Author: Kathy Erat

Trinity Lutheran Church

Newsletter
April 2022

1354 S. Otsego Ave. Gaylord, MI 49735 (989) 732-4816 www.trinitygaylord.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Holy Week 1
Birthdays & Anniversaries 2
Financial Report 2
Kut-Ups 2
Stephen Ministry 3
Osborn Fund 3
Cancer & Friends 3
Easter Lilies 3
LWML` 4
Food Pantry 4
Family Fare 4
Humor 4
Ukraine Support 5
Thrivent Choice 5
Bible Study 5
Prayer Chain 5
Thank you 5
Church Library 6
Praise & Prayer 6
Church Personnel/Leaders 6
People Who Serve Schedule7
Church Calendar 8

LOVE GOD
LOVE OTHERS
SERVE THE WORLD

HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 10, 9am service
Theme: The Stones Will Cry Out
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 14, 7pm service
Theme: Washing Feet
Good Friday
Friday, April 15, 7pm service
Theme: Individual People at the Cross
Easter
Sunday, April 17, 9am service
Theme:
He is risen!

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BIRTHDAYS

April Birthdays:
4/2 Morgan Potter
4/3 Vivian Weaver
4/4 Greg Techel
4/5 Jason Buchinger
4/8 Kailee Bishop
4/17 Amelia Temple
4/17 Ron Tesolin
4/20 Michele Bartley
Cheryl Wagner
4/22 Lindsey Temple
4/23 Jack Udebrock
4/25 Tina Van Til
4/27 Jon Elenz
4/27 Tim Van Til
4/28 Alison Vezina
4/29 Kay Gregg
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

ANNIVERSARIES

The following people have April wedding anniversaries:
4/1 Harold & Nina Armstrong
4/4 John & Judi Stutzman
4/8 Nila & Barry Fisher
4/12 Ken & Ann Mertz
4/29 Scott & Lonna Purgaric
God’s blessings to all of you who celebrate your years of marriage!

FINANCIAL REPORT

The past month’s statistics report…
Date Attendance Offerings Special funds Reimbursements Total Deposit
2/27 63 $ 2,294.00 $ 180.00 $ 400.00 $ 2,474.00
3/6 54 $ 2,050.00 $ 85.00 $ $ 2,135.00
3/13 58 $ 7,195.00 $ 254.41 $ $ 7,449.41
3/20 70 $ 4,085.00 $ 661.38 $ 400.00 $ 5,146.38
*Mt. Hope Shared Expenses
The average weekly receipts needed to meet our 2020 budgeted expenses are $3,553.54.

KUT-UPS

Mark your calendars, as Kut-Ups will meet next on Monday, April 11th and again on April 25th. Some beautiful fabric has been donated to the group to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Join us and let's create together. We meet from 10:00 a.m. till about 2:00 p.m. and enjoy lunch at noon.

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STEPHEN MINISTRY

An important theme of the Lenten season is the humanity of Christ. In Jesus, God became human and fully experienced the wide range of emotions we all encounter in life. Jesus experienced times of loneliness, sadness, hurt, anger, disappointment, grief, and abandonment. That is part of being human. Another part of being human is needing help from each other. God never intended us to be completely self-sufficient. Part of God’s plan is for each of us to turn to others for help when we need it.
So when you are experiencing difficult times, don’t struggle alone. Our Stephen Ministers will walk with you, listen to you, encourage you, pray with you, and provide confidential one-to-one care to help you through tough times. Stephen Ministers can bring the love of Jesus back into your life. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, talk to one of our Stephen Leaders: Laurie Breen or a pastor. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!

OSBORN FUND

Osborn Fund: We have a special fund called the Osborn Fund that helps provide financial assistance to members who may find themselves in some kind of need at Trinity Lutheran Church. This was created back in 1973 in loving memory of Royal Osborn, who was an Elder and active participant at Trinity. It has helped numerous people over the many years.
If you are in need: Please don't hesitate to contact our pastor or your Elder who will help you apply confidentially for assistance through this fund. Examples of assistance given in the past year include: help with rent payment, utility bills, propane gas, and car repairs.
If you are able to donate: The integrity of this fund depends upon donations from members who are able to give above and beyond their normal church offering. If you would like to give a special contribution in order to help your fellow brother or sister in Christ, this would be a good place to direct your funds. You may place your donation in an envelope at church and mark it "Osborn Fund" and place it in the offering plate. Many thanks!

CANCER & FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP

Our meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month unless it is a holiday or near one. For more information You can call or contact Elaine Raschke by email elaineraschke@gmail.com , you can also call or text at 989-350-4391. .

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LWML NEWS AND NOTES

LWML WOMEN FOR CHRIST ELECTION OF OFFICERS is coming up in May. Trinity’s LWML group offices elected this year are Treasurer and Vice President. This takes place in May. If you are interested in running for one of these offices, please let Carla Elenz know, phone 989-390-1305.
LWML SUMMER POP-UP CRAFT SALES: LWML plans to have occasional mini craft sales this summer. With short notice we will set up a few canopies in the front yard and offer our crafts for sale, with the profits designated for missions, both locally and throughout the world. Dates have yet to be determined. So crafters, please get thinking about what handmade items you can prepare in advance for us to sell. We welcome and appreciate your donations.
Our next LWML MEETING will be on Tuesday, April 19th, 7pm. Watch the Sunday bulletin for more details. All women are welcome and encouraged to attend.
LWML ZONE RALLY is at Mt. Hope, Grayling on Saturday, May7, 10am. Ann Hume of God’s Children Haiti will be the guest speaker. Ladies, mark the date on your calendars, and watch our church bulletins for further details.

FAMILY FARE

Gather your receipts from Family Fare and turn them in to church, as we have been saving them up to get a monetary reward when we reach their established threshold. We have only 36,999 Family Fare points to go!! Encourage your friends and family to contribute their Family Fare sales receipts to you and bring them in. There is a little basket on the narthex shelf in which you can place them.

FOOD PANTRY

We were pleased to have a presentation by leaders of our Otsego Food Pantry on Sunday, March 6th. They shared a PowerPoint presentation about the services OCFP provides to our community, and they answered questions. That day we presented them with a check for OCFP for $522, which was the profit from our Superbowl Sunday Sub Sandwich Sale.
If you would like to help at the Food Pantry on future dates for which Trinity is responsible for the manpower in distributing food to drive-up customers, there are sign-up sheets on our narthex bulletin board.

HUMOR

UP, UP, AND AWAY
Miss Dixie asked her Sunday School class to draw pictures of their favorite Bible stories. She was puzzled by Larry’s picture of four people on an airplane, so she asked which story he was illustrating.
“Oh, it’s Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus on their flight to Egypt.
“But who’s the fourth person, Larry?
“Oh, that’s Pontius the Pilot.”

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SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE

The LCMS Office of International Mission is currently working with five partner churches to help refugees from this conflict. To support the people of Ukraine, please pray for them. If you desire to contribute to their needs, there are three ways to donate: Text LCMSUKRAINE to 41-444; Give online; or call 888.930.4438.

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS

THRIVENT NEWS
Thrivent Choice Dollars: Thank you to those Thrivent members who have regularly been directing your Thrivent Choice Dollars rewards to Trinity Lutheran Church. This has helped us cover the cost of unbudgeted expenses this past year, making possible special events and projects that would have been more financially challenging to offer this past year without Thrivent Choice. Keep in mind that 2021 Thrivent Choice Dollars that you have earned will need to be directed to your chosen non-profit organization by March 31, 2022, or they will be lost. This is a benefit of being a Thrivent client, as Thrivent is non-profit, and all “profits” are redirected to non-profit organizations. It isn’t your money; it is theirs which they allow you to direct according to your wishes. Please consider directing your rewards to Trinity. You may do so by logging on to your account online at www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice, or by a phone call to Thrivent, 1-800-847-4836, and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.

BIBLE STUDIES

Sunday morning bible study with Dr. Tom Beach is at 10:30 am after the church service.
Wednesday morning bible study w/Rev. Ken Bernthal is at
10 am in the fellowship hall.

PRAYER CHAIN

Stay In Touch: Here easy ways that you can stay in touch with what's going on at church if you're not already! Trinity has a Prayer Chain email that includes special requests from our members. This is a great way to support one another in holy prayer. Please email Elaine in the office if you're interested in being on these email lists.

THANK YOU

We want to thank all our friends here at Trinity for all the prayers and support we’ve received. I am
truly blessed to be part of such a great group of Christians.
Risa and family

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TRINITY CHURCH LIBRARY

Our church library has a LOT of great reading material to share with you! There are biblical reference books, inspirational readings, children’s books, and interesting Christian novels with a religious dimension. Wander in, take a look at our shelves (across from the church office), and feel free to sign out a book in the red spiral binder. Please mark in the sign-out book when you return it, as well.

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

Our God is a great God! We thank and praise Him for…
Continuing care of our congregation during our pastoral vacancy;
People who tirelessly carry on with the tasks God has given them to move our church forward in His mission;
The gift of Christian support during our trials;
The gift of His Word to guide us along life’s path, which ultimately leads us to our eternal life with Him.
Oh Lord, you have given us so much! Please grant us one thing more—a grateful heart!.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Our policy for bad weather is to cancel all activities when the schools are closed. Worship Services are very seldom cancelled unless you are notified by email or a phone call.

2022 Church Personnel/Leaders
Pastor Paul Schneider
Pastor Ken Bernthal
Elaine Raschke, Secretary (989) 732-4816
E-mail: secretary@trinitygaylord.com
Church Council
President Bob Erat
Secretary Kathy Erat
Board of Education Nancy Ely
Board of Outreach Elaine Raschke
Jennifer Martin
Board of Properties Roger Raschke
Board of Stewardship Jack Udebrock
Treasurer Mark Mohr
Assistant Kathy Erat
Financial Secretary Joann Whitney
Assistant Sandra Smith
Member at Large Jim Kunisch
Member at Large Donna Cottrell
Event/Communication Coordinator
Tina Van Til
Elders Wally Beasinger
Ken Mertz
Tim Arner
Paul Schneider
Other Leaders
Stephen Ministry Laurie Breen
Men’s Ministry
Sunday School Superintendent
Sharon Techel
Vacation Bible School Nancy Ely
Youth Director Dave Beyers
Staci Brown
Adventures in Faith Carla Elenz
Children’s Church Marge Kunisch
Helen VanDusen
Cancer & Friends Elaine Raschke
Choir Director Tom Beach
Organ/Piano Tom/Jean Beach
Library Laura Beach
Kut-Ups Donna Cottrell
Nehemiah Group Roger Raschke
Altar Guild Co-Chairpersons
Judi Stutzman
Karen Schneider
Ladies Guild
President Elaine Raschke
Secretary Sharon Kwapis
Treasurer Karen Schneider
LWML “Women for Christ”
President Carla Elenz
Vice President Tina Van Til
Secretary Marge Kunisch
Treasurer Kathy Erat

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DATE	TIME	ELDER	USHERS	GREETERS	COFFEE SERVERS	COUNTERS	ALTAR CARE	CHILDREN’S / TALK
4/3	9:00 am	Dave / Beyers	Larry & / Joann / Whitney	Leslie / Martin, / Sharron / Kato	Karen / Schneider	Ric / Francis, / Sharon / Kwapis	Pam / Beasinger	Nancy / Ely
4/10	9:00 am / Palm / Sunday	Tim / Arner	Jim & / Marge / Kunisch	Mike / Goodrich, / Bob / Erat	LWML	Donna / Cottrell, / Nancy / Ely	Nancy / Ely	Nancy / Ely
4/14	7:00 pm / Maundy Thursday	Ken / Mertz	Tom & / Terri / Raithel
4/15	7:00 pm / Good / Friday	Ken / Mertz
4/17	9:00 am / Easter / Sunday	Ken / Mertz	Wally & / Pam / Beasinger	Brian & / Tami / Techel		Larry / Whitney, / Wendell / Smith	Karen / Schneider	Nancy / Ely
4/24	9:00 am	Ken / Mertz	Roxy / Mohr, / Ron / Tesolin	Ken & / Ann / Mertz		Janet / Arner, / Sandy / Smith	Terri / Raithel	Nancy / Ely

Jim K. Kathy E. Nancy E. Joann W. Judi S. Nancy E

April 2022 Service Schedule

Daily Devotion	1
Birthdays & Anniversaries	2
Financial Report	2
Stephen Ministry	3
Osborn Fund	3
Cancer & Friends	3
Carla’s Story	4-5
Outreach	5
Covid Food Dist. Truck	6
LWML 5-5-5 Walk	6
Movie Night	6
LWML News	7
Kut-Ups	7
Family Fare	7
Praise & Prayer	7
Kids Page	8
Church Personnel/Leaders	9
Prayer Chain	9
Service Schedule	10
Church Calendar	11

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