Dear Members and Friends - Trinity Lutheran Church Of Indio

The Desert Voice
Trinity Lutheran Church
February 2016
rageous enough to stand up for
Dear Members and Friends:
it.”
Were you ever told, “You should
Today, many challenge
be ashamed of yourself,” when
our commitment to the Bible
you knew you were right?
and insist that we should be
One day a teacher asked a
ashamed of our confidence in its
student a question. He answered
literal truthfulness.
confidently but the teacher com-
we would just “sit down” and
manded,
coexist with all competing phi-
wrong.”
“Sit
down!
You’re
Confused, because he
losophies.
thought he answered correctly, he
sat down.
Others
They wish
St. Paul also, within and to
a decidedly conflicted world
were
asked
and
culture,
wrote,
“I
am
not
Inside this issue:
M.A.S.S., Women’s Bible
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Study, WINGS, Library
TLC Sunday School
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Lenten Schedule
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TLC Family News
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LWML February Meeting 6
gave the same answer. They were
ashamed of the gospel, for it is
also rebuked and told to sit down.
the power of God for salvation
Stewardship Report
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The remaining student was told to
to everyone who believes, to
stand and give his answer.
He
the Jew first and also to the
Feb. March Birthdays/
Anniversaries
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gave the same answer as the oth-
Greek” (Romans 1:16). Not in-
M.A.S.S. Report
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ers.
“Sit down!” the teacher
timidated or willing to sit down,
roared. But, the student remained
we also stand firm on the Good
Those Who Serve
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standing. He insisted he was right.
News that Jesus Christ was pun-
TLC Family Happenings 11
“Aren’t you ashamed to
ished for our sin as He died in
stand up for what is obviously
our place on the cross. Now
Property Update/ Farm
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Tour
wrong?” the teacher asked. Then,
risen from the dead, He brings
Preschool News
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seeing the student wasn’t giving
us life and salvation. We are not
Calendar of Events
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up, the teacher smiled saying,
ashamed of but glory in that
Time & Talent
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“Class, all of you answered cor-
truth.
rectly, but only this one was cou-
Pastor Smith
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MEN’S M.A.S.S. MEETING
Men Assisting Seminary Students
Tuesday, February 9th @ 6pm
M.A.S.S. Valentine’s Dinner
TLC QUILTERS WILL MEET
On February. 17th & Feb. 24th at
11:00 am. New or beginners welcome. Learning is fun! Marilyn
Mohr, Chairman. 760-775-4301.
Quilters Need Sewing Thread
.A Reminder that on :February 9th we will Ladies do you have any EXTRA spools of
have our VALENTINE’S DINNER. That is a thread? We can use NEW or USED spools
Tuesday night at 6pm. Dinner will be at
of ANY COLOR. Please leave
Sloan's, corner of Hwy 111 &
them at the church office or give them
Dr. Carreon Blvd. in Indio.
to any of the quilt ladies.
There is a sign-up sheet on the
Thank you The Quilters.
table outside o church. It is important t that we know who is
coming and how many so I can
inform the restaurant owner as he needs to
know how much extra food to order and
how many waiters to have on duty.
You may order off the menu and the tax will
be added, but the tip is up to you; The state
of California does not like the restaurant to
be adding the tip to the bill
This is an important meeting as I have a
couple of issues that need to be discussed TRINITY LIBRARY BOOK REPORT
Attention: all ladies who
and the input needs to come from
our members and friends of Trinremember
ity.
“World War ll”
Our Women’s Bible Study meets on
Thursdays at 5pm.
Please come join us,
won’t you?
WINGS will be getting together
on the 19th of February. at Bucatini’s Italian restaurant next to
the new theater in La Quinta on
Washington. Excellent cuisine.
We will meet at 6:00 pm. Call
Emily in the church office by Friday noon if you plan to come
760-347-3971.
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A Women’s Place
By Lynn Austin
In the early 1940’s, these
women watched their sons,
brothers, and husbands enlist to fight war
across the seas.
When their nation asked, they answered
the call as well. Their lives are challenged
as they are taken in unexpected ways.
From different backgrounds, they bond
with one another and learn what love and
sacrifice truly mean.
I really enjoyed this book and I think you
will also.
Marilyn Mohr….Librarian
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TLC Sunday School
Sunday School News
We have begun the winter session with continue
the Bible stories of Jesus birth, childhood and
ministry. No matter how many times these familiar stories are told, the Holy Spirit opens the listeners ears to new and wonderful insights. The
children enjoy singing new and old praises to the
Lord and always look forward to the crafts that
help reinforce the theme of the day. Prayers for
the children and their families are always appreciated!
Jr. High
District Youth Gathering
March 5-6, 2016
Irvine, CA
Reg. Deadline:
Feb.7th
The theme for this year’s Jr. High Gathering is “In The
Beginning” based on Genesis 1-3. Speaker Laura
Kuegele will guide us through the creation story. In
her session we will see how God has made us and
called us “good.” We will explore how we sin and
how the relationship is broken with God, one another,
and creation. Most importantly we will affirm the redemptive work of Christ on the cross and our promise
of Salvation through faith in Jesus.
We have been blessed with a growing youth ministry
and with that comes new and exciting opportunities to
get them involved in spreading the Gospel. One way
to do that is participation in district youth events and
the JYD is a good one! Our youth will have the opportunity to meet other youth facing similar situations as
a tween and teen in an ever changing world. With the
opportunities come also the costs to be a part of these
events. If you would like to sponsor a youth contact
the church and we will set that in motion.
God’s blessings!
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Lenten Series
“Living Lent as People of the Resurrection”
Beginning with Ash Wednesday
February 10, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
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Ash Wednesday — Ponder • Luke 5:27-32 • Lent is a time to ponder our
relationship with God and with one another, to discover the love of God
seen in the cross and empty tomb.
Week 1 — Purpose • Luke 19:1-10 • This season is a time to find God’s purpose for our lives, fulfilled in our redemption by Jesus, who seeks and
saves the lost and gives us new life.
Week 2 — People • John 10:14-18 • We are called to be among people in
this world. People matter to God; he sent Jesus to save them. People
should matter to us; we are sent to love them.
Week 3 — Proclaim • 1 Peter 2:9-10 • To proclaim the story of Christ is to
paint a picture of the God who seeks and embraces us. Our proclamation
of the Savior brings faith to life.
Week 4 — Praise • Psalm 34:1-10 • Even in the midst of sorrow, we are
called to celebrate the love of God and the joy that can be found only in
Christ crucified, who reigns in glory now.
Week 5 — Pain • Luke 15:11-32 & 23:26-49 • The pain of rejection and the
pain of a father when a son leaves are juxtaposed against the reckless love
of God revealed in Jesus, who wipes every tear from our eyes.
LENTEN POTLUCK SUPPERS
5:45 p.m.
(No potluck on Ash Wednesday)
Potluck suppers begin on
Wednesday, February 17th at 5:45 pm.
There will be potluck suppers preceding Lenten services each Wednesday until Holy Week. We ask
that you please bring a main dish, a salad or dessert to share. We have a great time visiting with one
another and sharing fellowship . We all help with cleanup.
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TLC Family Ministry
“Your faithfulness continues through all generations” Psalm 119:90
February 2016
TLC Movie Night
Friday, February 19 @ 6:30 pm
Our next movie night is right around
the corner and will be here before you
know it.
We will be showing
“Woodlawn”. A gifted high school
football player must learn to embrace
his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.
Tell your friends and neighbors and
come enjoy a night out for a free movie
and popcorn!
Baptism of Brielle Ann Price
Sunday, February 21, 2016
11 am Service
Proud parents, Rod and Tara Price will be bringing baby Brielle Ann
Price to the baptismal font to be baptized into the family of God. The
We are blessed to welcome this beautiful baby girl into the TLC Family.
Brielle was due to enter this world on Christmas day but surprised her
parents with an early Christmas present and was born December 10.
Come and witness this blessed event, Sunday, February 21 in the 11 am
service.
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LUTHERAN WOMEN'S MISSIONARY LEAGUE
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, INDIO
LUNCHEON MEETING
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 – 11:30 a.m.
Theme:
Bountiful Life with Christ
2. Peter1:3-4
PPROGRAM
BENJAMIN GATES, Member of Trinity
will speak on his work in
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION
Devotion: Trust God for what we need
Hostesses: Susan Pratt and the ladies of Peace of the Desert
Lutheran Church
Mission Grant: Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley
Mission Service: Valentine's cards for shut-ins
COME AND BRING A FRIEND !
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From Your Stewardship Committee
We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves us is never alone. That
is because faith is a living, busy, and active thing. It inhales all of God’s
riches in Christ and exhales this in love and service to the neighbor.
But who is my neighbor? God in His mercy has placed us into three distinct communities: society, family, and the church. That means we have a duty to those around us in each of these communities. We pray for the people in these three communities daily. We rejoice with them in
times of joy and suffer with them in times of sadness. And we give to them from the income that
God provides as we are able and as they have need.
So we pay taxes to our governments so that they may do the work that is needed for our
neighbors in society. We give to our families so that they have food and clothing, house and
home, even educations. And we give to our church—our local congregations—so that the gospel
may be preached and the sacraments administered for us and others.
The beauty of this is that God smiles upon all that giving. When you pay your taxes, God is
pleased that you have served your neighbor who needs what the government provides. When
you provide for your family, God is pleased. That you have helped your neighbor with the necessities of life by sharing with them what He has given to you, God is pleased. And when you
give to your local congregation to support the ongoing preaching of the gospel, God is pleased.
To all this giving, He says to you, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
Looking at giving in this light makes it a joy to give. The joy is multiplied. There is joy in you because you have served your neighbor in his need. There is joy in your neighbor for God has answered their prayers through you. And God rejoices and is pleased with it all. It might just make
the humdrum of grocery shopping and mortgage payments a bit more joyous. It might even
make April 15 tolerable (St. Paul had to have this pep talk with the Romans, also, “This is why
you pay taxes….” Rom. 13:6). And it surely will make the envelope placed into the offering plate
a joyful thing.
Indeed God is pleased with you. You are saved by faith alone because of Jesus Christ. And that
saving faith is never alone. It is busy and active. It serves the neighbor in society, family, and
church with free and cheerful giving
Cindy Hilger, Chairman and
Your Stewardship Committee
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Charles Richardson
Kyle James Onak
Zoe King
Bob Hilger
Elizabeth White
Sheila McCafferty
Gene Diepholz
Aiden & Alivia (Negron) Giles
Grete Meyer
Andie Bonette
Walt Ulbricht
Beverly Ducatte
Emma Ashbaugh
Elyssa Ashbaugh
Erin Ashbaugh
Robert Heinzeroth
Earlene Reynolds
Nancy Ahsmuhs
MARCH 2016 Birthdays
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Logan Ashbaugh
Wally Kortman
Christina Negron
Webb Sprague
2016 Anniversaries
February 11,1988
February 17, 1968
February 18,1989
February 27
Craig Janelle Kortmeyer
Jim & Noralyn Lorimer
Howard & Alice Musashi
Gene & Bonnie Diepholz
If your birthday/anniversary is not listed,
please let the office know so we can
help you celebrate! 760-347-3971.
March 2016
March 20, 1994
Anniversaries
Rocky & Renee Young
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Those Who Serve in February 2016
February 7
February 14
February 21
February 28
8:30 am
Communion
11:00 am
Communion
8:30 am
Communion
11:00 am
Communion
Duty Elder
8:30am
Mike Harai
Webb Sprague
Mike Harai
Webb Sprague
11am
Richard Robinson
Richard Robinson
Roy Culley
Roy Culley
Readers
8:30am
Terry Lahn
Webb Sprague
Terry Lahn
Webb Sprague
Richard Robinson
Richard Robinson
Roy Culley
Roy Culley
Russ Campbell &
Terry Lahn
Larry Piunti &
Dave Haugen
Terry Lahn &
Jim Lorimer
Larry Piunti &
Dave Haugen
Jim Ducatte
Bob
Wirtenberger
Jim Ducatte &
Andy Schlange
Richard Robinson
& Bob
Wirtenberger
Jim Ducatte &
Bob Wirtenberger
Ethan & AnneMarie
Frese
Emma & Erin
Ashbaugh
Elder
Ethan & AnneMarie
Frese
Duties
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11am
Ushers
8:30am
11am
Acolytes
Greeters
8:30am
11am
Flowers
Russ & Jane Campbell Russ & Jane Campbell
Jim & Beverly Ducatte
Jim & Beverly
Ducatte
Logan & Emma
Ashbaugh
Ethan & AnneMarie
Frese
Russ & Jane Campbell
Jim & Beverly
Ducatte
Ethan & AnneMarie
Frese
Erin & Elyssa
Ashbaugh
Russ & Jane Campbell
Jim & Beverly Ducatte
Muriel Norris
MID WEEK LENTEN SERVICES 7:00 PM
FEBRUARY 10th, 2016 Ash Wednesday Ushers-Jim Lorimer & Terry Lahn
Wednesday Feb. 17th—Russ Campbell & Larry Piunti
Wednesday February 24th—Dave Haugen & Terry Lahn
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Property Update
FINAL PUSH for Parking Lot Project
Your financial support in any dollar amount is needed to complete our church's Clinton Street
Parking lot project
All construction and permit estimates are in... We need $40,000. to begin the project. We have
wonderful news! A very generous anonymous couple has provided an incentive to our congregation. They will match dollar for dollar all contributions to the project up to $20,000.00. Another couple has provided a $2,500. contribution reducing the need to $17,500. to achieve the match. Thank
you to all who have participated to date. This is the final push--let's see if we can have the parking
lot in by Easter services.
Jim Ducatte
Project Chairman
(760) 347-4920
Annual Farm Tour
It’s That Time Again....THE FARM TOUR.
When: Thursday, February 25th, 2016. 8:15 am.
We will start here at the church with Devotions and a Continental breakfast followed by
a bus tour of produce fields right here in our own Coachella Valley with our tour guide,
Jeff Taylor of Prime Time Peppers, Int'l.
Lunch will be at the Oasis Date Gardens
Tour price: $50.00 Make checks payable to Trinity LWML and
give to Emily Bonette or Wanda Lahn (760-347-3971).
Signup sheet is available in patio area or see Emily or
Mary Helen Kelly.
Space is filling up fast!
THE LUNCH CHOICES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET.
SIGN UP SHEET ON TABLE IN PATIO
LWML BD
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Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Pacific Southwest District
Robert E. Smith, Pastor
Cell Phone: 760-485-5171
Emily Bonette, Church Secretary
Church Office Phone: 760-347-3971
Eloise Freeman, Preschool Director
Preschool Phone: 760-347-3838
Sunday Worship
8:30am & 11am
Sunday School/
Bible Class
10:00am
Holy Communion
8:30am—1st & 3rd Sundays
11am—2nd & 4th Sundays
TIME AND TALENT
This is a reminder to fill out and return your Time & Talent worksheets to the church office. Trinity Lutheran can really use
each member and winter visitors time and skills. We ask again to
give the Time & Talent sheet an in-depth review. The listing provides comprehensive
offerings on many ways in which we can all serve our church and serve each other.
You'll see that the categories listed are Worship Assistance, Music Ministry, Christian
Education, Reaching Out To Others and more. Each category includes specific functions where the church might be looking for a little help.
The point of it all is this: Over the years, our long-time volunteers are dwindling because
of advanced age, or moving out of the area. And some, of course, have been called
home to be with our Heavenly Father. For these reasons, we need more volunteers to
ensure that our wonderful church continues to function smoothly and to spread the
Word of Jesus Christ.
Cindy Hilger and the Stewardship Committee