March 2017 Issue #385

LENT March forth in the name of Jesus

to do good works, stir up love and

honor your Father in heaven!

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and great joy. Join us on Thursdays in Lent

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Noah’s Ark

March 2017

From the Pastor

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Preparations are all set. Church is all ready. Ash Wednesday is March 1st. Are you ready for the journey to Mount Calvary? Are you going to go on the journey to the cross or are you going to stay cozy at home? Journeys are not easy. Majority of “journeys” can be long and tend to be difficult. Journeying with Christ can be difficult if you really don’t put your whole self into it. If your whole body, mind and soul are not into the journey, you tend to give up easily. We look at the journey and tend to think it’s too long to travel. With Lent beginning, we’re reminded that it’s not an easy jour-ney. It’s a 40 day march to the Cross. This journey might look and feel long but it's really not. It’s only one whole month, plus a week and a half of learning what it means to be a sinner and one redeemed by Christ. Can you walk with me to the cross? Do you need help? Are you able to do it by yourself? If you are not, remember that you’re not alone in this journey. God is with you! 5 And they said to him, “Inquire of God, please, that we may know whether the journey on which we are setting out will succeed.” 6 And the priest said to them, “Go in peace. The journey on which you go is under the eye of the Lord.” Judges 18:5-6 . Throughout Scripture, there’s always reminders that we are under the eye of the LORD. To go in His Peace was very common. When we have peace with God, nothing can stop us from that journey with him. This is the same peace Jesus gave to the disciples for their long journey with God. The best thing about this journey with God is that even if we falter God will be there to pick us back up. As God’s children we must not be afraid to start our journey. This is a great journey. You will notice wonderful things when you spend time with God. Receive His peace and inquire of God as You hear what God did for you. Walking with you into Lent, Pastor Travis

Lutheran Service Book Order Form

We still have a few more hymnals if you

are interested in dedicating one - Cost $30.00

fill in the form below and return it with your

check made out to Trinity Lutheran Church

Memo line: Hymnals—Thank you!

Presented by:

_______________________________________________________

Your Name as you would like it to appear

____ In Memory of

_____In Honor of

_____In Thanksgiving to God for

_______________________________________________________

Name of Person or Event being honored or remembered

Presented by:

_______________________________________________________

Your Name as you would like it to appear

____ In Memory of

_____In Honor of

_____In Thanksgiving to God for

_______________________________________________________

Name of Person or Event being honored or remembered

A nameplate dedication will be put in the front

of each hymnal similar to the ones above

“Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first fruits

of all your increase.” Proverbs 3:9

News in the pews...

Happy 85th Birthday JERRY FLOWER

God bless you in the year to come with good

health and much joy as you continue to walk

with your Lord!

Baptisms:

Charley Duncan and Joseph Zavaro

will be baptized on Sunday, March 19th

at the 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Please

keep them in your prayers.

NEEDED Neckties for LVHS musical. A hundred or so are needed

so if you want to get rid of any old neckties hanging around (ha-ha)

bring them to church and give them to Ali Bebry. Thanks so much

for your support of our youth and the theatre. The play is Pippin!

NEEDED Our nephew Colin will be moving to the Glen Cove area

on April 1st and will need inexpensive housing such as a studio or

one-bedroom apartment. He is an experienced carpenter/handy man

and willing to work in exchange for lower rent. Please see Bill or Kay

Charon if you can help. Thank you.

NEEDED Cooks for Saturday, March 25th at 3 pm at Trinity to

prepare meals for the homeless men of Glen Cove. MEN NEEDED

at 6 pm, we will be serving the hot meals and cleaning up at the

Presbyterian Church in Glen Cove. Homemade desserts are most

welcomed and they always appreciate new socks. Please let Pastor

know if you can participate. Thank you very much.

“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when

did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?

‘When did we see You a stranger and take You in or naked and

clothe You? ‘Or when did we see You sick, or in prison and come

to You?’

“And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly,

I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these

My brethren, you did it to Me.’ Matthew 25:37-40

Called Home by the Lord

“...Enter into the joy of your Lord!” Matthew 25:21b

Yvonne Konzet was called Home by the Lord on February 10th

after a long battle with cancer. Our love and prayers for John,

her dad Karl and sister Sonia and family.

Jean Kinnear was called Home in February. She is the mother of

Gene Kinnear (Heidi). Our love and sympathy to the family.

Pearl Hornak was called Home in February. She was a former

member of Trinity. Our sympathy to her son, Paul and family.

“...Come you blessed of My Father inherit the kingdom prepared

for you from the foundation of the world:...” Matt. 25:34b

And for us left behind...Be ready, alert, watch for the coming

kingdom for the Son of Man is coming!

Lutheran Service Book Hymnal Dedication received: In Memory of Given by Caroline Marie Dickerson Lowell & Christine Dickerson

A Spiritual Boost…to live a Godly life as you journey into Lent

You will not lead an obedient life with a closed Bible

(Chas Stanley)

“Only be strong and very courageous that you may observe to

do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded

you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you

may prosper wherever you go. “This Book of the Law shall not

depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night,

that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For

then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have

good success. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good

courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God

is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:7-9

Trinity Lutheran Church

Worship Assistants’ Schedule

March 2017

Serve the Lord with repentant hearts.

Please be at your assigned post

15 minutes prior to start of service

If you can’t make your scheduled assignment please contact a replace-

ment from your list and call the church office to let them know.

Call Kim Flower be added to assistants’ lists 1-954-224-1816

*Head usher responsible for elevator, head count/offerings;

other ushers tidying pews, collecting attd sheets, refilling offering envs.

To sign up for Altar, Flowers, Sanctuary Light, Fellowship,

please fill in the charts in church hallway or call office 676-1340

Sanctuary Light $5/Sunday Flowers $20/vase, 2 available each week.

Lenten Devotion by Deaconess Elect Phyllis Yee

“No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” – Luke 13:3 Every year right before Ash Wednesday as a young child/teenager raised in a Catholic home I remember my parents always raised the subject of what my sister and I would be giving up for Lent. I usually grumbled at this notion because I wasn’t willing to give up my favorite toy, food which in my case was chocolate, or something that held special importance to me. I wasn’t able to follow through in giving up something, which made me question why Lent was so important to begin with. During those points in my life I didn’t fully understand the weight and significance of what Lent is and what it meant to us as Christians. It wasn’t until after I got married and became invested in my faith and with the help of God that I was able to grasp and understand what Lent was all about. For forty days we take a journey with Christ to the cross. That journey brings us to a place of reflection, self repentance, and focus on that cross in which Jesus gave us the ultimate sacrifice so that He could save us from our sins and bring us to eternal life. Jesus accomplishes it all for us, He carries us through our messes, lifts us up when we need it, and bends down low to meet us where we are. He is the one, the everlasting Savior who is with us on our Lenten journeys as we lament for our sins, as we prepare our hearts and minds for that cross. The season of Lent prepares us to hear about Christ bearing our burdens and taking all our sins upon Himself on the cross. When you think about all of that Lent is truly a gift because it leads us to Christ. For myself in the past few years instead of giving something up during Lent, I have challenged myself to take something on and set time out of my day to devote it to God. What will you do on your Lenten journey this year? What will give you the opportunity to focus your attention on Christ and His sacrifice during these 40 days? Whether it be through prayer, fasting, Bible reading, or worship, Lent gives you the wonderful opportunity to grow in your faith and embark on a spiritual journey to renew your focus on Jesus Christ. Prayer: Heavenly Father, during this season of Lent please help to bring me closer to You. Without You I can do nothing. During this Lenten season nourish me with Your Word and guide me to live a faithful life according to Your will. May my time of self-repentance and reflection bring me Your forgiveness and open my heart to Your love. As I journey to the cross let me be renewed and refreshed by Your Word and by the ultimate sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ. In Your Name we pray. Amen!

Assistants 3/5/17

Sunday

9:30 AM

3/12/17

Sunday

9:30 AM

3/19/17

Sunday

9:30 AM

3/26/17

Sunday

9:30 AM

Chancel

George

Meyer

Phyllis

Yee

Edith

Uhlendorf

Cheo

Teng

Acolyte Amanda

Baade

Adrien

Brunelle

Lucas

Rabanal

Andrew

Noak

Reader Carol

Rosa

Kim

Flower

Jane

Sorenson

Bill

Charon

Ushers *Ted Sitterer

Rod Catano

Scott Miller

*Will Flower

Jerry Flower

Cheo Teng

*Ted Norelius

Rob Edwins

Guy Brunelle

*Bob Bartlotti

Rick Ranno

George Meyer

Greeters Roberta

Baade

Mim

Edwins

Jane

Sorenson

Danielle

Noak

Nursery Amelia N Elise N Ali Bebry Elise N

Altar Bloechle

Haug

Yee

Rennecker OPEN OPEN

Sanct Lite Bebry OPEN OPEN Bebry

Flowers 1-Uhlendorf

1-Charon

1-Armstrong OPEN OPEN

Fellowship Norelius Olsen

Bloechle OPEN OPEN

CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH

Sunday Morning Bible Study at 8:30 AM Studying Hebrews - Leader:

Edith Uhlendorf in Pastor’s office.

Men’s Bible Study on Wednesdays at 9 AM Title: The Bible

on Trial - Leader: Bill Charon in the Upper Room

Women’s Bible Study continues to meet Thursdays at 1 PM.

Studying Gospel of John Chapter 9 - Leader: Pastor Travis in the

Fellowship Room

Ash Wednesday Worship 12 pm and 7 pm with Imposition of Ashes

and Holy Communion. Start your Lenten journey in His House.

Lenten Worship Thursdays 12 pm and 6 pm with Holy Communion for six weeks

Worship Committee Meeting on Thursday, March 9th at 7 pm

Bell Choir rehearsals on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Festival of Workshops at Concordia College, Bronxville, Saturday,

March 11th. Get registration forms at church or www.ad-lcms.org

Voters Body meets Sunday, March 12th following Worship.

Pantry & Thrift Shop Saturday, March 18th 9:30-12pm

Church Clean-Up Day Saturday, March 18th in the morning

Ladies Guild Monday, March 20th at 12 noon, bring a

sandwich; evening meeting March 23rd at 7pm

CHURCH DIRECTORY: We are planning a new

church directory with Edith Uhlendorf coordinating.

Juli Charon is our photographer. Please fill out a form

with your information and that of your family members

should you choose to.

If you would like to help on the committee please see Edith. If you

missed the picture dates please send in a family photograph with

information. If former members would like to be listed in the directory,

please send in your name, address, phone, email, photo, etc.

to the church office and mark Directory. Thank you, see you

in the Church Directory!

EASTER PLANT ORDER FORM

Deadline for ordering, Wednesday, April 5th

Please include payment with order

Selection

Lily $17.50 6 inch pot

Tulip $12.50 4 inch pot

Daffodil $12.50 4 inch pot

No color selection available

NAME______________________________________

As you want it to appear on listing PHONE_____________________________________

Lily How many______ @ $17.50=__________

Tulip How many______ @ $12.50=__________

Daffodil How many______ @ $12.50=__________

DONATION TOWARD PALMS $______________

TOTAL = $_______________

IN MEMORY OF_______________________________________

IN HONOR OF________________________________________

TO THE GLORY OF GOD_______________________________

PLEASE NOTE: THIS YEAR A LABEL WITH YOUR NAME ON

WILL BE ON THE BACK OF YOUR PLANT TO TAKE HOME. Please place cash or check made out to Trinity Lutheran Church

Memo line: Flowers - in Offering Plate, Flower Mailbox in hall or

mail to church Attn: Kay Charon 74 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, NY

11542 Questions Kay Charon 671-0182. Flower envelope in packet.

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