Current Weekly Connection - Trinity Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids

Welcome to Trinity Lutheran Church!
Sunday, February 22, 2015 — First Sunday in Lent
Trinity’s Weekly Connection
Today at Trinity: Sunday, February 22, 2015
This Week’s Calendar Highlights
First Sunday in Lent
Traditional Worship Services, 8 & 11:15 a.m.
Rejoice Contemporary Worship Services, 9 & 10 a.m.
Stephen Ministry Peer Support, 9 a.m.
Augsburg & TLC Choir Rehearsal, 9:30 a.m.
High School BASIC & Jesus Club, 10 a.m.
National Gathering Meeting, 2 p.m.
Valparaiso University Chorale Concert, 3 p.m.
5th Grade Communion Class, 3:30 p.m.
ABC, 5 p.m.
High School Youth Group, 7 p.m.
Monday, February 23
Stroller Strides, 11 a.m.
Human Resources Committee Meeting, 6 p.m.
Rejoice Band Rehearsal, 6:30 p.m.
Worship Notes
Welcome! We’r e pleased you joined us in wor ship today.
First-time visitors, long-time members — all are welcome!
Are You Visiting Today? Help us welcome you by
introducing yourself to Pastor Bob or Pastor Sarah. Please also
consider filling out a Trinity “Let’s Connect” card that you can
place in the offering plate or give to an usher or a pastor.
Communion: All ar e welcome to par ticipate in Holy
Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church. Purple cups are filled
with grape juice; clear cups are filled with wine. Gluten-free
wafers are available in the narthex (traditional) and at both
entrances to Centennial Hall (Rejoice contemporary).
Hearing Devices: Available for people who wor ship in the
sanctuary (Tele-Coil Personal Loop system and miniature FM
radios). They are in the narthex; ask an usher for assistance.
Nametags Help Us Connect: Please fill out a nametag
today!
Altar Flowers:
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The Sanctuary flowers are given by Pastor Sarah Stobie
and family in memory of Pastor David Paul on his
birthday. (John 21)
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The Rejoice flowers are given by Mike, Sheryl, and Sara
Vander Baan in memory of Mike’s mother, Winifred
Vander Baan, and the 87th anniversary of her birth.
Eternal Light: The Eter nal Light r eminds us of God’s
constant presence among us. The Eternal Light for today was
given by Marjorie Paul in loving memory of Pastor David
Paul’s birthday.
Members in Our Prayers
We pray for David Young, Gordon McCready, Tim and Tess
Lundgren, Sylvia Stouten, Kathryn Stoll, Don Barsema, Don
Stoddard, John Walls, Mary Bowman, Lee Whittemore, Bea
Gauger, Pat Stevens, Nancy Ramirez, Joyce Benkert, Margaret
Steel, Ralph Schenk, Robert Meyers, Sr., Jacqueline Riegling,
Audrey Polick, Ruth Block, Julia Bauer, Meaza Gebreamlak,
Elias Frezghi, Gary Meier, Chris Schomberg, Kathryn
Zielinski, and Madeline Green.
We pray as well for the pastor and people of Settlement
Lutheran Church in Gowen, partners in ministry with us here in
the North/West Lower Michigan Synod, ELCA.
Tuesday, February 24
Council on Aging, 8 a.m.
Women’s Bible Study with Rebecca Mattison, 9:30 a.m.
Women’s Bible Study with Pastor Sarah, 9:30 a.m.
Stroller Strides, 10 a.m.
Spiritual Growth Committee Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
Women’s Bible Study with Pastor Sarah, 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, February 25
Quilting, 10 a.m.
“Reformation Roots” Study with Pastor Bob, 10:30 a.m.
Lenten Soup Supper, beginning at 5:15 p.m.
Alleluia Ringers, 5:50 p.m.
Cantus Choir, 6 p.m.
Lenten Midweek Worship, 6:30 p.m.
Augsburg/TLC Choirs, 6:30 p.m.
“Reformation Roots” Study with Pastor Bob, 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, February 26
Men’s Breakfast Group, 8 a.m.
Stroller Strides, 11 a.m.
Resound Bell Choir, 6 p.m.
Trinity Choir, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 27
Middle School Youth Quake
Bible Study with Kris Fox, 9:30 a.m.
Stroller Strides, 9:30 a.m.
Al-Anon & AA Groups, 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 28
Middle School Youth Quake
Yoga Light Fitness, 10 a.m.
Babywearing International, 10 a.m.
Sunday, March 1
Middle School Youth Quake
Traditional Worship Services, 8 & 11:15 a.m.
Rejoice Contemporary Worship Services, 9 & 10 a.m.
Cantus Choir Rehearsal, 9:30 a.m.
High School BASIC & Jesus Club, 10 a.m.
The Club Tubing & Swimming at SpringHill, 11:15 a.m.
LWR Quilting Bee, 1 p.m.
no ABC tonight
no High School Youth Group tonight
Lessons for Next Sunday, March 1
Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16
Romans 4:13–25
Psalm 22:23–31
Mark 8:31–38
Please limit the use of perfumes, men’s colognes/aftershaves & scented products to ensure that our worship environment is welcoming for all.
Tubing and Swimming Event on March 1 for 3rd-8th graders
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All 3 to 8 graders are invited to join us on Sunday, March 1, for an afternoon of
swimming and snow tubing. The cost of this event is $5 for swimming, $6 for
snow tubing or $10 for both. We will leave the church at noon and return around
7 p.m. Please pack a lunch and bring money for a Subway dinner. RSVP to Mr.
Tim at tim.vanderbilt@tlcgr.org by February 25.
“Kids Against Hunger” Meal Packing March 8
On Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. we are packing 17,000 meals for
“Kids Against Hunger.” In order to pack that many meals we need lots of hands!
Sign up to help with one or more of our shifts on the clipboards today.
Kid’s Club “Jester’s Court” Event
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All Preschool through 2 graders are invited to join us Sunday, March 15 from
1 to 3 p.m. at “Jester’s Court” (3707 Northridge Dr. SW, Grand Rapids).
“Jester’s Court” is a huge indoor playground filled with inflatables and other fun
equipment. The cost is $10. RSVP to Mr. Tim by Friday, March 13.
Lenten Devotional Books Are Now Available
Together as a church family, we are reading and reflecting on God’s Word using
the resource Book of Faith Lenten Journey: Marks of the Christian. This daily
devotional book from Augsburg Fortress can be used for our personal studies and
will provide the preaching themes for our Lenten Midweek Worship services. The
books are available for purchase today while supplies last for $5 each in the
narthex and outside Centennial Hall by the kitchen.
Personal Care Items Appreciated
During February, we are collecting personal care items for area social service
agencies. Items such as shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste are
simple things we take for granted but are difficult for many to afford. Please see
the February edition of the Messenger or contact Sylvia Stouten for details and
additional suggestions for personal care donations.
Children’s Ministry Donations via the Website!
Trinity’s Children's Ministry now has a website link that allows you to donate to
the projects we are currently working on that need financial support. Some of the
projects include: the “End Hunger Campaign” for the kindergarten nutrition
program in Honduras, the SpringHill Day Camps Scholarship fund, Vacation
Bible School, and more. Go to tlcgr.org if you would like to participate.
Visitation in Times of Need
Please be sure to notify the church office if you or a loved one is ill, hospitalized,
or having surgery. Letting us know of your needs allows you to receive the care
you want and allows us to extend the care that we want to give.
Join The Messenger Assembly Group
Each month several Trinity members meet to prepare our newsletter, The
Messenger, for mailing. The group usually meets on the fourth Thursday of the
month for about 2 hours in the morning. They enjoy great conversation and
delicious snacks while assembling the monthly mailing. Our next meeting will be
Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m. If you are interested in joining this group or have
questions, please contact Jodi at 949-2510 or at office@tlcgr.org.
Trinity’s Inclement Weather Policy: When the Forest Hills School District closes
during the day, all Trinity daytime activities are cancelled and the church office is closed.
After 3 p.m., check WOOD TV8 or WZZM TV13 to learn the status of our congregation’s
evening activities.
When Forest Hills Schools announce a two hour morning delay, morning programming at
Trinity will also be cancelled.
Worship Participants
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Robert Linstrom, senior pastor
Rev. Sarah Stobie, associate pastor
Music Staff
Dr. Elizabeth West, organist
Sid Hoeksema, Trinity Choir director
Diane Biser, director of children’s choirs
Larry Biser, associate organist and director
of bell choirs
Cheryl Reeve, Rejoice worship coordinator
Traditional Services
Acolytes:
8 a.m.: Christopher Schau
11:15 a.m.: Dana Brouse, Sammi Blair
Bread Baker: David & Nancy Mor r ison
Sacristans:
8 a.m.: Nadene Delana
11:15 a.m.: Tracy Flanders
Communion Assistants:
8 a.m.: Gary & Betty Hall
11:15 a.m.: Chris Kutschinski, Rebecca
Linstrom
Greeters:
8 a.m.: Dave & Sue Wait
11:15 a.m.: Alan & Esther Sellman
Lectors:
8 a.m.: Jim Coates
11:15 a.m.: Rebecca Linstrom
Ushers:
8 a.m.: Gloria Von der Heide, Bill Bailey
11:15 a.m.: David Kuecherer, Jerry
Hendricks, Bill Brune, Pete Stobie, Bob
Crossman
Recording Team: Tom & Kr is Shannon
Rejoice Services
Band: Beyond Belief
PowerPoint: Gr eg Lang
Sound Board Operator: Br ooks Alder
Bread Baker: David & Nancy Mor r ison
Sacristans:
9 a.m.: Judy Cisler
10 a.m.: John & Linda Holm
Communion Assistants:
9 a.m.: Jim Miller, Ruth Ann Evans
10 a.m.: Dan & Carol Butler
Greeters:
9 a.m.: Emily & Sharon Oswald
10 a.m.: Steve Stephan, Dan Butler
Lectors:
9 a.m.: Sarah Kuntzman
10 a.m.: Julia Kessel
Ushers:
9 a.m.:
10 a.m.:
For the Record: Thank you for
supporting Trinity’s ministry. The total
offering for Sunday, February 15, was
$18,819.48 and attendance was 366.
YTD through 02/15/2015 Budgeted
YTD through 02/15/2015 Actual
YTD Variance
YTD % Variance
Trinity Lutheran Church 2700 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-949-2510, Direct Dial: 616-949-2492
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. (M-F) office@tlcgr.org www.tlcgr.org www.facebook.com/tlcgr
$ 48,500
$ 52,716
$ 4,216
-8.7%