Page 1 of 16 Trinity Times
P
Trinity
Times
Inside this Issue:
Upcoming Events 3 Response to Worship Surveys 6 Fireproof Your Marriage 9 Youth Stuff 10 Transition / Vision Update 10 Schedule of
Worship Volunteers 12 Calendar 14 Fall Schedule Tear out 15
My sisters and brothers in
faith,
Autumn is almost here! I
know for all you summer
people this is not good news
but for those of us who thrive
in the fall season – well, we
are ready to ‘thrive’! Life is
like that isn’t it? What
pleases one person does not
make another person happy
and struggles ensue. Life is
also seasonal. Here in
Alberta we see and feel the
changing seasons. The
freshness of budding trees in
Spring, to the heat of
Summer, followed by the
glorious colours and chill of
Autumn, and finally the cold
white crispness of Winter.
God’s design and creativity
are all around us in a pattern
that unfolds new life through
to the end of life, and then it
all begins again. The
journey of that life is filled
with seasons and changes.
We are never static, our lives
are always changing and
transitioning from one
‘normal’ to a new ‘normal’
and on it goes. The irony is
most of us do not like change
or transition. We like things
the way they are - or we do
not like them that way, but do
not want to have to go through
change to get somewhere new!
Any kind of change stretches
us and causes levels of
discomfort – even good
change! If we would be
honest, change elicits
emotions of fear in us because
we know how it is now, but
we do not know how it will
be! The unknown brings fear.
It is true that change can bring
us excitement, anticipation,
joy and hope but it is the
‘getting there’ that is hard on
us. It is also true that as life
changes we need time to
grieve what no longer is, even
as we embrace what can be!
What a journey God has given
to us as His people! Thanks
be to God that we never walk
that journey alone!
As a part of daily prayers for
our family (15 grandkids have
me on my knees often), our
youth, our young adults
heading off to school and new
ventures, and our faith family
of Trinity, I have been
overwhelmed by all the
changes happening and all the
uncertainty of what lies ahead
for all of us. In my new role
as Lead Pastor I have felt the
weight of leadership in a
whole new way and am
learning the full meaning of
St. Paul’s words, “pray
without ceasing”. Upon
waking my heart and
mind simply resume the
prayers I was uttering
when I fell asleep. I am
so grateful to my Father
in heaven for this hotline
which keeps me sane and
functioning. I am also
finding myself repeating
words of Scripture in my
head all day long. These
words are my source of
strength and help. For
weeks now Psalm 23 has
been moving through my
mind over and over,
almost without ceasing. I
want to share it with you
as an anchor for all of us
as we step out in faith,
into a new season and a
time of ongoing change
and transition.
“The Lord is my
Shepherd, I shall not
want”. Christ has us in
His care. He is the Good
Shepherd who is leading
us and when needed will
carry us in arms of
goodness and grace.
‘Want’ in this psalm is a
‘not done’ verb tense.
This reminds us that our
future needs are also
being met by our prodigal
God who is there before
us and who knows all that
is coming.
Continued on next page
September 2019
Volume 3, Issue 8
Trinity Times Page 2 of 16
Continued from page 1
“He makes me lie down
in green pastures;
he leads me beside still
waters; he restores my
soul.” God will give us
rest in this time of
unknowns, rest that
equips us to move
forward when we stall
out or get faint. God will
provide ‘still’ waters
when we feel like the
rapids are rushing around
us. God ‘restores’,
makes strong our souls.
“Even though I walk
through the darkest
valley, I fear no evil; for
you are with me; your
rod and your staff – they
comfort me.” The
darkness of the unknown
is daunting. David was
in the Valley of Elah
with Goliath and knew
the size of the giant
before him. One small
shepherd boy with a few
small stones facing a
giant too big to fight.
Trinity is in a time when
what lies before feels
gigantic, the task too big.
Yet David declares, “I
fear no evil”. We, too,
can declare the same
words. Why? Because
just like David, “you are
with me; your rod and
your staff – they comfort
me”. We have been
blessed with the promise
of Christ, “Lo, I am with
you always, even to the
close of the age.”
(Matthew 28:20) We
have God’s Law (rod)
and God’s Gospel (staff)
with us in the Bible, a
living Word to guide us
and lead us forward. Let
us dig deeply into God’s
Word in study and in
seeking the Spirit’s
leading together. Oh,
and remember the giant
fell because he was too
big to miss!
“You prepare a table
before me in the
presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head
with oil; my cup
overflows.” We are fed
and nourished at the
table of the Lord. We
receive Christ’s
forgiveness so that when
we disagree (and we
will) and we struggle on
the journey, we can
know His forgiveness
which enables us both to
forgive, and to seek
forgiveness, so we can
move forward as family
in Christ. The anointing
of oil reminds us that we
have been claimed and
called - we are Christ’s
and we are to make
Christ known. Our cups
indeed overflow with the
spiritual gifts God has
poured into each of us.
Together Trinity has
every gift needed to
faithfully make Christ
known in this time and
place, and beyond.
“Surely goodness and
mercy shall follow me all
the days of my life, and I
shall dwell in the house
of the Lord forever.” -
The English word
‘follow’ here does not do
credit to the Hebrew word
‘radaph’. Radaph means
to chase, pursue, to rush
and attend to. It is the
passionate pursuit of
God’s goodness and
mercy waiting to rush to
our aid when needed. Not
as a puppy dog follows
behind, but more like a
celestial stallion racing us
to the finish line – to life
with God forever! An
image to increase faith.
As we continue the
journey set before us it is
my fervent prayer that we
will do so with eyes on
Jesus. I pray that by the
power of the Holy Spirit
we will have ‘faith over
fear’ each step of the way.
Remember the value of
perspective – Saul
thought the giant too big
to fight. David thought
the giant too big to miss!
May we know the
passionate ‘radaph’ of our
God who indeed has plans
for Trinity Brooks! May
the blessing of the Lord
be upon you this autumn
season of transition,
grieving what is past and
embracing what is yet to
come.
Your Pastor in Christ
Jesus,
Suggestion Box
If you have a concern,
question, bouquet, etc.,
you are invited to write it
out, sign it & place it into
the Comments &
Suggestions Box that is
located on the ledge in
the Library. The Deacons
regularly check this box.
It is there for you.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Do you have eye glasses
that you can no longer
wear?
Please drop your old
glasses off in the box
labelled “Glasses”
underneath the portable
bulletin board in the foyer
and give someone the gift
of sight. There are many
in this world who could
never afford to buy
eyeglasses and you can
contribute to renew their
sight
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Go to our website
brookstrinity.ca
Trinity Times Page 3 of 16
Confirmation Class Begins
For all returning confirmands
Wednesday, September 11 at 4:30 pm
See you there!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fall Kick Off
Sunday September 8
Join us after worship for a taco in a bag lunch.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fireproof Your Marriage
WHEN: Fireproof Movie Viewing
Sunday Evening, Sept. 15 6:30-8:30
Studies: Sunday Evenings Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Nov. 3&17 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WHO: Couples of all ages, from engaged to 70 years married!
RESOURCES USED: Fireproof the Movie, Fireproof Your Marriage, The Love Dare,
The Five Love Languages and The Holy Bible.
See the article on page 9 for more information
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Adult Information / Member Class
WHEN: Sept 16, 30, Oct 7, 9, 21 & 28 6:30 pm
Open to everyone wanting more information on Trinity, the Lutheran
church and what we believe and possibly becoming a member
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Secret Sister Reveal
The time has come to reveal at last who she is, you may have guessed she has had a blast
keeping secrets from her sister. Do you know who she is? Or did you miss her?
Join us for our secret sister reveal on Sunday, Sept 22nd after service in the
Fellowship Hall! Please bring a card or something sweet as a final gift to your secret
sister. Tea, coffee & snack provided!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ladies Fall Gathering
Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 am
Come to learn more about Trinity’s Jars of Clay ministry and watch a potter creating with clay.
Lunch will be served in a pottery bowl of your choice which you can then take home!
Trinity Times Page 4 of 16
Trinity Lutheran
Church Women
The next TLCW meeting will be on
September 5th at 1:00 pm All ladies are invited to attend.
____________________________________________________________________
Quilting Resumes Tuesday Sept 10 @ 1 pm All are welcome to join us regardless of quilting experience!
a five week group seminar offering a thorough and
practical look at anger and its generators.
Participants will learn how to deal with frustration,
hurt and fear before they are expressed as anger.
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
September 10 to October 8, 2019 Receive: Certificate of Completion plus
One (optional) “post-seminar” counselling session
Costs: $20/person—subsidy available
Facilitator: Roxanne Jackson, M.C. Lifetalk Counselling Services
Room 209, 327 3rd St W, Brooks
Call 362-2210 to register.
Conversation is Food for the Soul:
Conversations in Spiritual Care
Lethbridge Workshop
Friday, September 13, 2019
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference Centre
For more info see the brochure on the portable
bulletin board
_______________________________________
BROOKS SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 DOORS 6:30 PM
BROOKS EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
TICKETS $15/ADVANCE
$25/DOOR
$40/FAMILY PASS GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE EFREE CHURCH
OFFICE OR VISIT TIMMYTOUR.COM
Trinity Times Page 5 of 16
AGAPE LADIES
BIBLE STUDY
Starting Sept 11 @ 9:30 am
Sip, Savor and Drink Deeply
by Deb Burma
Jesus invites us to rest in Him. Just imagine what He
has in store for us as we meet Him with our “cup”—our
self—a vessel created and chosen by God, redeemed in
Christ, and ready to be filled for His purpose.
Time spent in Bible study will fill you to the brim and
beyond with God’s Good News. Sip, savor, and drink
deeply from His Word. Receive the outpouring of His
grace, His joy, and His peace. Please join us!
Sunday Morning Adult Study
Paul’s Letter to Titus
September 15 – October 6 at 9 am
“The God Who Never Lies” or
“Christians in a ‘Cretan’ Culture.
Join in as we study of the Book of Titus. Titus is a
very short letter from Paul found in the New
Testament. Titus is a Greek Christian and trusted Co-
worker with Paul. Paul sends Titus to Crete to help
sort out things. In Greek ‘Kretizo’ means, to play the
Cretan, i.e. ‘lie’. The Christians in Crete were living
in a very corrupt culture and Titus comes to help
straighten things out and remind them of the “God
who never lies”. Titus’ task is to ‘teach sound
doctrine’ and ‘maintain good deeds’. As you study
this brief letter to Titus consider life today as a
Christian living in a culture filled with lies. How is
truth shared? Found? Expressed? How much value
do we put on ‘sound doctrine’? How attentive are we
to ‘maintaining good deeds’?
Introducing Jordan Chappell!
The Board of Education has asked Jordan to
prayerfully consider using her many gifts to serve
as our Children’s Ministry Facilitator for the
coming year and she has said YES! Jordan has
served in our music ministry for several years and
will continue to do so. She is a Library Technician
and works at the Brooks Public library. Jordan has
a passionate love of reading, women’s football,
Children’s crafts, the Stampeders and . . . well why
don’t you introduce yourself to her and find out
more.
Jordan will work with our Sunday School teachers
and our families to encourage fun, consistent
learning and growing in God’s Word. She is
hoping to develop some family fun opportunities
over the year and will be looking after schedules,
communication and the resource room. If you have
any ideas/suggestions you would like to share with
her – please do!
We welcome Jordan to this role and look forward to
working with her to better serve our families in
growing in faith and relationship in Jesus Christ,
our Living Hope!
Trinity Times Page 6 of 16
Clergy Response to
Worship Surveys
First we want to thank
each of you who took
the time to fill in your
worship survey (it was
back a year or two) but
that is how long it takes
to go through all the
steps of tabulating,
sharing results with the
appropriate committees,
and now sharing some of
what we have done to
respond to things shared
on the surveys. We were
affirmed to have so
many of you mark off
positive responses
regarding our worship
here at Trinity. We also
took close note of the
areas where people had
concerns or listed
constructive criticism
and ideas for
implementation. Some
of the responses
identified strong
personal preferences –
positive and negative.
The reality is that we are
a congregation of people
who gather each Sunday
representing every
decade, different cultures
and backgrounds,
lifelong believers, newer
to the faith believers and
seekers, each one
coming with their
current and always
changing needs on their
journey of faith and life.
What this means is that
while each person in
worship is valuable,
precious and important,
there is no possible way
each one gathered will
get exactly what they
want each Sunday. We
are a family and we seek
to find the way to be a
functional one where
there is always going to
have to be some give
and take.
So how have we
responded to the surveys
and your comments?
Most of our people are
very content with our
music at Trinity. On
either side however there
were strong desires for
music that is either
traditional or even more
modern. Weekly we
work to create worship
with music that reflects
our blended gathering.
We seek to include
newer and older music,
teach new hymns and
share favourites, always
needing to bear in mind
the musicians serving
that week and the themes
of the day. We put out a
music survey asking
favourite hymns and
then used those hymns in
worship.
Our people for the most
part enjoy the style of
worship at Trinity.
There were a few strong
requests to return the
full LBW liturgy even as
there were a few to
remove our Hymnals
altogether. We are using
a more relaxed “liturgy”
(which simply means
‘order’ to a service) but
also look for
opportunities to use the
traditional liturgy for
those who miss it and
would enjoy having it
now and again. We use
the screens for worship
for many reasons but
also keep our hymnals
as there is a wealth of
music and resource in
them. Our Confirmands
donated a new Song
Book of favourite more
recent songs and hymns
as well. There is always
an order to our worship
service, but it can vary
and it often does.
Videos and screen usage
is well received by most
but there are a few who
do not enjoy it. We
make use of videos as
they work to enhance,
enrich, challenge, or
give us a visual that re-
enforces the day’s
message. We try not to
overuse this media but
do find that it is very
effective with our
younger members and
we know a picture can
be worth a thousand
words. It is a means we
have to share God’s
Word and we seek to use
it with faithfulness and
with discernment.
We have sought to invite
and include people who
would like to write or
lead the Prayers of the
People in worship and
continue to put it out
there for people to come
forward and let us know
if you would like to
serve.
This year we worked to
incorporate more “Series
Sermons”. This was
suggested by several in
the worship surveys.
We have done this in the
past on topics like the
Ten Commandments,
The Creed and always
during Advent and Lent.
This year we did one in
the Spring, “Will the
Real Jesus please Stand
Up!”. We will be doing
one this fall beginning in
Oct/Nov on the Gospel
of Mark, “On Your
Mark . . .” and we will
continue to look for
meaningful, timely
series topics to do in the
future. Let us know if
you have ideas for
topics.
Trinity continues to
follow a Lectionary for
our readings each
Sunday. In this way we
work through most of
the Bible over three
Responses to Worship Surveys
Trinity Times Page 7 of 16
years. When doing a
Sermon Series we see if
the readings fit and if any
do we keep them, and if
they don’t we work with
what fits that Sunday. A
lectionary holds the
preacher to account and
often gives us readings to
work with that are not as
easy but still very
needed. Many enjoy the
lectionary, some do not.
It is not mandated by
Scripture but is useful
and does connect us to
other churches around the
world in hearing the same
Scriptures on a Sunday.
Several surveys asked for
more clear information
about our mission
ministries at Trinity and
we have responded with
prayer cards for our
missionaries, updated
Bulletin Boards, and a
monthly Mission Minute
in worship to keep us all
informed.
Issues raised regarding
the physical side of
worship such as air
conditioning in the
Sanctuary, softer pews,
better lighting, sound
issues are not in our area
of Pastoral expertise or
decision making so those
were shared with other
parts of our Council.
In closing please know
that we reviewed and
prayed over each survey
returned. Thank you for
the thoughtful sharing
that you did. Thank you
for the many affirmations
you blessed us with!
Thank you all for your
honesty. Thank you most
of all for ideas,
suggestions and
constructive criticism
given. Worship is the
place each week where
we connect as a faith
family and where we all
gather to receive from
God and to praise and
worship God. As your
Pastors, we labour with
prayer, trepidation, and
always with the Biblical
mandate that Worship is
focused on God and we
are to be faithful to that in
every way. Please
forgive us when in our
human frailty we do not
meet your expectations of
us and pray for us as we
desire to be found faithful
to the Word of God and to
God in all we do.
In Christian love,
Pastors Maggie & John
P.S. We thought it might
be helpful to give a brief
explanation of our
worship style here at
Trinity and a bit about
why we do what we do in
our Sunday worship time.
Some of you know all of
this but some may not and
so explanation is always
good. Come talk with
either of us if you have
any questions about this.
Trinity has an unique
style of worship,
creatively incorporating a
liturgy each week. Our
goal for each Worship
service at Trinity is that
God’s Word will be
proclaimed with a proper
distinction and application
of God’s Law and God’s
Gospel. People gathered
for worship will have an
opportunity for
Confession each Sunday
and will hear clear words
of forgiveness shared with
them. Twice a month
Trinity offers the precious
gift of Holy Communion,
Christ’s Body and Blood,
in, with and under the
bread and wine. God’s
Word will usually be
shared through an Old
Testament Reading, a
New Testament Reading
and a Gospel Reading. A
Psalm may also be shared.
A Sermon/Message will
be given each week using
the day’s Scripture
readings. Music will be
led by a variety of teams
each with their own style,
but always with the
primary goal of aiding us
in raising our voices in
praise of our God!
Lutheran Christians have a
long history of excellence
in music and Trinity is
blessed now, and always
has been, by committed,
gifted musicians. We seek
to honour their gifts, their
time commitments and
their creativity. Children
are valued in our midst
and Children’s Story is a
special time to share
God’s Word with them.
Prayer is a precious
privilege God gives His
children and happens in
each worship along with
the Lord’s Prayer. We
include the Apostle’s
Creed most Sundays as
our Profession of Faith.
This creed has been used
by Christians from age to
age and all around the
world. It clearly states
what we believe about our
God – Father, Son and
Holy Spirit. Our service
concludes with a
Benediction, a good
word/blessing to take out
into the world where we
live out our faith in daily
life. We conclude each
worship with the words,
“Thanks be to God!”
Board of Education
Response to Surveys
The Board of Education
has reviewed and
discussed suggestions
from the congregational
survey in an attempt to
address concerns.
We rejoice and encourage
all participation and
attendance by the
children. They are the
future of our church.
Some comments were
contradictory, but we have
discussed some concerns
and have made some
changes.
The age groups for
Continued on the next page
Trinity Times Page 8 of 16
Continued from previous page
Sunday School will be
changed to:
•Preschool - grade 5
•Grade 6 - 8
•Grade 9 - 12
Sunday School time:
•Preschool - grade 5 will
remain during service.
•Grades 6 - 8 will be
changed to allow the
youth and their teachers
to hear the message.
After the message until
approximately 11:30
will be class time for
that age group.
•Grades 9 - 12 will
remain at 9 a.m.
Disruption during
service by the children
returning from class will
hopefully improve with
more awareness.
Children’s story will
remain during service.
Spiritual growth by all
members is our focus.
We are constantly
looking at implementing
programs and studies
that promote growth.
The VBS program has
been a success every
year and has impacted
many in our
congregation and outside
our congregation. Many
child and youth activities
are available and are
constantly changing in
exciting ways.
Office Reply to
Worship Surveys Dear Worship
Committee Members:
Thank you for the list of
Suggestions from the
results of the
Congregational Survey.
We have implemented
solutions for some of the
suggestions and they are
listed below. We realize
that there are differing
opinions and appreciate
that people took the time
to make their
suggestions known. The
only suggestion that we
chose not to implement
was putting the scripture
lesson and gospel back
into the bulletin. We felt
it is not a good use of
resources as most people
have access to a Bible to
look up these scriptures
whether it is the Bibles
in the Pews, their own
Bible or use of the
computer to look these
verses up. As stated
below we have set up a
weekly email that sends
out the scripture for
Sunday as well as
announcements and
prayer concerns.
Here is how we
addressed the rest of the
suggestions:
Re: I am aware of our
missionaries and how to
pray for them.
We want to
commend the Missions
Ministry on their efforts
to update the congregation on Mission
Outreach opportunities.
The Mission Minutes
during worship are very
informative and
appreciated.
Information given to the
office by the various
mission teams and the
Missions Ministry will
be put in the weekly
bulletin or the monthly
newsletter as we receive
it.
Re: The church
maintains a good
balance in using both
bulletins and projection
screens for the order of
service.
We are working
towards less paper and
have simplified our
bulletin in order to do
just that. We have cut
our paper consumption
in half and have been
using digital media
instead of printing
postcards and posters to
invite people to our
events. To that end we
now have Instagram
accounts for the church
and the youth group, we
are using Facebook and
our church website, the
Remind App is being
used for Confirmation
and Youth
communication and we
have a new weekly
email that seeks to keep
the congregation
informed. We realize
that not all of our members are on social
media or use computers,
so we use postcard
invitations and posters
sparingly.
It was suggested people
would like to know
ahead of time who is
giving the message. We
are now putting who is
giving the message in
the bulletin under
“Servant’s for the Lord’s
Day”.
We appreciate the effort
of the Worship
Committee in allowing
opinions to be heard and
seeking to improve the
life of our congregation.
We will continue to look
at ways to be good
stewards of the gifts that
God provides us.
Blessings
Kari Bolen – on behalf
of the office staff
FYI You have an opportunity
for service to our church
family at TLC.
We would welcome
anyone interested in the
preparation of coffee after
Sunday worship or the
clean-up, to come into the
Kitchen to become
familiar with the routine.
There is a sign-up sheet in
the Kitchen. We’ve been
enjoying treats with our
after worship coffee and
welcome contributions if
you feel lead to do so
Trinity Times Page 9 of 16
GOT QUESTIONS??
Many people have questions about the
Bible, or Faith, or Jesus or Other
Religious Beliefs but do not always feel
comfortable asking their questions out
loud or in a group. It was suggested a
while back that we should start a
Question Box where people could put
their questions (with their name or
without). Our Pastors would then have
opportunity to do some study and choose
a question or two to answer in the Trinity
Times each month.
There is now a “GOT QUESTIONS?”
box on the table below the main Bulletin
Board. Please consider what you might
have on your mind and would like to ask
and put in a question or two. Watch for
the answers in coming Trinity Times
editions.
Jesus said, “ask, seek and knock”. Let us
each share our questions that we may all
grow in grace and wisdom.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rend Collective
is Coming to Calgary!
October 10
@ First Alliance Church
Get your tickets
https://rendcollective.com/pages/tour
Let’s carpool!
WHEN: Fireproof Movie Viewing
Sunday Evening, Sept. 15, 6:30-8:30
Studies: Sunday Evenings
Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Nov. 3&17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WHO: Couples of all ages, from engaged to 70 years
married!
WHAT: Time spent in God’s Word to “Fireproof” your
relationship. Fireproofing is about preparation,
prevention and readiness for when the “fire” comes!
WHY: Marriage Matters! Family is Forever!
FACILITATORS: Pastors Maggie & John Theiss, fellow
travelers on the journey of marriage & life!
WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE?
We will gather for coffee and pie. We will gather to dig into God’s
Word. We will do some listening, some sharing (if comfortable)
and some praying.
We come admitting marriage is hard work and we need help so that
God’s design for us can be all that He intended!
We come ready to fight for our families and ready to receive help
to do that.
RESOURCES USED: Fireproof the Movie, Fireproof Your
Marriage, The Love Dare, The Five Love Languages and The Holy
Bible.
EXPECTATIONS:
Learning, growing, laughter, good dessert, and hope in the midst of
a respecting, caring group of fellow travelers on the journey of
faith and love.
All are invited to come – the introvert and the extrovert, the
struggling and the seasoned, God designed this thing called
marriage and God, the author has much to deepen the richness.
The Question to ask yourselves is not why should we commit and
come, but why wouldn’t we?
Page 10 of 16 Trinity Times
Youth Stuff Follow us:
From the girls who use gossip to the boys who use
physical threats (and vice versa), bullying is as rampant
as ever. We will learn to identify, avoid, and heal from
harmful situations while learning more about God's love
for us and hope for our lives.
Join us for Breakfast and God’s Word
Sundays starting
Sept 22 @ 9:00 am
(Youth Grade 9 -12)
Activities Backyard activities: Huma
n
A back to school party! Who: Students beginning Grades 7-12
Date: Friday, September 20, 2019
Time: 7pm-11:30pm
What to bring: Warm clothes, running shoes
Admission: $10.00
Backyard activities: Human foosball, giant billiards, 9-
square, hay rides, music, food, games, God talk and
much more!
For more info or to register go to
www.ohyo.ca/backyard-bash
tlc_x_lutheran
Transition / Visioning Update
The Transition Team has been formed and consists
of Mark Altwasser, Rhea Lynne Anderson, Kari
Bolen, Dennis Dockray, Leona Ferguson, Jayden
Harvie and Sarah Summach. We have been directed
by Council to: “Lead Trinity Lutheran Church in
visioning and ultimately calling a pastor to Trinity
Lutheran Church. The visioning process shall be led
and facilitated by an outside consultant. This
process will involve seeking input from the
congregation and most importantly seeking God’s
will and guidance. The visioning process shall
clarify pastoral roles, who we are and who is God
calling us to be.”
We have been working with Pastor Eric Hulstrand
of Moving Forward Coaching to formulate a short
survey that will be distributed to the congregation on
Sunday September 8. This survey is an opportunity
for you to tell Pastor Eric who Trinity is. This
survey is confidential in that only Pastor Eric will
see the results. The survey is being given out in
preparation for the Transition / Visioning
Weekend scheduled for October 25-27, 2019. On
this weekend Pastor Eric will visit Trinity in person
and conduct interviews as well as use the survey
results to present observations and
recommendations to the Staff, Transition Team and
the Congregation.
We are excited to see what God has planned for
Trinity and we ask for your continued prayers for
Pastors John & Maggie, the Transition Team,
Church Council and for each and every member of
our church family as we journey together through
this time of seeking God’s will for Trinity.
Blessings
Trinity Transition Team
Trinity Times Page 11 of 16
Are you getting TLC Connections?
A weekly email sent out Thursday afternoons. Included:
Sunday’s Scripture, Announcements, Prayer Concerns,
A Word from one of our Pastors, Links to new or
interesting songs or other items. Email [email protected] to sign up
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you have a concern you would like to have placed
on our Prayer Chain please call the church office.
Please notify the office also if your email address has
changed.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please do not park in the alley as it is not only illegal, but it also is inconvenient for our neighbors. Also, please be considerate of our seniors & leave parking spaces for them at the back door.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Automated Funds Transfer Agreement
Anyone wishing to have their tithe to the General Fund
automatically transferred from their bank account
please call the church office for an agreement form.
This is an easy and convenient way to fulfill your
stewardship responsibilities to our church.
Update on Refugee Process
for John Wat’s family
John Wat is originally from South Sudan and lived
as a refugee in Ethiopia before coming to Canada 20
years ago. He dreamed of becoming a doctor and
returning to his Home to help his people but due to
his need to support family financially, he was never
able to fulfill his dream. He is an incredibly
respected and responsible member of the Canadian
Sudanese community. As well, he supports his
mother and her caregivers in Ethiopia.
John supported his nephew Pal to finish school and
achieve a Master’s degree in Khartoum, Sudan.
Five children were orphaned when their father, Pal,
was killed in the Sudan, and Pal’s wife died in
Ethiopia. Their grandmother, John’s sister, took
over their care and then was tragically killed in
Addis. So much trauma and loss! The two oldest
children are being cared for (with John’s financial
assistance) by relatives in Uganda. John has moved
the youngest three to Nairobi, Kenya to facilitate the
Refugee Status process. They are now registered as
refugees, they are reportedly much safer and
happier, and we are proceeding to find out the
quickest and easiest way to move them to Calgary to
be with John and his family.
The children are Nyamal Pal Kuek (age 15),
Tethloch Pal Kuek (9), and Kuek Pal (7) are
presently being cared for by John’s niece Nyaruot
(21) and Johns’ youngest brother Gatkhor (21) in
Nairobi. The children have started school there, and
John has been financing their accommodation,
living expenses and school fees.
I will continue to update the congregation and advise
as to how exactly we can help with this situation.
Please continue to pray for the whole family, for
God to open up a way to expedite their move to
Canada, for the safety and welfare of the children,
and for John and his wife Pasqual, as they are totally
overwhelmed by the entire situation. He cherishes
the prayers and support of the people of Trinity, and
is so thankful for a loving church family.
Page 12 of 16 Trinity Times
September 01 10:00 am Worship with Communion Acolyte: Claire Anderson Lector: Trudi Heal Storyteller: Pastor John Sound: Jayden Harvie / Joey Armstrong
Video: Randy Flatla Communion Prep: Doris Bachand Worship Assistant Laura-Marie Elgersma Ushers: Brian & Debbie Berg / Barry & Trudi Heal Scripture Readings: Proverbs 25:2-10/Hebrews 13:1-17
September 08 10:00 am Worship – Rally Sunday
Acolyte: Megan Andrews Lector: Hush Rosekat Storyteller: Pastor Maggie Sound: Ryan Summach
Video: Mason Hofer Worship Assistant Rhea Lynne Anderson Ushers: Shirley Perry /Jackie Lester / Mark & Melanie Altwasser Scripture Readings: Deut 30: 15-20 / Philemon 1-21
September 15 10:00 am Worship - Communion
Acolyte: Kristine Crisanto Lector: Harold Stedel Storyteller: Julie Musgrove Sound: Randy Flatla / Lauren Trembecki Video: Nolan Trembecki Worship Assistant Harold Stedel Ushers: Brent Altwasser & Tilly Gamble / Colin & Charlene Musgrove Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-24 / 1Timothy 1:5-17
September 22 10:00 am Acolyte: Brett Niznik Lector: Brandi McCord Storyteller: Pastor John Sound: Jayden Harvie / Mason Hofer Video: Ryan Summach Worship Assistant: Laura-Marie Elgersma Ushers: Lou & Doreen Nester / Vince & Laura-Marie Elgersma Scripture Readings: Amos 8:4-7 / 1 Timothy 2:1-15
WORSHIP SERVICES SCHEDULE
OF VOLUNTEER DUTIES
Larry & PeggyAnn Springer Sept. 01 Mike & Nichole Vincent Sept. 02 Jason & Erin Roberts Sept. 03 Jim & Jeanie Culligan Sept. 04 Earl & Joy Christman Sept. 05 Blaine & Kari Bolen Sept. 05 Chris & Aimee Blanch Sept. 07 Branden & Jade Mitchell Sept. 08 Jesse & Chantelle Murray Sept. 14 Travis & Melissa Lutes Sept. 15 David & Kayla Moore Sept. 18 Rob & Leiza Clow Sept. 21 Randy Hofer & Joey Armstrong Sept. 22 Mark & Melanie Altwasser Sept. 24 Gordie & Jackie Kay Sept. 25 Dallas & Terryn Currie Sept. 25 Brent Altwasser & Tilly Gamble Sept. 26 Patrick & Carol Gummeson Sept. 26 Jayden & Amilyn Harvie Sept. 27 Matthew & Meagan Erlandson Sept. 28 If you would like to have your anniversary included in the Wedding Anniversary list please call the church office. Steve Schekk Sept 04 Bobby Bruso Sept 04 Leonne Stuart Sept 11 Isabel Volesky Sept 12 Leta Babb Sept 15 Faye Altwasser Sept 17 Dale Ferguson Sept 17 Sharon Jensen Sept 18 Raymond Flatla Sept 20 Myrtle Ulrichsen Sept 21 Marie Garthwaite Sept 28 Don Sandau Sept 28 Helen Dumontel Sept 30 If you are a Senior and would like to have your name included on the Seniors’ birthday list, please call the church office.
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
SEPTEMBER SENIORS
BIRTHDAYS
Trinity Times Page 13 of 16
September 29 10:00 am Acolyte: Cody These Lector: Kristen Niznik Storyteller: Julie Musgrove Sound: Ryan Summach / Nolan Trembecki
Video: Worship Assistant: Rhea Lynne Anderson Ushers: Brian & Lorene Nichols / Brad & Kristen Niznik Scripture Readings: Amos 6:1-7 / 1 Timothy 3:1-13
Ushers are reminded to please make sure that all church doors are locked before leaving after Sunday worship.
WORSHIP SERVICES SCHEDULE
OF VOLUNTEER DUTIES
Trinity Lutheran Church
811 Cassils Road W
Brooks, AB T1R 0E4
PHONE:
(403) 362-4259
E-MAIL:
We’re on the Web! See us at:
www.brookstrinity.ca
“Serve Christ our Lord by welcoming,
equipping & sending disciples”
Follow Us: Friends of Brooks Trinity Lutheran
trinity_lutheran3
Trinity Times
The next deadline is September 24, 2019.
Trinity Times Page 14 of 16
~ September 2019 ~
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 9:00 am Worship @ Patricia Rodeo 10:00 am Worship 1:30 – 4:30 pm Church of God Tabernacle Worship
2 Labour Day – Office closed
3 Pastor John day off
4:30 pm Deacon’s meeting 7:00 pm Transition Team meeting 8:00 pm AA
4 Pastor Maggie day off
1:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church Women meeting
6:00 pm Jars of Clay meeting
5 2:00 pm Pastor John officiate funeral in Gem 5:00 pm Youth Committee meeting 8:00 pm AA / Alanon
6 5:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal
7 2;00 pm Wedding @ Trinity 3:30 – 5:30 pm Church of God Tabernacle meeting
8 Fall Kickoff Sunday 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Taco in a bag Lunch 12:30 Belize Mission Team meeting 1:30 – 4:30 pm Church of God Tabernacle Worship
9 Pastors Maggie & John day off
10 1:00 pm Quilting 7:00 pm Worship Committee meeting
8:00 pm AA
11 9:30 am Agape Ladies Bible Study 4:30 pm Confirmation Class
12 9:00 am Newell Christian Community meeting 8:00 pm AA / Alanon
13 Confirmation Retreat 5:00 pm Leave for Confirmation Retreat
14 3:30 – 5:30 pm Church of God Tabernacle meeting
15 Confirmation Retreat 9:00 am Adult Ed Hour 10:00 am Worship 1:30 – 4:30 pm Church of God Tabernacle Worship 2:00 pm Pastor John @ Rolling Hills 6:30 pm Fireproof Movie Viewing
16
6:30 pm Adult Information/ Membership Class
17
1:00 pm Quilting
5:00 pm Board of Education meeting 7:00 pm Council meeting
8:00 pm AA
18
Pastor John away until Pastor Maggie day off 9:30 am Agape Ladies Bible Study 4:30 pm Confirmation Class
19 Sept 26 Pastor Maggie day off
8:00 pm AA / Alanon
20 Pastor Maggie day off
21
3:30 – 5:30 pm Church of God Tabernacle meeting
22
9:00 am Ed Hour 10:00 am Worship 11:30 am Secret Sister Reveal 1:30 – 4:30 pm Church of God Tabernacle Worship 2:00 pm Pastor John @ Iddesleigh 6:30 pm Fireproof Study
23
Pastor Maggie day off
24 Trinity Times Deadline
1:00 pm Quilting
8:00 pm AA
25
9:30 am Agape Ladies Bible Study 4:30 pm Confirmation Class
26
8:00 pm AA / Alanon
27
Pastor Maggie @
28
LCMC Gathering 3:30 – 5:30 pm Church of God Tabernacle meeting
29
Pastor Maggie @ 9:00 am Education Hour 10:00 am Worship
1:30 – 4:30 pm Church of God Tabernacle Worship
30
LCMC Gathering 6:30 pm Adult Information/ Membership Class
Communion: Sept 1 Sept 15
Trinity Times Page 15 of 16
S
tarting
Sep
temb
er 15
9 a
m
You
th S
tud
y (S
tartin
g S
ept 2
2)
Grad
es 9-1
2
Bu
llies & M
ean
Girls
We
will
learn
to
id
entify,
avo
id,
and
hea
l fro
m
harm
ful
situatio
ns w
hile lea
rnin
g m
ore a
bo
ut G
od's lo
ve for u
s an
d h
op
e
for o
ur lives. B
reakfa
st will b
e shared
9 a
m
Ad
ult S
tud
y
Pa
ul’s L
etter to T
itus
As yo
u stu
dy th
is brief letter to
Titu
s consid
er life toda
y as a
Christia
n livin
g in
a cu
lture filled
with
lies. Ho
w is tru
th sh
ared
?
Found? E
xpressed
?
Ho
w m
uch
va
lue
do
w
e pu
t on
‘so
und
doctrin
e’? H
ow
atten
tive are w
e to ‘m
ain
tain
ing
go
od
deed
s’?
Wo
rsh
ip a
t 10
:00
am
10 a
m d
urin
g w
orsh
ip
follo
win
g C
hild
ren’s S
tory
Presch
ool - G
rade 1
10 a
m d
urin
g w
orsh
ip
follo
win
g C
hild
ren’s S
tory
Grad
es 2-5
10 a
m d
urin
g w
orsh
ip (S
tartin
g S
ept 2
2)
fo
llow
ing
the M
essage
Please clip the Fall Schedule. We have provided two so you can give one to a friend!
S
tarting
Sep
temb
er 15
9 a
m
You
th S
tud
y (S
tartin
g S
ept 2
2)
Grad
es 9-1
2
Bu
llies & M
ean
Girls
We w
ill learn
to id
entify, a
void
, an
d h
eal fro
m h
arm
ful situ
atio
ns
while lea
rnin
g m
ore a
bout G
od's lo
ve for u
s and
hop
e for o
ur
lives. Brea
kfast w
ill be sh
ared
9 a
m
Ad
ult S
tud
y
Pa
ul’s L
etter to T
itus
As yo
u stu
dy th
is brief letter to
Titu
s consid
er life today a
s a
Ch
ristian
living in
a cu
lture filled
with
lies. How
is truth
shared
?
Fo
un
d?
E
xpressed
?
Ho
w
mu
ch
valu
e do
we
put
on
‘sound
do
ctrine’?
Ho
w a
ttentive a
re we to
‘main
tain
ing g
ood d
eeds’?
Wo
rsh
ip a
t 10
:00
am
10 a
m d
urin
g w
orsh
ip
follo
win
g C
hild
ren’s S
tory
Presch
oo
l - Grad
e 1
10 a
m d
urin
g w
orsh
ip
follo
win
g C
hild
ren’s S
tory
Grad
es 2-5
1
0 a
m d
urin
g w
orsh
ip (S
tartin
g S
ept 2
2)
fo
llow
ing
the M
essag
e
Grad
es 6-8
Trinity Times Page 16 of 16
FIR
EP
RO
OF
YO
UR
MA
RR
IAG
E
Fir
epro
of
Movie
Vie
win
g -
Sunday
Even
ing,
Sep
t. 1
5
6
:30
-8:3
0
Stu
die
s: S
unday
Even
ings,
Sep
t. 2
2, O
ct. 6, N
ov
. 3&
17
6:3
0 –
8:3
0 p
.m.
Faci
lita
tors
: P
asto
rs M
aggie
& J
ohn T
hei
ss
Res
ou
rces
incl
ud
e:
The
5 L
ov
e L
ang
uag
es &
The
Lov
e
Dar
e ~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
Ag
ap
e L
ad
ies
Bib
le S
tud
y
Wed
nes
day
s
Sta
rtin
g S
epte
mb
er 1
1 a
t 9:3
0 a
m
Join
us
for
Sip
, S
avor
an
d D
rin
k D
eep
ly
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~
Ad
ult
In
form
ati
on
/ M
emb
er C
lass
Sep
t 16, 30, O
ct 7
, 9, 21 &
28
6:3
0 p
m
Open
to e
ver
yone
wan
ting m
ore
info
rmat
ion o
n T
rinit
y,
the
Luth
eran
ch
urc
h
and
what
w
e b
elie
ve
and
poss
ibly
bec
om
ing a
mem
ber
.
FIR
EP
RO
OF
YO
UR
MA
RR
IAG
E
Fir
epro
of
Movie
Vie
win
g -
Sunday
Even
ing,
Sep
t. 1
5
6
:30
-8:3
0
Stu
die
s: S
unday
Even
ings,
Sep
t. 2
2,
Oct
. 6, N
ov
. 3&
17
6
:30 –
8:3
0 p
.m.
Faci
lita
tors
: P
asto
rs M
aggie
& J
ohn T
hei
ss
Res
ou
rces
in
clud
e: T
he
5 L
ove
Lan
guag
es &
The
Love
Dar
e ~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
Ag
ap
e L
ad
ies
Bib
le S
tud
y
Wed
nes
day
s
Sta
rtin
g S
epte
mb
er 1
1 a
t 9:3
0 a
m
Join
us
for
Sip
, S
av
or
an
d D
rin
k D
eep
ly
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~~
~
Ad
ult
In
form
ati
on
/ M
emb
er C
lass
Sep
t 16, 30, O
ct 7
, 9, 21 &
28
6:3
0 p
m
Open
to e
ver
yone
wan
tin
g m
ore
info
rmat
ion o
n T
rinit
y, t
he
Luth
eran
ch
urc
h
and
what
w
e b
elie
ve
and
poss
ibly
Please clip the Fall Schedule. We have provided two so you can give one to a friend!