Trinity Lutheran Church
December 2015
Christmas Worship 2
Calendar 6
Prayer List 8
Birthdays 9
Cartoon 10
MinistriesMinistriesMinistries
The Thanksgiving Eve service will be
November 25 at 7 pm.
This will be a worship of Thanksgiving
with communion. Our God has blessed us!
Advent Midweek Worship
Start with a Soup Supper at 6 pm followed by
Holden Evening Prayer Service at 7 pm.
Messages:
December 2 - “Waiting”
December 9 - “The Magnificat”
December 16 - “A Cloth for the Cradle”
Travel this journey of Advent with us.
Warming
Tree
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Holiday
Health
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2 Trinity Lutheran Church 507 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97030
Christmas
Worship
Christmas Eve
worship services are
at 5, 7, and 9 pm.
Christmas Day worship
will be at 10 am.
Warming Tree
The Warming Tree is up now. There are
gift tags for items to help our outside
friends and tags for Boxes of Love.
Please bring in items by Christmas.
Blessings Bags
We are collecting items for Blessings Bags,
which will be given out during our mini-clinic.
Lists are available on a table near the Warm-
ing Tree. These items need to be brought in by
December 18, so we ca n out the Blessings
Bags at the December Mini-Clinic.
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The Lutheran
Choral
Association
presents its 78th season of
“Make a Joyful Noise”
January 3, 2016 @ 4 pm at
Peace Lutheran Church,
2201 N Rosa Parks Way,
Portland OR 97217.
For more information go to
www.lutheranchoral.org.
Homelessness Committee
A new committee is forming to discuss homelessness in the areas
around Trinity. This committee is looking for people who are
compassionate, understanding and eager to create positive
change. If you are interested in joining please
contact Lisa Barton–Mullins at [email protected]
or 503-784-9244.
Chime Choir has started!
Rehearsals are
Saturdays from 10 am to
11 am.
If you are interested
in signing up or have any
questions please contact
Monika Deitchman at
503-667-4450 or
or Care-O-Gram.
Caroling to our homebound!
This is a fun event and we invite everyone to
join us! We will be going Dec. 21, 22 and 23
in the afternoons.
If you know someone who would like to be
visited by our carolers, please let us know!
Sign up to carol in the office hallway or
contact Linde Eidenberg at the church office.
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Health Ministries Ten Ways to Health
1. Wash Your Hands Often Keeping hands clean is one of the
most important steps you can take
to avoid getting sick and spreading
germs to others. Wash your hands with soap
and clean running water, and rub them to-
gether for at least 20 seconds. Cover your
mouth and nose with a tissue when you
cough or sneeze. If you don’t have tissue,
cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or el-
bow, not your hands.
2. Stay Warm
Cold temperatures can cause
serious health problems, es-
pecially in infants and older
adults. Stay dry, and dress
warmly in several layers.
3. Manage Stress
The holidays don’t need to
take a toll on your health and
pocketbook. Keep your com-
mitments and spending in
check. Balance work, home, and play.
Get support from family and friends.
Keep a relaxed and positive outlook.
Make sure to get proper sleep.
4. Travel Safely
Whether you're traveling
across town or around the
world, help ensure your trip is safe.
Don’t drink and drive, and don’t let
someone else drink and drive. Wear a
seat belt every time you drive or ride in
a motor vehicle. Always buckle your
child in the car using a child safety
seat, booster seat, or seat belt appro-
priate for his/her height, weight, and
age.
5. Get Check-ups and Vaccinations
Exams and screenings can help find
potential problems early, when the
chances for treatment and cure are of-
ten better. Vaccinations help prevent
diseases and save lives. Sched-
ule a visit with your health
care provider for needed ex-
ams and screenings. Ask what
vaccinations and tests you
should get based on your age, lifestyle,
travel plans, medical history, and fami-
ly health history. Get health insurance
through healthcare.gov if needed.
The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends,
celebrate life, to be grateful, and reflect on what’s important. They are also a
time to appreciate the gift of health. Here are some holiday tips to support
your efforts for health and safety this season.
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6 . Be Smoke-Free
Avoid smoking and breathing other
people's smoke. If you smoke, quit to-
day! Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
7. Watch the Kids
Children are at high risk for injuries.
Keep a watchful eye on your kids when
they’re eating and playing. Keep po-
tentially dangerous toys, food, drinks,
household items, choking hazards (like
coins and hard candy), and other ob-
jects out of kids' reach. Learn how to
provide early treatment for children
who are choking. Make sure toys are
used properly. Develop rules about ac-
ceptable and safe behaviors, including
using electronic media.
8. Handle and Prepare Food Safely
As you prepare holiday meals, keep
yourself and your family safe from
food-related illness. Wash hands and
surfaces often. Avoid cross-
contamination by keeping raw meat,
poultry, seafood, and eggs (including
their juices) away from ready-to-eat
foods and eating surfaces. Cook foods
to the proper temperature. Refrigerate
promptly. Do not leave perishable foods
out for more than two hours.
9. Eat Healthy, and Be Active
With balance and moderation, you can
enjoy the holidays the healthy
way. Choose fresh fruit as a
festive and sweet substitute
for candy. Limit fats, salt, and sugary
foods. Find fun ways to stay active,
such as dancing to your favorite holi-
day music. Be active for at least 2½
hours a week. Help kids and teens be
active for at least 1 hour a day.
10. Prevent Injuries
Injuries can happen any-
where, and some often oc-
cur around the holidays.
Use step stools instead of
climbing on furniture
when hanging decorations. Leave the
fireworks to the professionals. Wear a
helmet when riding a bicycle or skate-
boarding to help prevent head injuries.
Keep vaccinations up to date.
Most residential fires occur during the
winter months. Keep candles away
from children, pets, walkways, trees,
and curtains. Never leave fireplaces,
stoves, or candles unattended. Don't
use generators, grills, or other gasoline-
or charcoal-burning devices inside your
home or garage. Install a smoke detec-
tor and carbon monoxide detector in
your home. Test them once a month,
and replace batteries twice a year.
From: “Centers For Disease Control”
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Mt. Hood Hospice is hosting their annual Time of Remembering on
December 5 between 2-3:30 pm at Sandy Baptist Church (34435 SE
Jarl Road Boring OR 97009) to honor loved ones during the holiday
season with music, reading of names, lighting of candles and a memo-
rial video. Anyone who is missing a loved one is invited to this
gathering to share memories and offer support. Refreshments will be
served. For any questions contact Emilie by email to
[email protected] or at 503-668-5545.
Support and Healing for Early Life (SHELL) provides support for
children and teens grieving the death of someone close. Whether its
been weeks, months or years since your loss, sharing your experiences
with others who have been there can help. Groups are facilitated by
compassionate, trained volunteers and supervised by qualified profes-
sionals. SHELL meets every other Tuesday evening starting
November 3– December 15 at
Mt. Hood Hospice Offices, 39641 Scenic Street, Sandy, OR 97055.
If you have questions contact Emilie at 503-668-5545,
Braving the Holidays Grief Education/ Support Group
Mondays now through January 4 from 2-3:30 at Trinity. The season to
be jolly can be a challenging time for people who have lost a loved one.
This is a support group for people griving a loss due to a death.
Whether is has been months or years since your loss, this group can
provide a supportive environment to help you develop coping skills. To
register please contact Emilie at 503-668-5545 or at
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yer
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t Leslie Joan Allen
Pam B
Kaitlin Bacon
Walter Behn
Patti Brost
Maxine Case
Ward Deal
Gary Deeke
The Family of Dennis
Gail Egner
Rich Egner
Pennie Evenson
Anne Furgurson
Janette & Bo Gail
Bill George
Jackie Germundson
Al Gerstmann
Vivette Green
David Hall
Jesse Heitman
Melanie Hutchens
Bill Irgens
Joan
Ray Jones
Barbara Jorgenson
Sarah Joy
Frances Kenney & Family
Ken & Vickie
Janice Kilness
Krista
Ray Lewis III
Juliette Lundquist
Richard Lundquist
Cindy Mastrandrea
Jaime Mayes
Leon Merriman and Fami-
ly
Adriane Miller
August Mueller
Lew Nicholson
Vicki Pieske
Bob Pokorny & Family
Beverly Post
Rachael
Julie Snyder
Cathy Swanson
Gil Thiel
Ruth Vandenbos
Juergen Voellm
Bill Volkert
Brayden Watts
David Webb & Family
Bill Wenzel
Jane Whiting
Lukas Wiesner
Shaunta Zipperian
John and Clarissa Zuver
and Family
Additional Concerns and
Prayers
The Families Affected by
the Shootings in
Roseburg
Marriage Problems
Mentally Ill Persons
Parents of Children with
Special Needs
Recovering Addicts
Unemployed/Homeless
Deaths
Jakob Aschwanden
(Barbara Jorgenson's
Father)
Ella Baeckel
Al Fischer
Lorrayne Jensen
Bill McIntire
We keep in prayer the families of...
Marjorie Anderson
Sigrid Baker
Ellen Fischer
Gordon Fitzsimmons
Harriet Halverson
Esther Hansen
Helen Hanson
Pat Johnson
John Liepold
Juanita McMahen
Lew Nicholson
Roz Pariseau
Marjorie Pine
Joan Rittel
Donna Sather
Alice Schenck
Darlene Strutz
For those not able to worship with us...
Alex Amen
Brent Bacon and
Bravo Team
Joshua Boyd
Alex (Alf) Frank
Paul Vandenbos
We keep in prayer all service men &
women and their families, including:
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1 Ruth Vandenbos
2 Marc Andersen
Miles Cardin 4
Ruth Brandt April Rossen Jan Ruppert
5 Cooper Andersen Jonathan Egner Elizabeth Egner
6 Gordon Fitzsimmons
7 Gordon Fitzsimmons
7 Benjamin Kenny
8 Eva Kramer Janice Miller
Jasmine Perez 10
Kristi Riedel 11
Christopher Colvin Hank Stevens Sandra Wright
Cathy Yost 12
Thom Cunningham 13
Larry Tullius 14
Julliann Givens Hayden Osborn
15 Norah LeMay
16 Joe Givens
17 Don Olson
18 Marcia Rice
19 Ken Scharpen
Kyle Wicklander 20
Elise Justice 21
Harry Baeckel Matthew Brunner
Shain Corey Christian Perez
22 Larry Brandt
25 Stephanie Kennedy
Stephanie Riley 26
Lisa Alibabaie Cameron Brighton
26 Shari Henry
Suzy Jefferies 27
Connie Matson Gregory Sorge
28 Horst Jeddeloh
29 William Miller
30 Arianna Alibabaie
Treasurer’s Report
October ‘15 YTD ‘15 Revenues $25,435.84 $283,172.41
Expenses $22,201.73 $300,393.85
Net gain/loss $2,234.11 ($17,221.44)
Scandinavian Heritage Foundation’s
31st Annual Holiday ScanFair
The Sights, Sounds, Tastes and Traditions of a Nordic Christmas Market.
A European-Style Wonderland Right Here in Portland
Saturday, December 5 at 10 am from 5 pm
Sunday, December 6 from 10 am to 4 pm
Exhibit Hall of the Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Rose Quarter,
300 N. Winning Way Portland 97227
Cost:$7 – Adults; $6 Seniors & Students;
$15 Family (2 Adults and 2 Kids); Children under 12 free.
Trinity Lutheran Church
507 W Powell Blvd,
Gresham, OR 97030
e-mail: [email protected]
December 2015
Ministries is published monthly by Trinity Lutheran Church
507 W. Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97080
e-mail: [email protected]
web address: www.tlcgresham.com
503-665-3197; fax 503-661-6100
Lead Pastor: Curtis Zieske ext. #311 Christian Formation: Stephanie Kistler ext. #312 Parish Nurse: Linde Eidenberg ext. #304 Worship Coordinator: Monika Deitchman ext. #306 Office Manager and Bookkeeper: Rachel Kramer ext. #301 Office Support: Angela Damonte ext. #303 Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
After hours emergency phone number:
Church: 503-665-3197 ext. #4
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Deadline for January Ministries is December 10th!