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Volume 17, Issue 7 • July 2019

TRINITY'S

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday

8:00 am - Worship Service

9:15 am (Gym)

Contemporary Worship Service

9:15 am

Sunday School/Bible Classes

10:30 am - Worship Service

Wednesday

6:30 pm - Worship Service

2nd Wednesday each Month

11:00 am

Monthly Communion Worship

FEATURED INSIDE:

Homebound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Bible Studies . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

School/Children . . . . . . . . . . 6

Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Women's/Ladies Aid . . . . . . . 7

Nurse's Corner. . . . . . . . . . . 10

Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Lectionary/Bdays . . . . . . . . 13

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pray for Your Church by Michael J. Roth

CONNECTED

"Connected" is published monthly by:

Trinity Lutheran Church & School

619 Main Street • St. Joseph, MI 49085

Church Office: 269-983-5000 • School Office: 269-983-3056

Almighty God, grant to Your Church

Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that

comes down from above, that Your

Word may not be bound but have

free course and be preached to the

joy and edifying of Christ's holy

people, so that in steadfast faith we

may serve You and, in the

confession of Your name, abide unto

the end; through Jesus Christ, Your

Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns

with You and the Holy Spirit, one

God, now and forever. Amen.(LSB,

p. 305)

I know that it probably does not

need to be said, but it is important

that we pray for our church. I am

also sure that most of you do just

that. St. Paul found it necessary to

encourage the Thessalonians to do

the same. He wrote, "Finally,

brothers, pray for us, that the word

of the Lord may speed ahead and be

honored (2 Thess. 3:1)." You will

notice that the above collect for the

church reflects these words of Paul.

The need to pray for the church, and

our own congregation, is just as

urgent today as ever. We are living

in an age where the Word of God

and the name of the Lord is not

universally honored. This is evident

as one views national statistics of

church membership and attendance

data. We see this also at Trinity.

Although we have many faithful

members who are in church every

Sunday, there are many who only

attend sporadically or occasionally.

Then there are those who do not

attend at all. In addition to those

who have their names on a church

membership list, there are those who do

not even hold church membership

anywhere. These are the new and

growing classification of "nones." Nones

are those who, when ask what their

religious affiliation is, answer "none."

What should we do about this current

cultural and local trend? We should pray!

We need to put all our concerns into the

hands of God. We need to pray daily that

God would bless His church with the

preaching of the Gospel. As "the word of

Lord speeds ahead," God's Spirit will use it

to work in the hearts and lives of people.

Those who are not Christians now will be

converted to the faith and those who are

believers will be moved to worship and

serve the Lord.

I don't think we should simply accept the

national trend of decreased church

attendance and participation in the Lord's

work. I would like to challenge everyone

of our members to pray daily for our

congregation that the word of the Lord be

proclaimed with boldness. Pray that this

word reaches all who hear and move

hearts and lives. Pray that God would use

His people to invite others to church that

our attendance and membership would

grow and become a vibrant force and

influence in our community for the sake of

the kingdom of God.

As we bring this desire before the Lord in

prayer, He has promised to hear and

answer according to His grace and mercy.

Set aside time every day to read the word

and pray that God would grow His church

among us.

TRINITY LUTHERAN

CHURCH & SCHOOL

619 Main Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085

Church Office: 269-983-5000

Church Fax: 269-983-8933

School Office: 269-983-3056

School Fax: 269-983-0037

Early Childhood Center: 269-983-0040

www.trinitystjoe.org

STAFF DIRECTORY

Pastor Michael Roth, Senior Pastor

269-983-5000 x412 • Cell: 269-932-8456

[email protected]

Vicar Jakob Andrzejewski

269-983-5000, x415

[email protected]

Deacon Scott Kizer

269-983-5000, x 402

[email protected]

Terry Bird, Principal

269-983-3056 x101

[email protected]

Robyn Adams, ECC Director

269-983-0040, x201

[email protected]

Susan Moore, Financial Coordinator

269-983-5000, x403

[email protected]

Betty Perrone, Church Secretary

269-983-5000, ext. 401,

[email protected]

Nathan Chaffee, Technology

269-983-5000 x430

[email protected]

Paula Steuernagel, Dir. Of Music Ministry

269-983-3056, ext. 113

[email protected]

Melissa Graham, Dir. of Youth & Family

Ministries

269-983-5000, ext. 410

[email protected]

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OFFICIAL ACTS

(from May 2019 – July 2019)

MEMBERSHIP GAINS

Adult Confirmation

Bonnie Barnes | Jason Erikson

Transfers

Melissa Graham – transfer from St. Peter’s Lutheran

Church, Big Rapids, MI

Affirmation / Reaffirmation of Faith

Thomas Barnes – Reaffirmation of faith; children –

August (b) and Aubrey

MEMBERSHIP LOSSES

Deaths

Kenneth Godfrey – died 4/25/19, buried 5/3/19

Claramae Leitz – died 5/4/19

Lois Fox – died 5/510, buried 5/10/19

Erwin Reschke – died 5/22/19, buried 6/2/19

Otto Jasper – died 5/28/19, buried 6/2/19

Thelma Owens – died 4/29/15

PRAYERS ANSWERED

FOR LWML

In March we were notified that we were behind in

making the 2017-2019 National Mission Goal of

$2,075,000. Our LWML members responded

positively and the Goal ended with $2,172,373.76

being collected. Thus exceeding the goal

substantially. The overage will be applied to the

next LWML Mission Goal which will be voted on at

the June National Convention in Mobile Alabama.

These monies are collected through our MITES

turned in at our LWML meetings throughout the

world and door collections, etc. Thank you for your

support.

Linda Bischoff, Portage;

Steve Cayo;

Elsie Damaske, PR;

Gerhardt Doroh, WL;

Dorothy Duschek;

Dianne Fernan;

Gladys Grieger;

Ellie Grimm, WT;

Bob Humberg, CT;

Joan Jasper;

Elsie Jasper;

David Karsten;

Catherine Klug;

Marian Krieger, RM;

Shirley Krumrie, WT

Judy Lambrecht;

Reinhardt Lippert; CT;

Dallas Miltibarger;

Dorothy Mutz; CT;

Linda Pedde;

Anna Pesko, WL;

Deanna Reschke; WL

Jean Roberts, WT;

Fern Schmaltz;

Elizabeth Schultz, RM

Adele Schultz;

Lydia Sharpe;

Sharon Tescallo;

Martha Tilly

Edna Volkers, WT;

Jack & Marian Wagner; CP

Lillian Wendt, WT;

Dorothy Winters; Florida;

Diane Woodford ;, Georgia

Henry & Lydia Zacha;

Mary Lou Ziemke; RM;

Tom & Joan Zonka

Please encourage our

homebound members and

others you may know to

watch Worship for Shut-Ins,

Sunday mornings at 11:00

a.m. on WHME-channel 46.

If you or someone you know

has become homebound &

would like a Pastoral visit,

please call the Church Office

at (269) 983-5000.

Homebound Members

BG-Berrien General, CM-Country Manor Bridgman, CP-Crown Point, CT-Caretel,

GA-Golden Age, J-Jordan's, OG-Orchard Grove, PR-Pine Ridge; RM-Royalton Manor,

WL-Willows, WRR-Wild River Rest Buchanan, WT-Whitcomb Towers,

WTB-Woodland Terrace Bridgman, WW-West Woods Niles


END OF THE FISCAL YEAR FUNDRAISER RE-CAP

July 2018 – June 2019

Senior High Youth Can Return Drive – $351.40

Thrivent Choice School – $5,821.00

Thrivent Choice Church – $4,486.00

Thrivent Choice ECC – $474.00

SCRIP Program – Families Benefited – $4,839.36;

Trinity School – $1,900.28; Total – $6,739.64

School Walk-A-Thon – $9,696.00

Thrivent Action Grants – $250.00 each – 12 used (that we are aware of)

Wall of Giving for National Youth Gathering – $2,829.00

Trinity wishes to send a big THANK YOU for all of your support in these fundraisers!

Community Outreach Statistics

May 2019

Soup Kitchen | 126 served | 5 adult volunteers

Benevolent Fund | 12 appointments | 7 pledges

Food Truck | Households – 103

Individuals – 333 | Seniors – 75 |

Children – 121 | Veterans - 10

– 12 adults | Pounds of Food – 6159Volunteers

Community Dinner | 42 served | 8 volunteers

Sort-N-Share | 10 families served | 7 volunteers

Sleeping Mat Ministry

We continue to create beautiful mats for the

homeless or those with out adequate bedding.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each

month – no skills necessary – we will train.

Our Social Ministries are a non-budgeted

program of the church. The first Sunday of the

month we take a door offering to support these

ministries. From time to time special donations,

memorials and grants also contribute to these

ministries. We thank God that He chooses to

work so actively through our congregation to

meet the needs of our neighbors and that He

opens the gates of heaven through your offerings

to support these good works.


Life Development Classes for Summer 2019

Newcomers Always Welcome!

Connected

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

8:00am Worship (Sanctuary)

9:15am Contemporary Worship (Gym)

10:30am Worship (Sanctuary)

MONTHLY SENIOR COMMUNION WORSHIP

11:00am Second Wed Each Month (Ministry Center)

WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK WORSHIP

6:30pm Worship (Sanctuary)

ADULT MINISTRY

SUNDAY

ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Study of Gospel Lessons

We will study the Gospel lessons the week of the Gospel being

used in the service. You will get to contemplate before or after

you hear it in the worship service.

LEADER: Vicar Jake Andrzejewski / Tom Bird

LOCATION: Fellowship Hall

TIME: 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

TUESDAY

GREEK CLASS

Anyone interested in getting their Greek on? A small group of

former Vicar McCalley's Greek class are going to continue their

Greek education by delving into the book of John. Robert

Lawrence will be leading. No previous Greek required. We will

be meeting the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm, Ministry Center

upstairs. If interested, please contact Nancy Pedde, 269-470-

5611 or [email protected].

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY

SUNDAY

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

Contact the church office to be added to the email list for this

group. Activities will vary throughout the year.

LEADER: Melissa Graham

LOCATION: Solid Rock Café

TIME: Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

SUPPORT GROUPS and CARING MINISTRIES

STEPHEN MINISTRIES

Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who

receive special training to provide one-to-one Christian care to

people experiencing challenges in life-grief, loneliness, divorce,

hospitalization, disability, job loss, and many other life

difficulties. To learn how to receive care from a Stephen

Minister, or if you have an interest in becoming a Stephen

Minister, contact Pastor Roth, a Stephen Leader, or the church

office. Stephen Ministries Mission: Christ caring for people

through people.

STEPHEN LEADERS: Pastor Michael J. Roth, John Kroonblawd,

Sheila Kroonblawd, Jeanne Strine, and Betty Perrone

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

MUSIC MINISTRY AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

The Adult Choir - Have you considered praising God with your

voice in a more designed atmosphere? Come join your fellow

members and fellow music lovers on Wednesday evening at

7:30pm (right after service) in the music room of the school.

There’s an elevator for those who have difficulty with stairs

and there’s always happy faces and accepting voices to join

you. No previous experience required. You only need to want

to learn more about God and about music. Please come: it

really IS a lot of fun!

• Contemporary Praise Team – Thursdays 7:00-9:00p.m.

(Solid Rock Cafe)

Want to do something but not sure what? If you sing or play

an instrument, talk to Paula Steuernagel or Brad Chaffee to

get connected to serve the church with your musical talent.

WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB

Join other women for a lively discussion of a book of the

Month. Check the Women’s Ministry page in the Connected for

the current book selection. The Book Club meets on the third

Saturday of the month.

LEADER: Nancy Pedde

TIME: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

PLACE: Biggby Coffee

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY

Trinity, through its Family Activity Team offers some very

exciting family oriented events during the year. They are

designed to bring adults and children together for fellowship,

laughter, learning and fun.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Church

Office at 983-5000, if you have any questions.

More Bible Studies will be available in the fall!

TECH CORNER

by Nathan Chaffee

Password Pandemonium

Never before has so much information

been so accessible to so many people. In

many ways, the "Information Age" is a

wonderful time to be alive. However, as

is often the case, there is a dark side.

The same technology that makes it really

easy to search for all the knowledge of

the human race, also makes it possible

for others to get a hold of your personal

information.

When it comes to using computers and

the internet, we are challenged to create

a plethora of user names and passwords

to protect our information. But how do

you make up a password that will be

easy for you to remember but impossible

for anyone else to figure out? If

someone wanted to "crack" your

password using computer software, they

would probably check all of the common

passwords first. For the dedicated

"password cracker" there are actually

huge lists of common passwords

available online. So what makes for a

good password? Here are some basic

suggestions but in the end, it will be up

to you to come up with something that

works for you:

Avoid common names, dates, phone

numbers or things easily associated with

you.

Avoid common words or phrases, as they

would be the first thing checked by

password cracking software.

Use a combination of numbers and

letters. For example, substitute numbers

for letters and letters for numbers in a

word or phrase.

Make it something you can remember all

by yourself. Do not write it down

anywhere!

Don't use naturally occurring keyboard

sequences (like "qwerty" for example)

Try to make it at least 8-16 characters

long. Obviously the longer the better.

Plan on changing your password often.

Experts suggest changing your passwords

at least every 6 months.

Whether it is about protecting the money

in your bank account or just accessing

your email online, you will need to have

good usernames and passwords to

protect yourself. Choose wisely.

Connected

School Article

Education isn't just about the time spent in

school; it's about the preparation for

everything your child can become in the

future. At Trinity, we are eager to help your

son or daughter reach his or her greatest

potential. We work closely with parents to

connect each child to that future by setting

the right academic foundation and using

God's Word to build a personal relationship

with Jesus.

If you know of others who would benefit from

our Christ centered education, please share

the invitation to visit our campus, or contact

our school office at 269-983-3056 or by

email to [email protected] to set an

appointment or just stop by any time.

July Events

ECC Office closed July 1-5

July 3

Fireworks Parking - parents and students

July 13-14

Krasel Art parking

God's Richest Blessings,

Terry L Bird

Principal

ECC

It is so exciting to see the construction

workers back on site. We are finishing up the

second half of Phase 1 of the renovation. This

will be the new infant room space. The

Adventurers and Explorers have moved into

their new space and are loving it! Come

check it out the next time you are here. We

love to show off the space. Mrs. Johnson and

Mrs. Boughner are still adjusting to the

space, but they and the kids are making

themselves at home.

Our school age care program is in full swing

now too. They have had special guests come

to teach them, they have gone on several

field trips and have a great fun summer

ahead of them. We have consistently had at

least 20 children in each class, that means 40

kids each day! Summer is fun at Trinity!!

We are also looking forward to the school

year. We are hiring afternoon staff in several

rooms. Do you know someone who likes kids

and is available from 12-6pm? They would

be great for Trinity. You can stop in the office

anytime to pick up an application.

Thank you all for your prayers and support.

We wouldn't be here with out you!!

Blessings

Robyn Adams, Director

Have a wonderful

Summer!


High School Youth group meets every Sunday from

6:30-8:30 pm at the Solid Rock Café! Join us for

relevant Bible studies, games, and snacks! If you

have any questions please contact Melissa

Graham.

The Senior High Youth Group will be attending the

National Youth Gathering from July 10th-15th.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we

travel to Minneapolis, MN to worship with 20,000

other youth!

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid

A Big Thank You from Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid to our congregation

for your continued support! Along with our special projects throughout

the year, we also have ongoing Fundraisers.

RADA knives and utensils are available to order and/or select from a

limited selection the ladies have on hand. You can go online by just

typing in RADA knives and learn more about them. They are of excellent

quality and I heartily recommend them. Excellent for shower and

wedding presents and even graduation presents. If ordered, they come

within a week. Contact Gladys Pickering for a catalog or to look at what

we have on hand. This fund raiser plus the selling of greeting cards

between services help us finance many wants at Trinity. Either call

Gladys at 810-488-3444 or see her at church or make an appointment.

Thank you again, your help is greatly needed and appreciated.

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid monthly meeting

Tuesday, July 2, 2019, 7:00 pm

Please come join us and bring a guest!

All the women of Trinity are invited.

WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB

The Lost Art of Mixing by Erica Bauermeister

Lillian and her restaurant have a way of drawing people together. There’s Al, the

accountant who finds meaning in numbers and ritual; Chloe, a budding chef who

hasn’t learned to trust after heartbreak; Finnegan, quiet and steady as a tree, who

can disappear into the background despite his massive height; Louise, Al’s wife,

whose anger simmers just below the boiling point; and Isabelle, whose memories

are slowly slipping from her grasp. And there’s Lillian herself, whose life has taken

a turn she didn’t expect. Their lives collide and mix with those around them,

sometimes joining in effortless connections, at other times sifting together and

separating again, creating a family that is chosen, not given. A beautifully imagined

novel about the ties that bind—and links that break—The Lost Art of Mixing is a

captivating meditation on the power of love, food, and companionship.

3rd Sat: July 20th Time: 10:30am

Place: Biggby Coffee Leader: Nancy Pedde

SLEEPING MAT MINISTRY / PLARN Gathering

The Sleeping Mat Ministry is looking for volunteers to assist in cutting the plastic

bags. Also assembling the bags into Plarn (plastic yarn) and crocheting the Plarn

into the mats. Once a mat is completed they will be distributed into our community

to the homeless. This is something that can be done at home or you are in invited to

come to the Plarn Gathering which meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month,

from 2:00-4:00pm in the Lighthouse Cafe, Trinity Ministry Center . The most

important thing that we all can do is keep those that are homeless in our prayers.

For more information please contact the church office.

YOUTH NEWS

Sunday School

Children's Sunday School will be taking a break until the

fall. Have a great summer!

Volunteers

We are still searching for volunteers for the Nursery! If you

feel called to do so or would like more information please

contact Sue Pedde or Melissa Graham!

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

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GRIEF

Grief from the loss of a loved one can

be very difficult. Our Stephen Ministry

team sends out Journeying Through

Grief books to members and/or

relatives who have lost a loved one.

Journeying through Grief is a set of

four short books, published by Stephen Ministries, and

sent to people at four crucial times during the first year

after the loss of a loved one.

Author Kenneth C. Haugk writes in a warm, caring style,

with short, easy-to-read chapters. He walks alongside

the reader through the grief journey, sharing helpful

insights about grief, biblical truths, and stories that

provide comfort and reassurance.

It's a way for Stephen Ministry to not only remember

them once, but remember them four times over the

course of a year.

Grief can last for a long time—and very often a grieving

person's needs for care continue long after the offers of

support have tapered off. The Journeying through Grief

books provide a simple, compassionate way to reach out

to someone again and again during that difficult first

year, letting the person know you still remember and

care.

In addition to the Journeying through Grief Books,

Stephen Ministers are available to meet one on one with

those going through the grief process. If you or

someone you know would like more information about

being connected with a Stephen Minister, please contact

Betty Perrone in the Church Office or speak to Pastor

Roth or one of our Stephen Leaders.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Christ caring for

throughpeople people.

July Anniversaries

Howard & Pam Kahne 7/2/1977

Paul & Samantha Jersey 7/3/2017

Bill & Janice Stouffer 7/8/1972

Jeffrey & Kim Cooper 7/13/2002

Brian & Rebecca Hartman 7/13/2013

Louie & Dallas Miltibarger 7/17/1982

Ron & Lois Pape 7/20/1952 67th

Steve & Diane Fleisher 7/21/1973

Nick & Donna Stama 7/21/1984 35th

Dave & Cheryl Coble 7/22/1995

Pat & Sue Granigan 7/22/1967 52nd

David & Betty Tilly 7/23/1977

Michael & Kathleen Ernst 7/26/2008

Charles & Cathy Kruggel 7/26/1986

David & Yvonne Ross 7/26/2003

Wes & Ingrid Wiskow 7/26/1997

If you do not see your

anniversary listed, please call

the Church Office at 983-5000

to update your records.

THANK YOU

We would like to thank Pastor

Roth for his comforting message

and Deacon Scott Kizer for his

home visits and visits to Ken at

Hanson Hospice House. Also,

thank you to Carol Klukas and

her committee for the delicious

meal served. A very special

thank you to everyone for their

cards and prayers.

How blessed we are to have a

loving , caring family at Trinity!

We thank God for you.

The Ken Godfrey Family

Esther, Bob, Debbie, and

grandchildren


As of April 30, 2019

Pledged $933,832 | Contributed $692,161

Debt Retirement $33,955 | Exterior Facility $22,494

ECC & School Renovation $382,778 | Parking Lot Initiative $200,000 complete

Michigan District Tithe - $69,216

We are Under Construction!

ECC& School Renovations for Phase 1 are well under way. The Adventurers and Explorers classrooms are nearly ready to use.

Infant Room construction will begin as soon as that happens. We have raised 92% of the $400,000 earmarked for this project and

cannot begin phase 2 until all funding is in place. Please make sure that you are keeping up with your pledge or join the

Campaign and make a pledge if you have not yet done so. One time gifts are welcome as well.As always, we ask that you keep

our Capital Campaign in your prayers. God is working faithfully through you, His people. To God be the glory.

This was found in The Messenger of March 1951

"THEN AND NOW (edited)

When the cornerstone of our present school, erected in 1912,

was opened, we found among other things, a well-preserved

copy of a newspaper, the St. Joseph Daily Press dated July

18th, 1912. The headlines were very revealing.

Our older people tell us so often today that the world is so

much worse than it was when they were young. It wouldn't

seem that way when you read these headlines. "two Farmers

Arrested on Charges of Shipping Impure Milk Into City;

Assailant of a Girl Sought By Irate Father Who Goes Gunning;

Nine Days For Theft; Loved Money More than Wife; Placed On

Probation; Petition To Send Jimmie Cooper Away." Each one of

those headlines has been copied exactly from the front page

of that edition. Read the stories behind those headlines and

you will see conditions 39 years earlier were practically the

same in this community as they are today.

The world does not change and will not change. It is

corrupt in its affections and lusts. Therefore, it is foolish to

lift up ourselves in one generation over another. However,

Christians in every generation are to be a salt and a light in

a world that is filled with crime and nastiness and all

manner of sins. Christians are in the world – but should

never be of the world."

Now, in 2019, we look back at those earlier times and

realize we have somewhat the same problems. With so

much news bombarding us from all over the world, we

really live in a different world. Its easy to become alarmists

and extremely pessimistic. It becomes even more important

for us to spread the Word of God, letting His full power

surge through our lives and through the lives of those with

whom we come in contact. "God is the answer to our

prayers" and "Pray without ceasing."

FROM THE ARCHIVES By Janet Frazier

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | May 2017–May 2020

Welcome to our new classrooms

Connected

After 20 years of serving as a Parish

Nurse, I will be retiring on June 30th.

I can't begin to express my gratitude to

God and to all those whose lives have

touched me over the years. For every

person that has let me be a part of

your personal story I will always be

thankful. Not only has it been a

blessing to be a part of your story, but

the blessing in return has been more

than tenfold.

I have been there for some of the

most tender moments of your lives and many of you have

reached out to me in my most tender and difficult times. Thank

you for trusting me with your physical, mental, relational,

emotional and spiritual needs. I will sincerely miss our times

together.

The Care Team at Trinity is truly awesome as well as the Stephen

Ministry Team. Reach out to them as needs arise. Remember to

listen to each other and to love one another as God has

instructed us.

I will remember each and every one of you as I go forward, and

you will continue to be in my prayers. The friendships made at

Trinity are a treasure in my heart. May our paths cross

frequently.

To God be the glory!!

Jan Yelding, RN

Parish Nurse

Nurse's Corner

Jan Yelding, RN, Parish Nurse

Retirement

Those Serving in

the Armed Forces

U.S. Marines

Gunnery Sgt Andrew C. Wedde, Marines, stationed

at Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD; Grandson of Irma

Wedde

Sgt. Paul Jersey, stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA;

son of Tim and Jill Jersey

U.S. Army

1st Lt. Aaron Hinkelman, stationed in Afghanistan,

grandson of Gus & Judy Hinkelman

PFC Riley Engel, stationed in Italy, grandson of Gus

& Judy Hinkelman

U.S. Navy

Lt. Adam Roth, Naval Aviator, son of Rev. Michael

and Amy Roth

Lt. Mark Williams, Navy Pilot, stationed at Naval

Air Station Whidbey Island Oak Harbor, WA,

nephew of Linda Williams

U.S. Air Force

Airman 1st Class, Evan Pyatt, US Air Force,

stationed in Travis AFB, California; Grandson of Bill

& Margo Pyatt

Tech Sergeant, John Pyatt, US Air Force, stationed

in Minneapolis, son of Bill & Margo Pyatt

U.S. Coast Guard

AMT3 Camille and EM3 Kyle Crabtree, stationed in

Suffolk, VA, niece & nephew of Jan Dasse

Please keep all of our Servicemen and women in your

prayers. May God keep them safe from harm and bring them

home to their families soon. If your status has changed,

please call the church office.


The Bible over and over uses farm imagery to teach

believers how to think about their lives, how God

designed things to work, how to make big decisions.

This not only made sense to Scripture's original readers,

the majority of whom worked in agriculture-related

jobs, but it still resonates today because there's no

cheating and there are no shortcuts in farming.

If a farmer plants corn, corn there will be. He shouldn't

expect a wheat crop. If he's too lazy to get going in April

and doesn't get around to planting until July, there won't

be any crop at all. St. Paul invites you to ponder farming

as you think about your life priorities: "Whoever sows to

please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction;

whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will

reap eternal life" (Galatians 6:8).

Whom have you chosen to be your closest friends? I

hope you've chosen wisely—you will become like them.

On what do you spend your money? Are you serious

about saving, arranging for Christian education for your

children, and investing in the ministries of your church,

or do you love expensive vacations, gambling, and new

cars?

To help you in your "sowing" (i.e., decisions on how you

spend your time and money), imagine that your

heavenly Father's eyes are on your credit card,

checkbook, or smartphone as you do it.

Live to please the Lord.

Stewardship

How Do You Make Life's Big Decisions?

SAGES want YOU to come join us for the following:

MONDAY, JULY 15TH, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

at the MINISTRY CENTER ~ We will be hosting

PAULINE WENDZEL (our very own Trinity family

member) with an informative chat on her new role as

our State Representative. She will be sharing with us

about her typical day of being a State Representative,

sharing some political issues that she is working on,

and then share more during a brief 'question and

answer' period.

We will begin the meeting with a BREAKFAST AT 8:30

AM ~ ****PLEASE NOTE THIS DAY/TIME CHANGE****.

After our breakfast, we will sit back and enjoy Pauline

sharing information with us.

It definitely will be a "red/white/blue day" ~ so please

join us. We are accepting donations for breakfast food

items as follows ~ 1) juice (hopefully 3 different

people donating a container each),

2) rolls/muffins (hopefully 4 different people donating

a dozen each). A warm egg dish will be served as well

as fresh fruit and coffee.

A $5.00 fee is suggested per person to offset the costs

(remember if you bring a food item, you do not pay

the $5.00 fee)

Please join us for this event ~ ****REMEMBER,

DATE/TIME CHANGE**** RSVP to Betty at the church

office (983-5000) by THURSDAY, JULY 11TH, if

attending and/or bringing a food item.

AND...

MONDAY, AUGUST 5TH, SAGES is going on an exciting

road trip to SHIPSHEWANNA. We will be riding in a

small bus and having a tour leader come abroad and take

us to a local Amish farm, another site and share about the

Amish life/customs. Then we will be having a scrumptious

buffet style luncheon at the Blue Gate Restaurant. If time

permits, we will go to Davis Mercantile shops nearby which

hosts some unique and fun individual shops.

The bus will leave the FIRST CHURCH OF GOD parking lot,

2617 NILES AVENUE, ST. JOE at 8:00 AM. We will be

sharing the bus with members from First Church of God;

therefore, YOU NEED TO SIGN UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

AS SPACE IF LIMITED…DEADLINE DATE FOR SIGN UP IS

"MONDAY, JULY 22ND". A waiting list will be taken, and

you will be informed if you are placed on that list when

signing up with Betty at the church office, 983-5000. The

cost of this trip per person is $40 which includes your

tour/meal/tip. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF SIGN UP.

**However, people who are the on waiting list, will not pay

until they are informed that they are included on the tour.

We will return to St. Joe at approximately 4:30-5 p.m.

S.A.G.E.S

Connected

In memory of Ken Godfrey:

Norma Truhn | Shirley Truhn

Beverly Selent | Louise Mueller

Rosalie Miller | Eleanor Dorow

Linda Williams | Sylvia Lieberg

Marilyn Mallonee

Mark & Susan Brusveen

Bill & Adele Bluschke

Hilde Milbrandt | Lee Sadler

Passaro, Kahne, Taylor & Francesco

Dean & Marilyn Schmaltz

Leon Miller | Dorothy Mutz

Agnes Lay | Jack & Marian Wagner

Carol Nagle | Fred & Janet Brecht

John & Paula Jakubs

Ed & Jan Schadler

Marjorie Bischoff

Fred & Beth Wassilak

Ken Godfrey continued

Roy & Esther Shoemaker

Rich & JoAnne Hackbarth

In memory of Robert Shuler:

Steve & Mary Shuler

In memory of Lois Fox:

Ruth Patzkowsky | Leon Miller

Donald Karstens | Michelle Karstens

In memory of Linda Steinmetz:

Agnes Lay

In memory of Erwin Reschke:

Agnes Lay

In memory of Fred & Clara Leitz:

Salvatore & Constance Monte

George & Laurie McManus

Randy & Linda Willmeng

Leon Miller | Joyce Harte

Passaro, Kahne, Taylor & DeFrancesco

Pro Transmission Service

Melissa Morlock | John Hicks

Louise King | Brian Berndt

Sylvia Lieberg | Agnes Lay

Jerry & Karen Schlaack

Richard & Charlotte Schram

Rod & Beth Prillwitz

Ken & Patsy Mattner

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL

CONGREGATIONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT—FISCAL YEAR

July 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019

A more detailed Treasurer's

Report is available for

viewing in the Church Office.

Respectfully submitted,

Gus Damaske, Treasurer

MEMORIALS

The following have made a gift to Trinity Lutheran Church or School:

ANNUAL ACTUAL % OF ANNUAL ANNUAL ACTUAL % OF ANNUAL

BUDGET YTD BUDGET BUDGET YTD BUDGET

TOTAL REVENUE $2,137,668.31 $2,198,850.26 102.86% $2,294,653.00 $2,014,200.12 87.78%

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,076,860.04 $1,901,233.46 91.54% $2,234,367.00 $2,076,770.77 92.95%

REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENSES $60,808.27 $297,616.80 489.43% $60,286.00 -$62,570.65 -103.79%

6/30/2018 5/31/2019

LONG-TERM DEBT

Church Extension Fund Mortgage $796,157.08 ($64,020.89) $732,136.19

TOTAL DEBT $796,157.08 ($64,020.89) $732,136.19

Over/(Under) YTD Over/

WEEKLY ENVELOPE & PLATE Contributions to Meet Budget (Under) Budget

May 5, 2019 $14,715.81 -$947.65 ($75,847.08)

May 12, 2019 $15,264.51 -$398.95 ($76,246.03)

May 19, 2019 $12,912.53 -$2,750.93 ($78,996.96)

May 26, 2019 $11,114.46 -$4,549.00 ($83,545.96)

Totals $54,007.31 -$8,646.54

Weekly Envelope & Plate Budget Needed: $15,663.46

CASH REPORT--MAY, 2019

DAILY LOW BALANCE $387,213.80

DAILY HIGH BALANCE $466,785.09

DAILY AVERAGE FOR THE MONTH $424,639.31

GENERAL FUND

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL

CONGREGATIONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT -- 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR

July 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019

2017-2018 2018-2019


We Are Celebrating...

7/1 Samuel Loy

7/2 William Hannah

7/3 Shirley Bergstrom, Jerolyn Cook (84), Sharon Parsons,

Norah Steffens, Thomas Steffens, Cassandra Town,

Scott Wiederwax

7/4 Jessica Engel, Michael LaVanway, Dorothy Mutz (88),

Carter Petzke, Roger Petzke

7/5 Judith Fowler, Paul Knefelkamp, Michael Steffens

7/6 Peggy Juhl, David Karsten, Max Kelly, Steve Knuth

7/7 Pamela Bakken, Margarete Ball (83)

7/8 Chanele Cooper, Janet Ellis, Eva Koch, Linda Lieberg,

Flynn Schmidke

7/9 Tony Beilman, Glenn Demorrow, Michael Johnson, Athena Lange,

Kimberly McQueen, Elizabeth Poziwilko, Ed Schadler

7/10 Mike Miskill, Andrew Mitchell

7/11

7/12 Jordan Young

7/13 Jacob Brewer, Christopher Hendrix

7/14 LIllyanne Engel, Nora Frazee, Mary Wilder

7/15 Arnold Arndt (81), Annette Christie, Jack McQueen,

Michael Mitchell, Ryan Mohney, Ruth Patzkowsky (95)

7/16 Rita Wohler, Kimberly Wojahn

7/17 Steven Knuth, Matthew Koch, James Pjesky

7/18 Colleen Siedenstrang

7/19

7/20 Victoria Ruppel

7/21 Sue Batsky, Grace Haase

7/22 Jeff Bieri, Matthew Strzyzykowski

7/23 John Jeffers, Shirley Krumrie (93), Alexander Milnikel,

Nicole Nemitz, Lindsay Peirce, Casidey Proud, Corey Russell

7/24 Rachael Davis, Larry Engler

7/25 Mike Hansen, Lydia Zacha (96)

7/26 Kathryn Geipel, Gladys Grieger (98), Jan Kizer,

Louise Mueller (83)

7/27 Mark Wilson, Joy Woods

7/28 Kathy Ross, William Zerbe

7/29 Christine Carmichael

7/30 Jami Erickson, Mark Hartfield, Laurie Mantei, Linda Mashak,

Harvey Sievert (87), Steve Strine, Alton Wendzel (89)

7/31 Andrew Chambers, Isla Hendrickson, Owen Hendrickson,

Donna Radde (82), Marilyn Schmaltz

The following Trinity Members are celebrating birthdays this month:

If you do not see your birthday listed, please call the Church Office @

983-5000 to update your records. We indicate the age of members 80 years &

over. If you do not want your age listed, please contact the Church Office.

Daily Lectionary

7/1 Prov. 8:22-36; John 13:1-20

7/2 Prov. 9:1-18; John 13:21-38

7/3 Prov. 10:1-32; Prov. 11:1—12:28; John 14:1-17

7/4 Prov. 13:1-25; John 14:18-31

7/5 Prov. 14:1-27; John 15:1-11

7/6 Prov. 15:1-29; John 15:12-27

7/7 Prov. 16:1-24; John 16:1-16

7/8 Prov. 17:1-28; Prov. 18:1—20:4; John 16:17-33

7/9 Prov. 20:5-25; Prov. 21:1-31; John 17:1-26

7/10 Prov. 22:1-21; John 18:1-14

7/11 Prov. 22:22—23:12; John 18:15–40

7/12 Prov. 24:1–22; John 19:1–22

7/13 Prov. 25:1–22; Prov. 26:1–28; John 19:23–42

7/14 Prov. 27:1–24; Prov. 28:1—29:27; John 20:1–18

7/15 Prov. 30:1–9, 18–33; John 20:19–31

7/16 Prov. 31:10–31; John 21:1–25

7/17 Josh 1:1–18; Acts 8:1–25

7/18 Josh 2:1–24; Acts 8:26–40

7/19 Josh 3:1–17; Acts 9:1–22

7/20 Josh 4:1–24; Acts 9:23–43

7/21 Josh 5:1—6:5; Acts 10:1–17

7/22 Joshua 6:6-27; Acts 10:18-33

7/23 Joshua 7:1-26; Acts 10:34-48

7/24 Joshua 8:1-28; Acts 11:1-18

7/25 Joshua 10:1-25 (10:28-22:34); Acts 11:19-30

7/26 Joshua 23:1-16; Acts 12:1-25

7/27 Joshua 24:1-31; Judges 1:1-36; Acts 13:1-12

7/28 Judges 2:6-23; Acts 13:13-41

7/29 Judges 3:7-31; Acts 13:42-52

7/30 Judges 4:1-24 (5:1-31); Acts 14:1-18

7/31 Judges 6:1-24; Acts 14:19-15:5

Sunday Reading

7/7 Fourth S. a. Pentecost

Is. 66:10–14; Gal. 6:1–10, 14–18; Luke 10:1–20

7/14 Fifth S. a. Pentecost

Lev. (18:1–5) 19:9–18; Col. 1:1–14;

Luke 10:25–37

7/21 Sixth S. a. Pentecost

Gen. 18:1–10a (10b–14); Col. 1:21–29;

Luke 10:38–42

7/28 Seventh S. a. Pentecost

Gen. 18: (17–19) 20–33; Col. 2:6–15 (16–19);

Luke 11:1–13

Daily Lectionary

Connected

Weekly Events

Sunday

Worship, 8 & 10:30a, Sanctuary

Contemporary, 9:15, Gym

Adult Bible Study- Study of the Gospels,

9:15-10:15a, CFH

Senior High Youth Group, 6:30-8p, SRC

Monday

Ministry Leadership Team Mtg, 1:30-3p, MC-1st floor

Plarn Gathering, 2-4p, LHC (2nd & 4th Monday)

Men's Basketball, 6-8p, Gym

Tuesday

Care Team, 11a-noon, MCB

Greek Class, 7-8p, MC-2nd floor (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)

Wednesday

Leadership Team Bible Study, 9-10a, LHC

Mid-week Worship, 6:30p, S

Thursday

Contemporary Praise Team Practice, 7-9p, SRC

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

Monday, 7/1 ECC Closed

Executive Committee Mtg, 5:30-6:30p, MCB

Bd of Education Mtg, 6:30-8:30p, MC-1st floor

Lakeview Terrace Bible Study, 6:30-8p

Tuesday, 7/2 ECC Closed

Ladies Aid Meeting, 7-9p, LHC

Wednesday, 7/3 ECC Closed

Parking for Fireworks, 3-10p, all lots

Thursday, 7/4 ECC Closed

Independence Day – Campus Closed

Friday, 7/5 ECC Closed

Saturday, 7/6

Whitcomb Bible Study, 10a

Sunday, 7/7

Social Ministry Door Offering

Monday, 7/8

Plarn Gathering, 2-4p, LHC

Church Council Meeting, 6:30-9p, MC-2nd fl

Tuesday, 7/9

Wednesday, 7/10

Sr Youth at National Youth Gathering

Senior Worship & Meal, 11a-1:30p, LHC

Thursday, 7/11


Friday, 7/12


Connected Articles Due

Saturday, 7/13


Krasl Art Fair Parking, 9a-5:30p, all lots

Sunday, 7/14


Krasl Art Fair Parking, 11a-5p, all lots

Young Adults Volleyball, 2-4p, Silver Beach

Monday, 7/15


SAGES, 8:30-11:30a, LHC

Bd of Prop & Finance, 6:30-8:30p, MCB

Tuesday, 7/16

Caretel Communion Worship Service, 10:30a

Wednesday, 7/17

Royalton Manor Communion Worship, 10a

Whitcomb Towers Communion Worship, 1p

Thursday, 7/18

Friday, 7/19

Red Cross Blood Drive, Noon-5:15p, LHC

Kelly / Miller Rehearsal, 4:30p, S

Saturday, 7/20

Women's Book Club, 10:30-11:30a, Biggby Coffee

Kelly / Miller Wedding, 3p, S

Sunday, 7/21

Monday 7/23

Plarn Gathering, 2-4p, LHC

Bd of Elders Mtg, 6:30-9p, MC-2nd floor

Tuesday, 7/24

Soup Kitchen, 10a

St. Min Peer Supervision, 6:30-9p, LHC

Wednesday, 7/24

Thursday, 7/25

Mobile Food Pantry, 4p, MC parking lot

Friday, 7/26

Schmidt / Jakubs Rehearsal, 5p, S

Saturday, 7/27

Community Dinner, 11:30a-1p, LHC

Schmidt / Jakubs Wedding, 4p, S

Sunday, 7/28

Pastor Roth leaves for South Africa

Monday, 7/29

Tuesday, 7/30

Wednesday, 7/31

Early Childhood Center Closed, July 1st – 5th

Ladies Aid Meeting, Tuesday, July 2nd, 7-9p, LHC

Fireworks Parking, Wednesday, July 3rd, 3-10p,

all lots

Social Ministry Door Offering, Sunday, July 7th,

following each service

Plarn Gathering, Mondays, July 8th & 2nd,

2-4p, LHC

Monthly Senior Worship & Meal, July 10th,

11a-1p, LHC

National Youth Gathering, July 10th – 15th

July Connected Articles Due, Friday, July 12th

Krasl Art Fair Parking, July 13th 9a-5:30p, all lots

Krasl Art Fair Parking, July 14th, 11a-5p, all lots

Young Adult Volleyball, Sunday, July 14th, 2-4p,

Silver Beach

Caretel Communion Service, Tues, July 16th,

10:30am

Royalton Manor Communion Service, Wed,

July 17th, 10a

Whitcomb Communion Service, Wed, July 17th,

1p

Red Cross Blood Drive, July 19th, Noon – 5:45p,

LHC

Women's Book Club, Saturday, July 20th,

10:30-11:30a, Biggby Coffee

Stephen Ministry Peer Super., July 23rd, 6:30-9p,

LHC

Soup Kitchen, Tuesday, July 23rd, 10a

Mobile Food Pantry, Thursday, July 25th, 4:00p,

MC Parking lot

Community Dinner, Saturday, July 27th,

11:30a-1p, LHC

This Month at Trinity

July 2019

CFH-Christian Fellowship Hall; CMR-Children’s Ministry Room; LHC-Lighthouse Café; LHL-Lighthouse

Lounge; MC-Ministry Center; MCB-Ministry Center Boardroom; S-Sanctuary; SRC-Solid Rock Café;

SCH-School; WC-Welcome Center

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Newsletter Submissions

To meet publication deadlines, all

articles must be received by the

2nd Friday of each month.

Please don't forget to include your

phone contact information!

Turn information into the Church Office

in person, by fax 983-8933, or e-mail

to [email protected]

Questions? Suggestions?

Contact Betty Perrone at Church office.

Faith in Verse – From God Can Nothing Move Me

(LSB 713) by Bob Lawrence

From God can nothing move me;

He will not step aside

But gently will reprove me

And be my constant guide. (verse one A)

This hymn comes from the "trust" section of the Lutheran Service Book. After watching Jesus Christ

suffer and die in the season of Lent and then gathering together at Easter to celebrate his victory

over death, we settle into the rest of the church year to live a life of faith that reflects his love. To do

so, however, we must trust him to be with us even when we fail to live the way he has commanded.

So what does this hymn tell us about this trust relationship we have with God?

First of all we learn that God can be very stubborn. Once we become a member of his holy family

there is no way he will stop loving us no matter what unholy things we might do. He will not "step

aside" when we lose our temper with our spouse or cheat on our taxes or lie to our boss or anything

else we might do that does not reflect the love of God we have in Christ. Why doesn't he just throw

unfaithful people like us aside? Because he does not love us the way people do. He loves us as only

God can.

Does that mean we can simply disregard everything he has taught us? Hardly. He will speak to us

through his word, his spirit, and our consciences to let us know very clearly that we have sinned.

Instead of harshly punishing us to realize ours errors, however, he "gently" reproves us and guides us

back to where we belong with him.

Trusting that God will never stop calling us back time and time again when we error is the element of

our faith that protects us from despair, the beast that withers faith and drives us to find solace in

substances and activities that can be destructive for us in both this life and the life to come. How

much better it is to listen to his word and follow our "constant guide."

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