In this issue:

New look and schedule for Trinity Times coming soon! Alpha Course Tuesday Bible Studies

A Family in Christ

Loving and Serving

Our World

Trinity Times

September, 2016

A Season of Change It’s hard to believe fall is here already! It seems like yesterday that summer was beginning! The change of seasons represents other changes as well. We see the change in the leaves and the crisper air. Kids go back to a new year of school.

We are still in the midst of change here at Trinity. Change can often be unsettling. But as we continue to live out our calling to fulfill the vision God has sent before us, let’s remember that God is with us, guiding us and helping us in our e&orts. And let’s not lose sight that we are seeking to be more faithful in our witness and outreach to the world around us, in hopes that people will encounter Jesus through us and experience relationship with him. Thank you for your faithfulness in pursuing God’s vision. Living out our calling takes the e&ort of every one of us, and I am so grateful for the ways you have shown such tremendous faithfulness and commitment. Moving forward, together, Pastor Peter

Sta - Out and About Director of Children’s Ministries Mindy Boe attended a seminary called “Keeping Your Place of Worship Secure” in order to provide as safe and secure an environment as possible. Pastor Peter Vogt is teaching a course at Bethel Seminary, Hermeneutics, which deals with biblical interpretation.

Trinity Talk It’s a boy! Congratulations to John and Catherine Heapy on the birth of Simon Glenn on Friday, August 5. Simon weighed in at 6 lbs., 4 oz.

Notable September birthdays and anniversaries: Happy 80th birthday to Ginny (George) Olson on September 3. Congratulations to Alton and Pat Burns celebrating their 59th anniversary on September 1, and Dan and Kay Skoog (September 12) and Dave and Gerry Matthews (September 13) - both celebrating 58 years of marriage - and finally Irv and Betty Gutsche who will be married 64 years on September 27!

Pancake Breakfast! Trinity’s youth is preparing a pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday, September 11, from 8:00 - 8:50 am, in the Social Hall. This is a fundraiser for their fall activities. What a delicious way to start Kick-o& Sunday!

New schedule for Trinity Times: Timely communication is critical in a church, but especially one as active as Trinity. So...beginning Sunday, September 11, the Trinity Times will be published weekly rather than monthly to better ensure good communication of all upcoming events. Each Sunday, copies will be available from an Usher or at the Welcome Center, as well as posted on our website (visit www.tbcmn.org, click the “About” and then “What’s Going On” tabs). Deadline to submit information each week will be Tuesday at 4:00 pm.

Reminder: In an e&ort to keep our services timely, announcements from the pulpit will be limited, and will need to be approved by Director of Worship, Ebony Ramquist, at least two weeks in advance. This will make these weekly editions of the Trinity Times very important to read each week.

Edgerton Elementary School Backpack Giveaway And Picnic

Wednesday, August 31 ~ 4:00 - 7:00 pm (Volunteer meeting @ 3:45 pm)

South Parking Lot

This is our opportunity to show God’s love to the students (and their families) of Edgerton Elementary School who are in need of backpacks and school supplies to start their school year o& right. Backpacks are handed out and a picnic supper with hot dogs and burgers is served. Help needed: Please consider volunteering to help welcome these students and their families to Trinity. Needs include set-up, welcoming visitors, registering families, and clean-up. If you are able to help, contact Children’s Ministries Director Mindy Boe today!

Trinity’s Missionary of the Month Craig and Becky Nordgren

Serving with Send International

Craig and Becky are currently on home assignment.

Alpha course to begin Sunday, September 11

This fall, Trinity will be hosting Alpha, a course that explores the basics of the Christian faith. Experienced by 29 million people, in 100 languages and in over 165 countries around the world, Alpha addresses some of life’s biggest questions in a relaxed and respectful setting. Each week a meal will be shared followed by teaching and time for interactive, small group discussion. Sessions focus on topics ranging from “Who is Jesus?” and “Why did Jesus die?” to “Why should I read the Bible?” and “How can I have faith?” The 11-week course will meet at Trinity on Sundays, September 11 through December 4, from 6:00 - 8:15 pm, in the Fellowship Room. A “day away” retreat will also be held at a date to be determined in late October or early November. There is no cost for the course. Bring your friends, neighbors, relatives and questions. All are welcome! Childcare will be provided. To register or request more information, please contact the church oIce at 651.774.8609 during oIce hours, or contact Kurt and Katy Koestler at 651.845.4956 or email them (kurtkoestler@hotmail.com/katykoestler@gmail.com).

Trinity Connections planning trip to Gamelgården

in Scandia

Date: Saturday, September 17 Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

“Gammelgården” means Old Farm in Swedish. Here visitors can step back in

history and experience the lives of early Swedish immigrants in the only open air museum devoted to Swedish immigration in the United States. You can visit many buildings at the museum’s 11 acre site. Your tour guide will give a lot of information about the Välkommen Hus, Präst Hus, Gammel Kyrkan, Ladugård, Immigrant Hus and Swedish Stuga. For those who may have diIculty on the walking tour, you may enjoy the gift shop and grounds on your own and join us for lunch. We’ll meet at Trinity to arrange car pool rides, and then travel to Scandia to tour the grounds and museum followed by lunch (Swedish meatball meal with co&ee and dessert). Cost of the tour and lunch is $20 per person, payable at the time of registration. This event is open to everyone! Paid registrations are required by Sunday, September 11. You can sign-up in the church oIce or with Kathy Erickson (651-636-9573).

Register today for Tuesday Women’s

Bible Studies

Tuesday Mornings

Topic: Practical Principles for Daily Living as Found in God’s Word by Charles Stanley Facilitator: Gerry Matthews Starting Date: Tuesday, September 20 (meets first and third Tuesdays of each month) Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Fellowship Room (upper level) There will be discussions of the Life Principles outlined by Dr. Charles Stanley. For more information contact Gerry Matthews at 651-765-8181.

Tuesday Evenings

Topic: Entrusted...a study of Second Timothy A Beth Moore study and DVD series Study Leader: Joyce Harley Dates: Tuesday, September 13 (meets second and fourth Tuesdays through November 22, 2016) Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Fireside Room (lower level) We were never meant to take this journey of faith alone or in secret. God has entrusted us with the great and mighty gift of the gospel, something too precious and life-giving to keep to ourselves. In this 6-session Bible study, Beth will encourage you to guard what God has entrusted to you, further His kingdom by sharing Christ with others, and pour into future generations just as Paul once mentored Timothy. Because in this journey of joy and hardship, we need each other to stay the course and live a life of faithfulness. For more information, or to register contact Joyce Harley (651.429.6729 or at jharley@marriagebuilders.com).

Registration is needed for either study.

Looking for part-time work? Join Our Team!

We are looking to fill two positions here at Trinity. We are looking for a part-time (12 hours per week) tech intern who will be able to take the lead on sound both at rehearsals and on Sunday mornings, as well as help with website and social media. We are also looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Business Manager. Renee Nelson is moving to a part-time role that will focus on oIce administration and publications. We are looking for someone to help process the finances of the church as well as other oIce duties. If you are interested in either of these positions or know someone who is, please contact Renee Nelson at trinity@tbcmn.org or (651) 774-8609, ext. 370.

Men’s Bible Study meets Tuesday mornings

Join a group of men who meet on the first and third Tuesday mornings, from 9:30 - 11:00 am, in the Historical Room as they

continue their study of Daniel. This study is lead by Kip Bloomer, and begins September 20. Questions? Contact Kip at 651-489-9171. New members welcome!

Paint-A-Thon Update Thanks to all the dedicated volunteers who devoted time, energy, and skill in painting the house of neighbor and Trinity member Bill Coombe. It was an amazing way to live out our vision both of loving and serving our neighborhood but also being a family to one another. Special thanks to team leaders Dave Healy and Paul Ferris, who dedicated countless hours to preparing for and then leading this tremendous event.

September Highlights

Sunday, September 4 - Labor Day Weekend Regular Worship schedule

No education classes; childcare available for children birth - Pre-K during both services

Sunday, September 11 - Kicko& Sunday!

8:00 - 8:45 am - Pancake Breakfast 9:00 am - Classic Worship & Education Classes

10:00 am - Co&ee Connections 10:35 am - Contemporary Worship & Education Classes

6:00 pm - Alpha Course begins 6:30 pm - Youth Group Meets

Tuesday, September 13

6:30 pm - Tuesday Evening Women’s Bible Study begins

Wednesday, September 14 6:30 pm - AWANA Leader Training

6:30 pm - Adult choir practice begins

Tuesday, September 20 9:30 am - Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study begins

9:30 am - Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study begins

Wednesday, September 21 Wednesday Evening activities begin

5:15 pm - Dinner served 6:15 - 7:30 pm - AWANA, Adult Bible Study, Adult Choir

Sunday, September 25

6:30 pm - Youth Parents’ Meeting

Special Prayer Needs - Marv Bjostad recently hospitalized with heart issues and now receiving hospice care, Ginny Olson recovering from hip surgery at Good Samaritan Home; Thangi Chhangte and Scott and Denice Hinrichs mourning the deaths of loved ones.

For those on active military duty - Marc Jessup (USMC, San Diego)

For those with long-term health concerns - Debbi Anderson, Marv & Joann Bjostad, June Borowski, Cornell Erlanson, Vivian Johnson Erwin, Warren Gravink, Irv Gutsche, Wilma Harrington, Gary Hunt, Gerry Kleiter, Bill and Char Lane, Edith Larson, Janell Lewis, Terese McLean, Pearl Naitram, Dorothy Nelson, Ginny Olson, Shirley Otto, Wes Thompson, Mary Willard

Trinity Pastors and Sta& - Christine Carlson, Food Coordinator & Children’s Ministry Associate

Trinity Board member - Rod Larson

Trinity Lay Leader(s) - Neighborhood Engagement Team; Cami Vogt, Chair

For immediate prayer concerns, you may contact Trinity’s email prayer chain at tracylrud@gmail.com, or the phone prayer chain by calling Darlene Ripley or Bonnie Newman.

Praye r Mat te r s

Trinity extends our deepest sympathy to Trinity supported, Converge missionary Thangi Chhangte, on the passing of her father, Dr. C. L. Rema on August 3. Funeral services were held in Aizawl, Mizoram, India. Our sympathy also goes to Denice (Scott) Hinrichs on the death of her mother, Marlys Seifert, August 12. A funeral was held in New Ulm, MN, on August 20.

Contributions

July Income July Expenses YTD Inc. - Exp. as of 07/31/16

2016 YTD Giving 2016 YTD Budget 2016 Annual Budget

Missions

$ 5,315.00 5,115.01 ($ 9.19)

$ 36,296.00 $ 46,666.70

$ 80,000.00

General Fund

$ 41,658.01 41,956.87

($ 24,178.61)

$ 276,627.44 $ 327,649.83 $ 561,685.38

By the numbers - July, 2016

Attendance

Worship - Both services total (July average) - 157

July Caregivers’ Purse - $ 774.00 July Food Shelf - $ 335.00 July Roof Fund Donations - $ 679.00 July Backpack Donations - $1,315.00

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Welcome to Trinity

Thank you for worshiping with us. If you have any questions a greeter, one of our ushers or the person at the Welcome Center (north side of the foyer) will be happy to assist you. Brochures with detailed information about our ministries and programs are available at the Welcome Center.

Trinity Sta&: Dr. Peter Vogt, Senior Pastor; Ebony Ramquist, Director of Worship and Music; Denice Hinrichs, Choir Director; Koby Radcli&e, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries; Mindy Boe, Director of Children’s Ministries; Christine Carlson, Children’s Ministries Associate and Food Service Coordinator; Renee Nelson, Business Manager; Joe Stodola, Manager of Buildings and Grounds; Charles Erickson, Organist; Jane Weigel, Pianist; David Seward, Tech Intern; Lynette Harris, Caretaker Trinity Board Members: Kip Bloomer, Kathy Erickson, Juanita Gustavson, Mike Holmes, Randy Jessup (chair), Bryan Karel, Parnell Kingsley, Rod Larson, Ross Rud, Lynda Rupp, Bill Weigel (vice-chair), David White

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backgrounds seeking to grow in our relationship with Christ, empowered to love and serve our neighborhood and world in the name of Jesus.

A Family in Christ Loving and

Serving Our World