Stewardship theme for 2016 is “It All Belongs to God.” A letter about this theme, written by Vice President Steve Frederickson, will be mailed next week. A 2016 pledge card will be included with the letter. Commitment Sunday is set for November 22. Pledge cards can be placed in the offering plate during worship. Cards may also be brought to the church office at your convenience. Important Dates to Remember: November 8 – Coffee Hour Forum at 9:30 a.m. in the Gathering Place Topics: Call Committee Update Stewardship Information Council Restructuring November 15 – Stewardship emphasis. Theme: “It All Belongs to God” November 22 – Commitment Sunday (pledge cards due).

Congregational vote at 9:30

a.m. on Council Restructuring

Special Congregational

Meeting –

Sunday, November 22 at

9:30am

The Trinity Church Council on September 9 voted to recommend that members of Trinity approve changes to our church constitution and bylaws that will reduce the Council to nine people: President, Past President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, three at-large members, and the Pastor. Our Transition Task Force determined

that “our church council is excessively large.” Trinity’s Church Council presently consists of five officers, six Trustees, nine Deacons, and three staff members for a total of 23 people. This is more than double the size of most ELCA church councils. A detailed report of the proposed Constitution and Bylaw changes is available in the Church office. A majority vote on November 22 and a 2/3 vote at our January Annual Meeting are required to finalize the changes.

An article in the October issue of The Lutheran lists five things that can happen when a new pastor arrives:

1. New people show up 2. Some people will leave 3. Worship will change 4. New life will spring forth 5. We and the new pastor,

with God’s help, will learn to love each other.

You participated in several surveys centered on what you hope for in a new pastor. The Task Force has turned over the results of the surveys to the Call Committee. The Call Committee is completing the site profile which

entailed a great amount of time, thought and work, and more than a little prayer. When the Synod receives the profile, they will provide names of candidates. Then the really exciting work begins. The congregation is invited to bring names of possible pastoral

candidates whom they would

highly recommend. Please leave the name(s) in the church office. Thank you for keeping this important phase of Trinity’s life in your prayers! Daylight Savings Time ENDS on Nov. 1st. Remember to ‘fall back’.

ALL SAINTS DAY

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

We will celebrate “the communion of saints” on Nov. 1. Those in our Trinity family who have been baptized or deceased since November 1, 2014, will have their name printed in the bulletin and be recognized at both worship services (8:30 & 10:45) with the lighting of candles. You can also light a candle during worship in memory of or in honor of someone special to you.

THANKSGIVING EVE

WORSHIP SERVICE WEDNESDAY, NOV 25

at 6:30 P.M.

(No Sunday School on November 29th)

The Trumpet November, 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA 235 East 7th Street, Blue Earth, MN

The mission of Trinity Lutheran Church, as God’s chosen and baptized people, nurtured by word and sacrament, is to live for others boldly sharing the good news of Christ; using all the gifts we have been given.

Nov 5

1:30 p.m. Thank Offering

The Trinity Lutheran Church Women will meet on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Please remember to bring your Thank Offering. (If you are unable to attend the meeting, your offering can be dropped off at the church office.) All women are welcome and invited to attend!

For our Lefse Pro's: We will be making lefse on

Wednesday mornings -- Nov. 4 and Nov. 11th. And for those who are Kringla "pro's", it would be great to have Kringla brought to the church (and frozen) the week of November 16th. We sell our goodies at the UHD Holiday Bazaar on November 21st. Please call Ruthy Johnson at 526-5937 to volunteer your expertise! Thanks!

October 2015

Trinity Lutheran Church Council met on October 13, 2015. Council read Chapter one of Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, entitled “One Mission Outreach”. People are drawn to community not to committees.

Pastor Paul provided a report he prepared on twelve ELCA Churches in Faribault County and average worship attendance. Balance in general checking as of Sept 31 was $-1938.77. The line of credit balance is $30,750.

Council discussed Trinity’s top three mission priorities -- to be included in Mission Profile being completed by the Call Committee. There are mission projects the church could focus on, i.e. the local food shelf, Habitat for Humanity and God’s Work.Our Hands. Upcoming forum on Nov 8 will be geared towards the restructuring proposal for the church council. Congregational meeting to vote on Council reduction will be November 22. Budget committee will have first draft of 2016 budget ready for the November Council meeting. Trustees are working on: parking lot plans, sanctuary lighting upgrade to LED, estimate to replace boilers and air conditioning units. Pastor Paul thanked those who attended the Council and Call Committee Retreat on October 10th at Prairie River Camp and felt it was a productive meeting.

Complete copy of minutes is available

on the display rack outside the office.

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Social – responsible for smaller events throughout the year, such as special coffees or potlucks Hostess – arrange for housing and meals for guest speakers Memorial Gifts – record gifts and send thank you, plan for use of financial gifts If you have a passion for any of the committees listed above, please call the church office (526-3463). We need to tap into your passion/skills to make this a special year for Trinity!

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“Sing for the King”

Sunday, December 6, 2015

during 8:30 and 10:45 Worship

Note that this is earlier in December than the ‘normal’ program schedule. It will be an ADVENTerous Occasion!

Weather Cancellations

For JAM (after school program), SALSA (Junior High) or SWAP (Senior High) Youth Groups: If school closes early, your activities will automatically be cancelled. For Sunday School classes or 7Up (Grades 7-12 youth): listen to KBEW or KJLY radio for announcement. Kim will also post closures on Facebook.

Lessons and CarolsLessons and CarolsLessons and CarolsLessons and Carols –––– DecDecDecDec 13131313 Trinity’s Senior Choir and Hand Bell

Choir will be presenting their musical gift on Sunday, Dec 13 during both the 8:30 and 10:45 worship

services. All are welcome to attend!

Trinity 125

Years 1891 –

2016 Souvenir

Crock or

Pitcher Pre-sold orders are available for pick up. Need an idea for a Christmas gift?!? The Redwing Pitcher is $20 or the Candy Crock is $25. They are available for purchase Sunday mornings in the Library (in the Education wing). You can also purchase them during church office hours Monday – Friday. If you have any questions, contact Dale Meckes (526-3007) or stop at the church office.

Reprint of 1968 Trinity

Treasures Cookbook

Need an idea for a Christmas gift?!? This cookbook, originally printed in 1968, was dedicated to Pastor Arling and Mrs. Ingeborg Thompson. If you are ‘missing’ the cover of your 1968 edition or it’s full of cooking stains, a ‘clean’ copy is now available! Cost is $15 each for 1-4 copies, $12 each for 5-9 copies and $10 each for 10 or more copies. They are available in the church office. Checks are to be made out to “Maria Lindberg”.

BIRTHDAYS Listed in the next column are birthdays of members in the church data base. If there is an addition or correction, please call the church office (526-3463).

November 1 – Lane Anderson, Olivia Dutton 2 – Mataya Weber 3 – Julienne Teigland 4 – Merle Olson 5 – Chuck Hunt, Merrill Smith 6 – Mateja Lane, Sara Wirth 7 – Carson Meyers 8 – Reyes Frank, Caleb Hagedorn, John Sabin 9 – McKenna Dutton 10 – Kim Hagedorn, Brenda Smith 11 – Tracy Blagg, Gary Holmseth, Alyssa Imbery, Jean Spencer 12 – Reegan Howard, Lori Nauman, Jane Resutek 13 – Hannah Cartwright, Peyton O’Hara 14 – Brady Bromeland, Mary Erichsrud 15 – Harper Bromeland, Joann Jacobson, Bradley Omland, Gail Pearson 16 – Renee Beattie, Kohl Jacobsen, Don Kark, Sonja Willmert 17 – Braden Gudahl, Brandi Hotzler 18 – Wanda Helland 19 – Don Adams 20 – Damon Barnick, Addisyn Griese, Jan Rauenhorst, Kelly Skaden, Tom Sohn 21 – Bekki Howard 22 – Gunnar Fering, Bill Olson Nick Skaden 24 – ViAnne Christensen, Tanner Wickersham 25 – Eli Blagg, Deb LaMont, 25 - LaDonna Nelson, Nick Schonrock 26 – Irene Hodgdon, Elloyce Queensland, Ron Runge 27 – Missy Huber, Jean Wagner 30 – Bill Backstrom, Makayla Grant, Melissa Hagedorn, Jerry Thoreson

Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Ray Rhoda, Mark Rauenhorst Ryan Northwick, Don Adams

Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Bill Sayre, Jack Heinitz

Todd Schmidtke

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday

8:30 – 12:00 1:00 – 5:00

(507) 526-3463

General Church e-mail

Trinity@bevcomm.net Donna Perryman, Office Admin.

Interim PastorInterim PastorInterim PastorInterim Pastor Paul MeierdingPaul MeierdingPaul MeierdingPaul Meierding

Paulmeierding@gmail.com

Kim Jacobson, Youth DirectorKim Jacobson, Youth DirectorKim Jacobson, Youth DirectorKim Jacobson, Youth Director kimmykimmyj@gmail.com

If you would like to receive your

Trumpet newsletter electronically,

just send Donna an email at trinity@bevcomm.net

SNOW REMOVAL AT

TRINITY

We are looking for someone who can remove snow from

the sidewalks and north side (alley) parking area. Please contact Ryan Northwick, Trustee, 525-2108, if you have the time and/or equipment for this very important ministry at Trinity.

THANK YOU FOR THE SCHOOL

KITS!

A number of church basement ladies organized, sewed, and packed the school kits. We were able to send 28 kits in October due to the great need. The remaining 11 will be sent in May when those bags are sewn, and the next Lutheran World Relief ingathering takes place. Thank you for your contributions. We will complete and send a total of 39 school kits!

HI CHOIR JULY 2016

The former Hi Choir of Trinity is being asked to attend a Reunion and to sing during

worship July 10, 2016.

If you (or any of your family) were a member of the Hi Choir, please let them know about this Reunion in July, 2016. Confirm your participation to Linda Adams at ladams@bevcomm.net. This is in conjunction with Trinity’s 125th Anniversary, the 40th Anniversary of the Town & Country Players and Blue Earth’s Giant Days Weekend.

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On-Line giving through the

Trinity website: betrinity.com. Offering plate collections fluctuate significantly from week to week but when contributions are automated, the church receives the funds it needs on a steady, uninterrupted basis. You can also contact your bank and authorize a designated contribution, much like automatic withdrawals for utility bills.

We recently had a Lifetouch photography event. If you

elected to have your complimentary 8x10 sent back to Trinity, the portraits are in the church office. Please stop by to pick up your portrait.

Bible Quiz

Of what ethnicity was the one leper out of 10 healed who returned to thank Jesus? A. Syrophoenician B. Samaritan C. Syrian D. Judean Answer: B (See Luke 17:16.)

Thanks for Giving

You are probably looking at the title of my article thinking “I think she

meant “Thanksgiving.” Actually, I meant to write “Thanks for Giving.” As I

started writing my article I was reflecting on the upcoming holiday and I started

to think about all the things we have to give thanks for….the list could go on and

on. But then I started to go even a little deeper than that. I think there are times

that I tend to neglect truly giving thanks for things in my life, maybe even take

them for granted. Recently it was on my heart to convey my gratitude to

someone. I went to their house and barley sat down before the tears streamed

down my face and I said “do you realize how grateful I am for you?” This person

replied “yes, I think I do” and I replied…. “No, I don’t think you do, I don’t think

you realize the depth of my appreciation.” It felt good to be able to covey to her

how I felt, and I left feeling good that she now knows.

Do you ever have times like that? Times when you are so overcome with

gratitude but maybe don’t convey it in the way you want to. Sometimes it’s hard

to find the right words. I had thanked her but I felt like it wasn’t enough. I

sometimes feel like that with the Lord. Not that I don’t thank Him, but it’s hard

for me to even put it in to words sometimes because thank you seems so

inadequate for all He has done and continues to do.

My son was in a motorcycle accident on Oct. 18th and was airlifted to Rochester

where he spent two days. He has a concussion, some road rash and a very sore

shoulder but all things considered he was very fortunate it wasn’t worse. As it

turns out he had a seizure before he lost control of his bike (and one more big one

in flight) so he has now been diagnosed with epilepsy. Another bump in the road

for us but we can gratefully pray THANKS for GIVING us the opportunity to

continue on this journey with him. We know we do not travel alone. God spared

his life not once but twice. Where do I even begin to start with my thanks and

praise? I guess it’s a challenge I will accept the opportunity to be able to do.

Is there someone you have been meaning to thank? Consider taking the time to

make someone’s day by letting them know they are appreciated.

And as long as we are on the topic… Thank you! All of you for your support of

Children, Youth and Family Ministry at Trinity! Kimberly Jacobson

507-525-0747 Kimmykimmyj@gmail.com

November Youth News

Junior – Senior

High Dates

7UP: Nov 1, 8, 15 & 22 at 9:40 a.m. in the Youth Room November 4 and 18

SALSA: 4:00 p.m.

SWAP: 7:30 p.m.

Nov 11 – Special Event in Fairmont: AGAPE in Concert

NO Release Time (JAM)

on November 25th

and NO Sunday School on November 29th

AMAZING RACE ANDJUNIOR HIGHLOCK-IN Sunday, November 8 from 2:00 p.m. to Monday, November 9 at 8:00 a.m.