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M.A.S.S., Women’s Bible Study, WINGS, Quilters

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TLC Sunday School TLC Youth Fellowship

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Photo page 4

TLC Family Ministry 5

Another photo page 6

Birthdays/Anniversaries 7

Photos 8

More photos 9

Lent 10

MASS & Terry Lahn Memorial Fund

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LWML March meeting 12

Soup Suppers Rummage Sale

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Those Who Serve 14

March Calendar 15

Rummage Sale– 16

The Desert Voice

You’ve heard it said,

“Never settle for second best.”

But, when our reality doesn’t

reach that high standard we often

conclude, “It’ll have to do” and

“It’s not as bad as it could be.”

Many people would like to

believe that God will judge them

based upon a standard of, “It’ll

have to do” and “It’s not as bad

as it could be.” However, God’s

Word declares, “All who rely on

works of the law are under a

curse; for it is written, ‘Cursed be

everyone who does not abide by

all things written in the Book of

the Law, and do them’” (Galatians

3:10) Striving and struggling to

justify ourselves before God by

diminished standards will not sat-

isfy Him. “Now it is evident that

no one is justified before God by

the law for ‘The righteous shall

live by faith’” (Galatians 3:11).

“By faith” means there is

nothing we can achieve or add to

our salvation. It is fin-

ished or done for us. “Christ re-

deemed us from the curse of the

law by becoming a curse for us-

-for it is written, ‘Cursed is eve-

ryone who is hanged on a

tree’— so that in Christ Jesus the

blessing of Abraham might

come to the Gentiles, so that we

might receive the promised

Spirit through faith” (Galatians

3:13-14)

During this Lenten season

we are called away from a self

reliance that says, “It’ll have to

do” and “It’s not as bad as it

could be.” to a firm trust in

Christ who assures us, “It is fin-

ished.” Sin and death have been

destroyed. Let us “never settle

for second best.”

Pastor Smith,

Inside this Issue

Trinity Lutheran Church March 2020

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M.A.S.S. Men

Assisting

Seminary Students! M.A.S.S. meets on the second

Tuesday of the month,

March.10th, at 6:00 pm. at Sloan’s Restau-

rant. In Indio. More details in Sunday’s

bulletin.

We are a dedicated group of men helping

our younger cohorts continue through

their Seminary years. Doing the work of

our Lord Jesus spreading the Word of

God through helping them become minis-

ters in the Lutheran Church, Missouri

Synod. We support them with our

prayers, encouragement, communication

and dollars. You can also help on Sunday

mornings by placing a check in the offer-

ing plate noted for MASS. Anyone, any

age, can help. Please keep supporting

MASS and helping these worthy young

students become ministers of God.

MEN’S M.A.S.S. MEETING in March 10, 2020, 6:00 pm

The Desert Voice March 2020

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Our Women’s Bible Study will not meet on Thursdays evenings during the Lenten season. Hope you will join us when we begin again!

QUILTERS MEETINGS in

March, 2020. Quilters will

meet on March 18th & 25th at

11:15 am. Please

join us for a fun

time quilting. No

experience

needed. Any questions? call

Chairman Marilyn Mohr at

760 –310-3242.

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Thank you for all the prayers,

well wishes, visits and joy box

gifts while I was undergoing a

heart procedure.

You are all very dear to me.

Marilyn Mohr, Librarian

This month’s puzzle: In Luke

Chapter 4, Whose relative did

Jesus heal?. (Please do not call

before Monday). Call Ruth Farquhar 760-574

-3787 and win a prize..

WINGS

(Women in God’s Service)

WINGS will meet on Friday, March 27th at

6:00 pm at The Cheesecake Factory Restau-

rant . Come join us ; for a fun time. Call

Bobbi to RSVP 760-485-7770.

We are starting something new this year. When there is a 5th Sunday in a month we will be having a Jubilee Sunday. This means that we will be changing up our Sunday morning schedule. On the 5th Sunday we will have

adult Bible class at 8:30 am with a single worship service at 10:00 am.

This service will be a Di-vine service with Holy

Communion. Following the service we will have a picnic lunch with fellowship and family time. So mark your calendar this month for Sunday, March 29 and look for more details as we get closer to our Jubilee Sunday Celebra-tion!

BONHOEFFER

PASTOR, MARTYR,

PROPHET, SPY

BY ERIC METAXAS

As Adolph Hitler and the Nazis at-

tempted to exterminate the Jews of

Europe a small number of dissidents and saboteurs

worked to dismantle the Third Reich from the inside.

One of these men was Dietrich Bonheoffer – pastor

and author. He was a deeply convicted Christian and

this autobiography is a moving account of his life

and good works. It is an exceptional book.

Marilyn Mohr, Trinity Librarian

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TLC Youth Bible Fellowship &

Sunday School News

Jr. Confirmation Tuesdays @ 4:30pm & Wednesdays @ 5pm

Note the change in time for the Wednesday class from 6pm to 5pm. This is necessary due to the Lenten worship schedule.

Jr. District Youth Gathering Feb. 29-March 1, 2020

We will be sending 2 Jr. Youth to the Jr. DYG this year which will be held at CUI in Irvine, CA. The theme this year is from 1 Peter 1:9, chosen by God. “Royal 2020”

Please keep these youth and counselors in prayer for this God filled weekend!

Sunday School Sundays @

9:45am

The children have been learning God works through His people to serve Him and others in Joy. It is exciting to see the children en-gaged in the stories of the Bible and enjoy-ing the crafts lovingly prepared by the faith-ful teachers. The children are working on a new song that will be part of the first “Jubilee” Sunday worship service, March 29 @ 10am.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support for this vital ministry here at Trinity Lutheran Church in Indio!

Pancake Supper Youth Fundraiser

Thank you to all the TLC Youth for their will-ingness to serve the delicious pancake sup-per on this past Shrove Tuesday.

It is always fun when our TLC Family comes together over a home cooked meal and wonderful Christian Fellowship.

Thank you to those who came out and sup-ported the youth in this fundraising opportu-nity.

GOD IS GOOD!

TLC Youth Fellowship Bake Sale

This month the TLC Youth will be sharing their Youth Night with the members of Trin-ity. Friday, March 6 from 2pm thru 8:30pm we will be working together to prepare for the TLC Rummage Sale, Bake Sale & Farmers Market Event the following day, Saturday, March 7.

We need volunteers to help sort the rum-mage and organize the sale areas. Many hands will make the work go quickly.

The Youth will gather Friday Night in the Fel-lowship Center to bake the goodies for the Bake sale.

Pizza will be provided to fuel the helpers!


TLC Family Ministry

“Your faithfulness continues through all generations” Psalm 119:90 March 2020

“Watchers on the Hill” Wednesdays 3pm & 7pm

The hill called Golgotha was not empty that Friday. Besides the crosses and those dying upon them, there

were witnesses—watchers on that ancient hill. This series of special services for Lent attempts to over-

hear the conversations between those first-century characters—some historical, some fictitious—as they

witnessed the death of our Lord. With the cross as the focal point and the final words of Jesus as the com-

mon thread, each drama works to draw us into the reality and significance of our Savior’s death, celebrat-

ing, at last, the miracle of our salvation.

March 4 As Judas visits the cross of the master he betrayed, we discover that Jesus’ sacrifice means

that even the greatest of sins can be forgiven.

March 11 In a thought-provoking dialog between a callous observer and the sister of a thief, we are let

in on the discovery that heaven is ours.

March 18 As two women contemplate “The Good Son,” we, too, are led to contemplate Jesus’ obedi-

ence ... “even unto death.”

March 25 Two soldiers stand guard at the cross, turning our thoughts to a journey only the Son of God

could return from—the descent into hell.

April 1 As Mary Magdalene and Nicodemus await the final, wrenching moments of their master’s

life, we witness God’s great gift of salvation.

Men & Young Men’s Bible Breakfast Saturday, March 14 8:00am—9:30am In the Trinity Fellowship

Center Free Will Offering

Wednesdays @ 6pm

March 4, 11, 18, 25 &

April 1

Call church office for

details.760 347-3971

March 2020 Anniversaries

March 2020 Birthdays

April 2020 Birthdays

3 Luke Mohr

9 Emily Bonette

13 Blake Carlson

20 Ruth Farquhar

21 George Intemann (97)

22 Bill Bonette

26 Joan Mandel

27 Nolan Ducatte

29 Laura Thomason

April 2020 Anniversaries

April 14 John & Luretta Eide

April 15 Webb & Francisca Sprague

April 20 Luke & Marilyn Mohr

April 20 Alex & Maggie Negron


2 Logan Ashbaugh

2 Wally Kortman

5 Michaela White

6 Peyton Osornio

19 William Marshall, Jr.

28 Robert Bishop

31 Don Morrow

31 Webb Sprague

March 20 Rocky & Renee’ Young

March 26 Robert & Monique Bishop

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ASH WEDNESDAY & LENT God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us that we might become the righteousness of God 2 Corin-

thians 5:21

Surely he took our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we consider Him stricken by God, smitten and

afflicted. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment

that bought us peace, was upon Him, and his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 3:-5.

We have begun a period of Lent-40 days ( not counting Sundays) when we intensely study the

passion of Christ during six mid week services. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. During that

day's worship service we can receive ashes on our forehead indicating repentance and sorrow.

What specific sins are you sorrowful over at this time? Be assured that Jesus’ death on the cross

was sufficient to atone for that sin and all the others in the world. Think of that—the sins of every

single person who ever lived or is yet to be born are forgiven! Christ died for us and the billions

of souls throughout time.

Forgiveness, through Christ's atoning sacrifice is not limited to one group of people only. It has

world wide scope. It must be received by faith that Christ died for the sins of mankind.

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were re-

deemed...with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen

before creation of the world...through him you believe in God who raised Him from the dead and

glorified Him, and so your faith and hope are in God. 1 Peter1:18-21

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ: Who being in very nature God, did not con-

sider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very na-

ture of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearances a man, hum-

bled Himself and became obedient to death, even the cross! Philippians 2:5-8

Similarly Jesus redeems believers from the curse of the law and all wickedness by His blood.

The result is the forgiveness of our sins and our justification. Phyllis Hafliger

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MASS NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 2020

On February 10th our Annual MASS Valentine's Dinner was held at Sloan’s Restaurant. 28

people were in attendance. Mary Helen and Kathleen Kelly provided an entertaining romance

game which was enjoyed by all. Russ Campbell went over a brief history of MASS. He also in-

formed us of the current Mike financial situation and had some updates on our Seminary stu-

dents. The evening was concluded with the Lord’s Prayer. Each lady was given a red

rose and this time in loving memory of Jerry Norris who started this red rose tradi-

tion years ago. To all of you who made a donation: Thank you! If you missed our din-

ner, please join us the second Tuesday of every month at Sloan’s at 6:00 pm. It is

good to see the members of Trinity Lutheran Church so solidly behind the MASS Pro-

gram.

God bless you and God bless the men & women of M.A.S.S.

In HIS service,

Mike Thomason & Russ Campbell

Terry Lahn Memorial Aid Fund (He was the former President of Trinity for 10 years

and the beloved brother of Don Lahn)

Terry 'Lahn’s daughters, Heather and Tracy, made a contribution to establish a

fund to help members in temporary financial difficulty.

They both have received help in the past from their churches and want to “pay it

forward” to help others. They anticipate the fund could be used for food, diapers,

paying electric or water bill‘s etc. If you or any member you know has a short term financial

need, please let Pastor or Emily know. Church Office: 760-347-3971.

Update: Terry Lahn Memorial Aid Fund

The first grant from the Terry Lahn Memorial Aid Fund has been given to a member who had

urgent medical attention that was not covered by insurance. The fund is available to any member

who has a short term financial need

Members are encouraged to make a tax-deductible contribution to Trinity Lutheran Church

Terry Lahn Memorial Aid Fund so that when any member has a need the funds are available.

A Message from Don and Wanda Lahn

We want to thank you for your prayers and well wishes and want you to know they are

cherished. God has blessed us greatly as Don is now 88 years old and we have had 62

wonderful years together.


LUTHERAN WOMEN’S MISSIONARY LEAGUE

MEETING & LUNCHEON

SING TO THE LORD, PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME “Therefore I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing

Praises to Your name.” 2 Solomon 22:50

Date: March11 at 11:30 am

PROGRAM: Oils in the Bible by Sammie Onak

Grant: Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley

Service Project: Jelly Beans and Plastic eggs for Easter

Hostess: Wanda Lahn and Jane Campbell

Please join us!

Sign up sheet on table outside of church.

Don’t forget your Mite Box!

Beautiful Feet Retreat What a successful event! We were swept off our feet as we lifted the lid off several

shoe boxes to examine various styles of shoes and learned how each represents a

portion of our walk with the Lord! We all have

“Beautiful Feet” that are meant to hit the road run-

ning to share the Good News of a loving Savior.

We enjoyed toe tapping songs of praise, a delicious

taco salad lunch, a make and take craft opportunity

and sharing with one another as only sisters in

Christ can!

The Lord blessed our socks off!


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Wednesdays @ 6pm Each week we will feature a different soup of the day.

All attending are asked to bring a can of the featured soup

and add it to the pot. The cans unopened at the end of the

evening will be donated to the TLC Food pantry for the

needy. Crackers will be provided. You may also bring a

dessert to share. Sign up at the event tables located to the

right of the church entrance double doors.

What a wonderful way to observe Lent, breaking bread and fellowshipping with

brothers and sisters in the Lord before each Lenten worship service.

This event will take place in the north patil across from the church kitchen.

March 4 Meat Ball Soup (No Soup Donation needed just this time)

March 11 Chicken Noodle

March 18 Split Pea Soup

March 25 Chicken Tortilla Soup

April 1 Vegetable Beef

Please sign up for a dessert.

Saturday, March 7 @ 8am-2pm Come out and “rummage” through

the many items donated to the TLC

Family Rummage Sale and browse

the baked goods and shop the pick

out fresh produce from the farmer’s

market. All to benefit the Food/

Clothing Co-op of the Concordia

Theological Seminary in Ft.

Wayne, Indiana. Tell your friends

and neighbors and we’ll see you Sat-

urday!


Those Who Serve in March 2020

Duties

March 1

8:30 am

Communion

March 8

11:00 am

Communion

March 15

8:30 am

Communion

March 22

11:00 am

Communion

March 29

10:00 am service

only

Duty Elder

9:30am

11am

Kevin Hemp

Gary Wiedle

Gary Wiedle

Woody Kastner

Robert Bishop

Woody Kastner

Gary Wiedle

Robert Bishop

Readers

8:30am

11am

Kevin Hemp

Gary Wiedle

Gary Wiedle

Woody Kastner

Robert Bishop

Woody Kastner

Gary Wiedle

Robert Bishop

Ushers

8:30am

11am

Larry Piunti & Charles Richard-

son

Andy Schlange Bob Wirtenberger

Larry Piunti & Charles Richard-

son

Andy Schlange Bob Wirtenberger

Charles Richardson

& Larry Piunti

Bob Wirtenberger

& Jim Ducatte

Larry Piunti &

Charles Richard-

son

Bob Wirtenberger

& Steve Bottom

Bob Wirtenberger

& Jim Ducatte

Steve Bottom

& Raul Giles

Acolytes

8:30 am

11:00 am

Elder

Elder

Elder

Elder

Elder

Elder

Elder

Elder

Elder

Elder

Greeters

8:30am

11am

Laura Thomason

& Beverly

Ducatte

Raejean &

Bruce Kuhnau

Raejean & Bruce

Kuhnau

Raejean & Bruce

Kuhnau

Irene & Bob

Wirtenberger

Flowers

Memory

of Bill Jaehrlich

and Meredith

Ulbricht


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6pm WINGS

Cheesecake

Factory

Robert E. Smith, Pastor

Cell Phone: 760-485-5171

Emily Bonette, Church Secretary

Church Office Phone: 760-347-3971

Mail: PO Box W, Indio, CA 92202-2595

Trinity Lutheran Church

L.C. Missouri Synod

Pacific Southwest District

Stamp

Sunday Worship

8:30am & 11am

Sunday School

9:45 am

Bible Class

10:00am

Holy Communion

8:30am—1st & 3rd Sundays


Saturday, March 7 @ 8am-2pm Come out and “rummage” through the many

items donated to the TLC Family Rummage Sale

and browse the baked goods and shop the pick

out fresh produce from the farmer’s market. All to

benefit the Food/Clothing CoOp of the Concor-

dia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Indi-

ana. Tell your friends and neighbors and we’ll

see you Saturday!

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