July 2010 Newsletter

Tri-angles
Trinity Lutheran Church
300 S. Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181
630/834-3440 www.trinitylutheranvp.com
July 2010
In This Issue
The Lion’s Roar
23 “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful.
“All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. 24 Let
no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.
(The Holy Bible : English Standard Version. Wheaton :
Standard Bible Society, 2001, S. 1 Co 10:23-24)
“Keeping the Shoulds and the Oughts in Their Places”
Lions Roar
Graduates
Bday’s/Anniv.
Memorials
Thanks
Youth
Music
Financial Rep.
Parish Nurse
Calendar
Think for a minute how often you say the words should and ought.
Especially when we discuss our faith, we say it way too much. These are
law words and while the Law is important it is not the primary aspect of our faith.
Gospel is always primary. I first noticed this fondness for the Law when reading sermon
reports from my confirmation students. I could preach the most Gospel oriented
sermon of my life and they would still turn it into law! I would say,
“God loved us so much that he sent his son to die for us so that we can live
eternally in heaven.” They would report,
“We ought to love God because he did so much for us and we should thank him by
going to church.” Where did that come from? I never said that! But human nature
loves the law. We are rule oriented people. Give us a rule and it makes us happy
because we can promptly begin feeling superior if we are good at keeping it or we can
begin trying to find a way around it; an exception, a loophole and unanticipated
application.
Eat all of the fruit of the garden – EXCEPT FROM THAT ONE TREE! What did
we do? We went right over and ate from that tree. Give us any chance, we’ll take it.
Give us any rule, we’ll break it (Sclemeel, schlemazel, hasenfeffer incorporated). You
have to be a TV addict to get the last reference. At any rate, the point is that we like
having lots of rules and we like breaking them and that is just the product of original
sin. The more important point is what we might do about that.
St. Paul states from the beginning that we are not burdened by the Law. “All things
are lawful,” he says. The Law is our tool to help us determine what we want to do. It is
the only inerrant measure for right and wrong, but how do we get to where we desire to
do right? That is the real challenge. And the answer is Gospel.
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Through hearing the Word and receiving the Sacraments
(remembering the power of our Baptisms and receiving the body and
blood of Christ in Holy Communion), our faith is strengthened. As
our faith is strengthened, we take a firmer grasp on the Grace of God
that he gave us through the death of Jesus on the cross. The more
firmly we grasp Grace, the more we will desire that which is right and
holy. That is the only way the formula works. The words “should” and
“ought” only apply in reference to expectations of a predictable result.
For instance,
“When I hold a flame to the wick of a candle, the candle
should light.”
Or
“When I water and fertilize my plants, they ought to bear fruit.
Or
“When my faith is strengthened through Word and Sacraments
at church and my grasp is firmer on Grace, I ought to desire what is
beneficial; I should desire what is right.”
In His Service,
VBS
VBS REGISTRATION – This summer’s Vacation Bible School, God’s
Team, will be held July 12th – 16th from 9-11 AM. The program is open to
children entering preschool through entering 5th grade. Children will explore
God’s word while learning about teamwork and sportsmanship. Registration
forms are available on the website under the Special Notices tab. Anyone
wishing to volunteer, please contact Marna Rundgren at 630/834-8659 or
marna1@sbcglobal.net. Junior high and high school volunteers will earn
service hours.
Pastor
Rev. Robert A. Rogers
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Dr. Roger
Pittelko
Asst. to the Pastor
Mary Stahlke
Kantor
Judy Bruschuk
Youth Director
Debbie Johnson
Parish Nurse
Margaret Cotterill
Secretary
Lay Leaders
Dave Heuser
Executive Director
Jeff Blankensop
Asst. Executive Director
Warren Sheridan
Treasurer
Sue Lotter
Dir. of Christian Ed.
Scott Golz
Dir. of Church Property
Jerry Graunke
Dir. of Evangelism
Diane Bruschuk
Dir. of Human Care
Steve Gehrt
Dir. of Lay Ministry
Carol Boettger
Dir. of Parish Fellowship
Matt Thompson
Dir. of Stewardship
Mike Ticaric
Dir. of Youth Ministry
Jill Kelly
TCNS Chair
Heather Grant
Dir. of Trinity Christian
Preschool
Jenn Ellsworth
Public Relations Dir.
Kathy Golz
Housekeeping
Marilyn Felz
Altar Guild President
Suzanne Gagliano
Dorcas Guild President
Mary Rinda
LWML President
July 2010
The Deadline is ...
Memorials
In Loving Memory of Joseph G. Johnson, Sr
given by: Mr. & Mrs. John Johnson
In Loving Memory of Norine Kowal
given by: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scherer
In Loving Memory of Ethel Smelter
given by: Mr. & Mrs. James Smelter
The 19th of July for the July Tri-angles
Newsletter. Please send any information
or articles to Jenn Ellsworth at 134 E.
Jackson in Villa Park, 60181, drop in the
Church mail box marked Newsletter or email me at jennart64@comcast.net.
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO...
Arlene Johnson and Nancy King who assist with
clerical work in the music room.
JULY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES:
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: 1-Anna Jones 2-Jane Gore, Austin Grote, Nicholas Janopoulos,
Edith Schneider 3-Grace Graunke, Timothy Zoellner 4- Matthew Larsh 6 – Janice Bartnoski,
Marie Kuba 7-Ryan Jacklin, Dan Sharon 8- Zachary Macholl, Neal Rodenbostel, Rachel Stahlke,
Terri Swanson 9-Bret Golz 10- Karin Carlson 11-Dave Barry, Savannah Boetgger-Mudd, Jim Long
12- Keera Price, Kari Ramirez 13-Cheryl Belknap, Chas Golz, Bob Grant 14-Jill Kelly, Alicia Speers
15-Becky Elliott, Suzanne Gagliano, Daniel Larsh 17-Tyler Cwik, Emilia Serna 18-Cody Johnson,
Jeffrey Harris, Jennifer Zeman 19- Kathy Golz, Megan Jacklin 20-Greg Ellsworth 21-Adrian Esposito,
Tim Heaney 22-Richard Drews, Julia Kelinfall, Steven Seeger, Derick Snyder 23-Ben Farmer,
Willard Kmen, Nelva Peiler 24-Marilyn Bloechle 25-Harold Burmeister, Marion Fritsch,
Elfriede Lohrentz, Samantha Lynch 26- Neal Rogers, Betty Schlepp, Barb Wolski, Lisa Zientara
27-Marion Alessi, Sharon Mosetich, Liz Suriano 28- Jeremy Rodenbostel 30-Bev Gehrt
31- Sonia Buhman, Sue Lotter, Sam Montag, Kim Pennacchio
ANNIVERSARIES: 3- Jenny & Gerald Gawat 6-Becky & Dino Apuzzo 9-Bonni & Robert Kleinfall,
David & Michelle Speers 10-Jonathon & Lisa Ritt 11-Tammy & Jim Hoeflinger 14-Gary & Vicki
Johnson 15- Kevin & Irina Kunde, Brian & Alicia Speers 23-Joanne & Willard Kmen,
Kari & Christopher Ramirez 26-Jim & Debbie Long 28 – Steve & Julie Cochran
30-Laura & Dave Bernhard, Rosalie & Gregory Buenrostro 31-Kristen & David Scofield
July 2010
A Night in New Orleans
Friday July 9
7:00-9:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
300 S Ardmore in Villa Park
Party New Orleans style!
Delicious Food
Coffee & Dessert Bar
Amazin' Cajun Mocktails
Jazz music
Entertainment
They've raised over $10,000 this year but are only 1/2 way to their goal. There is no
cost for this event but bring your checkbook so you can help our youth get to the
National Youth Gathering In New Orleans
One of the many Youth activities: Breakfast with Santa this past December.
July 2010
Music News
Continuity and Variety
A liturgy is a rite, or set of words and actions, prescribed for public worship. A key element of
the liturgy is its juxtaposition of continuity and variety, exemplified in the Ordinary and Propers.
The parts of the liturgy that do not change from week to week are called the Ordinary:
Kyrie
Gloria
Credo
Sanctus
Agnus Dei
“Lord, have mercy”
“Glory to God in the Highest”
Apostles’, Nicene, or Athanasian Creed
“Holy, Holy, Holy”
“Lamb of God”
While the musical style may vary, the texts remain the same from week to week. Some of the
Ordinary texts have been in continuous use for more than 1,500 years. As a group, the Ordinary
texts express different ways that we address God, including penitence, praise, and confession.
The texts of the Propers change from service to service, providing an explanation of the
particular Gospel theme for that day. Their texts are usually taken from the Psalms. The primary
Propers that have been used throughout church history are:
Introit
Gradual
Alleluia and Verse
Offertory
Communion
A song of entrance from the Psalms
Usually a portion of a psalm that changes with the
season of the church year
An acclamation of praise (“Alleluia”) with a psalm
verse directly related to the Gospel reading
A choral setting of a Psalm passage sung while the
congregation’s offering is carried forward
Usually a psalm text sung during the distribution of
the Eucharist in the Roman Catholic Mass
Some of the Propers for the Divine Service in the Lutheran tradition differ from their traditional
form. For example, rather than the singing of the Communion by the choir during the
Eucharist, Lutheran congregations sing the Nunc Dimittis (Song of Simeon) as a PostCommunion Canticle.
Source: Kinnaman, Scot. Worshiping with Angels and Archangels: An Introduction to the Divine Service.
St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 2006.
July 2010
May 2010 Financial Comparison
Income
Basket
Unified Envelope
Special Envelopes
Debt Retirement
Budget Income
Non-Budget Income
Income
Expenses
Budgeted Expenses
Non-budgeted Expenses
Total Expenses
General Operating Fund
2010
2,503
112,080
13,761
17,909
146,253
2,221
2009
1,858
123,876
15,127
18,578
159,439
3,301
Diff.
+645
-11,796
-1,366
-669
-13,186
-1,080
148,474
159,439
-14,266
161,082
511
157,538
825
+3,544
-314
161,593
158,363
+3,230
-13,119
3,727
-16,846
Our Income/Contributions are down $14,266. Our expenses are up $3,230.
Our General Operating Fund is in the red $13,119 vs. $3,727 in the black last year or a swing of $16,846. We
have spent $596 per week more than we took in.
Should you have any questions on this financial comparison, please contact me, Warren Sheridan, Treasurer.
Adopt-a-Student Financial Report – 4/30/10
Income
Pending Payment
Sent to St. Louis
Fund Balance
$2,273.00
-460.00
-1,813.00
$00.00
New Computer/Phone System Fund ($29,000 approved by 11/07 Voter’s Meeting)
($2,500 approved by 11/08 Voter’s Meeting)
Expenses-Computer
Dell Marketing L. P.
CDW
Chris Saunders - Software
M.R. Keith & Associates
Expenses-Phone
Phone
Total Expenses
Income
Donation by Members
Net Amount Spent
Beginning Balance
Total Expenses
Fund Balance (2/28/09)
8,705.32
9,689.67
139.30
6,112.57
4,964.00
29,610.86
1,000.00
28,610.86
$31,500.00
28,610.86
$2,889.14
July 2010
English District LWML
Volunteers Across the Lifespan: A Parish Nurse Facilitates
By Jamie Spikes, R.N., Ph.D.
As a little girl in the middle of Illinois, it was an honor and a privilege to get to sell small
fabric poppies on Poppy Day as a junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Along the
same lines it was an honor and a privilege as a child to get to peel vegetables, LOTS of
vegetables, for our small town’s annual homecoming where a community-made soup (Burgoo)
was served. “Peel” is still held the night before the event, also called Burgoo. And again, it was an
honor and a privilege as a child to get to gather all kinds of “things and stuff” including some
special things I had handmade to send to missionaries and their families in places “a million
miles away.” This was volunteering, and in the 1950’s.
In the late 1980’s I asked my son and a couple of his friends to volunteer and help me
with a small project for church. These elementary school-aged boys responded that they would
help me, but asked what they did wrong. I was puzzled. I said they had done nothing wrong; the
project was just something nice that we could do for others. They said when someone did
something wrong at school, he or she had to do “community service,” and asked if this project
was a kind of “community service?” So, somewhere along the way, volunteering went from an
honor and a privilege to “punishment.” Since that time and lesson learned , our son has
volunteered a number of times to do a number of things, and he sees the activity as something
enjoyable, productive, and God pleasing.
One of the most important tips when working with volunteers is to let them do what they
have the ability to do and enjoy doing. Generally, even small children are willing to participate in
craft activities and can make greetings cards for shut-in; trace their own shoes on construction
paper, cut them out, and use them as directional signs; and hand out programs and church
bulletins at church-wide functions. One of the photos accompanying this story features a
Christmas card made by an enthusiastic 4-yearold girl. At the other end of the lifespan, many
older people can stuff, address, and stamp envelopes; make phone calls; and again make greeting
cards. Another photo with this story shows a “crocheted” get well card made by my homebound
94-year-old mother. Both volunteered to make these for distribution at a nursing home.
Nursing students seem to have a natural inclination to help, and volunteering is a part of
that tendancy. Once finished at a community clinical site, students often chose to go back as
volunteers. The third photo with this story features two student nurses, a participant at an adult
day care center, and me. The three of us helped the participants make, bake, and decorate 18
Swedish tea rings. Our time there was taped for a local community television broadcast.
These are all examples of volunteering, of allowing the volunteers to provide a service that
is both within their capabilities and that they can enjoy. Thus, the volunteers feel personally
enriched by the experience, satisfied with helping others, encouraged to do more volunteering,
and truly consider their service an honor and a privilege.