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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH F INDLAY , OH 935 W B IGELOW AVE
MAY 2017
TRINITY TIDINGS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE :
Announcements 1-4
Council Minutes 5
Pastor Denny’s Page 6
Kids Korner 7
Birthdays &
Anniversaries 8
Calendar 9
Worship
Assistants 10
WWW.TRINITYFINDLAY.ORG
Contact Information
Rev. Dennis Maurer
Interim Pastor
Cell phone: 419-204-0737
Email: [email protected]
Church Office
Kyra Oaks
Administrative Secretary
Phone: 419-422-2641
Email: [email protected]
TLC Preschool & Daycare Hours: Daily 6 AM to 6 PM
Nicole Gosche, Director
Ages: 18 months through grade 5
Phone: 419-420-9894
Email: [email protected]
In March, some of our students completed their First Communion instruction to join us at the Lord's Table. Thanks to Ann Miller and Kyra Oaks who helped with the evening class and Seder meal with
parents, and with the other activities this year. As has been our custom, the students received their First Communion out of chalices
they decorated for this day and then they served the rest of the congregation on April 9 at the10:30 AM service.
The students are as follows:
Addison Crow Kaitlynn Eilerman
Samuel Ernst Elissa Miller
Zachariah Ponx Nathan Taylor
Charli Wendt Garrett Lutz
2017 F IRST COMMUNION
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EVANGELISM GARAGE SALE
Continue bringing in your treasures for the garage sale on May 5 & 6. If you would like to help with set-up and pricing, simply show up at the church on May 2 or 4 any time after 10:00 AM until evening hours. We can also use help May 5 & 6 after 8:00 AM and through the day. Please call or text Tina Brisbin (419-306-4511) with questions or to request a pick-up. Don’t forget to come and buy something new to you!
SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Starting Memorial Day weekend Trinity will be going to one service on Sundays. Worship will start at 9:30 AM in the Worship Center. Normal worship hours will resume on September 10. There will still be a Saturday service at 5 PM through the summer season. If you have any questions you can speak with any Trinity Council Member.
RECYCLE DEPOT
The next Recycling Depot will be on May 27 from 9:00 AM to noon in the lower parking lot.
MAY TEAM MEETING NIGHT
Calling all ministry team members, join us for a cookout before Common Ministry night—an evening of fellowship and ministry work—on Thursday, May 11 . On the menu, beginning at 6:00 PM, is macaroni salad, baked beans, chips, burgers & hot dogs, dessert and drinks. We look forward to seeing you!
SENIOR RECOGNITION & BREAKFAST
We have received our “Community Rewards” check from Fresh Encounter (Great Scot) in the amount of $46.20. This will be given to Hancock Christian Clearing House as is the custom. Thank you and keep those grocery receipts coming.
For Sale
COMMUNITY REWARDS
Everyone is invited to breakfast in the CLC on May 21 from 8:50—10:00 PM to celebrate the seniors of Trinity. The seniors will also be recognized at the 10:30 AM service. Please congratulate them on their accomplishments and keep them in your prayers.
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TRINITY WOMEN OF THE ELCA
HOPE CIRCLE
TUESDAY, MAY 18 9:15 AM—LIBRARY PRAYER & DEVOTION: JUDY BELL BIBLE STUDY: KAY STONER
AUGSBURG CIRCLE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19 9:15AM—LIBRARY PRAYER & DEVOTION: DARLENE KNOWLTON BIBLE STUDY: BONNIE WARD
WELCA SPRING GATHERING
Saturday, May 6, 2017
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1701 Tiffin Ave, Findlay
Theme: Reflection of God’s Love and Compassion
Registration: 9:00 AM
Speaker: Betty Bianchi
Lunch: Noon
Registration sign-up on WELCA’s bulletin board in the church lobby at east entrance...
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS FOR TLC PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE
It’s time to re-enroll for the new year of Kroger Community Rewards. Please re-enroll in the month of April in order to continue contributing to the preschool from May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018. Simply go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and follow the following directions:
Click “sign-in” Put in your email address and password that you used to enroll your card. Click on your name at the top right, scroll to the bottom for Community
Rewards. Put in the group number 65187 or part of the name of the organization. Choose the correct organization. Click Enroll.
If this is your first time registering, you will need to set up your account first by going to www.krogercommunityrewards.com.
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THINK STEPHEN MINISTRY
YOU are the front lines of caring ministry in our congregation. Throughout the week, as you meet and greet those around you, think Stephen Ministry.
If you see persons who are downcast or struggling through difficult times, think Stephen Ministry. Tell them about this special ministry in our congregation where they can receive the extra love and care they need to make it through the challenge or crisis they are facing.
Stephen Ministers will “just listen” when you need to talk to someone and they will keep the conversations confidential. They will walk the walk with you until you feel ready to walk alone.
If you have any questions or referrals, contact TLC Stephen Ministry Leader Shirley McKinniss at 419-423-
9855.
JANUARY-MARCH FINANCIAL POSITION
2017 Budget 2017 Actual Giving Actual Expense
$104,532 $97,545 $113,179
T.A.P. TEAM
The April Rice Bowl collection resulted in $325.80 going to Clothe-A-Child. The current balance for the Good Samaritan Fund is $2,662.10. Supplies from the Hope House basket in the narthex were delivered. The team, in conjunction with the Spark Sunday school classes and high school youth, assembled and delivered 10 Easter baskets to Hope House for the children in their program. The team would like to thank all of the youth, Sunday school teachers, and Krista Wachtman for their help in this service project. We would also like to thank the congregation for their continuing support of Hope House. The Rice Bowl for May is City Mission.
RIDE ASSIST PROGRAM
If you need a ride to church please call the following people: Saturday service—Karl and Jan Heaver 419-619-9006 8:00 AM service—Bonnie Ward 419-348-4968 or Susan Frech 419-423-7309 10:30 AM service—Jason Broerman 419-889-7997 Rod & Margo Eastby 419-422-9439 The driver’s names are also posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. It is the driver’s discretion whether they can physically handle a rider’s request. Drivers cannot receive remunerations for their services
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MARCH COUNCIL MINUTES
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PASTOR DENNY’S PAGE
Dear Church Easter 2017
He is Risen! He is risen indeed!
If you are a sports fan, perhaps you have seen a game where a single play changed the momentum and the challenger ends up winning the game over the favored team. And the stadium or fieldhouse erupts in amazement, cheers and confetti!
Easter is a bit like this. The presumed winners – think Death and the anti-godly powers – seemed to have everything wrapped up. The “messiah” is dead. No more preaching about the love of God, or of the power of self-sacrifice, or making all things new – as if things needed to change! No more caring about the outcast, the weak, the sick and the sinner. That was a non-starter. Death has the last word and that word is “Loser!”
But just when it seems like the anti-godly powers have won, there is a rumbling at the tomb, the stone is rolled away, and Jesus is there talking with Mary Magdalene, showing up again at the locked upper room, and walking with two unconsolables on their way home to Emmaus who in their sorrow didn’t even recognize him until he blessed and broke the bread. Christ Jesus was alive! Sin and death and the anti-godly powers couldn’t stop him. He is risen! He is risen indeed!
I know it seems at times like sin and death and the anti-godly powers are still undeterred, even more powerful, like they are the winners. But the decisive play has happened at the empty tomb. The result of the game is not in question. The Lord, and all of us who believe in him and in his resurrection, are the victors. God has the last word, and that word is “Life!” Abundant, love filled, God given, meant to be shared LIFE!
This is no time for the Church at large to be shrinking, or satisfied with fewer young people, or having less influence in society. This is not the time for us Christians to join “the world” in frittering life away with “amusements”. This is not the time to assume that no one will hear us, or come when invited, or give to make things happen. This is the time to share the Good News. Christ is alive. He is risen! He is risen indeed!
So who do you know that could use a little good news in their life? Can you remember who used to be excited about their faith, but now seem to be overwhelmed by the challenges we all face? When was the last time you invited someone to join us for worship, or Bible study, or to get involved in one of our TAP team projects? When was the last time you told someone that there is hope in this world, and his name is Jesus. He is Risen, you know. He is risen indeed!
Share the Good News. Tell God’s story. Invite people to experience real life. And watch the Church, the body of Christ, grow – from 12 people to billions! It happened after that first Easter. It is still happening in Africa. And by God’s grace it can happen here among us too. Pray for it…
Interim Pastor Denny
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KIDS KORNER
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Note Regarding Birthdays and Anniversaries: All birthdays and anniversaries are based on our current information that has been entered into our computer records. If you birthday or anniversary is missing, please let Kyra and the church office know so your information can be updated.
1st Kyra Oaks
Christy Bauer
Bailey Oldaker
3rd Pat Tong
Zachary Taylor
4th James Sammet
5th Inez Crouse
7th Judy Bell
Brooke Makrancy
Mitch Rhodes
Corbin Smith
8th Dan Might
9th Ann Thomas
10th Emily Ulrey
11th Sophia Aschemeier
13th Regina Kolan
Larry Whiteleather
15th Shirley Schey
17th David Russell
18th Margaret Haas
21st Arden Robinette
23rd Walter Miller
25th Kaitlynn Eilerman
Matthew Kochheiser
Maycen Ward
28th Denise Whiteleather
Sheila Root
29th Charles Fisher
Elaine Walter
Suzanne Wilch
30th David Kolan
31st Linda Knowlton
Brock Makrancy
Cameron Might
5th Robert & Mary Williams
10th David & Tina Brisbin
Michael & Annette Lutz
Brad & Val Johnson
12th Todd & Angela Lee
17th Brian & Brenda Planz
18th James & Marna Mulroney
20th Ryan & Brooke Imke
21st Floyd & Karen Bailey
23rd Karl & Jan Heaver
27th Michael & Sheila Root
29th Rod & Margo Eastby
31st Tony & Pam Williams
MAY’S WEB CALENDAR DETAILS AT WWW .TRINITYFINDLAY .ORG
(ALL EVENT TITLES ARE ABBREVIATED)
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For full details on all events please click on “Calendar” at www.trinityfindlay.org
Date Greeters Ushers Acolytes Assisting Minister Lector Communion
*7 Dave Thomas Ann Thomas Darlene Knowlton
TBA Scott Rhodes Andrea Starn Jim Roemer Pat Roemer
14 Jim & Pat Roemer TBA Izzy Miller Peggy Wendt
*21 Tim, Ann, Elissa & Isabelle Miller
TBA Garrett Lutz Elissa Miller
Tim Miller Shirley McKinniss Bethany Ward Trent Ward
8:00 AM
Date Greeters Ushers Acolytes Assisting Minister Lector Communion
*7 The Ernst Family The Spiess Family Madeline Williams Alli Ernst
Jeff Jenson John Edgell Belinda Ernst Charlie Ernst
14 Jeff & Amy Jenson Jim & Sandy Miller Roen Chenevey Lindsay Bouboulle
*21 Jay & Karen Simko The Makrancy Family Lindsey Stultz Ben Stultz
Jay Simko Shelley Coonrod Shelley Coonrod Jay Simko
28 John & Melissa Schroeder
Elaine Walter & Ann Thomas
Alex Might Midge Murphy
10:30 AM (9:30 AM starting May 28)
SUNDAY WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Weekly Worship Services
Saturday at 5:00 PM—Casual Worship with Communion
Sunday at 8:00 AM—Traditional Service
Sunday School—9:15 AM
Sunday at 10:30 AM—Traditional Service
Holy Communion is on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month and festival Sundays.
Sunday Coffee Fellowship is at 10:15 AM in Lobby
WORSHIP INFORMATION
* Indicates a Communion Sunday
No 8:00 AM Service (service time change starts)
