Trinity Lutheran Church 300 S. Ardmore Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181 630/834-3440 www.trinitylutheranvp.com MAY 2014 In This Issue Youth Group 2 Birthdays & Anniver. 3 Memorials 3 Thank You’s 3 Man Stuff 4 Stewardship 5 Vaca Bible School 5 Music News 6 Dorcas 7 Food Drive 7 Calendar 8 We Are Branches Our Lord tells us that he is the vine and we are the branches. So as his branch- es, our goal is to forever be growing stronger in him! Tri-Angles Story Without End... 100 Years of Serving Christ The Lion’s Roar Parenthetical People: A Lesson in Theological Grammar Rev. 22:13 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” I am fairly certain that no little boy ever grew up dreaming that one day maybe he could hold a “will work for food” sign under the I-55 underpass. No little girl ever dreamed that maybe one day she can wait 2 hours for a appointment in the welfare office with her four children who have four different fathers. No one hopes for these things to be in their lives and yet there they are and if they are not in yours, there go you by the grace of God. “Oh, but I made good choices. I worked hard for a college degree. I saved my money and didn’t use credit cards. I ate right, got plenty of rest and exercised daily.” Well good for you! But not a single one of us is far from homelessness and poverty. I don’t care how much you planned and prepared. Ask Job about how right living and hard work should get you something in this world. If you are smart, you keep your mouth shut, save yourself from straining a muscle patting yourself on the back and thank God that he has given you so much more than you need. But what of those who have not been as blessed as you are? That is the subject of Jesus’ teaching in Matt. 25. Go read the whole chapter. No… seriously….go read the whole chapter of Matthew 25, I’ll wait. It starts off with the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. The foolish virgins were the ones who did not have lamps full of oil. Likewise people with no faith (dry lamps) will be left out of the great eternal banquet. Then Jesus moves on to the parable of the talents. People who use their earthly resource to the glory of God will be greatly blessed and those who waste their earthly resources will suffer earthly consequences. Then finally, he takes up Judgment Day. The expectation of the King is that wise virgins keep their lamps full of Word and Sacrament, manage their earthly gifts for the glory of God AND do their best to care for the foolish virgins and poor stewards. So of course a foolish virgin is always out of oil and of course a poor steward is always broke and of course it is our privilege as God’s children to minister to them so that they might grow in faith, find some joy in this life and eventually join us in the heavenly banquet and that is what we call Social Ministry. We care for people in trouble. It does not matter whether or not they deserve it. It does not matter whether or not they are grateful. We care for all people because when we do it is as though we are caring for Christ himself. In His Service,
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Trinity Lutheran Church300 S. Ardmore Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181630/834-3440
www.trinitylutheranvp.com
MAY 2014In This Issue
Youth Group 2Birthdays & Anniver. 3Memorials 3Thank You’s 3Man Stuff 4Stewardship 5Vaca Bible School 5Music News 6Dorcas 7Food Drive 7Calendar 8
We Are BranchesOur Lord tells us that he is the vine and we are the branches. So as his branch-es, our goal is to forever be growing stronger in him!
Tri-Angles
Story Without End...100 Years of
Serving Christ
The Lion’s RoarParenthetical People: A Lesson in Theological Grammar
Rev. 22:13 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
I am fairly certain that no little boy ever grew up dreaming that one day maybe he could hold a “will work for food” sign under the I-55 underpass. No little girl ever dreamed that maybe one day she can wait 2 hours for a appointment in the welfare office with her four children who have four different fathers. No one hopes for these things to be in their lives and yet there they are and if they are not in yours, there go you by the grace of God.
“Oh, but I made good choices. I worked hard for a college degree. I saved my money and didn’t use credit cards. I ate right, got plenty of rest and exercised daily.” Well good for you! But not a single one of us is far from homelessness and poverty. I don’t care how much you planned and prepared. Ask Job about how right living and hard work should get you something in this world. If you are smart, you keep your mouth shut, save yourself from straining a muscle patting yourself on the back and thank God that he has given you so much more than you need.
But what of those who have not been as blessed as you are? That is the subject of Jesus’ teaching in Matt. 25. Go read the whole chapter. No…seriously….go read the whole chapter of Matthew 25, I’ll wait.
It starts off with the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. The foolish virgins were the ones who did not have lamps full of oil. Likewise people with no faith (dry lamps) will be left out of the great eternal banquet.
Then Jesus moves on to the parable of the talents. People who use their earthly resource to the glory of God will be greatly blessed and those who waste their earthly resources will suffer earthly consequences.
Then finally, he takes up Judgment Day. The expectation of the King is that wise virgins keep their lamps full of Word and Sacrament, manage their earthly gifts for the glory of God AND do their best to care for the foolish virgins and poor stewards. So of course a foolish virgin is always out of oil and of course a poor steward is always broke and of course it is our privilege as God’s children to minister to them so that they might grow in faith, find some joy in this life and eventually join us in the heavenly banquet and that is what we call Social Ministry. We care for people in trouble. It does not matter whether or not they deserve it. It does not matter whether or not they are grateful. We care for all people because when we do it is as though we are caring for Christ himself.
In His Service,
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PastorRev. Robert A. Rogers
Pastoral StaffRev. Dr. Roger PittelkoAsst. to the PastorMary StahlkeKantorJudy BruschukYouth DirectorMargaret CotterillSecretaryDebbie JohnsonParish Nurse
Lay LeadersSue LotterExecutive DirectorDave HeuserAsst. Executive DirectorDave BruschukTreasurerMarna RundgrenDir. of Christian Ed.Scott GolzDir. of Church PropertyMike TicaricDir. of EvangelismCandy RichardsonDir. of Human CareRich KumnickDir. of Lay MinistryCarol BoettgerDir. of Parish FellowshipMatt ThompsonDir. of StewardshipLisa TicaricDir. of Youth MinistryKristy ScholtesTCNS ChairAmanda ScottDirector of Trinity Christian PreschoolMarilyn FelzAltar Guild PresidentGloria MarchewkaDorcas Guild PresidentMary RindaLWML PresidentTaylor OkeyDirector of TMCJennifer HesseNewsletter EditorKathy GolzHousekeeping
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Youth Group News
April and May 2014
Congratulations and blessing to this year’s confirmation class: Joey Urso, Olivia Rundgren, and David Stahlke.
Beginning on Wednesday, April 30 you will be considered a part of the high school youth group, Big House.
Welcome to the incoming 6th graders: Elijah Brockie, Maggie Myers, Griffin Scofield, and Peter Stahlke. As of
Wednesday, April 30 you will be considered part of the junior high youth group, Camp C.H.A.O.S.
Confirmation Camp: NEW this summer for middle school students. The yearly confirmation retreat will be replaced by 3 separate “camp” days on the 3rd Wednesday of June, July, and August. You will be getting a letter soon with complete information. But for now, put these dates on your calendar: Wednesdays, June 18, July 16, and August 20 @ 8:00 – 6:30.
Wednesday night dinners: Starting on May 7 until August there is no official schedule for youth group meals.
Anyone who is willing to feed about 15-20 hungry high school kids please notify me.
Vacation Bible School – July 14 - 18 : Eric and Olivia Rundgren are bravely running VBS again this year – and they need YOUR help. Let them or me know if you can be there. Confirmation students will start their July camp day by helping out together on Wednesday.
Summer Trip Days are back! The next newsletter will have the complete schedule of Thursday trips. There will be a variety of activities, both at local attractions and also fun projects to do at Trinity. We’ll mix it up, day time and evenings to meet the requirements of everyone’s schedules.
Here’s what you can look forward to for the rest of April and May:
Saturday, April 19 @ Noon: Pizza and Easter Breakfast Set-Up
C’mon, admit it – you still like to decorate Easter eggs. And you like pizza, right? Join us for the fun and food, then stay to help set up for Easter breakfast.
Sunday, April 20 Easter Breakfast
You should be getting a call from Dave Barry about helping out with the breakfast. We love providing the service for this meal, but we really need lots of help in the kitchen so all the dishes get done in time for everyone to attend worship. If you haven’t heard from Dave and are willing to help, please contact me. Parents and kids are needed. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease help us.
Wednesday, April 23 @ 6:00-8:00 Big House is back!
Italian beef for dinner then we’re planning for the induction of 8th graders on April 30. Plus, Pastor will be continuing his study of the book of Daniel.
Sunday, April 27 @ Noon – 6:00 High School youth serve @ the Dart Tournament and Paint the Youth Lounge Mural
High school youth we need you for 2 projects today.
1. Serve food at the dart tournament. Katie Boudro, Chris Gore, and Jackson Scofield are running the kitchen, but they’ll need help from you. Earn church bucks for future trips. Sign up for one of the following shifts: 12:30-3:30 or 3:00 – 6:30
2. Paul Stahlke has drawn a beautiful mural in the new youth lounge. If you’d like to help paint it, come for lunch right after late service and then get to work on the painting. Those who are working at the early shift of the dart tournament can help out when there is “down time” in serving.
Wednesday, April 30 @ 4:30 – 6:30 Junior High “Taste of Camp C.H.A.O.S.”
Elijah, Maggie, Griffin, and Peter – you will be officially welcomed into the junior high youth group, called Camp C.H.A.O.S., which stands for Chocolate, Holiness, and Other Stuff. There will be chocolate, there will be holiness, and of course, some other stuff, including dinner. Joey, David, and Olivia – we’ll say good-bye to you as you head off to Big House with the big kids in the new youth room.
Wednesday, April 30 @ 6:00 – 8:00 Big House Initiation
Eighth graders will be welcomed into the high school youth group tonight after the send off from Camp C.H.A.O.S. There will be dinner with the entire crowd and then awesome “high school only” activities.
Wednesday, May 7 @ 6:00 – 8:00 Big House
Friday, May 9 @ 6:00 – 11:00 Guys’ Night Out for guys currently in grades 6-12
Guys – your night is actually a real night out this year. We don’t have the exact plan this year, but promise it we will not disappoint. You can look forward to dinner and a couple of great activities. We’ll be sending out the actual schedule when all the details are in place.
Wednesday, May 14 @ 6:00 – 8:00 Big House
Wednesday, May 21 @ 6:00 – 8:00 Big House
Wednesday, May 28 @ 6:00 – 8:00 Big House
The 411
Pastor’s Cell # 630-439-6176
Judy’s Cell # 630-220-6364
Lisa’s Cell # 630-310-7033
Church Office: 630-834-3440
Pastor’s Email: [email protected]
Judy’s Email: [email protected]
Church Secretary Email: [email protected]
Mike’s Email (Treasurer): [email protected]
Lisa’s Email (Youth Board Director): [email protected]
Trinity Web site: www.trinitylutheranvp.com
Youth Facebook Page: Trinity Youth of Villa Park
Parents’ Facebook Page: Parents of Trinity VP Youth
If you are in grades 5-9 and like to act, check out Trinity Music Center’s Summer Theater Camp. It’s happening on July 8 – 11 with a performance on July 12. Last year’s production of “Godspell” was fabulous. More info will soon be available on the church web site. TMC also offers lessons for any instrument and voice.
Youth in Action High School Servant Event on June 22 – 27
Pastor Rogers and I are very excited to be taking Jackson Scofield, Rachel Stahlke, Sarah Stahlke, David Stahlke, Noah Rogers, Olivia Rundgren, and Chandler Barry to
serve in the city of Weston, Wisconsin this summer. We’ll be doing light construction, home repair, and landscaping
for the impoverished.
Acolytes: Please continue to check your schedule for summer worship. If you are unable to fulfill your obligation please contact a substitute. 8th graders are on the schedule until the new confirmands are trained in the fall.
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Memorials In Memory of Johanna Golz from: Villa Park “A” Dart Team
In Memory of Gary Johnson from: Vicki Johnson
In Memory of Jeff Magnuson from: Villa Park “A” Dart Team
In Memory of Warren Sheridan from: Mr. & Mrs. James Smelter
May Birthdays & AnniversariesBIRTHDAYS: 1- Christopher Bruhn, Judy Sheridan 2-Chandler Barry, Charles Ophardt 3- David Jones, Darren Taylor 4-Wade Golz, Al Hotwagner, Joann Ophardt, Timothy Sharon 5-Brianna Stubbs 6-Kathleen Evensen, Gloria Froula, Giana Johnson, Martin Tyree 7-Dina Bonacci 8-Philip Petersen 9-John Johnson, Fred Montag 10- Joshua Burmeister, Deborah Long 11-Jennifer Gawat, Michelle Wass 13-Ann Galfano, Kelly Quigley 15-Chuck Buhman, John Heuser, Gloria Marchewka, Erin Wallen 16-Bob Behenna, Cathy Oswald 17- Emma Jones, Danielle Tomasek 19- Gina Heaney, Denise Smelter, Patt Ticaric 20-Carrie Brockie 21-Michael Wass 22-Wendy Dorn 23-David Bernhard, Tom Rinda 24- Rich Kumnick, Kelly Mance, Devin Snyder 25-Mary Rinda, Sarah Wolf 26- Otto Ryl, Olinda Sperry 27-Justin Gunderson, Deb Thompson, Jordan Ticaric 28- Lynda Dickmann, 29-Adam Stahlke 30-Bonnie Nguyen, 31-Pat Jacklin, Roxanne Tyree
ANNIVERSARIES: 4- Vivian & Roger O’Donnell 6-Darla & John Batjes 7-Kristen & Anthony Fashoda 16-Dawn & John Dapkus, Jim & Denise Smelter 18-Kim & Craig Campagna 19-Sue & Tom Lotter 20-Ron & Carol Boettger 22-Jim & Diane Bruschuk, Otto & Georgianna Ryl 23-John & Connie Graham 26-Barb & Stephen Larsh 31-Darin & Kristine Cwik
Tri-AnglesThe DEADLINE for the June Tri-Angles is
May 19, 2014. You can email articles, news and photos to Jenn Hesse at [email protected], mail them to 435 S. Cornell Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181 or drop them in her mailbox at church.
A Special Thank You to . . . John Graham and Art Biladeau, for taking out and putting away handbells for rehearsals and worship services.
David Stahlke, for sorting and filing choir and handbell music.
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Tickets available at church after services,
Tickets available at church after services or call church office, 630-834-3440
Matching funds from THRIVENT will go to the Lombard/Villa Park Food PantryTrinityLutheranVP.com
Saturday, June 7 7 pm
$15 per person
Appetizers and Refreshments
Trinity Lutheran Church
Founders Hall
300 S. Ardmore Ave.
Villa Park, IL 60181
Trinity Lutheran Church Dorcas Guild
Presents . . .
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Check out Sally’s web site and blog at
sallyedwards.org or comedybysally.com
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Vacation Bible School
VBS 2014: GOD IS OUR HERO will be held July 14th-18th from 9 am-11 am for 3 year olds through entering 5th grade. Last year 80 children attended the program full of crafts, games and Bible Stories. Anyone willing to volunteer to help during this fun-filled week, please contact Co-Directors Eric and Olivia Rundgren or email [email protected]. Sign-up forms are available through the church website or the church office.
From the Board of Stewardship
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Men’s StuffSo What?
Over the years I have become fairly cynical about what I read, watch and hear. I do not believe there is such a thing as “unbiased” media. In today’s world most media conveys a specific point of view, agenda, or call to action. The same “news” story reported on five different channels will offer five different conclusions. Corporations and governments alike employ a cadre of media specialists to provide “spin,” so their point of view is portrayed as fact.
Over the years I have looked for the “So what?” in what I hear, see or read, especially in the media.
I define the “So what?” as an action or attitude that the author wishes me to adopt.
For example, when watching a car commercial, the “So what?” is that I be moved to purchase that vehicle. Those “So whats?” are easy to spot.
When I watch a movie or TV show, the “So what?” may be a little harder to find, but it’s still there. For example, any TV show that involves “ordinary” people singing, dancing or performing has the “So what?” that each of us are talented, capable and have an opportunity to win millions of dollars.
Ads promoting the lottery offer the “So what?” that you will be a hero to school kids as you spend your money on the lottery, which funds education. Some of these ads leave me feeling as if I am a terrible person who hates kids if I don’t plunk down my dollars for them -- at least once in a while.
Now some of you may be saying to yourself, “So what?”
The “So what?” I want you to think about is to become a critical consumer of media. Too often we accept everything we hear or read without thinking objectively about it. We buy into the adage that “If it’s on the Internet, on the national news, or in the newspaper, then it must be true ... at least mostly.” This also applies to hearing it from “live” sources as when we wholesale accept something because we heard it from a friend or family member. Suffice it to say, critical thinking should accompany us wherever we go.
As for me, I read the fine print, look for the angles, and will not send money to Africa because someone died and named me in his will.
This whole critical-thinking thing is something worthwhile to pass along to the next generation too. The world’s awash in hyperbole and trivial nonsense, and it’s targeted (as it has been for years) at the very young as well. For impressionable, young minds the world is full of choices like never before. Some are of value; many are not, and it’s a huge help if by our input and experience we can help them see the difference.
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FOOD DRIVE EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Trinity will be collecting food, paper good and personal hygiene items for the Villa Park/Lombard Food Pantry located at the First United Methodist Church in Lombard every week, but we will offer several ideas throughout the year to help with your shopping.
APRIL 2014-‐ CEREAL/BREAKFAST
Powdered Milk
MAY 2014-‐ Meal in a Can/Box—Tuna Fish
Canned Stew, canned chili, soup, canned meat, chowder, broth, and meals in a box, mac and cheese, helpers, rice mixes
JUNE 2014-‐ Pasta Noodles and Pasta Sauce, Tomato Paste, Canned Tomatoes, Canned spaghetti, canned ravioli
JULY 2014-‐ Canned Fruits/Vegetables/Beans
When the store offers buy on, get one free-think of the Food Bank
Please remember your hungry neighbors when you shop
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