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VOL 66 AUGUST 1, 2016 ISSUE 9

HEALTH

YOUTH

BIRTHDAYS

HEALTH &

SPIRITUAL TIPS

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than mosquitos. And I am pretty sure it is the same for you. There are many things we do not understand but can trust that God will be with us as we wrestle with these things. So I invite you to wrestle with the unknowns, and see how God is present. Wrestle with things far more important than mosquitos and see how the love of Jesus can inform you, guide you, and inspire you as you wrestle with them. Bring them to worship and take some intentional time with them with God. And if you want to talk, confidentially, about some of these “unknowable things” during this mosquito laden time of year... my door is open!

God is with us Mosquitos. Those animals that lie in wait for you to take a bit of your blood and possibly give you an infection in addition to a nasty welt. When I grew up in southern New Jersey, mosquitos were a constant presence outdoors. Yes, the trucks go by spraying a fog of chemicals, but nothing seemed to deter the mosquitos. Come August, you just did not go outside after dark unless you wanted to look like a pincushion. And I suspect it is still the same way today. I have never figured out what role mosquitos play in God’s grand scheme of life. Why are there mosquitos in the first place? To teach us humility? To remind us that we do not have control over everything in this world? To keep people indoors in southern New Jersey after dark? None of these answers really answers the question for me. But there are many things in life that I do not fully understand that are of far more importance

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Plan Ahead when vacationing or driving distances With summer travel and vacationing plans- it is important to continue and eat healthy. This may not be easily accomplished if you are stopping to eat at restaurants or snacking on chips, cookies or candy. By planning ahead you can pack healthy meals and snacks and take advantage of rest areas and parks.

Here are a few ideas: Take a cooler, some handwipes….

1. Pack containers of your favorite yogurt, if you crave some crunch add pumpkin seed granola or almonds.

2. Pack “no-fuss” fruits, grapes, berries, cherries, nectarines, peaches, bananas.

3. Pre-cut veggies and add a healthy dip such as hummus.

4. Check out recipes for summer cool salads with quinoa or cucumbers.

5. Check out the whole grain crackers available and pack some cheeses.

6. Pack some tortilla chips, pretzels, popped popcorn.

7. Pack bottles of water or fruit juices.

8. Pack some jerky… many are available for the protein punch: turkey, tofu, salmon, beef, bison

While stopped for your break, it would also be relaxing to stretch or complete 10-15 minutes of relaxation exercise. Try to stop at least every 2 hrs. to take a rest break. If you are the passenger, several foot pumps will help ease stiffness or leg cramps.

Have a fun, healthy Summer!!!

Blessings, Mary Jane, Parish Nurse

Have You Tried This? Spiritual Tips for Ordinary Days

Checking your Balance: It seems July—the half year mark is a time we receive updates on contribution and investments. Perhaps its also a good time to check on our time, talent, and treasure balance and i nves tment . These questions come to mind...

How much time?—how many hours do I spend playing bridge, watching TV, playing golf as opposed to time in Bible Study, prayer, worship and service.? Is there a good balance?.

How much talent?— whatever I have; the ability to speak encouragement, visit and listen, writing skills to send notes and cards,

handwork or woodwork that could be shared. Do I use it only for my own enjoyment and how much do I use in the service of others. Is there a good balance?

How much do I spend?— on eating out, vacations, or hair care as opposed to gifts to ELCA World Hunger, the food pantry, local charities?

How do the figures stack up? We certainly need to take care of ourselves and leisure is important. But checking the balance is also wise. Not sure about your balance – talk to the Lord about it.

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LlFE Happenings We are back after our mission trip to South Carolina. We had so much fun! Thanks to Trinity for their support and prayers.

Confirmation Confirmation classes resume in September. If you have a child entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, please call the church office with questions or to let us know that they will be attending.

Youth news

Blessed Beginnings Preschool

Are you looking for a quality Christian education for your preschooler?

Do you know families in your neighborhood that have young children that could benefit from a caring and nurturing preschool experience?

Well…. we have a spot for you!

Openings in all of our classes are still available – so call now! (309)764-7220

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Mrs. Thomas is leaving us to pursue a new opportunity and to have a baby! We wish her all the best in her new

adventures. I am pleased to announce that Cyn Bowen will be

coming on staff as our new Preschool Teacher this fall! Cyn is excited to embark on this new chapter in her

life.

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We had a wonderful time in Creepy Crawly Critters Camp in June! We learned about bugs, spiders and

various insects. We will be diving into Olympic Fun at the end of July!

Photo: Picking spiders from a web.

Thursday, August 25th

7:00—9:00 p.m.

Join us for popcorn and a movie in the church

parking lot (weather permitting) or in Founders Hall.

Everyone is welcome!

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Church Office Hours Trinity’s office is open from 9:00am—

4:30pm. The church office will be

closed for lunch Monday-Thursday

from noon to one and is closed at 1:00

on Fridays.

Church Accountant, Carolyn Wilson:

Tuesday & Thursday from 8:30—

12:00.

Communication Coordinator, Dawn

Anderson: Mon.—Fri. 8:30—12:30.

Parish Nurse, Mary Jane Dimmer:

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

8:30—4:00.

1—Kylie Croegaert, Camron Fowler, Kelsey Jackson, Candace Walters, Melissa Womack

2—Chad Creen, Lucas Knox, Jeremy Womack

3—Joseph Duvall, Charles Ehredt, Mark Hansen, Austen Johnson, Greer Peters, Charles Pierce

4—Sara Judickas, Sarah Rogers

5—Gerald DeWitte, Alvina Hansen, Dan Morris, Cole Pankey, Morgan Rogers, Diane Snipes, Leslie Stange-Crotty, Justin Switzer

6—David Behrens, Charles Downey, Kristin Eckhardt, Kelsey Lavery, Katherine Neff, Thomas Thoms

7—Breanna Fitzpatrick

8—Linda Leaf

9—Jack Anderson, Amanda Johnson, Patty Jo Dooley-Jones, Sonja Sizemore, Connor Switzer

10—David Burke, Rose Carlson, Melinda Carson, Brian Croegaert, Matthew Dempsey, Brenda Flowers, Donna Rynott

11—Jeremiah Love II

12—Lori Doroba, Cynthia Wieland

13—Sally Doran, Brian Doroba, John Turner Jr., Elise Vermeulen

14—Melaina Bailey

15—Molly Doroba, Vito Lampasona, Juniper Loser, Jean Lundberg, Diane Swayne, Lisa Wehr

16—Sandra Bergren, Christopher Larsen, Tara Smith-Prybil, Angela Suman

17—Emily Martin

18—Michelle Lopez

19—Michael Slater, Parker Wesemann

20—Katherine Burns, Jessica DeWitte, Sara Hansen, Lorri Larsen, Jackson Laver

21—Blake Boster, Kaitlyn Carson, Michael Galvin, Ashley Pearson

22—Derek Fuller, Ashley Skiles, Jerry Wagner

23—Chris Ford, Janet Rusk, David Schriefer

24—Scarlett Ferguson, Charlotte Ortiz, Barrett Reittinger, Penny Weigandt

25—Michael Bergren, Gabriel Graham, Lucas Jones, Elaine Mudd, Ian Nelson, Lois Olson

26—Kevin Cavins, Donald Johnson, Matthew Marine, Janet Norton, Karlee Rumler, Kimberly Schimmel,

27—Isabella Hogue, Cindy VonGillern, Nancy Zeidler

28—Todd DeWilfond, Autumn Douglass, Ashley Miller, Ardith Schafer, Kristin Vana, Brock Williams

29—Evan Gentry, Douglas Johnson, Fritz Larsen, Sally O’Donnell, Vickie Rumler, James Thatcher

30—Sarah Kramer

31—Lois Lindgren, Bill Lootens

August birthdays

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Ever since a dear friend of mine served as pastor of the Lutheran Church in Bethlehem and recommended that I read the book I AM A PALISTIAN CHRISTIAN, by Mitri Raheb, I have had a real compassion for those people. Our library has recently purchased FAITH IN THE FACE OF EMPIRE (261.70 Rah) also by Raheb and I would highly recommend it. Mitri Raheb is the senior pastor of the Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, president of Dar al Kalima University College in Bethlehem and also president of the Synod of the ELCA Church in Jordan. He wrote this book during the time he was at Yale Divinity School in 2012 and states that the importance of geo-politics is of primary importance

in understanding the situation in the Middle East. I was especially touched by the fifth chapter which deals with what life under the empire has meant for the people of Palestine and what it means for them today. The seventh chapter introduces faith in God as the power that challenges the empire and the ninth chapter expresses Raheb’s hopes for the future for his country. Library Lines are written by volunteers from Trinity Church. A review of anything from our church’s library, including videos, is welcome. Reviews from the children’s and youth sections are also welcome.

Library Lines Submitted by Judy Rullman

Thank You Notes

Dear Trinity Staff and Congregation,

We want to express our sincere love and gratitude to all of you for your prayers, encouragement, support, food, cards, flowers, visits, and memorials during our mom’s illness and passing.

You have blessed our family in so many ways through the years. We know our mom loved the

Lord and this wonderful church body. We thank you for loving us during our difficult time.

God’s blessings to all of you,

The Dick Liljeberg Family

Thanks for the prayers during my recent hospital stay. Also, the visits from the ladies of the Church and the pretty bouquet of flowers. It was all greatly appreciated.

Lois Olson

The TLC Book Club meets August 16th at 12:00 noon in Tillberg Lounge to discuss “The Shoemaker’s Wife” by Adriana Trigiani. The Good Book Club meets August 22nd at 1:30 p.m. in Tillberg Lounge to discuss “The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine” by Alexander McCall Smith. Join any of the discussion groups. We enjoy welcoming new members!

Book Club Notes

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Eventsaugust

August 23rd Foot Clinic appointments available from 9:00—11:30am. Please call Nurse Mary Jane or the church office for details or to make an appointment.

Toastmasters A community meeting held in Founders Hall on the 1st and 3rd Thursday's of each month at 6:00pm. We have an open forum and welcome and look forward to guests! Come on out some Thursday eve and see what Toastmasters could do for you!

publicizing events

Healing Service & Musical Thank You Sunday, July 31st at 9:00 & 10:30am join us for a service of healing. This Sunday will also be the Bell, Trinity Choir and Praise Ensembles musical thank you to Ben Holmes for his years of service to Trinity. His last day is August 14th and we wish him Godspeed in his new endeavor.

Church Photo Directory “A Picture says a thousand words…”—We’re missing some of the words that make up Trinity’s story. You are an important member of the Trinity family. If you haven’t had your photo taken for the 2016 Directory, we’ve added another session just for you! Sign up today for our last session, August 17-20th, during fellowship outside the church office or click on the directory information on our website, tlcmoline.org. If you have any questions or difficulty reserving a session contact Dawn Anderson at 762-3624.

Lunch Bunch August 3rd at 11:30 a.m. in Faith Hall. “100th Anniversary of Our National Parks” presented by Norm Moline. Menu: meat loaf, coleslaw, cheesy hash browns, green beans, Texas sheet cake and ice cream. Reservations are $8.00 and are available in Founders hall Sunday July 31st. Call Marilyn Harter with questions at 762-2926 or Julie Blew (786-5890) with questions.

Iglesia San José Obrero Iglesia San José Obrero worships Sundays at 9:00am and 5:00pm. There is also a prayer service/Bible study Wednesdays at 6:30pm in English. All are welcome.

Bluff Neighborhood August 16th at 6:30 p.m. join our neighbors in Faith Hall to make a pinecone craft.

July 31 Bishop Gary Wollersheim and Bishop-elect Jeffrey Clements will conduct the 7:00pm Vespers at Jenny Lind Chapel in Andover. Vesper services will continue at Jenny Lind Chapel Sundays at 7:00pm through the month of August. Pastor Larry will conduct the August 21st service.

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AUGUST2016Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

**Every Wednesday: unless otherwise noted 1:00 Wednesday @ One Bible Study 4:30 Yoga 6:30 LIFE 6:00 SJO Prayer Service

1 8:00 Men’s Breakfast 8:00 Prayer Partners 12:00 Rotary 5:30 Yoga 7:15 Intermediate Yoga

2 9:00 WELCA Board 11:45 Executive Committee 12:00 Kiwanis 4:00 CEMT

3* 11:30 Lunch Bunch 2:00 Member Care Cards

4 11:45 Chair Yoga 6:00 Toastmasters

5 1:00 Office Closes

6 10:30 Chronic Pain 3:00 Piano Recital 5:30 Benediction

7 Jazz Service 9:00 Worship 9:00 & 5:00 SJO Worship Chapel 10:00 Fellowship 10:30 Worship

8 Newsletter Deadline 7:30 Rotary Board 8:00 Men’s Breakfast 8:00 Prayer Partners 10:30 Prayer Shawl 12:00 Rotary 5:30 Yoga 7:15 Intermediate Yoga

9 9:30 LWR Quilters 11:30 Kiwanis 6:30 Church Council

10* 9:00 Lunch Bunch Planning

11 11:45 Chair Yoga 7:00 ASA

12 1:00 Office Closes

13 5:30 Benediction

14 9:00 Worship 9:00 & 5:00 SJO Worship Chapel 10:00 Fellowship 10:30 Worship

15 8:00 Men’s Breakfast 8:00 Prayer Partners 12:00 Rotary 5:30 Yoga 7:15 Intermediate Yoga

16 11:00 Kiwanis Board 12:00 Kiwanis 12:00 TLC Book Club 5:30 Worship Team 6:30 BBP Board 6:30 Bluff Neighborhood

17* Directory Photos

18 Directory Photos 11:45 Chair Yoga 6:00 Toastmasters

19 Directory Photos 9:00 Sarah Circle 1:00 Office Closes

20 Directory Photos 10:30 Chronic Pain 5:30 Benediction

21 9:00 Worship 9:00 & 5:00 SJO Worship Chapel 10:00 Fellowship 10:30 Worship 6:00 Hope UCC Meal Site

22 8:00 Men’s Breakfast 8:00 Prayer Partners 12:00 Rotary 1:30 The Good Book Club 5:30 Yoga 7:15 Intermediate Yoga

23 9:00 Foot Clinic : LWR Quilters 11:30 Kiwanis 6:30 DISH

24* 9:00 Collate Newsletter

25 11:45 Chair Yoga 7:00 Movie Night

26 1:00 Office Closes

27 5:30 Benediction

28 9:00 Worship 9:00 & 5:00 SJO Worship Chapel 10:00 Fellowship 10:30 Worship

29 8:00 Men’s Breakfast 8:00 Prayer Partners 12:00 Rotary 5:30 Yoga 5:30 Yoga

30 12:00 Kiwanis

31*

*Blessed Beginnings Preschool = BBP San José Obrero = SJO Children’s Education Ministry Team = CEMT 7:00 pm Sundays in August Vespers at Jenny Lind Chapel

This Calendar was printed on 7/26/16. Please check tlcmoline.org to keep

your calendar current.

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Birdies for Charity is a program that enhances your gifts / pledge to Trinity Lutheran Church. When you make a charitable gift to Trinity through Birdies for Charity, the Birdies fund supplements your gift with a 5-10% bonus. We encourage Trinity members to consider fulfilling the last two or three months of your 2016 planned giving to Trinity - by sending those dollars through the Birdies program. Or perhaps you would like make

an additional supplemental gift beyond your regular pledge. If you would like to learn more about this program or to receive an official pledge form, contact the church office. Pledge forms are available in the kiosk. Pledge forms must be received at the tournament office by August 12. Trinity’s Birdie number is 1328.

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