FlowersThis WeekStewardship MessageServers’ SchedulesNew Member ClassesTrinity KnittersYouth FundraisingVacation Bible SchoolHousing NeedsVBS FundraisingTrinity DramaTrinity HouseGifts of HopeFood PantryPrayer RequestsPrayer VenturesMinisters of Worship

 

Today at Trinity                                                                                       Parish Notices

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Day of Pentecost

        8:00 & 10:45 AM          Holy Communion • Nave

        9:15 AM                         Sunday School • Downstairs

                                                Confirmation • FH

                                                Youth Forum • 102

                                                Adult Forum: Prayer • 103

        5:00 PM                          Joyful Noise! Rehearsal • Stage

                                                NO Youth Groups

 

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Altar Flowers

are placed by Bill and Barb Lieske

to the Glory of God and in honor of

Daniel and Jacob’s birthdays and

Valparaiso University graduation.

 

Pentecost decorations are placed to the glory of God

                In Memory of:                                                      Given by:

        My grandmother, Mabel Brown                        Ruth Cavanaugh

        Hilda & George Garner                                        Martha & Chuck Sass

        Fran & Walter Sass                                             Martha & Chuck Sass

        Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Hopkins                             Dick & Gloria Cornman

        Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Cornman                                Dick & Gloria Cornman

        Harry & Carol Dillin                                             the Levenhagen Family

        Lois Levenhagen                                                 the Levenhagen Family

 

                In Honor Of:                                                        Given By:

        My mother, Leanna Stanley                               Ruth Cavanaugh

 

                In Celebration  Of:                                             Given By:

        Kevin Lehman’s arrival home

       from Iraq                                                                 Ruth Cavanaugh

        Linda’s mother, Bess Babuska                          Dennis & Linda Beach

        Linda’s daughter, Lindsay Hanson                  Dennis & Linda Beach

 

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Opportunities This Week at Trinity

Monday, May 12, 2008

Pastor Scales’ Day Off

Pastor Santoro’s Study Day

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

        9:00 AM                         Willing Workers • 109

        9:30 AM                         Esther Circle • 107

        6:30 PM                          Communication Cmte. • Pastor Santoro’s Ofc.

        7:00 PM                          Finance Cmte. • Pastor Scales’ Ofc.

        7:00 PM                          Social Ministry Cmte. • 103

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

      12:15 & 6:30 PM             Spoken Holy Communion • Chapel

Thursday, May 15, 2008

        6:00 PM                          Handbell Choir • Nave

Friday, May 16, 2008

                                        Pastor Santoro’s Day Off

        7:00 PM                          “The Ammonite”, a play by Trinity Players • FH

Saturday, May 17, 2008

        8:00 AM                         Men’s Bible Study • FH

      10:00 AM                         Knitters’ Meeting • 103

      10:00 AM                         Trinity Players/rehearsal • FH, 105/107

        2:00 PM                          “The Ammonite”, a play by Trinity Players • FH

        5:30 PM                          Spoken Holy Communion • Chapel

Sunday, May 18, 2008, The Holy Trinity

        8:00 & 10:45 AM          Holy Communion • Nave

        9:15 AM                         Sunday School • Downstairs

                                                Confirmation • FH

                                        Adult Forum: Ministries of the Congregation •

                                           103

 

Attendance                           April 30th through May 4th                                         254

 

Report on Giving               

Based on total giving from the past week, as part of mission outside of our community, $1,025 has been designated to be sent to the I-K Synod for planned benevolence and $75 for World Hunger.

 

·         Comparisons - 2008 Giving to 2008 Budget

General Fund

2008 Giving through 5/4 = $143,970

2008 Budget through 5/4 = $155,484

 

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Stewardship Message

All disciples of Trinity need to re-examine their commitment to support Christ’s ministry at Trinity. If contributions do not start to rise, the ministry at Trinity will suffer. Prayerfully consider what you want Trinity’s ministry to accomplish in 2008. Michael Kinsey

 

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Summer Servers Schedule

It’s time to prepare the servers schedule for June, July, and August. If you know of times when you will be gone this summer, please notify Cheryl Dieter by May 18 at cedieter@comcast.net or by phone at 242-0707.

 

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New Member Classes                                                                                       Fall 2008

Our next New Member class will begin Sept. 14th. This group meets in room 103 from 9:15 – 10:25 AM. New members will be received on Nov. 2nd at 10:45 AM. If you are currently active in a Lutheran parish you may speak with a pastor about the information needed to complete a certificate of transfer.

 

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Trinity Knitters

All knitters are invited to attend the next meeting of this group Saturday, May 17 at 10 am in room l03.

 

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Youth Fundraising

Due to the increased number of adults and youth having gone to Quake, and going to Zone and the Summer Mission Trip and the decrease in the 2008 youth budget, the youth have started their fundraising campaign and will continue it throughout the year.

The youth are having a “Gas Can Fundraiser” to raise money to pay for the gas on the drive to and from Denver, this year’s site for the Summer Mission Trip. Trinity will have three vehicles traveling to Denver and they will use around $1,440 of gas. There is a red gas can with a container beside it for all cheerful givers of the congregation to support the youth. There is also a chart showing the progress of the fundraiser, with a car traveling on the chart, going to Denver and back. We sure hope we get enough funds to get back to Valpo!

The youth need the support of everyone at Trinity to fund Captive Free during VBS, their exciting and faith building trips away from Trinity, and the regular events here at Trinity. Please support this wonderful youth ministry!

 

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Vacation Bible School                                                               June 23rd - June 27th

Join us in the Rainforest Adventure theme for Vacation Bible School this summer! Please register before June 22 online at http://mysite.verizon.net/res6myvi/.

Please consider volunteering. Volunteers may register online as well. Adult help is welcomed and needed with an age group, station, clean up, set up, decorations and many more things that we can come up with to get you involved!! Invite as many people as you can think of, it is for everyone. Questions or comments: Contact Amy Osterhout at amylinn@mac.com or 531-2302 or Teresa Hadden at tshepherd26@live.com.

 

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Captive Free Housing Hosts                                                     June 22nd -June 27th

Captive Free Midwest group will be performing this year at Vacation Bible School! The group is in need of housing for 3 women and 3 men. Contact Amy Osterhout at 531-2302 or amylinn@mac.com or Teresa Hadden at tshepherd26@live.com. Housing hosts are needed from Friday June 20th thru Friday June 27th.

 

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Captive Free: Youth Encounter Fundraising

Captive Free Midwest group will be performing at Vacation Bible School: Rainforest Adventure this year, and we are in need of raising the funds for them to attend and lead us in the music portion of VBS. They will be doing the opening celebration daily and the VBS closing celebration with a concert for all of VBS and Trinity. Please give to this wonderful group that will be doing a wonderful service to Trinity members. Questions or comments regarding Captive Free, please contact Amy Osterhout at 531-2302 or amylinn@mac.com or Teresa Hadden at tshepherd26@live.com.

 

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The AMMONITE

You are invited to the presentation of an original play by Harlan Bjornstad, presented by Trinity Players—

Friday, May 16th, 7:00 PM

Saturday, May 17th, 2:00 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 201 N. Washington Street.  Admission is free. A freewill offering will be taken to offset production costs.

The performance is not part of a worship service. The Ammonite is a full five-act stage play (105 minutes). This is the story of —

“A fossil that rightfully belongs to a young man named Will Owens turns up in the home of Warren Haskins, champion cheapskate of the town of Sandymount. Will already despises Warren for his miserly ways; Warren already considers Will a self-righteous meddler. No wonder then, that when Warren announces his intent to sell the fossil, the two men’s smoldering animosity flares into open conflict. Aided by the ghost of Warren’s dead wife Betty, Will’s older sister Clarissa, her precocious daughter Vera, and even the river that runs through Sandymount, the two begin a difficult journey toward reconciliation and renewal.”

 

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Roles to Fill For Trinity House

Trinity Lutheran Church has a proud tradition of building very affordable housing for needy families.  Over the past 16 years, Trinity has built five houses and now we are about to begin the 6th Trinity House.  There are several roles which need to be filled before we can be fully organized.  Please study this list and see if you are willing to fill one of these roles:

  • "Cheer Leader" (public relations director) - in charge of reporting progress to the congregation.
  • Assistant to the Project Coordinator - the back-up or assistant for the overall project.
  • Director of Communications - shares information with "cheer leader" and phone callers weekly.
  • Phone Callers - calls or emails volunteers to work on a particular day.
  • Food Coordinator - works with others to provide lunches on work days.
  • Chronicler - creates a photo history of the project.
  • Financial Director - arranges for a construction loan and submits bank draws to pay bills.
  • Specific Trades Leaders:
      Insulation                                   Shingling
      Painting                                          Drywall
      Trim                                             Plumbing
      Landscaping                                   Wiring
      Siding 

Please contact Larry Bass (Larry.Bass@Valpo.edu) or Pat Cummings (cummingsp9@hotmail.com) of the Social ministry Committee if you can fill one of these roles.

 

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Gifts of Hope Program                                                     Mother’s and Father’s Day

A long-standing Trinity stewardship tradition continues this May and June with GIFTS OF HOPE.  Sales take place before services today and again on June 8 and June 15.  The GIFTS OF HOPE program offers Trinity members and friends an opportunity to purchase a meaningful and lasting gift for a beloved family member or friend.  The gift giver donates any amount of money in the name of the gift receiving person.  The gift giver then receives an attractively designed, hand-made card to present to the recipient.  The card explains the gift given in the bearer’s name.

This year’s gifts for both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day will benefit The Moraine House in Valparaiso. Moraine House was originally founded in 1976 in Valparaiso, Indiana as a halfway House for recovering alcoholics. Today, Moraine House has broadened its scope to cover people recovering from all chemical dependencies. Well over 90% of Moraine House residents come from treatment centers in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties in Indiana and Cook County in Illinois.

Celebrate a mom or a dad by supporting a worthwhile organization that offers caring stewardship in our community.  Continue Trinity Lutheran Church’s tradition of outreach stewardship by giving a Gift of Hope.

 

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Food Pantry                                                                                                                        

The pantry served 288 families (an average of 32 for each day open) which provided food for 798 people (89 per day).

Donations of plastic grocery-type bags will be appreciated - especially if stores begin to discontinue their use for shoppers.  Brown paper grocery bags are always welcome, too.  

As the items requested from each church for the 'summer kits' come in during May, bags will be organized and packed for giving during June, July and August.  It is hoped that extra eggs, milk and cheese can be included with the kits - provided money is available for these extras.

Giving to the pantry - in general - is down.  All groups and organizations are finding this situation to be true.  It is hoped that the pattern formed during the 25 years of this pantry's serving will hold true: no one has ever been turned away for lack of food at the pantry.  Thank the Lord and all those who so generously donate!

As always one of us can be reached for questions about the pantry and pantry service. Co-directors:  Nan Steeves (462-6169)  Sharon Crowder (464-1764)  Anne Egolf (462-8593)  

 

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Prayers of the Parish are requested for:

Those in need:

Elene Amundsen

Carol Daniels

 

Bill, Diana & Iltzsche Family

 

Seminarians

Caleb Crainer

Paul Friesen-Carper

 

Jonathan Niketh

Nan Dehnke

 

Steven Wilco

Laura Book

 

Thaddeus Book

Christopher Krueger

Deaconess Student

Kristin Lewis

 

Home

Evelyn Steel

Robert Jones

 

Vernon Charlson

Dolores Doelling

Life Care Center       

Lou Dickhart, 206-2

 

  of Valparaiso

 

 

The Willows

Walter Forker, 25-B

Phyllis Nicholson, 3-1

Home Away from Home

Catherine Kielpikowski

 

Pines Village             

Adeline Mohlke, 213

Virginia Anderson, 111

Valparaiso Care Center

Helen Garrett, 105-B

 

 

 

 

Prayers for Friends and Family in need

As new names are added, names on the bottom of the prayer list will be removed.

* denotes person named currently has military status.

Alice

Don

Nic

Clifford

Daughter of the Harbecks

Father of Lori Nettles

Father of Mario Santos

Cousin of LeRoy Martinson

Kathy

Jim

John

Friend of the Levenhagens

Brother of Sue Swanson

Son-in-law of Erna Scheller

Sue

Linda & Wesley

Carl

Reardon & Family

Kat

Russell Family

Yvonne

Donna

Chris

Roger

Bob

Mike & Brandon

Sheila*

Daughter of the Wheelands

 

Cousins of Patricia Cummings

Friend of Jane Shreve

 

Friends of Chris Mayernik

Friend of the Kinseys

 

Relatives of the Essanys

Niece of the Tittles

Mother of Chris Mayernik

Son in law of the Nicholsons

Father of Dawn Martin

Brother of Pastor Scales

 

Son & Grandson of the Baases

Gr.daughter of Leanna Stanley

Jocelyn

James

Bill

Bruce

Karen

Tiffany

Cindy

Colleen

Berna & family

Louis Andrea Aaron*

Jane Mildred

Jennifer

 

Friend of Amy Runge

Friend of Susan Swanson

Friend of Susan Swanson

Friend of Susan Swanson

Cousin of Bob & Edith Young

Student of Diane Stevens

Friend of the Brannens

Friend of the Blasticks

 

Friend of the Gingeriches

Father of Lene Behrens

Niece of Ramona Krueger Grandson of Ruth Cavanaugh Friend of Valerie Steil

Mother of Patricia Cummings Friend of Janice Lawton & Jane Shreve

Bettye Christopher*

Friend of Juanagene Nietert Son of the Deterts

Elna

Kevin*

Aunt of Ruth Moberg Foster Son-in-law of Ruth Cavanaugh

Rex, Michael, & Dickie

Cousins of Patricia Cummings

Connie Mary

Friend of Pastor Scales

Friend of Patricia Cummings

Jack

Sandra

Friend of Linda Mapes

Friend of Patricia Cummings

Joan & Jerry

 

Neighbors of Mayerniks

Jack

Shirley Gladys

Brother of Roger Phillips Mother of Lene Behrens

Sister of Doris Johnson & Ann Wheeland

Loretta & family Morgan

 

Friends of Donna Sundwall Friend of Judy Kegebein

Deb

Friend of Carol & Melissa Daniels

George & Doris

Parents of George Heider

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

 

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Prayer Ventures                                                                                                          May

10th, Pray for the ELCA state public policy staff as they minister to and with your local, state and federal elected officials, as these officials make decisions that affect your community and all of God’s people.

11th, Living God, we praise you for the witness and joy the churches of Kenya and Tanzania bring to the world. Let us join our voices in rejoicing. Alleluia! Come, Holy Spirit!

 

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Ministers of Worship

5:30 PM  May 10                   May 17

Presiding Minister                 The Rev. Dr. John J. Santoro

Assisting Minister                  Damon Goodrich-Houska       Valerie Steil

8 & 10:45 AM                        May 11                                  

Presiding Minister                 The Rev. Dr. Freda S. Scales

Homilist                                  The Rev. Dr. John J. Santoro

Musician                                                                                Cheryl Dieter

Acolytes                                                                                   May 18

    8:00 AM                             Jessica Lawton                        Lauren Levenhagen

   10:45 AM                            Samantha Prevost                   Blaize Borovich

                                                Audrey Balancin                     Trent Fortson

Assisting Minister                  Ryan Honl                              Phyllis Schroeder   

                                                                                                Jane Schreiner

Communion Assistants         

    8:00 AM                             Bob Young                              Donna Gierse

                                                Edith Young                            Kelly Levenhagen

                                                Mark Maassel                         Bill Nicholson

   10:45 AM                            Mary Swinehart                      Tim Schwartz

                                                Amanda Swinehart                  Keith Gingerich

                                                Matthew Swinehart                Terri Gingerich

Welcome Center                     Evangelism Committee

Greeters

     8:00 AM                            Kay Kiekpikowski                 Mark Levenhagen

                                                Neil Hannon                            Kelly Levenhagen

                                                Kandyce Hannon                    Mike Delliquadri

                                                                                                Rita Delliquadri

10:45 AM                               Fred Graessle                          Strietelmeier Family

                                                Pam Graessle                          Diann Ptacek

                                                Kirsten Renehan

                                            Jeff Lewis

Lector                                     

    8:00 AM                             Lu Krieger-Blake                     Darrel Eichhorn

   10:45 AM                            Mike Renehan                         Dick Cornman

Ushers                                    

    8:00 AM                             Brett Parker                            Dave, Carey, Taylor

                                                Lara Parker                                & Sydney Taylor

                                                Ramona Krueger

                                                Jane Shreve

10:45 AM                               Fred Graessle                          Cory Thompson

                                                Pam Graessle                          Tim, Austin &

                                                The Mayernik family                Nathan Schwartz

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