Trinity Lutheran Church & School 300 Broad Street Menasha, WI 54952 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED September 2020 Newsletter
Trinity Lutheran Church & School
300 Broad Street
Menasha, WI 54952
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
September 2020 Newsletter
Trinity Lutheran Church & School (920) 722-2662 Church 300 Broad Street (920) 725-1715 School Menasha, WI 54952 www.trinitymenasha.com
Important Dates
• Events are starting to be rescheduled. Please check the monthly calen-
dar for updates.
• Services are open to the public by reservation only. Please contact the church office at (920) 722-2662 or bwohrabe@trinitymenas
ha.com.
• Services will continue to be available for live-streaming on Trinity’s Facebook page, and for later viewing on YouTube. Check the church website for more
details.
• You may also check the church Facebook page for a Daily Devotion from
Pastor Billings.
September 2020
Our Mission Statement: Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Menasha is a fellowship of Lutheran Christians being empowered by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God and His Sacraments to encourage, refresh, and strengthen both adults and children in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, while sharing His love with those who do not yet know their Lord and Savior.
Senior Pastor: Rev. Steven S. Billings
Assoc. Pastor/Principal:
Rev. Keith E. GeRue
Choir Director: Mr. Tim Reuning
♪ Organist:
Mrs. Nancy Lephart ♪
History on September
The name September comes from the Latin septem, meaning seven, since it was the seventh month of the Roman calendar, which began with March. There are 30 days in the month of September, which starts on the same day of the week as December each year but does not end on the same day of the week as any other month in the year. September has three birth flowers: the forget-me-not, the morning glory, and the aster. Forget-me-nots represent love and memories, asters represent love as well, and the morning glory represents unrequited love. The birthstone for the month is the sapphire.
Thank you
To all my friends at Trinity for their cards and messages celebrating 55 years as an ordained pastor. May God provide relief from the Corona Vi-rus so we may gather in worship and celebrate our Lord’s grace and love.
Rev. Ronald Meier.
Just a Reminder
Church Office will be closed September 4th and7th in Observance of Labor Day, &
September 21st to September 25th . If you have any questions please contact
Pastor Billings at [email protected]
History on Labor Day
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, pros-perity, and well-being of our country. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement de-veloped to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York – created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
6:30am Ladies Bible 6:30pm Brd Meeting
Online
2 1st day of School for 3yr
old-2nd Grade 8:45 am Chapel
3 6am Men’s Bible 6:30pm Worship by Reservation
4 No School
Church Office is Closed
5 5pm Worship
by Reservation & Online
6-14th Sunday after Pentecost
9am Worship by Reservation
& Online 10:30am Ed Hour Online
7– Labor Day Pastor’s Day Off
No School/ Church and School Offices
closed 6:30pm Prayer Time At
Home No Women’s Bible
Online
8 School Resumes (All
Grades) 6:30am Ladies Bible
6:30pm Brd of Dir Online
9 8:45 am Chapel
10 6am Men’s Bible 6:30pm Worship by Reservation
11
12 9am Food Pantry
5pm Worship by Reservation
& Online
13-15th Sunday after Pentecost
9am Worship by Reservation
& Online 10:30am Ed Hour Online
14 Pastor’s Day Off
Sewing Day 6:30pm Prayer Time At
Home 6:30pm Women’s Bible
Online
15 6:30am Ladies Bible 6:30pm Ladies Aid
16 8:45 am Chapel
17 6am Men’s Bible 6:30pm Worship by Reservation
18
19 5pm Worship
by Reservation & Online
20-16th Sunday after Pentecost
9am Worship by Reservation
& Online 10:30am Ed Hour Online
21 Pastor’s Day Off
Sewing Day MAP Testing
6:30pm Prayer Time At Home
6:30pm Women’s Bible Online
22– Fall Begins MAP Testing
6:30am Ladies Bible
23 MAP Testing
8:45 am Chapel
24 MAP Testing
6am Men’s Bible 6:30pm Worship by Reservation
25 MAP Testing
26 9am Food Pantry
5pm Worship by Reservation
& Online
27-17th Sunday after Pentecost
9am Worship by Reservation
10:30am Ed Hour Online
28 Pastor’s Day Off
Sewing Day 6:30pm Prayer Time At
Home 6:30pm Women’s Bible
Online
29 6:30am Ladies Bible
30 8:45 am Chapel
1st Quarter Midterm 5:15pm Catechism
Tr in i ty Lutheran Church & School 300 Broad Street , Menasha, WI 54952
September 2020
Church Office hours may vary
9/1 DURKEY, Dennis & Judith 9/2 MAYNARD, John & Sue 9/3 KESTER, Thomas & Barbara 9/4 DAHMS, Daniel & Peggy 9/4 HERTZIGER Mike & Tammy 9/5 JANDREY, Tim & Janine
9/6 WIRTH, Timothy & Laurel
9/8 VOIGT, Eric & Brittney 9/15 DRUM, Tom & Judi 9/18 RHODES, Gary & Lisa 9/20 KRAUS, Ronald & Dottie 9/29 EVENSEN, Richard & Carol 9/30 HARRMANN, Tom & Polly
9/1 COLLINGWOOD, David 9/2 BARTEL, Barbara 9/4 VOIGT, Eric 9/4 WENDLER, Brittany 9/6 DAHMS, Alexa 9/6 WOHLRABE, Beth 9/9 ACKER, Eileen 9/9 GERUE, Catherine 9/9 ROBINSON, Cora 9/10 FISCHER, Rodney 9/10 FLATER, Karon 9/10 RIGOTTI, Kathleen 9/12 CISKE, Calvin 9/14 BATHKE, Janice 9/14 CORRENTE, Margaret 9/15 MACH, Margie 9/15 OLSON, Lynn 9/16 HARRMANN, Polly 9/16 MAYNARD, Shannon
9/16 SIEGEL, Simon 9/18 FLEISCHER, Shirley 9/19 CISKE, Johanna 9/19 GERUE, Valerie 9/20 BALDAUF, Lois 9/21 DIESCH, Cindy 9/21 DURKEY, Dennis 9/21 RHODES, Lisa 9/23 MANTEUFEL, Deborah 9/23 WATSON, Carla 9/25 KOBS, Justin 9/26 BURSACK, Jared 9/26 HURST, Axle 9/26 VOIGT, Owen 9/26 WUSSOW, Craig 9/29 RADTKE, Aidan 9/30 BAILEY, Joshua 9/30 THOMAS, Jill
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
BIRTHDAYS
Trinity Congregational Statistics New Members/Transfers In: None Baptisms: None Weddings: None
Released/Transfers Out: Phil Moore, Emma Moore-Smith
Members Who Have Passed: Lee Zachek, Rev. William Robinson. 25For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. 26And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God. Job 19:25-26
Question 69: Why does God call Himself a
jealous God?
Because God is holy
A. He hates sin and insists on strict andperfect obedience;
B. He will not share with idols the love andhonor we owe Him;
C. He will punish those who hate Him.
Catechetical CommentsA Series
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
This month we take up The Close of the Commandments:
What does God say about all these commandments? He says, “I, the
LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sinof the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me,
but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.” [Ex.
20: 5–6]
What does this mean? God threatens to punish all who break these commandments. Therefore, we
should fear His wrath and not do anything against them. But He promises grace and every blessingto all who keep these commandments. Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him and gladly dowhat He commands.
The Catechism 1991 answers the question:
“Why does God call Himself a jealous God?” bysaying that God is holy. He hates sin and insists onstrict and perfect obedience; He will not share withidols the love and honor we owe Him; He will punishthose who hate Him. In support of this it lists thefollowing Scripture passages:
Ps. 5:4-5 – You are not a God who delights inwickedness; evil may not dwell with You. Theboastful shall not stand before Your eyes; You hateall evildoers.
Is. 42:8 – I am the LORD; that is My name; My gloryI give to no other, nor My praise to carved idols.
Ezek. 6:9 – I have been broken over their whoringheart that has departed from Me and over theireyes that go whoring after their idols.
James 4:12 – There is only one lawgiver andjudge, He who is able to save and to destroy.
It’s really quite simple. God views His role withus in relational terms – specifically that of marriage. He has redeemed us and set us apart, as a groomsets his bride apart. She is special to him. He hasdedicated his very existence to her. And heexpects her to be faithful to him. When God’speople follow and give their worship to other gods,He views it as adultery, as if a husband were tospend his sexual energy on prostitutes – giving toothers what belongs to his spouse.
There are a lot of sins dealt with in the TenCommandments. Each and every one is a violationof God’s law, but this one – whoring after othergods – is the one that makes Him really angry, aswell it should.
If you’ve ever been in a committed relationshipand been cheated on, you know why He feels thisway. When give our love, our worship, to anothergod – whether that be an idol of wood or stone orsome object or activity that is placed in higherpriority than God – we are being unfaithful to theGod who sent His own Son to save us. Howinsulting!
What do you worship? What do you put yourfaith in? If it’s not the One True God, repent. Prayfor God’s help to love Him and worship Him aboveall. T
Humbly in His service,Rev. Steven S. Billings
Senior Pastor
August 2020
Greetings Partners, I arrived back in the USA on July 28th
. After a hassle with American Airlines in
Chicago, I flew to Milwaukee instead of Appleton where my son picked me up. I am now by him in
Sheboygan, WI, and will be here for the 14 days suggest quarantine. I am doing okay and Covid-19 free.
Although the number of classes was fewer because of the Covid-19 virus, I feel the students felt more
open to ask questions about Jesus. In one of the classes a student, who works with Christians, ask me if
she could pray to God and if He would here her. The remaining class time was spent with discussion of
who Jesus was and what He did for all people. The Holy Spirit works in different ways and I have the
peace that He is working in her heart. Another student asked about my fish necklace with the cross in
the middle. She had heard some Bible stories of Jesus, so starting with the cross and then the fish, I was
able to share the love Jesus has for all people. The fish reminds Christians that we are to be fishers of
men, sharing that Jesus loves all. Pray for these students that the Holy Spirit will continue to work in
their heart. In Thailand children respect their parents and most of them have been brought up under
the Buddha influence, which says do good and not evil (the merit system), they cannot understand what
they can’t see or reason. For example how could Jesus die and then rise from the grave and how can we
be so sure of going to heaven. As we share the love Jesus has for everyone, wherever we are, we need
to remember the parable of the seeds in Matthew 13:1-23.
Thank each one of you for your partnership as the Lord gives each one of us different talents to
accomplish the work He has for us.
Take care and God Bless
David Pfeifer
Advance Conversation Student Intermediate High Conversation Student
Low Conversation Beginning English, Speaks some English at Home
Receiving a gift and speaking to the Congregation After prayer before going to the Airport
Waiting at the Airport Low English with Thai Help
FINANCIALPARTNERSHIP SUPPORT E.S.L. EDUCATION AND FAITHDEVELOPEMENT IN KYIV, UKRAINE
Kyiv Christian Academy (KCA) seeks to
support missionary families serving in
Kyiv by offering a quality Christ-centred
education and environment for their
children; and as the years have passed,
more and more students of
businessmen/women and embassy
employees also attend the school.
Around 30% of students at KCA are non-
native English speakers. E.S.L. is an
important support system in school
helping these students to excel
academically, and through the
relationships built in the classroom,
students are also being mentored in their
faith walks.
IMPACT
Still Needed91.4%
Funds Received/Pledged8.6%
Give online at:
https://missionofchrist.org/amandagroshek/
Send a check to:
Mission of Christ Network
P.O. Box 533
Concordia, MO 64020
Make sure to write: Amanda Groshek on the
Memo line.
GET INVOLVED
Monthly giving is more sustainable over the
long term and is a great way to be personally
involved in missions. Not only does it directly
connect you, the giver, to the ministry, but it
also allows long term missionaries, such as
myself, to be able to focus on serving instead
of also having to consider where funds for the
next month are going to come from.
WHY GIVEMONTHLY?
CURRENT FINANCIALSUPPORT FOR
2020-2021
To reach this goal, I need a total of
21 people or families to partner
with me in this ministry at
$100/month.
This 2020-2021 budget, which
started August 1, provides for needs
enabling me to focus on teaching
E.S.L. and helping students to grow
both academically and spiritually.
$24,722
HEAD. HEART. HANDS.Some reminders from new staff orientation
New staff orientation started Tuesday, August 18th. The director started by remindingeveryone that each day should start and end in God's Word, and so, our orientation startedwith a short devotion. In it he talked about how as Christians and educators we areconcerned with students' head, heart and hands.
We are teach students (so academics and critical thinking are represent their head). Ofcourse, we want them to do their best and succeed in their classes. We strive to build a goodlearning environment and grow a love for learning.
We are to disciple students' hearts, their relationship with God. In the Academic Coachingsessions, the teacher leading emphasises Biblical integration in lessons. This doesn'tnecessarily mean putting a Bible verse in every lesson or praying in each lesson, but insteadfocuses on teaching students to see God in the things around them and see others as Godsees them.
We are concerned with their hands, how they interact with others.
What we think with our head, how we respond with our heart, and what we do with ourhands are all ways that we can reflect the love of Christ, each and everyone of us!
S T A Y I N T O U C H :
Email:[email protected]
Blog: Called to Go (on Wordpress)
CALLED TO GO: KYIV, UKRAINE
Y E A R 1 , A U G U S T 2 0 2 0
The newsletter of Amanda Groshek (teaching English, sharing Jesus)
My office for the year
One of the families from the schoolinvited all of the new staff over fora traditional Ukrainain meal oneevening. Delicious!
SETTLING INMeeting coworkers and exploring the city
Taste and see that the LORD is good (Ps. 34:8)
We serve a God who doesn't just expect us to blindly follow Him, even
if sometimes that's how it may feel. Instead, if we keep our eyes open,
we can see God's hands at work all around us. This past month has
been spent settling in: getting to know coworkers, familiarizing myself
with public transit, exploring the city and so on.
God is present in conversations. Whether it's going for a walk or over a
cup of coffee, it has been a blessing to have a chance to meet with
fellow teachers outside of school and get to know a bit about each
other. These conversations have been full of stories, laughter and
encouragement. A few evenings ago, one of the families from the
school (the father is also a teacher at K.C.A) invited all for the new
staff over for a traditional homemade Ukrainian meal. One person
shared, "Sometimes God speaks to people in a whisper, but for me
God uses a hammer." It is a blessing to be able to hear about how God
is working in others lives and to reflect and share how He is at work in
my own as well.
God is present on the metro. A man got on the metro and sat down next to me.He was reading an ebook on his phone. Glancing over, I noticed that the texton the screen also contained references to Bible verses! It may seem like asmall thing, but ti was an excellent reminder that even in the everyday, God isthere.
God is present when exploring the city. A few weekends ago, three of us wentto visit Pechersk Lavra. Kyiv is full of beautiful churches, but the Lavra isperhaps the most well-known. It's certainly one of the oldest. Pilgrims comefrom all of the world to visit the caves under the grounds of the church. Andthe Pechersk Lavra still serves as a church home and functions as a monasterytoday. There are several churches on the grounds that offer weekly servicesthat locals still attend on Sundays. The view from the bell tower of the mainchurch, the Dnieper river, and the city is one of my favourites of Kyiv. From theactual design of the churches with the crosses at top pointing to Jesus, to justenjoying a beautiful view of both nature and the city reflecting God's artistry increation... God is there.
This time of settling in has been a reminder that when we keep our eyes open,we can hear, taste, and see that all around us God is here, and God is good.
Prayer Requests:
- Thanksgiving for the time to settle in and get to know
coworkers before the busy-ness of school started.
- Thanksgiving that the 2019-2020 fundraising year
ended in the green.
- Prayers for the upcoming school year, for the health of
students and staff, for flexibility as we all figure out
teaching in person but with coronavirus precautions
A view of the main church, the Dnieper River andKyiv from the bell tower of the Pechersk Lavra.
This photo was taken near St.Andrew's church.
BEGINNING BALANCE DEPOSITS/INCOME WITHDRAWALS/EXPENSES ENDING BALANCE Acct
Nicolet General Fund $78,951.05 $39,066.55 -$64,356.52 $53,661.08 x 6843
Nicolet Restricted Funds $122,078.80 $9,220.37 -$2,704.41 $128,594.76 x Quarterly 8048
LCMS Endowment Fund $97,214.99 $11,426.62 -$141.37 $108,500.24 Quarterly
LCEF Steward Fund $2,244.67 $7,807.43 -$7,414.00 $2,638.10
Nicolet Money Market $23,446.68 $0.60 $0.00 $23,447.28 x 2026
RBC Account $37,460.62 $5,766.05 -$325.05 $42,901.62 Quarterly
Nicolet Memorial Fund $8,958.84 $5,868.19 $14,827.03 x Quarterly 8056
Nicolet Office Acct $993.99 $0.00 -$70.00 $923.99 x
Nicolet Debts Repaid $8,284.52 $1.03 $8,285.55 Quarterly 8021
Nicolet Think Tank $3,181.04 $3,181.04 Quarterly
Nicolet Scrip $15,660.21 $11,949.58 -$10,304.24 $17,305.55
Benevity Fund Acct $0.00 $2.67 $0.00 $2.67
TOTAL $401,377.30 $91,109.09 -$85,315.59 $404,268.91
LCEF Mortgage (BOTR) $1,087,356.65 $1,083,906.77
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH - FINANCIAL REPORT JULY 2020
Face Mask Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus. So why weren't face masks recommended at the start of the pandemic? At that time, experts didn't know the extent to which people with COVID-19 could spread the virus before symptoms appeared. Nor was it known that some people have COVID-19 but don't have any symptoms. Both groups can unknowingly spread the virus to others. These discoveries led public health groups to do an about-face on face masks. The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now include face masks in their recommendations for slowing the spread of the virus. The CDC recommends cloth face masks for the public and not the surgical and N95 masks needed by health care providers.
How to wear a cloth face mask
The CDC recommends that you wear a cloth face mask when you're around people who don't live with you and in public settings when social distancing is difficult. Here are a few pointers for putting on and taking off a cloth mask:
• Wash or sanitize your hands before and after putting on and taking off your mask. • Place your mask over your mouth and nose. • Tie it behind your head or use ear loops and make sure it's snug. • Don't touch your mask while wearing it. • If you accidentally touch your mask, wash or sanitize your hands. • If your mask becomes wet or dirty, switch to a clean one. Put the used mask in a
sealable bag until you can wash it. • Remove the mask by untying it or lifting off the ear loops without touching the front of
the mask or your face. • Wash your hands immediately after removing your mask. • Regularly wash your mask with soap and water by hand or in the washing machine. It's
fine to launder it with other clothes. And, here are a few face mask precautions:
• Don't put masks on anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious or otherwise unable to remove the mask without help.
• Don't put masks on children under 2 years of age. • Don't use face masks as a substitute for social distancing.
Tips for adjusting to a face mask It can be challenging to get used to wearing a face mask. Here are some tips for making the transition:
• Start slow. Wear your mask at home for a short time, such as while watching television. Then wear it during a short walk. Slowly increase the time until you feel more comfortable.
• Find your fit. If your mask isn't comfortable or is too difficult to breathe through, consider other options. Masks come in a variety of styles and sizes.
• Tie one on. Instead of a face mask, try a scarf or bandanna to cover your nose and mouth. If these tips don't help or you have concerns about wearing a mask, talk with your doctor about how to protect yourself and others during the pandemic.
FORMELLA 411 August 2020 ISSUE 5.3
Virtual Consultant Check Parents’ new dog, Bailey
Formella 411
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as
members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. ~ Col 3:15 (NIV)
Because of the better internet availability in Bo, starting in
July, the team and I began meeting virtually on a regular
basis to team check together. We are currently working
through Isaiah. It can be a challenging book with a lot of
references to locations, specific animals and plants that
don’t live or grow in Sierra Leone, as well as deep historical
and cultural background information that we can miss in
English. We are also continuously working to use
consistent spelling and accurate word choices. Please pray
for us to have wisdom, perseverance, and patience as we
work towards an accurate, clear, and natural translation
for the book of Isaiah.
In the second week of August, the reviewers met for the
second time this year to read through and make comments
on the Mende translation. This time they read through
various smaller books throughout a whole week. Thanks be
to God for the ten people who travelled to Bo to review
the books and give their input. Pray for their health and
protection.
As I mentioned earlier, I have been looking at Mende
resources available from various sources. I have found
resources (not all necessarily readily available, but at least I
know they exist) about Mende grammar as a whole or
specific aspects, ranging from the early to late 1900s.
Mende is one of two large language groups in Sierra Leone,
and many linguists and missionaries have analyzed and
documented this language. I am grateful to be able to read
their research and analyses and focus more time on
translation work, rather than discover so much on my own,
like so many Bible translation workers must do.
Working from Home
Like many of you, I have been learning to work from
home and all the benefits and challenges that go along
with it. A huge shout out to my parents for letting me
stay with them again; letting me commandeer their card
table to make a desk that can hold a second screen, a
planner and books; and letting me borrow their vehicles.
Life would look a lot different without support from
family and a consistent place to call home while in the
U.S.
Over the last few months, I have been working with the
Mende translation, finding articles and books written
about Mende language and culture (there are more than
I originally thought!), and catching up on other work.
Originally the translators would team check in Bo, and I
would proofread in Little Chute (WI) separately, since
the internet was not working so well anymore in Sierra
Leone. Then in June, the head office of the Bible Society
of Sierra Leone provided each of the translation projects
with a new WIFI modem, since they would all be working
with the translation consultant who would be video
calling from Kenya. This allowed the team to share their
screen. We could be all literally on the same page in
Sierra Leone, Kenya, and the U.S. I am so grateful for the
opportunity for us all to work together for that week, so
that more books could be consultant checked
(completed Nehemiah, checked all of Esther, and started
on Job chapters 1-2). Praise God for this progress and a
chance to work together even when apart.
FORMELLA 411 August 2020 ISSUE 5.3
Mende Minute
Fale Ndemɔi ta vulii mia a bi gɔɔ a tɔmaseli. Kpee lɛ, Therefore the Lord himself it is you know with a sign Look
foninge nyahei lɔ koi hu tawao i ndoi lema tawao ta ngi loli lɔ a Imanuel.
young woman pregnant and she child give birth and him call Immanuel
Free Translation: Therefore it is the Lord himself who will make you know a sign. Look, the young
woman will be pregnant and she will give birth to a child and call him Immanuel.
~ Isaiah 7:14
Staying in touch:
Email address: [email protected]
Facebook Group: Formella 411
Website:
http://amyformella.wixsite.com/amyonthefield
I look forward to hearing from you!
Financial Support:
Send checks designated for ‘Amy Formella’ to:
Lutheran Bible Translators
PO Box 789
Concordia MO 64020
Or you can go online at:
http://lbt.org/project/amy-formella
Thank you for your continued support! I couldn’t
work with the Mende without your partnership!
While home, I’m able to take more classes to stay healthy and strong
Consultant Check (Bo view) Mini Sierra Leone missionary reunion
Consultant Check (WI view) Review Week
Ladies Aid
As the Ladies Aid will not be having their annual bake sale as part
of the Trinity Craft Fair this year, we will be offering homemade
pies, cookies, sweet breads, muffins etc. on a call and order
basis. By October 1 we will have a list of items that will be
available, the prices, and a phone number available for you to
place your order. The proceeds of this sale will go for missions
and Trinity Church and School projects, as in the past. We hope and pray our ladies can
add to your fall joy with something yummy. You may call Dottie Kraus with any
questions on these plans (920) 991-2705.
Have you been missing? . . . . .
No Brat Fry’s with Bake Sales, Fish Fry, Easter Pastries,
German Dinner - OH, MY!
THE TASTES OF TRINITY We will be taking orders for jams, sweet-sour coleslaw and
sauerkraut.
You can call in your orders from September 1st thru the 15th so we know how much
Kraut to make. Pickup date(s) are yet to be determined. Kraut will be available for
pick up approximately late October.
Call Elaine Weinig (920-470-9090) or email @ [email protected].
PRICES:
Kraut – ice cream pail $5.00; 5 gal pail $15.00;
Rose’s Jams $1 (or freewill offering)
Sweet-sour Coleslaw $1 pint, $5 ice cream pail
Serving Our Lord with Gladness- September 2020
Senior Pastor: Rev. Steven S. Billings, Associate Pastor/Principal: Rev. Keith E. GeRue. Elders of the Month: 5pm Brian Ratzburg, 9am Bart Nielsen. Altar Guild of the Month: Paula Reichert, Jackie Kislewski.
Worship Date/Time
Acolyte Serving
Elder on Duty/ Comm. Assistant Greeters Lectors
Ushering Crew
Sept. 5 5:00pm 6 9:00am
N/A Brian Ratzburg
Bart Nielsen N/A
Pastor Pastor
Volunteer Volunteer
Sept. 12 5:00pm 13 9:00am
N/A Brian Ratzburg
Bart Nielsen N/A
Pastor Pastor
Volunteer Volunteer
Sept. 19 5:00pm 20 9:00am
N/A Brian Ratzburg
Bart Nielsen N/A
Pastor Pastor
Volunteer Volunteer
Sept. 26 5:00pm 27 9:00am
N/A Brian Ratzburg
Bart Nielsen N/A
Pastor Pastor
Volunteer Volunteer
History of Grandparents’ Day
We celebrate Grandparents’ Day each September on the first Sunday after Labor Day, usually the second Sunday of the month. The origins of this national U.S. holiday start in 1969 with an unsuccessful attempt by a 9-year-old boy who wrote a letter to President Nixon. From there, most of the credit goes to Marian McQuade, from West Virginia, who was a champion for the value of grandparents and older adults, and who had plenty of experience as a grandmother. When she passed away in 2008, she had 15 children, 43 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Back in 1970, Marian began promoting the idea of a holiday for grandparents and found success first in her home state, where grandparents were honored in 1973. After that, it took her six more years of tireless dedication to persuade leaders in Washington, D.C., to bring the entire nation on board. On September 10, 1979, President Jimmy Carter issued proclamation that read: Grandparents are our continuing tie to the near past, to the events and beliefs and experiences that so strongly affect our lives and the world around us. Whether they are our own or surrogate grandparents who fill some of the gaps in our mobile society, our senior generation also provides our society a link to our national heritage and traditions. … [Grandparents] can often reach out past pride and fear of failure and close the space between generations. Many other countries around the world also have holidays for grandparents at various times of the year. Nanas and Papas deserve to be recognized for all they contribute to their grandchildren. It’s regrettable that the vital influence of grandmas and grandpas—including surrogate and spiritual grandparents—is still so often minimized or overlooked. But research makes it clear that grandchildren thrive when grandparents are proactive in supporting and developing a relationship with their grandchildren, and grandparents thrive when they are actively involved in their grandchildren’s lives. Further, when grandparents are involved in preparing their heirs with regard to perpetuating their values and a strong work ethic, the success of those “prepared” heirs increase significantly.
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July 2020
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Musings from
MATONGONEWS FROM REV. DR. WALTER & ROBYN STEELE
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Preach the Word!
STEELES IN AFRICA
—Walter’s work permit has been approved! And we have seen a copy of it!!!
—Things are slowly opening up here in East Africa, so stand by for news—we hope—in the near future.
–We appreciate you all! And a huge Thank You to those who have been able to continue to support the work here with your gifts, despite the current challenges.
–Last month, we told you about how fast hair grows. Well, Robyn gave Walter a trim. Not bad with nothing but a small pair of scissors and a little comb!
St. Paul wrote to Timothy: “Preach the Word… in season and out of season.” Oh, what a season this has been! Nevertheless, physical distancing and “sheltering in place” cannot silence the Word of God, which is the message that Christ has redeemed the world from sin, death, and the power of the the devil. Not even a virus can stop that Word from sounding forth into a world filled with fear and dread.
Each Sunday, our LCMS International Team, Africa Region, gather for worship. Over the Internet, the pastors preach the Gospel, not only to fellow missionaries, but also to our Kenyan coworkers, with whom we partner. It is a joy to be able to tell the GOOD NEWS about JESUS and His redeeming work on the cross.
His cross reminds us that our Lord knows what it is to suffer. Even more than that, He knows what it is to be rejected. And yet, the very Lord, who suffered and was rejected, is now glorified and accepted by the Father as the fully sufficient Savior and Lord! It continues to be a joy and a privilege to serve Him here in East Africa! And you do too with your ongoing support of His mission! We constantly rejoice before the Lord concerning your partnership in the Gospel.
Africa Team Worship Service, from Masumbo Camp, Iringa TZ
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There are many opportunities to serve as short-term or GEO missionaries. Check out the current list and download an application at lcms.org/service. Click on “Service Opportunities.”
To support the LCMS through the work of Walter and Robyn Steele, you may send a tax-deductible gift to:
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod P.O. Box 66861 St. Louis, MO 63166-6861
Make checks payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Mark checks “Support of Steele/Kenya.” Gifts can also be given securely online through the LCMS website, on my online giving page at lcms.org/steele.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
• Thanksgiving to our Lord for all our faithful supporters!
• Pray that, as the borders begin to open, we will have a safe journey from Tanzania to Kenya.
• Pray for peaceful elections in the countries in East Africa.
• Give thanks to God that the work permit for your teammates (the Beckers) has also been approved.
• Pray for those who, because of the pandemic, are underemployed or unemployed, that they may have their financial needs met.
• Pray for the spread of the Gospel and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit through the Word of Christ, that hearts might be changed and many come to know the joy of eternal life in Christ.
Remember:
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A morning cup of Tea before the day’s work begins.
A S A N T E
SANA! = Thank You!