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8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour

Monday, September 2 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday, September 3

1:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:45 Finance Committee

Wednesday, September 4 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship 6:30 Impact Backwards Progressive Dinner

Friday, September 6 6:30 Friday Men’s Ministry

Saturday, September 7 7:30 SAMM’s Men’s Bible Study 5:30 Worship Service

8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 11:30 Mission Board Meeting 6:00 Confirmation Banquet

Monday, September 9 10:00 Faith Circle

Tuesday, September 10 9:15 Peace Circle 2:00 Joy Circle

Wednesday, September 11 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship 6:30 Confirmation Rehearsal & Pictures

Friday, September 13 6:30 Friday Men’s Leaders Meeting

Saturday, September 14 5:30 Holy Communion

Worship Service

8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Holy Communion Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 9:30 Using My Bible Class 10:30 Rite of Confirmation

Monday, September 16 7:00 Ladies' Bible Study

Tuesday, September 17

6:00 Trinity Council

September 18 5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship

Friday, September 20 6:30 Friday Men’s Ministry

Saturday, September 21 7:30 SAMM’s Men’s Bible Study 5:30 Worship Service

8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 9:30 Using My Bible Class

Wednesday, September 25 12:00 Women of the Word Bible Study 5:30 Men of God Men’s Fellowship 6:30 Breakout Team Leaders 6:30 Confirmation Orientation Grades 7 &8

Friday, September 27 11:45 NAOMI’s at Columbus Community Center 5:00 Howe/Fraizer Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, September 28 2:00 Howe/Fraizer Wedding 5:30 Worship Service

LCMC Annual Gathering in Omaha Sept. 29 - Oct. 2

8:15 Prayer Group 8:30 & 10:30 Worship Services 9:30 Education Hour 9:30 Using My Bible Class 10:30 3rd Grade Bible Presentation

Sunday, September 8

Sunday, September 15

Sunday, September 22

Sunday, September 29

Sunday, September 1

** NOTE CHANGE IN COMMUNION SCHEDULE**

For the month of

September only:

Communion will be held the third weekend only,

Sept. 14-15.

There will be NO COMMUNION the first

weekend of September.

2019 No. 8 September 2019 www.trinityalive.org

Wednesday Men’s M O G

Resumes September 4th

5:30 pm. In the

Prayer Room … Be there!

Trinity’s Launch Date

9/9/19

JUNE 2019 COUNCIL NOTES Submitted by Angie Ramaekers, Council Secretary

Offerings for 2019 ................................. $407,256 Other Income for 2019 ............................. 21,246 Total Income for 2019 .............................428,502 Income Budget for 2019 ........................769,551

Expenses for 2019 ..................................361,496 Expense Budget for 2019 .......................769,551

2019 Income/Expense through July 31, 2019

TRINITY’S

Logan Bronson Brent Behlen Lisa Cherry Kim Gassen

Kris Gernstein Kyle Jensen Tricia Kersting

Mike Kruse James Novak Wayne Zysset Pastor Brandon

2019 TRINITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Melodee Pedersen......................................................... President Michelle Stirek ........................................................ Vice President Angie Ramaekers ........................................................... Secretary Kelly Schroeder .............................................................. Treasurer Cheryl Brewer ............................................... Recording Secretary

IMPORTANT DATES:

August 26-30: All students preparing to affirm their baptism need to come in during office hours to get sized for their confirmation robes. RSVP’s for the confirmation dinner are due at this time.

September 8: Confirmation Banquet for students affirming their baptism in the Fellowship Hall at 6 pm

September 11: Confirmation Pictures in the Sanctuary at 6:30 pm

September 15: CONFIRMATION SUNDAY! Students need to arrive at 9:30 am for practice. The Service will begin at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. September 25: Confirmation Orientation for 7th & 8th grade students at 6:30 pm October 2: First night of Confirmation Class. Class begins at 6:30 pm.

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Marriage Classes will resume

Wednesday evenings October 2 with Pastor Ollie

The Church Office will be CLOSED

Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.

The Trinity Church Council was called to order on June 18th by President Melodee Pedersen. Pastor Brandon led the recharge with the “Decision Making in Leadership – Managing Uncertainty and Choices.” Minutes from the May Council Meeting and Financial Report were approved.

Plans for the 2019 Raise the Roof event and the continuation of future Raise the Roof fundraiser events was discussed. Proceeds from the 2019 fundraiser event will be used to update the main bathrooms and for tuition assistance.

The parsonage property has been sold with an anticipated July 1st closing date.

Two concerns are being brought forward to the Property Committee: the stairs leading to the altar and railings on the side stairs.

To welcome Pastor Ollie Fullmer and his wife Karen to Trinity, “warm wishes” cards will be available the weekend of June 22-23 for Trinity members to write a card for the Fullmer Family.

The meeting was adjourned and the Trinity Church Council joined in prayer.

The next Trinity Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 6 pm. The Trinity Church Council is not scheduled to meet in July.

1st Terry Michener Jerry Nauenburg

2nd

Deanna Barnes Ben Dornacker Matthew Hilmer Tristen Kleckner Ronnie Mueller Sean Parker Alice Woodard

3rd Jonathan Faltys Tim Forney Lainee Leitschuck

4th

Mavis Applegate Mary Briza Sara Moeller Justin Plugge

5th

Betty Haskins Taylor Huhman Aysha Johnson Diadra Johnson Jed Johnson Allie Moje Sue Murphy Tavin Price Lavern Wetgen

6th Jana Beyer Lori Ellison Cathlyn Korgie Joseph Longnecker Brandon Peters Morgan Peters

7th Andrew Hurner Randy Johnson Michael Murphy

8th Annette Barcel Kenneth Huntley Corbin Kuncl Cody Linder Joe Quigley

9th

Calista Kumm Baylee Maguire Seth Parker Shauna Schepler Jack Steiner

10th Jax Gillespie Josh Jones Daja Mark-Valentine Brooklyn Rasmussen

11th Cheri Bollig Michala Ernst Darwin Franzen Senga Jensen Nicole Klink Madalyn Medinger Brandan Olson Lori Stanich

12th Shaylin Fix Chris Johnson Brenna Messersmith Katie Rowe Corey Spanel Evan Woehrer Matthew Zastera

13th

Wayne Mueller Angela Runquist

14th Vicky Barcel Connor Jones Marcia Rawhouser Charlie Reiner Jilian Robak

15th

Aiden Cromwell Carter Ernesti Sandy Heavican Sarah Leimser Jill Sander LeRoy Schroeder Kevin Vondruska

16th

Noah Gassen Kevin Rath

17th

McKenna Kuhnel Mary Kay Runge Brian Schaad

18th

Jonathan LeCuyer Staci Mueller

19th Ann Durand Paul Schettler Logan Went

20th Kari Bice Camden Brewer Leon Finecy Don Lueschen Jace Moody Betty Muhs Emily Rath Chad Travers Edgar Travers

21st Carter Brown Dorothea McIntyre

22nd

Tony Kohl Todd Pedersen Ethan Sutton Rebecca Taylor

23rd

Troy Dvorak Betty Michener Rich Morgan Karen Zimmerman

24th Bryan Mohr Susan Reinke Monty Sanley

25th

Bella Carnes Melissa Rurup Courtney Wright Wayne Zysset

27th LaDena Davis Sophie Faltys Dan Hoesly Preston Nelson Devin Reinke Kelly Schroeder Violet Thessen

28th Kierslyn Cattau Rena Hellbusch

29th Lori Barcel Megan Rieger

30th

Bevin Baker Natalie Foster

Birthday Blessings to All!

Sept. 15, 22 & 29 “USING MY BIBLE” Class

Third graders and parents will experience a fun overview of the Bible to see how the entire Bible fits together as a single story from God and the unique piece each of us plays in that same story. The last session will be exploring their new Bible and learning the very basics of how to use it.

If you have a third grader and have NOT received an invitation in the mail, please call the church office (564-8547) and let Glenda know. If you know parents who have third graders and do not have a church home, do invite them. We will make room!

We look forward to celebrating this faith-building step with these families!

Third Graders

Parents, for more information, updates, parent links with teachable moments, parent tips

and the latest media info—check out trinitykidsandteens.com You can also connect to this website through our trinityalive.org website.

• September issue of Parenting Christian Kids includes guidelines for instilling a faith-growth mindset in your children. It can be as simple as altering the praise & feedback you give your children.

SEPTEMBER 2019 By Glenda Lundstrom

Sept. 15: “Using My Bible” classes begin. Fireside Room

Sept. 29: Bible Presentation Sunday in 10:30 worship service.

Sept. 25: Breakout Leaders prep party for adult & teen leaders. 6:30 pm. Fireside Room

Oct. 2: BREAKOUT begins with A Taste of Breakout. 6:30-7:15 pm. Come for a taste of dessert and a “taste” of Breakout too. Get the latest info. Register if you choose to and pick up Breakout books. Parents & Kids, Grades 3-6 (Siblings Welcome!)

Kindergarteners

Kickoff Sunday Sunday Mornings 9:30 - 10:15 Every week is a stand-alone session. Your friends are ALWAYS welcome!

SAVE THE DATE: Wed, October 30

Fireside Faith … October 6th through November 3rd

Pastor Wayne encourages you to BE THERE! In the Fireside Room … 9:30 am sharp! Get ready to study!

COLUMBUS DAYS PARADE A HUGE “Mahalo” to all who helped with representing TLC in the Columbus Days Parade! Your time, effort and sacrifice does not go unnoticed!

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 am

beginning September 8

Sept. 8: Explaining Luther ~ Fireside Room Sept. 15: Explaining Luther ~ Fellowship Hall Sept. 22: Story & the Book of Ruth ~ Fellowship Hall

Sept. 22: Story & the Book of Ruth ~ Fellowship Hall

Jr. High Wired 12:2 & High School Impact

Sunday Morning Classes

KICK OFF

Sunday, September 8

9:30 am

Wired 12:2 in The Outlet

High School Impact in

The Well

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

LCMC HEARTLAND DISTRICT WOMEN OF THE WORD

RETREAT

HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

74094 Rd. 436 Smithfield, NE

9am-3:30am

How long will my gift to the Trinity Endowment Fund keep giving? All gifts are placed “in perpetuity” which means as long as Trinity Lutheran is in existence.

From the Pastor: Pastor Brandon Foster

“On This Rock” – based on Matthew 16:13-20

September is the start of lots of new things. Maybe your first child is starting school (pick me!); maybe your baby is starting college; maybe you’re starting your first month of retirement. Whatever is going on, September is a time of new beginnings. And we’re at the start—which means that before too long an adjustment is coming into our lives.

In our relationship with God, faith has a starting point to which everything else hinges on. That starting point is distinct. It carries memories of the past with it, but it also exposes a broad future. Some adjusting will come, but it’s good for us to have starting points. Some of us distinctly remember those faith starting points; some of us don’t. Some of us aren’t even there—but that still doesn’t take away from its importance.

As I was thinking about starting points this morning, I read about Peter in Matthew 16. The Apostle Peter had a distinct and powerful starting point. And it happened in a pretty normal time of hanging out. As he was hanging out with Jesus, Jesus asked a simple question to His close friends. He asks them, “Who do people say I am?”

Even though this is a seemingly simple question, it’s also a powerful one. When Jesus asks this question, He is hitting on the thoughts of the popular opinions of the crowd. Jesus knows there are some ideas out there about Him. He also knows those opinions tend to shape our views.

It’s interesting because this question still lingers around. It’s one we can ponder and even answer as though Jesus were asking us. People still have opinions about Jesus today. Most say He was a good, moral teacher. Some say He didn’t exist. Others say He’s dangerous.

Jesus lets His friends answer. Jesus lets those answers still linger. But He plans better for us than to let popular opinion win the day. That’s why He quickly asks another question. He wants to know not what others think but what they believe. So He poses a new question: “Who do you say I am?”

Peter, as the group’s leader, immediately answers who he believes Jesus is. Peter is quick with what he says (which is often the case with this guy), but it reveals the power of a great starting point. It’s this moment that a new beginning happens for him.

Notice something here: when Jesus begins to respond to Peter, He calls him “Simon.” Jesus is reminding him of his past and who he was. But Jesus doesn’t leave it there—He gives him a new name and vision for his future. Jesus calls him “Peter.” With this name, Simon’s life was going to have new purpose and plans—plans for not just him but for the whole of the Church in history. Peter’s confession is the new beginning for the Church.

This new beginning is powerful for us because we stand firmly on it. But Jesus’ question to Peter is also for us to answer. And our response will guide us in a plan of building the church and sharing the Gospel (that’s what Jesus means about binding and loosing). Jesus wants us to go out to share the message of God coming to this world to give us a starting point with Him.

For each of you, there is a starting point to be had. Maybe you remember it; maybe you don’t. Maybe your starting

point is right here. Jesus wants to build you into His church and to point you to a better future. Will you trust Him to

begin something new in your life?

LCMC 19th Annual Gathering

Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2019 CHI Health Center

Omaha, NE

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ’s Annual Gathering is a four-day event featuring keynote speakers, worship and Bible study, breakout sessions, vendors and plenty of opportunities for fellowship and networking.

Trinity is encouraged to send two voting delegates to the business meeting. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Brandon.

More information can be found on LCMC’s website: www.lcmc.net/annual-gathering.

HEY, ALL YOU HIGH SCHOOL TEENS! It’s once again

time for our Annual “BACK TO SCHOOL.”

“BACKWARDS”

Progressive Dinner

Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Meet at Trinity for dessert, then travel for the

main dish and then travel again for appetizers!

COME HUNGRY AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

October Bible Study Series

SUNDAY MORNINGS October 6, 13, 20 and 27

9:30 am

Jr. High Students in

The Outlet

High School Impact in

The Well

Adults in Room 14 with

Jacob Wilke* *Sign up at the Information Center

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS October 2, 9, 16, 23

8:15 pm

Men’s Group in The Outlet

With Pastor Brandon

The message in the movie, I CAN ONLY

IMAGINE, is that life is sometimes

painfully challenging. Wounds can be

deep and slow to heal, but forgiveness

is powerful and redemption is possible.

God works all things out according to

His purposes and in His perfect timing.

Bart Millard risked a great deal to share

his story with the world. He did so with

the hope that his life story might

intersect with and impact someone

else’s story—maybe your story or the

story of someone you know.

As our story intersects with God’s story,

we realize just how big our God is and

how much He has in store for each one

of us.

We invite you to embark on a

journey through the Gospels to discover

Jesus’ encounters with broken people.

Explore scripture, reflective stories, and

prayer—-all working together to reveal

God’s incredible heart for you.

Join the COLUMBUS LIFE CHAIN Hwy 81 & Hwy 30 Intersection

(23rd St. & 33rd Ave.) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Stand with thousands of pro-lifers participating at the same time throughout the USA!

You’ll be a light in a darkened world as you help put an end to abortion through prayer!

Bring your whole family! Rain or Shine! Water, lawn chairs, umbrellas and

strollers are welcome!

Call 402-563-2343 or 402-564-5071 or e-mail rwmcphi@outlook.com for more info or

to see where your church stands.

SHAKEN by Tim Tebow DISCOVERING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY IN THE

MIDST OF LIFE’S STORMS

Led by Pastor Ollie In this four-session DVD series, Tim Tebow shares insights from the highs and lows of his NFL journey and what he’s learned clinging tight to God’s unfolding plan and purpose—no matter what comes.

Every other Friday Morning during the

Men’s Breakfast started August 23 RSVP is required and there is a charge for the breakfast meal. Please call the Church Office for more info.