Important Dates

April 4 Feed My Starving Children Service Project

April 15 The Crew 3:30pm-5pm

Meal Before Worship 5pm-6pm The Crew Sings During Worship 6pm

April 26 Men’s Band at Stanley, WI

April 29 Last Day of The Crew 3:30pm-5pm

May 3 Men’s Band-Led Worship & Smelt Feed

May 16 Synod Assembly

May 17 Graduate Recognition Sunday

June 15-19 Vacation Bible School

June 22-July 5 Pastor Brad’s Vacation

June 29 Blood Mobile at Trinity

July 18-24 Youth Mission Trip/Lame Deer MT

August 24 Blood Mobile at Trinity

October 10 Sip & Shop Craft/Vendor Sale

October 25 Confirmation Sunday

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PASTOR’S PAGE April 2020

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Cover Page…………… ............ ..1

Pastor Page…… .................... ..2

Youth Page…………..…………….3

Trinity Activities...……………...4

Lent/Easter worship …………..5

Prayers/WOT…………………….6

Missions...…………..……..………7

Memorials………………………….8

Pastorials Acts…………………...9

Financial Page ..................... ..9

Help Page…………………….…..10

Service Groups .................... 11

Coloring Page……..…………….12

VBS Form ............................ 13

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Dear Trinity Members,

It is 10 am on Tuesday, March 24th. You might be surprised at what happens at 10 am

on a daily basis at Trinity. This being a Tuesday, the quilters would be about ready to

have their coffee time and would be grabbing Darla and I to join them. On Monday’s

at 10 am it is Bible study time where a half dozen of us would be around the table ex-

amining the book of Isaiah and discussing the stuff of the day. This Wednesday at 10

am I would probably be boiling brats in beer in preparation to grill them up for the

Lent meal and making sure the sanctuary was ready for Holden Evening Prayer. On

Thursday card club gets going at 10 am as they find their tables, get their food in the

oven, and have time of fellowship. Speaking of fellowship, 10 am on Sunday is about

when fellowship starts after worship and Sunday School is in the middle of their activ-

ities.

But none of that is happening. The fellowship hall is dark and quiet. Sunday School

rooms are empty. There is no sound coming from the quilting room and there are no

treats laid out on the counter in the kitchen. Heck, the heat isn’t even on anywhere

but the office as there is no need to heat the building when no one is in it. As I write

this, I’m by myself in this building at 1039 Nordveien Drive. But I’m not alone. And

neither are you.

Community is not about having a bunch of people in the same place. Community is

about a bunch of people who care and love each other no matter where they are. The

church is not a building but people who follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ and we,

right now, are being church in a new and different way. We are doing it through Face-

book Live and video devotions. We are doing it through prayer for our friends, family,

and neighbors. We are doing it through phone calls and Zoom meetings and the

like. We are the church, a community of believers who are connected not by sharing

the same space but sharing the same faith, a faith in the Son of God who died on cross

and rose from the grave to bring us to eternal life. A faith that rests on hope and not

fear, on love and not hate, on serving our neighbor instead of serving ourselves. Fol-

lowing the guidance of health professionals and having this building empty of people

is one way we are serving our neighbors. We trust that the Lord will be with us in all

of this.

I know that we are not alone, no matter what because I know that our Savior Jesus

Christ is right beside us and that we are together as this thing called church. I felt it as

you watched the live stream on Sunday or have shared the video devotions with

friends and neighbors. I have felt it in the checks you have sent in the mail and the

donations you have made through the GivePlus app. I have felt it as I have spent time

in prayer.

One day, this building will be full again. I will hear again the conversations of the quilters and the laughter of kids. I will see again the smiles of people of all ages and hear the greetings and hugs that so often happen between people. I will hear the sound of our youth singing and the words of the Lord’s Prayer said in unison. But until that day, I will continue to hear the voice of our loving Savior telling us to not be afraid, reminding us that He is with us until the end of the age. And I bet that you will continue to hear that as well. May the Lord watch over all of you, my friends. Be safe, be smart, and trust in the love and grace of Jesus Christ. God bless. Yours in Christ, Pastor Brad

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Register for Luther Park Bible Camp!

Register online at

www.lutherpark.org.

Great programs for all ages!

Use code TrinBoyceville20!

CURRENTLY ALL DEPOSIT FEES ARE WAIVED TILL MAY

1ST! Our camp weeks are June 14-19

and July 5-10

All youth events are cancelled until school resumes.

YOUTH NEWS

Butter Braid Sale

Extended till May 1st. Delivery will be announced at a later

date.

Monday - Thursday

9am - 2:30pm

Friday

9am - Noon

VBS Program

Thursday 7pm

Registration Fee

$10 per Child

Checks payable to

Trinity Lutheran

Church/VBS

Register by June 7th

Registration Form on Page 13

One Registration Form per each Child

Bring a Sack Lunch Monday-Thursday

Beverages & Morning Snacks Provided

VBS Program Thursday Evening 7pm

Needed for Vacation Bible School

Kitchen Helpers & Snack Makers

Sign Up in Kitchen in May

Jamie (Tillie) Tilleson, VBS Coordinator

Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets,

with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone

Ephesians 2:20

Building Our Faith:

Jesus as the Cornerstone

TRINITY NEWS

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All Trinity events have been suspended, post-

poned, or canceled until further notice.

Worship will be live streamed every Wednes-

day at 7 pm and Sunday at 9 am on the Trinity

Facebook page (www.facebook.com/trinityboyceville).

Services will also be posted on our YouTube page at

www.youtube.com/TrinityBoycevilleWI

Bulletins will be posted on the Trinity website at

www.trinityboyceville.com

Confirmation, Sunday School, and Crew are sus-

pended until school resumes.

Pictures for the new church directory have been

rescheduled for September. See upcoming news-

letters for more information.

Butter Braid sales will go till May 1st. Delivery

will be sometime in May. Updates will come via

email and the newsletter.

Easter flowers will still be ordered but only when

we are worshipping in person together again.

Office will be open every day from 8 am till Noon.

Please note that Pastor Brad is not doing any vis-

its, outside of a grave emergency, until all re-

strictions have been lifted.

LENT

HOLY WEEK

EASTER SUNDAY

“The Forgotten Disciples of Jesus”

Monologues about some of the lesser known disciples of Jesus.

Worship at 7 pm w/ Holden Evening Prayer

April 1 Woman Who Anointed Jesus:

Sunday, April 5 Palm Sunday at 9:ooam

Thursday, April 9

Maunday Thursday at 7:00pm

Friday, April 10 Good Friday Worship at 7:00pm

Sunday, April 12

Easter Celebration Worship at 9:00am Drive thru communion may be offered from 9:45 am till 11 am on Easter Sunday. Check the Trinity

Facebook page and your email for updates.

Support Trinity Financially! During this difficult time, we do need your help to continue to do our ministry. Send financial gifts through the mail to PO Box 247, Boyceville, WI 54725 or use the GivePlus app. Your financial support helps us to continue serve the Lord and our

neighbor.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

THANKS/WOT/PRAYERS/NEEDED

Our Prayer Concerns

Carol Erickson Saul Hedlund Leona Steies Shirley Huey Doris Herdahl Don Owen Easton Riek Gaylan Nerison Ben Schlosser Randee Mayer Shannon Bauer Mary Slind Betty Steies Bill Bjorkman Ted Erickson Adella Hanson Mike Kietzer Tom Lohfink Megan Mittlestadt Jennifer Marlett Dick Clack Kayden Ebensperger Beverlye Thompson Willard Tronrud Melissa Holden Jeanna Hollister Gary Lierman Lynda Swenson Ashley Behling Eloise Knutson Kurtis Marlett Stub Swenson Glen Rosen Family of Leonard ‘Butch’ Debee Family of Robert Zebro Family of David Klingman Family of Ken Anderson Health Care workers All those affected by COVID-19 Our schools, teachers, kids, and parents.

We Are Thankful

Thank you to Justin Clark for the repairs done on the JD lawnmower. Thank you to all who have kept Trinity in prayer during this time.

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WOMEN OF TRINITY

NEEDED

Church Lawn & Garden

Volunteers are needed to mow the Church lawn and weed and water the flower

garden. (Yes, the snow will melt some day). You can use the church’s John Deere lawn mower and trimmer. You are asked to supply the gas. Gardeners use our hose and water, but you supply the ‘green thumb’. Sign up sheets are on the table in the Narthex. Help keep our church grounds looking beautiful!

Women of Trinity for April 2020

April is a great month! It’s not too hot and not too cold. We get some rain, we get some sun and we get some beautiful rainbows to enjoy.

We served our first Lenten meal of Tacos and the Fix-ings on March 1. Thanks to all who came and enjoyed a fine supper and quality visiting.

New greeting cards have been added to our selection in the fellowship hall. Check them out for your home supply. There are some very nice choices.

We are beginning to think about spring cleaning and thrift sales. We will be setting up our Mission Kit Dis-play soon. In the mean time, keep your eyes open for gently used light weight/dark bath and hand towels. They go in both the Personal Care Kit, and Baby Care Kit, so the demand is high. We had difficulty finding plenty of sturdy combs, nail clippers and large safety pins, as well. If you locate any of these items, you may put them in the blue Mission Tub. Thanks in advance. Let’s have another terrific year at Trinity!

Have you taken a peek at Trinity’s Library Corner lately? There are many fine books for both children and adults. Let me know if you have a favorite.

In addition to the ELCA Women’s Conference on April 25th in Eau Claire, there is the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Convention. It is at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake on April 17-18. The theme is CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION. You will find regis-tration forms on the round table.

I signed up for our Lifetouch Church Directory pic-ture time slot recently. The ladies say the available times are going fast. There are several ways to reserve your time.

Lent is well under way. I am looking forward to Holy Week and Easter Sunday with all its glory and cele-brations.

Look For Some Rainbows This Month!

Deb Holmlund

TRINITY MISSIONS

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LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

Lutherans have been feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and befriending those in need through Lutheran World Relief for over 50 years. One of the ways the ‘Women of Trinity’ brings hope to those in need is by assem-bling quilts, baby care kits, personal care kits, and school kits. During the next coming months Trinity Women will be asking for donations to fill these kits. If you are unable to fill a full kit, it’s okay to give what you can. Every little bit helps. A collection box is located near the church office.

DUNN COUNTY RELIEF

Not only will we be collecting for Lutheran World Relief, we will also be collecting for Dunn County Relief where many people in are area are in need. Some of the agencies benefiting will be WestCAP, Stepping Stones, and 3-C (United Way).

QUILT PROJECT

The Trinity Quilting Ladies make quilts to donate to Lutheran World Relief, Dunn County agencies, Luther Park auctions, raffles, Trinity baptisms and confirmands, and other places/people where needed.

July is “Personal Care Kit” Month Personal Care Kits will be distributed to Lutheran World Relief and Dunn County Relief. Below is a list of items needed for kits:

1 Bath Towel; light weight, dark colored, “20 x 40” to 52” x 27” 1 Nail Clipper; metal

1 Bars of Soap; bath size 1 Comb; sturdy

1 Toothbrush; adult size, in original package, can put in business envelope

Toiletries, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, makeup, shaving supplies, nail file, nail polish, personal hygiene supplies, tooth paste, tooth picks, mouth wash, Kleenex, toilet paper, clothes soap, hair care supplies, etc.

May is “Baby Care Kit” Month Baby Care Kits are distributed as part of emergency and relief efforts, but they are also given out as part of LWR health initiatives to encourage women to seek prenatal care. Baby Care Kits are also needed in Dunn County. Below is a list of items needed for kits:

1 Jacket, Sweater or Sweatshirt with a hood or include a baby cap prefer buttons or ties

2 Pairs of Socks

1 Hand Towel; dark colored

2 Bars of Soap; bath size, gentle

2 Diaper Pins

2 T-Shirts; lightweight cotton

2 Sleepers or Gowns, without feet, long or short sleeved, 6-24 mouth size

2 Receiving Blankets; medium weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted or knitted with light-weight yarn, up to 52”

4 Diapers; cloth, flat-fold preferred

April is “Quilt Supply” Month

Below is a list of items needed for quilts:

Fabric; cotton, flannel, etc.; any kind, any size, any color Thread; any color

Flat Bed Sheets; used for backs, any size, any color but White Batting

Heavy Crotchet Thread; any color Monetary Donations

August is “School Kit” Month

4 Notebooks; wide or college-ruled, 70 sheet 1 Ruler; 30-centimeter or centimeter/inches ruler

1 Pencil Sharpener 1 Safety Scissors; blunt end, steel blades

5 Pencils; #2, unsharpened with erasers 1 Crayons; box of 16 or 24

1 Eraser; 2½” long

Thrift Sales are a good source to check when looking for Mission Items such as fabric, baby clothes and receiving blankets, and towels.

Make sure they are gently used and not stained.

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MEMORIALS

IMO HERB DOW BUILDING RICHARD & JANE (HANSON) BOHRER IMO RONNIE MCCARTHY BUILDING RICHARD & JANE (HANSON) BOHRER IMO DAVID KLINGMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DELORES BREZINA IMO DAVID KLINGMAN GENERAL BRAD & AMY PETERSON IMO NORMA WILLIAMS GENERAL FAMILY & FRIENDS OF NORMA WILLIAMS IMO DAVID KLINGMAN GENERAL BOB & LYNDA BIRD IMO ANDY MOLL & ARLENE HILL YOUTH BOB & LYNDA BIRD IMO DAVE KLINGMAN GENERAL SCOTT & KRISTINE STUART IMO DAVE KLINGMAN GENERAL MIKE & SANDY MITTLESATDT IMO DAVE KLINGMAN GENERAL CHRIS & MARCIA GRANLEY IMO DAVE KLINGMAN SCHOLARSHIP SHIRLEY BLOOM IMO ALLEN ANDREWS SCHOLARSHIP SHIRLEY BLOOM

FUNERALS

Robert Zebro* February 28, 2020

David Klingman March 1, 2020

BAPTISM Luella Jane Retz March 1, 2020

FINANCIAL PAGE

Financials February 2020

Checkbook Balance as of February 1 (1,496.16)

Income: Regular Giving 5,154.00 Cash Giving 460.53 Simply Giving 5,275.78 VANCO Credit Card Giving 131.53 Misc. Giving 832.00 Benevolences 1,379.86 Building 1,097.50 Scholarship 63.00 Total Income General 14,394.20

Transfer from Reserve 1,300.00 Transfer In 2,528.66 Out of Budget-Youth Savings 966.40 Out of Budget-Youth Checking 801.48 Out of Budget-WELCA 40.00 Out of Budget-Sunday School 20.00 Grand Total Income 20,050.74

Balance Brought Forward 18,554.58

Expenses: Benevolences 1,380.16 Worship 122.95 Educational Ministry 0.00 Outreach Ministry 8.71 Office 41.45 Personnel 9,584.97 Facilities 1,716.48 Loan Payment 830.00 Total Expense General 13,684.72

Transfers Out Building Fund 1,097.50 Special-Missions 278.86 Special-Missions-Luther Park Capital 100.00 Special-Missions-World Hunger 0.00 Special-Missions-WestCAP 291.00 Special-Missions-Quilters 710.00 Special-Missions-Stepping Stones 0.00 Special-Employee FICA/Withholding 328.11 Scholarship 63.00 Out of Budget-Sunday School 20.00 Out of Budget-WELCA 4.00 Out of Budget-Youth Savings 966.10 Out of Budget-Youth Checking 801.48 Total Expenses 18,380.77

Checkbook Balance as of February 29 173.81

VANCO Credit Card Giving

December $155.39

General $131.53

Missions $23.86

Simply Giving

February $6,313.58

General $5,276.08

Building $742.50

Missions $195.00

Youth $100.00

Church Loan Carpet/Paint/Youth Coordinator

$32,496.00

as of March 17, 2020

2019 Offering Statements

Your 2019 offering statement is available for you to pick up at Church.

2020 Offering Envelopes

Your 2020 offering envelopes are available for you to pick up at Church.

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Offering Envelopes

I have had some questions asked as far as offering envelopes and I would like to make sure everyone understands why they are changing. I know some of you have had the same numbers for years and now your numbers are different. I am trying to get the cost of the envelopes down for the church and the numbers of your envelopes may change each year with members com-ing and going. It will not make any differ-ence in my recording your giving at all. If you leave just a check in the offering plate, it goes to your account whether you have an envelope or not. If you do not want enve-lopes, please let me know. All of these things change your numbers from year to year. If there are any other questions please feel free to ask! Thank you!

Becky Nyhus, Financial Secretary

HELP PAGE

2-1-1 Provides Free & Confidential Information

2-1-1 is a simple, free way to connect all people in need with vital human services for everyday life or in times of crisis. By dialing 2-1-1 people are linked to information about local resources, from both government and nonprofit organizations. From the single parent seeking food for their children to the senior citizen looking for in-home care, 2-1-1 brings people and community resources together. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing and shelter, employment, education, legal advice, emergencies, health care, counseling, physical and mental health issues, financial assistance, transpor-tation, and more. When you call 2-1-1, you will talk to a trained resource specialist who has access to a comprehensive database of nearly all health and human services that exist in your community. Information and referral is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the year.

Webpage: www.211wisconsin.org

United Way C-3

(Located next door to Stepping Stones in Menomonie) Phone: 715-231-3066 Accepting all items for donation except electronics and exercise equipment.

Days and Times Open Monday—Thursday 9am– 3pm

Friday 9am—Noon

Food Access and Resource Center

West Cap 823 Main Street, Boyceville

The pantry will be opened the following days:

Thursday 3pm-7pm Friday 9am-1pm

Free Produce Distribution Wednesdays 5pm-7pm

Volunteers needed Call Melissa Wyss 715-977-1191

Stepping Stones

1620 Stout Road Menomonie, WI 54751

715-235-2920

Food Pantry Hours Mondays 11am – 2pm Tuesdays 3pm – 6pm Wednesdays 3pm – 6pm Thursdays 11am – 2pm Fridays 11am – 2pm Saturdays 10am – 12 noon Sundays Closed

No one is ever turned away, however, rec-ommended eligibility guidelines are that you are a Dunn County resident and your income is below 185% of the federal pov-erty level. Bring a photo ID, proof of your Dunn County residency (drivers license, utility bill, lease, etc.) and know your household’s gross monthly income.

Free Clinic of Greater Menomonie Area

Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar in Menomonie 2321 Stout Road, Menomonie, 715-233-7655 Level A - Southwest Entrance

Medical services are provided to anyone that is unin-sured or uninsurable and has a household income of 200% or less of the Federal Poverty Level.

Clinic is open on Tuesdays. Registration is from 5-7pm. (Please do not arrive before 5pm) Walk-ins only. Appointments are not given.

What information do I need to bring with me?

• List of current medications

• Health history information

• Recent test results ⚫ Proof of income- required for some services

For more information check the church bulletin board or www.menomoniefreeclinic.org

Donations can be mailed to the following: Free Clinic of the Greater Menomonie Area

PO Box 624, Menomonie, WI 54751

Food Harvest Ministry

Distribution March 21

8am -10am 1002 Main Street

Boyceville

Options for Women

Location: 1002 8th St. East, Menomonie WI Mailing Address: PO BOX 427, Menomonie WI 54751

Phone: 715-222-0777 optionsmenomonie@gmail.com

www.ofwmenomonie.com facebook.com/ofwmenomonie

Options for Women-Menomonie is an organization dedicated to providing families and pregnant women with information, as well

as restorative, mental, physical, emotional and material help.

See the brochure on the bulletin board for more information. 10

Winter Haven

Menomonie’s Warming Shelter For Adults

1518 Stout Road

A warm bed, showers, & laundry facilities

Open Nov. 15—Mar. 31

7:30pm—7:30am

Call Stepping Stones 715-235-2920

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SERVICE GROUP APRIL/MAY/JUNE

Larry & Sandy Wheeler 715-308-4684 Shirley Hetzel Ted & Carol Erickson Lyndon & Melody Schmidt Danny & Shanna Knops Derrick & Amy Retz Jeff & Tryn Gross Eric & Amanda Rydel Sherri Hellendrung Lanny & Shirley Hintzman Paul & Brenda Schlough Stan & Linda Larson Gary & Angie Gilbertson Tyler & Samantha Bird Joe & Amy Hellman Kathy Hanson 715-643-2593 Paul & Peggy Danovsky 715-643-5858 Maryls Nusberger Wendell & Diane Andrews Darryl & Sherry Seeger Delores Brezina Mary Slind Dick & Jean Ebersold Darlene Schmidt Helen Rosen Greg & Bridget Ellis Eloise Knutson Shawn & Tabitha Frye Tony & Amanda Harvey Bonnie Oliver Tamara Edwards Troy & Jeanna Hollister Larry & Cheryl Polonec Dan & Lori Jensen Todd & Lisa Stuart Glenn & Kim Guy Denise Timblin Gerald & Marilyn Bartos Dan & Janessa Kietzer Ron & Becky Hanestad Lionel & Trudie Chernak Travis & Michelle Swenby Paul & Donna Hedlund Chad & Sonja Arnold Ken & Brenda Halverson Mike & Barb Nelson Joe & Mary Larson 715-505-3326 Kevin & Wendy Bird Andrea Hanestad Jon & Andrea Talmage Dan Chernak Stu & Ginny Waller Elizabeth Plemon Blaine & Erin Leslie Andrea Hoag Eugene & Debby Klatt Carol Nusberger Nancy Zavodny Brian & Katie Moll Jeremy & Stephanie Schlosser Allen & Jessica Lain

Ushers

Apr: Rick Stalker, Kevin Bird, Joe Larson, Stan Larson, Troy Kostman

May: Wendell Andrews, Tony Hellendrung, Perry Johnson

Jun: John Bekkum, Stub Swenson

Altar Guild

Apr: Amy Hellmann, Katie Moll

May: Helen Rosen, Diane Andrews

Jun: Shirl Hetzel, Mary Slind

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