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Volume 89, Issue 9
September, 2015
Special Event! All are invited!
Organ and Chime Dedication/Blessing
and Musical Program
Homemade Pie Reception follows
Sunday, October 4 at 5:30 p.m. program followed by
pie social and silent auction.
Come celebrate the blessing of Trinity’s new organ and outdoor chimes. There will be a program with a variety of music and instruments. You will hear organ, piano, bells, a string quartet, and an original composition by Ollie Bergh.
We are looking for others who might be interested in participating in this fun and exciting event. If you are, please talk with one of the Worship & Music Ministry team members.
Blessing for Back to School and Sunday
School
Sunday, September 6 at 10 a.m. worship
Teachers - Students - Backpacks
Kick off the school year with a BLESSING!
Worship & Music Ministry Team: Jon & Lynne Uusitalo,
Ollie Bergh, Sally Miller, Julie Oke, Mavis Graven, Pastor Dave, Janet Beck - Worship & Music Coordinator
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Tell Your “God Story”
God is alive, present and active in our lives. There are stories to be shared, written and told that give witness to God's amazing love. These stories can benefit others.
Trinity would like to use stories with a wider audience (at worship, newsletter, other printed material,
Facebook, other social media, etc.) Do you have a story to share?
To write your story
Please keep your story brief. (300-400 words) Things to include: names, dates, and detail. Use and say what is accurate and currently verifiable. Only use the name of another person if you have their permission.
How have you seen God alive, present and active in your life?
All stories will be previewed before being used with minor edits as needed.
I would prefer to remain anonymous, but you may share my story.
You can share my story.
I would be willing to be contacted about my story.
Name (not required)
First Name Last Name
Email Date
**Please return to the church office. Thank you!
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Financial Update Sally Davies, Financial Manager
You are invited to: Give Us An Hour
October 8, 2015 5:00—6:00 p.m.
Come to Pressed Coffee and Wine Bar, 788 Main St, Dallas to learn about Polk Community Free
Clinic and to help celebrate four years of providing medical care in our community
Hors d’ouevres will be served as you hear stories of how PCFC has affected the recipients and
volunteers of our community.
Call the clinic office: 503-831-0551 to reserve an individual seat or a table for eight. Or email:
PCFC has been very blessed these past four years
by providing free access to medical care for the
uninsured in our community. There have been
two clinics per month, serving over 575
individuals in need of care.
As part of offering prayer to our patients, we have
also given out about 300 prayer shawls, a tangible
warm remembrance that each of us is
important and loved by Christ. Almost half of the
individuals coming as patients and their families
request prayer by our prayer team. The clinic has
been supported by over 100 volunteers providing
over 10,000 hours of time.
Here are some additional ways our congregation can
help PCFC:
1. Prayer—include the clinic on your prayer list, or
individuals can offer to be part of our Prayer
Team.
2. Volunteer to work at the clinic. Leave a
3. message on the clinic phone and someone will
contact you. (503 831 0551) or visit the web
site: www.salemfreeclinics.org
4. Prayer shawls have been a very special par t of
the PCFC offering for our clients. If you are
interested in knitting or crocheting, this is a
wonderful way to share Christ’s love. Any
design is appropriate.
2013 Year End
2014 Year End
January – June 2015
July 2015 Jan-July Total 2015
General Fund Income $305,531 $332,123 $156,991 $22,900 $179,891
Special Donation $31,782 $22,866 $5,342 $5,342
Total Income $337,313 $354,989 $156,991 $28,242 $185,233
Expenses $349,817 $353,161 $165,791 $30,200 $195,991
Principal Paid from $8500 Mortgage
$20,824
$21,287
$1,210
$22,497
Total Expenses $349,817 $373,985 $187,078 $31,410 $218,488
Profit/Loss -$12,504 -$18,996 -$30,087 -$3,168 -$33,255
Extra Principal Funds Donated
$15,695 $236,275 $12,935 $249,210
Polk Community Free Medical Clinic News
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Love God, Love Others Serve God, Serve Others
Prayer tree ministry
There are times in our lives when we need special
prayers for a friend, neighbor or loved one. The
prayer tree quickly sends prayer requests via phone
calls or email. If you need prayers or would like to
be a part of this important ministry, please contact
Michaele Pelzer 503.831.0993 or by email at
Tour the Holy Land November 6-19, 2015
Pastor Dave and instructor Dr. Monte Luker will
be leading a group to the Holy Land for 14 days of
biblical study. Pick up a brochure in the office or
from Pastor Dave.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
September 18 is the next blood drive at Trinity.
Contact Alvera Blanchard at 503-623-8284 for
more information or to sign-up to donate.
Please hold these people
in your prayers:
The family and friends of Eileen Holmes, Joyce
Frank, Jim Coates, Virginia Miller, Bob Flugum,
Brownie Davies, Lloyd Graven, Todd Shetterly,
Shawn Howard, Erman Mays, Charley Koenig,
and Ralph Fischer
Those dealing with health issues— Judy Utter,
Mike McKelvey, Helen Midkiff, Barbara Gust,
Kacy Bliss, Jamie Bellinger, Bev Peterson’s dad,
Stephanie Barth’s grandmother, Greg Thompson,
Willie Reindl, Brian Zaglauer, David Holmes,
Fred Walter, Don, Austin Lee, Jeri Joule, Chuck
Graham
Those who are recovering—Bernie Shodin,
Dorothy Larson, Sharon Engelein,
Mike McAllister, and Mary Hamilton
We offer prayers of blessing and thankfulness—
for “My Stake in Trinity campaign”, Trinity’s
new members, for our missionaries, for Polk
Community Free Clinic,
Dear Trinity Lutheran Church congregation:
We would like to invite you to join us in a special
evening prayer service called “Prayer Around the
Cross” on Saturday, September 26th at 5:30 PM in
the church sanctuary.
“Prayer Around the Cross” is a contemplative
worship inspired by Holden Village (much like the
Holden Evening Prayer Service) and by models of
prayer practiced regularly at the Community of Taize
in France, and at the Iona Community in Scotland.
The service will include prayer, singing, silence,
sighing, kneeling or sitting, a cross, candles,
scripture and intercessions. “Intercession is loving
your neighbor on your knees.” Martin Marty
This evening service should last about 30 minutes
and children are most welcome. Worshippers may
stay for silent prayer after the
closing.
May we come together as community gathered
around the cross and see how the Holy Spirit works
among us. We invite all to join us September
26th. Feel free to invite your family, friends,
co-workers and neighbors.
In Christ,
Pastor Dave, Janet Beck, Don & Mary Jane Isensee
(Co-chairs of “Prayer Around the Cross” Planning
Committee)
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Comedy Corner
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How do you feel when there’s no
coffee?
DEPRESSO!
Faith and Grace Book Group
Do you enjoy a good discussion and fellowship with other bookworms? Join this group in the library. It’s always fun!
Tuesday, September 1, 1:00 p.m. The Glass Castle,
by Jeannette Walls
Monday, October 5, 1:00 p.m. Traveling Mercies,
by Anne Lamott
Monday, November 9, 1:00 p.m. All the Light We Cannot See,
by Anthony Doerr
Get a head start on your
Christmas shopping or purchase
something you really love and
help two great causes!
We are having a silent auction of
beautiful handmade and locally produced
items. It will start on Sunday, September 27
and close on Sunday, October 4 at the
organ/chimes dedication.
The proceeds will be split between
“My Stake in Trinity” and Lutheran
World Relief.
If you have items to donate, please contact
either Barbara Flugum (503-831-3953) or
Carolyn Nestingen ([email protected])
Hats off to our youth and their leader,
Naomi Woodrum for organizing a food
drive for the benefit of the Dallas Food Bank.
The group met August 7 at the Dallas WalMart and
collected $325 and a variety of canned food!
Thank you Trinity youth for assisting people in our
community in their daily living needs.
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Youth Group is Back! Naomi Woodrum
First day of Youth Group for the new school year is September 13th following worship. Youth Group is
for all 6th-12th grade students. We eat lunch together, pray, play games and do devotions. Hope to see
you all on the 13th!
Small Groups Fair
Fall is a great time to get plugged into a small group! Make sure to check out all the different groups we
offer at the Small Groups Fair on September 13th. Invite a friend and sign up to be part of a group (or
two!).
Youth Group Lunches
It's that time of the year again! We need people to provide lunch for our hungry teenagers at Youth Group.
There is a sign up sheet and instructions on the bulletin board by the kitchen hallway. Thank you for your
support!
Dear Trinity family, Thank you for your support
Fill the Pantry—Pay the Rent
It is with sincere gratitude and appreciation that the Dallas Food Bank Fundraising Committee would like to
thank you for your contribution toward the 2015 fundraiser.
It is with your generous hearts, the fundraiser raised $8,132 to support the food bank in the continued effort
to assist hungry people in our community.
In addition to our wonderful sponsors, the Trinity Lutheran Youth group did a food drive on August 7. The
congregation of TLC also donated food. The combined effort resulted in 834 pounds of food.
We are looking forward to partnering with you again in 2016 as we continue to provide our community with
much needed support in making Dallas one of the best communities in Oregon.
We are honored to have served the Dallas Food Bank in sponsoring the 2015 Dallas Food Bank Fundraiser.
With much appreciation,
Eddie Nelson Beverlee LInn
Co-Chairperson Co-Chairperson
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On Sunday, September 13 We'll get together in several small activities. Everyone -- all ages -- are welcome to take part!
Some like to make or write cards, some visit people, some clean or paint, some help people with cell
phone questions, some play with children, and some plan other actions . . .
Please sign up ASAP in the fellowship hall. Also note there if you would like to wear a bright yellow
T-shirt. We've ordered shirts, and we'll have something else bright for you if we run out of shirts.
If you have questions or ideas for helping, please contact the church office or
Carol Christ at 503-551-6495.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has designated Sept. 13 as
a special day of service. For more background, see www.elca.org/dayofservice
God’s work. Our hands.
Day of Service
Volunteer Recognition
Can we list the many contributions of longtime
member Sally Miller?
Probably not.
But here is a statement that will describes Sally, “She
is faithful and devoted in everything she does.”
Sally is active in the service of WELCA, served on the
council, sews quilts for Lutheran World Relief, led the
choir for many years, sings in small groups, has played
the piano and organ for worship service for many
years.
And Sally has graciously offered her time and her
home to those who are in need.
We thank you Sally, for the countless hours of caring
dedication that you provide to Trinity and beyond.
Sally at work in the kitchen
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Devotion: Pastor Dave shared some thoughts taken from his marriage counseling sessions. Generally speaking,
when asked what is most important to them in a relationship, women say love whereas men respond respect. Because
of this difference in emotional make-up between the sexes, the critical issue becomes developing good listening skills
in a relationship. This holds true in any relationship including our relationship with God. God listens to us, and we
need to be open to His will. Pastor Dave closed the devotion by offering a prayer that we would come to council
meetings with humility, our talents, and a readiness to listen, to God and each other.
Council Meeting Minutes: Minutes were reviewed/read by members. Minutes were approved as submitted.
Financial Reports: Financial repor ts were reviewed. To date, $308,499.32 has been received through the My
Stake in Trinity campaign to be paid against the church’s mortgage principal. Additional funds have been pledged
and will be applied as received. There hasn’t been much change in general fund giving from June; however, there
was $5,341.56 in special giving for July. The financial reports were approved as presented.
Committee Reports
Youth Ministry/Small Group Coordination- Naomi Woodrum updated the Council on Youth Group activities (Food
Bank Fundraiser at Walmart, reorganization of youth room, upcoming campfire/movie, cutting down trees at the
Davies’ to raise monies for youth mission). Naomi is working on lessons and devotions for fall and will be participat-
ing in the Small Groups Faire 9/13/15. She passed out an “in process” brochure that provides a “snapshot” of TLC –
e.g. Sunday morning schedules, contacts, office hours. staff, children’s activities, youth group, ministry groups, Bible
studies, community groups, and frequently asked questions. It is very comprehensive and will be an excellent out-
reach tool. Consideration was given to the viability of TLC providing “for profit” child care at the church as
community outreach. Naomi was asked to research the many facets of setting up an in-church daycare program.
After extensive research, she presented a very thorough report of the pros and cons involved in doing so. There are a
lot of issues to consider (start-up costs are high, finding qualified/certified teachers, staff turnover, safety
requirements, liability concerns among others.) Of primary concern were the current budget constraints. Also, the
fact we cannot have other groups using the same facilities during childcare operation hours caused concern for the
Council as that outreach is an important part of Trinity’s mission. After discussing the many cons, the Council
decided that day care was not a good option for TLC at this time.
Old Business:
Office copier- Over the past few weeks, Sally has been presented with copier options by various companies to
replace our office copier when the current contract expires in February, 2016. After discussing specifics about the
various copiers as presented in detail on a comparison spreadsheet, Janet made a motion to authorize Sally to
negotiate a contract with Pacific Office Automation if they will absorb the buyout fee without a $25 monthly charge.
Tammy seconded it; motion passed. Sally will also inquire as to whether we can add a tri-fold/middle stapler feature
at a later date.
Lower Mortgage payment with Faith Foundation- Pastor Dave and Sally will discuss talking with Faith Foundation
about lowering our mortgage payment (possibly to interest only as it was in the beginning) in light of our recent
sizable principal payments.
New Business:
Constitution/By-Laws Review-The main focus of this meeting’s constitution review was Chapter 11- Officers, with
specific attention to election, length of term, voting, and the Treasurer versus Financial Manager position. Lane
Shetterly had reviewed the draft presented to the Council and offered comments. Matt Davies will write a summary
of Lane’s recommended changes in language as well as the Council’s preferred wording to be discussed at our next
meeting.
The Lord’s Prayer: The meeting was concluded with the Lord’s Prayer .
Prayerfully submitted- Beverlee Linn, Council Secretary
Highlights of the August 18, 2015 meeting.
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Children's Sunday School Classes will resume on September 13.
Bible study schedules - Fall schedule
Sunday Adult Bible study – 9:00 a.m.
studying I Corinthians
Wednesday Bible studies at Davies home
7:00 p.m. studying book of John
Thursday Adult Bible study—7:00 p.m.
studying I Peter
Friday Adult Bible study—9:00 a.m.
studying I Peter
Third Wednesday of each month—WELCA
meeting and Bible study—10:00 a.m.
(Contact Sally Davies at 503-623-9235 for her
home address)
Community Service Opportunity Saturday September 12
9:00 a.m.
Are you interested in partnering with other Dallas folks
to provide a day of maintenance, painting, or
landscaping at the school district?
This year the focus will be on Dallas High School and
Whitworth Elementary. There are many projects. To
participate just show up at either school on
September 12
Celebrate Camp Lutherwood An invitation to attend the
2nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
and Fundraiser.
Saturday, October 3 from 3-7 pm.
The event will include dinner, live auction,
photo booth, live music and much more! Join
the staff as they celebrate the camp’s amazing
2015 summer season and look ahead to the big
plans that are in the works for the ministry of
Camp Lutherwood Oregon!
Visit lutherwoodoregon.org for more
information, or call the camp office at
541-998-6444. Tickets are available online.
Oregon Women of the ELCA will
meet in convention October 16-18
at the Convention Center in Lebanon,
Oregon, for the purpose of conducting
synodical business. This year’s theme is
“Aproned by Christ”
Each congregational unit of Women of the
ELCA in the Oregon Synod is requested to
send a voting member to this convention.
Women are encouraged to go, whether they
are a voting member or not.
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Lay Assistants Lectors Ushers
September 6 Lane Shetterly Diane Klipfel John & Sandy Grewe Greg & Sharlene Hattan
September 13 Tod Brostrom Carolyn Nestingen Greg & Janet Brunner Jim & Michaele Pelzer
September 20 Kate Richardson Jackson Bouchard Clayton & Linda VanRiper Lori VanRiper and Logan
September 27 Steve Utter Leanne Sleeper John Beck, John Engelien Alvera Blanchard Donna Wetter
Serving during worship
Kiosk Sept. 6 Sally Davies
Sept. 13 Alvera Blanchard
Sept. 20 John Beck
Sept. 27 Julie Oke
Oct. 4 Janet Brunner
Oct. 11 Carol Christ
Oct. 18 Sally Davies
Oct. 25 Alvera Blanchard
Nov. 1 John Beck
Nov. 8 Julie Oke
Nov. 15 Janet Brunner
Nov. 22 Carol Christ
Nov. 29 Sally Davies
Communion
ministry Red & Sherry Carroll John & Lydia Shodin
Sundays in the Nursery
Child Care—for ages 0-4
September 6 Matisyn Robischon
September 13 Anna Hammond
September 20 Michelle Sekafetz
September 27 Elle Robischon
October Ushers
Oct. 4 John & Lydia Shodin
Red & Sherry Carroll
Oct. 11 Pat & Diane Klipfel Cliff & Jill Simmons & family
Dave & Nicki Dippel & family
Oct. 18 Alan & Jan Treutle
Ken & Julie Oke
Oct. 25 Don & Fran Brostrom Tod & Kathie Brostrom
Susan Middleton & Janet Wheeler
1
9:00 Library
team
9:00 Staff meet
1:00 Faith &
Grace book
group
1:00 Piano lessons
6:30 Boy Scouts
2
6:30 Al-Anon
7:00 AA
3
9:00 Community
Partners
11:00 Rug hooking
Noon CPR class
1:00 Piano lessons
4:00 Worship pract
5:30 Creat worship
practice
7:00 Bible study
4
8:00 CPR class
9:00 Bible study
5
9:00 Free Clinic
10:00 Sewing group
6 Blessing back to
school and Sunday school classes 9:00 Adult Education
hour
10:00 Worship
7 Labor Day
Church office
is closed.
9:30 Quilters
8
9:00 Library team
9:00 Staff meet
1:00 Piano lessons
6:30 Boy Scouts
6:30 Titus 3
9
6:00 Master
Gardeners
6:30 Al-Anon
7:00 AA
10
8:00 Polk County
9:00 Community
Partners
11:00 Rug hooking
4:00 Worship pract
5:30 Creat worship
practice
7:00 Bible study
11
9:00 Bible study
12
10:00 A Journey
with Friends
13 9:00 Choir practice 9:00 Adult education hour 9:00 Mom’s Bible study
10:00 Worship
11:15 Ministry Fair
12:30 Day of service
God’s work. Our
hands.
11:30 MS/HS Youth
14Church office
is closed.
15
9:00 Library team
9:00 Staff meet
1:00 Piano lessons
6:30 Boy Scouts
7:00 Council
meeting
16
10:00 WELCA
Bible study
6:30 Al-Anon
7:00 AA
7:00 Bible study
at Davies
home
17
8:00 Polk County
9:00 Community
Partners
1:00 Piano lessons
1:00 Rug hooking
4:00 Worship pract
5:30 Creat worship
practice
7:00 Bible study
18
9:00 Bible study
11:30 Blood drive
19
12:30 Choir practice
20
9:00 Choir practice 9:00 Adult education
hour
10:00 Worship
11:30 MS/HS Youth
21
Church office
is closed.
22
9:00 Library
team
9:00 Staff meet
1:00 Piano lessons
6:30 Boy Scouts
23
6:30 Al-Anon
7:00 AA
7:00 Bible study
at Davies
home
24
8:00 Polk County
9:00 Community
Partners
1:00 Piano lessons
1:00 Rug hooking
4:00 Worship pract
5:30 Creat worship
practice
5:30 A Journey
with Friends
7:00 Bible study
25
9:00 Bible study
26
9:00 Free Clinic
10:00 Sewing Group
5:30 Prayer Around
The Cross
27
9:00 Choir practice 9:00 Adult education hour 9:00 Mom’s Bible study 10:00 Worship 11:30 MS/HS Youth
28 Church office
is closed.
29
9:00 Library
team
9:00 Staff meet
1:00 Piano
lessons
6:30 Boy Scouts
30
6:30 Al-Anon
7:00 AA
7:00 Bible study
at Davies
home
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Trinity Lutheran Church 320 SE Fir Villa Dallas, OR 97338
Contact us—
Office Hours
Tues-Friday 9-4 p.m. Website
www.dallastlc.org Phone
503 623-2233
503 999-1443 (pastor’s cell) Fax
503 623-2233
Address Service Requested
After a recent sermon I was greeting people at the back door. Often I get comments, mostly positive, but
sometimes a negative comment. I like getting both because it improves my preaching and the most important
thing is to get the Word of God to people and not my ego.
After this sermon, I had many nice comments. But one person, who knows more about the topic I was
mentioning than I do, told me I had it all wrong …. at least a lot of it. (Not the part about the Bible, but the
analogy I was using to make my point.)
It turns out I had done a lousy job doing my research and almost entirely trusted an online encyclopedia. I
should have done a better job, and I apologize to you and the people in my story.
But it is OK to be wrong. At the most basic level we are all wrong from the beginning. We are total sinners.
Knowing we are wrong saves us and helps us look to another for help. In my case, this person in line. In all our
cases, Jesus who saves us from our wrongness.
The only people Jesus could never help were those who were sure they were right. They missed the savior of
the world, right in front of their faces.
Love in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Dave