Trinity Lutheran Church, Brainerd, MN January 2019

Trinity Tidings A community committed to God through caring, sharing, and outreach.

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THE SEARCH BEGINS! January is a great time of year to start new projects including taking the next step in Trinity’s transition in calling a Senior Pastor. At its December 2018 meeting, the Vision Council appointed a nine-member Call Committee who are: Julie Anderson Andrea Bauman Andrea Bloomquist Hank Hemquist David Nibbe Caitlin Nichols

Sandy O’Day Matt Qualley Troy Schreifels

Please keep the members of the Call Committee in your prayers as we take this next step in our transition. Don’t hesitate to reach out to members of the Call Committee or Vision Council if you have any questions regarding the call process.

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TEEN CHALLENGE – Everyone is invited to Trinity on Wednesday January 23rd, to hear presentations from the men at Teen Challenge from 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This Epiphany event promises be a

beautiful witness through song and story of how Jesus Christ saves!

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TRINITY’S ANNUAL MEETING will be held on Sunday, January 27th between Worship Services.

“Another way…”

Happy New Year!

Epiphany means “manifestation.” During the season of Epiphany we celebrate the revelation of Christ to all nations. There are three epiphany narratives that are significant this time of year.

1. January 6th- The Magi’s adoration of the Christ child 2. January 13th- Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan River

3. January 20th – Jesus first miracle of changing water into wine

Recalling the first epiphany when the magi knelt down to pay the Christ child homage and offering him frankincense, gold, and myrrh; the magi were impacted in a major way! After their visit, they were warned in a dream not to return to Herod and they left for their own country by… “another way!”

There is a twofold meaning to “another way.” The first reason is that Herod was going to kill the firstborn… Jesus. The second reason points to faith. The magi’s hearts were changed. They went home… in another sort of way. Instead of fear, they walked home another way….by faith! Later it would come to be in the Acts of the Apostles that the first Christians were called followers of “the Way!” The magi were also called wise men. Perhaps not by societal standards of the day, for they were known as astrologist stargazers, but now through the lens of Epiphany… they were certainly wise.

Perhaps this new start to a new year will bring about “another way” for you! Whether it’s a new year’s resolution of eating healthier or getting balance in your life with work and family; 2019 presents the opportunity for another way to walk… a new route or road to travel on! Epiphany presents the same invitation! Like the magi, it wasn’t fear that changed their hearts… it was love…born unto them in the manger, this Jesus who was born for them and all as a savior of the people. Epiphany invites us on a spiritual Journey of “get-to’s” not “got-to’s” where we encounter the light of Christ revealed… or made manifest in our lives. On January 23rd, you are all invited to a special presentation of men who are walking “another

way!” From 6:45-8:00 on Wednesday night in the sanctuary, come and see and hear the

amazing testimonies of the TEEN CHALLENGE men! This Epiphany event promises be a

beautiful witness through song and story of how Jesus Christ saves!

See you in Church! Pastor Hans

December Pastoral Acts Baptisms – December 2nd - Addison Marie Tautges December 30th - Trevor James Booth Funerals – December 27th – Lynda Beard December 31st – Robert “Bob” Mudge

JANUARY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS What a busy month December was! December is one of my favorite months being the

Education Director! The Advent Festival and the Sunday School Christmas program was a

huge success! Thank you to all who attended and participated!

Happy New year! May you shine the light of Christ in the New year!

Sunday school resumes for all children on January 6th

THANK YOU to everyone who helped with the Advent Festival on

December 2nd. It took many volunteers to help with setting up, serving

refreshments, leading activities, and clean-up. A special thanks to:

Janelle Angland, Julie Batters, Marion Carter, Sharon Jensen, and

Anne Niklaus. I appreciate each and every one of you!

Sunday School Christmas Program Thanks: To all the children who participated in our wonderful Christmas program, "The Symbols of

Christmas"-

• Baby Jesus was absolutely perfect.

• Mary & Joseph were perfect and looked just like they stepped out of the Bible.

• The cast and scripture readers were great- everyone knew their part and spoke

beautifully.

• The little angels were "perfect little angels" and made everyone smile.

• The 1st-4th grade choirs were great, adding the Christmas "cheer" we all need.

• The Middle school choir did an awesome job.

To all the youth and adults who helped as well-

• Sunday School teachers, helpers and music leaders and accompanists, set designer,

treat-bag coordinator

• Refreshment servers and treat bag/ornament servers

• Sound booth crew

• ...and to Brenda Goble, Amy Lodermeier, Jenny Lust, Tori Schindler, and Shannon

Wentzel for all of your extra help with practices, taking pictures, making props and

all of your extra guidance!

THANK YOU ALL!!! Alicia Priglmeier

Trinity Children’s Center - News & Notes for January 2019

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2019! We hope that you and your

families had a wonderful Christmas Celebration. We are

enjoying the wonderful weather, although we could use some

more snow! Getting outside and sledding is a favorite activity

for us in the winter~!

January Birthdays:

15: Happy 1st Birthday Charlie! 24: Kayla! How old is she?

20: Happy 4th Birthday Brooklyn!

2018 Child Care Tax Forms: statements which reflect

the total amount paid in child care to TCC in 2018, will

be available by Jan 31st. These will be placed in your

child’s file.

Welcome to TCC: We are welcoming a few new families to TCC in January, please

give them a warm welcome: Little Lambs: Miles; Friendly Frogs: Adam, Vayda &

Korbin; Busy Bears: Johanna & Emma! Welcome to Trinity Children’s Center!

Celebrating Leah--December 28th, marked 1-year Anniversary for Leah! Thank you

for working so hard and loving our kiddos every day!

Reminders for January:

*TCC is closed Tuesday, January 1st. In observance of the New Year Holiday.

*We go outside twice a day, weather permitting. Please bring: boots, snow pants, a

hat & mittens daily!

*Weather Emergency: TCC follows the Brainerd Public Schools due to severe

weather. Tune into the local radio stations for school closing information. If the

schools close, TCC closes. We do not start 2 hours late, but will close early if

schools close early.

*Just a little lunch reminder---please cut up all foods for your child, we only have

plastic knives and it can sometimes be very challenging!

We hope that you and your family have a very Happy New Year!

Becky Dryburgh

TRANSITION UPDATE: CALL COMMITTEE As I have shared in previous Temple Talks and in a recent letter to the Congregation, the

Vision Council believes Trinity is a strong, healthy congregation and can bypass the interim/transition pastor stage. Having collected congregation feedback and suggestions through the recent survey, the Vision Council feels it is time for the Call Committee to begin its work. They will begin meeting in January and it will be their responsibility to conduct interviews and recommend a senior pastor candidate. Trinity members will have an opportunity to meet the candidate and then to vote on the candidate at a congregational meeting. Under Trinity’s constitution, an associate pastor has the option to apply for the senior pastor

role, during the call process. Please keep Trinity and the members of the Call Committee in your prayers as we take this

next step in our transition. Don’t hesitate to reach out to members of the Call Committee or

Vision Council if you have any questions regarding the call process.

Pam O’Rourke

Vision Council Member

LIFESTYLE CHANGE CLASSES AT TRINITY Looking to learn how to create a healthier lifestyle and its role in preventing diabetes? Join

Crow Wing Energized Lifestyle Change Class for your year-long prevention program. We will meet STARTING January 6th between Worship Services here at Trinity for one hour and complete 16 core sessions followed by 6 post-core sessions (duration is one

year total) to help participants set personal goals to lose weight, eat healthier and increase physical activity. Class dates and calendar will be available upon sign-up on crowwingenergized.org Crow Wing Energized Lifestyle Change Program is a CDC-approved curriculum designed for people with pre-diabetes or at risk for diabetes. You will learn such things as how to build healthy, fulfilling plates, being active, the challenge of eating out, overcoming negative self-talk, the power of social cues, and how to take charge of the environment around you!

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN & WOMEN IN THE MILITARY Joe Anderson son of Brian & Julie Anderson Jeremy Carlile grandson of Jim & Darlene Mark Bart Grabouski husband of Sherry Grabouski and father of Jessie & Jacob Grabouski Matt Harris son of Linda Harris Rick Herold son of Dick & Kathy Herold Brian Muellenbach nephew of Anne & Joe Niklaus Nick Oakley son of Jerry & Janice Oakley Joe Schenkel nephew of Pastor Hans & Erin Anderson Merle Swecker brother of Caroline Nibbe Andy Stanwood son of Mike & Kathee Stanwood Joel M. Sullivan grandson of John & Donna Williams

TRINITY'S FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION MINISTRY: WALKING WET 5th Grade First Communion schedule for December

Workshop #7, January 9th @5:15 P.M.

Workshop #8, January 23RD @5:15 p.m.

Grades 6th - 8th Confirmation Calendar for December EPIC Night- January 2nd @6:45 p.m.

Workshop #6- January 9 @6:45 p.m.

Fun & Fellowship- January 16th @6:45 p.m.

Special Presentation- Teen Challenge- January 23rd @6:45 p.m.

9th Grade

Mentor/Mentee #4 get together- January 9th

Special Presentation- Teen Challenge- January 23rd @6:45 p.m.

HELP!! SUNDAY SCHOOL ROTATION LEADERS NEEDED! We need a Rotation leader for Thou Art! Studio for the month of February. The exact dates are February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. Please consider signing up by seeing or calling Alicia in the Church office. Thank You!

DINNER FOR SIX You are invited to connect as church members and friends to get to know one another better

by participating in Dinner with 6. We want to encourage groups of 6 people to get together for dinner once a month for a 3 month period. Dinner can be at homes (preferred), a favorite restaurant, or wherever the group likes. It’s a great way to meet some new friends and get

connected! With 69 new members joining and hopefully being a part of this outreach ministry… my challenge to Trinity is to match with 69 or more existing members to sign-up! Please call Tracy Mongan – 218-851-6242 to sign-up. The suggested Dinner with 6 times are from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings…January 20th, February 17th & March 17th! I look forward to connecting with you all through this amazing ministry Pastor Hans

PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE MEMBERS & FRIENDS Hospitalized: Essentia: Recuperating: Santiago Vargas, Sandy Erickson, Darla Moser, Dan Kletscher, Donna Williams, Wyn Johnsen, Del Dahl, Ruth Wig, Ardith Peterson, Sandee Haugene, Linda Meinke, Steve Haugene, Tom Phelps With Ongoing Special Needs: Ellie Aarrestad, Nora Jabas, Richard Frascone, Norma Denniston, Julie Hoppe

WINTER WEATHER CHURCH CANCELLATION If you are not sure if we are going to have church in the event of inclement weather, please

turn your FM radio dial to WJJY – 106.7 or KLIZ – 107.5 OR KTIG – 102.7.

THANK YOUS! Dear Trinity friends, Sandee and I would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, food, and help you have given us over the past months. Life has been difficult but your love and support has been a huge comfort. Thank you also to the “Confirmation Student Carolers” who came to our apartment this past Wednesday night. It was a very special treat to help brighten our holiday. God bless you all! Merry Christmas! Sandee & Steve Haugene

To the Trinity Boutique and Bake Sale Group - Thank you for joining in our efforts to feed those in need. Your partnership fosters hope and offers families a chance to receive a hand up, rather than a hand out. God Bless You all for the donation of money to our food shelf. The Pine River Area Food Shelf - Jodi Perry – Coordinator

Trinity Lutheran Church – We appreciate your efforts to bring us a poinsettia plant and holiday bread and a church calendar. Thank you for thinking of us! A blessed season to all, Bob & Barbara McDowell

Thank You to Landsburg’s – We would like to thank the Landsburg Family for donating the Sanctuary decorated Christmas wreathes, the outside garland, and also the potted spruce tops (as you enter the church) which they have done for the past 40+ years. Thanks for making and adding to the beauty of the Christmas season. We appreciate it!

MENTAL HEALTH HELP Are you or a loved one dealing with mental health issues and don’t know who to call or talk to? Here are the phone numbers where you can get help: Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255 Crisis Line 218-828-4357 National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) 800-950-6264 Northern Pines Mental health (offers mental health services, chemical health services, children & family 218-829-3235 Nystrom & Associates (offers psychology, clinical social work and psychiatry) 218-829-9307 Lutheran Social Services (offers behavioral health services) ` 218-828-7379 Crow Wing Social Services 218-824-1140 Non-Emergency Police line 218-829-2805 Essentia Health Hospital 218-829-2861 AA Central Lakes 218-829-3740

JANUARY 6TH IS NOISY CAN SUNDAY!! Every first Sunday of the month, we will have a “NOISY CAN SUNDAY” for the purpose of collecting some coins for the ELCW World Hunger program. At the beginning of the service, several metal cans will be passed through the

congregation to collect the loose change in your pocket. Thank You!!

TRINITY CIRCLES

Trinity has two Women’s Circle groups that meet once a month from September through May. The Trinity Circles join in lively discussion, share in a snack, and have Bible Study. Both Circles are studying the book of John. We welcome all to join us for great fellowship, study, and of course, coffee and goodies! Upcoming meeting dates are:

The Galilee Circle will meet on Wednesday, January 16th, at 9:30 a.m. in the Gathering area. Bring some Christmas goodies for the group! Dorothy Adamson and Bev J Jensen are the co-hostesses. Teresa Johnson will lead Bible Study. Lesson is John 13.

The Nazareth Circle will meet on Monday, January 28th at 1:30 in the Gathering area.

TRINITY QUILTERS – DECEMBER Because January 1, 2019 is the first Tuesday of the month, the quilters will ONLY meet once

in January. The next quilting day will be Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until

around 1:30 p.m. If you wish, bring a snack to share and a sack lunch.

We would love to have you join us; however, if you are unable to make our quilting days but would like to help, we do have quilt kits available. The squares are cut, you just need to assemble. Easy to follow

instructions are included. If you don't think you are qualified, rest assured you are! We will teach you! If you have any questions, please contact me, Darlene Jillson, at 218-829-1361.

LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL'S WINTER SERIES World-renowned baritone John Taylor Ward returns to Minnesota for a recital entitled Winter

Journey, with pianist Scott Lykins. On Sunday, January 6, 2 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, the duo will continue the Lakes Area Music Festival's Winter Series with a performance of Franz Schubert's monumental song cycle Winterreise. The performance is open to the public; no tickets required, donations accepted. Regarded as the pinnacle of German lieder, Schubert’s

cycle of 24 songs tells the story of a narrator's journey through the bitter cold of winter. Having lost his beloved, and acknowledging his impending mortality, he departs under cover of darkness and provides a reflective account. The piano provides vivid portrayals of the natural landscape – the wind, rivers, trees, flowers, birds, and snow – that the narrator encounters, impacting his internal struggles. More at lakesareamusic.org/winter/winter-journey PLEASE DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT BAGS – We are looking for

donations of empty gift bags that you are willing to part with after the Holidays to be used for next year's Boutique. Mid-size bags are especially needed. You can drop off the bags in the church office.

Annual Reports are due on or before Monday, January 7, 2019. Please email your report to Linda at lharris@trinitybrainerd.org

STEWARDSHIP REPORT - We give thanks to God and to each one of you for your faithfulness in giving. We praise God for continually providing all that we need. Let each of us prayerfully consider our pattern of giving and seek God's direction so that we are offering Him and what He desires. December 2nd $10,776.00 $2,300.00 $355.00

Noisy Can $240.60

December 9th $14,090.00 $2,680.00 $3,985.00

December 16th $9,333.10 $2,006.00 $735.00

December 23rd $9,471.00 $2,500.00 $3,030.00 Each week $13,942.29 is needed for all expenses (including benevolences) and $2,087.77 is needed for the mortgage payment. Please note – 2018 Benevolences to the Synod, Lutheran Social Services, Bridges of Hope, Luther Crest, and the Houston Youth Trip. ARE ALL PAID IN FULL FOR 2018! THANKS BE TO GOD! See Linda Harris about Electronic giving!! Bless you all in stewardship of your financial resources.

SUNDAY JANUARY 6TH IS FOOD SHELF SUNDAY Trinity’s Food Shelf is being used on a weekly basis by people who are in need of food for themselves and/or their families. Please consider bringing a food item or making a monetary donation to Trinity’s Food Shelf. THANK YOU!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS

Enjoy a warm and wonderful meal with your family and church family every Wednesday night. It is just $3 per person or $10 for the whole family! Meals are served from 5:00- 6:00 P.M. Meals are served most Wednesday’s from September thru May. – See Pastor Hans if you have questions or want to sign up. THANKS!!

BREWING THEOLOGY MEETS MONDAY – JANUARY 27TH Our vision and goal for Brewing Theology is to be an open space where people can gather to talk about God in a casual environment. Church leaders from other churches, will be holding a discussion group at Jack Pine Brewery the fourth Monday of each month to talk about God and our faith. We will

begin at 7:00 pm and end no later than 8:30 pm, and you are welcome to come for part or the whole time. Along with Jack Pine’s great selection of beer there will also be craft root beer, cold brew coffee, and water. All ages are welcome! RECYCLE YOUR X-MAS LIGHTS & EXTENSION CORDS!! The Sunrise Sertomans invite you to go "green" and recycle your non-working Christmas lights and extension cords. Bring your non-functioning lights and extension cords to participating businesses throughout Crow Wing County. With the help of Crow Wing County Land Services, The Sunrise Sertoma Club of Brainerd will recycle the lights and cords through Kenwood Enterprises with 100% of the funds raised going back into the county. Some of the drop off locations include: Ace Hardware, Min-Minnesota Federal Credit Union, Holiday Station Store (Mill Ave. location), Northland Arboretum, Riverwood Bank (Baxter) and Consolidated Telephone (Baxter).

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE TRINITY PRAYER CHAIN! We are looking to add more people on to our prayer chain to pray for our loved ones who are going through a tough time whether it be physical or emotional pain. To be a part of the Trinity Prayer Chain or if you would like the prayer

chain to pray for you or a family member please see or call Joe in the church office.

After Christmas Group Therapy

Trinity Lutheran Church Vision Council Minutes from November 20, 2018 The Vision Council shall have general oversight of the life and activities of this congregation, in particular its worship life,

to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the ELCA

The meeting was called to order by President Pam O’Rourke. Present: Doug Johnson, Paul Larsen, David Lust, Nena

Newman, Bob Nibbe, Pam O’Rourke, Troy Schreifels, and Don Wennberg. Excused absence: Pastor Hans Anderson and Matt Qualley. Devotions were given by Doug Johnson. The Agenda was accepted. The Minutes for October

16, 2018 were approved. The October Annual Budget and Election minutes were available for review.

Treasurer’s Report – Doug

• Financials o Mortgage funds are down to 0.0 months (being paid from general funds)

▪ Building Fund – see below o Oct 2018 YTD revenue is down $26.2K compared to 2017 YTD

o Oct 2018 YTD expenses are up $24.4K compared to 2017 YTD ▪ Net Oct 2018 YTD is $50.6K less than 2017 YTD

o Savings account/loan CD: This CD was due for renewal; $20K was removed and placed in a separate savings

account if needed for operating expenses. o Thrivent funds are up

o Radio and Scholarship Funds are up o Benevolences: All are paid-in-full

▪ LSS, Bridges of Hope, Houston Youth Trip, Luther Crest, and the Synod o Each week we need ~$14K for Operations and ~$2.2K for Mortgage payment

• The Financial Report was accepted.

Pastor Hans’ Report

• Pastor Anderson – Written report. The Middle school gathering was a “fantastic hit.” Visitations, Baptisms, arrangements for the Thanksgiving baskets, Soup Kitchen, and other pastoral duties have kept him busy.

Old Business –

• Tower Bell repairs – Paul: vital equipment will ship this next week; Holden Electric is standing by, but weather is a

factor.

• Parking Lights – Paul: The burned-out lights were replaced this month.

• Church Directory – Paul: Completed reports (~112) are coming in and are being filed for entry into the 2019 booklet.

• Congregation Questionnaire – Pam reported that ~30 questionnaires have been returned. Request for more

returned forms will be made during the announcements.

• Driveway update – Bob will follow up with MnDOT’s new contact person about a potential damage claim to our

driveway during the recent South Sixth St upgrade.

• Mortgage Discussion – A Building Fund Committee will be appointed and begin discussions in January about our dwindling mortgage reserve. Pam, Dave, and Doug will head up this committee.

• New Phone System / Radio Broadcasts – Update, Don: CTC was unable to place the underground fiberoptic

cable this Fall. Dan W from KVBR may be able to switch our radio transmissions from phone line to the internet soon.

New Business –

• Call Committee – Pam is compiling a list of interested members (7 – 9) and alternates. Several names were

presented. Two VC members will be on this committee. Retiring VC member Matt Qualley has offered to serve on this committee. This process may take 6 – 12 months.

• Annual Church Audit – Several people were suggested for this committee; Nena and Pam will contact them.

• Designate Christmas Offering – Agreed to designate the offering for “Trinity’s Mission.”

• Announcements, Ushers, Communion Servers - VC members will help Pr Hans, Joe, and Doug arrange

for volunteers and present the announcements during the service.

• Pastoral Support – The synod’s “Pulpit Supply” and retired local pastors of the Lutheran Church of the

Cross were discussed as possible pastoral support, along with Rev. Bruce Miller.

Adjournment – The Meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer. Next meeting – December 18, 2018 –

Devotions – Troy Schreifels Submitted by Don Wennberg

TRINITY MEN'S GROUP GATHERS Are you a man craving a chance to meet with other manly men, eat great snacks, discuss the ways of the world, and have an opportunity to dive into Scripture as well? The Men's Bible Study is the place for you!

Weekly meetings are Fridays at 9:30 a.m. No need to call or register, just come!

WHO ARE THE JOLLY FREETIMERS?? The Jolly Freetimers is an adult organization for retired members of Trinity. They meet the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon at various sites in the Brainerd Lakes area and enjoy good food, fellowship, and an entertaining program of some type. Contact Arvid and Jan Femrite at 218-829-3752 for more information.

CHOOSE TRINITY Thrivent Choice Dollars are awarded to Thrivent members who own one or more Thrivent

products (i.e. life insurance, long term care insurance, annuities). Again this year, individual Thrivent members can choose where to send their dollars. Trinity receives designated Thrivent Choice money that is used to support a variety of projects. You may make your designation by

visiting the Thrivent website (www.thrivent.com) and select “Thrivent Choice” , or by calling 1-800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice”. Please consider designating your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Trinity. These dollars cannot accumulate for years – any not designated each year are “lost”. Questions, please call the church office, 218-829-5147.

NEED SOME HEARING ASSISTANCE DURING OUR WORSHIP SERVICES?? Please stop by the Sound Booth before our worship services

and they will gladly set you up with a receiver and headphones to make your worship experience more enjoyable.

2019 FLOWER CHART I am the 2019 Flower Chart located by the Trinity Main Office Door – I am pretty empty for

the whole year. Please sign up to give flowers or a plant in honor or in loving memory of a loved one. You can also call or e-mail the church office and we will get you signed up for the Sunday of your choice. THANKS!!

VISION COUNCIL Trinity Lutheran Church Vision Council members want your input and are there for you if you have ideas, suggestions or questions. The Council members are: Pastor Hans Anderson Pam O’Rourke Doug Johnson Bob Nibbe Troy Schreifels Don Wennberg David Lust Paul Larsen Nena Newman Julie Anderson You can find their phone numbers in your Church Directory or call the Church Office.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

30 9:00 AM Worship with

student recognition

6:00 PM AA Meeting

31 1 Office & TCC

Closed

2 9:00 AM Staff

Meeting

5:00 PM Wednesday

night meal

6:00 PM Worship

6:45 PM 6-8th Grade

Confirmation

3 9:00 AM Altar

Guild

6:00 PM Cub

Scouts

4 9:30 AM Men's

Group

6:30 PM AA

Meeting

5

6 Food Shelf Sunday

Noisy Can Sunday

8:15 AM Worship

9:30 AM Education Hour

10:30 AM Worship

7:00 PM AA Meeting

7 9:00 AM Gospel

Voices

12:00 PM Kiwanis

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

8 9:00 AM Cherub

Church

12:00 PM Jolly

Freetimers

9 5:00 PM Wednesday

night meal

5:15 PM First

Communion Class

6:00 PM Worship

6:45 PM 6-8th Grade

Confirmation

6:45 PM 9th Garde

Mentor/Mentee

10 10:30 AM

Woodland

Communion

6:00 PM Cub

Scouts

11 9:30 AM Men's

Group

6:30 PM AA

Meeting

12

13 8:15 AM Worship

9:30 AM Education Hour

10:30 AM Worship

7:00 PM AA Meeting

14 9:00 AM Gospel

Voices

12:00 PM Kiwanis

15 9:00 AM Trinity

Quilters

6:00 PM Vision

Council

16 5:00 PM Wednesday

night meal

6:00 PM Worship

6:45 PM

Confirmation Fun &

Fellowship

17 6:00 PM Cub

Scouts

18 9:30 AM Men's

Group

6:30 PM AA

Meeting

19 8:00 AM TCC

Training

9:00 AM Sons of

Norway

20 Tidings Deadline

Soup Kitchen Sunday

8:15 AM Worship

9:30 AM Education Hour

10:30 AM Worship

7:00 PM AA Meeting

21 12:00 PM Kiwanis

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

22 23 5:00 PM Wednesday

night meal

5:15 PM 1st

Communion

6:00 PM Worship

6:45 PM

Confirmation

6:45 PM Teen

Challenge

Presentation

24 6:00 PM Cub

Scouts

25 9:30 AM Men's

Group

5:30 PM AA

Meeting

26

27 8:15 AM Worship

9:30 AM Education Hour

10:30 AM Worship

6:00 PM AA Meeting

28 9:00 AM Gospel

Voices

12:00 PM Kiwanis

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

29 30 5:00 PM Wednesday

night meal

6:00 PM Worship

31 6:00 PM Cub

Scouts

1 9:30 AM Men's

Group

6:30 PM AA

Meeting

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Worship Schedule Wednesday: Worship with Holy Communion - 6:00 p.m.

Sundays: Worship with Holy Communion – 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Education Hour: – 9:30 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship – 9:15 a.m.

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Office Manager - Joe Niklaus Christian Education Director – Alicia Priglmeier Children's Center Director - Becky Dryburgh Financial Secretary – Linda Harris

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