News and Notes for Sunday, June 14, 2009

Lutheran Digest: Have you missed the Spring Issue of Lutheran Digest? Most all of us have! The reason our church has not received our recent issues is due to the retirement of Betty Allen (our long time sales agent). Finally, after many weeks of investigating, I have discovered that our church will not receive anymore issues until a Sales Agent is found to take over the handling of the Wellsville area. If someone is found quickly, (1-2 weeks) we might be able to start getting the Digest again with the Fall 2009 issue. If anyone is interested in finding out more about what the job would entail, please call the Lutheran Digest headquarters at 952-933-2820. Please be sure to tell them you are representing Trinity Lutheran Church.

Bible BBQ resumes this Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30pm. Be sure to sign your name on the sheet in the lounge if you plan on attending.

Confirmation Reunion Celebration: Please be sure to sign up on the sheet in the lounge if you’re planning on attending the Chicken BBQ after worship on Sunday, June 28.

Fun-Tastic Carnival Meeting – Wed., June 17 at 6pm.

Fun-Tastic Carnival Book Sale: Good used books are needed for the book sale at the Fun-tastic Carnival on Sat. July 11th. Please drop off on the table in the church library.

FYI: Garrison Keillor is coming to Chautauqua Institute on Monday, June 29 at 8:15 pm. The cost for tickets is $38.00.

New Great Grandson: Congratulations to the Bellows Family who welcome a new great grandson, Aaron John Bellows, the son of Dan & Susan Bellows.

Congrats To Trinity’S Graduates!

• Brandi Dice.
• Kristen Fahs
• Kara Gallmann
• Courtney Klein
• Zack Martin
• Judson Scutt
• Kayla Vossler.

(Any graduates not listed here, please notify church office.)

VBS Is Coming! The dates for this year’s VBS are Aug. 17 – Aug. 21 from 5:30 – 8:00pm. Be on the lookout for sign up sheets in the coming weeks for volunteers and donations. This year’s theme is Gadget’s Garage and we are looking for donations of corrugated cardboard which may be dropped at the church office or Sunday School office. We are also looking to “borrow” toy tools/workshop items for decorating. If you do loan something for VBS to use during VBS week, be sure to label with your name so it can be returned to you. Any questions, please speak to Kristin Crawford. Thanks!

Today’S Coffee Hour hosts are Dena Helms, Gladys Murphy, and Jane Pinney. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: June 15 Janice Vossler; June 16 Gladys Sweet; June 18 Lauren Lynch; June 19 Tim Hand, Brooke Nicholas.

Celebrating Anniversaries This Coming Week: June 16 Claire & Marie Coyle; June 18 Barry & Linda Gridley; June 20 Mark & Chris Wiedemann.

We Thank the 139 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,903.25 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. $502.55 in misc. funds was also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, June 14, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Saturday Evening Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Pinney.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice Distrola.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.Counters:
• Fran Lanphier, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, June 21, 2009:

• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Pinney.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice Distrola.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
• Counters: Fran Lanphier, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, June 21, 2009:

• Job 28:1-11
• 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
• St. Mark 4:35-41.
  

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - June 7, 2009

Rite Of Confirmation: Today two of our youth are publicly confessing their faith in the true God in the Rite of Confirmation. The two youth and their confirmation verses are:

1. Jacob Francis Cornelius – Revelation 2:10
2. Carolyn Marie Duttweiler – St. John 15:5

We praise God that through their study of God’s Word they have grown in their faith in God and His Son Jesus as their Savior and have begun to learn the basics of the Christian faith. It is our sincere prayer that they will continue to faithfully attend worship, study God’s Word, and partake of Holy Communions so that by the work of the Holy Spirit they will continue to mature in the Christian faith and Christian life.

Lutheran Digest: Have you missed the Spring Issue of Lutheran Digest? Most all of us have! The reason our church has not received our recent issues is due to the retirement of Betty Allen (our long time sales agent). Finally, after many weeks of investigating, I have discovered that our church will not receive anymore issues until a Sales Agent is found to take over the handling of the Wellsville area. If someone is found quickly, (1-2 weeks) we might be able to start getting the Digest again with the Fall 2009 issue. If anyone is interested in finding out more about what the job would entail, please call the Lutheran Digest headquarters at 952-933-2820. Please be sure to tell them you are representing Trinity Lutheran Church.

Confirmation Reunion Celebration: Please be sure to sign up on the sheet in the lounge if you’re planning on attending the Chicken BBQ after worship on Sunday, June 28. Also, if you invited any former members and they are attending, be sure to sign them up also. Thank you. Any questions, speak to Eleanor Cott or Betty Wood.

Fun-Tastic Carnival Book Sale Good used books are needed for the book sale at the Fun-tastic Carnival on Sat. July 11th. Please drop off on the table in the church library.


FYI: Garrison Keillor is coming to Chautauqua Institute on Monday, June 29 at 8:15 pm. The cost for tickets is $38.00.

New Great Grandson: Congratulations to the Bellows Family who welcome a new great grandson, Aaron John Bellows, the son of Dan & Susan Bellows.

Congrats To Trinity’S Graduates!

• Brandi Dice.
• Kristen Fahs.
• Kara Gallmann.
• Courtney Klein.
• Zack Martin.
• Judson Scutt.
• Kayla Vossler.
  

(Any graduates not listed here, please notify church office.)

Today’S Coffee Hour is being sponsored by the Men’s Club in honor of the two youth being confirmed. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: June 10 Dave Pinney; June 11 Courtney Klein.

WE THANK the 108 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,522.81 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. $50.00 in misc. funds was also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, June 7, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Saturday Evening Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Justin Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Pinney.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice Distrola.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.
• Counters: Fran Lanphier, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, June 14, 2009:

• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Justin Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Pinney.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Greeters: Lou & Bernice Distrola.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
• Counters: Fran Lanphier, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, June 14, 2009:

• Ezekiel 17:22-24.
• 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (11-17).
• Mark 4:26-34.

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - May 31, 2009

Ladies Aid will meet this Tuesday, June 2 at 7pm. Jane Pinney will speak. New members always welcome! Please join us!

Fun-Tastic Carnival planning meeting will be held this Wednesday, June 3 at 6pm. The carnival will be held on Saturday, July from Noon – 3. Please come join us if you would like to help in any way.

Senior Citizens’ Luncheon will be held this Thursday, June 4 @ noon. New members always welcome! Please join us!

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by the Sweet family in honor of Robert Sweet’s 90th birthday.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Dee & Randy Roeske.
Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating An Anniversary Today: May 31 Dan & Rosemary Vossler

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: May 31 Jennifer Joyce, Robert Sweet; June 2 Stuart Ehrlich; June 3 Carolanne Schmitt; June 4 Kristin Fahs; June 5 Alexis Merrick, Mary Monroe

Confirmation Reunion Celebration On Sunday, June 28th, we will remember our Confirmation and renew our Baptismal vows. We are looking to locate as many former members as possible. Forms to be filled out can be found on the lounge table. Any questions please see Eleanor Cott or Betty Wood.

Fun-Tastic Carnival Book Sale Good used books are needed for the book sale at the Fun-tastic Carnival on Sat. July 11th. Please drop off on the table in the church library.

We Thank the 96 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $1,912.22 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. $695.00 in misc. funds was also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, May 31, 2009:

• Worship Leader: Betty Wood.
• Saturday Evening Worship Leader: Gary Shaver.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Havens.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Greeters: Mary Bellows, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Pete Carlin.
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, June 7, 2009:

• Ushers: Jim & Dena Helms, Justin Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Dave Pinney.
• Altar Guild: Janet Carlin, Janet Vargo.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Greeters: Mary Bellows, Dot Cornish, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.
• Counters: Fran Lanphier, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, June 7, 2009:

• Isaiah. 6:1-8.
• Acts 2:14a, 22-36.
• John 3:1-17.

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - May 24, 2009

Many, Many Thanks goes to the Men’s Club, in particular Dave and Jackie Sweet, for Tuesday’s dinner and the “Woman of the Year” award. I must say I felt very surprised and honored, especially being that there are so many around church who are so worthy. - Carol English

Confirmation Reunion Celebration: On Sunday, June 28th, we will remember our Confirmation and renew our Baptismal vows. We are looking to locate as many former members as possible. Forms to be filled out can be found on the lounge table. Any questions please see Eleanor Cott or Betty Wood.

Many Thanks go to Kato for his donations of playground equipment. The little tots are happy!

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Janet and John Vargo.
Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: May 27 Judy Cornelius, May 29 Carl Osgood

Prayer List: Please take a moment to look over the prayer list in this bulletin to see if anyone needs to be added or removed from the list. You may note this on a prayer request slip or simply write a note and leave it on the secretary’s desk in the office. Thank you!

We Thank the 125 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,711.17 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. $40.00 for Missions and $160.00 (Missionary) were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, May 24, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Sat. Eve. Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Havens.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Greeters: Mary Bellows, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Larry Vossler.
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, May 31, 2009:

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Havens.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Greeters: Mary Bellows, Dot Cornish, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Pete Carlin.
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, May 31, 2009:

• Ezekiel 37:1-14.
• Acts 2:1-21.
• John 15:26-27; 16:4B-15

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin May 17, 2009

Missionary Robin Efing: From India To Mexico, We Will Have The Privilege Of Hearing About The Lord’S Work That Is Being Done In Mexico. Robin Efing Is An Elementary Teacher At Mexico City Christian Academy And Is Here Today To Share Her Ministry.

Confirmation Reunion Celebration: On Sunday, June 28Th, We Will Remember Our Confirmation And Renew Our Baptismal Vows. We Are Looking To Locate As Many Former Members As Possible. Forms To Be Filled Out Can Be Found On The Lounge Table. Any Questions Please See Eleanor Cott Or Betty Wood.

The Flowers Today Are Given To The Glory Of God In Remembrance Of Past Ladies Aid Members.

No Coffee Hour Today, Pot Luck Dinner After Worship.

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: May 17 Bill Weinhauer; May 18 Judy Brainard, Marie Coyle, Paul Vossler; May 19 Fran Lanphier; May 22 Marjorie Knowles; May 23 Charles Miles.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: May 18 Dan & Cindy Flurschutz.

Prayer List Please Take A Moment To Look Over The Prayer List In This Bulletin To See If Anyone Needs To Be Added Or Removed From The List. You May Note This On A Prayer Request Slip Or Simply Write A Note And Leave It On The Secretary’S Desk In The Office. Thank You!

We Thank The 123 Members And Friends Who Attended Services Last Weekend And Shared $2,646.25 Towards The Budget Needs Of First Trinity. Misc. Funds Of $201.00 Were Also Received. Our Budget Needs Are $3,798.00 Each Sunday During 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, May 17, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Saturday Evening Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Havens, Betty Wood.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Greeters: Mary Bellows, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, May 24, 2009:

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Havens, Betty Wood.
• Acolytes: Fred & Sally Dannheim.
• Greeters: Mary Bellows, Dot Cornish, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Larry Vossler.
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, May 24, 2009:

• Acts 1:12-26.
• 1 John 5:9-15.
• John 17:11B-19.

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - May 10, 2009

Mother’s Day Display - Be sure to take a moment to look at the special Mother’s Day display in the display case in the church lounge. Special thanks to Jane Pinney for sharing this with us.

Men’s Club Members - Don’t forget to make your reservations ASAP for the Men’s Club Ladies Night Dinner which will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at 6PM, location to be determined. You may call the church office or sign up on the sheet on the table in the lounge to make your reservations if you haven’t done so already. Thank you.

Calling All Bakers! Don’t forget to bring your baked goods for the Bake Sale Fundraiser being held in conjunction with the Pot Luck Dinner this coming Sunday, May 17th. Please plan on purchasing your dessert to help! Bring your desserts by 10:30 am on Sunday. Proceeds will benefit Julie Shaver & family.

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are the Sweet family. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: May 13 Noah Bennet; May 14 Ben Cornelius, Jr., David Sweet; May 15 Bill Rech.

Pot Luck Dinner Sunday, May 17, 2009. Meatloaf provided. Members are asked to consider a $2 donation to help cover expenses. Please sign up for your dish on the sheet in the lounge and take a disposable pan. Lots of help will also be needed that day for preparation and clean up. Thanks!

Missionary Robin Efing: From India to Mexico, we will have the privilege of hearing about the Lord’s work that is being done in Mexico. Robin Efing is an elementary teacher at Mexico City Christian Academy and will be visiting on Sunday, May 17th. Robin will be sharing her ministry with the Sunday School children that day. She will have a powerpoint presentation. You are invited to come and hear her story.

Confirmation Reunion Celebration - On Sunday, June 28th, we will remember our Confirmation and renew our Baptismal vows. We are looking to locate as many former members as possible. Forms to be filled out can be found on the lounge table. Any questions please see Eleanor Cott or Betty Wood.

We Thank the 102 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $3,614.80 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Misc. funds of $346.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Prayer List - Please take a moment to look over the prayer list in this bulletin to see if anyone needs to be added or removed from the list. You may note this on a prayer request slip or simply write a note and leave it on the secretary’s desk in the office. Thank you!

Those Who Serve Today, May 10, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Saturday Evening Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Havens, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Greeters: Mary Bellows, Dot Cornish, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Randy Moll.
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, May 17, 2009:

Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler.

• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Havens, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Caroline Duttweiler.
• Greeters: Mary Bellows, Dot Cornish, Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, May 17, 2009:

• Acts 10:34-48.
• 1 John 5:1-8.
• John 15:9-17.

News and Notes From This Week's Bulletin - May 3, 2009

National Day Of Prayer (May 7) theme is Prayer America's Hope! It's based on Psalm 33:22, which says, "May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You.” This is an extremely critical time in America's history. From economic pressures, to the ongoing threat of terrorism, to the unraveling of our culture's moral fabric, many people are dealing with a deep sense of uncertainty and apprehension
However, we can be confident that when we come to God in humble prayer, He hears us and stands ready to respond to our cries for help. Our forefathers sought the Almighty for guidance and safekeeping; and we, too, can depend on His divine intervention if we will turn to Him in repentance and prayer. That will be our purpose as we gather with other people of faith across the nation on May 7th. For more information, go to this website: http://www.ndptf.org/

Pot Luck Dinner will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2009, after worship. It will be a classic potluck dinner with an entrée provided. Members are asked to consider a $2 donation to help cover expenses. Disposable pans are available next to the sign-up sheet for this event, and each dish to pass will “cover” four people so those who do cook are encouraged to partner up with those who do not so that we can be sure of plentiful, delicious and varied dishes! Contributions of good look, charm and especially dish-pan hands are also important so come on down and join the fun. Any questions, speak to Shelly Dunne.

Confirmation Reunion Celebration On Sunday, June 28th, we will remember our Confirmation and renew our Baptismal vows. We are looking to locate as many former members as possible. Forms to be filled out can be found on the lounge table. Any questions please see Eleanor Cott or Betty Wood.

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: May 6 Kaelyn Crawford, Dorothy Herke.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: May 6 Ron & Christina Wightman.

We Thank the 106 members and friends who attended services last weekend and shared $2,708.71 towards the budget needs of First Trinity. Charities of $15.00 and Missions of $100.00 were also received. Our budget needs are $3,798.00 each Sunday during 2009.

Those Who Serve Today, May 3, 2009:

• Minister: Robert Morris.
• Saturday Evening Minister: Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Havens, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Greeters: Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Alice Stevens .
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.
  

Assignments For Next Sunday, May 10, 2009:

• Ushers: Duane Cornish, Dick Kling, Dan Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Havens, Debbie Vossler.
• Acolytes: Dave & Jane Pinney.
• Greeters: Sally Dannheim.
• Lay Reader: Randy Moll.
• Counters: Ruth Kling, Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch.
  

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, May 10, 2009:

• Acts 8:26-40.
• 1 John 4:1-11.
• John 15:1-8.