Don’t miss Camp Worship 10:15 am June 26 July 24 & Aug 28, with picnic following
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Address, Phone & Email Corrections Trinity maintains a database of all its members. If you have had any changes to your address, phone number, marital status, etc. please contact Stephanie or Debora with your name, phone number and the changes that need to be made.
If You Are Ill Hospitals no longer notify churches when their members are admitted for care. Call 989.631.0692, and let us know so we can support you with prayer and with presence.
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Trinity Lutheran Church 3701 Jefferson Ave Midland, MI 48640
Contact Us Gerald Ferguson Senior Pastor Ext. 213 gferguson@tlcmidland.org Chuck Foerster Associate Pastor Ext. 214 cfoerster@tlcmidland.org Bernard Philabaum Pastor Emeritus bphilabaum@chartermi.net Kirk Havel Pastor Emeritus khavel@ejourney.com Hilary Michalak Youth Director Ext. 238 hmichalak@tlcmidland.org JoDee Hacker Parish Administrator Ext. 216 jhacker@tlcmidland.org Andrea Berchert Preschool Director Ext. 231 Dianne Granstra Music Director Ext. 212 dgranstra@tlcmidland.org Carol Kuhlman Volunteer Coordinator (989) 689-4280 (989) 430-0502 Ryan Max Information Technologist rmax@tlcmidland.org Stephanie Gann Administrative Assistant sgann@tlcmidland.org Debora Zigoris Administrative Assistant dzigoris@tlcmidland.org Phone 989.631.0692 Or Website www.tlcmidland.org
Newsletter: Wednesday, June 8
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Financial Report 2011 Budget 2011: Needed Weekly:
$1,049,463
Expenses
$20,182
Benevolence
Needed YTD
Income Donations Fees Financial Total Income
April -2011
YTD 2011
Apr
YTD 10,743
44,790
Caring
620
6,223
Education
890
3,390
Music
1,226
5,248
81,046
354,895
Operations
41,790
157,230
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102
Resources
41,580
177,859
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Witness
424
1,037
81,059
355,016
Worship
1,073
3,056
Youth
2,486
9,191
Total
101,131
408,024
Short fall YTD:
-20,072
-53,008
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Food For do?” But it is exactly into this state service to the kingdom of God can Thought ….a of mind that scripture calls us to be wrought with trials and note from your Associate Pastor
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Companions as we are in this work with you, we beg you, please don't squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us. God reminds us, I heard your call in the nick of time; The day you needed me, I was there to help. Well, now is the right time to listen, the day to be helped. Don't put it off; don't frustrate God's work by showing up late, throwing a question mark over everything we're doing. Our work as God's servants gets validated—or not—in the details. People are watching us as we stay at our post, alertly, unswervingly, in hard times, tough times, bad times; when we're beaten up, jailed, and mobbed; working hard, working late, working without eating; with pure heart, clear head, steady hand; in gentleness, holiness, and honest love; when we're telling the truth, and when God's showing his power; when we're doing our best setting things right; when we're praised, and when we're blamed; slandered, and honored; true to our word, though distrusted; ignored by the world, but recognized by God; terrifically alive, though rumored to be dead; beaten within an inch of our lives, but refusing to die; immersed in tears, yet always filled with deep joy; living on handouts, yet enriching many; having nothing, having it all. 2nd Cor 6 (The Message Bible)
The news of tornados and floods keeps pouring in as the southern part of our nation gets hit extremely hard. The devastation is widespread and the loss of life and property is hard to fathom. With all the talk about “rapture” lately and being left behind, it would be easy enough for us to fall into a state of constant fear or an attitude of “why bother, what good can I
action. It is the face of adversity and loss that the church rises like a phoenix. We don’t have to look far to see how our congregation responds to needs, both near and far. The mobile food pantry recently hosted here and the disaster response team’s trips and involvement in rebuilding in our community to name only two. And consider the immediate action taken by the ELCA both to tsunami victims in Japan and tornado and flood victims in the south as well as needs elsewhere. (Check out www.elca.org ) We are a people who like St. Paul said get beaten down, but we get back up again to go on about the mission that God has called us as this community of faith. Closer to home we have needs right within our own building; from the boiler replacement to the need for more volunteers for V.B.S. and the many ministries that are flowing from this house of faith. There is no doubt the need is great; at times it can seem overwhelming, but we have been given this gift of new life for a purpose; so that through our efforts, through our hard work, our gifts, that the love of God might be revealed in the midst of this need, in the midst of the fears of this world and smack dab in the middle of whatever crisis may arise. Being a witness for Christ is seldom an easy thing. If our goal in life is to take the easy road, than being a follower of Jesus is going to run contrary to that goal. But if we have taken this path knowing that living a life of
tribulations, we can bear witness to an incredible God filled with grace, pouring out mercy and love on all of God’s children. It is probably true, that when we are at our lowest, we perceive our need for God to be great. What scripture reminds us is that many outside of our field of vision or our faith community are at their lowest. They need what we have; the hope in a God who has walked down this path, who has promised to be with us and who daily shows forth a love that is beyond our comprehension. In sharing this joy and hope with others, we increase our own; in giving away, we receive far more than we know. What an awesome God we serve! Serving with you,
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memorials Maynard and Judy Chaussee
Memorials In memory of Milda Garrels Memorial and Gifts Paul and Pam Vammer Dwight and Linda Williams Darryl and Mary Alice Crabb Nazareth Circle Bob and Karyn Thomas John and Shirley Sechrisgt Connie Lesh Barbara Bejeck Eldon and Judy Enger Ruth McClurg Maynard and Judy Chaussee Fred and Carole Swinehart Don and Melody Wilson Robert and Irene Wilson Ron and Barb Warczinsky Bill and Linda Bakke In Memory of Milda Garrels for Music Fund Marijean Fitzerald Bill and Connie Brown In Memory of Ron Andrews Evonne and Don Thurlow Noreen Abke-for Organ Repair Fund In Memory of Viola Gustafson for Memorial and Gifts Fund Warner and Shirley Jensen In Memory of Jim Fenske for Memorial and Gifts Fund Warner and Shirley Jensen In Memory of Edward Fenske for Memorial and Gifts Fund Werner and Shirley Jensen In Memory of Fritz Willertz for Memorial and Gifts Fund Mary Anne Belisario In Memory of Mark Finkbeiner for Memorial and Gifts Fund Leon and Betty Wallwey In Memory of Earl Grigg for Memorial and Gifts Fund Wilma North In Memory of Kathleen Wilford for Memorial and Gifts Fund Lee and Tracy Wilford In Memory of Barbara Clauss for Memorial and Gifts Fund
In Memory of Milda Garrels for Memorial and Gifts Fund Maynard and Judy Chaussee In Memory of Joe Gall for Memorial and Gifts Fund Barbara Bejcek Al and Mary Lueck Betty and Leon Wallwey Arthur and Renee Cooke David and Jolene Cooke Arthur and Shirley Cooke In memory of Clara Stienmetz for PreSchool Jeri and Dan Pfruender In Memory of Monte Mathews for Memorial and Gifts Fund Anita and Edward Bikowitz William and Beth Ward Patricia Grimley Linda Bagley Edward and Catherine Hamilton Theresa and Thomas Fletcher A.Michael Manzoni Jennifer and Brett Birchmeier Shelly Wagner Katherine Mathews Peter and Theresa Wiederoder Melissa and Jeff Zawisza In Memory of Connie Giraud for Adult Mission Group Byron and June Wolf Barbara Bejcek Linda and Bill Bakke Dwight and Linda Williams Belinda and CareyScortichini Bob and Karyn Thomas Donald Hilty Lew and Joan Willertz Gloria Holm Lavern and Kay Klocke Kathy and Scott Bowen and Madison Isabelle Laverty Daniel Bugosh Suazann Bugosh Gail and Terry Miner Darryl and Mary Alice Crabb Bob and Marcia Brandle Theresa Chiu Michael and Diane Williams Michael and Kathleen Anderson Bill and Connie Brown John and Elizabeth Moyer Ron and Carol Miller Don and Melody Wilson
Dan and Jeri Pfuender Harry and Carol Sweebe Marilyn and Gene Kruger Bill and Jane Kuhlman George and Lee Grindahl Connie Lesh Al and Mary Lueck Horst and Hansine Bleich Dave and Ginny Bartow Ron and Joanne Johnson Dave and Helena Devore Art and Shirley Cooke Byrom and Victoria Smith In Memory of Connie Giraud for Special Needs Fund Don and Melody Wilson In Memory of Connie Giraud for Music Fund Marijean Fitzgerald Dave and Joan Winegardner In Memory of Connie Giraud for Seminary Fund Don and Melody Wilson John and Phylis Schleicher Randy and Cheryl Krick Noreen Abke Denny and JoDee Hacker Wally and Lindsay Mayton Vista International-Wally Franczyk, Chris Franczyk & Richard Ji Joan Chupp Bernard and Cheryl Adams Malcolm and Karen Baxter Ralph and Margaret Flatt Charles and Barbara, Mark Roth Paul and Pam Vammer Sheryl Daniels Sarah Kozakiewicz Dale and Jennifer Schultz Terry and Ann Hilty Bob and Mary Owen Amanda Herzberg Bob and Irene Fleming Karen and David Fick Shannon Dittenber Diane Busch Paul and Roxie Glover Wendy and DougWarner Bob and Dennie Walters Lgb Nge Bonnie Gregg In Memory of Connie Giraud for Adult Mission Group Byron and June Wolf Barbara Bejcek Linda and Bill Bakke Dwight and Linda Williams
our trinity family Belinda and CareyScortichini Bob and Karyn Thomas Donald Hilty Lew and Joan Willertz Gloria Holm Lavern and Kay Klocke Kathy and Scott Bowen and Madison Isabelle Laverty Daniel Bugosh Suazann Bugosh Gail and Terry Miner Darryl and Mary Alice Crabb Bob and Marcia Brandle Theresa Chiu Michael and Diane Williams Michael and Kathleen Anderson Bill and Connie Brown John and Elizabeth Moyer Ron and Carol Miller Don and Melody Wilson Dan and Jeri Pfuender Harry and Carol Sweebe Marilyn and Gene Kruger Bill and Jane Kuhlman George and Lee Grindahl Connie Lesh Al and Mary Lueck Horst and Hansine Bleich Dave and Ginny Bartow Ron and Joanne Johnson Dave and Helena Devore Art and Shirley Cooke Byrom and Victoria Smith In Memory of Connie Giraud for Special Needs Fund Don and Melody Wilson In Memory of Connie Giraud for Music Fund Marijean Fitzgerald Dave and Joan Winegardner In Memory of Connie Giraud for Seminary Fund Don and Melody Wilson John and Phylis Schleicher Randy and Cheryl Krick Noreen Abke Denny and JoDee Hacker Wally and Lindsay Mayton Vista International-Wally Franczyk, Chris Franczyk & Richard Ji Joan Chupp Bernard and Cheryl Adams Malcolm and Karen Baxter Ralph and Margaret Flatt Charles and Barbara, Mark Roth Paul and Pam Vammer Sheryl Daniels Sarah Kozakiewicz
Dale and Jennifer Schultz Terry and Ann Hilty Bob and Mary Owen Amanda Herzberg Bob and Irene Fleming Karen and David Fick Shannon Dittenber Diane Busch Paul and Roxie Glover Wendy and DougWarner Bob and Dennie Walters Lgb Nge Bonnie Gregg In Memory of Shirley Durance for Special Needs Fund Dave and Joan Winegardner Dwight and Linda Williams Denny and JoDee Hacker, Ryan and Brandi Linda and Bill Bakke Gail and Terry Miner Dave and Helena Devore Martha Roy Barbara Bejcek Bob and Karyn Thomas Kirk and Sandy Havel Fred and Carole Swinehart Don and Melody Wilson Joan Daley Jim and Mary Jane McNutt Dave and Ginny Bartow Joan Chupp Paul Durance Family Karen Schaar Kay Baily Duane and Audrey Nuechterlein Dennis and Donna Phillips Lee and George Grindahl Tad and June Eastman Wallace and Lindsay Mayton Gary and Connie Warren Deb Schultz Maynard and Judy Chaussee Nancy Torkelson Betty and Leon Wallwey Ken Bjork Family Lee and Ann Mapes
Thank You The Havels and Ted McBride want to express our deep appreciation for the cards, prayers, luncheon and memorials on behalf of Connie Giraud. Your presence with us was truly a blessing and we are forever grateful. God bless you all. Love, Kirk, Sandy, Randy, Jo, Arlene, Roland and Ted.
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Thank You Trinity Friends, I have been so blessed with the many cards of well wishes and prayers from my many friends. I wish to thank those who prepared those delicious meals. Jim and I are so appreciative of your kindness. I still wear a neck brace and have therapy to be able to walk. The Lord’s healing power is with me. Thank you all and God Bless you! Carol Bridges
In Our Family We welcome to the Lord’s table for the 1st time Taylor McGuirk, Kollin Bartz, Elizabeth Bott, Sarah Starks, Sophie Reed, Kenadee Torres, Samantha Ohlrich and Solomon Thomas. Married on May 14th were Janessa Wolpert and Matthew Durance. Baptized on May 29 was Brianna Olivia Mathews, daughter of Chris and Christine Mathews.
With Sympathy Sympathy to Art and Shirley Cooke on the death of Shirley’s father, Joe Gall. Sympathy to Elleen Peterson, whose sister, Delores Irish passed away. Sympathy to the family of Connie Giraud who passed away on May 15. Sympathy to the family of Shirley Durance who passed away on May 15. Sympathy to the family of Ruth Bradley who passed away on May 16. Sympathy to Kathy Skogen on the death of her father.
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women’s quilting and kits
Lutheran World Relief’s Quilts & Kit Ministry is highly regarded throughout the world because of the quality and consistency of the quilts and kits we share. Trinity has had a long time connection with LWR. There are, however, this year, some changes in the items they are requesting. Please not the lists of items needed for the various kits. Please do not deviate. Include the following items in each School Kit : Four 70-sheet notebooks of wideor college-ruled paper approximately 8" X 10½"; no loose-leaf paper One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other One pencil sharpener One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well) Five unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band Five ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure together with a rubber band One box of 16 or 24 crayons One eraser approximately 2 1/2" long* One sturdy drawstring backpack-style cloth bag approximately 14" X 17" with shoulder straps (no standard backpacks) Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Remove any excess packaging, pack all items in bag and close. Do not enclose the Kit or any of its contents in plastic bags. Shipping Note: LWR’s approximate cost to handle and ship one School Kit overseas is $1.40. Include the following items in each Personal Care Kit: One bath-size towel (approximately 52" X 27"), dark color recommended Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in original wrapping One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging* One sturdy comb, remove packaging One metal nail clippers, remove packaging *Toothbrush multi-packs may be used by sealing an individual toothbrush in a business envelope; no plastic bags or wrap Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Wrap all the items in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yarn. Do not enclose the Kit or any of its contents in plastic bags. Shipping Note: LWR’s approximate cost to handle and ship one Personal Care Kit overseas is $2.65 (including the addition of a tube of toothpaste). Include the following items in each Baby Care Kit: Two lightweight cotton t-shirts Two long- or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet) Two receiving blankets, medium-weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted or knitted with lightweight yarn, up to 52" square Four cloth diapers, flat fold preferred One jacket, sweater or sweatshirt with a hood, or include a baby cap Two pairs of socks One hand towel, dark color recommended Two bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of gentle soap, in original wrapping Two diaper pins or large safety pins Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. Gently used, clean items (no stains or tears) can be substituted for new ones. Wrap items in one of the receiving blankets and secure with diaper pins. Do not enclose the Kit or any of its contents in plastic bags. Shipping Note: LWR’s approximate cost to handle and ship one Baby Care Kit overseas is $1.30. Lutheran World Relief’s Quilt and Kit Ministry is highly regarded throughout the world because of the quality and consistency of the Quilts and Kits we share. Trinity has had a long time connection with LWR In addition to the quilt and kit supplies, monies are needed to ship them. By sacrificing one special coffee, soda drink or meal out, we can help defray the shipping costs. Please pray for ways you can serve those in need and THANK YOU for your continued support. Any question or suggestions, call: Charlotte Roth 835-1545 or Fran Stephenson 835-9426. Please Note: Clothing items for baby Care Kits, towels for Personal Care Kits and /or cotton fabric for quilts can be gently used, it should be clean and rummage sales are a good source for these items.
history alive
First Altar of Trinity Lutheran Church Recently received has been some remarkable information of historical value to Trinity from Lester Dankert, charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church. With regard to the very first altar used by members of Trinity, the following quotations were received in a memo from Lester. "In mid-June 1942, concurrently with the coming to Midland of the Lutheran Church's Midland Mission first full-time pastor, Dallas Adler, the Lester Dankert family moved from Saginaw to Midland. ..... The family immediately began regularly attending services conducted by Pastor Adler in the nearby Sugnet Elementary School building. Services were held in the basement assembly room of the school building, rented to the Mission to use on an 'as is' and 'leave it as you found it' basis. The Mission was grateful to have the space available in a public place, and the room was adequate for seating those who attended, but the overall
ambience of the schoolroom was not at all 'churchly.' Many persons suggested, 'We ought to have an altar.' Among them were John Best and Lester Dankert. Lester undertook to do something about it. Despite not having a workshop or any power tools, he was not deterred: He undertook to design and build a structure that would be: Instantly recognizable as a Christian church altar; Easily reduced in size to a smaller package for storage; Constructed from materials still available under wartime restrictions, Constructed using only simple hand tools. The contruction work was done in the garage of Lester Dankert's home on Concord Street, mostly by Lester with occasional assistance by his father, John Dankert, using hand tools owned by John. The latter was a carpenter, still working at that trade, who had a full set of hand tools used in his trade, but he had no power tools. Lester designed and built the portable altar from common fir plywood and 1-inch clear pine lumber. The altar consisted of two major units: A base unit and a tabletop unit." (Editorial note: Detailed information on the construction is available.)
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"...The only ornamentation on the portable altar was on the front panel piece of the base unit. For the central sub-panel, Lester carved from clear pine his rendition of the classic 'Cross and Crown' motif. Cf. Revelation 2:10: '...Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the Crown of Life.' For the side panels of the triptych, Lester carved from clear pine his renditions of the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, Cf. Revelation 1:8...'I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,' says the Lord, 'who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.' " Further details in the memorandum from Lester Dankert relate how the altar was created to be stored in a case when not in use. He states that "The practice of using the portable altar started in late summer of 1942 and continued as long as the congregation held its worship services in the basement assembly room of Sugnet School...until Trinity Lutheran Church moved into its own new church building in 1947." Sincere appreciation to Lester Dankert for his contribution of important historical details to the archives and historical records of Trinity Lutheran Church. Anita Phillips 835-9024 email: Gullywoman@msn.com
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music
just wondering...
Just wondering about our hands in worship. I know, I know this sounds off the wall…and perhaps it is but here goes. This morning as I participated in worship I noticed how hands play such a big part in what goes on (I’ll relate why I noticed in a bit.)
ul f y Jo e… ile b u J FAITH & MUSIC CAMP
Registration is now due for Music Exploration (2nd-6th grades)
Organ lessons indian flute making and playing drumming and xylophones listening and drawing to the music of Banjo Man, Hannah Hupfer, and others Guitar class with Johnny Guest Closing concert with guest musicians on Friday
There were the hands of the greeters and 3rd - 8th graders mark your ushers offering the handshake of welcome. calendars now! August 14-18 There were the hands of the musicians: trumpets, a Jesus used (Sunday-Thursday noon) at Camp trombone, a keyboardist—all his hands Living Waters in Luther, Michigan. using their hands to make beautiful music. to take up Horseback riding, peddle-boating, June 13-17; Noon - 3:00PM There were the hands of the the towel canoeing, swimming, hiking, gaga (lunch is provided) woman sitting up front signing of servant ball, campfires, prayer walks, $20 fee includes lunch each the words of the service and its hood; to day (Scholarships available) musical activities, Indian flutesongs. touch the making, time with banjo-man and There were the hands of the and pastor gesturing, tearing bread, sick much, much more. Pastor Gerald pouring wine, and blessing raise the and Dianne Granstra will be children. dead; assisted by Pete and Mary There were the hands of those sitting near us offering a Fullenwider, Julie Hyatt, and Jim handshake and the words, “May the peace of and Donna Murphy for this the Lord be with you. And also with you.” 6 Middle School and High School awesome week of sharing our Volunteers are needed as class There were the hands of those seated to my right and left as we joined our hands to pray faith through music. helpers for MUSIC EXPLORATION the Lord’s Prayer together. Registration packets will be Please contact Dianne Granstra or There were the hands that passed the available the week of VBS! Hilary to volunteer offering plate to receive the tithes and gifts Contact Dianne Granstra or for the work of mission and ministry. Pastor Gerald for more SUMMER MUSIC NEEDED Why did I begin to think about all of this hand stuff? Because during the singing of a information. If you are interested in offering communion hymn our nine year old special music for a worship service granddaughter sitting between her Cost is $125 for the week. this summer, please contact Dianne grandmother and me, reached unprovoked and took our hands into Horseback riding and camp store G r a n s t r a . hers just because. A grace moment for sure. or call is extra. Scholarships are Dgrastra@tlcmidland.org For all of the above reasons, hands have 631-0692 always been important in the worship available. experience. The Psalms exhort us to clap our hands and raise them in praise. Jesus used his hands to take up the towel of We are inviting families (as well as singles) to join together to sing in worship one time in servant hood; to touch the sick and raise the each of the months of July and August. dead; to pass the bread and cup of life to Easy singable songs sinful beggars; and, to willingly lay them on a crude One main rehearsal on June 17 from 7 to 8 pm in the choir room with special recross to be pierced by the nails of bitterness, freshments to follow! hatred and greed. Bleeding hands for you. Refresher Rehearsal on the morning we are singing Look at your hands. Notice the hands around Rehearsal aids available for at home practice (optional) you in worship—just wondering whose you Share in fellowship with others could you grasp and thus create a grace moment for yourself and another. Contact Dianne Granstra (dgranstra@tlcmidland.org) for more information OR Pastor Kirk Havel, Ret., 2119 Middle Haven See you Thursday night, JUNE 17 !!!! Dr., Gladwin, MI 48624
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Summer Family Choir
history alive
fellowship XYZ…
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Warmer weather and sunshine brings thoughts of the RUMMAGE SALE. So to answer the questions that are being asked, here are the answers.
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You may begin bringing in your treasures (clean and unbroken) Tuesday, July 5, to the all purpose room downstairs. The last day to contribute items to the sale (except for plants) is Friday July 15. PLEASE do NOT bring donations after this date. Our weary workers need a few hours for final pricing, organizing, and any other preparations. The dates of this year’s sale are Monday evening, July 18 for Trinity families; 6:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, July 19 for public sale: 9:00 am- 6:00 pm Wednesday, July 20 is half price day: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Thursday, July 21 until noon for bag day. Thursday, July 22 nonprofits come take what they can use: noon - 2:00
XYZ* FALL TOUR UP NORTH It’s sign-up time for the XYZ Fall Trip to Traverse City. In the tradition of last fall’s Chicago trip, we will travel by bus to Traverse City on Sept. 6 for a two-night stay. We will board the bus the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 6, and depart from Midland for three days and two nights in beautiful Traverse City. This trip has something for everyone, with luxury accommodations, meals at upscale restaurants, wine tasting, scenic touring, shopping and more. All the while you can relax and let Trinity’s own Jim Schreiber do the driving. We will stay at the famous Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City. Highlights include visits to three wineries, a tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes with an on-board ranger, a visit to the Mission Point Light House, and time for you to explore Glen Arbor, downtown Traverse City, and the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. We will return to Midland the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 8, and expect to arrive at Trinity at about 6 P.M. The cost of the trip including bus transportation, two nights lodging (double occupancy), dinners at the Boathouse and the Park Place Hotel, tastings at three wineries, the dunes tour, lunch at the Cherry Republic, and all taxes and gratuities is $250 per person. A $100 deposit in
Thursday, July 22 is cleanup: 2:00 until……
the form of a personal check made out to Trinity Lutheran Church
Volunteers are always welcome and needed -
and marked XYZ Fall Trip will hold your reservation. The full cost will be due by July 15. Sign up in the church office now; we expect this trip to fill to capacity. *XYZ=55+ or retired and spouses
To help sort and setup, come on down any morning, Mon-Sat, beginning July 5. For those employed during the day, sometimes we are open for sorting in the evenings. This is a great way to meet Trinity folks. To help during the sale at checkout, straightening tables and racks and help with carryout To help with cleanup following the sale; 2:00-5:00, Thur. July 22 To help with final cleanup Friday morning; 8:00 - ?. P.S. Be sure to pick up any dishes you might have in the kitchen from funerals or church dinners. Those remaining after July 16 will be donated to the rummage sale. Questions? Call Marijean (835-7095).
XYZ* Loons Game Join the XYZ group at the Loons Game on July 27th. Signup and pay for your ticket at the church office by July 7. Wednesday is $1 night for hot dogs, ice cream sandwiches and 16 oz. cokes. Tickets are $9 each. Contact Gloria Holm for any questions gmholm@charter.net
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youth calendar & events
It has been a VERY busy year, and as May gets under way, we are really starting to get ready for our summer programs. Important dates to put on your calendars for summer: June 13-17: Vacation Bible School June 19-24: Confirmation Camp at Stony Lake June 29: Trinity Teens and Sr. LYO Cedar Point July 9-16: Sr. LYO Mission Trip July 19-22: Elementary Camp at Wixom Lake Youth Events
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 5:00am– JUNE 30, 2011 2:00am Cost is $65 DUE IN FULL AT SIGN UP. Your spot is not safe until your money is turned in to Hilary! (No refunds will be given for cancelations.)
Sign-up in the black youth binder in the Welcome Center. Bring a friend! You must have a permission slip (and a health form on file). Bring money for food on the way down at McDonald’s and while at the park. Any questions contact Hilary at 631.0692 or trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com.
Temps are up and so is the….Boiler Fund!
66% “Who does not honor a penny shall not become master of any florins.” Martin Luther
Thanks for the support...we are getting closer
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men's ministry
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