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August 2015

Trinity TopicsH O L Y T R I N I T Y L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

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In observance of Labor Day, the office is closed Monday, September 7th.

Holy Trinity is moving from one chapter in its life into another.

As we move into the next chapter at Holy Trinity it’s an opportunity to reflect on our rich beginnings.

On Sunday, May 11, 1947, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church held its first service in Laurel Hall. Laurel Hall, at the time the only public meeting hall in San Carlos, was located over a bar across from the firehouse on Laurel Street. On this fifth Sunday in Easter (and Mother's Day), Pastor Beilstein wrote in the bulletin:

"With this service Holy Trinity Lutheran Church begins its work in the City of San Carlos. We do so in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost. It is our high aim ever to proclaim nothing, but the “Good Word” - the Gospel of a Savior slain for the sins of man that through Him we might have eternal life. May the Lord keep us faithful in this joyous task.”

Holy Trinity shared its anniversary year (and use of Laurel Hall) with Epiphany Episcopal Church. By all accounts, Laurel Hall wasn’t just over a bar, but also served as one itself. “A lot of mornings, the men had to go to the Hall early and clean up the beer cans

before services.” Pastor Beilstein remembered that his services were interrupted not only when the bar downstairs threw out its empties, but it seemed every time he started to preach, the alarm at the fire station summoned the volunteer firemen.

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“This is a faith venture. Otherwise we would not dare consider building in these days of high costs.

Especially since we are but a one year-old mission.”

The parsonage was dedicated on September 25, 1949. The mortgage for the $35,000 debt for the two

buildings was paid off and burned 10 years later.

65 years later, as a result of the Spring Forth! campaign, Beilstein Hall and the parsonage received a “face lift”. Additionally, new landscaping greatly enhanced the long neglected Glenwood side of the church property.

In its almost 70 year history, Holy Trinity has been served by six full time pastors:

Pr. Emmett Beilstein 1947-66 Pr. Ken Zabel 1966-84

Pr. Don Fisher 1986-90 Pr. Kim Eifert Krogstad 1991-2003

Pr. Dan Smith 2005-2010

Pr. Christian Jennert 2011-15

Each has added a richness to our faith lives!

April 1948 was a busy month: the church site was purchased, an architect was hired, Pastor Beilstein was installed and Holy Trinity was received into membership of the CA District of the American Lutheran Church. On August 7, 1949, the Parish Hall was dedicated and served as Holy Trinity’s sanctuary until 1963.

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Thank You to everyone who supported our HTLC Relay for Life Team!Our team had over 50 Luminaria bags lighting the Carlmont HS track on Saturday, July 18. We got pictures of all the Luminaria bags, so if you'd like a digital copy sent to you to pass on, contact Mary Webb ([email protected]). Co-captain John Schornstein did a great job with our logistics, setting up our booth & tents...& making sure they didn't blow away! He helped man the booth during the day, then came back Sunday morning to break everything down. Lillian Pogreba & Chris Kidwell joined me for the Survivor Lap. Thanks to Karen Schornstein & Eloiza Meier for helping in the booth & to Chris Kidwell for being a trooper & staying all day through the Luminaria Ceremony, even though she was recovering from a lengthy flu. Last, but not least, thanks to my wonderful teammate Brita Segerhammar who was a walking machine - & my tent mate through the night. Walking on & off until 10 am Sunday, Brita logged well over 60,000 steps during the Relay. ~ Mary Webb

Team HTLC

Family Giving Tree Backpack DriveWe have filled 32 backpacks so far and there is still time left to help!! Please return all backpacks by the morning of August 2nd. We will be delivering the backpacks that day to the Family Giving

Tree. If you still want to donate or help we have 5-10 backpacks that have been donated already and just need to be filled. You can either donate money to help pay for the supplies or fill the backpack yourself. Please email [email protected] or call 650-218-2831 if you want to help out. Thank you, I am so excited to send these kids off to School with backpacks that are filled with supplies for success!

June 27th soccer game SJ Earthquakes vs. Galaxy at Stanford Stadium.

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Intentional Interim? What’s that?

Trained ministers from the Intentional Interim Ministry program are equipped with skills to help a congregation understand what it takes to get ready for a new pastor. As an unbiased outsider with insight into the issues and concerns a congregation may face, the intentional interim minister has the ability to be a step removed and view the situation with neutrality and perspective. These ministers come to the congregation knowing they are temporary shepherds and not eligible to become the settled pastor. Their purpose – to bring the congregation to the best outcome – is well defined from the outset.

In addition, churches get the support necessary during the interim period to sustain the church and maintain its ministries.Congregations receive:

• Pastoral care and administrative leadership as determined by the congregation and the intentional interim pastor. This includes helping with staff and volunteer transitions.

• A pastor trained to deal with conflicts, help heal divisions, and assist in changing attitudes and expectations. Intentional interim ministers are trained in change management and conflict resolution.

• The security of a steady pastoral ministry while internal changes and decisions are being made. • Alternative views to ministry and parish life. An intentional interim minister can expose the congregation to

alternate models of ministry that can bring an exciting new dimension to the church. • Transition team leadership to assist with the steps the congregation needs to take. This may include helping

articulate the values, vision and mission of the church. Intentional Interim Ministers are not involved directly in the call process.

News from the HTLC Call Committee — Submitted by Greg Bohlmann, Call Committee Chair

The committee guiding our transition to a new pastor, known as the “Call Committee”, has been approved by the Council to include the following eight members: Greg Bohlmann (chair), Barbara Padilla, Lisa Antonino, Mary Webb, Gaby Knauth, Anna Friedman, Bobby Rodgers and Doug Southard. The committee is meant to represent the various groups in Holy Trinity including age and gender balance, new and longer time members, and a youth member.

The call process will be a time of discernment for Holy Trinity and the Call Committee. The Call Committee will be asking itself and the congregation searching questions about mission, ministry and theology. After meeting with a representative of the Bishop’s office, the committee will develop a ministry site profile for Holy Trinity. Upon completion of the congregational profile, the Bishop’s office will review it and submit the names of 3-5 candidates to the Call Committee for interview. During this time of discernment over the coming months, please keep the Call Committee and Holy Trinity in your prayers.

Interim Call Update

Greetings! The Interim Call Committee is making great progress and would like to give you an update. The Committee, made up of Barbara Richards, Bob Beuthel, and Gary Wiessinger, first put together a profile of what we’re looking for in an interim pastor. One of the key elements we identified is someone trained and experienced in Intentional Interim Ministry (see separate article).

The Synod has given us a candidate, who we interviewed on July 16. The interview went extremely well, and all three of us were very impressed by the candidate and excited by the possibility of him/her joining us. The candidate is trained in Intentional Interim Ministry and has excellent experience as interim with six different congregations. She/he is very personable and has a strength of faith that is apparent and contagious.

For our next steps, we will observe the candidate in one or two services at the church where the candidate is currently the interim pastor and will also complete reference checks with several churches that the candidate served at in the past.

We will keep you updated on our progress. Please let any of us know if you have any questions or suggestions.

Barbara, Bob, & Gary

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H O L Y T R I N I T Y F A C I L I T I E SH O L Y T R I N I T Y L I F EF A C I L I T I E S U P D A T EF A C I L I T I E S U P D A T E

As part of the Glenwood landscaping, two new signs have been installed by SignWorks, a San Carlos sign company. These photos show the process from installing the template to drill holes, to installing the letters/sign.

The photo on the left shows work at the parking lot entrance by Webb Builders in preparation for the new permanent sign. Design for that sign is currently being reviewed by the City of San Carlos. Once approved, the sign will be installed and the area will be finished and landscaped.

July Council Meeting:

• The July Council meeting was a Special meeting with Rev. Nancy Nelson, Bishop’s Associate, and the Interim and Call Committees

• Nancy reviewed the call process and guidelines with an opportunity for Council and committee members to ask questions

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Lydia Circle (of WELCA)

Tuesday, August 18

11:30 am in Beilstein Hall

We had such an enjoyable lunch out in July that we will again lunch out, this time at Fortune House, after we have completed our study - "God Loves a Cheerful Giver" - third (and final) of our Summer Bible Study series. Please bring your Bible, and the July/August issue of Gather. Our study will include portions of Paul's letters to the Corinthians.

All ladies of Holy Trinity are welcome!

& Book StudySaturday, August 8 | 8:00 am Beilstein Hall

Join us for some food, fellowship, and good conversation!

Summer Adult Forums

Sunday Mornings | 9am @ Peet’s in San Carlos

Join us for a casual "summer session." Meet Sunday morning for coffee & conversation at Peet's (Laurel & Cherry). It's open-topic—anything from a recent news item or a short writing, a theological issue or biblical puzzlement or ethical challenge, anything that our faith could help us struggle with. All are welcome! Questions? See Anne Carey ([email protected]).

Sunday School Pool Party & Potluck at the Reimann home...

Sunday, August 30 | 3 - 7 pm Bring a towel and goggles, and a dish to share! We'll provide hot dogs and drinks, plus paper goods.

RSVP to Anita ([email protected]) or James ([email protected])

“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, September 13

Save the Date!

It will once again be held jointly with Messiah Lutheran Church in Redwood City.

Stay tuned for more details.

BIRTHDAYS

8/3 Dave Pitts

8/6 Lori Friedman

Alisha Reiser

8/10 Bob Beuthel

8/14 Ethan Meier

Larry Schrof

8/15 Danielle Ledwith

8/18 Leroy Padilla

8/22 Leslie Schornstein

8/24 Zora Vorhes

8/29 Erland Frojelin

Mary Webb

ANNIVERSARY WISHES!

Gary & Hillary Wiessinger

8/1/1998 (17 years)

Jim & Elisa Baker

8/2/2003 (12 years)

Randy & Lori Friedman

8/12/1989 (26 years)

Erland & Sandy Frojelin

8/12/1995 (20 years)

Steve & Mary Webb

8/12/1978 (37 years)

Bob & Diane Beuthel

8/20/1966 (49 years)

Summer Day Camp Ice Cream Social & Program

Thursday, August 6 | 6 pm

Join us at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Over 60 kids are participating from Holy Trinity, Epiphany & Trinity. Join us!







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Worship LeadersIf a conflict prevents you from serving as scheduled, arrange a trade and/or substitute and notify the office at

650.593.0325 or [email protected]

8/2 8/9 8/16 8/23 8/30

Assisting Minister Pamela Bohlmann Erik Vorhes Anita Reimann Cathy Bready Greg Bohlmann

Lector TBD Barbara Padilla James Reimann Lynn GarbeRecknagel Lori Friedman

Acolyte Mackenzie Friedman Zora Vorhes Anna Friedman Eva Schmuckal

Sound System Operator Bob Beuthel John McDowell Bob Young Leroy Padilla

Altar Guild Vivian Southard Barbara Richards Pamela Bohlmann Karen Schornstein Vivian Southard

Greeter(s) Anni Wunderlich Peter Meier Chris Kidwell Barbara Richards

Ushers Richard Wunderlich TBA Leroy Padilla Greg Bohlmann

John Schornstein Dick Rescho

John McDowell TBD

Nursery Assistant Parent to Stay Parent to Stay Parent to Stay Parent to Stay Parent to Stay

Coffee Host Wiessinger Kersten Reimann Julianne Fredericks Fischer

Counters Lisa Telfer Lisa Kersten

Leroy Padilla Mary Webb

Greg Bohlmann Andrea Reiser

Lisa Telfer Lisa Kersten

Mary Webb TBD

AUGUST 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

269:00 AM Summer AdultForum10:15 AM Worship Service11:15 AM Coffee andFellowship11:30 AM Choir Practice5:00 PM AA Meeting--ConfRoom

276:00 PMJazzercise

287:00 PM AAMeeting--BeilsteinHall

2910:00 AM StaffMeeting7:00 PM AAMeeting--ConfRoom

306:00 PM Jazzercise

317:00 PM AAMeeting--ConfRoom7:30 PM RussianGospel Temple-Beilstein Hall

15:00 PM AA Mtg(women's group)--Conf Room

29:00 AM Adult Forum10:15 AM Worship Service11:15 AM Coffee andFellowship11:30 AM Choir Practice5:00 PM AA Meeting--ConfRoom

3SUMMER DAYCAMP6:00 PMJazzercise

4SUMMER DAYCAMP7:00 PM AAMeeting--BeilsteinHall

5SUMMER DAYCAMP10:00 AM StaffMeeting7:00 PM AAMeeting--ConfRoom

6SUMMER DAYCAMP6:00 PM DayCamp Ice CreamSocial & Program6:00 PM Jazzercise

7SUMMER DAYCAMP7:00 PM AAMeeting--ConfRoom7:30 PM RussianGospel Temple-Beilstein Hall

88:00 AM Men'sBreakfast -Beilstein Hall5:00 PM AA Mtg(women's group)--Conf Room


106:00 PMJazzercise







176:00 PMJazzercise

1812:00 PM LydiaCircle7:00 PM AAMeeting--BeilsteinHall






246:00 PMJazzercise

257:00 PM AAMeeting--BeilsteinHall7:00 PM CouncilMeeting





30Sunday School 'Back toSchool" Party9:00 AM Adult Forum10:15 AM Worship Service11:15 AM Coffee andFellowship11:30 AM Choir Practice5:00 PM AA Meeting--ConfRoom

316:00 PMJazzercise



36:00 PM Jazzercise



Kersten




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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church149 Manzanita AvenueSan Carlos, CA 94070Phone: 650.593.0325Sunday Worship 10:15 am

Want to go green? Please contact Holy Trinity ([email protected]) to replace your printed copy with an electronic copy of our newsletter.

STAFF............................................... ............................................Pastor Interim (to be named) Office Administrator Monica Cryan

[email protected]....... ................................................................Dir, Child & Family Ministries The Rev. Erica Schemper Nursery Care Jo O’Brien

[email protected] obrien@sancarloshtlc.org...................................Organist/Pianist Shirley Zimmerman

[email protected]

2015 COUNCIL OFFICERS & MINISTRY TEAM CHAIRS................................................... ..........................................................President Dr. Lori Friedman Worship & Music Erik Vorhes

[email protected] ...................................Evangelism & Outreach Gary Wiessinger........................ .............................................................Vice President …………..Dr. Anita Reimann Stewardship Rick Gilmore

........................................................... ...............Secretary Bob Beuthel Social Concerns Barbara Padilla & Hillary Wiessinger.............. .......................................................................Buildings & Grounds Bob Beuthel & Leroy Padilla Youth Lori Friedman

................................................................. ..................................................Congregation Life Financial Secretary Mary Webb................... ................................................................Endowment. Cathy Bready & John McDowell Treasurer Petra Gilmore

..........................Education/Sunday School Anita Reimann [email protected]











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