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Deacon for December: Dave and Sharon Nelson
Altar Care for December: Shared Responsibility
Offering Teller for December: Dave Larson
HOSTS for SUNDAY SERVICES
| Dec. 7: Still Need | Dec. 14: Still Need | Dec. 21: Still Need | Dec. 24: 4:00 Still Need | Dec. 24: 5:30 Still Need | Dec. 28: Still Need |
LECTOR for SUNDAY SERVICES
| Dec. 7: Still Need | Dec. 14: Still Need | Dec. 21: Still Need | Dec. 24: 4:00 Still Need | Dec. 24: 5:30 Still Need | Dec. 28: Still Need |
CANTOR for SUNDAY SERVICES
| Dec. 7: Still Need | Dec. 14: Still Need | Dec. 21: Still Need | Dec. 24: Still Need | Dec. 24: Still Need | Dec. 28: Still Need |
CHURCH CLEANERS
| Dec. 7: K. Moore/S. Nelson | Dec. 14: Munkvold/D. Nelson | Dec. 21: Niles/Normile | Dec. 28: Olson/S. Peterson |
CIRCLE
The Christmas Circle meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 17th at 5:30 at Judy Swanson’s home.
Come and join us for a Bible study review, food and fellowship. Please bring an appetizer, sweet treat, or whatever you wish to share with the ladies. The Bible Study is Daniel: Keeping the Faith-Theme verse: Daniel 2:20.
Printed materials are available at the usher’s table.
Dear
Members of Trinity;
Our house is a mess. We are in the midst of a kitchen remodeling program. We have been using our microwave to cook and the bathroom sink to do dishes. It's been a very stressful time at our house. Even our dog Sydney didn't eat for a couple of days because of the stress. She had no table to hide under and no carpet to lie on. But we are looking forward to our new kitchen floor and cupboards and having a more spacious kitchen.
On Sunday November 30th we begin a new church year and the season of Advent. I believe Advent can be compared to a remodeling program. Advent is the season of preparing for Christ coming. We are to prepare for the celebrating of Christ first coming, which we observe on December 25th, and also preparing for the second coming of Christ which could happen anytime.
The remodeling begins with throwing out the old cupboards and carpet. So what old things are you hanging on to that Christ wants you to throw out? Maybe it's the habit of sleeping in on Sunday morning? Or is there an addiction that is destroying your life and your relationships with others? Maybe it's guilt over some past sin that you just can't believe Christ could forgive? We all have parts of our life that need remodeling. Advent is one of the seasons of the church year start a remodeling projects.
The next part of remodeling is installing the new flooring and cupboards. Advent is a season for beginning new spiritual practices. Maybe what you need is being more regular at worship? Maybe it's making a greater effort to get your children to Sunday school? Maybe it's to start a practice of daily devotions? I know December is the busiest month of the year and easy to put off beginning any new project for another month. From personal experience we struggled as a family to do family devotions. But one month of the year we always managed to have family devotions was December. We used an Advent wreath and had devotions because we felt it was important for our sons to know the real reason we celebrate Christmas.
As most of you know I am not a very good handy man. For the remodeling project to be completed we need to call in an expert. The same is true during Advent. If our personal lives are going to be remodeling during December we will need Christ help, which he gives through the Holy Spirit. It is only through the Holy Spirit working in our lives that any remodeling of our personal lives can be accomplished.
Yes, the remodeling will be stressful but the end result will be a more beautiful and meaningful Christian life. I would encourage each of you to use the season of Advent to begin your own personal remodeling project.
Your friend,
Pastor Duane
John Blumeyer-brother-in-law of Charlotte Geerdes; Lori Miller Boeding- daughter of Alta Miller; Don Borman-cousin of Charlotte Geerdes; Phillip Caslin-friend of Donna Southern; Alice Christensen-sister of Knute Selland; Joe Christensen-brother-in-law of Knute Selland; Angela Estes-sister of Maryalice Larson; Esther Gerard-friend of Shelley Haiar; Gene Graves-Trinity member; Doris Haerter-mother of Deb Schaub; Nicholas Hennings-grandson of Jim & Judy Davenport; Ruth Hosek-sister of Evelyn Powell; Winona Keeler-friend of Emily Wall; Chad Kopke-Trinity member; Diane Kopke-daughter-in-law of Chad & Shirley Kopke; Kevin Normile-brother of Mike Normile; Diane Philen-friend of Maryalice Larson; Rex Quinn-brother of MaryAlice Larson; Carol Smithy-sister of Ron Kjonegaard; Neil Sorenson-friend of Margie Neugebauer; Isabelle Tyrell-friend of Diane Graves; Cheryl Wamberg-friend of Kay Hines; Kassie Worsech-daughter of Sarah Nelson
TO BE REMEMBERED
Deah Killion - Trinity Member; Marsha Kline - friend of Pastor Neugebauer; Gunnar Oleson - nephew of Leanne DuVall; Harold Verhulst - former pastor; Allen Wasserman - brother-in-law of Leanne DuVall; Cindy Wilkens - Trinity member.
THOSE IN SERVICE to the U.S.
Christopher Bailey-son of Ralph & Connie Bailey
We pray for all military units called to active duty across our nation and their families.
MISSIONS OF THE CHURCH
Prison Congregations of America; St. Dysmas at Springfield, SD
GIFT OF LIFE
As we pray for Gene Graves let us remember to consider organ donation Remember to check the donor box when you renew your driver’s license and don’t forget to tell family members of your desire to be an organ donor.
| 12 | Scott Dougherty | 19 | Cynthia Wall |
| 12 | Kyle Haiar | 19 | Emily Wall |
| 17 | Joe Wall | 20 | Melissa Plank |
| 18 | Hope Turgeon | 24 | Jake Reimer |
| 18 | Julie Menzie | 29 | Gary Goodman |
ADVENT TEA
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The Advent Tea will be Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 with a program by Nancy DeBoer and Deah Killion. Decorations will be poinsettias. Salads and crackers will be served. If you have questions please call Dixie Lloyd at 734-6149. |
PROJECT INSIDE OUT
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The Banquet is asking for donations of "Brand New Undergarments" for men, women, and children. The guests will receive these items as Christmas gifts. This includes socks, bras and undershirts. Please purchase undergarments in your own size so there will be a variety for our guests to choose from. PLEASE DO NOT WRAP. The deadline for dropping off items at the church is December 12. |
THE LIGHTS OF LIFE
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Please join us in the lighting of The Lights for Life Tree at Regency Retirement Assisted Living on Sunday, December 7 at 1:30 p.m. A separate dedication of the Hospice Tree will be held at Barger Park following the indoor ceremony. A donation of $5.00 or more in memory of a loved on will light a memorial light on the Hospice Tree. Names will be read during the ceremony. The loved one does need to have been in Hospice. Family and friends are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call 734-0180 if you have any questions. |
LUTEFISK LEAFLET
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Volume 14 – Issue 6 The lutefisk supper is now history All the help we had made it a victory! Everyone who cooked or served or washed a dish Made a dessert, a salad or ate some of the fish Helped to once again make a successful night In which the fellowship of our church can delight! A huge THANK YOU to one and all Working together we had a ball. The planning committee would like your suggestions for us for future suppers. Contact Mary or Bob Brown, Charlotte Caldwell, Shirley Kopke, Mary Normile, Judy Swanson or Jeff Tveit with any suggestions you may have. The comments from people on the great food is a complement to everyone. The entire evening goes so smoothly as people just help out to complete their jobs and make sure all guests are well served. Thank you so for all you do to make this evening a success! Check the dishes on the table in the narthex for yours. Please take them home. If yours isn’t there check the refrigerator or bottom cupboard between the sink and the stove. It may have been put away. We have only a small amount of lefsa and lutefisk for sale. So get it now if you want some. Lefsa . . . . 6 pieces for $412 pieces for $8Lutefisk . . . $10 for a two pound package
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The Deacons met on November 13 with the following present: Pastor Duane, Marj Hope, Marlys Buum, Karen Niles, Dave & Sharon Nelson, Gailen Meyerink, and Michael Trumm. Devotions were given by Pastor Duane. Minutes for the October meeting were accepted as read. Old Business: 1. The November new member meal and deacons meeting was moved up a week due to a scheduling conflict with the Christmas program rehearsals. New member Sunday is scheduled for November 23, 2008. 2. Deacons are to notify the pastor of departing members so they may be remembered by the congregation. New Business: 1. Assembly and distribution of the Christmas bags for the Christmas program which is scheduled for December 21st at 10:30. Deacons volunteered to obtain bags, apples, peanuts, and candy for 70 gift bags for the Sunday School students and teachers. 2. A potluck luncheon will be held after the Christmas program service. Deacons will set up tables and drinks. A sign up sheet will be passed. 3. Discussed the possibility of doing a service project after the New Year to buy chickens, goats, or live stock for under developed countries. The prayer list was updated. The next meeting is scheduled for December 18 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned with the Lord's Prayer. Michael Trumm, Deacons' Recorder |
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Trinity Lutheran Church Council Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Present ~ Bart Blum, Russ Denke, Dave Larson, Mary Normile, Dan Monson, Sharmel Olsen, Dallas Thompson, Jeff Tveit, Joe Wall, and Pastor Duane Absent ~ Dick Feltman, Sarah Nelson and Arlene Shrake Devotions ~ Dan Monson Minutes of meeting ~ The September minutes were approved by Sharmel, seconded by Mary. Treasurers Report ~ $30,641.45 in the bank accounts; $12.45 in the checking account. No outstanding bills at this time! Motion moved by Jeff, seconded by Dan to approve carried. Committee Reports Stewardship: Ø Pastor or Margie will order the Stewardship DVD available from the Synod explaining how Benevolence money is used. Ø November’s mission project is school aid for Guatemalan children. Ø Budget committee will meet Sunday, November 16th. Worship: Ø No Report Education: Ø Colleen Venter is Grades 1-3 teacher. Ø The Christmas program will be held December 21st at 10:30 a.m. Families will be contacted for program and regular Sunday School attendance. Ø 7th – 12th graders are being contacted concerning Sunday School attendance. Property: Ø Furnace filters were replaced in the old furnace, they are still needed for the new furnace. Ø Various light bulb are being replaced; energy efficient ones were discussed. Deacons: Ø New member pizza party is planned for Thursday, November 13th. Pastor named some of the new members with other contacts still being made. Pastor’s Report: Ø Highlights were 1 wedding, 1 baptism, and the Healthy Congregations conference he attended. Old Business ~ · Jesus Picture-3 pictures will be ordered and placed over the serving area. An anonymous donor is purchasing and matting these. Dan moved, Joe 2nd to accept this gift. Motion carried. · Lutefisk Supper-Lefse making day was great, most jobs are filled for Sunday evening. New Business ~ · None Next Meeting December 3, 2008 at 7:30 PM Dave has devotions. Adjourn Concluded with the Lord's Prayer. Jeff Tveit, Secretary
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