THIS WEEK AT TRINITY March 27-April 2, 2016

Experience Worship with Us!

This Sunday we will celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord! We will be hearing from Pastor Koch at the Saturday Night and 8:30 & 10:45 Sanctuary services. The title of his sermon is Walking in the

Cemetery.

Pastor Scott will preach at the 10:45 Praise Worship Service. His sermon title is An Empty Tomb is

Cause for Celebration.

Choirs: 8:30 - Sonrise Singers, Trinity Bells 10:45 Sanctuary - Choir, Trinity Brass, Trinity Bells 10:45 Praise - Praise Team

Join us as together we praise God and hear His Word for our living.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center Street, Ashland, OH 44805 419-289-2126 www.trinityashland.org

OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST on WNCO-AM 1340 is sponsored by Portia Burns and Becky Smith, in memory of Gene Burns and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Semans. THE ALTAR FLOWERS on Maundy Thursday are given by Grace and “Nub” Urban and Peggy Christensen. Weekly Prayer

LORD, we pray that our next Senior Pastor fears and knows you as their Lord, leading to wisdom and insight, as they shepherd our church. We ask also that our next Senior Pastor seeks wisdom from You, trusting that You, O LORD, will provide everything you have promised to your children. Thank you for your mercy, love, wisdom, and guidance. Amen Proverbs 9:10: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. James 1:5: If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God who gives generously to all without re-proach, and it will be given to him.

Easter Sunday Children’s Sunday School Special Event During Sunday school on Easter Sunday, all children, age 2 through grade 5, will join together to watch a special Easter movie at 9:30 am, in Mitchell Hall. Preschool children need to be accompanied by an adult.

2016 AUCTION TO SUPPORT MISSION TRIPS The 2016 Trinity Lutheran Church Auction is nearly here. April 2 is the date. The team conducts the auction in the hope of 1) assisting our High School students in raising money for their Mission Trip and 2) pro-viding money for supplies for the Ethiopian Medical Mission Trip. Doors open at 5:00pm on Friday, April 1, with a chicken dinner being served between 5:30-6:30pm. In addition to dinner, you will have a chance to preview the items to be auctioned and visit our bake sale—select a treat for your family. Tickets for the dinner are $10.00 per per-son with children 12 and under costing only $5.00. Tickets may be pur-

chased prior to any church service or in the church office. On Saturday, April 2, doors open at 8:00am for the auction, which begins at 9:00. Auctioneer, Bill Stepp, has once again been provided by Dilgard Real Estate and Auctions Company. In addition, there will be a silent auction, bake sale, cash and carry items, and concessions will be available. Several major items have been donated as featured items in this event, including Ashland Sym-phony Orchestra tickets, Cleveland Indians tickets, 30 hours of woodworking service, handmade baby blankets, afghans, quilts, Ohio State University and Cleveland Indians theme baskets (including game tickets and parking pass), and numerous gift certificates good at local businesses. Additional donations for the auction are always welcome, as are home-made goodies for the bake sale. Volunteering in a number of areas is needed. Pictures and a listing of donated items may be viewed on the church website, www.trinityashland.org. Cash donations are accepted. For more info, contact Ron Dickerhoof at 330-287-9715.

Ladies of Trinity, MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE WOMEN’S MINISTRIES EVENTS COM-ING SOON!

Wednesday, April 6, 6-8p.m. Spring Spa Night for Women, Rooms A & B Spring is finally here and we are all ready to shed our winter clothes and move toward spring

and summer. Join us as we learn how to use scarves in the most flattering way possible, and how to update our make up for spring. Professional artist Barbara Zimmerman, will approach the application of make up artistically for your specific face type. Bring your make up, a hand-held mirror and a scarf, so that you can try all the fun for yourself! Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to the church office if you and a friend can make it!

Scrapbooking Fundraiser, Friday April 8, from 4 p.m.-2:00 a.m. Registration forms available in the church office and on our website. All crafters, scrappers, quilters, and artists are welcome!

All Daughter Banquet, Tuesday, April 26, 6:00 p.m. Our theme this year is “Walk on the Wild Side” and will feature ambassador animals from the Akron Zoo and a delicious meal from Rita’s Catering. More details will follow in the April newsletter and tickets will be on sale be-ginning Monday, April 4.

Women’s Ministries Rummage Sale, Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14. Save all your un-wanted goodies as you do your spring cleaning!! Full list of things we are accepting will be in the April newsletter and are on our website. If you don’t have items to give us, would you be willing to make something for our bake sale? Contact Dawn Forbes for more info.

UH Samaritan Medical Center is offering a new, free community education program called Health Care Matters. It’s a series of health-related topics pre-sented by local experts. The first topic of discussion, “All about Stroke,” will be presented by Dr. James Mooney. The program is slated for Wednesday, April 13, in the 4th Floor Classroom at the Hospital. Since the program is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m., a light lunch will be served. Registration is required at 419-207-2563.

INTERIM YOUTH ASSOCIATES Our Youth Steering Committee is seeking several part-time (15-20 hours per week) youth ministry associates to invest in the lives of our youth (grades 6-12). These are temporary positions (May - August), with the potential to develop into longer term or permanent positions.

Key responsibilities include: Coordinating and supervising youth activities designed for fellowship and spiritual formation Planning and executing a week long middle school Bible School-type experience (VIBE) Teaching and facilitating Sunday School, Bible Studies, and Small Groups Relationship building with youth, parents, volunteers, and congregation members Participating in the Summer Mission Trip (July 16-24)

Please send a resume, including two ministry-related references, to: valerie@trinityashland.org. Ap-

plications will be collected through April 10, at which time qualified applicants will be called for an

interview. Compensation will be determined based on experience. A criminal background check will

be required.

Trinity Youth Ministry March 27-April 2

Contact our Youth Ministry Staff: 419.289.2126 (ext. 113)

Mary Johnson (Director)

567.203.7786 mary@trinityashland.org

Sunday School (Sun. 9:30-10:30; All Youth) Connect with friends and grow in faith together!

Grades 6-8 meet in the Middle School Room and grades 9-12 meet in the High School Room. Join us in the Youth Area for a Sunday morning full of fun! We hope to see you there!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GRADES 9-12

Mission Auction and Preview Dinner (April 1 &2) Don’t forget that the Mission Auction is coming up on Friday and Sat-urday, April 1-2! If you are attending the mission trip this summer, we expect you to participate in our efforts to raise money for the ex-penses the trip will bring. For all work put in, students will receive a discount off the cost of their trip! Auction set up will be Thursday, March 31, and then the Preview Dinner will be Friday, April 1, from 5-6:30pm and the Auction on Saturday, April 2, from 8am-1:30pm. Con-tact Mary if you have questions! If you have not signed up for the mission trip yet but are interested, contact Mary ASAP!

Mosaic (Wednesday, March 30; 5:30-7:30pm) It’s wrap up week for our group book and video series that we have been doing! We hope to see you all there!

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GRADES 6-8

Cornerstone (Wednesday, March 30; 5:30-7:00pm) Join us for our study on John with our Cornerstone friends! Only a few weeks left in this series so make sure you attend!

“God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Tempta-

tion comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These de-sires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives

birth to death.” James 1:13b-15

SATURDAY: March 26 9:00 a.m. FFC Ladies Exercise Class 9:30 a.m. Brass 6:30 p.m. VIGIL OF EASTER—SANCTUARY

SUNDAY: March 27 EASTER SUNDAY 7:45 a.m. Sonrise Singers 8:30 a.m. FESTIVE COMMUNION—SANCTUARY 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m. Choir 10:45 a.m. FESTIVAL WORSHIP—SANCTUARY - Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and Online PRAISE COMMUNIOIN—JACK’S PLACE

MONDAY: March 28 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 8:30 a.m. Moms in Prayer 11:30 a.m. Bloodmobile 7:00 p.m. Worship & Music Committee

TUESDAY: March 29 9:00 a.m. First Place 4 Health 4:30 p.m. Chime Choir 6:00 p.m. FFC Ladies Exercise Class Youth Steering Committee 6:30 p.m. VBS Director Meeting 7:30 p.m. Bach Choir

WEDNESDAY: March 30 2:00 p.m. Bible Conversations 4:30 p.m. Luther Bells 5:00 p.m. Saturday Night Musicians 5:15 p.m. Supper 5:30 p.m. Cornerstone & Mosaic 6:00 p.m. Music Makers, Notes of Joy, Trinity Bells Koch Lenten Group 6:15 p.m. Woodworker’s Group 7:00 p.m. Choir

THURSDAY: March 31 1:30 p.m. TLC Belles 6:15 p.m. Praise Team

FRIDAY: April 1 6:30 a.m. Youth Morning Devos 10:00 a.m. Friday Brass 5:00 p.m. Auction Preview Dinner*

SATURDAY: April 2 8:00 a.m. Mission Auction* 9:00 a.m. FFC Ladies Exercise Class 6:30 p.m. FOLK SERVICE

SUNDAY: April 3 7:45 a.m. Sonrise Singers 8:30 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION—SANCTUARY 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m. Choir 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP—SANCTUARY - Broadcast WNCO AM-1340 and Online PRAISE WORSHIP—JACK’S PLACE

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What is Easter?

A Sunday School teacher was attempting to

teach her young students the true meaning of

Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she

asked. When the children replied 'because of

the Easter bunny,' Easter eggs, candy, spring,

etc., she said, "No, those are Easter traditions

and symbols, but what is the REASON why we

celebrate Easter? What happened at the very

first Easter?" A little girl raised her hand and

said, "Easter celebrates Jesus coming out of

the tomb." "Yes!" said the teacher, excited and

relieved that finally the correct answer had

surfaced. Encouraged, she prompted, "Jesus

arose from the tomb, and what does He do for

us?" One youngster replied, "He looks to see

if he can see his shadow, and if He can, he

goes back in for another six weeks."

Menu: Chicken Noodle Soup and Turkey Sandwich or Hot Dog and Mac & Cheese, Salad, Dessert, & Beverage