Trinity Lutheran Church 424 E. Gilman St. New York Mills, MN 56567

218-385-2450

Pastor Kirk Douglas

Trinity Lutheran Church strives to connect people to Jesus by

demonstrating God’s unconditional love.

Love God boldly, Grow in faith continually, Serve others joyfully.

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST August 19, 2018

IN OUR PRAYERS: God invites us to cast all our cares and worries upon Him because

He cares for us. Today we cast upon God those who are sick, awaiting surgery or

recovering, especially Duane Castle, Gunard Heikkila, Randy Windels, Lillian Wallgren,

Yvonne Huttunen, Connie Wallgren, Kristine Barker, Ralph Schwartz, Dan Cresswell,

Paul Ebnet, Ron Ruther, Greg Mickelson, Jann Lee, Jim Wallgren, Madella Siirila, Susan

Hintzman, Clarence Siebels, Duane Matz and Nicky Names.

AS WE GATHER: “At one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord”

(Ephesians 5:8). This nugget from today’s Epistle gets to the heart of the Gospel: Jesus

Christ has rescued you from the darkness of sin and made you a child of the light! And

when does that take place? “Now,” says Paul! Now that Christ has died, now that Christ

is risen, now that His Word has claimed you, you are God’s own. Now be who you are!

The light of Christ will shine on you today in this time of hearing His Word and receiving

His Sacrament. As darkness scatters, let us come into the light, worshiping our Savior

with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.

READINGS: Proverbs 9:1–10, Ephesians 5:6–21, John 6:51–69

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

LUTHERAN ISLAND CAMP SERVICE AND PICNIC: Everyone is invited to join us for

worship at Lutheran Island Camp TODAY at 10:30 a.m. A picnic meal will be served for a

free-will offering, with a suggested donation of $7.

OUR AUGUST MISSION OF THE MONTH is for Stronghold

Cambodia. Tim & Diane Esala have served as missionaries since

2015 at Stronghold, Cambodia through Mission of Christ Network. We

invite you to partner with them in God’s exciting mission in Cambodia

through your prayer and financial support. You can find more info on

poster board located in the church narthex.

PAM EHNERT’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY “Fruit of the Spirit” meets August 22

nd at

6:30 p.m. We will do lessons 7 & 8 on Wednesday.

SERVE THE LORD by Joining our Kingdom Quest Team! KQ is our user friendly,

exciting learning event at 9:15 to 10:15 on Sunday mornings September through May

for children ages 3 to grade 6. Our goal is connecting kids to Jesus and high impact

discipleship. Currently we need KQ servants to shepherd full or half-time in our

Pre-K/Kindergarten small groups. We meet on Tuesday, August 28 @ 6:30 p.m. to

get started. Rally Sunday is September 9, when our Christian Education Hour returns.

Please contact DCE Gary Bach right away for more information.

2019 BUDGET REQUESTS: The 2019 congregational budget will be reviewed and voted

on at the Congregational Voter’s Meeting on Sunday, October 21st. We are asking all

committees, boards and staff to submit any budget requests for 2019 in by Sunday,

September 2, 2018. These requests can be given to Karin Erickson (Treasurer), Keith

Hepola (President/Bookkeeper) or dropped off in the church office.

RETURN OF BLESSINGS

8/12 General Fund: $4351.00 + Electronic Giving: $385.00 + Mobile App: $25.00 =

Total: $4761.00

Coins for Christ: $2.01 (Coins sent to help Seminarians)

Vacation Bible School: $100

Stronghold Cambodia: $125

Stronghold Cambodia: $50 by David & Mellie Peach

Preschool: $110

We currently have a list of members who wish to remain anonymous in their giving

towards special funds and missions. If you DO NOT want your name listed in the weekly

bulletin, please let the church office know.

UPCOMING EVENTS

WOMEN’S MINISTRY MEETING is on Wednesday, August 22nd. Reminder that we will

be meeting at Trinity at 5:30 p.m. to rideshare to Zorbaz in Perham. Please bring money

for supper. Bring your ideas for future events and fundraisers. All ladies are welcome to

join us.

Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Confirmation Parents & Students - Please stop by August 26–

September 2 to PICK UP important information, class assignment/schedules, retreat

dates, and learning materials in the Trinity Fellowship Hall. DCE Gary & Pastor Kirk will

be available to answer questions you may have on Wednesday evening Aug. 29 from

7:00-8:00 p.m. if you choose stop by after the school open house. Grade 6

Parents/Student event at 7:30 p.m.

Confirmation Fall sessions will be on Wednesdays:

Sep. 5, 12 19, 26

4:45-6:00 p.m. Grade 7 & 8 “Living Luther” (Gr. 7 with DCE, Gr. 8 with Pastor)

6:30-7:30 p.m. Grade 9 “Know the Bible NOW” (with DCE)

6:30-7:30 p.m. Grade 10 “Basic Bible Teachings” (with Pastor)

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

3:45-5:00 p.m. Grade 6 “The Bible and Me” (with DCE)

ATTENDANCE

8/12/18 8:00 a.m. Attendance: 99 9:30 a.m. Attendance: 99 Communed: 83

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION “RALLY” SUNDAY IS SEPTEMBER 9th

Education Hour for ALL @ 9:15-10:15 a.m. Worship for ALL @ 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Kingdom Quest Sunday School Groups / Adult and Youth Bible Groups

Due to larger groups of younger children we are trying out….

NEW GROUP LOCATIONS:

PS 3’s = Preschool Room (for children who turn age 3 by Sep. 1)

Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3 = Education wing classrooms

Grade 4 = Library room

Grade 5 = Pastor’s office

Grade 6 = DCE’s office (Gr. 5/6 Large group time = Sanctuary)

Youth Bible Group (Gr. 7-12) = Youth Room

Adult Bible Study = Fellowship Hall

PRO-LIFE PRESENTATION – ALL ARE WELCOME! Minnesota Citizens Concerned

for Life (MCCL) will offer a brief presentation on Tuesday, September 18th

, 7:00 PM

at the Public Library 1000 Washington Ave. Detroit Lakes. You will learn how to help

pregnant women in need, Minnesota abortion statistics, efforts to overturn our law

against assisted suicide and more. Discover how you can make a difference in

protecting innocent human life. Enjoy fellowship at this free one hour gathering! For

more information, visit the Events- Fall Tour section at www.mccl.org.

NEEDED

LIST OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR PRESCHOOL: Kleenex, Disinfecting

Wipes, Napkins, Paper Towels, Masking Tape, Large Paper Plates, Small

Paper Plates, Clear Contact Paper, Flour, Salt, 8 Pack Crayons, Washable

Markers, Large Glue Sticks, Glue Bottles, Wiggly Eyes, Scrape Book

Paper and Velcro. Your special offerings are needed also for our operating

expenses as we start the new year.

Preschool Volunteers are needed to assist with our morning 3’s group on Mondays and

Wednesdays 8:30-11:00 a.m. during the first month of the year, September 10 – October

10. Having extra hands assisting our staff really helps these young children get off to a

great start! Volunteers may serve on Monday or Wednesday (or both). You must love

kids, be able to assist the staff and easily interact with young children. Contact Tammy

Peters (631-2981) with your interest and for more information.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

STRENGTH OF THE DAY for September are available for pickup from the kiosk in the

church narthex. Take one home for you or give one to a friend!

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT MONEY? Just because this topic makes us

squirm doesn’t mean we shouldn’t face it and wrestle with if head on. Check out the

August issue of the Lutheran Witness magazine in the church entry information kiosk.

You’ll read a range of articles on generosity and money management, panhandling,

downsizing, stewardship, daily bread and more. Only limited copies available, so pick one

up today – read, and share with a friend.

TRINITY PRESCHOOL is underway in our 30th year of mission & ministry. This year

we are connecting 31 families, (25 three-year-olds and 5 pre-kindergartners). With no

congregational funds budgeted for preschool, we value and need your prayers and

financial support through special offerings, Adopt-a-Student, Thrivent Choice dollars, and

fund raisers. ADOPT-A-PRESCHOOLER - Please help four current preschool families

who qualify for tuition assistance by providing all or a portion of the monthly tuition ($75

for 3 yr. olds / $85 for pre-k). Please contact DCE Gary Bach for more details!

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS may be easily designated by Thrivent members to Trinity

Lutheran Preschool. Here’s how!

1 – Visit www.Thrivent.com/choice dollars to begin or call 1-800-847-4836.

2 – Review and select the organizations you want to help fund.

3 – Choose where you’d like to direct your Choice Dollars.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Stores have out their school supplies already! Now is

the time to pick up these items when they are on sale to put in your boxes! Operation

Christmas Child is not one of the Missions of the Month this year. The Women’s Ministry

Team encourages everyone to fill a box or 2 or 3 or more this year! The red and green

boxes will be available for pickup starting on Rally Sunday. There is a tub to collect

individual items of new toys, clothing, hygiene items and school supplies that can be put

into boxes, but as of last week there have been no donations in the box this year. Please

note that NO CANDY OR TOOTHPASTE can be put in boxes in 2018. Your cash

donations are also welcomed and may be put in your designated offering envelopes with

OCC on the front. Women’s Ministry would like to thank everyone who supports this

mission!

PRODUCE DROP: Due to transportation issues The Bridge Pantry will not receive

produce next Monday, August 20th. Produce should be available again on Monday,

August 27th. John Leikness Executive Director, The Bridge Pantry Tel: 218-346-6181.

**CHIP Families for Week of August 19**

Connie & Chuck Bortle: 406 Mockingbird Lane NYM, MN 56567

Bryan & Cassie Dunrud; Annika: 46170 Co. Hwy 8 Perham, MN

56573

Carol Hudalla; Hayley & Carter & Brody & Jax Bernu: 36137 Co. Hwy 67 NYM,

MN 56567

Ben & Samantha Meyer; Grayson, Layton & Ridley: 41214 Co Hwy 53 NYM,

MN 56567

Stacy & Joe Vaden; Peyton, Leah, Belle & Gabriella & Brittany Israelson: 409

E. Park St. NYM, MN 56567

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP HELPERS

Sunday, August 19

8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. @ LIC

Elders Scott Maki Charly Baune

PowerPoint Techs Keith Hepola

Lay Readers Allan Neuberger

Ushers Rich & Karen Brasel

Brent & Holly Gudmundson

Greeters Buddy & KayAnn Kahilainen

Acolytes Elliott Kangas

Altar Guild Scott & Marsha Maki, Gina Paavola, Tabatha Boe

Sunday, August 26

8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Elders Dennis Tigges Charly Baune

PowerPoint Techs Keith Hepola Bette Ruther

Lay Readers Greg Esala Matt Radniecki

Ushers Dennis Swenson/ Gene Imsande Danny & Cheri Tumberg

Tom Becker / Jim Wallgren Brian & Pam Ehnert

Greeters Doug & Julie Witt Ed & Pat Buerkle

Acolytes Brayden Ehnert Rowland Dykhoff

Altar Guild Scott & Marsha Maki, Gina Paavola, Tabatha Boe

TRINITY SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 19 - 23, 2018

Sunday, August 19

8:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion

10:30 a.m. Worship/HC at LIC with Picnic to Follow

Tuesday, August 21

6:00-8:00 p.m. New Beginnings

Wednesday, August 22

10:00 a.m. Hadley House Service

5:30 p.m. Women’s Ministry Meeting

6:30 p.m. “Fruit of the Spirit” Bible Study

6:30 p.m. Kingdom Quest Staff Meeting

Sunday, August 26 – Dave Horn Preaching

8:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion

9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion

“BRING IT HOME” BIBLE BULLETIN BLURBS:

Get to know the Bible better. Even your kids will love this! Go to

“mnnlcms.org” right now (you can even do it on your phone) - click on the

“Bring It Home” link, watch the video and sign up for more info on the link.

This is coming to our church this fall. “BRING IT HOME” Bible reading

resources – Sign up to order The Story Bible and/or Know the Bible NOW by Sept.

9 to the great discounted prices. See display in the church entry.

Trinity Christ-like servant leaders and participants in our Education, Youth &

Family Ministries:

As you may have seen in the Sunday Bulletin recently, 2019 Budget

Requests are being gathered to be reviewed and voted on at the Congregational

Voter’s Meeting on Sunday, October 21. Below are requests I have submitted. I

invite and encourage you to submit your own requests for the ministry areas you

and your family are serving or participating in. Requests may be emailed by Sep. 2

to Keith Hepola bookkeeping@nymtrinity.org or Karin Erickson hunter@arvig.net

Then, please attend and participate in the Congregational meeting in October –

to share your views and ideas, and listen to those of others, regarding the budget and

other discussion/decision items. Be a prayerful and active part of the process that

helps guide and enable our mission together…..

“To connect people to Jesus Christ by demonstrating God’s unconditional love.”

(Core values: Love God boldly – Grow in faith continually – Serve others joyfully)

2019 Budget Requests From DCE Gary Bach

Christian Education:

For 2019

Adult Education

1500

Confirmation Ministry

1100

Cradle Roll Ministry

500

Faith Stepping Stones

300

Preschool Ministry

1000 to aid in operating expenses

Vacation Bible School

1500 to supplement free-will offerings

CE Totals

5900

Youth & Family Ministry:

For 2019

Youth Ministry Activities

(formally ACT)

0

College Student Ministry

300

Youth Education

100

LCMS Youth Gathering Adults

2000 for 2 adult leaders to go with our youth

YFM Totals

2400