SEPTEMBER 2015 GRAPEVINE

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 612 Main Street

Westbrook, ME 04092 Karen Indorf, Pastor Bonnie Wright, Editor Phone – (207) 854-5653 Phone – (207) 854-5653 Email – pastor@trinitywestbrook.com Email – office@trinitywestbrook.com Summer Worship begins @ 9:00 am

PASTOR’S REFLECTIONS

It is remarkable how fast this summer has flown by. Fall activities are just around the corner as we continue to live as the

people of God in this place. It is good to regularly pause and reflect on what we are doing as individuals and a

congregation, and to listen for God’s guidance and direction. Our dinner and conversation on Saturday, September 12 at

5:00 is one way to do this. We hope that you can join us. In the meantime, consider why you live out your faith in the

way that you do and what you do to show God’s love to others.

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future

with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. “Jeremiah 29: 11-12.

Pastor Karen

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – TRINITY AND ST. ANSGAR What beautiful faces!!

THESE BEAUTIFUL NEW STAINED GLASS WINDOWS WERE DEDICATED DURING WORSHIP ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, DURING WORSHIP – IT WAS WONDERFUL TO HAVE SO MANY FAMILY MEMBERS PRESENT!

The Dove was dedicated In Memory of Douglas M. Wallace.

The Bible was dedicated In Memory of Phil and Bobbie Aaskov.

EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!!

A CATERED DINNER will be held on Saturday, September 12 at 5:00. Join us for this meal and conversation, compliments of Thrivent. Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP by September 1st. A special worship service will follow at 10:30 on Sunday morning, September 13. Following worship on September 13, the third annual ELCA “God’s Work, Our Hands”

Event will happen. We will be bringing ice cream and visitation to two local assisted living facilities after we have completed a work project. The dedicated day of service is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. ADULT FORUM Beginning on Sunday, September 20 from 9:15-10:00, Pastor Karen will be leading a fall study on the apostle Paul. We will be using the book, "The Call, The Life and Ministry of the Apostle Paul" by Adam Hamilton. In order to plan for books, please let Pastor know if you plan to attend.

I Heard It Through the Grapevine!”

Pastor Karen, on the Fifth Anniversary of your Ordination!

SENIOR SAINTS will sing at Casco Inn in Casco on Wednesday, September 16 at 2:00 pm

PAUL’S PALS will sing at 75 State Street in Portland on Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 pm

YOUTH GROUP The Portland area Lutheran youth group will resume their monthly meetings on Sunday, September 20 at First Lutheran from 4:00-6:00. All youth in 5th-8th grade are invited. Transportation is being provided by Doug. Last year our youth had a wonderful time at these

gatherings. Trinity will host the event in October.

BOOK STUDY will resume on September 9 at 12:00 noon at Mr. Bagel

Hospice Volunteer Training-Seeking Caring and Compassionate Hospice Volunteers This special training will prepare you to be part of the VNA Home Health Hospice team bringing comfort to

individuals and families facing a terminal illness. The gift of your presence for companionship, caregiver respite, and practical non-medical help will be treasured by those you support during this difficult time. A pre-training interview is required Who: Caring volunteers to visit hospice clients When: Three Fridays, October 2nd, 9th and 16th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: VNA Home Health Hospice 50 Foden Road, South Portland, ME 04106 How: Call Beth, 400-8852 for an application or e-mail bsimmons@emhs.org for more information

“IMAGES OF THE DIVINE” ART SHOW – OCTOBER 17 – 1:00-4:00 PM First Congregational Church UCC, 301 Cottage Rd., South Portland is having their first art show and it is open to all artists who wish to exhibit an original painting, drawing, photograph, or print. Entrants are encouraged to interpret the theme-Images of the

Divine-in their use of light, color, form, figures or patterns. The show is open to students, amateur and professional artists. A panel of three judges will award cash prizes in the following categories: Middle School-$100; High School-$250; College/Art School-$600; Adult-$600. Registration forms with show guidelines are available at fccucc.org PLEASE HELP PARISH CARE We are collecting the following items to be used as game prizes for the residents at Springbrook: pretty socks for women, socks for men, cans of soda, colored pencils, crayons, large print crossword puzzles or word-find books, adult coloring books, small photo albums, decks of cards, candy bars. There is a bin near the back door to place your donations. Thank you!

SOCIAL MINISTRY We will be back in full force in September with annual projects such as the Shoe-Box ministry. Keep in mind all the upcoming “Back to School” deals and the chance to stock up on supplies for the shoe-boxes.

Items such as: Pens, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, sidewalk chalk Sharpeners, erasers, rulers, scissors Stickers, craft items,

coloring books Notebooks, small note pads, composition books Playground items: jump-ropes, small bouncy balls, Small

toys, games, “stuffies” Clothing such as socks, t-shirts, sun hats, baseball caps, bandanas

Small tote bags, shoulder packs We’ll be having our annual Shoe-box “Packing Party” and Luncheon in October and we’ll be collecting items for this event until then. There will be a collection bin available in the fellowship hall to leave your donations.

ON-GOING

ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN FELLOWSHIP IN SONG AND PRAYER – Our Ethiopian and Eritrean brothers and sisters from Westbrook and greater Portland are meeting weekly at Trinity in the fellowship hall for a Celebration of Prayer and Praise in their native languages. There will be no worship this Sunday, August 30 and next Sunday, Sept 6. Worship will be on Sundays,

September 13 and 27 at 4:00; and on Saturday, September 19 at 2:00. REJOICING SPIRITS meet on the third Sunday of each month at 4:00 pm. The worship is casual and user friendly for those with disabilities or mental challenges. We have a sign language interpreter. Families and caregivers, as well as anyone else who would like to attend are

welcome. The next worship service will be Sunday, September 20th. The fellowship meal will be sponsored by Parish Care Committee.

MONTHLY PRAYER SERVICE Every third Sunday of the month, (September 20 is the next service) after the sharing of the peace, Pastor Karen will be present in front of the annex for persons who would like individual prayer, for themselves or someone else. Anyone is invited to come. You may pray silently or come forward to pray with pastor. She will be there as long as someone wants to pray. Tricia Bumby will be playing

violin during this time with soothing background hymns of healing which will also provide privacy to those who come forward to pray. Contact Pastor Karen if you have any questions.

PRAYER GROUP – Meets Wednesday at 11:15. Many prayer concerns have been lifted up and many thanksgivings have been raised. We invite all who cannot attend to consider praying with us at 11:15 on Wednesday from wherever you are at that time. There are prayer request cards and a box to place them in after they are filled out on the table next to the office door.

ALL AROUND THE TOWN

(Nice hat Jane!)

COMMUNITY MEAL The Community Meal continues to take place here at Trinity on September 3, while the Teen Center kitchen is being renovated. September 9 will be the first meal served back at the Teen Center kitchen. Every Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 we serve a free hot meal and warm fellowship, with food provided by Wayside Food Services. 462 meals were served in July. Volunteers are needed to cook, serve and clean up. See Jane or Ted for more information. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are being offered at the community meal.

WORSHIP HELPERS Thanks to all the Assistants, Readers and Acolyte/Crucifers. If you are unable to perform this duty on specified date, please arrange for a substitute and let Bonnie know so the correct name may be put in the Sunday bulletin. Readers and Assistants please supply your replacement with your prayers or readings that are e-mailed to you. Thank you.

DON’T FORGET WORSHIP BEGINS AT 10:30 BEGINNING ON SEPTEMBER 13!

WORSHIP HELPERS FOR SEPTEMBER – THANK YOU! SEPT ASSISTANT READER ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER 6 Sue S Elsie Eleshadaye 13 Bill O Peggy Delia 20 Abera JoAnn Amanuel 27 Paul Bev Bev

Dear friends, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for all of your prayers, cards, treats, visits and good wishes sent my way. I really missed being with you at our beautiful church home that is truly filled with God's spirit. You are all wonderful gifts sent to me and all that you encounter. Sincerely, Mary C

Thank you for all the Bingo prizes. The residents loved them. Bingo is very important for our residents. This is a real treat. We greatly appreciate your generosity. The Residents at Springbrook

On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Preble Street, thank you for your gift of $239 to benefit food programs on behalf of Ken Schoepf, which represents proceeds collected at his going-away gathering. Please extend our gratitude to Mr. Schoepf and those who contributed donations. Thank you for adding your voice to those demanding fairness for our neighbors in the most basic ways, to help them regardless of the circumstances in which they find themselves. Sincerely, “Swannie”, MSPA, Executive Director.

A special thank you for honoring the 5th anniversary of my ordination. Your kind words and gift are truly appreciated. I look forward to continuing my service to the wonderful members and friends of Trinity. Pastor Karen

Dear Trinity Members: We are very proud to share our ongoing achievements with you and to show you what a wonderful investment you have made in enhancing life for families of children with life threatening illnesses. On behalf of the families, thank you for giving us the

opportunity to expand our services. Thank you for your support. Mike K., Executive Director. Dear Social Ministry and Members of Trinity Lutheran Church: Thank you for your recent donation of $100 to assist a participant of My Sister’s Keeper with shelter at the Super 8 Motel in Westbrook. The gesture of open kindness without questions asked, truly reflects a mission of

love and compassion. My Sister’s Keeper continues to feel honor and gratitude towards the Trinity Lutheran Church for the ongoing collaboration of support for women in transition. With blessings and appreciation. Kelly D., Director of Services

WAYS DE Dear Trinity Members, Thank you for supporting Wayside with your generous contribution of $550. We are so grateful to have Trinity Lutheran as one of our most dedicated partners. Thanks to all of you for everything you do – we couldn’t do it without your generous help. Sincerely yours, Mary Z., Executive Director

Dear TLC, Many thanks for the recent offering. So thoughtful and kind. We miss seeing you and hope you are having a wonderful summer! Thank you! Donna D., Executive Director

Long Creek Center – I am thankful for so much as chaplain here at the Long Creek Center but especially that our ministry presence remains so strong after all of these years. It is amazing how close the Mission field can be even here in Maine. Blessings on your outreach to Westbrook and thanks for thinking of us here in South Portland. Chaplain Dan M.

KIDS’ KORNER

Q: What happens if you eat yeast and shoe polish? A: Every morning you'll rise and shine!

“RHYME TIME” CROSSWORD PUZZLE

DOWN

ACROSS 1. Jack always wears the color ______. 3. We got a good deal on our ____. 5. If you walked a mile, would you still ____? 7. Birds can fly in the ____. 8. The sleepy clown sat _____. 10. The spilled milk made a mess on her ____. 11. What is your plan for this frying ____? 13. Our cat is very _____.

1. When the boy fell, the teacher rang the ____. 2. She put the stamp under a ____. 4. She is very sad, but I hope she will soon be _____. 6. When will the man open the ____? 7. If you start to hop, when will you ____? 9. If you see the lucky fish, be sure to make a ___. 12. The baby bird will rest in its ____.

THE LIGHT SIDE

Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, ‘My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.’ The second boy says, ‘That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it a song, and they give him $100.’ The third boy says, ‘I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to collect all the money!’

A Bit from Bonnie

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” Mother Teresa