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Inside this issue: Finances, Installation of Church Council; Church Office Information; Blood Drive 2 Church Council News 3 Call Committee Update; Pastor McClain Letter 4 Pastor McClain Installation Service 5 Discipleship; Stephen Ministry 6 Stewardship 7 Rummage Sale Update 8 Luther Club, Men’s Bible Study; BSF 9 Expressions of Faith; MnMs 10 Christian Education News 11 Youth & Children’s Ministry News 12-15 Montessori, Beacon 14,15 Preaching Schedule/Communion 16 Broadcast Information; Charity Golf/Bingo Outing (Ashland Christian Health Center) 17 508 Center Street Ashland, Ohio 44805-3341 Phone: 419-289-2126 Fax: 419-289-1381 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.trinityashland.org Followers of Jesus (Disciples!) serving Ashland and beyond Grace and peace to my sisters and brothers at Trinity, It has been my joy to serve as your Interim Senior Pastor these past months! In my short time with you, I have grown to love this congregation. Trinity is remarkable, with a remarkable past and a remarkable future in store. Thanks be to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! You have elected Pastor Kevin McClain to be your new Senior Pastor. Pastor Kevin is young and vibrant, a hard worker, a student of the Bible! Please keep Pastor Kevin and his family in your prayers! The Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran is the president of the Parish Council and the Congregation. Pastor Kevin will love to share the good News of Jesus Christ. He will guard your faith and encourage your faithfulness. He will lead and guide the Staff and volunteers. He will always ask, How can I help Trinity to be faithful to Christ our Lord?You have elected an excellent Senior Pastor and surrounded him with an excellent staff! Yet the work of this congregation requires the faithful help of every member. According to our spiritual gifts, how can the rest of us help? Members are not here to be served, but to serve others! Members are not to sit in our easy chairs, expecting someone else to do all that is needed for Trinity to be a faithful mission center. Royce, Ben and I are members of Trinity too. And even though I may be called to help other congregations, we will do whatever we can to help here at Trinity. I ask you to do the same. After a while, we will need to form a new Call Committee to look for a new Associate Pastor. If youve never participated in a Call Committee, this will be an excellent time. The new Call Committee will look at the strengths and needs of Pastor Kevin and our Staff and then, prayerfully, patiently look for someone, whether younger or older, single or married, male or female, to joyfully share the pastoral tasks and round out our shared ministry. Please dont wait to be asked. Volunteer! Talk to our Council and express your interest. We would like the committee to represent all of Trinity! My last Sunday, as the Interim Senior Pastor, will be July 26, with my final daily Video Devotion the day after on Monday, July 27. The following weekend, Royce and I will be on our way to visit our grandchildren in Wisconsin and then further west to Montana to visit with old friends all along the way and back. May our good Lord bless and keep you as you begin this new chapter in the ministry of Trinity! Blessings, Pastor Tim Trinity would like to extend our sincere appreciation to PASTOR HUBERT for his leadership while serving as Interim Sr. Pastor during this transitional and unprecedented time. Thank you Pastor Tim!

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Inside this issue:

Finances, Installation of Church Council;

Church Office Information; Blood Drive

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Church Council News 3

Call Committee Update; Pastor McClain Letter

4

Pastor McClain Installation Service 5

Discipleship; Stephen Ministry 6

Stewardship 7

Rummage Sale Update 8

Luther Club, Men’s Bible Study; BSF 9

Expressions of Faith; MnMs 10

Christian Education News 11

Youth & Children’s Ministry News 12-15

Montessori, Beacon 14,15

Preaching Schedule/Communion 16

Broadcast Information; Charity Golf/Bingo Outing (Ashland Christian Health Center)

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508 Center Street Ashland, Ohio 44805-3341

Phone: 419-289-2126 Fax: 419-289-1381

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.trinityashland.org

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Grace and peace to my sisters and brothers at Trinity,

It has been my joy to serve as your Interim Senior Pastor these past months!

In my short time with you, I have grown to love this congregation. Trinity is

remarkable, with a remarkable past and a remarkable future in store. Thanks be

to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

You have elected Pastor Kevin McClain to be your new Senior Pastor. Pastor Kevin is young and vibrant, a hard worker, a student of the Bible! Please keep

Pastor Kevin and his family in your prayers!

The Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran is the president of the Parish Council

and the Congregation. Pastor Kevin will love to share the good News of Jesus

Christ. He will guard your faith and encourage your faithfulness. He will lead

and guide the Staff and volunteers. He will always ask, “How can I help Trinity

to be faithful to Christ our Lord?” You have elected an excellent Senior Pastor and surrounded him with an

excellent staff! Yet the work of this congregation requires the faithful help of

every member. According to our spiritual gifts, how can the rest of us help?

Members are not here to be served, but to serve others! Members are not to sit

in our easy chairs, expecting someone else to do all that is needed for Trinity to

be a faithful mission center. Royce, Ben and I are members of Trinity too. And

even though I may be called to help other congregations, we will do whatever

we can to help here at Trinity. I ask you to do the same. After a while, we will need to form a new Call Committee to look for a new

Associate Pastor. If you’ve never participated in a Call Committee, this will be

an excellent time. The new Call Committee will look at the strengths and needs

of Pastor Kevin and our Staff and then, prayerfully, patiently look for someone,

whether younger or older, single or married, male or female, to joyfully share

the pastoral tasks and round out our shared ministry. Please don’t wait to be

asked. Volunteer! Talk to our Council and express your interest. We would like

the committee to represent all of Trinity! My last Sunday, as the Interim Senior Pastor, will be July 26, with my final

daily Video Devotion the day after on Monday, July 27. The following weekend,

Royce and I will be on our way to visit our grandchildren in Wisconsin and then

further west to Montana to visit with old friends all along the way and back.

May our good Lord bless and keep you as you begin this new chapter in the

ministry of Trinity!

Blessings,

Pastor Tim

Trinity would like to extend our sincere

appreciation to PASTOR HUBERT for his

leadership while serving as Interim Sr. Pastor

during this transitional and unprecedented

time. Thank you Pastor Tim!

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OPERATING FUND (YEAR-TO-DATE)

Income $ 365,003.30

Disbursements $ 397,580.76

Deficit (5-31-20) $ 32,577.46

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MAY 2020 ATTENDANCE

MAY 2020 RECEIPTS

May 3 $ 9,915.34

May 10 $ 29,392.36 (Mother’s Day)

May 17 $ 10,200.73

May 24 $ 11,155.22

May 31 $ 16,695.46

(Jack’s Place/Gym)

Monday, July 27, 2020

To make an appointment, visit

RedCrossBlood.org or call

1-800-RED CROSS

Sunday Church

Date School (All Services)

May 24 No S.S. 66

May 31 No S.S. 39

No attendance information to report

for first 3 weeks of May due to COVID-

19 pandemic and services broadcast

by radio/tv/online only.

Welcome to the newly elected Council members who were installed on Sunday, June 14, at the 10:45 service.

Ongoing members: Tony Box, Cor inne Aebersold, Pam Bradley, Chad Emmons, Todd Jur jevic, Adam Kime, Laurie Maurer, Joe McFrederick, Marsha McNutt, Ken Milligan, Scott Murray, Stacy Prochazka, Scott Rivenburgh, Melissa See, Bill Smith

Stephanie Bragg Larry Franks Ken Oberholtzer Kim Oberholtzer

THE Church Office WILL

BE Closed Friday, July 3,

in observance of the

Fourth of July weekend.

CHURCH OFFICE

INFORMATION

The Church Office is now open

Monday–Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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The June 9, 2020 meeting of Church Council was called to order by Pastor Tim Hubert and opened with

devotions from the Gospel of Matthew and prayer.

Newly elected Council members Stephanie Bragg, Larry Franks, Kenny Oberholtzer, and Kim Oberholtzer

were welcomed to the meeting. All Council members introduced themselves.

Pastor Tim noted the next item of business is the election of a Lay Leader who serves as VP of

Council and also chairs the Personnel Committee. Joe McFrederick volunteered to serve in the role and there

were no other nominations.

Council then selected a secretary. Stacy Prochazka volunteered to continue to serve in the role.

Council members selected committee assignments with members having the most seniority choosing first:

Pastor Tim noted the new Council will be installed at the 10:45 service in the Sanctuary this Sunday,

June 14.

It was noted if Pastor Kevin is approved as Senior Pastor, plans will need to be made for his installation. He

has 30 days to respond to a Letter of Call once offered. Pastor Koch, District Dean, can see to the installation.

Pastor Tim’s last day of work will be July 26, followed by his allotted vacation.

A $500 scholarship for a student attending a Lutheran church school that provides matching funds was

approved.

Pastor McClain noted that for the month of June the church is open for official meetings with

protocols in place for COVID requirements. It is hopeful that Sunday School will restart again in the fall. The staff

is allowed to return to the building, and also allowed to work from home as needed. Access to the building for

volunteers on Sundays is to be facilitated by McKenna Rafferty, resident in the church apartment, per

agreement. Procedures are being refined as necessary.

Jerry Morton reported Confirmation will be Saturday, June 20, and will be open only to families of

Confirmands. The service will be live streamed.

Laurie Maurer asked about the broken stained glass window in the Sanctuary. It will be repaired

soon at a cost of about $2300 and is to be covered under the insurance policy.

Pastor Koch noted for Senior Ministries that members have been surveyed to gather insight about

beginning again with sensitivity to those at-risk. Some programs have already started but plans are to take it

slowly. Thanks to the Call Committee for their work!

Staff members were excused and Council continued in executive session.

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(JUNE, 2020)

Christian Education Adam Kime

Finance Kenny Oberholtzer

Grounds Laurie Maurer

Kitchen Tony Box, Stephanie Bragg

Nurture Kim Oberholtzer

Personnel/Lay Leader Joe McFrederick

Property Chad Emmons, Scott Murray, Larry Franks

Senior Ministries Pam Bradley, Ken Milligan, Bill Smith

Worship & Music Stacy Prochazka, Marsha McNutt, Bill Smith

Young Adult/Athletic Scott Murray

Youth Todd Jurjevic, Scott Rivenburgh

Montessori Pam Bradley

Safety Tony Box, Bill Smith

Discipleship Corinne Aebersold

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Thank You to the Call Committee Trinity would like to thank the Call Committee for their dedicated effort in the process of seeking and calling our new

Senior Pastor. The Call Committee members are Pam Bradley, Jon Burkholder, Steve Chereson, Kate Kaeser, Adam

Kime, Killian Murray, Barb Renneker, Melissa See, Michelle Vanderzyden, Dan Wierbiki

CHURCH COUNCIL AND CALL COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION

We all rejoice that Pastor Kevin McClain has accepted our call to serve as our Senior Pastor.

PRAISE TO GOD!

The Holy Spirit worked in his heart and provided the Call Committee the wisdom to listen. We look

forward to Pastor Kevin assuming full leadership responsibilities as our Senior Pastor on July 26, 2020.

Dear Trinity Lutheran Church Call Committee, Council, and Members,

It is with joy and gratitude that I humbly accept your call to serve as Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church. I am not unaware of the lineage of excellent pastors who have served you before me; a lineage I will strive to uphold. I know as well from my time serving you as Associate Pastor that there is much work ahead. I am confident that together we will accomplish all that God wills to work through us.

Having been called together by God’s ordaining, gathered into fellowship with one another, and enlightened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, let us strive together to fulfill God’s call, serving Him and one another as the body of Christ here in Ashland.

On behalf of both myself and my family, receive our gratitude for your continued love and support as we begin this new chapter together as a church united in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Humbly,

Rev. Kevin McClain

O God, our awesome Father, for many months we prayed, asking that You reveal our new senior pastor to us. At

times, we were impatient and wondered how long we would have to wait. In Your good time, the Holy spirit led us to

Your answer. We praise You for bringing Pastor McClain and his family to Trinity. We now understand that his

move to Ashland was preparing him and us for a new chapter in the life of our congregation. In the name of your

Son, Jesus, we thank you for this and all the other blessings you continually bestow on us. Amen.

“Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.” Matthew 21:22 [NRSV]

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GUEST PREACHER

The Rev. John Bradosky,

Bishop-Emeritus, NALC

ASSISTING WITH INSTALLATION

The Rev. Dr. Michael Koch

Dean of the Northeast Ohio Mission

District, NALC

PRESIDING PASTOR

The Rev. Dr. Timothy Hubert

Interim Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church

You are invited to the Service of Installation for

The Rev. Kevin A. McClain

Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center Street, Ashland, Ohio

For further information go to www.trinityashland.org

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Many opportunities to be together in larger groups and

typical meetings like Bible study and Sunday School classes

have diminished and changed over the past few months due

to COVID-19. However, it has not taken away our

opportunities for discipleship all together. We have been able

to reach out to each other in our own homes (best place to start discipling), by phone (caring calls) and in

Zoom groups (Bible studies and prayer groups). It is amazing how God will work in all places and spaces

to allow us the ability to share the gospel with each other.

As we begin to venture out of our shelters and interact with each other in person, let us not forget what

we may have learned as we were required to slow down and spend more time on our own. Let us look at

the Marks of Discipleship as ways that we can in all times and places make the decision to reprioritize our

lives so that our faith forms and informs all we are and do. How are you doing?

If you would like to learn more about how you can grow in any of these areas, shoot me an email or text

or give me a call. I’d be happy to meet with you (safely, of course) and discuss your discipleship journey.

Michelle Vanderzyden, Director of Discipleship Ministries 419-651-1564 [email protected]

Discipleship and COVID-19

How are you doing?

HELP WANTED: Trinity has been enrolled in the Stephen Series for 2 years! Stephen Ministry trains and organizes laypeople to do one-on-one caring ministry to people in need, equipping people with the basic skills of helping others who are hurting. Through this ministry, the whole church is built up and made stronger.

Most recently, Stephen Ministers along with other caring individuals from the congregation have been making phone calls to all our members for support and help. We have seen how beneficial it is to have trained Stephen Ministers in the congregation on a regular basis and in times of crisis.

Between now and September, Trinity will be recruiting Stephen Ministers and training will begin in September. We are looking for people who like to learn and listen. Perhaps you (or someone you know) would like to consider learning more about becoming a Stephen Minster? If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry, contact Michelle Vanderzyden at the church, through e-mail, [email protected], or by phone at 419-651-1564.

Weekly Worship

Daily Reading/Meditation on Scripture

Spiritual Disciplines

Stewardship

Small Group Involvement

Vocation in Daily Life

Sharing Your Faith

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Please join the Stewardship Committee and the entire congregation in prayer:

Father, Help us to meditate upon your Holiness and allow the

Holy Spirit to instill into our lives a proper reverence for You,

Almighty One. In these days of summer, a time of rest and

renewal, family and fun; help keep us mindful of ways to give

back to You, from all You've entrusted to us, both from our

abundance and our lives. Thanksgiving is a virtue that grows

through practice. Teach us the art of thankful hearts. In Christ

Jesus, Amen.

One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.

A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Proverbs 11:24-25

Listed below are four ways you can join our Lord Jesus in His work through Trinity Lutheran Church. Your giving is much appreciated!

Online Giving

We offer safe and secure giving. You may give with a credit or debit card through our online giving system on our website.

Direct Donation

Take advantage of our Direct Donation Program through an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from your checking or savings account directly to the church account. Simply print and complete the authorization form from our website and return it to the church office with a voided check, in care of Dan Scott, Financial Secretary, to begin your electronic contribution.

Mobile App Giving

Make your giving mobile with the easyTithe mobile app. In a few short steps, you can download a mobile giving app that will save your information and allow you to manage your one-time or recurring donations in seconds. With the easyTithe iOS or Android App, you can manage your online giving directly from your phone. You can update payment methods, select specific funds, and manage the frequency at which you choose to give. Find the easyTithe app in your App or Play Store and install. After you open it, you can search for Trinity Lutheran Church, 44805. Once your account is set up, you're good to go! Give it a try...it's easy!

Mailing Envelopes

You may mail your donation using the mailing envelope provided in your packet of envelopes or simply mail it to Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center Street, in care of Dan Scott, our Financial Secretary. Please contact Dan, if you don't already receive offering envelopes, but would like to.

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Rummage Sale—We finally have a date!

We finally have a firm date (barring any unforeseen issues) to take rummage sale goods to Savers, in Cleveland,

Ohio! We will be accepting donations through Sunday, September 13, with items being taken to Cleveland for

distribution to homeless shelters, second-hand retail shops and overseas to help the underprivileged. We get a

cash payment for these items that could compare to our Rummage sale!!

WHAT ARE WE COLLECTING? All items must be clean and in good, sellable condition.

Clothes (bagged) - men's, women's and children's - shoes, fashion accessories, belts, purses, bags, and backpacks.

Household Textiles (bagged) - blankets, sheets, towels, tablecloths, curtains.

Small Household Goods (boxed) - kitchen items, decorative items, knick-knacks, toys and games, small electronics in good working order.

WE CANNOT TAKE: Mattresses, large furniture, chemicals, auto parts, tires, flammable material, strollers, car seats, building

materials, and appliances. (Contact Dawn Forbes for complete list).

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL!

We are trying to collect 2,500 lbs. of soft goods (that’s 120- 33 gallon size trash bags!) and as many boxes of small household items as we can collect.

Please help us by not giving dirty, torn clothing or household items that have passed their usefulness. We will not get paid for these items, and may possibly be penalized for them.

RUMMAGE SALE UPDATE

Keep cleaning out those closets! WE STILL NEED YOUR

CLOTHING AND HOUSEWARE DONATIONS!!!

Thank you Trinity Church for the gifts and the recognition church service for the seniors graduation. The candy barely lasted five minutes. Thank you to everyone that helped with the shawls and putting together a fantastic service. Bryan Bostic

Thanks so much for the beautiful flowers. So special that they were part of the service. Appreciate the delivery by Debbie Powell. Jan Bilger

Thank you so much for the lovely flowers I found on the front porch for my birthday. I am really enjoying them each day. Margaret Moorman

Thank you Trinity family for your well wishes and gift basket! The gifts were both thoughtful and delicious. Thank you also for the support over the years and the opportunity to share music! Haley Rhoades

Thank you Trinity family for making our 2020 graduation service happen and for it being so special and memorable. Thank you so much for the generous gift basket full of goodies (especially the delicious cookies and the super comfy hoodie). All of us seniors truly appreciate it! Thank you to the Trinity Shawl Ministry for the lovely shawls; they all looked beautiful. I’ve been a member at Trinity for nearly 19 years now and I am always in awe of how Trinity treats their members, community, and how Trinity makes all occasions so special. Thank you so much. Reagan Martin

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Men’s Bible Study

with Pastor Koch

Thursdays,

July 2 & 16, 8:00 a.m.

North Patio Room

The menu will include Chicken tetrazzini, green beans, roll and butter, salad, and dessert is strawberry jello lasagna

Please RSVP to the Church Office at 419-289-2126. Invite a friend and come join us! All are WELCOME!

Speaker:

Robert DeSanto, Chairman,

Ashland County Parks Board

JULY LUTHER CLUB

Thursday, July 9, 12:00 pm

Moms in Prayer International typically meets only while students are in school but we felt that we needed to continue throughout the summer as we continue in this time of uncertainty about the next school year. One hour a week in scriptural, conversational prayer with other moms for our schools and your children can make a world of difference! Now is a great time to join in and pray for them as we journey into the next school year.

If you are interested in participating and joining us, please contact Michelle Vanderzyden through e-mail

at [email protected] or call, 419-651-1564.

Each week thousands of groups meet in more than 70 countries for chapter-by-chapter Bible study. Hundreds of thousands of members around the world, studying God's Word together. Verse-by-verse, we approach the Bible as God's Truth, to be studied, savored and lived out. We believe God's Word speaks across cultures to every one of our 400,000+ members around the world. Whether new to the Bible or a seasoned reader, we explore Scripture together. This fall we will begin our study of the book of Genesis.

BSF in Ashland is open to any woman who would like to participate in a meaningful Bible study with other women (this fall of 2020, a men’s class will also be available as close as Wooster). If you would like more information about joining BSF, visit www.bsfinternational.org or contact Michelle Vanderzyden at [email protected] or 419-289-2126.

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things." Philippians 4:8

Bible Study Fellowship International

Fall 2020

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BROOKSIDE WEST PAVILION

The MnM’s will be back together again on . We will meet at

the Brookside West Pavilion, 575 North Baney Road, Ashland. Please bring your sack lunch. (Some pack a lunch from home and some use this as a reason to stop at their favorite fast food place. The food isn’t the important part—the fellowship is!) Dessert will be provided, so please RSVP in the Church Office.

We’ll see you at the park!

A social group for women on their own.

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Friday, July 17, at Noon in Rooms A & B

We’re back! We’ll start by socializing over lunch (please bring your own sack lunch) at noon in Rooms A & B. After we eat we’ll make our greeting cards. Or maybe we will be so busy catching up that we won’t get any work done! Either way, it will be great to just be together again!

In July, we give our support from the sale of our cards to United Way’s “Stuff the Bus” campaign. We provide the necessary mater ials and supplies, but if you

have something you would like to share (including ideas), that would be great! If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Shreffler in the Church Office or by e-mail: [email protected]

When you make a donation for one of our greeting cards, one hundred percent of your donation is given to the month’s charity. Our rack of greeting cards is located in the office kitchenette, right across the hall from the main doors to Jack’s Place.

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AUGUST FORUMS

“Community and the Pandemic”

Wilderness Escape: Cross the wilderness with Moses and the Israelites. The trek will begin July 19 where you’ll join Moses as he and the Israelites escape Egypt and travel to parts unknown— trusting God all the while! You’ll enjoy seeing Rob Pool share music and Jerry Morton as the whiney Malachi. Join us to see who plays Moses. Chelsea Uselton will help you become a sandal stitcher, a sand artisan, a musician, a camel herder, and a weaver.

To pick-up materials: Come during a drive-by on July 12, 12:00 -1:00 pm by the playground doors, or to arrange a pick-up time, e-mail Dan Forbes ([email protected]) or call 567-203-7747.

August 2

Catherine Swope, Ashland Parenting Plus

August 9

Melanie Miller, Ashland Pregnancy

Care Center

August 16

Chris Box, Associated Charities

August 23

Joe and Britany Reep, United Way

Coming AUGUST 30

During Sunday School

DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

Online Summer

Sunday School

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Jerry Morton, Youth Director 419-289-2126 ext: 113 [email protected] (910) 549-9762 (cell)

Heather Jurjevic, Youth Ministries Assistant 419-651-2455 (cell) [email protected]

Confirmation 2020 Over the last two years, our middle school youth have dedicated many Sundays studying Luther’s Catechism.

Although things were a little different this year, our youth were able to be confirmed in a special ceremony with their

family. Included in the 2020 Confirmation class are: Jayden Anderson, Erin Chance, Jasmine Duerson, Jolynn Ebert, Adley Grabowski, Regan Hlovac, Owen Hoffman, Kloey Kaeser, Riley Keske, Perry Kral, Joseph Laughery, Katelyn

McClain, Christopher McClure, Elyse Oxenrider, Luca Portz, Preston Szabo, Grant Wallery, Reid Wash, Jack Yeaste and

Nathan (Jerry) Morton.

Attention all 7th-12th graders: Have you

ever played Archery Tag!? I haven't, so if

you're like me and want to give it a try,

then join us for a field day on Saturday

July 11 from 5-7pm. We will meet at

Trinity and drive to the soccer fields at

Grace Church for a community youth

event where we will have food and

drinks, play some games, and hear

from a guest speaker. For sign-up

and details contact Jerry Morton.

Youth Hike

@ Mohican State Park (plus lunch)

July 25, 8:30AM - 12:30PM.

Meet in Trinity parking lot at 8:30.

Contact Jerry Morton for sign-up

and details.

on

Galatians in the Rose

Garden Thursday

nights from 7-8pm

Archery Tag July 11 5-7 PM

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VBS WRAP UP The parking lot was empty. The building was locked. The hallways were quiet, BUT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2020 STILL HAPPENED!! Rocky Railway went in a whole new direction this year, with a virtual presence that reached far beyond our county boundaries. We had kids in Los Angeles, in Michigan and in Washington D.C. enjoy Bible School on-line. We heard from over 140 kids who requested materials, and many sent us pictures of the week. The theme: “Jesus’ power pulls us through,” was very pertinent for this crazy time! We hope to be in the building next year, but no matter what, we will always work to spread the Gospel through Bible school in whatever form we can! Thank you for all your prayer and financial support. We needed every bit of both.

Covid-19 put our plans on hold but we are ready to make up for lost time with a new plan to

prepare for our packing party.

We were collecting hygiene kits before we were interrupted, but are ready to accept your health

kits. We are in great need of toothbrush holders, soap, and washcloths. These hygiene gifts will be a

welcome gift to help fight the virus. Please place items in the white laundry baskets found in the

Gathering Space, and outside Jack’s Place.

As the time approaches for children to return to school, please utilize the Ohio School Supply tax

exemption the weekend of August 7-9. Items that we would like to include in each box are pencils,

pencil sharpeners, erasers (large or pencil caps), crayons, colored pencils, ink pens, scissors, and small

notebooks.

Thank you to our members who have been busy during their stay-at-home time making various

items including games, and book bags.

For more information, contact Dawn Forbes in the Church Office, or Ruth Ann Linder @ 330-683-

0096

Spreading the Gospel and Sharing God’s Love One Shoebox at a Time!

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Montessori has specially prepared inviting materials, but Montessori isn’t just about the materials. A child’s ability to read and write will be of little value if they lack self-confidence, a positive attitude or simply don’t enjoy learning. We make learning fun and encourage the love of learning. We embrace the whole child and strive to give each a personalized education.

Our staff posted videos on our family Facebook

page for the children during our early closure.

Thank you for your support.

Cindy Duffey, Director

Email: [email protected]

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I first want to say “Great Job!” to our Beacon students who worked hard and adapted to many

changes as they finished the school year at home. One of our students, Ephraim Hong, and his

family moved to California in June. The Hong Family (Esther, Ezra, Bekah, and Ephraim) are also

Trinity members. We were able to say goodbye with a drive-thru farewell parade in Trinity’s parking

lot on May 30. Thank you to those who came to wish them well on their new adventure! Ephraim will

be greatly missed at Beacon, but we know there are great things in store for his family in California.

We are continuing to accept donations toward the purchase of Walmart gift cards for our Beacon

families during this time. Donations to our Beacon fund help us serve our students and their families

year after year. If you would like to make a donation, checks can be mailed to the church, attn:

Dawn. Your support of the Beacon Program is greatly appreciated! We wish everyone a safe and

enjoyable summer!

Blessings,

Jocelyn Dickerson

Beacon Director

Hong Family Farewell Parade

May 30, 2020

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July 4 5:30 Pastor Hubert July 5 8:30 Pastor Hubert 10:45 Pastor Hubert Praise 10:45 Pastor McClain

July 11 5:30 Pastor McClain July 12 8:30 Pastor McClain 10:45 Pastor McClain Praise 10:45 Pastor Hubert

July 18 5:30 Pastor Hubert July 19 8:30 Pastor McClain 10:45 Pastor Hubert Praise 10:45 Pastor Koch

July 25 5:30 Pastor Hubert July 26 8:30 Pastor Hubert 10:45 Pastor McClain Praise 10:45 Pastor Hubert

Schedule subject to change as needed.

We are Trinity Lutheran Ashland, on Facebook.

Use these QR Codes to access our website and Facebook page on your Smartphone

Trinity Website

Trinity Facebook

We thank you once again for your continued blessings on our organization as we work together to feed our community. Please see the July food bank wish list below. - Chris Box

Juice (64 oz. bottles), Egg Noodles, Baked

Beans, Hamburger Helper, Boxed Potatoes,

Canned Tuna and Chicken

240 Cleveland Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805

Madeline Cole 7/2

Kathleen Wendling 7/9

William Buckingham 7/10

Shirley Wolfe 7/10

Doris Hintz 7/13

Walter Ryan 7/15

Ella Shannon 7/16

Robert Gosnell 7/21

Dana DeLong 7/25

Wanda Kerr 7/31

Day Date Time Service

Sunday July 5 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary

Saturday July 11 5:30 p.m. Folk Service

Sunday July 12 10:45 a.m. Praise

Sunday July 19 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary

10:45 a.m. Sanctuary

Saturday July 25 5:30 p.m. Folk Service

Sunday July 26 10:45 a.m. Praise

Skip Weyls and Nichole Moore

June 27, 2020

WeddingWishes

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Due to the current healthcare pandemic, and constantly

changing guidelines, please refer to our online calendar, or contact the Church Office for

the most up-to-date information.

OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 for July 6 is sponsored by Karen Walsh in loving memory of Robert

May, Anita May, sister Denise L. Laughery, and Robby Walsh.

OUR PRAISE VIDEO LIVESTREAM for July 6 is sponsored by Phil and Pat Bush, to the

glory of God.

Radio Broadcast: 10:30 am-12 noon - listen to the 10:45 service by tuning your radio to WNCO-AM 1340.

Audio Live Stream: 10:30 am-12 noon - listen to the 10:45 service by clicking on WNCO-AM and then "Listen Live" at www.trinityashland.org

Video Live Stream: 8:30-9:30 Traditional and10:30 am-12 noon Praise - watch and listen by clicking on the WATCH LIVE link at www.trinityashland.org (If you have a Roku device on your TV, you can now add the Trinity channel and view live there.) You may also “like” or “follow” our Facebook page at facebook.com/trinitylutheranashland.

If you are interested in sponsoring a radio/video broadcast, please contact Valerie McCracken in the

Church Office.

PLEASE REMEMBER…

We would like to keep in touch with everyone! If anything about your status changes: address, phone, email, or if you (or a family member) are in the hospital or a nursing home, please let us know by calling the Church Office. Thank you!

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ALTAR FLOWERS for July 4 & 5

Given by: The Depler children in memory of

John and Kathryn Depler

Leanne Frank in loving memory of Ralph Frank;

Rebecca Humrichouser and family in memory of

Robert “Curt” Humrichouser;

Kip and Debbie Kiste in memory of

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Budd.

Thank you to the Ashland Board of Realtors for their support of our two ministries. Please join us on July 17 for Golf at 9 a.m. or BINGO at 11 a.m.

Questions? Contact Cheryl Benway, Ashland Christian Health Center Executive Director at 419-606-9374

To register, contact Misty Miller by e-mail at eoashlandboardofrealtors.com or by phone at 419-281-2700.

Ashland Golf Club 1333 Center St. Ashland, OH