The TLC Connection
Transcription
The TLC Connection
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Postage Paid Milaca, MN 56353 U.S. Permit No. 109 The TLC Connection TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA • 735 2nd St. SE • MILACA, MN • 56353 320-983-6420 Volume 19, Issue 10 • October 2014 THANK YOU TRINITY! The luau was a great success thanks to the giving people in our congregation. Thank you for your donations of food, wonderful silent auction items, bids on auction items, extra donations in offering plate, and work preparing and cleaning up. With all that stewardship and Thrivent funds we raised over $5,000. We will have colored a total of 70 keys out of the 88 keys on the piano. We enjoyed the great Hawaiian clothes, sharing a delicious meal, our special entertainment, the photo booth, and the kids’ activities. Mahalo! (thank you in Hawaiian) Phone: 320-983-6420 Website: trinitymilaca.org E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/trinitymilaca Pastor Bauer’s Cell: 320-362-0301 Pastor Bauer's E-Mail: [email protected] Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Communications: Office Hours: Sunday Worship October 5, 12 & 19 at 8:30 AM & 10:45 AM October 26 at 9:30 AM Service Schedule: Newsletter Trinity Lutheran Church P.O. Box 249 Milaca, MN 56353 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Elementary Ministry, 3-4, 5-6 to begin in October Matt Schwind will be gathering with Elementary age groups starting in October. 3rd and 4th graders will meet after school October 1st and 15th, 5th and 6th graders will meet after school October 8th and 22nd. The plan is for kids to meet by Mr. Lundeen’s and Ms. Prose’s rooms near the playground. Once there, they can walk out together using the crossing guard at First Street to walk up the hill to Zion and be met at Central Avenue by an adult to cross the street. These groups will meet until 4:30 PM and can be picked up at Zion. For more information talk to Pastor Bauer or Pastor Blenkush. Pastor Bauer, servant of Jesus Christ at Trinity Lutheran Church; grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The last Sunday of September during fellowship we talked about our congregation, Trinity Lutheran Church. We asked: If Mission is, “God’s reconciling and restoring action in the world,” how do you see us participating? If someone looked for a Church in Milaca what would you tell them about Trinity? How would you describe what we do here, who we are, what makes this a Christian community witnessing to the love of God? How do others in Milaca perceive Trinity? What they have heard about this Church? We will continue having these types of discussion each month on the last Sunday of the month, exploring how we can serve Milaca and beyond as people of God. The last Sunday of this month is Reformation Sunday. In the past we have let the day be devoted to the Service of Affirmation of Baptism for our confirmands. This year that Service will take place on All Saints Sunday, November 2nd. Reformation Sunday recalls Martin Luther’s emphasis on our relationship with God in Jesus, saved by grace through faith. Luther often asked the question, “What does this mean?” to matters of faith and church. As we are seeking to ask questions of ourselves as a congregation it is also helpful to ask question of faith and church of ourselves. Who is God in my life? What difference does that make both for my personal life and for the lives of those I meet day by day? How do I practice Christian faith and discipleship? (Read the Bible, Pray, Worship, Give, Serve, have Christian Community/Fellowship.) Where I live at home are there reminders of my faith? When I am in the world, at work do I live in such a way that people might see God’s love in my actions, words, or attitudes? Today I ask you to spend some time reflecting and praying about those questions. Let them accompany you for a few days as you go about your activities and life. Remember them when you are faced with living them. Invite God to come with you and be blest. Keep the faith. Say your prayers. Love like Jesus. Pastor Tim Bauer Community Events Salad Luncheon at Milaca United Methodist Church on October 1st serving from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Cost: $7. Carry outs available. Are you Scandinavian? Join us at our Sons of Norway Open House on October 5th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Trinity, Milaca. Come learn more about our cultural programs focusing on music, food, history, folk arts, literature and hospitality. Free food, fun and information being served. This Side of Heaven will have its next country gospel sing-along October 5th at 2:00 PM at the Milaca Alliance Church. Music and refreshments. Everyone is welcome! Camp Onomia Work Days! Come join us in making camp a better place. Work for all ages and skills. We have two dates this Fall! Bring a friend, some tools and let the office know you are coming! Dates are October 5th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and November 1st from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please call ahead to register 320-532-3767. Yoga Classes starting the week of October 6th - want to improve your strength, flexibility and balance while reducing stress and tension? Yoga is Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Cost: $5 per session. Bring a yoga mat, rug or towel. Call Carol Jerzak, Yogafit Instructor 320-291-3143 or [email protected] with questions. German Supper at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Princeton on October 6th. Serving times are 5:00, 5:15, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15 and 6:30 PM. $10 for adults; $5 children under 10. Menu: roast pork, spaetzle, German potato salad, sauerkraut, breads and apple dessert. Tickets available at the door. Stew Supper, Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on October 8th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. $8 for adults and children 13 and over; $4 children 5-12; children 4 and under free. Come and enjoy our homemade stew, desserts, bake sale, and many other handcrafted items. Savvy Social Security Planning - What Baby Boomers need to know to maximize retirement income. Event will take place at Milaca High School on October 14th at 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM. The event is hosted by Thrivent Financial and your local representative Chris Ehlen. Call Val at 763-633-5300 or email [email protected] to reserve a place for yourself and a guest. Practice Discipleship: Frames for Faith Stewardship/Generosity/Our life of Sharing Together October 23rd from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Camp Onomia the NE MN Synod is leading a workshop exploring two Frames for Faith: Framing Christian Community and Framing Failure with Forgiveness. Pastor will be attending and has room for others to come with. This event is for anyone who wants to grow in faith and leadership. As there is interest a second opportunity will take place November 4th in Duluth to explore Framing the Vision: Seeing Things New and Framing the Path: Practicing Things New. Speak with Pastor Bauer for more information. We have done very well with some important Fund Raising in the past few months. The youth preparing for the ELCA National Youth Gathering in Detroit next summer has made their initial registration goal and have good plans for the payments to come. The planning for the Luau met with great success in so many ways as we worked together, celebrated and ate together and raised $5000 for the Grand Piano. We have only $3200 left. November 1st we serve the Lutefisk Dinner to raise funds for many good purposes of the congregation, and again will experience the joy of working together and serving others. We are good at Fund Raising. We know how to do that. We have the ability to work on Special Projects. It is fun to see us all pull together. As good as we are at that receive this simple reminder that the ongoing mission and ministry of the congregation fulfilled through weekly offering continually needs our attention and support. Thank you for being the people of God. Sunday Morning Worship Tasks Each family is assigned a month to help with Sunday morning worship tasks (ushering, greeting, reading lessons, etc). November and December worship sheets are posted on the worship board in narthex. PLEASE sign up! November Merle & Shirley Brink Mike & Rita Cassens RuthAnn Christianson Jesse & Kayla Gerads Jim & Roxi Gerads Nicole Hartung Candy Jacobson Duane & Carol Jerzak Mark Johnson Delwood & Sara Larsen Kenneth Larsen Mark Larsen Robert & Katie Mason Dan Mettling Peg Monroe Randy & Jennifer Nelson Cory & Denise Pedersen Pete Pedersen Dan & Nancy Ruis Randy & Joyce Sundberg Judy Swanson Steve & Dee Voshell Nancy Wilken December Bob & Jan Anderson Tim & Julie Bauer Dean & Audrey French Duane & Lorraine French Tony & Tracy Hass Gerald & Laura Johnson Gary & Kristi Kragt Terry & Jan Larsen Andy & Kristie Larson Nick & Jody Meixell Chris & Amy Nord Pat & Pam Novak Tim & Sue Nystrom Dave & Connie Oistad Joel & Connie Patnode Don & Elaine Sanderson Mark & Linda Skinner Mel & MaryAnn Swanson Judee Wall Scott & Geri Wild New Member Orientation Trinity Lutheran will be offering a New Member Orientation on October 5th at noon, with a Reception of New Members October 12th. Encourage those who have been attending church over the summer and families that are participating in Sunday School and who are looking for a place to worship and belong. Take this time to invite others from the community who are looking for a faith community to come to worship. Are you willing Shepherd/Befriend a New Member Family? Talk to Pastor Tim. Fall Readers Forum Plainsong by Kent Haruf has been recommended as a good read. It is not particularly religious but is the first part of a trilogy that includes Evensong and Benediction, each title having religious meaning. Plainsong is a novel, a story about a community on the Colorado plains. We will share our reading of the book on October 30th at 7:00 PM. Books can be ordered by signing up, getting an electronic format or picking it up on your own. A sign-up sheet will be by Pastor’s office, and talk to Pastor if you need a copy. Plainsong was a National Book Award Finalist. Adult Faith Study: Ephesians Ephesians is the letter of Paul that helped the early Church understand how to organize and be in mission. Starting October 5th at 9:45 AM the Adult Faith Study will read through this letter together and talk about how we understand the church, the mission and ministry we share in Christ Jesus our Lord. Youth Ministry Senior High Youth meet together with Matt Schwind every Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM for discussion, fellowship, games, etc. This month’s topics are: October 1st Mixed Messages; October 8th How are you defined?; October 15th Science and God; October 22nd Talking about Camp; October 29th Halloween Party: Pumpkin carving. There is also an outing planned for Saturday October 18th to a Pumpkin Patch. Rise Up! ELCA Detroit National Youth Gathering. We are registered and are going to Detroit next summer, July 11-20. Participants from Trinity and Zion include: Pastor Bauer, Jennifer Goerger-Tolzman (chaperones); Ted Blenkush, Matthew Franson, Haley Hoskins, Olivia Kragt, Beau Lepper, Derrick Lepper, Logan Mero, Claire Mettling, Kennedy Rusk, Reece Sandberg, and Maddy Voshell. Thank you for your support and prayers. NE MN Synod Middle School Youth Gathering November 21-22 Registration. We encourage youth in grades 6-9 to attend the gathering because it is an overnight of faith and fun. Registration is $40, Trinity covers the final payment of $24. Registration forms are available at Confirmation or with Pastor Bauer. And yes, we will need chaperones! Trinity Lutheran Church Women Welcome to our fall calendar of activities. We look forward to your participation! WELCA Heartland Conference Fall Gathering is October 2nd. Registration begins at 8:30 AM at Trinity Crossing Building in Princeton (across the street from Trinity Lutheran). “Framing Our Faith” will be the theme of Pastor Chris Manisto’s presentation for the morning program. Business meeting will take place after lunch. Please bring something for the Silent Auction. TLCW meeting, October 8th, 11:30 AM. Quilting Group, October 9th, at 9:00 AM. Cookie Bake, October 20th, 9:00 AM in kitchen - these delicious treats are used for the Lutefisk Dinner. Fall Quilt Raffle for TLCW. As you receive this newsletter please take the sheet of tickets for the raffle, make as many copies as you would like, and sell them to family and friends. The money and tickets should be turned in to Jan Larsen (our treasurer) and the drawing will be in November at the Thank Offering Service. The two homemade quilts will be on display soon. Be sure to take a look. Christmas Cantata practice begins October 6th from 7:00-8:00 PM. Performance is December 7th. Questions please see Ann Kern. Bake Sale, November 1st, day of Lutefisk Dinner - please consider donating an item for the Bake Sale. Items can range from baked goods to canned specialties. All are welcome. TLCW meeting, November 12th, 11:30 AM. Here & Now will lead second service on October 12th. Thank Offering Sunday, November 23rd - this is the service that is planned and lead by women. News & Notes Jr. High Youth Group meets Sundays at 9:30 AM by the nursery. uniTed will lead second service on October 19th. Trinity Day at the Dining Site at the Hi Rise is October 16th. Serving begins at 11:30 AM and the cost of the meal is $4.00 for persons 60 or older. Friendship Coffee will meet October 16th at 2:00 PM at church. Join us for a short devotion and conversation. Coffee will be on and bring a couple of cookies to share. Trinity Supper Club Fellowship For All is going to Rockwood’s Grill in Otsego on October 30th. Meet at church at 5:00 PM. Operation Community Connect OCC is not utilizing our Fellowship Hall this year, but we are still involved in supporting this project. Each congregation of the community is being asked to provide some item to be distributed to those who attend the day looking for resources. Trinity has been assigned the task of collecting bars of soap. Bring it in and it will get to those in need. Thank you.