Trinity Lutheran Church, Brainerd, MN May 2018

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May 4th – 6th – Synod Assembly at Cragun’s Northeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly will be held at Cragun’s Resort May 4th – 6th. Please pray for our pastors, intern, and our 3 delegates.

May 6th – Video Games:“The Good, The Bad, & The Church” - Topics in this presentation will include video games and violence, video game demographics, video games and the brain, the business of gaming, the rise of professional gaming, the draw of video game culture, and why the church should care.

May 13th – Happy Mother’s Day – A very happy and emotional day for our “Moms”.

May 20th – Honoring our 2018 graduating Senior Class and Teacher & Confirmation Guides recognition The Last day of Sunday School and Teacher Appreciation Sunday! We

will be celebrating the end of an amazing year of Sunday School! We will also be having a special ceremony during both worship services that will be honoring all of the incredible people who worked so hard as a part of

Trinity’s Christian Education program this past year.

May 27th – Summer Worship Schedule begins Our Summer Worship Services begin with only ONE Worship Service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Don’t forget about our Wednesday evening worship services at 6:00 p.m.

May 29th – Memorial Day – Honor & Remember - Recounting the sacrifice of soldiers – We will never forget. Remember our fallen heroes. They are the reason we are free!

PASTOR HOLTE’S MAY UPDATE

Dear Trinity Members and Friends,

Even though it looks and feels like the dead of winter as I write these words, it is time to focus our thoughts on the month of May! Here are some highlights:

1. Northeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly will be held at Cragun’s Resort May 4th – 6th. The pastors, intern, and our 3 delegates will be in attendance. Our delegates this year are Loren Meinke, Linda Meinke, and Sandee Haugene. Keep our group and the entire assembly in your prayers as we do the important work of the greater church, the synod and the ELCA of which we are a part of.

2. On Sunday, May 27th, we will resume our Summer worship schedule with one service on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Of course the Wednesday worship will continue each week at 6:00 p.m. Our normal course of traditional and Awe services will be included and special music has been arranged for every Sunday. Please join us every Sunday this summer!

3. New Members were received on Sunday, April 29th. Lee & Trudy Austin, Jay & Callie Bautch and their children – Anika & Alex, Keith & Kristin Binsfeld and their children Wyatt & Tucker, Marci Knotz & Jim Rorvig and their daughter Danni, Mike Lease, Corey & Katie Pudas and their child Gemma, and Dale & Linda Richau. We welcome these enthusiastic new members into the Trinity family.

I wish a Happy May to you as you anticipate summer, relaxing, and a

renewal of your body, mind, and spirits.

See you in Church!

Your pastor and friend,

David P. Holte

PASTOR ANDERSON’S MAY UPDATE Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, Holy, Holy, Merciful and Mighty! God in three persons, Blessed Trinity! Verse 1 from “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty” ELW #413

I love the month of May! For such a small word… it packs quite a punch. In some parts of speech, “may” ponders potential. In others, “may” calls upon a lady or hearkens this great month!

May welcomes in the splendid trifecta of the Walleye Opener, Celebrating our Mother’s, and our Northeast Minnesota Synod Assembly… in no particular order of favoritism. Yes, this month of May brings about multitudes of greenery, flowers, and the rumbling blessings of May showers. May brings about 3-fold endings as well… the end of school, the end of Sunday school, and at the end of the month- at time to remember and give thanks for those who served and died for our freedoms in the U.S military.

May brings about transitons with ministries at church with Splash, our worship schedule-9:00 a.m beginning Memorial Day Weekend, and Wednesday night meals come to a close. On the liturgical calendar we transition from the season of Easter, to the day of Pentecost and then to Holy Trinity Sunday!

As members of Trinity Lutheran Church it is one of our traditions to sing “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty” on Holy Trinity Sunday. I am reminded of this song this time of year, as not only creation sings Gods praise…but we do as well. I love the verse… “Early in the morning, our song shall rise to Thee!” Echoing the robins, bluebirds, and rose-breasted grosebeaks… we sing with gusto, beauty, and vibrating variations as well! This is our story here at Trinity, a story so vibrant and green, we can’t help but sing!

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TRINITY PASTORAL ACTS FOR APRIL Funerals –– Bentley Olson – April 9th Fred Joosten – April 11th Al Kilgore – April 14th Terrence “Terry” Newman – April 21st

INTERN MATT MAY UPDATE With the Easter morning sun shining bright onto us I am reminded of the

great joy that we have. Yes, the world is full of brokenness, but our faith in

Christ means death is no longer final. We have been

blessed with so much, and even though things are not

perfect we have a lot to be thankful for. May you find

energy this Spring that God will light a fire in your heart

to share Easter joy with everyone you encounter!

Brewing Theology continues to do well! Our latest

conversation about forgiveness brought forward a

multitude of challenges to wrestle through about how God forgives and how we

forgive. We’ve had very rich conversations. I had the opportunity to lead the

confirmation students in a fun and fellowship event, but I added in a twist.

Parents came with their kids and together teamed up to complete a variety of

faith activities and active challenges. Alicia was generous enough to invite me to

the Seder meal during Holy Week, and it was incredible. A special thanks to

Alicia and the volunteers who helped put together an awesome meal! I even

tried lamb for the first time.

On Sunday, May 6th during the Education hour at 9:30 a.m., I will be leading an adult education hour titled, “Video Games: The Good, The Bad, and The Church.” Topics in the presentation will include video games and violence, video game demographics, video games and the brain, the business of gaming, the rise of professional gaming, the draw of video game culture, and why the church should care. If you are unfamiliar with video game culture and want to learn more this presentation is for you.

On April 27th there was a game night at Trinity! There were board games, card games, and field games (weather permitting). Folks brought their own games to share as we enjoyed each other’s company and spend time in

fellowship. We ate pizza together and had some very good quality fellowship time.

I will be attending my first synod assembly this May. I’m looking forward to making connections with other pastors and seeing what is happening in the synod. I’m not familiar with how these meetings work, but as I am continuing in my learning this will be a good thing for me to be a part of.

May you all feel warm blessings from God, who is always at work in our

lives and around the world! -Intern Matt

MAY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS Sunday School Notes for May by Alicia Priglmeier

I can’t believe it is May and we are wrapping up Sunday School! I

just wanted to take a moment to thank EVERYONE who has helped

me this past Sunday School year! We made it through without too

many “hic-ups”! Thank You!!

First – Fourth Graders

We are wrapping up our Sunday School rotation lessons for our first

– fourth graders with this last rotation based on Martin Luther.

During this rotation students will discuss how the church, education and music were

important parts of Martin Luther’s childhood and his decision to become a monk following a

perceived life-threatening event. Also, they will discuss some of Luther’s works that are

with us today: the small catechism, which includes the memory work learned by all Sunday

School children and the many hymns he wrote including “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”.

High School Seniors

Sunday, May 20th we will recognize and celebrate the graduation of Trinity’s high school

seniors with a brunch at 9:30 and they will be recognized during the 10:30 worship service.

Please take a moment to congratulate the fourteen Trinity youth on their accomplishment

and to wish them well on their fall plans: Maddison Barnett, Alexa Bluth, Max Boran,

Annika Christianson, Alex Haapajoki, Kalie Jeremiason, Emily Nelson, Abbie Newman, David

Nibbe, Gunnar Niemeyer, Brady Opay, Emma Peterson, Ben Plinske and Gus Robinson.

2018-19 Sunday School Volunteers Needed

Please take time to check out the 3 panel poster in the Gathering Area listing the teaching

staff needed beginning this fall. Please prayerfully consider touching the lives of our

children, sharing stories of the faithful and helping them learn and live the Good News.

Thank You!!

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Save The Date – Vacation Bible School!!

July 30th- August 3rd, 9 a.m. – noon Shipwrecked – Rescued by Jesus

VBS takes kids to an uncharted island and anchors them

in the truth that Jesus carries us through life's storms.

For: Children 4 years of age – 5th grade (completed)

Registration form available in the Gathering Area or see Alicia

Priglmeier

MAY TRINITY CHILDREN’S CENTER NEWS & NOTES Happy Spring! It is so great to see the sun and have the children bursting with excitement to be outside and enjoying the fresh air! We are exploding with spring fever and planning enthusiastically for a great summer!

May Birthdays: 1st: Happy 2nd Birthday Jocelyn! 11th: Happy 3rd Birthday Alexis! 19th: Happy 5th Birthday Nolan!

Our Annual Spring Program was held on Thursday, April 12th! The program was a great success watching the children sing their favorite songs & even do a little dancing! It was wonderful to have so many families and friends take time from your busy schedule and join us for some fun!

As we begin to plan for Summer …Monday, June 4th TCC’s summer program officially begins! We have some changes that will be taking place for JUNE, JULY & AUGUST. Amber will be moving to the Adventure Club joining Luanne. The dynamic duo will be reunited to carry out our awesome summer school aged program!! Megan will be going to the Busy Bear Room and Marissa & Maddie (our temporary summer aide) will continue with the Dazzling Dinosaurs for the summer. Wow, we are ready!! Now just to get all the fun activities, projects and field trips planned.

TCC will be offering Adventure Club once again, which serves children age kindergarten through 12 years! Adventure Club offers a wide variety of activities like cooking, science, reading, craft and great summer field trips! We currently still have a few openings for your elementary aged child. Please contact Becky for enrollment information!

Our Preschool Graduation will be on May 24th! All the Dazzling Dinosaurs will participate in a small program for Graduation. We will recognize those children who are moving on to kindergarten with a special certificate for Preschool Graduation.

Parents of 3 & 4 year olds: If you haven’t already scheduled your child’s Early Childhood Screening, please call today. We need a copy of this assessment for your child’s enrollment file! Brainerd Learning Center/Early Childhood Center. 454-5430.

TCC is closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday!

Have a great May! Becky Dryburgh

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HONOR AND RECOGNITION On Sunday, May 20th the following people will be honored during our worship services for their time and dedicated work as Sunday School staff, adult education leaders and as small group guides for Confirmation. Join us in celebrating and thanking all of these amazing volunteers for all of their hard work over this past year in supporting our Christian Education program!! Please take a moment or two thank them for their gift of time to the children, youth and adults at Trinity. Sunday School Staff

Co-Superintendents: Amy Lodermeier, Deanna Olson

Music: Erin Anderson, Annika & Erika Christianson, Tracy

Mongan

Beginners: Callie Bautch, Kellie Hochhalter, Kirsten Sjostrand

Pre-Kindergarten: Emma & Kelly Peterson, Jennifer Lust

Kindergarten: Anna Angland, Christine Keran, Dawn Imgrund

First Grade: Amy Enge, Caitlin Nichols

Second Grade: Joanna Larson, Shannon Wentzel

Third Grade: Nate Olson, Drew Peterson

Fourth Grade: Janelle Angland, Alan Thomas

Fifth Grade: Pastor Hans Anderson, Mark Juel, Pastor Bruce Miller, Nena Newman

Middle School: Pastor Hans Anderson, Del & Jodie Dahl, David Lust, Intern Matt

Spoden

Senior High: Laurie Boran, Britt Qualley, Troy Schreifels

Rotation Leaders: Mike Angland, Mary Bachman, Donna Bartels, Andrea Baumann,

Amber Frascone, Brenda Goble, Laleen Goerges, Laura Jerve,

Christine Keran, Stephanie Moe, Kim Opay, Brett Peterson, Tori Schindler

Adult Education Leaders: Andrea Baumann, Pastor Dave Holte, Jim Koski, Intern

Matt Spoden

Confirmation Guides:

Sixth Grade: Kelly Dehning, Sandee Haugene, Annie Kline, Laura Larson, Alissa Long,

Dan Moddes

Seventh Grade: Patti Aanes, Erin Anderson, Britt Dewey, Melissa Nelson,

Kelly Struffert, Jodie Dahl

Eighth Grade: Janelle Angland, Andrea Baumann, Julie Kletscher

PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE MEMBERS & FRIENDS Recuperating: Ken Pederson, Lois Haugene, Lillian Rankin Walt “Bud” Lund, Bill Matthies, Lori Bubalo, Ruth Wig, Sally Peterson, Wyn Johnson, Jo Lange, David Lange, David Larson, Matt Qualley, Dorothy Ahlgren, Bev White, Lynda Beard, Don Furstenberg, Deloris Lange, Wayne Thiesse, Tom Phelps With Ongoing Special Needs: Richard Frascone, Norma Denniston, Ardith Peterson, Joan Muellenbach, Julie Hoppe

SUMMER STRETCH - FOR YOUTH GOING INTO 6TH-9TH GRADES Thursdays in June and July - Gather on Thursdays, June 7th, 14th, 21st & July 5th, and Wednesday July 11th (for the Twins game) and then ending on Thursday July 19th. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. for fun days of challenging and rewarding experiences. We’ll spend the morning doing a service project at various location around the Brainerd area, have lunch together, then spend the afternoon with the youth from five other local churches at fun activities like mini golf, waterslides, and swimming. Registration information was handed out at confirmation in April. If you have any questions or want more information, please see Pastor Hans.

LUTHER CREST BIBLE CAMP 2018 Woo –hoo!!! We now have 26 campers registered!!! - Your children, in 3rd – 12th grade, may join all the others for a great week at camp. Stop by Pastor Hans’ office if you would like to pick up a Luther Crest brochure and check out the various camp programs and dates. Campers may attend any week of the summer. Many different camps are offered that week including:

• Leapers (grades 3-6) Hi-Can-Bike (hiking, canoeing and biking for grades 4-6)

• Witnesses (grades 6-9) X-Treme (grades 7-9)

• Wet & Wild (grades 6-8) Night Owl (6-9) • Blazers (grades 9-12) Also note that Trinity also offers a $150 campership for all youth members of Trinity who attend week-long camps at Luther Crest. Register online at www.luthercrest.org.

DO YOU HAVE A HEART FOR THE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY? Please consider joining us at Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project to make a difference in the lives of the at-risk youth in our community by becoming involved in our diversion program. We are a non-profit organization and always in need of volunteers and donations. We have an upcoming training held at the office at LARJP in Brainerd on May 5th and 6th for new facilitators. We would love to have you come join us! For more information or to RSVP, please contact Andrea at officecoordinator.larjp@gmail.com , or call the office at 218.454.4145.

LAKES ARE MUSIC FESTIVAL AT TRINITY - May 6th - 2:00 p.m. The Lakes Area Music Festival returns with a concert on Sunday afternoon, May 6th here at Trinity at 2:00 p.m. Featuring longtime LAMF musicians from the Minnesota Orchestra and artistic director Scott Lykins. Franz Schubert adds a second cello in

his monumental String Quintet in C Major. Soprano Bergen Baker will present a selection of intimate, romantic German songs to open the program. This concert is free of charge and open to the public. For more information visit lakesareamusic.org/winter/schubert

AED TRAINING

Did you know that Trinity has 2-AED’s (Automated External Defibrillator) if we ever have the need to use them for a person who has gone into cardiac arrest? We need

trained Trinity members to use the AED’s and we will have a new training session on Sunday, May 13th at 9:30 a.m. (during our Education Hour) led by Colette Larson from the Essentia Take Heart Program. Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Over

350,000 people will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest this year. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere and at any age. An AED is the only effective treatment for restoring a regular heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest and is an easy to operate tool for someone with no medical background. Please consider attending and learning to use this life-saving tool! Questions?? See Joe in the church office.

TRINITY CIRCLES

Trinity’s two circles meet monthly and welcome all Trinity women and friends to join for fellowship, service and Bible study. Both Circles are studying the gospel of John. Upcoming meeting dates are:

The Galilee Circle will meet Wednesday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. (PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE) in Trinity’s Gathering area. Connie O’Brien is Bible Study leader. Immediately following the Bible Study the group will be going to the “Sage on Laurel” restaurant for lunch.

The Nazareth Circle will meet Monday, May 21st at 1:30 p.m. in Trinity’s Gathering Area. Hostess is Mary Shaw and Bible Study leader is Marian Severt. Join us for fellowship and Bible Study.

TRINITY QUILTERS May 1st and May 15th are the next quilting days and then the quilters will be on their "summer schedule." Mark your calendars for June 5th, July 17th and August 21st. We may try to work in another day or two for tying quilts as we have many tops sitting on our shelves needing to be tied and sewn around. Watch Sunday bulletins for any additional days for the summer!!! We meet from 9:00 a.m. to around 2:00 p.m. If you wish, bring a snack to share and a sack lunch. As a reminder, we are still needing fabrics to cut squares and for quilt backs and cotton, cotton/polyester and flannel sheets for quilt backs. PLEASE, sheets need to have no holes/stains and we prefer NOT to have the micro fiber sheets. If you have questions, please give me a call....Darlene Jillson....218-829-1361.

CANDY BARS FOR A CAUSE! Do you want to help support the Trinity Bowling Team at the Good Samaritan Bowl? Candy bars are available at the Visitor’s Welcome Center for $1.00

each. All proceeds go towards the fundraising efforts of Good Samaritan whose motto is “Touching Lives – Lifting Spirits.” THANK YOU!

SUNDAY MAY 20TH IS PENTECOST SUNDAY – WEAR YOUR “RED”–

It has been a tradition at Trinity for many years that we encourage everyone to wear RED in observance of Pentecost. The main sign of Pentecost is the color red. It symbolizes joy and the fire of the Holy Spirit. Ministers wear red stoles, and in modern times, the custom has extended to the lay people of the

congregation wearing red clothing in celebration as well.

GOOD SAMARITAN BOWL SILENT AUCTION

You are invited to get a sneak preview of the Trinity Lutheran Silent Auction table that will be featured at the Good Samaritan Bowl on May 6th and 7th. The table includes a variety of items in each of the five areas : Coffee Time includes a Keurig Classic Coffee Maker and accessories; As Seen on TV features a NuWave Digital Air Fryer with recipe book and more; Dining Locally has four gift cards to local cafes; Copper Kitchen is loaded with pots and pans; and ending with Shopping Locally with another five gift cards for local businesses. Bidding on the items will end on Monday, May 7 at 8pm. at Jack’s House. You can get a jump on bidding by visiting the Gathering Area at Trinity until May 5th when the items will move to the bowling alley. Moneys raised will go to support Good Samaritan projects and Trinity Lutheran College Scholarship fund.

BREWING THEOLOGY MEETS MONDAY - MAY 28TH Our vision and goal for Brewing Theology is to be an open space where people can gather to talk about God in a casual environment. Intern Matt, along with church leaders from other churches, will be

holding a discussion group at Jack Pine Brewery the fourth Monday of each month to talk about God and our faith. We will begin at 7:00 pm and end no later than 8:30 pm, and you are welcome to come for part or the whole time. Along with Jack Pine’s great selection of beer there will also be craft root beer, cold brew coffee, and water. All ages are welcome! See Intern Matt for any questions you may have.

CHILD SAFETY CENTER COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER CHALLENGE SET FOR MAY 3RD - The Child Safety Center Community Fundraiser Challenge will be from

5:30-7 p.m. May 3 at the Dennis Drummond Wine Co. Tickets are

available for purchase at the Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center,

Mid-Minnesota Women's Center, Dennis Drummond Wine Co., and

Coco Moon Coffee Bar for $30 each. On average, nearly 20 people per

minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United

States. Children are often times the silent victims of domestic violence. The center

helped 1,478 parents and children in the community last year. The Alex and Brandon

Child Safety Center opened in 2000 and provides safe, secure, neutral, and child-

oriented supervised parenting time (visits) and safe exchanges for families needing

these services.

GARAGE SALE NEWS

Trinity's Garage Sale dates are June 22nd & 23rd. As you do your Spring Cleaning, please remember to set aside your gently used items for the sale.

➢ You can start dropping off your clean, gently used items after 10:30 on Sunday May 20th in Room 12.

➢ We will take clothing (clean with no tears or buttons missing),shoes, toys with all the pieces, housewares, preferably not electronics unless you have tested them and made sure they work. Also, we take outdoor items, office supplies, books, linens and bedding.

➢ We do not have room to take furniture, unless you bring it at 7 a.m the day of the sale.

➢ Please only donate items that are in good shape.

Help is needed the following days… ➢ Sunday-Hauling items to the Fellowship Hall ➢ Monday and Tuesday emptying boxes and organizing ➢ Wednesday and Thursday-Continue to organize and price items ➢ Friday and Saturday-Help with the sale ➢ Saturday-Pack items to be distributed to non-profit organizations

If you have any questions, contact Anne Niklaus 825-9059. Please do not call the church office with your questions. If you have a hard time getting your items to church, we will arrange to have someone pick them up. STEWARDSHIP REPORT – We give thanks to God and to each one of you for your faithfulness in giving. We praise God for continually providing all that we need. Let each of us prayerfully consider our pattern of giving and seek God’s direction so that we are offering Him what he desires.

Sunday Offerings: Building Fund: Electronic Giving: April 1st $14, 464.69 $845.00 $630.69 April Noisy Can $249. 96 – (For the 2018 Crop Walk) April 8th $7,866.00 $315.00 $3,930.00 April 15th $4,629.00 $231.00 $435.00 April 22nd $7,932.00 $535.00 $3,020.00 Each week $10,889.23 is needed for general fund expenses and $2,087.77 is needed for the mortgage payment. 2018 Benevolences: Synod $12,000 (Balance $5,429.32 – April 22nd) Luther Crest $3,000 Paid in full!! Bridges of Hope $1,000 Paid in full!! Lutheran Social Service $2,500 Paid in full!! Houston Youth Trip $5,000 Paid in full!! 10% Applied to benevolences from weekly offerings (Paid at month end) April 1st $1,509.54 April 8th $1,179.60 April 15th $906.40 April 22nd $1,095.20 See Linda about Electronic Giving!! Bless you all in stewardship of your financial resources.

“VIDEO GAMES: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE CHURCH.”

Intern Matt Spoden will be leading an adult education hour titled, “VIDEO GAMES: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE CHURCH” on Sunday, MAY 6th during the Education Hour at 9:30 a.m. Topics in the presentation will include video games and violence, video game demographics, video games and the brain, the business of gaming, the rise of professional gaming, the draw of video game culture, and why the church

should care. If you are unfamiliar with video game culture and want to learn more this presentation is for you.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEN & WOMEN IN THE MILITARY Joe Anderson son of Brian & Julie Anderson Jeremy Carlile grandson of Jim & Darlene Mark Bart Grabouski husband of Sherry Grabouski and father of Jessie & Jacob Grabouski Matt Harris son of Linda Harris Rick Herold son of Dick & Kathy Herold Brian Muellenbach nephew of Anne & Joe Niklaus Nick Oakley son of Jerry & Janice Oakley Nick Pederson grandson of Ken & Sandra Pederson Joe Schenkel nephew of Pastor Hans & Erin Anderson Charles Smith grandson of Gayle Anderson Merle Swecker brother of Caroline Nibbe Andy Stanwood son of Mike & Kathee Stanwood Joel M. Sullivan grandson of John & Donna Williams

The Jolly Freetimers will meet on Tuesday, May 8th at 12:00 noon at the

Baxter Pizza Ranch. Guest speaker will be Doug Johnson who will be telling the “The Good Samaritan Story”. He will talk about the founding of the Good Samaritan Society in American and trace its establishments of two homes in Brainerd. Doug served as the Good Samaritan Ambassador last year and has “told” the story to many groups in the area. Who are the Jolly Freetimers? They are members of an adult organization for retired members of Trinity. We meet the second Tuesday of each month at approx. 12:00 noon at various sites in the Brainerd Lakes area and enjoy good food, fellowship, and an entertaining program of some type. Interested in joining this group or want more information? Contact Pat Howitz at 829-5891.

CHECK OUT TRINITY’S NEW WEBSITE!! www.trinitybrainerd.org

SUNDAY MORNING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS GREETERS, USHERS, READERS & COMMUNION SERVERS

Would you like to get involved in church but don’t quite know what you can do? Why don’t you consider being a Sunday Morning Volunteer? Can you commit to helping just once every 4-6 weeks? The sign-up charts are posted outside of the Main Office doors on the bulletin board. The goal is have our Trinity members sign-up only once a month to help with these important duties. Thank You!! Greeters - Greeters are the first people to welcome a new person or family. Their primary task of a Greeter is to create an initial atmosphere of love, unity and enthusiasm for our Sunday morning worshipers, especially our visitors.

Ushers - Ushering is an opportunity to serve God by serving His people and is a marvelous way to actively and faithfully participate in the function of our church. Ushering provides a wonderful way to begin to grow and to continue to serve in a very important role for the church. If you sign up, the goal is that you would usher once a month.

Lesson Readers - Each Sunday there is a lesson to be read either from the Old or New Testament. If you are not sure how to pronounce a certain word, either ask a pastor ahead of time, or just say your best guess with confidence!

Communion Servers - Communion is served every Sunday of the month at both of our Worship Services. 5-6 servers are needed at each service. Communion servers assist the pastors in offering the communion elements, a symbol of God's love and grace, to worship service participants.

THANK YOU’S Thank you for your recent gift of seven bags of quilts and the baby caps. Your gifts make a profound difference in helping the hands of partners in over a dozen countries. Thank you for your generosity and partnership. Together in Christ, Pastor Doug Cox, Global Health Ministries

Thank you so much for the generosity shown by your groups. Your cash donation plus the cleaning supplies and the tie blankets and so much more; mean a lot. Our residents appreciate them so much when moving to their new homes. We appreciate you all! Your support keeps us “doing what we do”… Thanks so much for all you do! With warm regards. The Staff and Board/Mid-Minnesota Women’s Shelter

Dear Pastor Dave, Pastor Hans, Doug Johnson and the Trinity Family – It is truly a blessing to be a member of the Trinity congregation! Thank you so much for the kind words of encouragement, prayers, pastoral visits and help you have graciously given to us since Del’s surgery on January 16th. We do believe he will be returning to work soon! Many thanks! Jodie & Del Dahl and family

LUTHER CREST NEWS Greetings from Luther Crest to everyone who has been a part of Luther Crest's quilt events and fundraisers over the years! You have helped raise over $300.000 for camper scholarships. We would like to take a moment to thank you for your hard work and generosity and to update you regarding our Annual Marketplace and inform you of a few changes that we will be making for 2018 and 2019.

The past few years, we have noticed significant changes in the demand and the number of buyers wanting to purchase a quilt each year. This trend is being seen not only at Luther Crest, but at other churches and camps in Minnesota as well. After careful consideration and evaluation of the average price per quilt and the number of quilts that did not sell in 2017, the Quilt Committee has decided that we will try something-new for 2018. We have enough quilts and crafts to sell at the Fall Marketplace AND we will not need any quilt or craft donations for 2018.

Please know this was not an easy decision. WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! We have a few ideas about how you can still participate in helping raise money for campers. 1. As many churches began doing a few years ago, we welcome monetary donations for Luther Crest camper scholarships in lieu of a quilt or craft donation. 2. Several churches have had great success in creating a quilt, displaying the quilt at their home church, having a silent auction or event and donating the proceeds to Luther Crest This is another great way to make a quilt each year and help Luther Crest raise money so that more campers can attend summer camp each year. Mark your calendars for following events for 2018 and 2019!! 1. LUTHER CREST FAMOUS COOKIES will be for sale at the Carlos Creek Grape Stomp, September 14th -16th. We could use volunteers to help us raise rnoney for camper scholarships at this 3-day event.

2. THE 2018 MARKETPLACE at The Apple Fest -OCTOBER 20. Luther Crest will still be at the Carlos Creek Winery with an expanded Apple Bakery, the Cookie Tent and a few Quilt and Craft Items. We do not need any quilt or craft donations but would love to have volunteers come out to help with this event.

3. NEW EVENT FOR QUILTERS AND CRAFTERS FOR 2019!!! Please join us April 26th – 27th, 2019 for the 1st Annual "Spring Thing" Artisan Weekend. We want to continue offering opportunities for quilters & crafters to support the ministry of Luther Crest. This NEW weekend retreat will have vendors, educational classes, time and space for quilters and crafters to work on projects. This event also includes an elegant, gourmet dinner with music on Friday.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mom and Dad were married 64 years. And if you wondered what their secret was, you could have asked the local florist - because every day Dad gave Mom a rose, which he put on her bedside table. That's how she found out what happened on the day my father died - she went looking for him because that morning, there was no rose.

May 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

29 New Member Sunday 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Education hour 10:30 AM Worship 7:00 PM AA Meeting

30 11:00 AM Gospel Voices 12:00 PM Kiwanis 6:00 PM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Women's Bible Study 7:00 PM Boy Scouts

1 9:00 AM Trinity Quilters

2 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 3:30 PM Spash 5:00 PM Wed Supper 6:00 PM Worship 6:30 PM TLC Singers 7:00 PM Awe Team

3 9:00 AM Altar Guild 6:00 PM Cub Scouts

4 Synod Assembly 9:30 AM Men's Group 6:30 PM AA Meeting

5 Synod Assembly

6 Food Shelf Sunday Noisy Can Sunday 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Education hour 10:30 AM Worship 2:00 PM Lakes Area Music Concert 7:00 PM AA Meeting

7 11:00 AM Gospel Voices 12:00 PM Kiwanis 6:00 PM Cub Scounts 6:30 PM Boy Scouts

8 9:00 AM Cherub Church 10:00 AM Bible Study Leaders 12:00 PM Jolly Freetimers

9 3:30 PM Splash 5:00 PM Wed Supper 6:00 PM Worship 6:30 PM TLC Singers 7:00 PM Awe Team

10 10:30 AM Woodland Communion 6:00 PM Cub Scouts

11 9:30 AM Men's Group 6:30 PM AA Meeting

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13 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM AED Training 9:30 AM Education hour 10:30 AM Worship 7:00 PM AA Meeting

14 11:00 AM Gospel Voices 12:00 PM Kiwanis 6:00 PM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Boy Scouts

15 9:00 AM Trinity Quilters 6:00 PM Vision Council

16 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 9:30 AM Nazareth Circle 3:30 PM Splash 5:00 PM Wed Supper 6:00 PM Worship 7:00 PM Awe Team

17 6:00 PM Cub Scouts

18 9:30 AM Men's Group 5:30 PM Sons of Norway 6:30 PM AA Meeting

19 1:00 PM Delores Lange Birthday Party

20 – Pentecost Sunday Senior Recognition/ Teacher Recognition Soup Kitchen Sunday 8:15 AM Worship 9:30 AM Education hour 10:30 AM Worship 3:00 PM Piano Recital 7:00 PM AA Meeting

21 9:30 a.m. Library Committee 12:00 PM Kiwanis 1:30 PM Nazareth Circle 6:00 PM Cub Scouts 6:30 PM Boy Scouts

22 23 5:00 PM Wed Supper 6:00 PM Worship 7:00 PM AWE Team

24 4:00 PM TCC Graduation 6:00 PM Cub Scouts

25 9:30 AM Men's Group 6:30 PM AA Meeting

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27 9:00 AM Worship 7:00 PM AA Meeting

28 Memorial Day Trinity Office and Trinity Children’s Center closed

29 30 9:00 AM Staff Meeting 12:00 PM Kiwanis 6:00 PM Worship

31 5:30 PM Cub Scouts

1 6:30 PM AA Meeting

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH VISION COUNCIL The Vision Council members want your input and are there for you if you have ideas, suggestions or questions. The Council members are: Pastor David P. Holte Pastor Hans Anderson Pam O’Rourke Doug Johnson Bob Nibbe Matt Qualley Troy Schreifels Don Wennberg David Lust Paul Larsen Nena Newman You can find their phone numbers in your Church Directory or call the Church Office.

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Brainerd, MN 56401

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Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA A community committed to God through caring, sharing, and outreach.

Phone: 218-829-5147 Email: trinity@trinitybrainerd.org Website: www.trinitybrainerd.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrinityBrainerd

Trinity Children's Center (TCC): 218-829-1385

Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Worship Schedule Wednesday: Worship with Holy Communion - 6:00 p.m.

Sundays: Worship with Holy Communion – 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship – 9:15 a.m.

Trinity Staff Senior Pastor - David P. Holte Associate Pastor - Hans Anderson Intern – Matt Spoden

Office Manager - Joe Niklaus Christian Education Director – Alicia Priglmeier Children's Center Director - Becky Dryburgh Custodian - Matt Daley

Financial Secretary – Linda Harris Music Coordinator & Organist - Ellen Holte Sunday Nursery Care – Allison Morberg TLC Singers & Trinity Bells Director - Jim Anderson

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