+ All Categories
Home > Documents > Nov 2010 PDF

Nov 2010 PDF

Date post: 10-Apr-2018
Category:
Upload: trinitywoodbury
View: 219 times
Download: 0 times
Share this document with a friend

of 12

Transcript
  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    1/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 1

    Our Staff

    Pastor

    Gary Hanson

    Home: 651.501.1820

    Cell: 651.373.1821

    [email protected]

    Pastor Care Coordinator/Admininistrator

    Dee Lindblom

    M-F 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

    Cell: 651.353.6724

    [email protected]

    Director of Christian

    Education

    Joe Pendal

    [email protected]

    651.436.3435

    Church Musician

    Joyce Piper

    Choir Director

    Neal Strand

    Seminary Intern

    Kate Soltau

    Child Care Attendants

    Ali Peterson

    Kristina Deneen

    Custodians

    Jeff Lindblom

    Karen Patraw

    2125 Tower Drive

    Woodbury, MN 55125

    651.738.0045

    Called to Love, Called to ServeFrom the moment God called humanity into being, God continues callinghumanity to love ... to love God and to love others. Integral to living our love forGod and others is answering Gods call to serve, to help, to care for, to sustain, toclothe, to feed, to comfort, to teach, to ... fill in the blank.

    "For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the samefunction, so we, though many, are one body in Christ"(Romans 12:4).

    Though a familiar piece of Scripture, the Apostle Pauls description of the Churchas the Body of Christ helps us to better appreciate the worlds need for the

    Church and the blessing that each of us can be to the work of the Church, will ofGod, and lives of others. And remember, none of this is about being self-righteous or sanctimonious about our crunchy, crispy, Christian Goodness ...were no better than anyone else, were simply responding to the Call for whichwe are listening.

    Simply within the walls of Trinity there are many ways for each of us to serve.Whether you bring your intellect and heart to the work of a committee, such asMission & Action or Christian Education, or you participate in all the laboriousand necessary projects of Buildings & Grounds, you are answering Gods call.Trinity brings people together in service in more ways and more places thaninside the building at 2125 Tower Drive, Woodbury, there are also opportunities

    to volunteer with organizations like Family Place, Feed My Starving Children,Extra Innings, and domestic and international mission trips.

    Once again, or still, it is time to step back to quietly and prayerfully considerwhat sense of being called you feel. How and where is God calling you to be aneye, an ear, a hand, a foot, a mouth as part of the Body of Christ? Our faithgrows deeper and stronger as our faith moves within the world around us.Through fellowship, prayer, friendship, common purpose, shared passion andloving compassion, the Body of Christ works toward achieving Gods purposes inthis world. Big or small, long-term orshort, all these works need all of us insome way ... in our own way.

    ECUMENICAL THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE

    The 2010 Thanksgiving Eve Service for Woodbury Area Christian

    churches will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 7:30 pm, at St.

    Ambrose Catholic Church. All attending are asked to bring non-perishable

    food items for our Woodbury Food Shelf. The event is sponsored by

    WACO, Woodbury Area Clergy Organization. Bring a neighbor and give

    thanks with them for all Gods good gifts.

    This is Woodburys lone ecumenical service of the year; it is meaningful.

    PATHWAYSThe Time & Talent Issue

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    2/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 2

    Contact List

    Buildings & GroundsMike Schenck 739.3727

    Christian Education

    Gretchen White 337.0159

    Clerk of Session

    Marnelle Andersen 735.3287

    Marketing/Communications

    Kara Klink 735.0866

    Mission&Action

    Joan Nichols 714.8314

    Moderator of Deacons

    Kathie Wilkinson 731.7607

    Newsletter

    Joe Pendal 436.3435

    Nominating

    Wilson Ekinde 501.3661

    Nursery Coordinator

    Katy Gavin 304.7945

    Pastoral Care/Prayer Chain

    Dee Lindblom 738.0045([email protected])

    Personnel

    Bruce Williams 731.8233

    Special Events

    Brad Wright 501.1037

    Stewardship&Finance

    John Upson 730.9690

    Worship

    Debi Espe 730.6805

    MUSINGS AND AMUSINGS...

    FROM THE PASTORS DESK

    A late night talk show recently featured American author, Alan

    Furst. Furst is primarily known for his historical spy novels set just priorto and during the Second World War. On the show, Furst said that after

    WWII, French citizens who had helped the resistance movement which

    secretly moved Allied troops to safety, placing themselves and their

    families in great danger, were asked why they did it. Each person gave the

    same answer: Because I was asked.

    Because I was asked. Salespeople know that even though they may

    carry the greatest product in the world and can present the best case for

    that product, there comes a point at which they have to ask someone to

    buy. I remember hemming and hawing back in high school wonderingwhether a certain girl would like to go out on a date. After much

    indecision, my mother finally said to me, Gary, youll never know until

    you ask. And certainly we in the church know that often first time visitors

    come to the church not because of its great location, worship services, or

    youth groupsthey come because they were asked!

    I have become increasingly convinced that people can hear about a

    church need in an announcement, read it in the bulletin or skim an article

    in Pathways, but the most sure-fire way to recruit volunteers is to simply

    ask them. Is there a committee position that needs filling? A short-termtask or occasion that begs for attention? Or, how about a service project or

    volunteer opportunity from one of our mission organizations? I hope that

    Trinitys church officers, committee chair people, staff and members may

    realize that most will respond because I was asked.

    Your pastor,

    Gary

    Happy 70th Wedding Anniversary to ...

    Not only would one be hard-pressed to find a more gentle, dignified,

    and faith-filled couple than Ed and Betty Lidell, one is unlikely to find

    too many couples married for 70 years! What an achievement!

    On Oct. 12, Ed and Betty celebrated their 70th Anniversary by

    enjoying a family gathering at Sunsets in Woodbury. God Bless Them!

  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    3/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 3

    Christian Education Update:Learning Comes in Unexpected Ways

    As much as taking an Adult Education class ...whether on Sunday morning or during our growing

    Trinity ALIVE! program on Wednesdays ... is amajor contributor to learning and deepening faith,there are a multitude of ways we can learn moreabout our faith (and ourselves).

    We emphasize classroom learning for kids and youthon Sundays and Wednesdays, but we also offer morehands-on experiences such as the Mitten Project lastChristmastime and shifts at Feed My StarvingChildren.

    Being in a traditional setting is important. There is areason most educational institutions are set up the

    way they are ... to provide an appropriateenvironment for learning. Churches are no different.But like the best academic schools, so too the churchmust offer opportunities that bring that learning tolife.

    Every committee of the church, every program andevent the church puts on, is an opportunity to grow infaith. Not always directly, but the shared work andconcern for what we do brings us closer together infellowship, and it is that fellowship that often resultsin shared feelings and thoughts about faith. We learnby doing, but we learn best from one another.

    As we think this month about the Spiritual Gifts withwhich God has blessed us, lets commit to findingsomething the church is doing that can use ourindividual gifts.

    If you can sing ... join the choir. If you can use anabacus, help the money counters. If you can speak in

    front of groups, find a faith-oriented subject andvolunteer to teach an Adult Ed class. If you love

    kids and want to connect, teach Sunday School,Worship Care, or get involved with the youthprogram.

    If you are more comfortable working in thebackground, theres always a need for kitchen helpon Wednesdays for Trinity ALIVE! Check out thevarious things Building & Grounds does. Organizingsupplies, closets, classrooms, and a host of thingsthat seem to happen on their own can all use theloving attention of someone gifted in organizing.

    While there are plenty of times many of us wish

    there really were Church Fairies to take care of thelittle things, sadly they are not real. Well, they arereal, its just that they are us.

    Heres the key: focusing prayerfully on Gods Wordevery Sunday, and any time through educationalopportunities, will surely lead us to a place of deeperconviction and commitment. Part of that, when alsoprayerfully considered, draws us out of ourselves andour comfort zones to look for a way to bring the faithalive.

    Gary is right ... we all have to remember to ask, toinvite others to help out, to participate in ourcommittees, to lead programs ... BUT, it is each of uswho is equally responsible for stepping up andletting it be known that the desire to participateexists.

    Peace,Joe Pendal

    WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU ...

    If you have participated in Trinity ALIVE! tell us what you think of it. What can we do to make it even

    better? If you have children in the program, what is their opinion?

    If your children are participating in the Rotation Model Sunday School ... what do you and they think of

    that program? Is the repetition of story through different modes working?

    Call or email Joe Pendal: 651.738.0045 [email protected] Please do so before Dec. 1

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    4/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 4

    The Almighty Sluggers softball

    team finished the 2010 summer E

    league softball season with arecord of 4 wins and 12 losses,

    finishing a respectable 13 out of

    16 teams.

    As the picture shows, there was

    some confusion about just what

    sporting league the Sluggers

    were playing in, a factor that

    prevented them from earning

    even greater respect this summer.

    The Envelope Please ...

    The 2010 MVP award went tothe versatile Greg VanderVeer,

    whose versatility inspired the

    more scientific teammates to

    experiment with cloning during

    their off hours.

    The Silver Bat for hitting

    prowess was awarded to Curtis

    Crouse. Without him, the team

    would have stranded far fewerrunners.

    Alex Espe

    earned the

    Golden

    Glove award,

    despite

    playing with

    a glove that

    disintegrated

    at the most

    unfortunate,

    catch-ball-in-

    glove

    moments.

    Slugs to Sport New Gear 2011

    Steve Palmer was awarded

    Rookie of the Year, overcoming

    "sprinter's hamstring malaise"

    that plagues rookies who attempt

    to run way too fast to first base.

    The "Terry Malloy -- I Coulda

    Been Somebody" award went to

    Gary Hanson, for pushing

    hardest for a switch to the

    Tuesday E league because it

    SUPPOSEDLY had more church

    teams.

    Until Spring Training 2011!

    Apologies to Garry Espe from

    the Editor for not getting this

    in last month.

    Not Always Mighty, Almighty Sluggers Play ... Yup, Play!

    Trinity Bookmarks Share them!

    The Communications/Marketing committee created these colorful bookmarks to share with friends and

    neighbors. We passed them out at the Woodbury Days parade line-up and would like you to pass them

    out too! Please help us to spread the word about Trinity by sharing these bookmarks with your friends

    and neighbors. They can help to spark a conversation and hopefully an invitation to visit. More

    bookmarks are available on the Welcome table and in the church office.

  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    5/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 5

    As each has received a gift, use it

    to serve one another, as goodstewards of God's varied grace. - 1

    Peter 4:10

    Talented people" are not only the

    extraordinary achievers or the ones

    with easily identifiable gifts, such as

    musical or artistic ability.

    Talents include being a good

    listener, being able to organize

    events, relating well to children or

    teens, and being patient with theelderly, to name a few. Each one of

    us was created with the capacity to

    do for others in some way.

    St. Teresa of Avila tells us that

    Christ has no body now on earth

    but yours, no hands but yours, no

    feet but yours; therefore God

    works through people to make the

    world a better place.

    Failing to use our time well and

    apply the talents we have received is

    that we neglect to carry out the work

    of Jesus.

    Jesus felt no need for an abundance

    of items.therefore, donate excessclothing and volunteer at the

    Christian Clothes Closet.

    Jesus ate with all kinds of

    people..share your culinary gifts

    at a dinner party for friends one day,

    and serve and share a meal with

    families at Family Place another.

    Jesus was not afraid to approach

    lepers. . . have dinner with people at

    Clares House, a home for those

    with HIV/AIDS.

    Tutor at Landfall; teach art or coach

    underprivileged children at an after

    school program. Make time for a

    depressed friend, or listen to a

    dementia patient tell you the same

    story again and again.

    The ways to share your talents are

    as vast as the talents we each

    possess.

    We are one-of-a-kind creations of

    God with unique contributions to

    make in this world.

    As Christians we recognize that our

    gifts of time and talents are meant tobe cultivated and shared with others

    with our family and friends, with

    our parish community and with the

    world. May we use our gifts

    well . . .

    Blessings, Dee

    Pastoral Care MessageAll Are Gifted ... Share Your Gifts

    Christmas Joy Offering to Be Collected on December 19th

    This special offering of the PC(USA) supports the education of students at Presbyterian racial

    ethnic schools and colleges, and helps families of active and retired church workers in need

    through the assistance programs of the Board of Pensions. Thank you for considering your

    contribution to this opportunity.

    November isNational

    Family Caregivers Month, a

    time set aside to thank,

    support, educate and

    empower the more than 65

    million family caregivers who

    tend to loved ones with a

    chronic illness, or disability,

    or the frailties of old age.

  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    6/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 6

    November 22nd Program to Focus

    on Teen Suicide

    Communities, schools, churches, and families continue thestruggle with the repercussions of the tragic deaths by suicide of teens with seeming regularity. Minnesota has oneof the nations highest teen suicide rates.

    There are no simple solutions to the frightening trend of teen suicide, says Joe Pendal, Trinitys director ofChristian Education. We cant even begin to hope to solve the problem easily let alone in one night ofconversation. But what we do hope a program like this will achieve is to identify one of the most importantprevention tools which adults being willing to talk to young people ... especially to listen to them.

    On Monday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m., the monthly public meeting of the Faith-Based Health & WellnessNetwork will hold a program intended to provide insight and some guidance for adults with teens in their lives.Entitled,How to Talk to Your Teen About Suicide, this presentation will be led by Trinitys director of ChristianEducation Joe Pendal and Sarah Fuerst, a licensed psychologist working with the Youth Service Bureau.

    Trinitys Service of Remembrance and HealingSunday, November 14 @ 7:00 p.m.

    Presbyterians are a denomination that do not pray for those who have preceded us in death. We believe there is noreason to pray for them, since they are no longer suffering the pains of this world but are reveling in the presenceof God. We pray for those affected by the loss of family and friends; those whomost go on in the face of all manner of pain and suffering.

    And ... we most definitely take time to remember those who are no longer withus. Thanking God for the gift of the lives that touched our own and made ourlives meaningful. Memories of those special individuals remain vividly in ourhearts ... and for many among us, the pain of such loss remains just as sharp.

    On Sunday, November 14, at 7 pm, Trinity will gather to acknowledge the pain

    of losing a loved one, as well as to bring together those who are suffering thepain of physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, or financial distress to receivestrength and comfort through prayer, music, and meditation.

    All Trinity members, friends and family are encouraged to participate and receive God's gift of healing andwholeness. Following the service there will be a time of refreshment and fellowship.

    Trinitys Kelly Medd Figures on Skating!

    Kelly Medd, a sixth-grader, competed in the PreliminaryLevel of the MN State Figure Skating Championships backin August.

    Team Medd reports that Kelly placed First in Round 1 toqualify for the Championship Round, in which she finisheda very encouraging Eighth.

    This is the second year Kelly has participated in the event,and qualified for the final round. Augusts event was part ofthe 2011 season ... and Kelly continues to train has hard asever. Good luck, Kelly!

  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    7/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 7

    Saturday, Nov. 13 (1:00-5:00)Trinity Presbyterian Church, Faith-Based Mental Health & Wellness Network,

    and St. Paul The School of Rock,... present ...

    an afternoon of public discussion, education, support AND Rock & Roll

    to bring adults and kids together

    as our communities respond to the tragedies of suicide

    Breakout Topics

    ****

    FAQ Debunking Myths

    ****

    How to Talk to Youth

    About Suicide

    ****

    Putting the Pieces BackTogether Before They

    Fall Apart

    Program Includes

    Information Tables

    Breakout Sessions

    General Assembly

    FREE Rock Concert:

    St. Paul School of Rocks

    Road Crew

    This event will be held at

    Trinity Presbyterian

    Stand Together Against Suicide!Information ... Education ... Discussion ... Rock-n-Roll

    This non-denominational

    event is FREE & Open to

    the Public

  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    8/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 8

    Mission & Action Opportunities To Share Your Time & Talents

    The Mitten Tree

    During the Advent, Christmas and New Years

    season we will be collecting hats, scarves, mittensand gloves for children at John A. Johnson

    Achievement Plus Elementary School in St. Paul.

    Please place your donations on and under the

    Mitten Tree in Fellowship Hall.

    Two-Way Giving

    Preparing food, playing with children and helping a

    tired adult are all simple things that we can do.

    Lets make a difference in the lives of temporarily

    homeless families. Join other Trinity folk in

    spending an evening or an overnight at nearby

    churches through Project Home. You will receive

    the information and assistance needed to

    experience the way in which God can bless you

    through blessing others.

    An Alternative to Alternative Christmas

    Instead of sponsoring alternative Christmas giving

    again this year, the Mission & Action Committeewants to focus on raising awareness and funds for

    the ministry of our newly-sponsored missionary,

    Rev. Jed Koball. Jed began his service as a mission

    co-worker in January 2009 as a Facilitator for

    International Partnerships through the Peru Joining

    Hands network, Uniendo Manos Contra Pobreza

    (Joining Hands Against Poverty).

    According to the PC(USA) web site, Joining

    Hands is a program of the Presbyterian Hunger

    Program that fights the root causes of hunger by

    sparking the formation of networks in developing

    countries. These networks lead the struggle against

    hunger at a local level while working with PC

    (USA) presbyteries and congregations to address

    global hunger issues.

    The Peruvian JH network is comprised of secular

    Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), such as

    human-rights groups, church-related NGOs and

    churches. Jeds responsibilities are to assist

    Uniendo Manos in carrying out its core program

    and developing their response to the main issues

    that the network itself has identified as its primary

    concerns. Jed acts as a link between PC(USA)

    congregations and Uniendo Manos.

    Here are the direct links to Jeds January and

    September2010 newsletters.

    http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201001/

    http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/

    missionconnections/koball-jed-201009/

    AND YET ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE TIME & TALENT:

    Trinitys Prayer Shawl Ministry

    This is a ministry of love to care for members of Trinity who are ill or grieving.

    Knitted or crocheted shawls and lap blankets are made to be given to men, women

    and children who have a need for prayer and support as they face physical, emotional

    or spiritual issues in their lives. The Prayer Shawl Ministry would love to have new

    knitters or crocheters join us! If you would like to put your talents to use as part of this

    Ministry, please contact Dee Lindblom (738-0045 [email protected]) for more information.

    mailto:[email protected]://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201009/http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201009/http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201001/http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201001/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201009/http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201009/http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201009/http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201009/http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201001/http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201001/http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201001/http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/missionconnections/koball-jed-201001/
  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    9/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 9

    Dinner Around the World

    will be taking place at the home of Tom and Susan Rooney on Saturday,

    November 6. We will be cooking and eating Greek cuisine and all adults are welcome. A sign-up sheet

    and recipes are available in the narthex, so choose a recipe to make for the group, and bring it to the

    Rooney's house at 6:30. Hope to see you at The Rooneys: 6539 Orchard Ridge Trail, Woodbury.

    Trinity Presbyterian Program Financial Summary Through Sept.

    Month Actual YTD Actual

    Total Program Donations $17,018.59 $162,826.31

    Total Program Expenditures $19,695.65 $180,472.30

    Donations Less Expenses (-$2,677.06) (-$17,645.99

    Building Fund Donations $3,803.51 $46,891.73

    Building Mortgage Payment $6,691 $60,219.00

    Mortgage Balance $752,893.83

    TIME AND TALENTS

    Generally speaking, people who get involved in the life Trinity tend to get maximum benefit of what

    Trinity has to offer. This includes worship, Trinity ALIVE!, church committees, social events, mission

    opportunities, and other activities. Sometimes opportunity comes your way without effort, but more oftenyou need to seek it out. Get involved, and you will meet people, make friends, and enrich your spiritual

    life. If you are interested, but not sure how to get involved, please contact your deacon and they will help

    you out. -- From Your Board of Deacons

    Did You Know Trinity Benefits From an Ad Hoc Social Committee?

    The ad hoc (and zero budget) social committee was formed several years ago to foster community and

    friendship in the congregation through a variety of social activities. Over the years, we have sponsored

    theme potlucks, Twins games outings, game nights, after church dining clubs, and other events. Many

    events are for the whole family, others are intended for adults. Currently, we sponsor a game night atTrinity on the second Saturday evening of each month. It has been so much fun that it shouldnt be free

    (but it is). We have plans for a Movie Night (November 5th) and an alcohol-free New Years Eve party

    (with dancing). We hope you will join us for some good times. If you would like to join the committee,

    please contact Barb Freeman, Brad Wright, or Beth Hanson.

  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    10/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 10

    PARISH PERSONALS:

    Congratulations to Sue Bergeron, who retired recently after 26 years at the St. Paul Fire Department.

    Happy retirement, Sue!

    Congrats to Barb & Dan Freeman on the birth of their first grandchild,

    Malcolm Allen, born to Craig and Ellen on October 20.

    Recently hospitalized and back home: Mary Neal and Harry Kreuger (of course, neither of them told us,

    gently remind them that it is our turn to care for them!)

    15 Grant Olson

    16 Judi OlsonRockford White

    17 Anna Sikorski21 Kate KeiperJoyce Piper

    22 Samuel Mosisa

    25 Joann Ha27 Gabriella Gizzi

    Bruce Williams28 Lee Houck

    Noah Klink29 Kara Klink30 Garry Espe

    Kathie WilkinsonDee Lindblom

    Todays Your Birthday Happy Birthday to You!

    Trinitys November Birthdays

    1 Erin Donnelly

    2 Sara Finn3 Ann Allen

    4 Cole PalmerEden Palmer5 Curtis Johnsen

    5 Melissa Lehmann

    7 Marilyn Sharp9 Glen Heckmann10 Sam Harder11 Mike Gram

    12 Doug RydenCiarra Williams

    13 Chad Peterson

    14 Josh AndersonMary Elrod

    If we have missed your birthday, please call the office - 738-0045.

    Trinity ALIVE! Hiatus

    Trinity ALIVE!s fall session endsNovember 17; this growing program

    will return January 12, 2011!

  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    11/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! NOVEMBER, 2010

    PAGE 11

    TLC Luncheon Serves Up Scary Good Time!The second Tuesday of each month, in this case it was October 12th, that broughtan early Halloween to the festivities. As always the company and conversation

    was great fun, and equally wonderful was the food offered. As you can see fromthe pictures below, Fellowship Hall was decorated with gobblin-y stuff, while

    some folks dressed up for the occasion from the sweet to the scary!

    And Now a Word from Your Intern ...

    Greetings to you from Kate

    OBrien Soltau, the intern of the

    2010/2011 academic year!!

    I have met many of you through

    out my first month here at

    Trinity. It has been a wonderful

    experience so far and I am very

    impressed by how warm and

    welcoming the Trinity

    community is to interns.

    I thought it would be fun to share

    a little bit about me this month in

    the newsletter. Most of my life

    was spent in the home my

    parents built in Bettendorf, Iowa,

    and moved into three months

    after my birth. I grew up and

    was confirmed in Bettendorf

    Presbyterian Church. I still call

    it my home church and am under

    the care of the Presbytery of East

    Iowa for ordination of Minister

    of the Word and Sacrament.

    Three years ago, I moved to the

    Twin Cites from Colorado to

    attend Bethel Seminary. My

    previous career was as aKindergarten teacher in Rifle,

    Colorado. I loved the five years I

    lived in Colorado because I love

    to ski, hike and just be outside.

    Even though I loved teaching and

    skiing, I couldnt ignore the call

    God has for me to pursue

    seminary and ministry. So, I

    packed up all my things and

    made my way back to the

    Midwest to begin this journey. I

    just started my fourth and final

    year of seminary and will finish

    with a Master of Divinity degree

    in May. This last summer my

    life changed in the most exciting

    way! On August 21st I married

    Jeff Soltau at my familys cabin

    north of Brainerd.

    Heres the Sweet!

    And what

    could be

    scarier than

    Man-Witch &

    Dr. Mullet?

    Would you eat

    food served by

    these two?

  • 8/8/2019 Nov 2010 PDF

    12/12

    TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH! OCTBER, 2010

    NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

    U.S. POSTAGE PAID

    PERMIT 46COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016

    RETURN SERVICE REQUIRED

    Trinity Presbyterian Church

    2125 Tower Drive

    Woodbury, MN 55125

    651.738.0045

    www.trinitywoodbury.org

    Inside This Issue

    Pastors Column 2

    How Bout Them Slugs 4

    Birthdays 9

    From Your Intern 10

    Sunday Schedule November December

    Education Hour

    9:00

    PreK-6

    Confirmation Class

    Adults

    11:00

    Youth

    Worship

    10:00 a.m.

    Fellowship & Coffee11:00 a.m.

    Youth First SundayNov. 7 (4:00-6:30)

    Teen SuicidePrevention Event

    Nov. 13 (1:00-5:00)Featuring breakoutsessions; a concertby the School ofRocks Road Crew

    Healing ServiceNov. 14 (7:00p.m.)

    Monday, Nov. 22

    (6:30)Talking to TeensAbout Suicide

    Youth Lock-InDec. 3 (6:00 p.m.)

    Christmas PageantDec. 19 (10:00 a.m.)

    Christmas Eve Services

    Childrens Service5:00 p.m.

    Candlelight Service10:00 p.m.

    Coming Up At Trinity

    http://www.trinitywoodbury.org/http://www.trinitywoodbury.org/http://www.trinitywoodbury.org/http://www.trinitywoodbury.org/

Recommended