sept '11
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Pathways A publication of Trinity Presbyterian Church 2125 Tower Drive • Woodbury, MN • 55125
www.trinitywoodbury.org Summer 2011
Let the Learning Begin ! ! ! Let the Learning Begin ! ! ! Let the Learning Begin ! ! ! Let the Learning Begin ! ! ! Rally Sunday is Sept 11 Christian Ed for all ages, all church pot luck and choir returnsChristian Ed for all ages, all church pot luck and choir returnsChristian Ed for all ages, all church pot luck and choir returnsChristian Ed for all ages, all church pot luck and choir returns
Pot Luck Meal After the Service
Since “rally” means to assemble and call together for
a common purpose, plan on attending an all church
pot luck right after the service.!
Several Trinity baseball fans including Sue,
Stephanie & Mike Schenk, Beth & Gary Hanson
and Peter Strand (lower left) attended a Twins
game in July. Speaking of “rally,” Neal Stand’s
reversed cap didn’t bring on a win for the team
but he and
daughter
Kelsey
enjoyed the
outing
nonetheless!
As the calendar turns to September, and people of all
ages return to school, it’s time for Trinity’s Christian
Education program to rev up for the Fall.
Sept 11 begins with a festive welcome at 9:00 followed
by registration for PreK-6th Grade students. After kids
are registered they will head toward the CE Wing to
meet their Sunday School teachers.
Adult Education begins after the festive welcome at
9:00 and will also involve a brief registration. The CE
committee is compiling a list of Sunday participants
seeking names, phone numbers and email addresses
to ensure adults know all the great things that are
being offered … and finding out in a timely way. A
class led by Joe Pendal entitled: “Helping Not Hurting.”
For youth (grades 7-12), there will be Sunday School
from 11:00-11:50. If you are entering 7th grade
… you are a member of the youth group. We will
also register the youth … and remain committed to
having an active, consistent stream of activities and
learning opportunities.
TrinityAlive! begins Sept 14. See page 9 for all the info.
The Trinity choir springs to action on
Wednesday, August 31st at 7:30.
Singers of all abilities wanted! Join
good friends in song as we raise the roof in God's
name. Contact Neal Strand with questions!
STAFF
Gary Hanson
Home: 651.501.1820
Cell: 651.373.1821
Pastor Care
Coordinator/
Administrator
Dee Lindblom
M-F 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cell: 651.353.6724
Director of Christian
Education
Joe Pendal
651.436.3435
Church Musician
Joyce Piper
Choir Director
Neal Strand
Child Care Attendants
Tori Ruckle
Custodians
Jeff Lindblom
Karen Patraw
church website:
www.trinitywoodbury.org
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Pastor’s Message... This past summer a number of participants enjoyed a 6-week Christian his-
tory class on Wednesday evenings. The material was interesting and the conversa-
tion was stimulating. We learned that while we live in an ever-changing world down
through the centuries, the Christian message is timeless. In every era throughout
history, those who were passionate about sharing the Christian faith figured out
new ways to reach people of their day.
Take stained-glass windows, for example. The brilliantly
colored translucent images that grace the Gothic cathedrals of
Europe are beautiful, for sure, but they had a very practical
down-to-earth purpose as well. They were designed to convey
the Bible stories visually to a largely illiterate population.
Also during the Middle Ages, one of the most important
innovations in the world and the church came to be—the modern
printing press. Johannes Gutenberg combined moveable type (a
Chinese invention) with a wine press (which made for even pres-
sure) and used paper instead of cumbersome and costly animal
skins. While scribes had often spent years painstakingly copying
books by hand, with the first printing press, 300 pages could now
be made in a single day. The printing press allowed written knowledge, including
the Bible, to be accessible to a much larger segment of the
population, and helped pave the way for the Renaissance,
the Reformation and the Enlightenment.
Whether it was the advent of the printing press, the
pipe organ, wireless radio, television, or the internet, the
church continues to adopt new discoveries
and inventions in order to keep sharing God’s story. As people of
faith, we need to continue to enrich and enlighten our lives as well.
One of the best ways to do this is through our education
classes here at Trinity. We shall continue to offer a rich assortment
of opportunities for adults on Sunday mornings as well as Wednes-
day evenings during “TrinityAlive!” In addition, there will be occa-
sional offerings such as “The Bible in 90 Days” adventure, as well as retreats, and
this coming year, we are excited to announce an evening with a renowned theolo-
gian in January. Stay tuned....and keep on learning,
Gary
Teams of 3-5 people are needed to serve dinner at the Family Place Shelter the 4th Sunday of Nov &
Dec at First Baptist Church, 9th & Wacouta in downtown St. Paul. The sign up sheet can be found on the bul-
letin board in the Welcome Room just outside the sanctuary doors. Questions? You’ll find a “tip” sheet that
addresses basic questions including food ideas.
A huge thank you goes out to Pat Channer for her dedicated volunteer
work as coordinator these past several years. With Pat concluding her coordina-
tor duties, Trinity is in need of a new volunteer(s) to coordinate our monthly ser-
vice at Family Place.
The individual(s) recruit and sign-up individuals and families from Trinity to
serve dinner to approximately 35-50 individuals the fourth Sunday of each month
at First Baptist Church in downtown St. Paul
If you are interested in knowing more about this wonderful volunteer op-
portunity, contact Pat (651) 735-7741 or Bob Anderson 651-578-9367or
[email protected]. Thank you for considering!
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Ministry Opportunities Abound through Trinity Let our Shared Ministry’s Committee help you find your niche...
Greetings from your Shared Ministry Team! Fall is here and it’s time to get back into schedules. It’s also time to think about the opportunities for learning and service at Trinity. How can we, your Shared Ministry team, help you?
• Do you want to join the choir?
• Are you interested in joining a committee?
• Do you just want to discuss Trinity's area of Mission?
• Do you have great ideas for social events or fund raisers? ♦ Do you have a gift or talent that you would like to share, but just aren't sure
where it would fit? The Shared Ministry Team would like to help you find your "good place" at Trinity. There are so many opportunities! Please call or email anyone of our team with your questions and interests. What is God's call for you in this place at this time? Look for the Shared Ministry bulletin board in the Welcome Room where you’ll find a picture of our team, contact information, and information about ongoing opportunities of service. SHARED MINISTRY TEAM (Find our email addresses in the church directory) Susan Jamison 651-578-7100 Brad Wright 651-501-1037 Jane Willison 651-739-2674
Shared Ministry's Mission
The Shared Ministry Team works with session, deacons, and staff members to encourage individu-als and families of Trinity Church to identify, develop and use their God given gifts in ministries that are appropriate for them and the church.
..Sign up to prepare food or serve a meal at Family Place Shelter — Or really step up to the plate and serve as Trinity’s new coordinator!
Historic First Baptist
Trinity Contacts
Buildings & Grounds Mike Schenck 739-3727
Christian Education
Clerk of Session
Marketing/
Communications Don Breckle 739-5429
Mission& Action
Bob Anderson 651-578-9367
Moderator of Deacons Brad Wright 651-501-1037
Newsletter
Beth R. Hanson 501-1820
Nominating
Nursery Coordinator Katy Gavin 304-7945
Pastoral Care/Prayer
Chain Dee Lindblom 738-0045
Personnel Bruce Williams 731-8233
Special Events
Barb Freeman 731-1220
Stewardship& Finance Brian Fisher
651-578-9827
Worship Debi Espe 730-6805
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Your Deacon & You From Brad Wright, Moderator
The Board of Deacons is responsible for providing lay pastoral care at
Trinity. We are the people to call if you are in need of assistance, whether spiri-
tual, emotional or logistical such as temporary help with meals or rides.
There are nine Deacons. We are Jodi Campbell, Susan Rooney, Sean
Gavin, Brad Wright, Jessica Pendal, Neal Strand, Alex Espe, Chris Hacker, and
Judy Punt. Each member of the congregation has an assigned Deacon but you
can contact any of us or Dee in the Church office. The list of Deacons is on our
bulletin board just outside the sanctuary door.
Regular checking in with the congregation is a primary Deacon responsi-
bility. If for some reason your Deacon hasn’t contacted you or you cannot reach
them, PLEASE call me and I will make sure that you are contacted promptly.
Please help us to help you.
Brad Wright, Moderator, Deacons
651-501-1037 evenings or [email protected]
Charge them to do good, to be rich in
good works and generous, sharing
what they have. 1 Timothy 6:18
A recent Synovate survey of
1,600 parents revealed that while
85% said they teach their children
about saving money, only 34%
taught them about paying bills and a
mere 27% taught them about how to
use a checking account or credit
cards. Not even included in the sur-
vey was the topic of sharing/giving
money!
Nathan Dungan, founder of
Share Save Spend, stresses the con-
nection between values and financial
decisions, and maintains that the or-
der of the words ‘share, save, spend’
is intentional. “Sharing is about pay-
ing attention to the needs of others
out of gratitude. Saving is about pa-
tience and discipline. Spending fo-
cuses on needs and wants—and the
difference between the two,” says the
Minneapolis financial expert.
According to Dungan, our cul-
ture strives to shape the narrative about
money for the next generation and cur-
rently, “it’s not a healthy narrative.” The
dominant value is to spend. He consid-
ers it important for parents to start a dia-
logue with children about charitable giv-
ing to help the next generation link their
money and their values. One method he
suggests is to start young by giving a
child a “share check” for his/her birthday
or Christmas. The check is filled out ex-
cept for the ‘pay to order’ line, and the
child can choose a place or cause to
which the money is donated.
To quote Dungan: “The choices
we make with our money can change
the world.” I challenge parents, grand-
parents and all caring adults to consider
how we are teaching our children to
make good, healthy, value-strewn
choices. Blessings, Dee
Money, Values and Choices From Dee Lindblom, Pastoral Care
Tent canopies that were in place
offered shade and/or rain protection and
gave the space outside Fellowship Hall a
festive look. A mid-summer Communion
was included - a first for Trinity - and the
Praise Band provided music.
The cool, gray morning gave way
to beautiful blue skies filled with plenty of
sunshine just in time for the meal directly
following the worship service. Attendance
was great and there was an abundant
smorgasbord of summer picnic pot luck
dishes.
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Trinity Annual Fresh Air Worship Service Trinity Annual Fresh Air Worship Service Trinity Annual Fresh Air Worship Service Trinity Annual Fresh Air Worship Service Worshippers inspired by God’s great outdoors on Sunday, July 24th
(left) Trinity's kids really enjoyed playing “Soak the Sap” manned by
Trinity's own Almighty Slugger Softball Team volunteers and (below) the won-
derful morning came to a close with parents and children joining in a rousing
and refreshing game of Water Balloon Toss.
Thanks especially to the Espes and VanderVeers for much of the or-
ganizational work and Brad Wright for loaning and setting up all the sound
equipment. ..A good time definitely had by all!
(Above) ... Is that? Could that possibly be, Garry Espe??
In 2010, 3,000 people raised awareness about mental
illnesses by participating in NAMIWalks.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a
non-profit organization working to improve the lives of
adults and children with a mental disorder and their
families, and to increase public understanding of men-
tal illnesses. NAMI has made a real difference in in-
creasing opportunities for recovery, and in reducing
stigma and discrimination. Did you know that last
year:
♦ 4,000 people received support through the
helpline and 45 ongoing support groups.
♦ 8,300 people gained understanding by attend-
ing a class, workshop or presentation.
♦ 275 volunteers donated over 8,000 hours fa-
cilitating classes, support groups, special pro-
jects and advocating for good mental health
policies at the legislature.
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Mental Health Matters From Dee Lindblom
The Faith-Based Health & Wellness Network
is grateful for the support NAMI has provided us in
our efforts to help families and educate our commu-
nities of faith. If you would like to walk in the 2011
NAMIWalk on September 24, or make a donation,
please contact Dee Lindblom at
[email protected] or (651) 738-0045.
Sensory Processing Disorders in children Workshop
On Monday, September 26, at 6:30 pm, the Family Achievement Center will partner with the
Faith-Based Health & Wellness Network to present a workshop about Sensory Processing Disorders in
children. More details will follow but be sure to mark your calendars to attend.
This free workshop will take place at Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Road. Contact Dee
Lindblom at (651)738-0045 or [email protected] for more information.
Parish Personals Darryl and Jane Willison would like to thank everyone for helping in the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. They will always remember all of the good wishes and lovely cards! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s Per Capita campaign. As of August 7th, We’ve collected $1825.
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Brent, Colby and Emily Korbel. Brent joins us by profession of faith, and is a manufac-
turing technology engineer at 3M. Emily joins us by letter of transfer from Northminster
Presbyterian Church in Ames, Iowa, and is a stay-at-home mom to the couple’s lively 6-
month-old Colby. Faith, family and friends are important to both of them.
Verna and Pierre Laban join us by letter of transfer from the Presbyterian Church in
Cameroon. Verna has a degree in chemistry and is a pharmacy technician student at Cen-
tury. Pierre is a home health care worker and is working on a Master’s Degree from Wal-
den University in Minneapolis. They have a three year old daughter, Charlize, and are ex-
pecting another child in September.
Monica Laurent joins us by reaffirmation. Monica and her husband, Paul Roskowitz, have
a 13-month-old son, Tyler. Monica is currently between jobs, and enjoys travel, family and
friends, walking and working out.
Kate Wolfe-Jenson joins us by letter of transfer from North Como Presbyterian Church in
Roseville, MN. She and her husband, Ralph, have a 13 year old daughter, Alexis. Kate
works as a web coordinator at Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network, and is
a talented artist and writer.
Church Directory Additions – July 2011
KORBEL, BRENT & EMILY (COLBY*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(605) 691-3786 9490 Jarrod Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 [email protected] Brent work (651)736-4094 [email protected] LABAN, PIERRE & VERNA (CHARLIZE*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(651) 343-2306 2196 Lower Afton Road E., #106, St. Paul, MN 55119 [email protected] [email protected] Pierre work (651)739-0076 LAURENT, MONICA & PAUL ROSKOWITZ* (TYLER ROSKOVITZ*) . . . . . . . . . (651) 714-9265 6338 Highland Hills Blvd. So., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 [email protected] WOLFE-JENSON, KATE & RALPH JENSON* (ALEXIS JENSON*) . . . . . . . . . . (651) 402-5927 2433 Sumac Way, WOODBURY MN 55125 [email protected]
Welcome Trinity’s Newest Members
Our New Fire Pit! The results of Lars Espe’s “hot” Eagle Scout Lead-ership Project located next to the Honor Garden—Thanks Lars & all volunteers!
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During...July 30, let the project begin! Construction of
benches was the first task. All of the volunteers
worked through a stifling heat for about six hours. Al-
though the heat was working against them, they man-
aged to build a total of six benches.
One week later on August 6th, the volun-
teers arrived at the church for one more day of
hard work. They were charged with the task of
removing three inches of sod in a 25 foot di-
ameter circle, installing landscape edging, in-
stalling all the benches, raking out 12 tons of
gravel in the diameter and setting the iron fire
ring.
John Upson played a big role by ripping
up the majority of the sod and digging the holes
for the benches with a bobcat. The project
would not have been possible without him.
After about seven hours of work and many
water breaks.. . .
. . . “fait accompli!” Alex Espe and John Upson
(back) along with Lars (front & center) and fellow Troop
72 scouts enjoy the new Trinity Fire Pit. This project
would not have been possible without many donations and
volunteers.
Thank you to all who donated either money,
materials, or time. Gratefully, Lars Espe
Before...The original pit.
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Trinity in the News! The Communications Committee has started a large “push” for the Fall. Help spread the word about our ministries and watch for the following:
♦ Thurs., Sept 8th there will be an insertion sheet in the Pioneer Press ( Washington County) promoting Rally Sunday and Trinity ALIVE!
♦ Ads in the Pioneer Press every other Friday starting Sept 9th through the end of November
♦ Ads in the Sept., Oct. and Nov. issues of Woodbury Magazine. And in the Oct. issue, watch for some mention of the Health and Wellness Network
TrinityALIVE! Starts Wednesday, September 14
A year ago we kicked-off a new approach to Trinity’s
midweek program with a great response.
TrinityALIVE!’s second year promises to be even
bigger and better.
5:10-5:45: Once again children PreK-6th grade will
participate in a Bible Study centered around rotation
week-to-week from Bible Story to Science to Music
to Art/Craft.
5:45-6:30: Our Church Family Dinner will again
offer healthy, delicious meals worthy of giving the
cook in your house the night off.
Trinity Presbyterian Program Financial Summary Jul-11
Month Actual YTD Actual Yr. Budget
Total Program Dona-tions
$29,058 $143,245 $263,140
Total Program Expen-ditures
$19,824 $141,941 $262,080
Donations Less Ex-penses
$9,234 $1,304 $1,061
Building Fund Dona-tions
$3,746 $40,480
Building Mortgage Payment
$6,691 $46,837
Mortgage Balance $724,928
6:30-7:30: After dinner and before Choir Practice …
adults will have a choice between two learning oppor-
tunities: a Bible study and either a book or topical
study.
6:40-7:20: While adults are learning together, youth will
have their own Bible Study led by Joe Pendal, and the
younger kids will play games, watch wholesome
videos and wind down before going home. This period
is from .
Cost for TrinityALIVE! is $50 per person between the
ages of 13 and 100; $35 per person 12 and under;
Families of four or more pay $150. This registration
fee covers the 10-week Fall term only.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U .S . POSTAGE PA ID PERMIT 46 COTTAGE GROVE , MN 55016
4 Brad Wright
5 Robyn Gizzi
6 Lori Anderson
9 Bennett Carpentier
10 Kelsey Campbell
11 Bruce Hafemeyer
Carly Rosen
12 Beau Hafemeyer
Steve Sawyer
16 Jodi Campbell
17 Harry Krueger
18 Libby Hanson
19 Allen Gahl
20 Devin Campbell
21 JR Danielson
Shu-Mei Hwang
26 Bob Drehmel
27 Laura Behler
27 Anna Eger
28 Stuart Ellis
29 Breeya Channer
Return Service Requested
T r i n i t y P r e s b y t e r i a n 2 1 2 5 T o w e r D r W o o d b u r y M N 5 5 1 2 5
Concentration was very im-portant for Madeline Up-son during games after our outdoor worship service. See page 5 for a recap.
September Birth-days!
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
1 John 4:6-8
Another year older and another
year blessed! Thank you for the cards and
flowers and happy hugs that I received
from my Trinity family at my 95th birthday
celebration. It was so nice to hear from
former members who now live in other
states, too.
Thank you again! Virginia Geer