Lenten Sermon Series - Prayer

LENTEN WORSHIP AT

7:15 P.M.

We will use the Holden Evening Prayer service on Wednesdays during Lent. This year we will focus on prayer. The topics for each week are: Feb. 10 Prayers of Confession Feb. 17 Praying Alone and Together Feb. 24 Praying the Psalms Mar. 2 The Lord’s Prayer Mar. 9 Prayers for Wholeness

and Healing Mar 16 Prayers of Thanks and

Praise

Soup Suppers are March 2, 9 and 16 Served from 5:00

– 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Free will donations supports Youth activities.

March 20 – 27

Mar 20 – Palm Sunday. Senior Choir has special

music. Kids will process with palm branches.

Mar 24 – 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion. First communion for 5th grade students who have received instruction.

Mar 25 – 6:30 p.m. Good Friday youth-led worship service. March 27 – EASTER

Youth serving Breakfast in the Gathering Place 7:30 – 10:00.

Worship at 8:30 and 10:45 with Holy Communion

Easter Flowers

The Worship/Art /Music committee is

asking Trinity members for donations for the purchase of Easter flowers for the altar. Any amount is appreciated. Donations need to be in by Palm Sunday, March 20, please. If you would like to purchase a flower in memory of or in honor of someone -- and would like the name listed in the bulletin – please contact Marie Northwick or call the church office. MARCH HUNGER EMPHASIS

WILL BE LOCAL FOOD SHELF

The Faribault County (Blue Earth area) food shelf has been in continuous operation for 34 years. The new location is at the Ag Center which opened Sept.8,

2015. Any family may come up to once a month. Each family selects their own food from a list of choices. The size of the family determines how many cans of fruit, vegetables, soup, etc. The Food Shelf is open every Tuesday evening 5:30-7:00 p.m. The average number of families this food shelf serves per week in our new location is 13 families. With a renewed interest in missions, the 3rd Sunday Hunger Offering has seen a significant increase. January’s collection was $994.33 for World Hunger, with $70 designated for the Food Shelf. February 21st hunger offering, the green mission envelopes and designated gifts = $1619.90 for ELCA World Hunger with $168.03 designated for the food

shelf. THANK YOU for your

generosity! On March 20, the 3rd Sunday Hunger Offering collected during worship will be designated for the Faribault County Food Shelf.

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The Trumpet March, 2016 Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA 235 East 7th Street, Blue Earth, MN The mission of Trinity Lutheran Church, as God’s chosen and baptized people, nurtured by word and sacrament, is to live for others boldly sharing the good news of Christ; using all the gifts we have been given.

New Members Received January

31, 2016 We welcome the following into our Trinity family. Please

introduce yourself to them! Danielle and Roscoe Garlick. Danielle is a dietary aid at St. Luke’s. Roscoe is employed at Garlick Water Conditioning. Danielle has a 5 year old son, Brayden. They are expecting a baby girl in April. Cody Hledik, married to Chelsey (Anderson) Hledik. Cody is in the construction business. He likes to hunt, fish and be in the outdoors. Taylor Teems, married to Cali (Rauenhorst) Teems, have 1 year old daughter, Harper. Taylor works for Cargill at the Marna facility and likes the outdoors.

Information From Your

Church Council

In an effort to keep members informed and involved, we hope to make this a monthly feature of the ‘Trumpet’ newsletter. Results from some of the Transition Task Force surveys showed that the communication process at Trinity could be improved, and that the ‘Trumpet’ was the preferred method of being informed. Your feedback will be appreciated.

1) The first meeting of our restructured and reduced Church Council took place on Tuesday, February 9. Instead of up to 23 people sitting around three tables in the Gathering Place, we had 9 members around one table in the Centennial Room. The change was very noticeable and appreciated. We thank the congregation for approving this change. 2) The efforts of the Call Committee continue. We are receiving additional names of Pastor candidates from the Synod and we look forward to more interviews in the near future. Please continue your prayers for this important committee. 3) Work on replacing the lights in the Sanctuary is nearing an end. The results so far have brightened the atmosphere and we will appreciate the energy savings as time goes on. 4) One of our three areas of mission emphasis is Hunger Relief. Trinity members have responded well. Giving to the 3rd Sunday collection has increased and we are half-way to our goal of $10,000 in special gifts. Marlene Hanson will be providing an FYI on March 6th regarding our local Food Shelf, it’s needs and how we can support it. Steve Frederickson Council President

APRIL 12, 2016 Roast Beef plate Pie & Ice Cream Brownies

Served in the warmth of the Gathering Place from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Take outs will be available.

Personal

Care Kits

This season of

Lent, we will walk with people around the world afflicted by war, displacement and poverty by collecting and assembling Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits. Personal Care Kit items will be collected during Lent. Each kit includes: 2 bars of soap (4-5 oz., any brand,

in original wrapping) 1 sturdy comb 1 bath towel (light-weight, maximum 52"x27", dark color recommended) 1 nail clipper (metal, attached file

optional) 1 toothbrush (adult size in original

packaging) Toothpaste will be provided by LWR Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. Items may be dropped off in the basket on the round table in the back of the sanctuary. Thank you for your support! Trinity Lutheran Church Women

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Presidents from Trinity’s history: 1965 – Elmer Knudsen 1966 – L.G. Banken 1967 – Wes Kegel 1968 – Lowell Erdahl 1969 – Wayne Eiselt 1970 – Loren Lein 1971 – Harland Maland 1972 – Ed Leland 1973 – Ken Queensland 1974 – Merle Olson 1975 – Ronald Hanson 1976 – Peter Lindberg 1977 – Marilyn Chindvall

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS –

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Pastor Paul led discussion on “Strong Leadership Team’ from Twelve Keys to an Effective Church. We focus on achievements, not activities. We focus on the current strengths we are expanding and the new strengths we are adding. Financial reports were presented and reviewed. Discussed which committees should remain as active or should be formed or re-activated. The Trustees will now be called the Property Committee. Will promote the Faribault County (Blue Earth) Food Shelf for March mission emphasis. Reviewed Synod-wide opportunities.

Complete copy of minutes is available on

the display rack outside the office.

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

President – Steve Frederickson Vice Pres – Renee Beattie Past Pres – Clair Nassen Treasurer – Bonnie Gartzke Secretary - At-Large Members Jean Redman (2017) Harley Willmert (2018) Sue Olson (2019) Council is now meeting on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Please feel free to contact any Council member with your comments or concerns. In this transition time of Council restructuring and being in the interview phase of the Call Process, there are opportunities for Trinity members to join in and enhance the mission of Trinity.

These opportunities include (but are not limited to) the list below:

1) Communion Assistants – you do not need to be a Council member to assist with serving Holy Communion 2) Ushers – sign up for a month of your choosing – or be a substitute. Male, female, couples or families are encouraged to sign up! 3) Committee Members – several areas to join with others in making a difference 4) Maintenance Needs – as we look forward to our anniversary celebrations, there will be needs to ‘buff up’ the church property. Please consider. If interested in any of the above, contact Donna in the church office (526-3463 or at trinity@bevcomm.net) and she will connect you with the appropriate contact person.

Trinity Staff

Contacts

Trinity@bevcomm.net Donna Perryman, Office Admin.

Pr. PauPr. PauPr. PauPr. Paul Meierdingl Meierdingl Meierdingl Meierding paulmeierding@gmail.com

Kim Jacobson, Youth DirectorKim Jacobson, Youth DirectorKim Jacobson, Youth DirectorKim Jacobson, Youth Director Kimmykimmyj@gmail.com

If you would like to receive your

Trumpet newsletter electronically, just send Donna an email at

trinity@bevcomm.net

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

Ushers for March

Sunday – 8:30: Dale Meckes, Ray Hornke Rick Dickman, Dan Olsen Sunday – 10:45 Jim Brooks, Mike Jacobson Todd Smith, Clinton Benz Randy Frandle Do you attend the Summer Wednesday evening worship? If so, please contact Dale Meckes 526-3007 to volunteer as an usher -- particularly for the month of

July!

Mar 6 at 8:30: Jean Redman, Julie Blagg, Gary Blagg Mar 6 at 10:45: Michele Stewart, Cheri Brooks, Harley Willmert Mar 27 (Easter) at 8:30: Liz Boettcher, Marie Northwick, Ryan Northwick Mar 27 at 10:45: Renee Beattie, Mary Erichsrud, Clair Nassen

Looking for a reliable, trust-worthy person to assist with counting and depositing

weekly offering. I would also like to train someone to input financial information into the church data base. If this intrigues you, contact Donna in the church office at 526-3463. Or just stop in Monday through Friday 8:30 – 5:00.

Listed below are birthdays of members in the church active data base. If there is an addition or correction, please call the church office (526-3463). March 1 – Lisa Kittleson 2 – Jim Firkins, Parker Kienitz Addison Smith 4 – Carson Strukel 5 – Eddie Ekstrand, Emilie Pirsig, Ken Skaare, Kim Slette, Mary Jane Taylor, Craig Wells 6 – Zaine Stewart 7 – Tailor Douglas Colleen Knudtson 8 – Marie Northwick Jody Omland 9 – Sharon Erichsrud Brandyn Olsen 10 – Sue Ellingsen, Mackenzie Lein 11 – John Wagner 12 – Brooklyn Arends, Jake Berndt, Zack Shure 13 – Stacy Evans, Soren Fering,

Cala Nassen 14 – Barb Anderson Ryan Northwick 15 – Brady Anderson Jill Rotterman 16 – Cheri Brooks, Sarah Fering Allen Nuessmeier 17 – Virginia Johnson 18 – Russ Hornke 19 – Dallas Barslou, Haley Resutek, Berdette Teigland 20 – Grant Holmseth 22 – Mike Jacobson, Tim Juba Max Rotterman, Tyler Schonrock 23 – Katelyn Kuechenmeister Jerry Skaare 24 – Janice DeBoer, Gil Olawsky, Betty Trytten

25 – Mara Fenske, Brooke Frandle, Aaron Nuessmeier

26 – Jeanette Hanson, Stacy Howard, Katie Kuhn, Shelby Rock, Donna Skogen, Edwina Walker, Bonnie Williams 27 – Herman Heupel, Rachel Roverud 28 – Carlos Leyva, Linda Sohn 29 – Jase Casey, Abbott Dahlberg, Hans Kittleson, Jacob Olson (Jason & Robyn)

30 – Samantha Barslou 31 – Heidi Fenske, Stephanie Fernholz, Darwin Olson

To help ELCA members prepare for the observance of the 500th anniversary, the ELCA will host its first Grace Gathering in partnership with the 2016 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. The assembly and gathering will meet under the theme “Freed and Renewed in Christ, 500 years of God’s Grace in Action.” Participants to the 2016 Grace Gathering will have an opportunity to attend assembly workshops and presentations and be introduced to resources designed to help prepare for local and regional observances of the anniversary. Information about the ELCA Grace Gathering is available at www.ELCA.org/gracegathering. Donna Perryman is registered to attend the Grace Gathering, including experimental learning events on food security, human trafficking and resurrection (explore New Orleans 11 years after Hurricane Katrina and the

breech of the levees).

Interested in traveling along to New Orleans in August? Contact Donna in the church office.

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Found in a church file: I’m trying some ‘new’ technology: This was TYPED in 1939. I’ve scanned it to this newsletter. Oh, the changes over the years!

March March March March Children/Youth and Family NewsChildren/Youth and Family NewsChildren/Youth and Family NewsChildren/Youth and Family News

Short and sweet

As I sit down to write my monthly newsletter it’s 10 p.m. on the

evening of the Mission Meal. I am beyond exhausted but also so

grateful for the reason. I couldn't be more proud of the youth that

help serve, more blessed by my youth committee that helped and

more grateful for the great turnout of people that came out to

support the event! The kids feel valued and your love and support

for Youth Ministry encourages me daily.

The reason I mention it is 10 p.m. as I write this is because I am

the last one to submit my newsletter for press t ime in the morning.

When I was ready to crawl into bed, the f irst thought that came to

my mind is well… “it’s going to be short and sweet.’’ So forgive me

for my brevity. But know that although I am not writ ing as much

as usual, I do have a lot to say when it comes to my grat itude for

all of you.

Kimberly Jacobson, Children/Youth & Family Ministries

507-525-0747 Kimmykimmyj@gmail.com

THANK YOU to all of you

who attended or

supported the 2nd annual

Mission Meal on the 28th

of February. What a

fantastic evening!! The

proceeds will help to fund

the National Youth

Gathering trip to Houston

in 2018 and we are also

giving a donation to the

Faribault County Food

shelf. God Bless you all

for your continued

support of Trinity Youth!!

Youth-Led

Good Friday

Worship, Mar 25

6:30 p.m.

“THE WALK OF

CHRIST”

I have had so many requests to

borrow the WAR ROOM movie,

I have decided to have a movie

night open to ALL ages on

Wednesday, March 23rd at

6:30 p.m.

BRING FRIENDS….

Trinity Youth will

be serving

Easter Breakfast Serving from

7:30 - 10:00 a.m. On the menu:

Caramel French Toast

with berries and cream

egg bake,

coffee and juice.

Proceeds go to help fund

the

National Youth

Gathering trip in 2015 to

Detroit

Reminder:

No Release time (JAM) on Wednesday, March 23rd

And NO Sunday School on Easter Sunday, March 27th