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

Saturday, November 2 7:30 SAMM’s Men’s Bible Study 5:30 Holy Communion Worship Service

International Day of Prayer 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Holy Communion Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Receive New Members

Raise the Roof 5 at American Legion 4:00 Silent Auction Begins

5:30 Dinner

7:00 Live Auction

Monday, November 4 Life Line Screenings

6:00 Columbus Rescue Mission Celebration Banquet 7:00 Ladies Bible Study 7:00 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal

Tuesday, November 5 1:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry

Wednesday, November 6 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship 6:30 Breakout (Grades 3-6) 6:30 Confirmation (Grades 7 & 8) 6:30 Marriage Matters Class 7:00 High School Impact (Grades 9-12) 7:35 Breakout Team Huddle

Friday, November 8 6:30 Friday Men’s Leaders Meeting

Saturday, November 9 5:30 Worship Service Veterans Recognition

8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services Veterans Recognition 9:30 Education Hour 11:30 Mission Board

Monday, November 11 10:00 Faith Circle 7:00 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal

Tuesday, November 12 9:15 Peace Circle 2:00 Joy Circle 6:45 Finance Committee

Wednesday, November 13

12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship 6:30 Breakout (Grades 3-6) 6:30 Confirmation (Grades 7 & 8) 6:30 Marriage Matters Class 7:00 High School Impact (Grades 9-12) 7:35 Breakout Team Huddle

Friday, November 15 6:30 Friday Men’s Ministry

Saturday, November 16 7:30 SAMM’s Men’s Bible Study 5:30 Holy Communion Worship Service

8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Holy Communion Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour

Monday, November 18 7:00 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal 7:00 Ladies Bible Study

Tuesday, November 19 6:00 Trinity Council Meeting

Wednesday, November 20 5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship 6:30 Breakout (Grades 3-6) 6:30 Confirmation (Grades 7 & 8) 6:30 Marriage Matters Class 7:00 High School Impact (Grades 9-12) 7:35 Breakout Team Huddle

Saturday, November 23 5:30 Worship Service Guest Pastor Andrea Paulson

8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services Guest Pastor Andrea Paulson 9:30 Education Hour

Monday, November 25

7:00 Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal

Wednesday, November 27 6:30 Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service

Thursday, November 28

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED November 28 & 29

Saturday, November 30 5:30 Worship Service

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

Sunday, November 3

Sunday, November 10

Sunday, November 17

Sunday, November 24

2019 No. 10 November 2019 www.trinityalive.org

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27th

6:30 pm Pie Social following service.

♦ Please read your “HOW TO PACK A SHOEBOX” pamphlet (there are items you should NOT include).

♦ If possible, give a $9 donation to cover shipping and to track your box. (envelope included)

♦ Tape a label on your box indicating boy or girl and mark the age (this is important). You can find the label on the pamphlet.

♦ RETURN BOXES to Trinity by November 16-17.

♦ If you would like to include a picture of yourself—the kids like getting them.

Names are always a big deal in the Scriptures.

They are words that speak over our lives the type of character we are to possess, as well as, the things that might be reflected in our life. Our names each mean something very special.

One name that defines us as a congregation is “Lutheran.” This name offers a perspective of what it means to be a Christian.

In this series, we’re going to take some time understanding some of the perspectives of what it means to be “Lutheran.”

We’ll see the man himself we get this name from, as well as, distinctives about what is true of our character as Christians. Each week, we’ll be challenged and encouraged to remain faithful to God’s Word and what a truly special gift that is to the world.

Namesake November Sermon Ser ies

SEPTEMBER 2019 COUNCIL NOTES Submitted by Angie Ramaekers, Council Secretary

Offerings for 2019 ................................. $508,732 Other Income for 2019 .............................. 70,119 Total Income for 2019 ............................. 578,851 Income Budget for 2019 ........................ 769,551

Expenses for 2019 .................................. 471,802 Expense Budget for 2019 ....................... 769,551

2019 Income/Expense through September 30, 2019

TRINITY’S

Logan Bronson Brent Behlen Lisa Cherry Kim Gassen

Kris Gernstein Kyle Jensen Tricia Kersting

Mike Kruse James Novak Wayne Zysset Pastor Brandon

2019 TRINITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Melodee Pedersen ......................................................... President Michelle Stirek ........................................................ Vice President Angie Ramaekers ............................................................ Secretary Kelly Schroeder.............................................................. Treasurer Cheryl Brewer ................................................ Recording Secretary

The Church Office will be closed Nov. 28 & 29.

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 3.

Your contributions to TRINITY’s MEMORIAL FUND are greatly appreciated at any time in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Names of those being memorialized are listed in Trinity’s Annual Report.

THANK YOU for your contribution to the Memorial Fund in the third quarter of 2019:

In Memory

Larry & Jean Andreasen Larry & Vicky Barcel Bob & Sharon Becker Bernetta Berlin Dale & Judy Dicke Sam & Anita Drinnin Dennis & Donna Dubsky Jerry & Glenna Engdahl Bonnie Evans Kay Ferris Stanley & Shirley Gottschall Wayne & Dianne Hellbusch Rita Ingold Marlin & Judy Johannes

Merle & Joyce Johannes David & Tricia Kersting Marilyn Klug Brian & Kathy LeCuyer Larry & Carolyn Lueschen Jim & Glenda Lundstrom Trinity Men's Ministry Group Rich & LoJean Morgan Mark & Sharon Nyffeler Ritch & Ila Preister Leon & Barb Sanders Dennis & Cindy Schroeder Carl & Gayla Taylor Tom & Karen Zimmerman

The Trinity Church Council meeting was called to order on September 17th by President Melodee Pedersen. Pastor Brandon led the recharge with “EGO,” from the book, Lead Like Jesus, by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges, about leading in a way that honors God while also restoring health and effectiveness to organizations and relationships. Council minutes and financial report were approved.

A thank you card was received from the Flaugher Family for the ongoing prayers and financial support provided by Trinity.

An updated policy for large Trinity expenses has been developed and implemented.

Updates were shared with the Council regarding the planning progress for the 5th biannual Raise the Roof (RTR5). Ticket sales will begin the weekend of September 21. The Auction Committee is accepting Live and Silent Auction donations.

The Property Committee has three projects to which attention is being given: altar stairs, concrete leveling and lighting outside the northwest door.

Confirmation will now be a three-year program with structured classes during 7th Grade and 8th Grade and a less formal program during 9th Grade. During 9th Grade, students will learn how to develop their own “rhythm” and explore ways they can serve in the congregation. Due to this revised program, the next service of Confirmation will be held in Spring 2021.

The meeting was adjourned and the Trinity Church Council joined in prayer.

The next Trinity Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 at 6 pm.

RAISE THE ROOF 5 DRAWING FOR AN iPAD

Friday Men’s Ministry is donating an Apple iPad for Raise the Roof.

Tickets will be available at Grand Central on November 2/3. Donations are $5 per ticket or $20 for 5 tickets. The 3rd RTR 5 banquet. You need not be present to win. We would appreciate your support for this worthy cause.

1st Angie Biester Brooke Bronson Ollie Fullmer Wayne Jacobsen Kim Messman Brandon Ohnemus Brandymae Plugge

2nd Cathy Bardsley Crystal Bell Rachel Gragert

3rd Eric Alt Alex Ernst Sydnee Medinger

4th

Jaime Finecy Sierra Guilliatt Norma Jordan Dane Pedersen Mary Seidel

5th

Jaron Dempcy Blake Mueller Tim Rodehorst

6th Kent Ahlstrom Jaimie Badstieber Edrie Blezek Nathan Christensen Glenn Pietz Marsha Rath Karli Steiner

7th Mitchell Ehmke Dick Liebschwager Tracie Rullo

8th

Bristol Doles

9th Kyle Petersen Kim Schaefer Hailey Schroeder Ronda Travers

10th Christine Borst Brad Loseke

11th Mathew Hammer Kelsey Michener Marilyn Plugge Hillary Rasmussen Darrell Sedlacek Todd Went

12th Zayden Cronk Lauryn Gernstein Rejean Lutjens Richa Perkins Nicole Quast Eric Tisthammer

13th Maggie French Jenna Hall Joyce Johannes Mark Woodworth

14th Kelly Mohr Ryan Went

15th Tiffany Curry Terri Hoesly Greg Klug Troy Medinger Doug Stejskal Jered Vetick Kim Wilson

16th Rex Davies James Hansen Doris Hicks Michael Kasper Scott Langmack Zachary Medinger Harvey Nauenburg

17th Elaine Cielocha Kathleen Ganskow Teigue Hans Amy Haynes Alyssa Sanchez

18th

Scot Ahlstrom Dennis Durkop Kim Kohl Amber Pollitt Jean Walkenhorst

19th Cory Hall Amber Kneip Cheryl Kurtenbach Lizzie Loseke

20th Jackie Alfson Lyla Rasmussen Dennis Schroeder Larry Wilson

22nd Wayne Cherry Dale Hausen Benny Kittinger Gene Labens

23rd Matt Ernst Eli Noyd Mardell Robinson Lois Rodehorst Willard Went Matthew Wills

24th Zach Dush Mary Hollmann Ross Reick Caleb Sloup

25th Keith Petersen Craig Rollins-Schaefer Jr. Luke Sanders Joslynn VanDerslice

27th Quinn Taylor

28th Josie Mickey

29th Joy Meister Dale Plugge

30th

Amelia Armbruster Brent Behlen Zoe Hawkins

November 2019 by Glenda Lundstrom

Parents, for more information, updates, parent links with teachable moments, parenting tips and the latest media info—check out trinitykidsandteens.com. You can also access the site through the general church website, www.trinityalive.org, then click on trinity kids and teens and menu.

Jus t a r em inde r . .

Song sheets have been made for each child in All Stars to take home for practice. They have been, and still are available, in their grade rooms. If you did not get an information letter with the music link, call the church office.

• Practices will continue Sunday Mornings at 9:30 in All Stars

• ONE Rehearsal: Dec. 7, 9:00-10:00 am

• SING: Dec. 8, in 10:30 Worship Service

We look forward to hearing our kids share the real meaning of Christmas through song!

Age 3 - Kindergarten children will need to be accompanied by an

adult during the Saturday rehearsal.

T hank y ou. Prayer Shawl gals for making these blankets and praying for the kids. They are excited to snuggle up in them as they begin the adventure in their new Adventure Bibles!

Students are you ready?

• Come with the first 3 lessons and your practice review done and signed. Know your memory verse and action steps.

• Come ready to have FUN! Students and leaders: Yes you may….. dress in camo & military attire.

NOVEMBER 6

Review & Fun Night

Theme: “ BREAKOUT BOOTCAMP!”

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

$10 2020 God’s Creation Calendars

Available at GRAND CENTRAL while supplies last. All money raised will support High School missions.

Nice wire-bound, sturdy, very durable and easy-to-write-on calendars.

Advent Readers This year, we are again going to make

our Advent celebrations special! We

are looking for people to join us in

lighting the Advent Candle every

week with a special scripture reading.

Anyone can do this—men, women, families, children!

If you would like to participate at a particular service,

contact Pastor Brandon to get signed up.

MAKE SURE YOUR EVENTS GET

ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR!!

All Small Groups, Bible Studies and

Boards: please submit schedules for

2020 to the Church Office. Events

will not be written into the calendar until the office

has been notified in writing. Your assistance in

updating our church calendar is appreciated!

Thank You!

Monday, November 4

American Legion

2263 3rd Avenue, Columbus Seating begins at 6:00 pm

Come hear the amazing testimonies of lives changed

by our Lord Jesus! Enjoy a great meal, special music,

wonderful meal and fellowship.

FREE RESERVATIONS!

Call 402-563-1096 for reservations.

Table sponsorships available for $125

All money raised this evening will go directly toward

helping the hurting and the homeless!

Fireside Faith Led by Pastor Brandon

Being Lutheran

During Fireside Faith, we’re going to join together to delve into what it means to follow Jesus by “Being Lutheran.” Whether you’re a lifelong Lutheran, if Trinity is the first Lutheran church you’ve ever been a part of or if you have questions about who Jesus is, together we will explore things around this topic. Utilizing the book “Being Lutheran” by A. Trevor Sutton, we’ll unpack how Luther points us to follow Jesus, which guides us to challenge and cherish certain attitudes and mindsets. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 starting November 10.

Children’s Christmas Program

Mark your calendars: Sat., Dec. 7, Practice 9 - 10 am

Sunday, Dec. 8, Program during the 10:30 Service.

On November 2 and 3, millions of Christians

worldwide will unite for one cause: to join the global

Body of Christ for the 2019 International Day of

Prayer (IDOP). The number one thing persecuted

Christians ask for is prayer, and we want to equip

you to be able to meet their request.

Order forms will be available in the pews or in the Church office mid November.

From the Pastor : Pastor Ollie Fullmer

Mommy, I am too tired for devotions.

God of The Night Watches

A minister became very proud when he heard that Laura, one of his parishioners living in a care facility, was reading his sermons to her roommate, Grace. Such pride however was short lived when he discovered that Laura read his sermons to Grace in order to help her go to sleep; she had insomnia! Hey now, as a pastor, this is probably not the high water mark of what I’d like to think happens to my sermons! (Ha!) Indeed, maybe I’ve delivered some snoozers; I’ve certainly heard a few over the years.

Vance Havner, a preacher of some years ago was known to say “when it comes to your messages, you want them to linger so that even if they’re long gone, they’re not forgotten. Not the other way around; long forgotten, but not yet gone!”

Reminiscent to the story of Laura and Grace is the biblical story of King Ahasuerus in the book of Esther. He called for the book of Chronicles to be read when he had a sleepless night. Hey, who needs Sominex when you’ve got Chronicles, right? In spite of the humor in some of this, sleeplessness and anxiety can be a serious problem. If we are living the human condition, many of us may know what this is like. Unfortunately, facilities and hospitals which are supposed to be places of rest and healing often turn out to be full of intrusions, interruptions and noise.

In our gospel story of Mark, isn’t it telling that it was not in the midst of boredom that Jesus sleeps soundly. No. It was in the midst of sheer terror where a great squall of a storm arose on the Sea of Galilee. The disciples were afraid while Jesus was fast asleep on a cushion in the stern of the boat. Here is common humanity mingled in one person as the one the Nicene creed calls “God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,” sleeping in a fishing boat!

One of the standard health-care questions is “how have you been sleeping?” (and sometimes where, and how much). A man who was moved to another room in a care facility with no consultation was asked this by a nurse. He answered, tongue in cheek “oh, I sleep like a baby. I awake every couple hours and cry!” Though this has hints of humor in it, many know the razor-sharp edge of truth to this. At times of transition, of depression or of grief, there can be a sense of anxiety and even anger—perhaps an unnamed sense of dread. May God grant that such situations cause us to look to our Lord like the Psalmist and say “from where does my help come from?”

It is Jesus, our living Lord, who dwells inside and is here, ever present. He gives comforting grace in the storm, healing grace in the sickness, forgiving grace when we cannot sleep due to a conflicted or difficult relationship. Here is Jesus, his life, his simple trust and faith who is a support and challenge to our own internal restlessness; a balm to our fears.

I think the child-like inactivity of trust and sleeping speaks as loudly as Jesus’ abrupt command to the wind and waves. When he calmed the wind and waves, the original Greek wording means “to put a muzzle on it.” In other words, Jesus awoke and cried out, in essence, “hey, put a lid on it!”

Jesus is in our boat, riding the storm out with us, asking us “where have we put our faith?” The Psalmist reminds us that the Lord is our keeper, that our help comes from God, and that sleep is a gift from God. It is the “God of the night watches” that causes us to dwell in safety.

The one who is our keeper neither slumbers nor sleeps. It is the personal presence of God that is itself protective. In the darkness of the night, as well as, the light of day and in circumstances beyond our control is the creating, keeping, healing, saving God.

Psalm 4:8

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me to dwell in safety.

Calm in the Storm

Mark 4:35-41

Thanksgiving Prayer Heavenly Father, on Thanksgiving Day We bow our hearts to You and pray. We give You thanks for all You've done Especially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son. For beauty in nature, Your glory we see For joy and health, friends and family, For daily provision, Your mercy and care These are the blessings You graciously share. So today we offer this response of praise With a promise to follow You all of our days.

--Mary Fairchild

Guest Preacher This past summer, Pastor Brandon

had the opportunity to serve First St.

Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings,

NE (one of our fellow LCMC

Congregations) by filling their pulpit

and assisting their pastors with a

summer break. To return the favor,

Trinity will be welcoming Pastor

Andrea Paulson, associate pastor of First St. Paul’s

Lutheran Church, to be with us and preach the weekend

of November 23-24.

We are excited to have her share!

Pastor Andrea Paulson

Advent Devotionals Pastor Brandon has written a daily devotional for

the month of December to go with the Advent

sermon series “Something for You.” Be sure to pick

up your copy at the Information Center!

Deck the Halls

We are looking for volunteers to help decorate on

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 following the 10:30 Service.

If your confirmand needs service hours,

this is a quick and fun way to earn a couple hours.

Festival choir

will be singing at both services

on Dec. 22. Tiffany Curry will

provide music and practice

CDs within the next few weeks

for those who wish to sing.

It’s One Option … and It’s Easy!

GIVING ONLINE ...

► Provides convenience for you

There is no need to write checks or bring cash to church

when

contributions are transmitted electronically and are deposited directly into the church bank account. It

works the same as the automatic payment methods

used by most families to make mortgage or utility payments.

► Keeps you on track with stewardship commitments Scheduled, automated offerings prevent you from falling

behind on financial giving.

► Guarantees your uninterrupted support Even the most committed churchgoers will occasionally miss services—and weekly offerings—due to illness, poor weather or vacation.

► Provides you with today’s most popular payment methods—Payments can be made with debit and credit cards.

How can I still participate in the offering during services? Write “I give online” on the outside of an offering envelope and place it in the offering plate—OR—check the Information Rack next to Grand Central for “I give electronically” cards to drop in the offering plate—OR—just pass the plate.

HOW TO START: www.trinityalive.org, then Give Online

Please welcome the following new members to Trinity Lutheran Church!

◆ Heather Munson ◆ Donna Christensen

◆ Helen Rosendahl ◆ Danial & Sigrid Parker

◆ Janice & Chris Nichols; Karissa, Aliya and Cade

◆ Travis & Abbie Tessendorf; Cole, Cooper and

Campbell