2016 No. 9 October 2016 Church-wide Campaign Now at The Starting Line ► If you’ve not yet purchased your copy of The Story, you can do so on October 1 st & 2 nd at Grand Central or at the Church Office. ► The week of October 2 nd - 8 th , begin your journey through the Bible by reading Chapter One. ► On the weekend of October 8/9, Pastor White will preach on a theme drawn from Chapter One of The Story. ► TWO STUDY OPTIONS: 1) Participate in your Small Group Study in anticipation of Pastor White’s message or as a follow- up to his message. Either way is okay. Your group can decide. Or, 2) Attend the 9:30 Adult Discussion starting on October 9 th in the Fellowship Hall. ► You also have the option of just reading the weekly chapters on your own and hearing the pastors’ weekly messages. ► Parents are encouraged to read The Story at home as a family. If your children are smaller, consider reading from the children’s edition of The Story. F I N D Y O U R S T O R Y I N G O D’ S S T O R Y ASSOCIATE PASTOR CANDIDATE TO VISIT TRINITY by Pastor White The Trinity Call Committee has invited Pastor Brandon Foster to visit Trinity the weekend of October 29 th and 30 th for an in-person interview and to preach at all three Worship Services. Pastor Foster has been serving for the past nine years as Director of Youth Ministry at Atonement Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota, and as Pastoral Assistant at New Creation Lutheran Church in Perham, Minnesota. He is a graduate of North Dakota State University and received a Master of Divinity at Sioux Falls Seminary. Pastor Foster and his wife, Monique, have been married for five years. They have two children: Natalie (age 2) and Miles (2 months). Given the importance of our search for a new Associate Pastor, I hope you will make every effort to be in worship on the last weekend of October. We’re hoping to also provide an informal time after each service for us all to interact with Pastor Foster. Following his visit, the Call Committee will decide whether to recommend him to the Church Council. If they do, and the Council approves, a Letter of Call we be prepared and a Congregational Meeting will be scheduled for a vote on whether to offer him the call. (Go to Call Committee Update on Page 2.)
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2016 No. 9 October 2016
Church-wide Campaign Now at The Starting Line
► If you’ve not yet purchased your copy of The Story, you can
do so on October 1st & 2nd at Grand Central or at the Church Office.
► The week of October 2nd - 8th, begin your journey through the Bible by reading Chapter One.
► On the weekend of October 8/9, Pastor White will preach on a theme drawn from Chapter One of The Story.
► TWO STUDY OPTIONS: 1) Participate in your Small Group
Study in anticipation of Pastor White’s message or as a follow-up to his message. Either way is okay. Your group can decide. Or, 2) Attend the 9:30 Adult Discussion starting on October 9th in the Fellowship Hall.
► You also have the option of just reading the weekly chapters on your own and hearing the pastors’ weekly messages.
► Parents are encouraged to read The Story at home as a family. If your children are smaller, consider reading from the children’s edition of The Story.
F I N D Y O U R S T O R Y
I N G O D’ S S T O R Y
ASSOCIATE PASTOR CANDIDATE TO VISIT TRINITY by Pastor White
The Trinity Call Committee has invited Pastor Brandon Foster to visit Trinity the weekend of October 29
th and 30
th for an in-person interview and to preach at all
three Worship Services. Pastor Foster has been serving for the past nine years as Director of Youth Ministry at Atonement Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota, and as Pastoral Assistant at New Creation Lutheran Church in Perham, Minnesota. He is a graduate of North Dakota State University and received a Master of Divinity at Sioux Falls Seminary.
Pastor Foster and his wife, Monique, have been married for five years. They have two children: Natalie (age 2) and Miles (2 months).
Given the importance of our search for a new Associate Pastor, I hope you will make every effort to be in worship on the last weekend of October. We’re hoping to also provide an informal time after each service for us all to interact with Pastor Foster. Following his visit, the Call Committee will decide whether to recommend him to the Church Council. If they do, and the Council approves, a Letter of Call we be prepared and a Congregational Meeting will be scheduled for a vote on whether to offer him the call. (Go to Call Committee Update on Page 2.)
Darryl Anderson Logan Bronson Dennis Durkop Marla Ernst
Kim Gassen Dan Mickey Vern Ramaekers Randy Schaefer
Mike Sloup Jean Walkenhorst Pastor Tim White Wayne Zysset
2016 TRINITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jim Wiese ....................................................................... President Ron Leimser ............................................................ Vice President Mike Kruse ...................................................................... Secretary Doug Stejskal ................................................................. Treasurer Jolene Connelly ............................................. Recording Secretary
Offerings to Date .................................. $452,357 Other Income to Date ............................... 16,522 Total Income to Date ............................. 468,879
Income Budget to Date .......................... 470,895
Expenses to Date .................................... 450,914 Expense Budget to Date......................... 479,781
TRINITY’S FINANCIAL
UPDATE
Year-to-Date August 31, 2016
SEPTEMBER 2016 COUNCIL NOTES by Mike Kruse, Council Secretary
Trinity Financial Administrator Accounting experience necessary. Position includes working with payroll, budgets and general accounting. Experience with Excel and accounting software is needed. Position is 20-25 hrs/week. Resume’ may be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church to the attention of Pastor White.
Pastor & Cindy White Pastor & Sue Zurek
Pastor & Gayleen Nestor Pastor & Denise Czapla
The September 12th meeting of the Trinity Church Council was called to order by President Jim Wiese. Pastor White led the Recharge based on Reggie McNeal’s, Kingdom Come.
The Call Committee Report was given by Wayne Zysset.
Pastor White reported on staffing developments. Beth Young was hired as Parish Ministry Assistant. The search is continuing for a Financial Administrator to replace Patty Swirczek.
Pastor White reported on The Story campaign planning. He said the feedback from congregation members has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic.
A meeting of Trinity parents and Columbus Middle School Principal Amy Haynes will be held to discuss the proposal to “adopt” the Middle School—what it means and what it does not mean—as one component of the Trinity Ministry Plan.
Kim Gassen will organize a planning group for a retirement celebration to honor Pastor and Sue Zurek.
The Quarterly Missions Board Report was presented by Lorie Young. The Missions Board is hoping we can host Pastor Alex and Nadia Krongholm from Petrozavodsk, Russia, when they visit the U.S. this winter.
The meeting adjourned with a time of prayer.
CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Call Committee has been busy reviewing candidates, scheduling phone interviews and checking references. We are very excited about the process as we look for the right candidate to fill the position of Associate Pastor. One candidate, Pastor Brandon Foster, has been invited to preach at Trinity on October 29 and 30. Although we have already had some strong candidates emerge, we are still open to others applying and going through the process. We will continue this until we have selected the candidate that would be approved by the Church Council and ultimately the congregation as a whole. We are hopeful that the person would be in a position to start January 1, 2017, to coincide with other pastoral staff changes at the church; but that is not necessarily a given. Please continue to pray for the Call Committee as they continue their work in the coming weeks and months.
Larry Wilson Call Committee Chairman
Please provide your e-mail address to the Church Office so we can update our new software. E-mail your address to [email protected] or call the Church Office at 402-564-8547.
Ingathering
October 15-24
for the Platte County Food Pantry
Loving our neighbor in a tangible way— we are blessed to be a blessing!
Some Food Pantry Suggestions:
—Paper Products —Peanut Butter & Jelly —Laundry Soap —Flour, Sugar, Beans —Cans of Meat —Pancake Mix & Syrup —Pasta & Cereal —Coffee —Cans of Fruit & Fruit Juice
CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE? Prayer Request cards can be found in the pew racks. Drop your Prayer Requests in one of the two boxes in the Narthex. Your request will be shared with our Prayer Groups and Church Staff. Thank you for expanding our Prayer Ministry. There has been a good response.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Amanda Daugaard
Kamarin French Dominic Ernst
Megan Endorf Blaize Drummond Connor Dush
Emily Hall Alexis Jeffryes Cole Langmack
Kallie Langmack Jackson Peabody Lance Pedersen Melissa Ramaekers Eli Noyd
Confirmation Class of 2016
Ian Stirek Logan Sprunk Morgan Suhr
I just love this time of the year! School is in full swing, and families are getting schedules down to a routine. We begin experiencing cooler temperatures, and the beauty of the new harvest season is upon us. And, of course, who could forget Pastor Appreciation Month. Just kidding! We also experience many sports at different levels such as football, volleyball and championship baseball to name a few! I find it very interesting how our moods become unpredictable and can change faster than the seasonal change from summer to autumn because of the outcome of a game. How many of us believe we can change the outcome of a game as a spectator? If we cannot make a direct impact to secure a positive outcome, why do we invest so much? Our passion, schedules, decisions, and yes, even our finances are so easily poured into something that leaves us moody, worried and frustrated when we do not get our way. In the sixth chapter of Matthew Jesus tells us not to worry, and He is explaining that we should not worry about the basics such as food, water, clothing, etc. At the end of His teaching he says the following, “For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Mark 6:32-34). This should be seen as encouragement for you, family, co-workers, friends and strangers. We are told to show the light of Christ in everything we do. If we show that it is not okay to get worked up about the outcome of a game, politics or something
your boss has done, how many others will take your lead? I stress this because I am seeing it at the youngest of ages. I am seeing a new generation that cannot express themselves calmly or with reservation. Everything is either pure elation or a complete loss because of something so simple as their favorite team losing yesterday’s game. Sports are supposed to show our children how to work as a “team,” compete for a common goal, build fellowship and show obedience. When we become a spectator of all of those things, it can be easily lost because we are worrying about the
wrong things. Those “wrong things” allow our emotions and moods to swing with that same intensity, and take a guess who is watching us and taking notes?
We, as followers of Christ, need to show others that we understand that life is full of surprises and great opportunities just like those sporting events. We need to show others that no matter what we are experiencing, we will always commit first to our Savior and His Kingdom. If we are willing to do so, there will be plenty of time to support your local team, politician or new position as the boss. I urge you to invest your passion, schedules, future decisions, and yes, even finances into something that will last forever—eternal life. If you choose daily to be on Jesus’ team you will win no matter what the opponent’s strategy is, what bad calls the referees make or what injuries you may sustain. So what are you waiting for? Recruit some teammates and get into the game because the best part about being a disciple of Jesus is that you will never be a spectator!
BEING A DISCIPLE IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT By Pastor Czapla
Our Marriage and Parenting Class
Resumes Wednesday, Oct. 12th
2016 LCMC HEARTLAND DISTRICT
WOMEN OF THE WORD RETREAT
Annual One-Day Retreat
for ALL Women
“The Proverbs 31 Woman … Yesterday, Today and
Tomorrow”
Saturday, November 5, 9 am—3 pm Word of Hope Lutheran Church
22nd & Ash St., Ashland, NE
Message: Vickie Nielsen Music: Patti Schofield
Mission Outreach: Orphan Grain Train & Youth for Christ
Cost: $18 (includes lunch) Registration sheets available at Grand
Central; deadline is October 23.
Questions: call Barb Sanders at 402-564-6132.
October is “Pastor Appreciation Month”
God has truly provided Trinity Lutheran Church with very capable pastoral leadership and the month of October has been declared Pastor Appreciation Month again this year. We have been blessed with caring and loving people that serve in the capacity of Pastors that provide the everyday guidance in God’s Word. Dedication is but one word to describe the necessary commitment needed to continue to serve a large congregation such as Trinity’s. We need to show our appreciation for this dedication and leadership not only in the month of October but throughout the year. We encourage all of you to show your personal appreciation for these committed servants of God as we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month.
A note from the Trinity Church Council
A basket for cards & notes will be
available at Grand Central during
the month of October. Let's show
our Pastors how much we appreciate
them!
OCTOBER 2016 by Glenda Lundstrom
WEEKEND OPPORTUNITIES – All Stars Express
Sunday mornings 9:30-10:15 Age 3 - Grade 6 GUESTS WELCOME - BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
Third Graders Receive Bibles From Their Parents
Seventeen students participated in three sessions of “Using-My-Bible” class with their parents and were presented with the Bible in worship September 25. What a testimony for the value of God’s Word when parents invest their time and money to nurture their child’s growth in faith.
These kids are so ready to dig in and learn what God has for them. This little age–appropriate Adventure Bible, with all the extra helps, will be a gift that truly keeps on giving!
Parents & Kids in Grades 3-6: Bring your family and join us in the Fellowship Hall
for a tasty dessert and get a “taste” of Breakout also.
See how this program can benefit your child
Meet the leaders
Get your questions answered
Register your child if you choose to
Breakout is a small group spiritual-growth program that meets Wednesday evenings October through early April. It begins in Grade 3 and progresses through Grade 6.
A “Taste” of Breakout Oct. 5, 6:30-7:30 P.M.
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THE STORY For Kids
Hope you all have had the opportunity to look over The Story children’s edition your child was given in All Stars.
October 9th will be the first of our 31 weeks of
exploring it in All Stars Express. Beginning October 2, look for weekly parent pages with ideas for some “table talk” or a living-faith activity.
As The Story unfolds for all of us here at Trinity, I hope this will be a family experience for you. We have been blessed with this incredible story. Let’s help our kids become incredible storytellers!
Through “The Greatest Journey” mission project, our Trinity kids have given thirty-four children the opportunity to participate in a twelve-lesson Bible study course that guides them through what it means to follow Jesus. They will be given a Gospel Storybook in their own language, instructed by a trained teacher and given a New Testament when they graduate. The impact on lives for eternity and for life here on earth can’t be underestimated. Many of these kids will never receive a high school or college diploma. Receiving a certificate that commends them for completing this course brings a real sense of accomplishment.
If your child has not picked up their copy of The Story, it is still available for them in their classroom.
Offering The Promise of Salvation
1st Ryan Ernst Sandra Ernst Mitchell Kasper
2nd Neely Gernstein Abbi Kush Marion Mark Ryker Mueller Dave Perkins
3rd
Sharon Nyffeler Jean Schmitt
4th
Nathan Blezek Steven Eikenhorst Rachel Mark Jeff Mihulka
5th
Haley Edwards Megan Endorf Lyle Ernst Susan Fricke Scott McDonald
6th Betty Dickey Betty Fricke Jersey Gillespie Izaiah Hancock Corey Rieck
7th
Beau Brown Betty Hecker Jenesi Reppert Glenda Spuit
8th
Laine Birkel Chelsey Jacobitz Martin Nore Emaleen Wielgus Taryn Wright Tylee Wright
9th Denise Gilmore Kortney Schaf
10th Holden Benson Misty Flanagan Sandy Hausler Pearl Hicks Jacob Plugge
11th
Jean Cielocha Bryan Dickey Emmie Noyd Andy Woehrer
12th
Nick Linder Ethan Salak
13th Kay Arlt Jocilynn Behlen Ron Graham Carter Shank Darren Woodside
14th Lance Pedersen Jay Rodehorst Marilyn Tisthammer Tiffany Zysset
15th
Chloie Brewer Stephanie Christensen Jacee Dush Jess Eickenhorst Matrix Kleckner Linda Klink Mike Munson Don Olsen
16th
Bernie Muhle
17th Gavin Anderson Lilli Jensen Jordyn Lentz
18th
Rita Ingold Laura LeCuyer Jim Lundstrom
19th
Judy Robertson Day Rullo
20th
Jerry Lutjens Logan Mueller
21st
Doris Cerny Carol Christensen Susanne Fallet Hugo Fergin Parker Heidemann Jenna Klug Brittany Korgie-Thomas Diana Mueller Jacob Rollins Alexandra Shishkin Josh Walkenhorst Shelley Westerhoff
22nd
Kathy Bamesberger Alan Birkel Bob Petersen Maddie Uhlig
23rd
Barry Baker Vi Birkel John Cromwell, Jr. Sharon Dornacker Steven Dornacker Jeannie Fischer Brooke Henry Joyce Parker
24th
Alexis Haynes Chase Johnson Mila Ortiz Gary Stover
25th Kathy Dreesen Mark Hilmer Trina Jeffryes Joanie Olsan Julie Oppliger Phyllis Wragge
26th
Dean Kasper Hunter Kuhnel Jackson Moje Roger Nelson Keaton Rahtz Mike Tisthammer Ed Trofholz
27th
Kendra Drinnin Polly Krumland Mason Robak Lynette Worrell
28th
Michael Blackburn Kimberly Bongers Wayne Hellbusch Judy Lindquist
29th
Dorothy Glaser Sheryl Smith Michelle Stirek
30th
Heather Christensen Pat Kittinger Joyce Mann Ashley Starostka Rachael Weber Keith Wick
31st
Tonya Huhman Alyssa Largis Marc Lindahl LaVonne Schultz Mary Lou Stamm
Saturday, October 1 7:30 SAMM’s Men’s Bible Study 5:30 Holy Communion Worship Service
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Sunday, October 2 LCMC Annual Gathering in Denver, CO 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Holy Communion Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 11:30 Solid Rock Café
Monday, October 3 LCMC Annual Gathering in Denver, CO 3:30 Holy Communion Prairie Village 5:30 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal 7:30 “Band of Brothers“ Men’s Fellowship
Tuesday, October 4 LCMC Annual Gathering in Denver, CO 1:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry
Wednesday, October 5 LCMC Annual Gathering in Denver, CO 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 5:30 “Men of God” Men’s Fellowship 6:30 Taste of Breakout 7:00 High School Gravity
Friday, October 7 6:30 Men’s Leadership Meeting
Saturday, October 8 5:30 Worship Service
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Sunday, October 9 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 11:30 Missions Board 2:00 GOD’S SQUAD Rehearsal
Monday, October 10 9:30 Faith Circle 5:30 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal 6:15 Finance Committee 7:00 Trinity Council Meeting 7:30 “Band of Brothers” Men’s Fellowship
Tuesday, October 11 9:30 Peace Circle 2:30 Joy Circle 5:15 Endowment Board 5:30 KTLX Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 12 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 5:30 “Men of God” Men’s Fellowship 5:30 Plugged In Hayrack Ride 6:30 Breakout 6:30 Marriage Matters Class 6:30 Kidz Kare 7:00 High School Gravity
Thursday, October 13 1:00 Piece Makers
Friday, October 14 6:30 Friday Men’s Ministry
Saturday, October 15 Ingathering Food Drive (Oct. 15-24) 7:30 SAMM’s Men’s Bible Study 5:30 Holy Communion Worship Service
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Sunday, October 16 Ingathering Food Drive (Oct. 15-24) 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour
Monday, October 17 3:30 Holy Communion Golden Living Center 5:30 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal 7:00 All Committee Night 7:30 “Band of Brothers” Men’s Fellowship
Wednesday, October 19 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 5:30 “Men of God” Men’s Fellowship 6:30 Plugged In (Confirmation) 6:30 Breakout 6:30 Marriage Matters Class 6:30 Kidz Kare 7:00 High School Gravity
Thursday, October 20 1:00 Piece Makers
Saturday, October 22 Ingathering Food Drive (Oct. 15-24) 5:30 Worship Service
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Sunday, October 23 Ingathering Food Drive (Oct. 15-24 ) 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour
Monday, October 24 5:30 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal 7:30 “Band of Brothers” Men’s Fellowship
Wednesday, October 26 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 5:30 “Men of God” Men’s Fellowship 6:30 Plugged In (Confirmation) 6:30 Breakout 6:30 Marriage Matters Class 6:30 Kidz Kare 7:00 High School Gravity
Thursday, October 27 1:00 Piece Makers
Friday, October 28 6:30 Friday Men’s Ministry 11:45 NAOMI’s at Senior Center
Saturday, October 29 7:30 SAMM’s Men’s Bible Study 5:30 Holy Communion Worship Service
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Sunday, October 30 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Holy Communion Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour
Monday, October 31 5:30 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal 7:30 “Band of Brothers” Men’s Fellowship
WORSHIP SERVICE BROADCAST
KTLX 91.3 FM – Saturday - 5:30 p.m. ♦♦ Sunday - 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. live broadcast.
CABLE TELEVISION – Worship Service Rebroadcast ... one week delay on Columbus Cable TV
Channel 13: Saturday at 2 p.m. ♦♦ Sunday at 6 p.m. ♦♦ Monday at 11 a.m.
Please submit calendar items for 2017 to the Church Office.
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