Today is Pentecost Sunday. We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit who gave power and unity to Christ’s followers. It is a time for us to unite in joy, love, fellowship and worship. Welcome fellow believers! Like the first Christians, we are “all together in one place.” (Acts 2:1 NRSV)
Called Home - Corda Raether passed away last Sunday evening. Her funeral was this past Thursday at Lakewood. Please keep her family in your payers.
Bible Study for Seniors will be taking a break from their first-Saturday-a-month meetings this summer. They will resume their studies in September - watch for details in a couple months.
You are Invited to an open house to celebrate the awarding of the Masters of Divinity Degree (MDiv) to Pastor Tom Stover. The open house will be held at Community of Hope Lutheran Church (14401 Biscayne Ave W, Rosemount 55068) today from 12:30-3:00 p.m. Cake and beverages will be served.
Lutheran Witness - Just a reminder that its time to renew your subscription. The price for a year (11 issues) is $16.14. Please put your payment in the offering plate or give to Norm Gallup.
Did you lose a nice piece of jewelry in the past two months? Call the office to describe and claim.
The LWML Convention in St. Peter in June will be attended
by our delegates Gloria Groenke and Bea Haagenson. It is our plan to bring a
"Love Offering" and "Gifts from the Heart." Questions or comments, please see Gloria or Bea.
Please give a generous gift of money. MN South LWML has named 2006 the "Year
of the Yard" and there are two types of "yard" gifts:
1) New cotton blend fabric: Three yards of 45 inches wide or
four yards of 36 inches wide. The fabric will be given to Lutheran World
Relief for women in disaster areas.
2) Knitted or crocheted bandages (48 inches long) for leprosy and
tropical ulcer patients. The bandages will be given to Global Heath
Ministries and included in container shipments to areas of need. For
knitting and crocheting instructions see Bea.
So, Church, where are we going? I'm glad you asked!! The voters affirmed the work of the Vision Into Action Task Force in a special assembly after worship. We will move forward in mission with a 3-pronged approach: 1) Children's ministry (largely, continued commitment to our school); 2) Mission Center thru Church Planting; 3) Developing a ministry on Franklin Avenue! Don't get comfortable .. the work is just beginning!!!! - Pastor Jacob
Wednesday Morning Prayer Circle / Bible Class will NOT meet on June 7, June 28, July 5 or July 19. When we do meet we'll listen to God speak to us thru the book of Revelation. All are welcome. (Treats are always yummy.)
Stained Glass Window Repair Work has begun, and you CAN see a difference! The balcony windows (Transfiguration and Pentecost) and the south windows (Prophets and some Disciples) have been completed. The lexon was replaced with new glass and the sun shines in even better than before. $38,000 of the $59,000 needed has already been donated. More than half of what is needed is here. Thanks be to God! Money is still needed for the remaining windows. Would you consider contributing to this repair project? See Marie Bristol for details.
Pentecost Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of my installation as Pastor to the Missions of TFL!! It sounds to me like a great time to pause and reflect. To that end, I'll be hosting a series of "listening posts" ... watch for more details to follow! -- Pastor Jake
TFL Summer Reading Club Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays form 10am - 3pm, June 20 - July 27 (not meeting July 4, 5, 6) .. check it out here.
Summer Church Office Hours Sara will be in the office Tue, Wed and Thur 9am-3pm
A Measure of our Faithfulness Last Week
- There were 52 in our Sunday Worship Service on May 28
- There was no Tuesday Family Fellowship on May 30
- Last week's offering : $2,060.00
World Mission Minute - - Ponder and Pray!
The US is considered the fourth largest mission field in the world. Pray for
THIS mission field as you live and speak and witness to others about Jesus
Christ.
"About Our Father's Business:" What? A Mission Summit sponsored by the Minnesota South District, Oswald Hoffmann School of Christian Outreach, Concordia University, St. Paul is planned for Father's Day, June 18th at CSP, 1:30 - 5pm Who? Dr. Bob Newton, former missionary to the Philippines and current President of the California-Nevada-Hawaii District is the featured Bible Study Leader. For Whom? The Summit is designed for our District Missionaries, Pastors, Mission Committees and Congregation Mission leaders, and anyone interested in God's Mission and our part in it. Pastor Jacob invites you to attend with him. No cost, but please register by calling the District Office at 952-223-2157 or email your intention to attend to linda.bradford@mnsdistrict.org
Moved By The Spirit of Christ: Into All The World - Pastor Jacob is praying for 12 people from TFL to go to this "VBS for Grown-Ups"... talk to him if you are interested. June 26-29 and presented by Concordia University, St Paul, this VBS will focus primarily on Peter and those who bring the Gospel to Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria.
Summer Camp Registration Opens - Camp Omega's summer theme, "Beyond Borders" bring the Gospel to children, youth, and families from all over Minnesota. Located near Waterville, Camp Omega offers swimming, games, canoeing, biking, archery and more. For additional information, please call 507-685-4266 or visit www.campomega.org .
CD's or Cassette Tapes of this worship gathering are available to you by calling or emailing the church office, 612-870-9487.
Confirmation Instruction Would you or someone you know like
confirmation instruction?
Let Pastor Jacob know.
2006 will be a Year of Testimonies at Trinity First (among
other things). Do you have words of encouragement to share? Please see
Pastor Jacob - he'll make sure you get to "tell everyone what He has done"!
Have a favorite hymn? Suggestions may be placed in the offering plate.
Please Consider bringing in some flowers from your garden for all to enjoy! Flowers beautify our sanctuary and remind us of God's creation. The sign up sheet is in the narthex. Please call the church office if you would like to recognize a special occasion with your flowers and it can be printed in the bulletin.
Hymnal Repair - if you see a hymnal in church that is in need of some repair, please give it to Bea.
Sign-Up Sheets to provide flowers for the sanctuary or bulletin folders ($7.95 per week) are on the bulletin board in the Narthex. It's a great way to honor a special person or occasion!
Portals of Prayer for April -June are available in the Narthex. Suggested donation is $1. What a great way to spend time with God and your family. A limited number of large print copies are available in the church office.
Campbell's Soup Labels - Lutheran Special Education Ministries can benefit from Campbell's soup labels - and labels from other Campbell's products as well. The ministry sends the labels to Campbell's and exchanges them for classroom equipment and materials which will benefit us at Trinity First. For information on how you can help with this project, please contact Michelle at school.
TFL School recently received a check in the amount of $363.23 from Target's Take Charge of Education Program. Thank you to all of the supporters of our school that helped make this possible. If you haven't registered, please do - it's free and easy to do. Visit www.target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142.
Bible Study Opportunities -
| Sundays | 8:30 a.m. | Norm Gallup, leader |
| Sundays | 11:00 a.m. | Bible Class |
| Tuesdays | 5:30 p.m. | Family Fellowship |
| Wednesdays | 9:15 a.m. | Prayer Circle / Bible Class |
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