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Inside this issue:

Finances; Stewardship 2

Trinity Bells/Luther Bells 3

Council News 4

Karin Schwan Book Signing; Under the Harvest Moon Movie Night

5

Walk Thru the Bible; Mission Sunday Pastor Joel Midthun

6

Glimpse of Christmas Event 7

Baby Bottle Campaign; Flu Shot Clinic 9

Expressions of Faith; MnMs; Bring A Lunch, Bring a Prayer Gatherings

10

Christian Education News 11

Youth & Children’s Ministry News 12-18

Rake-N-Run Info & Registration Form 14

Dads and Dudes Hayride 15

Beacon 16

Montessori; Montessori Fundraiser 17,18

Community News 19

Communion; Preaching Schedule 20

Broadcast and Flower Sponsors; Drive-Thru Communion

21

508 Center Street Ashland, Ohio 44805-3341

Phone: 419-289-2126 Fax: 419-289-1381

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.trinityashland.org

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Dear Trinity members and friends,

If unity is to be found in any place in 2020, it can be found in this truth. None of us were

prepared for the way that things happened. No one was prepared for the way that things have

changed. Who is prepared for the ways they may still yet change? September, I came to learn

was “National Disaster Preparedness Month” a month for people to examine what they might

do to be ready for a disaster. Do you have food? Do you have water? Do you have what

society recognized to be the most valuable of resources: toilet paper!?! With our perceptions

sharpened by all that we have endured it is easy to imagine that we might actually devise a

plan that could preserve us and our loved ones, come what may. I have seen in myself, and all

around that there was a need to be more prepared for the ways things can shake our world.

Even though toilet paper may be valuable isn’t there something even more important?

As Christian we prepare ourselves with the one thing that is valuable in all circumstances:

Faith. Faith is the most precious of resources because it is the means by which we are

connected to life itself. Without faith to trust in God’s willingness and ability to bring us through

life’s difficulties and tragedies, how could we endure them? Without faith in God’s ultimate

goodness how could we meet great challenges with confidence? Without faith in redemption

how could we hope to see good in the face of so much bad?

The shelves of faith are never bare, because they are filled by a God who will always supply.

How can it be then, that we can find ourselves in a “crisis of faith?” Sometimes we feel lost, as

though the supply of faith that connects us to Christ is dangerously low, or has run out. Like

other resources, we run low on faith when we don’t stock up. The time to stock up on faith is

prior to the crisis. We must endure each trial with the faith we possess on that day. There are

no quick trips to get just a bit more at the last minute. Take my advice, now is the time to stock

up.

Where do we go to stock up on this precious commodity? “Faith…” the apostle Paul tells us

“comes through hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17) Faith cannot

be drummed up for just any place, but it should be sought where it is promised to be found. It is

the Gospel, which is the power of God for salvation. This is where God promises to be found,

this is where faith is grown: where his Word is spoken.

The preaching of the Word is certainly a part of every church service, and so I can tell you

that if you want to grow your faith, you can do so here at Trinity. But this isn’t the only place

where God’s Word can be spoken. When you share your faith with others, faith grows. The

faith you impart with the sharing of God’s word is not removed from you, but it grows within you

by giving. Faith that is spoken, faith that is lived out in action is faith that can be relied upon in

times of trial. Faith that is used is faith that is tested. Faith that is exercised is faith that grows

healthy.

Now friends, I pray that we are done with crises for the year, but I fear that our faith has only

begun to be tested, as we will need to heal the divisions that have formed, and unite under

something more than an earthly cause. I pray that each of us stocks up on faith for the time

ahead. With enough to endure whatever comes, and plenty left to share with those in need.

Come hear the Word, share in it, let it grow in you, and give it to others, so when the next trial

comes we are ready to meet it in faith, hope, love, and unity.

God bless and keep you,

Pastor Kevin McClain

Followers of Jesus (Disciples!) serving Ashland and beyond

OPERATING FUND (YEAR-TO-DATE)

Income $ 593,880.94

Disbursements $ 651,238.09

Deficit (8-31-20) $ 57,357.15

AUGUST 2020 ATTENDANCE (SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMED AUG. 30)

Date S.S. Church (All Services)

August 2 NA 180

August 9 NA 222

August 16 NA 213

August 23 NA 207

August 30 130 271

AUGUST 2020 RECEIPTS

August 2 $ 17,776.42

August 9 $ 21,722.35

August 16 $ 14,583.86

August 23 $ 11,294.94

August 30 $ 15,965.50

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Sunday, Nov. 1 Don’t forget to FALL BACK 1 hour!

Listed below are five ways you can join our Lord Jesus in His work through Trinity Lutheran Church. Your giving is much appreciated!

Online Giving

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Direct Donation

Take advantage of our Direct Donation Program through an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from your checking or savings account directly to the church account. Simply print and complete the authorization form from our website and return it to the church office with a voided check, in care of Dan Scott, Financial Secretary, to begin your electronic contribution.

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Mailing Envelopes

You may mail your donation using the mailing envelope provided in your packet of envelopes or simply mail it to Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center Street, in care of Dan Scott, our Financial Secretary. Please contact Dan, if you don't already receive offering envelopes, but would like to.

Offering Plate

You may place your donation in the offering plate during one of our services, using the offering envelopes mailed to members (or to non-members who request them) or using an offering envelope from the pew or chair in front of you.


Sunday, October 4 4 PM, Trinity Sanctuary

“Thank you for the lovely flowers you sent to me. It is an honor to be part of Trinity Lutheran Church and its wonderful people. God bless you all.” Harvey Young

“I was planning to wait until I had to dispose of the flowers before I wrote this however all but two are still holding on well. I see them throughout the day. Thank you so much.” Dorothy Pflueger

“Thank you to the Altar Guild for the beautiful pink and white carnations. They’re sitting on my living room table for everyone to see. Thank you Debbie Powell for delivering them. Christine Negrete

“Dear Trinity friends, thank you so much for the lovely Altar flowers, cards, food, well wishes and prayers after my recent foot surgery. I am humbled and blessed to be part of such a kind and caring congregation and I am counting the days until I can be running around on two feet again!” Dawn Forbes

“Thank you to the Altar Guild, Trinity, and the Steeles for the lovely flowers and cards. May God be with you always bless you!” Donna Brubaker

“It’s always a pleasant surprise to receive flowers for a birthday, anniversary, etc. We thank you for the lovely altar bouquet to celebrate Bill’s birthday and our anniversary last week, brought to us by Deb Bostic. The flowers are still lovely and we are really enjoying them. Thanks again so very much! Carol & Bill Poeppelman

The Trinity Bells and the Luther Bell groups will begin rehearsals in October. We will be following the safeguards put out by the Handbell Industry Council to keep our ringers safe. (Mask wearing, 6 feet apart at tables, no sharing of bells, mallets or music, sanitizing bell handles, etc.)

The adult Trinity Bells will begin on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00 pm in Mitchell Hall. The youth Luther Bells (Grades 3-6) will start rehearsals on Wednesday, October 14, at 4:45-5:30 pm in Mitchell Hall.

If you are interested in learning more or want to join the fun of ringing, praising God with bells and making new friends, then please call or text Royce Hubert, Director, at 217-778-7117 or e-mail her at [email protected], or speak to Ron Marenchin by calling the Church Office.

There will be new, special music to fit our current number of ringers, but we still have room for 1 or 2 more! Please join us!

The Mansfield Chamber Music Players will present

the Twenty Fourth Annual Donald Bernhardt

Memorial Chamber Music Concert on Sunday,

October 4, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary.

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The September 8, 2020 meeting of Church Council was called to order by Pastor Kevin McClain and opened with devotions and prayer.

Pastor McClain noted many new things are happening, albeit slowly, but well regarding alignment, structure, services, membership and activities. The staff has been working on long range planning.

Pastor Koch reported Luther Club went well with guest speaker Andrew Foster of Come Alive Church on Cottage Street. He spoke about being a black man in Ashland County. Tim Shreffler of the congregation will speak at the next session about being a police officer in Ashland County.

Adam Kime of the Christian Education Committee noted Sunday School has begun and is going well.

Joe McFrederick spoke on behalf of Kenny Oberholtzer for the Outreach Committee that more money is needed to handle all the requests that have been submitted without turning away worthy applicants. After a discussion, Council decided to make funds available from the Outreach Missions Fund and the Bequest & Memorials Fund to accommodate the needs of the Outreach Fund. The distribution rate on the endowment investment funds was increased from 3.5% to 4.5% for a limited time.

Council decided on a donation of $5,000 to the Ashland Symphony to provide virtual concerts. This is in line with the usual donation Trinity makes to the symphony for the Pops Concert in memory of Maxine Rybolt.

In addition, the Wolfes for the World Medical Mission Organization is seeking funds for a medical clinic to treat starvation in Mwanamugimu, Uganda. Those involved in the Ethiopian Medical Mission group were consulted and are in favor of this effort especially since travel to Ethiopia isn’t safe. Council approved a donation of $10,000 from the Ethiopian Mission Fund to cover the request.

Stephanie Bragg reported for the Kitchen Committee that they are handling funeral lunches per COVID guidelines for now. Instead of potluck style food prepared in various homes and donated, the kitchen staff is preparing the food according to health department guidelines. Council approved that they prepare a caterer-like menu and can request cash donations to offset the cost of food to families.

Joe McFrederick, for the Technology Committee noted they have begun installing equipment to live stream the sanctuary services.

Chad Emmons of the Property Committee noted they have received proposals to repair the water issues that have been a problem for years in the Community Room and youth rooms. Council approved the repairs at a cost of $18,400 from the Rybolt Fund to be completed this fall.

Larry Franks of the Property Committee noted a door going into the courtyard next to the sanctuary will be replaced with a metal door within the next few weeks. Also, painting and caulking have been completed on the window project. Windows have been ordered and are slated to be here by the end of October.

It’s important to note, that the very generous bequest from Maxine Rybolt some years ago has continued to make it possible to complete needed repairs around the church. Praise the Lord!

Ken Milligan and Pastor Koch of Senior Ministries noted tentative plans for a movie night for seniors using the inflatable movie screen.

Melissa See of Women’s Ministries noted plans for a book signing with author, Karin Schwan of Trinity. Bill Smith of the Worship & Music Committee noted money from the TAFA Fund is being used to

provide music classes twice a week for the Montessori preschool. The singing choirs are still on hold, but the Bell Choirs are starting up.

Scott Rivenburgh of the Youth Committee reported they hosted a game night in August with 40 kids in attendance. Youth Sunday went well, Mosaic begins tomorrow, and Catechism starts this coming Sunday.

Pam Bradley reported for the Montessori Preschool that they have started up, but with less children and increased costs to meet CDC and state guidelines for COVID. They are looking for substitutes to help in the classroom as needed.

Bill Smith noted for the Safety Committee they are locking the doors on the Chestnut Street side near the Montessori for added security during preschool hours. There is a schedule set up for volunteers to monitor the TVs on Sundays. A suggestion was made that the ushers be able to monitor cameras from the usher’s station, this is being explored.

The meeting was adjourned and closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

(SEPTEMBER, 2020)


Ladies, mark your calendars for an inspiring evening on

Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. as Karin Schwan speaks from

her heart as she shares her journey after the loss of her beloved

husband, Fred.

In her book Walking the Tar Pit, Karin has written a collection

of essays reflecting on the pain of grief, as well as the glimmers

of light and sources of strength through the darkness and depth of the Tar Pit.

We hope you can join us as Karin speaks of how she successfully navigated

the grief process, and how she continues to move forward in her life today.

A limited number of Walking the Tar Pit books will be available that

evening, but if you wish to purchase one on your own, they will be signed by

Karin before her presentation and available to pick up that evening.

Tickets are free and may be picked up at the Church Office beginning

Monday, October 5.

A freewill donation will be taken and all proceeds will go to the Women’s

Fund through the Ashland County Community Foundation.

BOOK SIGNING

Tuesday, October 20

6:30 PM in Jack’s Place

Consider joining in the fun of Creative

Movement classes. We might even try

some classes in the Rose Garden.

Due to the current health situation,

there are information sheets available in

the Church Office, which detail the safety

adaptations for the classes, along with Enrollment forms.

Classes are open to children, aged 18

months and older. Each session is $8/child with each additional family member, $6/

child. Payment can be made per class.

If you have questions, or would like

more information, please contact Mark

Koehler at (419) 281-8948 or e-mail at

[email protected].

Every Tuesday,

October 6 - November 24

4:15 PM in Jack’s Place

For our service project, we will be collecting scissors, erasers, and

pencil sharpeners for Operation Christmas Child.


Men’s Bible Study

with Pastor Koch

Thursdays, October 8 & 22, 8:00 a.m.

North Patio Room

LUTHER CLUB Thursday, October 1,

12:00 p.m. (Trinity Room)

Please RSVP to the Church Office at 419-289-2126. Invite a friend and come join us! All are WELCOME!

Speaker: Lieutenant Tim Shreffler

Ashland Police Force (retired)

“The Work of the Police

in our Society”

Menu: Ham loaf, cheesy potatoes, roll and butter, salad, and warm apple pie with ice cream.

Date: Tuesday, October 13

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Place: Church Home South Sun

Room

Questions: contact Jane Burns at

419-289-9444

Prayer shawl ministry

Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Trinity Room

OCTOBER 1 & 15

Walk Through the Bible w ill meet on the 1st and 3rd

Thursdays each month in Rooms A&B from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Led by: Barb Zimmerman

Please join us as we continue our study of Genesis.

Pastor Joel and Stephanie Midthun will be speaking Saturday and Sunday, bringing a powerful message of healing and hope as they share about their work with young victims of human trafficking and their work at Courage House Tanzania.


HELP WANTED: Tr inity has been enrolled in the Stephen Ser ies for 2 years! The Stephen Series trains and organizes laypeople to do one-on-one caring ministry to people in need, equipping people with the basic skills of helping others who are hurting. Through this ministry, the whole church is built up and made stronger. Most recently, Stephen Ministers along with other caring individuals from the congregation have been making phone calls to all our members for support and help. We have seen how beneficial it is to have trained Stephen Ministers in the congregation on a regular basis and in times of crisis. We are now

recruiting Stephen Ministers to tentatively begin training in January 2021. We are looking for people who like to learn and listen. Perhaps you (or someone you know) would

like to consider learning more about becoming a Stephen Minster? If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry, contact Michelle Vanderzyden at the church [email protected] or 419-651-1564, or pick up an application in the Church Office or request it to be sent to you.

Stephen Ministry is seeking those in need of care. If you or someone you know is going through a tough time and would like someone to walk along with you, we are here to share the load. Contact a pastor, Stephen Minister or Dan Forbes (419-289-2126 or [email protected]) if you would like to learn more about how Stephen Ministry can help you.

Mark Your Calendars, Ladies! Everything has looked different this year, and the Women’s Christmas Brunch is no exception. But because we don’t want to miss one more thing, we’ve decided to have a Free tickets will be available in the Church Office beginning November 9. Monetary donations will be accepted at the event with all proceeds going to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention/33 Forever, a local non-profit focused on suicide awareness and prevention.

Due to Covid restrictions, our typical brunch will not be served. Beautifully decorated tables will fill Jack’s Place and lovely Christmas music will fill our hearts with joy and a promise of the coming Christ child. Join us to share in all the beauty and wonder of the Christmas season.

We will have designated times arranged for viewing the tables so that we can control the number of people in Jack’s Place at one time.

If you are interested in being a decorator this year, please contact Dawn Forbes.

Saturday, December 5 9-11:00 A.M. Jack’s Place

Glimpse of Christmas

Care receivers share how their Stephen Ministers made a difference:

“My Stephen Minister listens—really listens. He doesn’t judge me or tell me what to do but walks side by side with me. I

never realized how helpful and healing that can be. With his care and support, I’m making it through.” Care receiver “B”

“My Stephen Minister’s weekly visits became an anchor in my life—something I could rely on when everything else was so

uncertain. She was a steady reminder of God’s presence, helping me know I was never alone.” Care receiver “H”

I’m blessed with an amazing Stephen Minister. She’s been genuinely attentive and caring ever since she came alongside

me. She’s kind of fearless in that way—she’ll just be there without trying to fix me or talk me out of my feelings as I struggle

with what’s happening.” Care receiver “N”



What if you could change the world – not just for today

but for generations to come? At Moms in Prayer

International, we believe that a mom can be the single

greatest force for good in the lives of her children and the

children around her. We believe that lives and whole

communities are changed forever when moms gather

together to pray to the only One who can change a

human heart. Moms can make the difference as they

reach out to God in prayer- moms just like you. Pray for

your children and their schools as we continue our 3rd

decade of prayer in Ashland on Monday* mornings

during the school year. If this time does not work for you,

please contact Michelle Vanderzyden to discuss a time/

group that will work for you.

([email protected]/419-651-1564)

Each week thousands of groups meet in more than 70 countries for chapter-by-chapter Bible study. Hundreds of thousands of members around the world, studying God's Word together. Verse-by-verse, we approach the Bible as God's Truth, to be studied, savored and lived out. We believe God's Word speaks across cultures to every one of our 400,000+ members around the world. Whether new to the Bible or a seasoned reader, we explore Scripture together. This fall we will begin our study of the book of Genesis.

BSF in Ashland is open to any woman who would like to participate in a meaningful Bible study with other women (this fall of 2020, a men’s class will also be available as close as Wooster). BSF in Ashland has begun the year with virtual groups on Zoom for Thursday at 9:00 am and 8:30 pm. If you would like more information about joining BSF, visit www.bsfinternational.org or contact Michelle Vanderzyden at [email protected] or 419-289-2126.

Bible Study Fellowship International

Fall 2020

Meeting: Mondays* (meeting weekly during the

school year) Began September 14, 2020

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Location: Trinity Lutheran Church Home Dining Room

Bring: you, your Bible, a friend and your joys and concerns for our schools and your children!

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,

whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things." Philippians 4:8

* Note: NEW MEETING DAY changed to Mondays!

Caring callers have been reaching out to the entire congregation over the past month of September. We enjoyed our conversations with you about how things have been going and what you are looking forward to this fall. We also appreciated hearing about your struggles and discussing how we can help you. Hopefully your questions and thoughts were addressed by a caller or a follow up contact. If not or you did not receive a contact, please get in touch with Michelle Vanderzyden at [email protected] or 419-651-1564.

The calls we have made in the past several months have helped us to remember that communication and contact are so important to our faith community and especially in times of trial. We love being in touch with you!

Thank you to all of our callers in this round:

Cheryl Benway, Sandy Burkholder, Pat Bush, Ann

Emmons, Dan Forbes, Dawn Forbes, Kathy

Jacque, Diane Koch, Elsie Kral, Grace Martin, Nancy Martin, Paul Martin, Jo Matheson, Laurie Maurer, Sheila Milligan, Judy Moffett, Kathy

Shelly, Wendy Shreffler, Cheryl Smith, Michelle Vanderzyden, Gracie Vermillion, Judy White,

Jackie Young, and JoEllen Smalley.

Congregational Caring Calls




Flu Shot Clinic

Wednesday, October 7

10 a.m. to Noon

in Jack’s Place

Medicare or any insurance

plan accepted

(Bring your Medicare and/or

Insurance cards with you.)

Please call the Church

Office to register

(419-289-2126) by October 6.

The flu shot clinic is

sponsored by

HURSH DRUGS.

Your change can change lives through the Baby Bottle Campaign for the

Ashland Pregnancy Care Center! Help women facing unintended pregnancy

find the hope needed to welcome their babies into the world.

We are again supporting them by holding a collection. This year, due to Covid

limitations, we will not have physical baby bottles to hand out. We will instead

offer "virtual" baby bottles. Use the following link to our website

www.trinityashland.org/care-and-prayers/baby-bottle-campaign/. Click on the

baby bottle and then click on the "Donate" button on the Ashland Pregnancy Care

Center's webpage. Please type "Trinity Lutheran Church Baby Bottle" in the

comments box. If you don't want to give online, you may send a check to:

Ashland Pregnancy Care Center, 119 Sloan Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805. Again,

please specify that it's a Baby Bottle donation for Trinity Lutheran's

campaign.

Our campaign will officially run from October 17 - November 21 (but you can give at anytime).

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Shelly at the church. Thank you so much for

helping preserve the lives of these precious little gifts from God!

Baby Bottle Campaign

First of all, THANK YOU Trinity members and friends for the most generous outpouring for the Rummage Sale this spring and summer! We collected over 7700 pounds of quality soft goods and household items, which netted over 1,400 dollars towards Women’s Ministries! Thank you to all the folks who helped to organize and package the donations, and those who loaded the truck. A HUGE thank you to DIANA SCOTT for her dedication to the cause. Diana worked nearly every week, sorting and bagging clothes. Over 200 bags of clothes! Thank you also to Julie Guenther, Melissa See, Kari Emmons, Erin Chandler, Heather Jurjevic, Herb Kanzig, Darrell Frank, Jerry Morton and Dan Forbes. Here's to many clean closets and kitchen cabinets! At least until next year!

RUMMAGE SALE UPDATE

https://www.ashlandcarecenter.org/support-us


Please join us as we make our hand-stamped cards. Supplies are provided, and no

experience is necessary. We’ll eat together at noon (bring your own lunch). We also

encourage you to bring ideas and “show & tell” items.

If you have any questions about the group or purchasing our cards, please contact Wendy

Shreffler in the Church Office or by email: [email protected].

Our Monthly

Luncheon:

Please call the Church Office to

RSVP by Monday, October 12

A social group for women on their own.

M Tuesday, October 13

The Greens Bistro

Brethren Care Village (2130 Center Street, Ashland)

The Greens Bistro is a lovely setting with delicious food.

If it’s chilly, maybe we can sit near the fireplace!

It has been quite an unusual year, hasn’t it? It has certainly needed more than its fair share of prayer! The Women’s Ministries team would like to invite you to a short time of fellowship and prayer each Wednesday in October, beginning October 7, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Bring your lunch to the Trinity room and we’ll begin with a little fellowship to get to know each other and a brief time of prayer. Each week a member of the Women’s Ministries Planning Board will be there to facilitate the group. No need to sign up - just come and bring a lunch, bring a prayer! Contact Dawn Forbes for more info.



Christian Couples: Not currently meeting; may resume at a later time. Cornerstone: Community Room, led by Kate Kaeser Circle of Friends: Mitchell Hall, led by Michelle Vanderzyden SALT (Serving and Learning Together) Dining Room Church Home, led by Kathy Shelly Christian Living: Trinity Room, Lower Level, led by Paul Hodge Adult Bible Study: South Patio Room Lower Level, led by Doug Culler Christian Women: South Sun Room Church Home, led by Sharon Sample God and the Pandemic: Meeting Rooms A & B, led by Pastor Koch (see announcement on page #6) A Short Course on Prayer (A continuation from last year, all are welcome): Front Lounge Church Home, led by Pastor Hubert. Also available online through Zoom. Contact Pastor Hubert for more info. and set-up. Discipleship Foundations 101: Mitchell Hall, led by Pastor McClain and Michelle Vanderzyden (see announcement below)

Our Sunday school classes run from 9:35 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Members and guests are welcome to participate whenever they wish. Under

current circumstances, please, wear masks. There will be hand sanitizer in each room.

Please NOTE: There will not be Nursery/Childcare available

during regular worship services (5:30, 8:30, 10:45)

Birth - 2 years Infant Nursery, Main Level

Age 2 & 3 Toddler Nursery, Main Level, led by Diane, Andy, and Jack Yeaste

Age 4, 5 & K Preschool Room, Main Level, led by Becky Schaff and Julie McNaull

Grade 1 & 2 Room 25, 2nd Floor Church Home, led by Kim Pool

Grade 3 & 4 Room 27, 2ndFloor Church Home, led by Adam Kime, Killian Murray

Grade 5 & 6 Assembly Rooms C&D, lower level, led by Greg McNaull and Jenny Pence

Grade 7 & 8 Youth Hall, Lower Level, led by Taylor Cox

Grade 9-12 Youth Hall, Lower Level, led by Jerry Morton

For full class descriptions and teachers, check out our website @

www.trinityashland.org or contact Dan Forbes,

[email protected], 567-203-7747

Does it feel like the world is crumbling around you? You are not alone. Our God desires to raise something good out of the rubble, to be better, stronger and lasting – in you, in Ashland and in our world. Join us as we begin to dig deep to lay a strong foundation through discipleship.

Led by Pastor Kevin McClain

and Michelle Vanderzyden

The First Communion classes will begin for children in grades 3 & 4 (and up, if they haven’t taken the class), and their parents. Mark your calendar for November 1 and 8 @ 12:00 – 2:00 pm. We will meet in Jack’s Place where lunch will be provided. Once the kids have completed the two classes they will join together for their first communion together on Sunday, January 17, at the 8:30 sanctuary service.

For questions or concerns, please contact…

Pastor Kevin McClain Jerry Morton [email protected] [email protected] 419-289-2126 910-549-9762

Dan Forbes [email protected] 567-203-7747

Discipleship Foundations 101 - Digging Deep

Sundays

August 30 - October 11,

at 9:35 a.m. in Mitchell Hall


Jerry Morton, Youth Director 419-289-2126 ext: 113 [email protected] (910) 549-9762 (cell)

Heather Jurjevic, Youth Ministries Assistant 419-651-2455 (cell) [email protected]

Wednesdays, 6 - 7 PM

Our next Youth Sunday will be on November

29 at the 10:45 Praise Worship Service. We

would like to have kids there to greet those

coming to worship. Please note we will be

taking safety measures during these times. If

you have any questions, please contact Jerry

Morton.

Jesus Wept #2020

All 7-12th graders: join us for a special

Mosaic on October 7 from 6-8pm in Jack’s

Place. This year many of us had to give up

a lot of the normal things that keep us

grounded. It’s okay that life situations

affect us, and it’s okay to express hurt, to

vent, and cry out to God like the Psalmist,

“Save me, God! For the water has risen to

my neck. I have sunk in deep mud, and

there is no footing.” So on this evening

we’re going to do something unusual for

Mosaic. Come share your burdens and cry

out to God with us. We will have comfort

food (pizza dinner), therapeutic dodgeball,

and music.

IF YOU CANNOT SERVE ON YOUR SCHEDULED DATE,

CALL TO TRADE WITH SOMEONE. THEN PLEASE CALL

THE CHURCH OFFICE (419-289-2126) BY

WEDNESDAY NOON TO NOTIFY JOELLEN OF THE

CHANGE.

Date 8:30 AM 10:45 AM

10/4/20 Dylan Fickes Reed Emmons

10/11/20 Emma McClain Ian Owens

10/18/20 Zak Zipfel Noah Owens

10/25/20 Grace Rivenburgh Elleni Miller

11/1/20* Zak Zipfel Ian Owens

*Daylight Saving Time Change - set clocks back 1 hr.


Catechism

Catechism officially kicked off in September! The kids had a great time getting to know each other, learning the ropes behind acolyte training and best of all, surprising Jerry for his birthday with silly string.

All catechism students, please watch for

information coming your way regarding our fall retreat. We will be traveling to Camp Nuhop in

Perrysville, OH. We will meet in the church parking

lot on Friday, October 30 at 5:30 pm and return on Saturday night, October 31, at 9:00 pm.

(Grades 7-12)

Saturday, November 7 @ 1:00 - 4:00 pm

What’s it All about? Service, sacrifice, friendship, fun, and food! You will have the opportunity to help those in our church family rake leaves or do other outdoor responsibilities. It’s a great way to spend the afternoon; and of course we will end the day with some yummy food. Please stay tuned for more details. If you would like to sign up for this event or would like to be a chaperone, please contact Jerry Morton 910-549-9762.

October 11 Books of the Bible (NT)

October 25 The Trinity/Our Creed

October 30 - Camp Nuhop Retreat

November 1

Catechism will be held on the second

Sunday of the month and will run from

4:00-7:00 p.m. each session. Dinner will

be included.

Haunted Corn Maze Tuesday, October 27 (Time to be determined)

Please come and join us for a thrilling night at the haunted corn maze. Drop off and pick up will be at Honey Haven Farm. Feel free to bring your friends! For more info or to sign up for this event, please contact Jerry Morton at 910-549-9762.

Rake-N-Run Registration Form and additional information on page #14


Maybe the leaves are not falling at your house yet, but I guarantee they will be soon… and that means it’s time to

start thinking about Rake-N-Run! Do you need some help with fall

chores? Do you have an elderly or

homebound neighbor who does?

This is your chance to get the help you

need. Requests will be filled on a first-

come, first-serve basis, so don’t wait

to turn in your form! Please contact

Jerry by cell @ 910-549-9762 to get

your name on the list or simply fill out

the form at the bottom of the page and

return it to the Church Office! We look

forward to serving you!

This annual service project is

organized by Trinity’s Youth Ministry

Team. The hope for our kids is to

allow them to build relationships by

working alongside their friends, and

also those they are serving. So,

don’t be surprised if they have a

question or two to get to know you.

This year Rake-n-Run will take place

on

Saturday, November 7,

from 1:00-4:00p.m.

Please tear on dotted line and return bottom of page to the Church Office.

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___ Rake leaves ___ Clean windows ___ Other chores (please give a brief description of the work to be done) _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Name _______________________________ Address _____________________________ Phone number ________________________


Since we will not be hosting a shoebox packing party, we will make shoeboxes available to so you can pack a box that will put a smile on a child’s face and Jesus in his/her heart.

Boxes can be picked up in the Sanctuary Gathering Space, and outside of Jack’s Place. Just pick-up a box or more if you like and follow instructions inside the box. Return the boxes by Nov. 7 or 8 so they will be blessed on Sunday, Nov. 15.

This year Trinity will be hosting the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Collection Center for Ashland and surrounding communities. We will be collecting boxes Nov. 16-21 and storing them in the garage until they will be delivered to the OCC pick-up site in Ontario.

Please keep OCC in your prayers. The need is even greater this year due to the pandemic. If you have any questions or comments, please speak with Dawn Forbes in the Church Office or Ruth Ann Linder at 330-683-0096.

Spreading the Gospel and Sharing God’s Love, One Shoebox at a Time!

If you would like to donate items, the following school supplies are desperately needed: Scissors, erasers, and pencil sharpeners. I tems can be dropped off in baskets at the Gathering Space or Jack ’s Place.

Fathers and Sons of all ages are invited to:

Dads and Dudes Hayride at Pathf inder Farms

846 CR 30A, Ashland

It’s fall and that can only mean one thing! It’s time for our Dads and Dudes to share time again in the great outdoors at the Burkholder farm!

This is our second annual event at Pathfinders - John and Sandy and their amazing staff do such an amazing job coordinating this event! We’ll hike and fish and have a great time with other

guys and dads. All are welcome - grandpas, dads, uncles, and their dudes - all will have a great time!

Please RSVP by October 15, by emailing Dawn Forbes at: [email protected]

Your Shoebox Can Go Where Missionaries Can’t (A message from Franklin Graham)

“This might be the most important year to ever reach children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the midst of a

pandemic, children are frightened, families are struggling, and people don’t know what hope they have for the future.

We want children around the world to know that God loves them, He has not forgotten them, and that He cares for

them very much. Operation Christmas Child is a powerful way to share the message of God’s love, and we are

proceeding full speed ahead so we can deliver gift-filled boxes to millions of children.

Every shoebox gift you can pack represents one more boy or girl we can reach with the Gospel. Dozens of countries

that have been wracked by the coronavirus are opening back up to receive and distribute shoebox gifts. At a time

when many missionaries have had to retreat from their fields, our church partners worldwide are stepping up into the

gap and are ready to use these gifts along with the literature we provide to share the Gospel.

I want to encourage you, your family, and your church to pack as many shoebox gifts as you can. If shopping for

gifts is not practical for you right now, you may want to Build a Shoebox on our website, samiritanpurse.org/occ. Most

importantly, pray for the children who will receive your gifts.

What better way to make sure the Gospel message continues to be proclaimed “to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8)?”



We were happy to welcome our students back to Beacon on

September 8! It is great to have everyone together again. Our

theme verse for this school year is Ephesians 2:10, “For we are

God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so

we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” We have

been discussing how we are each created uniquely and for a

purpose. Our students enjoyed creating their own masterpieces in

the form of scented watercolor paintings. The watercolor paints

were made from different flavors of Kool Aid. It was fun to see their

creativity on display! Another highlight of our first weeks back at

Beacon has been Creative Movement with Mark Koehler, or “Mr.

Mark” as our students know him. The children enjoy music and

activities with him on Thursdays.

If you are interested in supporting the Beacon Program, please

consider donating toward scholarships for our students. We are

offering scholarships to all of our returning students this year. We

are grateful for your support and prayers as we look forward to the

learning, growth, and fun to come this school year!

Blessings,

Jocelyn Dickerson Beacon Director

Keith enjoys reading at Beacon

Leen and Azoz creating watercolor art


We appreciate donations for our Silent Auction, please help us out.

Mark your calendar to come bid. Great items for Christmas gifts.

Please contact Cindy Duffey, if you have questions.

Email: [email protected]

The children are working so beautifully and eager to learn. On the second day of school, more than one child approached me at different times, “Mrs. Duffey, will you please give me a lesson?” I love how the children enjoy learning. They are courteous and respectful. It is a joy to watch them grow and to develop concentration at this level.

Beautiful, well-made hope chest by Jack Boggs for our Silent Auction. You’ll want to bid on this!

Support our school by purchasing from Chipotle in Ashland on

Please let them know you are supporting Montessori Good Shepherd,

in order for us to get credit. Thank you and enjoy!


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Monday, October 26

To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or

call 1-800-RED CROSS

Hello Friends….

Happy Fall everyone! It’s so hard to believe how our Summer has flown by so quickly. We are starting to see an increase in food demand from our clients, as Covid-19 still looms over our nation. Thank you all for your continued support during this most difficult time. We are blessed with your friendship.

Hand soap, shampoo/conditioner,

64 oz. juice - any flavor, hearty soups

(such as beef stew, minestrone, vegetable), Spaghetti-Os, canned

fruit, egg noodles, and

spaghetti sauce.

240 Cleveland Avenue Ashland, OH 44805

Chris Box,

Executive Director

We have one volunteer team at Trinity that has served the same family

for 2 1/2 years. The team consists of Diane Emser, Leader, Cheryl Gaus,

Judy White and two couples from First Presbyterian Church. The parents

foster a girl with special needs and also have four children of their own.

Diane would like to share what serving this family has been like for

her:

“Growing up, my parents were also foster parents. I believe this

gave me a tiny insight to what fostering is about. When the

opportunity to be part of a Fostering Family Ministries team came

around, I was definitely interested. I belong to a great team of

people who provide meals and support to our fostering family. The

family receives one meal a week that is made by a team member.

There are other ways to help provide support to the family as

well. They may include taking part in activities and events planned

for families that foster, additional help for the family such as

transportation or childcare if accredited and oh so importantly,

covering them in prayer.

What I have found in being part of this team is a great sense of

gratitude toward the Fostering Family. I know there are times of

frustration and sadness in fostering, but there are also times of

great joy and satisfaction in doing this work for the Lord. I am

thankful there are families in our community that are willing and

able to open their homes to foster children. We have such a great

need here in Ashland County. And I count it a privilege to provide

such a small effort to support their great ones.” Diane Emser DC

STAND SUNDAY - Community Event

November 8

4:30 - 6:00 PM at Grace

https://www.associatedcharities.com/


Oct. 3 5:30 Pastor McClain Oct. 4 8:30 Pastor McClain 10:45 Pastor McClain Praise 10:45 Pastor McClain

MISSION SUNDAY WEEKEND

Oct. 10 5:30 Rev. Joel Midthun Oct. 11 8:30 Rev. Joel Midthun 10:45 Pastor Koch Praise 10:45 Rev. Joel Midthun

Oct. 17 5:30 Pastor Koch Oct. 18 8:30 Pastor McClain 10:45 Pastor Koch Praise 10:45 Pastor McClain

Oct. 24 5:30 Pastor McClain Oct. 25 8:30 Pastor McClain 10:45 Pastor McClain Praise 10:45 Pastor Koch

Oct. 31 5:30 Pastor Koch Nov. 1 8:30 Pastor McClain 10:45 Pastor Koch Praise 10:45 Pastor McClain

Schedule subject to change as needed.

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Day Date Time Service

Sunday Oct. 4 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary

9:30-10 a.m. DRIVE-THRU

Saturday Oct. 10 5:30 p.m. Folk Service

Sunday Oct. 11 10:45 a.m. Praise

Sunday Oct. 18 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary

10:45 a.m. Sanctuary

Saturday Oct. 24 5:30 p.m. Folk Service

Sunday Oct. 25 10:45 a.m. Praise

Sunday Nov. 1 10:45 a.m. Sanctuary

In Loving Memory

David McClure - September 1, 2020

Jacob Fridline - September 21, 2020

Betty Gault - September 21, 2020

Tom Banbury - September 25, 2020

Merle Witmer - September 27, 2020

Derek Weirick

September 13, 2020

Derek Weirick & Jeanna Hopton

September 26, 2020

WeddingWishes

Portia Burns 10/04

Leann Frank 10/14

Betty Ann Winklmann 10/17

Harold Hiner 10/23

Norman Peterson 10/27


Due to the current healthcare pandemic, and

constantly changing guidelines, please refer to

our online calendar, or contact the Church Office for

the most up-to-date information.

OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 for October 4 is sponsored by Kathy Conery and Family in memory

of their daughter, Alexa Rose, and brother, Dr. Steven W. Rose.

OUR PRAISE VIDEO LIVESTREAM for October 4 is sponsored by Phil and Pat Bush, in appreciation for the pastors and church staff for all they have done during the past 6 months.

Radio Broadcast: 10:30 am-12 noon - listen to the 10:45 service by tuning your radio to WNCO-AM 1340.

Audio Live Stream: 10:30 am-12 noon - listen to the 10:45 service by clicking on WNCO-AM and then "Listen Live" at www.trinityashland.org

Video Live Stream: 8:30-9:30 Traditional and10:30 am-12 noon Praise - watch and listen by clicking on the WATCH LIVE link at www.trinityashland.org (If you have a Roku device on your TV, you can now add the Trinity channel and view live there.) You may also “like” or “follow” our Facebook page at facebook.com/trinitylutheranashland.

Did You Know?

Trinity is now broadcasting both the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services. If you are interested in sponsoring a radio/video broadcast, please contact Valerie McCracken in

the Church Office.

PLEASE REMEMBER…

We would like to keep in touch with everyone! If anything about your status changes: address, phone, email, or if you (or a family member) are in the hospital or a nursing home, please let us know by calling the Church Office. Thank you!

The Church Office is

open Monday - Friday,

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Mary Ann Forbes in loving memory of her husband, Richard;

Dave and Mary Lewis in loving memory of Joe and Pauline Lewis;

Chuck Snyder in memory of his wife, Peg and son, Charles Jr., on his 44th birthday;

Marge Wittman, Barb and Roger Piatt, Lori, Howard, and Casey Glick in loving memory of Paul Wittman.

Given by:

DRIVE-THRU COMMUNION

Sunday, October 4, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Please use the Walnut Street entrance and exit on Center Street.

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