40th Anniversary Dinner - Trinity Lutheran Church

The
Trinity Lutheran Church
Moorhead, Minnesota
Messenger
www.trinitymhd.org
Volume 79 Issue 10 October 2014
October
Highlights
3 - Friday Fellowship, 11 a.m.
4 - Wedding: Megan Klemisch & Bradyn Anderson
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2nd grade Faith Tiles, 9:35 a.m.
New Member Welcome, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary
New Member Potluck, 11:30 a.m., CLC
Hayride, 5:55 p.m.
7 - Executive Team, 7 p.m.
- Sr. Ministry Team, 7 p.m.
11 - Sr. Ministry leaves for France
- Golden Cobber Breakfast,
8 a.m.
12 - Trinity Foundation 40th Anniversaty Dinner, 5:30 p.m., CLC
13 - Library Board, 1:30 p.m.
14 - Youth Ministry Team, 6:30 p.m.
- Church Council, 8 p.m.
Trinity Foundation
40th Anniversary
Dinner
Sunday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Trinity Christian Life Center
17 - Wedding: Christy Jensen & Chad Brasel
18 - Wedding: Erica Clark & Joshua Hall
19 - Healing Services/Quilt Sunday
- Offering for Lost & Found
21 - Trinity serves at Churches United
- Foundation Investment Committee, 4 p.m.
- Cost & Joy of Discipleship, 7 p.m.
23 - Communion at Eventide
- Parish Nurse Connect, 5 p.m.
24 - Friday Fellowship with St. Joe’s, 2 p.m.
- WELCA Regional Gathering
25 - WELCA Regional Gathering,
26 - Reformation Sunday
28 - Foundation Meeting, 4 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Former Bishop Mark Hanson
Topic: “Leaving Behind Takes Planning Ahead”
Music: Tactus
Tickets: $15 - available at the info desk
From the Pastor's Desk
Pastor Simon Fensom
218-236-1333 ext. 320
[email protected]
member of the staff excels at what they do, from the office
and administration, to the custodial staff, to the preschool,
to the children’s ministry, to the FiF youth ministry, to the
music and all other aspects of Trinity’s life. These are all
hard-working and talented people dedicated to God’s
mission at Trinity. They all truly take pride in the ministry
they do. Thank you to the staff for the welcome I have
received from you.
Pastor Matt Peterson
Thank You for Your Welcome!
Thanks be to God for bringing us together at Trinity, and
thank you for the hospitable welcome we have received
as a family in our first month of being with you. Our whole
family has been blessed by your kind words, your warm
hearts, and the meals, cookies, vegetables and other
goodies we have received from all of you in the past
month. Thank you!
I have already witnessed God working through all of
you in the various ministries here at Trinity. I have had the
chance to meet the three-year old Sunday School class
and their families at the three-year-old class welcome
night, I have met the third grade class and their families
as they received instruction on how to use their new Spark
Bibles, and I have met the wonderfully dedicated people
on the youth ministry team and the children’s ministry team,
not to mention all of the people I had the chance to meet
on Rally Sunday at worship and through the ministry fair,
and then again at Music on the Blacktop that same evening! I’ve even had the chance to meet the “fellas” at the
Men’s Bible study on Monday mornings. God is certainly
up to something here at Trinity among all of you.
You need to know that in the month that I have been here I
have noticed that every single member of the Trinity staff
is exceptional. God has called every one of these people
to this place in order to fulfill God’s mission here. Every
I have received a warm welcome from Pastor Lew, who
has shown me the ropes in worship at Trinity and given me
great guidance on how to navigate my way to and through
the hospitals in town. The jury is still out on Pastor Simon.
(I’m teasing, of course!) For those of you that aren’t aware,
Pastor Simon and I served together for 7 years in Spicer,
MN, and are not shy about ribbing each other every
once in a while. It is a wonderful blessing to be working
together again, and I know that Trinity is already blossoming through Pastor Simon’s vision and leadership. Please
take time this month to thank Pastor Lew and Pastor Simon
for their ministry this past summer—one of transition and
change at Trinity.
I am looking forward to the ways in which we will work
together in all aspects of education at Trinity. Education
happens most evidently in places like Sunday School,
confirmation and Bible studies, but truly education happens
in all aspects of Trinity’s ministry, from worship to hospital
visits to fellowship together. We are always learning, and
we are always teaching. I am excited about all of the
ways we will partner in education ministry together.
There is much fruit that grows at Trinity. I have witnessed
your gifts bearing fruit in many ways in the month that
I have served as pastor here—through youth ministry,
through Sunday School, through worship teams, through Bible study and coffee fellowship, through the leadership of
the church council, and through the Spirit-filled energy that
permeates all of the ministry at Trinity. With God’s help,
you make all of this happen. Your God-given gifts make
this ministry possible. Thank you for your commitment to
God’s work through Trinity—the work of welcoming the
community to worship and grow in serving God.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Matt
“Welcoming the community to worship and grow in serving God.”
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Trinity Foundation
Trinity Ensures Well-being for Caregivers
“God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.”
– William Cowper
Caretaking can be full of joy and also full of great challenges. One church is taking a bold step to improve the
lives of those caring for a loved one with a chronic illness
by providing foundational support for an innovative new
project. God moves in mysterious ways and, this time, it’s
through iPads!
Trinity Lutheran in Moorhead used foundation grant funds to
help Lutheran Social Services purchase Apple iPads to loan
to area caregivers. By using Skype video calls, caregivers
can access counseling, consulting/coaching, support groups
with other caregivers, chronic care management tools, and
educational opportunities. Winter and distance often isolate
caregivers and these supports were not easily accessible
previously.
One result of the new iPad program is a series of beautiful
stories. “We have two ladies who are in their 80s and are
currently using the iPads to attend support groups, counsel-
ing sessions etc. They have become fast friends and call
each other all the time now and email each other using their
iPads,” said Tara Geise, LSS Program Manager for Caregiver Support and Respite. “I was really worried about one
lady’s depression and she is like a kid with a new toy and
excited about life again. It really opens up a whole new
world!”
The program’s main goals are to increase caregivers’ health
and well-being and provide chronic care management that
keeps older adults in their homes longer. Trinity’s Pastor
Simon Fensom remarked, “Lutheran Social Services is one
of our ministry partners because they proclaim the gospel
through acts of service that inspire hope, change lives, and
build community.”
Thanks to the strong support of Trinity Lutheran Church of
Moorhead, Tara is seeing positive changes in many caregivers’ self-esteem, decreases in signs of depression and isolation, building of supportive friendships, and access to new
education opportunities as they use their new iPads.
Tara and her team have seen this grant-funded, innovative
program result in a delightful success. “I never dreamed all
this would happen.”
(This article was reprinted with permission from Lutheran
Social Services of Minnesota).
Council Highlights
September Council Highlights
Mission Plan Report:
August Income
August Expense
Income minus expense
$ 80,156
$ 92,686
- $12,530
Year-to-date
- $81,442
Thank you for your ongoing support of our mission and ministry at Trinity. If you would like information about “JoyfulE-Giving”, our electronic contribution program, pick up a
brochure from the church office. On-line giving options are
available on Trinity’s website at www.trinitymhd.org.
Welcome: Pastor Matt Peterson was welcomed to Trinity by
the Council.
Lost and Found Ministry update: Board members Joel
Bakken, Michael Kaspari, and Executive Director Denise
Peterson updated the Council regarding recent changes in
policies and procedures at Lost and Found Ministry. They
also reported on the status of reGROUP, a “recovery community organization” dedicated to bringing recovery people
together (families, allies, folks in recovery) to help each
other sustain recovery and to stay in community. reGROUP
is being hosted by Lost and Found Ministry and is located in
the former Maak’s Vacuum Service. Funding for reGROUP
comes from a three-year grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division. A
grand opening for reGROUP is set for Tuesday, Sept. 23 at
4 p.m.
Congregational Meeting: A motion was approved to call
a Special Informational Congregation Meeting on Sunday,
Sept. 28 at 9:35 a.m. in the Christian Life Center for the
purpose of sharing information regarding the 2015 Mission
Plan, staff structure and stewardship.
Foundation 40th Anniversary Dinner: The Trinity Foundation is hosting a 40th Anniversary celebration event on
Sunday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Christian Life Center.
Former ELCA Bishop Mark Hanson will be the keynote
speaker for the dinner and will also preach at the Sunday
morning worship services that day.
Hospitality Pastor Call Committee: A motion to establish
a Call Committee to begin the search and call process for
a Hospitality Pastor was approved. The goal would be to
have a pastor in place beginning January 2015.
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Trinity Focus
Trinity helping neighbors in need
by Kristin Johnson
A small group from Trinity is helping neighbors in need
in a big way, and enjoying every minute of it. This group
gets together the third Tuesday of every-other month to
provide evening meals at Churches United for the Homeless in Moorhead, working from 2:30-7 p.m. They cook,
prepare and serve the meal to the residents who are
staying at Churches United. It may seem like a small task,
but the rewards are immeasurable.
Gloria Hanson, who leads the group, felt called to this
ministry eight years ago. “I think the Good Lord sent me
there,” she said. “Somebody brought up that they needed
more help, and I thought it was something I should do.” Ardis Sandvig, Vi Lien, Lin Svobodny, Gloria Brown, Yvonne
Baker and Chad Hanson also volunteer their time.
Churches United for the Homeless is the largest shelter
in northwestern Minnesota and is the only shelter within
250 miles that is able to accommodate single men, single
women, and both one and two parent families. They offer
spiritual ministry and emotional affirmation to people who
are homeless, furnishing a temporary shelter, and referring residents to appropriate services such as job service,
social services, mental health services, and programs such
as Alcoholics Anonymous. They are supported by a core
group of churches who provide volunteers, in-kind donations, financial contributions, as well as most of the preparation and serving of food for our evening and weekend
meals. (www.churches-united.org).
It’s a rewarding experience for those who serve at
Churches United. The Trinity group gets close to people
and families, especially those who have been at the shelter a longer period of time. “They get to be like friends,”
Gloria Hanson said. It makes her feel good knowing her
work is appreciated. “I really care for those people,” she
added. “They need help, and I feel like I’m wanted there.
I really enjoy doing it.”
Churches United provides shelter for single men, single women,
and both one and two parent families.
In addition to providing meals, Churches United People
Services (CUPS) is a group that helps the shelter in other
ways. They meet every-other 3rd Thursday of the month
and work on projects like quilting, sewing curtains, and
whatever else is needed. Ardis Sandvig is also a member
of this group. She enjoys the fellowship with other Trinity
members, but the feeling she gets from helping others is
why she keeps coming back. She is joined in volunteering by Gloria Hanson, Vi Lien, Jim and Lin Svobodny and
Darlene Radi.
Other volunteer opportunities include working at the free
thrift shop, food pantry, sorting items, and much more.
“There are so many things for volunteers to do there,”
Sandvig said. “I’m sure there are lots of things I haven’t
even done yet. When you see the good that comes out of
it, you can’t help but give.”
Churches United depends on over 3,000 volunteers from
the community working over 10,000 hours throughout the
year. If you would like to volunteer your time, please visit
www.churches-united.org/volunteer or call (218) 2360372. They ask volunteers to attend an orientation, make
a commitment of 4 hours per month, and to successfully
complete a background check. Volunteers under 16 must
be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Churches United currently has a need for the following non-monetary items:
Canned meat
Hot sauce
Ranch dressing
Frozen meats (especially
hamburger, turkey and chicken)
Fruit and Vegetables - fresh
or canned
Pasta
Liquid laundry soap
Disinfecting wipes
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Bar soap
Diapers in all sizes
Silverware
8oz. plastic glasses
Plastic bowls
Twin-sized sheets
Full-sized bath towels
Liquid laundry soap
Disinfecting wipes
Small gifts for men
Pillows
Table fans
Space heaters
Toilet paper
New strollers
New car seats
Boots (work and winter)
Warm socks for men, women
and children
Winter gloves (especially men’s)
Hand tools
Pots and pans
Small appliances
Dining room sets
Bunk beds
Microwaves
Slow cookers
Clocks
Radio/alarm clocks
Furniture including beds
Children's Ministry
Sandra Anderson
Director of Children’s Ministry
218-236-1333 ext. 319
[email protected]
Faith Tiles – October 5
The Second Grade Faith Milestone Begins
All second grade kids with their parents will begin the
process of making faith tiles on Sunday, Oct. 5. We will
meet in Fellowship Hall from 9:35-10:25 a.m. (the Sunday school hour). We’ll use red clay, which will be kiln
fired, painted with acrylics, and sealed. All second grade
kids with a parent should be present on October 5th to
complete the first step of making their tiles; we won’t be
able to hold make-up sessions for those who are not able
to attend. After the tiles are fired, the kids will paint them
in their Sunday school classes. Then the tiles will be sealed
and sent home for families to enjoy.
Hayride for 4-5-6th Graders
October 5th
All 4-5-6th graders are invited on a hayride on Sunday,
Oct. 5. Meet at the east parking lot at 5:55 p.m. The bus
will leave at 6:00. We plan to return by 8:20 p.m. Call
the info desk at 236-1333 to sign up. The cost is $5. We
have a limit of 40 kids so sign up early. You may bring
one friend. Your payment will reserve your spot. Parents,
we need a few of you to join in the fun! Parent volunteers
are free!
Guardian Angels
Fourth Grade Faith Milestone
In their fourth grade year, each Sunday school student
is invited to serve in Trinity’s Guardian Angel program.
Fourth graders are matched with children who will be
baptized. Guardian Angels attend the baptism and present the parents with a baptismal candle. They also promise to pray for the child and to remember the child’s first
baptismal birthday. Sandra will be calling fourth graders
throughout the year to be Guardian Angels. For more
information, please call Sandra.
Volunteers in Children’s Ministry Are Amazing!
We are grateful to the many parents, college students,
and youth who are children’s ministry volunteers this year.
They are wonderful blessings to the children they teach
and to the whole congregation. Thank you, volunteers!
Sadie Anderson, Adam Backlund, Leah Benthin, Kailey
Berry, Sarah Bratlien, Kayla Brown, Natalie Carlson,
Brenda Clifton, Taylor Colvert, Mariah Covey, Lily Crume,
Leah Dalum, Brenda Elmer, Graham Goeson, Lauren
Graftaas, Heidi Gregoire, Becky Grothe, Lana Gunderson, Rita Hagen, Laurie Hoium, Kate Hammero, Sally
Hoogland, Kerry Horst, Taylor Houseman, Larisa Johnson,
Molly Johnson, Signe Johnson, Callie Judnick, Kirsten
Juhl, Lizzy Kasper, Janelle Leiseth, Chris Lien, Becky Maki,
Hannah Maki, Addy Miller, Maddie Oehlke, Alli Overby,
Jamie Passanante, Jim Pearson, Amanda Peterson, Lindsie
Schoenack, Sarah Schulz, Jennifer Schwantz, Emma Smith,
Chris Stallman, Sara Stallman, Jenny Stenehjem, Kristi
Stuber, Jason Thomas, Jessamy Thomas, Christian Thompson, Maren Tollefson, Amy Vogt, Keith Vogt, Deb Walter,
Jennifer Winter, Erika Yoney, Amy Young, Zach Zitur, and
Roxanne Zurn.
These girls really got into the face painting at Music on the
Blacktop!
Hurray for Trinity’s Noah’s Ark Nursery!
Open Sunday mornings from 8:15-11:45 a.m.
We are very pleased to have an excellent team running
Noah’s Ark Nursery.
Every Sunday you’ll be greeted by Teagan Carlsrud, a
high school senior who spent the summer working in a preschool with 9-18 month olds. She will be accompanied by
an adult volunteer, which means we will always have two
adults in our nursery. If we get an abundance of kids, we
will add volunteers as needed. Many, many thanks to our
nursery volunteers:
Carolyn Bergstrom (coordinator), Kay Carlsrud, Julie
Rosenfeldt, Shawnette Kommer, Esther Allen, Stephanie
Sculthorp-Skrei, Ashley Hammero, and Hayley Elliott. We
always welcome additional volunteers. Please contact
Sandra for more information.
Trinity Wednesday meals are back!
Let the Boy Scouts help out your
busy schedule by cooking for you!
October Menu:
10/1: Stuffed pork chops, mashed red potatoes, Adults $6
corn
Kids $3
10/8: Chicken Kiev, wild rice, corn
10/15: No meal
10/22: Glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, corn
10/29: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, corn
5-6 p.m. in the CLC - everyone’s welcome!
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Friends in Faith
www.fifstreet.org
Ashley Strelau
Associate Director of Youth Ministry
218-236-1333 ext. 356
[email protected]
Kathy Hunstad
Director of Youth Ministry
218-236-1333 ext. 314
[email protected]
Friends in Faith shared a number of songs with the crowd at Music on the Blacktop.
2015 Detroit Youth Gathering
Trip - Worshipping with 36,000
youth, traveling through many states
and cities, growing in relationship
and faith, engaging in service to
others are just a few things you’ll
experience on this wonderful trip.
Talk to any youth or adult who have
gone on this once-in-a-lifetime trip and they’ll tell you
how meaningful it was. Fill out the registration form and
register today or by October 10th. Questions? Call Kathy
or Ashley at 236-1333.
Trinity Friends in Faith invites youth in grades 9-12 to
be a part of our Senior High Small Groups. Friends are
such an important part of life. Being part of a supportive
network of people is essential to dealing with all the
situations we face in life.
These groups meet two Wednesdays a month from
October through April and the other Wednesday nights
are malt nights or large group activities. The groups
discuss relevant topics, study scripture, have fun together,
eat great food, do service projects and more. They
become another supportive group in your network of
relationships. If you are interested in being a part of
small groups contact Ashley or Kathy so we can get you
connected with a group.
The Jr. High Synod Gathering will be held at Arrowwood
in Alexandria, MN on Nov. 21-22. This is a great
opportunity to worship with other youth from Minnesota
and North Dakota. There will be guest speakers, live
music, dances, a waterpark, and more! Plus, this year’s
theme is Mission Possible so there are surprises in store!
Registration is now open - you can find registration forms
in the youth room. Trinity will pay $70, so your cost is only
$70. Register by November 1.
78th on FiF Street - Wednesdays begin with pizza at
5:15 p.m. in the youth room. Pizza is sold for $1.50
a slice. Logan Block and Delany McKay will serve as
the coordinators along with many college/camp staff
volunteers. From 6-8 p.m., youth and leaders engage in
active experiences that support faith development and
relationship building through large group, mentor groups
and special activities.
Friends in Faith
held their annual
Stockholders
Banquet in September. The youth
provided a good
meal and shared
what they have
been doing this
summer.
Thank you for
supporting your
Trinity youth!
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News and Notes
Worship with us!
Please note the new schedule this year:
8:30 & 10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary
8:30 &10:30 a.m. - Christian Life Center
9:35 a.m. - Coffee and Conversation
9:35-10:25 a.m. - Sunday School
New Members will be welcomed at the 10:30 a.m.
service in the Sanctuary on Sunday, Oct. 5. A potluck
welcome meal will follow in the CLC. Please plan to join
us for this special event and take the opportunity to meet
and greet our new members.
The Trinity Music program is offering a special musical
opportunity for men of all ages who like to sing. The annual Men’s Choir will be singing for the 8:30 and 10:30
a.m. services in the Sanctuary on Sunday, Nov. 9. Rehearsals
for the choir will be at 9:30 a.m. in the lower choir room on
Sundays: Oct. 26, Nov. 2, and Nov. 9 before services. If you
love to sing and want to have a great time without a lot of
extra rehearsals, please come and join us. We would like to
have 50 men for our first choir – sons, dads, grandfathers –
make this a family experience and contribute to worship at
Trinity. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Weber
[email protected]. Let’s sing a mighty song unto the Lord!
Please mark your calendars to attend a Gather Intro
Event scheduled at Trinity for October 24-25, for an
in-depth Bible study presentation given by Carol Schersten LaHurd, author of the Gather Magazine Bible Study
series for 2014-15, “Transforming Life and Faith.” Preregistrations may be made at the Information Desk or by
contacting Carol Johnson at 281-7234.
Building for Mission - Through your support of Building
for Mission, the restoration and rehabilitation of the
stained glass windows in the south overflow area has
been completed. The project included the removal and releading of the windows as well as the repair of damaged
pieces. Protective exterior windows were also replaced as
part of the project.
The windows were originally designed and crafted in
1957 by Peter Dhoman, a well-known German artist from
St. Paul. Each of the seven windows interprets a phrase
from the Lord’s Prayer. Please take a moment to study
and enjoy the beauty of the windows.
Trinity Women hosted a Kitchen Shower in September
It was a nice time of fellowship in the sharing of recipes, singing and devotion, and hearing from Lois Bylund,
executive board member of the ELCA. A warm “thank
you” to all who gifted the CLC Kitchen with a surplus of
fresh towels and dishcloths, and to those that generously
donated ‘dough’ for the purchase of new coffee carafes.
Additional monetary donations may be dropped off at
the church office. -The Trinity Women Board.
School of Discipleship - 9:35 a.m. Sundays in the Lounge
October 5 - Brenda Elmer & Chuck Hendrickson
October 12 - Bishop Mark Hanson
October 19 - Morrie Lanning “Water Issues”
October 26 - A look at the Reformation, Dr. Ernie Simmons
Pastor Simon leading the Rally Sunday outdoor worship service.
Lutheran Campus Ministries serves all college students in
Moorhead, and has need for the following items: dishwashing detergent, unscented laundry soap, liquid hand
soap refill, paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, and several hand towels in dark colors. Donations of these items
would be gratefully received at the Lutheran Campus
Ministries “Big Blue House” located at 619 10th Street
South, Moorhead, MN 56560. They may be reached also
at 218-233-4720. Thank you.
The Emergency Food Pantry is looking for people to
volunteer on a regular basis. Either from 9-12 or 1-4. If
you are interested in volunteering once or twice a week
please call Spencer at 701-237-9337. Thank you.
Do you have room in your heart and home for a child
who is in transition and needs a safe, supportive home in
which to live and grow? Please call Lynn Kotrba, Lutheran
Social Services of MN Treatment Foster Care Coordinator,
for more information at 218-236-1494 or e-mail lynn.
[email protected]. LSS provides in-depth training, 24hour staff availability, respite care, weekly coaching, and
monthly non-taxable reimbursement.
Pastoral Acts
Weddings:
McKayla Titus and Brandon Schmitt
Sydney Redmond and Daniel Sheridan
Morgan Taylor and Michael Bylund
8/9/14
8/22/14
8/30/14
Baptisms:
Evelyn Rose Weisenburger
Parker David Williams
Everett Goodwin Kiland
Anders John Pedersen
Aubree Mae Heald
Izaiah Maliki Nona
8/3/14
8/16/14
8/17/14
8/24/14
8/24/14
8/24/14
Funerals:
Martin Holsen
Marion Kolstad
Irene Dahl
Cynthia Steen
Lorrayne Bohm
8/9/14
8/11/14
8/22/14
8/23/14
8/25/14
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Music on the Blacktop 2014
This year’s Music on the Blacktop was another success! Hundreds of people gathered in Trinity’s parking lot on a gorgeous September evening to enjoy good music, free food, door prizes, activities and fellowship. Thank you to the sponsors, everyone who
was involved, and everyone who attended MOTB 2014!
Thanks to the kitchen crew for serving the food!
Senior Ministry
The Senior Announcements are now available each
Sunday at the Info Desk or on the Table in the CLC near the
north main door. You can also go on the computer and type
in: trinitymhd.org, then click “Ministries” and the bar will
drop down. Then click “Senior” and you will find the latest
announcements there. Keep current with what is happening
in Senior Ministry.
Friday Fellowship
--October 3—we will begin at 11 a.m. Dr. Stewart Herman
was in Iran and Turkey this summer visiting some holy sites.
We do not have many looks into Iran. Because Dr. Herman
has classes in the afternoon, we will start at 11 a.m. with the
program and lunch will follow.
--October 24—the seniors from St. Joseph will be with
us for our 2 p.m. gathering. Mr. Mark Peihl from the Clay
County Historical Society will speak on the WW II Prisoner
of War Camp in the Moorhead area. Don’t miss this one.
Alaska
Pastor Lew’s Journal is at the Info Desk. Take a copy today.
Our Fall Colors Tour will be on Tuesday, Oct. 7. We will
visit Maplewood State Park, and then go east through Dent.
We will have lunch on your own at the Thumper Pond Resort.
We will tour the southern side of Otter Tail Lake and then
go past Phelps Mill and Weetown into Fergus Falls. We will
go north to Pelican Rapids and then back home. We leave
at 9 a.m. from the church. Begin signing up now for the tour.
Cost is $10 each plus lunch on your own and the rest stop in
Fergus Falls.
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The CLC ensemble energized the crowd with their songs.
Pastor Lew Clefisch
218-236-1333 ext. 310
[email protected]
Silent Movie Night at the Fargo Theater
The Silent Movie and Big Band event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 24. The Big Band plays at 7:30 p.m. with the silent
movie beginning around 8 p.m. Cost is $12 for seniors. Do
sign up early so Pastor Lew can get our tickets.
Walker, MN visit
We will visit Pastor Matt McWaters and Hope Lutheran
Church in Walker, MN on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct.
28-29. We will stay overnight in Walker. Do some sightseeing and shopping before we come back home. Cost will be
around $60 for your hotel and transportation. Meals will
be on your own. Sign up at the Info Desk so Pastor Lew can
reserve rooms for us.
France
A 9-day tour of northern France from October 11-19,
2014. We will visit Paris, Giverny where Monet painted,
Rouen where Joan of Arc was martyred. Then to the Normandy Beaches, Mont St. Michel and see the Chateaus of
the Loire Valley and the Chartres Cathedral. There are 10
signed up so far. Watch for Pastor Lew’s Journal when they
return.
Concordia Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, Dec.
7 at 2 p.m. Cost of the tickets is $12 for seniors. For those
who wish, we will go to the Fargo Fryn’ Pan Restaurant afterwards for supper. Pastor Lew will order tickets on November 3. Do sign up before then, so we can get seats together
on the main floor.
Lost and Found Ministry
Trinity received the following letter:
Dear Trinity Lutheran Church,
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the
gracious monthly gifts to Lost and Found Ministry. It directly
translates into care for the people who walk through these
doors every day.
Today is a beautiful day. There is hope in the air! The new
organization hosted by Lost and Found Ministry, reGROUP:
peer advocates for addiction recovery, is taking shape in our
newly remodeled space next door (107 7th St. S). Its purpose is to strengthen the recovery community through peerto-peer support, public education, and advocacy. reGROUP
is funded through a grant from the Minnesota Department of
Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division. Your direct
kindness and generosity continue to help Lost and found give
a hand up to those who struggle with addictions.
We’ve had some changes at Lost and Found, but the board,
Trinity Lutheran, and staff are still moving ahead with faith
as we reorganize a bit and strengthen our service through
the library and counseling/interventions. Of one thing we
are certain, that God will see us through even the hard
times of changes to a brighter future. We are grateful that
with your investment in this ministry, we can be here to help
those lost in another’s addiction. Thank you again!
Denise Peterson
218-287-2089
[email protected]
“Help me, please! My loved one’s
drinking/using is making me crazy”
October 7 and 14 at 7 p.m., Lost and Found will host a twosession class, at 111 7th St. So. Pre-registration requested
but not required; call 218-287-2089 for more information.
This class will answer questions about addiction, how it affects family members, and how to cope.
Men’s Journey with Grief
Beginning October 21st from 7-8:30 p.m. Lost and Found
Ministry and reGROUP will offer an educational support
group for men living with grief due to significant losses in
their lives. The evening will begin with a presentation of
topics followed by discussion, as well as sharing about individual journeys with grief. Open to area men.
Lost & Found Ministry is Trinity’s Mission Focus for the
month of October. A special offering will be taken on
Sunday, Oct. 19, during our Healing Service.
Sincerely,
Denise M. Peterson, Executive Director
P.S. We couldn’t do it without you and the grace of God
Your gift and partnership mean we can serve the people
who walk through our doors or call us for help. Thank you.
20/30 Somethings
The Project F-M is excited to announce that it has hired a
new director and mission developer! Please join us in
welcoming the Rev. Kristina Waters. She will begin Oct. 15.
The Project F-M is making space for people in their
20s/30’s to love God and love neighbor by cultivating
an open-minded, curious faith.
Our leadership is always in the process of listening and
imagining what gatherings fit our community best. So far,
we’ve discerned the importance of hosting Theology Pub on
most first and third Mondays of every month, and a book
club on most second and fourth Mondays. Sounds Sacred
ReGROUP recently held its grand opening, open house and
ribbon cutting ceremony.
The Project F-M
www.theprojectfm.org
Twitter: @theprojectfm
Facebook: facebook.com/theprojectfm
(to me) happens the second Sunday of the month. This is
a service of reflection using poetry and music centered
around a sacred theme. Communion is served, and everyone
is welcome to participate in whatever way makes sense to
them. Cracked Word Writing Group is the 4th Sunday of
the Month. We also co-sponsor, support or go to other community events in F-M.
If you have other ideas, send us a message. Check our
Facebook page for updates, connections and current FargoMoorhead community events.
October Gatherings:
Monday, Oct. 6: Theology Pub @ Sidestreet Grille and Pub,
7:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 16: Where’s The Faith? Book Club: “The Year
of Living Biblically: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the
Bible as Literally as Possible” by A.J. Jacobs
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Trinity Lutheran Church
PO Box 188
Moorhead, MN 56561-0188
Ministry Staff
Pastors
Simon Fensom ([email protected])
Lew Clefisch ([email protected])
Matt Peterson ([email protected])
Program Ministries
Sandra Anderson ([email protected])
Director of Children’s Ministry
Kathy Hunstad ([email protected])
Director of Youth Ministry
Ashley Strelau ([email protected])
Associate Director of Youth Ministry
Kay Heidrich ([email protected])
Director of Trinity Preschool
Church Council
Shellie Simonson Ulven, President
Craig Hagen, Vice President
Alison Andreasen, Secretary
Chad Hanson, Treasurer
Chris Lien, Romina Hillier,
Kathy Benson, Curt Kallander,
David Manning, Jenny Stenehjem,
Curt Cavalier, Jeremy Blake,
Ann Camrud Larr, Catherine Dickey
Support Staff
Charlotte Tallakson ([email protected])
Receptionist/Secretary
Jan McCormick ([email protected])
Business Administrator
Lois Wagner ([email protected])
Bookkeeper
Kristin Johnson ([email protected])
Communications Coordinator
Sue Ellingson ([email protected])
Office Assistant
Trinity Lutheran Church
210 7 Street South, Moorhead, MN
218-236-1333; Fax: 218-236-8918
Emergency Number: 218-329-6444 (after hours)
Web site: www.trinitymhd.org
Radio broadcast: 9 am: KVOX (740 AM)
Telecast (Ch 99): Mhd Wed., 7 p.m.
(Ch 99): Fgo Sun., 11:30 a.m.
custodians
Dale Myrum
Steve Twito
TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS
Deb Flaskerud
Lyle Nelson
Sound Board Assistants, Sanctuary
Steve Sebelius
Projection Assistant, CLC
Ryan Luttio
Audio Engineer, CLC
Music Staff
Andrew Steinberg
Organist
Choir directors
Mike Weber
Cathedral Choir
Kathy Lindquist
Celebration Singers
Sue Dale
Joyful Noise
Sharon Christensen-Clark
Joy Ringers (bells)
Angie Schulz
Minims
Nat Dickey
Trinity Brass
MISSION
Philip and Lou-Marie Knutson
Missionaries in South Africa
Lost and Found Ministry
111 7 Street South, Moorhead, MN
218-287-2089; Fax: 218-291-1250
www.lostandfoundministry.org
Denise Peterson, Executive Director
Kris Webb, Library Aide
Beth Brantner, Counselor
Jann Johnson, Community Outreach Coordinator