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President’s Message 2

Bishop’s Scholarship 3

Closing Celebration 5

Alumni Update 6

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of everything, Trinity chose to carefully consider each item on the basis of historical value, condition, need and mobility.

Artwork was reviewed by a committee for institutional historicity with many pieces chosen for relocation to the new Campus Center. Some of the items, including gently used furniture, has been repurposed for use in the new Trinity Apartments where it will meet housing needs that may not have been originally considered, but are just as vital to the tapestry of building a campus.

Many items have been repurposed in local churches, homes, schools and non-profit

organizations where they will have new life, blessing others as they have blessed Trinity. There is no way of knowing how many hundreds and thousands of

people will be served by your gifts as they are fitted for new service.

Our efforts didn’t stop at repurposing. Recycling was also a priority in the relocation effort as unusable wood, metal and paper were shredded, broken down and recycled in an effort to maximize sensitivity to the giver, the gift and the environment.

We hope that you are pleased and inspired to further entrust Trinity with your ongoing benevolence.

Pay It ForwardBy Donna Marie Bertrand

Benjamin Franklin wasn’t simply a statesman, inventor, printer, author and scientist, as if that weren’t enough. Franklin was also one of the pioneers of the American spirit, a man who modeled the values of faith in the context of the untamed new world. One of his “tricks” as he coined it was the idea of alternative giving, popularized in recent years as “paying

forward.” The idea, as he describes in his letter to Benjamin Webb, is to bless others as you have been blessed; instead of paying back, you pay it forward.

Trinity Lutheran College has been the fortunate recipient of thousands of gifts through the years. Gifts which the college has not taken ownership over so much as it has become a steward of. Stewardship of the selfless benevolence of friends is a responsibility that isn’t taken lightly.

Especially when relocating the college.

The Issaquah campus was outfitted with furniture, artwork, comfortable chapel pews, expensive equipment and countless musical instruments. Some items were originally donated in memorial and others purchased with unrestricted financial gifts. Every item served well in the task of biblical higher education. As with any move, not everything would fit or be aesthetically appropriate in the new facility. Instead of ungracefully disposing

Campus Opening Dedication

Trinity Lutheran College cordially invites you to attend the dedication of our new campus in Everett, WA. Our featured speaker will be Bishop Wm. Chris Boerger. Please join us immediatly following at our Open House on the new campus location.

Date: Saturday October 11, 2008

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Everett Performing Arts Center 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA

Open House - Trinity Lutheran College 2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA

“The twin beds and bedding we received

from Trinity were wonderful! The men in our transitional housing

appreciate them very much! Thank you

again!” - James Valela, House of Mercy

“In July, Trinity called us and generously offered us the opportunity to re-use some of the furniture. It

was as if our wish list had been read and the things

left there were for us.Thank you for helping us let our guests know they matter!”

- Kim Sather, The Compass Center

Campus Calendar Campus Opening Dedication ........................ October 11

Fall Break ........................................................Oct 23-24

Registration for J-Term,Spring Semester .......Nov 10-13

Thanksgiving Break .......................................Nov 27-28

Last Day to Withdraw .........................................Nov 26

Half-Day Rehearsal ............................................... Dec 5

Advent Festival Concerts ................................... Dec 5-7

Final Examinations ........................................ Dec 16-19

Fall Semester Ends .............................................. Dec 19

Christmas Break .........................................Dec 20-Jan 2

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President’s MessageLeaving and Landingby John Stamm, Ph.D.

Flying in small airplanes into remote villages in the Alaska bush, which I did for many years, meant a lot of leavings and landings. And leaving and landing were not without risk. Leaving Anchorage International Airport with its busy but carefully controlled traffic was relatively risk free. Landing in the remote

bush, however, was not. There were no “controlled” airports, just rough gravel strips carved into the tundra, or a convenient river or lake.

When leaving, the pilot informed air traffic controllers: “Two souls on board heading to Saint Mary’s, ready for takeoff.” The pilot would frequently disconnect from air traffic control and mutter: “Souls, that’s us. And hopefully we, and souls, will also land back here.”

The Trinity community is in the process of leaving and landing – leaving the familiar surroundings of its Issaquah campus heading to a new destination, its new campus home in Everett, Washington. “Leaving and Landing” is the title of the electronic newsletter used to inform students and employees, the “souls on board,” of relocation plans. In addition to the human souls, the very soul of Trinity, the institution itself is leaving and landing.

All living things, philosophers and theologians assert, have soul. Organizations are “living” entities and by analogy have soul qualities. Organizations are tangible; they have a “real presence.” The soul of an organization, however, is less tangible. Like the wind, the soul of an organization is known mainly by its effects. An organization’s soul, its “soulness,” is mainly known in terms of its mission, the integration of its various parts and pieces, its openness to the

world and its vitality. Without soul, institutions are inert. Soulness makes them ert.

What comprises Trinity’s soul, gives it vitality? First and foremost, it is mission – Trinity’s reason for being. Trinity’s biblically-centered educational mission is an embodiment and expression of commitments and aspirations. As a college, Trinity is unequivocally committed to making Scripture the foundation of a Christian liberal arts education. From the depths of its soul, Trinity is committed to being a “destination college” known for the quality of its Christ-centered scholarship and commitment to its students and employees. Trinity’s biblically centered mission is unparalleled in Lutheran higher education.

Soulness provides integration and cohesion. Academically and programmatically, this is evidenced by Trinity’s commitment to “rightly dividing” God’s Word, to making the Word known, lived, felt and integrated into all professional preparation programs. And Trinity’s commitment to Luther’s understanding of Christian vocation serves to integrate faith formation with personal and professional leadership development.

Souls listen. The soul of Trinity is revealed as it openly listens, first to the Word and then to the world. The strength of Trinity’s soul is enabling learners to faithfully listen to and discern the call of the Gospel of Jesus Christ even as they listen to the needs of the world God loves and for which they are being prepared for professional roles of Christ-centered servant leadership and service.

Finally, soul provides élan, vitality and life. The living expression of the Trinity’s vitality is its community. Gathering regularly around Word and sacrament, Trinity’s Christ-centered community of learners is committed to being devoted to one another in brotherly love, to honor one another above oneself, to never lack in zeal but to keeping spiritual fervor, and serving the Lord (Romans 12:10-11).

Trinity has recently landed and taken residence in Everett. Here, Trinity’s soul will be known by its effects – its distinctive mission, the integration of Scripture in its academic programs, its double listening and the vitality of its Christ-centered community.

Little Lutheran LadiesBy Donna Marie Bertrand

Trinity’s Everett campus has been one of the most fun construction projects I’ve ever worked on. This story is my absolute favorite.

At the start of the project we came across a few issues that we believed were going to cost a lot of money. Praise the Lord, they didn’t! Our foreman, in front of the crew, said to me, “you must be really lucky.” My response was “not lucky, I just have little Lutheran ladies praying.”

As the construction continued, God continued to bless in so many ways. The crews often heard, “it’s the little Lutheran ladies praying.” So much so I started hearing it back when something good would come together. “I know, don’t tell me, it’s the little Lutheran ladies.”

I know many men were praying as well and it has been the blended melody of the men and ladies that I believe carried us through this project. And I hope you agree the alteration of “little Lutheran ladies” is fun and catchy. So catchy that stalwart, talented construction guys and gals have heard the testimony and I hope they remember forever the tangible value of prayer.

Summer and StudentsBy Kristin Weswig

Students have been working hard this summer to prepare for the fall! Donna Marie Bertrand, Aubrey Thonvold, and Kristin Weswig worked with students who lived in Everett and Issaquah over the summer. The ten students who lived in Everett spent their summer cleaning apartments, moving furniture, moving boxes, and doing whatever random tasks that were assigned. These students also attended Creation Festival to represent Trinity Lutheran College to over 19,000 people.

On the Issaquah campus, Jason Clifton led the student effort of final packing, sorting, and removing Trinity Lutheran College while working with Ann Thomas and Donna Marie Bertrand. Trinity would not have made the move without the servant attitude of these students. Thank you to all who helped in the relocation process and who made this move possible.

Photos Top: Fall Retreat was oustanding with 60 students enjoying a weekend full of group games, worship, floor bonding, and a great start to friendships old and new.

Middle: Student Council and Resident Assistants take time to reconnect with one another and get ready for a fulfilled year of leadership. Here, student leaders enjoy the sunshine in Seattle!

Bottom: Orientation is a good time for all Trinity students to get to know their new home, Everett, and each other before the school year is in full swing! These students are enjoying some fun games during the orientation.

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Where are they now?Meet four alumni that are now on the Trinity Board of Directors

Rev. David Parks (’78) Pastor David Parks serves as lead pastor at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Everett, WA. Rev. Parks has served at Our Savior’s for 19 years. He attended Trinity/LBI and graduated once in 1977 with a Biblical Studies Degree. Rev. Parks returned to Trinity/LBI and in 1979 earned a B.A. in Christian Education. He attended Seminary at P.L.T.S. in Berkley, CA. Rev. Parks is married to Carla and they celebrated their 25th anniversary this past year. They have two children, a daughter Erin who is 16, and a son Steven who is 13.

Heidi Francis (’90)Heidi Francis joined the Seattle Presbytery in 2007 as Communications Director. Prior to that, she directed the production of congregational communications for more than 10 years. She brings theological training and fluency in both print and web media with a biblical studies degree from Trinity, and a certificate in multimedia design and production from the University of Washington. As Communications Director, Heidi works to develop networks among congregational leaders with common ministry passions. In addition, she is executive editor, design consultant, producer and project manager of presbytery publications and communication projects.

Twyla Lucas (’70)Born and raised in Seattle, Twyla Lucas graduated from Trinity/LBI in 1972, then continued her college education, earning a BA Ed (double major) in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Health education (’77) and a M.S. in Health (’93) from Central Washington University. Twyla retired after teaching 29 years in Washington State’s public education system. Twyla has been a member of Bethlehem Lutheran church in Marysville for over twenty years and is an active participant in church activities. Twyla and her husband live on the Tulalip reservation in Marysville. She has two step-sons and five grandchildren.

Josh Post (’98)Joshua Post is an alumnus of Trinity with a strong family history with the college and the LBI movement. After graduating in 1998, he worked for the family business, spent a brief time serving in California as a Youth Ministry interim director, and then in Washington State politics. In 2002, Josh returned to work at Trinity in the Admissions department and then as the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund. Since 2005, he has worked as a Financial Associate with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Josh lives in Seattle and is a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issaquah, WA.

We’d love to hear what you’re up to! You can update your information and share your latest news with us by going to www.tlc.edu/alumni-information-update.

Skyler Haines Awarded Bishop’s Scholarship

In honor of Bishop Chris Boerger of the NW Washington Synod, Skyler Haines of Anacortes Lutheran Church in Anacortes, WA will receive approximately $10,000, one-half of one years’ tuition, while studying Business Leadership and Management at Trinity Lutheran College.

Your thoughtful giving to Trinity Lutheran College is helping make this scholarship assistance possible.

Thank you sincerely.

God bless you,

Skyler Haines Bishop Chris Boerger

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Spotlight on BusinessBy John Stamm, Ph.D.

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) reaffirmed Trinity’s accreditation

following a two-year comprehensive self-study. Using nine accreditation standards as benchmarks, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Directors thoroughly examined the degree to which Trinity meets the Commission’s quality standards. Based on

this review, a comprehensive report was submitted to NWCCU in March and was followed by a comprehensive two-day on-site review in April by a team of 10 evaluators from other colleges and universities. Lead by Dr. Robert Hoover, President of The College of Idaho, the review team submitted a comprehensive report to the NWCCU staff and Commissioners. In July, President John Stamm appeared before the 24-member Commission hearing panel as it considered the site visit team’s report and recommendations.

Based on the hearing and information reviewed by the Commission, Trinity’s accreditation was reaffirmed.

Please visit www.tlc.edu for complete article.

Trinity’s Campus Closing Celebration Trinity alumni, employees, and friends gathered at the Issaquah Campus in May to celebrate Trinity’s time in Issaquah and new beginnings in Everett. Here are a few photo highlights. Photos by Gerald Pope Photography.

1. Past and present Trinity employees at the Issaquah Celebration Service.

2. Alumni Dan Berggren (‘88) reminisces while looking at a wall of photos.

3. Alumni from the 1990s and 2000s enjoy catching up at the class reunions held during the Celebration Service weekend.

4. Rev. Jim Rismiller and President John Stamm share memories of the Issaquah campus.

5. Past alumni from Trinity/LBI celebrating many years in Issaquah.

6. All are invited to share communion during the Celebration Service.

7. Rev. Dr. Lowell Stime has the crowd laughing

1. 2. 3. 4.

8. 7. 6. 5.

9. 11. 10. 12.

throughout his message.

8. Alumni from the 1980s.

9. Rev. Dr. Lowell Stime delivers a message of reflection and hope during celebration service.

10. Alumni from 2000s reconnect.

11. Presentation of important Trinity/LBI symbols. From

Beth Elness-Hanson, Biblical Studies Chair

Blessed to be a blessing is a key theme of the Abrahamic covenant, which I learned as a freshman from Rev. Robert Rismiller. Yes, I am a Trinity/LBI alumna. Indeed, I was blessed with an education from Trinity/LBI and Fuller Seminary, as well as enriching experiences, such as teaching at the MaaSae Girls Lutheran Secondary School in Tanzania. So, I share the passion of blessing others by helping to biblically-ground their faith, because if we are not faithfully interpreting Scripture and living it, then we are following something else. The blessings I received now get passed on to my students, who will then be a blessing to others. No wonder I am excited!

Be Faithful to the Past Blessed to be a Blessing

Dr. Jeff Mallinson, Academic Dean

“Honor the past; let it inspire the future.” This, according to Trinity’s new dean, Dr. Jeff Mallinson, motivates his scholarship and academic vision. Mallinson earned his doctorate in theology from Oxford University and comes with faculty, church, and administrative experience.

“There’s nowhere I’d rather be right now,” he says. “Trinity’s spiritual roots, coupled with a desire be culturally engaged sets it apart from peer institutions; Church related colleges too often veer toward the ditches of parochialism or secularism.”

To avoid both extremes, Mallinson intends to preserve the college’s identity, which he believes can encourage creative scholarship and leadership.

Mallinson has a record of using history to address contemporary concerns. His book, Faith and Reason in Theodore Beza (Oxford University Press), studied the place of philosophy in the early protestant academy. His essay “Epistemology of the Cross,” in Theologia et Apologia (Wipf & Stock), draws from Luther’s thought in order to approach contemporary philosophical problems. He is completing a book chapter on the history and future philosophy within Lutheran education. “I am interested in keeping us in the academic and professional fray, and in cultivating students who will apply the riches of their heritage to the big conversations of our time.”

left to right,Rev. Dan Bloomquist holding a bible, and Rev. John Schraan holding a cross, Rev. Jim Rismiller and President John Stamm presenting to the crowd.

12. The Trinity choir sang the Pilgrims Hymn to end the celebration service.

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Spotlight on BusinessBy John Stamm, Ph.D.

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) reaffirmed Trinity’s accreditation

following a two-year comprehensive self-study. Using nine accreditation standards as benchmarks, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Directors thoroughly examined the degree to which Trinity meets the Commission’s quality standards. Based on

this review, a comprehensive report was submitted to NWCCU in March and was followed by a comprehensive two-day on-site review in April by a team of 10 evaluators from other colleges and universities. Lead by Dr. Robert Hoover, President of The College of Idaho, the review team submitted a comprehensive report to the NWCCU staff and Commissioners. In July, President John Stamm appeared before the 24-member Commission hearing panel as it considered the site visit team’s report and recommendations.

Based on the hearing and information reviewed by the Commission, Trinity’s accreditation was reaffirmed.

Please visit www.tlc.edu for complete article.

Trinity’s Campus Closing Celebration Trinity alumni, employees, and friends gathered at the Issaquah Campus in May to celebrate Trinity’s time in Issaquah and new beginnings in Everett. Here are a few photo highlights. Photos by Gerald Pope Photography.

1. Past and present Trinity employees at the Issaquah Celebration Service.

2. Alumni Dan Berggren (‘88) reminisces while looking at a wall of photos.

3. Alumni from the 1990s and 2000s enjoy catching up at the class reunions held during the Celebration Service weekend.

4. Rev. Jim Rismiller and President John Stamm share memories of the Issaquah campus.

5. Past alumni from Trinity/LBI celebrating many years in Issaquah.

6. All are invited to share communion during the Celebration Service.

7. Rev. Dr. Lowell Stime has the crowd laughing

1. 2. 3. 4.

8. 7. 6. 5.

9. 11. 10. 12.

throughout his message.

8. Alumni from the 1980s.

9. Rev. Dr. Lowell Stime delivers a message of reflection and hope during celebration service.

10. Alumni from 2000s reconnect.

11. Presentation of important Trinity/LBI symbols. From

Beth Elness-Hanson, Biblical Studies Chair

Blessed to be a blessing is a key theme of the Abrahamic covenant, which I learned as a freshman from Rev. Robert Rismiller. Yes, I am a Trinity/LBI alumna. Indeed, I was blessed with an education from Trinity/LBI and Fuller Seminary, as well as enriching experiences, such as teaching at the MaaSae Girls Lutheran Secondary School in Tanzania. So, I share the passion of blessing others by helping to biblically-ground their faith, because if we are not faithfully interpreting Scripture and living it, then we are following something else. The blessings I received now get passed on to my students, who will then be a blessing to others. No wonder I am excited!

Be Faithful to the Past Blessed to be a Blessing

Dr. Jeff Mallinson, Academic Dean

“Honor the past; let it inspire the future.” This, according to Trinity’s new dean, Dr. Jeff Mallinson, motivates his scholarship and academic vision. Mallinson earned his doctorate in theology from Oxford University and comes with faculty, church, and administrative experience.

“There’s nowhere I’d rather be right now,” he says. “Trinity’s spiritual roots, coupled with a desire be culturally engaged sets it apart from peer institutions; Church related colleges too often veer toward the ditches of parochialism or secularism.”

To avoid both extremes, Mallinson intends to preserve the college’s identity, which he believes can encourage creative scholarship and leadership.

Mallinson has a record of using history to address contemporary concerns. His book, Faith and Reason in Theodore Beza (Oxford University Press), studied the place of philosophy in the early protestant academy. His essay “Epistemology of the Cross,” in Theologia et Apologia (Wipf & Stock), draws from Luther’s thought in order to approach contemporary philosophical problems. He is completing a book chapter on the history and future philosophy within Lutheran education. “I am interested in keeping us in the academic and professional fray, and in cultivating students who will apply the riches of their heritage to the big conversations of our time.”

left to right,Rev. Dan Bloomquist holding a bible, and Rev. John Schraan holding a cross, Rev. Jim Rismiller and President John Stamm presenting to the crowd.

12. The Trinity choir sang the Pilgrims Hymn to end the celebration service.

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Where are they now?Meet four alumni that are now on the Trinity Board of Directors

Rev. David Parks (’78) Pastor David Parks serves as lead pastor at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Everett, WA. Rev. Parks has served at Our Savior’s for 19 years. He attended Trinity/LBI and graduated once in 1977 with a Biblical Studies Degree. Rev. Parks returned to Trinity/LBI and in 1979 earned a B.A. in Christian Education. He attended Seminary at P.L.T.S. in Berkley, CA. Rev. Parks is married to Carla and they celebrated their 25th anniversary this past year. They have two children, a daughter Erin who is 16, and a son Steven who is 13.

Heidi Francis (’90)Heidi Francis joined the Seattle Presbytery in 2007 as Communications Director. Prior to that, she directed the production of congregational communications for more than 10 years. She brings theological training and fluency in both print and web media with a biblical studies degree from Trinity, and a certificate in multimedia design and production from the University of Washington. As Communications Director, Heidi works to develop networks among congregational leaders with common ministry passions. In addition, she is executive editor, design consultant, producer and project manager of presbytery publications and communication projects.

Twyla Lucas (’70)Born and raised in Seattle, Twyla Lucas graduated from Trinity/LBI in 1972, then continued her college education, earning a BA Ed (double major) in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Health education (’77) and a M.S. in Health (’93) from Central Washington University. Twyla retired after teaching 29 years in Washington State’s public education system. Twyla has been a member of Bethlehem Lutheran church in Marysville for over twenty years and is an active participant in church activities. Twyla and her husband live on the Tulalip reservation in Marysville. She has two step-sons and five grandchildren.

Josh Post (’98)Joshua Post is an alumnus of Trinity with a strong family history with the college and the LBI movement. After graduating in 1998, he worked for the family business, spent a brief time serving in California as a Youth Ministry interim director, and then in Washington State politics. In 2002, Josh returned to work at Trinity in the Admissions department and then as the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund. Since 2005, he has worked as a Financial Associate with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Josh lives in Seattle and is a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issaquah, WA.

We’d love to hear what you’re up to! You can update your information and share your latest news with us by going to www.tlc.edu/alumni-information-update.

Skyler Haines Awarded Bishop’s Scholarship

In honor of Bishop Chris Boerger of the NW Washington Synod, Skyler Haines of Anacortes Lutheran Church in Anacortes, WA will receive approximately $10,000, one-half of one years’ tuition, while studying Business Leadership and Management at Trinity Lutheran College.

Your thoughtful giving to Trinity Lutheran College is helping make this scholarship assistance possible.

Thank you sincerely.

God bless you,

Skyler Haines Bishop Chris Boerger

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President’s MessageLeaving and Landingby John Stamm, Ph.D.

Flying in small airplanes into remote villages in the Alaska bush, which I did for many years, meant a lot of leavings and landings. And leaving and landing were not without risk. Leaving Anchorage International Airport with its busy but carefully controlled traffic was relatively risk free. Landing in the remote

bush, however, was not. There were no “controlled” airports, just rough gravel strips carved into the tundra, or a convenient river or lake.

When leaving, the pilot informed air traffic controllers: “Two souls on board heading to Saint Mary’s, ready for takeoff.” The pilot would frequently disconnect from air traffic control and mutter: “Souls, that’s us. And hopefully we, and souls, will also land back here.”

The Trinity community is in the process of leaving and landing – leaving the familiar surroundings of its Issaquah campus heading to a new destination, its new campus home in Everett, Washington. “Leaving and Landing” is the title of the electronic newsletter used to inform students and employees, the “souls on board,” of relocation plans. In addition to the human souls, the very soul of Trinity, the institution itself is leaving and landing.

All living things, philosophers and theologians assert, have soul. Organizations are “living” entities and by analogy have soul qualities. Organizations are tangible; they have a “real presence.” The soul of an organization, however, is less tangible. Like the wind, the soul of an organization is known mainly by its effects. An organization’s soul, its “soulness,” is mainly known in terms of its mission, the integration of its various parts and pieces, its openness to the

world and its vitality. Without soul, institutions are inert. Soulness makes them ert.

What comprises Trinity’s soul, gives it vitality? First and foremost, it is mission – Trinity’s reason for being. Trinity’s biblically-centered educational mission is an embodiment and expression of commitments and aspirations. As a college, Trinity is unequivocally committed to making Scripture the foundation of a Christian liberal arts education. From the depths of its soul, Trinity is committed to being a “destination college” known for the quality of its Christ-centered scholarship and commitment to its students and employees. Trinity’s biblically centered mission is unparalleled in Lutheran higher education.

Soulness provides integration and cohesion. Academically and programmatically, this is evidenced by Trinity’s commitment to “rightly dividing” God’s Word, to making the Word known, lived, felt and integrated into all professional preparation programs. And Trinity’s commitment to Luther’s understanding of Christian vocation serves to integrate faith formation with personal and professional leadership development.

Souls listen. The soul of Trinity is revealed as it openly listens, first to the Word and then to the world. The strength of Trinity’s soul is enabling learners to faithfully listen to and discern the call of the Gospel of Jesus Christ even as they listen to the needs of the world God loves and for which they are being prepared for professional roles of Christ-centered servant leadership and service.

Finally, soul provides élan, vitality and life. The living expression of the Trinity’s vitality is its community. Gathering regularly around Word and sacrament, Trinity’s Christ-centered community of learners is committed to being devoted to one another in brotherly love, to honor one another above oneself, to never lack in zeal but to keeping spiritual fervor, and serving the Lord (Romans 12:10-11).

Trinity has recently landed and taken residence in Everett. Here, Trinity’s soul will be known by its effects – its distinctive mission, the integration of Scripture in its academic programs, its double listening and the vitality of its Christ-centered community.

Little Lutheran LadiesBy Donna Marie Bertrand

Trinity’s Everett campus has been one of the most fun construction projects I’ve ever worked on. This story is my absolute favorite.

At the start of the project we came across a few issues that we believed were going to cost a lot of money. Praise the Lord, they didn’t! Our foreman, in front of the crew, said to me, “you must be really lucky.” My response was “not lucky, I just have little Lutheran ladies praying.”

As the construction continued, God continued to bless in so many ways. The crews often heard, “it’s the little Lutheran ladies praying.” So much so I started hearing it back when something good would come together. “I know, don’t tell me, it’s the little Lutheran ladies.”

I know many men were praying as well and it has been the blended melody of the men and ladies that I believe carried us through this project. And I hope you agree the alteration of “little Lutheran ladies” is fun and catchy. So catchy that stalwart, talented construction guys and gals have heard the testimony and I hope they remember forever the tangible value of prayer.

Summer and StudentsBy Kristin Weswig

Students have been working hard this summer to prepare for the fall! Donna Marie Bertrand, Aubrey Thonvold, and Kristin Weswig worked with students who lived in Everett and Issaquah over the summer. The ten students who lived in Everett spent their summer cleaning apartments, moving furniture, moving boxes, and doing whatever random tasks that were assigned. These students also attended Creation Festival to represent Trinity Lutheran College to over 19,000 people.

On the Issaquah campus, Jason Clifton led the student effort of final packing, sorting, and removing Trinity Lutheran College while working with Ann Thomas and Donna Marie Bertrand. Trinity would not have made the move without the servant attitude of these students. Thank you to all who helped in the relocation process and who made this move possible.

Photos Top: Fall Retreat was oustanding with 60 students enjoying a weekend full of group games, worship, floor bonding, and a great start to friendships old and new.

Middle: Student Council and Resident Assistants take time to reconnect with one another and get ready for a fulfilled year of leadership. Here, student leaders enjoy the sunshine in Seattle!

Bottom: Orientation is a good time for all Trinity students to get to know their new home, Everett, and each other before the school year is in full swing! These students are enjoying some fun games during the orientation.

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President’s Message 2

Bishop’s Scholarship 3

Closing Celebration 5

Alumni Update 6

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of everything, Trinity chose to carefully consider each item on the basis of historical value, condition, need and mobility.

Artwork was reviewed by a committee for institutional historicity with many pieces chosen for relocation to the new Campus Center. Some of the items, including gently used furniture, has been repurposed for use in the new Trinity Apartments where it will meet housing needs that may not have been originally considered, but are just as vital to the tapestry of building a campus.

Many items have been repurposed in local churches, homes, schools and non-profit

organizations where they will have new life, blessing others as they have blessed Trinity. There is no way of knowing how many hundreds and thousands of

people will be served by your gifts as they are fitted for new service.

Our efforts didn’t stop at repurposing. Recycling was also a priority in the relocation effort as unusable wood, metal and paper were shredded, broken down and recycled in an effort to maximize sensitivity to the giver, the gift and the environment.

We hope that you are pleased and inspired to further entrust Trinity with your ongoing benevolence.

Pay It ForwardBy Donna Marie Bertrand

Benjamin Franklin wasn’t simply a statesman, inventor, printer, author and scientist, as if that weren’t enough. Franklin was also one of the pioneers of the American spirit, a man who modeled the values of faith in the context of the untamed new world. One of his “tricks” as he coined it was the idea of alternative giving, popularized in recent years as “paying

forward.” The idea, as he describes in his letter to Benjamin Webb, is to bless others as you have been blessed; instead of paying back, you pay it forward.

Trinity Lutheran College has been the fortunate recipient of thousands of gifts through the years. Gifts which the college has not taken ownership over so much as it has become a steward of. Stewardship of the selfless benevolence of friends is a responsibility that isn’t taken lightly.

Especially when relocating the college.

The Issaquah campus was outfitted with furniture, artwork, comfortable chapel pews, expensive equipment and countless musical instruments. Some items were originally donated in memorial and others purchased with unrestricted financial gifts. Every item served well in the task of biblical higher education. As with any move, not everything would fit or be aesthetically appropriate in the new facility. Instead of ungracefully disposing

Campus Opening Dedication

Trinity Lutheran College cordially invites you to attend the dedication of our new campus in Everett, WA. Our featured speaker will be Bishop Wm. Chris Boerger. Please join us immediatly following at our Open House on the new campus location.

Date: Saturday October 11, 2008

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Everett Performing Arts Center 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA

Open House - Trinity Lutheran College 2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA

“The twin beds and bedding we received

from Trinity were wonderful! The men in our transitional housing

appreciate them very much! Thank you

again!” - James Valela, House of Mercy

“In July, Trinity called us and generously offered us the opportunity to re-use some of the furniture. It

was as if our wish list had been read and the things

left there were for us.Thank you for helping us let our guests know they matter!”

- Kim Sather, The Compass Center

Campus Calendar Campus Opening Dedication ........................ October 11

Fall Break ........................................................Oct 23-24

Registration for J-Term,Spring Semester .......Nov 10-13

Thanksgiving Break .......................................Nov 27-28

Last Day to Withdraw .........................................Nov 26

Half-Day Rehearsal ............................................... Dec 5

Advent Festival Concerts ................................... Dec 5-7

Final Examinations ........................................ Dec 16-19

Fall Semester Ends .............................................. Dec 19

Christmas Break .........................................Dec 20-Jan 2