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Trinity Tidings

January 2019

Rev. Ann Kelly Pastor

Tamara Lewis Music Director

Laurie Phillips Administrative Assistant

2019 COUNCIL

Sheri Trudeau President

Craig Peterson Vice President

Lori Krombos Secretary

Glen Carrington

Heidi Gibson

Renate Gibson

Wendy Goldston

Larry Lloyd

Elvira Rivera

NON-VOTING

Treasurer: Richard Carlson Fin. Secretaries: Larry Hrvatin

& Ramon Ortiz

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Council President 3 In Our Prayers __________6 Council Minutes 9 Calendar 10

Serving in January 12

From the Desk of

Pastor Ann Kelly First, a note of gratitude: *Thank you to everyone who had a part in making our Advent and Christmas activities so faithful and meaningful! *Thank you to everyone who shared the joy of Christmas with me through your cards, goodies, and especially the generous gift from the congregation. Serving with you is a joy! As I’m writing this on Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, my thoughts are inevitably drawn to reflecting on the year behind us and the year ahead of us. I moved to Sanford in January 2018, with great excitement at the opportunity to serve as Trinity’s pastor. My first official day with you was February 1 – so it’s been almost a year! It turned out to be a very difficult year for my family, with my father’s illness and the deaths of my brother, my other brother’s wife, and that brother’s oldest daughter. I also had some health issues of my own. At the same time, many of you are grieving the loss of loved ones, and many of you are dealing with serious health concerns for yourselves and your family members. Plus, we’ve weathered a hurricane or two. God has given us the opportunity to walk together, to support one another in faith, and to share our sorrows and our joys. And we do have joys! The joyful music of Christmas worship is still ringing in my ears. We share the joys of worship, the joys of fellowship, the joys of growing to-gether in faith, and the joy of welcoming newcomers to Trinity. I am enjoying getting to know you, the people of Trinity. These joys continue to beckon as we look ahead to 2019 and our opportunities for worship, fellowship, faith formation, and service. God continues to call us into the future that is already held in God’s hands. As the prophet reminds us in the 43rd chapter of Isaiah, while God does not tell us that we won’t have to go through difficult times, God does promise to be with us through everything. We have received this promise in Jesus, whose birth we celebrate at Christmas, and whose life and ministry teach us about the reign of God. Through the cross of Christ, we know that God meets us at the cross – at the painful and difficult times of our lives. Through the cross of Christ, we have love that is more powerful than fear, and we have hope that is more powerful than death. Through Christ, we have the church, the body of Christ where we support one another in fulfilling God’s mission. We walk together into the future with hopeful expectation for what God will do with us and through us in 2019.

Trinity Tidings Volume 19 Issue 6

The annual meeting of the congrega-tion is scheduled for Sunday, January 20. We’ll gather for lunch after wor-ship, enjoy some fellowship, and hear reports about Trinity’s ministries over the past year. You are invited to attend!

Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke begins

on January 13 at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship

hall. During this church year most of our

Sunday Gospel readings come from the

Gospel of Luke. Spending some time study-

ing the Gospel as a whole makes the Sunday

readings much more meaningful and en-

lightening. You are welcome to join us as we

read through Luke and discuss Luke’s

themes and messages.

Trinity Women of the ELCA (WELCA) will meet on January 12 at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall. The WELCA Spring Retreat is March 8-10 at Kure Beach. Our very own Carolyn Miller and Heidi Gibson will be presenting the program. This is a statewide retreat and spaces fill up VERY quickly. Please see Heidi for a registration form, or check on ncwelca.org

HOW TO STAY CONNECTED WITH TRINITY Weekly E-news with current up-dates on events and the prayer list Automated Phone Message for important an-nouncements and reminders Monthly Newsletter with articles, events, and the monthly calendar To be added to the distribution list for any of these, or to be removed, contact the church office (919-776-1723 or [email protected]). Website: www.tlcsanford.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/tlcsanford


From the desk of the President

A New Year is upon us, and we should look forward to it with hope and faithfulness. We all hope for the best, but we can stack the odds at Trinity by volun-teering for the many things needed to make our church a welcoming house of worship. We all put our faith in God, and we can share God’s greatness with others we meet. Please thank Faye Cress, Larry Hrvatin and Christine Keat for their service on the congregation council for the past three years. We want to welcome our new council members Renate Gibson, Glen Carrington, Elvira Rivera, and Wendy Goldston. Next year’s of-ficers are President Sheri Trudeau, Vice-President Craig Peterson, and Secretary Lori Krombos. I would to thank everyone for their help and support you gave me this year as council president, and I know this will continue with the new President and Council. I will close with a prayer I found at www.prayerscapes.com: Prayer for a New Beginning Lord, At the beginning of this new day, I offer you my life. Come take my voice, may the words I speak be filled with encouragement and goodness. Come take my hands, may the work they create be generous and giving. Come take my feet, may the journeys I walk be led by your Spirit within. Come take my life Lord, for I love your goodness, your kindness and your leading. Amen.

Trinity member Louann Bockman will be having knee surgery on January 11, 2019, at 7:30 AM at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. After surgery, she will be moving to Liberty Rehabilitation Center in Sanford. She is unsure of how long she will be there but would love to have visi-tors. Please keep her in your prayers in the coming days and after her surgery.

WITH SYMPATHY

With sadness for her family's loss, and for her friends' loss, yet with resurrection hope, we share that Mrs. Bea Van Hoesen passed away on Dec. 23, 2018, in Tennes-see, after a period of time in hospice care. Her son intends to hold a memorial ser-vice for her at Trinity in late March or early April, after the threat of winter weather that impacts travel over the mountains has passed. Her ashes will be interred in the columbarium at Trinity.

WITH JOY We share our congratulations to Jo Lynn Welda and David Dorrough, who were married at Trinity in a small ceremony on Dec. 29, 2018. May God continue to rich-ly bless their lives together!


The Crew was delighted to welcome a new member this month. We are also looking forward to a Plan-ning Retreat at Camp Agape next month. In December, crew members enjoyed fellowship at a Christmas party and practiced more cooking techniques. In preparation for their third Last Day Hike, crew president Elizabeth Lessick and crew advisor,= Tama-ra Lewis were interviewed by Wayne Staton on the local cable program Live at Nine. Several crew members also spent an afternoon with Ranger Steve Godfrey at San-Lee Park finding out about the history of the park and how it came to be. In addition, a former crew member and now park employee took the group around on a soggy afternoon and showed them where they think surface gold mining took place in the early twentieth century. All this was to be prepared to welcome fellow Scouts and the general public to this year’s hike at 10:00 a.m. on December 31 at San Lee Park. Here is a list of the crew’s activities throughout the year:

Recent Activities for Venturing Crew 907

Last Day Hike at San-Lee Park

Planning retreat at Camp Agape

Swim Test

Backpacking and First Aid at Raven Rock State Park

Volunteer with Stephens Center Camp Out

Volunteer with Sanford Block Party

Venturing Vortex Camporee at Camp Durant

Leadership Training (ILSC)

Selling Camp Cards at Lowes Home Improvement

Singing and assisting with service at Trinity in the Park

Planning meeting at Pelican Sno Cones

Jordan Lake boat trip

Bike trip at Walnut Creek Park

SALT (Summit Adventure Leadership Training) in Bechtel, WV

Volunteer playing with kids at Family Promise

Durham Bulls game

Fold bags for CUOC

Belks Charity Day Sale

Camping and Caving trip to Worley’s Cave, TN

Flag Retirement ceremony with American Heritage Girls/Trail Life

Bowling/Game night

Christmas Party

Preparation for Last Day Hike


We believe prayer is part of our daily

lives. If you have a need for special pray-

ers for loved ones, friends or for support

during trying �mes, please call Laurie Phil-

lips at 776-1723 to make your request

known for the Trinity Prayer List.

“Chris�an life consists of faith and chari-

ty.” ― Mar�n Luther

Twenty walkers of all ages braved the rain

on New Year's Eve for the Last Day Hike

sponsored by Venturing Crew 907 at San-

Lee Park. Crew members explained some

of the history of the area throughout the

trek.

Winter Weather and the Sunday Schedule In case of winter weather, here's how to find out if our Sunday schedule has changed: • We will send out an announcement through

our automated phone messaging system. If you want to received these calls, please make sure the office has your phone number.

• Check the Trinity website: www.tlcsanford.org. An announcement will be posted on the home page.

• Visit our Facebook page for updates: www.facebook.com/tlcsanford.

• Changes will be posted on WRAL, channel 5; however, this is the most difficult source for us to get updated quickly and accurately.

We will try to post this information by 7:15 a.m. (and send out the phone call at 7:30 a.m.) on Sun-day morning when severe weather is affecting our plans. Thank you!

I just wanted to take a moment to thank the Trinity congregation for all the gener-ous goodies and gifts during the Christ-mas season. They are very much appreci-ated and I am grateful to work for such wonderful people as yourselves. Thank you again and I hope you all have a Hap-py New Year. Laurie Phillips Administrative Assistant

IN OUR PRAYERS


Members: Walter Strucinski, Sue Wagen-hauser, Loretta Borkowski, Kathryn Sink, Mike Sublett, Peggy Lassen, JoAnn Wess-ling, Marion Viole, Nancy Vernon, Peggy Stadnik, Glen Carrington, Phyllis Isen-hour, Shirley Pulley, Carol Krombos, Mark Trudeau, Nan Szwed, Lori Krombos, Louann Bockman

Family and Friends: Family of Bea Van Hoesen (Trinity mem-

ber living in Tennessee, passed away 12/23)

Lalla Fowler (Aunt of Joe Dilworth) Family of Helen Carrington (mother of

Glen Carrington passed away 11/13) Bjorn Roth (2 year old with leukemia) Elizabeth Woolf (granddaughter of Scott

& Elaine Erickson) Ryan McDaneld (friend of Suellen Kenne-

dy deployed to Afghanistan) Joy Wills (former member of Trinity) Ron Dilworth (uncle of Joe Dilworth) Joyce Kaestner (Sheri Trudeau's Mom) Bill Dugan (past Trinity member and

friend of many in the church) Karen & Harry Keat (parents of Christine

Keat) Matt Dilworth-waiting for a kidney trans-

plant (son of Joe & Peggy Dilworth) Douglas Wagenhauser (son of Jack & Sue

Wagenhauser) Ellen Tarmino (daughter of Jack & Sue

Wagenhauser) Carol Brandt (cousin of Joe Dilworth) Frannie & Edith Thompson (friends of Joe

& Peggy Dilworth) Nonnie Marett (aunt of Joe Dilworth) Peggy Carey (daughter of Shirley Pulley) Paul Klein (brother of Suellen Kennedy)

Choir members and friends were de-lighted to share an afternoon of Christ-mas carols with two-footed and four-footed members of Trinity.


Su�day Bib�e Readi�gs f�r �a�uary

January 6-Epiphany of Our Lord

January 13-Baptism of Our Lord

January 20-2nd Sunday after Epiphany

January 27-3rd Sunday after Epiphany

Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12

Epiphany means “manifestation.” On this day we celebrate the revelation

of Christ to the Gentiles—that is, to all nations. Some Christian traditions

celebrate three great epiphanies on this day: the magi’s adoration of the

Christ child, Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle, in

which he changes water into wine. The word and sacraments are for us the

great epiphany of God’s grace and mercy. We go forth to witness to the

light that shines brightly in our midst.

Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

The Baptism of Our Lord cannot help but recall our own and all baptismal

blessings. We recall and celebrate our adoption as daughters and sons, the

gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promised company of almighty God when

we “pass through the waters . . . the rivers . . . fire.” On this day the heav-

ens open again for this assembly, and we receive the gift of the beloved

Son of God in bread and wine.

Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11

The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of the glo-

ry of God to us as it was made known to the magi and to those on Jordan’s

banks at the baptism of Jesus—today using wedding imagery. Our God

rejoices over God’s people “as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride.” By

the power of the Spirit there are gifts galore for everyone. In Christ Jesus

the best wine is saved for last. Taste and see.

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21

The glory of the Lord is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand

at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity

of the church is another reflection of the glory of God. Most gloriously, the

promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round.

Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.


Dear Trinity Folks, There was so very much to be thankful for in December—if I inadvertently leave something out, please know that it is only because there were “blessings without number.”

Lori Krombos who instigated the cookie exchange and who made sure there was plenty to drink and fellowship with on the night of the Sanford Christmas parade. All the cookie bakers who supplied treats for the folks who stopped in and all the folks from the congregation who came to be a welcom-ing presence. Faye Cress and Pastor Ann getting the church decorated and prepped for the Hanging of the Greens service. All the singers at our Advent services, especially Rachel Lloyd with the processional prayer. Kayla Brockhoff adding her wonderful flute to our Advent and Christmas worship services. The cooks who provided meals for hungry worshipers on Wednesday nights. The saintly folks who cleaned up the meals. All the carolers who came out on a rainy afternoon and sang with great joy. The congregation members who opened their homes and their hearts to the message the musicians brought. Carrie Doberstein and all the “daughter elves” who prepared a delicious reception for the carolers. Laurie Phillips in the office who made sure our bulletins were prepared so the congregation could focus on worshiping. All the members of the altar guild who prepared the table that blesses us all. Phillip Lloyd and all who prepared our space for services. The acolytes who literally bring light into our gatherings. The faithful ushers who helped make sure all the worshipers had what they needed and welcomed our newcomers. The bakers and food preparers who made sure there were plenty of treats to encourage people to stay for fellowship time after the services. And the saints who cleaned up, who were often the same people. Pastor Ann for her leadership and dedication, no matter how many curve balls we threw her way. And for her words of wisdom. The inspired musicians in the choir and the soloists and instrumental-ists who all added so much to our worship. Todd Lewis who cheerfully spent hours making our choir music more readable. Sheri Trudeau and Betsey Walters who taught our youngest worshipers. Sam Sloan who sang and read for her first Nine Lessons and Carols service and the seasoned voices who read a familiar story with new energy and insight. Kim Whitney who encouraged the continued cele-bration of Christmas with her expressive violin playing. Ramon Ortiz, Craig Peterson, Joe Dilworth, Todd Lewis, and all who helped keep our building maintained and dry. Brian Carlyle and his crew who went above and beyond to have our worship space in top shape for celebrating. Everyone who sang heartily at any time during the season. All who came to be with the communi-ty even when struggling with personal challenges. All who brought visitors to experience the word and sacrament. May we all go in peace and continue to serve our Lord! With a truly thankful heart, Tamara Lewis


Respectfully submitted: Christine Keat Secretary

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH RECAP OF THE MINUTES OF

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS December 16, 2018


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

NO Choir Practice

3 7PM Venturing Crew

4 Office Closed 7:30-9:30PM GA

5

6 Epiphany of Our Lord 10:30 AM-Worship Coffee Hour following worship

7 8 9:00AM Quilters

9 7:00PM Adult Choir



12 WELCA Meeting 9:30 AM

13 Baptism of Our Lord 9:00 AM-Sunday School 10:30AM-Worship Coffee Hour following worship

14 15 9:00AM Quilters




19

20 2nd Sunday of Epiphany 9:00 AM-Sunday School 10:30AM-Worship Coffee Hour following worship




25

Office Closed

7:30-9:30PM GA Family Fun Night-6-9PM

26

27 3rd Sunday of Epiphany 9:00 AM-Sunday School 10:30AM-Worship Coffee Hour following worship




January 2019


Peggy Stadnik 01/02 Russell Carrington 01/05 Marilyn Elliott 01/18 Mike Sublett 01/18 Larry Lloyd 01/19 Chelsea Kim 01/20 Scott Erickson 01/21 Gil Koehler 01/23

Rachel Lloyd 01/07 Carol Carlson 01/11 Jeremy Miller 01/15 Nicholas Piro 01/15 Mark Cline 01/19 Carson Cline 01/19 Chelsea Kim 01/20 Gregory Lewis 01/25

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 525 Carthage Street

Sanford, NC 27330

Phone (919) 776-1723 Email: [email protected]

Web site: www.tlcsanford.org

ELCA: www.elca.org

Servi�g i� a�uary 2019

Service January 6

January 13

January 20

January 27

Greeters

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Ushers

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Lector

Heidi Gibson

Heidi Gibson

Heidi Gibson

Christine Keat

Acolyte

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Asst.

Minister

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Altar Guild

Alexa Hrvatin

Alexa Hrvatin

Alexa Hrvatin

Alexa Hrvatin

Chalice Bearer

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Coffee Host

Christine Keat Loretta Hayden Laura Garbe Betsey Cox

Counters

Larry & Alexa Hrvatin

Ramon Ortiz/ Loretta Hayden

Lori & Carol Krombos

Carolyn Miller/ Heidi Gibson

Flowers

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

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