In this issue:

Intersections Ministry Fair Edgerton Elementary Backpack Giveaway and Picnic

A Family in Christ

Loving and Serving

Our World

Trinity Times

August, 2016

Acting on Belief

In his epistle, the apostle James writes about the relationship between faith and deeds (or action). He talks of the importance of combining faith with deeds as being the hallmark of the follower of Jesus. I recall someone once providing a shorthand of what James is saying. It goes like this: “It is not faith and work, and it’s not faith or works. It is faith that works.”

As we continue to seek to live out our calling to advance the vision God has set before us, I am pleased that we have such a dedicated team of people who seek to act on their beliefs. That is one of the great strengths of Trinity. I write this just after our outdoor worship service at the Ramsey County Fair. This was a great example of people pulling together to help live out our calling to love our neighborhood and world. The sta,, a dedicated team of volunteers, the Neighborhood Engagement Team (NET), and congregation worked diligently to ensure an event that glorified God and helped others see what God is doing in our midst. I want to thank all who are daily working to put belief into action, and to encourage all of us to continue to seek to do the same. Let’s keep moving forward – together!

In Christ, Pastor Peter

Sta� - Out and About Pastor Peter has been working with consultants from Converge North Central as part of the VIP Phase 2 project. They have been very encouraging about all the hard work that is being done at Trinity!

Director of Worship and Music Ebony Ramquist will be the speaker at a retreat for teen girls from churches all over MN at Mink Lake Girls Camp this month.

Please continue to pray for the sta, as they seek to live out their calling to serve.

Trinity Talk It’s a girl! Congratulations to Ryan and Andrea McKeen, who had their first child last month. Pearl Joy McKeen, weighing in at 7 lbs., 10 oz., was born on July 6. Mom, Dad, and baby are all doing well!

Notable August birthdays and anniversaries: Happy 80th birthday to Ted Kosin on August 23, and congratulations to Perry and Marlene Shortridge who will celebrate 61 years of marriage on August 27.

Youth Mission Trip: On Sunday, July 31, eight students and three leaders departed for a week-long mission trip to San Diego with Youthworks; they return Saturday, August 6. While their actual work is unknown at this point, they will be sharing Christ’s love with the people of San Diego. Please pray for these young people as they travel to and from California.

Community Care Room needs: Trinity has a Community Care Room where individuals in need can receive clothing and household items. The room is currently in need of new or gently used sheet sets and towels. No clothing is needed at this time, but later this fall, winter items will be requested.

Fall retreats: It’s not too early to begin planning for the Men’s and Women’s fall retreats at Trout Lake Camp. The Men’s retreat is scheduled for September 16-18, and Fall Refreshment, the Women’s retreat, happening September 23-25. Brochures are available in the church oHce or you may visit Trout’s website at www.troutlakecamps.org for more information and to register.

September newsletter deadline: If you have news concerning upcoming events, please remember that the deadline for information submitted to the Trinity Times newsletter is Noon on Monday, August 15. You may put written notices in Renee Nelson’s mailbox in the oHce or send an email to rnelson@tbcmn.org.

Two more opportunities to enjoy INTERSECTIONS

INTERSECTIONS is an annual summer event taking place on five consecutive Wednesdays. It’s a great opportunity to invite your neighbors and friends. A lunch is served followed by a di,erent program each week. Everyone is invited, and no reservations are necessary.

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Place: Social Hall - Lower Level

(Enter at the south doors)

Suggested Donation: $8.00

(Correct change is appreciated or checks can be made out to Trinity)

Upcoming Programs:

August 3 - “The Journey with Our Savior” Higher Call (Women’s Trio)

August 10 - “Songs of Our Faith”

A Pretty Good Men’s Quartet Brochures with the complete program schedule are available at the Welcome Center in the foyer.

Ninth Annual Backpack Fund Drive

Now Underway Since 2008, Trinity has raised funds for school supplies to fill backpacks for children at Edgerton Elementary - and we’re doing it again this year! Director of Children’s Ministries Mindy Boe, who is supervising this drive, says, these gifts will enable her to purchase in bulk and get a uniform selection of supplies. The goal this year - 200 backpacks or $4,000. If you wish to donate to this cause, checks can be made out to Trinity; write “Backpacks” on the memo line. Filled backpacks will be distributed to Edgerton students at the “Edgerton Elementary Backpack Giveaway and Picnic,” on Wednesday, August 31. Details below!

You are invited to the Backpack Giveaway

and Picnic

Date: Wednesday, August 31 Time: 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Place: Trinity’s south parking lot In addition to the backpack giveaway to Edgerton Elementary students, there will be picnic food including hot dogs, burgers, and possibly an assortment of Asian food. Also, information about many of Trinity’s ministries will be available. Please come at 3:45 pm, to help set up and then to greet our guests. If you plan to attend, please contact Mindy Boe.

Join us in for a ministry fair

With every new ministry year, there are lots of new opportunities to get involved. We will be having a Ministry Fair on Sundays, August 21 and 28, to showcase opportunities

and give people a chance to sign up. There will be information about Trinity's ministries available from 10:00 - 10:30 am, and 11:30 am - Noon. Come explore new ways to serve and exercise your gifts as God calls you! If you are a leader of a ministry and would like to be part of this fair, please contact Renee Nelson in the church oHce during oHce hours before Wednesday, August 17. Please note: Due to limited space, there will be two ministries per table.

Trinity’s Missionary of the Month Ken and Debby Milhous

Serving with Converge - working with the Japanese in Somerville, Massachusetts

The Milhous’ are reaching Japanese in the greater Boston area through the ministry of the Boston Japanese Christian Church. Most of the Japanese in Boston are here temporarily and will return to Japan. Ken & Debby also provide ongoing encouragement and support for those who have returned to Japan, enabling them to continue in their faith and become active in the local church. Ken serves as the Director of Japanese Ministry, facilitating the support and expansion of Converge Japanese ministry in the United States.

Interested in joining Trinity’s telephone

prayer chain?

Trinity uses a telephone prayer chain to communicate urgent prayer needs to those who do not use email. This chain is available to anyone who attends Trinity. If you have a prayer request, please contact Darlene Ripley (651-368-9317) or Bonnie Newman (651-748-8944). Here’s how the prayer chain works: A prayer request comes to Darlene or Bonnie, they call the first member on their list, and then that first member calls the next person, etc. If you would like to participate in this ministry, please contact Darlene or Bonnie. If you are currently on the list, and wish to remain, do nothing. A new telephone prayer list will be mailed shortly. For those who wish to be apart of our email prayer chain, please email Tracy Rud at tracylrud@gmail.com.

Need to put an event on the church calendar?

Because our building is so heavily used, please be sure to notify us as soon as possible if you wish to schedule an event, committee meeting and/or reserve a room. You can do this two di,erent ways: 1) Visit our website (tbcmn.org), click on the calendar page, then click on the “request room form”

and fill out the form accordingly; or 2) find a paper copy of this same form in the church oHce (lower right mailbox). This will help avoid conflicts. Also, if you change your plans, please notify the oHce as soon as possible.

Special Prayer Needs - Youth group members and leaders working in San Diego, July 31 - August 6; the families of Betty Lundholm and Joan Anderson as they mourn their deaths.

For those on active military duty - Marc Jessup (USMC, San Diego)

For those with long-term health concerns - Debbi Anderson, June Borowski, Cornell Erlanson, Vivian Johnson Erwin, Warren Gravink, Irv Gutsche, Wilma Harrington, Gary Hunt, Gerry Kleiter, Bill and Char Lane, Edith Larson, Janell Lewis, Terese McLean, Pearl Naitram, Dorothy Nelson, Ginny Olson, Shirley Otto, Wes Thompson, Mary Willard

Trinity Pastors and Sta, - Mindy Boe, Director of Children’s Ministries

Trinity Board member - Parnell Kingsley

Trinity Lay Leader(s) - Monday Morning Men; Lloyd Johnson, Coordinator

For immediate prayer concerns, you may contact Trinity’s email prayer chain at tracylrud@gmail.com, or the phone prayer chain by calling Darlene Ripley or Bonnie Newman.

Praye r Mat te r s

Trinity extends our deepest sympathy to Walt McCoy on the passing of his sister, Carrie Skolnick, age 93, who passed away on June 25, in Albuquerque, NM. Trinity lost a long-time member, Betty Lundholm, on July 2 when she went home to heaven. A memorial service was held on Friday, July 8. Another Trinity member also went home to heaven - Joan Anderson died the morning of July 15. A funeral service was held at Trinity on Tuesday, July 19.

Contributions

June Income June Expenses YTD Inc. - Exp. as of 06/30/16

2016 YTD Giving 2016 YTD Budget 2016 Annual Budget

Missions

$ 4,042.00 5,865.01

($ 209.18)

$ 30,981.00 $ 31,190.18

$ 80,000.00

General Fund

$ 32,787.91 45,414.80

($ 23,879.75)

$ 236,072.44 $ 280,842.72 $ 561,685.38

By the numbers - June, 2016

Attendance

Worship - Both services total (June average) - 160

June Caregivers’ Purse - $ 442.00 June Food Shelf - $ 295.00 June Roof Fund Donations - $ 680.00

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Welcome to Trinity

Thank you for worshiping with us. If you have any questions a greeter, one of our ushers or the person at the Welcome Center (north side of the foyer) will be happy to assist you. Brochures with detailed information about our ministries and programs are available at the Welcome Center.

Trinity Sta,: Dr. Peter Vogt, Senior Pastor; Ebony Ramquist, Director of Worship and Music; Denice Hinrichs, Choir Director; Koby Radcli,e, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries; Mindy Boe, Director of Children’s Ministries; Christine Carlson, Children’s Ministries Associate and Food Service Coordinator; Renee Nelson, Business Manager; Joe Stodola, Manager of Buildings and Grounds; Charles Erickson, Organist; Jane Weigel, Pianist; David Seward, Tech Intern; Lynette Harris, Caretaker Trinity Board Members: Kip Bloomer, Kathy Erickson, Juanita Gustavson, Mike Holmes, Randy Jessup (chair), Bryan Karel, Parnell Kingsley, Rod Larson, Ross Rud, Lynda Rupp, Bill Weigel (vice-chair), David White

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