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Volume 17, Issue 10 • October 2019

TRINITY'S

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday

8:00 am - Worship Service

9:15 am (Gym)

Contemporary Worship Service

9:15 am

Sunday School/Bible Classes

10:30 am - Worship Service

Wednesday

6:30 pm - Worship Service

2nd Wednesday each Month

11:00 am

Monthly Senior Worship

FEATURED INSIDE:

Homebound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Bible Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

School/Children . . . . . . . . . . 6

Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Women's/Ladies Aid . . . . . . . 8

Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Lectionary/Bdays . . . . . . . . 13

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Our Rule and Norm by Michael J. Roth

CONNECTED

"Connected" is published monthly by:

Trinity Lutheran Church & School

619 Main Street • St. Joseph, MI 49085

Church Office: 269-983-5000 • School Office: 269-983-3056

We believe, teach, and confess that the

sole rule and standard according to

which all dogmas together with [all]

teachers should be estimated and

judged are the prophetic and apostolic

Scriptures of the Old and of the New

Testament alone, as it is written Ps. 119,

105: Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet

and a light unto my path. And St. Paul:

Though an angel from heaven preach

any other gospel unto you, let him be

accursed, Gal. 1, 8. (Formula of

Concord, Epitome, Rule and Norm, 1)

The above statement is part of our

confession of faith as Lutherans. It is

part of our Reformation heritage. The

phrase Luther used was "sola scriptura,"

meaning by "scripture alone" are all

teachings in the church formulated and

judged. This must remain our stance

even in our day when challenges to the

Word of God come in many forms.

Because of the spread of many other

religions in our country we are often

asked to accept other writings on the

same authority as the Bible. These

writings often include: the Koran, the

Talmud, the Book of Mormon, or other

"official" interpretations of the Scripture.

I received an invitation recently to

attend a full day seminar, sponsored by

a Christian church, to hear about the

sacred writing of several religions. They

were all given equal billing and were

being presented as a harmonious

package. The accompanying

information said that true peace could

be found in many places.

We are also challenged by many in our

modern age to question all written

authority, especially the Bible. We are

encouraged to question the

supernatural accounts of the Bible. Our

rationalistic mind is to reject what our

senses cannot perceive,and our mind

cannot understand. This approach would

suggest that we accept those things of

Scripture that fit our worldview and reject

those things that do not.

The problem with these two challenges to

the authority of God's Word is that they rely

on another authority to either reject or

accept the written word. That authority is

man himself. Either we each become our

own master or judge, or we depend on

someone else to be so for us. In either case

we are putting our trust, indeed staking

our life, on fallible and flawed human

beings. History itself shows how often man

can change his thinking on and opinions of

what is truth. If you take these paths who

knows where you would end up. Many

have done so and rejected the faith all

together.

What a blessing it is from God to have

been given the Holy Scriptures. The Bible is

the divine Word of God, inspired and

inerrant. It is true in its every detail and

completely authoritative in all areas of the

Christian faith and life. Not only can we

trust it to be reliable, we can also depend

on it to be sufficient. We do not need to

determine what is true and what is not and

we need no other writings.

The greatest blessing from the Word of

God is the message of Christ. The written

Word brings us the incarnate Word. Jesus

said, "These are written that you may

believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of

God, and that by believing you may have

life in his name." (Jn. 20:31) Through the

written Word of the Gospel God is pleased

to create and strengthen faith in Christ.

With faith in Christ we have all the

blessings He died to earn – forgiveness, life

and salvation. Lord, keep us steadfast in

your Word!

TRINITY LUTHERAN

CHURCH & SCHOOL

619 Main Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085

Church Office: 269-983-5000

Church Fax: 269-983-8933

School Office: 269-983-3056

School Fax: 269-983-0037

Early Childhood Center: 269-983-0040

www.trinitystjoe.org

STAFF DIRECTORY

Pastor Michael Roth, Senior Pastor

269-983-5000 x412 • Cell: 269-932-8456

[email protected]

Deacon Scott Kizer

269-983-5000, x 402

[email protected]

Melissa Graham, Dir. of Youth & Family

Ministries

269-983-5000, ext. 410

[email protected]

Paula Steuernagel, Dir. Of Music Ministry

269-983-3056, ext. 113

[email protected]

Vicar Timothy Schmeisser

269-983-5000, x415

[email protected]

Chelsie Schmeisser, Deconess Intern

269-983-500, x405

[email protected]

Terry Bird, Principal

269-983-3056 x101

[email protected]

Robyn Adams, ECC Director

269-983-0040, x201

[email protected]

Susan Moore, Financial Coordinator

269-983-5000, x403

[email protected]

Betty Perrone, Church Secretary

269-983-5000, ext. 401,

[email protected]

Nathan Chaffee, Technology

269-983-5000 x430

[email protected]

Connected

October Anniversaries

Richard & Julie Ridenour 10/1/1984 35th

Philip & Deanna Signor 10/4/1991

Paul & Samantha Jersey 7/3/2017

William & Shirley Schadler 10/6/1991

Gustav & Judith Hinkleman 10/7/1988

Gary & Erin Murray 10/12/2013

John & Stephanie Burtchett 10/14/2017

Don & Peggy Juhl 10/17/1981

Ray & Anne Loikits 10/24/1959 60th

Mike & Debby Miskill 10/24/1992

Jim & Darcy Ashmead 10/25/1997

Henry & Lydia Zacha 10/25/1941 78th

Ed & Jan Schadler 10/29/1966 53rd

Fred & Leslie Leitz 10/29/1977

Reinhard & Donna Lippert 10/30/1999 20th

If you do not see your anniversary listed, please call

the Church Office at 983-5000 to update your records.

MEMBERSHIP GAINS

Baptisms

Jack Wolbers – born 6/14/18, baptized 8/18/19 – son

of Heath & Tracy (Patzer) Wolbers

Change of Status

Gail Horton – Moved from inactive to active status

OTHER OFFICIAL ACTS

Weddings

Benjamin Jakubs & Alison Schmidt – 7/28/19

Ashley Machacek & Aaron Taylor – 8/24/19

OFFICIAL ACTS

Linda Bischoff, Portage;

Steve Cayo;

Gerhardt Doroh, WL;

Dorothy Duschek;

Dianne Fernan;

Loraine Frobel; CT;

Gladys Grieger;

Ellie Grimm, WT;

Bob Humberg, CT;

Joan Jasper;

Elsie Jasper;

David Karsten;

Catherine Klug;

Marian Krieger, RM;

Shirley Krumrie, WT

Judy Lambrecht;

Reinhardt Lippert; CT;

Dallas Miltibarger;

Dorothy Mutz; CT;

Linda Pedde;

Anna Pesko, WL;

Deanna Reschke; WL

Jean Roberts, WT;

Fern Schmaltz;

Elizabeth Schult , RMs

Adele Schultz;

Lydia Sharpe;

Sharon Tescallo;

Martha Tilly

Edna Volkers, WT;

Jack & Marian Wagner; CP

Lillian Wendt, WT;

Dorothy Winters; Florida;

Diane Woodford ;, Georgia

Henry & Lydia Zacha;

Tom & Joan Zonka

Please encourage our

homebound members and

others you may know to

watch Worship for Shut-Ins,

Sunday mornings at 11:00

a.m. on WHME-channel 46.

If you or someone you know

has become homebound &

would like a Pastoral visit,

please call the Church Office

at (269) 983-5000.

Homebound Members

BG-Berrien General, CM-Country Manor Bridgman, CP-Crown Point, CT-Caretel,

GA-Golden Age, J-Jordan's, OG-Orchard Grove, PR-Pine Ridge; RM-Royalton Manor,

WL-Willows, WRR-Wild River Rest Buchanan, WT-Whitcomb Towers,

WTB-Woodland Terrace Bridgman, WW-West Woods Niles


October Cold Weather Drive

We are holding a BLANKET and COAT DRIVE!

Throughout the month of October, we will be collecting clean,

gently used, warm Blankets, Comforters,

and Quilts (all sizes needed),

and Winter Coats (all sizes needed,

especially children’s sizes)

You may drop off donations during the week at the

Trinity Ministry Center or at church entrances

on Sunday mornings. These will be distributed

through our 'Sort & Share' Ministry

to people in the community.

Community Outreach Statistics

August 2019

Soup Kitchen | 148 Served | 8 adult volunteers

Benevolent Fund | 14 appointments | 9 pledges

Food Truck| Households – 104 | Individuals – 278

Seniors – 84 | Children – 103 | Veterans - 17

Volunteers – 15 adults | Pounds of Food – 5,170

Community Dinner | 40 served | 10 volunteers

Sort-N-Share | 17 families served | 7 volunteers

Sleeping Mat Ministry

We continue to create beautiful mats for the

homeless or those with out adequate bedding.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each

month, from 2-4p – no skills necessary – we will

train.

Our Social Ministries are a blessing to hundreds of

individuals each month. Our volunteers make

these blessings happen. We would love to have

you join our team of volunteers – there are so

many fun ways to serve God through serving

others. For more information or to serve contact

Betty Perrone or Tracie Berghaus at 983-5000.


Life Development Classes for Fall 2019

Newcomers Always Welcome!

Connected

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

8:00am Worship (Sanctuary)

9:15am Contemporary Worship (Gym)

10:30am Worship (Sanctuary)

MONTHLY SENIOR COMMUNION WORSHIP

11:00am Second Wed Each Month (Ministry Center)

WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK WORSHIP

6:30pm Worship (Sanctuary)

ADULT MINISTRY

SUNDAY

ADULT BIBLE STUDY – 'PAUL’S LETTER TO TITUS’

Tom Bird is leading an in depth study of Paul's Letter to Titus.

The letter to Titus is a little known Pastoral letter in the New

Testament; but it is a treasure trove of rich teachings to discover.

Martin Luther says of Titus: "This is a short epistle, but a model

of Christian doctrine, in which is comprehended in a

meaningful way all that is necessary for a Christian to know

and to live." Our goal is 1) to picture the actual situation and

issues of the church on the Island of Crete where Titus served as

pastor; 2) to understand the inspired teaching of the Apostle

Paul relating to the situation and issues; and 3) to apply those

very teachings to our individual spiritual development and to

our congregation as a whole in our very day in age.

Again Luther says of the letter to Titus; "Paul teaches various

estates-the older, the younger, wives, husbands, masters,

slaves-how they are to act, as those whom Christ, by his death,

has won for his own." All are welcome to the class held in the

fellowship hall. Coffee in one hand, Bible in the other, you are

ready get started.

LEADER: Tom Bird

LOCATION: Fellowship Hall

TIME: 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

MONDAY

Life Light Bible Study –' Isaiah'

Isaiah was called by God to speak His word to a people who

were committing spiritual adultery. Through Isaiah God

warned them to repent before the coming day of His wrath.

And He gave them wonderful promises of the Messiah to come

and of the glorious future of God's restored people.

Isaiah Part 1, Table of Contents: Lesson 1—Isaiah, Mighty

Seer (Isaiah 1, 6, and Related Historical Texts) | Lesson

2—The Day of the Lord (Isaiah 2-5) | Lesson 3—Oh, Come,

Oh, Come, Immanuel! (Isaiah 7:1-9:7) | Lesson 4—His Hand

Is Stretched Out Still (Isaiah 9:8-12:6) | Lesson 5—Fallen Is

Babylon the Great (Isaiah 13-17) | Lesson 6—Hope for the

Hopeless (Isaiah 18-23) | Lesson 7—In That Day (Isaiah 24-

27) | Lesson 8—What Are You Waiting For? (Isaiah 28-30) |

Lesson 9—The King in His Beauty (Isaiah 31-33)

LEADER: Pastor Michael Roth

LOCATION: Lighthouse Café, Ministry Center

TIME: 9:30-11:00 a.m.

TUESDAY

ADULT INSTRUCTION CLASS

Membership Class or Review of Christian Doctrine

(10 week class)

This is a class that is designed for those who would like to

learn about the Christian faith from a Lutheran perspective. It

prepares people for membership in the Lutheran Church and

Trinity. It is a great way to get your questions answered in an

informal and non-threatening atmosphere. Childcare and all

the necessary materials are provided. The following topic will

be covered: God's Word | God's Grace | The Triune God |

Jesus Christ | The Holy Spirit | The Sacrament of Holy |

Baptism | The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper | Living the

New Life of Faith | Fulfilling the Great Commission and

Living the Great Commandment | Rejoicing in God's Gift of

Community | Integrating into the Life of the Church

All the materials are provided. There will be childcare on the

premises for those who need it. Bring a friend and learn

together!


LOCATION: Ministry Center, 1st Floor

TIME: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

GREEK

Anyone interested in getting their Greek on? A small group of

former Vicar McCalley's Greek class is going to continue their

Greek education by delving into the book of John. Robert

Lawrence will be leading. No previous Greek required. We

will be meeting the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm, Ministry

Center upstairs. If interested, please contact Nancy Pedde,

269-470-5611 or [email protected].

LEADER: Robert Lawrence

LOCATION: Ministry Center, 2nd Floor

TIME: 7:00-8:00 p.m. (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)

WEDNESDAY

SON-RISERS BIBLE STUDY

Vocation: God Serves through Us

Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions proclaim and teach

the true meaning of vocation. As children of God, we not only

have a place in God's heavenly kingdom, but we also have

been given a new status here in God's earthly kingdom. How

do we balance this dichotomy? Christians are faced with many

questions about living a Christian life in a secular world: How

can I live a Christian life in a secular workplace? Is my job,

which is not directly affiliated with the Church, God-pleasing?

How can I balance my calling as a Christian with my calling as

a citizen of this community? This study will examine these

questions from a distinctly Lutheran perspective. The richness

of the Gospel will be extolled as we explore this doctrine of

vocation—a Christian's service to others and their service to

us in this world.



TIME: 6:45-7:45 a.m.

"THE WIRED WORD"

The Wired Word class uses questions and Scripture

considerations from current events, topics, and happenings in

the United States and around the world as a basis for adult,

intelligent and provocative discussions. Members of the class

are truly thinking about their beliefs and the Biblical

applications to their own day-to-day lives.

LEADER: Rich Hackbarth

LOCATION: Lighthouse Café

TIME 6:30-8pm

THURSDAY

ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

Join with a host of other adults for a time of fellowship and

study of God's Word. Plenty of breakfast treats abound in this

group.

LEADER: Pastor Tom Batsky


TIME: 9:30am– Coffee and breakfast treats

10:00-11:00 a.m. – Bible Study

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY

SUNDAY

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL

Children's Sunday school will meet each Sunday morning at

9:15 to dive into God's Word together! Children will learn all

about the Bible while also being equipped with Biblical life

application! Sunday School is open to children age 3 years to

4th grade. You may register your child at anytime during the

year. The class begins promptly at 9:15am and ends at

10:15am. Sunday School is located in the Children's Ministry

Room on the lower level next to the fellowship hall.

Contact Melissa Graham in regards to the Children's Sunday

School program at 983-5000, ext. 410.

JR HIGH BIBLE STUDY (5th -6th Grade)

This Bible study will meet in the 4th grade classroom (Room

#213) upstairs in the school, at 9:15 on Sunday mornings.

They will be diving into The Story where they will walk through

the Bible each week and learn all about Jesus's love for us!

LEADERS: Mrs. Terry Bird, room #213

LOCATION: 2nd floor of School

TIME: 9:15-10:15 a.m.



Life Development Classes for Fall 2019

Newcomers Always Welcome!

JR HIGH CONFIRMATION (7th & 8th Grade, non-Trinity

Students)

7th & 8th grade Public School Confirmation will meet in the

Solid Rock at 9:15 every Sunday Morning. We will be going

through the Catechism and preparing them to be confirmed!

LEADERS: Melissa Graham & Vicar Schmeisser

LOCATION: Solid Rock Café (700 Church Street)

TIME: 9:15-10:15 a.m.

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY (9th – 12th Grade)

High School Bible Study will meet in the Science Lab upstairs in

the school at 9:15 on Sunday mornings. They will be going

through various Bible Studies that help them to dive into the

Word while also learning life applicable lessons!

LEADERS: Michael Johnson

LOCATION: Science Lab, room #204

TIME: 9:15-10:15 a.m.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

Join us for relevant Bible studies, games, and snacks! If you

have any questions please contact Melissa Graham. Contact the

church office to be added to the email list for this group.

Activities will vary throughout the year.

LEADER: Melissa Graham

LOCATION: Solid Rock Café

TIME: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

JUNIOR HIGH DROP-INS

Drop Ins happen weekly at the Solid Rock Café to wind down

the school day in Christian fellowship by getting a head start on

homework, playing with friends, and studying the Word. As

Trinity continues to consider its ministry needs, Junior High will

have a greater need for parent volunteers to help with

chaperoning, and other needs at Drop-Ins. Help is always

sincerely appreciated! Please email Melissa at

[email protected] or call the church office

(ext. 410) if you would like to assist with Drop-Ins.



TIME: Wednesdays, 3:15-5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP

Jr High Youth group meets once a month from 5:00-7:00 p.m

at the Solid Rock Café, and is available for 5th-8th grade

students. We are in need of adult volunteers that are interested

in making real life connections with youth in our congregation

and community! If you are interested in volunteering or would

just like more information please contact Melissa Graham,

269-983-5000, ext. 410. NO Youth Group in October due to

Confirmation Retreat.



TIME: Fridays, 5-7 p.m. (Once a month)

SUPPORT GROUPS and CARING MINISTRIES

DIVORCE CARE

DivorceCare is a 13 week seminar / support group that will

help you heal from the hurt of divorce.

It offers a warm, caring environment, led by people who

understand what you are going through.

Learn practical information and gain hope for your future!

Contact Scott Kizer at 983-5000 ext.402 or

[email protected].

CONTACT: Scott Kizer

TIME: Wednesdays, 10:15am-12:15pm

PLACE: Lighthouse Lower Lounge, Ministry Center

STEPHEN MINISTRIES

Stephen Ministries Mission: Christ caring for people through

people. Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation

who receive special training to provide one-to-one Christian

care to people experiencing challenges in life- such as grief,

loneliness, divorce, hospitalization, disability, job loss, and

many other life difficulties. God didn't plan for you to have to

carry the burdens of life by yourself! Let our Stephen

Ministers walk with you! To learn how to receive care from a

Stephen Minister, or if you have an interest in becoming a

Stephen Minister, contact Pastor Roth, a Stephen Leader, or

the church office. STEPHEN LEADERS: Pastor Michael J. Roth,

John Kroonblawd, Sheila Kroonblawd, and Betty Perrone.

WIDOW'S SMALL GROUP

As widows, we can gain strength from other widows going

through a similar walk in life. Whether you are a recent

Widow, or you have been a widow for many years, this small

group is for you! We will learn from each other as we go. This

group will meet the 2nd Saturday each month for a study &

prayer time and do one social activity each month. Our next

meeting will be October 12th, from 10:30am-12:30p, in the

Lighthouse Cafe, Ministry Center. Our study will be “Loss of a

Spouse”. All widows are welcome! If you have questions,

contact Betty Perrone at 269-983-5000.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

MUSIC MINISTRY at Trinity Lutheran Church:

The Adult Choir - Have you considered praising God with your

voice in a more designed atmosphere? Come join your fellow

members and fellow music lovers on Wednesday evening at

7:30pm (right after service) in the music room of the school.

There's an elevator for those who have difficulty with stairs

and there's always happy faces and accepting voices to join

you. No previous experience required. You only need to want

to learn more about God and about music.

Please come: it really IS a lot of fun!

• Hand bell Choir Practice – Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

(Music Room)

h Adult Choir – Wednesdays 7:30-9 p.m.(Music Room)

h Contemporary Praise Team – Thursdays 7:00-9:00 p.m.

(Gymnasium)

h Want to do something but not sure what? If you sing or

play an instrument, talk to Paula Steuernagel or Brad

Chaffee to get connected to serve the church with your

musical talent.

WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB

Join other women for a lively discussion of a book of the

Month. Check the Women's Ministry page in the Connected for

the current book selection. The Book Club meets on the third

Saturday of the month.

LEADER: Nancy Pedde

TIME: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

PLACE: Biggby Coffee

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY

Trinity, through its Family Activity Team offers some very

exciting family oriented events during the year. They are

designed to bring adults and children together for fellowship,

laughter, learning and fun. Watch this newsletter for more

information.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Church

Office at 983-5000, if you have any questions.

During October, please keep our

New Stephen Minister Trainees in

prayer, as they learn about: Process

vs. Results, Boundaries, Crisis Theory

& Practice, Distinctively Christian

Caregiving, and Assertiveness.

How can one of our trained, skilled

Stephen Ministers care for you?

To be referred to

a Stephen Minister

please call Betty

Perrone at

983-5000.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Christ caring for

throughpeople people.

Connected

Trinity Lutheran School October Activities

October 2 – School Pictures

October 14 – Walk-a-thon Join us on the walk and bring

your pledge in to show your support for Trinity students.

Last year we gathered over 10,000 to help education at

Trinity. Your gift will help in great ways. You may give on

line too. We are also collecting gently used or new

blankets and coats to help those in need. The items may

be dropped off in the box outside the school office or

ECC office. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

October 13 – Hallow Him! Bring a bag

of candy for your entrance fee, dress up

and prepare to have fun from

4:00-6pm.

October 24 – Variety show, after Dinner

served from 5-6:15p, in the Fellowship

Hall.

Save the Date!

Walk of Reformation – Come visit

Germany in the 1500's. See a dozen

or more characters in Luther's day and

listen to their tale of and connection to

Martin Luther. The 7th and 8th grade

class will present their interruption of

the Walk of Reformation. This begins

in the sanctuary at 8:15, on

Wednesday, October 30.

Veterans' Day is coming soon. If you

have a picture of a loved one who has

served in the military and would like

their picture shown at our Veterans'

Day chapel please submit (or email) it

along with the Name, Rank, Branch of

Service, Years of active service &

location of service, to the office no later

than October 20.

~Mrs. Terry Bird, Principal

ECC

Classes have begun and we have hit

the ground running. Our classrooms

are mostly full and so are our hearts.

We love each and every child God has

given us here in the ECC to care for

each week. We are honored to love,

teach, interact, guide, protect and care

for each and every one. The beginning

of the year brings new faces, new staff,

new routine and new families. It is such

an exciting time. Our first big moment

to shine is Christian Education Sunday

where all the children in preschool and

up get a chance to sing for the

congregation here at Trinity. I hope you were able to

experience this remarkable event. If you missed it, don’t

worry, there will be lots of other opportunities for you to

hear the children of Trinity sing praises to God! Thank

you all for your prayers and support as we begin another

school year. To God Be the Glory!

~Robyn Adams, Director


YOUTH NEWS

Sunday School

We're digging into the Bible and working our way

through it throughout the year! Sunday School is

open to all children from preschool (3 years old and

potty trained) to fourth grade! Sunday School meets

from 9:15-10:15am, in the Children's Ministry Room

(lower level by the fellowship hall). If you would like

more information or would like to volunteer in

Sunday School please contact Melissa Graham!

Volunteers

We are still searching for volunteers for Sunday

School and Nursery! If you feel called to do so or

would like more information please contact Melissa

Graham!

Hallow Him

Hallow Him will be held on October 13th from 4-6

here at Trinity! Join us for a night of Christ centered

fall fun! There will be trick or treating, snacks,

bounce houses, and so much more! Entrance fee is

one bag of candy, per child.

If you would like to volunteer at this event please

contact the church office or Melissa Graham.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Junior Youth

JR HIGH BIBLE STUDY (5th -6th Grade)

This Bible study will meet in the 4th grade classroom (Room #213) upstairs in the school,

at 9:15 on Sunday mornings. They will be diving into The Story where they will walk

through the Bible each week and learn all about Jesus's love for us!

JR HIGH CONFIRMATION (7th & 8th Grade, non-Trinity Students)

7th & 8th grade Public School Confirmation will meet in the Solid Rock at 9:15 every

Sunday Morning. We will be going through the Catechism and preparing them to be

confirmed!

JUNIOR HIGH DROP-INS

Drop Ins happen weekly on Wednesdays at the Solid Rock Café to wind down the school

day in Christian fellowship by getting a head start on homework, playing with friends, and

studying the Word. As Trinity continues to consider its ministry needs, Junior High will have

a greater need for parent volunteers to help with chaperoning, and other needs at Drop-

Ins. Help is always sincerely appreciated! Please email Melissa at

[email protected] or call the church office (ext. 410) if you would like to

assist with Drop-Ins. Wednesdays, 3:15-5:30 p.m.

Senior Youth

HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY (9th – 12th Grade)

High School Bible Study will meet in the Science Lab upstairs in the school at 9:15 on

Sunday mornings. They will be going through various Bible Studies that help them to dive

into the Word while also learning life applicable lessons!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

High School Youth group meets every Sunday from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Solid Rock Café!

Join us for relevant Bible studies, games, and snacks! If you have any questions please

contact Melissa Graham. Contact the church office to be added to the email list for this

group. Activities will vary throughout the year.

Presenter: Elaine Bickel

LWML FALL RALLY

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Registration at 2:00pm; Rally at 2:30pm

Trinity, Sawyer

This program is for everyone, not just our LWML ladies.

We would like all of you to come and enjoy this Christian

Entertainer. Elaine is an author of numerous CPH curriculum

materials, Bible study books ,and devotions. She is a humorous

and inspirational speaker and a child of God.

LWML ladies: We will have a short business meeting after

dismissing the other attendees for desserts.A free will offering will

be taken. If you would like to car pool to the Rally, meet at the

Trinity Ministry Center by 1:30pm.

Connected

SAGES are off again for a local backyard

excursion….

On Saturday, October 19th (note different

date/time), we will become a tourist and visit three

(3) different places found in our backyard!

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Luncheon Meetin

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. at the Trinity Center

Please bring your favorite salad, appetizer or hors d'oeuvres. Guest speakers for the afternoon

will be: Vicar Timothy Schmeisser, who was raised in St. Joseph, Missouri, not Michigan. He

attended Truman State University, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Vocal) and a

Master of Arts in Education, completed in 2011. After college, he returned home where he served

primarily as a substitute teacher until beginning study at Concordia Theological Seminary in

2017. It was there that he met his wife, Chelsie, and was married in June 2019. He loves studying

God's Word and sharing the beauty of it with those around him. In his free time, he enjoys

spending time with his wife, playing video games, reading, and practicing taekwondo. His wife,

Chelsie Schmeisser, who will be serving Trinity as Deaconess Intern from July 2019 to July 2020,

after which she will graduate from Concordia Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in

Deaconess Studies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University Ann Arbor, completed

in 2017. She looks forward to serving us here at Trinity in many different ways throughout the

course of her internship. Chelsie enjoys spending time with her husband, reading, playing video

games, and watching Netflix. Want to know more about our new Vicar and his wife, come join us!

Women's Book Club

"Prayers For Sale" by Sandra Dallas

Hennie Comfort is eighty-six and has lived in the mountains of Middle Swan, Colorado since

before it was Colorado. Nit Spindle is just seventeen and newly married. She and her husband

have just moved to the high country in search of work. It's 1936 and the depression has ravaged

the country and Nit and her husband have suffered greatly. Hennie notices the young woman

loitering near the old sign outside of her house that promises "Prayers For Sale". Hennie doesn't

sell prayers, never has, but there's something about the young woman that she's drawn to. The

harsh conditions of life that each have endured create an instant bond and an unlikely friendship

is formed, one in which the deepest of hardships are shared and the darkest of secrets are

confessed. Sandra Dallas has created an unforgettable tale of a friendship between two women,

one with surprising twists and turns, and one that is ultimately a revelation of the finest parts of

the human spirit.

When: 3rd Saturday Time: 10:30am

Place: Biggby Coffee Leader: Nancy Pedde

Sleeping Mat Ministry / PLARN Gathering

The Sleeping Mat Ministry is looking for volunteers to assist in cutting the plastic bags. Also

assembling the bags into Plarn (plastic yarn) and crocheting the Plarn into the mats. Once a mat

is completed they will be distributed into our community to the homeless. This is something that

can be done at home or you are in invited to come to the Plarn Gathering which meets the 2nd

and 4th Monday of the month, from 2:00-4:00pm in the Lighthouse Cafe, Trinity Ministry Center .

The most important thing that we all can do is keep those that are homeless in our prayers. For

more information please contact the church office. Trinity Quilters meet on Thursdays, from 11a to

2:30p to work on quilts, to date this year, they have completed 24 quilts to be sent to the less

fortunate overseas, through the Lutheran World Relief organization. They are also providing

small quilts for infant baptisms at our church. Work can be done at home making squares and

then bringing them back to the group to put together. If you know how to tie knots you can be of

great help to this group. If you have questions or are interested in joining this group, call Helen

@ 429-8503 or the church office at 983-5000.

TRINITY QUILTERS

Have you ever wanted to get involved with a Quilting group, but don't want too much obligation?

As a wonderful addition to preparing quilts for the World Missions to send to other countries, our

Quilters are also be making small quilts to be given to our infants at their Baptism. Call the

Church Office for more information, 269-983-5000.

Trinity Ministry Center, Lower Lounge

Thursdays between 11am – 2:30pm

For our first stop will we will be meeting at

Kilwins in downtown St. Joe at 2 p.m. for an

early or a late dessert of a single dip ice cream

cone of your very own favorite flavor. What

better way to start an excursion, then by having

dessert first…yum!

The next stop will be for a tour/talk at the

Morton House, 501 Terriortial Road, BH from

2:30 to 3:30. There is no elevator. There are

steps going into the beautiful house and also

to the bedrooms upstairs. However, there is so

much history in this house. There are all the

memories from our ancestors while viewing

items from the past. We will all enjoy listening

to the stories about the house that makes it

awesome to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this

experience!

After the Morton House visit, we will go to

Eden Springs Park, 793 M139, BH at 3:30 for

individual group tours and a train rides.

Again, memory mode in full bloom while

visiting this site. They will be bringing in extra

help for us to enjoy, and they promise that

they will be decorated for halloween, which

supposedly is cool.

The cost of this reminiscing trip will be $15.00 for

each person, payable when you sign up with Betty

at church office by Wednesday, October 16th.

(make checks payable to Nancy Perry). Remember

you must provide your own transportation and can

jump in and off when and if needed.

S.A.G.E.S

Come join us

and "treat"

yourself to

this October

outing!


As of August 31, 2019

Pledged $933,392 | Contributed $748,060

Debt Retirement $35,602| Exterior Facility $37,651

ECC & School Renovation $400,000 | Parking Lot Initiative $200,000 complete

Michigan District Tithe - $74,806

We are in the 3rd year of our 3 year campaign! It's amazing to see how God has been using our gifts here at Trinity. When we

began this Campaign together, we set a goal of $2,000,000. We aren't there yet but God has already moved mountains and we

believe that He can accomplish much more! Our Infant Room is ready for inspection and we are eager to move in! Feel free to

stop by and see the exciting things happening in our ECC. As always, we ask that you keep our Capital Campaign in your prayers.

God is working faithfully through you, His people. To God be the glory.

A hot lunch program was being offered at Trinity Lutheran School in 1947. Here

is an invitation in the monthly newsletter for all women of the church to

participate:

August 17, 1947 -- SOMETHING NEW! -- A project is underway to assist the

school hot lunch committee which is supervising the canning of fruits, vegetables

and pickles which are being donated by many members in support of the

children's hot lunch program. If you are interested in assisting this group of

canners, either in the school kitchen or in your own home, please contact Mrs.

Elsie Glossinger, phone #3-3797, and advise if you are able to help. Donations

of any kind in the line of foods, empty cans, or cans already filled, for this cause

are all most welcome. Thank you.

The early 1940s were the WWII war years, a very stressful time for all citizens of

the United States with everyone doing their part in the war effort. Citizens

saved metal cans (nothing was thrown away) and grew "victory gardens" for

food and used ration stamps for other food items that could not be grown. The

list goes on and on.

In April 1944, Nineteen Hundred Corporation (now Whirlpool) was honored

with a very prestigious award. It was the Army-Navy "E" Award for

Excellence in War Production. This award was an honor accorded only a few

manufacturing plants in the nation which produced units while participating

in the war effort. Less than 3 percent of those manufacturing plants had

been selected to receive this award. Even before Pearl Harbor, Nineteen

Hundred Corporation had been making "gun mounts" of the highest quality

and … on schedule.

A member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Doris Frobel, worked in the office of

Nineteen Hundred Corporation. She was singled out to receive this

prestigious award from the company:

In appreciation to DORIS FROBEL For the splendid cooperation

which made possible the Achievement of the Army-Navy "E" Award

For Excellence in Production

FROM THE ARCHIVES By Janet Frazier

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | May 2017–May 2020

Infant Room – Waiting to Move In

Connected

Those Serving

in the Armed

Forces

U.S. Marines

Gunnery Sgt Andrew C. Wedde, Marines,

stationed at Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD;

Grandson of Irma Wedde

Sgt. Paul Jersey, stationed in Camp

Pendleton, CA; son of Tim and Jill Jersey

U.S. Army

1st Lt. Aaron Hinkelman, stationed in

Afghanistan, grandson of Gus & Judy

Hinkelman

PFC Riley Engel, stationed in Italy, grandson

of Gus & Judy Hinkelman

U.S. Navy

Lt. Adam Roth, Naval Aviator, son of Rev.

Michael and Amy Roth

Lt. Mark Williams, Navy Pilot, stationed at

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Oak

Harbor, WA, nephew of Linda Williams

U.S. Air Force

Airman 1st Class, Evan Pyatt, US Air Force,

stationed in Travis AFB, California; Grandson

of Bill & Margo Pyatt

Tech Sergeant, John Pyatt, US Air Force,

stationed in Minneapolis, son of Bill &

Margo Pyatt

2nd Lt, Haleigh Wendzel, US Air Force,

stationed in South Korea, daughter of Brad

& Joyce Wendzel, granddaughter of Alton &

Millie Wendzel

U.S. Coast Guard

AMT3 Camille and EM3 Kyle Crabtree,

stationed in Suffolk, VA, niece & nephew of

Jan Dasse

Please keep all of our Servicemen and women in

your prayers. May God keep them safe from harm

and bring them home to their families soon. If your

status has changed, please call the church office.

Hebrews 13:12-14 - So Jesus also

suffered outside the gate in order to

sanctify the people through His own

blood. Therefore let us go to Him

outside the camp and bear the

reproach He endured. For here we

have no lasting city, but we seek the

city that is to come.

"Here we have no lasting city." Oh, how

true that is! For this is a time of grief

and loss for so many of us. The things

we have trusted in—the things we have

loved and served and placed our hopes

in, sometimes for all our lives—seem to

be falling apart. We are afraid. We

grieve.

For some of us, it is worry over our

country—the land, the people, a

recession, the institutions we love. We

see evil things happening that we never

could have imagined, and we feel

powerless to stop them. Neighbor rises

up against neighbor, and we find

ourselves in conflict with the very

people we love. The foundations of the

earth seem to be shaken. And as we

pray, we are reminded that no nation

endures forever.

For some of us, our worries are closer

to home—at church or work. We may

be living through a time of church

conflict—or the simple years-long loss

of membership. No congregation

endures forever. Or at work we may

face job loss or transfer or even the

expected but still difficult transition to

retirement. No job lasts forever.

Hardest of all are the changes in our

families. We lose people we love to

death, divorce, or estrangement.

Others move away. Children grow up

and leave the nest—a good thing, but

still hard. Even our families don't last

forever.

In the midst of all this, what should

we do? What can we hold on to? God

tells us: "Jesus Christ is the same

yesterday and today and forever"

(Hebrews 13:8). Or as He says in

another place, "Even to your old age I

am He, and to gray hairs I will carry

you. I have made, and I will bear; I

will carry and will save" (Isaiah 46:4).

Jesus is the One we can cling to with

all our might. He will not change. He

has not changed, ever since we were

children, ever since the first day He

called us to Himself in faith. He is still

the same Savior who laid down His

life for us on the cross—the same

Lord who took up His life again when

He rose from the dead on the third

day afterward. None of our losses

catches Him by surprise. He will carry

us through all of them.

Have you been foolish enough to put

your hopes in something mortal: in

money or in politics or work or family

or denominational structures? If so,

welcome to the human race. You are

like all the rest of us. But now it is

time to take those hopes and put

them where they have belonged all

along—in the Lord of the only city

that endures, in Jesus Christ.

Absolutely, He will forgive us. And He

will never let us down.

Lord of the everlasting city of God,

help me to trust You with all my heart,

and to look to You for everything I

need. Amen.

Stewardship

What is a Steward Looking For?


What Does a Deaconess Do?

The primary role of a deaconess is to walk

alongside the people, but what does this look

like? She regularly attends worship services and

Bible studies with the congregation. She attends

meetings such as voters, council, board of

education, and more. Though she is not a voting

member of the congregation, she can offer

counsel and advice. It is also important that she

remain connected and aware of the happenings

and goings on in the congregation.

A big part of walking alongside people is putting

in the face time. It is important for a deaconess to

take time to meet with the people and talk with

them. This is not always serious conversation, but

oftentimes is just simply chatting and getting to

know them. The people must know who she is,

get to know her, and learn to trust her with the

little things, so that when big things happen they

feel comfortable going to her to talk about what

is happening in their lives. It is imperative that

they first talk about the nothings, so that when

something happens, something bad or

embarrassing or something they are ashamed to

bring out in the open, they know that they can

trust her with their stories, and that she will help

them carry their burdens.

This kind of work is hard to see. It means that

having a visible record of "results" doesn't always

happen. The deaconess, like the pastor, works not

just with earthly things, but with the care of souls.

The way this is done looks different from how the

pastor cares for their souls, certainly, but that

doesn't make it unimportant. The deaconess helps

to care for the needs of the body, so that she (and

the pastor) can care for their souls. A person who

is burdened by the cares of the world, such as

sorrow, anger, hunger, or pain, has a much

harder time listening and hearing about Christ.

These are the things that close the ears to the

Word.

Yet she can not do this work alone. She sees and

discovers needs, and she finds ways to fill those

needs. She doesn't try to fill every need all on her

own. Instead, she enlists willing members of the

congregations to take part in the care of their

brother or sister in Christ. She works to facilitate

the mercy and care that is needed by making

connections by bringing those who want to serve

together with those who are in need.

This is not to say that the deaconess herself does

not participate in the goings on of the church.

She is not just a facilitator, but it is wrong to think

"ah we have a deaconess now, that means she

takes care of all of the things we used to get

beleaguered into volunteering for!" By no means.

She is called to walk alongside, not walk for. Each

Christian is still called to love and serve their

neighbor, but the deaconess can help them find

out who to serve and how they may serve them.

Yet a deaconess is not a shepherd. She does not

lead from the front. She is like the faithful

sheepdog, minding the sheep but following the

voice of the shepherd. Perhaps this is not a very

flattering metaphor, but we often refer to the

church as a flock, to the pastor as a shepherd. It's

not so very flattering to be called a sheep either.

Yet what are the qualities of the sheepdog?

Loyalty, being observant, faithfulness. What is this

but a reflection of the Good Shepherd? The One

who calls us who is Faithful, even when His sheep

go astray. He does not abandon us to the

wilderness, but He finds us and brings us home to

Himself. "He who calls you is faithful; he will

surely do it" (1 Thess. 5:24).

Happy Fall!

Connected

In memory of Mary Lou Ziemke:

Jim & Jerolyn Cook

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL

CONGREGATIONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT—2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR

July 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019

A more detailed Treasurer's

Report is available for

viewing in the Church Office.

Respectfully submitted,

Gus Damaske, Treasurer

MEMORIALS

The following have made a gift to

Trinity Lutheran Church or School:

ANNUAL ACTUAL % OF ANNUAL ANNUAL ACTUAL % OF ANNUAL

BUDGET YTD BUDGET BUDGET YTD BUDGET

TOTAL REVENUE $2,294,653.00 $458,717.22 19.99% $2,209,445.00 $466,715.70 21.12%

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,234,367.00 $389,007.96 17.41% $2,253,306.61 $403,122.94 17.89%

REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENSES $60,286.00 $69,709.26 115.63% -$43,861.61 $63,592.76 -144.99%

6/30/2019 8/31/2019

LONG-TERM DEBT

Church Extension Fund Mortgage $726,516.92 ($45,968.16) $680,548.76

TOTAL DEBT $726,516.92 ($45,968.16) $680,548.76

Over/(Under) YTD Over/

WEEKLY ENVELOPE & PLATE

Contributions to Meet Budget (Under) Budget

August 4, 2019 $13,281.80 -$73.97 $89.22

August 11, 2019 $15,873.65 $2,517.88 $2,607.10

August 18, 2019 $10,995.50 -$2,360.27 $246.84

August 25, 2019 $9,768.77 -$3,587.00 ($3,340.16)

Totals $49,919.72 -$3,503.36

Weekly Envelope & Plate Budget Needed: $13,355.77

CASH REPORT--AUGUST, 2019

DAILY LOW BALANCE $424,719.54

DAILY HIGH BALANCE $503,388.08

DAILY AVERAGE FOR THE MONTH $456,445.73

GENERAL FUND

2018-2019 2019-2020

BEFORE

CHRISTMAS,

CHRISTMAS

SALE!

If you have any

Christmas-themed

items (no clothing

please), you want to

donate, you may bring

them to the school office from November 1st – 6th.

The Sale will be held November 9th, from 9am –

3pm, in the Lighthouse Cafe, Ministry Center.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office

at 269-983-3056.


10/1 Mary Doroh, Zane Lute, Brayden Malone, Evan Wilder

10/2 Barry Bischoff, Helen Flugrath (84), Connor Grow,

Patricia Hauch (84), Joan Jasper (80), Cathy Kruggel,

Emily Schulz, Leo Wenzlaff, Joan Zonka (83)

10/3 Jay Hendrix, Linda Pedde, Aaron Schlaack

10/4 Darcy Ashmead, Jean Christensen, Gunner Fredricks, Pam Kahne,

Zachary O'Connor, Ladd Peters, Jan Tremain (80)

10/5 Brennan Bock, Peri Hansen

10/6 Elaine Bush (81), Gary Machacek, Blake Schmidke

10/7 Zachary Eaton, Matthew Siemans, Patrick Steinkuhl

10/8 Lou Gast (88), Steve Houser, Heather Moretti, Daniel Whorton

10/9 Evelyn Richards, Wes Wiskow

10/10 Betty Kurbis, Shirley Truhn

10/11 Nicholas Spearritt, Theodore Sweet

10/12 Jami Ruppel

10/13

10/14 Tiffeny Hendrix, Charlotte Pudell, Kristen Wortman

10/15 Trestyn Brady, Kimberly Overley, Connie Westlake

10/16 Joseph Duschek, Michael Ernst

10/17 Christy Hendrickson, Brenda Shirley

10/18 Janice Lange (81), Lee Sadler, Doug Wall

10/19 John Robbins

10/20 Stephen Ball, Katelyn Brewer, Ingrid Delong, Ella Frazee,

Tom Zonka (82)

10/21 Linda Fellows

10/22 Brian Bickers, Gerry Christensen, Monica Hogue, Jenna McHugh,

Paul Steffens

10/23

10/24

10/25 Cheryl Coble, Anne Krieger

10/26 Michelle DeCamp, Anna Raschke, Rachel Raschke

10/27 Linda Bischoff, Harold Kasischke (89),

Donna Necas (82)

10/28 Bailey Hedman, Gladys Trulove

10/29 Liz Eggert, Ken Sass

10/30 Margie Davis (80), Pat Granigan,

Philip Marquardt

10/31 Clare Berghaus

We Are Celebrating...

The following Trinity Members are celebrating birthdays this month:

If you do not see your birthday listed, please call the Church Office @

983-5000 to update your records. We indicate the age of members 80 years &

over. If you do not want your age listed, please contact the Church Office.

Daily Lectionary

10/1 Deut. 2:16-37; Matt. 6:16-34

10/2 Deut. 3:1-29; Matt. 7:1-12

10/3 Deut. 4:1-20; Matt. 7:13-29

10/4 Deut. 4:21-40; Matt. 8:1-17

10/5 Deut. 5:1-21; Matt. 8:18-34

10/6 Deut. 5:22-6:9; Matt. 9:1-17

10/7 Deut. 6:10-25; Matt. 9:18-38

10/8 Deut. 7:1-19; Matt. 10:1-23

10/9 Deut. 8:1-20; Matt. 10:24-42

10/10 Deut. 9:1-22; Matt. 11:1-19

10/11 Deut. 9:23-10:22; Matt. 11:20-30

10/12 Deut. 11:1-25; Matt. 12:1-21

10/13 Deut. 11:26-12:12; Matt. 12:22-37

10/14 Deut. 12:13-32; Matt. 12:38-50

10/15 Deut. 13:1-18; Matt. 13:1-23

10/16 Deut. 14:1-2, 22-23, 14:28-15:15;

Matt. 13:24-43

10/17 Deut. 15:19-16:22; Matt. 13:44-58

10/18 Deut. 17:1-20; Matt. 14:1-21

10/19 Deut. 18:1-22; Matt. 14:22-36

10/20 Deut. 19:1-20; Matt. 15:1-20

10/21 Deut. 20:1-20; Matt. 15:21-39

10/22 Deut. 21:1-23; (Deut. 22:1-24:9); Matt. 16:1-12

10/23 Deut. 24:10-25:10; Matt. 16:13-28

10/24 Deut. 25:17-26:19; Matt. 17:1-13

10/25 Deut. 27: 1-26; Matt. 17:14-27

10/26 Deut. 28:1-22; Matt. 18:1-20

10/27 Deut. 29:1-29; Matt. 18:21-35

10/28 Deut. 30:1-20; Matt. 19:1-15

10/29 Deut. 31: 1-29; Matt. 19:16-30

10/30 Deut. 31: 30-32:27; Matt. 20:1-16

10/31 Deut. 32:28-52 (33:1-29); Matt. 20:17-34

Sundays (Series C)

10/6 Seventeenth S. a. Pentecost

Hab. 1:1–4; 2:1–4; 2 Tim. 1:1–14;

Luke 17:1–10

10/13 Eighteenth S. a. Pentecost

Ruth 1:1–19a; 2 Tim. 2:1–13; Luke 17:11–19

10/20 Nineteenth S. a. Pentecost

Gen. 32:22–30; 2 Tim 3:14–4:5; Luke 18:1–8

10/27 Twentieth S. a. Pentecost

Gen. 4:1–15; 2 Tim. 4:6–8, 16–18;

Luke 18:9–17

Daily Lectionary

Connected

Weekly Events

Sunday

Worship, 8 & 10:30a, Sanctuary

Contemporary, 9:15, Gym

Adult Bible Study-'Paul's Letter To Titus',

9:15-10:15a, CFH

Children's Sunday School, 9:15-10:15a, CMR

Jr High Confirmation, 9:15-10:15a,

Jr High Bible Study, 9:15-10:15a, room # 213

High School Bible Study, 9:15-10:15a, room # 204

Senior High Youth Group, 6:30-8p, SRC

Monday

LifeLight Bible Study, 9:30-11a, LHC

Ministry Leadership Team Mtg, 1:30-3p, MC-1st floor

Plarn Gathering, 2-4p, LHC (2nd & 4th Monday)

Men's Basketball, 6-8p, Gym

Tuesday

Care Team, 11a-noon, MCB

Adult Instruction Class, 6:30-8p, MC-1st floor

Stephen Minister Training, 6:30-9p, LHC

Greek Class, 7-8p, MC-2nd floor (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)

Hand Bell Choir Practice, 7-8p, Music Room

Wednesday

SonRisers Bible Study, 6:45-7:45a, LHC

School Chapel, 8:05-8:50a, S

Ministry Leadership Team Bible Study, 9-10a, LHC

Divorce Care, 10:15a-12:15p, LHL

Jr. High Drop-Ins, 3:15-5p, SRC

The Wired Word, 6:30-8p, LHC

Mid-week Worship, 6:30p, S

Adult Choir Practice, 7:30-9p, Music Room

Thursday

Adult Bible Fellowship, 9:30-11a, LHC

Quilters, 11a-2:30p, LHL

Divorce Care, 6:30-8p, LHC

Handbell Choir Practice, 6:30-7:30p, Music Room

Contemporary Praise Team Practice, 7-9p, SRC

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

Tuesday, 10/1

Ladies Aid Meeting, 1-3p, LHC

Greek Class, 7-8p, MC

Wednesday, 10/2

School Picture Day

Thursday, 10/3

School Picture Make-up Day

Friday, 10/4

School Walk A Thon

Saturday, 10/5

Bakers & Hostesses Mtg, 11:30a-12:30p, WC

Sunday, 10/6

Social Ministry Door Offering

Monday, 10/7

Executive Committee Mtg, 5:30-6:30p, MCB

Bd of Education, 6:30-8:30p, MC-1st floor

Tuesday, 10/8

St. Ministry Peer & Cont. Ed, 6:30-9p, LHC

Wednesday, 10/9

Senior Worship & Meal, 11a-1:30p, LHC

Thursday, 10/10

Friday, 10/11

Connected Articles Due

Saturday, 10/12

Widows Small Group, 10:30a-12:30p, LHC

Sunday, 10/13 LWML Sunday

LWML Fall Rally, 2p, Trinity, Sawyer

Hallow Him, 4-6p, WC, School, Gym

Monday 10/14

MLT Plus, 1:30-3:30p, MC-1st floor

Plarn Gathering, 2-4p, LHC

Alzheimer Caregiver Support Grp, 6-7:30p, LHC

Church Council Meeting, 6:30-9p, MC-2nd fl

Tuesday, 10/15

Caretel Communion Worship Service, 10:30a

Crisis Team Mtg, 3:30-5p, School

Wednesday, 10/16

Royalton Manor Communion Worship, 10a

Whitcomb Towers Communion Worship, 1p

Thursday, 10/17

Friday, 10/18

Jr. High Confirmation Retreat (Camp Arcadia)

Saturday, 10/19

Men's Network, 8-10:30a, CFH

Stephen Minister Training, 9a-2p, LHC

Women's Book Club, 10:30-11:30a, Biggby Coffee

SAGES, 2p, BH & SJ Tourist Trip


Women's Book Club, 10:30-11:30a, Biggby Coffee

Sunday, 10/20 Trinity Glendora's 100th Anniversary


Monday, 10/21

Bd of Prop & Finance, 6:30-8:30p, MCB

Tuesday, 10/22

Soup Kitchen, 10a

St. Min Peer Supervision, 6:30-9p, LHC

Wednesday, 10/23

Thursday, 10/24

Mobile Food Pantry, 4p, MC parking lot

Mom's in Prayer, 2-3p, CFH

Dinner before Variety Show, 5-6:30p, CFH

Variety Show, 6:30p, Gymnasium

Friday, 10/25

Saturday, 10/26

General Response Training, 8a-Noon, S & CFH

Community Dinner, 11:30a-1p, LHC

Sunday, 10/27 Reformation Sunday

Monday, 10/28

Plarn Gathering, 2-4p, LHC

Alzheimers Caregivers Support Grp, 6-7:30p, LHC

Bd of Elders Mtg, 6:30-9p, MC-2nd floor

Tuesday, October 29

Wednesday, October 30

Walk of Reformation, 8-9a, S & WC

Thursday, 10/31

MOM's in Prayer, 2-3p, CFH

Cold Weather Drive, Oct. 1 – Oct. 31, collecing

Coats & Blankets

Ladies Aid Meeting, Tuesday, October 1st, 1-3p, LHC1

Social Ministry Door Offering, Sunday, October 6th,

following each service

Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision, Tues, Sept 8th &

22nd, 6:30-9p, LHC

Monthly Senior Worship & Meal, October 9th,

11a-1p, LHC

October Connected Articles Due, Friday, October 11th

Plarn Gathering, Mondays, October 14th & 28th,

2-4p, LHC

Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group, Mondays,

Oct. 14th & 28th, 6-7:30p, LHC

Caretel Communion Service, Tues, October 15th,

10:30am

SAGES BH/SJ Tourist Trip, Saturday, October 19th 2p - ?

Royalton Manor Communion Service,

Wed, October 16th, 10a

Whitcomb Communion Service,

Wed, October 16th, 1p

Women's Book Club, Saturday, October 19th,

10:30-11:30a, Biggby Coffee

Soup Kitchen, Tuesday, October 22nd, 10a

Variety Show (6:30p/Gym) & Dinner beforehand

(5-6:30/CFH), Thursday, Oct. 24th

Mobile Food Pantry, Thursday, October 24th,

4:00p, MC Parking lot

Community Dinner, Saturday, October 26th,

11:30a-1p, LHC

Walk of Reformation, Wednesday, October 30th,

8a-9a, WC & S

This Month at Trinity

October 2019

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Faith in Verse – From God Can Nothing Move Me

by Bob Lawrence

Yet even though I suffer That day of bliss divine,

The world's unpleasantness, Which knows no end or measure,

And though the days grow rougher And Christ, who is my pleasure,

And bring me great distress, Forever shall be mine. (LSB 713, verse 6)

Christians don't have to work hard to make a case for the world's "unpleasantness." A quick run

through of the channel menu on the television screen or a few minutes of any news channel with all

the reports of violence, terrorism, and acts of hatred among the people of the world speak for

themselves. The sad thing about all this is that there are no immediate signs that the world is going

to get any better. In fact, it's hard not to believe that our days will only "grow rougher."

It's hard then not to join the growing masses of people who cave in to all this "great distress." Many

seem to be running from one vice to another in order to find some relief from all the worries that

surround them. If it's not some substance that clouds their minds for a while and give them a false

sense of peace and happiness, it's the dream of quick wealth which, when it can not be achieved

through luck, can be stolen through stealth or blatant violence. The sad result of any unspiritual

escape is a dead end which brings only more pain and despair.

This verse offers two far better options for people of God. The first is to place all our hope in God's

plan of salvation, because at the end of this difficult journey waits a place for us where the cares of

this world have no part. This mighty hope lifts us up from despair and lightens our load. For not only

will Christ be there to welcome us, but He is here right now among us offering the same comfort

and peace that He brought to the first Christians during His time on earth. Being with HIm forever is

more than enough to get us through whatever the world throws at us.

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