Author: Kathy Erat

Trinity Lutheran Church

Newsletter
June 2022

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Devotions 1
Birthdays & Anniversaries 2
Financial Report 2
Support Ukraine 2
Stephen Ministry 3
Osborn Fund 3
Cancer & Friends 3
Family Fare 4
Food Pantry 4
Kut - Ups 4
Bible Study 4
LWML 5
Summer Camp 5
Prayer Chain 5
LWML 6
Trinity Church Library 7
Prayers & Praises 7
Church Personnel/Leaders 7
People who Serve 8
Church Calendar 9

"A New Heart"
Luke 14:33 - (Jesus said) "So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be My disciple."
Years ago, I spent some months watching one of the ladies in my congregation die. She was relatively young, in her early forties. She was dying because she had a bad heart. Doctors gave her a host of medications to keep her going, but all of those drugs were only temporary. She knew she would never be there for the weddings of some of her children. She would never hold a grandchild on her lap. She agonized about how much of a goodbye she should give to her husband. She had things to say, but she didn't want to add to his worry. He was going to be alone. She was dying, and there was no cure.
Then, in a different state, a young man had an accident. After the man's wife donated his organs, the woman from my church got a call: "Be at the hospital in an hour; we have a new heart for you." The surgery worked. She came home from the hospital with color in her cheeks; she came home with a future. She could never forget that a young man had died so she might live. As a result, she would have done anything she could to say "thank you" to that man's family. Thousands of years before heart transplants were invented, the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel wrote, God says, "And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put My Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes and be careful to obey My rules. You shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers, and you shall be My people, and I will be your God" (Ezekiel 36:26-28). Ezekiel was describing God's plan to give dying humanity a spiritual heart transplant. To give us this new lease on life, God sent His Son as our divine donor. He carried our sins and died the death our transgressions deserved. His resurrection three days later is proof that His sacrifice has been completed and was successful. Now, like the psalmist, believers can confidently pray, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me" (Psalm 51:10). Knowing God has given us a new spirit and a new heart, we are gladly grateful to the Savior who intentionally, willingly, has given His life so that all who believe might live forever with Him.

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BIRTHDAYS

The following people have June birthdays:
6/1 Noah Smith
6/4 Andrew Albrecht
6/4 Carla Elenz
6/5 Brian Rood
6/7 Tami Techel
6/10 Sandy Smith
6/10 Don Wenglikowski
6/11 Mark Mohr
6/12 Brian Techel
6/14 Wendell Smith
615 Tim Arner
6/19 Janice Knoellinger
6/19 Terri Raithel
6/24 Sophia Temple
6/25 Jim Bernthal
6/26 Wally Beasinger
6/26 Brian Morgan
6/30 Morgan Armstrong
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
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ANNIVERSARIES

The following people have June Wedding anniversaries:
6/7 Bob & Kathy Erat
6/11 Dean & Vicki Edwards
6/14 Brian & Tami Techel
6/16 Jack & Teri Osantowski
6/21 Sterling & Jeanine Boldrey
6/22 Dave & Brittany Beyers
6/22 Amber & Roger Bommarito
6/22 Gene & Jean Seibel
6/26 Jeremy & Michele Bartley
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
4/17 98 $ 2,058.00 $ 665.00 $ 00.00 $ 2,723.00
4/24 80 $ 4122.00 $ 110.00 $ 00.00 $ 4,232.00
5/1 80 $ 2,869.00 $ 70.00 $ 638.60 $ 3,577.60
5/8 79 $ 6,476.00 $ 74.88 $ .00 $ 6,550.88
5/15 67 $ 3,831.00..
*Mt. Hope Shared Expenses
The average weekly receipts needed to meet our 2020 budgeted expenses are $3,553.54.

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.

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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. The meetings are for every one- It is for cancer patients, spouse, friends, caregivers, and loved ones. We all have special needs when it comes to cancer. Cancer is hard for everyone involved not just the patient. You need to understand what the cancer patient is going through and the cancer patient has to understand what everyone else is going through. It is not easy of anyone. That is why we bring in different guest speakers. We are here for that helping hand you may need. 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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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

Our next date for working the food pantry is Friday, June 3, from 11:45 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet is on the board across from the office. Help is needed please. A collection box for non-perishable foods is in the Fellowship Hall.
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KUT-UPS

We met for our last session this Spring with an enthusiastic group enjoying a salad luncheon after cutting, sorting, stacking, sewing and tying quilts. So far there are 11 boxes of quilts ready for shipment. There are tops ready to be sewn in the blue box on the floor of the closet. In your travels this summer if you garage sale, see if there are sheets appropriate for backs or liners. Sometimes they are donated to us if you mention our group and the Lutheran World Relief program. Thanks for donating your time and talents in making this mission project a success. See you in September!

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 taking a break from June 1st and will resume in September.

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LWML NEWS AND NOTES

SUMMER MISSIONS WITH LWML
LWML (Trinity Ladies in Mission) will be taking a break from regular meetings for the summer, but that doesn’t mean we take a break from missions. Continue collecting your mites. Give them to an LWML officer or look for the Big Mite Box to be out on Sundays.
Several members will be going to the Michigan District Convention July 7-9 in Frankenmuth. It will surely be an inspiring event, worshipping and studying with mission-minded women from all over the state. And we will be voting on new grants to be funded for the next two years. If you are interested in going, it is not too late. Talk to Carla or Tina if you would like more information.
While we are on the topic of missions-you can participate in missions from the comfort of your own home. There are several projects you take home and do-check out the colorful baskets on the table in the fellowship hall. Take some home and complete at your leisure. Instructions should be with each project. If you need help getting started, talk to Carla. These mission projects include:
Coloring cards for Phil’s Friends, an organization which sends cards and care packages to cancer patients.
Making blessing crosses out of old greeting cards to bless many people.
Making Witness Bracelets for MOST (Mission Overseas Short Term) for use in explaining the Gospel to new believers
Trimming postage stamps, which are sold and the profit given to Becky Grossman, a missionary with Lutheran Bible Translators.

SUMMER CAMP
Summer camp

If you would like info on summer camp we have a brochure in the office about Camp Concordia in Gowen MI. Camping experiences are available for students grades 1-12. Inquire in our office, or go to
www.campconcordia.org.

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.

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LWML NEWS

Our LWML held a MYSTERY HOST/HOSTESS DINNER in Trinity’s Fellowship Hall on Friday, May 13th, which was a great success! We had 34 participants, including our five table hosts, who were revealed that night as Carla Elenz, Tina Van Til, Bob Erat, Ann Mertz, and Paula Beach. Everyone who attended seemed to have a great time enjoying delicious entrees and accompanying dishes. An opportunity to make a donation was available, and the response of $285.00 will be sent in as an LWML mites donation. Thanks to all who supported this fun-filled endeavor!
MYSTERY HOST/HOSTESS DINNER

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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…
Praises and prayer for all the help Gaylord has received from the people of Gaylord, businesses, the first responders, the Lutheran Churches LCMS, and all the other and who came to help with clean up, utilities, building and etc. How everyone has kept Gaylord in their prayers.
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!.

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
Treasurer Mark Mohr
Assistant Kathy Erat
Financial Secretary Joann Whitney
Assistant Karl Scheiterlein
Member at Large Jim Kunisch
Member at Large Donna Cottrell
Event/Communication Coordinator
Tina Van Til
Elders
President Tim Arner
Vice President Ken Mertz Wally Beasinger
Tom Raithel
Paul Schneider
Glenn Smith
Other Leaders
Stephen Ministry Laurie Breen
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
6/5	9:00 am	Glenn / Smith	John & / Judi / Stutzman	Nancy / Ely, / Tina / VanTil	Stutzman's	Brian / Techel, / Karl / Scheiterlein	Jeanine / Boldery	Nancy / Ely
6/12	9:00 am	Tim / Arner	Linda / West, / Risa / Sherman	Risa / Sherman, / Leslie / Martin	Rita / French, / Helen / Van Dusen	Nancy / Ely, / Sandra / Smith	Ann / Mertz	Nancy / Ely
6/19	9:00 am	Ken / Mertz	Bill & / Terry / Stiles	Brian & / Tami / Techel		Ric / Francis, / Sharon / Kwapis	Kathy / Erat	Nancy / Ely
6/26	9:00 am	Glenn / Smith	Mike / Goodrich, / Roxie / Mohr	Stutzman's		Kathy / Erat, / Donna / Cottrell	Judi / Stutzman	Nancy / Ely

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

June 2022 Service Schedule

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS

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.

LOVE GOD
LOVE OTHERS
SERVE THE WORLD

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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