The Messenger

Trinity Lutheran Church January 5, 2017

Preschool Open House 3

Listening to You 3

In Memory of Ray Buckley

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Mission Altar Flowers 5

Biermann Seminar 6

Children’s Book Collection

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Inside this issue:

Dates to remember:

January 7, Noisy Collection, p. 2

January 12, Preschool Open House, p. 3

January 16, noon, Messenger deadline

January 27, Senior Sola Social, p. 2

January 28, 1pm, Congregational Assembly

February 9, Quimby Organ Presentation, p. 2

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January 28 Time 1 pm

Mission Campus

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3pm in the fellowship hall at the Mission campus. A meal will be provided free of charge, and a light-hearted activity is planned which will take a look at the life of Martin Luther. A sign-up sheet is available at the welcome center and we

Saturday, January 27 3pm

Mission Campus

If you are at least 60 years old and are in for a wee bit of mystery, we would like to have you join us for a Sola Social on January 27 at

Senior Sola Social By Tom Perry

hope to see your name on it! A freewill offering basket will be made available at the social.

change to donate for the Sunday school effort. This collection will help Metro Lutheran Ministry to fund

The next noisy collection will be next Sunday, January 7, in all services. Bring your “noisy” (and not so noisy)

Noisy Collection on January 7 By Julie Messbarger

electric bills for those less fortunate.

instrument of high concert quality to lead in worship. On Friday, February 9, at 2pm, Trinity organist Dr. Lara West will talk about and demonstrate the special capabilities of this wonderful instrument. The

Friday, February 9, 2pm

Mission Campus

Mozart once called the organ the “king of all instruments.” The Trinity Mission campus is blessed with a magnificent

The Quimby Organ: A Presentation By Tom Perry

sanctuary will be arranged for easy viewing of her presentation. Come join us in this memorable presentation. There is no cost and all are welcome!

Memory Verse: Romans 12:1 I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy,

to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.

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purchase between sale dates in the gift shop. The large purple and white mite box will be available on the coffee table to deposit your loose change. One of the many mission projects being supported by your donation is Providing Food

LWML coffee and tea sale will be held between worship services at the Mission campus on Sunday, January 14. Be sure to stop by the table to select from the wide variety of flavors available. Selected varieties are also available for

LWML Coffee and Tea Sale By Elfriede Mohling

and the Gospel to Starving Children. Learn more about this project from the poster behind the mite box. Thank you for your support!

Enrollment Dates Current family enrollment begins Friday, January 26, online at 8am.

Church family/alumni enrollment begins Friday, February 2, online at 8am.

New family enrollment begins Friday, February 2, online at noon.

Preschool Open House Come and Go

Friday, January 12 10am-2pm

Tours Enrollment Packets Children’s Activities Refreshments We hope to see you at this come-and-go event!

Preschool Enrollment and Open House By JoAnn Emerson

Can’t make the Open House? Tours are available by appointment- call 913-563-5280.

Another way this happens is when one or more community members attends an Executive Committee meeting. Please know that there is an open invitation for you to do so. It would be helpful for you to contact President Cheri Wright beforehand.

One of the primary responsibilities of Trinity’s Executive Committee is listening to you, the members of our “Community Following Jesus.” This happens in a variety of ways, both through organized events where input is sought as well as informally in personal conversation.

Listening to You By the Executive Committee

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existence, family, and friends on December 24, 2017, to join those who have gone before to be saints and await those yet to join him. Ray had just

Trinity’s oldest member, Ray Buckley, was known for many years as simply Ray Buckley of the Better Business Bureau. At the age of 103, Ray left his earthly

In Memory of Ray Buckley December 17, 1914 - December 24, 2017

turned 103 on December 17 and celebrated with family and friends. Enjoy these photos of the event.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Psalm 116:15

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and anniversaries. If you would like to participate in making deliveries, contact Susan Zoller.

Please keep in mind the following guidelines for donating flowers:

1. Each bouquet is $45. Please submit payment to the church office. Checks may be made payable to Trinity Lutheran Church. Please mark "Altar Flowers" in the memo line.

2. There are places to sign

Would you like a meaningful way to commemorate a special event in your life or the life of a loved one? How about dedicating altar flowers? The 2018 altar flower chart is now available for signups in the Mission Campus foyer. After the altar flowers grace the altar for worship a team of delivery volunteers takes turns in hand-delivering bouquets to members for special events, including birthdays, illnesses, hospitalizations,

Mission Altar Flowers By Gretchen Hollman

up for two bouquets each weekend. Please do NOT sign up for a third bouquet.

3. Please write your name and a brief dedication on the sign up chart.

4. Please mark whether you would like to donate or keep the bouquet.

5. You will receive a reminder phone call the week before your bouquet donation to finalize your dedication and remind you of payment.

VBS

Save the Date!

Shawnee Campus

June 25-29, 2018

Mission Campus

July 9-13, 2018

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Most people understand that Luther’s “discovery” of the gospel restored the centrality of the doctrine of justification, reassuring believers that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ alone. This is the foundation of our faith, but it is certainly not the only teaching of Luther or the reformers. Luther also “discovered” or restored the church’s teaching about the importance of the ordinary lives we live each day. The Christian faith is not just for “someday” when life comes to an end; it is a comprehensive account of the entire world,

January 13, 2018 8:30am – 12pm

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

13145 South Blackbob Road Olathe, KS

Light Refreshments Provided

Seminar with Dr. Joel Biermann By Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

including human beings and their place and purpose in this world. Coming to an enhanced understanding and appreciation of the vibrant breakthroughs of the Reformation will make an impact on the life you live right now. The core paradigm of the Christian faith as articulated by the reformers has immediate and profound application to real life, today.

Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers, Inc. is in need of volunteers, including bilingual volunteers, and will be offering a Volunteer Informational Meeting on Monday, January 8, 7 to 9pm. The meeting will be

Advice and Aid Seeks Volunteers By Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center

held at 11644 West 75th Street, Shawnee, KS. For more information on volunteering in this ministry or to RSVP, please contact Dana at 913-962-0200 or email volunteer@ adviceandaid.com.

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Prayers

Therefore encourage one another... 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV

Birthdays January 10 – Linda Guerry, Wesley Hargis, Pauline Mowder January 11 – Pam Dalbom, Ashley Gaskins, Roger Obrist,

Pam Reeder, Hailey Winter January 12 – Jeff Bessette, Rachel Hall, Maria Mingos, Evan

Nellis, Trey Rassette, Mary Young January 13 – Rebecca Burfeind, Ted Dahl, Grant Strohm,

Renna Wright January 14 – Tara Cole, Angela Gipson, Erin Hoestje, Taylor

Mingos, Cheryl Palmer, Peter Rittmann January 15 – Curtis Kraus January 16 – Keith Polson, Tammy Truax January 17 – Levi Finkemeier, Judy McSweyn, Linda Olson,

Rik Scarborough, Elaine Stroker, Ruth Sutton January 18 – Amy Kutschka, Evelyn Lauber January 19 – Diana Alexander, Jane Butler, Peni Colville, Iva

Schlatter, Mark Viets January 20 – Maggie Gallaway January 21 – David Wells January 22 – Ryan Humbarger, Jon Prueter, Asher Severson,

Alex Taylor January 23 – Jordan Cox, Sime Haas, James Ketchum, Katie

Musgrove Ketchum, Laura Pastine, Sid Quade January 24 – Marin Clark, Lee Culp, Phyllis Hoestje, Doug

Kaberlein, Justin Lutz

Deaths Ray Buckley, 12/24/17 Clark Littell, brother of Don Littell, 12/14/17 Mark Weber, 12/14/17

Retirement Facility/Homebound Rita Bartlett, Good Samaritan Betty Becker, Park Meadows Don and Glenda Bischoff, at home Norma Brock, at home Phyllis Corthon, Victory Hills Ted Dahl, at home Walter and Donna Erickson, at home Conrad and Marjorie Fassold, Lakeview Village Allene Gantz, Rose Estates Ona Jean Harvey, at home Lois Haubein, Overland Park Place Phyllis Henderson, at home Dick and Audrey Humes, Santa Marta Lois Klausen, Delmar Gardens of OP Jean Klemp, McCrites Plaza Assisted Living Ruth Kroenke, at home Richard Krueger, Healthcare Resort of Shawnee Mission Betty Kueker, at home Bob Mann, Vintage Park, Gardner Jerry and Lillian Mueller, Covenant House Betty Peppers, Park Meadows Garry and Joanne Schottman, at home Rose Seifferlein, at home Jerry and Mary Ellen Stephenson, at Santa Marta Jeanne Stevenson, Kingswood Helen Wendlandt, at home George Zschoche, Aberdeen Village

Member Prayers-Mission Isabelle Conkling Don Daniels Tom Dempsey Quintyn Hendrich Gretchen and Bob Hollman Kurt Kinder Don Unger

Member Prayers-Shawnee Eric Schleicher

Anniversaries and birthdays are listed from January 10-24. If your birthday or anniversary is not listed, please contact the church office.

Anniversaries Doug & Melissa Ryan ................................... January 12 (17th) Jay & Jean Thomas ........................................ January 12 (34th) Tim & Shelly Blake ........................................ January 14 (12th) Matt & Laurie Schroeder Price ....................... January 21 (1st)

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Phone: 913-432-5441 Preschool: 913-563-5280 Email: tlcinfo@tlcms.org

Trinity Lutheran Church

Mission Campus 5601 West 62nd Street, Mission, Kansas 66202

Saturday Evening 5:30pm Communion Service

Sunday Mornings 8:30am Family-focused Worship with Communion

9:45am Praise Service with Communion 9:45am Sunday School

11am Family-focused Worship with Communion

Shawnee Campus 21320 Midland Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66218

Sunday Mornings 8:30am Family-focused Worship with Communion

9:45am Sunday School 11am Family-focused Worship with Communion

Nursery

A professionally staffed nursery for ages six months to three years is available during most worship services and Sunday School.

Trinity Staff: Mark Schulz, Senior Pastor: mark@tlcms.org Phil Cook, Lead Pastor, Shawnee Campus: phil@tlcms.org Ron Flentgen, Associate Pastor: ron@tlcms.org Benjamin Vineyard, Pastor of Disciple Formation: benjamin@tlcms.org Rhonda Synovec, Director of Family Life Ministry: rhonda@tlcms.org Ben A. Spalding, Director of Music: bens@tlcms.org Jo Ann Emerson, Preschool Director: joann@tlcms.org Tom Perry, Senior Ministry Leader: tom@tlcms.org Lara West, Organist: lara@tlcms.org Larry Conrad, Administrator: larry@tlcms.org Gretchen Hollman, Office Supervisor: gretchen@tlcms.org Barb Estes, Office Support: barb@tlcms.org Pastoral Emergency Contacts: Pastor Mark Schulz - 913-231-9726 Pastor Phil Cook - 972-955-8801 Pastor Ben Vineyard - 913-538-1517 Pastor Ron Flentgen - 913-748-6670

Submit ar cles to: Gretchen@tlcms.org. The Messenger is printed on the

first and third Thursdays of each month.

The next deadline is January 16 at noon.

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The Abigail Circle is looking to collect children’s books during the month of January to be donated to Reach out and Read KC, www.reachoutandreadkc.org. Last year was our first year doing this and it was a great success! We ended up with a trunk full!

We are asking for book donations again this year and will be collecting books from December 31 – January 28. The books need to be for children from birth to age 5.

Children’s Book Collection By Janai Tisdale