The Messenger - Trinity Lutheran Church

Bi-weekly Publication January 8, 2015 Vol. 30 Issue 1
One Church...Two Campuses
Mission Campus: 5601 West 62nd Street / Mission, KS 66202
Shawnee Campus: 21320 Midland Dr/Shawnee, KS 66218
The Messenger
Dear Trinity Community:
I would like to take a few minutes to share several meaningful ways we as a congregation will be
celebrating our 75th Anniversary during 2015!
First, why celebrate a church anniversary?
Here are some thoughts from Pastor Mark:
Good question! To me the answer is “active remembering.” There are dozens of times in the Bible
where God’s people are called to “remember.” Frequently they are called to remember God’s
faithfulness and goodness and mercy. But this remembering is never a static thing. It’s not
“Remember!” and then the people say “That’s great!” and that’s the end of the story. No, the
remembering has a purpose, an action, a forward momentum. “Remember” so that you will be
strengthened and encouraged as you move forward in living out what it means to be a child of God
and the people of God!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Charter Date: 75th Birthday Celebration
January 24-25, 2015
All Services at Mission and Shawnee Campuses
Special 75th Anniversary Sermon
Birthday Cake and Cup Cakes served after services
Historical timeline displays and a wonderful video filled with Trinity photos from the past 75 years
Letter continues on page two.
A Community Following Jesus
Video Remembrances
Throughout 2015, we will have occasional videos shown during worship services created by Michael
Schmidt who was here in the fall interviewing Trinity members. These promise to be very meaningful
messages of inspiration from members both young and old.
Mission Projects
Also throughout 2015, we will be partnering with several missions organizations to share the Gospel
with our community. One way we can “actively remember” our 75th Anniversary is by making a
difference in the lives of others locally, nationally, and internationally. Stay tuned for more
information!
75th Anniversary Book
We are indebted to Lana Hansen and Tom Perry who have been working for over a year to put
together a fabulous book about the history of Trinity including a catalog and walking tour of the art,
sacred furnishings, and articles from Trinity members, plus more. Stay tuned for more information!
Trinity Art Show
We are very excited to once again offer the Trinity Art Show during Holy Week March 29-April 5,
2015. This is in honor of Pastor Roland Boehnke for his many years of service to Trinity and his
commitment to Christian Art. Artist from all over the country will be displaying Christian artwork at
the Mission Campus.
75th Anniversary Festival Celebration
The culmination of our 75th Anniversary will take place on the weekend of April 11-12, 2015.
Festival Worship and Hymn Festival
Saturday, April 11
Mission Campus | 3pm
The Trinity Choir and Brass
Brand New Hymn Commissions for the 75th Anniversary
Special reception for the entire family after the service
Sunday, April 12
Festival worship
Special music at all services
Display of commissioned art work
Additionally, we have identified numerous previous pastors, vicars, worker priests, DCEs, youth
directors, music directors, business managers, secretaries, custodians, presidents of congregation,
pre-school personnel, and others who we will extend a special invitation to attend the
75th Anniversary events of April 11-12.
There will be more events in the second half of 2015 – making this a yearlong celebration! Stay
tuned…
Our 75th Anniversary provides us with a wonderful opportunity. Let’s “actively remember” as we love
God and love others. May this anniversary milestone spur us forward in Christ’s name!
Blessings,
Ben A. Spalding
Chair, 75th Anniversery Planning Committee
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Update from the Executive Committee
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 4th.
Two motions passed at the meeting:
1. The congregation voted in favor of extending a Call to Pastor Luke Timm to serve as Associate
Pastor.
A huge thank you to the Call Committee, including:
Chris Pace (Chair)
Myrna Dubois
Pete Froelich
Patti Hare
Karen Jaime
Mischele Maxwell
Sean McNeely
Dana Pasley
Pastor Mark
We are so appreciative of your efforts, and all those who assisted with hospitality and other
matters to support Pastor visits and the Call process. Thank you!!
Call documents have been sent to Pastor Luke Timm. His contact information is published below,
so you can extend greetings and supportive prayers.
2. The congregation voted in favor of Ben Vineyard's entry into the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP)
program. When Ben begins Seminary studies this Spring, he will be a Vicar at Trinity. In total,
this is a 4-year program, leading to Ben's role as Associate Pastor, leading Discipleship ministry
at Trinity. Our prayers go to Ben, Jenny, Jesse and Jude as Ben begins his online Seminary
studies.
Have a blessed day, and thanks to all Staff and volunteers who serve so faithfully as part of Trinity
ministries.
Our next Congregational Meeting is Sunday, January 25th, Mission Campus. This is our
regularly scheduled meeting to update the congregation on finances and mid-year (fiscal year) Staff
updates as needed.
Your Executive Committee
Contact Information for Pastor Luke Timm
The congregation voted to extend a Call to Pastor Luke Timm of Waukee, IA to be Trinity's associate
pastor. You are encouraged to share with Pastor Timm your thoughts and prayers as he discerns
God's will for his ministry. Pastor Timm may be contacted via email at [email protected] or
by mail at 600 SE Carefree Lane, Waukee, IA 50263.
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To The Members of The Trinity Lutheran Foundation:
Anyone who has made a contribution to, or who has remembered the Foundation in their will, or in
an insurance policy, is invited to attend the annual meeting of the Foundation Board. The annual
meeting will be held on January 20, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church (Mission Campus) at 7:00 pm.
This meeting will be held in the downstairs lounge.
The annual meeting will provide a financial report and conduct the election of new directors. Please
mark the date on your calendar and we hope that you are able to attend.
In Christ,
David Boehnke
Secretary of the Foundation Board of Directors
Help is needed to take
down the Christmas
decorations at the
Mission Campus.
Please join us on
January 16th starting
at 4:00 pm and we
will work until we are done. So come and help
at any time. Your help is appreciated! Any
questions contact Julie Mohling at
913-541-2059 or [email protected].
New Member Class
A new member class will be starting soon.
Completing a new member class is part of the
process of becoming a member of Trinity. The
4-session class will begin toward the end of
January and continue into February. Pastor Mark
is available to teach the class on Tuesday or
Thursday evenings.
Please let Pastor Mark know if you are planning
to attend and which night works best for you (or
both if no preference). The class will run from
7:00—8:15pm. You may call him at 913-231-9726
or email him at [email protected].
Nearly 100 million Americans are expected to
tune in to watch the Super Bowl. Many of them
will be hosting or attending parties with
abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At
the same time, nearly 1 billion people will be
hungry. Please join us in remembering the
hungry this Super Bowl—and bring soup or any
food items for MLM. Donations will be
collected until Super Bowl Sunday, February 1!
A Lutheran World Relief coffee and tea sale will
be held at the Mission Campus between services
on Sunday, January 11. Selected varieties are also
available for purchase in the gift shop between
sale dates.
The large purple and white mite box will be
available on the coffee table to deposit your loose
change. One of the mission projects being
supported by your donations is Building Homes
and Hope in Haiti. Learn more about this
mission project from the poster behind the mite
box. Thank you for your support!
Need some other suggestions?
-Canned meat/tuna
-Peanut butter
-Jelly in plastic containers
-Cereal (hot and cold)
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Trinity Cook Book
Faith Inspirations
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Whenever two or more of you are gathered in His
Name....there is Food. Here at Trinity we have
been gathering in HIS name and eating together
for the last 75 years. To commemorate Trinity's
75th anniversary and our Lutheran love of
gathering and eating, we are putting together an
historical cook book of recipes from the past and
from the present. Bring your favorite recipe and
put it into the recipe box at the Mission Campus
Welcome Center NO LATER THAN JANUARY
31, 2015. You may also submit your recipe to
Debbie Mason at [email protected]. If you
are tech savvy, submit it to Debbie Mason via the
Trinity Cloud.
“If we live by the Spirit, let us
also be guided by the Spirit.”
Galatians 5:25
We want to hear about your
Faith Inspirations Story
at http://bit.ly/faithinspirations.
Opportunity to Support LWML Missions
We are pleased to announce the opening of
“The Basement Church Ladies” booth (location
S5) at Nellie & Nico’s Antique Mall, 6495
Quivira, Shawnee, KS. All proceeds go to
LWML Missions.
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
Come visit our booth Monday - Saturday 10 am
to 6 pm (Thursday 10 am to 7 pm), and Sunday
12 pm to 5 pm. Give yourself plenty of time to
browse--the antique mall is huge (many
vendors), and there is so much to see! Better
yet, bring a friend!
The Wednesday Women's Bible class will be
starting a new Beth Moore study called Children
of the Day which explores 1 & 2 Thessalonians.
We will meet at the Shawnee Campus beginning
January 14 from 9:15-11:15. This will be a
10-week session. Please feel free to direct
questions to Julie von der Linden at 913-6311856 or e-mail her at [email protected].
Everyone welcome!
We are currently collecting donations of spring
items for the booth (Valentines Day, Easter,
and Mother’s Day). Contact Nancy Meyer at
913-722-1869 if you can help.
Trinity Lutheran Church is pleased to offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading
provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive
and painless health screenings on 1/19/2015. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential
health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic
aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong
predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk;
and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register
for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139
with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register
for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call
1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.
*Please be aware that hosting this event at Trinity does not indicate endorsement of the screening procedures
offered, and you are encouraged to consult your personal physician. You may also wish to contact Trinity’s
parish nurse, Dana Snyder.
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Thanks so very much to Pastor Mark for his visit to the hospital after my surgery and to all the Trinity
family for the prayers and phone calls. The flower arrangement really did brighten my spirits when I
returned home from the hospital.
Thanks,
Marilyn Nirschl
Thank you to all of our members who donated money for the beautiful poinsettias that decorated our
sanctuaries for worship this Christmas. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
New Christmas Decorations at Shawnee
If you worshiped at Shawnee this Christmas Eve, you may have noticed the second
Christmas tree and several additional wreaths. The second tree truly balances the altar and
the other decorations enhance the beauty of the worship space. These items were funded by
the memorial account. Thanks also to Dianna Mayfield who coordinated the purchase and
installation of these decorations.
Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers is looking to fill the position of Bridges Client Coordinator. The
Bridges Program is Advice & Aid’s parenting support group which meets Thursday evenings. This
position is part-time (15 hours per week).This person is responsible for the overall client experience
within the Bridges Program and works directly with the Bridges Program Manager. Candidate must
agree with Advice & Aid’s statement of faith and be at least 21 years old. Send resume and cover letter
to Kay Angle at [email protected].
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Deaths
Helen Dehning
Winifred “Freddie” Johnson
Member Prayers-Shawnee
Pat Alft
Lee Bonn
Ron Flentgen
Robert Hemenway
Bill Kuehn
John Kuhn
Dana Pasley
Gary Robinson
Jean Schanefelt
Jerry Shreve
Member Prayers-Mission
Amy Adams
Kenda Arendt
Bob Barker
Bob Becker
Bill Birchfield
Tim Bredow
Norma Brock
Marvin Brockschmidt
Peni Colville
Hilda Finkemeier
Dennis Grady
Jack Haden
Larry Hare
Ona Jean Harvey
Lee Hovel
Dale Kesl
Doug Lewallen
Martha Macher
Charlene Millsap
Marilyn Nirschl
Gary Owens
Nancy Parks
Jenny Peimann
Betty Peppers
Carol Schwartz
Ralph Schwartz
Mary Ellen Stephenson
Jeanne Stevenson
Jane Tinnin
Ralph Tinnin
Retirement Facility/Homebound
Rita Bartlett, Good Samaritan
Barbara Brown, Delmar Gardens
Maxine Bruner, Aberdeen Village
Ted Dahl, at home
Bob Ebel, Bickford Place
Allene Gantz, Benton House
Paul Gilbert, Overland Park Place
Lois Haubein, Overland Park Place
Phyllis Henderson, Aberdeen Village
Lois Klausen, Delmar Gardens
Jean Klemp, McCrites Plaza
Lucy Krieger, Brookdale-College Square
Ruth Kroenke, at home
Bertha Lefebvre, at home
Jerry Lewis, Sunrise
Mildred Liemen, at home
Dave Lindquist, at home
Bob Mann, at home
Florence Meyer, Park Meadows
Art Nelson, Park Meadows
Helen Wendlandt, at home
Sylvia Wendt, Bartels Lutheran
George Zschoche, at home
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Mission Campus
5601 West 62nd Street, Mission, Kansas
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5601 West 62nd Street, Mission, KS 66202; 913-432-5441
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Communion Service
Email Messenger Articles to: [email protected]
Sunday Mornings
8:30 a.m. Family-focused Worship
with Communion
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with Communion
Messenger articles are needed by 5:00 pm on Tuesday during the week of
publication. (Messengers are printed on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each
month.)
Trinity Staff:
Mark Schulz, Senior Pastor: [email protected]
Ron Flentgen, Vacancy Associate Pastor: [email protected]
Benjamin Vineyard, Minister of Disciple Formation:
[email protected]
Rhonda Synovec, Director of Family Life Ministry:
[email protected]
Rhonda Nesselrode, Preschool Director: [email protected]
Ben Spalding, Director of Music: [email protected]
Anna Myeong, Organist: [email protected]
Larry Conrad, Administrator: [email protected]
Gretchen Hollman, Office Supervisor: [email protected]
Shawnee Campus
21320 Midland Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66218
Sunday Mornings
8:30 a.m. Family-focused Worship
with Communion
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Family-focused Worship
with Communion
Pastoral Emergency Contacts:
Pastor Mark Schulz - 913-231-9726
Pastor Ron Flentgen - 913-748-6670
Professionally Staffed Nursery for ages 6
months to 3 years is available during all
worship services and the Sunday School hour.
Learn more about us.
Visit our web site: www.tlcms.org
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