Lisa Beatty - President 815-678-0255 Dave Butler - Vice President 262-2481445 Susan Kessler - Secretary 262-763-8220 Rev. Brian Metke 262-949-1797 John Lusk 224-577-9799 Randy Greenwald 262-206-0953 Ben Gali 262-812-6559 Rev. Brian D. Metke Lead Pastor 262.279.3052 ex. 201 [email protected]Rev. Joyce R. Rossen Pastoral Care, Counseling 262.279.3052 ex. 202 Susan Gali Youth Pastor 262.279.3052 ex. 204 [email protected]Cindy Metke Spiritual Director 262.279.6882 Tracy Kerschke Administrave Assistant 262.279.3052 offi[email protected]Daniel Doran Intern Pastor 262.279.3052 [email protected]Michelle McClanahan Assistant Youth Director 262.279.3052 [email protected]www.facebook.com/trinitychurchfamily Trinity encourages people to save their pennies and bring them to church on the third Sunday of every month. They will help needy people around the world and in our community. For every $100’s a human life is saved. Bring non-perishables for our Food Pantry as well. Thank you. Pennies from Heaven Trinity’s Church Council 2017 Any questions, concerns or ideas you may have about Trinity should be addressed to one of these council members whether in writing or in person. Any anonymous concerns or suggestions cannot be addressed as we will not know who to contact to discuss the concerns. As a peacemaking church, we are always open to developing positive connections with one another. Tidings Newsletter September 2017 Thank you for making the Oink and Cluck Festival such a success!
Transcript
Lisa Beatty - President 815-678-0255 Dave Butler - Vice President 262-2481445 Susan Kessler - Secretary 262-763-8220 Rev. Brian Metke 262-949-1797 John Lusk 224-577-9799 Randy Greenwald 262-206-0953 Ben Gali 262-812-6559
Rev. Brian D. Metke Lead Pastor 262.279.3052 ex. 201 [email protected]
Rev. Joyce R. Rossen Pastoral Care, Counseling 262.279.3052 ex. 202
Michelle McClanahan Assistant Youth Director 262.279.3052 [email protected]
www.facebook.com/trinitychurchfamily
Trinity encourages people to save their pennies and bring them to church on the third Sunday of every month. They will help needy people around the world and in our community. For every $100’s a human life is saved. Bring non-perishables for our Food Pantry as well.
Thank you.
Pennies from Heaven
Trinity’s Church Council 2017
Any questions, concerns or ideas you may have about Trinity should be
addressed to one of these council members whether in writing or in person.
Any anonymous concerns or suggestions cannot be addressed as we will
not know who to contact to discuss the concerns. As a peacemaking church,
we are always open to developing positive connections with one another.
Tidings Newsletter
September 2017
Thank you for making the Oink
and Cluck Festival such a
success!
More information and sign-up located in the
Fellowship Hall
The Bethel Bible Series
Marriage Enrichment
Gary Thomas’ “A Lifelong Love”
September 16th 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
at St. Marks Lutheran Church in
Lindenhurst, Illinois (847)356-8140
For more information, visit smlc.info/lifelonglove
Begins Tuesday, January 9th 7 - 9pm Prayerfully consider joining Pastor Brian as he teaches
you about the Old and New Testaments. You’ll learn to
be a disciple of Jesus and develop some life-long
friends. If you have thought about repeating the Bethel
Series, this will be a good opportunity for you. We
don’t expect anybody to know anything about the
Bible in this class, but you will not a lot when
you’re done.
AWANA begins its Fall
session on September 13. It
includes songs, games,
testimonies and biblical
memorization. This is a must
for children between 4 years
old and 5th grade.
Trinity’s Middle School
youth program called,
“IMPACT” begins on
Thursday September 14
from 7 – 8:30. Our
Youth Pastor, Susie Gali well help oversee this
dynamic program for children who are most
impressionable and can be influenced by God’s
presence in their lives.
Trinity’s High School
youth program is
Detour. We are
encouraged to make a
detour away from the
ways of the world toward
God. The group will begin
meeting Thursdays from
7 – 8:30 this September 14. This group will attend
retreats, serve the community, go on mission trips,
travel to Mexico and learn to apply their faith to daily
life experiences. Michelle McClanahan and Dan
Doran will help guide these wonderful youth in the
Youth Programs Fall Sunday School begins September 10 for children ages 4 years old to 4th grade. We meet during the 9:00 & 10:45 worship services. Your children will learn biblical lessons, enjoy crafts and games. They
will experience tender loving care by our leaders and learn to love God and others.
Confirmation Class is held at 9
AM every Sunday. Children in
5th, 6th, & 7th grade will learn
about The Bible, 10
commandments, Lord’s
Prayer, Baptism, Martin
Luther and Christianity. Seventh graders will be
“confirmed” this Fall.
Youth who are in
Middle School will
meet with Michelle
McClanahan and Dan
Doran for in depth
study during the 9 AM
worship service. They
will learn about prayer, worship, “Why do bad things
happen when God is good.” “What about other
religions?” Alpha for Youth. The group will be meeting
in Pastor Joyce’s office.
Recycled Teenagers (55 and over)
Tuesday, September 5th 10am-noon.
Bring a dish to pass for a pot
luck luncheon and enjoy
fellowship with others.
Begins Tuesday, January 9th 7 - 9pm
This October, Trinity will be hosting a 6 session Small Group campaign that includes weekly sermons and video based studies. You’ll have an opportunity to get to know new people and learn to apply one of the most distinctive elements of Christianity: Mercy.
The six sessions include:
1. The Five Marks of Mercy 2. Mercy Forgives the Fallen 3. Mercy Helps the Hurting 4. Mercy is Patient with Difficult People 5. Mercy is Kind to Enemies 6. Mercy Cares for the Lost
Fall Campaign
Our Church Family! Lutherdale Bible Camp Retreat
October 13, 14, and 15th Trinity is helping sponsor a VDC style retreat called a Millennial Retreat for men and women who are 21 – 39 years of age. It is an experience in basic Christianity with memorable dramatic components. If you are interested, please pick up a brochure in the Fellowship Hall. Prayerfully consider inviting someone to attend this retreat.
Jonah and the Whale Sermon Series by Pastor Brian Metke
September 3 “Jonah, When God Speaks You Better Listen” (Labor Day Weekend)
September 10 “Jonah, A Most Disagreeable Man” (Fall Sunday School & Youth Programs begin.)
September 17 “Jonah, The Need For Transformation” (Ground Breaking Ceremony for the addition after all three services.)
September 24 “Holly & Fred Okoth Missionaries to Kenya”
(Baptisms in Pell Lake after 10:45 service followed by Monument dedication and picnic at Trinity’s original “Garage Church.”)
Men’s Breakfast
Trinity’s men gather
monthly for food,
fellowship, and discussion
of a video by Tim Tebow.
Ten Life-Changing Days in the Holy Land
January 29 - February 7, 2018
Hosted by Bethel Bible Study in Madison, WI
$3,490 From Chicago
Good Shepherd Travel
www.goodshepherdtravel.com
Our next breakfast will be September 16th at 8:00 am.
Memorials
If you are looking for a way to give a thank offering in memory of a
loved one, here are a few suggestions.
$10 Eternal Candle
$20 Votive Candle Display (50 candles that people light)
$20 Can of Paint
$30 Scholarship for child to attend our AWANA Program
$100 Youth Missionary
$100 High pressured hand dryer for bathroom
$125 Christ Candle (used for Baptisms and Christmas)
$200 Supplies for new and bigger AWANA game circle
$400 Table Cart
$500 LED Stage Light
$500 Portable Stage (9 needed)
$4500 Commercial Floor Scrubber (Gym and Fellowship Hall)
If you would like to give a memorial, please fill out this form and put it
in the offering plate along with your check. Thank you!
