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In this issue

Item.......................................... page

Pastor’s Column ........................... 2

President’s Column ...................... 2

Radical Roof Rally ....................... 3

Christian Education ...................... 4

Grocery Donations ....................... 5

Spare A Dime ............................... 5

TLCW Spring Event ..................... 6

Reformation 500 Bookstore ......... 7

Easter Flowers .............................. 7

TLC&P News ............................... 8

MARCH 2017

WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT

5:15 p.m. Soup Supper

6:30 p.m. Worship

Trinity Lutheran Church’s Lenten Mid-Week

Worship begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1,

with Worship at noon and 6:30 p.m. The

service will include the Imposition of Ashes

and the Lord’s Supper.

The Committees of Trinity are cooperating to

host soup suppers before each service

beginning March 1, at 5:15 p.m. Be sure to

attend and bring a

friend!

PASTOR’S COLUMN

Ash Wednesday and Lent are upon us. One of the things I

have given up for Lent this year are many of my cherished

books. If you look in my office now, you can actually see

the floor and the walls. The canyon of boxes has been

emptied or moved to home storage. Drop by to take a peak.

Before I speak about our Lenten commemorations, I want

to offer a profound word of thanks to the congregation for

the magnificent service of pastoral installation. The music

on February 19 was lovely in so many ways. Thanks to all

the choirs and instrumentalists that made it such a splendid

morning. The Bishop’s message was meaningful to me and

to so many. We certainly showed the Bishop the best side

of Trinity. The luncheon following the service was also

extraordinary. Carol joins me in saying thanks to all of you

who participated and especially to the gracious group that

made chicken for us all. We were deeply moved and highly

honored by this great event.

Our Lenten theme has to do with the many moods of God. I

am grateful to Pastor Martin Lieber who suggested the

theme. He will participate in one of the Wednesday

services. Todd Lewis will also speak on two of the

evenings. Together we will look at what it means:

When God is Silent (Ash Wednesday, March 1)

When God Mourns (March 8)

When God Rejoices (March 15)

When God is Angry (March 22)

When God Laughs (March 29)

When God Blesses (April 5)

When God Serves (Maundy Thursday, April 13)

When God Forsakes (Good Friday, April 14)

Remember that we have soup suppers before our

Wednesday evening services. Supper is at 5:15 p.m. and

worship is at 6:30 p.m.

Please join us both on Sundays and Wednesdays during this

season as we consider how to understand the many natures

of God.

Pastor Clay Schmit

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PASTORAL ACTS

Funerals: Phyllis L. Engebretson, (died 1-25-17;

funeral 2-1-17) Rev. Clay Schmit at

Boston Funeral Home.

Transfers Out: Tim & Cheryl Solinger, Anne &

Gretchen, removed themselves from

membership. (2-8-17)

Baptisms: Addison Jane Zurawski, daughter of

Aaron & Jennifer Zurawski. Sponsors

were Megan Damrau and Jennifer

Zurawski. (2-19-17)

PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

I’d like to extend special thanks to the outgoing members of

our committees and Council, as well as those who are

continuing to work in their committees. The work of the

Church, and missions we work on are not possible without

the dedicated individuals who volunteer their time toward

keeping things moving. We have already set a course for

great things in 2017, and I can’t wait to see some of them

unfold.

With a very nice installation Sunday behind us, I think the

entire congregation would like to extend our excitement and

thanks to have Pastor Clay with us, and thank the call

committee for their hard work in getting us here. There are

exciting times ahead!

Finally, thank you for showing the confidence to allow me

to serve as the Church President this year, and thanks to

Kathy Trachte for filling the first ever “Past President” role.

It will help us keep continuity in church leadership. With the

help of our new Pastor, great staff, and a congregation

dedicated to the mission of our church, we’re going to have

a great year.

Peace,

Joel Lemke

LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS

The Lenten Soup Suppers will again be sponsored by

members of the committees of Trinity. They will be held at

5:15 p.m. every Wednesday, beginning March 1st through

April 5th prior to worship services at 6:30 p.m. All are

welcome to join us for good food and conversation with

members of Trinity. Our free-will offering will be split

between Mobile Pantry and Operation Bootstrap.

Here is the schedule for the cooks:

March 1 Building & Grounds and Youth & Family

Committees

March 8 Finance and Communication Committees

March 15 Stewardship and Trinity Learning Center &

Preschool Committees

March 22 Executive and Global and Local Outreach

Committees

March 29 Personnel and Worship Committees

April 5 Christian Life & Growth and Christian

Education Committees

Join us for this Lenten tradition–and

bring a friend!

Christian Life & Growth

Committee

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Did You Know?

You must call or log-on EACH YEAR to direct your

Thrivent Choice® dollars to support Trinity or other

charities.

Join us on Sunday, March 12, during Middle Hour in

Fellowship Hall. We ask that Thrivent members and anyone

interested in learning more information about the Thrivent

Choice® program attend.

In the past year we received $6,783.00 from Thrivent

Choice® to help our budget. That’s great, but it is less than

half of what Trinity received just two years ago!

Perhaps some people who signed up two years ago didn’t

know they needed to direct their Thrivent Choice® dollars

to Trinity each year or it goes unused.

With Thrivent Choice®, you can recommend where some

of Thrivent Financial's charitable outreach funds go. Since

2010, more than $325 million has been distributed to

churches and nonprofits nationwide.

You can direct your dollars by calling your Thrivent

Financial representative or by following the link on the

Trinity website at http://www.trinitysp.com/give/ .

Thrivent Choice® dollars for 2016 can still be directed until

March 31, 2017.

TRINITY IS HAVING A RADICAL ROOF RALLY! REASON: We need to replace the North, West and Sanctuary roofs.

The North and West roofs have been in place for 30 years. The corners of the shingles are starting to curl and there are diagonal cracks in the shingles.

The Sanctuary roof has been in place for 26 years. This rubber is showing age deterioration with cracks and buckling. It is also beyond recoating. We will need to make repairs to this roof yearly.

These replacements will help prevent costly interior water damage to our building.

NEED: A total of $62,000.00

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Join the Rally with a donation by using the Radical Roof Rally envelopes in the Narthex or just designate your donation for the “Roof Needs” in a pew envelope or plain envelope.

TRINITY WEBSITE

The new Trinity website has gone live. A screen shot is

shown below. Use the same web address

www.trinitysp.com and check us out. We hope members

find it both convenient and user-friendly. Our goal is to also

make this a welcoming site for friends in our community

who may be looking for a church home. It will continually

be updated with current news and events. We thank those

who have contributed suggestions and supported our

efforts.

Innovation and Technology Subcommittee

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Blood Pressure screenings will be

available on March 26, 2017 at 9:30 in the

corner of the narthex by the west entrance.

Bev Hendershot R.N.

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Name:_____________________________________

# of Pizzas

_______ Cheese X $6.00/each _______

_______ Sausage X $6.00/each _______

_______ Pepperoni X $6.00/each _______

_______ Sausage/Pepperoni X $8.00/each _______

_______ Brat Sauerkraut X $8.00/each _______

Total Due ___________

YOUTH PIZZA SALE

Place your order today and pick up those fresh Lone Elm

pizzas, Sunday, April 9th. Feed your family and friends (or

a hungry trivia team) and help support Trinity youth

attending next summer’s ELCA Youth Gathering in

Houston. Complete the form below or visit the order table

in the narthex on Sundays. Orders are due by Wednesday,

March 29th. A limited number of additional pizzas will

be available for purchase the day of the sale. Your pizzas

may be picked up in Fellowship Hall any time after first

service. We’re grateful for your continued support.

Confirmation Happenings

Trinity’s first and second year students have continued their

study of The New Testament. During Lent they will attend

Wednesday evening services and contribute to a visual

display in the narthex each week. You won’t want to miss

it!

Third year students and their mentors will gather on

Thursday, March 30th at 6:30 p.m. to continue their

discussions in preparation for their Faith Projects and

Statements.

For those 7th and 8th graders attending a week of

Confirmation Camp this summer (June 11th-16th at Imago

Dei Village in Clintonville), registrations and deposits need

to be returned by Sunday, March 5th.

Please see Todd if you have any questions!

SUNDAY SCHOOL

This time of year we are getting very tired of the winter,

cold and snow. It makes sense that we would remember

Lent during this time. The children will begin to learn about

Lent and what it means to us all. As they do this, they will

hear stories and lessons from Paul. Paul was a great leader

and a very good example of sharing the Good News of

Jesus with others. We hope that all of God's children can

share the news and be excited about what Jesus has done for

us all, just as Paul was.

The Christian Education Committee is also currently

looking for a few more individuals to join our committee

and help us to plan and grow our education programs here

at Trinity. Teaching is not a requirement, just a desire to

encourage all of God's children to learn from and to listen to

Him. If you are interested, please contact DeeAnn Donahue:

d.donahue@charter.net.

Christian Education Committee

Synod Youth Board

Congratulations go out to Trinity junior Reid Larson, who

at the recent East Central Synod of Wisconsin Junior High

Youth Gathering, February 18th-19th in Appleton was

elected by his peers as Synod Youth Board President for

the upcoming year. He succeeds Trinity's own Allison

Hagen who has now ended her 3 years of dedicated service

to the board, the most recent as President. The Synod

Youth Board is comprised of youth and adults responsible

for developing and carrying out both the annual Junior and

Senior High Youth Gatherings. Trinity freshman Maddie

Benser also serves as an elected member of that group. Be

sure to congratulate Reid and thank Allison and Maddie for

the incredibly positive ways they have always represented

Trinity!

Need Tech Assistance?

Several Trinity youth will be available from 4:30-6:30 PM

on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month (this month’s

dates are March 7th and 21st) in the narthex to offer their

unique expertise to congregation members who might need

a technology assist. We’re calling ourselves, “Trinity Tech

Translators.” Want help setting up an email or social media

account? Having cell phone issues? Need to transfer those

photos somewhere or create a PowerPoint? We can’t

guarantee we will have the answer, but our knowledgeable

volunteers will do their best to be a great resource for your

particular situation. Please contact Todd via phone or email

to schedule a visit or stop down when it’s most convenient.

Upcoming Important Dates:

March 19: No Sunday School - Spring Break

April 9: Palm Parade (Everyone is welcome to participate!)

April 16: No Sunday School - Easter

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GROCERY DONATIONS

Our March grocery donations will go to the Salvation

Army. Most of the donations this month will go to feed the

residents who are staying at the Hope Center, and to equip

the kitchen. Items needed include: napkins, dish soap, 8 oz.

plastic cups for milk, oil, plastic wrap, gallon zip-lock bags,

juice, oatmeal, coffee, pancake mix and picnic sized salt

and pepper shakers (to place on the tables where the

residents eat).

If you prefer to make a cash donation they would really

appreciate money to purchase the small individual

containers of yogurt. Residents prefer this for breakfast

rather than the high sugar cereals.

During Lent pray for the residents at the Hope Center as

they struggle to put their lives back together. And challenge

yourself to pick up one grocery item each time you go to

the grocery store. Thank you for caring for your brothers

and sisters at the Hope Center.

Janet Swiston for Global/Local

Outreach Committee

2016—2017 SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship applications are available in the church office.

Ottem and Rasmussen forms must be returned by April 30.

To qualify for the Ottem, you must be a Trinity member

attending a Lutheran college or seminary full time. For the

Rasmussen, you must be a full time student at a public or

private college or technical college,

and a member of Trinity.

Endowment & Memorial Gifts

LENTEN COIN FOLDERS

By now you should have received your Lenten Coin

Offering Folder in the mail. For many years Trinity

members have generously responded to the needs of our

friends and neighbors both close to home and beyond.

Lent is a time when we reflect on the power of God’s self-

giving love that transforms and challenges us! During this

500th anniversary of the Reformation we are reminded that

the connections between faith, worship and justice were

central teachings of Martin Luther. His concern for the poor

and sharp rebuke of economic injustice helps us see the

many ways our faith calls us to strive for fairness in our

world.

Half of your Lenten coin offering will benefit Crossways

Camping Ministries, which operates three outdoor ministry

sites in Wisconsin. Our gifts will be used to purchase new

mattresses for cabins and new tents for the outdoor

recreation ministry. Crossways Camping facilities will be

ready for hundreds of excited campers this coming year

thanks to your generosity.

Students have difficulties learning when they are hungry.

While K – 12 students in the Stevens Point Schools can eat

hot lunches at school during the week, many students go

hungry on the weekends. Half of our offerings will provide

money to expand a Weekend Backpack Nutrition Program

in the Stevens Point School District. Our donations will

fund backpacks and food for needy students in all of our

public schools.

God calls us to minister to our brothers and sisters through

the gifts He has given us. Let’s share what has been

entrusted to us by placing a quarter in one slot every day

during Lent. Please return the coin folders to the church by

Easter Sunday, April 16.

Thank you for your generosity.

SPARE A DIME

The March Spare A Dime offering will go to help support

the Community Warming Center. In spite of our warm

weather in February, our Wisconsin winter is not over yet.

The Community Warming Center provides a warm place

for the homeless to spend the night during cold and snow-

ing weather. The Warming Center is currently housed in

the Episcopal Church, with administrative details handled

by the Evergreen Community Initiative which operates

out of the former Baptist Church on Church Street.

Nightly attendance at the Center usually runs from 10 to

the limit of 12. Since it opened in November, they have

served 37 different people who otherwise would have had

to spend the night out in the cold.

Thanks to Yuletide offerings they currently are not in

need of “stuff.” But there is a Stevens Point City require-

ment that a trained staff member be on duty every night.

This is a paid position, although it pays even less than

minimum wage.

Our Spare A Dime offering for March will go

to help with the funding for the required staff

to keep the Community Warming Center

open.

Global & Local Outreach Committee

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Tomorrow River Conference

Spring Event

“Sisters Helping Others”

Saturday, March 18, 2017

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The event begins at 8:00 with registration and coffee in the

narthex. The program will begin with a presentation by the

Northern Gateway Chorus at 8:30. The theme of this year’s

event is Sisters Helping Others and our program will be on

Human Trafficking Awareness, presented by

Psychotherapist, Peggy Greco, MS, MSE, LPC, NCC and

Psychiatrist, Jolene Nowak, MS, LPC. She is the Clinical

Director at Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Consultants.

The cost is $15.00 and includes coffee and lunch. If you

can assist with the lunch, please see the display in the

narthex for information.

One-half of the offering collected will be sent to the Office

of Women of the ELCA and one-half will be donated to the

Women’s Crisis Center in Stevens Point. We also suggest

that each attendee bring a gift from the following list which

will go to the Women’s Crisis Center: laundry detergent

and dryer sheets, basic cleaning supplies, disinfecting

wipes, toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, diapers, and

gift cards from local grocery stores.

Please join us to learn more about the tragedy of Human

Trafficking and what we, as women, need to know. We all

can be doing more to end trafficking. We should rededicate

ourselves to building a future where perpetrators are

brought to justice, and no one is exploited and denied their

human rights.

All women are invited and encouraged to attend. Checks

should be made payable to TLCW. Call the church office at

715-344-2869 for more information.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Friday, March 3, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Holy Spirit Church

838 Fremont Street, Stevens Point

Friday, March 3, is World Day of Prayer 2017, held at Holy

Spirit Church in Stevens Point. World Day of Prayer is an

ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful

action.

The host country for World Day of Prayer 2017 is the

Philippines. The women of the Philippines call us to

explore concepts of economic justice in both the

Philippines’ context and around the world and our response

in light of God’s generosity. (Matthew 20: 1–16).

Trinity Quilt Makers

Our quilting ladies were very happy to welcome Pastor

Clay. He stopped by to meet the group and see first hand

what our project entails. He showed us his quilting skills by

tying a few square knots as you can see by the picture.

In the group picture you will see Bea Berg, Lois Hagen,

Rachel Favor, Margaret Pitzrick, Shari Willer, Judy

Pesanka, Pastor Clay, Linda Woerpel-Radoll, Barb

Krueger, Judy Lerand, Leanna Rusch, Diane Beversdorf,

Frieda Pawlitzke, Sandy Orgish, Jane Gjevre and Jane

Goudreau.

Lent is coming up with Ash Wednesday on March 1. For

the last few years we have had two quilts set up in

Fellowship Hall for people to tie before and after the soup

suppers. It’s meant to show how the quilting project works

and give you an opportunity to help out in a small way.

Everyone is welcome; the youth have been a part of this too

and we enjoy their help.

We have two work days in March. They are Tuesday,

March 14th and Thursday, March 23rd from 9-3 in

Fellowship Hall. Coffee, tea and treats are served mid-

morning. Come and join us, you’ll enjoy our fun group. If

you can tie your shoes, you can tie a quilt.

Lois Hagen

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TRINITY LIBRARY

The year 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the

Reformation. To commemorate this anniversary, the Trinity

Library is highlighting two books on Martin Luther.

"Martin Luther: A Life" by James A. Nestingen (920 Lut) is

a well-written description of Martin Luther and the events

that led to the Reformation.

Also, "The Forgotten Luther," edited by Carter Lindberg

and Paul Wee (261.8 Lin), is a challenging read of Luther's

texts regarding socio-economic justice. One can't help

wondering while reading about Luther's protestations on the

greed and avarice of the times, if things have changed

much.

We also now have "From the Good Mountain," by James

Rumford (Pri Rum), which is a beautifully illustrated book

for all ages describing the evolution of the printing press,

and how Johannes Gutenberg changed the world with his

contribution of the printed book.

Thank you to Todd Lewis, Charlie McKee, Janet Swiston,

Pam Enerson, and Pastor Clay for their book donations to

the library.

Sharon Rothman for the Trinity Library Committee

Rummage Sales

March 31 & April 1

April 28-29

The Spring Rummage Sales will be March 31-April 1 and

April 28-29. We will need lots of helpers. Please sign up to

help. For the first rummage sale, set-up will be at 8:00 a.m.

on March 30. Sale days will be on March 31-April 1, and

clean up at 11:00 a.m. on April 2. To sign up to help you

may call the church office 715-344-2869 or use the sign up

sheet in the church narthex.

Spring cleaning time is here! Clean out your closets,

basement, garage, and donate all items no longer needed.

Items must be clean and in good repair. We will begin

accepting items on the Mondays before the sales. We can

not accept large appliances; microwaves; computers or

printers; exercise equipment, mattresses or box springs;

items requiring special disposal like paint; tires or lighting;

and cribs, car seats, or bike helmets that do not meet the

safety codes. Many people benefit from our spring and fall

sales.

Rummage Sale Committee Members

LUNCH BUNCH

Plan to join us at noon on Tuesday, March 21,

2017, at the PJ’s Restaurant. We hope that you

will join us. Please call the church office at 715

-344-2869 if you would like to attend. All are

welcome.

Jane Flanagan

Jane Goudreau

EASTER DECORATIONS

One of the most meaningful symbols of

Christ’s resurrection is the lily. If you would

like to contribute to the flowers and decorations

for Easter morning, please return this form to

the church office by Sunday, April 2.

NAME__________________________________________

#_____ plant(s) at $16 each = $______________________

Given in Memory of:

________________________________________________

Given in Celebration of:

________________________________________________

_____Please deliver my plant to a shut-in.

_____I will pick up my plant immediately following the

10:45 a.m. service Easter Sunday.

_____I will help with flower delivery.

REFORMATION 500 BOOKSTORE

To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation

that is fast approaching the Trinity Library Committee is

hosting a Reformation 500 book sale sponsored by

Augsburg Fortress, the publishing ministry of the ELCA.

To learn more about Martin Luther, his writings, their

impact on Christianity, and the ongoing impact of the

Reformation stop by the table display in the narthex to

order books for you and your family and friends. The books

will be on display, along with order forms, between March

5 and 17. All book prices are discounted up to 50% and

shipping is free. For more information, please call the

church office.

Sybil Strupp, for the Library Committee

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TRINITY LEARNING CENTER &

PRESCHOOL NEWS

“Time with Pastor Clay” begins March 2nd for our Two

Year Explorers, Three Year Old Preschool and Discovery/

Wrap Around Preschool. Our little friends will spend about

15 minutes each week with Pastor Clay for prayer, singing

and a story. The TLC&P families and staff members are

excited to have this wonderful opportunity for the children.

TLC&P’s 2017 Art Show will be held on March 16, from

6:00 to 8:00 PM. The theme will be, “Life Around the

Pond.” The artwork of our young artists will be displayed.

We will also have a raffle, refreshments and a presentation.

We hope you will join us.

On February 9th, TLC&P hosted a Dinner & Dance as a

Family Outreach. 2017-2018 4K Open House was held on

the 16th. Staff members held Parent/Teacher Conferences,

communicating with parents about their child’s

development and goals. Parents were asked to fill out

ASQ’s, a developmental Screening to help with goal setting

for their child.

Sincerely,

Jean Cunningham

Operation Christmas Child

Look for items while Spring Cleaning

As you clean out closets and toy boxes for upcoming

rummage sales, please be on the lookout for the following

items: kids meal or carnival toys, small games and toys,

stuffed animals, sunglasses, hats, shirts, hair accessories,

toothbrushes still in the wrapper, bar soap, unused pencils,

crayons and notebooks or coloring books. There is a bin in

the narthex under the ushers’ counter for donations that can

be dropped off year around There is also an empty shoebox

in the bin to test a larger donation item to make sure it will

fit. Items should be in like brand new shape without

obvious wear and tear. Thanks in advance for your

donations!

WEDNESDAYS DURING LENT

5:15 p.m. Soup Supper

6:30 p.m. Worship

Trinity Lutheran Church’s Lenten Mid-Week Worship

begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1, with Worship at noon

and 6:30 p.m. The service will include the Imposition of

Ashes and the Lord’s Supper.

Beginning Wednesday, March 8, we will continue our Mid-

Week Lenten worship at 6:30 p.m. each week. The

Committees of Trinity are cooperating to host soup suppers

before each service beginning March 1, at 5:15 p.m. Be

sure to attend and bring a friend!

Altar Guild Scheduling

Coordinator Needed

Trinity and the Worship Committee need your help. Many

volunteers contribute to our worship services, and we are

grateful for that. Currently, we need a volunteer to help

“behind the scenes” by performing scheduling coordination

of Altar Guild volunteers. I have filled in for this role for

the last several months, but my work schedule and other

roles at Trinity do not allow me to continue. The Altar

Guild Scheduling Coordinator oversees the sign-up

schedule for volunteers who set up and take down the

communion bread and wine for our services. This position

is critical since we offer communion at all of our services.

The position is available immediately, and training is

provided. The position could be shared by more than one

volunteer. Please contact me or the church office to sign up

for this important role. Thank you.

David Ray and the Worship Committee

AmazonSmile

Introducing another way to support Trinity’s ongoing

Youth and Family programs. Are you an Amazon.com

shopper? When placing an order visit

www.smile.amazon.com instead and select Trinity

Lutheran as the charity you support. It’s quick and easy and

0.5% of the purchase price of eligible items will be donated

back to our ministry.

AmazonSmile features the same selection of products, low

prices and convenience as the regular site with the added

benefit of supporting community organizations. Happy

shopping!

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GIVING THANKS!

Thank you for the flowers that were delivered to us. We’re

grateful for the prayers and words of support.

Kathy and Ed Martinsen

Thank you for the lovely flowers for my birthday and for

Jerry Trachte delivering them on a snowy, blustery January

day.

Jean Kewer

Dear Trinity friends,

Thank you, Pastor Clay, for your welcomed hospital visit.

And thank you, Jerry Trachte, for delivering the beautiful

flowers to brighten my recovery from surgery. I am doing

well and very appreciative of all your thoughts, prayers,

and cards.

Sincerely, Pat Gerbitz

To Friends at Trinity,

Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers and best

wishes for my birthday.

Betty Ryan

Crossways Summer Camp

Registration Is Now Here!

If you are looking to meet new friends, learn new things,

and meet some amazing counselors, join us at one of

Crossways camps this summer!

Crossways camps give youth and families a solid

foundation that lasts a lifetime. It is a valuable experience

that equips people for success at school, in the workplace,

home, church, and in the world by building up gifts of faith,

confidence, and self-esteem. Through Christ-centered

programming campers of all ages discover and affirm their

faith!

Register early and save on registrations submitted by

Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Visit

www.CrosswaysCamps.org for more information.

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS

With Thrivent Choice®, you can recommend where some

of Thrivent Financial’s charitable outreach funds go. This

year, from eligible members who have used this program a

total of $2,405.00 has been directed to Trinity. Our thanks

go out to the participants who have so generously directed

their choice dollars to Trinity!

God’s Blessings

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East Central Synod Of Wisconsin

Central Lay School

The East Central Synod of Wisconsin sponsors a Lay

School of Ministry that offers classes on Theology, Faith &

Daily Ministries, Worship & Liturgy, Old & New

Testament, Luther for Today, & Church History. Fifteen

full and thirty-one part-time students are currently enrolled.

You are invited to learn, grow & explore your faith, gifts &

calling. Central Lay School is completely self-supporting

and is in need of extra help to meet their 2017 budget. If

you would like to make a donation, write your check to:

ECSW and mail to Jeanette Carlson, 903 Rosecrans,

Wausau, WI 54401.

EPIC is the first annual Equipping People in Congregations,

an all day event of learning, presentations and workshops

sponsored by East Central Synod of Wisconsin. Our

featured speaker will be Pastor Rick Rouse, author of

Beyond Church Walls-Cultivating a Culture of Care.

March 18th - 8:30a - 3:30p Prince of Peace, Appleton

Brochures available at the welcome desk

Registration information: www.escw.org

Registration Deadline: March 10th

CHURCH OFFICE

Phone ......................................................... (715) 344-2869

Hours .................................. Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Answering Machine ................................... (715) 344-2869

Fax ............................................................. (715) 344-9123

Sunday Worship ............................. 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Middle Hour ......................................................... 9:30 a.m.

All Committee Night.......... Tuesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Church Council ................ Monday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Trinity Website ................................ www.trinitysp.com

Twitter .................................................. @TrinityinPoint

Pastor Clay Schmit ................. ClaySchmit@trinitysp.com

Todd Lewis .............................. ToddLewis@trinitysp.com

Jean Cunningham ........... JeanCunningham@trinitysp.com

Su Melby ..................................... SuMelby@trinitysp.com

Lori Kolodziej ..................... LoriKolodziej@trinitysp.com

Glen Bauer ................................ GlenBauer@trinitysp.com

TOWER STAFF

Editor: Lori Kolodziej clerk@trinitysp.com

Tower Assembly: Joanne Joseph, Roberta Holthusen, Jim Henke

Sharon LaBrie, Diane & Ralph Lavin, Bea Berg, Carol Walther, Judy Spilde

TOWER DEADLINE: MARCH 21, 2017

Budget Actual Envelope Offering (YTD) $40,040 $36,426

Loose Offering 515 535

Miscellaneous Income 167 0

World Hunger 625 370

Seasonal Offering 0 35

Receipts (YTD) 41,847 37,866

Disbursements 47,606 32,716

Net (+/-) (5,759) 5,150

Receipts (Month) 41,847 37,866

Disbursements 47,606 32,716

Net (+/-) (5,759) 5,150

2016 2017 Baptized Membership (January 1st) 1142 1142

Confirmed Membership (January 1st) 845 840

Average Sunday Worship Attendance 186 188

Average Communion Attendance 151 156

Average Sunday School Attendance 41 31

FROM OUR CHURCH RECORDS THROUGH THE MONTH OF JANUARY

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1410 Rogers Street • Stevens Point, WI 54481

www.trinitysp.com

Video Broadcast of Sunday Services on Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. on Cable Access Channel 984.

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CHURCH STAFF CONTACT

CLAY SCHMIT, Senior Pastor 715-496-1957

TODD LEWIS, Youth and Family 864-4614

SU MELBY, Administrative Secretary 344-2869

LORI KOLODZIEJ, Office Assistant 344-2869

GLEN BAUER, Director, Building & Grounds 570-4931

BARB TOWEY, Organist 341-1825

HEIDI CORCORAN, Cherub, Youth & Senior Choir 592-3594

KATIE WROBLEWSKI, Organist & Bell Choir 572-3492

JONATHAN SMITH, Praise Team Leader 715-297-1873

JEAN CUNNINGHAM, TLC&P Director 344-2227

East Central Synod website/e-mail ecsw.org

CHURCH COUNCIL HOME

JOEL LEMKE, President 572-0259

KATHY TRACHTE, Past President 341-0628

JIM MCDONALD, Vice President 252-5887

KAREN ILTEN, Secretary 341-6978

DON THOMPSON, Treasurer 340-0741

GAIL PUCCI, Building & Grounds 344-5497

PAM HOUTMAN, Christian Education 342-4491

TERRY KOCH, Christian Life & Growth 341-8540

PAT GERBITZ, Communication 344-7664

ANNE HOFFMANN, Global/Local Outreach 340-4291

JIM MCDONALD, Personnel 252-5887

TAMMY MOLSKI, Stewardship 341-9335

DAVE ENERSON, TLC&P 341-7717

MARTIN LIEBER, Worship 341-7354

MELISSA THOMPSON, Youth & Family Ministry 340-5018

Calendar of Events March 2017

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

11:00 Willow Brooke Service 12:00 Worship 4:00 Knitting 4:00 Cherub Choir 4:45 Youth Choir 5:15 Soup Supper 6:30 Worship 7:30 Senior Choir 8:00 Service Broadcast 95/984

2

6:45 Men’s Bible Study

10:30 Northcrest Services

1:00 Brookdale Services

3

4

5

8:15 CEC Meeting 8:15/10:45 Worship 9:30 Sunday School, Turn-Out, Farrago, Living Lutheran Presentation, Reformation 500 Book Sale 12:00 ELCA Youth Gathering Meeting

6

1:00 Service Broadcast 95/984 6:15 Personnel

Committee 6:45 Boy Scouts 7:00 Charity Circle at

Goudreau’s

7

10:00 Whispering Pines

1:00 Service Broadcast 95/984 4:30 Tech

Translators 5:30 Praise Team

Practice 7:00 All Committee

Night

8

4:00 Knitters 4:00 Cherub Choir 4:45 Youth Choir 5:15 Soup Supper 6:30 Worship 7:15 Bell Choir 7:15 Senior Choir 8:00 Service Broadcast 95/984

9

6:45 Men’s Bible Study

10:30 Northcrest Service

10:30 Riverview Lodge Services 1:00 Brookdale

Services 1:00 Wellington

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12

8:15/10:45 Worship 9:30 Sunday School, Turn-Out, Farrago, Reformation 500 Book Sale, Thrivent Presentation

13

12:00 Joy Circle 1:00 Service Broadcast 95/984 6:30 TLC&P Comm 6:45 Boy Scouts

14

9:00 Quilters 1:00 Service Broadcast 95/984 6:30 B&G Comm 6:30 Cub Scouts

15

4:00 Knitters 4:00 Cherub Choir 4:45 Youth Choir 5:15 Soup Supper 6:30 Worship 7:15 Bell Choir 7:15 Senior Choir 8:00 Service Broadcast 95/984

16

6:45 Men’s Bible Study

10:30 Northcrest Service

1:00 Brookdale Services

5:00 Stephen Ministry 6:00 Stephen Ministry 6:00 Art Show

17

18

8:00 Tomorrow River Conference Spring Event

19

8:15/10:45 Worship 9:30 Farrago, Living Lutheran, Presentation No Sunday School, No Turn-Out

20

1:00 Service Broadcast 95/984 6:00 Exec Comm

21

TOWER DEADLINE 9:30 Nursing Home

Service 12:00 Lunch Bunch at PJ’s Restaurant 1:00 Service Broadcast 95/984 1:30 Library Comm 5:30 Praise Team

Practice

22

4:00 Knitters 5:15 Soup Supper 6:30 Worship 7:15 Bell Choir 7:15 Senior Choir 8:00 Service Broadcast 95/984

23

6:45 Men’s Bible Study

9:00 Quilters 10:30 Riverview

Lodge 10:30 Northcrest

Service 1:00 Brookdale

Services

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26

8:15/10:45 Worship 9:30 Sunday School, Turn-Out, Farrago, Blood Pressure Screening

27

1:00 Service Broadcast 95/984 6:00 PCCCA 6:30 Church

Council 6:45 Boy Scouts

28

9:30 Nursing Home Service

1:00 Service Broadcast 95/984 4:30 Tech

Translators 6:30 Cub Scouts

29

4:00 Knitters 4:00 Cherub Choir 4:45 Youth Choir 5:15 Soup Supper 6:30 Worship 7:15 Bell Choir 7:15 Senior Choir 8:00 Service Broadcast 95/984

30

6:45 Men’s Bible Study

8:00 Rummage Sale Set Up

10:30 Northcrest Service

1:00 Brookdale Services

6:30 Conf Yr 3 & Mentors

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7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Lunch Coordinators: Nina Heckler 715-341-1840 Jane Gjevre 715-341-8228

8:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Alyssa Olson Ashton Smola Hilirie McLaughlin Simon Solin Jack Kienbaum Laura Rogan Emma Deptula Lucy Cooper Aidan Baldus Colton Thielman Benjamin Jore Sydney Milkowski Anna Meilahn Elizabeth Oakland Hannah Thompson Autumn Ahrens

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