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Trinity Lutheran Church

203 N. Harth Ave.

www.tlcmadison.com

Sharing God’s Word.

Doing God’s Work.

Trinity Tidings - May 2016

Pastor Notes Page 3

Phone Directory Page 4

Youth Director Page 5

Youth News Page 7 & 13

What’s Happening At Trinity

Email Address

YouTube

Care Team

Food Pantry

Membership Information

May Mission of the Month

Health Tip

Take The Church With You

May Calendar

April Council Minutes

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More Youth News, LWR, Congregational Information

Senior Plans

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If you or someone you know is hospi-talized, please contact the church of-fice to let us know.

Thank you from Trinity’s Care Team.

If you are currently receiving the Trini-ty Tidings in the mail and would like to receive it electronically, please contact the church office. Also, we send out “e-news” that will delivered to your inbox weekly! If you have not received this and would like to, please let the office know your email address.

You can now view all Sunday worship services on our YouTube channel! Just search for Trini-ty Lutheran Church ELCA or click on the link on our website!

What’s InsIde: emaIl address

YouTube

Care team

Food Pantry

The Lake County Food Pantry mis-sion of the month is canned soup. Donations can be brought to Trinity.

Membership information

Have you moved? Did you disconnect your land line? Did you change your email address? Did you get married? Did you have a baby? Did you get a divorce? Do you wonder why the church has not been connecting with you? Please let us know when you have an address change, email change, marital status change, etc. If you are on Facebook, you can find a new information change form on our page. Check it out!

May 2016

Friends in Christ,

Grace and peace to you in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy

Spirit! May usually brings about schedule changes. Soon we won’t be seeing school bus-

ses driving through town; instead, we’ll hear laughter and chitter-chatter from the outdoor

pool area. Kids will be riding their bikes around town, and the ball parks will be filled with

people. Summer has finally arrived! For many of us, those schedule changes translate into

a much less hasty schedule. We might even get a trip in here and there to see family and

friends near and afar. I would like to extend my heartfelt blessings to you as you engage

on your summer schedules.

Trinity’s family of faith also has changes, and I would like to take this

opportunity to share with you about those changes and what they mean for you.

The first changes I would like you to know about are staff changes. Aly Bruna

has joined our office staff as the part time receptionist and multimedia manager

as of March 15. She is the welcoming face when you enter through the doors, and the friendly voice that answers the

phone when you call. Aly generally works Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and all day Friday. She also implements

and oversees all multimedia outlets. Positive changes are on their way, such as having the church at your fingertips.

Please watch for details as they evolve. We will keep you updated via traditional print materials and via all of our multi-

media outlets. Aly and her husband Devon are also expecting their first daughter, Riley, in June. We are all already excit-

ed to welcome Riley to the office and Trinity’s family of Faith.

Another new staff member is Alex Eykamp. Alex will be our part time organist and music coordinator. Alex has

an extensive resume in organ and music performance and was a student of Colleen Tucker’s as a high school student.

He moves back to his home territory from Tallahassee, FL, where he finishes his doctorate soon, to serve us part-time

and accept another full time position in the area. Please come and listen to Alex’s talent starting on July 1st. With that

being said, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Donna Matthison, Monica Pickard and Kim Wermers who so

gracefully have filled in as our organists for the past five months. Please take a moment to thank those ladies for their

faithful service and willingness to share their time and talent with our family of faith.

I would also like to invite all of you, as you might change your church attendance habits during the summer

months, to remember that bills at Trinity will still need to be paid and staff still is on the payroll. Your offering is of vital

importance. If you are unable to physically drop off your financial support as mission and ministry continues, please con-

sider electronic giving. Marlys Schmidt would be delighted to help you sign up for electronic giving, so you’ll never miss

an offering and mission and ministry is not in jeopardy. Thank you for giving it prayerful consideration.

Finally, look for our annual “summer project” in this edition of the Trinity Tidings. All I want to give away at this

time is: “Don’t forget to take the church with you as you enjoy your summer…”

Summer joy,

Pastor Constanze

Pastor’s notes

STAFF

Rev. Dirk Hagmaier Co-Pastor 256-2771

Rev. Constanze Hagmaier Co-Pastor 256-2771

Sandy Rhode, AIM Youth & Education Director 256-2771

Marlys Schmidt Executive Administrative Assistant 256-2771

Aly Bruna Administrative Assistant 256-2771

Preschool Staff

Melissa Palmquist Preschool Director 256-2771

Summer duRandt Preschool Assistant 256-2771

CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS

Beth Delzer President 256-6246

David Rossing Vice-President 256-3851

Joan Merager Secretary 256-2296

Katie Nelson Treasurer 556-0051 BOARD OF DEACONS

Michael Brooke (17) Chair/Evangelical Outreach 256-0245

Ann Marie Rossing (18) Mission Momentum 256-3851

Barb Jorgensen (19) Sacraments & Services 530-4137

Susan Langner (17) Life & Growth 480-0734

Nancy Sabbe (19) Worship and Music 256-3664

BOARD OF PARISH EDUCATION

Becky Brown (17) Chair/Confirmation Education 256-2509

Carolyn Feige (19) Continuing Education/Library 270-1320

Amy Townsend (18) Elementary Education 359-6989

Julie Jones (19) Preschool & Early Childhood 270-9715

Adam Shaw (19) Youth Ministry 256-6150

Sandy Rhode, AIM Youth & Education Director 256-2771

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Keith Knutson (19) Stewardship 256-3006

Stacy Krusemark (17) Church Sanctuary Property 280-6824

Roger Olson (17) Education Wing 427-3391

Peggy Hoff (18) Development & Planning 480-4157

Thomas Hansen (19) Insurance 480-1636

FOUNDATION COMMISSION

David Rossing (17) Chair Council Vice-President 256-3851

Tom Farrell (17) Treasurer 256-6777

Rob Thuringer (18) Commission Member 480-0917

Nancy Kasuske (21) Commission Member 483-3199

Valerie Kuhl (20) Commission Member 256-6882

Marc Molskness (19) Commission Member 483-3561

CHOIRS

Vocal Directors:

Adult Sandy Cole 256-3222

Chapel (Grades 9-12) Virginia Lemme 483-3125

Chancel (Grades 5-8) Tami Christiansen 480-0727

Covenant (Grades 1-4) Mary Hunter 256-3280

Sunday School Choir

Preschool 1-Kindergarten Tami Christiansen 480-0727

Grade 1-4 Stacey Riedel 256-3665

Handbell Directors:

Epiphany Diane Plack 256-3665

Youth Sandy Cole 256-3222

Celebration Team

Director

Virginia Lemme 483-3125

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Nancy Presuhn (18) Congregational Delegate 256-3419

Jennifer Briggs (17) Council Delegate 480-1870

Sandy Cole (17) Council Delegate 256-3222

Randy Van Rosendale (19) Congregational Delegate 256-9669

Karen Kalvig (19) Congregational Delegate 256-2347

Chris Giles (17) Congregational Delegate 256-7630

FUNERAL COMMITTEE

Sandy Cole 256-3222

Mary Hutchinson 256-0281

Nancy Miller 256-2145

Kay Johnson 256-4798

Sharol Bargmann 256-3865

Mary Cole 256-1543

MISCELLANEOUS

Newsletter Aly Bruna 256-2771

Mission of the Month Ann Marie Rossing 256-3851

Prayer Chain Marlys Schmidt 256-2771

Video Communication Roger Hillestad 256-4087

Trinity Women Nancy Miller 256-2145

Wedding Coordinator Robin Boldt 256-2771

Church Council meets at 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship hall the

second Tuesday of each month. All members are welcome to

attend a council meeting, or contact any of the above leaders

with any concerns, suggestions, or questions. We are here to

serve you!

If you would like to participate in any of these opportunities,

please feel free to contact the contact person listed. If you

have an interest in an activity not listed, please contact the

church office (256-2771).

May 2016

May 2016

From the Youth Director sandy

The Acolyte Schedule for this month is as follows: 5/1/16-8:45 a.m.-Colby Briggs/Marissa Jencks; 11:00 a.m.-Makena Schultz/Casey Meadows; 5/8/16-8:45 a.m.-Rebecca Sims/_______ 11:00 a.m.-Drew Moore/________; 5/15/16-8:45 a.m.-______/________; 11:00 a.m.-Colby Briggs/Sawyer Miller; 5/22/16-8:45 a.m.-Marissa Jencks/_________; 11:00 a.m.-Marissa Kearin /________;

5/29/16-8:45 a.m.-Marissa Jencks/_________; 11:00 a.m.-Drew Moore/________.

On Sunday, May 1, 2016, we will be honoring our graduating high school seniors and their parents from Trinity Lutheran. We will recognize the seniors at 9:30 a.m. at the 8:45 a.m. Worship Service. We will have a breakfast for the seniors, their parents, and their family at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The junior class and their parents will be providing and serving the breakfast. At the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, we will recognize the seniors and have a special blessing for our seniors and their parents.

The Milestone Ministry Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. in the Church Office.

Preschool Bible School will be for children who have completed Preschool I, Preschool II, and Kindergarten Sunday School and will be held Sunday, June 5-Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 5:45-7:30 p.m. The theme is “Our Favorite Par-ables and Stories about Jesus.” Day Camp will be for youth who have completed Kindergarten-grade 5 (as of 5/16). It will be June 13-16, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and held at the Lake County 4-H grounds. The actual cost of Day Camp is $50 per person, but the charge will be $25 each or a family maximum of $50. There are camperships available for Day Camp. The theme is “In It, Not Of It” from Romans 12:2. Please attach the completed health form to the Day Camp Registration form now. We need the health form attached now not the first day of Day Camp. Please turn these registration forms in by Monday, May 2, 2016. If you have questions, please call me at 605-256-2771, 605-270-9510, or email me at [email protected] .

Grade 5-6 will have their last “Second Breakfast” on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Room. We will have an “End of the Year Party.” Sid Gulbranson/Rob Buchholtz’s class is responsible for the breakfast. Grade 7-8 will have their last “Third Breakfast” on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Room. We will have an “End of the Year Party.” Roger Olson/Ryan Townsend/Kurt Christiansen/Tim Walburg’s classes are responsible for the break-fast.

On Sunday, May 8, 2016, we will have our last day of Sunday School. I would like to thank our Sunday School teachers, helpers, Music Leaders, and Confirmation Guides for making this a great education year at Trinity!

I would like to thank Ashley Briggs, a high school senior, for the time she has given Trinity as one of the Nursery attend-ants during the Worship hours. We wish her the best in the future and God’s blessing in everything she does!

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, we will have a Preschool Bible School Teacher’s Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

On Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 5:15 p.m., the Summer Ministry Committee will meet in the Church Office.

The deadline for Worksheet #3, Worksheet #4, a Statement of Faith, and an interview with the other Pastor is Friday, May 20, 2016. The confirmands and Mentors need to attend two Worship Services together and turn in their two

“Worship Notes” by Sunday, September 11, 2016.

If you have a child that will turn three years old by September 1, 2016, please call the church office at 605-256-2771, 270-9510, or email me at [email protected] to register them for the fall term of Sunday School.

Sandy Rhode, AIM

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May 2016

Health Tips for MAY

MAY Mission of the Month

TRINITY CAMPERSHIP FUND

Many of us, as members of Trinity or our families, warmly recall the experiences we or our children had during their time at Bible Camp. The opportunity and interactions with counselors and other youth is of-ten recalled as a “life changing” and deeply personal spiritual experience.

For many years, Trinity has been helping our youth go to Bible Camp by providing assistance to help cover the cost for a week at one of our Lutheran Outdoor Bible Camps. For some of our youth, allocated funds are made available to pay for part of the registration fee. The “Campership Fund” at Trinity has been depleted in the last few years because we have had so many youth wanting to go to Bible Camp, rising costs at the camps and financial concerns of some families in our fellowship.

Please consider a donation during the month of May to the Trinity Campership Fund or sponsor one of our youth to enable them to go to Bible Camp. Thank you for supporting and giving a gift designated to the Mission of the Month.

For questions, please call the church office 605-256-2771.

These wonderful insights came from Andy Rooney (ex-60 Minutes, USA):

I’ve learned that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I’ve learned that having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feel-

ings in the world. I’ve learned that just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made me day!’ makes my day. I’ve learned that being kind is more important that being right. I’ve learned that you should never say no to a gift from a child. I’ve learned that I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help

him/her in some other way. I’ve learned that sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to under-

stand. I’ve learned that life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it

goes. I’ve learned that we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for. I’ve learned that when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person

continue to hurt you. I’ve learned that love, not time, heals all wounds. I’ve learned that no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. I’ve learned that when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. I’ve learned that one should keep his/her words both soft and tender, because tomorrow

he/she may have to eat them. I’ve learned that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I hope some of these make you smile and that most of them will motivate you to be kinder this week. It will make you a healthier person.

“Compliments of the Madison Faith Community Nursing Task Force”

May 2016

Youth News

MIDDLE SCHOOL LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION (MSLYO-GRADE 6-8):

May 13, 2016- 8:00-10:00 p.m.-Galactic Bowling at Cherry Lanes-Each game-$2.50 each. Meet at Cherry Lanes. Please sign up at the “Middle School” Bulletin Board.

HIGH SCHOOL LUTHERAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION (HSLYO-GRADE 9-12):

May 1, 2016- We will be honoring our graduating high school seniors and their parents from Trinity Lutheran. We will recognize the seniors at 9:30 a.m. at the 8:45 a.m. Worship Service. We will have a breakfast for the seniors, their parents, and their family at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The junior class and their parents will be providing and serving the breakfast. At the 11:00

a.m. Worship Service, we will recognize the seniors and have a special blessing for our seniors and their parents.

May 1-8, 2016- A beautiful, hand crafted, full-size quilt has been donated to TLC Youth by Sherri Dubbelde from Viborg, SD. The

youth will be selling raffle tickets - $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets in the Narthex. Tickets can also be purchased by contacting Sandy Rhode at the church office or Jennifer Briggs at 480-1870.

May 8, 2016- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. The high school youth will be having their Annual “Plant and Bake Sale” in the Narthex. Come and buy Mother’s Day gifts for your Mom! This is a fundraiser for the Tennessee youth trip.

May 13, 2016- 8:00-10:00 p.m.-Galactic Bowling at Cherry Lanes-Each game-$2.50 each. Meet at Cherry Lanes. Please sign up at the “High School” Bulletin Board in the Youth Room.

June 10-19. 2016- HS Mission Trip to Cumberland Mountains in Tennessee.

Take the church with you this summer “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11. With the warm, delightful weather that summer brings, it’s hard not to get busy during the months of June, July, and August! If we are lucky, we get to escape Madison, South Dakota for a day, a week, or even a whole month and explore the world. If you are one of these adventure seekers, or you’re just busy with activities, it’s difficult to make it to Trinity every weekend. Have no fear! This summer, Trinity has created a campaign where you don’t have to leave the church behind. Similar to last summer’s Flat Jesus project, Trinity will be handing out flat churches that can tag along with you during your vacations and activities throughout the summer months. Most flat church-es have already been colored by the youth, but you can choose an uncolored church to decorate yourself! The church is Trinity’s steeple on a popsicle stick. Instructions have been printed on the back so you know exactly what to do, but here are the rules: 1. Take the church with you this summer! 2. Snap a picture of yourself holding Trinity while out of town, on vacation, or simply having summer fun. 3. Upload the picture to www.facebook.com/tlcmadison OR post it to Instagram tagging @tlcmadison (#tlcmadison) 4. The photo that gets the most likes will be awarded a prize on Rally Sunday! Flat churches will be handed out on Sunday, May 8th. There will also be a booth at Miracle Treat Day! The staff at TLC would like to give you a big thanks for taking the church with you this summer!

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May 2016

MAY calendar

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

**See Sunday Schedule 8 am—Senior Breakfast Set-up ______(FH) 8:45 am—Senior Blessing (S) 10 am—Senior Breakfast (FH) 11 am—Senior Blessing (S) 6 pm—Marriage Group (FH)

2

8 am—Preschool (SR) 9 am—Preschool Practice (S) 6:30 pm—Bears (FS) 7 pm—Troop 5 Boy Scouts (FH)

3

8 am—Preschool (SR) 9 am—Preschool Practice (S) 5:30 pm—Tigers (FS) 6 pm—Wolves Cub Scouts (YR) 6 pm—MRT-LSS (CR) 6:30 pm—Webelos I (FS)

4

8 am—Preschool (SR) 9 am—Preschool Practice (S) 6:45 pm—Last HS Bible Study Time TBD—Chancel Choir at Bethel **LAST DAY FOR: Jubilant Bells Covenant Choir

5

8 am—Preschool (SR) 9 am—Preschool Practice (S)

6

6:45 am—Men’s Group (FH) 8 am—Preschool (SR) 9 am—Preschool Practice (S)

7

6 pm—Worship ______(FH)

8 Mother’s Day

**See Sunday Schedule 10 am—Last Day of Sunday _______School Covenant Choir Sings

9

8 am—Preschool (SR) 9 am—Preschool Practice (S) 4 pm—Cancer Support Group ______(Nicky’s) 5:30 pm—Girl Scout Brownies (YR) 6:30 pm—Bears (FS) 7 pm—Troop 5 Boy Scouts (FH)

10

**See Tuesday Schedule **See Council Schedule 8 am—Preschool (SR) 9 am—Preschool Practice (S) 5:30 pm—Tigers (FS) 6 pm—Wolves Cub Scouts (YR) 6 pm—MRT-LSS (Room 19) 6:30 pm—Webelos I (FS)

11

**Wednesday Schedule 8 am—Preschool (SR) 9 am—Preschool Practice (S) Pending—Chancel Choir at Heritage **LAST DAY FOR: Adult Choir Epiphany Bells Chancel Choir

12

8 am—Preschool (SR) 9 am—Worship Committee (FS) 11 am—Preschool Program (S) 2:30 pm—Preschool Program (S)

13

6:45 am—Men’s Group (FH) 8 am—Preschool (SR) 11 am—Preschool Program (S) 2 pm—Graduation Set-up (FH) 2:30 pm—Preschool Program (S) 5 pm—Graduation Party (FH)

14

12 pm—Graduation _______-Set-up ________(FH) 1 pm—Graduation ______Party (FH) 6 pm—Worship ______(FH)

15

**See Sunday Schedule

16

8 am—Preschool (SR) 3 pm—Gathering (Off Site)

17

**See Tuesday Schedule 8 am—Last Day for T/TH Preschool (SR) 9 am—Mary Circle (FH) 6 pm—MRT-LSS (CR) 6:30 pm—Cub Scouts Pack Meeting (FH) 7 pm—Martha/Naomi Circle (Bethel Apt. Community Room)

18

8 am—Last Day for MWF Preschool ______(SR) 9:30 am—Ruth Circle (Off Site) 6:30 pm—Preschool Bible School ________-Teacher’s Meeting (FH) 6:45 pm—Celebration Practice (S)

19

12 pm—Foundation Meeting _______(CR)

20

6:45 am—Men’s Group (FH)

21

5 pm—Potluck (FH) 6 pm—Worship ______(FH)

22

**See Sunday Schedule No Sunday School

23

24

**See Tuesday Schedule 5:15 pm—Summer Ministry Committee Meeting (CO) 6 pm—MRT-LSS (CR) 6 pm—Pack Committee (FS)

25

6:45 pm—Celebration Practice (S) 7 pm—Stewardship Meeting (CO)

26

6:30 pm—Prairie Piecemakers ________-Quilt Guild (FH)

27

6:45 am—Men’s Group (FH)

28

6 pm—Worship ______(FH)

29 Summer Schedule Begins

8:30 am—Coffee Hour (Narthex) 9:30 am—Celebration Worship ________-(S) 10:30 am—Coffee Hour (FH)

30 Memorial Day

31

6 pm—MRT-LSS (CR)

Sunday Schedule: 8:00 am—Coffee Hour (Narthex) 8:45 am—Worship Traditional (S) 9:45 am—Coffee Hour (FH) 10:00 am—Sunday School 11:00 am—Worship Celebration (S) Tuesday Schedule: 8:30 am—Staff Meeting (CR) 1:00 pm—Quilting (FH)

Council Schedule: (2nd Tuesday of the month) 1:00 pm—Finance Committee (CR) 5:15 pm—Precouncil (CR) 5:15 pm—Milestone Ministry Committee Meeting (CO) 5:45 pm—Executive Council (CR) 6:30 pm—Board of Trustees (FH) 6:30 pm—Board of Deacons (CR) 6:30 pm—Board of Education (CO)

Wednesday Schedule: 4:30 pm—Youth Jubilant Bell Choir ________-(SB) 5:15 pm—Covenant Choir (FS), Epiphany Bell Choir (SB) 5:30 pm—Confirmation Supper 5:50 pm—Chancel Choir (YR) 6:00 pm—Chapel Choir (FS) 6:30 pm—Confirmation 6:45 pm—Adult Choir (FS)

Room Codes: CO=Church Office CR=Conference ____Room FS=Fireside Room FH= Fellowship Hall S=Sanctuary SB=Sanctuary ___-Balcony SR=Sonshine Room

May 2016

april Council Minutes April 12, 2016

8:00 P.M. The Trinity Lutheran Church council meeting was called to order by President Beth Delzer asking council members to

recite our mission statement: “Sharing God’s Word, Doing God’s Work.”

Council members absent and excused were: Mike Brooke, Julie Jones, Barb Jorgensen, and Stacy Krusemark.

Beth Delzer shared devotions with our council family.

The agenda was presented by President Delzer, and she asked for a motion to approve, and that motion was made by Peggy Hoff and seconded by Ann Marie Rossing. Motion passed.

President Delzer asked if there were any corrections on the printed council minutes from March 8, 2016, and David Ros-sing made a motion to approve and Roger Olson seconded. Motion passed.

The Educational Moment was presented by Pastor Constanze. She reported the Faith Community Nurse Emily Feldhaus will attend our council meeting next month. She is the Faith Community Nurse for St. John Lutheran, St. Peter Lutheran, and Trinity Lutheran and installation will be on Sunday, April 17

th at Trinity Lutheran at both services. She will be availa-

ble at the 10:00 coffee hour. There are two boards:

1. Health Cabinet

2. Administrative Task Force

The Health Cabinet members from Trinity are Tracy Opdahl, Karen Feige, and Pastor Constanze, and they will be re-sponsible for supporting the ministry and helping move the vision forward.

Emily will be at the church at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday and will be trying to see and meet many of our church family members.

The financial report was discussed and we are about $6100.00 behind. A motion to approve was made by Becky Brown and seconded by Amy Townsend. Motion passed.

STAFF REPORTS WERE PRESENTED BY:

Sandy Rhode, Parish Education coordinator reported:

The youth have been very busy. Middle School students have been making May baskets to deliver to our shut-ins.

Several students attended the Sky Zone event earlier in the month.

On Friday the 8th, adults and students attended a Stampede Hockey Game.

Val Wilkens is a new member on the summer ministry board.

The summer ministry board has preschool Bible School planned with students wearing neon t-shirts. They also have day camp planned.

18 5th graders attended 1

st communion.

Teacher appreciation will be on April 24th with a continental breakfast and presentation and recognition at both ser-

vices.

Sandy is gathering the high school senior information and they will be honored on May 1st.

Milestone Ministry committee is working on planning a keychain for Rally Sunday for the backpacks.

May 2016

april Council Minutes

Pastor Constanze reported:

She handed out an informational update sheet on the Faith Community Nursing.

The Ben Sorensen gift was not a directed gift.

Our new staff member, Aly Bruna, is reviewing our Trinity website and working on ideas for an updated site. Her fo-cus is new technology and social media outreach.

Discussed attendance and how to reach and connect with those people.

Alex Eykamp will be our new organist & music coordinator.

Our Care fund of $1500.00 has been transferred to ICAP, where they will oversee the funds for the Madison Ministe-rial Association, and they will provide a report each month to each church.

Salvation Army will remain at Trinity with Pastor Constanze in charge. She encourages us, if possible, to donate to-wards the shoe project, as we have helped 140 children with shoes.

Pastor Dirk reported:

Official church year begins in November, so he is working on Confirmation, Lent, and doing his planning for the next four months.

He asked for prayers for his aunt who lives in Austria and was injured by a fall.

He appreciates the councils help in whatever we do.

He has been asked to serve on a Rotary Board and will require 2 -3 hours a week, so he is praying about his deci-sion.

President Delzer no report.

Vice President David Rossing reported:

Beginning in April, The Lutheran Magazine will be called “Living Lutheran” and will have an accompanying website,

LivingLutheran.org.

Since Trinity is part of the ELCA, this is another way for the Council and Congregation to stay informed.

Deacon Board Ann Marie Rossing reported:

A full time organist has been called and has accepted the call.

Considering the idea of a song leader at 8:45 worship service.

Mission Momentum:

Trinity will be attending St. Dysmas on May 5th.

Trinity will serve The Gathering on May 16th.

Services and Sacraments:

Looking for ways to update and get in touch with service group members by phone, e-mails, or text. And getting members to serve.

Looking for a service group member/leader.

Discussed and evaluated the soup suppers.

Evangelical Outreach:

Watch for the announcement in bulletin, as there will be a replacement of “Sound Mates” given by Lowell Jahr sever-al years ago and we will spend up to $200.00 at this time.

april Council Minutes

May 2016

Trinity Lutheran guitar picks are available and have been well received.

“Flat Trinity: Take The Church With You” summer project will be officially announced on Mother’s Day, May 8th.

Miracle Treat Day will have a “Flat Trinity” coloring booth.

We will emphasize personal and human interest items on our Facebook and social media messaging.

The TLC video announcements that are played in the narthex and fellowship hall have been incorporated into our Facebook page.

Parish Education Board Chairman Becky Brown reported:

Mentor program is going well. Only one youth left to complete weeks 1 & 2 interview.

Discussed the high school trip and fundraisers upcoming Mother’s Day Plant and Bake Sale, Quilt Raffle, and work-ing the SDSU Athletic Banquet.

Teacher appreciation is April 24th with continental breakfast in Fireside Room from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. and presenta-

tion and recognition at both services.

Senior breakfast & recognition will be Sunday, May 1st, with juniors providing the food and service.

No information received on MHS Baccalaureate.

All dates are set for the Summer Youth Ministry.

Discussed the Salvation Army Shoe Project.

Sunday school numbers are down this year and are brainstorming on potential ways to improve attendance and youth involvement in today’s society.

Trustee Board Chairman Roger Olson reported:

Discussed boiler, as a pipe is leaking. Will have Matt Husman check with David Reed.

David will schedule Montgomery’s to do flooring and also check on some remodeling and plumbing of upstairs bath-rooms. Jane’s Electric will do some wiring that is needed.

Discussed offer envelopes and renewed contract.

June 5th trustees will serve their Stewardship Sunday treat idea.

Discussed endowment investments.

Approved paying the bills.

Discussed Ben Sorensen gift and have ideas, but family will have final approval.

The trustees will give a summer project list to David Reed so the items may be done by fall.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ann Marie Rossing and seconded by Pastor Constanze with all council standing and joining hands and praying The Lord’s Prayer.

April treats were provided by the Deacons.

May treats will be provided by the Parish Education.

Respectfully submitted,

Joan Merager, Council Secretary

Quilt Raffle

May 2016

A beautiful, hand crafted, full size quilt has been donated to TLC Youth by Sherri Dubbelde from Viborg, SD. The youth will be selling raffle tickets - $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets in the Narthex. Tickets can also be purchased by contacting Sandy Rhode at the church office or Jennifer Briggs at 480-1870.

TLC Youth will be selling baked goods and plants as a fundraiser on May 8th for their summer mission trip to Tennessee

As part of our mission project this summer, we are responsible for bringing some tools we will need to complete our projects…and there are a lot of them on the list! We are reaching out to our Trinity family to help us acquire these tools and supplies. The Tool Tree is located in the Narthex and contains tags with a "tool" / item(s) and the number of those that are needed. They do not have to be new tools and we plan to return the tools when we return if you desire. Please consider helping us out - digging through your tool shed for tape measures, hammers, extension cords, paint supplies, pliers, screwdrivers, etc. Some items will need to be purchased - bug spray, hand wipes, wasp spray, etc. We ask that when you take a tool tag, please sign the sheet so we know who took the tag to ensure that we fulfill all of our tool obliga-tions. Thanks for your consideration and we look forward to bringing back our tools and sharing our stories with you.

You are invited to put together a Personal Care Kit for Lutheran World Relief (LWR). Bags will be available in the narthex on Sunday, May 1 and Sunday, May 8 and in the church office during the week, throughout the summer. Each bag includes a list of items needed to assemble a kit. Take the bag home, fill it with requested items (lightweight bath towel, 2 bars of soap, sturdy comb, toothbrush & nail clippers) and return to church by Rally Sunday on Sunday, September 11. These kits, along with quilts made by the TLC quilters, go to LWR in the fall. From there, they are distributed to people in need throughout the world. These simple gifts of love can bring hope and comfort to someone and encourage them to start anew.

Members Transferred Out:

April 2016– Ashley Mette to St. John Lutheran Church in Madison, SD

Baptisms:

April 3rd—Mila Johnson

April 10th—Conor Kearin

mother’s day Plant & bake sale

“tool” tree

CARE KITS FOR LWR

Congregational Information

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May 2016

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 2016.

We recognize these graduates from Trinity,

together with their plans for the coming fall.

Treton Anderson plans to join the U.S. Navy and leaves for Basic Training on 7/6/16. His goal is to become an Aviation Rescue Swimmer.

Brady Balogh plans to attend South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. He will major in Ag Business with a focus in Agronomy.

Ashley Briggs plans to attend South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. She plans on majoring in Nursing with hopes of being a Nurse Anesthetist in the future.

Hunter Drew plans to attend South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. He will major in Biology and is leaning toward Pre-Med.

Brodie Frederiksen plans to attend Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD. He will be play-ing football for the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers and is undecided about his course of study.

Jason Gale plans to attend University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD. He will be pursuing a major in Biology.

Sydney Gustaf plans to attend South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. She plans to major in Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine.

Paul Hagmaier plans to spend a year abroad in Poland as a Rotary exchange student. During his year abroad, he will discern on his future plans.

Mitchell Hansen plans to attend Wayne State College in Wayne, NE. He plans to start with his generals and is undecided on his field of study. He also received a football scholarship.

Hunter Jamison plans to attend South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. He is undecid-ed on a major at this time.

Miranda Johnson plans to attend the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD. She plans to major in Business and Entrepreneurship.

SENIOR Class of 2016

May 2016

Kenzie Jorgenson plans to attend Mankato University in Mankato, MN. She plans to major in Business Marketing.

Jay Knutson plans to attend South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. He will major in Music Education. Following graduation, he would like to become a Choir Director while expand-ing his education at the graduate level.

Josie Lester plans to attend an in-state University with an undecided major. She will continue working as a CNA at the Bethel Community.

Ali Meier plans to enlist in the U.S. Army Reserves and will be attending basic training in August 2016 and then on to AIT Training in Virginia. She will be attending SDSU or USD in the fall of 2017 in R.O.T.C. for pre-med classes. She plans on becoming a surgeon.

Nakita Odegard plans to attend Dakota State University in Madison, SD. She will major in Ele-mentary Special Education. She looks forward to the day when she has the ability to teach stu-dents and the satisfaction of seeing those children grow and become successful in their own ca-reers.

Hannah Olson plans to attend South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. She plans to major in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice or Human Development.

Gabriel Richards plans to attend the School for Music Vocations in Creston, IA. He will be pur-suing a degree in Professional Music and Music Performance. He plans to be a Touring Artist as a solo performer, and/or a member of a small group.

Hunter Streff plans to attend Western State Colorado University in Gunnison, CO. He will have a double major in Biology and Exercise/Sports Science. He will be running Cross Country and Track at WSCU.

Jordan Thompson plans to attend South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. She will be majoring in Pharmacy.

Katlyn Walburg plans to attend South East Technical Institute to receive her Associate’s degree in Nursing. She will then continue her education at South East Tech. by getting her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. After that, she plans to work for a year and then possibly further her education by getting her Master’s degree in Nursing, still undecided on where, which would make her a Certified Nurse Practitioner.

Jennifer Weist plans to attend the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD. She is currently undecided on her major.

SENIOR Class of 2016

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