Pathways February 2009

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PathwaysF E B RU ARY 2 0 0 9

T R I N I T Y P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U RC H

TRINITY

PRESBYTERIAN STAFF

PastorGary Hanson

Home: (651) 501-1820

Cell: (651)[email protected]

Administrator/PastoralCare Coordinator

Dee LindblomMon-Fri 8:30am-2:[email protected]

Cell:(651) 353-6724

Christian EducationDirector

Carmen [email protected]

Cell: (715) 310-7006

Church MusicianJoyce Piper

Choir DirectorNeal Strand

Seminary InternJoa Sevlie

Cell: (952)303-2679

Child Care ProvidersAli Peterson

Nicole Rucker

2125 Tower Drive

Woodbury MN 55125

Phone & Fax:

(651) 738-0045

Welcome to the new newsletter

Its been quite a while since the church newsletter had a visual style

makeover, and as your new editor I am embarking on a project to

bring some new layout ideas and a different look to our monthly circu-

lar.

I hope that these changes make our newsletter more fun to read, improve

readability by using a consistent visual style, and keep Pathways a great way

for our members and friends to keep in touch with whats going on at Trinity.

Please note the new newsletter submission email address. It is now

[email protected]. As editors change, the email address

will stay the same. Behind the scenes, the address will point to the current

newsletter editors actual email address. This change is intended to help our

members remember a consistent email address so that they can share news

with the rest of us.

Your feedback about these changes is very welcome. Please contact me by

sending your comments, suggestions or ideas to the newsletter email address

above.

Mark Allen

LENT BEGINS

FEBRUARY 25

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 25.

Our service includes the distribution of ashes, a biblical symbol of mourning

and penance. It begins at 7 pm please join us.

Also Pastor Hanson will lead a six-week Wednesday night study on Alive to

God in Jesus Christ: 40 Daily Readings for the Purposeful Presbyterian. De-

tails to follow, but save the dates of March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8.

"Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting,

with weeping and with mourning. - Joel 2:12


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Committees

Adult Education

Marnelle Anderson 735-3287

Building & GroundsGreg VanderVeer 739-3032

Christian EducationKirk Breen 436-4212

Clerk of SessionPat Kimbrough 714-0704

CommunicationsJoe Pendal 436-3435

Long Range Planning

Darryl Willison 739-2674

Mental Health GroupDee Lindblom738-0045 or [email protected]

Mission & ActionPat Channer 735-7741

Moderator of DeaconsCheri McCreary 735-9094

NewsletterMark Allen 204-3188

NominatingStacie Anderson612-483-2630

Nursery CoordinatorsTina Hacker 714-9671

Pastoral CareGary Hanson 738-0045

PersonnelSteve Theiss 578-9348

Prayer ChainDee Lindblom

738-0045 or [email protected]

Shared MinistryWilson Ekinde 501-3661

Special EventsBarb Freeman 731-1220

Stewardship & FinanceJay Wilkinson 731-7607

WorshipRuth Bloom 739-0715

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MUSINGS AND AMUSINGS FROM THE PASTOR

Iam pleased to report that Trinitys Personnel Committee and Sessionhave authorized a three month sabbatical for me from April 15 July

15. I have some definite ideas as to how Id like to spend this won-

derful opportunity.

First of all, my sabbatical will be a time for extended learning. I anticipate

taking a few courses, seminars, and workshops both in and out of town,

with emphasis on What makes a healthy church in the 21st century? For

example, there is a course entitled The Leader-Coach offered at a local

seminary. In addition, I anticipate a generous dose of reading and reflec-

tion. I have a large assortment of books purchased and not yet read cover-

ing a range of fiction and scholarly and spiritual studies. All will provide

ideas germane to my ministry here at Trinity, and as such will be useful as

possible sermon illustrations and topics.

The second part of the sabbatical will be for personal and spiritual renewal.

I look forward to a time of re-charging my batteries, nurturing and

strengthening my faith, discerning any new gifts from God, and deepening

the relationships with my family which has always lived with a man who has

been gone many hours and nights of the year because of church business.

I anticipate that this time of renewal will allow me to rest in Gods grace

and restoration; I will also be able to worship in situations where I am not

the leader. Im trusting this will equip me with a fresh vision and vigor fo

the continuing demands of the pastorate and the ministry Trinity is destined

to accomplish in the future.

The third piece of the sabbatical involves a time of rest. Simply being out

of the office, away from phones and not on call for the first time in 30

years will be revitalizing. In addition, disengaging from my regular tasks

will provide opportunities for doing some things I have always wanted to do

such as short-story writing and focusing more on my health with such ac-

tivities as exercising (running, tennis) on a more regular basis.

My sabbatical leave is an extension of the Biblical concept of a Sabbath day

as well as a Sabbath year for renewal. Ideally, I hope that the congrega-

tion would see this period of time not just for my Sabbath leave, but the

congregations Sabbath leave as well; a time for their corporate reflection

and developing their own personal growth as well as new ideas of lay minis-

try. Above all, I am deeply appreciative and grateful to the Personnel Com-

mittee, session and congregation for this generous once-in-a-career oppor-

tunity for me.

Gary


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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Mexico Mission

The Trinity youth is planning a mission trip through Inter Cambio to Mexico this summer. The dates will be

from June 13-20. The deadline to sign up for this trip is in early February. Interested adults are also wel-

come to sign up. Please see Carmen or Sue Bergeron for more details.

Ski Trip

The weekend of Feb 20-22, the Trinity Youth are going to spend two nights skiing and snowboarding at

Welch Village. The youth did this last year as well and had a wonderful time! We are looking forward to

the new backbowl that has just been added this winter. If anyone is not yet signed up but interested,

please see Carmen, as there may be a way to add you to our trip!

Feed My Starving Children

On Friday, Jan. 16, the Trinity Youth spent time at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan, MN, filling bags

and boxes full of food such as rice and oats that will go to places in the world like Africa and other third

world populations. Feed My Starving Children has three Twin Cities locations, and has nights when the

general public can do a walk-in to support the cause. Each walk-in lasts 2.5 hours and children and

adults alike can volunteer. To find out more information visit the groups website at:

http://www.fmsc.org.

Cinnamon Rolls

The Trinity youth are selling cinnamon rolls to earn money for missions and youth fellowship. Sign-up

sheets for the cinnamon rolls are in the welcome room. The sale will be on Jan. 25 and Feb. 8. Rolls will

sell for $1. Pastry-lovers will enjoy this along with anyone else that craves baked goods fresh from the

oven! Rolls will be served and sold in the fellowship hall.

Pizza Fundraiser

The Trinity youth have been working hard to find a perfect fundraiser, and theyve found it at last. The

Pizza Fundraiser, tentatively scheduled for March 14, will offer pizza from three local favorite chains, as

well as 1919 Root Beer fresh from the keg, and Coldstone Creamery ice cream to top it all off. Tickets will

be on sale in advance at Trinity, and will be marketed to the general public. Invite your friends! This will

be a dinner you wont want to miss!


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P a g e 4 P a t h w a y s

2009 YANKEE SWAP

We all receive gifts that are

totally unexpected and perhaps

undesired. Theyre gifts thatfall below some social thresh-

old that makes re-gifting such

things absolutely out of the

question, at least if you are to

remain friends to the recipient.

Yet, every year, several Trinity

members gather together to

share food, fun and awful gifts

with each other. This year was

definitely one for memorablegifts.

Susan Rooney started off the

opening of the gifts by choos-

ing one of the most beautifully

wrapped packages. Unfortu-

nately for her (and Tom, and

perhaps Megan) it contained an

absolutely hideous monkey-

lamp (which to the surprise of

everyone, the lamp works, and

she took it home.) Apparently

the monkey-lamp has been

spruced up; ask Susan to see

the before and after photos.

Tom Rooney picked up this

years best headwearperfect

to the remainder of winter with

this fabulous chicken hat,

which like a good sport he im-

mediately decided to wear. For

tunately for Tom, Joa Sevlie

decided the chicken hat was

something she just couldnt live

withoutand so Mr. Rooney did

not leave the swap with this

new, distinguished hat and

ended up with a rather nice leather wrapped backgammon set. Better luck next year, Tom!

Julie Wright had the misfortune to pick a Trojan salad spinner, something which she actually was excited

about using, when she noticed that tucked inside of the bowl was the infamous polka dot nighty.


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F E B R U A R Y 2 0 0 9 P a g e 5

As fetching as it is, I dont doubt

itll be the most sought after prize

of the bunch in next years swap

party.

And although there seemed to be

a slight tilt toward underthings as

gifts, Barb Freeman collected

what is perhaps the most

luxurious apron your humble

author has ever seen.

Bedecked in fur, the card

attached to this apron assures the

wearer that it will become a

cherished heirloom to be handed

down from generation to

generation. Something to

consider putting in the will

certainly.

Although not pictured, Roger and

Judy Punt took home a stunning art

piece which depicts Jesus in the midst

of an ocean of seashells. This object

rested on the Thiess mantle for the

past year. Despite claims to the

contrary, Steve seemed a touch

regretful to be losing this one-of-a-kinddevotional from his familys home

decor.

Thanks to Dan and Barb Freeman for

hosting the swap meet at their house.

Trinity members did not disappoint in

the food department, bringing

everything from baked brie to a

sumptuous chocolate cake to share. The

food was definitely better than the

presents offered!

If you didnt make this years swap

meet, plan to attend in 2010, but

beware gifts that glitter and gleam,

whats inside isnt what it seems.

Mark Allen

More photos available online:

http://tinyurl.com/tpc-yankeeswap


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MISSION AND ACTION NEWS

HEALTH AND HOPE IN MADAGASCAR

Over two years ago, mission co-workers Dan and Elizabeth Turk

carried an orchard in their luggage from the United States - 430trees belonging to 30 species and in 150 varieties. Although some

trees were lost in quarantine due to transplanting stress, the

Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascars (FKJM) Environmental Pro-

gram now has a collection of trees including avocados, mangos,

litchis, jackfruits, bananas, persimmons, muscadines and kiwis.

The Environmental Program has set up an FJKM tree nursery in

Moramanga to propagate the new varieties, and has begun a pilot

extension project at Andramasina with nine farmers. Each farmer

has had training in orchard establishment and propagation tech-

niques, and received about twenty fruit trees.In July 2005, Dan and Elizabeth began raising money for thirty-six wells for community health villages in

northwestern Madagascar . Despite a number of delays the project was completed in fall 2007. Many vil-

lages now report a decrease in diarrhea. One village reports no more case of schistosomiasis (a disease

caused by parasitic worms in fresh water) since its well was dug.

In 2007, Dan and Elizabeth Turk passed through Dakabe where a new well was built. They experienced

firsthand the villagers joy about their new supply of fresh water. Previously, the villagers had to get their

water from a stream that had crocodiles in it during the rainy season. Now these community health vil-

lages have safe water and hope, thanks to the PC(USA) and FJKM!

Prayer: Thank you God, for water and trees and eyes to see your love at work in the world. We ask your

blessings on the Turks, the people of Madagascar, and those who do not have their daily needs met this

day. Amen.

Prayer Reminders: People in Mission PC(USA) serving with the FKJM Elizabeth Turk, public health spe-

cialist, and Dan Turk, environment/development worker; the leadership of the FKJM; Akany Avoko Home

for Girls; Faculte of Theology at Antananarivo and the Federation of Protestant Churches in Madagascar.

Edited and submitted byJoan Nichols from the 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study

Jubilee! The Good News from Luke

Looking for a Bible study on Sunday? Perhaps desiring to deepen you spiritual walk during Lent? Inter-

ested in studying a gospel? Please join us in the Junior High Room on Sunday mornings from 9:00 to

9:50 a.m. beginning on February 15th and continuing through March 15th.

We will spend five weeks considering sections of the gospel of Luke, through the Horizons Bible Study,

Jubilee! by Dale Lindsay Morgan. The focus is jubilee, with a long history of forgiveness and freedom in

the Hebrew tradition. Jubilee came to describe the beginning of the Messianic Age, the year of the Lords

favor (Luke 4:9), when the Messiah would come and turn the world upside down. Join us to consider

the ways in which Christ brought the love of God to all. You may attend on any day during the series of

lessons. Questions? ContactJoan Nichols: (651-714-8314)


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Financial SummaryDec 2008 Month Actual YTD Actual Year Budge

Total Program Donations $29,857.48 $240,821.53 $255,369.76

Total Program Expenditures $23,011.46 $237,264.10 $255,570.37

Donations Less Expenses $6,846.02 $3,557.43 ($201

Building Expansion Donations $13,244.12 $72,578.07

Building Expansion Expenses $7,653.00 $90,478.17

Mortgage Balance $809,761.39

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 0 9 P a g e 7

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Tough Year Ahead

We have just finished the year 2008 in the black, praise the Lord! We have

just finished an Operating Fund and Capital Fund Stewardship drive, but wedid not receive the pledges we had hoped for.

Based on the latest figures, out of approximately 135 potential pledging

units, we received 74 pledges for the Operating Fund totaling $208,911

(target was $250,000), and 59 pledges to the Capital Campaign totaling

$208,689 (target was $325,000). Based on these returns, the Session has

trimmed the budget as much as it can without seriously affecting the pro-

grams of Trinity. It looks like 2009 will be a year of belt tightening for the

church, just as it will be for many families. Over 3 years, our mortgage pay-

ments alone will total over $250,000, so we need to dig deeper than the

pledges received so far to pay our mortgage.

What can each of us do to ease the situation? If we are able to do so, it would be helpful for each family

to make an extra contribution of the amount called Per Capita Apportionment. This is the amount we pay

to support the governing body work of the Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly. This amount is

$30.01 per confirmed member, and Trinity is obligated to pay to support the work of the Presbyterian

Church (U.S.A.). Blue envelopes are in the pew racks.

If you havent completed a pledge for 2009 or are in a position to increase it, there is still an opportunity

to do so. Please look for a card in the Welcome room, or send a message to Stephanie Hoekstra, the Fi-

nancial Secretary ([email protected]). Thank you for your continued support of the ministry of

Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Jay Wilkinson, Finance and Stewardship Chai

Then he said to them, Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a mans life does not con-

sist in the abundance of his possessions. And he told them this parable: The ground of a certain rich man

produced a good crop. He thought to himself, ... [I] have plenty of good things laid up for many years.

Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry. But God said to him, You fool! This very night your life will be

demanded from you. This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich

toward God. ... Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not

wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth de-

stroys. ... Luke 12:15-17a, 19b-21, 33

Please consider making an

additional gift (called Per

Capita Apportionment) of

$30.01 per confirmed mem-

ber to defray the nearly

$7,000 assessment to Trin-

ity by the Presbytery.

Blue envelopes designated

for per capita may be found

in the pew racks.


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I want to thank Trinity members who provide my mother with transportation from Green Gables Home to

Sunday services. I realize that the winter provides many challenges in Minnesota, especially maneuveringthe roads, so I thank you for continuing to give my mother the transportation to the spiritual connection

that is so important to her.

Sincerely, Penny Hamilton

(Pauline Wikens daughter in California)

Recently Hospitalized

Harry Krueger, Mary Neal

1 Amy McKenna

1 Joan Nichols

1 Steve Palmer

5 Beth Hanson

6 Cole Sawyer

10 Dan Freeman

10 Ewan Ha

11 Liz Sharp

13 Nate Andersen

13 Jessica Pendal

14 Kirk Breen

14 Jane Dahlquist

14 Rebecca Knott

14 Sandy Strand

15 Tyler Channer

19 Mark Allen

19 Cheryl Mosisa

20 Andra Zerbe

22 Kevin Andersen

23 Anne McKenzie

26 Nathan Green

26 Matt McKenna

27 Tara Johnson

27 Angie McGehee

28 Roger Punt

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSFEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSFEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSFEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

PARISH PERSONALS

LUNCH BUNCH

Ladies, lets go to lunch. On Friday February 27, Trinitys Lunch Bunch will meet. Our destination will be

announced after our first meeting on January 30th. We will meet at 11:30 am at the church to carpool.

Please sign up by Sunday, February 22 so reservations can be made. We will have a good meal and con-

versation. Hope to see you!


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Friday Womens Bible Study

The Friday Womens Bible study will continue through February 20 to read and discuss TrueFaced:

Trusting God and Others with Who You Really Are.

TrueFaced draws a clear distinction between two very different underlying motives: our determination toplease God or to trust him. The book is generating great discussions!

Its never too late to join. Books are available in the Welcome Room. A new study for Lent will begin on

Friday, February 27. Questions, contact Beth Hanson: (651) 501-1820.

All Church Skating Party February 7

Meet at the Tamarack rinks just south of Tamarack Road and east of

Bielenberg Drive anytime after 3:30 pm for skating. Or you can watch from

the warming house! Directions to the rinks: From Tamarack Road, headsouth on Tamberwood Road. Go about mile and the rinks are on the left.

Whether you skate or not, join everyone at Gary & Beth Hansons (8201

Somerset Road) for supper at 5:00. Directions to Hansons from Radio

Drive: Turn west on Pinehurst. Take the first right on Donegal and then an

immediate left on Somerset Road. Number 8201 is on the corner of

Somerset & Donegal. The house phone is 501-1820.

Pot luck items needed: dinner entres, bread, salads, desserts (3 only) and

sodas. Please sign up on poster in the Welcome Room.

Trinitys Adult Education committee is seeking congregation members to enrich the life of the church.

Do you read the Bible on a regular basis?

Have you ever read through the entire Bible?

Have you contemplated a regular study but aren't certain where to start?

If you are interested in sharing your thoughts and experience, please contact Marnelle Andersen at

[email protected]. Thanks!

Do you enjoy photography?

Trinitys newsletter editor would like to collect

and publish a selection of member photos

every month both on the web and in the

newsletter.

All sorts of photographs are sought, including

current and past photos of the church build-

ing, church grounds, and church events.

Contact Mark Allen if youre interested.


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PASTORAL CARE MESSAGE

A Focus on Hearts

FFFFebruary is a month of hearts. Many valentine I love yous are heard andsent and little red hearts begin to appear everywhere. Messages and sym-bols of love let dear ones know they are cherished and appreciated.

February is also National Heart Month, when people are urged to join the battleagainst cardiovascular diseases. Heart disease is the leading cause of death forboth men and women in the United States, and is a major cause of disability. Ac-cording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every 26 seconds anAmerican will have a coronary event, and one every minute will die from one. Dur-ing February, people are encouraged to review the risk factors for heart diseaseand check our personal habits to assure we are doing everything possible to keepour hearts healthy.

The biggest factors that contribute to heart disease are smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,family history and age. While we cant control the last two factors, we can make strides to change our lifestyles. If you have a risk factor for heart disease, Valentines Day is the perfect occasion to do somethingspecial for your loved ones and make a change to prevent or delay the onset of heart disease. An easyand inexpensive suggestion is to walk briskly for 30 minutes most days of the week. Walking helps thecardiovascular system work more efficiently, and it helps control blood sugar and cholesterol. A re-cent study shows that people are 76 percent more likely to stay on their walking program if someone elseis counting on them.

So get a walking buddy, or improve your diet, or make some positive change, and increase your chancesof being around for many more Februarys!

Blessings, Dee Lindblom

HEALTHY MIND MATTERS

The following personal story is written by Gretchen White, about her familys journey of living with a childwith Aspergers.

Being Rockfords Mom

This summer, Rockford was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, one of many autism spectrum disor-ders. Asperger's is a developmental disorder that affects a child's ability to socialize and communicate ef-

fectively with others. Children with Asperger's syndrome are typically socially awkward and have an all-absorbing interest in specific topics. Before the diagnosis I thought he was just persistent, high energy,and demanding. Many days I thought I would not be able to fill his brain enough for him to be satisfied. Ioften wondered why parenting Rockford was so much work. Was I doing something wrong?

While reading to Rockford this week I couldnt help but be reminded of his Aspergers. We were reading asilly story about sharks that brush their teeth, Rockford explained to me that sharks teeth regenerateand this is a continuous process, mom so it would never happen that sharks need to brush their teeth.Last night I read him the Boy Scout rules for the Pinewood derby cars. Rockford likes rules and he is veryexcited about making a car. When I got done reading the information I asked him, What do you think?He told me when we are done building the car he wants to go to the Science Museum and see if he canuse their wind tunnel to test his cars aerodynamics. (continued next page)


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RESOURCES

National Institute

of Mental Health

www.nimh.nih.gov

National Alliance

on Mental Illness

(651) 645-2948

www.nami.org

Autism Society of

America

www.autism-

society.org

Austism Research

Institute

www.autism.com

Suicide Hotline

1-800-784-2433

DID YOU KNOW?

A new case of autism

is diagnosed nearly

every 20 minutes.

The economic impact

of autism is more

than $90 billion and

expected to more

than double in the

next decade.

Autism receives less

than 5% of the

research funding ofmany less prevalent

childhood diseases.

HEALTHY MIND MATTERS (contd)

With these types of stories, one would think the Gifted and Talented Program

would call from school, but instead Rockford struggles with many things that

other kids learn naturally. During kindergarten I thought he just hadnt matured

yet or he was just being a boy. In first grade, Jeff and I became concerned thatRockfords academic performance was far below his verbal abilities and had him

evaluated by a psychologist. Before the diagnosis I did not know anything about

Aspergers; I actually thought the psychologist was going to tell me it was a

discipline problem.

Many of the things he struggles with other kids intuitively learn or accept. As

parents, we assumed he would follow our example and learn appropriate

behavior: sit still, indoor voice, be polite, wait your turn to speak, etc. Instead,

sitting still is extremely hard. One reason we actually started coming to Trinity

was because Rockford could be in Sunday school while we were at church. Even a

age five sitting through church was not a possibility.Not only is sitting still difficult, but sensory issues associated with Aspergersmake simple tasks monumental. Not having the right socks and/or shoes canmake it impossible to focus. I am sure many of you have seen him at LOGOS in

just his socks. This isnt Rock just being eccentric.

Understanding friendships, teasing, and joking are tough. He can be veryoutgoing, but does not know when to stop. Often times I find myself explainingthings that I thought came naturally to everyone. I try very hard to keep in mindthat he sees the world in a very different way than you or I. Although beingRockfords mom can sometimes be draining, he has taught me many things aboutacceptance and patience.

Now when I see a parent struggling with their child, or a child that is marching toits own tune, I view the situation with a new attitude. I dont assume that thechild just needs to be better disciplined; I have a little more empathy. Childrengrow and learn and express talents at different stages. We have to learn whatexpectations are realistic for the individual child and be more tolerant of ourdifferences.

We all work hard to do the best for our kids and we all have shared many of thesame experiences despite different challenges. My year of getting to know Rockbetter has been so rewarding. Ive seen my son enjoy his days much more. Ithasnt always been easy, but I am thankful for all the progress weve made thisyear and the many good days ahead for our family.

Be sure to attend the second of the two-part workshop:

AUTISM IN OUR COMMUNITY: A SEMINAR ONAWARENESS, PROACTIVE SUPPORT AND HEALING

Monday, February 23, at 6:30 pm, in Trinitys fellowshiphall (even if you missed the first part).


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ACTIVITIES AT TRINITY

Sunday Schedule

Education Hour

9:00 am

Worship

10:00 am

Fellowship & Coffee

11:00 am

Jr/Sr High Education

11:00 am

-=-

Child care is available

during worship ser-

vice

Upcoming Events

February 7

All Church Skating Party,3:30 pm

Potluck Dinner, 5 pm

(Details page 9)

February 8

Youth Mission Trip

Cinnamon Roll Fundraise

(Details page 3)

February 23

Autism in ourCommunity, 6:30 pm

(Details page 11)

Additional parking is available in New Horizons parking lot directly

across from Trinity and by parking along one side of the driveway.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

February

Schedule

February 1

Communion

February 8

February 15

February 22

February 25

Ash Wednesday

Service 7 pm

Next Newsletter Deadline:

February 15, 2009

Pastors Column 2

Christian Education 3

Yankee Swap 2009 4-5

Mission & Action News 6

Stewardship Corner 7

Birthdays and Events 8-9

Pastoral Care Message 10

Healthy Mind Matters 10-11

Documents

Pathways February 2009