Trinity First Lutheran Church

Bulletin Announcements

June 17, 2007 through June 24, 2007

Welcome worshipers! We are glad that you have come to learn of God and God's Word.
May every blessing be yours as we gather before our heavenly Father.
Happy Father's Day!

Prepare for Worship next Sunday by reading:     Isaiah 65:1-9     Galatians 3:23-4:7     Luke 8:26-39

Garage Sale Update - Thank you to all who helped with the garage sale. The proceeds totaled $959.65. What an encouraging start! We look forward to the next one on Saturday, July 14th and invite all to come and help.

One Gift - Many Messengers   Join in preparing pastors worldwide! Your gift to the national Offering is crucial in preparing messengers of the Word. It will support the special tie that binds the church and its seminaries. For more information, call 1-800-325-7912, ext 1675 or visit www.lcms.org/pastoraleducation. Pastor Jake will be taking your donations to the National Convention in July so make any checks payable to "Preparing Pastors Worldwide" and place them in the offering plate.

Abby Dawkins has plowed the ground in Hispanic Outreach since September. She graduated this May as a Director of Christian Outreach (DCO) and has accepted the Lord's call to serve in a Hispanic congregation in Kansas City, Missouri. (See her Mission Minute below). She will be in our 9:30 am worship service on July 1st for a send-off and blessing.

Thank you very much, Members of TFL, for your support of the 7th & 8th grade girls on the May 20th Coffee Hour to raise money to spread the Gospel in Sierra Leone. We appreciate your donation and kind words. Have a blessed summer and God bless you. In His Service, Brandi Byrd, Chelsey Jacox and Shanita Sinkfield

Note from Marie Bristol : Thank you, dear friends, for your thoughts, wishes, and cards. Most of all, thank you for celebrating my 90th birthday with me. God is so good. I love you all, Marie

Help needed for two summer coffee hours: July 15 and August 19. If you would like to contribute goodies for either of these dates, please talk to Bea.

Update on Mavis Ulvog - She is doing very well following her surgery.

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.

Ordination & Installation   You are invited to the ordination and installation of Dr. Fungchatou Lo for the pastoral office with the LCMS at Grace Lutheran Church (6810 Winnetka Ave N; Brooklyn Park 55428) on Sunday, July 1. The ordination service will be at 12 noon with a luncheon following at 1pm. For more information, please see the invitation on the bulletin board. near the church office.

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 59 in our Worship Service on June 10
 + There was no Tuesday Night Worship on June 12
 + Offering to General Fund received last week: $2203

May Financial Information:  Income $12,844     Expense $14,158     Net for May -$1,314
In the past months, we have been unable to make a dent in our line of credit obligation. A representative from the Church Extension Fund has stated that they really want to support our mission efforts and give us a chance to kick off some aggressive mission fund raising efforts. Because of this they will reorganize our current obligations resulting in a positive cash flow situation from our current situation by approximately $200 a month. What this means is the following: The current line of credit balance will be combined with our other CEF loan. Funds will also be set aside to cover a pending roof repair we have just been made aware of. There is a chance that a large portion of the roof expense will be covered by a warranty claim against past workmanship and materials, but a repair needs to happen none the less. Our available credit of $100,000 will be reduced by 1/2 to $50,000.

We all need to say a prayer of thanksgiving for this offer and now work diligently to accomplish our future financial needs before they become burdens. In the past month you all should have received a letter in the mail laying out where we have been for 150 years and where we want to be. There is more going on here than ever before and we need to get that word out that this is not just Trinity First Lutheran Church but the Mission Center at Trinity First and we need everyone to combine efforts to make sure we provide a fantastic space and opportunity for missions to be planted and grow. Please stay tuned in the next few weeks as we roll out some new fundraising and support ideas. Your help and ideas are always appreciated as well.  ~ Derek

Hispanic Mission Minute - by Abby Dawkins
"O God, you are my God and I will ever praise you, I will seek you in the morning and I will learn to walk in our ways. Step by Step you lead me and I will follow you all of my days." -Rich Mullins. Have you ever thought about how many steps we take in a day? Isn't it amazing to think that the creator of the universe, our Savior, accompanies us with each one? He leads us on one day at a time, one step at a time. God is leading me to take a new step in my journey as I have accepted a call to serve as a DCO at Jesus El Buen Pastor, a Hispanic congregation in Kansa City, MO working through the Lutheran Mission of the Good Shepherd. I will head down to Missouri the middle of July to start serving and learning what God has prepared to teach me there. I thank you so much for your support, prayers, and encouragement over the past year! What a blessing it has been to serve with you! I appreciate your continued prayers during this next step of life and ministry. Praise: for God's faithfulness over the past year! Pray: For a smooth transition of life, and ministry in KC, MO. Pray: for growth and protection for the Reyes family.

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