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Our purpose at Trinity is to connect people to Jesus, joyfully sharing God's love with them. That’s what we mean by “Connecting.” It’s not a program or an event; it’s a way of living! One of the ways we measure how we are at “connecting,” is on the number of baptisms or professions of faith. However there are some other measures that inform a more complete understanding in seeing how effective we are in sharing the love of God:• Numberoffirst-timeguestseachSunday:quantifying

thenumberoffirst-time.• Sourceofnewguests:askinghowtheyheardabout

Trinity, were they invited by a member or did they drive by.

• Percentageofnewguestswhoreturn:nochurchgets100%offirst-timegueststoreturnbuttrackingthepercentage who come a second time gives insight.

• Membershipdistribution:ofthepeoplewhojoinTrinityinayear,wemeasurethedistributionbetween children, teens and adults. Out of the adults, we measure the distribution between new Christians, those who have not been active for a couple of years and transferred members.

Consequently, the two new cardswe have, “the Commitment Card and the Connect Card,” are two important tools that help us determine the effectiveness of Trinity.Please know that theseenhancements will help expedite the process for measurement. We hope that they will be useful and helpful to you.

Vol. 14, No. 5 May 1, 2012

Improving How We Serve God and YouConnecting with GodConnecting with Followers of JesusConnecting with Others

The Connect Card is for the member and/or guest who would like to know more about Trinity in order to get connected. This brochure includes general information about Trinity, The City, Worship Service times, opportunities to serve and opportunities to be served.

The Commitment Card replaces the Attendance Card. The changes made were to permit the same card for all worship services that would quickly identify which worship community one attended. Some other changes include: Identifying First Time Guest, Updating Information, Type of Prayer Request, Stephen Ministry connection and suggestions for improvements. For those of you that have been faithful in filling out the previous Attendance Card with your communion participation, it is no longer needed for you to mark it. Faithful participation at the Sacrament remains very important; however, it has been determined that the simplest way we can measure spiritual health is attendance.

Changes have been made to the Offering Envelope. The General Fund, to which our tithes are given, is listed first followed by other funds for special gifts.

The apostle Paul reminds us in Hebrews 10:25, "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another."

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The Trinity Lutheran School Endowment Fund is a permanent fund dedicated to the sustaining support of our own Trinity Lutheran School. Each year, the fund distributes a portion of the interest on investments back to the school. Through God’s generosity

through His people, the 2011 distribution was $20,000. God is truly good.

2012 GoverninG BoardJim Baccus (Elder)

Dag CalafellPastor Michael DornBill Gebhardt (Elder)

Michael Kaspar (Elder)Scott Leitko

Steve MaynardJohn Menke (Chairman)Jean Minsch (Secretary)

Michelle VanderwaterCharles Volek (Elder)

David Weinhold (Elder)

Car Care - May 12TheCarCareMinistryteamwill

be providing car maintenance and washesonSaturday,May12th, from 8:30-11:00a.m.

In order to better serve you and cut down on the waiting time, we are askingthateveryonecallthechurchoffice for an appointment. Thosewith appointments will receive high priority.

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Trinity's Confirmation Class of 2012On Palm Sunday,April 1, nineteen students confirmed the faith into which they were baptized. We offer our

congratulationsandaskthatGodblessthemastheycontinuetheirwalkwithHim.

Benjamin David AndersonEphesians 2:8-9

Trevor Reece BanesPsalm 27:1

Anneliese Lynn BuenkerPsalm 46:1

Robert Edward Roth ChoatePhilippians 2:3

Athena Beatrice CoPsalm 71:16

Nathan Daniel DavisDeuteronomy 31:6

Andrew Vincent FlavianiLuke 11:28

Arianna Maria FlavianiPsalm 37:4

Ashlee Elizabeth FlavianiRevelation 2:10

Mary Helena ForsythJohn 3:16

Rey Gutierrez IIIJoshua 24:15b

Elizabeth Rose Hopmann1 Timothy 4:12

Robert Christopher LandryEphesians 2:8-9

Jack Elliot LeitnerJoshua 1:9

Julia Michelle LohsePhilippians 4:13

Oscar Alejandro Mireles, Jr.2 Corinthians 12:9

Kayla Vanessa MontanoPsalm 23:6

Nick Kyle RodasJoshua 1:9

Not pictured:Kendyl Claire Bree

Jeremiah 10:13

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Financial Peace University – Summer Special!

Begins May 7 from 6-8 p.m. in the Trinity Underground.

Cost is $75 – a summer special.

Child care is available.

For more information call John Garrett at 713.299.7658 or [email protected]

Register online at http://www.trinitydt.org/church/worship-studies/fpu

Shine With The 9!TrinityKidsCamp'sthemeforthissummeris“Shinewith

the 9!” This summer, children will learn about the Fruit of the Spiritanditsimportance.ItisvitalthatwedevelopfruitoftheHoly Spirit because these are the qualities of God’s nature.ThesequalitiesoftheHolySpiritworkinourlivestohelpusdevelopandmature, so itflows through themfor theoutsideworldtosee.KidscanbealightinadarkworldbywalkinginthefruitoftheSpiritforthosewhomaynotyetknowGod.OurhopeandprayeristhataskidsexperiencetheHolySpirit,thegraceandloveofJesuswillberootedinthem,increasingjoyandgrowthinsharingtheSpirit’sfruit.

Wehaveweeklychapels,dailydevotions,artsandcrafts,organized play, field trips, pool days, outreach opportunities,andmanyotherfunactivities.WeareopenMonday-Friday7a.m.-6p.m.startingMay29th-August10th.Ourcounselorsarededicatedtomakingthisamemorableandfunsummerforeach and every child.

FormoreinformationregardingKidsCamp,pleasecontactourKidsCampDirector,JenniferHorn;[email protected].

Passing on My Faith LegacyOlderadultswithchildren,grandchildrenandgreat-grandchildrenwanttheanswertotwoimportantquestions.How

doIgoaboutinfluencingthefaithofmyfamily?And,howdoIpracticemyfaithintheirpresence?Herearesomewaysit can be done.

1. Prayforeachmemberofyourfamily.Setasidetimeeverydaytoprayforfamilymembers.Itmaytakeseveralweekstogothroughtheentirelist.

2. Rememberimportantmomentsintheirlives-sendingpersonalcardsore-mailsandmakingtelephonecalls.3. Come together to celebrate four important festivals - Christmas, Easter, Independence Day and

Thanksgiving.Mostfamilymembersmakeitapointtogathertogetheronthesedays.4. Spendtimetalkingtofamilymembersaboutyourfaithjourneyaswellastheirs.5. Traveltoparticipateingrandchildren’sschoolevents,confirmations,graduations,andweddings.(To be concluded in the next issue of Trinity Today.) - from “Engaging the Aging”

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It’s Not Too Late To Join May’s "Great Marriage!" ClassIt’snottoolatetojoinMay’sGreat Marriage! Class.

h AreyouplanningtogetmarriedthisSummerorFall,thisclassisforyou! h Areyouwantingtotuneupyourmarriageandspendsomegreattimeinvestinginyourloveandmarriage,this

class is for you! h Haveyouneverdoneanypremaritalpreparationortakenaclassbefore?Thisclassisforyou!

Great Marriage!meetsfor6sessionsonTuesdaynightsfrom6-9p.m.andSaturdaysfrom9a.m.–12Noon.Hereis the class schedule:

Tuesdays SaturdaysMay1st–6-9p.m. May5th–9a.m.-12NoonMay8th–6-9p.m. May12th–9a.m.-12NoonMay15th–6-9p.m. May19th–9a.m.-12NoonCome and have some fun and learn a lot about what goes into having a Great Marriage! PleaseconnectwithSuzanneKurthatskurth@trinitydt.orgtoregisterorgetmoreinformation.

6 Months to More Happiness And Hope in Your Marriage!

We’re only 6 months away frommoreHappiness And Hope in marriage!

Happiness and Hope is the theme of our 3rd AnnualMarriage First Retreat,October 12-13-14, 2012. Here arethree things you can do right now to get ready for more Happiness and Hope:

9 Pray together about going on this great Marriage First retreat as a way of investing in your marriage!

9 Clear your calendar and mark October 12-13-14 on it and protect this date from other competing calls on your time.

9 Connect with Suzanne Kurth at [email protected] to get on the email list for more information and developments that are rapidly shaping this great weekend!

OurThemeVerse,1Thessalonians1:2-3,willguideourstudyandsharingwith one another: 2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.[ESV]

OurMarriageFirstRetreat ismore affordable than you think! You andyour marriage are worth the time and the money for the two of you to spend a weekendwithothergreatcouplescelebratingyourspecialloveandtheblessingsof your marriage!

Getready!Getset!Pray!

“Life Quotes”from Lutherans For Life

“Maybe too often we hold forth the word aboutlife-‘Ihadaheartbeatat21days’-andnotenoughoftheWordofLife, theWordwhichdeclares,‘ Iamtheresurrectionandthelife.’’’-Dr.DavidVeum

Tomorrow’s Child Golf Benefit18 HOLE SCRAMBLE benefits the Krause Children’s Center in Katy, Texas

Monday, June 25, 2012

7:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Black Horse Golf Club, Cypress, TX

Come play golf for a great cause! All funds raised directly benefit theabused and neglected children at the Krause Children’s Center. Register

at http://www.lsss.org/golf/krause/2012.

Broadcastsevery Sunday9:15 & 11:00 a.m. CT

WORSHIP ONLINE ATlive.ninethirtyone.org

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2nd Grade Sunday School Likes to Learn About JesusIn2ndgradeSundaySchoolweliketolearnaboutJesusandhavefun.Wetaketurns

readingtheBiblestoriesandsometimesweliketoactthemoutaswell.WeallwanttoplaythepartofJesusbecauseHe’sourfavorite.EvenwhenwereadstoriesintheOldTestament,welearnhowtheypointtoJesus.SomeoftheBiblestoriesaresadandwelearnhowGodiswithusinsadtimes.SomeoftheBiblestoriesarehappyandwelearnhowtothankGodfortimesofjoy.WeliketodowordsearchesandcrosswordpuzzlesthatrelatetoourBiblestory.Andweliketoplayhangmanusingwordsfromthelessonthatday.Weareverygoodathangman.Sometimeswemakecrafts or play games and we always have

a snack. Some of our favoritesnacksareGoldfishandSkittles.We have special parties for extra specialdayslikeChristmasandEaster.WeknowthatJohn3:16isveryimportantandthatLuke2tellstheChristmasstoryandwe knew how to spellNebuchadnezzar for one dayand thenwe forgot. But that’s ok. It’smuchmoreimportanttorememberJohn3:16.Andweareveryexcited that one of our 2nd graders was baptizedrecently. CongratulationsRoan!! Our teachers areLindaAndersonandMarthaDay.

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Trinity Adult Studies for MayDaily Victory, Daily Joy • Dana Stoerkel • Room 206 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (04/1 - 06/24)

Daily prayer and Bible study are our strongest weapons against the battles of temptation, trials and discouragement. This study guides participants to strengthen their use of God’s tools of prayer and His Word.

Every Husband a Hero • Pastor Leeland • Mary Martha Fellowship Hall • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (04/15 - 05/06)This class for men only looks at the biblical basis for being a strong husband. The group will also make breakfast together. Come hungry!

Faith Discovery • Pastor Dorn • Room 123 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (04/15 - 06/03)Faith Discovery is an experience where you can ask questions about God and learn about who He is. This class is part of our Discipleship Process at Trinity and may lead to membership.

Peter: Learning to Be Like Jesus • Jim Cleary • Room 211 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (03/18 - 06/10)Peter – he demanded that Christ wash his head as well as his feet; he wanted to build three temples; he swore he’d never betray Jesus, and then he did just that three times in the same night; he fell asleep while Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. Even with a track record like this, Peter was part of Christ’s most inner circle. He followed Christ like we do, and sometimes, like Peter we struggle with doubts and fail. Still we are loved and forgiven. Simon Peter was a follower like us. He wanted to be like Jesus, but he struggled with doubts, and at times he failed. This study on the life of Peter will show us how God used Peter to advance His Kingdom. He uses us too.

Shepherding a Child's Heart • Lori Roesel and Linda Banes • Room 214 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (03/11 - 06/24) All parents want to guide their children to understand themselves and the world they live in and to live in healthy, positive relationships with one another. To do this effectively, parents must do more than just tell kids what to do. Through open communication, self-disclosure and intentionally living out their own values, parents can truly shepherd their children's hearts. From the author: "The central focus of parenting is the gospel. You need to direct not simply the behavior of your children but the attitudes of their hearts."

The Book of Acts • Dave Weinhold • Room 205 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (ends 05/27)The 205 Class continues their study of the Book of Acts. As the church spread from Jerusalem to Rome, it was clear that its development was truly the manifestation of Jesus Christ in the lives of the apostles, and so the church continues to spread the Good News today. The Book of Acts records the first-century progress of God’s mission to reach everyone everywhere – even in downtown Houston - with the promise of forgiveness and everlasting life in Christ, and it compels us to continue that mission today.

Twisting the Truth • Phyllis Brockermeyer • Room 232 • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (04/15 - 06/17)Some lies are little and white, but some are big enough to ruin our relationships, our professional lives, even our eternities. Twisting the Truth is a study that examines four highly destructive lies about authority, pain, sex and sin. We’ll see how to exchange these lies for the eternal truth of God’s love and forgiveness.

We Three Kings • Bill Fischer • Chapel • Sunday • 9:30 a.m. (ongoing)King David is crowned! The Chapel Class continues their study of Saul, David, and Solomon – three of the strongest kings in all history. God’s love and forgiveness for them are His gifts to us as well. To find out more about these incredible Old Testament kings, join the Chapel Class.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study • Suzanne Kurth • Room 205 • 10:00 a.m. (ends 05/22) The Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study group will finish the year with a short study rich in Scripture. If you’ve never been in a Bible study, or if you’d just like to try out a new Bible study, this is a great time.

Bible Breakfast - The Sermon on the Mount • Suzanne Kurth • Wednesday • 8:00 a.m. • Room 232 (03/21 - 05/16)What would it have been like to sit on the hillside and listen to Christ tell you that you’re blessed if you are poor in spirit, grieving, meek? The Sermon on the Mount is one of the greatest sermons ever preached. It describes in startling imagery what human life and humankind look like when they come under the gracious rule of God and when we seek His Kingdom first.

Faithful Families • Natalia Junkans • Wednesday • 5:30 p.m. • Room 232 (04/11 - 05/16)One of the greatest desires we have as parents is to raise children who are faithful to the Father, but how do we do that in our demanding, secular world? Come join with other moms and dads who also want to raise godly young men and women as we continue a study of Faithful Families. This group strives to be encouraging and to hold each other – as well as our kids - close in prayer.

Faith Discovery • Pastor Lytle • Room 124 • Wednesday • 6:30 p.m. (04/18 - 06/06)Faith Discovery is an experience where you can ask questions about God and learn about who He is. This class is part of our Discipleship Process at Trinity and may lead to membership.

Wednesday Women’s Study - The Gospel of Mark • Mary Oliver • Room 205 • 6:30 p.m. (04/11 - 05/16) The Gospel of Mark, the earliest gospel, describes the character of Jesus as a Servant of God. This gospel begins with the baptism and the life of Jesus in Galilee, continues through the transfiguration, follows Jesus and His disciples from Galilee to Jerusalem, concluding with His entry into that holy city (chapter 11); the final section is the story of Jesus' passion -- apocalyptic and addresses the end of time; the final chapter contains the resurrection.

Sonrise Bible Study - Pastor Black • Room 121 • Thursday • 6:30 a.m. (ongoing)There’s no better way to start a day than with time in the Word with fellow Christians. The Sonrise group meets to study God’s Word closely and deeply. Each week this group studies the Scripture from the lectionary for the following Sunday.

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Prayers and Promises by Pastor David Leeland

Alleluia!Christisrisen!Heisrisen,indeed!Alleluia!IwokeupEastermorninghummingpartofthehymn,EasterSong,

“Joy to the world, He is risen, alleluia,He’s risen, alleluia, He’s risen, alleluia! Alleluia!”

IbelievethegreatestreasonthatweallmayhaveaGreatMarriageisbecausewehaveagreatGodandSavior,JesusChrist.

We,imperfectsinnerswhosindailyandsinmuch,needaSavior!Weneedthe power of His grace; the power of His forgiveness and the power of His love to share mercy and grace, and forgiveness and love with one another, especially in our marriages.

Hebrews, chapter 4 tells us: 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. [ESV]

How are you doing on the mercy front? Is there a war going on in yourmarriage?Doyouhaveunresolvedissuesandargumentssuchthatyoucouldgiveeachother’sspeechesword-for-wordwithalltherightinflectionsandgestures?Haveyourpositionshardenedandyourheartsalso?

PrayforChrist’smercytofillyourheartsandsouls,totakeyoursin-filled,deadheartsandgiveyounewhearts,heartsofflesh,healedandalivetoGodandtoeachother.HewillgiveyouHismercy!Jesusdelightsinhealingyourhearts!HerejoicesingivingyouoverflowingmercyforeachotherjustasHedealswithallofuswithHisabundantmercyandgentleness.

Jesusdoesthissothatwemaydealinmercywithoneanother.Insteadofthehardenedpositionsofjudgmentuponeachother,JesuspoursHismercyintoourheartstokeepourlovealivemuchlikeaneededbloodtransfusioncankeepour bodies alive.

MayourLordJesusChristsotouchandfilluswithHismercythatwemaybeonmissionsofmercywithoneanother.Mayeveryhusbandhaveaheartfilledwithmercyforhiswife!Mayeverywifehaveaheartfilledwithmercyforherhusband!Inwalkingthewayofmercy,mayyoufindyourselveswalkingthewaybackintolovewitheachother!Mayyourmercybefilledwithgraceandmaymercyandgraceleadtojoyasyoudelightinoneanotheralloveragain!

Theresurrectionisreal!And,justasJesusChristisrisenfromthedead,soourmarriagesmayberesurrected,risingwithnewlifeandnewlovethroughtheresurrectionpowerofourLORD.

Alleluia!Christisrisen!Heisrisen,indeed!Alleluia!I’m still humming,

“Joy to the world, He is risen, alleluia,He’s risen, alleluia, He’s risen, alleluia! Alleluia!”

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. (LSS) - Accomplishments in 20111) 500formerlyabusedchildren,ages6-17,servedacrossthreeresidentialtreatmentcenters,KrauseChildren’sCenter

inKaty;NewLifeChildren'sCenterinCanyonLake;andNelsonChildren’sCenterinDenton(nowclosed).2) 148TexaschildrenadoptedthroughLSSdomesticadoptionprograms.3) Morethan850olderadultresidentsofLSSseniorlivingoptions,rangingfromindependentlivingtoskillednursing

andmemorycare,inHouston,Brenham,Victoria,RoundRock,andLubbock,Texas.4) 22,213individualsservedbyLSSDisasterResponsein2011.5) $13,993,064totalvalueofservicesprovidedbyLSSDisasterResponsein2011.Whatablessingtohaveajobhelpingothers.PraiseGodforallthegoodthingsLSSisabletodoinJesus'nameandtoGod be the glory.

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You Can Catch The Last Session of "Every Husband A Hero!"

We’ve been having a great time eating breakfastandstudyingtogetherwhat it takesfor Every Husband To Be A Hero! The last SundaysessionmeetsMay6th at 9:30 a.m. intheMaryandMarthaFellowshipHall.

Our focus forMay6th is Serving and Sharing Together based on Colossians 3:12-17.

Let us know you’re planning tocome so we can make sure there’splenty for every one to have a great breakfast! [email protected].

Trinity Women’s ClubThe Trinity Women’s Club will

meetat7:00p.m.onTuesday,May8inRoom205.Refreshmentswillbe served from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00p.m. and childcare will be provided. PleasecallJanCaseat281.392.5899tomakearrangements.

Ourhostesses forMaywillbeJeanineHembreeandMarjorieSchroeder,theopeningdevotiontobegivenbyKristinFischer,andclosingprayersbyMarilynClark.

HappyBirthdaywishestoDeniseGlazen(05-02),ElizabethStoerkel(05-03),NovaWanHiggs(05-11),MedaKaspar(05-12),andSharonGaston(05-30).

God’s blessings to all.PleaseremembertokeepyourSecretPalinyourprayers.Hope to see you at the meeting

HappyMother's

DayMay 13

Ladies Circle Ministries - May 3

The monthly meeting of Ladies CircleMinistrieswillbeheldinRoom205 at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May3, with the serving of refreshments beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The main item of business for the day will be choosing programs and events for July 2012 through June2013.

For more information or to offer program ideas and suggestions, please contact Linda Banes, president, at 281.450.1517

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“Do Sleepless Nights Ruin Your Day?”I’msureyouareawarethatsleeplessnightsleadtodaytimesleepiness,butareyoujustasawarethatdaytimesleepiness

is also UNSAFE?“ThereareasmanyreasonsforsleepdeprivationasthereareAmericanswhosufferfromit.”Thatisasurprising

number!Therearesomanymaladiesthatcauseustobeunabletosleep–Ibetyoucannamethem:heartburn,backaches,arthritis, stress, depression or anxiety, to name a few. Other individuals must deal with sleep apnea or other sleep disorders ormanyindividualsputsomanyhoursinatworkthatthereisn’ttimeenoughleftforagoodnight’ssleep.

Sleepexpertsstronglyadvisethat“adults get between seven (7) and nine (9) hours of sleep each night.” That can beadifficultfeatifyourlifeisfullofvariousactivities.Arecentpoll(notsurprisingtome)conductedbytheNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministration(NHTSA)revealedthattheaverageAmericangetsonlysix(6)hoursandforty(40)minutes of sleep each night ANDthataboutone-half(1/2)ofthosepolled“wakeupfeelingun-refreshedinthemorning.”WOW! That’s why these results pointed to the fact that sleep deprivation is a safety problem in addition to a health issue.

AccordingtoNHTSA(weknowthis–butshouldbearudeawakening)sleepinessandfatiguecancause“impairedreactiontime,poorjudgmentandaggressivebehaviorswhiledriving.”Also,youngpeople,shiftworkersandthosewithcertain sleep disorders are “most at risk for falling asleep at the wheel.”

Sowhataresomeofthesignsofdriver fatigue?Seehowmanyyoucanthinkofbeforeyoureadthis.Anyofthesesigns can impair your driving performance, so IF YOU BECOME DROWSY ON THE ROAD, PULL OVER AND REST!

SIGNS OF DRIVER FATIGUE:• “Troublefocusing,frequentblinking,heavyeyelids• Daydreaming,disconnectedthoughts• Troublerememberingthelastfewmilesdriven,missinganexit• Yawning,rubbingyoureyes• Troublekeepingyourheadup• Driftingfromyourlane,tailgating,hittingarumblestrip”(SOURCE:MarchWellness–INOVAGeophysical)NEXT ISSUE: SOLUTIONS PRAYER:“God,bemercifultousandblessus;lookonuswithkindness,thatthewholeworldmayknowYourwill;

thatallnationsmayknowYoursalvation.”(The Psalms for Modern Man–Psalm67:1-2) Julie Bertrand, Parish Nurse

The 39 ClubThe 39 Club will meet in the

foyer on Sunday, May 20, 2012,following the 11 a.m. service. On this third Sunday of the month we willproceed for our monthly lunch to an agreed upon location. InApril ourgroupenjoyed lunchat TheBlack-eyedPea.

The 39 Club people are those who are single, 39 and over. For more information, contact JeanMinschat281.550.4752.

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Stephen Ministry Players Debut

Joanne Husser stresses the need for keeping accurate records that summarize and evaluate the effectiveness of the caring

relationships in Stephen Ministry and about the accountability component of the Stephen Ministry process.

Julie Bertrand and Linda Baccus talk about contact records and checkin statements.

Introducing the SM Players!

The New SM Players discuss the importance of all the Stephen Ministry forms used in the supervision process. Each “form” is giving a campaign speech extolling the virtues of his / her own

report form. Players are Julie Bertrand, Linda Baccus, Mike Dean, Jan Case, and Pattie Dean.

New Stephen Ministry ClassNow Forming!

Ifyou’reinterestedinbecomingaTrinityStephenMinister,thisisthetime!Thenext50-hour trainingclass is formingnowandwillbegin inSeptember.Pleaseprayerfullyconsiderthisministry,andletJoanneHusserknowifyou’dlikeaplaceinthenewclass.Youcanalsoemailstephenministry@trinitydt.orgorvisitwithanyTrinityStephenMinister.

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Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala Recap ItwasaSPECTACULARnightof renewalandfunfund-

raisingfortheschool.Thankyoutoeveryonewhohelpedmakethenightsuchasuccess!!Ifyoudidnot"checkout"atGala,you should receive an email regarding the items you won and how to pay for them.

STUDENTPORTRAITS:• Beautiful professional portraits were made of each child

and were available at Gala for purchase by the student's family for $25. If you took your child's portrait, butwere not charged for it, please let Christina Putmanknow.Theremainingportraitswillbeondisplayandavailable for purchase. If you signed a Decline for MediaReleaseFormbutwould like toview/purchaseyour child's portrait, please contact ChristinaPutman.

OURGOAL:Our goal for the evening was $53,500 for the following items:• Shade sail for Education Center

playground-$10,000• Outdoor toys, trikes, and ride-ons

forPre-School-$2,000• Outdoor shed for new toys: $1,500• Apple iPad Learning Labswith 20

iPads (each lab includes a sturdyand secure mobile cart that can store,charge,andsyncupto30iPaddevices)-$10,000

• TeacherResourceFund-$30,000($500perclassroomforthe’12-’13and’13-’14 schoolyears. Includes Infants -8thGrade, classroomexpansion,Spanish,Art,ExtendedCare,Choir,Band,Drama,andPE/Health)

OUREXPENSES:• The expenses for the Gala included the venue, new auction software with

support present on night of gala, invitations, decorations, auctioneer, police officersfortheself-parkingandtheZydecoBand.Theseexpensestotaledapproximately$32,000.

OURRESULTS:• Sofar,Gala'sestimatednetproceedsafterallwinningbidsarecollected(but

before any tithe) will be $53,000.HOWEVER,therearestillalotofwishlistitemsthatareneeded!!Ifyouwould

likealistoftheseitems,pleaseemailChristinaPutman.If you were unable to attend Gala or brought money to spend, but did not win

theitemsyouwanted,pleaseconsidermakingaGaladonationeitheronlinebycreditcardorintheschoolofficebycheckor cash.

Thankyouagainforallyourprayers,support,andgenerosity."Thegenerouswillprosper;thosewhorefreshotherswillthemselvesberefreshed."Proverbs11:25

MayourcontinuedministryatTrinitygrowstrongerwitheachchallengewefaceandmayourwordsandactionsasbrothers and sisters inChrist expandHisKingdomandbringHimglory!!! "Asa resultofyourministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedienttotheGoodNewsofChrist."2Corinthians9:13.

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It’s Not Just for Schoolchildren…(HUG2 Update – Cynthia Roney)

Thoughtful planning by the Building Committee and architect StuartCampbellgaveTrinityaresourcethatdoessomuchmorethanserveourEarlyChildhood educational ministry.

Themulti-purposeroomintheEducationCenterwasdesignedforschoollunches, assemblies, and indoor sports and recreation during inclement weather. Our congregation has had multiple opportunities to use this space as well, including:TrunksandTreats...MarriageFirst...ChristmasDinnerfortheHomeless...CongregationalAssemblyMeeting...Receptions...Showers...StaffRetreats...andwecannotforgetastapleofanyLutheranChurch–opportunities to share a meal and fellowship.

OtherareasoftheEducationCenterhavebeenutilizedfor:BloodDrive...StephenMinistryTraining...andCommitteeMeetings.

Letusgivethanksfor the many ways the Lord has blessed these facilities for use in service to Him. Please continue tokeep HUG2 in yourprayers and support these efforts as you are called by the Holy Spirit.

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Staff Directory

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Senior PastorPastor Michael P. Dorn ...........713.229.2940

Director of Caring MinistriesPastor David A. Leeland .........713.229.2916

Visitation PastorPastor Donald G. Black ..........713.229.2917

Director of Mission & Discipleship Pastor Aaron L. Lytle ..............713.229.2903

Director of MinistriesSylvia Schmidt ........................713.229.2962

Director of Music and Worship Jason Mangels .......................713.229.2937

Director of FinanceSue Holeman .........................713.229.2956

Youth MinisterKen Rodgers ..........................713.229.2931

Bookkeeper Barbie King .............................713.229.2963

Communications CoordinatorPam Schroeder ......................713.229.2944

IT Support Sean Bowen ...........................713.229.2954

Assistant to Director of Caring MinistriesSuzanne Kurth .......................713.229.2922

Assistant to Director of Mission & DiscipleshipChristina Putman ....................713.229.2905

Assistant to Director of Music and WorshipJames Welch ..........................713.229.2969

HostRollin Cattau ...........................713.229.2950

HostessLisa Velazquez .......................713.229.2950

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Director of Educational MinistriesAmy Boatman .........................713.229.2949

TLS SecretaryJulie May ................................713.229.2901

Parish Nurse/TLS NurseJulie Bertrand .........................713.229.2928

Director of Early Childhood ProgramAmy Drosche ..........................713.229.2932

Director of Extended Care & Kids CampJennifer Horn ..........................713.229.2967

Joyfully Sharing Christ’s Saving Love With All People Now!

CHURCH REPORTMarch 19 - April 15

BAPTISMS

March 25 Olivia Marie Sanders

March 25Mia Natalia Herrera

April 8Elena Viola Braaksma

April 15Roan Carlos Faustermann

REVENUE UPDATE

Year to Date through 04/15/12Total Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,159,193Budgetary Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,123,000

HUG2 UPDATE

Year to Date through 04/15/12Total Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . $1,467,985Pledged to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,931,544

SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTALS

1-8 H.S. Adult03/25 58 12 15104/01 54 6 9804/08 41 3 9004/15 45 14 129Total Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137.05

SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

6:00 8:15 9:31 11:00 11:15 Online03/25 217 211 215 91 1304/01 302 214 413 86 2304/08 172 603 274 392 83 1904/15 235 223 161 76 55

HOLY WEEK ATTENDANCE

Noon 6:30 6:31 Online04/05 54 31604/06 77 296 83 2

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10:00 AM Women's BibleStudy

6:00 PM Great MarriageClass

6:30 PM Stephen MinistryContinuing Education

8:00 AM Bible Study

8:15 AM TLS - EC Chapel

8:50 AM TLS Chapel

5:15 PM WoodwindEnsemble

5:30 PM Faithful FamiliesBible Study

5:30 PM FUEL

6:30 PM Faith Discovery

6:30 PM IGNITE

6:30 PM Women's BibleStudy

6:30 AM Sonrise Bible Study

10:00 AM Ladies Circle

5:15 PM Trinity Brass

5:30 PM HUG2 FulfillmentMeeting

6:20 PM Handbells

7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir

7:00 AM Middle SchoolBible Study

12:00 PM TLS MiddleSchool Open House

5:00 PM Fournier/JeffersWedding Rehearsal

7:30 PM TLS Musical

8:00 AM Basketball Fellow-ship Group

9:00 AM Great MarriageClass

10:00 AM 931 Set-Up

1:30 PM TLS Musical

6:30 PM 931 Band Rehearsal

7:30 PM Fournier/JeffersWedding

8:15 AM WORSHIP (C)

9:30 AM SS & Bible Classes

9:31 AM 931 WORSHIP

11:00 AM TLSEF FundraiserDinner

11:00 AM WORSHIP (C)

11:15 AM The Eleventh HourWORSHIP

12:00 PM TLSEF FundraiserDinner

1:30 PM TLS Musical

5:30 PM Trinity StaffBasketball

6:00 PM Financial PeaceUniversity

7:00 PM BasketballFellowship Group



6:00 PM Great MarriageClass

7:00 PM Women's Club

8:00 AM Bible Study


8:50 AM TLS Chapel


5:30 PM FUEL


6:30 PM IGNITE




6:20 PM Handbells




5:00 PM Lee/O'NealWedding Rehearsal

5:30 PM Family Fun Night


8:30 AM Car Care Ministry


10:00 AM 931 Set-Up

5:00 PM Lee/O'Neal Wedding

8:15 AM WORSHIP


9:31 AM 931 WORSHIP (C)

11:00 AM WORSHIP

11:15 AM The Eleventh HourWORSHIP (C)





12:00 PM Properties MAT

12:00 PM Quilting Group

5:30 PM Music ConservatoryPiano Recital

6:30 PM Stephen MinistryContinuing Education

8:00 AM Bible Study


8:50 AM TLS Chapel



5:30 PM FUEL


6:30 PM IGNITE



5:00 PM Robbins/LenzWedding Rehearsal


6:20 PM Handbells



4:00 PM Robbins/LenzWedding



10:00 AM 931 Set-Up


8:15 AM WORSHIP (C)


9:31 AM 931 WORSHIP

11:00 AM WORSHIP (C)

11:15 AM The Eleventh HourWORSHIP

12:00 PM 39 Club

2:00 PM HLC Rehearsal



6:30 PM Board of Directors


9:00 AM Pre-K Graduation


6:30 PM Health Cabinet

6:30 PM Sunday SchoolTeachers


8:50 AM TLS Chapel


5:30 PM FUEL


6:30 PM IGNITE






5:00 PM Semien/HunterWedding Rehearsal

7:30 PM 8th GradeGraduation

8:30 PM 8th Grade Gradua-tion Dance


10:00 AM 931 Set-Up

5:00 PM Semien/HunterWedding

6:00 PM Smith/ButlerWedding Rehearsal

8:15 AM WORSHIP


9:31 AM 931 WORSHIP (C)

11:00 AM WORSHIP

11:15 AM The Eleventh HourWORSHIP (C)

4:00 PM Smith/ButlerWedding

ALL OFFICES CLOSED 5:15 PM WoodwindEnsemble

5:30 PM FUEL


6:30 PM IGNITE


10:00 AM Ladies CircleExecutive Board


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