Trinity First Lutheran Church

Bulletin Announcements

June 10, 2007 through June 16, 2007

We are glad to have each worshiper among us today and encourage all to worship with us on a regular basis. Thank you for your presence.

Prepare for Worship next Sunday by reading:     II Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13, 14     Galatians 2:15-21, 3:10-14     Luke 7:36-8:3

Announcing Simon Joseph Antuna! He was born last Sunday, June 3rd, at 2:40 pm. Simon weighed 7 lbs, 3.4 oz and measured 19" long. Congratulations to Alex and Denae! Simon's baptism will be on Sunday, June 24th.

Note from Ellen Kay On May 10th I had elective total left hip replacement. I'm recovering well - no infection and all my vital signs are good. God has truly blessed me. I've returned home from my rehabilitation. My family is pitching in when I need help. Thank you to all my friends for their cards and encouragement. Sincerely, Ellen Kay

Our First Garage Sale of the summer is this Saturday. Contact Jeanne and Charles Huff to find out how you can help!

Trinity First's Summer Reading Club - Math, Reading & Geography; Music, Crafts & Devotions; Field Trips; Lunch provided, too! Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - June 19 thru July 26 (excluding the week of July 3rd); 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. For all children who have completed Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Cost: Only $50,00 per child! (Scholarships available). Register at Trinity First Lutheran School, 612-871-2353.

Pastor Miller's Retirement Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 24th at 11:30 am at St. Peter's Lutheran Church (5421 France Ave S, Edina). At the youthful age of 95, Fred Miller will be retiring. Celebrate his 72 years of ministry with a luncheon and program. There is no cost... and what use do you have with gifts when you are 95? (Note from Pastor Mark Shocky: I realize Sundays @ 11:30 am is a busy time for most of us. Come whenever you are available, or drop a note to be presented to Fred. Please RSVP by June 15th tot he church office 952-927-8400 or jharper@stpetersedina.org . Pass the word to anyone you feel has been blessed by Fred's ministry and friendship.) TFL  P.S. 11:00 a.m. Bible Study at Trinity First will be canceled this day to allow travel time to St. Peter's.

Things happen during the week around here! You can count on Trinity First e-News to give you the very latest news, announcements and comments online at http://blogs.markschuler.com/tflnews

Preaching Schedule and Key Dates:

A Measure of our Faithfulness Last Week
 + There were 72 in our Worship Service on June 3
 + There was no Tuesday Night Worship on June 5
 + Offering to General Fund received last week: $3187.55

Hispanic Mission Minute - by Abby Dawkins
"I want to be happy." were the words that came from my Hispanic friend's mouth last Sunday as I listened to her share about the circumstances in her life. She desires to be free of those things that burden her down and cause her to worry. Jesus promises that, for those who trust in him, he will give life... not just a happy life, but an abundantly full life filled with meaning and worth! Pray: for my friend, that she would trust in Jesus who offers a truly joy-filled life. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." - Jesus (John 10:10)

Ethiopian Mission Minute - by Pastor Francis Beko
With the help of God, Partners in Mission, LCMS Minnesota South District and Trinity First Lutheran Church Addis Hewot Ministries was able to open its door and start its Ministry on October 29, 2004. We want to take this occasion and thank the Lord for enabling us to be in ministry for the last thirty months with uninterrupted Sunday services since the start.
Looking back we can say several hundred individuals have been served with the Word of God through this young ministry. About 60 of them remain on our present registry. Of these about 25 attend our regular Sunday services while few attend weekly Bible study program. So far 2 infants have been baptized.
Ministry in the Twin Cities has become a challenge as people who are committed to stay in church have either to work on Sundays and Saturdays or even move to other States for better opportunities. Please pray for us so that the Lord may give a model that could fit the situations of the immigrants in transition as they try to find the best job and better States settle in. Please pray for our summer spiritual conference that new people may come to hear the Word and receive Christ as Lord and Savior.

Brian Scoles will be ordained and installed as the 8th pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church (674 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55106, 651-774-2396). You are invited to celebrate with them in a Sunday, June 24 worship service at 2pm. A reception will follow. Before attending seminary Brian served for many years as a Director of Christian Outreach (DCO). He's a friend from my days at Concordia, St. Paul and I know that he'll do a wonderful job capitalizing on the many opportunities to reach out with the Gospel in their vital and vibrant neighborhood!  ~ Pastor Jake

14th Annual Lutheran Night at the Twins - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - Here's your chance to join family and friends for a night of big league fun and excitement! Since 1994, over 70,000 Lutherans of all ages have joined together for an evening of fellowship at the ballpark. Again this  year, $1 from every ticket sold will go to the Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity to help better lives for Minnesota families. (For more information, please visit thriventbuilds.com) Also, you can become a member of the Twins "Lutheran Night Choir" and help sing the National Anthem. One person from each delegation of 25 or more can participate with the pregame anthem song. For more information a on a new way to order tickets or to be part of the choir contact Sara Neterer in the office (x10).

Straight Talk. Real Hope. If straight talk about God's Word and real hope for this life and life everlasting sound good, then watch Time of Grace, now airing in the Twin Cities. Each week Pastor Mark Jeske, of St. Marcus Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Wis., delivers a strong gospel message in an informal Bible-study style. You're invited to join Time of Grace or visit www.timeofgrace.org . Channel 23, Cable 8, 9am Sundays