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FOR EMERGENCIES CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE
at 248-625-4644 or PASTOR DUCHENE
Cell Phone: 586.922.3539
Worship Broadcast Clarkston CATV 10 Sunday 2:00 p.m. & Thursday 9:00 p.m. Waterford CATV 10
Sunday 12:30 p.m. & Tuesday 2:30 p.m.
St. Trinity Lutheran Church News Supplement is a weekly publication of St. Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church (Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod), and is produced by the office staff.
Sunday Worship: 8:15 am & 11:00 am
Saturday Worship: 6:00 pm Adult Bible Classes: 9:45 am
Children’s Sunday School: 9:45 am Cry Room Available During
Worship & Adult Bible Classes
Church Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday and Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Telephone: (248) 625-4644 Fax: (248) 625-2093
e-mail: [email protected] Website:
www.sainttrinitylutheran.com
STAFF
Pastor: Michael Duchene
D.C.E. Emeritus: Richard Schempf
Musicians: Mona Bowmaster
Choir Directors: Pam Boadway
Church Secretary: Gretchen Goolsby
Office Assistant: Lisa Cooley
St. Trinity Preschool Director: Julie Schultz
Telephone: (248) 620-6154 e-mail: [email protected]
3 Year Old Preschool (Tu.-Th.) 4 Year Old Preschool (M-W-F)
9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
St. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
7925 Sashabaw Rd. Clarkston, MI
48348-2905
February 12, 2017
Welcome to St. Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church
“I sought the LORD, and He answered me, and delivered me from all
my fears” (Psalm 34:4). Let us seek the Lord together this day. Let us offer
up our fears and doubts, that we may go forth strengthened and empowered for
another week. If you are visiting us today, know that we are honored by your
presence.
THE TRINITY TIMES
Starting February 19th, traditional and blended worship styles will be consistently as follows: 8:15 Traditional Worship Service and 11:00 Blended Worship Service. Saturday night’s Worship Service will remain blended.
Would You Like to Serve on Our Technology Committee?
We are looking for people to help run the projection system on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings. We also need volunteers to help put together the projection slides for the services. If you are interested in serving, there is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
Ladies’ Guild
Valentine Tea
On Thursday, Feb. 16th at 6:30pm, Liz Meyer will be hosting the Ladies’ Guild Valentine Tea. We will be
having an evening of fellowship and light
refreshments. Feel free to bring something to share.
There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Please come and bring a
friend!
J.O.Y. Group (Just Older Youth)
This month, the J.O.Y. group will be having a “Newlywed Game” and other ‘love” games, too! Next meeting is Thursday, February 16 at noon for a potluck & fellowship. Bring a dish to pass and a place setting for fun, food and Christian fellowship.
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Serving the Lord this Week
ELDERS
Feb. 11-12 Sat. 6:00 pm Marty Franke Sun. 8:15 am Rich Trudelle Sun. 11:00 am Lou DeMonaco
Feb. 18-19 Sat. 6:00 pm John Ehlke Sun. 8:15 am Dave Hahn Sun. 11:00 am Aaron Meyer Lou DeMonaco
USHERS
Feb. 12 Sun 8:15 Bill Vratanina, Capt. Paul Rossi Charles Lusher Gary Lecznar
Feb. 19 Sun 8.15 Dale Ludwig, Capt. Skip Schultz, Ernie Schwarz Eric & Austin Kindsvater
VIDEO
Feb. 12 Rich Karstensen
Feb. 19 Joseph Ashley
ALTAR CIRCLE FOR FEBRUARY Jeanne Wightman & Sue Ludwig
THIS WEEK AT ST. TRINITY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH 8:15 Blended Worship Service 9:15 Sunday School Savings Stamp Sales 9:45 Bible Studies/Sunday School 9:45 Confirmation Class 11:00 Traditional Worship Service 2:00/2:30 Nursing Home Services 6:30 AA Meeting
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
Announcements Deadline
8:30-11:00 Volleyball 9:30 Jesus Time 5:15-6:45 Girls’ Wolfpack Basketball 7:00 Council Meeting 7-9:00 Men’s Basketball
TUESDAY, FEBURARY 14TH 9:30 Jesus Time 1:00 Quilters 5:15-6:45 Girls’ Wolfpack Basketball 6:45-8:45 Boys’ Basketball 7:00 Men’s/Ladies’ Bible Studies
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH 8:30 –11:00 Volleyball 6:00 Praise Choir 6:30-8:30 Men’s Basketball 7:00 Festival Choir
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH 12:00 JOY Group 6:00 Bell Choir 6:30 Ladies’ Guild Tea @Liz Meyer’s House 7-9:00 Men’s Basketball
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH Pastor’s Day Off 8:30-11:00 Volleyball 5-7 Kovach Men’s Basketball
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH 9-11:00 Men’s Basketball 12-3:00 Elder Training 3:30-5:30 Men’s Basketball 6:00 Blended Worship Service w/HC
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH 8:15 Traditional Worship Service w/HC 9:45 Bible Studies/Sunday School 9:45 Confirmation Class 11:00 Blended Worship Service w/HC 2-4:00 Vietnam Veteran’s Meeting 6:30 AA Meeting
ACOLYTES
Feb. 12 8:15 am Sam Griswold 11:00 am Kyle Evon
Feb. 19 8:15 am Marek Drennan 11:00 am Daphne Newbill
GREETERS
Feb. 12 8:15 am Jeff & Kathy Feldmeyer 11:00 am Fred & Connie Irish
Feb. 19 8:15 am Ernie Schwarz 11:00 am Jeanne Wightman
LAYREADERS
Feb. 11-12 Sat. 6:00 pm Marty Franke Sun. 8:15 am Steve Pflieger Sun. 11:00 am Barbie Weingust
Feb. 18-19 Sat. 6:00 pm Donna Reigle Sun. 8:15 pm Judy Orler Sun. 11:00 am Daphne Newbill
WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK
2016 2017
Saturday 6:00 pm 57 45
Sunday 8:15 am 71 65
Sunday 11:00 am 64 65 TOTAL 192 175
CHURCH OFFICE MON-TUES-WED 9:00 am—4:30 pm
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
9:00 am—1:00 pm
CLOSED FOR LUNCH 1:30-2:00 DAILY
PASTOR DUCHENE’S OFFICE HOURS
MON-TUES-WED-THURS
The Scribes and Pharisees lived according to the letter of the law, and they used this to elevate themselves above the other people. Simply following church rules out of obligation, not love, does not put you on the path to heaven. “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:20). Attending Mass on Sunday and then gossiping about a fellow parishioner in the parking lot is an example of a modern-day Pharisee.
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Cost of Ministry for 2017 As of 1/31/2017
Offering Collected = $ 29,468.34
Actual Expenses = $ 40,781.97
SHORT — $11,313.63
When we fall short of planned expenses, our part of God’s mission is not getting done.
2017 altar flower chart The 2017 Altar Flower Chart is posted in the narthex & THESE dates are still available for you to provide the Altar flowers as a memorial to a loved one, to celebrate a birthday or anniversary: Feb. 19; Mar. 19; Apr. 30; June 18; July 9; Aug. 13; Sept. 3 & 17; Oct. 8, 15 & 29; Nov. 12; Dec. 3, 10, & 31 Just write your name & phone number on the date you would like. The cost this year is $30.00, which you may place in the offering plate using your offering envelope (please note on ‘other’ line ‘altar flowers’ or drop off at the church office.
2017 CAMPING SCHEDULE
This is the schedule from our November campers planning meeting. With the State Park system, reservations are done by individual families & no less than 6 months prior to the date of the outing. Host & Phone Number April 28-30 Myer’s Lake UMC McDowell’s 248-889-2802
May 19-21 Algonac State Park Schwarz 248-391-2624
June 16-18 Holly Recreation Area Nielson’s 248-625-8343
July 22-30 White River Campground McDowell’s 248-889-2802
Aug. 11-13 Seven Lakes State Park McDowell’s 248-889-2802
Aug. 24-27 Warner Camp Gehrke’s 248-620-2011
Sept. 15-17 Groveland Oaks County Park Ramig’s 248-852-6309
Oct. 6-8 Myer’s Lake UMC J. Bradbury 248-676-8938
Today’s flowers have been placed on the altar to the
Glory of God by Mel & Judy Spresney
the Rose on the organ
is placed there in loving Memory of Nicole Gabriel
by Aunt Sharon, Uncle Randy & family
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Flowers may be taken home after the 11:00 am service or can be picked up in the church office on Monday morning.
Dot Wilson would like to thank all of
her sisters and brothers in Christ for
the food, cards, and most of all, the
prayers. She feels so blessed!
Come one, come all! Enjoy some great food and fellowship! On Feb. 26th, at 12:30pm, there will be an All Church Pot Luck. Bring a dish to pass. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
An updated Membership Directory is now available in the Narthex so that you can stay in touch with your St. Trinity family. If we have incorrect information for your family, please contact the church office.
CHURCH EXTENSION
STAMP PROGRAM
Stamps will be sold TODAY. Come and save!
Look for the table in the Narthex.
TODAY IS “NOISY SUNDAY”
Please drop your spare change in the cans provided in the narthex to help support
the St. Paul’s, Pontiac mission.
COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS If you enjoy coffee on Sunday mornings, please consider volunteering to prepare the coffee and clean up after services. It really doesn’t require much time at all and volunteers sign up for a month at a time. There is a sign-up sheet for 2017 in the Narthex.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY LEADERS NEEDED SUNDAY MORNINGS
We are looking for Adult Bible Study leaders for the Study of Matthew that meets on Sunday mornings at 9:45. If you have ever considered leading a Bible Study, now is your opportunity. A sign up sheet is available in the Narthex.
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Publication Deadlines: Weekly Church Announcements
For Feb. 19—Mon., Feb. 13 at noon
Prayer Page for Worship Bulletin Wednesdays at 9 am
March Newsletter
Friday, February 10th
Sunday Morning Bible Classes & Sunday School
9:45-10:45 am
Bible Classes during the Week
Weeknight Bible Classes
YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASS Confirmation classes now meet every Sunday morning at 9:45 am in Pastor’s office. Confirmation is for students in 6th-8th grades. RETIRED MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Topic is “Life of Jesus: Passion”. Leader: Joseph Ashley. Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:30am-11:00 am. Next class is on Feb. 21st. LADIES’ BIBLE CLASS Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 9:30-11:00am and we will be starting a study of “I, II, III John”. We meet again on Feb. 21st. WOMEN’S BIBLE CLASS We will be starting a study of “The Lord’s Prayer” next time we meet. We meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at 9:30 am. Next class Feb. 22th.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Meets Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm in the Family Life classrooms from October—April. Join us as we continue our study of Luther’s Small Catechism.
LADIES’ LIFELIGHT BIBLE CLASS Meets Tuesday evenings from mid-September to mid-June at 7:00 pm in the FLC classrooms. Please join us.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES Meets at members homes the 4th Friday of the month from 7-9 pm. We are now doing the study, “Crazy Love”.
QUILT MAKERS The St. Trinity quilting group make quilts for Lutheran World Relief and American Veterans. We meet every Tuesday from 1-3 pm. We meet again on Feb 14. See Annette Ashley for more information.
KNITTING GROUP Currently knitters are regrouping and planning their schedule for this year. We will have more information soon. For questions, speak with Carol Koenig or Judy Spresney.
Other Fellowship Opportunities
GOSPEL OF MATTHEW BIBLE STUDY meets in the FLC classrooms every Sunday morning. Please join us.
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
What am I doing with my time? Simple question or easy answer? It’s time you found out. In the current study “Time of Your Life,” Andy Stanley will help you discover the answer.
The Book of Hebrews is led by Phyllis Solmen and meets in the L-Room September through May.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is for Grades Preschool through 5th Grade. Join us in the Fellowship Hall every Sunday morning at 9:45 am.
JUNIOR HIGH BIBLE STUDY Grades 6th–8th grade. Meets in the Fellowship Hall throughout the school year.
SENIOR HIGH BIBLE STUDY Grades 9th-12th. Meets in the “Grace Haven” room.
Youth & Family Life Activities
Family Fun & Fellowship—every 1st Friday of the month in the gym and FLC classrooms at 7pm. Next Date: Mar. 3 Family Fun & Fellowship—Friday, Mar. 3 at 7:00 pm. Lenten Dinners—preparing and serving dinners from 4:30-6:45 pm on Wednesdays:
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5.
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Mission Statement: “To involve the youth of St. Trinity in the full life of God’s church with focus on sharing the Gospel Message, Fellowship with one another, & encouraging a servant heart.”
2017 Michigan District LCMS High School Youth Gathering
This year’s conference will be held on Mackinaw Island, Mission Point June 25-28. If there are any interested parents or teens (ages 14 or entering 9th grade this fall), please contact Judy Orler at (248) 933-3400 ASAP!
Church Email Contact Information
Pastor Duchene [email protected]
Gretchen Goolsby [email protected]
Lisa Cooley [email protected]
The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers are having a Chili Cook-Off on Friday, Feb. 17 from 6-8:30pm at the Lutheran Church of the Master in Troy. Prizes for winning entries, silent auction, raffle, and bake sale! Tickets are $10, Kids 6-12 $5, Free for kids 5 & under. Bring a pot of chili to receive 1 free admission ticket. For more info., call 586-757-5551 or email [email protected].
*This event sponsored by Thrivent Financial.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The Family Life Committee is looking for volunteers for the St. Trinity Easter Egg Hunt on Sat., April 1st, 9am to 12:30 pm.
We need: set up crew, craft helpers, people to hide eggs, 2 bunnies, egg fillers, lunch servers, and clean up crew. The Easter Egg Hunt is a community outreach project, so please keep in mind to invite your family, friends & neighbors. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.