2016 September - Trinity Lutheran Church Ashland Ohio
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2016 September - Trinity Lutheran Church Ashland Ohio
T R I NIT Y L UT HE RA N C HURC H F OLLOWERS OF J ESUS (D ISCIPLES ! ) SERVING A SHLAND AND BEYOND 508 C ENTER S TR EET , ASH LA ND , OH IO 4 48 05- 3341 P H: 41 9 -2 89 - 21 26 F AX : 4 19 - 28 9- 1 38 1 E MA IL : TR INITY @TR INITY ASH LAND.OR G W EB : WWW .TRINITYA SHL AND .ORG 2016 F R OM O UR P AST OR WELCOMING OUR NEW PASTOR For the first time in 38 years, Trinity will welcome a new senior pastor. One may ask how shall we do it? The Call Committee, the Church Council and Staff members have been arranging details for a smooth transition. Pastor Riesen intends to begin on October 1. God’s Holy Spirit has been with us in the interim time since June 1, 2015. We have been blessed with a faithful Call Committee, who worked creatively and diligently to search for a new pastor. In the past 15 months there have been changes in staff. There has been self-study of our congregation, its history and directions for the future. Some persons were very anxious after Pastors Mitchell and Messner departed. Some folks left our fellowship, and others joined us. Overall it has been a time of assessment, evaluation and casting a vision for the future. Life in our congregation did not suddenly halt, becaus e of a change of pastors. Thankfully our congregation has been blessed with good lay leadership, and our ministry has moved forward in good and healthy ways. I am giving thanks for your faithfulness in this interim period. We did not shrink before the task God gave us. Several reactions happen when a new pastor arrives. Some persons will rejoin our fellowship. People will evaluate the new pastor. We dare not raise our expectations unrealistically high about any future pastor. That is unfair to the person. Rather let us ask God’s Holy Spirit to open our hearts, our arms, our lives, so that any new pastor can begin their ministry with enthusiasm and joy for proclaiming the Gospel in this congregation. Pastor Riesen and Terry have purchased a new home in Ashland and will become part of our community. If asked, you can be helpful to them in your gracious attitude. People have given Diane and me many good suggestions about Ashland County. I see the welcoming of a new pastor as similar to welcoming any new person in our congregation. We listen to them and hear their story. We walk with them and help them to navigate life in our congregation. We pray for their spiritual journey in this new place. Therefore let us be in prayer for our congregation and new pastor. God will guide us as God guided Abraham and Sarah to their new home (Genesis 12:1). We have God’s promise and his Spirit’s presence. Pastor Michael Koch I N SI DE T H IS I S SUE : F I N AN C I AL IN F O R M AT I ON 2 C A L L C O M MI T T EE 2 U P D ATE B OOK OF J O B S T UD Y 3 A SH L AN D S P E C IA L N E ED S M I NIS T R Y 3 NA LC C ON V O C A TI O N N E WS 4 S E NI O R C E L E BR A TI O N 5 A L TA R G UI LD C H A N C EL C O M M IT T E E 6 A SH L AN D C H RIS T IA N H E A L TH C EN T E R 7 M N M ’S M A Y E VE N TS 8 L U TH E R C LU B 9 K A T HI E B U C H AN A NH O G U E RE T IR E M EN T 10 W E D NE SD A Y N IG H T S U P PE R M EN U 11 R A L L Y D A Y A ND 2 0 Y E AR S O F P R AI SE 12 G E T TI N G T O K N O W T R I NI T Y C L AS S 13 B ACK 1415 TO S CH O O L B A SH N UR SE R Y N E W S K I D C HE C K 1617 AN D C H OI R C A M P W R A P UP 18 A C O L YT E S CH E DU LE 19 Y O UT H M I NIS T RI E S 2023 M US I C G R OU P S F OR Y O UT H A ND A DU L TS 2425 S E P T EM BE R C AL E ND A R 27 F OLLOWE R S OF JE SUS (D ISCI PLE S! ) SER VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND P A GE 2 O UR F AITHFULNE S S I N G IV ING ATTEND ANCE RECEIPTS July 3 $18,880.37 July 10 $18,257.15 July 17 $11,778.85 July 24 $ 9,783.95 July 31 $21,392.92 Sunday School Church July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 27 122 52 50 465 786 434 424 July 31 67 440 OPERATING FUND YEAR-TO-DATE Income $481,271.06 Disbursements $522,950.68 Deficit-7-31-16 ($41,679.62) Please note: Since the newsletter is printed before the end of the month our current monthly financial figures are not available at the time of printing. Financial figures are report ed from the previous month. Trinity Call Committee Communications August 2016 The Call Committee and Church council have received confirmation from Pastor Riesen that he will start working on October 1, 2016. There will be an Installation and Celebration of him as our Senior Pastor later in October. The Call Committee has no plans to meet again until we start the search for our Associate Pastor after Pastor Riesen is settled in. Pastor Riesen will be part of the Call Committee and the search. To help you recognize a Call Committee member we provide the photo below… Front row: Ken Milligan, Stan Kopp, Darlene Osbun, Cara Schuster, Rob Ward. Back row: Dan Wierbiki, Kim Wolbert, Melissa See, Doug Zimmerman, Norma Franks, Jon Haag, Michelle Vanderzyden, Ben Van Scoy, Heath Garrison. F OLLOWE R S OF JE SUS (D ISCI PLE S! ) SER VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND P A GE 3 W E DNE S DAY N IGHTS , 6 PM L E D BY I NTE RN E RIC S TE WARD T RINITY R O O M B E GINS S E PTE MBE R 7 Chuck Swindoll once asked, “If you were asked to describe the book of Job, what would you say?” I am sure some of you might call it a book about the depth of human suffering, others would call it a story of patience in serving faithfully, and still others would call it a story that illustrates the unfairness of life. The amazing thing is, all those answers are correct! However, the book of Job offers so much more than a heart-wrenching story of one man’s suffering with the help (or lack of help) from some well-meaning friends. Job is a valuable resource of God’s truth that we can apply to our lives when we have reached the end of our rope. In this journey through the book of Job we will see that the main focus is not on Job’s suffering but on his stalwart faith in God. Will you join me in this travel as we walk with him through his trials and eventual triumph as God rewards him for his faith? Hopefully, Job’s courageous faith will encourage you to lean on the Lord in every situation. P AS TO R R IE S E N ’S B O O K Most of you know that Pastor Riesen has written a book. This is an introduction to the Christian faith, that should interest both seekers and Christians who want to better understand and deepen the faith they confess. In it he raises some of the basic questions of life that contemporary people really ask. Then he discusses them, drawing on his own life experiences, his many years of pastoral experience, and his wide reading in books old and new, religious and secular. But the questions and discussion are not an end in thems elves. He calls this book a “catechism” because it is a book of questions and answers. To order this book, go to the home page of our website and look for the book icon. SOAR: Seeing Other’s Abilities Revealed Are you interested in serving families of children with special needs? From S eptember through April on the second Saturday of the month from 4:30 to 7:30pm, Ashland Special Needs Ministry and Trinity Lutheran are working together to provide “SOAR”, a night out for parents of children with special needs. This evening will include: dinner, crafts, games, stories, puppets, and hearing about Jesus. “SOAR” is provided for the child with special needs as well as his or her siblings. W e are looking for volunteers to help as we desire to reach as many families as possible and provide this wonderful time of res pite. Training is available. If you are interested in volunteering or serving in another way, please contact Christina Teevan (Executive Director) asnmteevan@gmail.com, or 614-572-7993 or Pam Prezioso (Board Member) pam@trinityashland.org or 419-289-2126. Options for volunteering: Supplying food or donating money for SOAR Preparing and serving food for SOAR Partnering a child during SOAR Help with set up and tear down P A GE 4 F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND NALC C O NVO CATIO N N E WS 2016 NALC Convocation focuses on “Holy God, Holy Lives” More than 400 NALC members gathered August 10-12 for the 2016 NALC vocation in Anaheim, California, around the theme, “Holy God, Holy Lives.” Con- Major presentations were provided by the R ev. Dr. Malcolm Guite of the University of Cambridge, England, and musician Steve Bell from Winnipeg, Manitoba. They combined to lead devotions during the Convocation and led a poetic and musical reflection the theme. Prof. Guite also gave an address entitled, “C.S. Lewis: ‘Friendship and Holiness.” The Rev. Dr. James Nestingen, a noted Lutheran historian, led a Bible study and was preacher for the Communion service. “Holy Families” will be a special NALC emphasis as a part of the 2017 celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. A variety of resources will be available for congregations and families. The NALC Mission Festival began the Convocation under the theme, “Faith is Made Whole in Community.” Time on Wednesday and Thursday was spent focusing on what it means for the NALC to be a Mission-Driven church. Speakers included Bishop John Bradosky, Pastor Gemechis Buba, Assistant to the Bishop for Missions, and Gary Pecuch of faithwebbing.com. Delegates also focused on developing mission plans for their congregations and Mission Districts. Elected to the NALC Executive Council to four-year terms were Lynn Kickingbird of Edmond, OK., and Pastor Kenneth Kimball of Waterville, IA. Pastor David Schafer of Waukon, IA, was elected to the Court of Adjudication. The Convocation also ratified the election of four people to the NALC-Canada Section Governing Board. North American Lutheran Seminary Board of Regents members were elected. Pastor Cathi Braas ch of Elwood, NE; Donna Evans of Pittsburgh, PA; and Pastor Jeffray Greene of Brooks, GA., were elected to six-year terms. Bishop Paull Spring of State College, PA., was elected to a four-year term to fill a vacancy on the board. 2017 Budgets Were Approved. The Convocation approved a $2 million operating budget for the NALC. Budgets were also approved for the NALC’s two designated funds: $140,500 for the Great Commission Fund and $525,160 for the Fund for Theological Education (which includes the North American Lutheran Seminary.) Treasurer Ryan Schwartz reported that NALC “income is very substantially below budget.” Many delegates expressed concerns about the shortfall and commi tted to addressing support for the NALC in their congregations or encouraging gifts by individuals. The Braaten and Benne Lectures in Theology, the annual theological conference which precedes the Convocation, focused on theological perspectives on the Person of Christ. Five speakers explored the theme from different theological perspectives. The speakers were Dr. Carl Braaten, Dr. Phillip Cary, Dr. Wesley Hill, Dr. Mickey L. Mattox, and Dr. Michael Pasquarello III. Video R ecordings of the NALC Convocation and the Braaten-Benne Lectures on Theology will be available for viewing online at www.thenalc.org. Documents from the Convocation and daily summaries are also available online. F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND P A GE 5 Save the date for a Senior Celebration! Saturday, October 29 Trinity would like to thank our members over the age of 70 for loving and serving the Lord for so many years. Please mark your calendars now for the Celebration Lunch on Saturday, October 29. Invitations will be mailed in late September. (If you would like to show your thanks to our seniors by helping with the Celebration, please contact Wendy Shreffler in the Church Office.) L ADIE S , M ARK Y O UR C ALE NDAR ! C RE ATIV ITY NE E DED ! The annual Women’s Christmas Brunch is just around the corner! The Brunch will be held on Saturday, December 3, and will once again focus on how we can give of ourselves this holiday season. As in the past few years, we are asking groups or individuals to decorate a table for our brunch. If you or a group that you belong to would like to a part of this event, please contact Dawn Forbes (419-289-2126), as soon as possible. We will be sending out information in September with details on set up. M O MS IN P RAY E R Moms in Prayer International will begin meeting on Monday, September 12 at 8:30 a.m., Front Lounge Trinity Lutheran Church. Moms in Prayer International (MIPI) is a group of moms who pray for their children and the schools they attend. We meet weekly when our children are in school. All moms, grandmothers and friends who would like to pray for their children and schools are welcome to attend and pray. The best school supply you can provide your child is PRAYER! Please join us. Contact Michelle Vanderzyden at 419-651-1564 with questions or visit the MIPI website for more information about this wonderful ministry. P A GE 6 F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND TRINITY Trinity woodworkers, who build ramps for those in need, are at it again. Ron Bilger, and his team, built this ramp off Cottage Street in Ashland. The weather was hot and dry, but all went well, and we finished on Ron’s Birthday!!!!!!! Dedication !!!!!!!! Pictured from L to R are Doug Culler, Ron Bilger, Phil Vermillion, Mike White, John McNutt. Also helping were Pat Ewing, Hillard Clark, Myron Amstutz, and Larry Franks. A LTAR G UILD C HAN CE L C O MMITTE E From its beginning, the Altar Guild has divided responsibilities under three committees: Flowers, Communion, and Chancel. Chancel is so named because their responsibility is to prepare and maintain the Chancel for all traditional services in the main Sanctuary. Each week this committee sees that the appropriate church-year paraments, church banner, candles, and candelabra, are displayed. They post the Church festival on the hymn board and prepare the large print hymnal. They also dust and clean the Chancel. Twice a year they polish the brass and s ervice the oil candles. Special Events, such as Christmas and Easter, also require unique attention to the Chancel. In addition to the committee members, we are very blessed to have pew volunteers who straighten each pew and refill the hymnbook racks, as needed. The committee also prepares the Chancel for weddings, funerals, and baptisms held in the main Sanctuary. As with our other committees, four people serve rotating duties on a weekly basis. We are very fortunate to have members who are willing to share their gifts and serve our church family. Becky Dickerhoof Directress, Trinity Altar Guild F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND P A GE 7 A S HLAND C HRIS TIAN H E ALTH C E NTE R “Stuff the Truck” clothing Drive at the Ashland Christian Health Center Labor Day week: Tuesday, September 6, thru Thursday, September 8. Joi n us as w e partner wi th Eas ter S eals Northern O hi o to rai se money for pati ent care. WHO: We need YOU! Tell your friends, family, neighbors, or anyone else looking to clear clutter and do something GOOD! WHAT: An Easter Seals truck will be parked at the Ashland Christian Health Center, the Frank Miller building to accept donations of clothing, blankets, curtains, towels, shoes, purses, stuffed animals, old cloth lunchboxes, and backpacks, etc. Even stained items can be recycled into something! The more items we donate, the more money we will raise! (* All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a receipt when you drop off your items). Our previous collection earned us over $11 00.00 Thank you. WHEN: Tuesday, September 6, 9 am - 3pm (duri ng offi ce hours) Wednesday, September 7, 9 am - 3pm (duri ng offi ce hours) Thru Thursday, September 8, 9 am - 3pm (duri ng offi ce hours) WHERE: Ashland Christian Health Center, 380 E. Fourth S treet, As hland, OH 44805 419-903-0475 Start “stashing your stuff” We are also collecting Christmas items for our 2nd-Annual Santa’s Attic Sale At the Ashland Christian Health Center - the Miller Building, 380 East Fourth Street Now is the perfec t time for us to collect gen tly used and grea tly treasured CHRISTMAS décor*. As you sort through your Christmas items, be sure you consider us. Our sale is the perfec t way to find a new home for every item. You can bring your items to the Ashland Christian Health Center during business hours Monday thru Thursday, 9 am til 4 pm. November sale da te to be determined. *Stockings and Christmas Trees, Nativity, Snowmen, Candles, Lights, Stuffed Animals, Tins, HOLIDAY HOM E DÉCOR, Tree décor, Angels, Santa décor, Linens, Baskets, Greenery, Christmas wrap, and SO much M ORE. P A GE 8 F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND M N M S : M AKING N EW M EMORI ES A S OC IAL GROUP FOR ALL WOMEN ON THE IR OWN . Vermilion Getaway: Thursday, September 29 Once again, it is time for our Fall Getaway, and this time we will head north to enjoy the beauty of Lake Erie in Vermilion, Ohio. We’ll meet in the office hallway at 9:30 a.m. and take the church van north for shopping, food, and fun, and will then return to Trinity no later than 4:30 p.m. Please register by Tuesday, September 27, for this special trip so that we can plan our reservations for the van and our lunch. (We are limited to 15, so save your spot as soon as possible!) Our monthly luncheon: Bob Evans September’s luncheon will be Monday, September 19, at 11:30 a.m. We will meet “down on the farm” at Bob Evans, 1304 East Main Street, Ashland, for a good meal with fun friends. Please RSVP by Sunday, September 18. Have you received a copy of the MnMs September to December schedule? If not, you can pick one up at the church, or request a copy be mailed to you. Feel free to invite your friends to our activities, and remember to make your reservation for any (or all!) of these events either in the Church Office, 419.289.2126, or at the Information Desk on Sunday mornings, or by emailing Wendy Shreffler at: wshreffler@trinityashland.org. PRA YER SH AWL MINISTRY “Give me your tired”- of summer vacations. “Your poor” - from taking the children to… “The huddled masses” - at hot amusement parks. “Yearning to breathe free” - from odors that were incurred in large crowds, picnic areas, and other outdoor smells that are not in tune with nature. So…Come join the Trinity Prayer Shawl Meeting On: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 At: 2:30 p.m. In: The Church Home South Sun Room Bring a Friend!! For more details you may contact: Pam Tresh @ 419-289-2863 F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND P A GE 9 S E PTE MBE R L UTHE R C LUB Our next Luther Club luncheon will be held Thursday, September 1, at noon in the Trinity Room. Jean Viers, Shelby Alliance of Women, will speak about their medical mission to Africa. They send shipping containers of medical supplies as well as clothing for newborn babies to Mali, which is the poorest African country. We'll be served a delicious lunch of Ham Loaf, Cheesy Potatoes, Corn, Roll, and Dessert. Bring a friend! If AARP wants you, we want you more! Call the Church Office at 419-289-2126, to reserve your spot and come join us for food and fellowship. E XPRE S S IO NS O F F AITH Expressions of Faith will meet Tuesday, September 20, 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Room to craft our hand-made cards. We will provide materials and supplies, but if you can bring your own scissors and adhesive it is helpful. If you have ideas to share, or completed projects to show, please bring them as well! W e give our support in September to the S afe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter from the sal e of our greeting cards. If you have any questions about the group or purchasing our cards, please contact Wendy Shreffler in the Church Office or by e-mail: wshreffler@trinityashland.org P A GE 10 F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND T R IN IT Y MA IL Thank you so much to the Altar Guild and the person who delivered flowers to me on my birthday. They were beautiful and lasted a long time. I am sorry I missed Julie when she delivered them. They were very much appreciated. W anda Kerr Dear Members of Altar Guild, Thanks so much for the beautiful Sanctuary flowers left on my porch. What a special surprise. It’s a blessing to share these from Trinity. Appreciate your service to the church. R on Bilger Thank you to the Trinity Altar Guild member, Becky, who delivered the lovely floral bouquet on my 80 something birthday. The Altar Guild workers are special donating many loving hours of their time. Also, I want to extend a big THANK YOU and blessings to all VOLUNTEER members who have been working tirelessly the past year and a half to keep Trinity a happy place to Praise the Lord. Evelyn Palik Thank you from Montessori to Larry Franks for the creative repair to the Trinity Playground. Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers delivered to me last Sunday. God bless you all for remembering me. Betty J. Lawrentz How very thoughtful of you to bring me flowers during my recent illness. They were much appreciated and made many days much brighter. Jane Whitecotton After twenty years of faithful service to the Lord and His people at Trinity, as kitchen coordinator, we announce the retirement of Kathie BuchananBuchanan -Hogue . We will truly miss Kathie as she leaves to spend more time with family, including several adorable grandchildren. We ask God’s blessings for her as she moves on to this new journey in her life. P A GE 11 F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND T R IN IT Y W OODW OR KER S W IL L M EET Dear Fellow Woodworkers: I hope you have been having a pleasant summer. According to the calendar the months keep peeling away and soon September will be upon us! So...Time for Woodworkers to get together! Fall projects and Christmas projects will be calling! Please be thinking about items we can make as gifts. Let’s plan to meet on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m. Come bring your ideas and help us launch another season of working together in our shop. Pastor Bob BEGINNING AT 5:15 P.M. September 7 Pizza, Salad, Dessert, & Drinks September 14 Sloppy Joe or Turkey Sandwich, Vegetable or Chicken Noodle Soup, Salad, Fruit, Dessert & Drinks September 21 Hot Chicken or Ham Sandwiche, Chicken Noodle Soup, Chili, Salad, Fruit, Dessert & Drinks September28 Hot Dog or Roast Beef Sandwich, Beef Barley or Chicken Noodle Soup, Salad, Fruit, Dessert & Drinks Cost is $4.00 for Adults, $2.00 for children age 8 and under. All Are Welcome!! P A GE 12 F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND O UR B LES SI NG T A B LE S We are grateful that many of you have given to others in our congregation by sharing your extra produce on our Blessing Tables this year. These tables will remain in the Gathering Space and outside the double doors of Jack’s Place through the beginning of September and for as long as the donations are still coming in. Thank you for supporting this delicious ministry! From the Nurture Committee P A GE 13 ! s u n i o j e s a e l P SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 2:00 TO 4:00 P.M. IN ROOMS A & B New Member Class: Getting to Know Trinity • • • Meet with staff and take a tour of the church. Learn about opportunities to become involved. Childcare is available upon request. Register in the Church Office (419.289.2126) or at the Information Desk on Sunday mornings. Contact Wendy Shreffler wshreffler@trinityashland.org w ith any questions. P A GE 14 F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND Back to School Bash Wrap up and Thanks! Thank you to the many volunteers who helped with the SEVENTH ANNUAL Back to School Bash! Nearly 50 happy volunteers made this another wonderful event - from those who helped to set up after worship, and those who manned the prize and registration tables, played games with the kids and supervised the bounce houses, to those who stayed to clean up all the mess - a huge THANK YOU!! We could not have done it without you! (Kudos to our youth who manned the games and made each child feel special as they played the games.) The main reason for this event, which is sponsored by the Nurture, Christian Education and Children’s Ministries committees, was for our families to register their children for Sunday School classes. In addition to blessing children’s backpacks, this year we blessed each individual child– what a wonderful way to celebrate the milestone in the lives of our children! Special thanks to Pastor Koch, Pastor Moffett, Rev. Abel and pastoral Intern Eric Steward for giving of their time to bless our children. Over 50 kids participated in a scavenger hunt that led them throughout the building and strai ght to their Sunday School classes, where their teachers were waiting to welcome them. We are all looking forward to another wonderful fall and the Back to School Bash was a great way to get things started! F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND FUN P A GE 15 P A GE 16 F OLLOWE R S OF JE SUS (D ISCI PLE S! ) SER VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND N URSERY N E WS N UR S ERY S UP ERVIS OR N EED ED Trinity’s Nursery Team is searching for a responsible, reliable, warm, caring, and fun person to interact with children ages 2-4 during worship service twice a month. Childcare experienc e is necessary. Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Sundays, 10:45 a.m. $8.65/hr. Opportunity for additional hours Immediate start date To express interest, contact Kathryn Tooman at 419-496-6594 or Tooman.54@gmail.com T ODDL ER N UR S ERY U P DAT E The nursery provides childcare for children ages birth to 4 years old. Each nursery supervisor is an experienced caregiver, certified in CPR and First Aid, and enjoys engaging with children. We offer a safe, enriching and loving environment to the little ones as you attend worship, Sunday School, or Wednesday night activities. The Infant Nursery is for children birth to 24 months and the Toddler Nursery serves children ages 2-4 years. C AMPBE LL ’ S S O UP L ABE LS We are no longer saving Campell’s soup labels as they have dropped their incentive program for schools and preschools. Thank you so much for your willingness to save label to this point as we have been able to purchase many quality things for our children. 4-5 TH G RADE H AY RIDE Save the Date! Kick Off Hayride for 4-5th graders Sunday, October 9, 2016 Don’t miss out on the fun!! F OLLOWE R S OF JE SUS (D ISCI PLE S! ) SER VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND P A GE 17 What is KidCheck? KidCheck is a secure children’s check-in system that enhances your provider’s security system and simplifies the check-in process. KidCheck helps ensure no one can pick up your child without your consent. More information about KidCheck can be found at www.kidcheck.com. Key Benefits Child Safety • • • Easily create and update a list of who can (and cannot) pick up your children Upload photos of children and guardians for added security Provide medical and allergy information and alerts Secure Information • • • • • • No one sees your or your child’s information until you check-in to their facility KidCheck uses the same secure data technology as banks to keep your information safe KidCheck never asks for personal identification such as Social Security numbers, credit cards or banking information, and we never sell the information we do gather Convenient Speedy check-in - simply input your 10 digit phone number KidCheck is web-based, so you can create and access your account from anywhere Text message notifications when your child is checked in and out, or in case of emergency Account Setup Instructions Signing up for KidCheck is easy and free for parents, guardians, and workers! Sign-up 1. Visit https://go.kidcheck.com or download the KidCheck app on an iOS or Android device 2. Select the link to create a free KidCheck account 3. Fill in the requested fields, and agree to the terms of use A ddi ng Chil dre n a nd Gua rdi a ns * If you are a volunteer/employee only, and have no kids to add, you may skip these steps 1. Locate the “Kids” tab. Select the link to add a new child, and input your child’s information and upload photos. Select the save button when you are done. 2. Locate the “Guardians” tab. This is where you will input additional guardians whom you would permit to pick up the children you’ve listed. Add their information and upload photos. Remember to click save when you are done. P A GE 18 F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND Trinity’s 24th annual Choir Camp met from August 1 thru 4 with the theme, “Listen, God Is Calling,” based on ELW 513. Seventy-two children from age four thru grade 5 spent the mornings experiencing a number of songs, Bible stories, and activities. All of this could not have been possible without a number of dedicated staff and volunteers. After a gathering kickball game led by Norm Peterson & Andrew Burgart, Pastor Koch led a Bible theme of the day. Ron Marenchin, Jane Whitecotton and Ruth Ann Linder led the ages 4 and 5 choir with helpers “shepherds,” we call them - Cyndi Sawchak, Catherine Gray, Aubrie Rickett, Sarah Sawchak, and KayLee Swanger. Dee Pinkley and Mark Koehler led the older choirs with shepherds Karen Loy, Norm Peterson, Shawn Rausch, Kim Schwarzwalder, Carolyn Yannayon, Andrew Burgart, Steven LaGoy, and Reagan Good. Chimes for the older children were directed by Kathleen Wendling with Kristopher Kollar as pianist. Mark Koehler led all the children in Creative Movement and Shawn Rausch and Ron Marenchin led Music Games with the 1st and 2nd graders. Older children also enjoyed Arts Exploration, with a different topic each day. Kirk Rader l ed an Artworks Tour, Dave Wolbert involved the children in Drum Circle, and Martha Buckner of the Ashl and Symphony shared the Musical Instruments Petting Zoo. Snacks were served by Sara and Jena Barrick. Special thanks to the registrars Wendy Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Jane Burns, and Barb Renneker, who got the week off to a great start. Thanks to Kathie Buchanan-Hogue & her Kitchen Crew for serving a wonderful picnic lunch on Thursday after the concluding program. The camp project was raising money for water for the folks in Flint, Michigan. $210 was raised, equal to five store carts full of bottled water! P A GE 19 F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND C RE ATIVE M OV E ME NT B E GINS Mark Koehler’s Creative Movement starts again on Tuesday, September 27! Ages start at 18 months. Hope to see you all there with us! It's FUN! Interested, contact Mark at 419-281-8948. SEPTEMBER Acolyte Schedule 2016 IF YOU CANNOT SERVE ON YOUR SCHEDULED DATE, CALL TO TRADE WITH SOMEONE. THEN PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE (419-289-2126) BY WEDNESDAY NOON TO NOTIFY JOELLEN OF THE CHANGE 09/04/16 Payton Fickes Chris Blankenship 8:30 AM 10:45 AM 09/11/16 Avery McFrederick Rachel Steward 8:30 AM 10:45 AM 09/18/16 Jillian Lewis Reagan Martin 8:30 AM 10:45 AM 09/25/16 Payton Fickes Reagan Adkins 8:30 AM 10:45 AM HEA RT OF A SERVA NT Giv e me the heart of a serv ant, Tender and Faithful and True Fill me with lov e then use me, O Lord. So that the world can see YOU. F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND P A GE 2 0 B E ACO N A FTE R S CHO O L P RO GR AM Happy End-of-Summer from Beacon! Greetings to you all, and thank you for yet another year of support for our beloved Beacon buddies and their families! The children have come so far together in their understanding of God’s love for them and in their ability to share their love and caring with others. Our families are very grateful for the homework help we provide their children. One parent shared how pleased she was that her child was being so helpful and using so many pleas es and thank-yous at home! This year we plan to direct the students’ thinking more outside of themselves through some new outreach projects. In this year of changes for Trinity, the Beacon program also has two new assistants! We are very lucky to be able to keep Sally Carr who will continue as a part-time assistant. And we are very excited to welcome Jocelyn Dickerson and Melissa Kyser who will be adding youthful energy and lots of new ideas to our leadership! Check out their mini-bios below. We will be starting the year with 16 children. Thirteen are buddies from last year and three are new. We can’t wait to see how much they all have grown! Blessings to you all, Jan, Melissa, Sally, and Jocelyn Melissa Kyser Jocelyn Dickerson I am a lifelong resident of Ashland. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Brennen, and am a stay-at-home mom to our 4-year-old daughter Adalynn. I am a graduate of Ashland High School and Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute with dual degrees in Horse Production Management and Agricultural Business. In my free time I enjoy hiking with my family around Ashland, spending time with my niece and nephew, and canning vegetables from my garden. I am excited to be helping the children and families in the Beacon Program! I am thrilled to be a part of the Beacon After School Program team! I was born and raised in the Mansfield area. I graduated from Malone University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Ministries. Since then, I have worked for the Boys and Girls Club and Tiqvah Hand of Hope (a nonprofit after-school program in Canton, Ohio). I also worked as the Director of Student Ministries at Faith UMC near Ashland. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Andrew, and we have one son, Luke. I am passionate about helping children and youth reach their fullest potential academically, socially, and spiritually. I am looking forward to serving the children and families of the Beacon program. F OLLO WER S OF JE SUS (D I SCIPLE S ! ) SE R VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND P A GE 2 1 Montessori Good Shepherd Preschool and Kindergarten Montessori Good Shepherd Preschool and Kindergarten is closing its enrollment until October 1. Families who wish to complete registration for openings in October may do so. Registration information is available in the Church Office or by contacting Mrs. Sorenson (lyn@trinityashland,org). Montessori Good Shepherd is a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church to its families with young children, and community families with young children desiring a strong ac ademic multi-aged setting with a Christian spiritual formation. The curriculum includes a Montess ori multisensory individual approach to child development that builds character and independence in the child. Many families have enjoyed the fellowship built within the group and the children mai ntain strong academic strengths throughout elementary years. Children who enroll for kindergarten with Montessori Good Shepherd experience all established standards and requirements choosing either a five day morning program or a three day full day program. For more registration forms and brochures stop by the showcase outside the Montessori room or the Church Office. Special Children’s Sunday School Sunday, Sept. 4, 9:30am All children age 2 through Grade 5 Mitchell Hall To register your children (age 2 through Grade 5) for Sunday School! There are registration forms at the information center, or you can go to our website and register online! With any questions please contact Pam Prezioso at pam@trinityashland.org or 419-289-2126 P A GE 2 2 Hello P arents and Students! Welcome to a new year… or at least a new school year! Don’t know about you, but love it when school starts back up. T here is a new energy around us, new opportunities to engage in, and a general feeling of new beginnings. Yes, this time of year can also be crazy busy and challenging; but I love a challenge, and I am looking forw ard to this fall! Our youth ministry is still very much in transition. Our summer team is off to college and we are in the interviewing stage for a new Youth Director and an Associate Director. God is so good, and has provided an incredible team of dedicated volunteers to keep the youth ministry moving forw ard and thriving during this transition. We are so grateful for them! P arents of any student entering 6th-12th grade should expect a packet in the mail with more detailed information about the fall. If you don’t get one, please let us know so w e can make sure your information is up to date in the church database! As staff and volunteers are added, more events will “pop up.” T o be sure you know about them, “Like” us on Facebook at “T rinity Lutheran Ashland-Youth” and sign up to get general youth text reminders by texting “@tlcyo” to 81010. We will be kicking off Sunday School on September 11 (Rally Day) with a Wednesday Nights from 6-7:30pm Starting September 7 Breakfast Burrito Bar and Bible Challenge! Mosaic is open to all 6th-12th grade students who want to dive deeper in their faith and experience intentional discipleship in a small group setting. Middle School and High School students will be together that day, but will be split up for the rest of the year. Come on down to the youth rooms from 9:30-10:30am. **There will be no youth Sunday School on September 4 as w e celebrate Labor Day.** The game room will be open for snacks and fellowship from 5:15-6pm. At 6pm, all students will gather for a large group time of w orship and learning, follow ed by small groups until 7:30pm. P A GE 2 3 Catechism and Confirmation are an important part of a student’s faith journey. Catechism is the affirmation of baptism; where a child becomes responsible for his or her own faith. Students in grades 7 and 8 will meet monthly to explore Lutheran Heritage and Biblical Foundations. At the end of our students’ 8th grade year, they will be invited to confirm their faith by making a public testimony. This is known as “Confirmation” in our church. If an 8th grade student has not participated in the past, he or she is welcome to join this year. We will work with the student to cover the material missed in the previous year. Catechism Orientation, Sunday, September 11 from 6-7pm in Jack’s Place Parents and students please join us for an important orientation to review the expectations for all students in Catechism. We will hand out the schedule for the year, including dates for a weekend retreat in November. Sunday, September 25 11:45am-5pm Cost: $15 RSVP & Waiver Required! All students in grades 6-12 are invited for an afternoon of paintball! We will meet in the youth rooms at 11:45am (right after church), grab a quick lunch and drive down to Mt. Gilead to SplatterPark. We have tickets for free admission, free equipment rental & 100 free paintballs. The $15 will get you an additional 250 paintballs. Pick up a registration form outside the youth office, or look for one in the September mailing. Students in 7-12 grade are invited to be a part of our amazing High Praise Youth Choir. High Praise performs at various worship services and other events throughout the year. High Praise will rehearse on select Wednesday evenings from 7:308:15pm. The first rehearsal series for new members will be on Wednesdays from September 28—Oc tober 19. Previous members will rehearse September 21 (7:30-8:15pm) and September 24 (10am) in preparation for a performance on September 25. Contact Kim Wolbert at 419-651-2698 with any questions. P A GE 2 4 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 2016-2017 MUSIC GROUPS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Groups begin in late August or early September, but it’s never too late to join! Check our website and/or announcements for dates. If you have any questions about any of our music groups, contact Ron Marenchin, Coordinator of Music Ministries, at <ron@trinityashland.org> or 419-289-2126, ext. 120 ♪ MUSIC MAKERS (Age 4 as of Sept. 30 through younger Grade 1) Meets W ednesday evenings from 6 to 7 in the Preschool Music Room Sings sev eral times a year at the 10:45 a.m. services and at sev eral holiday services Director: Ron Marenchin (419-651-3747) • • • ♪♪ ♪♪♪ NOTES OF JOY CHOIR (Older Grade 1 - Grade 5) • Meets W ednesday evenings from 6 to 7 in Assembly Rooms A & B • Sings the 2nd or 3rd Sunday each month at v arious services • Director: Dee Pinkley (419-685-4112) MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC (Grades 6 - 8) • Meets W ednesday evenings as part of Youth Groups as scheduled • Director: Kim W olbert (419-651-2698) HIGH PRAISE! (Grades 7 - 12) • Meets selected W ednesday ev enings in the Youth Area • Sings at v arious services, v arious weeks • Director: Kim W olbert (419-651-2698) TRINITY CHIME CHOIR for new ringers, Grades 3-6 • Meets W ednesday afternoons from 4 to 4:45 p.m. in Luther Hall • Director: Kathleen W endling (419-289-0788) LUTHER BELL CHOIR for more experienced youth ringers • Meets W ednesdays from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. in Luther Hall • Director: Kathleen W endling (419-289-0788) Every Wednesday that the Children’s Choirs practice Trinity offers inexpensive Suppers for families beginning at 5:15 p.m. in Jack’s Place. Also sponsored by Trinity: CREATIVE MOVEMENT with Mark Koehler for children and youth TRINITY ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS (TAFA) coordinated by Dav e W olbert Information on these activities, schedules and fees, will be on our websit e, www.trinit yashland.org, at t he Church Office, and in announcements and newsletters. P A GE 2 5 TRINITY LUTHERAN 2016-17 MUSIC GROUPS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS Most groups begin in late August or early September, but it ’s never too late to jo in! Please check our websit e and announcement s for dates! Unless otherwise noted, Ron Marenchin directs the choirs. If you have any questions about any of our music groups, contact Ron Marenchin, Coordinator of Music Ministrie s, at 419-289-2126, ex t. 120 or <ron@trinit yashland.org>. CHOIR (September to June) • Practices W ednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Choir Loft. • Sings weekly at 10:45 a.m. Sanc tuary service and for special services • Child care av ailable if requested SONRISE SINGERS (September to June) • Practice the 1st Sunday each month at 8 a.m. and 1st Monday at 7 p.m. in the Music Room • Sit in the pews and sing on the steps at the 8:30 a.m. service on the 2nd & 4th Sundays SATURDAY NIGHT MUSICIANS Instrumentalists and v ocalists • Practice Wednesdays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary • Lead the weekly 6:30 Saturday Night Folk Service • Instruments include piano, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, v iolin, clarinet, sax • Coordinator: Gracie Vermilion PRAISE TEAM Instrumentalists and v ocalists • Practices Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Jack’s Place • Leads the weekly 10:45 a.m. Praise Worship • Director: Dav e W olbert (419-651-9295) TRINITY BRASS Grade 7 through adult • Meets Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room with an additional time on Thursdays or Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. • Plays at v arious services, summer outdoor garden services and special events • A few instruments av ailable which may be borrowed TRINITY BELL CHOIR for experienced ringers (September to June) • Meets W ednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Mitchell Hall • Rings on the 4th Sunday each month and at other special services • Director: Kathleen Wendling (419-289-0788) TLC BELLES a women’s handbell ensemble (September to June) • Practice Thursdays at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Mitchell Hall • Ring for senior citizen homes and other groups as well as worship • Director: Kathleen Wendling (419-289-0788) SPECIAL GROUPS practice prior to each performance. These include The Trinity Singers, Bach Choir, Christmas Musical Chorus and Orchestra, String Quartet and Ensemble, Youth Brass, and others. Contact: Ron Marenchin (419-289-2126, ex. 120) P A GE 2 6 September Preaching Schedule September3/4 Praise 6:30: Pastor Koch 8:30: Pastor Koch 10:45: Pastor Koch 10:45 : Michelle Vanderzyden September 10/11 6:30: Pastor Koch 8:30: Intern Eric Steward 10:45 Intern Eric Steward 10:45 Praise: Pastor Koch September 17/18 6:30: Rev. Tyler Dunlap 8:30: Pastor Koch 10:45: Pastor Koch Praise 10:45 : Intern Eric Steward September 24/25 6:30: Rev. Patty Abel 8:30: Pastor Koch 10:45: Rev. John Moffett 10:45 Praise: Pastor Koch Communion Schedule for September Sunday September 4 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary Saturday September 10 6:30 p.m. Folk Service Sunday September 11 10:45 a.m. Praise Worship Sunday September 18 10:45 a.m. Sanctuary Saturday September 24 6:30 p.m. Folk Service Sunday September 25 10:45 a.m. Praise Worship OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO- AM 1340 Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Ingmand in memory of their parents, Robert D. & Marjorie C. Ingmand and Floyd R. & Mildred E. Baker. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY: We are happy to r eport that 62 bags of food and items were taken to th e Ashland County Food Bank. Thank you for your support of this important ministry. Baptism Ily Faith Shultz Trinity Website ALTAR FLOWERS FOR SEPTEMBER 3 &4 Bob, Dee, Curt, and Chris Pinkley and John and Louise Decker, in memory and in honor of the birthday of Mabel Heifner, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Jim Prinz and family, in memory of Barbara Prinz. CHOIRS THIS FIRST WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 10:45 Sanctuary: Choir 10:45 Praise Worship: Praise Team Wedding Robin Swartz and Josh Burkholder Trinity Facebook Use these QR Codes to access our websit e and Facebook page on your Smartphone SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS On September 22, Shirley Price will celebrate her 86th birthday. Donna Brubaker will celebrate her 90th birthday on September 26. F OLLOWE R S OF JE SUS (D ISCI PLE S! ) SER VI NG A SHL AND AND BE YO ND P A GE 2 7 2016 Sunday 28 Monday 29 2016 Tuesd ay 30 W ednesday Thursd ay 1 8:00 AM Men's Bible Study 8:30 AM Ruth Circle 12:00 PM Luther Club 6:15 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 31 Regular We dnesday Eveni ng Activities 4:45 PM Luther Bells 5:00 PM Saturday Night Musicians 5:15 PM Supper ($4 Adults and $2 Children 8 & under. All are welcome); 5:30PM Cornerstone, Mosaic, Youth Ministry 6:00 PM Music Makers, Notes of Joy Choirs; Trinity Bells; Woodworkers’ Group 7:00 PM Senior Choir, Youth Choir Friday Saturd ay 2 3 10:00 AM Friday Brass 9:00 AM FFCLadies' Exercise 6:30 PM Folk Service 4 5 8:30 AM Holy Communion 9:30 AM Sunday School Labor Day 10:45 AM Praise Worship OFFICE CLOSED 10:45 AM W orship 6 9:00 AM First Place 4 Health 10:00 AM Nurture Committee Meeting 6:00 PM FFC- Ladies' Exercise 6:30 PM Trinty Brass 7:30 PM Sonrise Singers 7 8 2:00 PM Bible Conver- 6:15 PM Praise Team sations Rehearsal 5:15 PM Suppers begin 6:00 PM Book of Job Bible Study 6:30 PM First Place 4 Health 7:00 PM Outreach Meeting 9 10 10:00 AM Friday Brass 9:00 AM FFCLadies' Exercise 4:30 PM Ashland Special Needs Respite - SOAR 6:30 PM Folk Communion 11 13 9:00 AM First Place 4 Health 2:30 PM Prayer Shawl Mtg 6:00 PM FFC- Ladies' Exercise 6:30 PM Trinty Brass 7:00 PM Council 14 2:00 PM Bible Conversations 5:15 PM Supper 6:00 PM Book of Job Bible Study 6:30 PM First Place 4 Health 16 17 10:00 AM Friday Brass 9:00 AM NO FFCLadies' Exercise 10:00 AM AA Meeting 6:30 PM Folk Service 12 9:00 AM Piece Makers Quilt Group 7:00 PM Altar Guild Patriot Day 8:00 AM Sonrise Singers 8:30 AM W orship 9:30 AM Rally Day 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Praise Communion 10:45 AM W orship 12:00 PM Rally Day/Praise Celebration Picnic 6:00PM Catechism Orientation 15 8:00 AM Men's Bible Study 6:15 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 18 8:30 AM W orship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Holy Communion 10:45 AM Praise Worship 19 20 9:00 AM Piece Makers 9:00 AM First Place 4 Quilt Group Health 10:00 AM NALC Clergy Meeting 6:00 PM FFC- Ladies' Exercise 6:30 PM Trinty Brass 7:00 PM Expressions of Faith 21 22 2:00 PM Bible Conver- 6:15 PM Praise Team sations Rehearsal 5:15 PM Supper 6:00 PM Book of Job Bible Study 6:30 PM First Place 4 Health 7:30PM High Praise 25 FOOD BANK 8:00 AM Sonrise Singers 8:30 AM W orship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Praise Communion 10:45 AM W orship 2:00 PM Getting to Know Trinity (New Member Class) 26 11:30 AM BLOODMOBILE 7:00 PM Worship & Music 28 2:00 PM Bible Conversations 5:15 PM Supper 6:00 PM Book of Job Bible Study 6:30 PM First Place 4 Health 27 9:00 AM First Place 4 Health 4:15 PM Creative Movement 6:00 PM FFC- Ladies' Exercise 6:30 PM Trinty Brass 23 24 10:00 AM Friday Brass 9:00 AM FFCLadies' Exercise 6:30 PM Folk Communion 10:00AM High Praise 29 30 9:30 AM MnM Get10:00 AM Friday Brass away to Vermilion Ohio 6:15 PM Praise Team Rehearsal Trinity Lutheran Church 508 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805 419-289-2126 www.trinityashland.org www.trinityashland.org 1 9:00 AM FFCLadies' Exercise 5:30 PM Circle of Hope 6:30 PM Folk Service