Tidings May 2011

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Confirmation - May 1 Senior Brunch - May 22 Graduation-June 3

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2 Prayer Requests Call the church office at 989.631.0692, with prayer requests. If you want a pastoral visit or would like to be included in pastoral prayers during worship, please use the pew card, or call the church office.

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.

Publishing Deadlines Weekly Bulletin: Thursday 8 am Newsletter: Wednesday, Apr 13

If you would like to contribute to the church newsletter please send your submissions to Debora in the church office, dzigoris@tlcmidland.org

The Tidings, A MONTHLY PUBLICATION

Worship Times 5:00 pm 8:45 am 11:15 am

PUBLISHED MONTHLY Trinity Lutheran Church 3701 Jefferson Ave Midland, MI 48640

Saturday Worship Service Sunday Traditional Worship Contemporary Worship Service

Contact Us Gerald Ferguson Chuck Foerster Bernard Philabaum Kirk Havel Hilary Michalak JoDee Hacker Andrea Berchert Dianne Granstra Carol Kuhlman Ryan Max Stephanie Gann Debora Zigoris

Senior Pastor Ext. 213 gferguson@tlcmidland.org Associate Pastor Ext. 214 cfoerster@tlcmidland.org Pastor Emeritus bphilabaum@chartermi.net Pastor Emeritus khavel@ejourney.com Youth Director Ext. 238 hmichalak@tlcmidland.org Parish Administrator Ext. 216 jhacker@tlcmidland.org Preschool Director Ext. 231 Music Director Ext. 212 dgranstra@tlcmidland.org Volunteer Coordinator (989) 689-4280 (989) 430-0502 Information Technologist rmax@tlcmidland.org Administrative Assistant sgann@tlcmidland.org Administrative Assistant dzigoris@tlcmidland.org

Phone 989.631.0692 Or Website www.tlcmidland.org

Check out the “Good News from Trinity� Blog http://trinitymidland.blogspot.com/

Financial Report Mar 2011 Budget 2011: Needed Weekly:

$1,049,463

Expenses

$20,182

Benevolence

5,823

33,689

Caring

3,163

6,325

357

3,564

Music

2,534

4,763

Needed YTD

Education Income Donations Fees Financial Total Income

Mar -2011

YTD 2011

100,773

273,928

Operations

51,823

143,520

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Resources

37,148

139,329

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11.87

Witness

0

1,037

100,841

274,032

Worship

921.12

2,307

Youth

2,175

7,124

Total

103,944

341,657

Short fall YTD:

-3,104

-67,624

pastor's page

In an Easter message from our ELCA Presiding Bishop, Mark Hanson he wrote: “So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. – Matthew 28:8.

Magdalene and Mary walked to Jesus’ grave, expecting to find death. It’s understandable.

Images of violence filled their minds. Thoughts of their vulnerability and mortality deadened their spirits. Death had become the defining story of their lives.

Instead of death, the women met a resurrection messenger who said: He is not here; for He has been raised, as He said. As they hurried to tell others, the risen Jesus met them. They were changed. Now resurrection, not death, would define their lives.

Jesus lives! Now resurrection, not death, defines our lives.

Jesus continues to meet you in resurrection messengers.”

What is the defining story of our lives? Recently we welcomed home our Mission Team from Nashville, TN. During the course of four weeks they took a house that was uninhabitable and they

were able to transform it so that its owner, Jessie St. James could move back into it as her home.

Out of the ravages of flood waters comes something new.

For Jessie, we are resurrection messengers. Changed lives are our defining story.

A couple of week ago, I attended a reunion dinner of graduates from our Financial Peace University efforts. We listened to testimonies of lives that once were enslaved to debt without much hope of recovery. Lives have been changed. Their old habits have given way to a new way of being debt free. Worries have been changed to joy. They have adopted a lifestyle of stewardship following God’s plan. With renewed hope we have been resurrection messengers. Changed lives are our defining story.

Recently I had the opportunity to accompany eight men from our congregation who traveled over to Trinity Lutheran Church in Saginaw. Once a thriving gathering place for worship, Trinity has closed its doors due in part to a very violent and declining neighborhood.

Soon the building, the shell will fall to the wrecking ball. We went to extract some wood pews from the building to fashion them anew into Faith Chests to be given to newly Baptized children. As we were moving the pews, I encountered an elderly woman picking up sticks from a nearby vacant lot. I suspect she is one of the last to live in a neighborhood, that has

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drastically changed. One needs only to look around the neighborhood to see images of violence and death. She inquired as to what we were doing. She was so happy to hear that something good was going to come from the shell of the old building. A smile came over her face as she blessed our efforts, her smile communicated a glimmer of hope. In that moment we were resurrection messengers. Even a slight momentary encounter can give so much. Changed lives are our defining story.

The resurrection defines our story, we are in fact resurrection messengers. And as the women on that first Easter morn hurried from the tomb to tell others, so we hurry to tell the good news as resurrection messengers. I encourage you to take the opportunities that are afforded you to be resurrection messengers.

Look for opportunities, brief encounters like: praying and blessing our 16 young women and men who are affirming their Baptism in the Rite of Confirmation this month.

Volunteer at the Mobile Food Pantry that we will be hosting on May 19th. Make a commitment to join us on Wednesday’s beginning in May for a continuation of our Emmaus walk, Fun, Fitness, Fellowship.

Let the resurrection define our life and our story.

Living in the joy of Easter,

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l u f Joy e… ile b u J FAITH & MUSIC CAMP 3rd - 8th graders mark your calendars now! August 14-18 (Sunday-Thursday noon) at Camp Living Waters in Luther, Michigan.

Horseback riding, peddle-boating, canoeing, swimming, hiking, gaga ball, campfires, prayer walks, musical activities, Indian flutemaking, time with banjo-man and much, much more. Registration packets will be available this month!

Contact Dianne Granstra or Pastor Gerald for more information.

A "CELEBRATION OF SERVICE" - Can You Keep a Secret??? Sshhhh.... don't tell!!!

We will be sharing in a "CELEBRATION OF SERVICE" on Sunday, May 15 at the 8:45am service. With gratitude for more than 23 years of service, directing Trinity's children's choirs, we will be honoring Elizabeth Dianis' as she retires from this ministry. The Cherub and Seraph Choirs will be singing, as well as the Sunday School Children, joined by anyone of any age who has sung under Elizabeth's direction. Rainbow Ringers and High Chimes Choir will also ring as part of this special service.

A reception will follow in the Gathering Room. On Sunday, May 1, Sunday, May 8, and Saturday, May 14, Congregation members will have the opportunity to sign a book of gratitude for Elizabeth, as well as contribute to a financial gift of blessing to be presented on May 15.

If you know an email address or phone number of anyone from previous children's choirs led by Elizabeth, please let Bill Dianis, Nina Frurip, Amy Danielson, Dianne Granstra, or the church office know, so that as many as

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possible will know of this special event. .... SSSSsssshhhhhhh..... don't let Elizabeth know!!!

….a note from your Associate Pastor

Help….

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MUSIC EXPLORATION Please see Hillary or Dianne Granstra SUMMER MUSIC NEEDED If you are interested in offering special music for a worship service this summer, please contact Dianne Granstra. Dgranstra@tlcmidland.org or call 631-0692

MUSIC EXPLORATION (3rd-6th grades)

June 13-17; Noon - 3:00PM Possible Classes Offered are: Organ Lessons Percussion/Orff Instruments Flute Making/Playing Dulcimers Art and Listening Guitar Lunch is provided daily following VBS Fee is $20 (Scholarships are available if needed -see Dianne Granstra) Sign up at the music bulletin board next to the Sanctuary, in the Church Office, or by calling or emailing Dgranstra@tlcmidland.org 631-0692

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For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died. 15And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them. 16From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. 17So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!

2nd Cor 5: 14-17

As I sit to write this article, the choir anthems of Easter are yet ringing in my ears. The shouts of “alleluia” and “He is Risen” still echo in my head. On Easter morning, as worship began, I was sitting up front on the Memorial garden side, and I could hear the waterfall in the garden. Then as the bell choir began their anthem, quietly, almost hauntingly, I closed my eyes and imagined what it would have been like that first Easter morning. The hushed stillness, the feeling of loss, the world no longer making much sense..and then…suddenly, all this is shattered by the angelic earthquake and the message of Jesus arisen! I believe, in a nutshell, this is the message of Easter. That nothing is the same anymore. Jesus resurrection has truly shaken up our world and God has come to make all things new. In this transformative event, our world and we along with it are changed forever. We have died to the old and been raised as new creaContinued on page 5

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tures of God, remade in the cross of Jesus Christ.

But what if we don’t feel like everything is new? How do we maintain that sense of Easter joy, now that all the Easter trimmings are being taken down? I think one way is to look for the good in our world; to look for the best in people. It’s fairly easy to see the negative or to point out people’s faults. What would happen if we constantly lifted up what is good in our world and each other’s best attributes all the while giving glory to God? What if we could see through the lenses that God sees us, those Jesus glasses, and view our whole world like that?

Now I am not talking about some Pollyanna point of view. Certainly our world has its share of sorrow and pain and evil and being in touch with that can help us to be empathetic towards those in need. But rather I am saying that in light of the victory that has been won for us through Jesus, we are called to view everyone with the divine point of view. The vision that we can have when we put on these lenses is no less than earth shaking, no less than a radical embrace of the transformation that God has wrought in the raising of Jesus. We too can realize a daily dying and rising to new life when we can change our focus from an earthly one to an eternal one.

A wise man once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world”. Which sounds like the change has to start with us; within our hearts and lives. God has given us that freedom and power to do that through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. May this spring be for you a time of renewal and rebirth and may God’s vision become your vision.

Serving with you,

In Our Family Baptized were Laila Elizabeth Badder, daughter of Billie Janni and Shane Badder and Eli Stephen Nash son of Stephen and Kelley (Fibiger) Nash.

With Sympathy Thank You

Sympathy to the family of Kathleen Wilford , brother and sister-in-law Lee and Tracy Wilford and nephews, Austin and Travis. Kathleen passed away April 7th .

Sympathy to the family of Monte Mathews, daughter and son-in-law, LeRoy and Angie Pennington, son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Christina Mathews and grandchildren Hannah, Mathew and Brianna.

Monte passed away April 13th.

Smile!

Have you had a change in your family picture for the church directory? Children married, left home for college, you married, your life has just changed for some reason, are you a new member? There are so many different reasons that your picture might need to be updated there just isn’t enough room in the Tidings to add them all….If you need to update your picture or information for the Church Directory, your opportunity is coming...if you are a new member and want to be added, now’s your chance! Friday, May 6, and Saturday May 7, Lifetouch will be here to take pictures. Please stay tuned for more information, but keep those dates available if you are interested. Updates will be in the weekly announcements when they are available.

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council highlights

The following decisions and updates took place during the March and April 2011 Trinity Council meetings . . .

Paul Vammer, Treasurer and member of the Executive Committee, has elected to step down from his Council position due to increased responsibilities within his job. Ron Schultze was elected by Council to fill his unexpired term.

Council Officers elected for the 2011 Term: President - Carol Miller; Vice President – Glen Mutscher; Treasurer – Ron Schultze; Secretary – Sandy Schlesinger.

Council heard an update from the Stewardship Task Force (led by Dave Devore) summarizing the results from the 2010 Stewardship survey. Communication of survey results to the congregation is being developed.

Council received an overview of key elements of a “Building the Kingdom” conference recently attended by Glenn Wyman, Gary Warren, Pastor Foerster, and Pastor Ferguson. This conference was led by Financial Peace’s Dave Ramsey.

Motion made and approved to call a special congregational meeting for the purpose of replacement of the main building boiler. This meeting is planned for Sunday, May 15 at 10:00 AM. Further details to be provided in advance of the meeting.

Positive feedback has been received on the 2011 Lenten services/activities – we are averaging approximately 170 people each Wednesday (doubled from 2010!!).

Financial Update (January to March 2011): o Unified Budget Income to date: $274,033 o Unified Budget Expenses to date: $293,972

Sunday May 15 at 10:00 am In the Sanctuary

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New Trinity Disciples April 10, 2011 Please take a moment to welcome these new members into our church family.

The Sanborn Family Amy and Dan Sanborn have recently moved to Midland from Commerce Twp. MI. They are transferring their membership from Shepherd of The Lakes, ELCA. Amy is a web content manager. They have a daughter, Taylor, age 7, and a son, Cade, age 4. The family enjoys playing board games and participating in outdoors sports. Hopefully we will be able to get a picture of the whole family for the updated Church Directory soon, Dan was at home with son Cade who was sick the morning of this picture.

The Selle Family Beverly and her son, Andrew, age 8, are from Lake Jackson, TX where they attended St. Mark Lutheran. Beverly is employed as a scientist at Dow. She was attracted to Trinity because of its strong youth programs. In her spare time, she enjoys scrapbooking, gardening and participates in Dog Rescue.

The Wilford Family Lee and Tracy and their two boys, Austin, age 14; and Travis, age 12; previously attended St. Johns Lutheran here in Midland.

Lee is a native Midlander and Tracy is from the Detroit area.

They appreciate the friendly and caring atmosphere at Trinity.

Lee is a Lead Civil Designer at the Hemlock Semiconductor Plant and Tracy is an 8th grade teacher in Bangor Twp. Schools. The family enjoys many outdoor activities – camping, boating, fishing and hunting.

Michael Vosberg and Amanda Schmig Michael and Amanda are both engineers at Dow and they will be getting married in June. Michael is from Lake Elmo, MN and Amanda is from Viroque, WI. Trinity reminds them of their home churches.

They enjoy curling, tennis, softball and home improvement projects.

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just wondering...

Just wondering about faith and the Saguaro (sa’ warou) cactus.

One of the beautiful things about this part of Arizona is the Saguaro cactus. It stands alone, is tall and stately, is slow growing (an inch a year) with its “arms” going out in different directions. Those “arms” take about 75 years to develop. The cactus itself may live up to 200 years and can reach an average height of 30 feet with 5 “arms.”

The root system is complex with a long tap root and many auxiliary roots that branch out in all directions wrapping themselves around stones about a foot beneath the surface to Each year when give the cactus stability in the desert wind. Moisture is stored in we come out the cactus and used as needed for here, I am survival. Its nocturnal flowers fascinated by (pollinated mainly by bats) bloom these plants of from April thru May. Ok, enough of the botany lesson – natural beauty…

Wikipedia is wonderful! plants that are Each year when we come out here, I rare and thus am fascinated by these plants of protected by law. natural beauty…plants that are rare and thus protected by law. Our family here has a giant Saguaro in its front yard. It is approximately 25 feet tall, has 8 “arms,” is 96 inches in circumference and is home to a number of different birds. It is a beautiful creation of nature and the only one on their property..

Now ponder faith. Faith is usually slow growing and takes a lifetime to grow its root system. These roots wrap themselves around the rocks of truth that nourish and sustain it. These rocks of God’s truth are: the promise to be with us always; the hope that believes even though sight is blurred; and, the assurance that grace is sufficient for every need.

These roots help the faith-filled person remain strong in the face of life’s destructive winds. Jesus said faith begins as a small thing – like a mustard seed but grows into a large bush (or might I say, a cactus) and is a place where birds can build their nests. But to grow, faith must store and then use the nutrients for spiritual survival – worship, prayer, song, fellowship, sacraments – and let them grow the “arms” that become the visible signs of life. These “arms” are the legacy of faith evident in children, grandchildren and others touched by our faith. Attached as branches to Jesus, the true Vine, we are his arms for the world.

Just wondering if you’ve ever thought of yourself as being like a Saguaro cactus?!

Pastor Kirk Havel, Ret., 2119 Middle Haven Dr., Gladwin, MI 4862

For information on any of these events, go to www.tlcmidland.org

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XYZ…

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.

Price for Yoga and Zumba will be announced, but you can walk for free, with fellowship! 14 weeks of fun,

Fun, Fitness, and Fellowship!

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

the form of a personal check made out to Trinity Lutheran Church 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

Please notice the beautiful new table in the coffee area outside the sanctuary under the All Saints Memorial Garden wall plaque. The table was built by Dick Peterson and will soon have memorial garden information displayed on it. The trustees of the All Saints Memorial Garden are deeply indebted to Dick for his work and contribution.

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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: May 22 10am: Graduation Brunch 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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First United Methodist Church

The Open Door is asking local churches to assist us in the matter of finding work for those in our long-term transitional Restoration Ministry. Because they cannot find jobs, many of these Christian men and women are unable to leave the Restoration Ministry even though they have met all the goals set for them.

The financial crisis in Michigan has made it very hard to find jobs. Without a job they cannot move into an apartment or buy a car, they cannot be self-sufficient and move on with their lives.

These men and women are available for day labor jobs, such as mowing, lawn clean-up, garage cleaning, furniture moving, window washing, housecleaning, gardening, small engine repair, bicycle repair, maintenance and painting.

If you are interested in helping these men and women call the Open Door office Monday through Friday between 9-1 pm and leave a message at 835-2291.

Ken Hicks is the Head Resident Adviser at the Open Door. He will contact you and pass your job opportunities on to those anxiously looking and hoping for work. It is up to the individual employer and the laborer to negotiate a fair day’s work for a fair day’s wage.

Is inviting you to “Life after Loss” a five week grief recovery support group.

Thursday Evenings: 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Parlor Beginning April 28, 2011 Dealing with the death of a loved one can be among life’s most difficult and stressful experiences.

While everyone grieves differently, all experience a range of emotions that are important in healing. Because these emotions are sometimes frightening, embarrassing, or are not always accepted by others, many choose to grieve privately and alone. Yet, research shows that those who give time and honest expression to their grief in community with others who care, listen, and understand, often are able to move through the grief in ways that bring greater healing and wholeness.

If you are one, or know of someone who has experienced a significant loss in the last year and a half, why not consider being a part of this five-week group. It will be cofacilitated by Rev. Dr. Lisa McIlvenna who is a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) and Connie Eaton who has a Masters in Counseling and Guidance Training and additional Social Work training through MSU. The group will meet weekly on Thursday evenings form 6:30 - 8:00 pm from April 28 through May 26.

RSVP by calling Pastor Lisa McIlvenna at 989-835-6797 or by e m a i l i n g l i s a m cilvenna@yahoo.com.

“There’s No Place Like Home” Midland Area Homes is having it’s annual “Chair-ity” Furniture Art Auction, on: Thursday May 19 5:00-8:30 pm Midland Curling Center 2009 Jefferson Ave Midland, MI There will be a dinner, bidding on Adirondack Chairs and more.

Cost is $15, $20 at the door (all but $5 is tax deductible) Proceeds to support a much needed larger Midland Area Homes facility and housing support services for vulnerable residents struggling to keep safe and affordable housing.

You’re Invited! to Hannah Hupfer’s Senior Recital Saturday, May 21st at 2:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church Vocal and piano selections will be presented; works including Beethoven, Mozart, Sondheim, Webber, Chopin and more.

Guest vocalists: David King and Chris Chung Accompanied by: James Hohmeyer A reception will follow the performance

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Trinity Lutheran Church Return Service Requested

3701 Jefferson Ave Midland, MI 48640

Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID Midland, MI Permit No. 173

2010 Tidings Deadlines Issue Deadline Date June

May 11, 2011

July

June 13, 2011

Aug

July 13, 2011

Sept

Aug 10, 2011

Address Label Here

A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE Honoring the Retirement of ELIZABETH DIANIS For 23+ years of service as Trinity Lutheran Church’s Children’s Choir Director Sunday, May 15 8:45 am Service Reception Following Please sign the Book of Appreciation located in the church lobby.

If you would like to contribute to the church’s monetary gift to Elizabeth, you may do so by using the envelopes marked ‘Elizabeth Dianis’ found at the Welcome Center – or by noting so on your offering envelope.

All Sunday School Classes, Children’s Choir members, past and present, as well as the children’s bell and chimes choirs will be participating in this wonderful Celebration of Service.

Shhh! Much of this will be a surprise to Elizabeth, so help us keep the secret!