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Trinity Lutheran Church & School 300 Broad Street Menasha, WI 54952 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED February 2018 Newsletter Our Mission Statement: Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Menasha is a fellowship of Lutheran Christians being empowered by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God and His Sacraments to encourage, refresh, and strengthen both adults and children in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, while sharing His love with those who do not yet know their Lord and Savior.

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Trinity Lutheran Church & School

300 Broad Street

Menasha, WI 54952

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

February 2018 Newsletter

Our Mission Statement: Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Menasha is a fellowship of Lutheran Christians being empowered by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God and His Sacraments to encourage, refresh, and strengthen both adults and

children in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, while sharing His love with those who do not yet know their Lord and Savior.

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Trinity Lutheran Church & School

300 Broad Street, Menasha, WI 54952 (920) 722-2662 Church (920) 725-1715 School

www.trinitymenasha.com

February

2018

Newsletter

Important Dates:

• 2-5 Board of Ed

• 2-6 Board Meetings • 2-10 Valentines Dinner • 2-12, 2-13 Gr 5-6 Outdoor Ed

• 2-13 Pastor’s Circuit Meeting • 2-14 Ash Wednesday

• 2-19 No School- Offices Closed

• Texas Roadhouse Dine Out • 2-22 Alpha Begins • 2-23 Fish Fry • 2-24 Banner Awareness • 2-24 Board Awareness

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Steven S. Billings, Senior Pastor

Rev. Keith E. GeRue,

Principal/Assoc. Pastor

Worship Times: Saturdays at 5pm Sundays at 9am

Thursdays at 6:30pm (summer only)

Trinity’s Prayer Time Every Monday evening at 6:30pm in

the Narthex. Join us!

Trinity’s SCRIP News Coming Soon!!

Shell/Grand Central Station SCRIP in $25, $50 or $100 cards with a 10% rebate to us! Good at all WI & MI Shell locations.

Your SCRIP team: Steve, Renee, Nate, Betty, Karen, Jane, Janine, Elaine, Jim & Laura

Contact us at: [email protected]

Ash Wednesday February 21st 10:30am Worship 10:30am Worship 5:15pm Dinner 5:15pm Dinner 6:30pm Worship 6:30pm Worship February 28th 10:30am Worship 5:15pm Dinner 6:30pm Worship

Valentine’s Dinner & Fundraiser February 10th 4:00-8:00 pm

Pappa’s Cafe 1360 S. Commercial St., Neenah, WI

Lasagna I Prime Rib

**All tips and 20% of bill goes to the 7th & 8th grade Washington trip**

Purchase your SCRIP & please show voucher!

Alpha Spring Session Kicks off Thurs, Feb 22nd at 6pm here at Trinity.

Join your fellow members who have found Alpha to be an enriching experience. Bring a friend! Free meal each week, fellowship, sharing &

learning. Contact Barb Sexmith at (920)427-6763 or email us

[email protected]

No School Offices Closed

Monday, February 19th

Due to Winter Break

Classes resume & offices open Tuesday,

February 20th

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2/2 COLLINGWOOD, Rosemary OLSON, Lisa WUSSOW, Sandy 2/3 HENRICKSON, Dawn MAHONEY, Michelle 2/4 ARHELGER, Ruth REICHERT, Paula 2/5 GAST, Melani 2/6 BURSACK, Justin CLEVELAND, Autumn KEMPF, Brenda PAUL, Betty WRIGHT, Ruth

2/8 SIEGEL, Amy 2/11 AMOND, Dorothy FORBES, Lorna 2/12 JORDING, David 2/13 ROSS, Randy SCHMIDT, Henry SCHRAMPFER, Martin 2/17 HOPFENSPERGER, Alayna MEHL, Roy 2/19 EVENSEN, Carol GERUE, Rev. Keith JAHSMAN, Larry SIEGEL, Sophia

2/20 RIVORD, Ellen WILKE, Rita 2/23 GROSHEK, Jeff KOBS, Dylan KOHLER, Carl RISKE, Carl 2/24 BARTELME, Henry 2/24 HOPFENSPERGER, Robert 2/26 MORAN, Clifford SCHAEFER, LeRoy 2/27 KOHLER, Todd PAGEL, Burnette 2/28 TOEPPLER, Jean

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SMITH, Adam & Christina (5) 2/1 ADAMOVICH, Jim & Rita (54) 2/8 MEHL, Roy & Ruby (53) 2/13 MEYER, Scott & Sandy (19) 2/13 BARTELME, Gary & Linda (44) 2/15 COLLINGWOOD, David & Rosemary (25) 2/20 PEOTTER, Jerry & Diane (56) 2/24 HENKEL, Blaine & Connie (20) 2/28

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS

Trinity Congregational Statistics New Members/Transfers In: Rev Jim & Valerie Dehne

Released/Transfers Out: None Baptisms: None Weddings: None Members Who Have Passed: Carol Nantke (Dec), Lilah Borchardt (Dec)

Banner Awareness

Weekend

February 24th & 25th Trinity’s Banner Committee invites

you to share your knowledge &

fondest memories of the churches

banners before & after our worship

services. Come enjoy the new & old

banners that will be on display.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6am Men’s Bible

4:30pm BB vs New Hope

2 3 Soup Sale

5pm Worship

4-Epiphany 5 9am Worship

Soup Sale 10:30am Ed Hour

5 Pastor’s Day Off

Sewing Day 6pm Board of Ed

6:30pm Prayer Time

6 6:30am Ladies Bible

4:30pm BB Party 6:30pm Board Mtgs

7 8:45am Chapel

10:30am Adult Bible 5pm Confirmation

7pm Choir

8 6am Men’s Bible

4:30pm BB vs Celebration

9 Popcorn Friday

10 9am Food Pantry Valentines Dinner

Soup Sale 5pm Worship

11-Transfiguration 9am Worship

Soup Sale 10:30am Ed Hour

12 Pastor’s Day Off

Sewing Day Gr 5/6 Outdoor Ed 10am SCRIP Mtg

6:30pm Prayer Time 6:30pm Women’s Bible

13 6:30am Ladies Bible Gr 5/6 Outdoor Ed Pastor’s Circuit Mtg 6:30pm Brd of Dir

14-Ash Wednesday

10:30am Worship 5pm Confirmation

5:15pm Dinner 6:30pm Worship

7:30pm Choir

15 6am Men’s Bible

16 17 5pm Worship

18-Lent 1 9am Worship

10:30am Ed Hour

19

No School- Offices Closed Pastor’s Day Off

Sewing Day Texas Roadhouse Night

6:30pm Prayer Time

20 6:30am Ladies Bible

21 10:30am Worship 5pm Confirmation

5:15pm Dinner 6:30pm Worship

7:30pm Choir

22 6am Men’s Bible

Alpha Begins

23 4pm Trinity Fish Fry

24 9am Food Pantry

Banner Awareness/ Board Awareness

5pm Worship

25-Lent 2 9am Worship

Banner Awareness/ Board Awareness 10:30am Ed Hour

26 Pastor’s Day Off

Sewing Day 6:30pm Prayer Time

6:30pm Women’s Bible

27 6:30am Ladies Bible

Gr 5-8 PAC

28 10:30am Worship 5pm Confirmation

5:15pm Dinner 6:30pm Worship

7:30pm Choir

Tr in ity Lutheran Church & School

300 Broad Street

Menasha, WI 54952 February 2018

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+ February Crossword + Trinity LC – Menasha +

ACROSS

2. After worship on Sun-

day morning there’s one

of these; there’s also one

for women (Mpm, Tam),

men (Tham)

4. The board of men

whose responsibility is

to attend to the members’

faith and worship, and

help in communion

7. Be sure to shovel off

the top __ at the front

door so no one slips on

snow

9. It’s a good time to get

out the paper, colored

pencils and markers and

__ our favorite things!

10.5. The space at the

front of the sanctuary

where the altar, pulpit &

cross live

13. Opposite of 23D

16. Watch car__s, yes? ☺

17. ____, the last Sunday

of Epiphany, is a

transition from Epiphany

to Lent

19. It’s also a good time to

watch a movie and __

oranges or potatoes

20. A group of students

21. The teams of people

who guide people to sit

for worship, collect

offerings, go to commun-

ion, etc. … and they’re

really nice!

22. Appleton, Menasha,

Oshkosh, Neenah

24. The Season of the

Church Year we are in: Advent, Christmas, __, …

27. Do I love Jesus?

28. A lineup of different

people/things dressed up,

marching down a street

(i.e. Mardi Gras)

30. The price of ___ won’t

go down, so we can walk

places … just kidding!!

It’s too cold & snowy! ☺

33. The middle of this

month is very __, with two

important events happening on

the same day!! 36. One of the names for

the celebration that

happens the day before

Lent begins

38. Another name for a

big pile of snow

40. “__ everyone that

thirsteth!”

41. We do this during the

Sermon (not “sleep” –

doesn’t fit … really .. ☺)

43. A special gift God

gave to the women of our

congregation (in the

kitchen)

45. Free from sin or guilt;

faultless

46. 14 February is

celebrated as ___ Day

49. The Season of the

Church Year which

follows Epiphany

50. Opposite of messy

51. Could I please have

seconds of that piece of

pie? …

54. The Third Person of

the Trinity

57. “And He will raise you

__!!”

58. One has the option of

making a decision of stay-

ing inside in the warmth of

their house, OR go out to

play in the snow; it’s their

___

59. . well, of course the

____ are happening in

preparation for the play

in March

DOWN

1. A saint we remember

and celebrate on 24

February

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8

9 10 10.5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19

20

21 22 23

24 25 26 27

28 29

30 31 32 33 34 35

36 37 38

39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57 58 59

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2. The candles ___ wax

3. It’s a good time to go

ice ___ing outside, yes?

5. Opposite of short

(winter can be a___ time)

6. Opposite of closed

8. What church is this?,

Father, Son & Holy

Spirit

9. After a week of sitting on

your couch watching

movies (and the snow pile

up) GET UP AND __

SOMETHING!! …☺

10. Our reaction to God’s

invitation … every week;

the place where we meet

to react to God’s invita-

tion

11. The ____ of Our Lord

is on 2 February, when

Mary and Joseph took

Jesus to the Temple to

present Him to Simeon

12. Trinity has many of

these throughout the year

– foods (soups/cookies/

cakes/pies), crafts, kid

-designs, etc.

14. Opposite of IN

15. Classes teaching the

principles and doctrine

of Christianity;small/large

18. God, Jesus’ Dad

23. Opposite of 13A

25. Sometimes the snow

comes down ___ and

piles up to almost a foot!

26. What month is this?

28. A specialty of the

kitchen queens at Trinity

29. The first person God

made

31. ___ Wednesday is 14

February this year!

32. It’s a good month to

go to the store and __

34. “God loves __ & me”

35. One of the Bible

studies

37. A theme for Epiphany

39. God’s house

41. That which we do

which is not what we

should do; something

wrong or NOT doing it

42. To help each other

learn about God and the

Bible

44. Our Brother & Savior;

the Second Person of the

Trinity

46. The container holding

the flowers on the altar

47. Jesus __ his life down

to save us from our sins

48. (re: 1D) instead of

calling him Mr., we call

him __

52. The wise men came

from the ___

53. I ___ thee farewell!

55. that beautiful but dan-

gerous shiny schtuff on

the sidewalk – don’t

walk on it!

56. At a wedding Jesus

filled several __s of

water & turned it to wine

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Trinity Financial Report December-18

General Fund Checking & Savings

Weekly Income

Date

Gen. Fund

Offerings Matching Funds

School

Transfers BOTR Other Income Total Income

12/4/17 $13,616.50 $1,050.00 $14,319.20 $28,985.70

12/11/17 $10,952.35 $581.25 $449.72 $960.00 $12,943.32

12/18/17 $11,520.91 $2,587.50 $420.00 $14,528.41

12/25/17 $17,447.56 $526.00 $974.71 $18,948.27

Total $53,537.32 $581.25 $4,613.22 $16,673.91 $75,405.70

Weekly Expenses

Date Regular Bills Thrivent Match Memorial Fund BOTR

Other

Accts/Misc

Expenses Total Expenses

12/4/17 $13,296.06 $13,296.06

12/11/17 $17,589.54 $17,589.54

12/18/17 $3,129.56 $3,129.56

12/25/17 $20,252.40 $7,414.10 $27,666.50

Total $54,267.56 $7,414.10 $61,681.66

Beginning Balance - General Fund -$2,459.85

Income for Dec-2017 $75,405.70

Expenses for Dec-2017 $61,681.66

Ending Balance - General Fund $11,264.19 (owe $15K & 10,796.02 to restricted)

Offering/Matching Funds YTD $404,624.09

Expenses YTD $395,397.27

BOTR Income YTD $24,104.71

BOTR Expenses YTD $49,781.16

Mortgage Balance $1,198,925.61

LCEF Steward Acct - Endowment Holding $2,226.53

Endowment Funds Account $19,930.69

Memorial Fund Account $10,485.35

RBC Account $31,536.34

Beginning Balance - Restricted Accounts $62,572.93

Income for Dec-17 $628.63

Expenses for Dec-17 $16,921.02

Ending Balance -Restricted Funds $46,280.54 (GF owes $15K & 10,796.02)

Debts Repay Balance $13,464.60

Past Due Bills $29,000.00

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HHHHand in Handand in Handand in Handand in Hand in in in in HungaryHungaryHungaryHungary

Year 1 January 2018

Sziasztok!

As I start my fifth month in Hungary, in many ways I’m starting to feel like I’ve lived here forever and in other

ways I’m still learning and adapting and figuring out what’s what. But that’s life. �

I couldn’t have asked for a better first Christmas in Hungary!

The last day of school before Winter Break was Dec. 21st, and the 6th grade students (along with a few

others) put on a Christmas program for their classmates. It included songs, dance, small ensembles, and

skits. In the afternoon, after all the students had gone home, the teachers and staff shared lunch together,

which was a nice way to spend time with one another. Then, on the 22nd, I was able to sing with them at

the hospital. Afterwards, we baked and decorated sugar cookies. On the 23rd and 24th (because Christmas

Eve is the big day to celebrate with family in Hungary), several families also wanted to make sure that I felt

welcomed and loved at Christmas, and so I was blessed to enjoy three Christmas dinners! � Everyone

wanted me to try traditional Hungarian Christmas dishes as well, which include fish soup, cabbage, various

sausages, and meat soup. It was all delicious! Then on Christmas Day, in the morning I accompanied a

women’s ensemble that was singing at

church, and in the evening, I sang with the

choir in a Christmas concert held at the big

Lutheran church. It was wonderful!

January 3rd classes started back up.

And this week, I’m getting ready to play

piano for the youth led service in Manda-

bokor on Sunday. �

As always, I hope this newsletter finds you

well!

Peace, Amanda Amanda Amanda Amanda

I am currently 24% funded for this year. Please

prayerfully consider supporting me in God’s

mission here in Hungary. Your support plays a

vital role! You can learn more and give online at:

https://missionofchrist.org/service/groshek-

amanda/

Prayer Requests:

- Thanksgiving for time spent

building relationships with

coworkers and friends.

- Thanksgiving for a wonderful

time spent with friends over

the Winter Break.

- Prayers for me as I transition

into service and teaching here

in Hungary.

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Question 55: How do we lead a sexuallypure and decent life?

We lead a sexually pure and decent lifewhen we

B. honor marriage as God’s institution, thelifelong union of one man and one woman

Catechetical CommentsA Series

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

This month we take up the Sixth Commandment:

You shall not commit adultery.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decentlife in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.

Note: As the Synod has just published (yet another) newCatechism, from this point on I will be making reference tothe Catechism 1991 for the purposes of this series.

The Catechism 1991 continues its answer tothe question: “How do we lead a sexually pureand decent life?” by saying: “We lead a sexuallypure and decent life when we honor marriage asGod’s institution, the lifelong union of one manand one woman.” It then cites the followingpassages of Scripture:

Gen. 2:24-25 - Therefore a man shall leave hisfather and his mother and hold fast to his wife, andthey shall become one flesh. And the man and hiswife were both naked and were not ashamed.

Mark 10:6-9 - From the beginning of creation,“God made them male and female.” “Therefore aman shall leave his father and mother and hold fastto his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” So they are no longer two but one flesh. Whattherefore God has joined together, let not manseparate.

Many tomes on this question could be written– and have been. There is little in our societydebated more hotly than this.

Two questions arise that are most basic andfundamental to the entire discussion of marriage:1) Whose institution is it?; and 2) What constitutesa marriage as it is intended by God?

The second question implies an answer to thefirst. In Genesis 2 it was God who institutedmarriage. The command is later repeated byJesus (Matt. 19; Mark 10) and St. Paul (Eph. 5).

So, God invented marriage, God establishedthe parameters, and God set the rules for whatmarriage is. Present day society wants to changethat and make marriage a human institution,saying, in effect, that since humans inventedmarriage, humans can determine what it is,insisting that we mere mortals get to decidewhether one man and one woman make up amarriage, or whether that can be two men, twowomen, or whether it should be limited to twopeople. Why can’t a marriage include more thantwo?

And, of course, modern society can’t beblamed for being the first to want to bend therules. Already in the Book of Genesis we seeJacob taking a second wife because he likedRachel better than Leah (Gen. 29). Kings Davidand Solomon blew the doors off the divinelyestablished parameters of marriage, each havinghundreds of wives and concubines besides. It’snot a new problem, but one with a very simpleand clear solution: Honor God in your marriage. More on this next time. T

Humbly in His service,Rev. Steven S. Billings

Senior Pastor

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL “Walking Together!” February 2018

Following in the footsteps of St. Paul, Luther and the Reformers sought true peace and unity in the Church through the pure proclamation of

the Gospel. Indeed, the only way peace and unity can be achieved in the Church on earth is through the pure teaching of salvation by grace

alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

In a church rife with discord brought on by false teachers, St. Paul’s desire is for the

Galatians to abide in the Gospel first preached to them, that we are “justified by faith

in Christ and not by works of the law” (Gal. 3:16). The fruits of this Gospel are

harmony and concord with each other as they “bear one another’s burdens, and so

fulfill the Law of Christ” (Gal. 6:2). The apostle closes out his letter to the Galatians

urging them to live in love and service to each other; to care for their pastors; and to

never depart from the Gospel, but always to boast not in self or works, but in the cross of Christ alone.

Read Galatians 6:1-18

1. The Gospel puts us all on the same page as sinners who are covered by the righteousness of Christ. Since we are all recipients of God’s

undeserved kindness, the Gospel does not permit someone to “think he is something when he is nothing” (Gal. 6:3). Luther speaks of how

Christians bear one another’s burdens, dealing with one another as fellow sinners: “The kingdom into which you have been called is not a

kingdom of fear and sadness; it is a kingdom of confidence and happiness. If you see your brother in terror because of a sin of which

he has been guilty, run to him, and extend your hand to him in his fallen state. Comfort him with sweet words…in a spirit of

gentleness, not of zeal for righteousness or cruelty.” How does the Gospel of Christ shape the way in which we approach sin and rebuke

our fellow Christians?

2. The Church finds her unity in the Gospel and its pure teaching. As the Small Catechism teaches,

“God’s Name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as

the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it.” When Christians are rightly taught the

Word of God by their pastors they are edified and strengthened in the faith. Thus Paul encourages,

“Let him who is taught the Word share all things with him who teaches” (Gal. 6:11). How does

the Church’s support of her Pastors and Teachers strengthen their unity and faith around the Gospel?

3. Paul’s closing words to the Galatians emphasize the necessity of the Gospel, brotherly love, care

for pastors, and doing “good to everyone, especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Gal.

6:10). Luther explains, “‘The household of faith’ is a new phrase to designate those who belong

to our fellowship of faith; first among these are the ministers of the Word, and then the other

believers.” What compels Christians to care for their pastors and one another?

4. Over and against the false teachers in Galatia, the apostle boasts only in the cross of Christ (Gal. 6:14). He does not seek the approval of

men, but rather to preach the Gospel of Christ, even if it brings persecution upon himself (Gal. 6:12, 17). Luther describes what Paul was up

against: “The false apostles are striving to accommodate themselves to the demand of these men that they live outwardly and regulate

their lives as they require. To keep the favor of these men and to avoid the persecution of the cross, they teach that circumcision is

necessary for salvation.” Name some ways and instances where we might be tempted to compromise on doctrine in order to appease the

world.

5. Paul doubles down, once again, on justification by faith alone apart from the outward works of the Law: “For neither circumcision

counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation” (Gal. 6:15). Luther reinforces Paul saying, “There is nothing under the

sun that counts for our righteousness in the sight of God except Christ alone, or as [Paul] says here, ‘a new creation’…a work of the

Holy Spirit, who implants a new intellect and will and confers the power to curb the flesh and to flee the righteousness and wisdom of

the world. This is not a sham or merely a new outward appearance, but something really happens. A new attitude and a new

judgment, namely, a spiritual one, actually come into being, and they now detest what they once admired.” As “new creations” in

Christ why should we insist on adhering to the Gospel of the cross of Christ? How, then, does that Gospel direct how we live our lives?

The clarity of the teaching produced by the Lutheran Reformation is a treasure

beyond compare. When Luther and the Reformers unflinchingly proclaimed the

Gospel of Christ, boasting only in His cross, unity and oneness came in the

confession and concord of the Church. As new creations, we seek to “walk by this

rule” so that “peace and mercy be upon [us], the Israel of God” (Gal. 6:16), that

is, upon the Church. This rule—the Gospel of salvation by grace through faith in

Christ apart from works—is the rule “about which Paul is speaking here…By it

we live in faith in Christ and are made a new creation, that is, truly righteous

and holy through the Holy Spirit, not through sham or pretense.” True unity and concord is found in the truth of the Gospel, not in an

imitation peace that the world regards and upholds, but peace with God and one another in “the household of faith” through the forgiveness

of sins won by Christ and given to us in the Gospel preached.

Let us pray. “O Comforter of priceless worth, send peace and unity on earth. Support us in our final strife and lead us out of death to

life.” Amen.

Quotes from, Luther, Martin. Luther’s Works, vol. 27: Lectures on Galatians, 1535, Chapters 5-6, 1519 Chapters 1-6 (J. J. Pelikan, W.A.

Hansen Ed.). Saint Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1964.and Luther’s Small Catechism. Saint Louis: Concordia Publishing House,

1991.

Let Us Walk Together in Christ! Rev. Keith E. GeRue Associate Pastor and Principal

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Serving Our Lord with Gladness- February 2018 Senior Pastor: Rev. Steven S. Billings, Guest Pastor: Rev. Jerome Stecker

Associate Pastor/Principal: Rev. Keith E. GeRue Elders of the Month: Roger Voigt, Bruce Gast

Worship Date/Time

Acolyte Serving

Elder on Duty/ Comm.

Assistant Greeters Lectors Ushering

Crew

Feb 3 5pm 4 9am

Ashlee Kamprath Josiah Nielsen

Voigt/Wendler Gast/Olson

Sharon Raleigh Lynn Olson

Pastor Billings Pastor Billings

Harrmann Reinke/Weinig

Feb 10 5pm 11 9am

Simon Siegel Ethan Nielsen

Voigt/Reinke Gast/Zirpel

Adamovich/Gehrt D & R Collingwood

Karen Riske Nick Kroes

Maynard Wray/Sexmith

Feb 14 10:30am 6:30pm

Nate Boss Alex Reuning

Volunteers Volunteers

None None

Pastor Stecker/Billings Pastor Stecker/Billings

Maynard Wray/Sexmith

Feb 17 5pm 18 9am

Nathaniel Boss A. Hopfensperger

Voigt/Borgen Gast/Flater

Jean Zeinert Wendler/Sexmith

Juliet Colby Brian Wendler

Colby Zirpel/Pomerenke

Feb 21 10:30am 6:30pm

Dominic Corrente Abbie Bates

None None

None None

Pastor Stecker/Billings Pastor Stecker/Billings

Colby Zirpel/Pomerenke

Feb 24 5pm 25 9am

Sophia Siegel Abbie Bates

Voigt/Colby Gast/Bathke

JoAnn Schultz Jan Bathke

Deb Bartelme Dawn Henrickson

Voigt Diesch/Maynard

Feb 28 10:30am 6:30pm

Simon Siegel Ashlee Kamprath

None None

None None

Pastor Stecker/Billings Pastor Stecker/Billings

Voigt Diesch/Maynard

Please remember to turn off lights & lock doors after your event. Numerous lights have been left on & doors unlocked throughout the building. Help keep our lighting costs down &

God’s house secure.

Attention High School Youth All boards at Trinity now have positions for you! This is a great opportunity to serve God while gaining valuable volunteer experience. See Blaine Henkel, Brad Borgen, or any of the following Directors: Board of Worship: Elaine Weinig Board of Stewardship: Blaine Henkel Board of Properties: Eric Voigt Board of Elders: Roger Voigt Board of Outreach: Laurel Wirth Board of Education: Sandy Guiley

Please keep collecting your aluminum cans for Trinity!

Aluminum Can Revenue

2015= $119.20 2016= $ 88.30 2017= $238.50

Since 2013, a total of $915.55 has been

collected for various projects around Trinity.

We are thankful to those that continue to drop off their bags of cans-keep up the good work! Jerry Peotter, Aluminum Can Collection Director

Dinner Theatre Update- The Off Broad Street Players thank all who came out to audition, unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances this year's play is cancelled. We hope to be back with a great Dinner Theatre next year.

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Friends of the Pipe Organ & Grand Piano

Soup & Bread Sale

JANUARY 20TH - FEBRUARY 11TH Before & After Services

A variety of Soups and Breads will be available.

A ready-made meal to warm the day.

Bring in your favorite soup or bread to support the maintenance of our Organ & Piano.

Jars & instructions available in the Narthex.

Contact Elaine with any questions (920) 470-9090 (If you have a favorite let us know)

Getting to Know You: Tom Stolzman

Tom was born on November 30, 1939 at home on the farm in the Town of Lind. He was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church in the Town of Lind. After graduating from Weyauwega High School, he moved to Neenah where he began work as a Pressman. He met and married his wife Judith and together they have four children; Steve, Wendy, Keith and Kevin and eight grandchildren; Jordan, Kristiana, Taylor, Hannah, Brady, Kyle, Dylan

and Andy. Tom’s hobbies include: hunting, fishing, spending time with his children and grandchildren, going to the casino. Tom has been a member of Trinity since 1958. He enjoys many different Bible verses as well as all Bible songs.

February is American Heart Month

American Heart Month/National Wear Red Day The American Heart Association wants to help everyone live longer, healthier lives so they can enjoy all of life’s precious moments. We know that starts with taking care of your health. American Heart Month, a federally designated event, is a great way to remind Americans to focus on their hearts & encourage them to get their families, friends & communities involved. Together, we can build a culture of health where making the healthy choice is the easy choice. Did you know?

• The first American Heart Month, which took place in February 1964, was proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson via Proclamation 3566 on December 30, 1963.

• The Congress, by joint resolution on that date, has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating February as American Heart Month.

• At that time, more than half the deaths in the U.S. were caused by cardiovascular disease. • While American Heart Month is a federally designated month in the United States, it’s

important to realize that cardiovascular disease knows no borders. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease & stroke, remains the leading global cause of death with more than 17.3 million deaths each year.

• That number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030.

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Trinity Lutheran Church & School

February 19th, 2018

4 - 10pm

(920) 738-7427

3910 W. College Ave Appleton, WI 54914

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Thrivent Action Team Report for 2017

Not all action team events were recorded. This is an approximate count of the impact that Thrivent Action Team funds had on Trinity during 2017. Over 38 applications were approved and of those, 9 were fundraisers totaling more than $21,000! Events sponsored:

o Reformation Banner o Sauerkraut Making o Sponsoring Pr. Martin from Poland o VBS program o Blanket Filler (see Ladies Aid Report from October) o Fleece for Children’s Hospital - 95 blankets o Fleece for World Relief - 30 blankets o 160th Anniversary Celebration o 160th Anniversary Banner o Lenten Meals (two) o Easter Breakfast o Wood Chips for Playground

If you wish to use your Thrivent Action Team dollars to assist with a project or event around Trinity, please contact the Church Office for assistance. Thank you to the many that utilized theirs in 2017!

You are invited to a Passover Seder Evening

Led by Pastor Parvis Lutherans in Jewish Evangelism

www.lije.org

Hosted BY: Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 300 Broad Street, Menasha

Sunday, March 11, 2018 4:30pm Registration, 5:00pm Passover Seder

cost: $12 per person, Confirmation Students: Free

An informative evening showing the Jewish roots of the Last Supper.

Menu: Matzo Ball Soup; Baked Chicken, Roast Leg of Lamb w/Mint Jelly, Baby Red Potatoes, Carrots, Applesauce

Limited seating is available-Call the Church Office at (920) 722-2262 for reservations Reservations are required-deadline is March 5th

Seder Meal Reservation Sunday, March 11, 2018

Sign in at 4:30pm, Program at 5:00 pm cost: $12 per person, Confirmation student: Free

Menu: Matzo Ball Soup, Baby Red Potatoes, Carrots & Applesauce Please check meat preference:

Roast Leg of Lamb w/Mint Jelly_______ Baked Chicken, _________ Meal will be served approx. 1 ½ hour into program

RSVP before March 5, 2018

Name_______________________ # of Adults: _________ # of Student(s): _______(free) Amount paid $_________

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Valentine’s Dinner & Fundraiser

Pappa’s Cafe 

Lasagna I Prime Rib 

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm February 10th, 2018

1360 S. Commercial St. Neenah, WI

**All tips and 20% of your bill goes to the 7th & 8th grade

Washington field trip**

Please show voucher!