Church & School Phone     612-870-9487
(press "0" at any time to speak with receptionist)
 

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Francis and Fetlework grew up in Southern Ethiopia, met in Mega Town and married in Mega Mekane Yesus Church on February 26, 1973.

They have four children and three lovely grandchildren.

Fetlework has her degree in Office Administration, certificate in Nursing Assistance and Advance Diploma as a Lab Technician.

Francis holds a Bachelor of Theology degree as well as a Master of Science degree in Economic Development. He spent most of his productive years in church leadership, church planting, extensive development and relief works and more. Has traveled extensively (over 42 countries) and gained unique international experience and exposure.

The both love and enjoy supporting people who are in need not because they are materially rich but because the Lord commands them to love their neighbors. (Luke 10:27)

Currently Fetlework works for Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis while Francis serves as a church planter and associate pastor at Trinity First Lutheran Church & School in South Minneapolis.

Discover more about their exciting ministry at www.addishewotministries.com
 

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Theresa Farrand
Trinity First Lutheran School Secretary
trinityfirstsecretary@gmail.com
 

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Terri Bentz
Trinity First Lutheran School Teacher
 

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Nadine Keck
Trinity First Lutheran Pre-School Teacher
 

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Andrea McLean
Trinity First Lutheran School Teacher
 

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Sheila Rice
Trinity First Lutheran School Teacher
 

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Melissa Thaemert
Trinity First Lutheran School Teacher
 

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Christina Tredray
Trinity First Lutheran School Teacher
 

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Heidi Breitbarth
Tiger Club Director
heidibreitbarth@yahoo.com
 

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Michelle Melde
Lutheran Special Education Ministry
 

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Katherine Doepke 
Congregational President

Katherine, a member since 1946, is the current President of the Congregation.  Over the years she has held many elected positions of leadership.  Foremost in her service is the desire to sing praise to the Lord and serve Him using the talents He gave her.  Her love of music and its power to enhance worship remains a large part of her life.

Beginning in 1952 with a Cherub Choir, adding Senior Choir a year later, Katherine engaged in a ministry of music.  Boys Choir, Triple Trio (Trinity First school girls), junior choir and 10 years of school operettas added up to 39 years as Choir Director.  Pianist, soprano soloist  and substitute organist complete the “joyful noise to the Lord”.  She really tickles the ivories playing for a Praise Service. Katherine is a mission-minded promoter of Meeting Needs, Serving Christ. She is active in L.W.M.L. and Partners in Mission.

Her favorite verse since Confirmation is “Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life”.
 

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Wendy Colglazier
Website Administrator

Wendy has a rich history with Trinity First Lutheran Church. A third-generation member, she has played piano for Sunday School, was the church secretary, Ministry Assistant, for seven and one half years, and was the Chair of the 150th Anniversary Committee.

Currently, she is the co-archivist with her grandfather and the web-servant of this site.

Often smiling and giggling, Wendy's e-signature usually states: