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February 2018 Newsletter

Our Mission Statement: Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Menasha is a fellowship of Lutheran Christians being empowered by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God and His Sacraments to encourage, refresh, and strengthen both adults and children in the redemptive work of Christ, while sharing His love with those who do not yet know their Lord and Savior.

Trinity Lutheran Church & School 300 Broad Street, Menasha, WI 54952 (920) 722-2662 Church (920) 725-1715 School www.trinitymenasha.com

February Trinity’s Prayer Time Every Monday evening at 6:30pm in 2018 the Narthex. Join us! st Newsletter Ash Wednesday February 21 10:30am Worship 10:30am Worship 5:15pm Dinner 5:15pm Dinner Important Dates: 6:30pm Worship 6:30pm Worship

• 2-5 Board of Ed th February 28 10:30am Worship • 2-6 Board Meetings 5:15pm Dinner 6:30pm Worship • 2-10 Valentines Dinner

• 2-12, 2-13 Gr 5-6 Valentine’s Dinner & Fundraiser Outdoor Ed February 10th 4:00-8:00 pm • 2-13 Pastor’s Pappa’s Cafe Circuit Meeting 1360 S. Commercial St., Neenah, WI • 2-14 Ash Wednesday Lasagna I Prime Rib

• 2-19 No School- **All tips and 20% of bill goes to the 7th & 8th grade Offices Closed Washington trip**

• Texas Roadhouse Purchase your SCRIP & please show voucher! Dine Out

• 2-22 Alpha Begins Trinity’s SCRIP News

• 2-23 Fish Fry Coming Soon!! Shell/Grand Central Station SCRIP in $25, $50 or $100 cards with a • 2-24 Banner Awareness 10% rebate to us! Good at all WI & MI Shell locations. Your SCRIP team: Steve, Renee, Nate, Betty, Karen, Jane, Janine, • 2-24 Board Awareness Elaine, Jim & Laura Contact us at: [email protected]

Alpha Spring Session Kicks off Thurs, Feb 22nd No School at 6pm here at Trinity. Offices Closed Join your fellow Monday, February 19th Pastoral Staff members who have found Alpha Rev. Steven S. Billings, to be an enriching experience. Due to Winter Break Senior Pastor Bring a friend! Free meal each Rev. Keith E. GeRue, week, fellowship, sharing & Classes resume & Principal/Assoc. Pastor learning. Contact Barb Sexmith at offices open Tuesday, Worship Times: Saturdays at 5pm (920)427-6763 or email us February 20th Sundays at 9am [email protected] Thursdays at 6:30pm (summer only)

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

SMITH, Adam & Christina (5) 2/1 ADAMOVICH, Jim & Rita (54) 2/8 MEHL, Roy & Ruby (53) 2/13 MEYER, Scott & Sandy (19) 2/13 BARTELME, Gary & Linda (44) 2/15 COLLINGWOOD, David & Rosemary (25) 2/20

PEOTTER, Jerry & Diane (56) 2/24 HENKEL, Blaine & Connie (20) 2/28

BIRTHDAYS

2/2 COLLINGWOOD, Rosemary 2/8 SIEGEL, Amy 2/20 RIVORD, Ellen OLSON, Lisa 2/11 AMOND, Dorothy WILKE, Rita WUSSOW, Sandy FORBES, Lorna 2/23 GROSHEK, Jeff 2/3 HENRICKSON, Dawn 2/12 JORDING, David KOBS, Dylan MAHONEY, Michelle 2/13 ROSS, Randy KOHLER, Carl 2/4 ARHELGER, Ruth SCHMIDT, Henry RISKE, Carl 2/24 BARTELME, Henry REICHERT, Paula SCHRAMPFER, Martin 2/24 HOPFENSPERGER, Robert 2/5 GAST, Melani 2/17 HOPFENSPERGER, Alayna 2/26 MORAN, Clifford 2/6 BURSACK, Justin MEHL, Roy SCHAEFER, LeRoy CLEVELAND, Autumn 2/19 EVENSEN, Carol 2/27 KOHLER, Todd KEMPF, Brenda GERUE, Rev. Keith PAGEL, Burnette PAUL, Betty JAHSMAN, Larry 2/28 TOEPPLER, Jean WRIGHT, Ruth SIEGEL, Sophia   Trinity Congregational Statistics New Members/Transfers In: Rev Jim & Valerie Dehne Released/Transfers Out: None Baptisms: None Weddings: None Members Who Have Passed: Carol Nantke (Dec), Lilah Borchardt (Dec)

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Banner Awareness

Weekend February 24th & 25th Trinity’s Banner Committee invites you to share your knowledge & fondest memories of the churches banners before & after our worship services. Come enjoy the new & old banners that will be on display. Trinity Lutheran Church & School 300 Broad Street February 2018 Menasha, WI 54952

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 6am Men’s Bible Soup Sale 4:30pm BB vs New Hope 5pm Worship

4- 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 9am Worship Pastor’s Day Off 6:30am Ladies Bible 8:45am Chapel 6am Men’s Bible Popcorn Friday 9am Food Pantry Soup Sale Sewing Day 4:30pm BB Party 10:30am Adult Bible 4:30pm BB vs Celebration Valentines Dinner 10:30am Ed Hour 6pm Board of Ed 6:30pm Board Mtgs 5pm Confirmation Soup Sale 6:30pm Prayer Time 7pm Choir 5pm Worship

11-Transfiguration 12 13 14-Ash Wednesday 15 16 17 9am Worship Pastor’s Day Off 6:30am Ladies Bible 6am Men’s Bible 5pm Worship Soup Sale Sewing Day Gr 5/6 Outdoor Ed 10:30am Ed Hour Gr 5/6 Outdoor Ed Pastor’s Circuit Mtg 10:30am Worship 10am SCRIP Mtg 6:30pm Brd of Dir 5pm Confirmation 6:30pm Prayer Time 5:15pm Dinner 6:30pm Women’s Bible 6:30pm Worship 7:30pm Choir 18-Lent 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 9am Worship No School- 6:30am Ladies Bible 10:30am Worship 6am Men’s Bible 4pm Trinity Fish Fry 9am Food Pantry 10:30am Ed Hour Offices Closed 5pm Confirmation Alpha Begins Pastor’s Day Off 5:15pm Dinner Banner Awareness/ Sewing Day 6:30pm Worship Board Awareness Texas Roadhouse Night 7:30pm Choir 5pm Worship

6:30pm Prayer Time 25-Lent 2 26 27 28 9am Worship Pastor’s Day Off 6:30am Ladies Bible 10:30am Worship Banner Awareness/ Sewing Day Gr 5-8 PAC 5pm Confirmation Board Awareness 6:30pm Prayer Time 5:15pm Dinner 10:30am Ed Hour 6:30pm Women’s Bible 6:30pm Worship 7:30pm Choir

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ACROSS 17. ____, the last Sunday go down, so we can walk 49. The Season of the 2. After worship on Sun- of Epiphany, is a places … just kidding!! Church Year which day morning there’s one transition from Epiphany It’s too cold & snowy! ☺ follows Epiphany of these; there’s also one to Lent 33. The middle of this 50. Opposite of messy for women (Mpm, Tam), 19. It’s also a good time to month is very __, with two 51. Could I please have men (Tham) watch a movie and __ important events happening on seconds of that piece of 4. The board of men oranges or potatoes the same day!! pie? … whose responsibility is 20. A group of students 36. One of the names for 54. The Third Person of to attend to the members’ 21. The teams of people the celebration that the Trinity faith and worship, and who guide people to sit happens the day before 57. “And He will raise you help in communion for worship, collect Lent begins __!!” 7. Be sure to shovel off offerings, go to commun- 38. Another name for a 58. One has the option of the top __ at the front ion, etc. … and they’re big pile of snow making a decision of stay- door so no one slips on really nice! 40. “__ everyone that ing inside in the warmth of snow 22. Appleton, Menasha, thirsteth!” their house, OR go out to 9. It’s a good time to get Oshkosh, Neenah 41. We do this during the play in the snow; it’s their out the paper, colored 24. The Season of the Sermon (not “sleep” – ___ pencils and markers and Church Year we are in: doesn’t fit … really .. ☺) 59. . well, of course the __ our favorite things! , , __, … 43. A special gift God ____ are happening in 10.5. The space at the 27. Do I love Jesus? gave to the women of our preparation for the play front of the sanctuary 28. A lineup of different congregation (in the in March where the altar, pulpit & people/things dressed up, kitchen) cross live marching down a street 45. Free from sin or guilt; DOWN 13. Opposite of 23D (i.e. Mardi Gras) faultless 1. A saint we remember and celebrate on 24 16. Watch car__s, yes? ☺ 30. The price of ___ won’t 46. 14 February is celebrated as ___ Day  February 2. The candles ___ wax Mary and Joseph took made the flowers on the altar 3. It’s a good time to go Jesus to the Temple to 31. ___ Wednesday is 14 47. Jesus __ his life down ice ___ing outside, yes? present Him to Simeon February this year! to save us from our sins 5. Opposite of short 12. Trinity has many of 32. It’s a good month to 48. (re: 1D) instead of (winter can be a___ time) these throughout the year go to the store and __ calling him Mr., we call 6. Opposite of closed – foods (soups/cookies/ 34. “God loves __ & me” him __ 8. What church is this?, cakes/pies), crafts, kid 35. One of the Bible 52. The wise men came Father, Son & Holy -designs, etc. studies from the ___ Spirit 14. Opposite of IN 37. A theme for Epiphany 53. I ___ thee farewell! 9. After a week of sitting on 15. Classes teaching the 39. God’s house 55. that beautiful but dan- your couch watching principles and doctrine 41. That which we do gerous shiny schtuff on movies (and the snow pile of Christianity;small/large which is not what we the sidewalk – don’t up) GET UP AND __ 18. God, Jesus’ Dad should do; something walk on it! SOMETHING!! …☺ 23. Opposite of 13A wrong or NOT doing it 56. At a wedding Jesus 10. Our reaction to God’s 25. Sometimes the snow 42. To help each other filled several __s of invitation … every week; comes down ___ and learn about God and the water & turned it to wine the place where we meet piles up to almost a foot! Bible to react to God’s invita- 26. What month is this? 44. Our Brother & Savior; tion 28. A specialty of the the Second Person of the 11. The ____ of Our Lord kitchen queens at Trinity Trinity is on 2 February, when 29. The first person God 46. The container holding

Trinity Financial Report December-18 General Fund Checking & Savings

Weekly Income Gen. Fund School Date Offerings Matching Funds Transfers BOTR Other Income Total Income 12/4/17 $13,616.50 $1,050.00 $14,319.20 $28,985.70 12/11/17 $10,952.35 $581.25 $449.72 $960.00 $12,943.32 12/18/17 $11,520.91 $2,587.50 $420.00 $14,528.41 12/25/17 $17,447.56 $526.00 $974.71 $18,948.27

Total $53,537.32 $581.25 $4,613.22 $16,673.91 $75,405.70

Weekly Expenses Other Accts/Misc Date Regular Bills Thrivent Match Memorial Fund BOTR Expenses Total Expenses 12/4/17 $13,296.06 $13,296.06 12/11/17 $17,589.54 $17,589.54 12/18/17 $3,129.56 $3,129.56 12/25/17 $20,252.40 $7,414.10 $27,666.50

Total $54,267.56 $7,414.10 $61,681.66

Beginning Balance - General Fund -$2,459.85 Income for Dec-2017 $75,405.70 Expenses for Dec-2017 $61,681.66 Ending Balance - General Fund $11,264.19 (owe $15K & 10,796.02 to restricted)

Offering/Matching Funds YTD $404,624.09 Expenses YTD $395,397.27

BOTR Income YTD $24,104.71 BOTR Expenses YTD $49,781.16 Mortgage Balance $1,198,925.61

LCEF Steward Acct - Endowment Holding $2,226.53 Endowment Funds Account $19,930.69 Memorial Fund Account $10,485.35 RBC Account $31,536.34

Beginning Balance - Restricted Accounts $62,572.93 Income for Dec-17 $628.63 Expenses for Dec-17 $16,921.02 Ending Balance -Restricted Funds $46,280.54 (GF owes $15K & 10,796.02)

Debts Repay Balance $13,464.60

Past Due Bills $29,000.00

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Year 1 Jan uary 2018 Timothy1:72

Sziasztok!

As I start my fifth month in Hungary, in many ways I’m starting to feel like I’ve lived here forever and in other owerandoflove andofsounda –mind.

ways I’m still learning and adapting and figuring out what’s what. But that’s life. ɵ

I couldn’t have asked for a better first Christmas in Hungary!

The last day of school before Winter Break was Dec. 21 st , and the 6th grade students (along with a few others) put on a Christmas program for their classmates. It included songs, dance, small ensembles, and skits. In the afternoon, after all the students had gone home, the teachers and staff shared lunch together, which was a nice way to spend time with one another. Then, on the 22 nd , I was able to sing with them at the hospital. Afterwards, we baked and decorated sugar cookies. On the 23 rd and 24 th (because is the big day to celebrate with family in Hungary), several families also wanted to make sure that I felt welcomed and loved at Christmas, and so I was blessed to enjoy three Christmas dinners! ɵ Everyone wanted me to try traditional Hungarian Christmas dishes as well, which include fish soup, cabbage, various sausages, and meat soup. It was all delicious! Then on Christmas Day, in the morning I accompanied a

women’s ensemble that was singing at https://calledtogosite.wordpress.com/ stories For amore church, and in the evening, I sang with the choir in a Christmas concert held at the big Lutheran church. It was wonderful!

January 3 rd classes started back up.

And this week, I’m getting ready to play bout life inHungary, here checkout at: blog my piano for the youth led service in Manda- bokor on Sunday. ɵ

As always, I hope this newsletter finds you well!

Peace, Amanda

I am currently 24% funded for this year. Please Prayer Requests: prayerfully consider supporting me in God’s - Thanksgiving for time spent mission here in Hungary. Your support plays a building relationships with vital role! You can learn more and give online at: coworkers and friends. https://missionofchrist.org/service/groshek- - Thanksgiving for a wonderful amanda/ time spent with friends over the Winter Break. - Prayers for me as I transition into service and teaching here in Hungary.

Catechetical Comments A Series

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

This month we take up the Sixth Commandment:

You shall not commit adultery.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.

Two questions arise that are most basic and Question 55: How do we lead a sexually fundamental to the entire discussion of marriage: pure and decent life? 1) Whose institution is it?; and 2) What constitutes a marriage as it is intended by God? We lead a sexually pure and decent life The second question implies an answer to the when we first. In Genesis 2 it was God who instituted marriage. The command is later repeated by B. honor marriage as God’s institution, the Jesus (Matt. 19; Mark 10) and St. Paul (Eph. 5). lifelong union of one man and one woman So, God invented marriage, God established Note: As the Synod has just published (yet another) new the parameters, and God set the rules for what Catechism, from this point on I will be making reference to marriage is. Present day society wants to change the Catechism 1991 for the purposes of this series. that and make marriage a human institution, The Catechism 1991 continues its answer to saying, in effect, that since humans invented the question: “How do we lead a sexually pure marriage, humans can determine what it is, and decent life?” by saying: “We lead a sexually insisting that we mere mortals get to decide pure and decent life when we honor marriage as whether one man and one woman make up a God’s institution, the lifelong union of one man marriage, or whether that can be two men, two and one woman.” It then cites the following women, or whether it should be limited to two passages of Scripture: people. Why can’t a marriage include more than two? Gen. 2:24-25 - Therefore a man shall leave his And, of course, modern society can’t be father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and blamed for being the first to want to bend the they shall become one flesh. And the man and his rules. Already in the Book of Genesis we see wife were both naked and were not ashamed. Jacob taking a second wife because he liked Mark 10:6-9 - From the beginning of creation, Rachel better than Leah (Gen. 29). Kings David “God made them male and female.” “Therefore a and Solomon blew the doors off the divinely man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast established parameters of marriage, each having to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” hundreds of wives and concubines besides. It’s So they are no longer two but one flesh. What not a new problem, but one with a very simple therefore God has joined together, let not man and clear solution: Honor God in your marriage. separate. More on this next time. T

Many tomes on this question could be written Humbly in His service, – and have been. There is little in our society Rev. Steven S. Billings debated more hotly than this. Senior Pastor FROM THE PRINCIPAL “Walking Together!” February 2018

Following in the footsteps of St. Paul, Luther and the Reformers sought true peace and unity in the Church through the pure proclamation of the Gospel. Indeed, the only way peace and unity can be achieved in the Church on earth is through the pure teaching of salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. In a church rife with discord brought on by false teachers, St. Paul’s desire is for the Galatians to abide in the Gospel first preached to them, that we are “justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law” (Gal. 3:16). The fruits of this Gospel are harmony and concord with each other as they “bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the Law of Christ” (Gal. 6:2). The apostle closes out his letter to the Galatians urging them to live in love and service to each other; to care for their pastors; and to never depart from the Gospel, but always to boast not in self or works, but in the cross of Christ alone. Read Galatians 6:1-18 1. The Gospel puts us all on the same page as sinners who are covered by the righteousness of Christ. Since we are all recipients of God’s undeserved kindness, the Gospel does not permit someone to “think he is something when he is nothing” (Gal. 6:3). Luther speaks of how Christians bear one another’s burdens, dealing with one another as fellow sinners: “The kingdom into which you have been called is not a kingdom of fear and sadness; it is a kingdom of confidence and happiness. If you see your brother in terror because of a sin of which he has been guilty, run to him, and extend your hand to him in his fallen state. Comfort him with sweet words…in a spirit of gentleness, not of zeal for righteousness or cruelty.” How does the Gospel of Christ shape the way in which we approach sin and rebuke our fellow Christians? 2. The Church finds her unity in the Gospel and its pure teaching. As the Small Catechism teaches, “God’s Name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it.” When Christians are rightly taught the Word of God by their pastors they are edified and strengthened in the faith. Thus Paul encourages, “Let him who is taught the Word share all things with him who teaches” (Gal. 6:11). How does the Church’s support of her Pastors and Teachers strengthen their unity and faith around the Gospel? 3. Paul’s closing words to the Galatians emphasize the necessity of the Gospel, brotherly love, care for pastors, and doing “good to everyone, especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Gal. 6:10). Luther explains, “‘The household of faith’ is a new phrase to designate those who belong to our fellowship of faith; first among these are the ministers of the Word, and then the other believers.” What compels Christians to care for their pastors and one another? 4. Over and against the false teachers in Galatia, the apostle boasts only in the cross of Christ (Gal. 6:14). He does not seek the approval of men, but rather to preach the Gospel of Christ, even if it brings persecution upon himself (Gal. 6:12, 17). Luther describes what Paul was up against: “The false apostles are striving to accommodate themselves to the demand of these men that they live outwardly and regulate their lives as they require. To keep the favor of these men and to avoid the persecution of the cross, they teach that circumcision is necessary for salvation.” Name some ways and instances where we might be tempted to compromise on doctrine in order to appease the world. 5. Paul doubles down, once again, on justification by faith alone apart from the outward works of the Law: “For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation” (Gal. 6:15). Luther reinforces Paul saying, “There is nothing under the sun that counts for our righteousness in the sight of God except Christ alone, or as [Paul] says here, ‘a new creation’…a work of the Holy Spirit, who implants a new intellect and will and confers the power to curb the flesh and to flee the righteousness and wisdom of the world. This is not a sham or merely a new outward appearance, but something really happens. A new attitude and a new judgment, namely, a spiritual one, actually come into being, and they now detest what they once admired.” As “new creations” in Christ why should we insist on adhering to the Gospel of the cross of Christ? How, then, does that Gospel direct how we live our lives? The clarity of the teaching produced by the Lutheran Reformation is a treasure beyond compare. When Luther and the Reformers unflinchingly proclaimed the Gospel of Christ, boasting only in His cross, unity and oneness came in the confession and concord of the Church. As new creations, we seek to “walk by this rule” so that “peace and mercy be upon [us], the Israel of God” (Gal. 6:16), that is, upon the Church. This rule—the Gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Christ apart from works—is the rule “about which Paul is speaking here…By it we live in faith in Christ and are made a new creation, that is, truly righteous and holy through the Holy Spirit, not through sham or pretense.” True unity and concord is found in the truth of the Gospel, not in an imitation peace that the world regards and upholds, but peace with God and one another in “the household of faith” through the forgiveness of sins won by Christ and given to us in the Gospel preached. Let us pray. “O Comforter of priceless worth, send peace and unity on earth. Support us in our final strife and lead us out of death to life.” Amen.

Quotes from, Luther, Martin. Luther’s Works, vol. 27: Lectures on Galatians, 1535, Chapters 5-6, 1519 Chapters 1-6 (J. J. Pelikan, W.A. Hansen Ed.). Saint Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1964.and Luther’s Small Catechism. Saint Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1991. Let Us Walk Together in Christ! Rev. Keith E. GeRue Associate Pastor and Principal

Serving Our Lord with Gladness- February 2018 Senior Pastor: Rev. Steven S. Billings, Guest Pastor: Rev. Jerome Stecker Associate Pastor/Principal: Rev. Keith E. GeRue Elders of the Month: Roger Voigt, Bruce Gast Elder on Duty/ Worship Acolyte Comm. Ushering Date/Time Serving Assistant Greeters Lectors Crew Feb 3 5pm Ashlee Kamprath Voigt/Wendler Sharon Raleigh Pastor Billings Harrmann 4 9am Josiah Nielsen Gast/Olson Lynn Olson Pastor Billings Reinke/Weinig

Feb 10 5pm Simon Siegel Voigt/Reinke Adamovich/Gehrt Karen Riske Maynard 11 9am Ethan Nielsen Gast/Zirpel D & R Collingwood Nick Kroes Wray/Sexmith

Feb 14 10:30am Nate Boss Volunteers None Pastor Stecker/Billings Maynard 6:30pm Alex Reuning Volunteers None Pastor Stecker/Billings Wray/Sexmith

Feb 17 5pm Nathaniel Boss Voigt/Borgen Jean Zeinert Juliet Colby Colby 18 9am A. Hopfensperger Gast/Flater Wendler/Sexmith Brian Wendler Zirpel/Pomerenke

Feb 21 10:30am Dominic Corrente None None Pastor Stecker/Billings Colby 6:30pm Abbie Bates None None Pastor Stecker/Billings Zirpel/Pomerenke

Feb 24 5pm Sophia Siegel Voigt/Colby JoAnn Schultz Deb Bartelme Voigt 25 9am Abbie Bates Gast/Bathke Jan Bathke Dawn Henrickson Diesch/Maynard

Feb 28 10:30am Simon Siegel None None Pastor Stecker/Billings Voigt 6:30pm Ashlee Kamprath None None Pastor Stecker/Billings Diesch/Maynard

Attention High School Youth Please keep collecting your aluminum cans for Trinity! All boards at Trinity now have positions for you! This is a great opportunity to serve God Aluminum Can Revenue

2015= $119.20 while gaining valuable volunteer experience. See Blaine Henkel, Brad Borgen, or any of the 2016= $ 88.30 2017= $238.50 following Directors: Board of Worship: Elaine Weinig Since 2013, a total of $915.55 has been Board of Stewardship: Blaine Henkel collected for various projects around Trinity.

Board of Properties: Eric Voigt We are thankful to those that continue to drop Board of Elders: Roger Voigt off their bags of cans-keep up the good work! Board of Outreach: Laurel Wirth Board of Education: Sandy Guiley Jerry Peotter, Aluminum Can Collection Director

Dinner Theatre Update- The Off Broad Street Players thank all who came out to audition, unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances this year's play is cancelled. We hope to be back with a great Dinner Theatre next year.

Please remember to turn off lights & lock doors after your event. Numerous lights have been left on & doors unlocked throughout the building. Help keep our lighting costs down & God’s house secure. Friends of the Pipe Organ & Grand Piano Soup & Bread Sale

JANUARY 20TH - FEBRUARY 11TH Before & After Services

A variety of Soups and Breads will be available. A ready-made meal to warm the day.

Bring in your favorite soup or bread to support the maintenance of our Organ & Piano. Jars & instructions available in the Narthex.

Contact Elaine with any questions (920) 470-9090 (If you have a favorite let us know)

Getting to Know You: Tom Stolzman Tom was born on November 30, 1939 at home on the farm in the Town of Lind. He was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church in the Town of Lind. After graduating from Weyauwega High School, he moved to Neenah where he began work as a Pressman. He met and married his wife Judith and together they have four children; Steve, Wendy, Keith and Kevin and eight grandchildren; Jordan, Kristiana, Taylor, Hannah, Brady, Kyle, Dylan and Andy. Tom’s hobbies include: hunting, fishing, spending time with his children and grandchildren, going to the casino. Tom has been a member of Trinity since 1958. He enjoys many different Bible verses as well as all Bible songs.

February is American Heart Month

American Heart Month/National Wear Red Day The American Heart Association wants to help everyone live longer, healthier lives so they can enjoy all of life’s precious moments. We know that starts with taking care of your health. American Heart Month, a federally designated event, is a great way to remind Americans to focus on their hearts & encourage them to get their families, friends & communities involved. Together, we can build a culture of health where making the healthy choice is the easy choice.

Did you know? • The first American Heart Month, which took place in February 1964, was proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson via Proclamation 3566 on December 30, 1963. • The Congress, by joint resolution on that date, has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating February as American Heart Month. • At that time, more than half the deaths in the U.S. were caused by cardiovascular disease. • While American Heart Month is a federally designated month in the United States, it’s important to realize that cardiovascular disease knows no borders. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease & stroke, remains the leading global cause of death with more than 17.3 million deaths each year. • That number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030.

Trinity Lutheran Church & School February 19th, 2018 4 - 10pm

(920) 738-7427 3910 W. College Ave Appleton, WI 54914 Thrivent Action Team Report for 2017

Not all action team events were recorded. This is an approximate count of the impact that Thrivent Action Team funds had on Trinity during 2017. Over 38 applications were approved and of those, 9 were fundraisers totaling more than $21,000!

Events sponsored: o Reformation Banner o Sauerkraut Making o Sponsoring Pr. Martin from Poland o VBS program o Blanket Filler (see Ladies Aid Report from October) o Fleece for Children’s Hospital - 95 blankets o Fleece for World Relief - 30 blankets o 160th Anniversary Celebration o 160th Anniversary Banner o Lenten Meals (two) o Easter Breakfast o Wood Chips for Playground

If you wish to use your Thrivent Action Team dollars to assist with a project or event around Trinity, please contact the Church Office for assistance. Thank you to the many that utilized theirs in 2017!

You are invited to a Passover Seder Evening Led by Pastor Parvis Lutherans in Jewish Evangelism www.lije.org

Hosted BY: Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 300 Broad Street, Menasha

Sunday, March 11, 2018 4:30pm Registration, 5:00pm Passover Seder cost: $12 per person, Confirmation Students: Free

An informative evening showing the Jewish roots of the Last Supper.

Menu: Matzo Ball Soup; Baked Chicken, Roast Leg of Lamb w/Mint Jelly, Baby Red Potatoes, Carrots, Applesauce

Limited seating is available-Call the Church Office at (920) 722-2262 for reservations Reservations are required-deadline is March 5th

Seder Meal Reservation Sunday, March 11, 2018 Sign in at 4:30pm, Program at 5:00 pm cost: $12 per person, Confirmation student: Free Menu: Matzo Ball Soup, Baby Red Potatoes, Carrots & Applesauce Please check meat preference: Roast Leg of Lamb w/Mint Jelly______Baked Chicken, ______Meal will be served approx. 1 ½ hour into program

RSVP before March 5, 2018 Name______# of Adults: ______# of Student(s): ______(free) Amount paid $______

Valentine’s Dinner & Fundraiser

Pappa’s Cafe I Lasagna​ ​ ​ ​Prime Rib

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm February 10th, 2018 1360 S. Commercial St. Neenah, WI

**All tips and 20% of your bill goes to the 7th & 8th grade Washington field trip**

Please show voucher! ​