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LENTEN SCHEDULE The Gospel According to Jesus’ Enemies heard from the enemies of Jesus tell why they said what they did about him and why they did what they did to him.
February 13 “Better That One Man Die”- Caiaphas, the High Priest John 11:47-53
February 20 “They Drew Back and Fell”- An Arresting Soldier John 18:1-11
February 27 “What I Have Written, I Have Written”- Pilate John 19:12-22
March 5 “Let His Blood Be On Us” - A Member of the Crowd who Shouted, “Crucify Him” Matthew 27:15-26
March 12 “Surely He was the Son of God” - The Roman Centurion Matthew 27:50-54
LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 6, the Committees of Trinity will give Sandy Koch and her loyal crew a much needed rest. Each Wednesday before our Worship Service, the members of two committees will serve up their favorite family soups–maybe even try something new–in Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:15 p.m. If you don’t currently serve on a committee but would like to contribute a pot of soup, do it! Our free-will offering will go to Operation Bootstrap.
Here is the schedule for the cooks: February 6 Communications and Personnel February 13 Christian Life & Growth and Youth & Family February 20 Executive Committee and Finance February 27 Day Care and Stewardship March 5 Building & Grounds and Christian Education March 12 Evangelism & Social Ministry and Worship
Join us for this Lenten tradition–and bring a friend!
Roberta Holthusen, Christian Life and Growth Committee
Winter Sunday School Presentation On Sunday, February 10, the Sunday School students will put on a presentation for their parents and congregational members. It will be in the sanctuary during Middle Hour. Each of the classes will present a song, skit, or something they have learned. All are welcome to attend.
Confirmation News Confirmation students will not meet as a class during Lent. They will attend the Lenten Service.
Communion Preparation Communion preparation classes for children ten years old and older and their parent(s) will meet on Thursdays February 21, 28 and March 6 at 6:30 p.m. All children 10 and older who have not received communion instruction at Trinity (or at another congregation and are communing) need to attend a communion preparation class. Please call the church office at 344-2869 to register.
TRINITY QUILT MAKERS The weather has been COLD—but you can get warmed up by doing something for others. Come join us in making quilts for our neighbors near and far who are in need.
Workdays this month are Tuesday, Feb. 12 and Thursday, Feb. 28 from 9:00-2:30 in Fellowship Hall. Lynn Anderson
Grace Matters Radio Program WGNV radio station has decided that they will no longer be airing Grace Matters after January 27th (see letter below). To contact the station regarding this programming change, please address your comments to the Program Director Mark Bystrom. Trinity is investigating other avenues for bringing Grace Matters to central Wisconsin. We will keep you posted on any further developments. To listen to the program referred to, or any other Grace Matters broadcast, use this link: http://www.gracematters.org/listen.html.
I must also inform you that WGNV will no longer be airing “Grace Matters” after January 27th. We are making some adjustments to our weekend schedule which will allow us to play more music. Several other shows are also affected by this move.
Unfortunately, another reason we are ending our association with “Grace Matters” is the theologically liberal direction of the program. One recent broadcast featured an interview with a Quaker pastor advocating Universalism-the belief that every person will eventually be saved regardless of faith in Christ. Since this view was enthusiastically endorsed by the host of the program, “Grace Matters” is no longer in agreement with our statement of faith as an organization.
Our representative Joshua Crabb has been in contact with the committee at Trinity which oversees this sponsorship but I wanted to make sure you were aware of this development also. Please know how much we value Trinity’s sponsorship of “Grace Matters” over the years and are saddened that this move became necessary. We certainly appreciate your partnership and hope there may be another way we can partner with you in the future. Joshua will be in further contact with Trinity to see if this is a possibility for you. Please also feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.
Blessing in Christ, Mark Bystrom WGNV-FM Christian Family Radio P.O. Box 88, Milladore, WI 54454 800-236-0885 mbystrom@christianfamilyradio.net
Trinity is having a blood drive Monday, February 18 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. To be eligible you must be at least 17 years old, weight at least 110 lbs and be in good general health.
Sign up for appointments during Middle Hour on February 10 and February 17 in the narthex. Please strongly consider and donate this precious gift of life.
TRINITY LUNCH BUNCH Please join us as we try a new restaurant in Plover on Tuesday, February 19th. Plan to meet at noon at Rivertown Pub Eatery & Bakery at 2534 Post Rd. Please call one of the Jane’s or the church office to say you’ll attend. All are welcome.Jane Flanagan 341-4989 Jane Goudreau 341-3659
Global Mission Event in Wausau It’s not too late to join a team of Trinity members attending the Global Formation Event at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Wausau, February 29 – March 2. Are you globally minded, interested in international issues and the changing church? Come to St. Andrew and help draw Trinity deeper into vibrant global and domestic ministries. This Wausau event offers a rare local opportunity to access experts and resources from around the world. The activities run from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, February 29, and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 1. Meals are provided. Participants can choose from eight focus areas: o Evangelism o Preaching o Global Travel o Worship and Music o Mission Interpretation o Stewardship o Social Ministry o Education - Adults and Sunday School teachers For more information, including a detailed schedule, see www.elca.org/gme/GME2008. Trinity would like to send at least five people to this event. The Evangelism and Social Ministry Committee can cover part of the $35 registration cost for each attendee and will arrange a carpool. If you are interested in attending, please contact Karen Bezella-Bond ASAP at 342-5823 or kbezellabond@sbcglobal.net, so you can be added to Trinity’s group registration.
SPARE A DIME SALVATION ARMY- HOPE CENTER The Salvation Army Hope Center, 1600 Briggs Street, Stevens Point, is a place of refuge for thousands of people each year. Through a comprehensive program, they are able to provide a safe, secure environment for anyone in need without discrimination. The Hope Center is a seven-day emergency shelter and a 30-day transitional living shelter. In the last 6 months of 2007, the Hope Center provided approximately 8000 nights of shelter to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. The Hope Center is also a place for a hot meal. Over 30,000 meals were served last year from a modest kitchen and dining room.
This month the Spare a Dime offering will be sent to the Hope Center. By Trinity designating that the funds are to be used locally, all donations will stay in Stevens Point. Please make this month’s offering of change very noisy!
Joe Murin, Evangelism and Social Ministry Committee
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