Trinity Lutheran Church 424 E. Gilman St. New York Mills, MN 56567

218-385-2450

Pastor Kirk Douglas

Trinity Lutheran Church strives to connect people to Jesus by

demonstrating God’s unconditional love.

Love God boldly, Grow in faith continually, Serve others joyfully.

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST August 12, 2018

IN OUR PRAYERS: God invites us to cast all our cares and worries upon Him because

He cares for us. Today we cast upon God those who are sick, awaiting surgery or

recovering, especially Duane Castle, Gunard Heikkila, Randy Windels, Lillian Wallgren,

Yvonne Huttunen, Connie Wallgren, Kristine Barker, Ralph Schwartz, Gene Imsande,

Dan Cresswell, Paul Ebnet, Ron Ruther, Greg Mickelson, Jann Lee, Jim Wallgren,

Madella Siirila, Susan Hintzman, Connie Wallgren and Clarence Siebels. We pray for

God’s comfort for the families and friends of Lew Hanson, Sharon Munson and David

Meyer. We ask for God’s blessing upon Carol Hudalla and Brandon Bernu who were

united in marriage yesterday.

AS WE GATHER: There is a great divide—a notable difference—between what we were

before being given new life through Baptism and what we are now, recipients of God’s

forgiving love in Christ. In today’s Epistle, Paul lists the characteristics of any Christian who

is reflecting that love. It is not a list commending our successful reflections of our new

nature, but a series of exhortations, writing, “Let us . . .” There is only one source of hope as

we struggle—our Lord. We have been baptized into the Body of Christ, and at each

reception of the Lord’s Supper we are strengthened to show the new person He has called

us to be. As Elijah was strengthened by miraculous food and went on toward Horeb, the

mount of God, so we are assured of God’s forgiveness as we receive Christ’s body and

blood in the Lord’s Supper. He is the bread of life from heaven, who enables each of us to

discard our old ways, live in the new life of God’s forgiving love, and adorn ourselves with

gladness.

READINGS: 1 Kings 19:1–8, Ephesians 4:17–5:2, John 6:35–51

HOLY BAPTISM: This week at the 9:30 service we welcome into God’s family,

through the waters of baptism, Kolt Matthew Koehler. His father and mother are

Matthew and Stephanie. His sponsors are John Hendrickx, Kenneth Hendrickx and

Paul Lubitz. Welcome to the family Kolt!

This week after the 9:30 service, we welcome into God’s family, through the

waters of baptism, Finley Erwin Vaughan. His father and mother are Jordan and

kaylee. His sponsors are Mike and Melissa Owen and Kim and Leonard Stafki.

Welcome to the family Finley!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

OUR AUGUST MISSION OF THE MONTH is for Stronghold

Cambodia. Tim & Diane Esala have served as missionaries since

2015 at Stronghold, Cambodia through Mission of Christ Network.

They will be here to speak at both services TODAY Sunday, August

5th

. We invite you to partner with them in God’s exciting mission in

Cambodia through your prayer and financial support. You can find more info on poster

board located in the church narthex.

WELCOME TO PASTOR HOWARD ALEXANDER who is preaching at both the 8:00

and 9:30 a.m. services today!

SERVE THE LORD by Joining our Kingdom Quest Team! KQ is our user friendly,

exciting learning event at 9:15 to 10:15 on Sunday mornings September through May for

children ages 3 to grade 6. Our goal is connecting kids to Jesus and high impact

discipleship. Currently we need KQ servants to shepherd Grade 1 small group (1/2

time) and in our Pre-K/Kindergarten small groups. We meet on Tuesday, August 28

@ 6:30 p.m. to get started. Rally Sunday is September 9, when our Christian Education

Hour returns. Please contact DCE Gary Bach right away for more information.

C3 COFFEE has been operating since March of 2009 and continues to operate on

Sunday mornings through monies received from donations and the faithful members

that continue to staff it. I have noticed during the past couple months that offerings for

C3 coffee have gone down, especially during the summer months. I placed an order

for coffee this week and would like to encourage everyone to help give this fund a little

boost if you are able too. Donations may be put in wooden coffee box located on the

coffee cart in C3 area. Thanks! Kim

PAM EHNERT’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY “Fruit of the Spirit” will meet on August

22nd

at 6:30 p.m. We will do lessons 7 & 8 on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE is Wednesday, August 15th. Please have your

newsletter items in by this date to have them included in the newsletter. Thanks!

LUTHERAN ISLAND CAMP SERVICE AND PICNIC: Everyone is invited to join us for

worship at Lutheran Island Camp on Sunday, August 19th at 10:30 a.m. for a worship

service with Holy Communion. A picnic meal will be served for a free-will offering, with a

suggested donation of $7. Please let us know if you need of a ride to LIC by calling the

church office (385-2450). There will be an 8:00 am service with Holy Communion at

Trinity that day as well.

2019 BUDGET REQUESTS: The 2019 congregational budget will be reviewed and voted

on at the Congregational Voter’s Meeting on Sunday, October 21st. We are asking all

committees, boards and staff to submit any budget requests for 2019 in by Sunday,

September 2, 2018. These requests can be given to Karin Erickson (Treasurer), Keith

Hepola (President/Bookkeeper) or dropped off in the church office.

RETURN OF BLESSINGS

8/5 General Fund: $4402.00 + Electronic Giving: $2555.00 + Mobile App: $25.00 =

Total: $6982.00

Coins for Christ: $1.58 (Coins sent to help Seminarians)

Vacation Bible School: $175

C3 Coffee: $30

Stronghold Cambodia: $350

First Choice Clinic: $35

Perry Center: $60

We currently have a list of members who wish to remain anonymous in their giving

towards special funds and missions. If you DO NOT want your name listed in the weekly

bulletin, please let the church office know.

ATTENDANCE

8/5/18 8:00 a.m. Attendance: 112 Communed: 104 9:30 a.m. Attendance: 101

UPCOMING EVENTS

WOMEN’S MINISTRY MEETING is on Wednesday, August 22nd. Reminder that we will

be meeting at Trinity at 5:30 p.m. to rideshare to Zorbaz in Perham. Please bring money

for supper. Bring your ideas for future events and fundraisers. All ladies are welcome to

join us.

Trinity Lutheran Preschool Still has Openings! We currently have openings in our

Monday & Wednesday Afternoon 3’s group (12:30-3:00) and Pre-K group (12:00-3:00) for

the 2018-19 school year. Enrollment information packets are available in the church

office. To hold a spot, parents need to complete and return the enrollment form and pay the

$20 enrollment fee. Don’t delay! Enroll today! Our parent orientation meeting is Monday,

August 27, at 6:30 p.m. On-site preschool childcare provided as we meet. Sessions begin

Monday, Sep. 10. Volunteer Helpers are always a blessing! Helpers must love kids, be able

to assist the staff and easily interact with young children. Contact us to apply.

Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Confirmation Parents & Students - Please stop by August 26–

September 2 to PICK UP important information, class assignment/schedules, retreat

dates, and learning materials in the Trinity Fellowship Hall. DCE Gary & Pastor Kirk will

be available to answer questions you may have on Wednesday evening Aug. 29 from

7:00-8:00 p.m. if you choose stop by after the school open house.

Confirmation Fall sessions will be on Wednesdays:

Sep. 5, 12 19, 26

4:45-6:00 p.m. Grade 7 & 8 “Living Luther” (Gr. 7 with DCE, Gr. 8 with Pastor)

6:30-7:30 p.m. Grade 9 “Know the Bible NOW” (with DCE)

6:30-7:30 p.m. Grade 10 “Basic Bible Teachings” (with Pastor)

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

3:45-5:00 p.m. Grade 6 “The Bible and Me” (with DCE)

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION “RALLY” SUNDAY IS SEPTEMBER 9th

Education Hour for ALL @ 9:15-10:15 a.m. Worship for ALL @ 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Kingdom Quest Sunday School Groups / Adult and Youth Bible Groups

Due to larger groups of younger children we are trying out….

NEW GROUP LOCATIONS:

PS 3’s = Preschool Room (for children who turn age 3 by Sep. 1)

Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3 = Education wing classrooms

Grade 4 = Library room

Grade 5 = Pastor’s office

Grade 6 = DCE’s office (Gr. 5/6 Large group time = Sanctuary)

Youth Bible Group (Gr. 7-12) = Youth Room

Adult Bible Study = Fellowship Hall

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Stores have out their school supplies already! Now is

the time to pick up these items when they are on sale to put in your boxes! Operation

Christmas Child is not one of the Missions of the Month this year. The Women’s Ministry

Team encourages everyone to fill a box or 2 or 3 or more this year! The red and green

boxes will be available for pickup starting on Rally Sunday. There is a tub to collect

individual items of new toys, clothing, hygiene items and school supplies that can be put

into boxes, but as of last week there have been no donations in the box this year. Please

note that NO CANDY OR TOOTHPASTE can be put in boxes in 2018. Your cash

donations are also welcomed and may be put in your designated offering envelopes with

OCC on the front. Women’s Ministry would like to thank everyone who supports this

mission!

NEEDED

LIST OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR PRESCHOOL: Kleenex, Disinfecting

Wipes, Napkins, Paper Towels, Masking Tape, Large Paper Plates, Small

Paper Plates, Clear Contact Paper, Flour, Salt, 8 Pack Crayons, Washable

Markers, Large Glue Sticks, Glue Bottles, Wiggly Eyes, Scrape Book

Paper and Velcro.

CAN YOU HELP? We need someone to make the C3 coffee on Sunday, September 2.

Please sign up in the C3 area if you’re able to help. Thanks!

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

STRENGTH OF THE DAY for September are available for pickup from the kiosk in the

church narthex. Take one home for you or give one to a friend!

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT MONEY? Just because this topic makes us

squirm doesn’t mean we shouldn’t face it and wrestle with if head on. Check out the

August issue of the Lutheran Witness magazine in the church entry information kiosk.

You’ll read a range of articles on generosity and money management, panhandling,

downsizing, stewardship, daily bread and more. Only limited copies available, so pick one

up today – read, and share with a friend.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: Fergus Falls Support Group for divorced, widowed or

separated. Coping with Life Alone, 10 week sessions. Begins 9/10/18 with registration at

6:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call 218-

998-4300.

ZION LUTHERAN OF NORTH GERMANY TOWNSHIP will celebrate their 125th

Anniversary on Sunday, August 19th. See bulletin board for schedule and details.

“BRING IT HOME” BIBLE BULLETIN BLURBS:

Want a great story bible for your home at a really great price – I mean

a REALLY great price. Go to “mnnlcms.org” click on the “Bring it Home

Link” – watch the video and sign up for more information. This is coming

SOON!

THANK YOU

THANK YOU for the prayers during my “knee replacement” surgery. I must have helped

because my knee is well on it’s way to recovery. Thanks again! Dave Peach

THANK YOU for the camp sponsorship to LIC. I will have very great memories because

of you. Sincerely, Finn Boder

THANK YOU for leaders at VBS that helped us. I had an awesome time. Aurora Jabas

THANK YOU for helping me go to camp this summer I had a great time. Grayson Meyer

MANY, MANY THANKS to you and the disciples of our Lord Jesus from Trinity - New

York Mills who provided, prepared, and served the delicious meal to our New Workers

and the District Staff. It was great and a wonderful example of service!

Rev. Don Fondow - Minnesota North District President

**CHIP Families for Week of August 12**

John & Rebecca Umland; John: 25542 Co. Hwy 61 Henning MN

56551

Mike & Nina Swenson; Leah, Kassidy & Saige & Kylan Resch: 402

Doc Hanson St. NYM, MN 56567

Erik & Amy Thompson; Berllin, Ollivia, Cartter, Huntter, & Emma & Carter &

Blake Keskitalo: 50607 Cranberry Dr NYM, MN 56567

Brad & Bridget Weller; Audrey, Maggy, Kylie & Gracie: 55817 County Highway

142 NYM, MN 56567

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP HELPERS

Sunday, August 12

8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Elders Kevin Dreyer Greg Mickelson PowerPoint Techs Buddy & Kay Ann Kahilainen Bette Ruther Lay Readers Ryan Ries Donna Geiser Ushers Ken & Becky Becker Gene & Dawn Barvels Ron & Janet Ehnert Ron & Carol Ehnert Greeters Greg & Kim Imsande Mary Vorderbruggen / Darla Ward Acolytes Bella Bauck Kaitlyn Geiser Altar Guild Scott & Marsha Maki, Gina Paavola, Tabatha Boe

Sunday, August 19

8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. @ LIC

Elders Scott Maki Charly Baune PowerPoint Techs Keith Hepola Lay Readers Allan Neuberger Ushers Rich & Karen Brasel Brent & Holly Gudmundson Greeters Buddy & KayAnn Kahilainen Acolytes Elliott Kangas Altar Guild Scott & Marsha Maki, Gina Paavola, Tabatha Boe

TRINITY SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 12 - 19, 2018

Sunday, August 12 – Pastor Howard Alexander Preaching

8:00 a.m. Worship

9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion

Monday, August 13

6:00 p.m. Elders

Tuesday, August 14

5:30 p.m. Church Council

6:00-8:00 p.m. New Beginnings

Wednesday, August 15

11:00 a.m. Home Sweet Home

7:30 p.m. Praise Band

Sunday, August 19

8:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion

10:30 a.m. Worship at LIC with Picnic to Follow

davehorn@burningbushleague.com

www.burningbushleague.com

952-200-9724

I am a Lutheran pastor, singer/songwriter fingerstyle guitarist, and humorist who proclaims the Gospel in music and story.

As a pastor, I have served parishes in North Dakota, Alaska and Minnesota, and

spent three years as a US Navy Chaplain on active duty in the Pacific.

Since 2008 my wife, Sabra, and I have lived full-time on the road calling our 5th wheel trailer home. Our mission is twofold to serve as a resource with others in their ministries and present original scripture-based music that will direct your attention to the riches of the Gospel through lyrics that teach and music that brings peace.

We invite you to partner with us by praying for those who will hear this music

and praying for us as we travel. You can support our ministry with your donation

today and by purchasing CD’s of original music, some of which you will hear

today.

Dave

Horn