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Wednesday, May 1

12:00 Women of the Word 5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship 6:30 Confirmation (Grades 7 & 8) 7:00 High School Impact (Grades 9-12)

Thursday, May 2

National Day of Prayer

Saturday, May 4

Habitat for Humanity Support Day 5:30 Holy Communion Worship Service

8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Holy Communion

Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 9:30 New Members Class 10:30 Service of Blessing for Graduating Seniors

Monday, May 6 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World Begins

7:00 Ladies Bible Study

Tuesday, May 7 1:30 Prayer Shawl

Wednesday, May 8

12:00 Women of the Word

5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship 7:00 High School Impact (Grades 9-12)

Friday, May 10 6:30 Friday Men’s Ministry

Saturday, May 11

7:30 SAMM’s Men’s Bible Study 5:30 Worship Service

8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 9:30 New Members Class

Monday, May 13

10:00 Faith Circle

Tuesday, May 14 9:15 Peace Circle 2:00 Joy Circle 6:45 Finance Committee

Wednesday, May 15

5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship 7:00 High School Impact (Grades 9-12)

Friday, May 17

6:30 Friday Men’s Leaders Meeting

Saturday, May 18

5:30 Holy Communion Worship Service

Reception of New Members 8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Holy Communion Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour

Monday, May 20

7:00 Ladies Bible Study

Tuesday, May 21 7:00 Trinity Council

Wednesday, May 22

12:00 Women of the Word 5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship

Friday, May 24

11:45 NAOMI’s at Columbus Community Center

Saturday, May 25

9:00 - 3:00 Red Cross Blood Drive 5:30 Worship Service

8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Adult Forum

No Children or Youth Ministries

Monday, May 27

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday, May 28 7:00 All Committee Night

Wednesday, May 29

12:00 Women of the Word 5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship

Friday, May 31 6:30 Friday Men’s Ministry

Sunday, May 5

Sunday, May 12

Sunday, May 19

Sunday, May 26

2019 No. 4 May 2019 www.trinityalive.org

The 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World is an international movement that began in 1993. It calls the church to make a deliberate but respectful effort to learn about, pray for and reach out to our world’s Muslim neighbors. It coincides annually with the important Islamic month of religious observation—Ramadan, a time of the year when Muslims are much more deeply aware of spiritual matters.

While Media sound bites about Islamic extremism can too easily incite anger, fear and even hatred towards Muslims, we seek to resist this temptation to generalize, and instead, resolve to respond and pray with the mind and heart of Christ.

Join the millions of Christians around the world and churches and ministries from many denominations who regularly participate in this largest ongoing prayer focus on the Muslim world. A new full-color prayer guide booklet—available each year in both adult and childrens versions—is a proven tool to help Christians to understand and to persistently pray for Muslim neighbors and nations.

It is not our intention with this prayer focus during Ramadan to disparage Islam or Muslim sentiments in

any way. We recognize that humans and the Muslim world are far too complex to simply condense or

explain with a mere booklet. However, at the same time, it is our sincere desire that Muslims the world

over would have the opportunity to freely understand and consider the Good News—Jesus Christ. Each

day, the booklet focuses on a specific issue or area of the Islamic world. As you read through it and pray,

you’ll gain a better understanding and a heart for Muslims which transcends the news headlines.

Trinity’s Missions Board encourages you again this year to join this adventure in prayer!

FREE Prayer Booklets available at Grand Central

FREE Children’s Version of the Prayer Booklets are

available through Trinity’s Children’s Department.

MARCH 2019 COUNCIL NOTES Submitted by Angie Ramaekers, Council Secretary

Offerings for 2019 ................................. $169,227 Other Income for 2019 .............................. 11,443 Total Income for 2019 ............................. 180.670 Income Budget for 2019 ........................ 769,551

Expenses for 2019 .................................. 140,499 Expense Budget for 2019 ....................... 769,551

2019 Income/Expense through March 31, 2019

TRINITY’S

Logan Bronson Brent Behlen Lisa Cherry Kim Gassen

Heath Haynes Kris Gernstein Kyle Jensen Tricia Kersting

Mike Kruse James Novak Wayne Zysset Pastor Brandon

2019 TRINITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Melodee Pedersen ......................................................... President Michelle Stirek ........................................................ Vice President Angie Ramaekers ............................................................ Secretary Kelly Schroeder.............................................................. Treasurer

Your contributions to Trinity’s Memorial Fund are greatly . Gifts are accepted at any time in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Names of those being memorialized are listed in Trinity’s Annual Report.

THANK YOU for your contribution to the Memorial Fund in the first quarter of 2019:

Bernetta Berlin Dale & Judy Dicke Mike & Bonnie Evans Senga Jensen David & Tricia Kersting

The Church Office will be

CLOSED Monday, May 27.

ALL COMMITTEE

NIGHT

Tuesday, May 28

7:00 pm

Trinity Fellowship Hall

The Trinity Church Council was called to order on March 19th by President Melodee Pedersen. Pastor Brandon led the recharge with an overview of Trinity’s Organizational Chart and the function(s) of each “Organization.” Minutes from the February Council Meeting and Financial Report were approved.

An update from the Call Committee was provided by Bill Curry and Melissa Ramaekers, representatives from the Call Committee, following Pastor Ollie’s visit and the Congregation Q&A, the Call Committee made a recommendation to continue the Call process to bring Pastor Ollie to Trinity. Following Council discussion, a ballot vote was cast. The Council voted in favor of presenting Pastor Oliver Fullmer to the Trinity Congregation to extend a Letter of Call as Associate Pastor. A Congregational Meeting is set for Sunday, April 7, immediately following the 10:30 am service.

The parsonage is currently on the market. The property has been shown several times with comments from potential buyers that the property is outdated and that the price is too high.

Options for staff to participate in a vision discount plan and AFLAC insurance were shared. The Trinity Church Council approved both the vision discount plan and AFLAC as benefits to the Trinity staff.

The current wedding policy indicating that weddings are not performed during the Lenten Season was revised to reflect that all weddings are scheduled at the Pastor’s discretion.

The meeting was adjourned and the Trinity Church Council joined together in prayer before departing.

The next Trinity Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTES Submitted by Angie Ramaekers, Council Secretary

Trinity Church Council President Melodee Pedersen called the meeting to order on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 11:45 am with 130 church members signed-in. Pastor Brandon Foster led with prayer.

President Melodee Pedersen read the Letter of Call for an Associate Pastor position being extended to Pastor Oliver Fullmer to begin on June 1, 2019. A motion was made by Randy Schaefer with a second by Sandra Jochens to extend the Pastoral Call to Pastor Oliver Fullmer. Ballot votes were collected and counted. Vote results: 92 yes, 36 no, 2 abstained. Motion carried. The Letter of Call will be mailed on Monday, April 8, 2019; Pastor Fullmer will have 30 days to respond to the Call.

President Melodee Pederson adjourned the meeting and Pastor Brandon Foster closed with prayer.

1st Bo Behlen Jami Lentz Knox Paulsen Peggy Speicher Harlow Ziemba Bill Zobel

2nd Nick Kinzer Sandi Nauenburg Ada Noyd

3rd Kurt Barcel Annette Drozd Phil Ernst Jill Jasper

4th

Kathy Luebker Mary McHugh

5th Bernetta Berlin Greg Hall Jeff Huhman

6th Barett Moeller Alex Uhlig

7th Doug Spale Drew Stirek Seth Stirek Alice Wragge

8th

Eric Bell Vel Lueders Brett Mueller Vern Ramaekers Derek Salak

9th Shirley Gottschall Camden Kleckner Mark Nyffeler Leah Young Tom Zimmerman

10th Kirk Alm Trent Meister Jackson Peabody

11th Jordan Gillespie Larry Linder Lonny Linder Sean Martys Hailey Oshel

12th Ben Bardsley Bob Cothern Luke Messersmith Cindy Petersen Makenzie Shank

13th Phyllis Blessen Jeremy Bollig Valerie Eickholt Anna Lindahl Jordyn Loseke Roland Wilke

14th Lauryn Birkel Elena Davies Ben Jacobs Alex Larson Debbie Woltman

15th Jayden Gernstein Ashtyn Quast

16th Nicole Anderson Sherri Brakenhoff Ron Falk Devin Jones JohnLuke Petersen Cindy Wendt

17th

Mike Cerny Jarad Drinnin Abby Haynes Hailey Haynes Delores Jaworski Bonnie Labens Tony Michener

18th

Becky Christensen Boston Lucky Mike Miller Shannon Ramaekers

19th

Tanner Huhman Kesler Kersting Marilyn Lamb Blaine Spulak Kevin Zakrzewski Dustin Zysset

20th Jazlynn Kaup Erica Wessel

21st Michelle Derochie Hailey Jasper Michael Klug

23rd Madeline Brewer Kelyn Garrelts Hannah Haynes Marcy Kallweit Chayston Vetick

24th Melissa Medinger Brandon Perkins

25th

Bill Curry Marilyn Jacobsen Mike Kruse Brenden Sloup

26th

Weston Greenlee

27th

Andrea Birkel Colby Kasper Mark Klug

28th

Kenley Badstieber Kiersten Hadaway Tegan Huhman Morgan Jasper Tyler Oakley Val Smith Amy Straw

29th Keith Bamesberger Alan Brown Travis Dicke Beverly Hurner Kelsie Mark Alexis Micek Jeff Peters Tyson Riha

31st Sarah Bright Dave Ebke Brianna Hammer Pati Hurt Alayna Kniep Marilyn Labens Jimmy Motz Russ Rahtz Deb Trabert

MAY 2019 By Glenda Lundstrom

Parents, for more information, updates, parent links with teachable moments,

parent tips, and the latest media info- check out trinitykidsandteens.com You can also connect to this website through our trinityalive.org website.

JESUS is the way to heaven is the focus during the month of May.

30 DAYS

OF PRAYER

FOR THE

MUSLIM

WORLD

May 6 - June 4 are the 30 days our families will be praying for the Muslim world. Prayer booklets will be given April 28 & May 5 in All Stars Grades 1-6. The booklets are written by people all over the world. Our families will be praying along with families from all over the world for Muslim people to know Jesus as Christ followers in their country share the love of God.

Summer

Sundays

JUNE 2 -

JULY 28

Kids, get ready for some untamed fun on Sunday mornings this summer right here at Trinity! There will be one-of-a-kind wild Bible adventures, catchy songs, sciency-fun gizmos, mission projects that help people in our community, and a project that can change lives for people in Africa. Plus, we will learn to look for evidence of God all around us.

Each week is a stand-alone session, perfect for bringing your friends!

The Breakout family picnic was attended by 136 people who came to fellowship, eat pot luck, and honor our 6th Grade Graduates. The Graduates are Keaton Barnes, Aidan Balentine (not pictured), Kaylie Blahak, Grayson Gentile, Abby Haynes, Hailey Haynes, Bria Jeffryes, Madalyn Medinger, Luke Messersmith, Virginia Olson, Grant Ramaekers, Dayanera Rullo and Matthew Wills.

Mothers Day, May 12

Moms are in for a treat when the children 3 years - Kindergarten sing in 10:30 am worship.

Children’s Ministry Seasonal Change All Stars continues May 5, 12 & 19.

There will be a BREAK for Memorial Day. Summer Sundays KICKOFF is JUNE 2.

If you are a parent who greatly appreciates those who teach your children, it would be so nice if you could volunteer to help a few Summer Sundays in 3’s-K. Call Glenda (402-564-8547).

Walk to Jerusalem

Our total miles walked through Easter is

12, 981.5.

WE MADE IT TO JERUSALEM AND BACK!

Great job to all those that participated!

Support Team for Work Day

Saturday, May 4, 2019.

More volunteers are needed to help provide

snack, drinks and lunch for approximately 20

workers on that day.

Team 1: Approximately 4 people to

meet at Trinity to prepare the lunch.

Team 2: 4-5 people to take the lunch to

the job site and help serve.

Contact Pastor Brandon if you are interested in

helping out on either team!

New Adult Sunday School Class SHAKEN by Tim Tebow

DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY IN THE MIDST OF LIFE’S STORMS

Sundays 9:30-10:15 am

April 28, May 5, 12 & 19

in Room 14 For more info to purchase the study guide or to watch the intro video, visit http://www.timtebow.com/shaken.

Saturday, May 25 9 am to 3 pm

Trinity Fellowship Hall Call Kyle Jensen at (402) 910-0681

to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome!

The Chancel Garden for EASTER SUNDAY was BEAUTIFUL! Thanks to all who purchased Easter Lilies in memory or

in honor of loved ones.

May Sermon Series!

Am hoping you have found one of life's most joyful and rewarding experiences: some faithful friends. When friends focus on pleasing the Lord, such a friendship is even more enriching because the Holy Spirit brings His power into that friendship.

Powerful friendships are marked by affirmation. We need encouragement when we're down, when we're under stress and even when things are going great. Encouragement gives strength, approval and courage. It frees us to do things we never dreamed of or thought impossible.

Encouragement can take many forms: appreciation for personal traits, sympathy in times of distress or sorrow, support to accomplish something thought impossible, thanks for favors or personal presence in time of need. This is vital; so much so that God established it as one of the spiritual gifts. Romans 12:8 says, "If it is encouraging, let him encourage …" Hebrews 3:13 tells us to "encourage one another daily."

Also, a close friend has earned the right and responsibility to hold us accountable for our actions. Who else will dare point out things that might be offensive or perhaps even flat out wrong? Our spouse, children or parents might, but a friend provides a totally different perspective. Yes, accountability is another important characteristic of a great friendship! Proverbs 31:26 indicates we should speak "with wisdom" and provide "faithful instruction.” We can't rush in correcting and exhorting all our acquaintances, or we would have no friends at all. We need to know a friend well enough to determine whether what we see is a small irritant or a deep-rooted problem or sin. A great friendship gives us teamwork in the spiritual battles of life.

A close friendship really needs to be reciprocal. Proverbs 27:6 reminds us, "The kisses of an enemy may be profuse, but faithful are the wounds of a friend." Similarly, Proverbs 15:12 advises us, "A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise." Although neither is easy, a close friend will give as well as receive correction with the (often unspoken) goal of building us up! Author John White once wrote, “One of the great pleasures of a close Christian friendship is the privilege of helping one another. We can find great satisfaction in caring for a friend in trouble or need.”

Helping and serving in a friendship gives us a wonderful sense of fulfillment. Most folks are not going to come right out and ask for help. Watch for clues that your friend is in need. The other side of helping is allowing ourselves to be helped. Us Americans want to be self-sufficient, but we need to rely, on as well, as serve one another. Allow yourself the surprising joy of being a blessing.

Growing friendships are ones in which we stimulate each other's spiritual growth. Just being able to hang out with someone and toss

around questions we have about Jesus or the Bible is special! I’m not talking about some formal teaching, just the joys of a close friendship in which two or more people discuss common interests in ordinary conversation and find the Lord present with them as they explore spiritual life together. The writer of Hebrews suggests: "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

May the Lord richly bless you with powerful friendships!

Pastor Wayne A. Nestor

From the Pastor:

Service of Blessing for 2019 Graduates

Sunday, May 5, 2019 10:30 am Service

Friday, JUNE 14, 12 - 6 pm

Saturday, JUNE 15, 8 am - noon

SAVE THE DATE!

Donated items

can be brought

to the church

the week of

June 10.

A huge THANK YOU to all who helped to make our PALM SUNDAY BREAKFAST a success. Thank You to our congregation for your support and free will donation. Also, a big thank you to our wonderful parents who helped with the cooking, serving and cleaning up. Money raised will be used for High School Impact’s Summer Mission Trip to Madison, WI.

We appreciate your support!

A Mother’s Prayer

Dear Lord, it’s such a hectic day, With little time to stop and pray,

For life’s been anything but calm, Since You called me to be a mom…

Running errands, matching socks, Building dreams with matching blocks,

Cooking, cleaning and finding shoes And all those things that young ones lose,

Fitting lids on bottled bugs, Wiping tears and giving hugs,

A stack of last week’s mail to read— So where’s the quiet time I need?

Yet as I go to bed each night, My heart is filled with true love’s light

As I take one last peek, I see, This treasure you have given me—

God’s own sweet blessing sleeping there, The answer to a Mother’s Prayer.

American Legion

Memorial Day Program

Monday, May 27 10:30 am

Frankfort Square

Chancel Flowers You may purchase Chancel Flowers in honor of a special occasion or in memory of a loved one. The cost is $25 for a silk arrangement or $50 for a fresh flower bouquet. To place your request please call the Church Office at 402-564-8547.

Thank you to everyone who donates Chancel Flowers to glorify God.

FLOOD RELIEF DISTRIBUTION CENTER

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED As part of Columbus Area Churches in Action, Trinity has been asked to provide volunteers to help at the distribution center. There will be a sign up sheet at Grand Central. You may also contact the church office to sign up. We need eight people per evening.

Fridays in May May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

5:30 - 7:30 pm Flood Relief Distribution Center

Next to the Goodwill Store