The Trinity News

April 23, 2013 www.trinitylutherancville.org

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

WHAT’S INSIDE… TLC 2 Preschool Thanks 2 BLAST 3 Camp Prayer 3 Concerns Birthdays 3 & Anniver- saries Events 4 Council 5 Candidates Cailin’s 6 Doll Ministry Council 7 News Calendar 8 Serving 9 In May Memorials 9

“I give you a new

commandment ,

that you love one

another. Just as I

have loved you,

you also should love one another.”

John 13:34

Pastor’s Perspective: “What In The World Is Going On?”

This past week has been a very difficult time for us as a nation. If you were like me, you sat glued to the television attempting to gain as much information about what was going on in Boston. Experts say that it isn’t such a good idea to be watch-ing these 24 hour news programs. Usually they have about 5 minutes of news and pictures which they try to fill a full hour of programing. Sometimes there is a fast sequence of breaking events. However, more often than not, we just sit there and watch the same thing over and over again. And that isn’t very healthy for our emo-tional wellbeing. In spite of all that, we wanted to know what was happening with the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Who was behind this act of terror? How could people do such things? Terror bombings are supposed to happen elsewhere in the world, not in our hometowns. As the police narrowed their focus on the two brothers we started to wonder about them. How did they go from good, strong naturalized American citizens who worked hard to carve a new life to cowards who hid behind the scenes in order to carry out their horrific plot to kill and injure as many people as was possible? At first, in the early part of the week, we had little information concerning who and why this was done. By the time the sun came up on Friday morning we had more answers, one suspect killed in a shootout with police and another one who was in hiding. Very carefully the police and FBI made a detailed house to house search, ending up with the discovery of the second suspect, who was injured and captured. I have to admit, it felt good to have the police find and arrest this man. It becomes increasingly clear to us (almost on a daily basis) that the world and our country are becoming more and more violent places. We can come up with many causes and solutions; and we hear them debated daily. Perhaps all this is necessary. However, for us as children of God there is one thing that does give us peace and assurance. Jesus’ love, grace and saving power are with us; growing inside, rising to new life all because of the Easter message that Christ has risen from the dead. This is what we are to remember. This is what we are to claim. This is the one, un-changing source of consistency - promise and hope that our Lord has won for us. Claiming and living in this promise of new life may not change much of what goes on in the world. However, it does change you and me. The promise of Christ that there is restoration and new life beyond our time on this planet keeps us in the strength of His arms. This keeps us safe and moving forward through His love. Thanks be to God that you and I have been blessed with this source of peace and strength in such trying times. In Jesus’ Name …………………… Amen

Pastor Gerhard

PAGE 2 CHURCH NEWS

Our Spring Open House is this Thursday, April 25 from 7:00-8:00PM. All our welcome! Our hallways are bursting with spring. The entrance and stairway are filled with artwork by the preschool students. Check it out! We will leave the artwork hanging through May 5. This is the date that the preschool children will be singing at the 10:30AM Contemporary Service here at Trinity. We hope many of you will enjoy this time of celebration and worship as the children share their musical and artistic talents. If you haven’t been downstairs in a while, please take the time at either of these two dates to see what the preschool has been up to. On a personal note, I would like to thank my dear, dear Trinity family for all of the heartfelt thoughts, prayers and gestures of sympathy for me and my family as we grieve the loss of my Dad. It is a sad and difficult time but we have felt your love and support through it all. Thank you. –Nancy Harrow, Director

Spring is here and with that comes the annual spring cleaning for many of us. As we work to rid ourselves of items we no longer want or need, may we remind you that your castoffs could be someone else's treasure.

The Outreach Team would like to invite you to donate these items to others in need by donating to our annual Give Away Day. The date for this event is Saturday, August 10th. We will be collecting these items starting Sunday, August 4th. If you are needing to donate these items before August 4th please contact Lois Melvin at 474 -2388 or Joann Vanbuskirk at 474-6963. We are in need of children's clothing but are not accepting any adult clothing. Please remember your donations should be appropriate with a church function. Thank you so much Trinity for your support with this ministry. Outreach Team

Thank you to the congregation, preschool board, staff and family of Trinity Lutheran Church and Preschool. Your love and support for me and my family as we grieve the loss of my Dad is greatly appreciated. The flowers were beautiful and I have received many cards, kind words, thoughts and prayers from all of you. I want to especially thank Theresa Weller for her prayers and support, Pastor and Linda Kraus for prayer, support and attending my Dad’s service, and to all of my staff who are also my dear friends for flowers, prayers, support, traveling all the way to Cincinnati to be with me and for the comfort of knowing they would all keep the preschool running smoothly in my absence. God bless you all. –Nancy Harrow, Preschool Director

A sincere “thank you” and “God bless you” to all those concerned in preparing the food and serving for the Senior Appreciation Luncheon on Sunday. Thank you, Melissa Matz for your piano music. And thank you, Praise Team, for again blessing us with your beautiful music and voices! Pastor Paul and Marilyn

Dear Trinity Family: Thank you for the blessing of all your prayers, cards and well wishes during my recent hospitalization. A special thank you to the Prayer Shawl Ministry for the hand crocheted shawl and to the Dorcas Circle for the beautiful lap quilt. Both have been a comfort to me since I’ve received them. I am especially appreciative of the visits, prayers and communion with Pastor Michles. I am blessed and appreciative beyond words. In Christ’s Love, Joann Weller

Trinity Lutheran Church

The Mission of Trinity Lutheran Church

is to:

Come and See! Go and Tell!

Matthew 28:5-8

(5) But the angel said to the women, "Do

not be afraid; I know that you are looking

for Jesus who was crucified. (6) He is not

here; for he has been raised, as he said.

Come, see the place where he lay. (7)

Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He

has been raised from the dead, and indeed

he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there

you will see him.' This is my message for

you." (8) So they left the tomb quickly

with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his

disciples.

We come and see that the Lord is risen

from the grave for the forgiveness

of our sins.

We go and tell others about Jesus.

To direct our focus we use the image of a

Lighthouse.

Why a lighthouse?

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am

the light of the world. Whoever follows me

will never walk in darkness but will have

the light of life."

John 8:12

“Let your light shine before others, so that

they may see your good works and give

glory to your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

THE TRINITY NEWS April 23, 2013

CHURCH NEWS PAGE 3

THE TRINITY NEWS April 23, 2013

I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;

turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Psalm 17:6

Family of Charles Baldwin Mark Sandy

Joann Weller Bruce Bell

Marjorie Kerns Dennis Bothel (employment)

Ruth Mogan Mary Baldwin

Kim Derr Al Soma

Scott Phillips Jennifer Young

Samantha Jordan Boston Community

West, Texas Community Healing & Peace for Circleville Community

Please remember our featured shut-ins for May in your prayers and possibly send them a ‘thinking of you’ card: MRS HARRIET WEIGAND PICKAWAY MANOR 391 CLARK DR. CIRCLEVILLE OH 43113 MRS IRENE WILSON PICKAWAY MANOR 391 CLARK DR. CIRCLEVILLE OH 43113

PRAYER REQUESTS please call 474-3151. You may also submit pray-er requests through the website at www.trinitylutherancville.org. Please be sure to let us know if we have per-mission to share the prayer request, we value your privacy.

PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED OF THE HOSPITALIZED. Call the church office to report a hos-pitalization so that our pastor has the opportunity to minister to the sick of our parish. Please don’t assume that we already know because we may not! Thank you for your assistance.

...to our

3/4 Century & Over Club

to couples celebrating an anniversary with the number of years ending in ‘0’ or ‘5’ or over 45 years.

BLAST CAMP will be June 9-13, 5:30-7:30PM every evening at Everts Middle School. The theme this year is “Be a Hero for Jesus”.

4-5 year olds may choose althletic dance or activities (arts/games)

6-12 year olds may choose dance, activities (arts/games), basketball, soccer, or geocaching (limit 15)

Registration forms will be mailed out and will also be available at the In-volvement Center. The deadline for registration is May 25.

MUSIC MUSINGS This choir year is ending May 26 and the 8:15 service will need special music throughout the summer. As in the past, there will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for anyone willing to lend his/her talents to the service. This can be vocal or instrumental, solo or

group. If you have any questions, call me at (614)834-9025. Yours in harmony, John Hammond

5/2 Vaughan Dresbach 5/9 Doris Cloud

5/9 George List 5/11 Ned Schreiner

5/12 Betty Sabine 5/17 Eleanor Robinson

5/18 Vera Steinhauser 5/20 Rebecca Young

5/20 Linda Dunkle 5/25 Joe Ruff

5/27 Joan Goeglein 5/27 Herbert Sturgell

5/31 Joann VanBuskirk

5/6 Mr & Mrs James Hinton 51 years

5/25 Mr & Mrs Roger Wolfe 50 years

5/28 Mr & Mrs Tom Brown 25 years

5/31 Mr & Mrs Herb Hardy 56 years

Wishing you birthday blessings!

Biblical

Learning

Activity &

Sports

Together

Congratulations! We are pleased to acknowledge Trinity wedding anniversaries (divisible by 5) in the monthly newsletter, but, we can only do that if we have that information. So, do we have yours??

ELCA World Hunger Boxes, Please Return on Sunday, April 28 On Sunday, April 7th each family received a bank to use in our homes for 3 weeks col-lecting change to be turned in on Sunday, April 28th. These funds will be turned in to ELCA World Hunger to be used to help address the problem of world hunger. SUNDAY, April 28 ~ Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast Join us as we celebrate and recognize YOU! You are the hands and feet that so willingly serve Christ in the church, community and wherever the Lord takes you. The staff of Trinity Lutheran Church is excited to extend a warm and heartfelt thank you for all you do, so please plan to join us for a continental breakfast prepared and served by the staff on Sunday, April 28 between worship services. Who is a volunteer? Do you serve as an usher, have you baked cookies for an event, have you visited someone in a nursing home, worked with Feed the Flock, served as a crucifer or acolyte, helped in the church

office, folded newsletters? The list of possibilities goes on and on...we want to thank you for sharing your time and talents. Please come and join us, you are a blessing and we appreciate you!

NEW MEMBER CLASS - May 5th, 12th, & 19th If you are interested in becoming a member of Trinity, you are invited to attend this next se-ries of New Member classes on the above mentioned Sundays between services in Pastor Gerhard’s office. These classes are open to anyone who is interested, even if you are a life-time member or a newcomer who isn’t ready to join, but would like to find out more about

Trinity and the Lutheran Church. Please speak with Pastor Gerhard or call the church office (474-3151) if you are interested.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 170 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER Saturday, May 11 4:00-7:00PM Noecker Hall Adults - $6.00 Seniors & Children under 10 - $5.00 Salad, Garlic Bread and Beverage Included

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY is May 19 during the 10:30 worship service. A reception will take place between services in Noecker Hall, the entire congregation is en-couraged to celebrate with our confirmands. CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL is Saturday, May 18 at 11:00am.

PENTECOST SUNDAY - May 19 Pentecost is a day of promises fulfilled. The promised Spirit of God is poured out. The baptized have become "children of God" and " joint heirs with Christ." By the power of the Spirit we have seen the face of the Father in his only begotten Son and been saved by him. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Remember to wear red on this Sunday.

AN ARMED FORCES DAY event will be held at Trinity on Sunday, May 19th, in Noecker Hall and begin at 5:30pm with supper served at 6:00pm. All members and friends of the congregation are invited to this church-wide carry-in dinner, please bring your own table ser-vice, chicken and beverages will be provided. The Singing Mailman will provide patriotic music. We will honor those who have served and are serving the armed forces in recogni-tion of Armed Forces Day. We will sing military service songs (accompanied by Verla Kel-

lenbarger on piano), recognizing the various branches of the armed forces. We will also be fellowshipping with our friends from St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church. Please sign up to attend this event at the Involvement Center. Wear your patriotic colors.

JR. & SR. YOUTH GROUP BIBLE STUDY May 26 at 7:00PM will be our next Bible study time which is a joint meeting of the junior and senior youth groups. We had great attendance at our last Bible study and we’d like to see all of you again and bring a friend!

for the 2013-2014 Council year will be held May 28 from 6:30 - 8:00PM. All newly elected and returning members are urged to attend.

MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR CHURCH OFFICE All active members are encouraged to vote. The ballot box will be open in Noecker Hall on Sundays, May 19th & 26th.

Nominated candidates will begin serving in their respective offices on June 1st.

...for Vice President (President next year)

TIM STEVENSON, resides on Bridlewood Court with his wife, Linda. They have 3 children, Corey, Sam and Madeleine. Tim is the manager of Helping Hands Pediatrics in South Bloomfield. He has served in many areas of the church and currently enjoys serving on the Praise Team as well as working as Trinity’s Youth and Family Director. Tim also volunteers as communion assis-tant, nursery worker, and community picnic organizer. Tim enjoys coordinating Trinity’s mission trips and serving on the regional Thrivent Financial Community Team.

….for Church Council (2 year term)

LAURA ROCKLIN, lives on Northfield Drive with husband, Jim Rocklin. They have 3 adult children Steve Barthelmas, Jr. (veterinarian in northwest Ohio), Holly Barthelmas (Nationwide), and Scott Barthelmas (news anchor for WAKR in Akron). Laura is a retired school speech therapist having served in Westfall and Circleville School Districts. Served as music director at David Lutheran Church in Canal Winchester for 7 years and as pianist for a service at David’s United Church of Christ during that same time period for 2 years. Presently serving as accompanist at Ohio Christian University for Chamber Singers and instrumental and vocal students. Laura’s hobbies include music, reading, needlework and sewing. Since arriving back at Trinity in June, Laura has joined the Congregational Life team and helped with the annual hayride, a Wednesday Lenten dinner, the congregational meeting, and the Sr. Luncheon. Her greatest pleasure so far has been organizing a chime choir for the Feed the Flock kids, a blessing which has far surpassed what she would have imagined when Patty Truex asked her if she could help out. ROBERT STANT, lives on Eastwood Drive with his wife Ginger. Bob has been a lifelong resident in Pickaway County and has been a member of Trinity Lutheran for 44 years. He is a retired educator and formerly served as Assistant Superintendent of Logan Elm Schools. Bob and Ginger enjoy participating in Free To Be & Do activities. JULIE STRAWSER has been a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1982 when she moved to Circleville after marrying Tom Strawser, Jr. She and Tom have two sons. Jay is 26, living in Cleveland, employed as a pharmacist at the Cleveland Clinic, and married to Mindy (Agin) Strawser. Both Jay and Mindy are still members of Trinity. Eddie is 21, living in Columbus, and a junior majoring in business at Capital University. Julie retired in 2012 after teaching 30 years, one year at Amanda Clearcreek, 1 year at Westfall, and 28 years at Circleville City Schools. Currently she provides home instruction and Extra-Mile services to Cir-cleville students on a part-time basis. When she is not working, Julie enjoys reading, playing bridge, walking with friends, and traveling. Currently, Julie serves the church as secretary of the TLCEBF (Trinity Lutheran Church Endowed Benevolent Fund) investment committee.

PATTY TRUEX lives on Lawnwood Drive with her husband, Dave. Their children are Jada, Mitch, and Jill, son-in-law Josh, soon-to-be daughter-in-law Maria, and grandson Joseph. Patty is a recently retired teacher from Teays Valley Schools. She enjoys walking, baking, reading, and spending time with family. Currently Patty serves as education team chair, a member of Feed the Flock and Cailin's Doll Ministry, a communion assistant, assisting minister, and altar guild member. Patty has previously served on council and enjoyed that service. ROJANNE WOODWARD resides on Hagerty Road with her husband, Chris and daughter, Kati. Rojanne is retired from Job and Family Services where she served as Director. Her church activities include Church Council, Good Samaritan Fund Volun-teer, and serving as a Feed the Flock tutor.

...for the TLCEBF DISBURSEMENT COMMITTEE (3 year term)

TOM STRAWSER JR. and his wife of 30 years, Julie, reside at Greenacre Court. They have 2 children, Jay age 26, is a Phar-macist at Cleveland Clinic and Eddie, age 21, attends Capital University. Education: Graduated from Circleville High School in 1976, graduated from Capital University in 1980, BS in elementary education, graduated from the University of Dayton in 1987, MS in school counseling. Tom’s interests include exercising – strength training, coaching high school football and American Le-gion baseball. Tom is a guidance counselor and assistant football coach at Circleville High School. He has served as vice presi-dent and president of the Circleville Alumni Association. Church involvement: Church Council, Worship Committee Chairman, Wernle Representative, Two Call Committees, Nominating Committee, Usher, Dream Come True, Huddle Leader, and MBA

when possible.

...for the NOMINATING COMMITTEE (2 year term)

SUE MCCRADY resides on East Main St. and currently serves on the Scharenberg Scholarship Committee. She enjoys participating in Martha Circle and is often found at the church helping fold newsletters

...for DELEGATES TO CONFERENCES (1 year term)

JOHN PRINCE lives at Imperial Court and has served Trinity Lutheran in many capacities over the years.

HOLY BAPTISM was cele-brated on April 14th at the 8:15 service, Eastyn Michalynn Hartley, daughter of Michael and Jeri Hartley, received Holy Baptism. Colton Westbrook Wood, son of Justin and Meghan Wood, received Holy Baptism during the 10:30 service. May God’s blessings be with Eastyn and Colton as they begin life’s walk of faith.

Cailin’s Doll Ministry delivered 100 dolls to 6 differ-

ent local agencies recently. What a blessing it was

to meet with the people. All were very grateful! Our

next focus is to collect dolls at church during Moth-

er's Day week.

Lisa Cline with Chief Gray at the Circleville Police Department.

Below is a list of needs for Wernle. If you can supply any of these items, please bring them in to the church office by Thurs-day, May 2 so that Becky Roush can deliver them on May 4

th.

General hygiene products (shampoo, deodorant, tooth

paste, soap, tooth brushes, combs) Sleep ware: sweat pants and sweat shirts (medium, large,

and x-large) Solid Color/Plain Polo and T-shirts (large to 2x-large) – IN

HIGH NEED FOR SCHOOL Boxer/Briefs (Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large) Gym Shoes (Sizes 9-12 ½ ) Jeans (32/32 to 34/36) Tooth brush holders Soap dish holders Pillows (standard) Bath towels and wash cloths Dish towels and dish cloths Board Games Books/Magazines (Educational, hobbies, or self-help

books/new or old magazines for making collages Paints (craft and washable) Small containers with lids Shorts (32 to 42)

Below is a list of needs for Wernle. If you can supply any of these items, please bring them in to the church office by Thursday, May 2 so that Becky Roush can deliver them on May 4

th.

General hygiene products (shampoo, deodorant, tooth

paste, soap, tooth brushes, combs) Sleep ware: sweat pants and sweat shirts (medium, large,

and x-large) Solid Color/Plain Polo and T-shirts (large to 2x-large) – IN

HIGH NEED FOR SCHOOL Boxer/Briefs (Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large) Gym Shoes (Sizes 9-12 ½ ) Jeans (32/32 to 34/36) Tooth brush holders

Thursday, May 2 11:30AM

National Day of Prayer begins with lunch at the Presbyterian Church then a prayer walk fol-lows from the Presbyterian Church to the Lutheran Bibli-cal Garden, then to the Epis-copal Church and ending at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Join us in praying for our community, churches, our na-tion and government leaders.

Cailin’s Doll Ministry’s next meeting is Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30PM in the church parlor. Everyone is welcome to participate in this ministry, please join us for our next meeting.

Council Meeting Highlights for April

ROLL CALL: Three excused; all others present. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Written report submitted by Lou Ann Smith. (A complete report is available at the In-volvement Center.) TREASURER’S REPORT: written report submitted by Blaine Bullock. Income for March totaled $31,429; year-to-date total $87,571. Expenses for March totaled $31,758; year-to-date total $100,233. Shortfall for the month was $329; shortfall for the year $12,662. (A complete report is available at the Involvement Center.) PASTOR KRAUS’ REPORT: Draft of Employee Handbook is finished; passed out for review. Pre-school Employ-ee Handbook has also been reviewed. Huge thanks to Tom Spring and Helen Ruff for a job well done. Christian Women’s Job Corps is meeting and going well. Senior Recognition Sunday will be Sunday, April 21st; with a meal from noon to 2:00 P.M. It is sponsored by the Congregational Life Team. Volunteer Appreciation Sunday is April 28th. The staff will host a continental breakfast in Noecker Hall between services. There will be a special gift for each of the volunteers to wear. New Member Classes will be May 5, May 12, and May 19. Mission Trip is June 1st to June 8th. There will be a supply pastor for the 2nd of June. Synod Assembly will be Friday, June 7th, and Saturday, June 8th. Pastor will be leaving the mission trip early to attend the assembly. Larry Stout and Joyce Michles are our delegates. The Head Custodian’s Job Description was completed by Sam Shapiro and Mike Faler. Pastor Michles’ Report: Written report from Pastor John Michles was submitted and reviewed. His mileage was 596, hours 68.75, and visits 70. He communed 13 and made 27 hospital visits. Volunteers recorded 11 communed for a total of 24 for the month of March. MINISTRY TEAM REPORTS: Stewardship: Valerie Crist reported that the team is looking into Mobile and Online Giving. A representative from Vanco is to come to the May 6th Stewardship meeting to explain the cost to the church and how it would benefit the congregation. Worship: Liz Young reporting. She thanked all the people who helped with the Lenten services and Easter. New speakers have been placed in the back of the church by Larry Jeffers. Liz inquired as to the status of the instrument theft and insurance. The Praise Team is to sing at the Senior Appreciation Dinner on April 21st. Congregational Life: Dan Rhoades reported that there are about 15 people working on the food and entertainment for The Senior Appreciation Dinner on April 21st. The Outreach Team will be working on the dinner with Congrega-tional Life. The food will be served instead of a buffet style meal. The Praise Team will provide music at the event. Education: Feed the Flock is winding down. April 24

th will be the last day for the classes, and there will be a dinner

to finish out the year. There wasn’t any Education Meeting in March, but there will be one on April 23rd. Outreach: Cindy Ferguson reported that the Outreach Team has completed the College and Military Project. They sent Wal-Mart gift cards to the college students and gave money orders to the military. There next big project will be the Give Away Day. Property: Mike Faler reported that the Bell Tower work is completed. Additional problems were discovered that increased the price by $2500. The chimney was also fixed while we had the lift rented. Sam Shapiro, Mike Faler, and Pastor Gerhard met with the head custodian to go over the new job description that was developed. An Auxilia-ry Custodian Job description is also being developed. The Elevator motor was replaced which required a new control panel. Two new furnaces and an air conditioner were installed. There are plans to seal the paving later this spring. OLD BUSINESS: Guidelines for the Investment Committees were presented by Sam Shapiro. Since there were some changes sug-gested, it was decided that Council would vote on the adjusted Guidelines at the May meeting. The Vision Team did not meet in March. A draft of the Employee Handbook was given to each Council member to review. Questions or concerns should be noted and presented at the May Council Meeting. Tom Spring and Helen Ruff will be at the meeting to answer any questions. Huge thanks to them for working on the handbook. NEW BUSINESS: There was discussion on the possibility of making the Treasurer’s job a paid position. Sam Shapiro moved to hire Tammy Burton at $500 a month. Her pay will come from the General Fund. The meeting was adjourned with The Lord’s Prayer at 9:10 P.M.

Questions or Comments for Trinity’s Leadership? June 1, 2012—May 31, 2013 Administrative Team:

Larry Stout - President; Sam Shapiro - Vice President; Lou Ann Smith - Secretary; Rojanne Woodward - Member-at-Large

Full Council (June 2012—May 2013): Keith Connell, Valerie Crist, Mike Faler, Cindy Ferguson, Matthew Fuhrhop, Larry Jeffers, Jr., Judy Manes, Dan Rhoades, Raylene Shapiro,

Sam Shapiro, Lou Ann Smith, Larry Stout, Rojanne Woodward, Liz Young

CHURCH NEWS Page 7

Trinity Lutheran Church 135 East Mound Street Circleville, OH 43113

740-474-3151 www.trinitylutherancville.org

roundtownlutheran@yahoo.com

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 8:00-3:30 OAA Testing Circleville Schools 9:00-2:00 CWJC 5:30PM Cailin’s Doll Ministry 7:00PM Praise Team

2 National Day of Prayer 8:00-3:30 OAA Testing Circleville Schools 9:00-2:00 CWJC 9:00AM GT Quilters 6:30PM Handbells 7:30PM Choir

3 6:30AM MBA 8:00-3:30 OAA Testing Circleville Schools Noon Preschool Staff Mtg. 8:30PM AA mtg. N.H.

4 5:30PM Connell/ McKnight Wedding

5 9:30AM New Member Class SNA 5:00PM Extreme Faith 6:00PM Catechism 7:30PM GADAC

6 10:30AM Bible Study Lunch Bunch 6:00PM Brownies 6:30PM Troop 170 8:00PM Preschool Board Meeting

7 9:00-2:00 CWJC 9:30 & 1:00 Preschool Chapel 5:30PM B.Y. Ex. Ed. 6:00PM Admin. Mtg.

8 9:00-2:00 CWJC 9:30AM Preschool Chapel 10:15AM Martha Circle 7:00PM Praise Team

9 9:00-2:00 CWJC 9:30AM Dorcas Circle 6:30PM Handbells 7:30PM Choir

10 6:30AM MBA 8:30PM AA mtg. N.H.

11 4:00-7:00PM Scouts Spaghetti Dinner - N.H.

12 9:30AM New Member Class

13 10:30AM Bible Study Lunch Bunch 6:30PM Troop 170

14 11:00AM News Folders 5:30PM B.Y. Ex. Ed 6:00PM Worship Team 7:00PM Council Mtg.

15 10:00-4:00 Red Cross Blood Drive 7:00PM Praise Team

16 Preschool Beach Party 6:30PM Handbells 7:30PM Choir

17 Preschool Beach Party 6:30AM MBA 8:30PM AA mtg. N.H.

18 11:00AM Confirmation Rehearsal/Photos 3:00PM Private Function - N.H.

19 PENTECOST Confirmation Sunday 9:30AM New Member Class 6:00PM Couples’ Club Armed Forces Celebration

20 10:30AM Bible Study Lunch Bunch 6:00PM Brownies 6:30PM Troop 170

21 Preschool Picnic 5:30PM BY Ex. Ed. 6:30PM Outreach

22 Preschool Picnic 7:00PM Praise Team

23 9:30AM Dorcas Circle 6:30PM Handbells 7:30PM Choir

24 6:30AM MBA 8:30PM AA mtg. N.H.

25

26 7:00PM Jr. & Sr. Youth Gathering

27 MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSED

28 11:00AM News Folders 5:00-8:00PM AAUW 5:30PM B.Y. Ex. Ed

29 7:00PM Praise Team

30 31 6:30AM MBA 7:30PM Wedding Rehearsal 8:30PM AA mtg. N.H.

May May

20132013

SERVING IN MaySERVING IN MaySERVING IN May

ALSO SERVING:

SERVING: Contemporary Service 10:30AM

SERVING: Traditional Service 8:15AM

CHURCH NEWS Page 9

THE TRINITY NEWS April 23, 2012

DATE GREETERS USHERS serve all month

LECTOR ASSISTING MINISTER

CRUCIFER ACOLYTE COMMUNION ASSISTANT

5/5 M & B Fausnaugh Bob Cochrun Shirley Rihl S Dresbach Ellie Hill Grant Hill serve all month

5/12 Mike/Barb Geron Linda Cochrun Ronnie Rock Tom Egbert Autumn Miller Trevor Connell T & L Stevenson

5/19 T & J Kendrick Dan Manes Becky Roush Diana Gilmore Melanie Osborn Kenton Dresbach Lynne Svetek

5/26 Marvene Koch Judy Manes M Sanders Pat Meyer Connor Reed Miles Dresbach Patty Truex

DATE COMMUNION PREPARER

REFRESHMENTS NURSERY 8:15am

NURSERY 9:25am

NURSERY 10:30am

ALTAR GUILD

BLOOD PRESSURE

5/5 serve all month J/J Michles/ D Ward Sharon Justice Barbara Crist C Dowden/S Speakman serve all month Last Sunday

5/12 Vicki Novak ?? Elizabeth Schecter Tina Holtz Beth Miller/Autumn Miller Londa Wright Of the Month

5/19 Confirmation Sunday Patty Truex Tammy Hughes Carly & Jeremy Neff Tina Holtz

5/26 ?? Nedra Betts Erin Kirby Tim & Linda Stevenson B Gerhardt

DATE GREETERS USHERS LECTOR ASSISTING MINISTER

POWERPOINT SET UP

POWERPOINT OPERATE

COMMUNION ASSISTANT

5/5 ?? ?? Liz Young Jim River Patty Dresbach Austin Wippel serve all month

5/12 Young Disciples Class ?? Lori Brown Mark Ruff J VanArsdalen Brad Wippel Roger Eitel

5/19 ?? ?? Tom Brown Jr. Larry Stout J VanArsdalen Emily Faler Tina Holtz

5/26 ?? ?? Blaine Bullock Dick Walters Patty Dresbach Emily Hughes

MEMORIALS Lyn Fisher Carolyn Thomas Leonard Hoffman Rob & Judy Skidmore Alice Harker Gary & Sandy Montgomery

Do you enjoy gardening? Trinity is very fortunate to have a beautiful Bible Garden and if you enjoy gardening, the Bible Garden Team would appreciate a helping hand. In spring, they get together on Tuesdays at 9:00AM to work in the garden for approximately 1 hour. As summer approaches with warmer weather, they meet at 8:00AM to enjoy the ‘cooler’ gardening time. If interested, you can show up ready to garden on Tuesdays or contact Dick Fisher to ask questions or let him know of your interest.

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Circleville OH 43113

Permit No. 127

Trinity Lutheran Church 135 E. Mound St. Circleville OH 43113

ATTENDANCE STATISTICS

SUNDAY, April 14: Children - 12; Youth - 4; Adults - 42 = 58 Total

Worship: (8:15) 120 (10:30) 153 = 273 Total

SUNDAY, April 21: Christian Education Hour = 57 Total

Worship: (8:15) 114 (10:30) 132; = 246 Total

EVENTS THE REMAINDER OF APRIL: Wed. 24th 9:00-2:00 Christian Women’s Job Corps 3:00PM FTF 5:30PM FTF Celebration & Dinner 7:00PM Praise Team Rehearsal Thurs. 25th 9:00-2:00 Christian Women’s Job Corps 9:30AM Dorcas Circle 6:30/7:30 Handbells/Choir 7:00PM Preschool Spring Open House Fri. 26th 6:30AM MBA 8:30PM AA Meeting Sat. 27th 4:30PM Jacobs/Seitz Wedding Sun. 28th 9:30-10:30AM Volunteer Breakfast - N. H. Mon. 29th 8:00AM OAA Testing - Circleville Schools 10:30AM Bible Study/ Lunch Bunch 6:30PM Scout Troop 170 Tues. 30th 8:00AM OAA Testing - Circleville Schools 9:00AM Bible Garden 9:00AM Clothing Center 9:00-2:00 Christian Women’s Job Corps 5:30PM Brooks Yates Extended Education

SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Traditional Worship: 8:15am

Education Hour: 9:25-10:15am Contemporary Worship: 10:30am

Senior Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Gerhard W. Kraus

cell: 513 293-4841 prgerhard@earthlink.net Seniors’ Visitation Pastor: The Reverend John Michles

Pastor Emeritus: The Reverend John Mittermaier D.D.

Preschool Director: Nancy Harrow

Children & Family Director: Jill Stout

Youth & Family Director: Tim Stevenson

Contemporary Worship Director: Liz Young

Organ/Keyboard: Diane Smith and Liz Young

Choir and Hand Bells Director: John Hammond

Administrative Associate: Theresa Weller

E-mail: roundtownlutheran@yahoo.com

Church Phone: 740-474-3151 Fax: 740-474-4268 Preschool Phone: 740-474-9870

Web Site: www.trinitylutherancville.org

Christian Counseling Available at Trinity

Dr. Nina Helene has been counseling individu-als, couples, and families for over 20 years and has provided counseling to Trinity and Circleville area families for nearly 13 years. Dr. Helene counsels at Trinity in a convenient, private loca-tion that protects client confidentiality. You may find out more about her and WellSpring Counsel-ing on the WellSpringColumbus.org website. Click at top “Counseling, Coaching...”, then Staff Directory, scroll to Dr. Helene. Call toll free 1-888-236-4035, ext. 6243 to speak to Dr. Hele-ne or to schedule an appointment.

Our hearts and prayers go out to Nancy Harrow and the family of Charles Baldwin. May the Lord comfort you and grant you peace in your time of loss.