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trinity
lutheran church
1420 South Sixth Street, Brainerd • 218-829-5147
On behalf of Trinity Lutheran congregation, we invite
you to join us for meaningful Advent and Christmas
worship services during this wonderful time of the year!
For over 125 years, this congregation has been engaged in
the ministry of sharing, caring and outreach not only to
our community, but indeed the whole world.
join us for the following special services:
DECEMBER 20
DECEMBER 24
8:15 & 10:30 a.m.
2:30, 4:30 & 11:00 p.m.
A traditional
Song Service
with congregational
Christmas carol singing.
Holy Communion
at all services, special music,
and preaching on the
Christmas story from
Luke, Chapter 2.
ADVENT AND
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Sunday, December 20
ADVENT IV
8:15 & 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Song Service
No Education Hour
CHRISTMAS EVE
Thursday, December 24
2:30 p.m. Traditional Family
Christmas Eve
Worship Service
4:30 p.m. Traditional Family
Christmas Eve
Worship Service
11:00 p.m. Traditional Candlelight
Worship Service
Sunday, December 27
9:00 a.m. Traditional Service with
Holy Communion
Student Recognition Sunday,
no education hour
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Remembering
OUR PAST
Rejoicing in the
PRESENT
1888 – The Brainerd Evangelical Lutheran Church was formed with
the adoption of a constitution and the call for a permanent
pastor. Pastor Hans A. Nodshilder accepted this position.
The people of Trinity Lutheran invite you to experience the Love
of Christ in the midst of this Community. Listed are the many
ministries that we feel help us to live out our Christian Faith. We
invite all to join us in this Walk of Faith!
1889 – A small frame building was constructed at the corner of
Tenth and Oak Streets and was a school house as well as a
church.
1890 – The name was changed from the Brainerd Evangelical
Lutheran church to the Norwegian-Danish Lutheran
Church.
1903 –In July the old church was struck by lightning and burned.
Work started on the new church in September with the first
services being held in the new building on Christmas Day.
1919 –The Ladies Aid requested that pews be purchased for the
church and chairs be placed in the basement.
1932 –The name of the church was changed to Trinity Lutheran
Church.
1952 –The congregation voted to mortgage the present church
property to pay the debt on the new property on South 6th
Street and to build a new parsonage.
1955 –Radio station KLIZ was contracted to broadcast the 11 a.m.
services.
1958 –The new church building on South 6th Street was dedicated.
1964 – Rev. Chester Hoversten was called to serve as pastor.
1985 –An Allen Organ was purchased for $38,000.
1987 –In January Pastor Hoversten announced his retirement and
a letter of call was accepted by Pastor David Holte, with his
installation in June.
1988 – Trinity Lutheran celebrated 100 years.
1989 –Ground breaking was held for new offices, Sunday School
rooms, library, youth room and commons.
1990 – Trinity Child Care Center opened and the Sunday Services
were broadcast on local cable TV.
1998 – Pastor James Almquist joined the staff as Visitation Pastor.
2005 – Pastor Hans Anderson was ordained and installed as
Associate Pastor.
2006 – Completion of the remodeling of Trinity Lutheran Church,
under leadership of Presidents Steve Suer (2006), Pam
O’Rourke (2005), Don Ryan (2004), Curt Brown (2003), and
Bonnie Cumberland (2002).
2013 – Trinity Lutheran celebrated 125 years!
ADULT MINISTRIES
Altar Guild, Women’s Bible Study, Jolly Freetimers, Men’s Group,
Quilters, Women’s Circles, Adult Forums, Women’s Night Out.
MUSIC MINISTRIES
AWE Music Team, Special Music, Children’s Choir, TLC Singers,
Trinity Bells, Flute Choir, Liturgy Group.
INTERGENERATIONAL
Congregational Meals, Library, Advent and Lenten Festivals,
Archives.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Sunday School, Confirmation, Feast & Family Fun Nights, Summer
Camps, Vacation Bible School, Middle School Events, Senior High
Youth Group, Youth Mission Trips, Servant Projects.
HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM
Parish Nurse, Blood Pressure Checks, Faithfully Fit Exercise Class,
Health Educator/Counselor, Healthy Living Classes, College Care
Packages.
CARING MINISTRIES TEAM
Visitation Ministry, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Prayer Chain,
Thanksgiving Baskets.
NEW MEMBER MINISTRY TEAM
New Member Classes and Orientation, Welcoming Brunch.
FOOD MINISTRY TEAM
Sunday Coffee, Serving at Funerals, Lenten Soup Suppers, Special
Events.
OUTREACH MINISTRY
Crop Walk, Habitat for Humanity, Local Missions, World Missions,
Food Shelf, New Pathways.
CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Vision Council, officers of the congregation: President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Personnel Committee Members,
Synod Assembly Voting Members, Nominating Committee
Members, Mission Endowment Fund Committee Members, Special
Projects Committee, Intern Committee.
Growing in the
FUTURE
The outlook for the future of Trinity Lutheran Church
is bright and beautiful because the future of the
congregation’s ministry is in God’s almighty hands. By
the power of the Holy Spirit working among the people
of Trinity for so many years, the theme of the future is
GROWTH.
Trinity will have GROWTH in discipleship. The
members of the congregation will grow in their
knowledge, love, and worship of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Trinity will have GROWTH in education. The members
of the congregation will study the Bible, learn more about
what it means to live as Christians and integrate our faith
with daily life.
Trinity will have GROWTH in stewardship. The
members of the congregation will come to have a greater
appreciation that everything we have is a direct gift from
God. Our task is to learn how to share and to pass on the
blessing to others.
Trinity will have GROWTH in evangelism. As we further
learn how to share out faith, tell the old, old story of
Jesus and His love, knock on doors, and invite people to
worship,the congregation is going to grow in numbers.
Trinity will have GROWTH in love. As the old Sunday
School song reminds us, “Love, love, love . . . that’s what
it’s all about . . .” We will continue to grow in our love for
each other and our love for Jesus. This love will serve the
congregation well in all areas of growth.
TRINITY
CHURCH
STAFF
PASTOR DAVID P. HOLTE
Senior Pastor
PASTOR HANS ANDERSON
Associate Pastor
Pastor Dave graduated from high school in Fergus Falls,
Minnesota. He graduated from Fergus Falls State Junior
College in 1973, Moorhead State College in 1975, and Luther
Theological Seminary in 1979. He did his internship at Prince
of Peace Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington from 197778. His first Call was a three-point rural parish in west-central
Minnesota where he served for five years.
Pastor Hans was born and raised in Omaha, NE. He attended
Waldorf College in Forest City, IA 1991-94 and then attended
Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD 1993-94. He served as
Youth Director in Pearl River, New York 1994-97 and served as
YMCA Wellness Director in Council Bluffs, IA 1997-2001.
Pastor Dave came to Trinity in 1984 as the associate pastor,
and served in that office until 1987 when he was called to
be the senior pastor. He is mostly Norwegian, but he says
he is “taking pills for that!” His hobbies include playing and
working on pipe organs, restoring antique furniture, working
on cars, making lefse and traveling.
JORDAN GADES
Pastoral Intern, 2015-16
JOE NIKLAUS
Office Manager
Pastor Hans attended Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN
2001-04 and learned a lot as a Pastoral Intern in Silverton, OR
2003-04. He was called as Associate Pastor at Trinity in
Brainerd, MN in February of 2005.
“Trinity is an amazing Church! I am floored by the ministry
that goes on here. We are truly doing Christ’s mission here…
it’s not just lip service! We are committed to God through
caring, sharing, and outreach. Come, check us out! I can’t wait
to meet you in person!”
JACKI MEHR
Director of Educational
Ministries
JOAN OSCARSON
Financial Assistant &
Webmaster
BECKY DRYBURGH
Trinity Children’s
Center Director
MATT DALEY
Custodian
SUE DUDDING
Parish Nurse
JIM ANDERSON
TLC Singers Director
Trinity Bells Director
Trinity Flute Choir Director
Pat Anderson,
Accompanist
ELLEN HOLTE
Organist, Setting V
Music Director
DOUG JOHNSON
Treasurer
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OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday
8 am to 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8 am to 2 p.m.
Not Pictured
SANDY ERICKSON
Music Coordinator
OFFICE CONTACT:
218-829-5147
trinity@brainerd.net
CHILDREN’S CENTER:
218-829-1385
Open year around
Monday – Friday
7:00 am-5:30 p.m.