+ Pastoral + Epistle +
Rev. Michael J. RothVol. 6, No.31
The members of Trinity have been very generous in supporting the social ministry outreach of our congregation into the community. On the first Sunday of the month we receive a door offering to support the Benevolent Ministry, which assists people in need when they have a shut-off notice from the utility company or an eviction notice from their landlord. Every year at our Thanksgiving service we have an ingathering of food and gift cards that provide resources for us to serve at the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen. The children in our school contribute a month’s offerings to assist with community dinners. From time to time members give special gifts that they want to be used for social ministry outreach or the food truck. Truly the members of Trinity are very compassionate toward those in need.
As these ministries of Trinity to the community have grown we require more resources to carry them out. We have received a number of grants from Thrivent and continue to seek funding from other granting agencies who believe in what we are doing. In addition to the need for increased funding is the need for more organization and management of these funds. Since all of the moneys to operate our social ministry outreach are outside the budget the Council has been discussing a better way to manage and account for the funds received and expended. To date we have maintained numerous special accounts. This is no longer an efficient system. Therefore the Council has determined that there will be one account called the Social Ministry Outreach account, which continues to be separate from the budget. All moneys that are received for Soup Kitchen, Benevolent ministry, community dinners, food truck, etc. will be held in this one account. Expenditures will also be taken from this account. A separate budget for this account will track and manage the funds for the various ministry efforts so that there will be proper accounting and distribution of funds.
What this means is that whenever funds are received, whether from the 1st Sunday door offering, the Thanksgiving ingathering, or special donations made, they will go into this Social Ministry Outreach account. Dollars that are designated “Food Truck” or “Soup Kitchen” or whatever will still be used for those designated purposes. But having one unified fund will give more flexibility to these ministries and provided funding where needed.
Thank you for your generous support and care for our community.
Ministry Opportunities
TRINITY’S PRAYER CHAIN Our Prayer Chain is a group of very devoted people who have committed to praying for others needs on a daily basis. This group is committed to keeping your prayer request confidential. If you would like to join this group or have a prayer request, please contact the Church Office, Anita Schultz at 983-4454 or , or Mary Shuler at 429-5600.
Church and School Announcements
Benevolent Fund Door Offering:
We will have a Door Offering following each service today.
These funds are used to assist people faced with Utility Disconnects or Evictions. Please prayerfully give as you are able, the Lord love a cheerful giver!
School starts in one month – where will your children / grandchildren be attending this fall?
Be sure to prayerfully consider Trinity Lutheran School (Kindergarten – 8th grade) or Trinity Lutheran Preschool (3-5 years old) for an academically sound education in a loving Christian environment. For more information, contact Jessica Maynard in the school office at (269) 983-3056 or Robyn Adams in the ECC office at (269) 983-0040.
Volunteering for Benton Harbor VBS: Trinity has been blessed with an amazing ministry opportunity at the Benton Harbor Housing Commission. On August 18-22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Trinity will be hosting a VBS at the Housing Commission center. We are looking for some volunteers to help run stations, as well as to assist in making lunches. ANY help is welcomed, and does not need to be for the whole time or week. Please talk with or contact Debbie Miskill or Vicar Kooi if you are interested in helping.
We recently had a Lifetouch photography ‘make-up’ event., for our Church Directory. If you elected to have your complimentary 8 X 10 sent back to our organization for pick up, the portraits are now located at the Ministry Center for you to pick up. Please stop by Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. If you have questions, please call 983-5000.
We HELP NEEDED for the Sort & Share Ministry!
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, from 9am-Noon. Come when you can and leave when you need to. You could be sorting and marking donations. Or you could help deliver bags / boxes to the people in need. Call the Church Office or come by on a Tuesday or Wednesday and see what we do
Thank you! Jan Kizer and Mary Jane Hiler
Excel in Giving
How can you benefit both your budget and that of Trinity? Consider signing up for Excel in Giving. Enrollment forms can be found in the Narthex or at the church office. Completed enrollment forms can be placed in the offering plate or turned in at the church office. Excel in Giving allows you to make electronic fund transfers from your bank account to Trinity in an amount and frequency of your choosing. By automating your offering, Trinity will benefit even when you aren’t able to attend church. You benefit by having your offering to Trinity happen automatically without having to think about it or having to write a check each and every week. If you have any questions about Excel in Giving please contact Sue Moore in the church office or call John Bock at 269-313-1093.
Thrivent Financial Event: “A Day at the Beach!”
Held at the Silver Beach Shadowland Pavilion, on Sunday, September 28, 2014, from 11:00am-2:30pm.
Lunch starting at Noon. We will be serving a picnic lunch catered by Vineland Center.
Pricing: Thrivent Member - $10.00; Non member - $13.00;
Thrivent Child (3-12) - $5.00; Non member Child (3-12) - $8.00; Children 2 & under – Free.
Includes: lunch, drink, dessert, carousal ride, free parking.
Bring the family and enjoy lunch, a carousal ride, the beach, the interactive fountain, stroll downtown, card & board games, prizes, and free parking!
Space is limited, call early for reservations to Kathy Kasischke at 429-7424.
Prayers
Please inform the church office when you or your family member’s status
changes or are well enough to be removed from the Prayer List
Those with Cancer: Diane Atkins (mother of Candy Briney), Lori Burkall (Mary Schmidke’s sister), Heather Metz (friend of the Bradford’s), Frank Cripps (friend of the Bradford’s), Dorothy Duschek, Zachary Matzke (son of Mark & Sally Matzke), Ray Hurt
Those ill or Recovering: Verna Zuhl (Norma Truhn’s sister), Deloris Grau (Debby Miskill’s Aunt), Samuel
and Louise Perrone (In-law’s of Betty Perrone), Mirian Wagner, Don Kasischke (Harold Kasischke’s brother), Frank Callender, James Miller, Mary Hawthorne (Pastor Gerber’s Grandmother), Betty Bailey, Deb Mihlhauser (upcoming knee surgery)
Special Birthdays:8/3-Millie Wendzel (82)
Prayers for Those Mouring:For the family and friends of Margaret Fege
Special Prayers: for those who suffer for the sake of Christ worldwide.
Prayers will remain on this list for 2 weeks, unless otherwise requested.
Emergency Contacts
Pastor Roth, Senior Pastor
556-9622, cell: 932-8456
Pastor Batsky, Visitation Pastor
428-7243, cell: 930-0204
Hospital Visitation and Care - if you or a loved one is hospitalized please contact the church office and let us know. During times of illness or injury we want you to be assured of Christ’s love and compassion, and the hospital cannot report to us as members are admitted.
QR Code for On-line Tithing:
If you have a Smart Phone and would like
to contribute on-line, please scan the QR code, which will takeyou to our website and then to the bank site for processing.
~ To The Glory of God ~The Flowers are From the Friday Evening Wedding of
Julie Broome & Josh Clark
(Marcy Schalon’s Granddaughter)
This Week at Trinity
Sunday, August 3rd
8 & 10:30a Worship Services (S)
9-10:30a SCRIP Sales (school hallway)
9:15-10:15a Adult Bible Study (CFH)
11:30a Contemporary Worship (Gym)
6-8p Senior High Youth Oasis (SRC)
Monday, August 4th
Noon 1p MLT Bible Study (LHC)
6-8p DBSA of SW Michigan (LHC)
6:30-8:30p Bd of Education (school)
6:30-8:30p Stewardship Committee (MCB)
6:30-8p Lakeview Terrace Bible Study
Tuesday, August 5th
2-3p Care Team (LHC)
5:30-9p Thrivent Board Meeting (LHC)
6:30-8:30p Bd of Prop & Finance (MCB)
7-9p Contemporary Praise Team Practice
7-8:30p Stephen Ministry Supervision (MC)
Wednesday, August 6th
1-2:30p MLT Meeting (LHC)
Thursday, August 7th
Noon-3p SCRIP Sales (School office)
6:30-8p “At Ease” Veteran’s Support Group (LHC)
Friday, August 8th
Saturday, August 9th
8:30-9:30a Men’s Small Group (MCB)
Sunday, August 10th
8 & 10:30a Worship Services (S)
9-10:30a SCRIP Sales (school hallway)
9:15-10:15a Adult Bible Study (CFH)
11:30a Contemporary Worship (Gym)
CFH-Christian Fellowship Hall; CMR-Children’s Ministry Room;
LHC-Lighthouse Café; LHL-Lighthouse Lounge;
MC-Ministry Center;MCB-Ministry Center Boardroom;
S-Sanctuary; SRC-Solid Rock Café; SCH-School;
WC-Welcome Center
Trinity Lutheran Church and School
619 Main St. St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
Church: 269-983-5000 School: 269-983-3056
Early Childhood Center: 269-983-0040
August 3, 2014
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome
We extend a warm welcome to all who worship with us today. It is our joy to worship with you. As the Holy Spirit gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the Church, we believe you will meet your risen Savior today through Word and Sacrament. If you are a first-time visitor, please introduce yourself to our pastor after the service. And if you do not have a church home, we invite you to consider becoming a part of our church family.
Please join together in the Welcome Center after each worship service for a time of fellowship.
Please take time to fill out the Welcome & Communication sheet in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate as it is passed. Thank you.
Serving Today:
Preacher...... Rev. Anthony Gerber
Liturgist...... Vicar Nick Kooi
Organist...... Jenifer Milnikel
Lay Readers...... (8:00) Steve Shuler
...... (10:30) Brooke Dawes
Acolytes...... (8)
...... (10:30)Max Kelly
Communion Assistants...... (8) Steve Shuler, Mark Matzke
...... Pete Swim, Tim Ernst, Leroy Archut
...... (11:30) Doug Wall
Contemporary Worship Leader...... Scott Kizer
Contemporary Music Team...... Rickey Moore, Brad Wishart,
...... Jeff Davis, Kaye Krieger, Cavin Miller
...... Bonnie Johnson, Brad and Shelly Chaffee