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THIS WEEK AT TRINITY August 18-24, 2013

Experience Worship with Us!

This weekend in worship, we will hear from Pastor Mitchell at all four services. His sermon title is “The Cloud That Surrounds Us.” We will observe communion at the 10:45 Sanctuary service.

Join us as together we praise God and hear His Word for our living.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805, 419-289-2126 www.trinityashland.org

OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 is sponsored by Judge and Mrs. Jacob Fridline, in mem-ory of loved ones.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dorothy Pflueger, celebrating her birthday on Saturday, August 17, to Bernice Wachtel, celebrating her 94th birthday on Sunday, August 18. and to Edna Staley, celebrating her 96th birthday on Thursday, August 22.

Mattie Harter, one of our longtime-faithful members, will celebrate her 100th birthday on August 19. Let’s shower her with love, by sending her birthday cards! Her address is: 1530 Ridgewater Way S, Mansfield, OH 44906

We Rejoice in the baptisms of Ava Marie Elizabeth Nelson, daughter of Mike and Amy (Eubanks) Nelson and Camden Eubanks Siegenthaler, son of Richard and Beth (Eubanks) Siegenthaler, last weekend in worship.

August Forums Conclude...

Live Together, August 18, Room A: Intern Heidi continues this 3-week session of our August Forum, encourag-ing us to take a look at our Christian community in general or personal. The German theologian, martyr, and pas-tor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, experienced Christian community as a gift. How do we feel about benefiting from our Christian Community? “A Christian fellowship lives and exists by the intercession of its members for one an-other…” Is Christian community like the Christians’ sanctification? Let's talk about it. During the next two Sun-days, we will discuss how much our relationship with God impacts our interaction and life together as Christians.

Why Is the Bible Such a Big Deal? August 18, Community Room: This summer seminar is led by Dr. John Swope, once a youth minister here at Trinity (and now Director of Field Ed at Ashland Seminary). This class will offer an informal, but intensive look at three things: What IS the Bible; What's IN the Bible; and How do I READ the Bible.

FAITH5, August 18, North Patio Room: Pam Prezioso will present information from a book called Holding Your Family Together: 5 Simple Steps to Help Bring Your Family Closer to God and Each Other, by Dr. Rich Melheim. Imagine an intimate, affectionate community, where every night is an experience of caring, sharing, comfort, and peace. This won’t happen by accident – you need a plan! FAITH5 is a workable, powerful plan based on a simple nightly routine: Share, Read, Talk, Pray, Bless.

Our theme for Rally Day, next Sunday, August 25, is FAITH5!! Everyone is invited to join us that morning. (It's not just for young families!) We begin with Sunday School in the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. After the late worship services, please join us for a Potluck in Jack’s Place (around 12:15 pm). We will provide Belly Busters BBQ and drinks! Please bring your own table service and the following: families with last names begin-ning with A-G: salad; H-R: side dish; S-Z: dessert.

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NARTHEX & GATHERING SPACE DEDICATION

The new gathering space at Trinity was dedicated last Sunday, August 11, at the conclusion of the 10:45 a.m. Sanctuary service. Adding almost 900 square feet to the south end of the building’s Center Street side, the room nearly doubles the size of that worship entrance, adding an automatic door, outside lighting, and a handicapped-accessible restroom on the ground level.

The old narthex was fitted with a new ceiling and lights, as well as glass windows replacing two of the four wooden doors facing Center Street. An entrance hallway from the Church Home to the north was also up-graded with new skylights, paint and carpet.

Architect David Augler of Felty-Heinlen in Mansfield drew up the plans in consultation with the congregational building committee of Bill Chandler, Larry Franks, Cindy Funk, Jim Prinz, Bob Wendling, Merle Witmer, and Pastor Mitchell. The firm also designed the most recent expansion to the building a decade ago.

Mike Mowry of Mowry Construction and Engineering in Ashland, the lead contractor, oversaw the construc-tion and upgrades.

The project was funded in the fall and winter months by a congregational pledge campaign led by Dee Pinkley and Linda Zehner.

Our 21st-annual Choir Camp was held August 5 through 8, the last big children’s event of the summer. Eighty-two children (including a number from other churches) and two dozen youth and adult leaders gath-ered around the theme “O Sing to the Lord a New Song,” participating in singing, stories and crafts, Creative Movement, Montessori Good Shepherd, handchimes, drum circle, and Orff instruments. Over $350 was raised for our service project, medicine for the Trinity Ethiopia Medical Mission in February. Thank you to all who helped make it a great week!

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Coming Up...

NEW PARENTING CLASS (Learn To Confidently Teach Your Kids About God) At 9:30 am, in the Trinity Room on Sundays, beginning August 25, Pastor Jeff will offer a 12-week class called: IT STARTS AT HOME. Our kids can grow up to be smart, athletic, popular and polite and still lack a relationship with Christ. The few hours they spend in church each week can be helpful, church alone can’t teach them. We must start at home. Many of us feel ill-equipped to develop the faith of our children. In this course we’ll explore biblical and tangible ways that parents can build a lasting legacy of faith for our children. Each session includes video interviews with everyday parents talking about their own doubts, fears and desires. Call Pastor Jeff or go to our Website, for more information.

First Place 4 Health A new school year is starting. Are you ready to live a more healthy life? Join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm in Meeting Room A for a diet and discipleship group, beginning August 28! First Place 4 Health will help you create balance in the four core areas of your life – emotional, spiritual, men-tal and physical. Motivated to Wellness, an all-new Bible study, invites members and participants to discover hope and motivation that will sustain them through a lifetime of fitness and good health. Please contact Pam Prezioso or go to our website for complete details.

ATTENTION 3rd-6th Graders!! You are invited to join Trinity's Beginning Handchime Choir. Practice is 4:00-4:45 on Wednesdays, starting September 4. If you plan to come, leave a message at the church office (419-289-2126) or call Kathleen Wendling (419-289-0788) before September 4. You do not need to know how to read music. Come and enjoy playing in a Handchime Choir.

Montessori Good Shepherd Program: Registration is open for the program for children 3-6 yrs. old. It is a full Montessori Educational Program with certified staff. We are in session Monday through Friday mornings. Sponsorships are available. Call Lyn Sorenson 419-685-4048 or stop in the church office for a packet.

Summer Sunday School (Sun. 9:30-10:30; All Youth) Today is our final session of Summer

Sunday School, wrapping up our series on World Religions. Chuck Benway will lead us in exploring how learning about all these relig-ions can help us better share our Christian faith. Hope to see you there!

Trinity Youth Ministry Week of: August 18-24, 2013

Contact our Youth Ministry Staff: 419.289.2126 (ext. 113)

Nate Ediger 419.651.3956 nate@trinityashland.org

For more info about our Youth Ministry or details about specific activities, go to www.trinityashland.org.

All Youth Upcoming Events

Rally Day (Next Sunday, August 25, @ 9:30am; All Youth) Rally Day is almost here! Incoming 7-12th graders gather in the

balcony of the Sanctuary at 9:30am to prepare for our transition from Summer Sunday School into our Middle School and High School Sunday School classes. Meet your teachers… reconnect with good friends… begin the 2013-14 school year with a fantastic start together in the faith!

Middle School Youth Catechism Orientation Meeting (Next Sunday, August 25t,@ 4:00pm; 7th & 8th grade youth and their parents) Registration information has been mailed to homes! Now,

we invite all incoming 7th and 8th grade students and parents to attend our orientation to Catechism. 8th graders will be trained to acolyte, 7th graders will learn what Catechism is all about, and parents will consider how they partner with us in preparing their children for confirmation.

Garden Service Thanks! We thank all youth who helped host 8:30 Worship last Sunday in the

Rose Garden. You did a great job setting up, tearing down, leading the prayers and read-ings, and playing music. There’s a lot that goes into worship… including doing so with our whole heart! Thanks again for serving and leading with your whole heart!

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SATURDAY: August 17 6:30 p.m. FOLK SERVICE

SUNDAY: August 18 8:30 a.m. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:45 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION - Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and internet PRAISE WORSHIP 5:00 p.m. Back to School Bash

MONDAY: August 19 9:00 a.m. Piece Makers Quilt Group

TUESDAY: August 20 6:00 p.m. FFC Ladies Exercise Class 7:00 p.m. Expressions of Faith

WEDNESDAY: August 21 2:00 p.m. Bible Conversations 5:00 p.m. Saturday Night Musicians 6:15 p.m. Diet and Discipleship Group

THURSDAY: August 22 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. FFC Ladies Exercise Class

SATURDAY: August 24 6:30 p.m. FOLK COMMUNION

SUNDAY: August 25 8:30 a.m. WORSHIP 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL CHOIR 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP - Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and internet PRAISE COMMUNION 12:00 p.m. Rally Day Picnic*

Activities & Events... *See announcements and our website www.trinityashland.org for more info

The story of Adam and Eve was being carefully explained in the children's Sunday School class. Following the story, the children were asked to draw pictures that would illustrate the story. Lit-tle Bobby drew a picture of a car with three peo-ple in it. In the front seat was a man and in the back seat, a man and a woman. The teacher was at a loss to understand how this illustrated the lesson of Adam and Eve. Little Bobby was prompt with his explanation. "This is God driv-ing Adam and Eve out of the garden!"

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Wednesday night suppers and children’s choirs will begin next Wednesday, August 28th. Watch for more details in next week’s “This Week at Trinity.”