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Volume 63

Number 2

from Pastor Dana

to the Peoplehellip

Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

In the beginning of February we will continue our worship journey together through the church season of Sundays after Epiphany Epiphany is a time of revealing and Godrsquos Glory is revealed to us all through Jesusrsquo life and ministry

By Jesusrsquo teachings and miracles Godrsquos power and care for all people and creation are made known for all of us to see Jesus continues to reveal God to us and continues to point people to God as the source of life power healing and salvation In the Sundays after Epiphany sea-son we are also invited to continue to look at our own lives and how we might respond to this revelation of God to us

I am reminded of Godrsquos Word from 1 Corinthians 124-8 in which we are taught ldquoNow there are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit and there are varieties of services but the same Lord and there are varieties of activities but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common goodrdquo

This portion of Godrsquos Word should be familiar to us all as it is used as part of the Liturgy when we install new Church Council Members of the Congregation This portion of Gods Word is not just for new Church Council Members however it is really addressed to all of Godrsquos people It reminds us that we are all gifted in some way to do Godrsquos work in Godrsquos church at home at work in our community of Terre Haute and the world even in these sometimes difficult and trying pandemic times

I am reminded of the acrostic TEAM which I understand has been used in the business world for awhile At the heart of this acrostic message I believe that we can see the Biblical message of 1 Corinthians 124-8 coming through very clearly as well

T ogether E veryone A ccomplishes M ore Of course our work together is not about business world related work but it is about doing Godrsquos work and making Godrsquos Kingdom known in our world today Or put another way sharing Christrsquos love with our neighbors and making Disciples for Jesus Christ Also in the month of February we will be entering into the Lenten season beginning with our Ash Wednesday Online Worship Service on February 17th at 700 pm and moving quickly towards Holy Week and Easter

Godrsquos Peace Protection and Strength to you all Pastor Dana Newhouse

The Lamplighter 2

Sundays 10a

ONLINE SERVICE httpswwwyoutubecomchannel

UCu1siDnnzqBNsnQM1xAH-Sw Our Secure Website https

trinityterrehauteorg

Hello My name is Andrew Eichmiller and I am Trinity Lutheran Churchrsquos new council president for 2021 Just to give you a little background on myself I was raised in an ELCA church over in Bloomington and was a part of Purdue Lutheran Ministry (PLM) while getting my PharmD In fact I was even the board president of PLM for a while I spent my summers in college working for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana-Kentucky (LOMIK) where I found my passion for youth ministry Even though Irsquom not a part of their summer staff any more Irsquom on the Advisory Committee for LOMIK In 2018 Elizabeth and I married at one of the LOMIK camps and then I moved to Terre Haute In 2019 I became a member of Trinity Since then Irsquove been working with the TLC youth and am the chair of the Growing Young Committee

Last year the church council acquired G Suite for Nonprofits which gives our church a free ver-sion of tons of Google products This provides eve-ry council member and committee chair access to a personal Google Drive to store online documents and to host Google Meets online meetings This January the church council met for their annual council retreat to discuss the 2021 goals this yearrsquos retreat was unique because it was all online Some of the discussed goals include safely returning to in-person services while keeping our live streaming capabilities finishing up plans for the new organ and preparing for its installation and expanding our church numerically financially and spiritually As your council president I believe all of our goals are achievable But it will take continued support and effort from all of us

Respectively yours Andrew Eichmiller Council President

MEET THE NEW

COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Bible Study Tuesdays 1130a Text Study Thursdays 1130a Growing Young Meeting Tuesday Feb 2 7p Mutual Ministries Meeting Thursday Feb 4 530p Council Meeting Monday Feb 15 7p Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday Feb 17 7p Wednesday night Lenten Bible Study Feb 24 March 3 10 17 24 31 at 7p (led by Pat McIntyre)

EVENTS (all virtual)

Council Items due Thu Feb 11

Newsletter Items due Mon Feb 22

DUE DATES

February Birthdays 1 Cassie Montgomery 3 Rudie Butler 5 Eric Gackle 7 Rev Dana Newhouse 8 Andrew Baber 8 John Schoffstall 9 Sean McLennan 11 Randy Bland 11 Aiden Pomfret 11 Sandra Teeters 12 Beth Faust 13 Jim Rodenberger 14 Margie Phillips 14 James Ross 15 Jordan Branz 15 Jean Myers 16 Alyson Gackle 17 Robert Dierdorf 19 Maggie McLennan 20 Caleb Gackle 21 Eric Branz 22 Cody Spallone 26 Luke Yeagley

February Anniversaries 2 Harry amp Virginia English 25 Adam amp Jody Pomfret

March Birthdays 4 Chris Gackle 5 Ray Bloomer 7 Sherri Southwick 9 Dan Goldsworthy 16 Larry Hawn 19 Jim Pendergast 27 Michael Stewart 28 Kristen Goldsworthy 30 Dalton Brown 31 Angie Branz

March Anniversaries 18 Sean amp Sheri McLennan 22 Brian and Nicole Stewart 31 Bruce amp Karol Martindale

The Lamplighter 3

Food Pantry Vouchers In partnership with Terre Haute Minis-tries assistance program we provide food vouchers to those in need This monthly commitment is supported by your generosity Questions call

Charles Parks 812-201-9218 or Pastor Dana 812-230-2628 In April-September 60 vouchers total were given to the Salvation Army to be given out in a safe way to those who need assistance

Pastorrsquos Discretionary Fund assists with indi-viduals in need of assistance primarily utility needs by working with the Salvation Army and Terre Haute Min-istries Any help replenishing this fund is greatly appre-ciated For information call Pastor Dana 812-230-2628

Shoes for the Homeless Our daughter Char-lotte McCain Covello amp several podiatrist colleagues conduct a free monthly foot clinic in Chicago One of their on-going needs is decent menrsquos and womenrsquos shoes They like used shoes with good wear left to give out Used running shoes are especially desirable There is a box in the Narthex for shoe donations We take them when we visit (which is often to keep track of our grandchildren) Questions call 812-239-6732 Thank you -Phyllis amp Boice McCain

CONTINUING NEEDS

Why We Lament

In 2020 the coronavirus pandemic struck America during the middle of Lent a season as-sociated with deprivation Some people made light of the shutdowns joking ldquoI didnrsquot mean to give up this much for Lentrdquo Others asked why the suffering was occurring in the first place

Professor NT Wright in an essay for Time explains that asking ldquowhyrdquo but receiving no an-swer is key to biblical lamenting Adding to the mystery he says is that God also laments mdash grieving at the wickedness of humans despairing over Israelrsquos unfaithfulness Jesus cries at a friendrsquos tomb the Holy Spirit groans in anguish

ldquoPart of the Christian vocationrdquo Wright con-cludes is not being able to explain why but la-menting instead ldquoAs the Spirit laments within usrdquo he says ldquoso we become even in our self-isolation small shrines where the presence and healing love of God can dwell And out of that there can emerge new possibilities hellip new hoperdquo

February 21 February 28 March 7 March 28 April 18 April 25 May 2 June 6 June 20 Jun 27 July 11 August 1 August 8

August 22 September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 10 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28 December 26

Sundays Still Available

The Lamplighter 4

ALL SAINTS PIANO amp ORGAN FUND

A fund was established on All Saints Day 2013 to encourage gifts toward the procurement of a piano or organ Gifts of any kind are appropriate for this fund Gifts in celebration of a birth birthday baptism con-firmation wedding or wedding anniversary gradua-

tion special occasion or recognition are most wel-come Gifts given in memory of a loved one or as a gift from an estate would be most gratefully received

The following gifts have been given to the glory of God by

The Organ Committee launched its pledge drive on Palm Sunday April 14 2019 with a goal of raising an additional $75100 toward the organ contract of $131710 This goal excludes estimated other costs of $30000 associated with the demolition and construc-tion project The fourth installment of $26250 (80 of this contract) is expected to be paid in March 2021 with on-site installation expected to begin in January 2022

At December 31 2020 $95445 in contributions had been received for the new organ This includes $5275 received from Christ Lutheran Church There now have been 15 pledges received with outstanding balances totaling $19112 We are now 77 of the way toward our fundraising goal The receipt of pledges and other contributions since April 14 2019 leaves a bal-ance left to raise of $17153 toward the goal A loan might not be necessary if we can reach this goal

Thank you to all who have made payments or pledges thus far By making payments toward a pledge commitment or making other regular payments we will have something concrete to show a bank or other lender should a loan be necessary

Each member of Trinity is asked to prayerfully con-sider pledging what they are willing to commit to giv-ing for this purpose through December 2022 Of course other payments are also very much appre-ciated The Organ Committee hopes that all Trinity members are inspired to give to this Pipe Dream We need your support It is perhaps one way that the people of Trinity can give honor and glory to God

Please complete organ pledge card and give it to Darrel Gosse Thank you for your consideration

Sincerely The Organ Committee

WORKING TOWARD OUR PIPE

DREAM

UPDATE ON FUNDRAISING

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

Our gratitude is extended to all those who have assisted with online worship during the month of January Can-tors John Moon John McIntyre Elizabeth Eichmiller Jane and Bill Strecker and John Neu-enschwander Lay Assis-tants Polly Sumansky Jody

Pomfret name for 124 and Don Johnson Vocal soloists John McIntyre Elizabeth Eichmiller and Jane and Bill Strecker Viola soloist and keyboardist John Moon Guitarists John McIntyre and Elizabeth Eichmiller Trinity Ringers Quartet members Suzette Bloomer Denise Taylor Sara Johnson and Charles Parks Altar preparer Jody Pomfret Recording and sound engineers Adam Pomfret Nick Tacker and Andrew Eichmiller

Special thanks are offered to our youth who led the worship service on January 17th Jonathan Baber who led our worship and provided the sermon and Read-ers Robbie Baber and Cody Spallone They all did an excellent job Most of the music for that service was provided by Elizabeth Eichmiller soprano and guitar-ist Thanks to our youth leaders Andrew and Eliza-beth Eichmiller and Linda Rodenberger for organiz-ing this service

Thanks and appreciation are also offered to our Par-ish Administrator Beth Gormong for providing our printed worship materials and helping to keep us all informed And last but certainly not least our grati-tude is extended to Pastor Dana for his leadership of our worship his meaningful messages and his pasto-ral care We are blessed by the efforts of all of these servants of Christ

Blessings Sara Johnson

Lynn amp Angela Branz Daniel amp Michele Goldsworthy Darrel amp Sue Gosse Pete amp Donna Gustafson Adam amp Jody Pomfret Bob amp Denise Taylor Tina Teeters

The gifts reflected were received Dec 27 2020mdashJan 24 2021

A memorial was given in memory of

Mary Kuhlman

The Lamplighter 5

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Operating Budget Summary at December 31 2020

2020 2019

Actual of Budget Budget Year End Actual

Givingrevenues received for budget $16946690 953 $ 17781900 $16677287

Expenses for budgeted items $15696341 883 $ 17781900 $16552783

Revenues over(under) expenses $1250349 $ - $124504

At December 31 2020 unified giving and other revenues were $223903 higher than the previous year and were $880710 lower than budget for the year to date Expenses were $2085559 under budget for the year to date which results in revenues exceeding expenses by $1204849

Mail offering envelopes to church Click on the Tithely link on our website (https

trinityterrehauteorg) (Trinity is charged a fee) Use your banks on-line bill pay service

GIVING THREE WAYS

On behalf of the StewardshipFinance Team Irsquod like to thank the members of Trinity for their generos-ity during the past year 2020 was challenging in so many ways The Covid virus prevented us from gath-ering as a church family and despite our separation you continued to meet the financial needs of our church community As a result Trinity is able to con-tinue to serve each of us and the greater needs of Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley

Hopefully we will soon return to a more normallifestyle Meanwhile please continue to partic-ipate in Trinityrsquos on-line services until we can once again gather in per-son Your financial support continues to be vital Please mail your offering envelopes or give online on our website or drop your offering envelope at the church office If you have any concerns about your Trinity giving contact our Financial Secretary Darrel Gosse 812-299-5251 or email gosse_doutlookcom Pete Gustafson chair Stewardship Finance Team

FROM THE STEWARDSHIP

FINANCE TEAM

The Lamplighter 2

Sundays 10a

ONLINE SERVICE httpswwwyoutubecomchannel

UCu1siDnnzqBNsnQM1xAH-Sw Our Secure Website https

trinityterrehauteorg

Hello My name is Andrew Eichmiller and I am Trinity Lutheran Churchrsquos new council president for 2021 Just to give you a little background on myself I was raised in an ELCA church over in Bloomington and was a part of Purdue Lutheran Ministry (PLM) while getting my PharmD In fact I was even the board president of PLM for a while I spent my summers in college working for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana-Kentucky (LOMIK) where I found my passion for youth ministry Even though Irsquom not a part of their summer staff any more Irsquom on the Advisory Committee for LOMIK In 2018 Elizabeth and I married at one of the LOMIK camps and then I moved to Terre Haute In 2019 I became a member of Trinity Since then Irsquove been working with the TLC youth and am the chair of the Growing Young Committee

Last year the church council acquired G Suite for Nonprofits which gives our church a free ver-sion of tons of Google products This provides eve-ry council member and committee chair access to a personal Google Drive to store online documents and to host Google Meets online meetings This January the church council met for their annual council retreat to discuss the 2021 goals this yearrsquos retreat was unique because it was all online Some of the discussed goals include safely returning to in-person services while keeping our live streaming capabilities finishing up plans for the new organ and preparing for its installation and expanding our church numerically financially and spiritually As your council president I believe all of our goals are achievable But it will take continued support and effort from all of us

Respectively yours Andrew Eichmiller Council President

MEET THE NEW

COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Bible Study Tuesdays 1130a Text Study Thursdays 1130a Growing Young Meeting Tuesday Feb 2 7p Mutual Ministries Meeting Thursday Feb 4 530p Council Meeting Monday Feb 15 7p Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday Feb 17 7p Wednesday night Lenten Bible Study Feb 24 March 3 10 17 24 31 at 7p (led by Pat McIntyre)

EVENTS (all virtual)

Council Items due Thu Feb 11

Newsletter Items due Mon Feb 22

DUE DATES

February Birthdays 1 Cassie Montgomery 3 Rudie Butler 5 Eric Gackle 7 Rev Dana Newhouse 8 Andrew Baber 8 John Schoffstall 9 Sean McLennan 11 Randy Bland 11 Aiden Pomfret 11 Sandra Teeters 12 Beth Faust 13 Jim Rodenberger 14 Margie Phillips 14 James Ross 15 Jordan Branz 15 Jean Myers 16 Alyson Gackle 17 Robert Dierdorf 19 Maggie McLennan 20 Caleb Gackle 21 Eric Branz 22 Cody Spallone 26 Luke Yeagley

February Anniversaries 2 Harry amp Virginia English 25 Adam amp Jody Pomfret

March Birthdays 4 Chris Gackle 5 Ray Bloomer 7 Sherri Southwick 9 Dan Goldsworthy 16 Larry Hawn 19 Jim Pendergast 27 Michael Stewart 28 Kristen Goldsworthy 30 Dalton Brown 31 Angie Branz

March Anniversaries 18 Sean amp Sheri McLennan 22 Brian and Nicole Stewart 31 Bruce amp Karol Martindale

The Lamplighter 3

Food Pantry Vouchers In partnership with Terre Haute Minis-tries assistance program we provide food vouchers to those in need This monthly commitment is supported by your generosity Questions call

Charles Parks 812-201-9218 or Pastor Dana 812-230-2628 In April-September 60 vouchers total were given to the Salvation Army to be given out in a safe way to those who need assistance

Pastorrsquos Discretionary Fund assists with indi-viduals in need of assistance primarily utility needs by working with the Salvation Army and Terre Haute Min-istries Any help replenishing this fund is greatly appre-ciated For information call Pastor Dana 812-230-2628

Shoes for the Homeless Our daughter Char-lotte McCain Covello amp several podiatrist colleagues conduct a free monthly foot clinic in Chicago One of their on-going needs is decent menrsquos and womenrsquos shoes They like used shoes with good wear left to give out Used running shoes are especially desirable There is a box in the Narthex for shoe donations We take them when we visit (which is often to keep track of our grandchildren) Questions call 812-239-6732 Thank you -Phyllis amp Boice McCain

CONTINUING NEEDS

Why We Lament

In 2020 the coronavirus pandemic struck America during the middle of Lent a season as-sociated with deprivation Some people made light of the shutdowns joking ldquoI didnrsquot mean to give up this much for Lentrdquo Others asked why the suffering was occurring in the first place

Professor NT Wright in an essay for Time explains that asking ldquowhyrdquo but receiving no an-swer is key to biblical lamenting Adding to the mystery he says is that God also laments mdash grieving at the wickedness of humans despairing over Israelrsquos unfaithfulness Jesus cries at a friendrsquos tomb the Holy Spirit groans in anguish

ldquoPart of the Christian vocationrdquo Wright con-cludes is not being able to explain why but la-menting instead ldquoAs the Spirit laments within usrdquo he says ldquoso we become even in our self-isolation small shrines where the presence and healing love of God can dwell And out of that there can emerge new possibilities hellip new hoperdquo

February 21 February 28 March 7 March 28 April 18 April 25 May 2 June 6 June 20 Jun 27 July 11 August 1 August 8

August 22 September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 10 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28 December 26

Sundays Still Available

The Lamplighter 4

ALL SAINTS PIANO amp ORGAN FUND

A fund was established on All Saints Day 2013 to encourage gifts toward the procurement of a piano or organ Gifts of any kind are appropriate for this fund Gifts in celebration of a birth birthday baptism con-firmation wedding or wedding anniversary gradua-

tion special occasion or recognition are most wel-come Gifts given in memory of a loved one or as a gift from an estate would be most gratefully received

The following gifts have been given to the glory of God by

The Organ Committee launched its pledge drive on Palm Sunday April 14 2019 with a goal of raising an additional $75100 toward the organ contract of $131710 This goal excludes estimated other costs of $30000 associated with the demolition and construc-tion project The fourth installment of $26250 (80 of this contract) is expected to be paid in March 2021 with on-site installation expected to begin in January 2022

At December 31 2020 $95445 in contributions had been received for the new organ This includes $5275 received from Christ Lutheran Church There now have been 15 pledges received with outstanding balances totaling $19112 We are now 77 of the way toward our fundraising goal The receipt of pledges and other contributions since April 14 2019 leaves a bal-ance left to raise of $17153 toward the goal A loan might not be necessary if we can reach this goal

Thank you to all who have made payments or pledges thus far By making payments toward a pledge commitment or making other regular payments we will have something concrete to show a bank or other lender should a loan be necessary

Each member of Trinity is asked to prayerfully con-sider pledging what they are willing to commit to giv-ing for this purpose through December 2022 Of course other payments are also very much appre-ciated The Organ Committee hopes that all Trinity members are inspired to give to this Pipe Dream We need your support It is perhaps one way that the people of Trinity can give honor and glory to God

Please complete organ pledge card and give it to Darrel Gosse Thank you for your consideration

Sincerely The Organ Committee

WORKING TOWARD OUR PIPE

DREAM

UPDATE ON FUNDRAISING

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

Our gratitude is extended to all those who have assisted with online worship during the month of January Can-tors John Moon John McIntyre Elizabeth Eichmiller Jane and Bill Strecker and John Neu-enschwander Lay Assis-tants Polly Sumansky Jody

Pomfret name for 124 and Don Johnson Vocal soloists John McIntyre Elizabeth Eichmiller and Jane and Bill Strecker Viola soloist and keyboardist John Moon Guitarists John McIntyre and Elizabeth Eichmiller Trinity Ringers Quartet members Suzette Bloomer Denise Taylor Sara Johnson and Charles Parks Altar preparer Jody Pomfret Recording and sound engineers Adam Pomfret Nick Tacker and Andrew Eichmiller

Special thanks are offered to our youth who led the worship service on January 17th Jonathan Baber who led our worship and provided the sermon and Read-ers Robbie Baber and Cody Spallone They all did an excellent job Most of the music for that service was provided by Elizabeth Eichmiller soprano and guitar-ist Thanks to our youth leaders Andrew and Eliza-beth Eichmiller and Linda Rodenberger for organiz-ing this service

Thanks and appreciation are also offered to our Par-ish Administrator Beth Gormong for providing our printed worship materials and helping to keep us all informed And last but certainly not least our grati-tude is extended to Pastor Dana for his leadership of our worship his meaningful messages and his pasto-ral care We are blessed by the efforts of all of these servants of Christ

Blessings Sara Johnson

Lynn amp Angela Branz Daniel amp Michele Goldsworthy Darrel amp Sue Gosse Pete amp Donna Gustafson Adam amp Jody Pomfret Bob amp Denise Taylor Tina Teeters

The gifts reflected were received Dec 27 2020mdashJan 24 2021

A memorial was given in memory of

Mary Kuhlman

The Lamplighter 5

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Operating Budget Summary at December 31 2020

2020 2019

Actual of Budget Budget Year End Actual

Givingrevenues received for budget $16946690 953 $ 17781900 $16677287

Expenses for budgeted items $15696341 883 $ 17781900 $16552783

Revenues over(under) expenses $1250349 $ - $124504

At December 31 2020 unified giving and other revenues were $223903 higher than the previous year and were $880710 lower than budget for the year to date Expenses were $2085559 under budget for the year to date which results in revenues exceeding expenses by $1204849

Mail offering envelopes to church Click on the Tithely link on our website (https

trinityterrehauteorg) (Trinity is charged a fee) Use your banks on-line bill pay service

GIVING THREE WAYS

On behalf of the StewardshipFinance Team Irsquod like to thank the members of Trinity for their generos-ity during the past year 2020 was challenging in so many ways The Covid virus prevented us from gath-ering as a church family and despite our separation you continued to meet the financial needs of our church community As a result Trinity is able to con-tinue to serve each of us and the greater needs of Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley

Hopefully we will soon return to a more normallifestyle Meanwhile please continue to partic-ipate in Trinityrsquos on-line services until we can once again gather in per-son Your financial support continues to be vital Please mail your offering envelopes or give online on our website or drop your offering envelope at the church office If you have any concerns about your Trinity giving contact our Financial Secretary Darrel Gosse 812-299-5251 or email gosse_doutlookcom Pete Gustafson chair Stewardship Finance Team

FROM THE STEWARDSHIP

FINANCE TEAM

The Lamplighter 3

Food Pantry Vouchers In partnership with Terre Haute Minis-tries assistance program we provide food vouchers to those in need This monthly commitment is supported by your generosity Questions call

Charles Parks 812-201-9218 or Pastor Dana 812-230-2628 In April-September 60 vouchers total were given to the Salvation Army to be given out in a safe way to those who need assistance

Pastorrsquos Discretionary Fund assists with indi-viduals in need of assistance primarily utility needs by working with the Salvation Army and Terre Haute Min-istries Any help replenishing this fund is greatly appre-ciated For information call Pastor Dana 812-230-2628

Shoes for the Homeless Our daughter Char-lotte McCain Covello amp several podiatrist colleagues conduct a free monthly foot clinic in Chicago One of their on-going needs is decent menrsquos and womenrsquos shoes They like used shoes with good wear left to give out Used running shoes are especially desirable There is a box in the Narthex for shoe donations We take them when we visit (which is often to keep track of our grandchildren) Questions call 812-239-6732 Thank you -Phyllis amp Boice McCain

CONTINUING NEEDS

Why We Lament

In 2020 the coronavirus pandemic struck America during the middle of Lent a season as-sociated with deprivation Some people made light of the shutdowns joking ldquoI didnrsquot mean to give up this much for Lentrdquo Others asked why the suffering was occurring in the first place

Professor NT Wright in an essay for Time explains that asking ldquowhyrdquo but receiving no an-swer is key to biblical lamenting Adding to the mystery he says is that God also laments mdash grieving at the wickedness of humans despairing over Israelrsquos unfaithfulness Jesus cries at a friendrsquos tomb the Holy Spirit groans in anguish

ldquoPart of the Christian vocationrdquo Wright con-cludes is not being able to explain why but la-menting instead ldquoAs the Spirit laments within usrdquo he says ldquoso we become even in our self-isolation small shrines where the presence and healing love of God can dwell And out of that there can emerge new possibilities hellip new hoperdquo

February 21 February 28 March 7 March 28 April 18 April 25 May 2 June 6 June 20 Jun 27 July 11 August 1 August 8

August 22 September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 10 October 31 November 7 November 14 November 21 November 28 December 26

Sundays Still Available

The Lamplighter 4

ALL SAINTS PIANO amp ORGAN FUND

A fund was established on All Saints Day 2013 to encourage gifts toward the procurement of a piano or organ Gifts of any kind are appropriate for this fund Gifts in celebration of a birth birthday baptism con-firmation wedding or wedding anniversary gradua-

tion special occasion or recognition are most wel-come Gifts given in memory of a loved one or as a gift from an estate would be most gratefully received

The following gifts have been given to the glory of God by

The Organ Committee launched its pledge drive on Palm Sunday April 14 2019 with a goal of raising an additional $75100 toward the organ contract of $131710 This goal excludes estimated other costs of $30000 associated with the demolition and construc-tion project The fourth installment of $26250 (80 of this contract) is expected to be paid in March 2021 with on-site installation expected to begin in January 2022

At December 31 2020 $95445 in contributions had been received for the new organ This includes $5275 received from Christ Lutheran Church There now have been 15 pledges received with outstanding balances totaling $19112 We are now 77 of the way toward our fundraising goal The receipt of pledges and other contributions since April 14 2019 leaves a bal-ance left to raise of $17153 toward the goal A loan might not be necessary if we can reach this goal

Thank you to all who have made payments or pledges thus far By making payments toward a pledge commitment or making other regular payments we will have something concrete to show a bank or other lender should a loan be necessary

Each member of Trinity is asked to prayerfully con-sider pledging what they are willing to commit to giv-ing for this purpose through December 2022 Of course other payments are also very much appre-ciated The Organ Committee hopes that all Trinity members are inspired to give to this Pipe Dream We need your support It is perhaps one way that the people of Trinity can give honor and glory to God

Please complete organ pledge card and give it to Darrel Gosse Thank you for your consideration

Sincerely The Organ Committee

WORKING TOWARD OUR PIPE

DREAM

UPDATE ON FUNDRAISING

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

Our gratitude is extended to all those who have assisted with online worship during the month of January Can-tors John Moon John McIntyre Elizabeth Eichmiller Jane and Bill Strecker and John Neu-enschwander Lay Assis-tants Polly Sumansky Jody

Pomfret name for 124 and Don Johnson Vocal soloists John McIntyre Elizabeth Eichmiller and Jane and Bill Strecker Viola soloist and keyboardist John Moon Guitarists John McIntyre and Elizabeth Eichmiller Trinity Ringers Quartet members Suzette Bloomer Denise Taylor Sara Johnson and Charles Parks Altar preparer Jody Pomfret Recording and sound engineers Adam Pomfret Nick Tacker and Andrew Eichmiller

Special thanks are offered to our youth who led the worship service on January 17th Jonathan Baber who led our worship and provided the sermon and Read-ers Robbie Baber and Cody Spallone They all did an excellent job Most of the music for that service was provided by Elizabeth Eichmiller soprano and guitar-ist Thanks to our youth leaders Andrew and Eliza-beth Eichmiller and Linda Rodenberger for organiz-ing this service

Thanks and appreciation are also offered to our Par-ish Administrator Beth Gormong for providing our printed worship materials and helping to keep us all informed And last but certainly not least our grati-tude is extended to Pastor Dana for his leadership of our worship his meaningful messages and his pasto-ral care We are blessed by the efforts of all of these servants of Christ

Blessings Sara Johnson

Lynn amp Angela Branz Daniel amp Michele Goldsworthy Darrel amp Sue Gosse Pete amp Donna Gustafson Adam amp Jody Pomfret Bob amp Denise Taylor Tina Teeters

The gifts reflected were received Dec 27 2020mdashJan 24 2021

A memorial was given in memory of

Mary Kuhlman

The Lamplighter 5

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Operating Budget Summary at December 31 2020

2020 2019

Actual of Budget Budget Year End Actual

Givingrevenues received for budget $16946690 953 $ 17781900 $16677287

Expenses for budgeted items $15696341 883 $ 17781900 $16552783

Revenues over(under) expenses $1250349 $ - $124504

At December 31 2020 unified giving and other revenues were $223903 higher than the previous year and were $880710 lower than budget for the year to date Expenses were $2085559 under budget for the year to date which results in revenues exceeding expenses by $1204849

Mail offering envelopes to church Click on the Tithely link on our website (https

trinityterrehauteorg) (Trinity is charged a fee) Use your banks on-line bill pay service

GIVING THREE WAYS

On behalf of the StewardshipFinance Team Irsquod like to thank the members of Trinity for their generos-ity during the past year 2020 was challenging in so many ways The Covid virus prevented us from gath-ering as a church family and despite our separation you continued to meet the financial needs of our church community As a result Trinity is able to con-tinue to serve each of us and the greater needs of Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley

Hopefully we will soon return to a more normallifestyle Meanwhile please continue to partic-ipate in Trinityrsquos on-line services until we can once again gather in per-son Your financial support continues to be vital Please mail your offering envelopes or give online on our website or drop your offering envelope at the church office If you have any concerns about your Trinity giving contact our Financial Secretary Darrel Gosse 812-299-5251 or email gosse_doutlookcom Pete Gustafson chair Stewardship Finance Team

FROM THE STEWARDSHIP

FINANCE TEAM

The Lamplighter 4

ALL SAINTS PIANO amp ORGAN FUND

A fund was established on All Saints Day 2013 to encourage gifts toward the procurement of a piano or organ Gifts of any kind are appropriate for this fund Gifts in celebration of a birth birthday baptism con-firmation wedding or wedding anniversary gradua-

tion special occasion or recognition are most wel-come Gifts given in memory of a loved one or as a gift from an estate would be most gratefully received

The following gifts have been given to the glory of God by

The Organ Committee launched its pledge drive on Palm Sunday April 14 2019 with a goal of raising an additional $75100 toward the organ contract of $131710 This goal excludes estimated other costs of $30000 associated with the demolition and construc-tion project The fourth installment of $26250 (80 of this contract) is expected to be paid in March 2021 with on-site installation expected to begin in January 2022

At December 31 2020 $95445 in contributions had been received for the new organ This includes $5275 received from Christ Lutheran Church There now have been 15 pledges received with outstanding balances totaling $19112 We are now 77 of the way toward our fundraising goal The receipt of pledges and other contributions since April 14 2019 leaves a bal-ance left to raise of $17153 toward the goal A loan might not be necessary if we can reach this goal

Thank you to all who have made payments or pledges thus far By making payments toward a pledge commitment or making other regular payments we will have something concrete to show a bank or other lender should a loan be necessary

Each member of Trinity is asked to prayerfully con-sider pledging what they are willing to commit to giv-ing for this purpose through December 2022 Of course other payments are also very much appre-ciated The Organ Committee hopes that all Trinity members are inspired to give to this Pipe Dream We need your support It is perhaps one way that the people of Trinity can give honor and glory to God

Please complete organ pledge card and give it to Darrel Gosse Thank you for your consideration

Sincerely The Organ Committee

WORKING TOWARD OUR PIPE

DREAM

UPDATE ON FUNDRAISING

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

Our gratitude is extended to all those who have assisted with online worship during the month of January Can-tors John Moon John McIntyre Elizabeth Eichmiller Jane and Bill Strecker and John Neu-enschwander Lay Assis-tants Polly Sumansky Jody

Pomfret name for 124 and Don Johnson Vocal soloists John McIntyre Elizabeth Eichmiller and Jane and Bill Strecker Viola soloist and keyboardist John Moon Guitarists John McIntyre and Elizabeth Eichmiller Trinity Ringers Quartet members Suzette Bloomer Denise Taylor Sara Johnson and Charles Parks Altar preparer Jody Pomfret Recording and sound engineers Adam Pomfret Nick Tacker and Andrew Eichmiller

Special thanks are offered to our youth who led the worship service on January 17th Jonathan Baber who led our worship and provided the sermon and Read-ers Robbie Baber and Cody Spallone They all did an excellent job Most of the music for that service was provided by Elizabeth Eichmiller soprano and guitar-ist Thanks to our youth leaders Andrew and Eliza-beth Eichmiller and Linda Rodenberger for organiz-ing this service

Thanks and appreciation are also offered to our Par-ish Administrator Beth Gormong for providing our printed worship materials and helping to keep us all informed And last but certainly not least our grati-tude is extended to Pastor Dana for his leadership of our worship his meaningful messages and his pasto-ral care We are blessed by the efforts of all of these servants of Christ

Blessings Sara Johnson

Lynn amp Angela Branz Daniel amp Michele Goldsworthy Darrel amp Sue Gosse Pete amp Donna Gustafson Adam amp Jody Pomfret Bob amp Denise Taylor Tina Teeters

The gifts reflected were received Dec 27 2020mdashJan 24 2021

A memorial was given in memory of

Mary Kuhlman

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Operating Budget Summary at December 31 2020

2020 2019

Actual of Budget Budget Year End Actual

Givingrevenues received for budget $16946690 953 $ 17781900 $16677287

Expenses for budgeted items $15696341 883 $ 17781900 $16552783

Revenues over(under) expenses $1250349 $ - $124504

At December 31 2020 unified giving and other revenues were $223903 higher than the previous year and were $880710 lower than budget for the year to date Expenses were $2085559 under budget for the year to date which results in revenues exceeding expenses by $1204849

Mail offering envelopes to church Click on the Tithely link on our website (https

trinityterrehauteorg) (Trinity is charged a fee) Use your banks on-line bill pay service

GIVING THREE WAYS

On behalf of the StewardshipFinance Team Irsquod like to thank the members of Trinity for their generos-ity during the past year 2020 was challenging in so many ways The Covid virus prevented us from gath-ering as a church family and despite our separation you continued to meet the financial needs of our church community As a result Trinity is able to con-tinue to serve each of us and the greater needs of Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley

Hopefully we will soon return to a more normallifestyle Meanwhile please continue to partic-ipate in Trinityrsquos on-line services until we can once again gather in per-son Your financial support continues to be vital Please mail your offering envelopes or give online on our website or drop your offering envelope at the church office If you have any concerns about your Trinity giving contact our Financial Secretary Darrel Gosse 812-299-5251 or email gosse_doutlookcom Pete Gustafson chair Stewardship Finance Team

FROM THE STEWARDSHIP

FINANCE TEAM

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Operating Budget Summary at December 31 2020

2020 2019

Actual of Budget Budget Year End Actual

Givingrevenues received for budget $16946690 953 $ 17781900 $16677287

Expenses for budgeted items $15696341 883 $ 17781900 $16552783

Revenues over(under) expenses $1250349 $ - $124504

At December 31 2020 unified giving and other revenues were $223903 higher than the previous year and were $880710 lower than budget for the year to date Expenses were $2085559 under budget for the year to date which results in revenues exceeding expenses by $1204849

Mail offering envelopes to church Click on the Tithely link on our website (https

trinityterrehauteorg) (Trinity is charged a fee) Use your banks on-line bill pay service

GIVING THREE WAYS

On behalf of the StewardshipFinance Team Irsquod like to thank the members of Trinity for their generos-ity during the past year 2020 was challenging in so many ways The Covid virus prevented us from gath-ering as a church family and despite our separation you continued to meet the financial needs of our church community As a result Trinity is able to con-tinue to serve each of us and the greater needs of Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley

Hopefully we will soon return to a more normallifestyle Meanwhile please continue to partic-ipate in Trinityrsquos on-line services until we can once again gather in per-son Your financial support continues to be vital Please mail your offering envelopes or give online on our website or drop your offering envelope at the church office If you have any concerns about your Trinity giving contact our Financial Secretary Darrel Gosse 812-299-5251 or email gosse_doutlookcom Pete Gustafson chair Stewardship Finance Team

FROM THE STEWARDSHIP

FINANCE TEAM

The

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6

February 2021

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

February Offering Counter

Essig

Cassie Montgomery

Bible Study 1130a

Harry amp Virginia

English

Growing Young mtg 7p

Rudie Butler

Text Study 1130a

Mutual Min mtg 53p

Eric Gackle

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Worship Service 10a

Rev Dana Newhouse

Andrew Baber

John Schoffstall

Bible Study 1130a

Sean McLennan

Text Study 1130a Council Items due

Randy Bland

Aiden Pomfret

Sandra Teeters

Beth Faust

Jim Rodenberger

14 15 16 17 18

19 20

Worship Service 10a

Margie

Phillips

James Ross

Jordan Branz

Jean Myers

7p Council

Bible Study 1130a

Alyson Gackle

7p Service

Robert Dierdorf

Text Study 1130a

Newsletter Items due

Maggie McLennan

Caleb Gackle

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Worship Service 10a

Eric Branz

Cody Spallone

Bible Study 1130a

7p Lenten Bible Study

Text Study 1130a

Adam amp Jody Pomfret

Luke Yeagley

28

Worship Service 10a

IMPORTANT

NUMBERS

President Andrew Eichmiller

812-797-2720

Vice President Jim Pendergast

812-236-3393

Financial Secretary Darrel Gosse

812-299-5251

Treasurer Gordy Afdahl 812-877-0903

Pastor Dana Newhouse

812-917-5949 (local)

Trinity cell 812-230-2628

OrganistMusic Director

Sara Johnson 812-360-0897

Church 812-232-7628

Administrative Assistant

Beth Gormong 812-243-4253

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TRINITYrsquoS VISION STATEMENT

We are a welcoming family of believers in the triune God

we believe we are called to live out our faith by serving

others and making disciples for Jesus Christ

Accompanying Guiding Principles

We are committed to a triune God who governs our lives

God the Father Jesus Christmdashhis son our Lord and the

Holy Spirit

We acknowledge our spiritual weaknesses and accept

our forgiveness as sinners redeemed by Jesus Christrsquos

death and resurrection it is by Godrsquos grace that we are

saved

We praise God pray for his help in our lives and seek a

strong sustaining relationship with Him

We pursue the expression of Jesus Christrsquos teaching in our

lives supporting each other and inviting all to join with us

We strive to be a community of believers helping and

supporting within the congregation and in the broader

community we believe that we should love our neighbor

as ourselves

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Phone 812-232-7628

FAX 812-232-3406

TLC email bethgtrinityterrehauteorg

TLC website httpstrinityterrehauteorg

Office Hours Mon Tues Wed Fri 930a-130p

Thu 930-1200p 100p-230p

Contact Hours for the church office 1000a-

1230p

Sundays In Person Worship Services 815a amp 1000a

Live-streaming service 1000a

httpswwwyoutubecomchannel

UCu1siDnnzqBNsnQM1xAH-Sw

Trinity Lutheran Church

2620 Ohio St

Terre Haute IN 47803

February 2021

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

February Offering Counter

Essig

Cassie Montgomery

Bible Study 1130a

Harry amp Virginia

English

Growing Young mtg 7p

Rudie Butler

Text Study 1130a

Mutual Min mtg 53p

Eric Gackle

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Worship Service 10a

Rev Dana Newhouse

Andrew Baber

John Schoffstall

Bible Study 1130a

Sean McLennan

Text Study 1130a Council Items due

Randy Bland

Aiden Pomfret

Sandra Teeters

Beth Faust

Jim Rodenberger

14 15 16 17 18

19 20

Worship Service 10a

Margie

Phillips

James Ross

Jordan Branz

Jean Myers

7p Council

Bible Study 1130a

Alyson Gackle

7p Service

Robert Dierdorf

Text Study 1130a

Newsletter Items due

Maggie McLennan

Caleb Gackle

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Worship Service 10a

Eric Branz

Cody Spallone

Bible Study 1130a

7p Lenten Bible Study

Text Study 1130a

Adam amp Jody Pomfret

Luke Yeagley

28

Worship Service 10a

IMPORTANT

NUMBERS

President Andrew Eichmiller

812-797-2720

Vice President Jim Pendergast

812-236-3393

Financial Secretary Darrel Gosse

812-299-5251

Treasurer Gordy Afdahl 812-877-0903

Pastor Dana Newhouse

812-917-5949 (local)

Trinity cell 812-230-2628

OrganistMusic Director

Sara Johnson 812-360-0897

Church 812-232-7628

Administrative Assistant

Beth Gormong 812-243-4253

The Lamplighter 8

TRINITYrsquoS VISION STATEMENT

We are a welcoming family of believers in the triune God

we believe we are called to live out our faith by serving

others and making disciples for Jesus Christ

Accompanying Guiding Principles

We are committed to a triune God who governs our lives

God the Father Jesus Christmdashhis son our Lord and the

Holy Spirit

We acknowledge our spiritual weaknesses and accept

our forgiveness as sinners redeemed by Jesus Christrsquos

death and resurrection it is by Godrsquos grace that we are

saved

We praise God pray for his help in our lives and seek a

strong sustaining relationship with Him

We pursue the expression of Jesus Christrsquos teaching in our

lives supporting each other and inviting all to join with us

We strive to be a community of believers helping and

supporting within the congregation and in the broader

community we believe that we should love our neighbor

as ourselves

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Phone 812-232-7628

FAX 812-232-3406

TLC email bethgtrinityterrehauteorg

TLC website httpstrinityterrehauteorg

Office Hours Mon Tues Wed Fri 930a-130p

Thu 930-1200p 100p-230p

Contact Hours for the church office 1000a-

1230p

Sundays In Person Worship Services 815a amp 1000a

Live-streaming service 1000a

httpswwwyoutubecomchannel

UCu1siDnnzqBNsnQM1xAH-Sw

Trinity Lutheran Church

2620 Ohio St

Terre Haute IN 47803

The Lamplighter 8

TRINITYrsquoS VISION STATEMENT

We are a welcoming family of believers in the triune God

we believe we are called to live out our faith by serving

others and making disciples for Jesus Christ

Accompanying Guiding Principles

We are committed to a triune God who governs our lives

God the Father Jesus Christmdashhis son our Lord and the

Holy Spirit

We acknowledge our spiritual weaknesses and accept

our forgiveness as sinners redeemed by Jesus Christrsquos

death and resurrection it is by Godrsquos grace that we are

saved

We praise God pray for his help in our lives and seek a

strong sustaining relationship with Him

We pursue the expression of Jesus Christrsquos teaching in our

lives supporting each other and inviting all to join with us

We strive to be a community of believers helping and

supporting within the congregation and in the broader

community we believe that we should love our neighbor

as ourselves

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Phone 812-232-7628

FAX 812-232-3406

TLC email bethgtrinityterrehauteorg

TLC website httpstrinityterrehauteorg

Office Hours Mon Tues Wed Fri 930a-130p

Thu 930-1200p 100p-230p

Contact Hours for the church office 1000a-

1230p

Sundays In Person Worship Services 815a amp 1000a

Live-streaming service 1000a

httpswwwyoutubecomchannel

UCu1siDnnzqBNsnQM1xAH-Sw

Trinity Lutheran Church

2620 Ohio St

Terre Haute IN 47803