Tidings for April 2016 WEB - storage.cloversites.comstorage.cloversites.com/trinitylutheranchurch4/documents/April 2016 Tidings_2.pdf2016 No. 3 April 2016 A fresh new and powerful

2016 No. 3 April 2016

A fresh new and powerful weekend event here at Trinity like we have never experienced before.

Special guests, Peter and Wilma Akright, will speak into our lives … we will pray, worship and learn.

Peter and Wilma are eager to meet with you!

Opportunities to meet and hear the Akrights include: • Two special women’s home groups … Friday and Saturday! • A 7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast event on Saturday • Three worship services • Special time with Wilma for Children & Parents Sunday—9:30 a.m. • Combined Adult Classes and Teens with Pete in Fellowship Hall • Q & A Coffee Hour wrap-up Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

April 15-16-17

Offerings to Date .................................. $120,136 Other Income to Date ................................ 4,594 Total Income to Date .............................124,730 Income Budget to Date ..........................116,942

Expenses to Date ....................................113,740 Expense Budget to Date.........................121,506

TRINITY’S FINANCIAL

UPDATE

Year-to-Date February 29, 2016

MARCH 2016 COUNCIL NOTES by Mike Kruse, Council Secretary

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

INFORMATION MEETING NOTES FEBRUARY 28, 2016

CHANCEL REMODEL Council President, Jim Wiese, called the meeting to order and Pastor White led the opening prayer. Pastor White announced that the final tuning of the new speakers had been completed. Pastor Nestor gave an update on the projection system installation project and thanked all the volunteers who helped with the project. Also, Pastor White announced that the new chancel furniture had just been ordered in the past week.

It was brought up that the audio system was too loud at the February 28 10:30 Service. There were also questions related to the illumination of the cross and whether any more thought had been given to installing kneelers for Holy Communion. Another question related to voting procedures on major expenditures. Feedback on the overall remodeling project was mostly very positive.

TRANSITION PLANNING Pastor White gave a brief history of the transition issue and planning process to date and announced that a third retreat with Dr. Jim Pence is scheduled April 8-9 at which a leadership succession plan will be developed. Pastor Zurek was invited to clarify his retirement plans as he had been hearing from people who were misinformed about it. Pastor White announced that he is looking at 3-5 years before retiring and stated that it is too early to give an exact date. Pastor Zurek closed the meeting with prayer.

EASTER GARDEN VOLUNTEERS:

The Chancel Garden for EASTER SUNDAY was BEAUTIFUL! A lot of people commented on how

special it made worship. THANKS to all of you!! Also, a special thanks to those who delivered Easter plants to shut-ins. God’s Blessings.

ALL COMMITTEE NIGHT

Monday, April 25 7:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

The Trinity Church Council was called to order by President Jim Wiese. Pastor White led the Recharge by reading Luke 5:1-11. Minutes of the February 7 Council Meeting and the Financial Report were approved.

Pastor White gave an update on the Transitions Planning Process and announced that the next Transitions Planning Retreat with Dr. Pence is scheduled April 8-9 starting at 7 p.m. Friday evening.

Council President Jim Wiese gave a recap of the Congregational Information Meeting. Doris Cerny presented the quarterly Mission Board report. The Mission Board presented eight scholarships for students to attend the “Campus Crusade For Christ” national rally in Denver.

Pastor White went over missional church\missional life vision and discussed the difference between the two.

The meeting was adjourned, and the Council joined together in prayer before going home.

The next Council meeting will be April 18, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.

A morning full of insight and adventure as our guest speaker, Peter Akright, shares details of life in Tunisia and about the Tunisia GROW Initiative—Cultivating HOPE for the future.

Join us Saturday, April 16th in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity Lutheran, 2200 25th St. in Columbus.

Breakfast is $7 payable at the door. Your pre-registration is needed to assure we have enough chow on hand. Sign-up at Grand Central or at any Men’s event by April 13 or call the Church Office at 564-8547.

Saturday, April 16 7 a.m.

April 29 - May 2 WHERE: Kearney

New Life Church 2715 W 39th St

Kearney, NE

COST: FREE WHAT: Learn about the realities of living in a third world country. This family-friendly Missions Experience features over 2,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space. Each of your family members receives a headset and listens to a child explain what it is like to live in their village. This free event features an interactive journey through true stories of children living in developing countries like the Philippines, Kenya, Uganda and the Dominican Republic. When: Friday, April 29 12:00 pm - 7:40 pm Saturday, April 30 10:00 am - 6:40 pm Sunday, May 1 11:00 am - 6:40 pm Monday, May 2 10:00 am - 4:40 pm

A special PREVIEW VIDEO and more with event details are found at http://cts.compassion.com/events/402.

Starting in Adult Forum April 3rd “GLORY DAYS”

Feeling trapped, caught in a rut, going nowhere? Feel like there is nothing better out there waiting for you? SURPRISE!! God has an exciting adventure in store for you. Your best days are ahead of you. Discover it! Claim it! Live it!

NEW MEMBER SEMINAR Begins April 10th

April 10 - I BELIEVE April 17 – YOU’LL KNOW YOU’RE A LUTHERAN ... April 24 - A LIVING FAITH

Contact the Church Office for more information.

IS THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST OVER WHEN EASTER DAY ENDS? by Pastor White

Last Sunday we, with Christians around the world, began our Easter worship services with the shouted announcement, “Christ is risen!” and everyone responding, “He is risen indeed!” Easter worship is giving honor and praise to God who has saved us through Christ Jesus and has made eternal life possible when He raised Jesus from the dead. Easter worship is proclaiming and celebrating that Jesus is alive and so we will live with him!

These days, of course, Jesus is literally everywhere. He’s on T-shirts and magazine covers. He’s the subject of “inspirational art.” He’s on certain History Channel documentaries and network mini-series. He’s on hats and bumper stickers. Virtually everyone in America has heard of Jesus. Pollsters try to measure people’s belief in Jesus. One poll found that 80 percent of Americans say they believe in Jesus. But do they know Jesus as He is revealed in the Bible? That same poll found that less than 60 percent agree that Jesus is God, and 52 percent agree that during His earthly life He sinned like anyone else. Another poll found that 64 percent of Americans believe Jesus actually rose bodily from death; but do they believe He lives today, that He reigns with the Father over all Creation? Do they believe in His actual presence with those who love Him and that His Spirit literally dwells in their hearts to inform their conscience and direct their path?

People have no problem believing Jesus was a real person in history and they like what they’ve heard about Him. They might think of Him as a good and godly man— like Mother Theresa, only male. If they’ve heard of the resurrection, most dismiss it as a purely human fabrication and they get on with their lives unaffected. But we have to

ask if it’s any different for people who profess faith in Christ. In fact we should all ask, “Who is actually governing my life?” Because if, in fact, Jesus is risen from death, then He is Lord; and my life is not my own. Do I seek His guidance in prayer for the big and small decisions in my life? Do I bring my burdens to Him in prayer? Do I trust that He is constantly with me through all my daily activities? Am I ashamed of my sin and desire to live a more righteous life because I love Him?

In The Truth Project series some of us experienced, we were asked, “Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?” If you and I answer that Jesus’ victory over death is really real, the implications for us in this life are monumental. Theologian Wolfhart Pannenberg has said, “If you believe the resurrection happened, you will change the way you live.” Essentially: If I’ve not been changed, then I don’t believe Jesus’ rising up from death is really real. It’s just lip service. The Resurrection happened long ago, and because Christ lives we are changed.

Here’s your Saturday morning line-up from 6 a.m. to NOON. These are great national programs you’ll be glad to hear on your radio station, KTLX 91.3 fm … on the air since 1974.

Friday, May 6, 2016 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Trinity Fellowship Hall

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community- based preventative health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: • Blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke • Abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a

ruptured aorta • Hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a

strong predictor of heart disease • Atrial fibrillation, or irregular heart beat, which is

closely tied to stroke risk • Bone density screening for men and women used to

assess the risk of osteoporosis

Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening for $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Other packages are available.

To register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit the website at www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

Call the Columbus Rescue Mission at 402-563-1096 to RSVP or to sponsor a table. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 12. A free-will offering will be taken for the Rescue Mission Women’s Ministry.

SPECIAL MUSIC, DOOR PRIZES & TESTIMONIES

COLUMBUS RESCUE MISSION 7th ANNUAL LADIES BRUNCH

Saturday, April 16th 9:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Peace Lutheran Church 2720 28 Street, Columbus

Guest Speaker: Deb Burma

Author, Speaker, Women’s Ministry Leader

“DAUGHTERS OF THE KING”

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called

children of God.” 1 John 3:1

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The Service of Blessing for 2016 Graduating High School Seniors

SUNDAY, MAY 8 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Seniors and Parents: More information will be mailed at a later date.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IMPACT FUNDRAISER

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please bring donations Monday, May 16 thru

Friday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m.

ALL PROCEEDS HELP TO FUND OUR SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO MOORE, OK.

THANK YOU! WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!

SATURDAY, MAY 21

8 a.m.—1 p.m.

ANNUAL THANK YOU BANQUET

MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016 Immanuel Life Center 1470 23 Ave., Columbus

Hors d’oeuvres & Silent Auction 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Meal & Program 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

PLEASE RSVP TO YOUTH FOR CHRIST 402-564-3700 by Noon, April 6th to attend this FREE event!

APRIL 2016 by Glenda Lundstrom

WEEKEND OPPORTUNITIES – All Stars Express Sunday mornings 9:30-10:15 am Age 3 - Grade 6

Your friends are always welcome!

APRIL 17 A Very Special Day in All Stars

Special guest, Wilma Akright, who will be dressed in costume, will take us to places in the world that we have only read about. She has the gift of sharing her experiences and her heart for the lost in a way that really connects with kids. Grades 1-6 will meet in their weekend rooms and then gather in “The Edge” to meet and learn from Wilma.

Parents, this is an opportunity you won’t want your kids to miss!

The Orphan Grain Train is an organization that provides relief supplies to help ease human suffering worldwide. And the international headquarters is right here in Nebraska!

An Invitation to provide supplies:

Our congregation will have an opportunity this month to join our Breakout 6th Graders in their goal of giving 100 hygiene kits to the Orphan Grain Train.

Here’s how: Pick up an item-specific card off the display in the Narthex April 9-23, make the purchase and bring the item by May 1.

Our 6th Graders have practiced and presented their personal testimonies and now will prepare for their roles as leaders here at Trinity for the elementary kids on June 5th and get ready for their mission trip.

5th Graders are developing a daily quiet time. They read in the book of Matthew at home; then at Breakout they see the scriptures come to life as they watch the Matthew DVD.

Grades 3, 4 & 5: April 6 is their last day of Breakout Classes Grade 6: April 13, 6:30-7:00 pm Prep meeting for mission participants, parents and leaders

APRIL 20 - 6:00-7:00 pm We celebrate our Breakout year with a family picnic, potluck style, here in the Fellowship Hall.

The response from our August survey of families indicated the 9:30-10:15 am time works best for most families in the summer too. So that’s what we’ll do!

June 5 - July 31 Age 3 – Grade 6

Our focus will be grounding kids in the rock-solid foundation of God’s love, a love that guides us through life’s dark times. On this courageous, captivating quest, kids have fun while they experience Jesus—the light of the world. Praise & Worship, Bible Adventures, KidVid Cinema, Science Experiments, Games and Mission Projects will be included this summer. So tell your kids to gear up and get ready to enjoy an over-the-top underground adventure! Each week is a stand-alone session, perfect for guests. Bring your kids and their friends! (P. S. We won’t really be going underground.)

1st Marla Ernst Nikki Ernst Tony Everett Leon Sanders

2nd Linda Colfack Butch Hollmann Eden Quincy

3rd Alan Davis Heather Rohwer Dale Ruehling Nathan Schaf Jean Spall

4th

Rhonda Schademann Mary Scholl Nathan Zurek

5th Bradley Bronson Lyle Christensen Michael Gauger Dan Hilmer Elli McMeekin Jon Quincy Colby Salak

6th Kane Benson Sarah Ernst Kate Johnson Dennis Kruse Tate Penne

7th James Guilliatt Hunter Hall Sheryl Klug Dolores Montag Jadahn Schaefer

8th

Lexi Blum Sarah Dornacker

9th Brian LeCuyer Dan Rosendahl

10th Trevor Bardsley Cheryl Brewer De Saire Drummond Ed Fusselman Cole Langmack Kallie Langmack

11th

Tanner Knapp

12th Carol Goering Lavonne Grassmeyer Lorraine Mann Aarron Wilson Delmer Wondercheck

13th

Janell Cromwell Sharon Ernst

14th Joshua Ebke Ben Hurner Abbigail McDonald Leann Ohnemus Lily Parker

15th Lisa Endorf Mike Jeffryes Doris Nyffeler Richard Stamm

16th Keith Bice Audrey Coble Samuel Drinnin Sophia Spulak

17th Cody Bollig Marlin Johannes Sara Sander Joni Woodside

18th

Jeanne Haney Jeanne Rice Witt Rodehorst Julie Tiemeyer

19th Heath Haynes Logan Rodehorst

20th Scott Engdahl Paige Jeffryes Bob Ohnemus Rita Peach Lauren Peters Jason Rinne Mike Rowe III Joanne Tonini Robin Unger Rochelle Wray

22nd

Lisa Benson Sharon Lindahl Craig Robak Brad Shelden Sam Spulak Barbra Suhr

23rd Troy Andert Dawson Jurado Mike Moje Jason Rasmussen Gary Schafer Robert Sjuts Ronda VanDerslice

24th Jennifer Bronson Richard Lammers Pam Sutton Mike Zastera

25th Linda Aldrich Judy Dicke Cevahn Ernesti Cindy Schroeder Jan Went Christina Woodside

26th Bryan Asche Gaylen Kamrath Joey Mark Dawn Owens Avery Salak Pam Siemek Mark Stockman

27th Mary Bothwell Hunter Dovenbarger Elizabeth Wielgus Keaton Zysset

28th Sheila Arasmith Don Blessen Spencer French Jill Jones Ethan Suhr Brooklyn Thomson

29th Joan Behrens Joan Bond Judy Johannes Verlene Novak

30th

Todd Connelly Maxine Reinke

WORSHIP SERVICE BROADCAST

KTLX 91.3 FM – Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ♦♦ Sunday at 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.

Friday, April 1 6:30 Friday Men’s Ministry

Saturday, April 2 7:30 SAMM’s Men’s Bible Study 5:30 Worship Service

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Sunday, April 3 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 11:30 Solid Rock Café

Monday, April 4 3:30 Holy Communion at Prairie Village 5:30 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 5 1:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry

Wednesday, April 6 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 6:30 Breakout (Grades 3-6) 6:30 Plugged-In Confirmation 7:00 High School Gravity (Grades 9-12) 7:20 6th Grade Mission Practice

Friday, April 8 6:30 Friday Men’s Leadership

Saturday, April 9 5:30 Holy Communion Worship Service

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Sunday, April 10 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Holy Communion Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 9:30 New Member Seminar 11:30 Missions Board Meeting 2:00 GOD’S SQUAD Rehearsal

Monday, April 11 9:30 Faith Circle 5:30 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 12 9:30 Peace Circle 2:30 Joy Circle 5:15 Endowment Board 5:30 KTLX Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 13 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 6:30 Breakout Mission Meeting for Grade 6 Students, Parents & Leaders 7: 00 High School Gravity (Grades 9-12)

Thursday, April 14 1:00 Piece Makers

Friday, April 15 7:00 “EMPOWERED” Ladies evening Tea with Wilma Akright, RSVP

Saturday, April 16 7:00 “EMPOWERED” Men’s Breakfast with Pete Akright, RSVP 9:30 “EMPOWERED” Ladies Tea with Wilma Akright, RSVP 9:30 CRM Annual Ladies Brunch at Peace Lutheran Church 5:30 Worship Service

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Sunday, April 17 “EMPOWERED” with Pete & Wilma Akright 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 9:30 New Member Seminar 11:30 “EMPOWERED” Coffee Hour with the Akrights

Monday, April 18 3:30 Holy Communion Golden Living Center 5:30 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal 6:15 Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 King’s Messengers Rehearsal 7:00 Trinity Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 20 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 6:00 Breakout Family Picnic Breakout 6th Grade Graduation

Thursday, April 21 1:00 Piece Makers Friday, April 22 11:45 NAOMI’s - Columbus Senior Center

Saturday, April 23 5:30 Worship Service

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Sunday, April 24 7:30 King’s Messengers Rehearsal 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 9:30 New Member Seminar 9:30 King’s Messengers Rehearsal 10:30 Reception of New Members

Monday, April 25 5:30 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal 7:00 All Committee Night

Wednesday, April 27 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study

Thursday, April 28 1:00 Piece Makers Friday, April 29 6:30 Friday Men’s Ministry Saturday, April 30 7:30 SAMM’s Men’s Bible Study 3:00 Spale/Lentz Wedding 5:30 Holy Communion Worship Service