letter of introduction especially if
there has been a change of assignment for you. In addition the Elders continue to assist with communion and
liturgy during the services. May you have a most wonderful and merry month of May.
Carsten Falkenberg
Trinity gets Accredited!
As many of you know Trinity Lutheran School has been going through a process to be a nationally
accredited school. We completed the self-study process and had a visitation team come visit with us for a
few days to see what Trinity put together for the self-study. Phil Sagissor headed up the effort. Will Samples
and Melanie Johnson were instrumental in putting together an outstanding presentation. Thank you to all
who worked on this project. The following Report Summary statements are from the Accreditation Team.
Report Summary
The Visiting Team’s Overall Impression of the School
The Visiting Team wishes to thank the Trinity Lutheran School family for their hospitality during the
NLSA visit. There is a strong Christ-centered school climate exhibited by administration, professional staff,
support staff, students, parents, pastors, and board members. The Trinity Lutheran Church and School
campus is an attractive facility and does an excellent job of supporting the educational ministry efforts and
accomplishments.
Outstanding Strengths
-Trinity Lutheran School faculty and staff exhibit love and care for their students and school.
-Teachers use a variety of strategies to enhance the learning environment.
-Trinity has established a strong reputation in the Crown Point community and are known for high
academic standards.
-The NLSA document was well-written and organized.
-Pastoral staff are to be commended for their interest and involvement in the life of their school.
-The preschool program is a vital part of the Trinity ministry.
-The congregation’s commitment to supporting the school part of the congregation’s ministry is to be
commended
-The extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and programs offered to the students and their
families spans the grades.
-The integration and excellence of music education is a true blessing to this ministry.
-The Administrative Assistant provides passion and love for the ministry of Trinity Lutheran.
-The Technology Coordinator is an essential position to continue to move Trinity forward with
integration of technology into the school ministry program.
Accreditation Recommendation
We, the members of the visitation,
recommend granting accreditation
for Trinity Lutheran School,
Crown Point, Indiana
without reservation.
An Interview with
Susan Magruder,
Business Manager
If there was one position at Trinity that has grown and
changed the most it would be Susan’s. She came to Trinity six years
ago with experience in church finances. Five years ago she came on
board as Development Director & Business Manager. Since then,
her position has grown and evolved into Business Director.
Currently she manages human resources, the custodial team,
Insurance (employee and building), voucher program and SGO
donations. She also approves expenses, oversees member
envelopes, and supports the treasurer. We were happy to sit down
with her to learn a little bit more about this busy lady.
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 27:13-14 “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land
of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
Favorite hymn/praise song: How Great Thou Art & Here’s My Heart by Casting Crowns
What are your spiritual gifts and how do you see them being used at Trinity? I think God has made me
empathetic. This has gone a long way in participating in the Stephen Ministry. The strength of a kind heart is
needed when assisting voucher and past due tuition families.
What is one thing people would find surprising about your job or wouldn’t expect you to do? Business Manager
tasks was not originally what the church needed when I came on. I took gift planning classes through the
Lutheran Foundation and as time went on the church was in need of a full time Business Manager compared
to a Development Director.
What about your job brings you joy? Helping people become successful. Whether it’s financially help children
go to school through vouchers or scholarships. And if they don’t qualify for those, support them by creating
a payment plan. For those folks that do not know a lot about the programs many members of Trinity have
donated and continue to support Trinity's SGO-Scholarship Granting Organization. These donations
generate a 50% Indiana State tax credit for the donor and the students who receive a scholarship from our
SGO are provided a pathway into the Indiana State Choice Voucher program. The Choice Voucher program
is a wonderful opportunity for families who may be unable to afford private education to receive one.
Eligibility is determined by a combination of earnings and family size after first qualifying for a pathway (like
SGO noted above). This current school year Trinity School has 67 voucher students.
What do you do in your free time? Getting used to being a grandma! I love helping my kids with their kids. I
also enjoy gardening, being outdoors, and hanging out with my three dogs.
Brian & Melissa Maxwell
A Night of Abundant Blessings
What a wonderful AWEsome God we have! A few weeks ago in Tuesday morning Bible Class we
were asked the question: “When, if ever, have you felt awe?” As I tally the results of “A Night of Abundant
Blessings” I am absolutely in AWE not only of the amount of money that was raised, but also the generous
spirit that caused such great donations from individuals and businesses, and the atmosphere that the 335
attendees generated in experiencing fun and fellowship! Thanks be to God for His abundant blessings that
were showered upon us!
As of this date, our profit was $95,320 which includes the dollar for dollar match from an
anonymous donor of any contributions $500 and above for both the live auction and the Fund-A-Cause
telephone solicitation. Our auctioneer, Jonathan Kraft, had never heard of anyone being so generous in this
situation and not stating a limit as to the donation! The matching amount inspired two people to increase
their donation to the telephone system right after the event ended.
With this amount raised, Will Samples has already authorized the contract for the phone system
replacement to begin throughout the church and school. Parts for the old system were no longer available
and voicemails sometimes did not get delivered for days or were sent to an inbox of a different extension
altogether. The new system will also have public address capabilities in the hallways, gym, cafeteria and
fellowship hall. Thanks be to God that the old system kept working until the funds were received for the
replacement.
15% of the profits will be given to the 8th grade for their Washington D.C. trip and 15% to Trinity’s
Scholarship Fund. Trinity 7th and 8th graders plus parents help with this endeavor by soliciting donations of
goods and ads as well as working the evening of the event. The remaining amount after the telephone
expense of $26,675 will be used to replace the stove in the Fellowship Hall kitchen (with a contribution from
Trinity League), upgrade technology in the math/science room, and begin the long range goal of standard
cabinetry in all the classrooms. The Board of Church Properties has been looking into the cabinetry options
to see what is best to meet the needs today and in the future. PTL will also be giving funds to this project.
With the large amount raised this year, we will be able to get a good start on accomplishing this goal.
Many thanks to the committee that worked so hard to make this event “happen”. It is a dedicated
team that pulls the event together and even though we enjoy what we do, it is “work” and it means giving of
a lot of time from people who are already very busy serving the Lord in other areas at Trinity. For this
reason, a few of the committee members are stepping down from their responsibilities. If you would like to
help serve on this committee please let Pastor Henderson know.
Our God truly is an AWEsome God - and Trinity is truly abundantly blessed!!!
Martha Diekelmann
Committee Chair
Committee members: Lisa Cizmar, Stephanie Engleking, Leslie Gardiner, Deb Komasinski, Roberta
Kregel,Vickie Loeber, Eileen Maxwell, Joe Stadnik, Mary Lou Thompson, Kristin Wielert
A Night of Abundant Blessings 2016
On Tuesday April 26th,
during the call service at
Concordia Seminary in
St. Louis, it was announced
that Brett Satkowiak will
become our third pastor.
We are excited for Trinity’s
youth as we move onto this
next chapter here at Trinity.
Important
Trinity
Announcements
Christian Yoga Classes
pots) Oregano-Italian, Parsley-Italian,
Rosemary, Cilantro
Christian Yoga is here! Starting May 4th, in the
fellowship hall at 6:00pm. (Each month on the 1st and All plants must be picked up from Trinity Lutheran
School Friday, May 6th (from 2pm-7pm) or Saturday,
3rd Wednesdays.) All ages and levels, please join us
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for an hour weaving through postures of yoga, God's May 7 (from 9am-11am)
word, and prayer. Stretch and strengthen with fellow
Trinity folks; good for body & soul!
High School Graduate Recognition
We do a special recognition of all of our High School
graduates. This year that will happen the weekend
of June 4, 5, & 6. An email with all the details was
sent to parents of those we know are graduating. If
you did receive one, please email DCE Paul R.
Wendt at [email protected] and he will forward
the information to you.
Graduates please remember to bring in a brief bio
and 2 pictures, (one current and one as a child), to
be posted on a display board for the first couple of
weeks in June. Please turn yours into the church
office by May 15th.
Plant Sale Pick Up
We will have additional plants available for purchase
at pick up at our site May 6th-May 7th. These items
will include (will divide out Flats on site):
FLOWERS: Impatiens (assorted colors) $2.00 (4
plants) or Buy a Flat for $16.00 (48
plants)
Petunias (assorted colors) $2.00 (4
plants) or Buy a Flat for $16.00 (48
plants)
VEGETABLES: Peppers - $2.00 (4 plants) or Big
Bertha, Buy a Flat for $16.00 (48
plants) Orange Bell, Red Beauty Hot
Peppers - Jalapeno
Tomatoes - Beefsteak, Early Girl,
Roma
HERBS:
Basil-sweet, Lavender $3.00 (individual
Christ Caring for People
Through People
That’s the motto of Stephen
Ministry. The Stephen Minister’s
role is to bring God’s love into the
lives of people who are going
through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis.
What do Stephen Ministers do? They listen, care,
support, encourage, and pray with and for a person
who is hurting. And in the midst of this confidential,
one-to-one, caring
relationship, God’s healing love comes pouring
through.
If someone you know is facing a crisis large or small
and could benefit from the caring presence of a
Stephen Minister, talk to one of our Stephen Leaders:
Nancy Schmidt (219)663-7159 or Laura Jenkins
(269)370-6406 or one of our Pastors. Our Stephen
Ministers are ready to care for you!
“Always be prepared to give
an answer to everyone who asks you
to give the reason for the hope that
you have. But do this with gentleness
and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15
Is there someone in your life who you’ve always
wanted to share your faith with but not sure how?
Invite that person to ‘Bring a friend to church day’
on June 5th! Please be on the look out for more
details to come!
Annual Fundraiser Planning Meeting
say about God’s gift of sex, an overview of the specific resource, options to use resource with your child
right away. Grandparents and care givers may also
receive the resources. The books cost money but we
believe that this is important enough that we will
provide this resource along with training so the books
get used!
People to contact:
Stephanie Hildebrandt [email protected]
Phil Kaemerer [email protected]
Casey Pflughoeft [email protected]
Linda Stanford [email protected]
Summer Sunday School – Unlocking the
Mysteries of Genesis
Unlocking the Mysteries of Genesis is a
Set for Monday, May 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the
groundbreaking 12-part DVD series that offers
library. A representative from all groups who intend scientific evidence that confirms Genesis as a
to conduct a fundraiser between July, 2016-June,
chronological record of God's creation. Unlocking the
2017 should have a representative present. The
Mysteries of Genesis supports a biblical worldview
meeting will take less than one hour. A form for
with empirical scientific evidence and offers defensible
each fundraiser must be completed and turned in that answers to some of the most provocative and
evening. Forms are available in the atrium. Please
controversial questions of faith and science. Through
contact Susan Magruder in the church office or via
interviews with leading experts, on location
email at [email protected], with questions.
investigations, insights from cutting-edge research,
dynamic animation, and stunning visuals, Unlocking the
Mysteries of Genesis takes viewers on a memorable
journey through some of the most fascinating topics
in creation science. Each episode is designed around
a 22-minute topic ranging from the origins of life to
evolution to the age of the universe and Noah's
Flood. Join us on Sunday mornings @ 9:30 a.m.
beginning, Sunday June 5th. Good for middle
elementary students through adult!
Faith Family Formation
Human Sexuality Champion Team - Walking with families
in raising children...so no child misses the place our
Heavenly Father has prepared for them!
We would like to give you a free book that will help
you initiate an age appropriate conversation with
your child concerning God’s gift of sexuality. Contact
one of the Champion Team members listed below
and schedule a 10 - 20 minute conversation to
preview the materials. God home with a book age
and gender appropriate for your child. Conversations will include: a brief look at what the scriptures
Wills Awareness Workshop
Ben and Sally had three children. They were a happy
family, living the dream. Tragically on a Sunday
afternoon, their family vehicle was struck by a drunk
driver. Ben and Sally were killed. All three children
had to spend time in the hospital. Ben and Sally had
never designated guardians for their children so
several of their siblings became embroiled in legal
battles over who would take care of their kids. The
kids ended up with siblings who didn’t believe in Jesus
in four months. Do you need a will? We all do. Yet
most of us procrastinate. Come to a one hour Wills
Awareness Workshop on Saturday, May 21st at 3pm
here at Trinity. Pastor Phillip Krupski of the LCMS
Foundation will share a presentation leading to the
beginning of a process to get you ready to see an
attorney to get your first will complete, or to update
the one you already have. Sure it takes a little time.
Yet the Lord has made you steward of family
possessions. What is your plan to care for all of
them according to the plan the Lord has laid on your
heart?
Mission365, Next Phase
Sound Mind Investing - by Greg Forsythe in room 101
at 9:30am every 3rd Sunday (please note we will not
be meeting in May due to confirmation)
Walking the Baby Steps - by Melissa & Brian Maxwell in
room 101 at 9:30am every 4th Sunday. Meet for
mutual encouragement. Cheer each other on
through the victories. Learn from one another in
navigating the struggles. Next meeting is May 22nd
Home-Based Confirmation
For parents of 4th grade students, (5th graders in
the fall of 2016), who are interested in potentially
doing Home-Based Confirmation, please see
Pastor Henderson. Thanks!
“Experts” Survey
Many Thanks to all who completed the survey for
our “experts”, those 55 and older. We had over 80
returned! The Family Faith Formation Adulthood
and Aging Champion Team is busy recording and
collating the surveys. Watch future newsletters and
the Green Sheets for results. We are thankful that
we will be able to better support and engage those
who have a wealth of life experience in our
congregation. If you have not turned your survey in,
there is still time. Turn yours in to the silver box in
the Atrium. Please do so by Sunday, May 15th.
Do you have a NIV Bible that you are no longer
using? Please consider donating it to the Lydia
House for use at their Bible studies. Bibles can
be dropped off at the Atrium desk marked for
Lydia House. Thank you!
Summer Sunday School
June 5th to August 28th
Your help is needed! Please find, fill out, and return
forms to the atrium.
Summer Sunday School is in need of:
Teaching Teams – Volunteer for only 1 week
or more! We provide all the lesson materials
and any needed coaching, you provide the love
and care for God’s children! Most weeks you
will be assisting one of our Sunday School
teachers. Some weeks, flying solo. A great
way to serve as a family!
Supply & Logistics Help – Volunteer for those
weeks you are able to serve. We have the
supply lists and what needs to be done. We
provide the supplies. You organize the
materials for that week in the classroom, so
the teaching team has everything they need!
Trinity Wheels
Help Wanted! Trinity Wheels needs help. Trinity
Wheels needs to help drive Trinity members to
church services and doctors appointments. This is a
Trinity ministry for our members who can no longer
drive. Please call the church at 219-663-1578.
SCRIP
Happy Mother’s Day to our moms! Scrip gift cards
have everything you need to honor our moms! As
you begin planning your Mother’s Day gift, please
consider purchasing Scrip Gift Cards. Planning your
garden? There’s a Scrip card that will work perfectly
for those purchases as well. Each gift card carries a
rebate that goes directly to the Trinity Scholarship
Fund towards a worthy student! Cards ordered by
Monday morning each week, are available for pick up
by Wednesday of the same week. We also have
limited “Cash and Carry” cards available for
immediate purchase in the atrium at the front
receptionist desk, Monday-Friday 7:15-3:00 pm and
on Sundays 9:30-10:30 am. For your added
convenience, we have included the Family Order
Form for Scrip under admission forms on our
website. More than anything, thank you for thinking
of Scrip and making a difference every time you make
a gift card purchase.
Viers, Ralph Einspahr, Chrisitne Pavot, Rick Garner
(Matt Garner’s father), Rebecca Guess, Sharon Dix
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 Ketcer’s
son-in-law), Marcia Potter, Grace Rhoads (Myles &
Diane Horst’s granddaughter), Judah Mark Ephraim
National Day of Prayer
Rhoads(Liz Beamer’s son), Rose Thomas (Lori
The National Day of Prayer is Thursday May 5th.
The city of Crown Point is hosting an event at 12pm Hult’s goddaughter), Chris Tsirlis (Dave
Zimmerman’s friend), Keith Hernandez, Bill Metseff
at the east side of the courthouse. Trinity’s choir
will be singing at the event. Service at school will be (grandson of Florence & Darrrell Sergent), Sarah
Board
at 8:15am.
Also, those serving in the mission field: Brian &
Barbara Sorge, Randy & Rachel Stauner, Kevin &
Ginny Holmes, Hispanic Mission Work, Bakery House
& Lydia House, Tony & Connie Booker (Czech
Republic), James & Crystal Neuendorf (Panama), Rev.
David & Lois Mahsman
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), Hazel Havard (Kim
Merrell’s granddaughter), Tom Parry, Greg Myers
(Gwendolyn Cruz’s uncle), Suzette Pryde, Renee
Corman, Ron Atkinson, Evelyn Arizmendi, Sandy
Toporski (Cynthia Lambert’s sister), Stephanie and
Ken Ables, Kathleen Petrick, Marlene Cencion, Cole
Official Church Acts
during April
Weddings
Noel Verdi and Kristen Slonczewski were joined in
holy matrimony on April 8th 2016
James Fastero and Kylee Sautter were joined in holy
matrimony on April 30th 2016
Funerals
Duane Huber passed away on April 4th, 2016 at the
age of 79. His funeral was on April 9th, 2016
Trinity
Celebrations
Anniversaries
5/3
Guy & Linnette Ramey
5/4
5/5
5/6
5/12
5/13
5/14
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/20
5/22
5/23
5/24
5/25
5/27
5/28
5/29
5/31
Michael & Rebecca DeVries
William & Donna Steuer
Mark & Kathleen Rayonec
Steven & Janelle Handel, Will & Meagan
Samples, John & Joan Taylor
Steven & Cynthia Thurn
Russ & Cathy Bunde
Memphis & Angela Miller, Mary & Tom Parry
Randy & Gina Kingston, Durk & Mildred
Lescynski
Edward & Jill Klingberg
David & Kendra Mays, Michael & Jeanne
Strunk
Terrance & Cheryl Claus, Andrew & Karen
Knapp
Tom & Liz Beamer, Jeff & Angie Sivak
Craigory & Nancy Wise
Tim & Vicki Loeber, Kevin & Jenny Murphy,
Joseph & Jenny Riffle
Brian & Roseann Dennis, Kristopher & Kate
Keller
Bruno & Sandra Hnatusko
Mike & Kristina Feaster, Charles & Sharon
Grelecki
Jesse & Gwendolyn Cruz, Tim & Kristine
Koelikamp, Timothy & Kandace VanTilburg
5/8
5/9
5/10
5/11
5/12
5/13
5/14
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21
5/22
5/23
5/24
5/25
5/26
5/27
5/28
5/29
Birthdays
5/1
5/2
5/3
5/4
5/5
5/6
5/7
5/31
Robinson, Kristen Wasinski
Marianne Manning, Landin Rosenthal, Michael
Strunk
Tara Bewley, Roberta Kregel, Amanda
Rosenthal, Rebecca Schweitzer
Anna Mae Kerr, Elizabeth Maxwell, Walter
Quintero, Heather Stefanovich
Dawn Casey, Michael Strunk
Gary Dienes, Tyler Doyle, Elizabeth Keller
Chance Bielawski, Rowan Johnson, Joseph
Perry, Hope Zimmerman
Kenneth Abels, Lois Lovekamp
Heather Arizmendi, Jill Heward, David Mays
Nancy Forsythe, Matthew Garner, Lynn
Matalin
Julie Serbin, John Smith
Sandra Henderlong, Kaylee Jensen, Ryan
Johnson, Jill Klingberg, Leslie Nack, Nikolas
Sarafim, Paul Watland
Gina Bucholz, Mary Morantz
Evan Ballou, Phoenix Bergner, Emmalyn
Garner, Logan Kennedy, Andrew Manning,
Carla Misner, Alexis Rayonec, Daniel Smith
Connor Anderson, Deborah Johnstone,
Jacqueline Tavrides
Robert Blink
Eloise Bloede, Terrance Claus, Owen Crum,
Michael DeYoung, Brian Giacomin, Cory
Wielert, Luke Yates
Alexander Feaster, Michael Feaster, Katelyn
Huitsing, Elizabeth Noak
Ryan Smith
Chase Bielawski, Carol Hubacek
Amanda Kosik, Paul Rowland
Jean Aldwardt, Miranda Stephen
Eugene Fiegle, Sandra Hnatusko, Dennis
Miller, Donna Steuer, Dennis Mills, Vicki
Stojkovich
Douglas Bergner, Milayna Damjanovic, Payton
Matuska
Alec Kalember, Robin Luebcke, Kevin Murphy
Samantha White
Jennifer Festenmaker, Deborah Hammond,
Baptism Birthdays
Gregory Johnson, Casey Taylor, Angelica
5/1
Evan Ballou, Brendan Ballou, Kathryn
Voyles
Birmingham, Jesse Cruz, Mary Jane Cummings,
Sophia Handel, Zachary Lambert, Liam Wiater
Amy Dyba, Lorene Fuehrmeyer, Matthew
Makayla Bartholomew, Misty Knestrict,
Garner, Gary Hammond, Kaylee Jensen,
Jennifer McCord, Zackary Puent, Allison
Aimee Kozlowski, Jene Linz, Alexander Long,
Sellers
Miranda Malone, Tina Matuska, Leslie Nack,
Carl Froman, Kevin McCord, Faith Oosterhoff
James Nowoc, Kathleen O’Day, Gretchen
Gary Hammond, Michael Kulak, Christian
Pace, Helmi Paul, Willi Paul, Sadie Puent, Blake
5/3
5/4
5/5
5/6
5/7
5/8
5/9
5/10
5/11
5/12
5/13
5/14
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21
5/22
5/23
5/24
5/25
5/26
5/27
5/29
5/30
5/31
Pysh, Matthew Rogers, Joseph Rogers, Marc Schmidtke, Jody Szaller, Megan Thompson
Kash Komorowski, Kevin Topp
Luke Fernandez, Jake Fernandez, Julia Savich
Faith Bergner, Nicholas Gilles, Ali Miller, Marie Mossoczy, Laura Vajda, Rickie Wilson
Timothy Gardiner, Olivia Watland
Hunter Ashlock, Ava Stojkovich
Rebecca Guess
Natalie Klingberg
Charles Buth, Alyssa Guritz, William Steuer
Ursala Andrews, Jim Cizmar, Gary Schmidtke
Cynthia Fitzsimmons
Erica Bautista, Alexis Bautista, Christy Bautista, Dayna Davis, Sharon Grelecki, Zachary Martin
Alyssa Kregel, Lothar Thoelke
Charles Sauerman, Taylor Tedhams, Hayden Tedhams
Kathy Bunde, Sydney Dennis, Kyle Hart, Kimberly Hart, Ronald Leighty
David Herkey, Lisa Klapak
Nicole Cooper, Paul Wendt, Kristin Wielert
Deborah Hammond, Karlee Reagan, Kimberly Reagan
Amanda Guritz, Marge Haley, Kate Keller, Logan Kennedy, Norma Lindzy, Lee Stephen, Samantha
White
Thomas Whitaker
Laila Eberly, Adam Koszyk, Kathleen Petrick,
Helen Sauerman
Emily Carlin, Beth Komasinski
Kam Stash
Kaitlyn Berkshire, Hannah Henderson, Nikkol
McCord
Chance Bielawski, Chase Bielawski, Jacob
Camus, Parker Cruz, Elizabeth Maxwell
Sue Board
Rachel Griffin, Daniel Smith
Luke Thompson
Jackson Forsythe, James Forsythe
Those Serving Us This Month
Communion Assistants
May 8th
May 9th
May 15th
May 16th
May 22nd
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
K Manning, J Hodgin, J Hensley, E Hildebrandt, L Nimetz
L Smith, K McCord, S Wilson, L Nack, R Gardiner
J Nelson, B Thomas, D Trump
M Strunk, A Kraemer, D Jenkins, P Wendt
F Lizak, M Speichert
C Falkenberg, M Korte, P Gardin, M Magruder, B Duffala
T Fraze, A Manning, B Maxwell, B Stephen, B Campbell
G Luebcke, G Forsythe, M Evers
D Brannock, A Kraemer, D Jenkins, P Wendt, C Froman
F Lizak, A Lehman
D Maxwell, D Mills, D Kregel, D Wigley, D Hildebrandt
L Smith, L Nack, J Thompson, J Cruz, K, McCord
R Forsythe, T Pflughoeft, J Nelson
May 23rd
May 29th
May 30th
June 5th
June 6th
10:45am
6:30pm
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
6:30pm
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
6:30pm
M Strunk, A Kraemer, D Jenkins, P Wendt
F Lizak, M Speichert
K Manning, J Hensley, J Hodgin, L Nimetz, M Magruder
R Rainey, R Gardiner, S Wilson, T Fraze, A Manning
B Thomas, D Trump, G Luebcke
D Brannock, A Kraemer, D Jenkins, P Wendt, C Froman
A Lehman, M Speichert
P Gardin, M Korte, C Falkenberg, B Duffala, D Maxwell
B Stephen, B Campbell, B Maxwell, J Thompson, J Cruz
G Forsythe, M Evers, R Forsythe
D Brannock, A Kraemer, D Jenkins, P Wendt
F Lizak, D Tokley
Liturgists
May 29th
June 5th
Gerbers (traditional), Wendt (contemporary)
Kregel (traditional), Gerbers (contemporary)
Acolytes
May 7th
May 8th
May 15th
May 22nd
May 29th
June 5th
Readers
May 8th
May 15th
May 22nd
6:30pm
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
Robert Blink
Dominic Dennis, Jake Thurnberg
Colin Hecht, Riley Johnson
Brianna Murdock, Isabella Murdock
Christopher Davis, Christian Davis
Samuel Puent, Zachary Puent
Michael Coy, Michael Kulak
Kaylee Bewley, Mandy Murdock
Emma DeHaan, Owen Pace
Allison Garden, Kaleigh Klingberg
Gracelyn Nack, Pacey Nack
Elaina Genovese, Haley Carlin
Ellery Shea, Conner Tillery
Jacob Miller, Trey Thurman
Anna Gardiner, Sarah Gardiner
Emma Riffle, Benjamin Robinson
Caiden Mowery, Colton Mowery
Paige Stadnick, Alexa Stefanovich
Kolleen Whitaker, Julia Campbell
Blake Pysh, Jospeh Rogers
Zachary Thurn, Zachary Bodamer
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
Dee Pocock
Matt Garner
Chris Peschke
Christine Miller
Patrick Schuster
Jennifer McCord
Cynthia Fitzsimmons
Greg Forsythe
Terry Chelap
Cynthia Lambert
May 29th
June 5th
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
8:00am
8:15am
10:30am
10:45am
Becky Bergner
Hunter MacDonald
Phil Gardin
Brooke Nack
Christine Thomas
Pat Dykman
Judy Duffala
Sandy Smith
Gerry Luebcke
Sharon Tillery
April Attendance
Saturday: 97
Traditional: 1169
Contemporary: 662
Monday: 142
Next month’s newsletter deadline is Wednesday May 25th,
have a great month everyone!
Who?
Your FAVORITE
the fun: Come one, come all!
3-5 year old!
(Potty trained) You do not need to attend Trinity to join
What is it?
Explore a uniquely fun adventure in imagination! Our theme for this season is, “Fruits of
the Spirit.” Creative kids will see how God desires us to live using familiar tales of childhood to the real
events found in The Bible as our material. Little kids CAN do big things and by being a part of Creative Kids
Drama, they are helping out a variety of charitable organizations!
Where will this take place?
Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
How much will this cost me?
1 non perishable item to be donated to
Harbor Mission in Gary, Indiana.
When will this be happening? Saturday mornings
10:00-11:00 a.m.
11:00-12:00 p.m.
Session 1: June 4th through July 16th: Register by June 3rd
Session 2: Aug. 6th through Sept. 24th: Register by Aug. 5th
Session 3: Oct. 22 through Dec. 17th: Register by Oct. 21st
To register call or text Lynn Yates : 708/638-2012
*Registration is on first come/first serve basis. 15 kids max. Per group.
Who’s Behind the Scenes?
Lynn Yates has a degree in Theatre Education and has been teaching drama in a variety of venues since 1998! She loves Creative Drama
format and working with little kids! In a world of fast paced everything, it is crucial to encourage young kids to use their imaginations and
expand their creativity! Creative Drama does not believe in a final production like theatre, it treats each class as its own performance experience! Try it! You just may LOVE it!
Trinity Lutheran Church VBS presents:
June 13-16, 2016
9:00 a.m.-Noon
Ages: 3 (must be potty trained) through 4th grade
Suggested donation of $5/child (includes a t-shirt)
Come join us at 250 S. Indiana Ave.
as we learn about
Following Jesus the Light of the World!
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Parent’s/Guardian’s Names:__________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
City ______________________State:______Zip:_________
Home Phone: ______________________ Cell/Work Phone: __________________________
Emergency Contact Name: ___________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Home Church: __________________________________________________________________ Member? Yes__ No__
Who can the child(ren) go home with after VBS?: _________________________________________________________
Child’s Name:___________________________________________________________
Birth Date: ______________ age:_____ last grade completed: _____ T-Shirt Size: YXS YS YM YL AS AM AL
Allergies or other medical conditions: _________________________________________________________________
Circle the Days Child will Attend: 1
2
3
4
Child’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Birth Date: _____________age:_____ last grade completed: _____ T-Shirt Size: YXS YS YM YL AS AM AL
Allergies or other medical conditions: _________________________________________________________________
Circle the Days Child will Attend: 1
2
3
4
Budget
922,131.56
833,763.25
979,000.00
15,147.00
774,950.00
976,066.00
APR 2015 YTD
Apr 16
92,000.00
831,000.46
10,622.00
Budget
83,000.00
86,355.00
28,744.00
Jul '15 - Apr 16
4001 · Tithes and Offerings
91,423.00
241.00
Notes for this year
10,585.00
9,429.00
1,428.10
10,248.51
9,132.00
5,947.00
176,734.75 178,596.00
71,293.45
15,315.73
132,149.00
106,011.00
105,789.50
1,781,876.02
69,400.00
20,574.26
108,675.00
119,685.00
98,433.00
1,823,385.25
40,800.00
20,501.00
97,957.00
134,996.75
138,630.00
1,766,163.00
Paid taxes on properties
Pre-paid insurance
Does not include 50-50 gifts
8,109.00
18,000.00
Income
4020 · Tuition & Fees
2,311.75
Ordinary Income/Expense
4050 · Other Income
1,506.58
Total Income
5800 · Program Expense - School
19,893.45
0.00
0.00
181,269.03 173,256.61
131,746.00 128,501.00
26,033.99
95,174.50
1,833,987.61
1,403,428.93
1,803,410.15
1,386,642.89
1,826,173.75
1,393,289.00
5500 · Properties/Repair/Util
5100 · Office/Devel/Ins
Expense
5900 · Board Expenses
2,308.00
199,923.91 207,924.00
165,000.00
Other Income
166,457.00 167,657.00
16-Apr
2063
31289
602
15-Apr
3346
31933
614
Church Attendance
$32,000 is benefit bill
Close in Sept 2016 at 217,000
Candidate/NLSA visits
Convention Assessment paid
8th grade trip now included
6000 · District & Synod
1,128.80
6100 · Payroll Expenses
7100 · Building Fund
Total Expense
7400 · Charities
31-Mar
Line of Credit
131,000.00 131,000.00
31-Mar-15
30-Apr
Property Loan
208,316.00
Synod Payable
74,000.00
44,350.00
Current Month
Total for 1 year
Attendance/Week
42,500.00
Regular Bills
Note
s: 1 General Fund Offerings - Need to close the Gap
a. Meet the remaining Synod Commitment
b. Eliminate Line of Credit use in the Summer
2 April, 2015 had Easter
1
Sun
Mon
Sat
7
Fri
6
8:30am - 12:00pm Plant Sale pick
up
9:00am VBS scenery set up
6:30pm Worship
Thu
5
1:30pm - 7:30pm Plant Sale
pick up
14
Wed
May 2016
Tue
6:30am Men’s Bible Study @
Schoops
8:15am National Day of
Prayer school ceremony
12:00pm National Day of
Prayer CP ceremony
2:00pm Ascension
Chapel
2:00pm Stephen Ministry
7:00pm Stephen Ministry
13
9:00am Confirmation rehearsal
6:30pm Worship
4
7:45am Mom’s in Prayer
9:30am Quiltmakers
6:00pm Christian Yoga
12
6:00pm Father/Son Night
3
11
6:30am Men’s Bible Study @
Schoops
2
10
7:45am Mom’s in Prayer
9:30am Quiltmakers
2:00pm Chapel
7:00pm FFF– Human
Sexuality Champion Team
9:00am Ladies Bible Study
9
9:00am Ladies Bible Study
Luncheon
7:00pm Christ Care
8:00pm Men’s Bible Study
21
3:00pm Drama Kids
6:30pm Worship
7:00pm Parish Planning
8
3:00pm Drama Kids
3:00pm Alzheimer’s/
Dementia Support Group
6:00pm Fundraiser planning
meeting
6:30pm Worship
7:00pm Boards
20
8, 8:15, 10:30 & 10:45am
Worship, receiving new
members
9:15am Sunday School,
Confirmation
2:00pm Hispanic
Worship
6:00pm FPU
Mother’s Day
8, 8:15, 10:30 &10:45am
Worship
9:15am Sunday School,
Confirmation
2:00pm Hispanic
Worship
6:00pm FPU
6:00pm Father/Son Night
28
19
6:30pm Worship
18
6:30am Men’s Bible Study @
Schoops
2:00pm Stephen Ministry
7:00pm Stephen Ministry
7:00pm Trinity League
27
17
26
9:00am Kindergarten
Graduation
16
25
6:30am Men’s Bible Study @
Schoops
15
24
7:45am Mom’s in Prayer
9:30am Quiltmakers
2:00pm Chapel
9:00am VBS Scenery Prep
2:30pm Wills Awareness
6:30pm Worship
23
7:00pm Christ Care
7:00pm VBC scenery prep
6:30pm Fine Arts
Festival
22
3:00pm Drama Kids
6:30pm Worship
7:00pm Elders
31
3:00pm Drama kids
6:30pm Worship
8, 8:15, 10:30 & 10:45am
Worship
9:15am Sunday School, Bible
Study
12:00pm VBS staff meeting
1:00pm VBS scenery prep
2:00pm Hispanic
Worship
6:00pm FPU
30
7:45am Mom’s in Prayer
9:30am Quiltmakers
2:00pm Chapel
5:45pm Together in Christ
6:00pm Christian Yoga
6:30pm Altar Guild
29
Memorial Day Office
Closed, No School
6:30pm Worship
Confirmation Sunday
8, 8:15, 10:30 &10:45am
Worship
9:15am Sunday School
9:30am Sharing the Faith
2:00pm Hispanic
Worship
6:30am, 9:00am, 9:15am,
10:45am
Worship
9:15am Sunday School, Bible
Study
2:00pm Hispanic Worship