November 2009 Pathways

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T R I N I T Y P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H

TRINITYPRESBYTERIAN STAFF

PastorGary Hanson

Home: (651) 501-1820Cell: (651) 373-1821

[email protected]

Administrator/PastoralCare Coordinator

Dee LindblomMon-Fri 8:30am-2:[email protected]

Cell:(651) 353-6724

Christian EducationDirector

Joe Pendal [email protected]

(651) 436-3435

Church MusicianJoyce Piper

(651) 458-0341

Choir DirectorNeal Strand

(651) 501-8225

Child Care AttendantsAmanda Ulrich

Kristina Deneen

CustodiansJeff LindblomKaren Patraw

2125 Tower DriveWoodbury MN 55125

Phone & Fax:(651) 738-0045

NOVEMBER 8: STEWARDSHIP SUNDAYExtravagant Generosity describes practices of sharing and giving thatexceed all expectations and extend to unexpected measures. It de-scribes lavish sharing, sacrifice, and giving in service to God andneighbor. Every scriptural example of giving is extravagant, andchurches that practice Extravagant Generosity teach, preach, andpractice the tithe. The focus is on the Christian's need to give because

of giving nature of God whom we worship.For Trinity Presbyterian Church, November 8 is Commitment Sundaywhen we ask that you return a card with your best estimate of yourgiving for 2010. I want to remind you that the payments for our mort-gage (for the most recent addition to our building) are not part of ouroperating budget. For this, we ask for separate pledges of support forour capital needs.

Last year we conducted a campaign asking for 3 year pledges to thisneed. Our mortgage over 3 years is approximately $252,000. Lastyear, our campaign received pledges of only $208,000. If you did notpledge last year to this need, we hope you will prayerfully considerpledging for the remaining 2 years of this campaign, in addition tosupporting the annual operating needs of Trinity. If you did pledge to-ward this 3-year campaign last year, please consider raising thatpledge.

John Upson, Stewardship and Finance Chair

The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, andthe one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must giveas you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, forGod loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9:6 -7

TIME TO FALL BACK:DAYLIGHT SAVING TIMEENDS NOVEMBER 1

Be sure to set your clocksand watches one hour backon Saturday, October 31 before you go to bed. Enjoyyour extra hour of sleep, andmake it to church on time!


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MUSINGS AND AMUSINGS FROM THE PASTOR

As I write, I am finishing a full but wonderful time in Madison! The week began with officiatingthe wedding of Garry and Debi Espe's son, Alex , of our congregation, and Elizabeth Stewartof Milwaukee. Beth and I enjoyed the rehearsal dinner on Friday, the wedding and reception on

Saturday, and the warm hospitality of our hosts and new acquaintances we made. I was alsoable to visit our son Craig , in his last semester of his senior year at the University of Wisconsin.I saw his apartment and even attended one of his classes! We walked around campus, shoppedfor groceries and went out for dinner. I enjoyed the male bonding time and the opportunity torelive some of my own college experience.

My primary reason for staying the extra 5 days, however, was to take part in a study opportu-nity through the University of Wisconsin Extension, a continuing education studies program. Mysabbatical earlier this spring/summer exhausted my study leave for the year so I took this timeas a vacation week.

My first of three classes addressed ADHD in Adults, Separating Myth from Reality. Among otherthings I learned that ADHD in adults is quiet and often undiagnosed, yet the consequences canbe very serious, sometimes even deadly. Treatment, however, is very effective and safe. Mysecond class, taught by the same renowned university professor and practicing clinician, was onthe topic of schizophrenia in teens and young adults. Defined as the presence of hallucinationsand delusions characterized by loss of function, schizophrenia has always puzzled me. Im gladto now be more aware of its ramifications.

The third class was entitled, Visioning and Planning: Holy Conversations about Your Congrega-tion's Future. I know some of this content will be useful as our congregation continues theprocess of long range planning. I have learned that good strategic planning asks essential for-mation questions such as Who are we? What are we called to do? and Who is ourneighbor? Additionally, we need to ask ourselves, who are the clients of our congregation;the people already here, those not yet here (but will be someday) or, the mission field in whichwe are located? You may wish to ask and wrestle with these questions yourself as we journeythrough the fast changing cultural context that all congregations are facing today.

Your pastor, Gary

Friday Bible StudyPreparing for Advent by Examining Hanukkah

11/20, 12/4, 11 & 18 Hanukkahs theme is of a miracle and during Hanukkah Jesus spoke of His miracles: If I am not

doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me. But if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in meand I am in the Father. (John 10:37 -38) Jesus wanted the people of his day to see His miraclesand believe in Him as a result. His miracles point to his divine and messianic identity and in thisway Jesus personifies the message of Hanukkah.

Please join us for four weeks beginning November 20 from 10 11:30 at Trinity. Discussionswill be facilitated by Debbie Bloom , Ruth Blooms daughter, who attends Kehilat Sar Shalom ,a Messianic Christian congregation in St. Paul. There will be no session on 11/27. On 12/18,well meet at the home of Beth Hanson , 8201 Somerset Road , Woodbury, for a discussion andChristmas brunch. Questions about the study group call Beth (651) 501-1820.


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CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAll You Want to Know About CE in 1,000Words

November? Seriously? And before we know it:

Advent and Christmas and a brand new year!Since I began serving as director of ChristianEducation in September life has moved at abreak- neck pace and only the familys boutwith the flu has provided an opportunity tocatch my breath. Still, the work goes as welook to provide more and interesting, deep andmeaningful educational opportunities.

What Have We Been Doing & Whats Hap-pening Now?

Starting in September a once-a-week StoryTime Trinity kicked-off and after a few weeksof intermittent attendance, we are moving thatprogram from Tuesdays to Fridays (10:00-10:30 a.m.) . For preschoolers this story timeincludes a Bible story, a childrens story, andan activity. Join us, bring a neighbor or afriend. Additionally, our Saturday series,Reading the Bible Together , for families of Pre-K to 6 th graders continues, but rather thanattempting to meet every week, we will meeton the following dates (Nov. 14 and 21;

10:00-10:45). We will take December off andresume in January.

Recently we concluded a four-week class thatexplored some basic tenets of Presbyterian/Reformed theology by examining specific read-ings from Scripture. And by the time you re-ceive this, we will have embarked on our ten-session study of Acts of the Apostles . If you havent joined in, but are interested youcan still do so. Our only text is Acts itself. Weare meeting in person as a group five times

( Mondays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. or 7:00-8:00p.m. ); the other five sessions are being con-ducted online. This class wraps up on Decem-ber 21 (thats more like nine weeks than ten,but we will double up one week to finish beforeChristmas).

November 7 from 10:00-1:00 is a class onJohn Calvin. This year is the 500 th Anniver-sary of Calvins birth to commemorate thefont of Reformed theology we will focus our at-

tention on his life, theology and controversies(some of which still effect the views othershave of Presbyterianism.

Looking Further AheadSince the December newsletter will arrive afterwe have begun, heres a peek at CEs plans forAdvent and Christmas: beginning with the Dec.6 (the second Sunday of Advent) three con-secutive Childrens messages will present thestories of various participants in the Nativity.First, Mary and Joseph, then the Angels, fol-lowed by the shepherds.

Children will be invited to volunteer to be cos-tumed while a narrator reads their story. Wewill review these three vignettes and presentthe final installment that is the story of theThree Kings during the 5:00 Childrens Serviceon Christmas Eve . This project, which wasproposed by Debi Espe (thank you, Debi !) willserve as this years Christmas pageant. So, onChristmas Eve all interested children will be in-vited to be costumed whether as a sheep, acamel, a shepherd, or any of the above.

In addition, the Childrens Service will includecarol singing as well as other traditional ele-ments we have come to expect from this ser-vice.

About the Youth

In December First Sunday is the 6 th from11:00-2:00 . We will enjoy our typical BibleStudy and discussion time, as well as teambuilding games, a service project, lunch, and abounty of laughs.

As if First Sunday is not enough, we hold ourfirst Lock-in of the year on December 11 & 12 . Come prepared as usual with a favoritesnack to share, sleeping bag/blankie and pil-low, appropriate sleepwear, appropriate out-door wear (just in case we dream up some out-door activity). Registration will begin at 6:00pm (please eat dinner before you arrive) andwe will open the doors for departure at 10:00am following clean-up.

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MISSION AND ACTION NEWSAlternative Christmas Market

On the first three Sundays of Advent, beginningNovember 29 , the Mission & Action Commit-

tee will provide alternative gifts for your pur-chase. You will be able to donate to support thework of local and international efforts such asExtra Innings, the Christian Cupboard, theMedical Benevolence Foundation and the HeiferProject. In exchange for your donations, we willprovide you with cards to acknowledge yourcontribution to the recipients of your alterna-tive gifts.

Decorate the Tree and Fill the Crib

This year we will again be decorating ourChristmas tree with hats, gloves, mittens andscarves to be distributed to those in need.Please bring purchased or home made items.In addition, we will be filling a crib with bedding(pillows, blankets, sheets, pillow cases) andbaby items (from diapers to baby food) for Pro-

ject Home. There will be further announce-ments in the bulletin with more specific needslisted. We will collect these items throughJanuary 10 ( Epiphany ) in honor of our Lord,who was himself a young refugee and home-

less.

Extra Innings Tutors Still Needed YoungStudents Waiting for Your Friendship

Specific needs for tutors include:

Tuesday evenings:

5th grade girl, help with math

9th grade girl, help with all subjects


9th grade boy, help with all subjects

Thursday evenings:

5th grade girl, help with math


9th grade boy, help with all subjects

1st grade girl, help with English and othersubjects

1st grade girl, help with English and othersubjects

Substitutes are available, parking is conven-ient, you will be oriented and other tutors willhelp you. Please contact: Susan Lundin , [email protected]

Elizabeth Ha joins us by transfer from First Presbyterian Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. She is astudent at the University of Minnesota and moved to Woodbury to live with her parents, Ewanand Joann, who are also members of Trinity. Elizabeth plays the flute, has already joined thechoir, and enjoys cross-stitching.

Bev Handy, who incidentally is Evie Rydens mother, joins us by reaffirmation. Bev resides atStonecrest Senior Living, where she actively lives out her philosophy of life: Be alive andaware, participate, reach out to others.

Lee and Judy Houck join us by letter of transfer from Crossroads Church in Woodbury. Lee is aPlant Engineering Manager with 3M who enjoys golf, reading, theater, and watching GopherWomens Basketball. Judy is a full -time graduate student at Augsburg College. She enjoys manyof the same activities as Lee, and also likes to travel.

Mark and Kate Keiper join us by letter of transfer, Mark from Westminster PresbyterianChurch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Kate from Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater. They havean 8 month old son, Jack. Mark is employed at Marathon Oil Company, and enjoys photogra-phy. Kate is a human resources manager for Thomson Reuters-West, and likes to spend time attheir lake place in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.

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Committees

Building & GroundsMike Schenck 739-3727

Christian EducationKirk Breen 436-4212Gretchen White 337-0159

Clerk of SessionMarnelle Andersen735-3287

CommunicationsSusan Jamison 578-7100

Long Range Planning Darryl Willison 739-2674

Mental Health GroupDee Lindblom738-0045 or [email protected]

Mission & ActionJoan Nichols 714-8314

Moderator of DeaconsGarry Espe 730-6805

Newsletter Mark Allen [email protected]

NominatingWilson Ekinde 501-3661Nursery Coordinator Tina Hacker 714-9671

Pastoral CareGary Hanson 738-0045

Personnel Steve Theiss 578-9348

Prayer ChainDee Lindblom738-0045 or [email protected]

Shared Ministry Marnelle Andersen735-3287

Special EventsBarb Freeman 731-1220

Stewardship & FinanceJohn Upson 730-9690

WorshipKara Klink 735-0866

Junior Church Guidelines Approved by CE Committee

If you have children participating in Junior Church, please take a fewmoments to review the guidelines posted outside the Junior Churchroom; you may also take a copy from the CE stand in the hallwayleading to the CE wing. Bottomline: we are trying to offer a safe, fun,Christian-oriented activity for children still a bit young to remain hap-pily in service. Children beyond kindergarten are encouraged to re-main in the sanctuary with their parents. We are developing a shortguide to help parents nurture their childrens participation in the wor-ship service; this should be ready early in the New Year.

Speaking of children in the sanctuary Trinity revels in its childrenand whole-heartedly embraces every age and stage of life. While wehope to see more and more children participating in worship withtheir parents, Junior Church and our nursery (with its exceptional two-person staff) continue to be options for those not ready. Infants andtoddlers are welcome in the nursery as needed. To further assist par-ents of our littlest ones enjoy our services, the sound system includesspeakers in the narthex for times when someone needs to step out tocomfort an unhappy camper.

All-Church Retreat

We are seeking a handful of individuals interested in serving on theplanning committee for the February All-Church Retreat. This retreatat the Presbyterian camp, Clearwater Forest is for all ages, for all

families, couples, singles; basically anyone breathing. Our retreat willbe a time of extreme fun, hearty fellowship and meaningful faith ac-tivities. Help make it a reality by serving on this committee or at-tending February 19-21, 2010 .

Final Thoughts

Our efforts to create a Christian Education program that reaches andteaches people of all ages are taking shape. What we need most topush us further... is you. We learn best when we learn from eachother. Additionally, if there is a topic you want explored or would liketo teach, let me know.

Peace, Joe


CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE

The 2009 Thanksgiving Eve Service for Woodbury Area Christianchurches will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 7:30 pm , atWoodbury Lutheran Church . All attending are asked to bring non-perishable food items for our Woodbury Food Shelf. The event issponsored by WACO, Woodbury Area Clergy Organization. Bring aneighbor and give thanks with your neighbors for all Gods goodgifts.


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STEWARDSHIP CORNER

DID YOU KNOW that Trinitys mortgage payment for the new addition is not paid from our op-erating budget but is paid for out of our capital campaign fund? We are presently not collectingenough from the campaign contributions to cover our approximate $7,000 per month mortgage

payment. At the present rate our building fund will run out in October 2010. See the buildingfund status chart below. We need your support!

FALL WORK DAY

It was below freezing and snow was on the ground on Saturday, October 10 , butthat didnt stop 11 members from helping out at Trinitys fall work day. Amid thebuzz of two gas-powered chain saws and the hustle and bustle of seven branchhaulers, five dead trees were removed from the west end. Other chores completedincluded clean-up of the old cross debris and various winterizing tasks includingflushing the water from the honor garden underground sprinkler system.

Workers this year were Greg, Leslie and Scott Vanderveer , Darryl Willison ,Bob Drehmel , Glenn Heckmann , Neal Strand , Dick Johnson , Roger Punt ,Mike Gram , and Mike Schenck . Thank you for a job well done.


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NOVEMBER 1 Erin Donnelly

2 Sara Finn

3 Ann Allen

4 Cole Palmer

Eden Palmer

5 Curtis Johnsen

5 Melissa Lehmann7 Marilyn Sharp

9 Glen Heckmann

10 Sam Harder

11 Mike Gram

12 Doug Ryden

Ciarra Williams

13 Chad Peterson

14 Josh Anderson

Pauline Wiken

15 Grant Olson

16 Judi Olson

Rockford White

17 Anna Sikorski

21 Kate Keiper

Joyce Piper

21 Kaitlin Roberts

24 Jack Emeott

25 Joann Ha27 Gabriella Gizzi

Bruce Williams

28 Lee Houck

Noah Klink

29 Kara Klink

30 Garry Espe

Kathie Wilkinson

Dee Lindblom

We regret if we missed your birthday; if wehave, please phone the office! 738-0045

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

PARISH PERSONALS

Recently hospitalized: Jack Emeott, Harry Krueger

Congratulations to Barb Outcelt ; she has a new grandson! Finn Outcelt was born on September 28 .

October was a busy month for weddings:

Matt McKenzie and Laura Larson were married on October 3 . Laura has an 11 year olddaughter, Sophia .New member Judi Stinson Olson was married on October 1 . The service was officiated byPastor Gary Hanson .

On October 17 , Pastor Hanson travelled to Madison, Wisconsin to perform the wedding of AlexEspe and Elizabeth Stewart .

Karen Lindblom and Nate Patraw were married ton October 17 at an outdoor wedding in Pepin,Wisconsin.

FUNDRAISER RESULTS

The golf tournament, dinner and silent auction fundraiser held on Friday, September 18 andSaturday, September 19 made $3,990.91. Thanks to everyone who made the fundraisersuccessful!


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HEALTHY MIND MATTERS

Every year, without any treatment at all,thousands stop suffering from depression.

Because it kills them. There are endless organizations and websites that provideeducation, support and services for people with a mentalillness, but one you may not be familiar with isDepressionIsReal.org. The Depression Is Real Coalition is agroup of physician, patient and constituency groups thathas come together to create an educational campaign aboutdepression. These groups want to clarify the confusingmessages in popular culture suggesting that depression is"just the blues" or worse, a "made-up disease." Their goal isto help people living with depression, their families, friends

and the general public to understand essential facts aboutdepression.

The Depression Is Real Coalition has developed a nationalcommunications campaign to educate Americans on thetruth about depression through TV and radio public service

announcements, as well as newspaper/magazine ads. Their basic message is:

Some say depression is all in your head. Well, thats right. And wrong. Its right becausedepression is in the head, or more precisely, the brain. In fact, weve seen how it destroysthe connections between brain cells.

DEPRESSION IS REAL

But saying depression is all in your head is also wrong. Theres nothing imaginary aboutdepression. Its a serious, medical condition that affects everyaspect of a persons health. And untreated depression killsthousands of Americans a year through suicide and byintensifying the symptoms of life threatening illnesses such ascancer and heart disease.

HOPE IS REAL, TOO

Today, research has identified many of the biological andenvironmental factors that contribute to depression. Andmedical science has developed effective treatments that can

restore brain cell connections and lead to recovery. Thesetreatments save lives. Depression is real. Fortunately, hope isreal, too. To get the facts, please visit DepressionIsReal.org.

RESOURCES

American Psychiatric Foun-dationwww.psychfoundation.org

Depression and BipolarSupport Alliancewww.dbsalliance.org

Mental Health Americawww.nmha.org

National Alliance on MentalIllness www.nami.org

National Medical Associa-tion www.nmanet.org

DEPRESSION IS NOT GENDER SPECIFIC Dr. Michael Wilson from Stillwater-based HumanServices, Inc., will discuss the reality of male depression and the obstacles that often keep menfrom receiving the treatment they need on Monday, November 23 at 6:30 pm in the Fellow-ship Hall. He will also explain how retirement and unemployment may trigger depressive epi-sodes, so invite your family and friends and learn from this enlightening discussion.
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PASTORAL CARE MESSAGE"I can do all things through him who strengthensme" Phil. 4:13

I asked a friend recently how things were going forher family since her mothers stroke. She respondedthat life as she had known it had completelychanged, and she was trying to adjust to the newnormal. People often use the term new normal when trying todeal with hugechanges, andthere is no doubtthat our life jour-ney sometimesrequires us toredefine the fa-miliar the

normal -- in ourlives. Althoughnot all of us havethe experience of parents goingthrough thestage my friend has, we have all had to enduretransitions and adjust to a new normal.

As an example, I know how a child leaving homecompletely redefines what normal means in ahousehold. It was especially difficult for me to ad-

just to a totally empty - nest, and I shed manytears working with a therapist. For some people,becoming first-time parents is a bigger adjustmentthan they expected. A new job may bring with it aneed to move, causing others to leave the familiarfor the unknown. A person receiving a diagnosis of aserious illness faces significant changes in life-style.

And the death of a loved one necessitates perhapsthe biggest new normal adjustment, with a griev-ing person having no idea what that will look like.

All change carries with it a level of discomfort, pos-sibly pain and risk, but it can also bring growth, newchallenges, and new relationships. Establishing a

new normal is the beginning of a new phase, andmight include tak-ing a class youvealways wanted to,or resurrecting ahobby you hadgiven up for lackof time due toprior obligations. Iknow that somedays the chal-lenge is just toget up in themorning and tomuster the cour-age and strength

to persevere and not give up. Turning to friends forsupport, and remembering that change takes time ishelpful. My transition time triggered the beginningof a more personal relationship with God, where Ilearned to lean into Gods grace and strength. Mymantra became God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." (Psalm 73:26) I would

remind anyone facing significant change to knowthat there is no illness, no challenge, no change good or bad that cannot be faced with God tostrengthen us.

Blessings, Dee Lindblom

My mantra became God is the

strength of my heart and my portion forever." (Psalm 73:26) Iwould remind anyone facing

significant change to know that there is no

illness, no challenge, no change good or bad that cannot be faced with God tostrengthen us.

Judi Olson joins us by letter of transfer from Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer, Minne-sota. She was recently married, and has two stepsons, Grant, age 11, and Dylan, age 8. Judispends much time attending their sporting practices/games, and she also likes to sing.

Colin and Heather Sehnert join us by letter of transfer from Valley Presbyterian Church inGolden Valley. They have two daughters, Isabelle, who is 3 1/2, and 4 month old Paige. Colin isa manufacturing engineering manager with Bellcomb Technologies, and loves baseball!Heather is a senior branch director with Favorite Healthcare Staffing, and enjoys going to musi-cals and plays.

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A Service of Remembrance and Healing

November is traditionally a month in which we remember those who have lived and died beforeus. Although our loved ones are no longer with us, memories of them remain vividly in ourhearts. Trinity is planning a service on Sunday, November 15 , at 7 pm , to acknowledge thepain of losing a loved one, as well as to bring together those who are suffering the pain of

physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, or financial distress to receive prayer and comfort throughprayer, music, and meditation. All Trinity members, friends and family are encouraged to comeand participate to receive God's gift of healing and wholeness. Following the service, everyone isinvited to stay and share refreshments and fellowship.

CHURCH POTLUCK: NOVEMBER 15!

November is about abundance and thanksgiving. Join us for a fall potluck immediately followingthe service on Sunday, November 15 to share the abundance of food and faith this communityof Gods people has been blessed with. Especially for new members, this is a great way to so-cialize and get to know each other. If your last name begins with A-J, please bring a main dish;K-O, bring some type of bread; P-T, bring fruits/vegetables; and U-Z, please bring a dessert.Help with set-up and clean-up is a necessary part of planning a potluck, so please contact BarbFreeman (731-1220 or [email protected]) with how you can help.

THE CROSS

The cross on the back of the church has undergone asubtle change that you might not have noticed. The oldcross needed replacement as the wood was rotting andcouldnt be painted. After considering bids from a con-tractor to replace the cross with one constructed of solidcedar ($5,000) and one of aluminum ($7,000) we de-cided to refurbish the cross using our own labor.

In late September Dick Johnson led a construction crewconsisting of Greg VanderVeer , Mike Schenck andBruce Williams . After several days of labor and manytrips up and down the scaffolding, the crew dismantledthe old cross and replaced it with new cedar. Jane Wil-lison , with valuable input from Susan Rooney , SueSchenck , Debi Espe and Gretchen Trebnick , selecteda metallic gold paint for the cross. The paint crew con-sisted of three charter members of Trinity: Darryl Willi-son , Tom Rooney and Bruce Williams . They applied acoat of primer and two coats of metallic gold.

The final cost of the project was only $1,000 thanks tothe generous donation of time and effort from the volun-teers mentioned above. A special thanks goes to DickJohnson who got the scaffolding, purchased the materi-als, and led the construction phase of the project.

THANK YOU

Jodi Campbell and her children, Kelsey and Devin, have volunteered to fold and mail the news-letters for the congregation. Thank you for providing this valuable service to our church family.


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Sunday Schedule

Education Hour9:00 am

Worship10:00 am

Fellowship andCoffee11:00 am

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Child care isavailable during

worship service

Upcoming Events

November 7 John Calvin seminar,10 am - 1 pm

November 15Potluck, 11 am

Service of Remembrance andHealing, 7 pm

November 23 Men and Depression,6:30 pm

Additional parking is available in New Horizons parking lotdirectly across from Trinity and by parking along one side

of the driveway.

NovemberSchedule

November 1

Communion

November 8StewardshipSunday

November 15Fall Potluck

November 22

November 29Beginning of

Advent

Next Newsletter Deadline:

November 15, 2009

Pastors Column 2

Christian Education 3

From the Intern... 4

Trinitys NewestMembers 4

Mission News 5

Stewardship Corner 7

Birthdays 8

Healthy MindMatters 9

Pastoral Care 10

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