Weekly CalendarMay 1 – May 8, 2016
Sun. (1)High School Youth 6:00 – 8:00 P
Mon. (2)Pastors’ Circuit Meeting
Men’s CRHP Youth Room6:00 P
Women’s Bible Study – Luther Room7:00 P
Tues. (3)Trustees Meet6:30 P
Wed. (4)Women’s Prayer Group7:00 A
Chapel8:25 A
Bible Study Class9:45 A
Confirmation5:30 P
No Worship
Praise Team Rehearsal5:30 P
Men’s Basketball8 - 10:00 P
Thurs.(5)Friendship Circle10:30 A
No Bible Study
Ascension Concert7:00 P
Fri. (6)Trinity Lutheran School Muffins for Moms
TLS Mother/Son Dance
Trinity Lutheran School Flower Sale3:00 – 5:00 P
Sat. (7)Flower Sale continues9:00 – 3:00 P
Sun. (8)Traditional Worship/Comm.8:00 and 10:30 A
Sunday School 9:15 A
Adult Bible Classes9:15 A
Contemporary Worship10:45 A
High School Youth Meet6:00 P
News & Notes
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church and School – LCMSToledo, Ohio
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Welcome to Trinity! We are happy that you have joined us in worship. Should you have any questions or desire to speak with one of us, we invite you to call us:
Pastor Mark Love1-616-540-3137 (cell)
Pastor Ryan Kleimola567-395-0316 (cell)
Dcs. Mary Anne Hibbard1-586-764-3561 (cell)
Principal James Landskroener1-517-231-9619 (cell)
Special Voters Meeting Results
Atthe Special Voters’ Meeting last Sunday, two Calls; were extended. Jeffrey Osbourn has been extended a Call to teach 7th grade, and Kiara Deholm has been extended a Call to teach 2nd grade. Please remember these candidates in your prayers as they consider their Calls to Trinity.
Congregational Elections Coming in June
Have you ever considered running for an office or board position here at Trinity? This is a wonderful way to be of service to your Lord and your church. Located on each of the Welcome Centers is a description sheet for our boards and offices. Nomination Forms and an Appointment Submission Form are also on the Welcome Centers. The Congregation Meeting and Elections will be held on June 12th after worship.
Church Office Secretary Announcement
As announced last Sunday, Church secretary Deb will be retiring this summer. The secretarial position for the church does require knowledge of many different computer programs, i.e., Word, Excel, Adobe, and Publisher, along with Google docs, mail and calendar. Lutheran Service Builder (Trinity’s bulletin program) and 360 (Trinity’s computer based congregation program) are required, and will be taught. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, from 9-5:00 p.m. with extra time needed on occasion for special bulletins. If you would like to apply, please provide a cover letter and resume to the office by mail or by dropping it off. If you would like a more complete list of the job duties, please call us at 419-385-2651, and we will be happy to provide you with more information.
Worship Service/Bible Study Changes
On Thursday, May 5th Trinity will offer a special worship service/concert at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Hearn. Consequently, there will be no Wednesday worship on May 4th and Pastor Love’s Thurs. night Bible study will not meet. Pastors will be attending a conference.
Chasubles for Altar
Trinity’s Altar Guild is planning to purchase new Chasubles (communion vestments) for Trinity. If you are interested in making a donation or a lasting memorial for a loved one, please contact either Pastor Love or Kay Hoefflin(419-410-8411).
High School Youth Meetings
SundayYouth Nite is each Sunday night in the youth room from6-8pm. High Schoolers and those entering High School in the fall are invited to come for time together hanging out, digging in, and sharing Christ. Join Pastor Kleimola!
Women’s Bible Study
You may still join Mrs. Hibbard in the Luther Room Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. as she continues the women’s study based on Change. Women of all ages are invited and you may join at any time! The class will continue to meet until Memorial Day.
Trinity Vicar Update
Trinity has received word that Vicar Zachary Viggers from Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana has been chosen to serve his vicarage at Trinity beginning August 1, 2016. Vicar Viggers will be installed on Sunday, August 7th. Please remember him in your prayers.
Friendship Circle News!
Our May 5th event will be at 10:30 a.m. (please note—we are meeting earlier than normal!) Brunch will be at the Sunrise Skillet, 1855 S. Reynolds Rd. (just around the corner, near The Olive Garden). After brunch, we will return to church to hear the
third through eighth grade students of Trinity Lutheran School entertain us with excerpts from the Spring Musical. Please make reservations with Grace, 419-893-6763 or at , by Sunday, May 1st.
VBS 2016 is “farm-tastic”
His Great Love—Our ResponseAt Worship - 4/24/2016 / Attendance
8:00 Worship / 98
10:30 Worship / 200
10:45 Worship / 146
Wednesday, April 13 Worship / 15
Total in Worship / 459
Revenue / Week of 4/24/16 / Year to Date
Church Income / $17,222 / $805,015
School Income / $11,441 / 433,456
Total Revenue / $28,663 / $!,238,470
Expenses
Salaries/Benefits / $31,404 / $1,063,779
Operations / $ 3,345 / $ 274,749
Total Expenses / $34,749 / $1,338,528
Net Revenue (Deficit) / ($6,086) / ($100,057)
Owed to Designated Fund
Less Reserved Designated Fund
Thrivent – Church & School
Prepaid Tuition/Scholarship / 0
$ 124 / $13,315
$27,810
Actual Owed as of week of 4/24/16 to Designated Fund on 06/30/16. / ($17,301) / ($129,597)
Be part ofBarnyard RoundupVBS!God’s children of all ages will learn that Jesus gathers us together atBarnyard RoundupVBS to live out the theme “Jesus Gathers Us Together.”If you can help full or part time, we have many ways to be involved to suit your schedule and interests. Talk to Erin Shidner, Devin Butler, or Pastor Kleimola if you're interested in helping.InBarnyard RoundupVBS, your children learn that Jesus gathers us together! They’ll look into the Bible, and explore five Bible accounts where Jesus graciously gathers us together to be with Him with His abundant provision and saving protection, now and forever. Registration is open for childrenenteringPreK3-5th Gradewho will attend VBS fromJune 20thto 24th9am-Noon. Come along as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, andmore. Plus, learn all about Jesus our Savior and how He gathers us together! Can’t wait to see you there!To register, visittrinitylutheran.org/vbs, or pick up a form from a Welcome Center.
Trinity Lutheran School Flower Sale
A colorful and lush variety of hanging flower baskets, combo patio pots, Boston ferns and Geranium flats will be on sale at Trinity onFriday, May 6 from3-5 p.m.,Saturday, May 7 from9-3 p.m.andSunday May 8 from9 a.m.-noon. The price range is $14 to $15 for baskets and pots. Support our 8th graders and help them travel to the Great Smoky Mountains!
LWML News
TheLutheran Woman’sQuarterlyand theOhio District Edition (ODE)are available near the Welcome Centers. They contain inspirational and informational articles and convention news. The convention will be heldJune 24-26in West Chester, Ohio.
LWML Toledo Zone RallyisSaturday, April 30at Concordia Lutheran Church, 1431 E. Sixth Street, Findlay. Registration is at9:30 a.m.and closing will be atNoonwith a light lunch. The theme: "Love One Another" based on 1 John4:19will be emphasized. Speakers are Mrs. Mary Domke and the Rev. Matthew Shive. Mary will give an update on International Friends for Christ,Concordia's ministry to Japanese families living in Findlay and Pastor Shive will talk about his service as a chaplain for the local Sheriff's Department. There will be anoffering for
Mites and an ingathering of women's personal hygiene items.Call Grace,419-893-6763or Lillian,419-893-2951and meet in Trinity's parking lot by8:00 a.m.to carpool.
Thank you Trinity
Trinity family: Thank you for the prayers, kind words, and grace you have shown to us. Mom's passing was very unexpected but because He lives she too will live forever. May God bless all of you. Sincerely, The family of Susan Kinsel
Vicar Jacob Deal Receives His Call!
Vicar Jacob Deal has been Called to serve as Pastor at Saints Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Please remember him in your prayers.