THIS WEEK AT TRINITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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THIS WEEK AT TRINITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK AT TRINITY November 30, 2014 – December 7, 2014 SUNDAY: First Sunday in Advent 8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Holy Communion 8:15 a.m. The Baptism of Kennidi Lynn Goble 9:30 a.m. Education Hour 10:30 a.m. The Baptism of Morgan Mae Nordby 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Holy Communion MONDAY: 12:00 noon Kiwanis Meeting 6:00 p.m. Gospel Group Practice 4:00 p.m. Boy Scout 4:30 p.m. Bridges of Hope cookie Baking/F.H. TUESDAY: 9:00 a.m. Trinity Quilters/Fellowship Hall 4:00 p.m. Girl Scouts 7:00 p.m. AWE Team practice WEDNESDAY: 9:00 a.m. Trinity Staff Meeting 10:15 a.m. Faithfully Fit 3:20 p.m. Splash After School Program 5:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Meal 5:15 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service 6:30 p.m. TLC Singers 6:45 p.m. 6th-8th Grade Confirmation-Servant Project 7:45 p.m. Trinity Bells THURSDAY: 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild 5:15 p.m. Cub Scouts FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Trinity men’s Group 6:30 p.m. AA Meeting SATURDAY: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program practice SUNDAY: Second Sunday in Advent Food Shelf Sunday/Noisy Can Sunday 8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Holy Communion 8:15 a.m. The Baptism of Bryon Britton and Mason Britton 8:15 a.m. The Baptism of Lucy Franzen and Millie Franzen 9:30 a.m. Education Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program ANNOUNCEMENTS As we begin the joyous season of Advent, let us join together as the family of God to worship our Creator. All are sincerely welcome as we approach the throne of grace. May God bless us all! BAPTISMS THIS MORNING: WITH GREAT JOY at our 8:15 a.m. service this morning, Kennidi Lynn Goble , child of Justin & Laurie Goble, is received by God into His family through Baptism. Kennidi ’s sponsors are A.J. & Marissa Franzen. God bless Kennidi in her Baptism! We celebrate the Baptism of Morgan Mae Nordby this morning at our 10:30 a.m. service this morning. Morgan’s parents are Lee & Bethany Nordby and her sponsors are Julie Dengerud and Chuck Athmann. God bless Morgan on her Baptism. ADVENT IS HERE – TODAY is the First Sunday of Advent. It is the day when the church officially begins to prepare for Christmas. Advent means “coming,” therefore, we make ready for the coming of the Lord. Where should we begin? With ourselves, of course. We should prepare our hearts for Christ to live in them fully. Get rid of the clutter within — the odds and ends of foolish thoughts and familiar sins we find difficult to “let go and let God handle.” Advent is heart-cleaning time, so call in the Holy Spirit Cleaning Service, and make room for the best Guest anyone ever had. Start now! Let the Spirit “Cast out our sin and enter in. Be born in us today” (from “O Little Town of Bethlehem”). The cleaning service has a guarantee: “When our ‘Worker’ finishes with your heart, you’ll have the best Christmas ever!” The color for the Advent season is “Blue.” After eating too much on Thanksgiving, the thing I'm most thankful for right now is elastic waistbands. ~Author Unknown PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE MEMBERS & FRIENDS Known Hospitalized: Essentia – Carolyn Norquist Recuperating: Doris Moede, Phil Swanson, Mike O’Brien, Mike Lease, Pam (Lease) Nelson, Gladys Pederson, Bailey Keehr, Tom Phelps With Ongoing Special Needs: Jack Jordan,Donna Olsen (Laurie Boran’s mother), Alma Miller, Betty Johnson, Kathy Roberts, Mary Shaw, Norma Denniston, Don Pederson, Tom Sederquist (Bud & Paola Jo’s nephew), Chet & Phyllis Hoversten, Ethel Satre, Stan Severson THE BRAINERD HIGH SCHOOL A CAPPELLA CHOIR will be presenting their 5th annual Madrigal Dinners on December 4th and 5th. This is an entire evening of performance, beginning with a social, 4 course dinner, humorous skit, and concert - all bringing in the Christmas Season. The event is held at the Legacy Golf course lodge and seating is reserved, so our tickets must be pre-sold through the school office. TICKETS are $35 and are available at the Brainerd HS North Campus office, or call (218) 454-6200. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted. Seating is reserved. Sorry, no sales at the door. NEED A RIDE TO AN FROM CHURCH – With the colder weather here, we have a Trinity member who does not have transportation to church that would appreciate a ride. This person lives within 2 miles of the church and will be attending the 8:15 a.m. service. Please see Joe in the church office if you could help out. THANKS!! SNOWBIRDS - If you go south for the winter, please notify the church office of your winter address, and the dates when you leave and return! THANK YOU!!! Make sure the clothes you bought on Black Friday take into account how fat you got on Thanksgiving. Anonymous TRINITY QUILTERS MEET THIS TUESDAY DECEMBER 2nd Mark your calendars!!! Anyone interested in making mission quilts is welcome to come. We meet from 9:00 a.m. to around 2:00 p.m. If you wish, bring a snack to share and a bag lunch. If you have questions, please let me know.....Darlene Jillson - 218-829-1361. WOMEN’S CENTER OF MID-MINNESOTA - The holidays are approaching quickly and although we are able to offer the precious gift of safety and meet basic needs of the families, we rely on the generosity of the Lakes Area to assist us in providing the more tangible signs of sharing during the Christmas season. The anxiety of leaving behind everything they own in exchange for safety in a violence-free environment is difficult for anyone to comprehend. The reality of not being able to provide gifts for their children during the Christmas season only adds to the immense emotional and financial strain for these families. In the past, we have been fortunate for the giving spirit of the Lakes Area which has made the holiday season brighter for countless families. We are asking you, the members of our community, to help us continue this holiday spirit by making a cash contribution, purchase gifts, or to adopt a family and directly make the holiday a special time for someone in need. Please contact Rita at 218-828-1216 and together we can make a difference in meeting the needs of women and children in our community this 2014 holiday season giving. If you would like to purchase a gift, please look over the list on the web. www.womenscenteronline.org or see Joe in the church office and he will print you list. Every night that we sleep WITHOUT praying, there is a 60% possibility that unusual creatures stare at us while we sleep.” Anonymous The Parent/Confirmand discussion question is, “What is the latest you have stayed up?” Tell the story to your parents. The Jolly Freetimers will meet at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 9th in Trinity’s Fellowship Hall. Lunch will catered and the price is $10.00. Following the meal we will proceed to the church Sanctuary for a Christmas theme program featuring the musical group “O³” which is; Carolyn Norquist, Lawrence Severt, and Jim Lease and “you the audience” will have a chance to participate as well. Good time will be held by all and a GREAT time to get yourself in the Christmas Spirit! PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN & WOMEN IN THE MILITARY Eric Ahlgren Joe Anderson Jeremy Carlile Heath Dewes Bart Grabouski grandson of Dorothy Ahlgren son of Brian & Julie Anderson grandson of Jim & Darlene Mark grandson of Dort Lofstrom husband of Sherry Grabouski and father of Jessie & Jacob Grabouski Nate Gross grandson of Bev White Charlie Hansen grandson of Bill Hansen Matt Harris son of Linda Harris Rick Herold son of Dick & Kathy Herold Robin Kunstleben (Kuwait) wife of Joe Kunstleben Brian Muellenbach nephew of Anne & Joe Niklaus Nick Oakley son of Jerry & Janice Oakley Jordan Schulz son of Jim & Joyce Schulz Charles Smith grandson of Gayle Anderson Andy Stanwood son of Mike & Kathee Stanwood Joel M. Sullivan grandson of John & Donna Williams Merle Swecker brother of Caroline Nibbe Please notify the church office of additional military personnel to be listed. Our life is what our thoughts make of it.-Marcus Aurelius CHURCH ADVENT TEA - ATTENTION TRINITY WOMEN: The Nazareth Circle welcomes you to an afternoon of music, tea & fellowship which will be held on Thursday, December 11th in Trinity’s Gathering Area at 1:30 p.m. We gather in praise of our Lord and share in fellowship and thanksgiving. All Women of Trinity are most cordially invited to attend the tea featuring a Christmas program. Please come! LEFSE BAKING - We welcome you to the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, December 13th for our annual lefse making party. Festivities start at 9:00a.m. We plan to be done by noon. Please contact Jean Smith (829-1360) for instructions for lefse dough to be prepared the night before the party. We will make the delicacy available for purchase Sunday, December 14th. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to local charities to assist their outreach during the Holiday Season. TRINITY CIRCLES The Nazareth Circle will meet on Monday, December 15th at 9:30 a.m. in Trinity’s Gathering Area. Hostess is EVERYONE and Bible Study leader is Marian Severt. The Galilee Circle will meet Wednesday, December 17th, at 9:30 a.m. in Trinity's Gathering area. Hostess is Dorothy Adamson and Bible Study leader is Linda Meinke. The Bethlehem Circle will meet on Thursday, December 18th at 9:15 a.m. at the home of Pat Anderson. Bible Study leader is Dorothy Collins. “Life is like a camera: Focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, take another shot.” —Source unknown Trinity Christian Education Sunday School meets this morning from 9:30-10:20 a.m. Beginners, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Classes Students meet and are picked up in their designated classrooms Beginners Class #1 Room 16 Beginners Class #2 Room 17 Pre-Kdgn Class Room 9 Kindergarten #1 Room 11 1st & 2nd Grades 9:30-10:05 1st Grade Fellowship Hall 2nd Grade 10:05-10:20 Music in Room #7 Room 12 3rd & 4th Grades 9:30-9:45 9:45-10:20 3rd Music in Room #7 Grade Room 2 4th Grade Middle School and Senior High 5th Grade Room 5 th 10 -12th Grades 6th-9th Grades Conference Room Room 1 Room 6 Students with speaking parts in the Christmas Program - meet in the Main Office at 9:45 a.m. Confirmation Schedule Wednesday, December 3rd, 6:45 – 8 p.m. 6th – 8th Grade - Servant Project – Decorate the church for the holidays Wednesday, December 10th, 6:45 – 8 p.m.: 6th-8th Grade Workshop #6 – The Bible and My Life MISSING: All three of the remotes for the TV, DVD player and the VCR are missing from Room #14 (“The Popcorn Room”). If any are found, please drop off in the Education Office. Thanks. Jacki Mehr Faith begins when you know that God is always with you and within you. -Denis Waitley Trinity Christian Education Women’s Bible Study - “Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent” - Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. beginning November 5th. Join other women to explore “Stepping Up” by acclaimed author and Bible teacher, Beth Moore. The pilgrimage theme found in Psalms 120-134 encourages a new level of intimacy with God through reflection and prayer, leading to a richer, more fulfilling relationship with the Father. The hour long Wednesday class will alternate weekly between video presentations and discussions. Participant Book available for $13. Dates: Wednesdays, Dec. 3rd, 10th, 17th, Jan. 7th, th st th 14 , 21 , 28 , February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Location: Room #1 NEXT SUNDAY - Annual Sunday School Christmas Program Practice for Sunday School children with speaking lines TODAY at 9:45 a.m. in the main office. Parents of Beginners, Pre-K and Kindergarten Students: Pick up your children’s angel gowns from their Sunday School teachers TODAY. Children who signed up to make posters should bring them in as soon as possible so they may be displayed. Practice for ALL Children, Beginners and up, is NEXT SATURDAY morning, Dec. 6th. Trinity Christian Education A HUGE THANK-YOU goes out to all who generously donated candy for children’s sermons, for Christmas Program treat bags, and for attendance awards. And to let everyone know – we now have enough candy for this school year! Thank you – and rest assured, the children of Trinity thank you as well! Jacki Mehr Sunday School Mission Project: Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. - Peg Bracken This time of year is often filled with thinking about what we want. Our mission project for the remainder of the year is to make a point to do something for others. Parents include your children, continue to teach them about giving. Examples would be: Providing food (i.e. Thanksgiving baskets), clothing and toys for families to enable them to experience the joy of the Christmas Season, and/or giving a Christmas gift to the Women’s Center. Giving warmth, love and hope. Send a letter or card, make a call to someone you haven’t talked to in a while, give a hug or listen to someone who needs a friend. Bring someone a home baked treat. Shovel the neighbor’s sidewalk. Volunteer. Take your pick, or think of your own, there are so many ways we can share God’s love. We will have a “Gifts of Love” tree and you can hang your ornament on the tree, listing your gift of love. Carpenters – Handymen - Handywomen~ The Library Committee is looking for someone willing to build shelving or stabilize current shelving for the videos in the church library. If you are willing to check out the problem and possibly to fix it, contact Lucille Kirkeby or Jacki Mehr. Thanks!! The Advent Festival was a GREAT SUCCESS! The Advent Festival last Sunday was a fun intergenerational event that provided a wonderful opportunity for our families and friends to spend time together making projects for their homes as well as providing gifts for Trinity’s home-bound members. Thank you to everyone who helped with the Festival. It took a large number of volunteers to help by making treats, baking breads for our homebound members, serving refreshments, leading and assisting with activities, and of course, clean-up. We had a large number of new volunteers – what a blessing! To the many returning volunteers: you probably don’t realize how grateful I am that you help out unselfishly year after year; thank-you. And a very special thanks to the planning team of Marion Carter and Sharon Jensen. You two are wonderful! Thanks, Jacki Mehr NEXT SUNDAY IS NOISY CAN SUNDAY!! - Every first Sunday of the month, we will have a “NOISY CAN SUNDAY” for the purpose of collecting some coins for the ELCW World Hunger program. At the beginning, several metal cans will be passed through the congregation to collect the loose change in your pocket. It is surprising how pocket adds up! Thank You!! NEXT SUNDAY IS FOOD SHELF SUNDAY!! –Trinity's Food Shelf is being used by more people who are in need. Please consider bringing a food item or making a monetary donation to Trinity's Food Shelf. 2015 TRINITY CALENDARS – We have 2015 Trinity calendars available for Trinity members courtesy of Nelson Doran Funeral Home. The calendars are located on the Welcome Center. Please take 1 or 2 home with you. STEWARDSHIP REPORT – We give thanks to God and to each one of you for your faithfulness in giving. We praise God for continually providing all that we need. Let each of us prayerfully consider our pattern of giving and seek God’s direction so that we are offering Him what He desires. Date Sunday Offerings Building Fund nd November 2 $16,519.10 $3,855.00 Noisy Can Sunday $190.60 November 9th $7,556.02 $965.00 th November 16 $8,043.35 $2,386.00 th November 30 $23,542.24 $3,305.00 Funds Borrowed from Memorials for monthly bills $51,150.00 Each week $10,774.81 is needed for general fund expenses and $2,604.00 is needed for the mortgage payment. 2014 Benevolences: New Pathways $500.00 PAID for 2014! Lutheran Social Services $2,500.00 PAID for 2014! Luther Crest $3,000.00 PAID FOR 2014! Synod $20,021.60 paid, $4,978.40 owing Attendance for Sunday Morning 11/23/14 – 347 ONLINE GIVING NOW AVALIABLE – You can now manage your giving online! Giving online is an easy and safe way to support the ministries of Trinity. We have selected PayPal as our means for accepting online donations based on their security and safety features. Whether you have a PayPal account or not, you can still use this service. Donations for the general fund, building fund and National Youth Gathering participant payments are up and running. Questions, please contact Joan Oscarson in the church office. I've learned that love is a great investment. No matter whom you give it to, it returns great dividends. -Anonymous Advent & Christmas Schedule WEDNESDAYS, December 3rd 5:15 p.m. - Friends & Fellowship Meal/Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. – Advent Vespers Service SUNDAY, November 30th: Advent I 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. – Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. – Education Hour SUNDAY, December 7th: Advent II 8:15 a.m. - Traditional Worship with Holy Communion No Education Hour 10:30 a.m. – Worship with Sunday School Christmas Program TUESDAY, December 9th 4:00 p.m. – Trinity Children’s Center Christmas Program WEDNESDAYS, December 10th 5:15 p.m. - Friends & Fellowship Meal/Fell. Hall 6:00 p.m. – Advent Vespers Service THURSDAY, December 11th 1:30 p.m. Women’s Advent Tea SUNDAY, December 14th: Advent III 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. - Christmas Song Service 9:30 a.m. - Education Hour WEDNESDAYS, December 17th 5:15 p.m. - Friends & Fellowship Meal/Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m. – Advent Vespers Service SUNDAY, December 21st: Advent IV 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. – Service of Lessons & Carols No Education Hour CHRISTMAS EVE,WEDNESDAY, December 24th 2:30 p.m. - Traditional Family Christmas Eve Worship Service 4:30 p.m. – Traditional Family Christmas Eve Worship Service 11:00 p.m. – Traditional Candlelight Worship Service SUNDAY, December 28th 9:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship with Holy Communion Student Recognition Sunday - No Education Hour DID YOU KNOW TRINITY HAS A BUSINESS DIRECTORY?? ALSO, FOR THE TRINITY BUSINESS MEMBERS WHO ARE LISTED IN OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY; IT’S TIME TO UPDATE THE INFORMATION. The purpose of the Business Directory is to showcase the various services of our Trinity members. When you need a painter, a plumber, a handyman, a roofer, a doctor, a dentist, a veterinarian, a hair stylist, a financial counselor, an estate planner or any other business or service provider, would you prefer doing business with a member of your church rather than randomly selecting a name out of the phone book? OF COURSE!! Do you know ALL the members of your church that provide the services listed above? PROBABLY NOT! Why does your church need an online business directory? It is well-known that people feel more comfortable doing business with someone they have something in common with rather than a complete stranger. It is also well-known that some businesses are struggling to survive in today’s difficult economic environment. The goal is to have it available on our website as well as copies made that can be added to the church pictorial directory. From a link on our church website, you will have instant access to an online business directory listing the businesses and services provided by FELLOW CHURCH MEMBERS. Trinity Lutheran Church will not endorse or promote any of these businesses, but merely provide the information as a resource. A directory is simply a list of professionals or businesses, and no recommendations or guarantees will be made regarding the quality of service you might expect from any of those listed. This Directory will only list businesses and services provided by Trinity members. For more information, or to sign up, OR to update your information; please see Joe or Joan in the church office (218-825-9059) or [email protected] Bethany Good Samaritan Bake Sale - Plan to attend the Bethany Good Samaritan Auxiliary Holiday Bake Sale & Boutique on Saturday, December 6th beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 1 pm. Many holiday bake sale items will be available. Boutique will be held in the chapel with a number of vendors. Bethany is located at 804 Wright Street. There will be free Santa photos, a Silent Auction, Christmas cookies and apple cider, and you can register for prizes. Questions - contact Liz Csanda at 825-2505. BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH INVITES YOU TO "CHRISTmas Journey at Bethlehem". On Wednesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 18 from 5:00-8:00, you will walk through 3 important dramatic scenes leading up to Jesus' birth. The entire experience lasts less than 30 minutes, but the memories will keep you focused on the true meaning of Christmas all season long. This is an outdoor experience so dress warmly. Soup/chili, Christmas cookies, and a hot beverage will be served indoors. In 2012, over 300 people enjoyed "CHRISTmas Journey at Bethlehem" and you won't want to miss it. Bring your families and invite your neighbors! Trinity Lutheran Church Vision Council members are there for you if you have ideas, suggestions or questions. The Council members are: Pastor David P. Holte Pastor Hans Anderson Intern Zech Anderson Kari Christiansen Robert “Bob” Nibbe Dave Johnson Julie Anderson Troy Schreifels Doug Johnson Don Wennberg Sandee Haugene Andrea Baumann You can find their phone numbers in your Church Directory or call the Church Office. Black Friday: Because only in America, people trample others for sales exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have. Anonymous CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ON THE TRINITY COOKBOOKS!! FOR A LIMITED TIME - $10.00 EACH - THE TRINITY 125TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK WOULD MAKE AN AWESOME CHRISTMAS GIFT OR STOCKING STUFFER!! Cookbooks are available in the Gathering Area on Sundays or in the church office during the week. The 125th Anniversary Cookbook has over 800 recipes that we incorporated from the 1962, 1980, and 1995 Trinity cookbooks along with your favorite recipe(s) you submitted to us this summer. Cost of the book is $10.00 each. THIS IS NOT A “BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL” but is a “WHITE SUNDAY SPECIAL”!! Christmas Poinsettias – THE DEADLINE IS THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd!! Trinity will once again provide homebound members with a poinsettia plant as a Christmas gift. These beautiful hand selected 5-7 bloom poinsettias will be purchased from Landsburg Landscape Nursery for $15.00 each. You are invited to designate your poinsettia “in honor” or “in memory” of a loved one, and a list of these people will be printed in the bulletin. Please mark your check “poinsettia”, fill in the form below, and put it in the offering plate, or bring it to the church office, by Wednesday, December 3rd. The poinsettia plants will be delivered by our Trinity Pastoral staff during the Christmas Holiday season. Thanks for giving Christmas Joy! NAME (please print)_________________________________ In LOVING MEMORY of ______________________________ _________________________________________________ In HONOR of ______________________________________ _________________________________________________ Number of plants ordered _____ Amount paid____________ Faithfully Fit meets Wednesdays for a fun, low-impact exercise routine. Meet in Room #6, the Multipurpose room. 10:00-10:15-Walking (weather permitting) 10:15-11:00 Low-impact Exercises TODAY Nov. 30th WORSHIP SERVICE HELPERS Greeters: 10:30 – Dehning Family Ushers: 8:15 – Nibbe Family 10:30 – Joni Hill, Ruth Wig, Carol Lujan, Troy Schreifels Communion Servers: 8:15 – Darlene Jillson, Jo Moores, Janice Oakley 10:30 – Dorothy Adamson, Jan Femrite, Joni Hill, Julie Keran, Pat Madison Altar Care: Sandy Pederson, Erika Christiansen, Brooke Newman Coffee Servers: Duane & Teresa Johnson, Andrea Rusk NEXT SUNDAY Dec. 7th WORSHIP SERVICE HELPERS Greeters: 10:30 – Hurlbert Family Ushers: 8:15 – Jo Moores, Ken Pederson, Sandra Pederson 10:30 – Troy Schreifels, Steve Suer Communion Servers: 8:15 – Clem Belcher, Ben Haugene, Jill Haugene 10:30 – Sue Dudding, Joni Hill Nursery Helper: 10:30 – Emily Haug Altar Care: All Altar Care Members Coffee Servers: Brenden Carlson, Britt Carlson, Adan Dewey SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES ARE BEING BROADCAST on 1340 KVBR on Sundays at 9:00 a.m., and are also being telecast at 1:00 p.m., Sunday on Charter Cable Channel 181 or if you are a CTC customer, Channel 8. Past Sunday sermons are available on our website www.trinitybrainerd.org for you to watch and enjoy! THE CHILDREN’S NURSERY is available for children up through 36 months from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. every Sunday. The Nursery is located in Room #8 in the lower hallway across from the library and is adult supervised. WINTER WEATHER CHURCH CANCELLATION – If you are not sure if we are going to have church in the event of inclement weather, please turn your FM radio dial to WJJY – 106.7 or KLIZ – 107.5 OR KTIG – 102.7.