Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and School

TRINITY TIMES
SEPTEMBER 2015
Your Family, Our Family, His Family
Sunday
Divine Sevice 9:00 - Sunday School 10:15
Midweek Bible Study with supper
Wednesday at 6:00 (supper served) 6:45 Study begins

Pastor's Corner 

NEWNESS OF LIFE - This is the time of the year when we are thinking of new things. The beginnings of a new school year, new Sunday School classes, new football season, all sorts of new things. Yet it is the time of the year, autumn, when leaves are changing colors, many things are about to enter a state of dormancy for the winter, and there is a bit of an anticipation for the end.

As you follow the lectionary (the Bible readings for each Sunday morning) you will find them becoming more and more in anticipation for the end times.  Even during Advent, which is the beginning of the New Church Year starting the Sunday following Thanksgiving, you will get the sense that we are anticipating the end.  Judgment Day. 

As Christians, we know that day is not something to be feared, but rather we live in joyous anticipation of that day, knowing that when it finally arrives, we will be brought into eternity with God.

Often Jeremiah the prophet is thought of as a bit depressing, foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem and the coming captivity of the Jewish people. Yet, as Jeremiah writes his book of Lamentations, he gives comfort to all of us saying, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) Even in the anticipation of the end of times, commonly in laymen’s terms, death, there is something to look forward to.  The blessings of the Lord, His mercies are new every morning.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17) CONGRATULATIONS! You are a new creation, in the midst of a new season, headed for the finish line!  You can trust Jesus as He says, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” (Revelation 21:5)


 
 
A Message from the Council -
For those who missed the voter’s meeting:  We have some challenges ahead.  I have no doubt that we will rise to meet them!  Please look for opportunities to increase church revenue and check you employers for matching funds donations!  If you have questions or comments about this or anything, contact Marty at martinhing@msn.com.

Here is a list of the officers voted to represent the congregation.  If you need to reach any of us, please contact the church to get that information...

Council Officers Human Care

Marty Hing – President 

 Ashley Andrews
Matt Bellini – Vice President Rachel Gerke
Kathleen Beplay – Secretary  Belinda Patterson
Michelle Hoy – Treasurer Nadine Lohr
Deacons Evangelism
Paul Patterson - Chair
 Marlinda Dillenburg - co-chair
Dave Kempff
 Tauna Hing - co-chair
Andy Quisler Patti Franz
Steve Stewart Katie Stanton
Financial Stewardship
Michelle Hoy - Chair Candic Martin - Chair
Carol Oetker Cody Woods
Trustees Volunteer Positions
Adam Andrews - Chair
 Sonia Khaled - Youth Sunday School
Nathan Fangmann Bo Coffin - Youth Group



Have you filled out your time and talents form?  If not, here is your opportunity!  Our congregation thrives on giving of our time and talents God has abundatly blessed us with. You can download the form here or pick one up at the church.  Please fill one form out per person.

Join us in our mission to grow in our faith, relationships and deeds as a community


Lutheran Women's Missionary League




**LWML meet the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 in the north overflow room**

Holy Trinity Youth Group

The youth group is off to a great start! Averaging 7 youth per event, the youth have done two Bonfires, made one short video, and had an uncountable amount of laughter. With plans of paintball, boondocks,lagoon, and plenty of bible studies in between; the group is headed in a fun, God pleasing direction!

If you know someone that falls between middle school and high school, please encourage them to join the Youth Group's mission of witnessing and fellowship. For more information, please contact Bo Coffin via cell at (385)628-9510!

 

 
 
Wish them a
Happy Birthday!
 


What's Up in Riverton - Celebration of Community
Saturday September 19
11:00 - 2:00 p.m.

WE NEED YOU!  We are looking for people to help out with this great event.  Last year they had 1500 people there.  What a great opportunity to get our church and school visible!

We will be doing sno cones, possible face painting...we need your idea's??  Please chat with Sue Walker, Tauna Hing or Marlinda Dillennburg if you would like to help or have an idea to draw in people.  Thanks in advance for this important ministry!!
SAVE THE DATE

Reformation Rally
October 31, 2015
3:00 - Member fair
Hot Dogs
Sno Cones
Crafts
Pumpkin painting
AND MORE!

5:00 - Trunk or Treat for everyone
Decorate your trunk and bring your trick or treaters for some spooktacular fun!

Watch for more information to come!

Donation Options -

Every year, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and School anticipates and relies on a seasonal increase in contributions. It is through the donations of every individual and family in the congregation that we are able to carry on our work now and throughout the year.

If you need a convenient way to make a recurring contributions or plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options. As the pace of life speeds up around the holidays, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions.

To set up a recurring giving schedule, visit us online at holytrinityut.org and locate the Online Giving button OR use the QR scan code below.  If it's easier, complete a paper authorization form and return it to the church office.




Does your employer do matching funds for education?  It's an easy way to double your giving.  Check with your Human Resources to see if this is an option.

NAME THE NEWSLETTER - RESULTS ARE IN!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED IN THE FUN!  WE HAD 29 ENTRIES.  THE COUNCIL VOTED AND THE NAME WILL BE....

TRINITY TIMES
WE HAD THREE PEOPLE WHO SUBMITTED THIS NAME SO WE DID A DRAWING TO GET THE ACTUAL WINNER.  CONGRAUTLATIONS TO KATHLEEN BEPLAY!  YOU WILL RECEIVE A GIFT CARD TO OLIVE GARDEN FOR NAMING THE NEWSLETTER.  ALSO, EVERYONE WHO ENTERED A NAME WAS ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR A SECOND GIFT CARD.  THE WINNER OF THAT DRAWING IS BELINDA PATTERSON! 
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OUR WINNERS! 

Attachments:
downloadlink   Time Talents Survey 2015.pdf ( 292K) 

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